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Jamieson Wellness

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833.223.2666       info@jamiesonwellness.comTHIS REPORT DATED AT MARCH 28, 20191 ADELAIDE STREET EAST, SUITE 2200         TORONTO, ONTARIO M5C 2V9         JAMIESONWELLNESS.COMFOCUS : CORE2018 ANNUAL REPORT833.223.2666       info@jamiesonwellness.comTHIS REPORT DATED AT MARCH 28, 20191 ADELAIDE STREET EAST, SUITE 2200         TORONTO, ONTARIO M5C 2V9         JAMIESONWELLNESS.COM 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OUR CORE IS WHAT FORTIFIES OUR FUTUREHERE FOR YOUR HEALTHTM SINCE 1922

Since the beginning, we have not wavered on our promise to improve 
the world’s health and wellness – through all stages of life.

THRIVING IN 2018

 Upholding our foundation, we are known for our trusted products. Our ability 
to keep successfully innovating. And our track record of constant expansion. 

NOURISHING THE FUTURE

Going forward, we expect our growth to be just as remarkable  
as it was in 2018. And our focus will be just as resolute.

Letter from the CEO

Dear Fellow Shareholders:

For nearly a century, Jamieson’s vision has focused on improving the world’s health and wellness. 
I am proud to report that in 2018 we continued to successfully execute this vision, expanding our reach  
across our distribution channels, brands and geographical footprints. 

Throughout 2018, our team worked diligently and successfully to achieve our targeted growth and profitability 
metrics. We increased our revenue by 6% (or 11% excluding the IFRS 15 revenue recognition impact) and our 
Adjusted EBITDA by 10%. We grew our Strategic Partners business by 19.5% and implemented new structure 
and leadership in our Specialty Brands division to position it for future growth.

Much of our strength in this record-breaking year came from our core, including our heritage Jamieson brand 
both domestically and internationally, and our industry-leading product innovation. We reinforced our leadership 
in our core Canadian market with the introduction of 35 new Jamieson branded products to the category. 
We broadened our global distribution and grew across key international markets. In China, we received several 
new product registrations and our pipeline of additional product introductions to the domestic market remains 
strong. We also began to establish our Jamieson brand in India, Macedonia and Croatia, and expanded our 
relationships with key partners in existing markets. These advancements translated into an impressive 8.5% 
domestic branded growth and 30% branded growth internationally.

As we enter 2019, our goals remain robust. We intend to further expand our domestic market leadership and 
accelerate growth in our Specialty Brands. We anticipate significant further growth of our international sales 
and plan to further leverage our industry leading quality, innovation and manufacturing capabilities in the pursuit 
of profitable expansion. We forecast continued revenue growth across Canada and internationally, and the 
exploration of additional channel opportunities, including e-commerce.

On behalf of the management team, I can proudly say that Jamieson Wellness is well-positioned to continue  
its global vision, and we look forward to delivering another year of profitable growth in 2019.

MARK HORNICK
President and Chief Executive Officer

 
EXECUTIVE L ETTERS

Letter from the Chairman

Dear Fellow Shareholders:

2018 was another year of accomplishments, both financially and organizationally. We delivered  
impressive revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth and increased our quarterly dividend by  
12.5%. Our Adjusted Earnings Per Share rose a remarkable 22%!  

From a governance perspective we’re proud of the positive impact our policies have had on 
our operations throughout the year, and we look to continue to evolve the governance in this  
dynamic company as it grows.

By focusing on our core strengths and our unwavering commitment to maintaining and expanding  
our reputation of leadership and trust, we have further positioned our company at the forefront  
of the health and wellness industry. We enter 2019 in a position of strength with a globally recognized 
brand and reputation for quality and innovation.  

The Board of Directors, along with our management team and dedicated associates, are each  
and all dedicated to driving Jamieson’s long-term growth and shareholder value. On behalf of  
all of us at Jamieson Wellness, we thank you for your continued support of our brands and 
products, and for your shared investment in our company.

DAVID WILLIAMS
Chairman of the Board

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OUTPACING OUR GOALS 

It takes endurance to consistently claim the title of Canada’s #1 consumer  
health brand. But we’ve managed it.

In 2018, we continued to not only outperform our peers, but ourselves.  
Year after year, we see our efforts pay off as our numbers climb. 

Revenue
$319.8 million*

Adjusted EBITDA
$67.6 million 

+6% Increased 
+10% Increased 
+22% Increased 
$0.85 Adjusted Earnings 

per Diluted Share

Adjusted Net Income
$33.7 million 

*The $319.8 million, representing a 6% year over year increase, excludes $13.3M in revenue adjusted for IFRS 15.  
 Refer to note 2 of the 2018 consolidated financial statements for further details on this adjustment.

This  annual  report  contains  “forward-looking  information”  within  the  meaning  of  applicable  securities  laws,  which 
forward-looking information represents management’s expectations as at the date hereof and is subject to change after 
such date. For a detailed discussion of forward-looking information, which applies in all respects to the forward-looking 
information contained herein, please refer to the section entitled “Forward-Looking Information” in Jamieson Wellness’ 
annual information form dated March 28, 2019.

 
 
FINANCIAL HIGHL IGHTS

HISTORY OF CONSISTENT REVENUE GROWTH

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From 1987 to 2018, 
we maintained a 
compound annual 
growth rate of 6%.*

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* 1987 to 2013 per historical financial statements (under Canadian Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises);
   2014 to 2018 per audited IFRS statements and include impact of LVHS acquisition

CONDITIONED FOR THE LONG RUN

With nearly a century behind us, we are still speeding towards a more profitable future.  
Our successes continue to position us as a strong and enduring investment.

Built on a nearly 100-year heritage

Supported by an experienced, 
proven management team

Maintaining a strong track record of innovation  
across a broad range of categories

Growing substantially in VMS and Sports Nutrition  
through positive demographic trends

Exceeding regulatory standards through our scalable,  
well invested manufacturing platform

Positioned to capitalize on expanding  
international opportunities

Flourishing as a trusted, iconic brand

INVESTMENT HI GH LIGHTS

2018 COM PANY  FOC US

THE STRONGER THE CORE, 
THE GRANDER THE POSSIBILITIES

From the very beginning, our vision has revolved around improving 
the world’s health and wellness.

Through our persistence in 2018, we achieved significant results in 
three core areas of our business:

The Jamieson Brand

Product Innovation and Certifications

Global Expansion

 
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OUR HEAVY HITTER

This year was marked by the notable advancement of our heritage 
Jamieson brand. We are incredibly proud that Canada’s oldest vitamin, 
mineral and supplement brand was the muscle behind our greatest  
feats in domestic and international growth.

This success is rooted in the strength of our reputation and  
the confidence of our consumers.

 
OUR HEAVY HITTER

THE  JAMIESON B RAN D

products 
launched

35 New branded 
+8.5% Branded
+30% Branded  

international
revenue

domestic
revenue 

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THE HEART OF PROGRESS

As health needs evolve, so does our innovative approach to providing 
natural solutions. In 2018, we introduced 60+ products across our 
branded portfolio. This meant entering new categories, perfecting new 
formulas, and increasing consumer confidence with new, state-of-the-art 
ingredient verification technology.

The only thing that’s not new about our innovation is its ability to 
transform the market. Over the year, Jamieson brand innovation  
delivered 8x more dollars per SKU than the competitive market average.

 
PRO DUCT I NNO VATIO N  AND  CERTI F IC ATIO NS

TRU-ID® CERTIFICATION
To reinforce the purity and authenticity of our products,  
we became early adopters of a DNA certification program 
called TRU-ID®. It utilizes biotechnology to trace active 
ingredients in herbal supplements and probiotics back  
to their origins.

This year, we incorporated all of our Jamieson brand 
herbal products and our Progressive Probiotics line into 
this program. Our products are the first TRU-ID® certified 
products available in Food, Drug and Mass retailers.

JAMIESON ESSENTIALS + PROTEIN 
The Jamieson brand entered the protein category with 
Jamieson Essentials + Protein in early 2018. Within less  
than 12 months, our vanilla and chocolate flavoured SKUs 
became the best-selling new protein powders of the  
year in Food, Drug and Mass retailers.  

PROGRESSIVE PERFECT PROBIOTICS 
Progressive Perfect Probiotics are a game changer for gut 
health. We launched this family of 7 products in 2018, each 
offering unique benefits for intestinal health. It’s the world’s 
first probiotic family with ingredient authenticity third-party 
certified by TRU ID®.

 
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NEW CENTRES OF ATTENTION

Though we were founded and built in Canada, Jamieson is now a multinational, 
multi-local corporation. In pursuit of becoming the world’s most successful and 
trusted health and wellness company, we have extended our global footprint 
across more than 40 countries.

In 2018, our international segment continued to be our fastest-growing.   
We saw double-digit growth in many of our existing markets, including Bulgaria, 
Romania, Hong Kong, Korea and Slovakia.

Leveraging our brand equity, we also successfully established a presence  
in India, Macedonia and Croatia.

ADVANCEMENTS IN CHINA

This country makes up the second largest vitamin market in the world. Throughout 
the year, we made numerous key advancements to solidify our place within it.  
And after 15 years in this market, our brand awareness among Chinese consumers  
is solid and continues to grow.

With several new product registrations under the new market regulations  
(and many more in progress), we are now free to launch these products into  
the Chinese domestic e-commerce and retail channels in 2019. 

In support of this growing opportunity, we extended our distribution agreement with 
our existing Chinese partner for an additional five years. We have also established  
a wholly-owned foreign entity in China to better service global retail partners.

To further establish our local presence, we secured office and warehousing space  
in Shanghai, which is now operated by on-the-ground management.

 
 
 
 
 
GLO BAL E XPANSION
GLO BAL E XPANSION

SUPPORT FROM WITHIN

Our Board of Directors is dedicated to the advancement of our organization and everyone 
touched by it – from our employees to our consumers, investors and stakeholders.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2018

Management’s Discussion & Analysis

Audit Reports

Consolidated Financial Statements

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

MANAGEMENT’S  DISCUSSION  AND  ANALYSIS
OF  FINANCIAL  CONDITION  AND  RESULTS  OF  OPERATIONS
For  the  three  and  twelve  months  ended  December  31,  2018

The following management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations (‘‘MD&A’’) of Jamieson
Wellness Inc. (together with its subsidiaries), referred to herein as ‘‘Jamieson’’, the ‘‘Company’’, ‘‘we’’, ‘‘us’’ or ‘‘our’’, is dated as of
February 26, 2019. It should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated annual financial statements and our
accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Our audited consolidated annual financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2018 have been
prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (‘‘IFRS’’). These audited consolidated annual financial
statements include the accounts of our Company and other entities that we control and are reported in Canadian dollars.

All references in this MD&A to ‘‘Q4 2018’’ are to our fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2018 and to ‘‘Q4 2017’’ are to our fiscal
quarter ended December 31, 2017. All references in this MD&A to ‘‘YTD 2018’’ are to our year ended December 31, 2018 and to
‘‘YTD 2017’’ are to our year ended December 31, 2017.

See ‘‘Forward-Looking Information’’ and ‘‘Risk Factors’’ for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with
these statements. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated or underlying forward-looking information as a result of
various factors, including those referred to under the heading ‘‘Risk Factors’’ and elsewhere in this MD&A.

Non-IFRS Financial Measures

This MD&A makes reference to certain non-IFRS measures. Management uses these non-IFRS financial measures for purposes of
comparison to prior periods and development of future projections and earnings growth prospects. This information is also used by
management to measure the profitability of ongoing operations and in analyzing our business performance and trends. These
measures are not recognized measures under IFRS, do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and are therefore
unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Rather, these measures are provided as additional
information to complement those IFRS measures by providing further understanding of our results of operations from
management’s perspective. Accordingly, they should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of our financial
information reported under IFRS. We use non-IFRS measures including ‘‘gross profit’’, ‘‘gross profit margin’’, ‘‘operating margin’’
‘‘EBITDA’’, ‘‘Adjusted EBITDA’’, ‘‘Adjusted EBITDA margin’’, ‘‘Adjusted Net Income’’ and ‘‘Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share’’, to
provide supplemental measures of our operating performance and thus highlight trends in our core business that may not
otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS financial measures. Management also uses non-IFRS measures in order to
prepare annual operating budgets and to determine components of management compensation.

Forward-Looking Information

Certain statements contained in this MD&A including, in particular, in the sections below entitled ‘‘Summary of Factors Affecting our
Performance’’, ‘‘Liquidity and Capital Resources’’, ‘‘Outlook’’ and ‘‘Risk Factors’’, contain forward-looking information within the
meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information may relate to our future outlook and anticipated events or
results and may include information regarding our financial position, business strategy, growth strategy, budgets, operations,
financial results, taxes, dividend policy, plans and objectives of our Company. Particularly, information regarding our expectations of
future results, performance, achievements, prospects or opportunities is forward-looking information. In some cases, forward-
looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as ‘‘plans’’, ‘‘targets’’, ‘‘expects’’, ‘‘does not
expect’’, ‘‘is expected’’, ‘‘an opportunity exists’’, ‘‘budget’’, ‘‘scheduled’’, ‘‘estimates’’, ‘‘outlook’’, ‘‘forecasts’’, ‘‘projection’’,
‘‘prospects’’, ‘‘strategy’’, ‘‘intends’’, ‘‘anticipates’’, ‘‘does not anticipate’’, ‘‘believes’’, or variations of such words and phrases or state
that certain actions, events or results ‘‘may’’, ‘‘could’’, ‘‘would’’, ‘‘might’’, ‘‘will’’, ‘‘will be taken’’, ‘‘occur’’ or ‘‘be achieved’’. In
addition, any statements that refer to expectations, intentions, projections or other characterizations of future events or
circumstances contain forward-looking information. Statements containing forward-looking information are not historical facts but
instead represent management’s expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events or circumstances.

In addition, our assessments of, and targets for, annual revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share and certain
other measures are considered forward-looking information. See ‘‘Outlook’’ for additional information concerning our strategies,
assumptions and market outlook in relation to these assessments.

The forward-looking information contained in this MD&A is based on management’s opinions, estimates and assumptions in light of
its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors
we believe to be appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances. Despite a careful process to prepare and review the forward-
looking information, there can be no assurance that the underlying opinions, estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct.
Certain assumptions in respect of the ability to pursue further strategic acquisitions; our ability to source raw materials and other

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inputs from our suppliers; our ability to continue to innovate product offerings that resonate with our target customer base; our
ability to retain key management and personnel; our ability to continue to expand our international presence and grow our brand
internationally; our ability to obtain and maintain existing financing on acceptable terms; currency exchange and interest rates; the
impact of competition; changes to trends in our industry or global economic factors; and changes to laws, rules, regulations and
global standards are material factors made in preparing the forward-looking information and management’s expectations contained
in this MD&A.

The forward-looking information contained in this MD&A represents management’s expectations as of the date of this MD&A and is
subject to change after such date. However, we disclaim any intention or obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-
looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except (i) as required under applicable
securities laws in Canada and (ii) to provide updates in our annual MD&A for each financial year up to and including that in respect
of 2021 on our growth targets disclosed in our final prospectus (the ‘‘IPO Prospectus’’) dated June 29, 2017 in respect of our initial
public offering (the ‘‘Initial Offering’’), including to provide information on our growth targets disclosed in such prospectus, actual
results and a discussion of variances from our growth targets. The forward-looking information contained in this MD&A is expressly
qualified by this cautionary statement.

Forward-looking information is necessarily based on a number of opinions, estimates and assumptions that management
considered appropriate and reasonable as of the date such statements are made, is subject to known and unknown risks,
uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to be
materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to those
described below and referred to under the heading ‘‘Risk Factors’’ and under the heading ‘‘Risk Factors’’ in our most recent annual
information form.

We caution that the list of risk factors and uncertainties is not exhaustive and other factors could also adversely affect our results.
Readers are urged to consider the risks, uncertainties and assumptions carefully in evaluating the forward-looking information and
are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information.

Overview

Founded in 1922, Jamieson is Canada’s leading branded manufacturer, distributor and marketer of high quality natural health
products. We offer consumers a comprehensive and innovative line of branded vitamins, minerals and supplements (‘‘VMS’’)
products and certain over-the-counter remedies through our Jamieson and Lorna Vanderhaeghe Health Solutions Inc. (‘‘LVHS’’)
brands as well as sports nutrition products through our Progressive, Precision and Iron Vegan brands (Body Plus Nutritional
Products Inc. (‘‘Body Plus’’)), all of which we refer to as our ‘‘Jamieson Brands’’ segment. Revenues generated from our previous
acquisitions of Body Plus and LVHS, previously described as ‘‘Health Food’’ sales, are known as ‘‘Specialty Brands’’ given the
availability of these brands across food, drug and health food channels. In addition to our Jamieson Brands segment, we also offer
comprehensive manufacturing and product development services on a contract manufacturing basis to select blue-chip consumer
health companies and retailers worldwide, which we refer to as our ‘‘Strategic Partners’’ segment.

VMS and sports nutrition are two large and growing segments of the consumer health industry. Jamieson is Canada’s #1 overall
consumer health brand by sales and Canada’s #1 brand in VMS by sales. Our trusted reputation and success in Canada have
allowed us to significantly grow the business internationally, with products being sold in 40 countries worldwide.

Our trusted reputation, strong industry relationships and certifications and commitment to meeting the highest standards of
manufacturing together with high quality production capabilities, attract opportunities for us to manufacture products for select
blue-chip consumer health companies and retailers worldwide. Combining deep consumer insights with extensive research and
development capabilities, we deliver category-leading innovation and growth.

Our leading market position and brands, focus on quality and innovation and extensive selection of products make us the preferred
partner for retailers in Canada.

Initial Public Offering

On July 7, 2017, we successfully completed the Initial Offering. Our common shares (‘‘Common Shares’’) are listed for trading on
the Toronto Stock Exchange under the stock symbol ‘‘JWEL’’.

Prior to the closing of the Initial Offering, we executed the following transactions (collectively, the ‘‘Reorganization’’): (i) declared
accrued and unpaid dividends on the then outstanding class A to V and class W preferred shares in an aggregate amount of
$9.6 million, which dividends (net of Part XIII tax withholdings (the ‘‘Dividend Tax Withholding’’)) were satisfied through the issuance
of promissory notes (the ‘‘Dividend Notes’’); (ii) returned capital on the then outstanding class A to V preferred shares in the
aggregate amount of $65.1 million, which return of capital was satisfied through the issuance of promissory notes (the ‘‘ROC
Notes’’); (iii) redeemed all of the then outstanding class W preferred shares in exchange for a note payable of $94.6 million

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

(‘‘Class W Promissory Note’’); and (iv) agreed to remit the Dividend Tax Withholding and tax payable on behalf of Jamieson
Finco LP (‘‘Finco’’) in the aggregate amount of $5.8 million (‘‘Finco Tax Payable’’).

Following the transactions described immediately above and also forming part of the Reorganization: (i) each of the holders of the
then outstanding class A – V preferred shares converted their shares on a 1:1 basis into Common Shares of the Company; and
(ii) the Company filed articles of amendment to split each Common Share into 20.81010939 Common Shares, add a new class of
preference shares (‘‘Preference Shares’’) and eliminate the class A common shares and class A – W preferred shares. In addition,
the Company amended and restated its legacy option plan as of July 5, 2017 (‘‘Legacy Option Plan’’) and entered into option
exchange agreements.

The Initial Offering consisted of the offering to the public of 19,050,000 Common Shares consisting of a treasury issuance by the
Company of 15,554,755 Common Shares and a secondary offering of 3,495,245 Common Shares by certain selling shareholders
(the ‘‘Selling Shareholders’’), including Jamieson Intermediate Holdings S. `a r.l. (‘‘CCMP’’), an entity which was controlled by certain
funds to which investment advisory services were provided by CCMP Capital Advisors, LP. The Initial Offering price of $15.75 per
Common Share resulted in net proceeds to the Company of $232.1 million, and $52.2 million to the Selling Shareholders after
underwriting commissions of $15.8 million. In addition, CCMP granted to the underwriters an over-allotment option
(the ‘‘Over-Allotment Option’’) to purchase up to an additional 2,857,500 Common Shares from CCMP (or an affiliate) at an exercise
price of $15.75. The Over-Allotment Option was fully exercised after the Initial Offering and closed on July 14, 2017 and raised
additional net proceeds of $42.6 million for an affiliate of CCMP after underwriting commissions of $2.4 million.

On July 7, 2017, the Company used a portion of the proceeds from the Initial Offering to: (i) make a loan to Jamieson
Laboratories Ltd. (‘‘JLL’’), $50.0 million of which was used by JLL on the same day to repay a portion of its Term Loan Facility
(as defined herein) (refer to ‘‘Liquidity and Capital Resources – Credit Facilities’’); and (ii) repay the Dividend Notes, the ROC Notes,
the Class W Promissory Note, the Dividend Tax Withholding and the Finco Tax Payable, such that these obligations are no longer
outstanding.

On July 7, 2017, the Company adopted a long-term incentive plan (the ‘‘LTIP’’). In conjunction with the closing of the Initial
Offering, options to purchase 679,944 Common Shares were granted under the LTIP to directors, officers and certain employees of
the Company.

Also on July 7, 2017, after the closing of the Initial Offering, CCMP transferred all of its Common Shares of the Company then
remaining to its affiliate, CCMP Capital Investors III Aggregator (AV-3) Ltd. (‘‘CCMP Aggregator’’). On August 3, 2017,
CCMP Aggregator transferred all of its Common Shares of the Company then remaining to its shareholders, on a pro rata basis,
including CCMP Capital Investors III (AV-3), L.P. (‘‘CCMP AV-3’’) and CCMP Capital Investors III (AV-3) Employee, L.P.
(‘‘CCMP AV-3 Employee’’, and together with CCMP AV-3, the ‘‘CCMP Shareholders’’).

Secondary Offering

On October 18, 2017, a secondary offering (the ‘‘Secondary Offering’’) by certain shareholders of the Company of Common Shares,
including the CCMP Shareholders, was completed. Pursuant to the Secondary Offering, the CCMP Shareholders sold all of their
Common Shares.

The Secondary Offering of 14,778,751 Common Shares, including 1,758,751 Common Shares which were sold by the CCMP
Shareholders to the underwriters upon the exercise in full of the over-allotment option, raised gross proceeds of $273.4 million for
the selling shareholders, at a price of $18.50 per Common Share. The Company did not receive any proceeds from the Secondary
Offering. Underwriting fees were paid by the selling shareholders, and other expenses related to the Secondary Offering of
approximately $0.7 million were incurred and paid by the Company.

The closing of the Secondary Offering constituted a change of control event, and as a result, the remaining service-based options
granted under the Legacy Option Plan vested (amounting to an aggregate of 852,314 options to purchase Common Shares),
resulting in an acceleration of expense of $1.0 million.

Summary of Factors Affecting Our Performance

We believe our performance and future success depend on a number of factors that present significant opportunities for us. These
factors are also subject to a number of inherent risks and challenges, some of which are discussed below and referred to under
‘‘Risk Factors’’.

Our Brands

Our iconic brands have been built around consumer trust through focus on product quality, purity and potency. Our
well-established brands include Jamieson, LVHS, Progressive, Precision and Iron Vegan. Maintaining, enhancing and growing our
brand appeal in Canada and internationally is critical to our continued success. Failure to maintain and enhance our brands in any
of the targeted markets may materially and adversely affect the business, results of operations or financial condition.

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Product Innovation and Planning

We believe that product innovation is integral to our success and we continue to focus on innovation as a key pillar of our growth.
Our business is subject to changing consumer trends and preferences which is dependent, in part, on continued consumer interest
in our new products, line extensions and reformulations. The success of new product offerings, enhancements, or reformulations
depends upon a number of factors, including our ability to: (i) accurately anticipate customer needs; (ii) develop new products, line
extensions or reformulations that meet these needs; (iii) successfully commercialize new products, line extensions and
reformulations in a timely manner; (iv) price products competitively; (v) manufacture and deliver products in sufficient volumes and
in a timely manner; (vi) differentiate product offerings from those of competitors; and (vii) maintain relationships with scientist
employees and consultants and members of our panel of consumer health industry experts, which we call the Jamieson Scientific
Advisory Board, in order to benefit from their expertise and innovations. We believe our pace of innovation and speed to market
with the introduction of new products provide us with a competitive advantage within the space we compete.

Customer Relationships

We have longstanding and deeply entrenched customer relationships with Canada’s top retailers across the food, drug, mass, club,
health food store, specialty and online retail channels. We sell products through our knowledgeable retail partners and we are
dependent on retail partners across all channels to display and present our products to customers, in their brick and mortar stores
and on their online e-commerce sites. Our partners service customers by stocking and displaying our products, and, in certain
health food and other specialty stores, explaining product attributes and health benefits. Our relationships with these retail
customers are important for consumer trust in the brand and the advertising and educational programs we continue to deploy.
Failure to maintain these relationships with retail partners or financial difficulties experienced by these retail partners could
adversely affect our business.

Sourcing and Production

We have developed a strong, global supply chain based on long-standing relationships and have had relationships with the majority
of our suppliers for over ten years. We purchase our ingredients from nearly 200 high quality raw material ingredient and packaging
suppliers worldwide and potential suppliers are subject to a rigorous evaluation process by our quality assurance department. We
are dependent on a stable and consistent supply of materials and inputs, including ingredients and packaging products. Although
materials and inputs are generally available from multiple sources, certain materials and inputs are sourced from a restricted
number of suppliers. In 2018, our top ten suppliers accounted for approximately 50% of our purchases. As is customary in the
consumer health industry, we do not have long-term written contracts with most suppliers and often enter into one-year contracts
for raw materials at fixed prices to provide additional time to address price increases and mitigate margin erosion.

Consumer Trends

The Canadian consumer health industry is subject to shifts in consumer trends, preferences and consumer spending and our
revenue and operating results depend, in part, on our ability to respond to such changes in a timely manner. As a result of our
broad product scope and our strong innovation capabilities, we believe that we are well-positioned to respond to these shifts in
consumer trends, preferences and consumer spending.

Our revenue is also impacted by consumer spending habits, including spending on our products, which are affected by many
factors that are beyond our control, including, but not limited to, prevailing economic conditions, levels of employment, fuel prices,
salaries and wages, the availability of consumer credit, and consumer perception of economic conditions.

