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MAGELLAN
2018

A n n u a l   R e p o r t

LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

2018 was a year of transition with 
major investments in INFORMATION 
TECHNOLOGY infrastructure, SAP, 
and new facilities in India, Poland 
and Mississauga.

2018 was a year of transition with major investments in Information Technology infrastructure, 
SAP, and new facilities in India, Poland and Mississauga. These investments, coupled with 
continued  acquisition  of  advanced  manufacturing  equipment,  will  provide  us  with  modern 
efficient  facilities  capable  of  not  only  maintaining  our  position  in  the  market  but  will  further 
position  Magellan  as  the  supplier  of  choice  to  the  global  aerospace  industry  continuing  to 
provide cost effective products and services to our customers.

Aircraft  deliveries  continued  to  grow  in  2018.  Once  again  it  was  mostly  in  the  single  aisle 
platforms  of  both  Airbus  and  Boeing,  and  in  addition  we  have  seen  significant  growth  in 
deliveries of the Joint Strike Fighter. Airbus and Boeing jointly received orders in excess of 
1,500 aircraft, resulting in a combined record backlog of over 13,500 aircraft. 

This  strong  and  growing  backlog  of  both  aircraft  manufacturers’  supports  the  continued 
confidence in commercial aircraft deliveries providing a firm basis from which Magellan can 
continue to develop and grow the civil aircraft segment of the business, which accounts for 
69% of the Corporation’s overall revenue.

Despite  the  positive  overall  industry  trend,  we  also  experienced  a  softening  in  wide  body 
programmes  including  the  A330,  A380  and  Boeing  777.  As  well  as  an  overall  reduction  in 
deliveries on these platforms we encountered some volatility in the aircraft variant mix, which 
resulted in disruption to production flow and the allocation of resources. Towards the end of 
2018 we saw an improvement in this disruption and feel confident that these issues will not 
significantly impact 2019. 

We finished our year with $966.8 million in revenue and EBITDA of $162.1 million and continued 
a five-year trend of maximizing cash flow and strengthening our balance sheet. These results 
made it possible for us to offer an increased dividend. In order to maintain our competitiveness 
we recognize that continued investment and operating cost reductions are necessary. 

During 2018, Magellan embarked and completed the construction of a new 100,000 square 
foot facility in Devanahalli, India. The facility will be operational in early 2019, supporting the 
cost  challenges  of  both  the  European  and  North  American  operations.  We  are  working  to 
secure a number of new packages from the OEMs. The India facility’s lower cost structure 
will provide us with an opportunity to enhance our margin whilst offering competitive solutions 
to our customers. In addition, the Corporation committed funds to expanding the facility in 
Mielec, Poland.  

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                                  It is vital that investment  
continues along with a  
sustained drive in operational 
performance. 

As the industry continues to enjoy the record growth operational performance becomes even 
more  important  in  ensuring  that  Magellan  can  meet  customer  expectations  by  delivering 
100% ON TIME and with ZERO DEFECTS. It is a prerequisite that Magellan constantly meets 
the customer needs in delivering operational excellence at a market competitive price. We 
believe this trend will continue for the rest of the decade; it is therefore vital that the investment 
continues along with the sustained drive in operational performance. 

As part of the drive for efficient and effective operational performance, the Corporation will 
be  investing  heavily  in  2019  in  a  new  Enterprise  Resource  Planning  (“ERP”)  system.  After 
careful consideration SAP has been selected as the ERP system to take Magellan into the next 
phase of growth. The new system will provide the opportunity to reduce production costs by 
streamlining work flows, providing timely and detailed reporting and creating opportunities to 
reduce costs across the Corporation. Our European Operations will be implementing SAP in 
2019, including the new facility in India. 

We continue to invest in our employees through training and modern apprenticeships providing 
a safe and rewarding environment for our people to develop long and rewarding careers with 
Magellan. We carried out employee surveys to better understand the views and concerns of our 
team. The results of the surveys are being used to develop our policies and procedures in a 
number of areas to help us retain and develop our employees. I would like to take this opportunity 
to express my appreciation to our employees for their continued commitment and support. It is 
our employees who apply their skills in helping us achieve the results and performance levels 
that our shareholders and customers require from us in this demanding environment. 

As we continue on this journey, focusing on delivering operational excellence in all areas of 
our business, and investing in our employees, systems and advanced technologies, we will 
continue to deliver strong financial performance and growth into the next decade.

Phillip C. Underwood
President and Chief Executive Officer
March 8, 2019

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                              This  Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  (“MD&A”)  of  the  financial  condition  and  results  of  operations  of  Magellan 
Aerospace Corporation (“Magellan” or the “Corporation”) should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial 
statements and the notes thereto for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 prepared in accordance with International 
Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), and the Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2018 (available on 
SEDAR at www.sedar.com). This MD&A provides a review of the significant developments that have impacted the Corporation’s 
performance  during  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018  relative  to  the  year  ended  December  31,  2017.  The  information 
contained in this report is as at March 8, 2019. All financial references are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. 

The  MD&A  contains  forward-looking  information  that  represents  the  Corporation’s  internal  projections,  expectations, 
estimates  or  beliefs  concerning,  among  other  things,  future  operating  results  and  various  components  thereof  or  the 
Corporation’s future economic performance. These statements relate to future events or future performance. All statements 
other than statements of historical facts may be forward-looking statements. In particular and without limitation there are 
forward looking statements under the heading “Overview,” “2018 and Recent Updates,” “Outlook,” “Consolidated Revenues,” 
“Liquidity  and  Capital  Resources,”  “Risk  Factors,”  “Critical  Accounting  Estimates”  and  “Future  Changes  in  Accounting 
Policies.” In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” 
“expects,” “forecasts,” “believes,” “projects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” and similar expressions. The projections, estimates and 
beliefs contained in such forward-looking statements are based on management’s assumptions relating to the production 
performance of Magellan’s assets and competition throughout the aerospace industry in 2018 and continuation of the current 
regulatory  and  tax  regimes  in  the  jurisdictions  in  which  the  Corporation  operates,  and  necessarily  involve  known  and 
unknown risks and uncertainties, including the business risks discussed in this MD&A, which may cause actual performance 
and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any projections of future performance or results expressed or 
implied by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned that events or circumstances could cause 
results to differ materially from those predicted. Except as required by law, the Corporation does not undertake to update 
any forward-looking information in this document whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

The MD&A presents certain non-IFRS financial measures to assist readers in understanding the Corporation’s performance. 
Non-IFRS financial measures are measures that either exclude or include amounts that are not excluded or included in 
the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting 
Principles (“GAAP”). Throughout this discussion, reference is made to EBITDA (defined as net income before interest, 
income taxes, depreciation and amortization), which the Corporation considers to be an indicative measure of operating 
performance and a metric to evaluate profitability. EBITDA is not a generally accepted earnings measure and should not 
be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) or cash flows as determined in accordance with IFRS. As there is no 
standardized method of calculating this measure, the Corporation’s EBITDA may not be directly comparable with similarly 
titled measures used by other companies. Reconciliations of EBITDA to net income (loss) reported in accordance with 
IFRS are included in this MD&A. 

1. OVERVIEW
A summary of Magellan’s business and significant 2018 events

Magellan is a diversified supplier of components to the aerospace industry. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Magellan 
engineers  and  manufactures  aeroengine  and  aerostructure  components  for  aerospace  markets,  including  advanced 
products  for  defence  and  space  markets  and  complementary  specialty  products.  The  Corporation  also  supports  the 
aftermarket through the supply of spare parts as well as through repair and overhaul services (“R&O”). 

During  2018,  the  Corporation  revised  its  Vision,  Mission  and  Values  statements  to  reflect  an  updated  set  of  guiding 
principles for the achievement of the Corporation’s goals and objectives. The Vision in particular, states the goal is to be 
the supplier of choice to the global aerospace industry. To that end, the Corporation began a focused effort in 2018 to 

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                                  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS December 31, 2018 establish a zero defect, 100% schedule compliance culture across the organization. In parallel there was a continued 
emphasis  on  reducing  inventories  while  increasing  inventory  turns  and  improving  cash  management.  Achieving  these 
goals is vital considering that aerospace is an increasingly competitive market where success is highly dependent upon 
meeting the customer’s expectations of supplier performance, including cost. Finally, the Corporation invested in a new 
ERP system in 2018 which will become an important tool in the transformation of its business. When the system is fully 
implemented it will aid the Corporation in delivering globally competitive, best value solutions to its customers. 

Magellan operates substantially all of its activities in one reportable segment, Aerospace, which is viewed as one segment by 
the chief operating decision-makers for the purpose of resource allocations, assessing performance and strategic planning. 
The Aerospace segment includes the design, development, manufacture, R&O and sale of systems and components for 
defence and civil aviation. The Corporation supplies both the commercial and defence sectors of the Aerospace segment. 
In the commercial sector, the Corporation is active in the large commercial jet, business jet, regional aircraft, and helicopter 
markets. On the defence side, the Corporation provides parts and services for major military aircraft. 

Within  the  Aerospace  segment,  the  Corporation  has  two  major  product  groupings:  aerostructures  and  aeroengines. 
Aerostructure and aeroengine products are used both in new aircraft and for spares and replacement parts. 

Within the aerostructures product grouping, the Corporation supplies international customers by producing components 
to aerospace tolerances using conventional and high-speed automated machining centres. Capabilities include precision 
casting of airframe-mounted components. Management believes that Magellan’s dedication to technological innovation 
combined  with  low  cost  sourcing  from  emerging  markets  will  position  the  Corporation  to  capture  targeted  complex 
assembly programs. 

Within  the  aeroengines  product  grouping,  the  Corporation  manufactures  complex  castings,  fabricated  and  machined 
gas turbine engine components, both static and rotating, integrated nacelle components, flow path and engine exhaust 
systems for the world’s leading aeroengine manufacturers. The Corporation also performs R&O services for jet engines 
and related components.  

In 2018, 69% of revenues were derived from commercial markets (2017–73%, 2016–73%) while 31% of revenues related 
to defence markets (2017 – 27%, 2016 – 27%).

2018 and Recent Updates
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 Magellan announced on January 22, 2018 that it had delivered the first of three Power Control Units (“PCU’s”) for a 
planned space mission. In 2016, Magellan was selected by the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at 
the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado to provide satellite technology for a future Deep Space Interplanetary 
Mission. Under the contract, Magellan’s facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba will deliver three PCU’s and subsystems for three 
jointly developed Control and Data Handling (“C&DH”) units. Magellan will provide its flight-proven PCU’s and C&DH 
subsystems that utilize expertise developed by Magellan for past and current Canadian Space Agency missions.

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 On  February  22,  2018,  Magellan  and  Robinson  Helicopter  Company  (“Robinson”)  announced  that  a  Wire  Strike 
Protection System™ (WSPS™) is now available for the Robinson R66 helicopter platform. The WSPS™ is designed to 
provide a measure of protection for helicopters in level flight in the event of an encounter with horizontally strung wires 
and cables, using the concept of guiding wires over the fuselage into high tensile cutting blades. The R66 WSPS™ is 
comprised of an upper cutter, lower cutters, and a windshield detector. Magellan’s WSPS™ R66 platform is available 
as a field kit option for all R66 helicopters.

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 The Corporation announced on April 19, 2018 that it had secured a 5-year agreement with Airbus to supply wing ribs 
for the A330 aircraft. Magellan will manufacture ribs 2 through 5, the largest ribs in the skeletal structure of the aircraft 
wing. Revenue generated from production of these wing ribs is estimated to exceed $48 million over the term of the 
contract. These ribs will be produced by Magellan in the United Kingdom facility for the Airbus wing assembly.

 On April 24, 2018 the Corporation announced that it had signed a 5-year agreement with an undisclosed commercial 
aeroengine customer to manufacture complex magnesium and aluminium castings and finished, machined engine 
shafts for gas turbine engines. The castings will be produced by Magellan’s facilities in Haley, Ontario and Glendale, 
Arizona, and Magellan’s facility in Haverhill, Massachusetts will manufacture the engine shafts. The new agreement is 
expected to generate approximately $53 million in revenue for Magellan through 2023.

 On April 30, 2018, the Corporation announced that a number of major contract extensions and new awards were made 
by The Boeing Company (“Boeing”) to Magellan. Multi-year contract renewals were agreed to for the manufacture of 
titanium wing fittings for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the detail manufacture and assembly of the tanker door for 
the Boeing 767-2C aircraft. In addition, Magellan was also awarded a new multi-year contract to manufacture winglet 
components for the Boeing 737 MAX. The components and assemblies associated with these multiple contracts will 
be delivered from Magellan’s facilities in New York, New York and Middletown, Ohio.

 Magellan announced on May 11, 2018 the funding of $625,000 for an Industrial Research Chair in the area of satellite 
development, and a further $120,000 contribution towards a second Chair for Design Engineering, both at the University 
of Manitoba (“U of M”). Magellan’s Winnipeg division and the U of M have a long and established collaboration and a 
shared vision to establish a world-leading space capability in Manitoba at the university. The research and development 
activities of these Chairs are fully funded by industry sponsor(s), the U of M, and the Natural Sciences and Engineering 
Research Council.

 The Corporation announced on May 22, 2018 the signing of an agreement with Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation, 
a UTC Aerospace Systems Company (“Hamilton Sundstrand”), to manufacture complex magnesium and aluminium 
castings  for  various  military  and  commercial  aerospace  platforms.  The  castings  will  be  produced  by  Magellan’s 
facilities in Haley, Ontario and Glendale, Arizona. This new long-term agreement with Hamilton Sundstrand provides 
the framework for a new level of strategic alignment with Magellan; in addition to the F-15, F-16, and F-18 for Hamilton 
Sundstrand’s current fighter engine platforms, the agreement also encompasses the production of castings to support 
the JSF, PW1100, A320, 787 and 777 programs.

 On August 13, 2018 Magellan made an announcement of the signing of a six year agreement with Pratt & Whitney to 
manufacture aluminum castings for their Next Generation Product Family of engines, powering the Airbus A320neo, 
Airbus A220 (formerly known as Bombardier C-Series), Embraer E2 series and Mitsubishi MRJ aircraft. The castings 
will  be  produced  at  Magellan’s  facilities  in  Haley,  Ontario  and  Glendale,  Arizona.  The  agreement  is  expected  to 
generate approximately $81 million in revenue for Magellan through 2023. 

 Magellan and Aeromet International Ltd. (“Aeromet”) announced on October 15, 2018 that Magellan’s Haley, Ontario 
site has joined a global network of foundries licensed to manufacture cast parts using the advanced A20X™ aluminium 
alloy. Developed and patented by Aeromet in the UK, A20X™ is the world’s strongest aluminium casting alloy and is 
used in aerospace, defence, and space applications by major original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”). 

 The Corporation announced on October 17, 2018 the completion of all hardware deliveries to Macdonald, Dettwiler 
and  Associates  Ltd.  (“MDA”),  a  Maxar  Technologies  company,  for  the  RADARSAT  Constellation  Mission  (“RCM”) 
being  built  for  the  Canadian  Space  Agency.  In  late  September  2018,  the  Multi-Layered  Insulation  blankets  were 
installed on the final satellite bus, marking the completion of this major contractual milestone. These thermal blankets 

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                                  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS December 31, 2018 for the spacecraft prevent it from freezing while in space. Over the course of the RCM program Magellan has delivered 
three satellite buses, three payload module structures, as well as associated software, ground support equipment, 
and launch vehicle adaptors to MDA. Magellan is under contract by MDA to manufacture these assemblies for the 
Canadian Space Agency’s RCM program, a three-satellite constellation that will provide around-the-clock C-band 
synthetic aperture radar data to support maritime surveillance, disaster management, and ecosystem monitoring for 
Canada and its surrounding Arctic, Pacific, and Atlantic maritime areas.