Competition

The market for VMS and sports nutrition products is highly competitive. Our direct competition consists of publicly and privately-
owned companies, which tend to be highly fragmented in terms of both geographic market coverage and product categories. In
many of our product categories, we compete not only with widely advertised branded products, but also with private label
products. Given our significant scale and broad product scope relative to our competition, our iconic brand status, our strong
innovation capabilities and our high-quality manufacturing, we believe that we are well-positioned to capitalize on favorable
long-term trends in the VMS and sports nutrition segments. The specialized knowledge, expertise, and certifications required for
production of VMS and sports nutrition products, is generally a significant barrier to entry for new competitors. Internationally, our
competition varies by market and we have a strategic approach to entering international markets, which includes evaluating certain
factors in each market, such as competitiveness, pricing dynamics, growth potential, regulatory environment and the propensity to
be attracted to foreign brands.

Foreign Exchange

We currently benefit from a natural currency hedge by purchasing certain materials and inputs in U.S. dollars and selling our
products internationally in U.S. dollars. With respect to sales in Canada, we are exposed to fluctuating US-Canadian currency
exchange rate where the products sold contain materials and inputs purchased with U.S. dollars. We manage net exposure to

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fluctuating U.S.-Canadian currency exchange rate with foreign exchange hedging contracts. We do not have foreign exchange
hedging contracts in place with respect to all currencies in which we currently do business but may, from time to time, enter into
additional foreign exchange hedging contracts in respect of other foreign currencies.

Currency hedging entails a risk of illiquidity and, to the extent the applicable foreign currency depreciates or appreciates against
the Canadian dollar, the use of hedges could result in losses greater than if the hedging had not been used. There can be no
assurance that our hedging strategies, if any, will be effective in the future or that we will be able to enter into foreign exchange
hedging contracts on satisfactory terms.

Business Acquisitions

We leverage our relationships and network of industry participants and advisors to actively source and identify acquisition
opportunities. We continue to pursue strategic acquisitions that enable us to further broaden and diversify product offerings and
leverage current manufacturing and distribution facilities for new products. Any acquisitions may involve large transactions or
realignment of existing investments, and present financial, managerial and operational challenges, which, if not successfully
overcome, may reduce our profitability. We believe we have demonstrated our ability to successfully identify, integrate and grow
businesses that we acquire. Since 2016, management has successfully made two acquisitions in line with our strategy.

Implementation of Growth Strategies

We have a successful track record of growing revenues faster than the broader VMS segment and we believe we have a strong
domestic and international growth strategy in place aimed at continuing to exceed broader industry growth rates. Our future
success depends, in part, on management’s ability to implement our growth strategy, including (i) product innovations within
existing categories and growth into adjacent categories and continued growth of existing products in existing categories; (ii) further
penetration into international markets and new geographies; (iii) growth in the Strategic Partners segment; and (iv) in support of our
profitability targets, improvements in operating income, gross profit and operating expense margins. The ability to implement this
growth strategy depends, among other things, on our ability to develop new products and product line extensions that appeal to
consumers, maintain and expand brand loyalty and brand recognition, maintain and improve competitive position in the channels in
which we compete and identify and successfully enter and market products in new geographic markets, market segments
and categories.

Regulation

In Canada and in the other jurisdictions in which we operate, we are subject to the laws and regulations applicable to any business
engaged in formulation, production and distribution of consumer health products. This includes natural health product regulations,
laws governing advertising, consumer protection regulations, environmental laws, laws governing the operation of warehouse
facilities and labour and employment laws. We hold all required Health Canada site licenses, Canadian Food Inspection Agency
certifications and import licenses for all of our manufacturing and distribution centres. Our products sold outside of Canada are
subject to tariffs, treaties and various trade agreements as well as laws affecting the importation of consumer goods and we
continuously monitor changes in these laws, regulations, treaties and agreements.

There is currently no uniform regulation applicable to natural health products worldwide and there has been an increasing
movement in certain foreign markets to increase the regulation of natural health products. The adoption of new laws, regulations or
other constraints or changes in the interpretations of such requirements may result in compliance costs or lead us to discontinue
product sales and may have an adverse effect on the marketing of our products, resulting in loss of sales. We believe that
Canadian regulations are amongst the most stringent worldwide and, as we currently operate in compliance with these high
standards, increased regulation in foreign jurisdictions makes us uniquely positioned to grow sales in such jurisdictions.

How We Assess the Performance of our Business

The key performance indicators below are used by management in evaluating the performance of our Company and assessing our
business. We refer to certain key performance indicators used by management and typically used by our competitors in the
Canadian consumer health industry, certain of which are not recognized under IFRS. See ‘‘Non-IFRS Financial Measures’’.

Revenue

The majority of our revenue is derived from the sale of Jamieson branded products to distributors, retail and wholesale customers,
as well as providing contract manufacturing services and the sale of product through our Strategic Partners segment.

Revenue is recognized for the sale of Jamieson branded products and the manufacturing of products to our strategic partners at
the point in time when control of the asset is transferred to the customer, either at FOB shipping or FOB destination. We generally
have a right to payment at the time of delivery (which is the same time that we have satisfied our performance obligations under
the arrangement), as such a receivable is recognized as the consideration is unconditional and only the passage of time is required
before payment is due.

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A portion of our revenue is derived from contract manufacturing services provided to customers in our Strategic Partners segment
under a tolling arrangement where the customer supplies us with a raw material or ingredient. Revenue is recognized net of the
cost of the raw material or ingredient supplied by the customer.

Rights of return gives rise to variable consideration. The variable consideration is estimated at contract inception using the
expected value method as this best predicts the amount of variable consideration to which we are entitled. The variable
consideration is constrained to the extent that it is highly probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue
recognized will not occur when any uncertainty is subsequently resolved. For products that are expected to be returned, a refund
liability is recognized as a reduction of revenue at the time the control of the products purchased is transferred to the customers.

We may provide discounts and sales promotional incentives to our customers, which give rise to variable consideration. The
variable consideration is constrained to the extent that it is highly probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative
revenue recognized will not occur when any uncertainty is subsequently resolved. The application of the constraint on variable
consideration increases the amount of revenue that will be deferred. We apply the most likely amount method estimating discounts
provided to customers using contracted rates and estimating sales promotional incentives provided to customers based on
historical spending patterns. Jamieson may also provide other consideration to customers for customer-specific programs to
promote the Company’s products. Consequently, revenues are recognized net of these estimated program costs. All other
estimated non-customer-specific promotional costs and consideration are expensed as selling, general and administrative
expenses.

In subsequent periods, we monitor the performance of customers against agreed-upon obligations related to sales incentive
programs and make any adjustments to both revenue and sales incentive accruals as required.

Previously under IAS 18, ‘‘Revenue’’ (‘‘IAS 18’’), we recognized revenue from product sales at the fair value of the consideration
received or receivable, net of estimated returns and an estimate of sales incentives provided to customers excluding taxes or duty.
Revenue was recognized when the customer took ownership of the product, title was transferred, all the risks and rewards of
ownership were transferred to the customer, recovery of the consideration was probable, we had satisfied our performance
obligations under the arrangement, and had no ongoing involvement with the sold product. Revenue was recognized to the extent
that it was probable that the economic benefits would flow to us and the revenue could be reliably measured, regardless of when
the payment was received. A portion of our revenues derived from contract manufacturing services provided to customers in the
Strategic Partners Business was under a tolling arrangement where the customer supplied us with a raw material or ingredient.
Revenue was recognized net of the cost of the raw material or ingredient supplied by the customer.

The value of sales incentives provided to customers was estimated using historical trends and was recognized at the time of sale
as a reduction of revenue. Sales incentives included rebate and promotional programs provided to our customers. These rebates
were based on achievement of specified volume or growth in volume levels and other agreed promotional activities. In subsequent
periods, we monitored the performance of customers against agreed-upon obligations related to sales incentive programs and
made any adjustments to both revenue and sales incentive accruals as required. A provision for returns and sales provisions was
recognized at the time the product was sold and recognized as a reduction to revenue.

As part of our adoption of IFRS 15, ‘‘Revenue from Contracts with Customers’’ (‘‘IFRS 15’’) (refer to ‘‘Recently adopted accounting
standards’’), other consideration to customers including payments for cooperative advertising, listing fees, customer loyalty
programs, and other customer-specific programs totalling $13.3 million was reclassified from cost of sales to reduction to revenue,
with no impact to net income, for the year ended December 31, 2018. Other consideration to customers totalling $3.6 million was
reclassified for the quarter ended December 31, 2018.

As required for the audited consolidated annual financial statements, we have disaggregated revenue recognized from contracts
with customers. Please refer to Note 23 in our audited consolidated annual financial statements for the disclosure on disaggregated
revenue.

Gross Profit

‘‘Gross profit’’ is defined as revenue less cost of sales. Cost of sales includes product-related costs, labour, other operating costs
such as rent, repair and maintenance, and amortization. Our cost of sales may include different costs compared to other
manufacturers and distributors in the Canadian consumer health industry. Management believes that gross profit is a useful
measure in assessing the Company’s underlying operating performance before sales, general, and administrative (‘‘SG&A’’)
expenses and share-based compensation.

Gross Profit Margin

‘‘Gross profit margin’’ is defined as gross profit divided by revenue.

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SG&A

Our SG&A expenses are predominantly comprised of wages, benefits, travel, marketing, accounting fees, legal fees, non-customer-
specific promotional costs and other expenses related to the corporate infrastructure required to support our business. Our SG&A
expenses also include regulatory, legal, accounting, insurance and other expenses associated with being a public company.

Earnings from Operations

‘‘Earnings from operations’’ is defined as gross profit less SG&A expenses and share-based compensation.

Operating Margin

‘‘Operating margin’’ is defined as earnings from operations divided by revenue.

EBITDA

‘‘EBITDA’’ is defined as net income (loss) before: (i) provision for (recovery of) income taxes; (ii) interest (income) expense and other
financing costs; (iii) preferred share accretion; (iv) depreciation of property, plant, and equipment; and (v) amortization of intangible
assets.

Adjusted EBITDA

‘‘Adjusted EBITDA’’ is defined as EBITDA before: (i) share-based compensation; (ii) amortization of fair value adjustments;
(iii) foreign exchange (gain) loss; (iv) termination benefits and related costs; (v) acquisition costs; (vi) purchase consideration
accounted for as compensation expense; (vii) public offering costs; (viii) international market expansion; (ix) non-recurring business
integration; and (x) other non-operating, non-recurring and non-cash costs. We believe Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure to
assess the performance and cash flow of our Company as it provides more meaningful operating results by excluding the effects of
interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization costs, expenses we believe are not reflective of our underlying business performance
and other one-time, non-recurring or non-cash expenses.

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

‘‘Adjusted EBITDA margin’’ is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue.

Adjusted Net Income

‘‘Adjusted Net Income’’ is defined as consolidated net income (loss) adjusted for the impact of: (i) share-based compensation;
(ii) amortization of fair value adjustments; (iii) amortization of deferred financing fee; (iv) foreign exchange (gain) loss; (v) termination
benefits and related costs; (vi) acquisition costs; (vii) purchase consideration accounted for as compensation expense; (viii) public
offering costs; (ix) net interest forgiveness; (x) preferred share accretion; (xi) international market expansion; (xii) non-recurring
business integration; and (xiii) other non-operating and non-recurring costs net of related tax effects. We believe Adjusted Net
Income is a useful measure to assess the performance of our Company as it provides more meaningful operating results by
excluding the effects of expenses that are not reflective of our underlying business performance and other one-time or
non-recurring expenses.

Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share

‘‘Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share’’ is defined as dividing Adjusted Net Income by the total number of outstanding diluted
shares at the end of the most recently completed quarter for the relevant period. We believe Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share is
a useful measure to assess the performance of our Company.

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Selected Consolidated Financial Information

The following table provides selected historical financial information and other data of the Company which should be read in

conjunction with our audited consolidated annual financial statements and related notes. A reconciliation of net income to EBITDA,

Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Net Income can be found in the below ‘‘Results of Operations’’ sections for the respective

fiscal periods.

($ in 000’s, except as otherwise noted)

2018

2017

2018

2017

Three months ended
December 31

For the year ended
December 31

Revenue
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Cost of sales

319,776

204,358

300,619

195,770

63,906

99,145

84,318

53,421

Gross profit
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Selling, general and administrative expenses
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Share-based compensation

115,418

104,849

16,859

35,239

53,589

30,897

14,252

62,261

1,278

1,712

3,067

6,325

17.2%

14,933

17,102

Earnings from operations
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Operating margin
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Foreign exchange loss
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Termination benefits and related costs
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Public offering costs
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Acquisition costs
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Other expenses
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Preferred share accretion
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Interest expense and other financing costs

50,090

44,935

28,796

10,720

17.7%

15.7%

14.9%

2,390

1,633

2,933

4,132

9,410

2,140

9,000

4,733

1,200

2,981

2,444

129

298

331

116

608

64

89

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(15,631)
Income (loss) before income taxes
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Provision for income taxes

14,430

37,251

10,578

4,384

3,130

8,156

6,863

Net income (loss)

Adjusted net income

EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA

10,046

12,217

19,220

22,933

3,733

9,749

11,194

18,848

26,673

33,733

55,297

67,628

(23,787)

27,582

26,400

61,477

Adjusted EBITDA margin
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(23,787)
Net income (loss)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(9,605)
Preferred share dividend

10,046

26,673

23.1%

22.4%

21.1%

20.5%

3,733

—

—

—

Basic, net income (loss) attributable to
(33,392)
common shareholders:
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Preferred share accretion

10,046

26,673

3,733

—

—

—

—

Diluted, net income (loss) attributable to
common shareholders:

10,046

3,733

26,673

(33,392)

Weighted average number of shares
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
38,166,594
Basic
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
39,707,979
Diluted
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
39,707,979
Adjusted Diluted
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Earnings per share attributable to common
shareholders:
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(1.79)
Basic, earnings (loss) per share
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(1.79)
Diluted, earnings (loss) per share
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Adjusted Diluted, earnings per share

37,729,359

38,009,443

18,669,758

39,639,122

39,531,078

18,669,758

39,639,122

39,639,122

39,707,979

0.70

0.26

0.25

0.31

0.10

0.70

0.09

0.67

0.25

0.85

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The following table provides selected consolidated financial position data for the periods indicated.

($ in 000’s)

As at
December 31, 2018

As at
December 31, 2017

Selected Consolidated Financial Position Data:
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Total assets
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Total non-current liabilities

512,555

549,021

205,739

210,012

Results of Operations – three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

The following table provides a summary of our results for the three months ended December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

($ in 000’s, except as otherwise noted)

2018

2017

$ Change

% Change

Three months ended
December 31

Revenue ($102,784 less other consideration
payable to customers of $3,639)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Cost of sales

99,145

63,906

84,318

53,421

10,485

14,827

17.6%

19.6%

Gross profit
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Selling, general and administrative expenses
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(25.4%)
Share-based compensation

35,239

16,859

14,252

30,897

18.3%

14.1%

2,607

4,342

1,278

1,712

(434)

17,102

Earnings from operations
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(0.5%)
Operating margin
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(23.3%)
Foreign exchange loss
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(92.1%)
Termination benefits and related costs
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(100.0%)
Public offering costs
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(97.9%)
Other expenses
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Interest expense and other financing costs

14,933

(1,504)

(1,200)

(2,917)

17.2%

11.7%

14.5%

17.7%

2,390

2,169

1,633

2,140

1,200

2,981

129

250

116

(27)

64

89

—

—

Income before income taxes
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Provision for income taxes

110.3%

14,430

40.1%

4,384

1,254

6,863

7,567

3,130

Net income

Adjusted net income

EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA margin

10,046

12,217

19,220

22,933

23.1%

3,733

9,749

11,194

18,848

22.4%

6,313

2,468

8,026

4,085

—

169.1%

25.3%

71.7%

21.7%

0.7%

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The following table provides a reconciliation of net income (loss) to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Net Income for the

three months ended December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

($ in 000’s, except as otherwise noted)

2018

2017

$ Change

% Change

Three months ended
December 31

Net income
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Add:
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

169.1%

10,046

3,733

6,313

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Provision for income taxes

Interest expense and other financing costs

Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment

4,384

2,390

1,532

3,130

2,140

1,336

1,254

250

196

40.1%

11.7%

14.7%

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Amortization of intangible assets

868

855

13

1.5%

Share-based compensation(1)

Earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(25.4%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(23.3%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(92.1%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Termination benefits and related costs(2)

Foreign exchange loss

19,220

11,194

(1,504)

71.7%

8,026

1,278

1,712

1,633

(434)

129

116

(27)

89

Purchase consideration accounted for as
compensation expense(3)

(100.0%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(100.0%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Public offering costs

(1,200)

(2,521)

1,200

2,521

—

—

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

International market expansion(4)

Non-recurring business integration(5)

669

844

—

—

669

844

100.0%

100.0%

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Other(6)

Adjusted EBITDA

704

22,933

472

18,848

232

4,085

49.2%

21.7%

Provision for income taxes

(40.1%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(11.7%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Interest expense and other financing costs

(4,384)

(2,390)

(3,130)

(2,140)

(1,254)

(250)

Depreciation of property, plant, and
equipment

Amortization of intangible assets

(14.7%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(1.5%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(21.9%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Share-based compensation(7)

(1,532)

(1,336)

(196)

(868)

(855)

(161)

(895)

(734)

(13)

Tax effect of normalization adjustments

Adjusted net income

(647)

12,217

(904)

9,749

257

2,468

28.4%

25.3%

(1)

In Q4 2018, the Company’s share-based compensation expense pertains to the LTIP (refer to ‘‘Share-based compensation’’). In Q4 2017, a
$1.0 million expense was incurred pertaining to the accelerated vesting of certain options under the Legacy Option Plan in connection with the
Secondary Offering.

(2) As management continually assesses and enhances current processes, reorganization activities are undertaken intermittently in order to gain flexibility

and improve efficiency. The costs related to both years are mainly comprised of severance costs and salary continuance.

(3)

In conjunction with the acquisition of Body Plus and Sonoma on January 31, 2017, deferred consideration payable has been accounted for as
compensation expense under the provisions of IFRS 3, Business Combinations. A portion of the deferred consideration of $9.4 million was due to be
paid on the one-year anniversary of the acquisition with the remaining balance paid in July 2018.

(4) We incurred one-time expenses pertaining to professional fees in establishing our presence in China including regulatory and logistical processes,

distribution and supply agreements, along with costs incurred on a China market study.

(5) We incurred non-employee related expenses associated with the integration of our LVHS and Body Plus businesses including the consolidation of

offices, warehouses, supply chain activities, consulting fees and transition counselling.

(6)

(7)

In 2018, costs were mainly related to one-time expenses pertaining to the initial set-up of our e-commerce platform, leasehold improvements and other
expenses in relation to our head office expansion at the end of October 2018, consulting fees for one-time projects and costs associated with the
review and assessment of acquisition opportunities. In 2017, we made investments in process improvement projects and other one-time studies
commissioned to integrate the acquired Sonoma operations.

In 2018, we normalize for performance-based share units (‘‘PSUs’’) granted to certain employees on May 31, 2018 and time-based restricted share
units (‘‘RSUs’’) granted to certain employees on November 6, 2018 (refer to ‘‘Share-based compensation’’). In 2017, we normalize for the accelerated
vesting of certain options under the Legacy Option Plan as a result of the Secondary Offering. 

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The following table provides selected financial information for our two operating segments for the three months ended

December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

Jamieson Brands

($ in 000’s, except as otherwise noted)

2018

2017

$ Change

% Change

For the three months ended
December 31,

65,545

69,715

31,079

Revenue
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Gross profit
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Gross profit margin
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Selling, general and administrative expenses
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(25.4%)
Share-based compensation
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Earnings from operations
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Operating margin
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Adjusted EBITDA
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Adjusted EBITDA margin

19,742

14,477

15,324

27,107

12,663

12,732

16,308

44.6%

20.8%

28.3%

14.7%

41.4%

21.0%

13.7%

19.4%

21.1%

24.9%

4,170

3,972

2,661

1,745

3,434

1,278

1,712

6.4%

3.2%

1.4%

3.4%

(434)

—

—

—

The following table provides a reconciliation from earnings from operations to Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended

December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

($ in 000’s, except as otherwise noted)

2018

2017

$ Change

% Change

For the three months ended
December 31,

Earnings from operations
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

14,477

12,732

13.7%

1,745

Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Amortization of intangible assets

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(25.4%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Share-based compensation

1,278

1,712

(434)

997

855

—

—

91

7

669

734

9.1%

0.8%

100.0%

100.0%

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

International market expansion

Non-recurring business integration

1,088

862

669

734

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Other

Adjusted EBITDA

Strategic Partners

634

19,742

12

16,308

622

3,434

5183.3%

21.1%

($ in 000’s, except as otherwise noted)

2018

2017

$ Change

% Change

For the three months ended
December 31,

18,773

29,430

Revenue
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Gross profit
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(6.1%)
Gross profit margin
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(3.4%)
Selling, general and administrative expenses
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Earnings from operations
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(2.8%)
Operating margin
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Adjusted EBITDA
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(2.7%)
Adjusted EBITDA margin

10,657

56.8%

19.3%

25.6%

10.8%

14.1%

13.5%

20.2%

11.7%

3,191

4,160

2,625

2,201

3,790

2,540

1,535

1,589

9.8%

8.9%

424

370

651

(54)

—

—

—

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The following table provides a reconciliation from earnings from operations to Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended

December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

($ in 000’s, except as otherwise noted)

2018

2017

$ Change

% Change

For the three months ended
December 31,

Earnings from operations
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

19.3%

2,625

2,201

424

Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

444

6

110

339

—

—

105

6

110

31.0%

100.0%

100.0%

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Amortization of intangible assets

Non-recurring business integration

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Other

Adjusted EBITDA

Revenue

6

3,191

—

2,540

6

651

100.0%

25.6%

Revenue increased 17.6%, or $14.8 million, to $99.1 million in Q4 2018. This was mainly driven by $7.8 million or 11.9% growth
offset by the impact of revenue recognition change of $3.6 million in Jamieson Brands and an increase in Strategic Partners
revenues of $10.7 million or 56.8% quarter-over-quarter. Under historical guidance (refer to ‘‘How We Assess the Performance of
our Business – Revenue’’), revenue increased 21.9%, or $18.5 million, to $102.8 million in Q4 2018.

Revenue in the Jamieson Brands segment increased 6.4%, or $4.2 million, to $69.7 million in Q4 2018. This was impacted by the
revenue recognition accounting impact of $3.6 million, while Jamieson Brands growth was 11.9%, or $7.8 million, driven by higher
domestic Jamieson sales of $7.3 million and international growth of $1.9 million, partially offset by lower volumes on Specialty
Brands (formerly referred to as ‘‘Health Foods’’ including Body Plus and LVHS) of $1.4 million. Our domestic Jamieson sales
increased by 15.9% driven by higher volume from continued strong consumer demand, our February price increase, innovations,
and timing, as shipment growth has caught up in the back half of the year to more closely align with our year-over-year increase in
consumer purchases. Our international sales increased by 26.4% versus prior quarter, led by growth in Asia, Europe and the
Middle East. Specialty Brands volumes decreased by 11.1% and we have implemented improvement initiatives surrounding culture,
customer and consumer. As the quarter progressed these initiatives began to take effect and revenue has improved on a
month-over-month basis.

Revenue in the Strategic Partners segment increased 56.8%, or $10.7 million, to $29.4 million in Q4 2018. Revenue increase was
mainly driven by new contracts and increased shipments due to strong demand for our customers’ branded products. Revenue
was also impacted by the delayed receipt of customer supplied fish oil and vitamin A in the third quarter of 2018 which led to a
shift in timing of delivery into Q4 2018.

Gross profit

Gross profit increased by $4.3 million in Q4 2018 driven by revenue growth and a reclassification of trade related costs to SG&A in
the current period. Gross profit margin decreased by 110 basis points to 35.5% in Q4 2018 and was impacted by a higher
proportion of Strategic Partners revenue partially offset by the impact of lower reported revenues resulting from the revenue
recognition change.

Gross profit in the Jamieson Brands segment increased by $4.0 million in Q4 2018 driven by higher volumes, production
efficiencies and a reclassification of trade related costs to SG&A in the current period. Gross profit margin increased by 320 basis
points to 44.6% in Q4 2018 primarily due to operating efficiencies on incremental volumes and the impact of lower reported
revenues resulting from the revenue recognition change.

Gross profit in the Strategic Partners segment increased by $0.4 million to $4.2 million in Q4 2018. The increase was primarily
driven by higher volumes partially offset by an expected reduction of margin resulting from customer mix. Gross profit margin
decreased by 610 basis points to 14.1% in Q4 2018 primarily due to customer mix discussed above.

Selling, general and administrative expenses

SG&A expenses increased by 18.3%, or $2.6 million, to $16.9 million in Q4 2018. In the Jamieson Brands segment, $2.0 million in
non-recurring costs related to business integration, international market expansion, e-commerce initiation, and other non-recurring
costs, $0.4 million impact of an accounting presentation reclassification in the current period, and higher variable compensation of
$0.5 million were partially offset by lower Specialty Brands selling commissions of $0.2 million. In the Strategic Partners segment,
SG&A expenses decreased by $0.1 million due to lower variable compensation.

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Share-based compensation

Share-based compensation decreased by $0.4 million to $1.3 million in Q4 2018 primarily due to the accelerated vesting of certain
options granted to our directors, officers and employees under the Legacy Option Plan in the prior year, partially offset by
additional grants of options under the LTIP in the current year.

Earnings from operations and operating margin

Earnings from operations increased by $2.2 million in Q4 2018 mainly driven by increase in gross profit within the Jamieson Brands
segment. Operating margin decreased slightly by 50 basis points to 17.2% due to the impact of non-recurring SG&A partially offset
by lower reported revenues resulting from the revenue recognition change and the impact of share-based compensation related to
the accelerated vesting in the prior year.

Earnings from operations in the Jamieson Brands segment increased by $1.7 million mainly driven by higher gross profit. Operating
margin increased 140 basis points to 20.8% in Q4 2018 due to gross profit margin improvements discussed above, lower reported
revenues resulting from the revenue recognition change, and the impact of share-based compensation related to the accelerated
vesting in the prior year, partially offset by the impact of non-recurring SG&A.

Earnings from operations in the Strategic Partners segment increased by $0.4 million in Q4 2018 and operating margin decreased
by 280 basis points to 8.9% in Q4 2018 as a result of the planned reduction in gross profit margin discussed above.

Foreign exchange loss

Foreign exchange loss of $0.1 million is consistent with the same period in the prior year.

Termination benefits and related costs

Termination benefits and related costs decreased by $1.5 million to $0.1 million in Q4 2018. In 2017, costs were primarily
restructuring costs incurred in connection with our Initial Offering. The costs for both years are mainly comprised of severance
costs and salary continuance.

Public offering costs

Public offering costs of $1.2 million in Q4 2017 was related to our Initial Offering (refer to ‘‘Initial Public Offering’’) and our
Secondary Offering (refer to ‘‘Secondary Offering’’).

Other expenses

Other expenses decreased by $2.9 million to $0.1 million in Q4 2018. In Q4 2017, other expenses were mainly related to deferred
consideration in relation to the acquisition of Body Plus and Sonoma for $2.5 million, other non-recurring consulting services of
$0.4 million, and other advisory fees of $0.1 million.

Interest expense and other financing costs

Interest expense and other financing costs increased by $0.3 million to $2.4 million in Q4 2018 based on higher levels of borrowing
and slightly higher rates in the current quarter.

Provision for income taxes

Provision for income taxes increased by $1.3 million to $4.4 million in Q4 2018. Our Q4 2018 effective tax rate of 30.4% was
impacted by non-deductible share-based compensation. Our Q4 2017 effective tax rate of 45.6% was significantly impacted by
accelerated share-based compensation and purchase consideration accounted for as compensation expense.

Depreciation

Depreciation expense increased by $0.2 million to $1.5 million in Q4 2018 due to increases in our capital investments.

Amortization

Amortization expense remained relatively consistent with the same period in the prior year. A minor increase was due to our
investment in international product registrations and website development costs.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

EBITDA increased by $8.0 million to $19.2 million in Q4 2018 primarily due to the factors discussed above.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by $4.1 million to $22.9 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin increased by 70 basis points to 23.1% for
the quarter mainly due to gross profit margin improvements in the Jamieson Brands segment and the impact of lower reported
revenues resulting from the revenue recognition change, partially offset by the volume of Strategic Partners activity in the quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA in the Jamieson Brands segment increased by $3.4 million to $19.7 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin
increased by 340 basis points to 28.3% for the quarter. This was mainly driven by gross profit margin improvements discussed
above and the impact of lower reported revenues resulting from the revenue recognition change.

Adjusted EBITDA in the Strategic Partners segment increased by $0.7 million, to $3.2 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin
decreased to 10.8% in Q4 2018 mainly due to lower gross profit margins discussed above.

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Results of Operations – for the year ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

The following table provides a summary of our results for the year ended December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

($ in 000’s, except as otherwise noted)

2018

2017

$ Change

% Change

For the year ended
December 31

Revenue ($333,076 less other consideration
payable to customers of $13,300)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Cost of sales

204,358

319,776

195,770

300,619

19,157

8,588

4.4%

6.4%

Gross profit
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Selling, general and administrative expenses
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(51.5%)
Share-based compensation

115,418

104,849

62,261

53,589

10,569

(3,258)

10.1%

16.2%

3,067

6,325

8,672

15.7%

44,935

50,090

Earnings from operations
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Operating margin
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Foreign exchange loss
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(29.0%)
Termination benefits and related costs
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(100.0%)
Public offering costs
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(100.0%)
Acquisition costs
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(96.8%)
Other expenses
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(100.0%)
Preferred share accretion
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Interest expense and other financing costs

(28,796)

(10,720)

28,796

10,720

(1,199)

(9,112)

(2,444)

90.2%

83.7%

14.9%

11.5%

2,933

9,000

4,267

4,733

5,155

4,132

9,410

2,444

0.8%

608

298

331

277

—

—

—

—

Income (loss) before income taxes
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Provision for income taxes

(15,631)

338.3%

10,578

37,251

52,882

29.7%

2,422

8,156

Net income (loss)

Adjusted net income

EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA margin

26,673

33,733

55,297

67,628

21.1%

(23,787)

27,582

26,400

61,477

20.5%

50,460

6,151

28,897

6,151

—

212.1%

22.3%

109.5%

10.0%

0.6%

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The following table provides a reconciliation of net income (loss) to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Net Income for the

year ended December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

($ in 000’s, except as otherwise noted)

2018

2017

$ Change

% Change

For the year ended
December 31

Net income (loss)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Add:
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

(23,787)

212.1%

26,673

50,460

Provision for income taxes

10,578

9,000

8,156

4,733

2,422

4,267

29.7%

90.2%

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Interest expense and other financing costs

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(100.0%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Preferred share accretion

(28,796)

28,796

—

Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment

5,551

5,106

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

8.7%

445

Amortization of intangible assets

3,495

3,396

99

2.9%

Earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(51.5%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(100.0%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Amortization of fair value adjustments(2)

Share-based compensation(1)

109.5%

55,297

26,400

28,897

(3,258)

(1,694)

3,067

6,325

1,694

—

Foreign exchange loss

Termination benefits and related costs(3)

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(29.0%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(100.0%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Acquisition costs

(1,199)

(2,444)

2,933

4,132

2,444

—

608

331

277

83.7%

Purchase consideration accounted for as
compensation expense(4)

(112.6%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(100.0%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Public offering costs

(10,720)

10,720

(9,493)

(1,066)

8,427

—

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

International market expansion(5)

Non-recurring business integration(6)

929

4,142

—

—

929

4,142

100.0%

100.0%

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Other(7)

Adjusted EBITDA

1,718

67,628

1,004

61,477

714

6,151

71.1%

10.0%

Provision for income taxes

(29.7%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(90.2%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Interest expense and other financing costs

(10,578)

(9,000)

(4,267)

(4,733)

(8,156)

(2,422)

Depreciation of property, plant, and
equipment

Amortization of intangible assets

(8.7%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(2.9%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(17.5%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(100.0%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Amortization of deferred financing fee(9)

Share-based compensation(8)

(3,495)

(3,078)

(3,396)

(2,154)

(5,551)

(2,532)

(5,106)

3,078

(378)

(445)

(99)

—

Net interest forgiveness

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(12.9%)

Tax effect of normalization adjustments

(2,739)

(2,427)

(312)

—

(11,001)

11,001

100.0%

Adjusted net income

33,733

27,582

6,151

22.3%

(1)

In 2018, the Company’s share-based compensation expense pertains to the LTIP (refer to ‘‘Share-based compensation’’). In 2017, share-based
compensation expense includes the Legacy Option Plan and the vesting of certain options issued to the former owner in relation to JLL’s acquisition of
LVHS on June 12, 2014. Expenses of $1.7 million and $1.0 million were also incurred in 2017 with respect to the accelerated vesting of certain
options under the Legacy Option Plan in connection with the Initial Offering and Secondary Offering, respectively.

(2)

In conjunction with the acquisition of Body Plus and Sonoma on January 31, 2017, the fair value adjustment of inventory as part of the initial purchase
price allocation was amortized.

(3) Costs in 2018 were primarily related to the integration of our LVHS business with Body Plus, which includes the closure of our two west coast

distribution facilities and the consolidation of supply chain activities. In 2017, costs primarily consisted of restructuring costs incurred in preparation for
our Initial Offering. The costs for both years are mainly comprised of severance costs and salary continuance.

(4)

In conjunction with the acquisition of Body Plus and Sonoma on January 31, 2017, deferred consideration payable has been accounted for as
compensation expense under the provisions of IFRS 3, Business Combinations. A portion of the deferred consideration of $9.4 million was due to be

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paid on the one-year anniversary of the acquisition with the remaining balance paid in July 2018. In 2018, the Company recognized a gain due to a
$2.0 million reduction of the Holdback Amount (refer to ‘‘Acquisitions’’) offset by deferred consideration expense in the period.

(5) We incurred one-time expenses in relation to the incorporation of Jamieson Health Products (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., and incurred professional fees in

establishing this presence including regulatory and logistical processes, distribution and supply agreements, along with costs incurred on a China
market study.

(6) We incurred non-employee related expenses associated with the integration of our LVHS and Body Plus businesses including the consolidation of

offices, warehouses, supply chain activities, inventory write-offs, consulting fees and transition counselling.

(7)

(8)

In 2018, costs were mainly related to additional professional fee billings on our reorganization in relation to the Initial Offering, the initial set-up of our
e-commerce platform, leasehold improvements and other expenses in relation to our head office expansion, and costs associated with the review and
assessment of acquisition opportunities. In 2017, costs were mainly related to investments in process improvement projects and other one-time
studies commissioned for the acquired Sonoma operations and cost incurred pertaining to our labour agreement.

In 2018, we normalize for PSUs granted to certain employees on May 31, 2018 and RSUs granted to certain employees on November 6, 2018 (refer
to ‘‘Share-based compensation’’). In 2017, we normalize for vesting of certain shares issued to the former owner in relation to JLL’s acquisition of
LVHS on June 12, 2014 and the accelerated vesting of certain options under the Legacy Option Plan in connection with the Initial Offering and
Secondary Offering for $1.7 million and $1.0 million respectively.

(9) Write-off of remaining deferred financing fees associated with the extinguishment of our term loan agreement with CPPIB Credit Investments Inc. and

our revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo Capital Finance Corporation on January 31, 2017. 

The following table provides selected financial information for our two operating segments for the year ended December 31, 2018

and December 31, 2017.

Jamieson Brands

($ in 000’s, except as otherwise noted)

Revenue

2018

243,772

2017

$ Change

% Change

237,001

6,771

2.9%

For the year ended
December 31

Gross profit
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Gross profit margin

104,115

91,559

12,556

42.7%

38.6%

13.7%

4.1%

—

Selling, general and administrative expenses
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(51.5%)
Share-based compensation

55,877

47,639

(3,258)

17.3%

3,067

8,238

6,325

Earnings from operations
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Operating margin

45,171

37,595

18.5%

15.9%

20.2%

7,576

2.6%

—

Adjusted EBITDA
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Adjusted EBITDA margin

60,173

52,834

24.7%

13.9%

22.3%

7,339

2.4%

—

The following table provides a reconciliation from earnings from operations to Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31,

2018 and December 31, 2017.

($ in 000’s, except as otherwise noted)

2018

2017

$ Change

% Change

For the year ended
December 31

Earnings from operations
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

45,171

37,595

20.2%

7,576

Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Amortization of intangible assets

Share-based compensation

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(51.5%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(100.0%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Amortization of fair value adjustments

(1,694)

(3,258)

3,067

6,325

1,694

—

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

204

79

929

2,104

5.4%

2.3%

100.0%

100.0%

International market expansion

Non-recurring business integration

4,007

3,475

929

2,104

3,803

3,396

—

—

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Other

Adjusted EBITDA

1,420

60,173

21

52,834

1,399

7,339

6661.9%

13.9%

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Strategic Partners

($ in 000’s, except as otherwise noted)

Revenue

2018

76,004

2017

63,618

$ Change

12,386

% Change

19.5%

For the year ended
December 31

(15.0%)
Gross profit
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(6.0%)
Gross profit margin

11,303

13,290

(1,987)

14.9%

20.9%

—

Selling, general and administrative expenses
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(33.0%)
Earnings from operations

(2,421)

4,919

6,384

5,950

7,340

7.3%

434

(5.0%)
Operating margin
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(13.7%)
Adjusted EBITDA

(1,188)

11.5%

7,455

8,643

6.5%

—

Adjusted EBITDA margin

9.8%

13.6%

—

(3.8%)

The following table provides a reconciliation from earnings from operations to Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31,

2018 and December 31, 2017.

($ in 000’s, except as otherwise noted)

2018

2017

$ Change

% Change

For the year ended
December 31,

(33.0%)
Earnings from operations
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

(2,421)

4,919

7,340

Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment

1,544

1,303

241

18.5%

Amortization of intangible assets

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Non-recurring business integration

928

—

928

100.0%

—

—

20

44

100.0%

100.0%

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(13.7%)
Adjusted EBITDA

(1,188)

7,455

8,643

20

44

Other

Revenue

Revenue increased 6.4%, or $19.2 million, to $319.8 million in YTD 2018. This was mainly driven by $20.1 million or 8.5% growth

offset by the impact of revenue recognition change of $13.3 million in Jamieson Brands and an increase in Strategic Partners

revenues of $12.4 million or 19.5% year-over-year. Under historical guidance (refer to ‘‘How We Assess the Performance of our

Business – Revenue’’), revenue increased 10.8%, or $32.5 million, to $333.1 million in YTD 2018.

Revenue in the Jamieson Brands segment increased 2.9%, or $6.8 million, to $243.8 million in YTD 2018. This was impacted by

the revenue recognition accounting impact of $13.3 million, while Jamieson Brands growth was 8.5%, or $20.1 million, driven by

higher domestic Jamieson sales of $14.0 million, international growth of $6.4 million, and the acquisition impact of Body Plus of

$2.9 million, offset by lower Specialty Brands sales of $3.2 million. Our domestic Jamieson sales increased by 8.5% driven by

continued strong consumer demand, innovations and our February price increase while our Specialty Brands declined 0.8%

compared to the prior year as sales were impacted by the integration of our sales team and delayed innovation until Q4 2018. Our

international sales increased by 30.1% year over year, as we penetrate into new areas within Europe and the Middle East while

expanding in both new and existing markets within Asia.

Revenue in the Strategic Partners segment increased 19.5%, or $12.4 million, to $76.0 million in YTD 2018. The increase was

mainly driven by new strategic partner business of $11.3 million and revenue from our Sonoma acquisition of $1.1 million.

Gross profit

Gross profit increased by $10.6 million in YTD 2018 driven by revenue growth and a reclassification of trade related costs to SG&A

in the current year. Gross profit margin increased by 120 basis points to 36.1% in YTD 2018 as margin expansion in the Jamieson

Brands segment and the impact of lower reported revenues resulting from the revenue recognition change were partially offset by

higher mix of Strategic Partner revenues.

Gross profit in the Jamieson Brands segment increased by $12.6 million in YTD 2018 driven by higher volumes, plant efficiencies, a

reclassification of trade related costs to SG&A in the current year, and the impact of amortization of fair value inventory

adjustments related to the Body Plus acquisition in 2017 of $1.7 million. Rising raw material prices impacting cost of sales were

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offset by higher selling prices. Gross profit margin increased by 410 basis points due to realized plant efficiencies, the impact of

amortization of fair value inventory adjustments recorded in the prior year, and the impact of lower reported revenues resulting from

the revenue recognition change partially offset by overhead investments in supply chain and operations in the current year to drive

long-term volume growth and operational efficiencies.

Gross profit in the Strategic Partners segment decreased by $2.0 million to $11.3 million in YTD 2018. Higher volumes were

impacted by an expected reduction of margin as we benefited from favourable pricing and margins related to certain volumes in

the prior year, an increase to inventory reserves of $0.3 million, and business integration which resulted in inventory write-offs of

$0.7 million. Gross profit margin decreased by 600 basis points to 14.9% in YTD 2018 primarily due to customer mix discussed

above.

Selling, general and administrative expenses

SG&A expenses increased by 16.2%, or $8.7 million, to $62.3 million in YTD 2018. In the Jamieson Brands segment, SG&A

expenses increased by $8.2 million due to $4.4 million in non-recurring costs related to business integration, international market

expansion, e-commerce initiation, and other non-recurring costs, $1.3 million impact of an accounting presentation reclassification

in the current year, the acquisition impact of Body Plus adding $1.0 million in costs, $1.3 million in public company costs, and

higher marketing expenses of $1.4 million partially offset by $0.9 million related to lower compensation related costs and

$0.2 million in lower commissions. Total public company costs incurred in 2018 were $2.5 million. In the Strategic Partners

segment, SG&A expenses increased by $0.4 million in YTD 2018 mainly due to the acquisition impact of Sonoma of $0.2 million

and non-recurring costs associated with business integration of $0.3 million.

Share-based compensation

Share-based compensation decreased by $3.3 million to $3.1 million in YTD 2018 primarily due to the amortization of shares

related to the acquisition of LVHS and the accelerated vesting of options as a result of the Initial Offering and the Secondary

Offering in the prior year, partially offset by additional grants of options under the LTIP in the current year.

Earnings from operations and operating margin

Earnings from operations increased by $5.2 million in YTD 2018 mainly driven by an increase in gross profit within the Jamieson

Brands segment. Operating margin increased by 80 basis points to 15.7% due to lower reported revenues resulting from the

revenue recognition change, the impact of share-based compensation related to the accelerated vesting in the prior year, and the

impact of fair value adjustments in the prior year, partially offset by the impact of non-recurring SG&A.

Earnings from operations in the Jamieson Brands segment increased by $7.6 million mainly driven by higher gross profit. Operating

margin increased 260 basis points to 18.5% in YTD 2018 due to gross profit margin improvements discussed above, lower

reported revenues resulting from the revenue recognition change, the impact of share-based compensation related to the

accelerated vesting in the prior year, and the impact of fair value adjustments in the prior year, partially offset by the impact of

non-recurring SG&A.

Earnings from operations in the Strategic Partners segment decreased by $2.4 million to $4.9 million and operating margin

decreased by 500 basis points to 6.5% in YTD 2018 as a result of the planned reduction in gross profit margin discussed above.

Foreign exchange loss

Foreign exchange loss increased by $0.3 million in YTD 2018. The change was due to fluctuations in USD/CAD exchange rates

between the date of the transaction and when cash was settled.

Termination benefits and related costs

Termination benefits and related costs decreased by $1.2 million to $2.9 million in YTD 2018. In 2018, the Company incurred costs

associated with integrating our LVHS and Body Plus businesses. In YTD 2017, costs were primarily restructuring costs incurred in

connection with our Initial Offering. The costs for both years are mainly comprised of severance costs and salary continuance.

Public offering costs

Public offering costs of $10.7 million in YTD 2017 were related to our Initial Offering (refer to ‘‘Initial Public Offering’’) and our

Secondary Offering (refer to ‘‘Secondary Offering’’).

Acquisition costs

Acquisition costs of $2.4 million in YTD 2017 were related to the January 31, 2017 acquisition of Body Plus and Sonoma.

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Other expenses

Other expenses in YTD 2018 are comprised of non-recurring, non-employee related business integration and other consulting costs

of $1.4 million, offset by the reduction of consideration on the acquisition of Body Plus and Sonoma of $1.1 million. Other

expenses of $9.4 million in YTD 2017 were mainly related to deferred consideration in relation to the acquisition of Body Plus and

Sonoma for $8.4 million, other non-recurring consulting services of $0.7 million, costs relating to our labour agreement for

$0.2 million and other advisory fees of $0.1 million.

Preferred share accretion

Preferred share accretion was $nil in YTD 2018 compared to $28.8 million of expense in YTD 2017. The charge in the prior year

was tied to the change in the underlying fair value of the Company based on a multiple of Adjusted EBITDA. There will be no

further preferred share accretion as all preferred shares have been converted into Common Shares of the Company as part of the

Reorganization (refer to ‘‘Initial Public Offering’’).

Interest expense and other financing costs

Interest expense and other financing costs were $9.0 million in YTD 2018 compared to $4.7 million in YTD 2017. The amount

reported in 2017 included the discharge of the note payable to Finco which resulted in net interest forgiveness of $11.0 million

partially offset by $2.0 million interest on the note in the period. In YTD 2018, amortization of deferred financing fees was

$3.0 million lower as the prior year included a write-off associated with the extinguishment of debt on January 31, 2017. Interest

was also $1.7 million lower than the prior year based on lower interest rates and lower levels of borrowing.

Provision for income taxes

Provision for income taxes increased by $2.4 million to $10.6 million in YTD 2018. Our YTD 2018 effective tax rate of 28.4% was

impacted by a $1.1 million accounting gain for deferred purchase consideration associated with the acquisition of Body Plus and

Sonoma and non-deductible share-based compensation. Our YTD 2017 effective tax rate of 52.2% was driven by a number of

factors in the prior year including share-based compensation, deferred purchase consideration accounted for as compensation

expense and preferred share accretion which were not deductible for tax purposes.

Depreciation

Depreciation expense increased by $0.4 million to $5.6 million in YTD 2018 due to increases in our investments in property, plant

and equipment.

Amortization

Amortization expense remained relatively consistent with the same period in the prior year. A minor increase was due to

amortization of intangibles pertaining to customer relationships acquired as part of the acquisition of Body Plus and Sonoma, our

investment in domestic and international product registrations, and our investment in website development costs.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

EBITDA increased by $28.9 million to $55.3 million in YTD 2018 primarily due to the factors discussed above.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by $6.2 million to $67.6 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin increased by 60 basis points to 21.1% for

the year mainly due to gross profit margin improvements in the Jamieson Brands segment and the impact of lower reported

revenues resulting from the revenue recognition change, partially offset by Strategic Partners margin affected by customer mix and

higher public company costs.

Adjusted EBITDA in the Jamieson Brands segment increased by $7.3 million to $60.2 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin

increased by 240 basis points to 24.7% for the year. This was mainly driven by gross profit margin improvements and the impact

of lower reported revenues resulting from the revenue recognition change, partially offset by higher planned SG&A increases related

to marketing and public company costs.

Adjusted EBITDA in the Strategic Partners segment decreased by $1.2 million, to $7.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin

decreased by 380 basis points to 9.8% in YTD 2018 mainly due to lower gross profit margins discussed above.

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Summary of Consolidated Quarterly Results

The following is a summary of selected consolidated financial information for each of the eight most recently completed quarters

prepared in accordance with IFRS. As of January 1, 2018, the Company has adopted IFRS 15 using the modified retrospective

method (refer to ‘‘Recently adopted accounting standards’’). The adoption of IFRS 15 resulted in a reclassification in the

presentation of certain consideration paid to customers, which was made to the annual consolidated financial statements for the

year ended December 31, 2018. Management has revised all prior quarters in 2018 for this reclassification in the below summary.

Due to the adoption of IFRS 15 and other factors listed below, the results of operations for any quarter are not necessarily

indicative of the result of operations for the fiscal year.

($ in 000’s, except per share amounts)

Q4

Q3*

Q2*

Q1*

Q4

Q3

Q2

Q1

Revenue by segment
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

2018

2017

Jamieson Brands

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

69,715

61,787

55,701

56,569

65,545

61,889

56,647

52,920

Strategic Partners

29,430

17,872

18,492

10,210

18,773

18,256

14,608

11,981

84,318

80,145

66,779

10,046

17,102

74,193

10,172

79,659

99,145

12,690

Total revenue
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Earnings from operations
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(21,651)
Net income (loss)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Adjusted net income
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
EBITDA
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Adjusted EBITDA
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(41.62)
Basic, earnings (loss) per share
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(41.62)
Diluted, earnings (loss) per share
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Adjusted Diluted, earnings per share

(6,958)

12,217

64,901

17,856

19,220

10,967

14,771

14,153

22,933

10,126

71,255

14,933

15,071

11,424

10,699

11,281

18,848

11,194

12,686

10,339

16,134

(13.37)

(13.37)

4,788

8,853

6,903

7,213

3,733

4,626

5,760

7,870

3,255

7,793

3,605

9,749

2,170

1,089

8,346

8,022

(0.24)

(0.24)

0.17

0.22

0.12

0.18

0.13

0.19

0.31

0.25

0.20

0.09

0.10

0.20

0.12

0.26

0.15

0.25

0.12

0.05

*

Revised based on IFRS 15 revenue reclassification 

Results for the year ended December 31, 2018 are presented under the new guidance, while prior year results have not been

adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with historical accounting guidance. If the IFRS 15 revenue recognition impact

was applied retrospectively to 2017, total revenue for the year would have been $286.1 million compared to total revenue in 2018

of $319.8 million, representing year-over-year growth of 11.8%.

Revenue

Jamieson Brands segment revenue for the last eight quarters were impacted by factors including the following:

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

the impact of innovation, both in adjacent categories and within our core VMS portfolio;

shipment fluctuations in our international markets;

the volume and timing of promotion and media;

the volume of inventory and timing of shipments to distributors and retailers;

seasonality; and

foreign currency fluctuations.

Strategic Partners segment revenue for the last eight quarters were impacted by factors including the following:

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

available capacity when considering demand for Branded Products;

innovation and geographic demand for high quality certified manufacturers;

the impact of a change from a turnkey arrangement to tolling for certain products;

periodic price increases to recapture cost escalation; and

foreign currency fluctuations.

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Earnings from operations

Earnings from operations for the last eight quarters were also impacted by factors including the following:

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

revenue factors impacting price and volume noted above;

return on incremental promotion and media spend;

improvements in production efficiencies and higher economies of scale;

raw material costs in native currency; and

foreign currency fluctuations.

Selected Annual Information

The following selected annual information is shown for the three most recently completed financial years:

($ in 000’s, except share and per share amounts)

2018

2017

2016

For the year ended
December 31

26,673

44,935

50,090

300,619

319,776

248,331

Revenue
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Earnings from operations
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(25,166)
Net income (loss)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Adjusted net income
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
EBITDA
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Adjusted EBITDA
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(48.37)
Basic, earnings (loss) per share
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(48.37)
Diluted, earnings (loss) per share
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Adjusted Diluted, earnings (loss) per share
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Selected Consolidated Financial Position Data:
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Total assets
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Total non-current liabilities

(23,787)

405,179

305,023

205,739

549,021

210,012

512,555

55,297

10,910

46,794

33,733

27,582

26,400

67,628

61,477

31,041

39,446

(1.79)

(1.79)

0.28

0.70

0.67

0.85

0.70

Over the three-year period, revenue increased year-over-year driven by growth in the Jamieson Brands segment through

innovations and international expansion, growth in the Strategic Partners segment through increased business with existing and

new customers, and additional revenue through acquisitions (refer to ‘‘Acquisitions’’). Total assets have increased over the

three-year period reflecting acquisitions and strategic investments in property, plant, and equipment designed to improve efficiency

or expand capacity.

Dividends declared for the year ended December 31, 2018:

Cash dividends per common share:

0.34

Dividends declared for the year ended December 31, 2017:

0.16

0.419

Class G

Cash dividends per common share:
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Cash dividends per each former class of preferred share:
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Class A
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Class B
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Class C
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Class D
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Class E
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Class F

Class W

Class M

Class Q

Class O

Class N

Class U

Class H

Class R

Class K

Class S

Class P

Class V

Class T

Class L

Class J

Class I

0.905

0.920

0.923

0.922

1.022

0.921

0.929

0.928

0.916

0.912

0.740

0.001

0.853

0.371

0.754

0.243

0.749

0.254

0.746

0.229

—

—

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In 2017, immediately prior to the closing of the Initial Offering (refer to ‘‘Initial Public Offering’’) the Company declared accrued and

unpaid dividends (at 4.5% compounded quarterly) on the then outstanding class A to V and class W preferred shares in an

aggregate amount of $9.6 million. The Company also declared cash dividends for the second and third quarter of 2017 for $0.08

per Common Share and $0.08 per Common Share, respectively. No dividends were paid in 2016.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview

Our principal uses of funds are for operating expenses, capital expenditures, finance costs, and debt service. Management believes

that cash generated from operations, together with amounts available under the Credit Facilities (refer to ‘‘Credit Facilities’’ section

below), will be sufficient to meet the Company’s future operating expenses, capital expenditures, and future debt service costs.