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 On November 5, 2018 Magellan announced it had extended its agreement with Airbus for a further six years for the 
manufacture of A350 XWB centre wing box and keel beam detail parts. It is estimated that revenue generated from 
this work package will exceed $140 million dollars over the term of the contract. The package consists of a number of 
large structural, machined components, and will be manufactured by Magellan in the United Kingdom and supplied 
to the Airbus assembly facility in Nantes, France. 

 The Corporation announced on February 19, 2019 the opening of its new manufacturing and assembly facility in India. 
The 100,000 square foot Magellan Aerospace (India) Pvt. Ltd. facility, constructed on seven acres in Hitech Defence 
and  Aerospace  Park  (Aerospace  SEZ  Sector)  in  Devanahalli,  India,  near  the  Bangalore  International  Airport,  was 
completed at the end of 2018 and the process of installing and commissioning of high speed machining centres is 
underway. Magellan’s new cellular machining and assembly plant will specialize in high speed milling and turning of 
aerostructure and aeroengine components produced from both aluminium and hard metal materials. Combined with 
comprehensive processing and hard metal machining capabilities from Magellan’s two longstanding joint ventures in 
India, API Surface Treatments and Triveni Aeronautics Pvt. Ltd. (“Triveni”), Magellan will be one of the largest suppliers 
of “Make in India” manufactured commercial aircraft components.

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 On February 20, 2019 Magellan announced it has increased its investment in Triveni to 75%. Triveni specializes in hard 
metal machining of aeroengine and aerostructure components. Magellan’s investment in Triveni commenced in 2013 
when it acquired a 49% share of the business. Since then Triveni has grown, prospered and played a major role in 
Magellan’s overall strategy in India. 

Labour Matters
As at December 31, 2018 the Corporation had approximately 3,800 employees. Approximately 40% of the Corporation’s 
employees are unionized and covered by collective agreements. The Corporation has 13 collective agreements in place 
as  at  December  31,  2018.  During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018  labour  agreements  at  four  of  the  Corporation’s 
facilities were successfully re-negotiated so that they now expire on December 31, 2020. and February 28, 2021, and 
March 15, 2021, respectively. Labour agreements at three of the Corporation’s facilities will expire in the third quarter and 
fourth quarter of 2019; negotiations will commence in the second and third quarter of 2019. The Corporation anticipates 
that all negotiations will result in an extension of the expiry dates or a mutually satisfactory agreement, as applicable.

Financing Matters
On September 13, 2018 the Corporation entered into the Bank Credit Facility Agreement with a syndicate of lenders. The 
Bank Credit Facility Agreement provides for a multi-currency global operating credit facility to be available to Magellan in 
a maximum aggregate amount of $75 million. The Bank Credit Facility Agreement also includes a $75 million uncommitted 
accordion provision, which provides Magellan with the option to increase the size of the operating credit facility to $150 
million. Under the terms of the Bank Credit Facility Agreement, the operating credit facility expires on September 13, 2020. 
Extensions of the operating credit facility are subject to mutual consent of the lenders and the Corporation. 

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                              MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS December 31, 2018 2. OUTLOOK
The outlook for Magellan’s business in 2019

After an unprecedented 14 years of growth, the commercial aerospace market is expected to continue growing in 2019. 
Industry  experts  suggest  that  subject  to  any  significant  economic  factors  such  as  a  global  recession,  this  market  will 
maintain its strength until at least 2022 considering current order backlogs. As of December 31, 2018, Airbus set a new 
all-time order backlog record with 7,577 jets on order, representing 9.5 years at 2018 rates. Boeing set its all-time high 
order backlog in August 2018 when it recorded 5,964 aircraft or 7.4 years of production at 2018 rates. Market analysts 
believe the probability is high that these aircraft orders will be delivered, particularly while global airlines remain profitable. 

Boeing ended 2018 with the 737 production rate at 52 aircraft per month and with plans to reach 57.7 aircraft per month in the 
second half of 2019. They have been considering potentially higher rates for 2020. Airbus ended 2018 with the A320 build 
rate at 56 aircraft per month and with plans to reach 63 aircraft per month by September 2019. Supply chain issues plagued 
both single-aisle programs throughout 2018 which resulted in a number of incomplete aircraft being parked at the OEM’s 
assembly lines. With supply issues materially resolved by the end of the year, both OEM’s met their 2018 delivery targets. 

In the large commercial aircraft market, Boeing’s 787 program build rates are expected to increase from 12 aircraft per month 
to 14 aircraft per month by the second quarter of 2019. The 777 program rate remains steady at 5 aircraft per month. Boeing 
plans to build six 747’s in 2019. The A350XWB rate increased from 8.8 aircraft per month to 9.8 aircraft per month in late 
2018. Consideration is being made to hit 13 aircraft per month in 2020. Boeing delivered 3 777X’s in 2018 and is expected to 
deliver 3 in 2019. The 777X production ramp up begins in 2020. Airbus’ A330 build rate is at a stable 4.5 per month. 

On February 14, 2019 Airbus announced that it will wind down the A380 program following the cancelation of 39 aircraft 
orders by the program’s largest customer, Emirates. Emirates will take delivery of only 14 more aircraft over the next two 
years and will instead order 40 of the A330-900 and 30 of the A350-900 twin-engine widebody aircraft. Airbus stated that 
the final program deliveries will be in 2021. Airbus’ remaining order backlog for the A380 is between 17 and 20 aircraft. 
The Corporation has participation in the aircraft at a shipset value of approximately $2.3 million and is currently assessing 
the impact of the A380 program termination.

The competitive landscape within the commercial aircraft industry has been changing as vertical integration strategies 
and mergers and acquisitions shift market advantage. With UTC’s recent acquisition of Collins Aerospace, UTC is now 
capable of supplying all major aircraft systems except for the airframe. UTC could effectively compete with the OEMs by 
partnering with an independent airframe supplier to build an aircraft. It is said that Boeing’s outsourcing strategy on the 
787 program seeded this new type of super Tier I. Boeing is moving away from that strategy on the 777X program in favour 
of in-sourcing and using  non-Tier I  suppliers.  Boeing also made a vertical integration move by forming a joint venture 
with Safran that will see them compete with UTC and Honeywell in the auxilliary power unit market. Finally, the Airbus/
Bombardier and Boeing/Embraer deals have reaffirmed the duopoly in the commercial aircraft market. These deals not 
only serve to expand market share for Airbus and Boeing, but they also strengthen their ability to leverage the supply base 
when competing a program. 

Persistently low fuel prices have been a disruptive factor in the regional turboprop market. However, according to ATR’s 
market outlook, 30% of future traffic will come from routes that do not exist today. They predict there will be 2,770 new 
turboprop routes created primarily in emerging markets. ATR is the leader in this market. While Bombardier held second 
place, that position was transferred to Canadian-based Viking Air (“Viking”) following Bombardier’s 2018 sale of the Dash 
8 program to Viking. The transition of ownership is expected to help improve market share opportunities for the Dash 8 
as it is felt that Viking can provide a renewed and undistracted focus to the program. The current build rate for the Q400 
turboprop is 2 per month. 

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                                  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS December 31, 2018 It has now been a decade since the business jet market peaked. For several years the industry has been predicting a market 
recovery based on various leading indicators, the latest being a strong United States economy and the lowest inventory of 
used jets for sale as a percentage of the total fleet in 19 years. Based on these indicators the industry is predicting several 
years of growth. 

In  the  defence  market,  the  United  States  defence  priorities  have  been  focused  primarily  on  the  Middle  East  and 
Afghanistan since 9/11. Resurging threats from Russia and China are now causing the United States to shift priorities from 
ground forces to higher end capabilities. Experts are calling this an era of “Great Power Competition”. In this environment, 
past  underinvestment  in  fleet  modernization  is  considered  a  liability  in  the  United  States’  ability  to  maintain  defence 
superiority, especially as technology advancements are being made by both Russia and China. The fiscal year 2020 U.S. 
defence budget is expected to rise over the next two years, which  will secure growth for the United States defence prime 
contractors through at least 2023. 

In Canada, the Future Fighter Replacement Program is progressing with four of the original five aircraft continuing in the 
competition, Lockheed Martin’s F-35, Boeing’s Super Hornet, the Eurofighter Typhoon, and Saab’s Gripen. Dassault dropped 
out. A draft request for proposal (“RFP”) was issued to the bidders for review and comment in 2018 with a final RFP expected 
to come in the second quarter of 2019. Bid responses will be requested for the fourth quarter of 2019, with a down select 
expected 2020/2021 followed by a contract award in 2022. The first aircraft delivery would be sometime in 2025.

Regarding the F-35 Lightening II program, Lockheed Martin announced that it had met its 2018 target by delivering 91 F-35 
aircraft last year. This represented a 40% increase over 2017 deliveries and 100% over 2016. For 2019, Lockheed is set to 
deliver over 130 planes. Lockheed also announced that it delivered targeted cost reductions across all three variants of the 
aircraft. They continue to record new orders for the F-35 with Japan announcing at the end of 2018, a commitment to acquire 
105 additional aircraft beyond the 42 F-35’s already approved. Singapore also announced in January 2019 a decision to 
select the F-35 as a successor to their fleet of F-16’s. A final decision will not be reached until later in the year. 

Magellan is performing final modifications to its facilities to accommodate increased F-35 production rates. By the end of 
2019, Magellan will be capable of supporting 60 shipsets of horizontal tails per year.

The global helicopter industry expects to see some growth in 2019. The largest growth is forecasted to come from the 
Emergency  Medical  Services  (“EMS”)  segment  which  could  account  for  18  to  20  percent  of  global  demand.  China  in 
particular is expected to generate a significant portion of this new demand for EMS helicopters. The oil and gas helicopter 
market remains flat as it is still dealing with an underutilized fleet. On the defence helicopter side, the United States Army 
continues its work on Future Vertical Lift (“FVL”) and Future Attack (“FA”) programs as well as the Improved Turbine Engine 
Program (“ITEP”), which is meant to re-engine the Boeing AH64 and Sikorsky UH-60 helicopters. A decision is expected soon 
regarding the ITEP competition between General Electric’s T901 engine and the Pratt & Whitney/Honeywell’s T900 engine. 
The FVL and FA program decisions are further out in the future. Increased defence spending in other countries is not expected 
to generate many orders for new helicopter platforms in the near term as most are focusing on operations, maintenance and 
readiness. However, it is recognized that half of the world’s military helicopters in operation are over 20 years old, meaning that 
replacement programs will be required. 

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                              MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS December 31, 2018 3. SELECTED ANNUAL INFORMATION
A summary of selected annual financial information for 2018, 2017 and 2016 

Expressed in millions of dollars, except per share information 

Revenues 

Net income for the year 

Net income per common share – Basic and Diluted 

EBITDA  

EBITDA per common share – Basic and Diluted  

Total assets 

Total non-current financial liabilities  

2018 

966.8 
89.1 
1.53 
162.1 
2.78 
1,072.9 
86.4 

2017 

(restated) 

955.5 

109.5 

1.88 

178.3 

3.06 

982.7 

77.3 

2016 

1,003.8 

88.6 

1.52 

174.3 

2.99 

992.9 

101.5

As described in “Changes in Accounting Policies” section of this MD&A, the Corporation’s results of operations for the 
year ended December 31, 2017 have been restated to reflect the impact of adoption of IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts 
with Customers.

Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2018 increased from 2017 and decreased from 2016 levels. The increase in 
revenues from 2017 was primarily attributable to volume increases. Net income decreased in 2018 from 2017 mainly due 
to gain on sale of the Mississauga property in 2017 and higher income taxes in 2018 (see “Results of Operations”).

During 2018 the Corporation paid quarterly dividends on common shares of $0.085 per share for the first three quarters 
and $0.10 per share in the fourth quarter, amounting to $20.7 million in total for the year. During 2017, the Corporation paid 
quarterly dividends on common shares of $0.065 per share in the first three quarters and $0.085 per share in the fourth 
quarter, amounting to $16.3 million in total for the year. 

4. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
A discussion of Magellan’s operating results for 2018 and 2017

Consolidated Revenues
Consolidated revenues for the year ended December 31, 2018 were $966.8 million, a 1.2% increase from the $955.5 million 
last year, mainly driven by volume increases.

Twelve-months ended December 31, expressed in thousand of dollars 

Canada 

United States 

Europe 
Total revenues 

2018 

2017   Change  

  (restated) 

320,838 
325,739 
320,176 
966,753 

305,466 

311,315 

5.0%  

4.6%  

338,680 

(5.5% )

955,461 

1.2%

Consolidated revenues are impacted by the fluctuation of the United States dollar and British pound against the Canadian 
dollar  when  the  Corporation  translates  its  foreign  operations  to  Canadian  dollars.  Further,  the  fluctuation  of  the  British 
pound  relative  to  the  United  States  dollar  impacts  the  performance  of  the  Corporation’s  European  operations.  If  the 
average exchange rates for both the United States dollar and British pound experienced in 2017 remained constant in 
2018, consolidated revenues for 2018 would have been approximately $967.3 million. 

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On  a  currency  neutral  basis,  in  comparison  to  2017,  revenues  in  Canada  in  2018  increased  5.5%  primarily  driven  by 
volume increases and higher repair and overhaul services. Revenues in the United States increased by 4.6% largely due 
to volume increases. Revenues in Europe decreased 5.7% mainly due to low production build rates for wide body aircraft.

Gross Profit
Twelve-months ended December 31, expressed in thousands of dollars 

Gross Profit 

Percentage of revenue 

2018 

2017  Change  

  (restated) 

163,275 
16.9% 

172,707 

(5.5% )

18.1%

Gross profit was $163.3 million in 2018, $9.4 million lower than 2017 of $172.7 million. Gross profit, as a percentage of 
revenues was lower than the prior year by 1.2%. Decrease in gross profit was primarily driven by volume decreases in a 
number of programs and product mix.

Administrative and General Expenses
Twelve-months ended December 31, expressed in thousands of dollars 

Administrative and general expenses 

Percentage of revenue 

2018 
57,337 
5.9% 

2017  Change 

59,549 

(3.7% )

6.2%

Administrative  and  general  expenses  as  a  percentage  of  revenue  were  5.9%  in  2018  as  compared  to  6.2%  in  2017. 
Administrative and general expenses of $57.3 million in 2018 were $2.2 million or 3.7% lower than $59.5 million in the prior 
year mainly due to lower consulting and employee expenses. In addition, $0.5 million was recorded in other income in 
2018 as a result of an early termination of a rental agreement.

Other
Twelve-months ended December 31, expressed in thousands of dollars 

Foreign exchange (gain) loss  

Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment   

Gain on investment property 

Other 

Other 

2018  
(2,993 ) 
313  
–  
(9,676 ) 
(12,356 ) 

2017 

6,034  

(26,533 ) 

(2,183 ) 

4,010 

(18,672 )

Included in other income is a foreign exchange gain of $3.0 million compared to a loss of $6.0 million in the prior year. The 
movements in balances denominated in foreign currencies and the fluctuations of the foreign exchange rates impact the 
net foreign exchange loss or gain recorded during the year. In 2018, the Corporation recognized a net gain of $9.7 million 
in relation to prior acquisitions. In the prior year, the Corporation recorded a gain of $26.5 million on sale of the land and 
building of the Corporation’s Mississauga facility and $4.0 million of associated sale costs. In addition, a $2.2 million gain 
on disposal of an investment property was recorded. 