Our primary liquidity and capital requirements are for capital expenditures, working capital and general corporate needs. We have

cash and availability under the Revolving Credit Facility (refer to ‘‘Credit Facilities’’ section below) that we expect to utilize, along

with cash flow from operations, to provide capital to support the growth of our business (primarily through working capital and

capital expenditures), repay short-term obligations and for general corporate purposes. We believe that cash from operations,

together with our cash balance and the Revolving Credit Facility will be sufficient to meet ongoing capital expenditures, working

capital requirements and other cash needs.

Our ability to fund future debt service costs, operating expenses, and capital expenditures will depend on our future operating

performance which will be affected by general economic, financial and other factors including factors beyond our control (refer to

‘‘Risk Factors’’). From time to time, our management reviews acquisition opportunities and if suitable opportunities arise, may make

selected acquisitions to implement our business strategy. Historically, the funding for any such acquisitions has come from cash

flow from operating activities and additional debt.

Credit Facilities

On January 31, 2017, JLL entered into a credit agreement (the ‘‘Credit Agreement’’) with a syndicate of lenders. The Credit

Agreement provided a secured term credit facility of $195.0 million (with the option to increase the facility up to $255.0 million) and

a secured revolving credit facility of $75.0 million (including a $10.0 million swingline facility) (collectively, the ‘‘Credit Facilities’’). The

Credit Facilities mature on January 31, 2021 with the outstanding principal repayable in full on this date. Financing costs of

$4.3 million and $1.5 million were incurred as part of the issuance of the term credit facility and revolving credit facility, respectively.

As at December 31, 2018, the aggregate amount outstanding under the Credit Facilities was approximately $168.9 million

($41.0 million under the Revolving Credit Facility and $127.9 million under the Term Loan Facility) and the weighted average interest

rate on this facility was 4.3%.

For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2018, JLL made drawings of $nil and $nil, respectively, and debt

repayments of $2.4 million and $9.8 million, respectively, applied against the term credit facility. For the three and twelve months

ended December 31, 2018, JLL made drawings of $14.3 million and $37.9 million, respectively, and debt repayments of

$17.3 million and $26.9 million, respectively, applied against the revolving credit facility.

The Credit Facilities are secured by a general security agreement and first charge over the assets including property, plant and

equipment of JLL and its subsidiaries, subject to permitted liens. Under the terms of the Credit Facilities, JLL is subject to

restrictive covenants and must maintain an interest coverage ratio of not less than 3.00:1.00 and a leverage ratio not greater than

4.05:1.00. JLL is in compliance with all covenants as at the date of this MD&A.

Analysis of Cash Flows – three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

($ in 000’s, except as otherwise noted)

2018

2017

$ Change

% Change

Three months ended
December 31

Cash, beginning of period
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Cash flows from (used in):
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

135.4%

2,815

1,196

1,619

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

22,233

(4,611)

17,194

(2,056)

5,039

(2,555)

29.3%

(124.3%)

Operating activities

Investing activities

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Financing activities

Cash, end of period

(7,992)

12,445

(11,501)

4,833

3,509

7,612

30.5%

157.5%

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Cash Flows Generated from Operating Activities

In Q4 2018, cash flows generated from operating activities totalled $22.2 million compared to $17.2 million in the prior year. The

increase is due to cash generated in operating activities before working capital considerations of $4.7 million and an increase in

cash generated in working capital of $0.3 million. The increase of cash generated from working capital is primarily driven from the

drawdown of inventory from Strategic Partner volumes and timing of vendor payments. Net change in operating activities before

working capital considerations was higher primarily due to increased earnings in the current year.

Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities

Cash flows used in investing activities in Q4 2018 totalled $4.6 million compared to $2.1 million in the prior year. This is mainly due

to increased expenditures on property, plant, and equipment of $2.3 million including the expansion of our production capacities

and costs associated with our office expansion.

Cash Flows Used in Financing Activities

Cash flows used in financing activities in Q4 2018 totalled $8.0 million compared to $11.5 million for the same period in the prior

year. In Q4 2018, the Company paid $3.4 million of dividends to Common Shareholders, made net repayments of $5.5 million to

our Credit Facilities and received funds of $0.9 million on the exercise of share options and the employee share purchase plan

(‘‘ESPP’’). In Q4 2017, the Company paid $3.0 million of dividends to Common Shareholders, made net repayments of $8.7 million

to our Credit Facilities and received funds of $0.2 million on the exercise of share options and the ESPP.

Analysis of Cash Flows – for the year ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

($ in 000’s, except as otherwise noted)

2018

2017

$ Change

% Change

For the year ended
December 31

(69.6%)
Cash, beginning of period
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Cash flows from (used in):
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

(11,048)

15,881

4,833

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

27,805

(11,537)

17,845

(87,486)

9,960

75,949

55.8%

86.8%

Operating activities

Investing activities

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(114.8%)

Financing activities

(67,249)

58,593

(8,656)

Cash, end of period

12,445

4,833

7,612

157.5%

Cash Flows Generated from Operating Activities

For YTD 2018, cash flows generated from operating activities totalled $27.8 million, compared to $17.8 million for the same period

in the prior year. The increase is mainly due to a reduction of cash used in working capital of $2.7 million, cash generated in

operating activities before working capital considerations of $14.6 million, partially offset by $7.3 million of deferred compensation

associated with our acquisition of Body Plus and Sonoma. The change in working capital was favourably impacted by timing of

vendor payments and a reduction of accounts receivable due to timing of collection from major customers. Net change in operating

activities before working capital considerations was higher primarily due to increased earnings in the current year and public

offering costs incurred in the prior year.

Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities

Cash flows used in investing activities in YTD 2018 totalled $11.5 million compared to $87.5 million for the same period in the prior

year. This is mainly due to the acquisition of Body Plus and Sonoma for $82.5 million in the prior year. Expenditures for property,

plant, and equipment increased by $6.2 million in YTD 2018 mainly due to expansion of our production capacities and costs

associated with our office expansion net of asset disposals. Slight increase in intangibles of $0.3 million pertains to domestic and

international product registrations and website development costs.

Cash Flows Used in / Generated from Financing Activities

Cash flows used in financing activities in YTD 2018 totalled $8.7 million compared to cash flows generated of $58.6 million in the

prior year. In YTD 2018, we received net proceeds of $1.3 million from our Credit Facilities and $3.0 million in the exercise of share

options and the ESPP, offset by the issuance of $12.9 million of dividends to Common Shareholders. In YTD 2017, the Initial

Offering generated net proceeds net of transaction costs to the Company of $230.2 million, we received net proceeds of

$11.8 million from our Credit Facilities, and we received $1.3 million from the issuance of redeemable preferred shares and

$0.2 million from the exercise of share options and the ESPP. This was offset by a return of capital on the then outstanding class A

to V preferred shares of $65.1 million, a repayment of our note payable to Finco of $94.6 million, Finco Tax Payable of $3.7 million,

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financing costs of $5.8 million, dividends on the then outstanding class A to V and class W preferred shares of $9.6 million and

$6.0 million of dividends to Common Shareholders.

Acquisitions

On January 31, 2017, JLL acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Body Plus and Sonoma, and Body Plus and Sonoma

became wholly-owned subsidiaries of JLL.

Consideration for the acquisition totalled $82.5 million (net of cash acquired), plus acquisition costs of $3.2 million which were

recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) of the Company for the year ended

December 31, 2017, except for approximately $0.8 million of the acquisition costs which the Company recognized during the year

ended December 31, 2016. The purchase price was funded with cash. An additional $1.9 million was to be paid as a retention

bonus (the ‘‘Retention Bonus’’) to key employees of Body Plus and Sonoma, subject to these individuals remaining employed for 12

and/or 18 months following the closing of the acquisition. Further, pursuant to the purchase agreement, the former owner is entitled

to a $7.5 million payment (the ‘‘Holdback Amount’’) from JLL subject to a consulting agreement entered into between JLL and the

former owner, if the consulting relationship continues for 12 months following the closing of the acquisition. In accordance with

IFRS 3 ‘‘Business Combination’’, the deferred compensation of $9.4 million comprised of the Holdback Amount and the retention

bonus have been accounted for as deferred compensation.

On January 31, 2018, the Company paid the former owner a reduced Holdback Amount of $5.5 million (representing a $2.0 million

reduction) in exchange for the Company releasing the remaining balance held in escrow to the former owner in relation to the

general and tax indemnities and releasing the former owner from the Company’s post-closing indemnification rights under the

purchase agreement. In addition, the Company paid $1.8 million of the Retention Bonus for total payments of deferred

compensation of $7.3 million to settle the liability. No further payments are expected.

For the three and twelve month period ended December 31, 2018, we have recognized a net gain of $nil and $1.1 million,

respectively, of deferred consideration (2017 – an expense of $2.5 million and $8.4 million) in the other expenses line in the

consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

Body Plus markets, develops and distributes premium quality sports nutrition products under the Progressive, Precision and Iron

Vegan brands. Sonoma manufactures, develops and distributes sports nutrition products, supplements and also provides contract

manufacturing services. In addition to expanding into a growing adjacent category within the consumer health industry, these

acquisitions increased our presence in the health food store and other specialty retail channels, while expanding our R&D and

manufacturing capabilities.

Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes our significant undiscounted maturities of our contractual obligations and commitments as at

December 31, 2018.

($ in 000’s)

2019

2020-2023

Thereafter

Total

Operating leases(1)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Trade and other payable
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Revolving credit facility(2)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Term credit facility(2)

127,938

113,313

10,108

41,000

83,481

14,625

41,000

83,481

3,436

2,790

3,882

—

—

—

—

—

Total contractual obligations

100,896

157,749

3,882

262,527

(1) We have entered into several operating leases for vehicles, production equipment, computer and communications equipment, office equipment and

office space. In 2018, the Company has entered into a sublease agreement, as a lessee, as part of our head office relocation with a commencement
date of November 1, 2018 expiring March 29, 2022. Based on the terms and conditions set forth in the sublease agreement, the expected total rent
payment is $3.1 million for the full duration of the sublease. As of December 31, 2018, our total minimum lease payments payable in future years are
$10.1 million.

(2) On January 31, 2017, JLL entered into a Credit Agreement with a syndicate of lenders which is comprised of a revolving credit facility and a term loan

facility each maturing on January 31, 2021. 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future material effect on our

financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources.

Related Party Transactions

Balances and transactions between us and our subsidiaries, have been eliminated on consolidation.

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Share-based compensation

We have an equity-based compensation plan providing for the issuance of securities under which grants will be made. Under the

LTIP, the Board of Directors, at its discretion may grant share options, restricted shares, RSUs or PSUs, stock appreciation rights

and deferred share units. The awards are settled in Common Shares but have a cash settlement alternative in certain

circumstances. We also maintain the ESPP for all eligible employees for the purchase of Common Shares.

Our share-based compensation expense, for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2018 is $1.3 million and

$3.1 million, respectively (2017 – $1.7 million and $4.8 million). Please refer to Note 2 and Note 16 in the accompanying notes of

our Company’s audited consolidated annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018 for details of these plans.

Financial Instruments

We primarily use foreign currency forward contracts to manage our exposure to fluctuations with respect to transactions in

U.S. dollars pertaining to inventory purchases. These agreements mature at various dates and qualify for hedge accounting as cash

flow hedges of future foreign currency transactions. The terms of the foreign currency forward contracts match the terms of the

expected highly probable forecast transactions. As a result, there is no hedge ineffectiveness to be recognized in the consolidated

statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

Outstanding Share Capital and Redeemable Preferred Shares

The following tables reflect the impact of the share split as it was retrospectively applied to all periods presented.

Common Shares

#

$

As at December 31, 2017
.............................................................................................................................................................................
Exercise of stock options
.............................................................................................................................................................................
Employee stock purchase plan
.............................................................................................................................................................................
As at December 31, 2018

38,207,114

37,740,121

448,943

234,908

239,404

18,050

4,102

394

Common Shares

#

$

As at December 31, 2016
.............................................................................................................................................................................
Issued during the period (net)
.............................................................................................................................................................................
Exercise of options
.............................................................................................................................................................................
Exchange of Class A to V preferred shares

15,554,755

21,403,880

520,253

261,233

233,534

174

400

800

As at December 31, 2017

37,740,121

234,908

Class A-V Preferred Shares

Class W Preferred Shares

#

$

#

$

21,314,440
As at December 31, 2016
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Issued during the year
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Accelerated vesting of preferred shares
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Repurchased during the year
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(94,592)
(21,403,880)
Redeemed during the year
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Preferred share accretion during the year

(94,592,252)

94,592,252

(239,565)

197,901

96,636

94,592

11,527

28,796

(7,196)

1,391

(50)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

As at December 31, 2017

—

—

—

—

As at December 31, 2018, the authorized share capital consisted of:

a) Unlimited number of Common Shares with no par value. The holders of Common Shares are entitled to receive dividends as

declared from time to time, and are entitled to one vote per share at meetings of the Company.

b) Unlimited number of Preference Shares, issuable in series.

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Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates

and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and

expenses. Estimates and assumptions are continuously evaluated and are based on management’s best judgments and experience

and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Revisions to

accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected. Actual

results may differ from these estimates.

Significant judgments made by management in applying our accounting policies and key sources of estimation of uncertainty were

the same as those applied and described in Note 3 in the accompanying notes of our Company’s audited consolidated annual

financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018. Items subject to significant estimate uncertainty and critical

judgements which have the most significant impact on the amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statements are

included both below and in the annual audited financial statement notes.

Useful lives of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets with finite useful lives

We employ significant estimates to determine the estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets with

finite useful lives, including assets arising from business combinations, considering industry trends such as technological

advancements, past experience, expected use and review of asset lives.

Components of an item of property, plant and equipment may have different useful lives. We make estimates when determining

depreciation methods, depreciation rates and asset useful lives, which requires taking into account industry trends and company-

specific factors. We review these decisions at least once each year or when circumstances change. We will change depreciation

methods, depreciation rates or asset useful lives if they are different from previous estimates.

Long-lived assets valuation

We perform impairment testing annually for goodwill and indefinite-life intangible assets and when circumstances indicate long-lived

assets may be impaired. Management judgement is involved in determining if there are circumstances indicating that testing for
impairment is required, and in identifying cash-generating units (‘‘CGU’’) for the purpose of impairment testing. We assess
impairment by comparing the recoverable amount of a long-lived asset, CGU, or CGU group to its carrying value. The recoverable

amount is defined as the higher of: (i) value in use; or (ii) fair value less costs of disposal.

The determination of the recoverable amount involves significant estimates and assumption. Fair value less costs to sell is

determined using market multiples. Value in use is determined using future cash inflows and outflows, discount rates, growth rates

and asset lives. These estimates and assumptions could affect our future results if the current estimates of future performance and

fair values change. These determinations will affect the amount of amortization expense on definite-life intangible assets recognized

in future periods.

Valuation of inventory

Management makes estimates of the future customer demand for products when establishing appropriate provisions for inventory.

In making these estimates, management considers the product life of inventory and the profitability of recent sales of inventory. In

many cases, products sold by us turn quickly and inventory on-hand values are low, thus reducing the risk of inventory

obsolescence. However, code or ‘‘best before’’ dates are very important in the determination of realizable value of inventory.

Management ensures that systems are in place to highlight and properly value inventory that may be approaching code dates. To

the extent that actual losses on inventory differ from those estimated, inventory, net income (loss), and comprehensive income

(loss) will be affected in future periods.

Estimating variable consideration for returns, trade merchandise allowances and sales promotional incentive

We use historical customer return data to determine the expected return percentages. These percentages are applied to determine

the expected value of the variable consideration. Any significant changes in experience as compared to historical return patterns

will impact the expected return percentages we estimated.

We provide for estimated payments to customers based on various trade programs and sales promotional incentives. We estimate

the most likely amount payable to each customer for each trade and incentive program separately using (i) the projected level of

sales volume for the relevant period; (ii) customer rates for allowances, discounts, and rebates; (iii) historical spending patterns; and

(iv) sales lead time. These arrangements are complex and there are a significant number of customers and products affected.

Management has systems and processes in place to estimate and value these obligations.

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We update our expected return, trade merchandise allowances and sales promotional incentives on a quarterly basis and the

refund liability and trade and promotional accruals are adjusted accordingly. To the extent that payments differ from estimates of

the related liability, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, net income (loss), and comprehensive income (loss) will be affected in

future periods.

Employee benefit plans

The cost of post-employment medical benefits and the present value of the benefit obligation are determined using actuarial

valuations. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions that may differ from actual developments in the future.

These include the determination of the discount rate, mortality rates and future benefit cost increases. Due to the complexity of the

valuation, the underlying assumptions and its long-term nature, a defined benefit obligation is highly sensitive to changes in these

assumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date.

The parameter most subject to change is the discount rate. In determining the appropriate discount rate, management considers

the interest rates of high quality corporate bonds and extrapolated as needed along the yield curve to correspond with the

expected term of the defined benefit obligation. The underlying bonds are further reviewed for quality. Those having excessive

credit spreads are removed from the analysis of bonds on which the discount rate is based, on the basis that they do not represent

high quality bonds.

The mortality rate is based on publicly available mortality tables. Those mortality tables tend to change only at intervals in response

to demographic changes. Inflation, health care and dental costs are based on expected trend rates for the respective segment.

Measurement of fair values

A number of our accounting policies and disclosures require the measurement of fair values, for both financial and non-financial

assets and liabilities. When the measurement of fair values cannot be determined based on quoted prices in active markets, fair

value is measured using valuation techniques and models. The inputs to these models are taken from observable markets where

possible, but where this is not feasible, a degree of judgement is required in establishing fair values. Changes in assumptions about

the inputs to these models could affect the reported fair value of our financial and non-financial assets and liabilities.

Tangible and intangible assets acquired through business combinations are initially recorded at their fair values based on

assumptions of management. These assumptions include the future expected cash flows arising from the tangible and intangible

assets identified. Financial instruments acquired are determined based on the amortized costs at the acquisition date which

approximate their carrying values.

To the extent that these estimates differ from those realized, the measured asset or liability, net income (loss), and/or

comprehensive income (loss) will be affected in future periods.

Taxes

The calculation of current and deferred income taxes requires us to make estimates and assumptions and to exercise judgement

regarding the carrying values of assets and liabilities which are subject to accounting estimates inherent in those balances, the

interpretation of income tax legislation across various jurisdictions, expectations about future operating results, the timing of

reversal of temporary differences and possible audits of income tax filings by the tax authorities.

Changes or differences in underlying estimates or assumptions may result in changes to the current or deferred income tax

balances on the consolidated statements of financial position, a charge or credit to income tax expense in the consolidated

statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and may result in cash payments or receipts.

All income, capital and commodity tax filings are subject to audits and reassessments. Changes in interpretations or judgements

may result in a change in our income, capital or commodity tax provisions in the future. The amount of such a change cannot be

reasonably estimated.

Significant Accounting Policies

Our audited consolidated annual financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS and our significant accounting

policies are described in Note 2 in the accompanying notes of our audited consolidated annual financial statements for the year

ended December 31, 2018.

Recently adopted accounting standards

The following accounting policies are applicable for the three and twelve month period ended December 31, 2018 and onwards.

Please refer to the accounting policies we have outlined in our December 31, 2017 annual audited consolidated financial

statements for details on the accounting policies applicable to comparative amounts.

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IFRS 9, ‘‘Financial Instruments’’

IFRS 9, ‘‘Financial Instruments’’ (‘‘IFRS 9’’), replaces the provisions of IAS 39, ‘‘Financial Instruments Recognition and

Measurement’’ for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018. IFRS 9 includes the recognition, classification and

measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities; a forward looking ‘‘expected loss’’ impairment model and a substantially-

reformed approach to hedge accounting. IFRS 9 also amended IFRS 7, ‘‘Financial Instruments: Disclosures’’, which requires

additional disclosures. With the exception of hedge accounting, which we applied prospectively, we have applied IFRS 9

retrospectively, with the initial application date of January 1, 2018. As permitted by the transitional provisions of IFRS 9, we elected

not to restate comparative figures or note disclosures. Any adjustments to the carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities at

the transition date are to be recognized in the opening retained earnings of the current period. However, management have

assessed that no adjustments to the carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities were required upon adoption of IFRS 9.

The adoption of IFRS 9 has resulted in the following changes in our accounting policies for financial instruments.

Classification and measurement

All financial assets and liabilities are recognized initially at fair value plus, in the case of financial instruments not at fair value

through profit or loss (‘‘FVTPL’’), transaction costs.

Debt financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss (‘‘FVTPL’’), fair value through other

comprehensive income (‘‘FVOCI’’), or amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. We determine the classification of our

financial assets based on our business model for managing the financial assets and whether the instruments’ contractual cash

flows represent solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. Our derivatives not designated as a

hedging instrument in a qualifying hedge relationship are subsequently measured at FVTPL. Equity instruments within the scope of

IFRS 9, if any, are subsequently measured at FVTPL or elected irrevocably to be classified at FVOCI at initial recognition.

Financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method or at FVTPL. Financial liabilities

are subsequently measured as FVTPL when the financial liability is: (i) contingent consideration of an acquirer in a business

combination; (ii) held for trading; or (iii) it is designated as FVTPL if eligible. Other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at

amortized cost using the effective interest method.

For financial liabilities that are designated as FVTPL, the amount of change in the fair value of the financial liability that is

attributable to changes in our credit risk of that liability is recognized in other comprehensive income (‘‘OCI’’) unless the recognition

of the effects of changes in the liability’s credit risk in OCI would create or enlarge an accounting mismatch in the consolidated

income statements. The remaining amount of change in the fair value of liability is recognized in the consolidated income

statements. Changes in fair value of a financial liability attributable to our credit risk that is recognized in OCI are not subsequently

reclassified to the consolidated income statements; instead, they are transferred to retained earnings, upon derecognition of the

financial liability.

As at January 1, 2018, the measurement category of our financial instruments comparing IAS 39 to IFRS 9 are as follows, with no

transitional adjustment required:

Financial Instrument

IAS 39 Measurement

IFRS 9 Measurement

Cash
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Accounts receivable

Amortized cost

FVTPL

Amortized cost (loans and
receivables)

Amortized cost

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Long-term debt
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Derivatives designated as hedging
instruments

Amortized cost (other liabilities)

Amortized cost (other liabilities)

Fair value (hedge accounting)

Fair value (hedge accounting)

Amortized cost

Amortized cost

FVTPL

FVTPL

Impairment

IFRS 9 requires a forward looking Expected Credit Loss (‘‘ECL’’) model as opposed to an incurred credit loss model under IAS 39.

ECLs are based on the difference between the contractual cash flows due in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows

that we expect to receive.

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For accounts receivable, we apply the simplified approach and has determined the allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each

reporting date. We have established a provision that is based on our historical credit loss experience, adjusted for forward-looking

factors specific to the customers and the economic environment. There was no transitional adjustment as a result of adopting the

new impairment requirements.

Hedge Accounting

We applied hedge accounting prospectively. At the date of the initial application, all of our existing hedging relationships were

eligible to be treated as continuing hedging relationships. Consistent with prior periods, we have continued to designate the

change in fair value of the entire foreign currency forward contracts in our cash flow hedge relationships used to hedge highly

probable forecast inventory purchases. If a hedged forecast transaction subsequently results in the recognition of a non-financial

asset, we remove that amount from the cash flow hedge reserve and include it directly in the initial cost of the inventory. When a

forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss that was reported in OCI is immediately recognized

in the consolidated income statements. The adoption of the hedge accounting requirements of IFRS 9 had no significant impact on

our financial statements.

IFRS 15, ‘‘Revenue from Contracts with Customers’’

IFRS 15, ‘‘Revenue from Contracts with Customers’’, establishes a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for

revenue arising from contracts with customers. Under IFRS 15, revenue is recognized at an amount that reflects the consideration

to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer. The principles in IFRS 15

provide a more structured approach to measuring and recognizing revenue.

As of January 1, 2018, we have adopted IFRS 15 using the modified retrospective method and we elected to apply the standard

retrospectively only to contracts that are not completed contracts at the date of initial application. The adoption of IFRS 15 did not

have an impact on the timing of revenue recognition. However, the amount of revenue to be recognized was affected by certain

promotional incentives provided to its customers. Previously, under IAS 18,, the value of certain promotional incentives provided to

customers was recognized when a liability for the promotion had occurred. IFRS 15 requires that all potential variable consideration

be considered and reflected in the transaction price at contract inception and reassessed as Jamieson performs.

The requirements on estimating variable consideration require that such amounts be considered at contract inception even if we

have not yet provided or explicitly promised this consideration to the customer. As such, the impact of adopting IFRS 15 on the

opening consolidated statement of financial position is as follows:

As at

January 1, 2018
$

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(1,775)
Deferred income tax
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(4,922)
Deficit

6,697

The adoption of IFRS 15 resulted in a reclassification in the presentation of certain consideration paid to customers. Specifically,

certain payments for customer-specific programs did not meet the specific criteria within the new guidance of providing a ‘‘distinct’’

good or service, and therefore an amount of $13.3 million was reclassified from cost of sales to reductions to revenue, with no

impact to net income, for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Results for the year ended December 31, 2018 are presented under the new guidance, while prior year results have not been

adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with historical accounting guidance. The following table provides a comparison

of the Company’s results under the new guidance, versus if the historical guidance had continued to be applied in the consolidated

statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss):

For the year ended December 31, 2018

As Reported
$

Under Historical
Guidance
$

Effect of Change
$

(13,300)
Revenue
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(13,300)
Cost of Sales

204,358

217,658

333,076

319,776

The above impacts on the adoption of IFRS 15 related primarily to the Jamieson Brands segment. There is no material impact on

the consolidated statements of cash flows.

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Future accounting standards issued but not yet effective

New accounting pronouncements are issued periodically that affect our current and future operations. We intend to adopt these

standards when they become effective.

IFRIC Interpretation 23, ‘‘Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatment’’

IFRIC Interpretation 23 (the ‘‘Interpretation’’) addresses the accounting for income taxes when tax treatments involve uncertainty

that affects the application of IAS 12 and does not apply to taxes or levies outside the scope of IAS 12, nor does it specifically

include requirements relating to interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax treatments.

The Interpretation specifically addresses the following:

(cid:127) Whether an entity considers uncertain tax treatments separately

(cid:127)

The assumptions an entity makes about the examination of tax treatments by taxation authorities

(cid:127) How an entity determines taxable profit (tax loss), tax bases, unused tax losses, unused tax credits and tax rates

(cid:127) How an entity considers changes in facts and circumstances

An entity must determine whether to consider each uncertain tax treatment separately or together with one or more other uncertain

tax treatments. The approach that better predicts the resolution of the uncertainty should be followed. The Interpretation is effective

for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, but certain transition reliefs are available.

IAS 19, ‘‘Plan Amendment, Curtailment or Settlement (Amendment to IAS 19)’’

IAS 19, ‘‘Employee Benefits’’ (‘‘IAS 19’’), specifies how a company accounts for a defined benefit plan. When a plan event (i.e. a

plan amendment, curtailment or settlement) occurs, IAS 19 requires a company to update its assumptions and remeasure its net

defined benefit liability or asset.

The amendments clarify that after a plan event, a company would use these updated assumptions to measure current service cost

and net interest for the remainder of the reporting period after the plan event. The amendments are effective for annual periods

beginning on or after January 1, 2019, with early application permitted.

IAS 12, ‘‘Income tax consequences of payments on instruments classified as equity (Amendments to IAS 12)’’

IAS 12, ‘‘Income Taxes’’ (‘‘IAS 12’’) requires a company to recognize the tax consequences of dividends in profit or loss in some

circumstances.

The amendments to IAS 12 clarify that a company accounts for all income tax consequences of dividends in the same way,

regardless of how the tax arises, and are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, with early application

permitted.

We are currently evaluating the impact of these three new amendments on our audited consolidated annual financial statements.

IFRS 16, ‘‘Leases’’

In January 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16, ‘‘Leases’’, which replaces IAS 17, ‘‘Leases’’, and its associated interpretative guidance.

The new standard brings most leases on-balance sheet for lessees under a single model, eliminating the distinction between

operating and finance leases. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, with early

adoption permitted if entities have also applied IFRS 15.

At the commencement date of a lease, a lessee will recognise a liability to make lease payments (i.e., the lease liability) and an

asset representing the right to use the underlying asset during the lease term (i.e., the right-of-use asset). Lessees will be required

to separately recognise the interest expense on the lease liability and the depreciation expense on the right-of-use asset.

Lessees will be also required to remeasure the lease liability upon the occurrence of certain events (e.g., a change in the lease

term, a change in future lease payments resulting from a change in an index or rate used to determine those payments). The lessee

will generally recognise the amount of the remeasurement of the lease liability as an adjustment to the right-of-use asset.

Transition to IFRS 16

We have adopted the modified retrospective approach as of January 1, 2019 and measure the right-of-use asset at its carrying

amount as if IFRS 16 had been applied since the commencement date. We will elect to apply the standard to contracts that were

previously identified as leases under IAS 17 and IFRIC 4 and we have performed a completeness check to ensure all leases are

included in the analysis. We will elect to use the exemptions proposed by the standard on lease contracts for which the lease

terms end within 12 months as of the date of initial application, and lease contracts for which the underlying asset is of low value.

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We have completed a preliminary evaluation of IFRS 16, including quantifying the impact of the transitional adjustment of this new

standard on the opening consolidated statement of financial position, which is as follows:

As at

January 1, 2019
$

(259)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Property, plant and equipment
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(300)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Other long-term liabilities
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(85)
Deferred income tax
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(239)
Deficit

7,434

7,799

On the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), depreciation of property, plant and equipment

included in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses and interest expense and other financing costs will

increase and operating lease expenses included in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses will decrease.

On the consolidated statements of cash flows, cash flows from operating activities will increase due to higher depreciation of

property, plant and equipment. Cash flows from financing activities will decrease due to repayment of lease liabilities.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer (the ‘‘Certifying Officers’’), along with other members of management,

have designed, or caused to be designed under their supervision, disclosure controls and procedures (‘‘DC&P’’) to provide

reasonable assurance that (i) material information relating to the Company is made known to them by others, particularly during the

period in which the annual filings are being prepared; and (ii) information required to be disclosed by the Company in its annual

filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and

reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation. The Certifying Officers have evaluated, or caused to be evaluated

under their supervision, the effectiveness of the Company’s DC&P as at December 31, 2018 and have concluded that the

Company’s DC&P was effective as at December 31, 2018.

Internal Control over Financial Reporting

The Certifying Officers, along with other members of management, have also designed, or caused to be designed under their

supervision, internal control over financial reporting (‘‘ICFR’’) to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial

reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes prepared in accordance with IFRS. The Certifying

Officers have used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013 COSO Framework) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring

Organizations of the Treadway Commission (‘‘COSO’’) to design the Company’s ICFR. The Certifying Officers have evaluated, or

caused to be evaluated under their supervision, the effectiveness of the Company’s ICFR as at December 31, 2018 and have

concluded that the Company’s ICFR was effective as at December 31, 2018.

There have been no changes in the Company’s ICFR during the three-month period ended December 31, 2018 which have

materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s ICFR.

Limitations of an Internal Control System

We believe that any DC&P or ICFR, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute,

assurance that the objectives of the control system are met and that all control issues, including instances of fraud, if any, within

the Company have been prevented or detected. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource

constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. The design of any system of control is also

based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will

succeed in achieving its stated goals under all future conditions.

Outlook

In fiscal 2019, we expect revenue to grow between 5% and 9% and range between $336.0 and $348.0 million. Based on historic

revenue accounting, excluding the new revenue recognition accounting impact, our revenue expectation would have been

$350.0 million – $362.0 million. We anticipate Adjusted EBITDA to range between $73.0 million and $76.0 million and Adjusted

Diluted Earnings per Share to range between $0.90 and $0.95.

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Revenue in the Jamieson Brands segment is expected to increase between 5% and 9% driven by growth in the following

categories:

(cid:127)

Expected growth within the Jamieson domestic brand of 3% to 5% taking into consideration long-term growth trends within

our industry and the potential for distributor and retailer inventory movement

(cid:127) We expect continued growth above our long-term guidance in international markets as the Company adds more resources and

continues to expand into new geographies. Our 2019 estimate for our international growth is between 25% and 35%.

(cid:127)

An expected return to growth within our Specialty Brands group as we return to fundamentals and focus on our customers,

consumers and innovation. We estimate growth in Specialty Brands to be between 1% and 5%.

Revenue in the Strategic Partners segment is expected to grow between 5% and 8% due to expanded programs with our existing

customers and strong consumer demand for our customer branded products.

We expect to incur certain non-recurring expenses related to international expansion, e-commerce development and termination

related costs. The expected Adjusted EBITDA range for fiscal 2019 referred to above reflects the normalization of these expenses

and will impact net income. Our Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share for fiscal 2019 will also reflect the

adding back of these expenses on a tax-effected basis.

Our revenues growth and costs increases will not be linear throughout fiscal 2019. The following factors will impact the period in

which we expect to grow in the coming year:

(cid:127)

Jamieson domestic revenue in the first quarter of 2018 included customer accelerated purchases of products ahead of our

February 2018 price increase and as such, we expect Jamieson domestic revenue to be close to flat in the first quarter

(cid:127) We expect Specialty Brands performance to improve through the year. We expect planned growth for our Specialty Brands will

be realized in the last six months of the year once our innovation, customer and consumer programs show identifiable results.

(cid:127) Our strategic partners are launching new programs in the first six months of 2019, which we expect will concentrate Strategic

Partners segment revenue growth in the first two quarters

The foregoing financial outlook is based on the following assumptions for fiscal 2019, amongst others:

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

the current exchange rate between the U.S. and Canadian dollar whereby U.S.$1.00 = $1.33;

SG&A expenses will grow 11% to 15% to support growth in international markets and our e-commerce initiatives, increased

head-office facility costs and higher marketing investment primarily for our Strategic Brands as well as normalization of variable

compensation and Specialty Brands commissions compared to the prior year;

depreciation will increase and includes the impact of accelerated capital additions to expand our capacity and the capitalization

of operating leases with the implementation of IFRS 16;

our stock-based compensation costs are expected to grow to $3.5 million as these costs normalize over our first four years as

a public company;

interest rates ranging between 4.5% to 5.5% and interest expense of $9.0 to $9.5 million based on our borrowing plus our

deferred financing fees;

income tax rates of approximately 28% based on stock compensation remaining non-deductible; and

a fully diluted share count of approximately 40.0 million shares

Overall, we continue to believe we are on track to meet our 2021 growth targets as disclosed within our IPO Prospectus.

The description of our 2019 financial outlook in this MD&A and our progress toward achieving our 2021 growth targets is based on

management’s current views and strategies, our assumptions and expectations concerning our growth opportunities and our

assessment of the opportunities for our business and the consumer health industry as a whole and the VMS and sports nutrition

segments of the consumer health industry in particular, and has been calculated using accounting policies that are generally

consistent with our current accounting policies. The description of our 2019 outlook and our progress toward achieving our 2021

growth targets is forward-looking information for purposes of applicable securities laws in Canada and readers are therefore

cautioned that actual results may vary from those described above. See ‘‘Forward-Looking Information’’ and ‘‘Risk Factors’’ for a

reference to the risks and uncertainties that impact our business and that could cause actual results to vary.

Current Share and Option Information

As of the date hereof, an aggregate of 38,316,195 Common Shares and no Preference Shares are issued and outstanding. As of

the date hereof, the Company had 2,822,167 options, 95,706 PSUs and 27,000 RSUs outstanding.

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Additional Information

Additional information relating to our Company, including our most recent quarterly reports and annual information form are

available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Risk Factors

We are exposed to a variety of financial risks in the normal course of operations including credit risk, market risk and liquidity risk,

each of which is discussed below. Management oversees the management of these risks. Our financial instruments and policies for

managing these risks are detailed below.

Credit risk

Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations, resulting in financial loss to us. We are

exposed to credit risk from our customers (primarily related to trade accounts receivable) in the normal course of business. We

have adopted a policy of only dealing with creditworthy counterparties. To mitigate this risk, we carry out regular credit evaluations

and purchase credit insurance for international customers, where appropriate, as a means of mitigating the risk of financial loss

from defaults.

We are also exposed to counterparty credit risk inherent in our financing activities, trade receivable insurance and foreign currency

derivatives. We have assessed these risks as minimal.

Market Risk

Market risk is comprised of foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk and commodity price risk.

Foreign Exchange Risk

Foreign exchange risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes

in foreign exchange rates. Our exposure to the risk of changes in foreign exchange rates relates primarily from transactions in US

dollars such as a portion of trade accounts payable, trade accounts receivable and cash. We use foreign exchange forward

contracts to manage foreign exchange transaction exposure.

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in

market interest rates. Our exposure to the risk of changes in market interest rates arises from long-term debt obligations issued at

fixed rates that create fair value interest rate risk and variable rate borrowings that create cash flow interest rate risk. We manage

our interest rate risk by having a balanced portfolio of fixed and variable rate loans and borrowings.

Commodity Price Risk

We are exposed to price risk related to purchases of certain commodities used as raw materials. We may use fixed price contracts

with suppliers to mitigate commodity price risk. Concentration in any one raw material is not significant to us.

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the risk we will not be able to meet our financial obligations associated with financial liabilities. We are exposed to

this risk mainly in respect of our accounts payable and accrued liabilities, various long-term debt agreements, obligations under our

post-retirement benefits plan and operating lease commitments.

We manage our liquidity risk through continuous monitoring of our forecast and actual cash flows and also through the

management of our capital structure. We continually revise our available liquid resources as compared to the timing of the payment

of liabilities to manage our liquidity risk.

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Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

Independent Auditor’s Report

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Deficiency)

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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38

39

40

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INDEPENDENT  AUDITOR’S  REPORT

To the Shareholders of
Jamieson Wellness Inc.

Opinion

We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Jamieson Wellness Inc. and its subsidiaries (the Group), which comprise

the consolidated statements of financial position as at December 31, 2018 and 2017, the consolidated statements of operations

and comprehensive income (loss), consolidated statements of changes in equity (deficiency) and consolidated statements of cash

flows for the years then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting

policies.

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial

position of the Group as at December 31, 2018 and 2017, and its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated cash

flows for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Our responsibilities under those

standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of

our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the

consolidated financial statements in Canada, and we have fulfilled our ethical responsibilities in accordance with these
requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Other information

Management is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises:

(cid:127) Management’s Discussion and Analysis

(cid:127)

The information, other than the consolidated financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon, in the Annual Report

Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of

assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information, and in

doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial statements or our

knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.

We obtained Management’s Discussion & Analysis prior to the date of this auditor’s report. If, based on the work we have

performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have

nothing to report in this regard.

The Annual Report is expected to be made available to us after the date of the auditor’s report. If based on the work we will

perform on this other information, we conclude there is a material misstatement of other information, we are required to report that

fact to those charged with governance.

Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Consolidated Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with

IFRS, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial

statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a

going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless

management either intends to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.

Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Group’s financial reporting process.

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from

material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable

assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Canadian generally

accepted auditing standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error

and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic

decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial statements.

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As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise professional judgment and

maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:

(cid:127)

Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error,

design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to

provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one

resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal

control.

(cid:127) Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the

circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s internal control.

(cid:127)

Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related

disclosures made by management.

(cid:127) Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit

evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the

Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw

attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are

inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s

report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern.

(cid:127)

Evaluate the overall presentation, structure, and content of the consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures, and

whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair

presentation.

(cid:127) Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the

Group to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and

performance of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.

We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit

and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.

We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements

regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear

on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.

The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this independent auditor’s report is Paula J. Smith.

Toronto, Canada

February 26, 2019

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Chartered Professional Accountants,

Licensed Public Accountants

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CONSOLIDATED  STATEMENTS  OF  FINANCIAL  POSITION

In thousands of Canadian dollars as at December 31,

Notes

2018

2017

Assets
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Current assets
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Cash
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Accounts receivable
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Inventories
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Derivatives
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Prepaid expenses and other current assets

12,445

82,227

72,079

71,996

59,080

3,124

4,833

1,507

2,163

20

—

5

6

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Non-current assets
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Property, plant and equipment
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Goodwill
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Intangible assets
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Deferred income tax

122,975

204,264

122,975

201,371

50,234

45,173

2,727

2,403

14

7

8

9

172,038

137,416

Total assets

549,021

512,555

Liabilities
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Current liabilities
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Income taxes payable
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Derivatives
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Current portion of long-term debt

83,481

14,625

66,621

4,267

9,750

4,454

1,081

14

10

20

12

—

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Long-term liabilities
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Long-term debt
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Post-retirement benefits
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Deferred income tax

153,459

151,287

51,529

51,697

4,856

2,923

12

13

14

102,560

81,719

Total liabilities
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Shareholders’ equity
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Share capital
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Contributed surplus
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(19,486)
Deficit
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(2,035)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

291,731

234,908

239,404

308,299

(10,670)

7,437

9,037

2,951

15

16

Total shareholders’ equity

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

Commitments and contingencies

(see the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements)

240,722

549,021

220,824

512,555

21

Approved on behalf of the Board:

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Angela Holtham
Director

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Director

CONSOLIDATED  STATEMENTS  OF  OPERATIONS  AND  COMPREHENSIVE  INCOME  (LOSS)

In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts,
for the years ended December 31,

Notes

2018

2017

Revenue (2018: $333,076 less reclassification adjustment of $13,300)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Cost of sales
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Selling, general and administrative expenses
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Share-based compensation

195,770

300,619

204,358

319,776

2, 6, 17

62,261

53,589

6,325

3,067

2, 22

17

16

Earnings from operations
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Foreign exchange loss
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Termination benefits and related costs
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Public offering costs
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Acquisition costs
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Other expenses
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Preferred share accretion
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Interest expense and other financing costs

28,796

50,090

10,720

44,935

10, 18

4,733

9,000

2,444

4,132

9,410

2,933

298

331

608

15

19

—

—

—

4

1

(15,631)
Income (loss) before income taxes
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Provision for income taxes

10,578

37,251

8,156

14

(23,787)
Net income (loss)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Other comprehensive income (loss)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(580)
Actuarial gain (loss) not to be reclassified subsequently to net income (loss)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Income tax

26,673

2,512

(649)

148

13

(432)
Net of tax
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Net gain (loss) on cash flow hedges to be reclassified subsequently to net
(989)
income (loss)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Income tax

(1,086)

4,205

262

1,863

20

Net of tax

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

Comprehensive income (loss)

3,119

4,982

31,655

(727)

(1,159)

(24,946)

Income (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(1.79)
Basic, income (loss) per share
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(1.79)
Diluted, income (loss) per share
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Weighted average number of shares
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Basic
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Diluted

18,669,758

18,669,758

39,531,078

38,009,443

0.70

0.67

24

24

(see the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements)

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CONSOLIDATED  STATEMENTS  OF  CHANGES  IN  EQUITY  (DEFICIENCY)

In thousands of Canadian dollars

Notes

Share
capital

Contributed
surplus

Deficit

Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
(loss)

Total
Shareholders’
equity
(deficiency)

1

—

—

400

(876)

2,598

(23,787)

232,126

(153,724)

(151,602)
As at January 1, 2017
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(23,787)
Net loss for the year
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Issuance of treasury shares (net)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(1,971)
Capitalized transaction cost
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Taxes realized on transaction costs
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Redemption of preferred shares
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Exercise of stock options
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(9,605)
Preferred share dividend
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(6,032)
Common share dividend ($0.16 per share)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(1,159)
Other comprehensive loss
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Share-based compensation

— 173,662

232,126

174,462

(1,971)

(6,032)

(1,159)

(9,605)

3,379

3,379

4,839

4,839

174

800

174

16

15

16

15

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

7,437

234,908

(19,486)

As at December 31, 2017
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Impact of new accounting standards adopted
(4,922)
January 1, 2018
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Net income for the year
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Issuance of treasury shares
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(12,935)
Common share dividend ($0.34 per share)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Other comprehensive income
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Currency translation adjustment
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Share-based compensation

220,824

(12,935)

(2,035)

26,673

26,673

(1,467)

(4,922)

3,067

3,067

4,982

4,982

3,029

4,496

15

16

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

2

4

4

As at December 31, 2018

239,404

9,037

(10,670)

2,951

240,722

(see the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements)

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7

9

12, 19

16

4, 10

15

CONSOLIDATED  STATEMENTS  OF  CASH  FLOWS

In thousands of Canadian dollars, for the years ended December 31,

Notes

2018

2017

Cash provided by (used in)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Operating activities
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(23,787)
Net income (loss)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Items not affecting cash
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

26,673

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

5,551

3,495

—

1,453

5,106

3,396

1,694

4,490

3,067

6,325

(1,066)

—

906

8,427

28,796

508

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Amortization of intangible assets

Amortization of fair value adjustments

Amortization of deferred financing fees

Deferred income taxes

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(270)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(8,966)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Accrued interest

196

19

—

Share-based compensation

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Former shareholder consideration reclassified as (other
income)/compensation expense

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Preferred share accretion

Others

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(7,874)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Net change in non-cash working capital

(5,170)

Payment of deferred compensation

4

(7,300)

—

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Investing activities
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(82,500)
Acquisition of business
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(4,714)
Additions to property, plant and equipment, net
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(272)
Acquisition of intangible assets

(10,935)

(602)

—

4

7

9

27,805

17,845

(11,537)

(87,486)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Financing activities
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Proceeds from credit facilities
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(229,248)
Repayment of credit facilities
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(5,801)
Financing charges
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Issuance of redeemable preferred shares, net
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Issuance of common stock, net of transaction costs
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(163,391)
Return of capital and repayment of Note to Finco
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(9,605)
Dividends to Preferred Shareholders
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(6,032)
Dividends to Common Shareholders
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Exercise of stock options and ESPP

241,000

230,155

(36,660)

(12,935)

37,910

11, 15

3,029

1,341

174

12

12

15

12

15

15

15

—

—

—

—

—

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(11,048)
Increase (decrease) in cash
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Cash – Beginning of the year

15,881

4,833

7,612

(8,656)

58,593

Cash – End of the year

12,445

4,833

Supplemental disclosure
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Amount of income taxes paid

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Amount of interest paid

6,826

11,423

(see the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements)

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6,187

NOTES  TO  THE  CONSOLIDATED  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS
December  31,  2018  and  2017

1.  COMPANY  OVERVIEW

1.1 Description of the business and consolidated financial statements

Jamieson Wellness Inc. (‘‘Jamieson’’ or the ‘‘Company’’) was incorporated on January 24, 2014 as Jamieson Intermediate

Holdings Ltd. On January 31, 2014, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Intrepid Acquisition Corporation (‘‘Intrepid’’) acquired

100% of the shares of Jamieson Laboratories Ltd. On the same day, Intrepid and Jamieson Laboratories Ltd. amalgamated with

the resulting company (‘‘JLL’’) carrying on operations under the name Jamieson Laboratories Ltd.

The consolidated financial statements of Jamieson and its subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2018 were authorized for

issue by the Board of Directors of the Company on February 26, 2019. Jamieson is a company continued under the Business
Corporations Act (Ontario) and resident in Canada. Jamieson’s registered office is located at 66 Wellington Street West, Suite 5300,

TD Bank Tower, Toronto, ON, M5K 1E6.

The Company has manufacturing facilities located in Windsor, Ontario and in Toronto, Ontario and is principally engaged in the

manufacturing, development, distribution, sales and marketing of branded and customer branded health products for humans

including vitamins, herbal and mineral nutritional supplements.

On July 7, 2017, the Company completed an initial public offering (the ‘‘Offering’’) of its common shares. The Offering consisted of

the public offering of 19,050,000 common shares consisting of a treasury issuance by the Company of 15,554,755 common shares

and a secondary offering of 3,495,245 common shares by certain selling shareholders (the ‘‘Selling Shareholders’’). The offering
price of $15.75 per common share resulted in net proceeds to the Company of $232,126, and $52,160 to the Selling Shareholders
after underwriting commissions of $15,752. The over-allotment option was fully exercised after the Offering and resulted in

additional net proceeds of $42,634 after underwriting commissions of $2,371 for one of the Selling Shareholders.

On October 18, 2017, a secondary offering (the ‘‘Secondary Offering’’) by certain shareholders of the Company (the ‘‘Secondary

Offering Shareholders’’) of common shares, including the sale by the former majority shareholder of the Company (being entities

(collectively, the ‘‘CCMP Shareholders’’) that CCMP Capital Advisors, LP provided investment advisory services to) of all the

common shares held by the CCMP Shareholders, was completed. The Secondary Offering consisted of 14,778,751 common

shares (which includes 1,758,751 common shares that were sold by the CCMP Shareholders to the underwriters upon the exercise

in full of the over-allotment option). The offering price of $18.50 per common share resulted in net proceeds to the Secondary

Offering Shareholders of $262,471 after deducting underwriting commissions of $10,936. The Company did not receive any

proceeds from the Secondary Offering.

In addition to the underwriting fees that were paid by the Company, the Selling Shareholders and the Secondary Offering

Shareholders (as described above), other expenses net of costs deducted from share capital related to the Offering and Secondary

Offering of approximately $10,513 were incurred and were paid by the Company. The Company’s common shares are listed on the

Toronto Stock Exchange (‘‘TSX’’) under the stock symbol ‘‘JWEL’’.

1.2 Subsidiaries

The table below provides a summary of the Company’s subsidiaries. Unless otherwise stated, the subsidiaries as listed below have

share capital consisting solely of common shares, which are held directly or indirectly by the Company. JWELL Holdings Inc.

(‘‘JWELL’’) was created for certain limited purposes in connection with the Reorganization (as defined in Note 15). JWELL was

wound up on July 4, 2017 and was formally dissolved on October 22, 2018.

As at December 31,
Entity

2018
%

2017
%

Principal Place of
Operations

Functional
Currency

100

Jamieson Laboratories Ltd.
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
International Nutrient Technologies Limited
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
JWELL Holdings Inc.
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Body Plus Nutritional Products Inc.
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Sonoma Nutraceuticals Inc.
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Jamieson Health Products (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Jamieson Health Products Australia Pty Ltd.

Australian dollar

Canadian dollar

Canadian dollar

Canadian dollar

Canadian dollar

Canadian dollar

Chinese yuan

Australia

Canada

Canada

Canada

Canada

Canada

China

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

—

—

—

On January 1, 2019, Sonoma Nutraceuticals Inc. (‘‘Sonoma’’) was amalgamated into Body Plus Nutritional Products Inc.
(‘‘Body Plus’’).

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2.  SUMMARY  OF  SIGNIFICANT  ACCOUNTING  POLICIES

2.1 Basis of preparation and statement of compliance

The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting

Standards (‘‘IFRS’’).

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for certain derivative financial

instruments and liabilities associated with the post-retirement benefit plan that have been measured at fair value. The consolidated

financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand ($000), except share and

per share amounts and when otherwise indicated.

2.2 Share Split

As a result of the one-to-20.81010939 share split, effected July 5, 2017, all historical period per share data and number of common

shares, Class A to V preferred shares (as defined in Note 15) and options outstanding in these consolidated financial statements

are presented on a post share split basis.

2.3 Basis of consolidation

Control is achieved when the Company is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has

the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee. Specifically, the Company controls an investee if, and only if,

the Company has:

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

Power over the investee (i.e., existing rights that give it the current ability to direct the relevant activities of the investee);

Exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee; and

The ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns.

Generally, there is a presumption that a majority of voting rights results in control. To support this presumption and when the

Company has less than a majority of the voting or similar rights of an investee, the Company considers all relevant facts and

circumstances in assessing whether it has power over an investee, including:

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

The contractual arrangement(s) with the other vote holders of the investee;

Rights arising from other contractual arrangements; and

The Company’s voting rights and potential voting rights.

The Company re-assesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one

or more of the three elements of control. Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Company obtains control over the

subsidiary and ceases when the Company loses control of the subsidiary. Assets, liabilities, income and expenses of a subsidiary

acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date the Company gains

control until the date the Company ceases to control the subsidiary.

Transactions and balances between the Company and its consolidated entities have been eliminated on consolidation.

2.4 Summary of significant accounting policies

The following are the significant accounting policies applied by the Company in preparing its consolidated financial statements:

2.4.1 Business combinations and goodwill

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of

the consideration transferred, which is measured at the acquisition date fair value and the amount of any non-controlling interest in

the acquiree. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred and included in the consolidated statements of operations and

comprehensive income (loss).

When the Company acquires a business, it assesses the financial assets and liabilities assumed for appropriate classification and

designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic circumstances and pertinent conditions as at the acquisition date.

Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer will be recognized at fair value at the acquisition date. All contingent

consideration (except that which is classified as equity) is subsequently re-measured to fair value at each reporting period end, with

the changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss. Contingent consideration that is classified as equity is not re-measured, and

subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity.

Goodwill is initially measured at cost (being the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred and the amount

recognized for non-controlling interests) and any previous interest held, over the net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities

assumed. If the fair value of the net assets acquired is in excess of the aggregate consideration transferred, the Company

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re-assesses whether it has correctly identified all of the assets acquired and all of the liabilities assumed and reviews the

procedures used to measure the amounts to be recognized at the acquisition date. If the reassessment still results in an excess of

the fair value of net assets acquired over the aggregate consideration transferred, then the gain is recognized in net income (loss).