Interest Expense
Twelve-months ended December 31, expressed in thousands of dollars 

Interest on bank indebtedness and long-term debt 

Accretion charge on long-term debt and borrowings 

Discount on sale of trade receivables 

Interest expense 

2018 
884 
1,006 
2,224 
4,114 

2017 

2,435  

611  

1,665 

4,711 

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Total interest costs of $4.1 million for 2018 decreased by $0.6 million from $4.7 million in 2017, primarily driven by lower 
interest on bank indebtedness and long-term debt as a result of lower principal amounts outstanding during 2018 when 
compared to 2017. The Corporation sells a portion of its trade receivables through securitization and factoring programs. 
Discount on sale of trade receivables was $2.2 million, an increase of $0.6 million over the prior year largely due to higher 
volumes of receivables sold during the year. 

Income Taxes
Twelve-months ended December 31, expressed in thousands of dollars 

Current income tax expense  

Deferred income tax expense  

Income tax expense  

Effective tax rate 

2018 

2017  

  (restated)

9,402 
15,658 
25,060 
21.9% 

15,557  

2,074 
17,631 
13.9%

The Corporation recorded an income tax expense in 2018 of $25.1 million on pre-tax income of $114.2 million, representing 
an effective tax rate of 21.9%, compared to an income tax expense of $17.6 million on a pre-tax income of $127.1 million 
in 2017. 

During 2018 and 2017, the Corporation recognized investment tax credits totalling $10.0 million and $9.0 million, respectively, 
as a reduction of cost of revenues, as the Corporation has determined that it will be able to benefit from these investment 
tax credits. The increase in the effective tax rate to 21.9% in 2018 from 13.9% in 2017 is primarily attributed to the reduction 
in the deferred tax liability in the prior year as a result of new legislation which lowered the United States federal corporate 
income tax rate. In addition, the lower tax rate applicable to the capital gain on the sale of the Mississauga property and 
the investment property in 2017 further decreased the effective tax rate. The change in mix of income across the different 
jurisdictions in which the Corporation operates also impacts the change in the effective tax rate. 

5. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO EBITDA
A description and reconciliation of certain non-IFRS measures used by management 

In addition to the primary measures of earnings and earnings per share (basic and diluted) in accordance with IFRS, the 
Corporation includes EBITDA (earnings before interest, income taxes and depreciation and amortization) in this MD&A. 
The Corporation has provided this measure because it believes this information is used by certain investors to assess 
financial  performance  and  that  EBITDA  is  a  useful  supplemental  measure  as  it  provides  an  indication  of  the  results 
generated  by  the  Corporation’s  principal  business  activities  prior  to  consideration  of  how  these  activities  are  financed 
and how the results are taxed in the various jurisdictions. Each component of this measure is calculated in accordance 
with IFRS, but EBITDA is not a recognized measure under IFRS, and the Corporation’s method of calculation may not be 
comparable with that of other companies. Accordingly, EBITDA should not be used as an alternative to net income as 
determined in accordance with IFRS or as an alternative to cash provided by or used in operations.

Twelve-months ended December 31, expressed in thousands of dollars 

2018 

2017 

Net income  

Interest 

Taxes 

Depreciation and amortization 

EBITDA 

11

  (restated) 
89,120  109,488 
4,711 

4,114 
25,060 
43,809 
46,516
162,103  178,346

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EBITDA for the year ended 2018 of $162.1 million decreased by $16.2 million when compared to $178.3 million in 2017, 
primarily as a result of lower net income, interest, and depreciation and amortization expenses offset by higher taxes. Net 
income in 2018 included a net gain of $9.7 million in relation to prior acquisitions, and in 2017 included a $22.5 million net 
gain on sale of the land and building of the Corporation’s Mississauga facility net of associated costs. Backing out the 
two amounts in respective years, EBITDA in 2018 would have been $152.4 million versus $155.8 million in the prior year. 

6. SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
A summary view of Magellan’s quarterly financial performance

Expressed in millions of dollars except per share information 

2018 

Revenues  

Income before taxes 
Net income 

Net income per common share 

Mar 31 
 244.6 
22.5 

17.5 

Jun 30 

241.2 

29.8 

23.5 

Sep 30 
226.5 
23.4 
18.6 

Basic and Diluted  

0.30 

0.40 

254.5 
38.5 
29.5 

0.51 
50.7 

0.32 
35.5 

Dec 31  Mar 312 
248.2 

Jun 302 

2017
Sep 302  Dec 312

252.0 

222.6 

232.7  

48.8 

39.6 

26.3 

19.9 

23.6 

18.1 

0.68 

0.34 

0.31 

28.4 
31.9 

0.55 

40.1

EBITDA1 
41.8 
1  EBITDA is not an IFRS financial measure. Please see the “Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA” section for more information

34.1 

62.6 

39.8 

35.8 

2 Restated using revenue recognition policies in accordance with IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers 

Revenues and net income reported in the table above were impacted by the movements in the Canadian dollar relative 
to the United States dollar and British pound when the Corporation translates its foreign operations to Canadian dollars. 
Further, the movements in the United States dollar relative to British pound impact the Corporation’s United States dollar 
exposures in its European operations. During the periods reported, the average exchange rate of United States dollar 
relative to the Canadian dollar fluctuated between a high of 1.3448 in the second quarter of 2017 and a low of 1.2526 in 
the third quarter of 2017. The average exchange rate of British pound relative to the Canadian dollar moved from a high of 
1.7607 in the first quarter of 2018 to a low of 1.6398 in the third quarter of 2017. The average exchange rate of the British 
pound relative to the United States dollar reached its high of 1.3920 in the first quarter of 2018 and hit a low of 1.2395 in 
the first quarter of 2017. Had exchange rates remained at levels experienced in 2017, reported revenues in 2018 would 
have been higher by $7.6 million and $9.2 million in the first and second quarters respectively; lower by $9.0 million and 
$7.3 million in the third and fourth quarters, respectively.

As  discussed  above,  net  income  reported  in  the  quarterly  information  was  also  impacted  by  the  foreign  exchange 
movements. The Corporation reported its highest net income in the first quarter of 2017 mainly driven by the recognition 
of  the  gain  on  the  sale  of  the  land  and  building  of  its  Mississauga  facility.  In  the  third  quarter  of  2017,  the  Corporation 
recorded a gain of $2.2 million on the disposition of an investment property. In the fourth quarter of 2017, the Corporation 
recognized the future tax benefit attributable to a reduction in the United States federal corporate income tax as a result of 
new legislation. In the fourth quarter of 2018, the Corporation recorded a net gain of $9.7 million related to prior acquisitions. 

7. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
A discussion of Magellan’s cash flow, liquidity, credit facilities and other disclosures

The  Corporation’s  liquidity  needs  can  be  met  through  a  variety  of  sources  including  cash  on  hand,  cash  provided  by 
operations, short-term borrowings from its credit facility and trade receivables securitization program, and long-term debt 
and equity capacity. Principal uses of cash are to fund liabilities as they become due, finance capital expenditures, fund 
debt repayments, pay dividends and provide flexibility for new investment opportunities. Based on current funds available 

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and expected cash flow from operating activities, management believes that the Corporation has sufficient funds available 
to meet its liquidity requirements at any point in time. However, if cash from operating activities is lower than expected or 
capital costs for projects exceed current estimates, or if the Corporation incurs major unanticipated expenses, it may be 
required to seek additional capital in the form of debt or equity or a combination of both.

In 2018, $100.0 million of cash was generated by operations, $47.3 million was used in investing activities and $31.8 million 
was used in financing activities.

Cash Flow from Operating Activities
Twelve-months ended December 31, expressed in thousands of dollars 

(Increase) decrease in trade receivables 

(Increase) decrease in contract assets 

Decrease in inventories 
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other 

Decrease in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and provisions 
Net change in non-cash working capital items 
Net cash from operating activities 

2018  

2017  

   (restated) 

6,766  

2,658  

15,791  

(13,224 ) 
(18,335 ) 
1,868  
(5,412 ) 
(6,046 ) 
(41,149 ) 
4,589
99,997   129,949 

(24,618 )

3,992

The Corporation generated $100.0 million in 2018 from operating activities, compared to $129.9 million in the prior year. 
Changes  in  non-cash  working  capital  items  used  cash  of  $41.1  million  attributed  to  the  increase  in  trade  receivables, 
contract assets, prepaid expenses and other, and the decrease in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and provisions, 
partially offset by the decrease in inventories. The increase in trade receivables resulted from higher sales and change 
in payment terms. Higher contract assets resulted from timing of production and billing related to products transferred 
over time. Lower inventory levels in 2018 resulted from lower production rates on a number of programs and timing of 
shipment.  The  decrease  in  accounts  payable,  accrued  liabilities  and  provisions  was  due  to  timing  of  purchases  and 
payments. In 2017, changes in non-cash working capital items provided cash of $4.6 million as a result of a decrease in 
trade receivables, contracts assets, inventories, and prepaid expenses and other, offset by decrease in accounts payable, 
accrued liabilities and provisions. 

Cash Flow from Investing Activities
Twelve-months ended December 31, expressed in thousands of dollars 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment 

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment   

Proceeds on disposition of investment property  

Change in restricted cash 

(Increase) decrease in intangibles and other assets 

Net cash used in investing activities 

2018   
(48,346 ) 
411   
–   
3,329   
(2,728 ) 
(47,334 ) 

2017 

(64,151 ) 

32,742  

3,900  

3,665  

3,105 

(20,739 )

The Corporation invested $48.3 million in capital assets during the year in comparison to $64.2 million in 2017. The Corporation 
continues to invest in advanced technology production equipment and information technology systems, both designed to 
increase productivity, reduce cycle time and improve technology capability. In the prior year, the Corporation sold the land 
and building of its Mississauga facility and one investment property for proceeds of $32.7 million and $3.9 million respectively. 

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Cash Flow from Financing Activities
Twelve-months ended December 31, expressed in thousands of dollars 

Decrease in bank indebtedness 

Increase (decrease) in debt due within one year 

Decrease in long-term debt 

(Decrease) increase in long-term liabilities and provisions   

Increase in borrowings, net 

Common share dividend 

Net cash used in financing activities 

2018  
(264 ) 
3,892  
(15,165 ) 
(945 ) 
1,302  
(20,664 ) 
(31,844 ) 

2017 

(43,159 ) 

(7,951 ) 

(13,520 ) 

1,071 

3,493 

(16,299 )

(76,365 )

The Corporation used $31.8 million in 2018 mainly to repay long-term debt and bank indebtedness, and to pay dividends, 
which was partially offset by the proceeds of the sales of trade receivables. The Corporation received in 2018 $1.8 million 
net of repayment of $1.0 million from Canadian Government agencies related to the development of its technologies and 
processes as compared to $3.5 million received in 2017. 

Contractual Obligations
As at December 31, 2018, expressed in thousands of dollars 

Trade receivables securitization 

Long-term debt 

Equipment leases 

Facility leases 

Other long-term liabilities 

Borrowings subject to specific conditions 

Total Contractual Obligations 

  Less than  

After 

1 year   1-3 Years   4-5 Years  
– 
41,877 

– 

5 Years  
– 

Total
41,877 

2,516 

593 

5,283 

141 

917 

4,773 

543 

6,812 

494 

1,368 

4,320 

271 

720 

12,329

4 

1,411

6,430 

17,948 

36,473

351 

1,196 

2,182

1,580 

21,562 

25,427

51,327  

13,990  

12,952  

41,430   119,699

Major cash flow requirements for 2019 include the repayment of trade receivables securitization of $41.9 million which is 
expected to be refinanced, repayment of long-term debt of $2.5 million, payments of equipment and facility leases of $5.9 
million and borrowings subject to specific conditions of $0.9 million.  

On September 13, 2018, the Corporation amended its credit agreement with its existing lenders. The Corporation has 
a multi-currency operating credit facility with a syndicate of banks, with a Canadian dollar limit of $75 million. Under the 
terms of the amended credit agreement, the operating credit facility expires on September 13, 2020. Extensions of the 
facility are subject to mutual consent of the syndicate of lenders and the Corporation. The credit agreement also includes 
a $75 million uncommitted accordion provision which will provide the Corporation with the option to increase the size of 
the operating credit facility. 

As at December 31, 2018, the Corporation had made contractual commitments to purchase $6.4 million of capital assets. 
In addition, the Corporation had purchase commitments, largely for materials required for the normal course of operations, 
of $387.0 million as at December 31, 2018. The Corporation plans to fund all of these capital commitments with operating 
cash flow and the existing credit facility.

Outstanding Share Information 
The authorized capital of the Corporation consists of an unlimited number of preference shares, issuable in series, and 
an  unlimited  number  of  common  shares.  As  at  March  8,  2019,  58,209,001  common  shares  were  outstanding  and  no 
preference shares were outstanding. More information on the Corporation’s share capital is provided in note 19 of the 
Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.

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On March 30, 2018, June 29, 2018, and September 28, 2018 the Corporation paid quarterly dividends on 58,209,001 common 
shares of $0.085 per common share, representing an aggregate dividend payment of $14.8 million. On December 31, 2018 the 
Corporation paid quarterly dividends on 58,209,001 common shares of $0.10 per common share, amounting to $5.8 million.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Corporation declared and paid dividends on common shares on March 31, 
2017, June 30, 2017 and on September 30, 2017 of $0.065 per share amounting to $11.4 million and on December 29, 
2017 of $0.085 per share amounting to $4.9 million. 

In the first quarter of 2019, the Corporation declared cash dividends of $0.010 per common share payable on March 29, 
2019 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 22, 2019. 

8. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
A summary of Magellan’s financial instruments

Derivative Contracts
The Corporation operates internationally, which gives rise to a risk that its income, cash flows and shareholders’ equity may be 
adversely impacted by fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. Currency risk arises because the amount of the local currency 
receivable or payable for transactions denominated in foreign currencies may vary due to changes in exchange rates and 
because the non-Canadian dollar denominated financial statements of the Corporation’s subsidiaries may vary on consolidation 
into the reporting currency of Canadian dollars. The Corporation from time to time may use derivative financial instruments 
to help manage foreign exchange risk with the objective of reducing transaction exposures and the resulting volatility of the 
Corporation’s earnings. The Corporation does not trade in derivatives for speculative purposes. Under these contracts the 
Corporation is obligated to purchase specified amounts at predetermined dates and exchange rates. These contracts are 
matched with anticipated cash flows in United States dollars. The counterparties to the foreign currency contracts are all major 
financial institutions with high credit ratings. As at December 31, 2018, the Corporation had $41.0 million USD/CAD foreign 
exchange contracts outstanding with a fair value liability of $0.8 million, expiring monthly until January 2020.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Corporation does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or reasonably are likely to have a material 
effect  on  its  financial  condition,  changes  in  financial  condition,  revenues  or  expenses,  results  of  operations,  liquidity, 
capital expenditures or capital resources. As a result, the Corporation is not exposed materially to any financing, liquidity, 
market or credit risk that could arise if it had engaged in these arrangements.