After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. For the purpose of impairment

testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the Company’s

cash-generating units (‘‘CGUs’’) (or group of CGUs) that are expected to benefit from the combination, irrespective of whether other

assets or liabilities of the acquiree are assigned to those units.

Where goodwill has been allocated to a CGU (or group of CGUs) and part of the operation within that unit is disposed of, the

goodwill associated with the disposed operation is included in the carrying amount of the operation when determining the gain or

loss on disposal of the operation. Goodwill disposed in these circumstances is measured based on the relative values of the

disposed operation and the portion of the CGU retained.

2.4.2 Current versus non-current classification

The Company presents assets and liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial position based on current/non-current

classification.

An asset is current when it is:

(cid:127)

Expected to be realized or intended to be sold or consumed in the normal operating cycle;

(cid:127) Held primarily for the purpose of trading;

(cid:127)

Expected to be realized within twelve months after the reporting period; or

(cid:127) Cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least twelve months after the

reporting period.

All other assets are classified as non-current.

A liability is current when:

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

It is expected to be settled in the normal operating cycle;

It is held primarily for the purpose of trading;

It is due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period; or

There is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period.

All other liabilities are classified as non-current.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current assets and liabilities.

2.4.3 Fair value measurement

The Company measures financial instruments, such as derivatives, at fair value at each consolidated statements of financial

position date. Fair value related disclosures for financial instruments and non-financial assets that are measured at fair value or

where fair values are disclosed are summarized in the following notes:

(cid:127)

Accounting policy disclosures (Note 2.4.3)

(cid:127) Disclosures for valuation methods, significant estimates and assumptions (Notes 3, 8 and 15)

(cid:127) Quantitative disclosures of fair value measurement hierarchy (Note 20)

(cid:127)

Financial instruments (including those carried at amortized cost) (Notes 12 and 20)

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market

participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the

asset or transfer the liability takes place either:

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

In the principal market for the asset or liability; or

In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability.

The fair value of instruments that are quoted in active markets is determined using the quoted prices. The Company uses valuation

techniques to establish the fair value of instruments where prices quoted in active markets are not available. Therefore, where

possible, parameter inputs to the valuation techniques are based on observable data derived from prices of relevant instruments

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traded in an active market. These valuation techniques involve some level of management estimation and judgment, the degree of

which will depend on the price transparency for the instrument or market and the instrument’s complexity.

The Company categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used

by the Company’s valuation techniques. A level is assigned to each fair value measurement based on the lowest level input

significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in

active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are

observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity.

The fair value hierarchy requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs

when measuring fair value.

For assets and liabilities that are recognized in the consolidated financial statements on a recurring basis, the Company determines

whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by reassessing categorization (based on the lowest level input that

is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.

For the purpose of fair value disclosures, the Company has determined classes of assets and liabilities on the basis of the nature,

characteristics and risks of the asset or liability and the level of the fair value hierarchy as explained above.

2.4.4 Revenue recognition

The majority of the Company’s revenue is derived from the sale of Jamieson branded products to distributors, retail and wholesale

customers, referred to as the Company’s ‘‘Jamieson Brands’’ segment, as well as providing contract manufacturing services and

the sale of products to strategic partners, referred to as the Company’s ‘‘Strategic Partners’’ segment.

Revenue is recognized for the sale of Jamieson branded products and the manufacturing of products to its strategic partners at the

point in time when control of the asset is transferred to the customer, either at FOB shipping or FOB destination. The Company

generally has a right to payment at the time of delivery (which is the same time that the Company has satisfied its performance

obligations under the arrangement), as such a receivable is recognized as the consideration is unconditional and only the passage

of time is required before payment is due.

A portion of the Company’s revenues derived from contract manufacturing services provided to customers in its Strategic Partners

segment is under a tolling arrangement where the customer supplies the Company with a raw material or ingredient. Revenue is

recognized net of the cost of the raw material or ingredient supplied by the customer.

Rights of return give rise to variable consideration. The variable consideration is estimated at contract inception using the expected

value method as this best predicts the amount of variable consideration to which the Company is entitled. The variable

consideration is constrained to the extent that it is highly probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue

recognized will not occur when any uncertainty is subsequently resolved. For products that are expected to be returned, a refund

liability is recognized as a reduction of revenue at the time the control of the products purchased is transferred to the customers.

Jamieson may provide discounts and sales promotional incentives to its customers, which give rise to variable consideration. The

variable consideration is constrained to the extent that it is highly probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative

revenue recognized will not occur when any uncertainty is subsequently resolved. The application of the constraint on variable

consideration increases the amount of revenue that will be deferred. Jamieson applies the most likely amount method estimating

discounts provided to customers using contracted rates and estimating sales promotional incentives provided to customers based

on historical spending patterns. Jamieson may also provide other consideration to customers for customer-specific programs to

promote the Company’s products. Consequently, revenues are recognized net of these estimated program costs. All other

estimated non-customer-specific promotional costs and consideration are expensed as selling, general and administrative

expenses.

In subsequent periods, the Company monitors the performance of customers against agreed-upon obligations related to sales

incentive programs and makes any adjustments to both revenue and sales incentive accruals as required.

Previously under IAS 18, ‘‘Revenue’’ (‘‘IAS 18’’), the Company recognized revenue from product sales at the fair value of the

consideration received or receivable, net of estimated returns and an estimate of sales incentives provided to customers excluding

taxes or duty. Revenue was recognized when the customer took ownership of the product, title was transferred, all the risks and

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rewards of ownership were transferred to the customer, recovery of the consideration was probable, the Company had satisfied its

performance obligations under the arrangement, and had no ongoing involvement with the sold product. Revenue was recognized

to the extent that it was probable that the economic benefits would flow to the Company and the revenue could be reliably

measured, regardless of when the payment was received. A portion of the Company’s revenues derived from contract

manufacturing services provided to customers in its Strategic Partners Business was under a tolling arrangement where the

customer supplied the Company with a raw material or ingredient. Revenue was recognized net of the cost of the raw material or

ingredient supplied by the customer.

The value of sales incentives provided to customers was estimated using historical trends and was recognized at the time of sale

as a reduction of revenue. Sales incentives included rebate and promotional programs provided to the Company’s customers.

These rebates were based on achievement of specified volume or growth in volume levels and other agreed promotional activities.

In subsequent periods, the Company monitored the performance of customers against agreed-upon obligations related to sales

incentive programs and made any adjustments to both revenue and sales incentive accruals as required. A provision for returns

and sales provisions was recognized at the time the product was sold and recognized as a reduction to revenue.

2.4.5 Foreign currencies

The Company’s consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars. For each entity, the Company determines the

functional currency, and items included in the financial statements of each entity are measured using that functional currency (refer

to Note 1.2).

Transactions and balances

Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded by the entities at their respective functional currency spot rate at the date

the transaction first qualifies for recognition.

(cid:127) Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the functional currency spot rate of

exchange in effect at the reporting date.

(cid:127) Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates

as at the dates of the initial transactions.

(cid:127)

Revenue and expense items are translated using the average exchange rate during the year.

Differences arising on settlement or translation of monetary items are recognized in profit or loss.

Exchange differences arising on translation for consolidation are recognized in other comprehensive income (‘‘OCI’’). On disposal of

a foreign operation, the component of OCI relating to that particular foreign operation is reclassified to profit or loss.

2.4.6 Taxes

Current income tax

Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current period are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid

to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively

enacted at the reporting date in the countries where the Company operates and generates taxable income.

Current income tax relating to items recognized directly in equity is recognized in equity and not in the consolidated statements of

operations and comprehensive income (loss). Management periodically evaluates positions taken in the tax returns with respect to

situations in which applicable tax regulations are subject to interpretation, and it establishes provisions where appropriate.

Deferred income tax

Deferred income tax is provided using the liability method on temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities

and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes at the reporting date.

Deferred income taxes are not recognized where:

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

The deferred income tax liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill;

The deferred income tax asset or liability arises on the initial recognition of an asset or liability in an acquisition that is not a

business combination and, at the time of the acquisition, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; and

For temporary differences relating to investments in subsidiaries to the extent that the Company can control the timing of the

temporary difference and it is probable that they will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

Deferred income tax assets are recognized for unused loss carry forwards and deductible temporary differences to the extent that it

is probable that taxable profit will be available against which they can be utilized. At each reporting period, previously unrecognized

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deferred income tax assets are reassessed to determine whether it has become probable that future taxable profit will allow the

deferred income tax asset to be recovered.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year when the asset is

realized or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the

reporting date.

Current and deferred income taxes relating to items recognized directly in OCI or equity are also recognized directly in OCI or

equity, respectively.

Tax benefits acquired as part of a business combination, but not satisfying the criteria for separate recognition at that date, are

recognized subsequently if new information about facts and circumstances arise. The adjustment is either treated as an adjustment

to goodwill (as long as it does not exceed goodwill) if it is incurred during the measurement period or recognized in net

income (loss).

Sales tax

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognized net of the amount of sales tax, except:

(cid:127) Where the sales tax incurred on a purchase of assets or services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, in which case,

the sales tax is recognized as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item, as applicable; and

(cid:127)

Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of sales tax included. The net amount of sales tax recoverable from, or

payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in the consolidated statements of financial

position.

2.4.7 Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment, with the exception of land, is recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and any net

accumulated impairment losses. Land is carried at cost and not depreciated. Construction-in-process assets are capitalized during

construction and depreciation commences when the asset is available for use. Repair and maintenance costs are recognized in

profit or loss as incurred unless the recognition criteria are satisfied and it substantially changes the useful life of an asset.

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis, after taking into account residual values, over the following expected useful lives

of the assets:

Land
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Buildings
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Machinery and equipment
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Furniture and fixtures
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Computer equipment and software
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Tools and dies

Not depreciated

3 – 10 years

20 years

4 years

3 years

1 year

When parts of an item of property and equipment have different useful lives, those components are accounted for as components

of property and equipment. 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 asset) is included in the consolidated statements of operations and

comprehensive income (loss) when the asset is derecognized.

The residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation of property, plant and equipment are reviewed at each financial

year-end and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate.

2.4.8 Intangible assets

Intangible assets are established as a result of business combinations and measured on initial recognition at fair value as at the

date of acquisition. Following initial recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortization and any

accumulated impairment losses.

Upon recognition of an intangible asset, the Company determines if the asset has a definite or indefinite life. In making this

determination, the Company considers the expected use, expiry of agreements, the nature of the asset, and whether the value of

the asset decreases over time.

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Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their useful economic lives and assessed for impairment whenever there is an

indication that the intangible asset may be impaired. The amortization period and the amortization method for an intangible asset

with a finite useful life are reviewed at least at the end of each reporting period. Changes in the expected useful life or the

expected pattern of consumption of future economic benefits embodied in the asset are accounted for by changing the

amortization period, as appropriate, and are treated as changes in accounting estimates. The amortization expense on intangible

assets is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) on a straight-line basis over

their estimated useful lives as follows:

Customer relationships
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Other

25 – 30 years

3 – 10 years

The Company expects its trade names to generate economic benefit in perpetuity, and accordingly, has assigned the trade names

as indefinite-life intangible assets.

Indefinite-life intangibles including trade names are tested for impairment annually at December 31 and otherwise as required if

events occur that indicate that the net carrying value may not be recoverable.

2.4.9 Financial instruments – initial recognition and subsequent measurement

A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of
another entity.

Classification and measurement

All financial assets and liabilities are recognized initially at fair value plus, in the case of financial instruments not at fair value

through profit or loss (‘‘FVTPL’’), transaction costs.

Debt financial instruments are subsequently measured at FVTPL, fair value through other comprehensive income (‘‘FVOCI’’), or

amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. The Company determines the classification of its financial assets based on

the Company’s business model for managing the financial assets and whether the instruments’ contractual cash flows represent

solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. The Company’s derivatives not designated as a

hedging instrument in a qualifying hedge relationship are subsequently measured at FVTPL. Equity instruments within the scope of

IFRS 9, ‘‘Financial Instruments’’ (‘‘IFRS 9’’), if any, are subsequently measured at FVTPL or elected irrevocably to be classified at

FVOCI at initial recognition.

Financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method or at FVTPL. Financial liabilities

are subsequently measured as FVTPL when the financial liability is: (i) contingent consideration of an acquirer in a business

combination; (ii) held for trading; or (iii) it is designated as FVTPL if eligible. Other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at

amortized cost using the effective interest method.

For financial liabilities that are designated as FVTPL, the amount of change in the fair value of the financial liability that is

attributable to changes in the Company’s own credit risk of that liability is recognized in OCI unless the recognition of the effects of

changes in the liability’s credit risk in OCI would create or enlarge an accounting mismatch in the consolidated statements of

operations and comprehensive income (loss). The remaining amount of change in the fair value of liability is recognized in the

consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). Changes in fair value of a financial liability attributable to

the Company’s own credit risk that are recognized in OCI are not subsequently reclassified to the consolidated statements of

operations and comprehensive income (loss); instead, they are transferred to retained earnings, upon derecognition of the financial

liability.

The Company has made the following financial instrument classifications:

Financial Instrument

IFRS 9 Measurement

Cash
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Accounts receivable
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Long-term debt
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

Fair value (hedge accounting)

Amortized cost

Amortized cost

Amortized cost

Amortized cost

FVTPL

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Impairment

IFRS 9 requires a forward looking Expected Credit Loss (‘‘ECL’’) model. ECLs are based on the difference between the contractual

cash flows due in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the Company expects to receive.

For accounts receivable, Jamieson applies the simplified approach and has determined the allowance based on lifetime ECLs at

each reporting date. The Company has established a provision that is based on the Company’s historical credit loss experience,

adjusted for forward-looking factors specific to the customers and the economic environment. There was no transitional adjustment

as a result of adopting the new impairment requirements.

Derecognition

A financial asset is derecognized when the rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired, or the Company has

transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset and either (a) the Company has transferred substantially all the risks and

rewards of the asset, or (b) the Company has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset,

but has transferred control of the asset.

A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When an existing

financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are

substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of

a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and

comprehensive income (loss).

2.4.10 Derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting

The Company uses derivative financial instruments such as foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge its foreign currency risks.

Derivative financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value on the date the derivative contract is executed and are

subsequently remeasured at fair value each reporting period end.

At the inception of a hedging relationship, the Company designates and formally documents the relationship between the hedging

instrument and the hedged item, the risk management objective, and its strategy for undertaking the hedge. The documentation

identifies the specific asset, liability, or anticipated cash flows being hedged, the risk that is being hedged, the type of hedging

instrument used, and how effectiveness will be assessed.

The Company also formally assesses, both at inception and at each reporting date thereafter, whether or not the derivatives that

are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting the changes attributable to the hedged risks in the fair values or

cash flows of the hedged items. If a hedge relationship becomes ineffective, it no longer qualifies for hedge accounting and any

subsequent change in the fair value of the hedging instrument is recognized in net income (loss).

The Company uses hedge accounting for highly probable forecasted transactions. When hedge accounting is appropriate, the

hedging relationship is designated as a cash flow hedge. In a cash flow hedge, the change in fair value of the hedging instrument

is recorded, to the extent it is effective, in other comprehensive income. If a hedged forecast transaction subsequently results in the

recognition of a non-financial asset, the Company removes that amount from the cash flow hedge reserve and includes it directly in

the initial cost of the inventory.

When a forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss that was reported in other comprehensive

income is immediately recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

2.4.11 Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Raw material costs are accounted for using purchase cost on a

first-in, first-out basis. Finished goods and work in progress costs are accounted for using cost of direct materials and labour and a

proportion of manufacturing overheads based on normal operating capacity. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in

the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs to sell. A provision for obsolescence

is calculated based on historical experience and expiration.

2.4.12 Impairment of non-financial assets

Disclosures relating to impairment of non-financial assets are summarized in the following notes:

(cid:127)

Accounting policy disclosures (Note 2.4.12)

(cid:127) Disclosures for significant assumptions (Note 3)

(cid:127)

Property, plant and equipment (Note 7)

(cid:127) Goodwill and intangible assets (Notes 8 and 9)

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The Company performs impairment testing annually for goodwill and indefinite-life intangible assets and, when circumstances

indicate that there may be impairment, for other long-lived assets. Management judgment is involved in determining if there are

circumstances indicating that testing for impairment is required, and in identifying CGUs for the purpose of impairment testing.

The Company assesses impairment by comparing the recoverable amount of a long-lived asset, CGU or CGU group to its carrying

value. The recoverable amount is defined as the higher of: (i) value in use; or (ii) fair value less cost to sell.

In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that

reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. In determining fair value less

costs to sell, an appropriate valuation model is used. These calculations are corroborated by valuation multiples or other available

fair value indicators.

The determination of the recoverable amount involves significant estimates and assumptions, including those with respect to

valuation multiples, future cash inflows and outflows, discount rates, and asset lives. These estimates and assumptions could affect

the Company’s future results if the current estimates of future performance and fair values change. These determinations will affect

the amount of amortization expense on definite-life intangible assets recognized in future periods.

Where the carrying amount of an asset or CGU (or group of CGUs) exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered

impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. Impairment losses, if any, of continuing operations are recognized in the

consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) in those expense categories consistent with the function

of the impaired asset.

A previously recognized impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the assumptions used to determine the

asset’s or CGU’s recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognized. The reversal is limited so that the carrying

amount of the asset or group of assets does not exceed their recoverable amount, nor exceed the carrying amount that would

have been determined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss been recognized for the assets in prior years. Such reversal is

recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). Impairment losses relating to goodwill

cannot be reversed in future periods.

2.4.13 Cash

Cash in the consolidated statements of financial position comprises cash balances that are subject to an insignificant risk of

changes in value.

2.4.14 Provisions

Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is

probable that 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.

If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, when

appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the subsequent increase in the provision due to the

passage of time is recognized as a finance cost.

2.4.15 Post-retirement benefits

The Company’s post-retirement benefit plan (refer to Note 13) is unfunded and available to all Canadian hourly union personnel.

The plan provides prescription and vision benefits to eligible employees upon attainment of age 65 with at least 15 years

of service.

Post-retirement benefit costs for the plan are actuarially determined using the projected unit credit method pro-rated on service

and management’s best estimate of the appropriate discount rate, health care costs, inflation, mortality and other decrements. The

accrued benefit obligation is based on the present value of future benefits based on the last actuarial valuation completed as of

December 31, 2018.

Current and past years’ service costs, interest income or expenses and gains and losses on curtailments are recognized in the

consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) as they occur and at the date of a plan amendment

or curtailment.

Re-measurements, comprising actuarial gains and losses, are recognized immediately in the consolidated statements of financial

position with a corresponding debit or credit to OCI in the period in which they occur. Re-measurements are not reclassified to net

income (loss) in subsequent periods.

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2.4.16 Share-based compensation

The Company has an equity-based compensation plan providing for the issuance of securities under which the grants will be made

by the Company. Under the long-term incentive plan (the ‘‘LTIP’’), the Board of Directors, at its discretion may grant share options,

restricted shares, restricted share units in the form of time-based restricted share units (‘‘RSUs’’) or performance-based share units

(‘‘PSUs’’), stock appreciation rights and deferred share units. The awards are settled in common shares of the Company and have

no cash settlement alternatives.

Share-based compensation costs are accounted for on a fair value basis, as measured at the grant date, which is generally the

date at which both the Company and employee have a mutual understanding of the terms of the award.

The compensation expense is based on the estimated number of awards that will eventually vest and adjustments for forfeitures

are made as they occur.

Upon exercise of options and settlement of RSUs and PSUs the amount recognized in contributed surplus for the award plus the

cash received upon exercise is recognized as an increase in share capital.

Legacy Option Plan

In connection with the Offering, on July 5, 2017 the legacy option plan (the ‘‘Legacy Option Plan’’) was amended and restated and

option exchange agreements were entered into such that, among other things: (i) options issued under the Legacy Option Plan

became exercisable for common shares (rather than Class A common shares, which were a part of the authorized share capital of

the Company prior to the Reorganization (as described in Note 15)); and (ii) adjustments were made to reflect the share split.

The vesting requirements are service and performance-based and the options have a contractual life of no more than 10 years.

Options had an exercise price equal to no less than the market price on the date of grant. The share price on the date of grant

was estimated by the Company by calculating the fair value of the Company using a capitalized adjusted EBITDA approach and

determining the residual value attributable to common shareholders.

No further awards may be made under the Legacy Option Plan.

Time-based share options under the Legacy Option Plan

The Company granted time-based share options to directors, officers and employees to purchase common shares of the Company,

which vested over four years with the vesting period generally beginning on the date of grant, but in some cases on an earlier date

tied to the beginning of the individual’s employment with the Company (vesting 50% on each of the third and fourth anniversary

from the beginning of the vesting period).

The resulting share-based compensation cost is recognized based on the graded vested method of accounting with the

corresponding credit to contributed surplus over the vesting period, typically four years, which is considered a contribution as the

share option plan is settled in shares of the Company.

Performance-based share options under the Legacy Option Plan

The Company granted performance-based share options to certain employees to purchase common shares of the Company. These

options vest based on the achievement of specified targets, which range from two to three times Intrepid’s initial investment in JLL

plus a preferred return. The Company has concluded that the specified target represents a market condition, and thus, recognizes

the compensation cost over the estimated vesting period irrespective of whether the market condition is satisfied provided that

service conditions are satisfied. The corresponding credit is recognized as contributed surplus and is considered a contribution as

the share option plan is settled in shares of the Company.

Fair value measurement of share options granted under the Legacy Option Plan

The fair value of time-based and performance-based options is determined using a binomial option valuation model, which requires

the Company to develop a scenario analysis by forecasting several estimated outcomes, including forecasting the consideration the

Company may achieve on the sale of the Company and associating a probability to each. Other inputs to the valuation model

include discount rate, estimated life and fair value of the Company at the grant date.

Long-term incentive plan

In conjunction with the Offering, the Company adopted the LTIP.

Options are granted with an exercise price equal to or greater than their fair value, as determined by the closing price on the TSX

immediately preceding the grant date of the shares into which they may be converted. Options granted to directors of the

Company fully vest on the one-year anniversary from the grant date or vest at a rate of 25% per year on each anniversary date

from the beginning of the vesting period. Options granted to persons other than directors of the Company vest at a rate of 25%

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per year on each anniversary date from the beginning of the vesting period. Options expire no later than the 10th anniversary of the

beginning of the vesting period or upon termination of employment.

The fair value of the share options is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Several assumptions are used in the

underlying calculation of fair values of the Company’s share options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, including the

market value at grant date, expected life of the option, stock-price volatility, forfeiture rates, and risk-free interest rates.

PSUs and RSUs granted represent the right to receive one common share of the Company for each PSU or RSU. PSUs vest on

the third anniversary of the grant date if the weighted average price of the shares on the TSX for the 90 day period immediately

preceding the third anniversary of the grant date, measured over the three year term of the PSUs, increases 6% or more annually

(using a compound annual growth rate) over the weighted average price of the shares on the TSX for the 90 day period

immediately preceding the grant date.

The Company has determined that the above specified performance condition represents a market condition. Accordingly, the

Company recognizes the compensation cost over the vesting period, irrespective of whether the market condition is satisfied,

provided that service conditions are satisfied.

The fair value of PSUs is estimated at grant date using the Monte Carlo simulation. Several assumptions are used in the underlying

calculation of fair values of the Company’s PSUs, including the market value of a JWEL common share at grant date, expected

dividend and stock-price volatility.

The RSUs vest at a rate of 1/3 per year on each anniversary date from the beginning of the vesting period.

The fair value of RSUs is measured at grant date based on the market value of a JWEL common share at grant date.

Employee share purchase plan

The Company maintains an Employee Share Purchase Plan (‘‘ESPP’’) for all eligible employees. Employees can contribute any

amount of their eligible earnings subject to an annual cap of 10% of aggregate base salary and commissions to the ESPP. Share

purchases occur 14 days following the end of the Company’s fiscal quarter (the ‘‘Purchase Date’’), or the first business day

thereafter if any Purchase Date is not a business day. Eligible employees are able to purchase common shares at 90 percent of the

volume weighted average closing price on the TSX on the five trading days immediately preceding the Purchase Date.

Employees pay for their stock purchases through payroll deductions at a rate equal to any whole percentage from 1 percent to

10 percent.

Contributions to the ESPP are recorded as share capital at each Purchase Date.

A maximum of 10% of the issued common shares outstanding are reserved for issuance under the LTIP and ESPP

plans combined.

2.4.17 Leases

The determination of whether an arrangement is, or contains, a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement at the

inception of the lease. The arrangement is, or contains, a lease if fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a

specific asset or assets and the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset or assets, even if that right is not explicitly specified

in an arrangement.

A lease is classified at the inception date as a finance lease or an operating lease. A lease that transfers substantially all the risks

and rewards incidental to ownership to the Company is classified as a finance lease.

Finance leases are capitalized at the commencement of the lease at the inception date fair value of the leased property or, if lower,

at the present value of the minimum lease payments. Lease payments are apportioned between finance charges and reduction of

the lease liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance charges are

recognized in finance costs in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

A leased asset is depreciated over the useful life of the asset. However, if there is no reasonable certainty that the Company will

obtain ownership by the end of the lease term, the asset is depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset

and the lease term.

The Company does not have any finance lease arrangements.

An operating lease is a lease other than a finance lease. Operating lease payments are recognized as an operating expense in the

consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

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2.5 Recently adopted accounting standards

The following accounting policy changes were adopted on January 1, 2018. The Company has also adopted other new standards

which were effective from January 1, 2018 that did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

2.5.1 IFRS 9, ‘‘Financial Instruments’’

IFRS 9 replaces the provisions of IAS 39, ‘‘Financial Instruments Recognition and Measurement’’ for annual periods beginning on or

after January 1, 2018. IFRS 9 includes the recognition, classification and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities; a

forward looking ‘‘expected loss’’ impairment model; and a substantially-reformed approach to hedge accounting. IFRS 9 also

amended IFRS 7, ‘‘Financial Instruments: Disclosures’’, which requires additional disclosures. With the exception of hedge

accounting, which the Company applied prospectively, the Company has applied IFRS 9 retrospectively, with the initial application

date of January 1, 2018. As permitted by the transitional provisions of IFRS 9, the Company elected not to restate comparative

figures or note disclosures. Any adjustments to the carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities at the transition date are to

be recognized in the opening retained earnings of the current period. However, the Company assessed that no adjustments to the

carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities were required upon adoption of IFRS 9.