9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
A summary of Magellan’s transactions with related parties

During the year, the Corporation incurred consulting and cost recovery fees of $0.1 million [2017–$0.1 million] payable to 
a corporation controlled by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Corporation. 

10. RISK FACTORS
A summary of risks and uncertainties facing Magellan

The Corporation’s performance may be affected by a number of risks and uncertainties. Magellan’s senior management 
identifies key risks and has processes in place to help monitor, manage, and mitigate these risks. Additional risks and 
uncertainties not presently known by the Corporation, or that the Corporation does not currently anticipate, may be material 
and may impair the Corporation’s performance.

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                              MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS December 31, 2018 The following risks and uncertainties apply to the Corporation. Information relating to additional risks and uncertainties are 
set forth in the Corporation’s Annual Information Form on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Factors that have an adverse impact on the aerospace industry may adversely affect the Corporation’s results of operations.

The  Corporation’s  gross  profit  is  derived  from  the  aerospace  industry.  The  Corporation’s  aerospace  operations  are 
focused on engineering and manufacturing aircraft components for new manufactured aircraft, and selling spare parts 
and performing repair and overhaul services on existing aircraft and aircraft components. Therefore, the Corporation’s 
business is directly affected by economic factors and other trends that affect the Corporation’s customers in the aerospace 
industry, including possible changes in sourcing strategies by aircraft operators and OEMs, decreased demand for air 
travel or projected market growth that may not materialize or be sustainable. Although fuel prices have remained low, since 
it is a significant cost factor for aircraft operators, any sizeable price increases can affect their operating margins and 
reduce their ability to finance capital expenditures. Constraints in the credit market may reduce the ability of airlines and 
others to purchase new aircraft, negatively affecting the demand for the Corporation’s products. When these economic 
and  other  factors  adversely  affect  the  aerospace  industry,  they  tend  to  reduce  the  overall  customer  demand  for  the 
Corporation’s products and services, which decreases the Corporation’s operating income. 

Economic and other factors both internal and external to the aerospace industry might affect the aerospace industry and 
may have an adverse impact on the Corporation’s results of operations. More specifically, a number of additional external 
risk factors may include the financial condition of the airline industry, commercial aerospace customers and government 
aerospace customers; government policies related to import and export restrictions and business acquisitions; changing 
priorities and possible spending cuts by government agencies; government support for export sales; world trade policies; 
increased  competition  from  other  businesses,  including  new  entrants  in  market  segments  in  which  the  Corporation 
competes. In addition, acts of terrorism, natural disasters, global health risks, political instability or the outbreak of war or 
continued hostilities in certain regions of the world could result in lower orders or the rescheduling or cancellation of part 
of the existing order backlog for some of the Corporation’s products.

Fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies could result in currency exchange losses.

A large portion of the Corporation’s revenues and expenses are not currently denominated in Canadian dollars, and it 
is expected that some revenues and expenses will continue to be based in currencies other than the Canadian dollar. 
In situations where the Corporation is not fully hedged, fluctuations in the Canadian dollar exchange rate will impact the 
Corporation’s results of operations and financial condition from period to period. In addition, such fluctuations could affect 
the translation of the Corporation’s results and profitability shown in its consolidated financial statements. The Corporation 
also may not be able to manage its currency exposure on commercially reasonable terms.

Political uncertainty could result in a decrease in revenues or have other material adverse effects on the Corporation.

The  United  States  and  certain  European  countries  have  been  experiencing  significant  political  events  that  have  cast 
uncertainty on global financial and economic markets. Notable examples that occurred in 2018 included the renegotiation of 
the terms of the North American Free Trade Agreement (now the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement), which has not 
yet been ratified in Canada or the United States, the withdrawal of the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership and 
the imposition by the United States of tariffs on the importation of certain goods, such as aluminum and steel. Most recently 
the United States withdrew from the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty and then Russia also withdrew. Additionally 
newly adopted tax legislation changes in the United States may affect strategies for United States corporations. The potential 
introduction of laws to reduce immigration and restrict access into the United States for citizens of certain countries may 
also present future challenges to non-U.S. corporations. It remains unclear exactly what actions the administration in the 
United States will be successful implementing, and if implemented, how these actions may impact the aerospace industry. 

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                              MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS December 31, 2018 During 2016, the referendum by British voters to exit the European Union (“Brexit”) adversely impacted global markets 
and resulted in a sharp decline in the British pound against the US dollar. In February 2017, the British Parliament voted 
in favor of allowing the British government to begin the formal process of Brexit and discussions with the European Union 
began in March 2017. In the short-term, volatility in the British pound could continue as the United Kingdom negotiates its 
anticipated exit from the European Union, which is scheduled to occur on March 29, 2019. In the longer term, any impact 
from Brexit on Magellan’s United Kingdom operations will depend, in part, on the outcome of tariff, trade, regulatory, and 
other negotiations. Any of these effects of Brexit and others the Corporation cannot anticipate, may have a negative effect 
and may adversely affect the Corporation’s business. 

To the extent that certain political actions taken in North America, Europe and elsewhere in the world result in a marked 
decrease in free trade, access to personnel and freedom of movement it could have an adverse effect on the Corporation’s 
ability  to  market  its  products  and  services  internationally,  increase  costs  for  goods  and  services  required  for  the 
Corporation’s operations, reduce access to skilled labour and negatively impact the Corporation’s business, operations, 
financial conditions and the market value of its Common Shares.

Cancellations, reductions or delays in customer orders may adversely affect the Corporation’s results of operations.

The  Corporation’s  overall  operating  results  are  affected  by  many  factors,  including  the  timing  of  orders  from  large 
customers and the timing of expenditures to manufacture parts and purchase inventory in anticipation of future sales of 
products and services. A large portion of the Corporation’s operating expenses is relatively fixed. Because several of the 
Corporation’s operating locations typically do not obtain long-term purchase orders or commitments from customers, the 
Corporation must anticipate the future volume of orders based upon the historic purchasing patterns of customers and 
upon discussions with customers as to their anticipated future requirements. These historic patterns may be disrupted 
by many factors, including changing economic conditions, inventory adjustments, work stoppages or labour disruptions. 
Cancellations, reductions or delays in orders by a customer or group of customers could have a material adverse effect 
on the Corporation’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

Competitive pressures may adversely affect the Corporation.

The Corporation competes in the aerospace industry primarily in support of OEMs and the manufacturers that supply 
them,  some  of  which  are  divisions  or  subsidiaries  of  OEMs,  and  other  large  companies  that  manufacture  aircraft 
components and subassemblies. Competition for the repair and overhaul of aerospace components comes from three 
primary sources: OEMs, major commercial airlines and other independent repair and overhaul companies. Some of the 
competitors’ financial and other resources and name recognition are substantially greater than that of the Corporation and 
this constitutes significant competitive advantages. There can be no assurance that Magellan will be able to compete 
successfully against current and future competitors or that the competitive pressures that Magellan faces will not adversely 
affect the Corporation’s operating revenues and, in turn, the Corporation’s business and financial condition.

The aerospace and defence industry continues to experience significant consolidation through mergers and acquisitions, 
and  vertical  integration  strategies.  This  trend  also  affects  the  Corporation’s  customers,  competitors,  and  suppliers. 
Consolidation among Magellan’s customers may result in delays in awarding new contracts and losses of existing business. 
Consolidation among the Corporation’s competitors may result in larger competitors with greater resources and market 
share which could adversely affect the Corporation’s ability to compete successfully. Consolidation among Magellan’s 
suppliers may result in fewer sources of supply and increased costs to the Corporation.

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                              MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS December 31, 2018 11. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
A description of accounting estimates that are critical to determining Magellan’s financial results

The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires management to make critical judgements, estimates and 
assumptions  that  affect  the  reported  amounts  of  certain  assets  and  liabilities  at  the  date  of  the  consolidated  financial 
statements  and  the  reported  amount  of  revenues  and  expenses  recorded  during  the  reporting  period.  The  critical 
estimates and judgements utilized in preparing the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements affect the assessment 
of net recoverable amounts, net realizable values and fair values, depreciation and amortization rates and useful lives, 
value of intangible assets, ability to utilize tax losses and other tax measurements, determination of functional currency, 
determination of the degree of control that exists in determining the corresponding accounting basis, and the selection 
of accounting policies. Any changes in estimates and assumptions could have a material impact on the Corporation’s 
future income and/or the amounts reported in its statement of financial position. The Corporation reviews its estimates 
and assumptions on an ongoing basis and uses the most current information available and exercises careful judgement 
in making these estimates and assumptions. 

The  main  assumptions  and  estimates  that  were  used  in  preparing  the  Corporation’s  consolidated  financial  statements 
relate to:

Financial instruments
The valuation of the Corporation’s derivative instruments and certain other financial instruments requires estimation of the 
fair value of each instrument at the reporting date. Details of the basis on which fair value is estimated are provided in note 
21 to the consolidated financial statements.

Impairments
The recoverable amount of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment is based on estimates and assumptions 
regarding the expected market outlook and cash flows from each cash generating unit (“CGU”) or group of CGUs. 

In order to estimate the fair value of indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill resulting from business combinations, 
the Corporation typically estimates future revenue, considers market factors and estimates future cash flows. Based on 
these key assumptions, judgments and estimates, the Corporation determines whether to record an impairment charge 
to reduce the value of the asset carried on the consolidated statements of financial position to its estimated fair value. 
Assumptions, judgments and estimates about future values are complex and often subjective. They can be affected by a 
variety of factors, including external factors such as industry and economic trends, and internal factors such as changes 
in the Corporation’s business strategy or internal forecasts. Although the Corporation believes the assumptions, judgments 
and estimates made in the past have been reasonable and appropriate, different assumptions, judgments and estimates 
could materially affect the Corporation’s reported financial results. 

Deferred taxes
Income taxes are determined based on estimates of the Corporation’s current income taxes and estimates of deferred 
income taxes resulting from temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are assessed to determine the likelihood that they 
will be realized from future taxable income before they expire.

Government assistance
Investment  tax  credits  and  scientific  research  and  experimental  development  tax  credits  are  determined  based  on 
estimates of the Corporation’s current year expenditures on qualifying programs. The investment tax credits are assessed 
to determine the likelihood that they will be applied against federal income taxes.

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                              MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS December 31, 2018 Capitalization of development costs
When capitalizing development costs the Corporation must assess the technical and commercial feasibility of the projects 
and estimate the useful lives of resulting products. Determining whether future economic benefits will flow from the assets 
and therefore the estimates and assumptions associated with these calculations are instrumental in (i) deciding whether 
project costs can be capitalized, and (ii) accurately calculating the useful life of the projects for the Corporation.

Income (loss) on completion of contracts
To  estimate  income  (loss)  on  completion,  the  Corporation  takes  into  account  factors  inherent  to  the  contract  by  using 
historical and/or forecast data. 

Repayable government grants
The forecast repayment of grants received from government authorities is based on future sales. As the forecast repayments 
are closely related to forecasts of future sales set out in business plans prepared by the operating divisions, the estimates 
and assumptions underlying these business plans are instrumental in determining the timing of these repayments.

Employee benefits
The Corporation considers a number of factors in developing the pension assumptions, including an evaluation of relevant 
discount rates, plan asset allocations, mortality, expected changes in wages and retirement benefits, analysis of current 
market conditions, economic benefits available and input from actuaries and other consultants. Costs of the programs are 
based on actuarially determined amounts and are accrued over the period from the date of hire to the full eligibility date 
of employees who are expected to qualify for these benefits.

12. CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES 
A description of accounting standards adopted in 2018

The Corporation has adopted the following new and amended standards in 2018. 

IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers 
IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“IFRS 15”) supersedes IAS 11, Construction Contracts, IAS 18, Revenue 
and related interpretations and applies to all revenue arising from contracts with customers, unless those contracts are in 
the scope of other standards. The new standard establishes a five-step model to account 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 standard requires entities to exercise 
judgement, taking into consideration all of the relevant facts and circumstances when applying each step of the model to 
contracts with their customers. The standard also specifies the accounting for the incremental costs of obtaining a contract 
and the costs directly related to fulfilling a contract. 

IFRS 15 was adopted effective January 1, 2018. The Corporation adopted IFRS 15 using the full retrospective method 
of adoption, which requires the restatement of the Corporation’s 2017 results and an opening adjustment to equity as at 
January 1, 2017. Practical expedients for completed contracts were elected upon adoption. 

The Corporation reviewed its revenue contracts to evaluate the effect of the new standard on Magellan’s revenue recognition 
practices.  The  adoption  of  the  new  standard  changed  the  Corporation’s  revenue  recognition  for  certain  performance 
obligations from previously accounted for using the completed contract method to using the percentage-of-completion 
method. The Corporation previously presented contract assets and liabilities related to construction contracts in accrued 
receivables and deferred revenue. All contract balances, on a contract-by-contract basis, are now presented in contract 
assets or contract liabilities.

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                                  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS December 31, 2018 Impact on the statement of income and comprehensive income for the twelve months period ended December 31, 2017: 

Expressed in thousands of dollars 

  As reported 

  Decrease  

Restated

Revenues 

Cost of revenues 

Gross profit  

Income taxes 

Net income  

Total comprehensive income 

Basic and diluted net income per share 

968,954 

793,107 

175,847 

18,982 

111,277 

103,200 

1.91 

(13,493 ) 

(10,353 ) 

(3,140 ) 

(1,351 ) 

(1,789 ) 

(1,789 ) 

(0.03 ) 

955,461 

782,754 

172,707 

17,631 

109,488 

101,411

1.88

Impact on the statement of financial position as at January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017: 

Expressed in thousands of dollars 

As at January 1, 2017 

As at December 31, 2017

Increase  

Increase 

 As reported  (Decrease )  Restated As reported  (Decrease )  Restated 

Trade and other receivables 

205,609  

(8,853 )  196,756 

189,867 

(20,174 )  169,693

Contract assets 

Inventories  

Current assets 

Deferred tax assets 

Non-current assets 

Total assets 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities and  

provisions 

Current liabilities 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Total long-term liabilities 

Retained earnings 

Total liabilities and equity 

–  

44,426  

44,426 

– 

46,196  

46,196

208,964  

(32,156 )  176,808 

197,857 

(26,803 )  171,054

447,311  

3,417  

450,728 

445,506 

(781 )  444,725

22,007  

(1,066 ) 

20,941 

14,313 

(490 ) 

13,823

545,591  

(1,066 )  544,525 

538,426 

(490 )  537,936

992,902  

2,351  

995,253 

983,932 

(1,271 )  982,661

178,566  

(6,240 )  172,326 

161,575 

(7,298 )  154,277 

229,353  

(6,240 )  223,113 

213,409 

(7,298 )  206,111

36,056  

1,786  

37,842 

156,218  

1,786   158,004 

26,070 

76,291 

1,011  

27,081

1,011  

77,302

310,664  

6,805   317,469 

405,976 

5,016   410,992

992,902  

2,351   995,253 

983,932 

(1,271 )  982,661

While the timing of contract revenue and profit recognition is impacted, there is no change to cash flows.