As at January 1, 2018, the measurement category of the Company’s financial instruments comparing IAS 39 to IFRS 9 are as

follows, with no transitional adjustment required:

Financial Instrument

IAS 39 Measurement

IFRS 9 Measurement

FVTPL
Cash
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Accounts receivable

Amortized cost

Amortized cost

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

Amortized cost

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Long-term debt

Amortized cost

Amortized cost (loans and
receivables)

Amortized cost (other
liabilities)

Amortized cost (other
liabilities)

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
FVTPL
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

Fair value (hedge accounting)

Fair value (hedge accounting)

FVTPL

Refer to Note 2.4.9 for the Company’s accounting policies for financial instruments.

Hedge Accounting

The Company applied hedge accounting prospectively. At the date of the initial application, all of the Company’s existing hedging

relationships were eligible to be treated as continuing hedging relationships. Consistent with prior periods, the Company has

continued to designate the change in fair value of the entire foreign currency forward contracts in the Company’s cash flow hedge

relationships used to hedge highly probable forecasted inventory purchases. The adoption of the hedge accounting requirements of

IFRS 9 had no significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

2.5.2 IFRS 15, ‘‘Revenue from Contracts with Customers’’

IFRS 15, ‘‘Revenue from Contracts with Customers’’ (‘‘IFRS 15’’), establishes a single comprehensive model for entities to use in

accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. Under IFRS 15, revenue is recognized at an amount that reflects the

consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer. The principles

in IFRS 15 provide a more structured approach to measuring and recognizing revenue.

As of January 1, 2018, the Company has adopted IFRS 15 using the modified retrospective method and has elected to apply the

standard retrospectively only to contracts that are not completed contracts at the date of initial application. The adoption of

IFRS 15 did not have an impact on the timing of revenue recognition. However, the amount of revenue to be recognized was

affected by certain promotional incentives provided to its customers. Previously, under IAS 18, the value of certain promotional

incentives provided to customers was recognized when a liability for the promotion had occurred. IFRS 15 requires that all potential

variable consideration be considered and reflected in the transaction price at contract inception and reassessed as the Company

performs. The requirements on estimating variable consideration require that such amounts be considered at contract inception

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even if the Company has not yet provided or explicitly promised this consideration to the customer. As such, the impact of

adopting IFRS 15 on the opening consolidated statements of financial position is as follows:

As at

January 1, 2018
$

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(1,775)
Deferred income tax
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(4,922)
Deficit

6,697

The adoption of IFRS 15 resulted in a reclassification in the presentation of certain consideration paid to customers. Specifically,

certain payments for customer-specific programs did not meet the specific criteria within the new guidance of providing a ‘‘distinct’’

good or service, and therefore an amount of $13,300 was reclassified from cost of sales to reductions to revenue, with no impact

to net income, for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Results for the year ended December 31, 2018 are presented under the new guidance, while prior year results have not been

adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with historical accounting guidance. The following table provides a comparison

of the Company’s results under the new guidance, versus if the historical guidance had continued to be applied in the consolidated

statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss):

For the year ended December 31, 2018

As Reported
$

Under Historical
Guidance
$

Effect of Change
$

(13,300)
Revenue
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(13,300)
Cost of Sales

204,358

333,076

217,658

319,776

The above impacts on the adoption of IFRS 15 related primarily to the Jamieson Brands segment. There is no material impact on

the consolidated statements of cash flows.

As required for the consolidated financial statements, the Company disaggregated revenue recognized from contracts with

customers. Refer to Note 23 for the disclosure on disaggregated revenue.

Refer to Note 2.4.4 for the Company’s policy for revenue recognition.

3.  SIGNIFICANT  ACCOUNTING  JUDGMENTS,  ESTIMATES  AND  ASSUMPTIONS

The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and

assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and the accompanying disclosures, and

the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that require a

material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets or liabilities affected in future periods.

Judgments

The Company has identified the following judgments, apart from estimates, that management made in the process of applying the

Company’s accounting policies, and that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the consolidated financial

statements.

Estimates and assumptions

The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date that have a

significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are

described below. The Company based its assumptions and estimates on parameters available when the consolidated financial

statements were prepared. Existing circumstances and assumptions about future developments, however, may change due to

market changes or circumstances arising beyond the control of the Company. Such changes are reflected in the assumptions when

they occur.

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Useful lives of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets with finite useful lives

The Company employs significant estimates to determine the estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment and intangible

assets with finite useful lives, including assets arising from business combinations, considering industry trends such as

technological advancements, past experience, expected use and review of asset lives.

Components of an item of property, plant and equipment may have different useful lives. The Company makes estimates when

determining depreciation methods, depreciation rates and asset useful lives, which requires taking into account industry trends and

company-specific factors. The Company reviews these decisions at least once each year or when circumstances change. The

Company will change depreciation methods, depreciation rates or asset useful lives if they are different from previous estimates.

Long-lived assets valuation

The Company performs impairment testing annually for goodwill and indefinite-life intangible assets and when circumstances

indicate long-lived assets may be impaired. Management judgment is involved in determining if there are circumstances indicating

that testing for impairment is required, and in identifying CGUs for the purpose of impairment testing. The Company assesses

impairment by comparing the recoverable amount of a long-lived asset, CGU, or CGU group to its carrying value. The recoverable

amount is defined as the higher of: (i) value in use; or (ii) fair value less costs of disposal.

The determination of the recoverable amount involves significant estimates and assumptions. Fair value less costs to sell is

determined using market multiples. Value in use is determined using future cash inflows and outflows, discount rates, growth rates

and asset lives. These estimates and assumptions could affect the Company’s future results if the current estimates of future

performance and fair values change. These determinations will affect the amount of amortization expense on definite-life intangible

assets recognized in future periods.

Valuation of inventory

Management makes estimates of the future customer demand for products when establishing appropriate provisions for inventory.

In making these estimates, management considers the product life of inventory and the profitability of recent sales of inventory. In

many cases, products sold by the Company turn quickly and inventory on-hand values are low, thus reducing the risk of inventory

obsolescence. However, code or ‘‘best before’’ dates are very important in the determination of realizable value of inventory.

Management ensures that systems are in place to highlight and properly value inventory that may be approaching code dates. To

the extent that actual losses on inventory differ from those estimated, inventory, net income (loss), and comprehensive income

(loss) will be affected in future periods.

Estimating variable consideration for returns, trade merchandise allowances and sales promotional incentives

The Company uses historical customer return data to determine the expected return percentages. These percentages are applied

to determine the expected value of the variable consideration. Any significant changes in experience as compared to historical

return pattern will impact the expected return percentages estimated by the Company.

The Company provides for estimated payments to customers based on various trade programs and sales promotional incentives.

The Company estimates the most likely amount payable to each customer for each trade and incentive program separately using

(i) the projected level of sales volume for the relevant period; (ii) customer rates for allowances, discounts, and rebates;

(iii) historical spending patterns; and (iv) sales lead time. These arrangements are complex and there are a significant number of

customers and products affected. Management has systems and processes in place to estimate and value these obligations.

The Company updates its expected return, trade merchandise allowances and sales promotional incentives on a quarterly basis

and the refund liability and trade and promotional accruals are adjusted accordingly. To the extent that payments differ from

estimates of the related liability, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, net income (loss), and comprehensive income (loss) will

be affected in future periods.

Employee benefit plans

The cost of post-employment medical benefits and the present value of the benefit obligation are determined using actuarial

valuations. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions that may differ from actual developments in the future.

These include the determination of the discount rate, mortality rates and future benefit cost increases. Due to the complexity of the

valuation, the underlying assumptions and its long-term nature, a defined benefit obligation is highly sensitive to changes in these

assumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date.

The parameter most subject to change is the discount rate. In determining the appropriate discount rate, management considers

the interest rates of high quality corporate bonds and extrapolates as needed along the yield curve to correspond with the

expected term of the defined benefit obligation. The underlying bonds are further reviewed for quality. Those having excessive

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credit spreads are removed from the analysis of bonds on which the discount rate is based, on the basis that they do not represent

high quality bonds.

The mortality rate is based on publicly available mortality tables. Those mortality tables tend to change only at intervals in response

to demographic changes. Inflation and health care costs are based on expected trend rates for the respective segment.

Further details about the Company’s post-retirement benefit obligations are provided in Note 13.

Measurement of fair values

A number of the Company’s accounting policies and disclosures require the measurement of fair values, for both financial and

non-financial assets and liabilities. When the measurement of fair values cannot be determined based on quoted prices in active

markets, fair value is measured using valuation techniques and models. The inputs to these models are taken from observable

markets where possible, but where this is not feasible, a degree of judgment is required in establishing fair values. Changes in

assumptions about the inputs to these models could affect the reported fair value of the Company’s financial and non-financial

assets and liabilities.

Tangible and intangible assets acquired through business combinations are initially recorded at their fair values based on

assumptions of management. These assumptions include estimating the cost of tangible assets and future expected cash flows

arising from intangible assets identified. Financial instruments acquired are determined based on the amortized costs at the

acquisition date that approximate their carrying values.

To the extent that these estimates differ from those realized, the measured asset or liability, net income (loss), and/or
comprehensive income (loss) will be affected in future periods. Information about the valuation techniques and inputs used in

determining the fair value of various assets and liabilities are disclosed in Notes 8, 13, 15, 16 and 20.

Taxes

The calculation of current and deferred income taxes requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions and to exercise

judgment regarding the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are subject to accounting estimates inherent in those balances,

the interpretation of income tax legislation across various jurisdictions, expectations about future operating results, the timing of

reversal of temporary differences and possible audits of income tax filings by the tax authorities.

Changes or differences in underlying estimates or assumptions may result in changes to the current or deferred income tax

balances on the consolidated statements of financial position, a charge or credit to income tax expense in the consolidated

statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and may result in cash payments or receipts.

All income, capital and commodity tax filings are subject to audits and reassessments. Changes in interpretations or judgments

may result in a change in the Company’s income, capital or commodity tax provisions in the future. The amount of such a change

cannot be reasonably estimated.

4.  BUSINESS  COMBINATIONS

On January 31, 2017, JLL acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Body Plus and Sonoma, and, as a result, Body Plus and

Sonoma became wholly owned subsidiaries of JLL.

Consideration for the acquisition totalled $82,500 (net of cash acquired), plus acquisition costs of $3,233, which were recognized in

the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) of the Company for the year ended December 31,

2017, except for approximately $789 of the acquisition costs, which the Company recognized during the year ended December 31,

2016. The purchase price was funded with cash. An additional $1,863 was to be paid as a retention bonus (the ‘‘Retention Bonus’’)

to key employees of Body Plus and Sonoma, subject to these individuals remaining employed for 12 and/or 18 months following

the closing of the acquisition. Pursuant to the purchase agreement, the former owner was entitled to a $7,500 payment

(the ‘‘Holdback Amount’’) subject to a consulting agreement entered into between JLL and the former owner, if the consulting

relationship continued for 12 months following the closing of the acquisition. In accordance with IFRS 3 ‘‘Business Combinations,’’

the deferred compensation of $9,363 comprised of the Holdback Amount and the Retention Bonus has been accounted for as

deferred compensation.

On January 31, 2018, the Company paid the former owner a reduced Holdback Amount of $5,500 (representing a $2,000 reduction)

in exchange for the Company to release the remaining balance held in escrow to the former owner in relation to the general and

tax indemnities and releasing the former owner from the Company’s post-closing indemnification rights under the purchase

agreement. In addition, the Company paid $1,800 of Retention Bonus for total payments of deferred compensation of $7,300 to

settle the liability. No further payments are expected.

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For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company has recognized a net gain of $1,066 of deferred consideration (2017 – an

expense of $8,427) in the other expenses line in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

Body Plus markets, develops and distributes premium quality sports nutrition products under the Progressive, Precision and Iron

Vegan brands. Sonoma manufactures, develops and distributes sports nutrition products, supplements and also provides contract

manufacturing services.

The following table provides the value of the net assets acquired at their fair value amounts:

Body Plus and
Sonoma
$

Accounts receivable

Inventories

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(2,879)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

Property, plant and equipment

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

5,442

13,736

292

1,672

28,322

49,500

Goodwill

Intangible assets

Income taxes payable

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(7)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(13,578)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Total net assets acquired

Deferred income tax liability

82,500

The determination of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed has been based upon management’s estimates and

certain assumptions with respect to the fair values of the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed except for deferred taxes,

which are based on the full amount required under IAS 12, ‘‘Income Taxes’’ (‘‘IAS 12’’).

The fair value of intangible assets acquired comprises $44,800 of trade names and $4,700 of customer relationships.

The goodwill represents the future economic benefit arising from other assets acquired in the acquisition that are not individually

identifiable and separately recognized. The goodwill arising from the acquisition of $28,322 is attributable to expected future

income and cash-flow projections and synergies the Company expects to achieve in combining the acquisition into its operations.

Goodwill is allocated between the fair value of the assembled workforce and the residual value.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, revenues of $44,239 and net income of $4,607 from the operations of Body Plus and

Sonoma have been included in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). Had the acquisition

occurred at the beginning of the annual reporting period ended December 31, 2017, the revenue and net loss for the Company on

a consolidated basis would have been $304,091 and $23,480, respectively.

5.  ACCOUNTS  RECEIVABLE

As at December 31,

2018
$

2017
$

Trade
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Other miscellaneous receivables
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(150)
Allowance for doubtful accounts
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

71,974

81,783

(73)

172

517

The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts that represents its estimate of uncollectible amounts based on the

Company’s historical credit loss experience, adjusted for forward-looking factors specific to the customers and the economic

environment.

82,227

71,996

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The aging of receivables is as follows:

As at December 31,

2018
$

2017
$

Current
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Aged 1 – 30 days past due
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Aged 31 – 60 days past due
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Aged > 60 days past due
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(150)
Allowance for doubtful accounts
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

17,079

52,323

17,789

2,247

1,827

62,088

(73)

497

596

6.  INVENTORIES

As at December 31,

82,227

71,996

2018
$

2017
$

Raw material and packaging
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Bulk product and work in process
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Packaged finished goods
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(2,515)
Inventory provision
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

(3,069)

27,760

25,878

33,709

9,029

7,957

32,410

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Inventories expensed during the year

161,691

189,530

72,079

59,080

An inventory provision is estimated by management based on historical sales, inventory aging and expiry, point of sales information

and expected future sales and is included in cost of sales. Subsequent changes to the provision are recorded in cost of sales in

the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

For the year ended December 31, 2018, inventory write-downs of $1,919 were expensed through cost of sales (2017 – $1,263).

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7.  PROPERTY,  PLANT  AND  EQUIPMENT

Land
$

Buildings
$

Machinery and
equipment
$

Other
$

Total
$

Cost
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
At January 1, 2017
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Acquisitions (Note 4)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Additions
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(35)
Disposals

55,871

27,167

23,342

2,497

2,865

1,097

1,672

3,102

1,300

4,714

575

312

(27)

(3)

(5)

—

—

—

—

At December 31, 2017
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Additions
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(870)
Disposals

31,339

62,222

23,649

11,105

2,497

4,737

2,081

8,870

(308)

(562)

154

—

—

—

At December 31, 2018

2,497

23,803

39,901

6,256

72,457

Accumulated Depreciation
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
At January 1, 2017
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Depreciation for the year
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(27)
Disposals

11,970

1,101

3,248

7,621

1,172

3,127

5,106

807

(24)

(1)

(2)

—

—

—

At December 31, 2017
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Depreciation for the year
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(377)
Disposals

10,724

17,049

1,906

4,419

1,177

5,551

3,428

(239)

(138)

946

—

—

—

—

At December 31, 2018

—

5,596

14,014

2,613

22,223

Net book value
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
At December 31, 2018

50,234

25,887

18,207

3,643

2,497

At December 31, 2017

2,497

19,230

20,615

2,831

45,173

There are no fixed assets under finance leases included in the amounts noted above. Other comprises furniture and fixtures,

computer equipment, and leasehold improvements.

8.  GOODWILL

Of the goodwill acquired through the business combinations, $94,287 is allocated to the domestic and international sales CGU and

$28,688 is allocated to the Specialty Brands sales CGU (as defined in Note 23) for the purpose of impairment testing, which are

expected to benefit from the synergies of the business combination in which the goodwill arose. The two CGUs comprise the

Jamieson Brands segment.

The carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 is as follows:

2018
$

2017
$

Balance, beginning of the year
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Acquisitions (Note 4)

94,653

28,322

122,975

—

Balance, end of year

122,975

122,975

The estimated recoverable amount was determined by the Company as the fair value less costs of disposal of the CGU by using

the capitalized adjusted EBITDA approach, based on a 11.5x multiple (2017 – 10.5x), whereby the Company referenced comparable

companies in determining adjusted EBITDA multiples. Comparable companies were determined by reference to size and operation

in similar industries.

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The impairment analysis is not sensitive to reasonable possible changes to the multiple.

There have been no impairment losses recognized against goodwill during the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017.

9.  INTANGIBLE  ASSETS

Customer
relationships
$

Trademarks
$

Other

Total
$

Cost
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
At January 1, 2017
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Acquisitions (Note 4)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Additions

167,209

96,885

70,324

44,800

49,500

4,700

272

272

—

—

—

—

At December 31, 2017
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Additions

101,585

115,124

216,981

602

272

602

—

—

At December 31, 2018

101,585

115,124

874

217,583

Accumulated amortization
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
At January 1, 2017
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Amortization charge for the year

3,396

9,321

9,321

3,373

23

—

—

—

At December 31, 2017
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Amortization charge for the year

12,694

12,717

3,495

3,397

23

98

—

—

At December 31, 2018

16,091

—

121

16,212

Net book value
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
At December 31, 2018

201,371

115,124

85,494

753

At December 31, 2017

88,891

115,124

249

204,264

The remaining amortization period of customer relationships is 23-26 years. Amortization is recorded in cost of sales on the

consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

The carrying amount of indefinite-life intangible assets comprises trademarks, of which $68,000 is allocated to the domestic and

international sales CGU and $47,124 is allocated to the Specialty Brands sales CGU (as defined in Note 23).

Other comprises patents, registrations, definite-life trademarks, and business development costs.

Refer to note 8 for the Company’s determination of the recoverable amount.

There have been no impairments losses recognized against intangible assets during the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017.

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As at December 31,

2018
$

2017
$

Trade payables and accrued liabilities
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Trade and promotional accruals
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Refund liabilities
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Salaries, commissions and bonuses
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Deferred compensation
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Termination benefits
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Accrued interest – current

17,059

28,908

28,336

1,992

4,812

8,427

5,339

5,391

4,403

44,481

802

68

84

—

83,481

66,621

Deferred compensation

In conjunction with the acquisition of Body Plus and Sonoma, the Company recognized a net gain of $1,066 (2017 – an expense of

$8,427) recorded in other expenses on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), of which $nil

(2017 – $8,427) of deferred compensation is recorded in accrued liabilities on the consolidated statements of financial position (refer
to Note 4).

On May 25, 2017, preferred shares issued as deferred compensation to Lorna Vanderhaeghe Health Solutions Inc. (‘‘LVHS’’) were

vested under an accelerated vesting agreement, pursuant to which 25,668 shares were vested. The Company recognized share-

based compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2018 of $nil (2017 – $1,486) for these shares.

The asset purchase agreement had provided the former owner the right to redeem the shares for cash, once vested. The Company

had classified this instrument as a financial liability that was re-measured to fair value at each reporting year-end. Subsequent to

vesting, the deferred compensation had been reclassified to redeemable preferred shares on the consolidated statements of

financial position and subsequently redeemed as part of the pre-closing capital changes (refer to Note 15 for details).

11.  RELATED  PARTY  TRANSACTIONS

Balances and transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties of the Company, have been

eliminated on consolidation and are not disclosed in this note.

Due to Jamieson Finco LP (‘‘Finco’’)

On January 30, 2014, Finco subscribed for 3,121,516 common shares, on a post share split basis, in the capital of the Company

for proceeds of $83,501. On February 1, 2014, the Company repurchased the common shares it issued to Finco on January 30,

2014 in exchange for a note in the amount of $83,501. The proceeds of the subscription were used by the Company to fund a

portion of its acquisition of JLL. The term of the note was seven years and bore an interest rate of 9.75%.

On June 28, 2017, Finco forgave $12,958 of accrued interest, reducing the principal and accrued interest in respect of the note to

$98,289 ($83,501 principal and $14,788 accrued interest). Through a series of transactions, the principal and accrued interest was

settled on a net basis in exchange for 94,592,252.49 Class W preferred shares of the Company (refer to Note 15) and the Company

agreeing to remit $3,697 of tax payable on behalf of Finco (the ‘‘Finco Tax Payable’’).

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The following table provides a reconciliation of the change in financing liabilities with respect to the note:

Note to Finco
$

As at January 1, 2017
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Accrued interest
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(12,958)
Interest forgiveness
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(3,697)
Finco tax payable
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(94,592)
Issuance of Class W preferred shares (Note 15)

107,255

3,992

As at December 31, 2017

—

The balance of the note as at December 31, 2018 is $nil (December 31, 2017 – $nil) including accrued interest of $nil (2017 – $nil).

Share-based compensation

The Company offers its employees a share-based compensation plan. Please refer to Note 16 for details of the share-based

compensation awards.

Compensation of key management personnel of the Company

Key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing, and controlling the

activities of the Company and/or its subsidiaries, directly or indirectly, including any non-executive director of the Company.

Remuneration of key management personnel including C-suite executives of the Company comprises the following expenses:

For the years ended December 31,

2018
$

2017
$

Short-term employee benefits
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Termination and post-employment benefits
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Share-based compensation

1,427

4,966

1,935

282

3,260

—

Total remuneration

5,195

6,675

The amounts disclosed in the table are the amounts recognized as an expense during the reporting period related to key

management personnel.

12.  LONG-TERM  DEBT

As at December 31,

2018
$

2017
$

Revolving credit facility
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Term credit facility
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(4,479)
Deferred financing fees

137,688

127,938

(3,026)

30,000

41,000

Less: Current portion

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165,912

(14,625)

151,287

163,209

(9,750)

153,459

The following table provides a reconciliation of the change in financing liabilities with respect to the Credit Facilities (as hereinafter

defined):

2018
$

2017
$

As at January 1
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Net drawing from credit facilities
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(5,801)
Capitalized financing costs
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Amortization of deferred financing fees
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(9)
Other

152,777

11,752

163,209

4,490

1,453

1,250

—

—

As at December 31

165,912

163,209

On January 31, 2017, JLL entered into a credit agreement (the ‘‘Credit Agreement’’) with a syndicate of lenders. The Credit

Agreement provided a secured term credit facility of $195,000 (with the option to increase the facility up to $255,000) and a

secured revolving credit facility of $75,000 (including a $10,000 swingline facility) (collectively, the ‘‘Credit Facilities’’). The Credit

Facilities mature on January 31, 2021 with the outstanding principal repayable in full on this date. Financing costs of $4,265 and

$1,536 were incurred as part of the issuance of the term credit facility and revolving credit facility, respectively.

As at December 31, 2018, the weighted average interest rate on this facility was 4.3% (2017 – 4.5%).

For the year ended December 31, 2018, JLL made drawings of $nil (2017 – $195,000) and debt repayments of $9,750 (2017 –

$57,312) applied against the term credit facility.

For the year ended December 31, 2018, JLL made drawings of $37,910 (2017 – $46,000) and debt repayments of $26,910 (2017 –

$16,000) applied against the revolving credit facility.

As at December 31, 2018, the Company had an outstanding letter of credit (‘‘LC’’) for $nil (2017 – $1,060). Any outstanding LC

reduces the available borrowing against the revolving credit facility by the LC amount.

The Credit Facilities are secured by a general security agreement and first charge over the assets including property, plant and

equipment of JLL and its subsidiaries, subject to permitted liens.

Under the terms of the Credit Facilities, JLL is subject to restrictive covenants and must maintain an interest coverage ratio of not

less than 3.00:1.00 and a leverage ratio not greater than 4.05:1.00. JLL is in compliance with all covenants as at the date of these

consolidated financial statements.

On January 31, 2017, JLL extinguished its credit facilities with CPPIB Credit Investments Inc. (‘‘CPPIB’’) and Wells Fargo Capital

Finance Corporation (‘‘Wells Fargo’’) and made a debt repayment of $155,936. JLL expensed the remaining unamortized deferred

financing fees of $2,340 related to the CPPIB credit facility and $819 related to the Wells Fargo credit facility.

13.  POST-RETIREMENT  BENEFITS

The Company maintains an unfunded post-retirement benefit plan that provides health and vision care coverage to retirees at age

65 with 15 or more years of service. The Company uses actuarial reports prepared by independent actuaries to measure its

accrued obligation for funding and accounting purposes.

Changes in the present value of the post-retirement benefit plan are as follows:

As at December 31,

2018
$

2017
$

Balance, beginning of the year
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(21)
Benefits paid
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Actuarial (gain)/loss
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Interest costs
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Current service costs

(2,512)

3,797

(13)

348

152

422

580

170

4,856

Balance, end of the year

2,923

4,856

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The following significant economic assumptions were employed to determine the accrued benefit obligation:

As at December 31,

2018
%

2017
%

Benefit obligations
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Discount rate – expense for the year

Discount rate – year-end obligation

Health care cost inflation

Dental care cost inflation

3.50

4.00

—

—

5.00 – 6.00

4.00

3.50

4.50

—

5.00 – 5.50

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Drug cost inflation – expense for the year

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Drug cost inflation – year-end obligation

4.50 – 5.50

—

Impact of an increase/decrease in the health care trend of 1%:

As at December 31,

1% Increase

1% Decrease

1% Increase

1% Decrease

1% Increase

1% Decrease

Accrued benefit obligation

Service cost

Interest cost

2018
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(33)
2017

1,339

(574)

(938)

(55)

771

143

(98)

23

77

31

47

The sensitivity analyses above have been determined based on a method that extrapolates the impact on the post-retirement

benefit obligation as a result of reasonable changes in key assumptions occurring at the end of the reporting period. The sensitivity

analyses are based on a change in a significant assumption, keeping all other assumptions constant. The sensitivity analysis may

not be representative of an actual change in the post-retirement benefit obligation as it is unlikely that changes in assumptions

would occur in isolation of one another. The same method has been applied for the sensitivity analysis as used to calculate the

recognized post-retirement liability.