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments 
IFRS 9, Financial Instruments (“IFRS 9”) provides guidance on the classification and measurement of financial assets and 
liabilities, impairment of financial assets, and general hedge accounting. The classification and measurement portion of the 
standard determines how financial assets and financial liabilities are accounted for in financial statements and, in particular, 
how they are measured on an ongoing basis. The amended IFRS 9 introduced a new, expected-loss impairment model 
that will require more timely recognition of expected credit losses. In addition, the amended IFRS 9 includes a substantially-
reformed  model  for  hedge  accounting,  with  enhanced  disclosures  about  risk  management  activity.  The  new  standard  is 
effective  for  annual  periods  beginning  on  or  after  January  1,  2018.  The  Corporation  measures  loss  allowances  for  trade 
receivables and contract assets at an amount equal to lifetime expected credit losses. The Corporation has determined that 
the adoption of the standard resulted in a loss allowance of $1.0 million net of tax of $0.3 million, on trade and other receivables 
as at December 31, 2017. As a result, the opening retained earnings as at January 1, 2018 decreased by $1.0 million. 

Amendment to IFRS 2 Classification and Measurement of Share-based Payment Transactions 
In 2016, the IASB issued the final amendments to IFRS 2, Share-based Payments (“IFRS 2”) that clarify the classification and 
measurement of share-based transactions, consisting of: accounting for cash-settled share-based payment transactions 
that include a performance  condition;  classification of share-based payment transactions with net settlement features; 

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accounting for modifications of share-based payment transactions from cash-settled to equity-settled. The amendments 
are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018, with earlier adoption permitted. The amendments 
are to be applied prospectively. However, retrospective application is allowed if this is possible without the use of hindsight. 
The adoption of the amendment did not have an impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements. 

IFRIC Interpretation 22 Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Consideration
The interpretation clarifies that, in determining the spot exchange rate to use on initial recognition of the related asset, 
expense or income (or part of it) on the derecognition of a non-monetary asset or non-monetary liability relating to advance 
consideration, the date of the transaction is the date on which an entity initially recognizes the non-monetary asset or non-
monetary liability arising from the advance consideration. If there are multiple payments or receipts in advance, then the 
entity must determine a date of the transactions for each payment or receipt of advance consideration. This adoption of 
this interpretation did not have an impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements. 

Amendment to IAS 40 Transfer of Investment Property 
The amendments clarify when an entity should transfer property, including property under construction or development 
into,  or  out  of  investment  property.  The  amendments  state  that  a  change  in  use  occurs  when  the  property  meets,  or 
ceases  to  meet,  the  definition  of  investment  property  and  there  is  evidence  of  the  change  in  use.  A  mere  change  in 
management’s intentions for the use of a property does not provide evidence of a change in use. These amendments did 
not have an impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.   

13. FUTURE CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES 
A description of new accounting standards and interpretations not yet adopted 

A number of new standards, and amendments to standards and interpretations, are not yet effective for the year ended 
December  31,  2018,  and  have  not  been  applied  in  preparing  these  consolidated  financial  statements.  The  following 
standards  and  interpretations  have  been  issued  by  the  International  Accounting  Standards  Board  (“IASB”)  and  the 
International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committees (“IFRIC”) with effective dates relating to the annual accounting 
periods starting on or after the effective dates as follows:

Leases
In 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16, Leases (“IFRS 16”), replacing IAS 17, Leases and related interpretations. The standard 
introduces a single on-balance sheet recognition and measurement model for lessees, eliminating the distinction between 
operating and finance leases. Lessors continue to classify leases as finance and operating leases. IFRS 16 becomes 
effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and is to be applied retrospectively. Early adoption is 
permitted if IFRS 15 has been adopted.

The Corporation plans to apply the practical expedient to grandfather the definition of a lease on transition. This means 
that existing lease contracts will not need to be reassessed.

As a lessee, the Corporation will apply IFRS 16 using a modified retrospective approach. The cumulative effect of adopting 
IFRS 16 will be recognized as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings as at January 1, 2019, with no 
restatement of comparative information. 

The Corporation will recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for its facility and equipment leases with a remaining 
lease term of more than 12 months as at January 1, 2019. The actual impact of applying IFRS 16 on the consolidated 
financial statements in the period of initial application will depend on future economic conditions, including the Corporation’s 
borrowing rate at January 1, 2019, the composition of the Corporation’s lease portfolio at that date, the Corporation’s latest 

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                                  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS December 31, 2018 assessment of whether it will exercise any lease renewal options and the extent to which the Corporation chooses to use 
practical expedients and recognition exemptions.

In addition, the nature of expenses related to those leases previously classified as operating leases will now change as 
IFRS 16 replaces the straight-line operating lease expense with a depreciation charge for right-of-use assets and interest 
expense on lease liabilities. 

The Corporation is not required to make any adjustments for leases in which it is a lessor except where it is an intermediate 
lessor in a sublease. 

The  Corporation  is  on  track  on  its  implementation  plan  and  in  the  process  of  finanlizing  the  transition  adjustments. 
The Corporation expects material increases in the assets and liabilities reported on the balance sheet. In addition, the 
Corporation  expects  the  statement  of  earnings  to  be  impacted  for  the  amortization  of  right-of-use  assets  and  interest 
expense, with corresponding decreases in operating and administrative expenses. Under the new standard, cash outflows 
for repayment of the principal portion of the lease liability will be classified as cash flows from financing activities. The 
interest portion of the lease payments will continue to be classified as cash flows from operating activities.

Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments 
In June 2017, IASB issued IFRIC Interpretation 23, Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments (“IFRIC 23”), which clarifies 
application of recognition and measurement requirements in IAS 12, Income Taxes when there is uncertainty over income 
tax treatments. IFRIC 23 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019. Earlier application 
is  permitted.  The  Corporation  is  in  the  process  of  evaluating  the  impact  that  IFRIC  23  may  have  on  the  Corporation’s 
consolidated financial statements.

Amendments to IAS 19 Plan Amendment, Curtailment or Settlement 
In February 2018, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 19, Employee Benefits (“IAS 19”) which address the accounting for 
plan amendments, curtailments or settlements during the reporting period. The amendments to IAS 19 require an entity 
to use updated assumptions to determine current service cost and net interest for the remainder of the period after a plan 
amendment, curtailment or settlement; and to recognize in profit or loss as part of past service cost, or a gain or loss on 
settlement, any reduction in a surplus, even if that surplus was not previously recognized because of the impact of the asset 
ceiling. The amendments apply to plan amendments, curtailments or settlements that occur on or after January 1, 2019, with 
earlier application permitted. The amendments will have an impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements 
when there are plan amendments, curtailments or settlements after the effective date. 

Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2015–2017 
In December 2017, IASB issued the following amendments from the 2015-2017 annual improvement cycle. 

IFRS 3 Business Combination 
The amendments clarify that, when an entity obtains control of a business that is a joint operation, it applies the requirements 
for a business combination achieved in stages, including remeasuring previously held interests in the assets and liabilities 
of the joint operation at fair value. An entity applies those amendments to business combinations for which the acquisition 
date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after January 1, 2019. Earlier application 
is permitted. These amendments will apply on business combinations of the Corporation after January 1, 2019. 

IAS 12 Income Taxes 
The amendments clarify that the income tax consequences of dividends are linked more directly to past transactions or 
events that generated distributable profits than to distributions to owners. Therefore, an entity recognizes the income tax 
consequences of dividends in profit or loss, other comprehensive income or equity according to where the entity originally 

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recognised those past transactions or events. An entity applies those amendments for annual reporting periods beginning 
on or after January 1, 2019. Earlier application is permitted. When an entity first applies those amendments, it applies them 
to the income tax consequences of dividends recognised on or after the beginning of the earliest comparative period. The 
Corporation does not expect these amendments will have an impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements

14. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
A description of Magellan’s disclosure controls and internal controls over financial reporting

Based on the current Canadian Securities Administrators (the “CSA”) rules under National Instrument 52-109 Certification 
of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer are required to 
certify as at December 31, 2018 that they are responsible for establishing and maintaining, and have assessed the design 
and operating effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting. 

Management does not expect disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting to prevent 
all  errors,  misstatements  or  fraud.  In  addition,  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  that  management  has  designed 
and established may be circumvented and rendered ineffective as a result of unauthorized acts of individuals through 
collusion or management override. A system of control, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only 
reasonable,  but  not  absolute,  assurance  that  control  objectives  are  met.  Due  to  the  inherent  limitations  in  a  system  of 
control, there is no absolute assurance that all controls issues, which may result in errors, misstatements, or fraud, can 
be  prevented  or  detected.  The  inherent  limitations  include,  amongst  other  things:  (i)  management’s  assumptions  and 
judgments could ultimately prove to be incorrect under varying conditions and circumstances; (ii) the impact of isolated 
errors; (iii) assumptions about the likelihood of future events. 

In  preparation  for  this  certification,  Magellan  has  dedicated  resources  in  place  to  document  and  evaluate  the  design 
and  operating  effectiveness  of  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  and  internal  control  over  financial  reporting.  As  of 
December 31, 2018, an evaluation was carried out, under the supervision of the President and Chief Executive Officer 
and  the  Chief  Financial  Officer  of  the  effectiveness  of  the  Corporation’s  disclosure  controls  and  internal  controls  over 
financial reporting, as those terms are defined in National Instrument 52-109. Based on that evaluation, the Corporation’s 
management  concluded  that  the  Corporation’s  design  and  operating  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  and  internal 
control over financial reporting were effective as of December 31, 2018.

No changes were made in the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting during the year ended December 31, 2018, 
that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.

Additional information relating to Magellan Aerospace Corporation, including the Corporation’s Annual Information Form 
is on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

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December 31, 2018

To the shareholders of Magellan Aerospace Corporation
The consolidated financial statements of Magellan Aerospace Corporation were prepared by management in accordance with 
accounting principles generally accepted in Canada. The financial and operating information presented in this report is consistent 
with that shown in the financial statements.

Management maintains a system of internal controls to provide reasonable assurance that all assets are safeguarded and to 
facilitate the preparation of relevant, reliable and timely financial information. External auditors appointed by the shareholders 
have examined the consolidated financial statements. The Audit Committee, consisting of non-management directors, has 
reviewed these consolidated financial statements with management and the auditors and has reported to the Board of Directors. 
The Board of Directors approved the consolidated financial statements.

Phillip C. Underwood 
President and Chief Executive Officer 
March 8, 2019

Elena M. Milantoni 
Chief Financial Officer 

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                              INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT 

December 31, 2018

To the Shareholders of Magellan Aerospace Corporation

Opinion 
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Magellan Aerospace Corporation and its subsidiaries (the Group), 
which comprise the consolidated statements of financial position as at December 31, 2018, 2017 and January 1, 2017, and the 
consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, consolidated statements of changes in equity and consolidated 
statements of cash flows for the years then ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, 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, 2017 and January 1, 2017, and its consolidated financial performance 
and its consolidated cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 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:

—  Management’s Discussion and Analysis
—  The information, other than the consolidated financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon, in the Annual Report.

Our opinion on the 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 and the Annual Report 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 in this auditor’s report. We have nothing to report in this regard. 

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. 

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December 31, 2018

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. 

As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise professional judgment 
and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also: 

—   Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, 
design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate 
to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for 
one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override 
of internal control. 

—   Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in 
the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s internal control. 
—   Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related 

disclosures made by management.

—   Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit 
evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on 
the 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. 

—   Evaluate the overall presentation, structure, and content of the consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures, 
and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves 
fair presentation. 

—   Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within 
the 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.

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December 31, 2018

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 Stephanie Lamont.

Toronto, Canada 
March 8, 2019

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                                  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars 

Notes

December 31

December 31

January 1

2018 

2017 

2017 

Restated 

Restated 

(note 2)

(note 2)

Current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents  

Restricted cash 

Trade and other receivables 

Contract assests

Inventories  

Prepaid expenses and other  

Non-current assets 
Property, plant and equipment 

Investment properties 

Intangible assets  

Goodwill 

Other assets 

Deferred tax assets 

Total assets 

Current liabilities 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities and provisions 

Debt due within one year  

Non-current liabilities 
Bank indebtedness 

Long-term debt  

Borrowings subject to specific conditions 

Other long-term liabilities and provisions 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Equity 
Share capital 

Contributed surplus 

Other paid-in capital 

Retained earnings  

Accumulated other comprehensive income    

Total liabilities and equity 
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

10

11, 22

18

13

14, 21

12

14

15

16, 22

18

19

27

28

63,316

–

187,897

66,436

175,082

20,058

512,789

428,878

2,305

62,745

35,104

19,666

11,393

560,091

1,072,880

154,407

44,393

198,800 

–

9,064

24,510

19,668

33,165

86,407

254,440

2,044

13,565

473,246

44,378

787,673 

1,072,880

40,394

3,233

169,693

46,196

171,054

14,155

444,725

7,606

7,125

196,756

44,426

176,808

18,007

450,728

401,855

389,825

2,414

61,495

33,441

24,908

13,823

537,936

982,661

154,277

51,834

206,111

–

11,202

23,866

15,153

27,081

77,302

254,440

2,044

13,565

410,992

18,207

699,248

982,661

4,377

67,443

33,797

28,142

20,941

544,525

995,253

172,326

50,787

223,113

43,314

35,364

22,867

18,617

37,842

158,004

254,440

2,044

13,565

317,469

26,618

614,136

995,253

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts     

Revenues 

Cost of revenues 

Gross profit 

Administrative and general expenses 

Other 

Income before interest and income taxes 

Interest 

Income before income taxes 

Income taxes 

  Current 

  Deferred 

Net income  

Other comprehensive income (loss) 

 Other comprehensive income (loss) that may be reclassified to  

profit and loss in subsequent periods: 

  Foreign currency translation 

 Items not to be reclassified to profit and loss in 

subsequent periods: 

Notes

23

24

25

8, 9, 30

26

18

18

  Years ended December 31 
Restated 

2018

966,753

803,478

163,275

57,337

(12,356 )

118,294

4,114

114,180

9,402

15,658

25,060

89,120

(note 2)

2017

955,461

782,754

172,707

59,549

(18,672 )

131,830

4,711

127,119

15,557

2,074

17,631

109,488

27

26,171

(8,411 )

  Actuarial (loss) income on defined benefit pension plans, net of taxes 

18, 22

(5,203 )

110,088

334

101,411

19

19

1.53

1.53

1.88

1.88

Comprehensive income 

Net income per share 
  Basic 

  Diluted 
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars 

capital   

surplus   capital   earnings  translation   

equity

   Other  

Foreign

Share    Contributed   paid-in   Retained   currency   

Total  

December 31, 2016 

Restated (note 2) 

Net income  

Other comprehensive income (loss)  

Common share dividend 

December 31, 2017 

Adjustment on initial application of IFRS 9 

(net of tax) (note 2) 

January 1, 2018 Adjusted 
Net income  

Other comprehensive (loss) income 

Common share dividend 

December 31, 2018 
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements 

254,440   

2,044   13,565  

317,469  

26,618    614,136 

–   

–   

–   

–  

–  

–  

–  

–  

–  

109,488  

–    109,488 

334  

(8,411 ) 

(8,077 ) 

(16,299 ) 

–   

(16,299 )

254,440   

2,044   13,565  

410,992  

18,207    699,248

–   

–  

–  

(999 ) 

–   

(999 )

254,440   

2,044   13,565  

409,993  

18,207    698,249

–   

–   

–   

–  

–  

–  

–  

–  

–  

89,120  

–   

89,120

(5,203 ) 

26,171   

20,968

(20,664 ) 

–   

(20,664 )

254,440   

2,044   13,565  

473,246  

44,378    787,673

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars 
Cash flow from operating activities 
Net income  

Amortization/depreciation of intangible assets and  

  property, plant and equipment 

Impairment of property, plant and equipment  

Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment 

Gain on sale of investment properties 

Decrease in defined benefit plans 

Accretion  
Deferred taxes 

Income on investments in joint ventures 

Change in non-cash working capital 
Net cash provided by operating activities   

Cash flow from investing activities 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment    

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment 

Proceeds on disposition of investment property 

Change in restricted cash 

(Increase) decrease in intangible and other assets 
Net cash used in investing activities 

Cash flow from financing activities 
Decrease in bank indebtedness 

Increase (decrease) in debt due within one year 

Decrease in long-term debt 

(Decrease) increase in long-term liabilities and provisions 

Increase in borrowings, net 

Common share dividend 
Net cash used in financing activities 

Increase in cash during the year 
Cash at beginning of the year 

Effect of exchange rate differences 
Cash at end of the year 
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements 

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Restated 

Notes

2018

(note 2)

2017

  89,120

109,488

8, 10

  43,809

8

8

9

22

26

18

11

29

8

8

9

4

12, 17

17

14, 17

17

17

19

–

313

–

(597 )

  1,006

  8,164

(669 )

  (41,149 )

  99,997

  (48,346 )

411

–

  3,329

(2,728 )

  (47,334 )

(264 )

  3,892

  (15,165 )

(945 )

  1,302

  (20,664 )

  (31,844 )

  20,819

  40,394

  2,103

  63,316

46,516

2,900

(26,533 )

(2,183 )

(2,623 )

611

(2,485 )

(331 )

4,589

129,949

(64,151 )

32,742

3,900

3,665

3,105

(20,739 )

(43,159 )

(7,951 )

(13,520 )

1,071

3,493

(16,299 )

(76,365 )

32,845

7,606

(57 )

40,394

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1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Description of Business
Magellan Aerospace Corporation (the “Corporation” or “Magellan”) is a publicly listed company incorporated in Ontario, 
Canada  under  the  Ontario  Business  Corporations  Act  and  its  shares  are  listed  on  the  Toronto  Stock  Exchange.  The 
registered and head office of the Corporation is located at 3160 Derry Road East, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L4T 1A9.

The Corporation is a diversified supplier of components to the aerospace industry. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, 
Magellan  engineers  and  manufactures  aeroengine  and  aerostructure  components  for  aerospace  markets,  including 
advanced  products  for  defence  and  space  markets,  and  complementary  specialty  products.  The  Corporation  also 
supports the aftermarket through the supply of spare parts as well as through repair and overhaul services.

Statement of Compliance
These  consolidated  financial  statements  are  prepared  under  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  (“IFRS”)  as 
issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). 

These consolidated financial statements were authorized for issuance by the Board of Directors of the Corporation on 
March 8, 2019.

Basis of Presentation
The  consolidated  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  on  the  historical  cost  basis  except  for  certain  financial 
instruments, which are measured at fair value. These consolidated financial statements have been prepared using IFRS 
principles applicable to a going concern, which contemplate the realization of assets and settlement of liabilities in the 
normal course of business as they come due. All amounts are presented in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated. 

The  Corporation’s  significant  accounting  policies  are  set  out  below.  These  accounting  policies  have  been  applied 
consistently to all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements and by all entities.

Basis of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements of the Corporation include the assets and liabilities, and the results of operations 
and cash flows of the Corporation and its subsidiaries and the Corporation’s interest in its joint ventures. The financial 
statements of entities consolidated have a reporting date of December 31. Entities over which the Corporation has control 
are accounted for as subsidiaries. Control is achieved when the Corporation is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns 
from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. Where the 
Corporation has the ability to exercise joint control, the entities are accounted for as joint ventures and are incorporated 
into  the  consolidated  financial  statements  using  the  equity  method  of  accounting.  Interests  acquired  in  entities  are 
consolidated from the date the Corporation acquires control and interests sold are de-consolidated from the date control 
ceases. Wholly owned operating subsidiaries of the Corporation are:

–  Magellan Aerospace Limited
–  Magellan Aerospace (UK) Limited
–  Magellan Aerospace USA, Inc.

The effects of intragroup transactions are eliminated. Trade receivables and accounts payable as well as expenses and 
income  between  the  consolidated  entities  are  netted.  Internal  sales  are  transacted  on  the  basis  of  market  prices  and 
intragroup profits and losses are eliminated. 

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in thousands of Canadian dollars) Determination of Fair Value
Fair value is determined based on 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. Fair value is measured using the assumptions 
that market participants would use when pricing an asset or liability. Fair value is determined by using quoted prices in 
active markets for identical or similar assets or liabilities. When quoted prices in active markets are not available, fair value 
is determined using valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs.

When observable valuation inputs are not available, significant judgment is required to determine fair value by assessing 
the valuation techniques and valuation inputs. The use of alternative valuation techniques or valuation inputs may result 
in a different fair value.

Foreign Currency Translation
The consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the Corporation’s functional currency. 

Foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the rates of exchange at the statement of 
financial position date. Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates 
prevailing at that date, whereas non-monetary items measured at historic cost, are translated using the exchange rate 
prevailing on the transaction date. Translation gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from 
the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognized in income.

Assets and liabilities of foreign operations that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are 
translated  using  the  closing  exchange  rate  prevailing  at  the  reporting  date  and  revenues  and  expenses  at  average 
exchange  rates  during  the  period.  Translation  gains  and  losses  on  currency  translation  are  recognized  as  a  separate 
component of equity in other comprehensive income and do not have any impact on the net income (loss) for the year.

Segment Reporting
Management  has  determined  the  operating  segments  based  on  information  regularly  reviewed  for  the  purposes  of 
decision making, allocating resources and assessing performance by the Corporation’s chief operating decision makers. 
The  Corporation  evaluates  the  financial  performance  of  its  operating  segments  primarily  based  on  net  income  before 
interest and income taxes.

Revenue Recognition
Revenue is primarily comprised of sales of goods and rendering of services and recognized when control of the goods or 
services are transferred to the customer at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Corporation expects to 
be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Corporation’s revenue recognition methodology is determined 
on a contract-by-contract basis. 

Performance Obligation
A performance obligation is a contractual promise with a customer to transfer a distinct good or service and is the unit of 
account for revenue recognition.

The Corporation accounts for a contract with customers when it has approval and commitment from both parties, each 
party’s rights have been identified, payment terms are defined, the contract has commercial substance and collection is 
probable. The Corporation is the principal in its revenue arrangements because it typically controls the goods or services 
before transferring them to the customer.

A contract transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or 
as,  the  performance  obligation  is  satisfied.  The  transaction  price  includes,  among  other  things  and  when  applicable, 

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                              NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in thousands of Canadian dollars) an estimate of variable consideration to the extent that it is highly probable that a significant reversal in the amount of 
cumulative revenue recognized will not occur at the time when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration 
is resolved. Variable consideration is usually derived from sales incentives, in the form of discounts or volume rebates. 
The estimation of variable consideration is largely based on the assessment of the Corporation’s historical, current and 
forecasted information that is reasonably available.

For contracts with multiple performance obligations, the contract transaction price, including variable consideration when 
applicable, is allocated based on the estimated relative stand-alone price of the promised goods or services underlying 
each performance obligation. The Corporation generally uses the expected cost plus a margin approach to estimate the 
stand-alone selling price of each performance obligation when a stand-alone selling price is not directly observable.

The Corporation’s performance obligations are satisfied over time or at a point in time.

Revenues from sale of goods are recognized over time when the Corporation’s performance does not create an asset 
with alternative use and the Corporation has an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date. The 
Corporation recognizes revenue over time using the cost-to-cost input method, which recognizes revenue as performance 
of the contract progresses. Contracts that do not meet the criteria for over time recognition are recognized at a point in 
time when the goods are dispatched or made available to the customer. The sale of consignment products are recognized 
on notification that the product has been used.

Revenues  from  rendering  services  are  recognized  over  time  as  customers  simultaneously  receive  and  consume  the 
benefits provided by the Corporation. The Corporation recognizes revenues for repair and overhaul services using the 
cost-to-cost input method as the basis for measuring the progress on the contract.

Other revenues are recognized at a point in time or over time as performance obligations are satisfied, depending on the 
nature of the contract.

The Corporation typically provides warranties for general repairs of defects that existed at the time of sale, as required 
by law. These assurance-type warranties are not separate performance obligations and are accounted for under IAS 37, 
Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets.

Contract Balances
Contract assets include unbilled amounts when over time method of revenue recognition is utilized and revenue recognized 
exceeds the amount billed to the customer, and right to payment is not just subject to the passage of time. Amounts may 
not exceed their net realizable value. Contract assets are generally classified as current.

Contract liabilities consist of advance payments and deferred revenue. Contract assets and liabilities are reported in a net 
position on a contract by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period. Advance payments are classified as current or 
noncurrent based on the timing of when revenue is expected to be recognized. The current portion of contract liabilities is 
included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities and provisions and the noncurrent portion is included in other long-term 
liabilities and provisions in the consolidated statement of financial position.

Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues consists of production-related manufacturing costs of products sold, development services paid, and 
the cost of products purchased for resale. In addition to the direct material cost and production costs, it also comprises 
systematically  allocated  overheads,  including  depreciation  of  production-related  property,  plant  and  equipment,  and 
intangible assets, write-downs on inventories and an appropriate portion of production-related administrative overheads.

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in thousands of Canadian dollars) Government Grants
Government grants are recognized at their fair value in the period when there is reasonable assurance that the conditions 
attached to the grant will be met and that the grant will be received. Grants are recognized as income over the periods 
necessary  to  match  them  with  the  related  costs  that  they  are  intended  to  compensate.  Grants  relating  to  expenditure 
on  property,  plant  and  equipment  and  on  intangible  assets  are  deducted  from  the  carrying  amount  of  the  asset.  The 
grant is therefore recognized as income over the life of the depreciable asset by way of a reduced depreciation charge. 
Repayable grants are treated as sources of financing and are recognized in borrowings subject to specific conditions in 
the consolidated statements of financial position. Repayments made are recorded as a reduction of the liability.

Government Assistance
Government  assistance  is  comprised  of  investment  tax  credits  and  scientific  research  and  experimental  development 
tax credits. These credits are recognized when there is reasonable assurance of their recovery using the cost reduction 
method.  Investment  tax  credits  are  subject  to  the  customary  approvals  by  the  pertinent  tax  authorities.  Adjustments 
required, if any, are reflected in the year when such assessments are received.

Employee Benefits
Defined benefit plans
The Corporation’s obligation in respect of defined benefit plans is determined periodically by independent actuaries using 
the projected unit credit method in accordance with IAS 19, Employee Benefits. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized 
in full in the period in which they occur, and are recognized in other comprehensive income and immediately transferred to 
retained earnings. Past service cost is recognized immediately to the extent the benefits are already vested, or otherwise 
is recognized on a straight-line basis over the average period until the benefits become vested. Curtailments due to the 
significant reduction of the expected years of future services of current employees or the elimination of the accrual of 
defined benefits for some or all of the future services for a significant number of employees are recognized immediately 
as a gain or loss in the consolidated statements of income.

The defined benefit surplus or deficit represents the fair value of the plan assets less the present value of the defined 
benefit obligations. A surplus is recognized in the statement of financial position to the extent that the Corporation has an 
unconditional right to the surplus, either through a refund or reduction in future contributions. A deficit is recognized in full.

Defined contribution plans
Obligations for contributions to defined contribution plans are recognized as an expense in the consolidated statements of 
income as incurred.

Share-based compensation
The fair value of awards made under share-based compensation plans is measured at the grant date and allocated over the 
vesting period, based on the best available estimate of the number of share options expected to vest, in the consolidated 
statements of income with a corresponding increase in equity. The fair value is measured using an appropriate valuation 
model taking into account the terms and conditions of the individual plans. The amount recognized as an expense is adjusted 
to reflect the actual awards vesting except where any change in the awards vesting relates only to market-based criteria not 
being achieved.

The cost of cash-settled transactions is measured initially at fair value at the grant date using a binomial model, taking into 
account the terms and conditions upon which the share awards were granted. This fair value is expensed over the period 
until the vesting date with recognition of a corresponding liability. The liability is remeasured to fair value at each reporting 
date up to and including the settlement date, with changes in fair value recognized in the consolidated statements of income.

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                              NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in thousands of Canadian dollars) Taxation
The tax charge for the period consists of both current and deferred income tax. Taxation is recognized as a charge or 
credit in the consolidated statements of income except to the extent that it relates to items recognized directly to equity in 
which case the related tax is also recognized in equity.

Current income tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year and any adjustment to tax payable in 
respect of previous years.

Deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  established  using  the  balance  sheet  liability  method,  providing  for  temporary 
differences between the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts 
used  for  taxation  purposes.  Deferred  tax  liabilities  are  generally  recognized  for  all  taxable  temporary  differences  and 
deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which 
deductible timing differences can be utilized.

Deferred  tax  liabilities  are  not  recognized  for  temporary  differences  arising  on  investment  in  subsidiaries  where  the 
Corporation is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary 
difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred income tax is calculated at the enacted or substantively 
enacted tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realized.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are only offset where they arise within the same entity and tax jurisdiction.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are presented as non-current.

Net Income per Share
Net income per share is calculated based on the profit for the financial year and the weighted average number of common 
shares  outstanding  during  the  year.  Diluted  net  income  per  share  is  calculated  using  the  profit  for  the  financial  year 
adjusted  for  the  effect  of  any  dilutive  instruments  and  the  weighted  average  diluted  number  of  shares  (ignoring  any 
potential issue of common shares which would be anti-dilutive) during the year.

Inventories
Inventory is stated at the lower of average cost and net realizable value.

The unit cost method is the prescribed cost method under which the actual production costs are charged to each unit 
produced and recognized to income as the unit is sold.

Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion 
and  the  estimated  costs  necessary  to  make  the  sale.  Inventories  are  written  down  to  net  realizable  value  when  the 
cost  of  inventories  is  estimated  to  be  unrecoverable  due  to  obsolescence,  damage  or  declining  selling  prices.  When 
circumstances that previously caused inventories to be written down below cost no longer exist, the amount of the write-
down previously recorded is reversed.

Property, Plant and Equipment
Property,  plant  and  equipment  are  stated  at  cost,  less  accumulated  depreciation  and  any  impairment  in  value.  Cost 
includes the purchase price (after deducting trade discounts and rebates), any directly attributable costs of bringing the 
asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management, 
and the estimate of the present value of the costs of dismantling and removing the item and restoring the site. Subsequent 
costs  are  included  in  the  assets  carrying  amount  or  recognized  as  a  separate  asset,  as  appropriate,  only  when  it  is 
probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Corporation and the cost of the item can 

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in thousands of Canadian dollars) be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognized. The cost of the day-to-day servicing of 
property, plant and equipment are recognized in the consolidated statements of income as incurred.

Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate the cost of property, plant and equipment to their 
residual values over their estimated useful lives.