The following payments are expected contributions to the post-retirement benefit plan in future years:

As at December 31,

2018
$

2017
$

Within one year
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Between 2 and 5 years
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Between 5 and 10 years

525

407

165

139

24

19

Total expected payments

565

714

14.  INCOME  TAXES

The major components of income tax expense for the years ended December 31:

Years ended December 31,

2018
$

2017
$

Current income tax expense
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(963)
Deferred income tax expense (recovery)

9,119

10,380

198

Provision for income taxes

10,578

8,156

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Reconciliation of effective tax rate

Income tax expense (recovery) varies from the amount that would be computed by applying the combined federal and provincial

statutory income tax rates as a result of the following:

As at December 31,

2018
$

2017
$

(4,141)
Income tax expense (recovery) at combined statutory rate of 25.9% (2017 – 26.5%)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Non-deductible expenses
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Share-based compensation
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Deferred compensation
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Non-deductible acquisition costs
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Other and deductible temporary differences not benefited

1,622

1,842

7,744

(305)

980

318

143

109

794

9,628

—

Income tax recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)

As at December 31,

10,578

8,156

2018
$

2017
$

Derivative instruments
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Post-retirement benefit plan

(649)

(1,086)

148

262

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities arise on the timing differences between accounting and tax treatment of goodwill and

intangible assets, property plant and equipment, post-retirement employee benefit obligations, deferred financing fees, and

non-capital losses carried forward.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities comprise the following:

As at December 31,

2018
$

2017
$

(1,735)

410

Non-capital losses carried forward
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Deferred financing fees
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Post retirement
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(6,052)
Property, plant and equipment
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(49,353)
Goodwill and intangible assets
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Other

(48,903)

(5,483)

1,249

4,585

3,057

1,080

756

601

—

367

Total deferred income tax liabilities

(49,126)

(48,970)

Classified in the consolidated financial statements as:
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Deferred income tax assets
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(51,697)
Deferred income tax liabilities

(51,529)

2,727

2,403

Net deferred income tax liabilities

(49,126)

(48,970)

The Company has Canadian based non-capital loss carry forwards as at December 31, 2018 of $1,388 (2017 – $nil) on a pre-tax

basis. The non-capital loss expires in 2038.

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15.  SHARE  CAPITAL  AND  REDEEMABLE  PREFERRED  SHARES

The following tables reflect the impact of the share split as it was retrospectively applied to all periods presented.

Common Shares

#

$

234,908
As at December 31, 2017
......................................................................................................................................................................................
4,102
Exercise of stock options
......................................................................................................................................................................................
394
Employee stock purchase plan

37,740,121

448,943

18,050

As at December 31, 2018

38,207,114

239,404

Common Shares

#

$

400
As at December 31, 2016
......................................................................................................................................................................................
233,534
Issued during the period (net)
......................................................................................................................................................................................
174
Exercise of options
......................................................................................................................................................................................
800
Exchange of Class A to V preferred shares

15,554,755

21,403,880

520,253

261,233

As at December 31, 2017

37,740,121

234,908

Class A-V Preferred
Shares

Class W Preferred
Shares (Note 11)

#

$

#

$

As at December 31, 2016
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Issued during the year
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Accelerated vesting of preferred shares (Note 10)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Repurchased during the year
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(94,592)
Redeemed during the year
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Preferred share accretion during the year

(21,403,880)

(94,592,252)

21,314,440

94,592,252

(239,565)

197,901

96,636

28,796

11,527

94,592

(7,196)

1,391

(50)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

As at December 31, 2017

—

—

—

—

As at December 31, 2018 and 2017, the authorized share capital consisted of:

a) Unlimited number of Common Shares with no par value. The holders of Common Shares are entitled to receive dividends as

declared from time to time, and are entitled to one vote per share at meetings of the Company.

b) Unlimited number of Preference Shares, issuable in series.

As at June 30, 2017, the authorized share capital consisted of:

a) Unlimited number of common shares with no par value.

b) Unlimited number of class A common shares with no par value.

c) Unlimited number of convertible and redeemable preferred shares, issuable in series, voting, with a cumulative dividend

accruing at 4.5% annually as and when declared. Retractable by the holder and redeemable by the Company at an amount

that is the greater of: a) the original purchase price plus any declared but unpaid dividends and b) the as-if converted value

(convertible 1:1 for common shares, subject to adjustment for declared and unpaid dividends) (the ‘‘Class A to V’’ preferred

shares). Prior to any conversion, the preferred shareholder who was converting was entitled to receive a return of capital in an

amount equal to the amount paid by the shareholder to the Company for such shares less the value, at the time of the

issuance of the preferred shares, of the common shares issuable upon conversion of those preferred shares (the ‘‘Return of

Capital Right’’).

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d) Unlimited number of redeemable preferred shares, non-voting with a cumulative dividend accruing at 4.5% compounded

quarterly as and when declared. Retractable by the holder and redeemable by Company at an amount equal to $1.00 per share

plus accrued and unpaid dividends (the ‘‘Class W preferred shares’’).

On May 25, 2017, preferred shares issued as deferred compensation to LVHS were vested under an accelerated vesting

agreement. The accrued compensation had been reclassified to redeemable preferred shares on the consolidated statements of

financial position.

On June 8, 2017, the Supreme Court in British Columbia (the Company’s governing jurisdiction at the time) granted an order to

amend and rectify certain language in the articles of the Company and to create 22 separate classes of preferred shares. The

purpose of the order was to clarify the Return of Capital Right of preferred shareholders and to facilitate the payment of a

cumulative 4.5% dividend upon declaration prior to the conversion of preferred shares into common shares. The amended articles

had been considered in the accounting for the preferred shares on a prospective basis.

Pre-closing capital changes

Prior to the closing of the Offering, the Company executed the following transactions (collectively, the ‘‘Reorganization’’): (i) declared

accrued and unpaid dividends (at 4.5% compounded quarterly) on the then outstanding Class A to V and Class W preferred shares

in an aggregate amount of $9,605, which dividends (net of Part XIII tax withholdings (the ‘‘Dividend Tax Withholding’’)) were

satisfied through the issuance of promissory notes (the ‘‘Dividend Notes’’); (ii) returned capital on the then outstanding Class A to V

preferred shares in the aggregate amount of $65,102, which return of capital was satisfied through the issuance of promissory

notes (the ‘‘ROC Notes’’); (iii) redeemed all of the outstanding Class W preferred shares in exchange for a note payable of $94,592

(‘‘Class W Promissory Note’’); and (iv) agreed to remit the Dividend Tax Withholding and Finco Tax Payable of $3,697 (refer to

Note 11).

The Company used a portion of the proceeds from the Offering to repay the Dividend Notes, the ROC Notes, the Class W

Promissory Note, and the Finco Tax Payable, such that these obligations are no longer outstanding.

Following the transactions described immediately above and also forming part of the Reorganization: (i) each of the holders of the

then outstanding Class A to V preferred shares converted their shares on a 1:1 basis into Common Shares of the Company; and

(ii) the Company filed articles of amendment to split each common share into 20.81010939 Common Shares, add a new class of

Preference Shares and eliminate the Class A common shares and Class A to W preferred shares. In addition, the Company

amended and restated the Legacy Option Plan and entered into option exchange agreements (as described in Note 16).

16.  SHARE-BASED  COMPENSATION

All options that had been issued under the Legacy Option Plan vested in conjunction with the Offering and Secondary Offering.

Outstanding options held under the Legacy Option Plan and LTIP to purchase common shares have the following expiry dates and

exercise prices:

2018 Outstanding Options

2018 Exercisable Options

Number of
Options
Outstanding

Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price/Share

Number of
Exercisable
Options

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price/Share

Range of Exercise Prices

$0.00 – $10.00
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
$10.01 – $20.00
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
$20.01 – $30.00

1,199,050

1,281,719

1,281,719

478,106

807,550

25.58

14.72

15.07

1.99

7.51

6.43

1.99

9.46

—

—

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The following is a summary of the Company’s share option plan activity for the years ended December 31:

2018

2017

Number of
Shares

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price/Share

Number of
Shares

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price/Share

3,005,088
Outstanding, beginning of year
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Granted
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Exercised
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Forfeited

1,043,662

2,505,059

(116,225)

(448,944)

(282,400)

(261,233)

518,956

13.97

25.61

19.35

3.89

0.67

8.13

4.42

5.87

Outstanding, end of year

Exercisable, end of year

2,958,875

2,089,269

11.10

6.91

3,005,088

2,275,722

The following is a summary of the Company’s PSU and RSU activity for the year ended December 31:

2018

PSUs

8.13

5.59

RSUs

Outstanding beginning of year
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Granted
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Forfeited

(12,574)

108,280

27,000

—

—

—

Outstanding end of year

Exercisable, end of year

95,706

—

27,000

—

The inputs used in measuring the fair value of equity-based compensation granted during the years ended December 31 are shown

in the table below.

2018

2017

Options

Type of compensation
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Weighted average share price at the measurement date
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Weighted average fair value at the grant date
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Expected volatility (i)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Risk-free interest rate (ii)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Expected life (in years) (iii)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Expected dividend yield
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

1.2% – 1.5% 1.2% – 1.3%

1.9% – 2.1% 1.9% – 2.3%

1.1% – 1.9%

35% – 43%

32% – 36%

32% – 38%

0% – 2.0%

Options

$13.48

$14.65

$25.61

$25.01

3 – 6.5

5.5 – 7

PSUs

$4.85

$7.57

3.0

Pricing Model

Black-Scholes Monte Carlo

Black-Scholes,
Binomial

(i)

Estimated by considering comparable industry share price volatility. The expected volatility reflects the assumption that the historical volatility over a
period similar to the life of the options is indicative of future trends, which may not necessarily be the actual outcome either.

(ii)

Based on Government of Canada Bonds.

(iii) Based on historical data and current expectations and is not necessarily indicative of exercise patterns that may occur.

The fair value of RSUs granted during 2018 was $738.

The Company’s share-based compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2018 is $3,067 (2017 – $4,839), and is

classified as contributed surplus on the Company’s consolidated statements of financial position.

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17.  EMPLOYEE  BENEFITS  EXPENSE

The Company recognized employee benefit expenses included in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses on

the consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive income (loss) as follows:

For the year ended December 31,

2018
$

2017
$

Salaries, wages and bonus
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Other employee benefits
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Post-retirement benefits (Note 13)

10,704

52,212

12,205

59,873

500

592

Additionally, the Company recognized termination benefits for the year ended December 31, 2018 of $2,918 (2017 – $4,132) related

to reorganization activities to gain flexibility and improve efficiency. The costs related to both years are mainly composed of

severance costs and salary continuances.

72,670

63,416

18.  OTHER  EXPENSES

As at December 31,

2018
$

2017
$

Deferred compensation (Note 4)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Consulting costs
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Other

8,427

(1,066)

983

403

961

—

19.  INTEREST  EXPENSE  AND  OTHER  FINANCING  COSTS

As at December 31,

298

9,410

2018
$

2017
$

Interest on debt and borrowings
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(8,966)
Interest on note to Finco (Note 11)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Amortization of deferred financing fees (Note 12)

4,490

9,209

1,453

7,547

—

9,000

4,733

20.  FINANCIAL  INSTRUMENTS  AND  RISK  MANAGEMENT  ACTIVITIES

Financial instruments

The Company’s financial assets and liabilities have been classified in Note 2.

Fair value measurement

Foreign exchange forward contracts measured at FVOCI are designated as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges for forecast

purchases and sales in US$ and have been classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Derivatives not designated in a formal

hedging relationship are classified as FVTPL and classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Net gains and losses on financial

instruments held for trading consist of realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives that were de-designated or were

otherwise not in a formal hedging relationship.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Company is holding the following foreign exchange forward contracts:

Maturity

Less than 1

3 to 6
1 to 3
month months months

6 to 9

9 to 12
months months

Total

As at December 31, 2018
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Notional Amount ($USD)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Average forward rate (USD/CAD)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
As at December 31, 2017
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Notional Amount ($USD)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Average forward rate (USD/CAD)

36,000

36,000

10,000

9,000

9,000

1.292

3,000

3,000

9,000

6,000

6,000

8,000

9,000

1.30

1.25

1.25

1.24

1.24

1.33

1.33

1.25

1.34

—

—

The fair values and notional amounts of derivative financial instruments shown below are as at December 31:

2018

Fair Value

2017

Fair Value

Notional
Amount
$USD

Asset
$

Liability
$

Notional
Amount
$USD

Asset
$

Liability
$

Foreign currency forward contract designated as hedging
instruments

36,000

3,124

— 36,000

— (1,081)

The terms of the foreign currency forward contracts match the terms of the expected highly probable forecast transactions. As a

result, there is no hedge ineffectiveness to be recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive

income (loss).

Potential sources of hedge ineffectiveness are:

(cid:127) Differences in the timing of the cash flows of the hedged items and the hedging instruments;

(cid:127)

The counterparty’s credit risk differently impacting the fair value movements of the hedging instruments and hedged items; and

(cid:127) Changes to the forecasted amount of cash flows of hedged items and hedging instruments.

The fair values of financial assets and liabilities classified as amortized cost (excluding long-term debt) approximate their carrying

value due to their short-term nature.

The carrying value of long-term debt as at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 approximates their fair value. The fair value

of the Company’s long-term debt was estimated based on discounted future cash flows using current rates for similar financial

instruments subject to similar risks and maturities. The fair value of long-term debt is considered a Level 2 fair value measurement.

There were no transfers between levels during 2018 and 2017.

Financial instrument risk management objectives and policies

The Company is exposed to credit risk, market risk and liquidity risk. The Company’s senior management oversees the

management of these risks. The Company’s financial instruments and policies for managing these risks are detailed below.

Credit risk

Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations, resulting in financial loss to the Company.

The Company is exposed to credit risk from its customers (primarily related to trade accounts receivable) in the normal course of

business. The Company has adopted a policy of only dealing with creditworthy counterparties. To mitigate this risk, the Company

carries out regular credit evaluations and purchases credit insurance for international customers, where appropriate, as a means of

mitigating the risk of financial loss from defaults.

The Company is also exposed to counterparty credit risk inherent in its financing activities, trade receivable insurance and foreign

currency derivatives. The Company has assessed these risks as minimal.

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Market risk

Foreign exchange risk

Foreign exchange risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes

in foreign exchange rates. The Company’s exposure to the risk of changes in foreign exchange rates relates primarily from

transactions in US dollars such as a portion of trade accounts payable, trade accounts receivable and cash.

The Company uses foreign exchange forward contracts to manage foreign exchange transaction exposure. As of December 31,

2018, $45,814 (2017 – $46,259) of anticipated foreign currency denominated sales and purchases have been hedged with

underlying foreign exchange forward contracts settling at various dates in the year preceding the consolidated statements of

financial position date.

The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in the US dollar exchange rate, with all other

variables held constant, of the Company’s net income (loss) before income taxes (due to changes in the fair value of monetary

assets and liabilities including non-designated foreign currency derivatives) and the Company’s pre-tax OCI (due to changes in the

fair value of foreign exchange forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges).

As at December 31,

Change in
US$ fx rate
%

Effect on
income (loss)
before tax
$

Effect on
pre-tax OCI
$

2018
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2017

1,800

1,800

388

521

5

5

The Company’s exposure to foreign currency changes for all other currencies is not material.

Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in

market interest rates. The Company’s accounts receivable and accounts payable are non-interest bearing. The Company’s

exposure to the risk of changes in market interest rates arises from long-term debt obligations issued at fixed rates that create fair

value interest rate risk and variable rate borrowings that create cash flow interest rate risk.

The Company manages its interest rate risk by having a balanced portfolio of fixed and variable rate loans and borrowings.

With all other variables held constant, the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in interest rates on floating rate borrowings of

the Company would have the following impact to net income (loss) before income taxes:

As at December 31,

Increase/decrease
in basis points
+/-

Effect on income
(loss) before tax
$

2018
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2017

1,936

1,773

100

100

Changes in market interest rates cause the fair value of long-term debt with fixed interest rates to fluctuate but do not affect net

income (loss), as the Company’s debt is carried at amortized cost and the carrying value does not change as interest rates change.

Commodity price risk

The Company is exposed to price risk related to purchases of certain commodities used as raw materials. The Company may use

fixed price contracts with suppliers to mitigate commodity price risk. Concentration in any one raw material is not significant to

the Company.

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations associated with financial liabilities. The

Company is exposed to this risk mainly in respect of its accounts payable and accrued liabilities, various long-term debt

agreements, obligations under its post-retirement benefits plan and operating lease commitments.

The Company manages its liquidity risk through continuous monitoring of its forecast and actual cash flows and also through the

management of its capital structure. The Company continually revises its available liquid resources as compared to the timing of

the payment of liabilities to manage its liquidity risk.

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The contractual undiscounted principal cash flows payable in respect of financial liabilities as at the consolidated statements of

financial position date were as follows:

As at December 31,

2018
$

2017
$

Amounts payable in more than 12 months
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Amounts payable in less than 12 months

162,794

76,371

98,106

157,236

255,342

239,165

Capital

The Company’s objective is to maintain a cost-effective capital structure that supports its long-term growth strategy, supports the

business and maximizes shareholder value. The Company typically uses leverage in its capital structure to reduce the cost of

capital. The Company’s goal is to maintain its primary credit ratios and leverage at levels that are designed to provide continued

access to investment-grade credit pricing and terms. The Company measures its credit profile using a number of metrics, some of

which are non-IFRS measures, primarily cash, less long-term debt and bank indebtedness (‘‘net cash (debt)’’) to earnings before

interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, restructuring and other related costs, and interest coverage. Additionally, the

Company maintains a cash flow reserve to service obligations as they come due.

In addition to senior debt, credit facilities, and equity, the Company uses leases as additional sources of financing.

There have been no material changes to the Company’s risk management activities since inception of the Company’s operations.

The Company is subject to capital requirements under the credit facility agreement, as described in Note 12. As at December 31,

2018, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants.

21.  COMMITMENTS  AND  CONTINGENCIES

Operating lease commitments

JLL and its subsidiaries have entered into a number of operating leases for vehicles, production equipment, computer and

communications equipment, office equipment and office space.

Total minimum lease payments payable in future years are as follows:

As at December 31,

2018
$

2017
$

Within one year
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
After one year but not more than five years
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
More than five years

1,726

1,766

3,436

3,882

2,790

—

For the year ended December 31, 2018, an amount of $2,133 was recognized as an expense in respect of operating leases

(2017 – $1,692).

General contingencies

In addition, various claims and potential claims arising in the normal course of operation are pending against JLL. It is the opinion

of management that these claims or potential claims are without merit and the amount of potential liability, if any, is not

determinable. Management believes the final determination of these claims or potential claims will not materially affect the financial

10,108

3,492

position or results of the Company.

22.  SEGMENT  INFORMATION

The Company has two reportable operating segments with all material operations carried out in Canada:

(cid:127)

The Jamieson Brands segment principal activity is the manufacturing, distribution and marketing of branded natural health

products including vitamins, minerals and supplements; and

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(cid:127)

The Strategic Partners segment principal activity is providing contract manufacturing services to consumer health companies

and retailers worldwide.

The Company’s chief operating decision maker evaluates segment performance on the basis of earnings from operations, as

reported to internal management, on a periodic basis.

Inter-segment revenues and expenses are eliminated upon consolidation and relate mainly to sales from the Strategic Partners

segment to the Jamieson Brands segment. Transfer prices between operating segments are on an arm’s length basis in a manner

similar to transactions with third parties.

Revenue

Earnings from operations

For the year ended December 31, 2018

Jamieson
Brands
$

243,772

45,171

Strategic
Partners
$

76,004

4,919

Total
$

319,776

50,090

Foreign exchange loss
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Termination benefits and related costs
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Other expenses
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Interest expense and other financing costs
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Provision for income taxes

10,578

2,933

9,000

298

608

Net income

26,673

Revenue

Earnings from operations

For the year ended December 31, 2017

Jamieson
Brands
$

237,001

37,595

Strategic
Partners
$

63,618

7,340

Total
$

300,619

44,935

Foreign exchange loss
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Termination benefits and related costs
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Public offering costs
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Acquisition costs
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Other expenses
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Preferred share accretion
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Interest expense and other financing costs
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Provision for income taxes

28,796

10,720

2,444

4,733

8,156

9,410

4,132

331

Net loss

(23,787)

Share-based compensation is allocated to the Jamieson Brands operating segment.

Geographic information

Net income earned outside of Canada for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 represents an insignificant portion of total

net income.

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Information about major customers

The following table provides the proportion of revenue attributed to each significant customer:

For the years ended December 31,

2018

2017

Customer 1
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Customer 2
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Customer 3

10.5%

17.9%

10.6%

11.2%

9.9%

17.0%

The revenue concentration noted mirrors the consolidated nature of the retail grocery landscape in Canada. It is management’s

opinion that the loss of any customer, significant or otherwise, would not impact the Company’s viability. No other sales were made

to any one customer that represented more than 10% of total sales.

38.1%

39.0%

23.  REVENUE  FROM  CONTRACTS  WITH  CUSTOMERS

The following table sets forth the disaggregation of the Company’s revenue from contracts with customers in the Jamieson Brands

operating segment:

For the years ended December 31,

2018
$

2017
$

Domestic sales
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
International sales
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Specialty Brands sales

165,552

21,420

50,029

27,462

46,878

169,432

Total revenue from contracts with customers

243,772

237,001

Revenues generated from our previous acquisitions of Body Plus and LVHS are known as ‘‘Specialty Brands’’ given the availability

of these brands across food, drug and health food channels.

24.  INCOME  PER  SHARE

Basic income (loss) per share amounts are calculated by dividing the net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders of the

Company less dividends declared and paid to preferred shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding

during the year.

Diluted income (loss) per share amounts are calculated by dividing the net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders of

the Company less dividends declared and paid to preferred shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding

during the year, adjusted for the effects of potentially dilutive preferred shares, share options, PSUs, and RSUs.

The following table sets forth the calculation of net income (loss) available to common shareholders:

For the year ended December 31,

2018
$

2017
$

(23,787)
Net income (loss)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(9,605)
Preferred share dividends

26,673

—

Basic, net income (loss) available to common shareholders

26,673

(33,392)

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The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted income (loss) per share (‘‘EPS’’), and reflects the impact of the

share split as if it was retrospectively applied to all periods presented:

Year ended December 31,

Net income
available to
common
shareholders

2018

Weighted
average
number of
shares

Net loss
available to
common
shareholders

EPS
$

2017

Weighted
average
number of
shares

EPS
$

Basic
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(1.79)
Continuing operations
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Diluted
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(1.79)
Continuing operations

38,009,443

39,531,078

18,669,758

18,669,758

(33,392)

(33,392)

26,673

26,673

0.70

0.67

For the year ended December 31, 2017, diluted EPS excludes the effect of approximately 3,005,088 options on a post share split

basis that are anti-dilutive.

25.  FUTURE  ACCOUNTING  STANDARDS  ISSUED  BUT  NOT  YET  EFFECTIVE

The standards and interpretations that have been issued, but are not yet effective, up to the date of issuance of these consolidated

financial statements are disclosed below. The Company intends to adopt these standards on the required effective date.

IFRIC Interpretation 23, ‘‘Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatment’’

IFRS Interpretation 23 (the ‘‘Interpretation’’) addresses the accounting for income taxes when tax treatments involve uncertainty that

affects the application of IAS 12 and does not apply to taxes or levies outside the scope of IAS 12, nor does it specifically include

requirements relating to interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax treatments.

The Interpretation specifically addresses the following:

(cid:127) Whether an entity considers uncertain tax treatments separately

(cid:127)

The assumptions an entity makes about the examination of tax treatments by taxation authorities

(cid:127) How an entity determines taxable profit (tax loss), tax bases, unused tax losses, unused tax credits and tax rates

(cid:127) How an entity considers changes in facts and circumstances

An entity must determine whether to consider each uncertain tax treatment separately or together with one or more other uncertain

tax treatments. The approach that better predicts the resolution of the uncertainty should be followed. The Interpretation is effective

for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, but certain transition reliefs are available.

IAS 19, ‘‘Plan Amendment, Curtailment or Settlement (Amendment to IAS 19)’’

IAS 19, ‘‘Employee Benefits’’ (‘‘IAS 19’’), specifies how a company accounts for a defined benefit plan. When a plan event (i.e. a

plan amendment, curtailment or settlement) occurs, IAS 19 requires a company to update its assumptions and remeasure its net

defined benefit liability or asset.

The amendments clarify that after a plan event, a company would use these updated assumptions to measure current service cost

and net interest for the remainder of the reporting period after the plan event. The amendments are effective for annual periods

beginning on or after January 1, 2019, with early application permitted.

IAS 12, ‘‘Income tax consequences of payments on instruments classified as equity (Amendments to IAS 12)’’

IAS 12 requires a company to recognize the tax consequences of dividends in profit or loss in some circumstances.

The amendments to IAS 12 clarify that a company accounts for all income tax consequences of dividends in the same way,

regardless of how the tax arises, and are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, with early application

permitted.

The Company is currently evaluating the impact of these three new amendments on its consolidated financial statements.

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IFRS 16, ‘‘Leases’’

In January 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16, ‘‘Leases’’ (‘‘IFRS 16’’), which replaces IAS 17, ‘‘Leases’’ (‘‘IAS 17’’), and its associated

interpretative guidance. The new standard brings most leases on-balance sheet for lessees under a single model, eliminating the

distinction between operating and finance leases. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1,

2019, with early adoption permitted if entities have also applied IFRS 15.

At the commencement date of a lease, a lessee will recognise a liability to make lease payments (i.e., the lease liability) and an

asset representing the right to use the underlying asset during the lease term (i.e., the right-of-use asset). Lessees will be required

to separately recognise the interest expense on the lease liability and the depreciation expense on the right-of-use asset.

Lessees will be also required to remeasure the lease liability upon the occurrence of certain events (e.g., a change in the lease

term, a change in future lease payments resulting from a change in an index or rate used to determine those payments). The lessee

will generally recognise the amount of the remeasurement of the lease liability as an adjustment to the right-of-use asset.

Transition to IFRS 16

The Company plans to adopt the modified retrospective approach on January 1, 2019 and measure the right-of-use asset at its

carrying amount as if IFRS 16 had been applied since the commencement date. The Company will elect to apply the standard to

contracts that were previously identified as leases under IAS 17 and IFRIC 4 and has performed a completeness check to ensure

all leases have been considered in the implementation of the new standard. The Company will elect to use the exemptions

proposed by the standard on lease contracts for which the lease terms end within 12 months as of the date of initial application,

and lease contracts for which the underlying asset is of low value.

The Company has completed a preliminary evaluation of IFRS 16, including quantifying the impact of the transitional adjustment of

this new standard on the opening consolidated statements of financial position, which is as follows:

As at

January 1, 2019
$

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(259)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Property, plant and equipment
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(300)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Other long-term liabilities
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Deferred income tax
(85)
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(239)
Deficit

7,434

7,799

On the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), the Company’s depreciation of property, plant and

equipment included in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses and interest expense and other financing

costs will increase and operating lease expenses included in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses

will decrease.

On the consolidated statements of cash flows, cash flows from operating activities will increase due to higher depreciation of

property, plant and equipment. Cash flows from financing activities will decrease due to repayment of lease liabilities.

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