Scheduled depreciation is based on the following useful lives:

Assets 

Buildings 

Machinery and equipment 

Tooling 

Leasehold improvements 

in years

40 

10-20

5-7

   term of lease

The  residual  values,  useful  lives  and  depreciation  methods  pertaining  to  property,  plant  and  equipment  are  regularly 
assessed for relevance, at least at every statement of financial position date, and adjustments are made when necessary 
to estimates used when compiling the consolidated financial statements. An asset’s carrying value is written down to its 
recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount. These impairment 
losses  are  recognized  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  income.  Following  the  recognition  of  an  impairment  loss,  the 
depreciation  charge  applicable  to  the  asset  is  adjusted  prospectively  in  order  to  systematically  allocate  the  revised 
carrying amount, net of any residual value, over the remaining useful life.

Investment Properties
Investment property is property held to earn rental income and/or for capital appreciation rather than for the purpose of 
the Corporation’s operating activities. Investment property assets are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and 
any recognized impairment in value. The depreciation policies for investment property are consistent with those described 
for owner-occupied property.

Intangible Assets
In  accordance  with  IAS  38,  Intangible  Assets,  expenditure  on  research  activities  is  recognized  as  an  expense  in  the 
period in which it is incurred. Externally acquired and internally generated intangible assets are recognized only if they 
meet strict criteria, relating in particular to technical feasibility, probability that a future economic benefit associated with 
the asset will flow to the entity and the cost of the asset can be measured reliably.

Intangible assets with a finite useful life are stated at cost and amortized on a unit of production basis. Gains or losses 
arising from de-recognition of an intangible asset are measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds 
and the carrying amount of the asset, and are recognized in the consolidated statements of income when the asset is 
de-recognized.

Business Combinations and Goodwill
The Corporation accounts for business combinations using the acquisition method, under which the acquirer measures 
the cost of the business combination as the total of the fair values, at the date of exchange, of the assets transferred, 
liabilities  incurred  and  equity  instruments  issued  by  the  acquirer  in  exchange  for  control  of  the  acquiree.  Goodwill  is 
measured  as  the  fair  value  of  the  consideration  transferred,  including  the  recognized  amount  of  any  non-controlling 
interest in the acquiree, less the net recognized amount (generally the fair value) of the identifiable assets and liabilities 
assumed, measured as at the acquisition date. The primary items that generate goodwill include the value of the synergies 
between the acquired company and the Corporation and the value of the acquired assembled workforce, neither of which 
qualifies for recognition as an intangible asset. Goodwill is assigned to one or more cash-generating unit (“CGU”) on the 

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date of acquisition. Acquisition-related expenses and post-acquisition restructuring costs are recognized separately from 
the business combination and are expensed as incurred. The business combination and are expensed as incurred.

Impairment of Non-Financial Assets
The  carrying  amounts  of  the  Corporation’s  non-financial  assets,  other  than  inventories  and  deferred  tax  assets,  are 
reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, 
then the asset or its CGUs recoverable amount is estimated. For the purpose of impairment testing, assets that cannot 
be tested individually are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing 
use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or CGUs. Non-financial assets that have an indefinite 
useful life such as goodwill and certain intangible assets, are not subject to amortization and are therefore tested annually 
for impairment or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired.

An  impairment  loss  is  recognized  if  the  carrying  amount  of  an  asset  or  its  CGU  exceeds  its  estimated  recoverable 
amount. The recoverable amount of an asset or CGU is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs 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 or CGU. For 
the purposes of goodwill impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated to the CGU, or the 
group of CGUs, that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. Each CGU or group of CGUs to which 
goodwill is allocated must represent the lowest level at which the goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes 
and must not be, before allocating the goodwill, larger than an operating segment.

The  Corporation’s  corporate  assets  do  not  generate  separate  cash  inflows  and  are  utilized  by  more  than  one  CGU. 
Corporate assets are allocated to CGUs on a reasonable and consistent basis and tested for impairment as part of the 
testing of the CGU to which the corporate asset is allocated.

Impairment losses are recognized in net income. Impairment losses recognized in respect of CGUs are allocated first to 
reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the CGUs, and then to reduce the carrying amounts of the other 
assets in the CGU or group of CGUs on a pro rata basis of the carrying amount of each asset of the CGU that is subject 
to the impairment test.

An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. In respect of other assets, impairment losses recognized in 
prior periods are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has decreased or no longer exists. An 
impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An 
impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that 
would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortization, if no impairment loss had been recognized.

Leases
A lease is defined as an agreement whereby the lessor conveys to the lessee, in return for payment or a series of payments, 
the right to use a specific asset for an agreed period of time. If substantially all the risks and rewards associated with 
ownership of the leased asset are transferred to the lessee (finance lease for the lessee), the leased asset is recognized 
in the lessee’s statement of financial position. The leased asset is recognized at its fair value as measured at the date 
of  acquisition,  or  at  the  present  value  of  the  minimum  lease  payments  if  lower.  Assets  held  under  finance  leases  are 
depreciated on a basis consistent with similar owned assets or the lease term if shorter. Payments made under finance 
leases  are  apportioned  between  capital  repayments  and  interest  expense  charged  to  the  consolidated  statements  of 
income.

If the lessor retains the substantial risks and rewards (operating lease for the lessee), the leased asset is recognized in 
the lessor’s statement of financial position. Payments made under operating leases are recognized in the consolidated 
statements of income on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in thousands of Canadian dollars) Financial Instruments
The Corporation recognizes financial assets and financial liabilities (“financial instruments”) on the date the Corporation 
becomes  a  party  to  the  contractual  provisions  of  the  instruments.  A  financial  asset  is  derecognized  either  when  the 
Corporation has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset or when cash flows 
expire. A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, canceled or expired.

The Corporation’s financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, trade and other receivables, 
accounts payable and accrued liabilities, finance lease liabilities, bank indebtedness, long-term debt, borrowing subject 
to specific conditions, and other non-derivative and derivative financial assets and liabilities.

The classifications of financial instruments are typically determined at the time of initial recognition and are recognized at 
fair value, plus attributable transaction costs where applicable. Subsequent to initial recognition, financial instruments are 
classified and measured as described below.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Cash  and  cash  equivalents,  restricted  cash  and  derivatives  instruments  are  classified  as  financial  assets  at  fair  value 
through profit or loss and are measured at fair value. Cash equivalents are short-term investments with initial maturities 
of three months or less. The Corporation manages its foreign currency and interest rate exposures through the use of 
derivative financial instruments. The Corporation’s policy is not to utilize derivative instruments for trading or speculative 
purposes.  The  Corporation’s  derivative  contracts  are  not  designated  as  hedges  and  as  a  result  are  presented  on  the 
consolidated statement of financial position as financial assets when the fair value is positive and as financial liabilities 
when  the  fair  value  is  negative.  The  unrealized  gains  or  losses  related  to  changes  in  fair  value  are  reported  in  other 
expense (income) on the consolidated statements of income. Transaction costs incurred to acquire financial instruments 
are included in the underlying balance.

Financial instruments carried at amortized cost 
Financial instruments in this category include trade and other receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, bank 
indebtedness, borrowing subject to specific conditions, finance lease liabilities and long-term debt. Financial instruments 
are recorded initially at fair value and, in the case of financial assets and liabilities carried at amortized cost, adjusted for 
directly attributable transaction costs. Trade and other receivables include originated non-derivative financial assets with 
fixed or determined payments that are not quoted in an active market and are subsequently measured at amortized cost 
and is computed using the effective interest method less any allowance for impairment. Accounts payables and accrued 
liabilities, bank indebtedness, borrowing subject to specific conditions, finance lease liabilities and long-term debt are 
subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Amortized cost is calculated by taking 
into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees. The effective interest rate accretion is included as finance 
costs in the consolidated statements of income.

Impairment
The expected credit loss impairment model applies to financial assets carried at amortized costs. The model uses a dual 
measurement approach, under which the loss allowance is measured as either 12 month expected credit losses or at the 
lifetime expected credit losses. The Corporation applies the simplified approach and records lifetime expected losses on 
accounts receivables and contract assets based on historical credit loss experience, adjusted for forward-looking factors 
specific to the debtors and the economic environment. If in a subsequent year, the amount of the estimated impairment 
loss increases or decreases due to an event occurring after the impairment was recognized, the previously recognized 
impairment loss is increased or decreased by adjusting the carrying value of the financial assets. If a past write-off is later 
recovered, the recovery is recognized in the consolidated statements of income.

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                              NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in thousands of Canadian dollars) Provisions
A provision is recognized when there is a present legal or constructive obligation, as a result of a past event, which is more 
likely than not to result in an outflow of economic benefits and where a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can 
be made. If the effect is material, the provision is determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax 
risk-free rate and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. A provision for onerous contracts is recognized when 
the expected benefits to be derived from the contracts are less than the related unavoidable costs of meeting its obligations 
under the contract. Such provisions are recorded as write-downs of work-in-progress for that portion of the work which has 
already been completed, and as liability provisions for the remainder.

Share Capital
Common  shares  are  classified  as  equity.  Transaction  costs  directly  attributable  to  the  issue  of  common  shares  are 
recognized as a deduction from equity, net of any income taxes.

Estimates, Assumptions and Judgements
The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires management to make critical judgements, estimates and 
assumptions  that  affect  the  reported  amounts  of  certain  assets  and  liabilities  at  the  date  of  the  consolidated  financial 
statements  and  the  reported  amount  of  revenues  and  expenses  recorded  during  the  reporting  period.  The  critical 
estimates and judgements utilized in preparing the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements affect the assessment 
of net recoverable amounts, net realizable values and fair values, depreciation and amortization rates and useful lives, 
value of intangible assets, ability to utilize tax losses and other tax measurements, determination of functional currency, 
determination of the degree of control that exists in determining the corresponding accounting basis, and the selection 
of accounting policies. Any changes in estimates and assumptions could have a material impact on the Corporation’s 
future income and/or the amounts reported in its statement of financial position. The Corporation reviews its estimates 
and assumptions on an ongoing basis and uses the most current information available and exercises careful judgement 
in making these estimates and assumptions.

The main assumptions and estimates that were used in preparing the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements 
relate to:

Financial instruments
The valuation of the Corporation’s derivative instruments and certain other financial instruments requires estimation of the 
fair value of each instrument at the reporting date. Details of the basis on which fair value is estimated are provided in note 
21 to the consolidated financial statements.

Impairments
The recoverable amount of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment is based on estimates and assumptions 
regarding the expected market outlook and cash flows from each CGU or group of CGUs.

In order to estimate the fair value of indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill resulting from business combinations, 
the Corporation typically estimates future revenue, considers market factors and estimates future cash flows. Based on 
these key assumptions, judgments and estimates, the Corporation determines whether to record an impairment charge 
to reduce the value of the asset carried on the consolidated statements of financial position to its estimated fair value. 
Assumptions,  judgments  and  estimates  about  future  values  are  complex  and  often  subjective.  They  can  be  affected 
by  a  variety  of  factors,  including  external  factors  such  as  industry  and  economic  trends,  and  internal  factors  such  as 
changes in the Corporation’s business strategy or internal forecasts. Although the Corporation believes the assumptions, 
judgments and estimates made in the past have been reasonable and appropriate, different assumptions, judgments and 
estimates could materially affect the Corporation’s reported financial results.

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in thousands of Canadian dollars) Deferred taxes
Income taxes are determined based on estimates of the Corporation’s current income taxes and estimates of deferred 
income taxes resulting from temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are assessed to determine the likelihood that they 
will be realized from future taxable income before they expire.

Government assistance
Investment  tax  credits  and  scientific  research  and  experimental  development  tax  credits  are  determined  based  on 
estimates of the Corporation’s current year expenditures on qualifying programs. The investment tax credits are assessed 
to determine the likelihood that they will be applied against federal income taxes.

Capitalization of development costs
When capitalizing development costs the Corporation must assess the technical and commercial feasibility of the projects 
and estimate the useful lives of resulting products. Determining whether future economic benefits will flow from the assets 
and therefore the estimates and assumptions associated with these calculations are instrumental in (i) deciding whether 
project costs can be capitalized, and (ii) accurately calculating the useful life of the projects for the Corporation.

Income (loss) on completion of contracts
To  estimate  income  (loss)  on  completion,  the  Corporation  takes  into  account  factors  inherent  to  the  contract  by  using 
historical and/or forecast data.

Repayable government grants
The forecast repayment of grants received from government authorities is based on future sales. As the forecast repayments 
are closely related to forecasts of future sales set out in business plans prepared by the operating divisions, the estimates 
and assumptions underlying these business plans are instrumental in determining the timing of these repayments.

Employee benefits
The Corporation considers a number of factors in developing the pension assumptions, including an evaluation of relevant 
discount rates, plan asset allocations, mortality, expected changes in wages and retirement benefits, analysis of current 
market conditions, economic benefits available and input from actuaries and other consultants. Costs of the programs are 
based on actuarially determined amounts and are accrued over the period from the date of hire to the full eligibility date 
of employees who are expected to qualify for these benefits.

2. NEW AND AMENDED INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORATING STANDARDS

New and Amended International Financial Reporting Standards Adopted in 2018
The Corporation has adopted the following new and amended standards in the current year. 

IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“IFRS 15”) supersedes IAS 11, Construction Contracts, IAS 18, Revenue 
and related interpretations and applies to all revenue arising from contracts with customers, unless those contracts are in the 
scope of other standards. The new standard establishes a five-step model to account 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  standard  requires  entities  to  exercise 
judgement, taking into consideration all of the relevant facts and circumstances when applying each step of the model to 
contracts with their customers. The standard also specifies the accounting for the incremental costs of obtaining a contract 
and the costs directly related to fulfilling a contract. 

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                              NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in thousands of Canadian dollars) IFRS 15 was adopted effective January 1, 2018. The Corporation adopted IFRS 15 using the full retrospective method 
of adoption, which requires the restatement of the Corporation’s 2017 results and an opening adjustment to equity as at 
January 1, 2017. Practical expedients for completed contracts were elected upon adoption.

The Corporation reviewed its revenue contracts to evaluate the effect of the new standard on Magellan’s revenue recognition 
practices.  The  adoption  of  the  new  standard  changed  the  Corporation’s  revenue  recognition  for  certain  performance 
obligations from previously accounted for using the completed contract method to using the percentage-of-completion 
method. The Corporation previously presented contract assets and liabilities related to construction contracts in accrued 
receivables and deferred revenue. All contract balances, on a contract-by-contract basis, are now presented in contract 
assets or contract liabilities.

Impact on the statement of income and comprehensive income for the twelve months period ended December 31, 2017:
As reported   Decrease   Restated

Revenues 
Cost of revenues    

Gross profit  

Income taxes 

Net income  

Total comprehensive income 

Basic and diluted net income per share 

968,954   

(13,493 )  955,461

793,107   

(10,353 )  782,754

175,847   

(3,140 )  172,707

18,982   

(1,351 ) 

17,631

111,277   

(1,789 )  109,488

103,200   

(1,789 )  101,411

1.91   

(0.03 ) 

1.88

Impact on the statement of financial position as at January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017: 

Trade and other receivables 

205,609  

(8,853 )  196,756 

189,867 

(20,174 )  169,693

As at January 1, 2017 

As at December 31, 2017

Increase  

Increase 

 As reported  (Decrease )  Restated As reported  (Decrease )  Restated 

Contract assets 

Inventories  

Current assets 

Deferred tax assets 

Non-current assets 

Total assets 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities and  

provisions 

Current liabilities 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Total long-term liabilities 

Retained earnings 

Total liabilities and equity 

–  

44,426  

44,426 

– 

46,196  

46,196

208,964  

(32,156 )  176,808 

197,857 

(26,803 )  171,054

447,311  

3,417  

450,728 

445,506 

(781 )  444,725

22,007  

(1,066 ) 

20,941 

14,313 

(490 ) 

13,823

545,591  

(1,066 )  544,525 

538,426 

(490 )  537,936

992,902  

2,351  

995,253 

983,932 

(1,271 )  982,661

178,566  

(6,240 )  172,326 

161,575 

(7,298 )  154,277 

229,353  

(6,240 )  223,113 

213,409 

(7,298 )  206,111

36,056  

1,786  

37,842 

156,218  

1,786   158,004 

26,070 

76,291 

1,011  

27,081

1,011  

77,302

310,664  

6,805   317,469 

405,976 

5,016   410,992

992,902  

2,351   995,253 

983,932 

(1,271 )  982,661

While the timing of contract revenue and profit recognition is impacted, there is no change to cash flows.

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments 
IFRS 9, Financial Instruments (“IFRS 9”) provides guidance on the classification and measurement of financial assets and 
liabilities, impairment of financial assets, and general hedge accounting. The classification and measurement portion of the 
standard determines how financial assets and financial liabilities are accounted for in financial statements and, in particular, 
how they are measured on an ongoing basis. The amended IFRS 9 introduced a new, expected-loss impairment model 

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that will require more timely recognition of expected credit losses. In addition, the amended IFRS 9 includes a substantially-
reformed model for hedge accounting, with enhanced disclosures about risk management activity. The new standard is 
effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018. The Corporation measures loss allowances for trade 
receivables and contract assets at an amount equal to lifetime expected credit losses. The Corporation has determined that 
the adoption of the standard resulted in a loss allowance of $999 net of tax of $348, on trade and other receivables as at 
December 31, 2017. As a result, the opening retained earnings as at January 1, 2018 decreased by $999.

Amendment to IFRS 2 Classification and Measurement of Share-based Payment Transactions
In 2016, the IASB issued the final amendments to IFRS 2, Share-based Payments (“IFRS 2”) that clarify the classification and 
measurement of share-based transactions, consisting of: accounting for cash-settled share-based payment transactions 
that  include  a  performance  condition;  classification  of  share-based  payment  transactions  with  net  settlement  features; 
accounting for modifications of share-based payment transactions from cash-settled to equity-settled. The amendments 
are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018, with earlier adoption permitted. The amendments 
are to be applied prospectively. However, retrospective application is allowed if this is possible without the use of hindsight. 
The adoption of the amendment did not have an impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements. 

IFRIC Interpretation 22 Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Consideration
The interpretation clarifies that, in determining the spot exchange rate to use on initial recognition of the related asset, 
expense or income (or part of it) on the derecognition of a non-monetary asset or non-monetary liability relating to advance 
consideration, the date of the transaction is the date on which an entity initially recognizes the non-monetary asset or non-
monetary liability arising from the advance consideration. If there are multiple payments or receipts in advance, then the 
entity must determine a date of the transactions for each payment or receipt of advance consideration. This adoption of 
this interpretation did not have an impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements. 

Amendment to IAS 40 Transfer of Investment Property 
The amendments clarify when an entity should transfer property, including property under construction or development 
into,  or  out  of  investment  property.  The  amendments  state  that  a  change  in  use  occurs  when  the  property  meets,  or 
ceases  to  meet,  the  definition  of  investment  property  and  there  is  evidence  of  the  change  in  use.  A  mere  change  in 
management’s intentions for the use of a property does not provide evidence of a change in use. These amendments did 
not have an impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.

New and Amended International Financial Reporting Standards to be Adopted in 2019 or Later
The following new standards and amendments to existing standards were issued by the IASB and are expected to be 
adopted by the Corporation in 2019 or later.

Leases
In 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16, Leases (“IFRS 16”), replacing IAS 17, Leases and related interpretations. The standard 
introduces a single on-balance sheet recognition and measurement model for lessees, eliminating the distinction between 
operating and finance leases. Lessors continue to classify leases as finance and operating leases. IFRS 16 becomes 
effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and is to be applied retrospectively. Early adoption is 
permitted if IFRS 15 has been adopted.

The Corporation plans to apply the practical expedient to grandfather the definition of a lease on transition. This means 
that existing lease contracts will not need to be reassessed.

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                              NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in thousands of Canadian dollars) As a lessee, the Corporation will apply IFRS 16 using a modified retrospective approach. The cumulative effect of adopting 
IFRS 16 will be recognized as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings as at January 1, 2019, with no 
restatement of comparative information.

The Corporation will recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for its facility and equipment leases with a remaining 
lease term of more than 12 months as at January 1, 2019. The actual impact of applying IFRS 16 on the consolidated 
financial statements in the period of initial application will depend on future economic conditions, including the Corporation’s 
borrowing rate at January 1, 2019, the composition of the Corporation’s lease portfolio at that date, the Corporation’s latest 
assessment of whether it will exercise any lease renewal options and the extent to which the Corporation chooses to use 
practical expedients and recognition exemptions.

In addition, the nature of expenses related to those leases previously classified as operating leases will now change as 
IFRS 16 replaces the straight-line operating lease expense with a depreciation charge for right-of-use assets and interest 
expense on lease liabilities.

The Corporation is not required to make any adjustments for leases in which it is a lessor except where it is an intermediate
lessor in a sublease.

The  Corporation  is  on  track  on  its  implementation  plan  and  in  the  process  of  finalizing  the  transition  adjustments.  The 
Corporation expects material increases in the assets and liabilities reported on the balance sheet. In addition, the Corporation 
expects the statement of earnings to be impacted for the amortization of right-of-use assets and interest expense, with 
corresponding decreases in operating and administrative expenses. Under the new standard, cash outflows for repayment 
of the principal portion of the lease liability will be classified as cash flows from financing activities. The interest portion of 
the lease payments will continue to be classified as cash flows from operating activities.

Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments 
In June 2017, IASB issued IFRIC Interpretation 23, Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments (“IFRIC 23”), which clarifies 
application of recognition and measurement requirements in IAS 12, Income Taxes when there is uncertainty over income 
tax treatments. IFRIC 23 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019. Earlier application 
is  permitted.  The  Corporation  is  in  the  process  of  evaluating  the  impact  that  IFRIC  23  may  have  on  the  Corporation’s 
consolidated financial statements.

Amendments to IAS 19 Plan Amendment, Curtailment or Settlement 
In February 2018, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 19, Employee Benefits (“IAS 19”) which address the accounting for 
plan amendments, curtailments or settlements during the reporting period. The amendments to IAS 19 require an entity 
to use updated assumptions to determine current service cost and net interest for the remainder of the period after a plan 
amendment, curtailment or settlement; and to recognize in profit or loss as part of past service cost, or a gain or loss on 
settlement, any reduction in a surplus, even if that surplus was not previously recognized because of the impact of the asset 
ceiling. The amendments apply to plan amendments, curtailments or settlements that occur on or after January 1, 2019, with 
earlier application permitted. The amendments will have an impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements 
when there are plan amendments, curtailments or settlements after the effective date.

Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2015 – 2017
In December 2017, IASB issued the following amendments from the 2015-2017 annual improvement cycle.

IFRS 3 Business Combination 
The amendments clarify that, when an entity obtains control of a business that is a joint operation, it applies the requirements 
for a business combination achieved in stages, including remeasuring previously held interests in the assets and liabilities 

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in thousands of Canadian dollars) of the joint operation at fair value. An entity applies those amendments to business combinations for which the acquisition 
date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after January 1, 2019. Earlier application 
is permitted. These amendments will apply on business combinations of the Corporation after January 1, 2019.

IAS 12 Income Taxes 
The amendments clarify that the income tax consequences of dividends are linked more directly to past transactions or 
events that generated distributable profits than to distributions to owners. Therefore, an entity recognizes the income tax 
consequences of dividends in profit or loss, other comprehensive income or equity according to where the entity originally 
recognised those past transactions or events. An entity applies those amendments for annual reporting periods beginning 
on or after January 1, 2019. Earlier application is permitted. When an entity first applies those amendments, it applies them 
to the income tax consequences of dividends recognised on or after the beginning of the earliest comparative period. The 
Corporation does not expect these amendments will have an impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.

3. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash on hand 
Short-term deposits 

December 31   December 31
2017

2018  
3,795  
59,521  
63,316  

14,625

25,769

40,394

Bank balances and short-term deposits comprise cash held by the Corporation on a short-term basis with original maturity 
of one month or less. The carrying amount of these assets approximates their fair value.

4. RESTRICTED CASH

Restricted cash was nil as at December 31, 2018. The balance of $3,233 as of December 31, 2017 relates to amounts 
deposited in escrow accounts in connection with the acquisitions completed in 2015.

5. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Trade receivables   

Less allowance for doubtful accounts 

Net trade receivables 

Other receivables    

 December 31    December 31 
2017   
Restated 

2018   

167,267   
388   
166,879   
21,018   
187,897   

(note 2)

154,409

725

153,684

16,009

169,693

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December 31, 2017 

December 31, 2018 

6. CONTRACT BALANCES

Contract assets 

Contract liabilities    

Net contract balances 

Less than   

91-181  

182-365  

More than

Current  
146,261  

155,753  

90 days  
7,140  

10,198  

days  
703  

654  

days  
132  

645  

365 days  
173  

17  

Total
154,409

167,267

  December 31   December 31  
2017  
46,196  

2018  
66,436  
(9,029 ) 
 57,407  

(7,273 ) 
38,923   

January 1

2017

44,426

(8,918 )

35,508

Contract  assets  relate  to  the  Corporation’s  right  to  consideration  for  performance  completed  under  the  contract  and 
not billed. The contract assets are transferred to trade and other receivables when the right to consideration becomes 
unconditional. Contract liabilities relate to payments received in advance of performance under the contract. Contract 
liabilities  are  recognized  as  revenue  as  (or  when)  the  Corporation  performs  under  the  contract.  Contract  liabilities  are 
included in the accounts payable, accrued liabilities and provision line on the consolidated statement of financial position.

Revenue recognized in the period from:

Amounts included in contract liabilities at the beginning of the year 

2018 
6,602 

2017

7,833

7. INVENTORIES

At December 31, 2017 Restated (note 2) 

At December 31, 2018 

Work in  

Finished

Raw  
materials  
60,721  

progress   
80,047  

68,006  

84,871  

goods  
30,286  

22,205  

Total
171,054

175,082

The  cost  of  inventories  recognized  as  expense  and  included  in  cost  of  sales  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018 
amounted to $792,040 [2017 – $756,470].

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Corporation recorded an impairment expense related to the write-down 
of inventory in the amount of $1,078 [2017 – $1,856]. The Corporation also recorded reversals of previous write-downs of 
inventory in the amount of $1,807 [2017 – $2,275] due to the sale of inventory previously provided for. The carrying amount 
of inventory recorded at net realizable value was $22,276 as at December 31, 2018 [2017 – $26,529], with the remaining 
inventory recorded at cost.

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8. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Cost 
At December 31, 2016 

Additions  

Disposals and other 

Foreign currency translation 

At December 31, 2017 

Additions  

Disposals and other 

Foreign currency translation 

At December 31, 2018 

Accumulated depreciation and impairment 
At December 31, 2016 

Depreciation  

Disposal and other  

Foreign currency translation 

At December 31, 2017 

Depreciation  

Disposal and other  

Foreign currency translation 

At December 31, 2018 

Net book value  
At  December 31, 2017 

At  December 31, 2018 

   Machinery 

and  

Land  

Buildings  

equipment  

Tooling  

Total

14,863  

4,215  

(518 ) 

(633 ) 

133,360  

566,156  

3,840  

(8,416 ) 

(2,051 ) 

51,439  

(3,081 ) 

(13,861 ) 

17,927  

126,733  

600,653  

389  

–  

610  

7,953  

(38 ) 

4,041  

37,327  

(5,856 ) 

26,325  

49,274  

2,310  

–  

(2,795 ) 

48,789  

1,193  

(525 ) 

3,627  

763,653

61,804

(12,015 )

(19,340 )

794,102

46,862

(6,419 )

34,603

18,926  

138,689  

658,449  

53,084  

869,148

–  

–  

–  

–  

–  

–  

–  

–  

–  

(50,527 ) 

(280,127 ) 

(3,445 ) 

943  

1,069  

(27,405 ) 

1,880  

8,454  

(43,174 ) 

(2,354 ) 

–  

2,439  

(373,828 )

(33,204 )

2,823

11,962

(51,960 ) 

(297,198 ) 

(43,089 ) 

(392,247 )

(3,757 ) 

(28,681 ) 

2  

(1,576 ) 

4,769  

(13,841 ) 

(2,175 ) 

462  

(3,226 ) 

(34,613 )

5,233 

(18,643 )

(57,291 ) 

(334,951 ) 

(48,028 ) 

(440,270 )

17,927  

18,926  

74,773  

303,455  

81,398  

323,498  

5,700  

5,056  

401,855

428,878

As at December 31, 2017 and 2018, the Corporation did not have any assets under finance lease.

Included in the above are assets under construction in the amount of $21,527 [December 31, 2017–$13,343], which as at 
December 31, 2018 are not amortized.

In 2017, the Corporation sold land and building (the “Property”) located at 3160 Derry Road, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada 
to a third party and entered into a contract to lease the building for a two-year period. The Corporation has also agreed 
to lease a new facility for a 12-year period, with three renewal periods of five years each, which will be constructed by the 
buyer on the existing site. The facility rationalization was driven by the need to improve the Corporation’s manufacturing 
efficiencies, operational performance, profit margins and cash flow. The sale generated net cash proceeds of approximately 
$32,662 and resulted in a gain of $26,593 on sale of the Property recognized by the Corporation.

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Costs associated with the sale are summarized below: 

Disposal of non-current assets  

Severance and other  

8,968

990

9,958

Disposal of non-current assets consists of the derecognition of the Property of $6,068 and equipment impairment charges 
of $2,900 that reduced the carrying amount of the equipment to the recoverable amount, which is based on their fair value 
less costs of disposal. The fair value less costs of disposal was determined by using inputs based on observable market 
data for identical assets and liabilities, and therefore, was categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Severance  relates  to  severance  and  other  termination  benefits  that  are  calculated  based  on  long-standing  benefit 
practices, local statutory requirement and, in certain cases, voluntary termination arrangements. Other relates to costs of 
dismantling equipment that is no longer intended for use. Severance and other costs have been recorded as long-term 
liabilities on the consolidated statements of financial position.

9. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

At December 31, 2017 

At December 31, 2018 

   Accumulated

   depreciation,   

   disposal and  

Net

Cost  
9,286  

9,353  

impairment   book value
2,414

(6,872 ) 

(7,048 ) 

2,305

The Corporation’s investment properties consist of land and building. Depreciation expense recognized in relation to the 
buildings in 2018 was $158 [2017 – $258]. The Corporation recorded rental income of $600 in 2018 [2017 – $864]

The fair value of the Corporation’s investment properties was $15,892 at December 31, 2018. The fair value was determined 
through the use of the market comparable approach and discounted cash flows approach which are categorized as a 
Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. In 2018, the Corporation obtained opinions from external valuators, with experience in 
the real estate market, on the fair value of $15,000 of the total fair values of the Corporation’s investment properties. 

On September 29, 2017, the Corporation sold one of its investment properties located in Winnipeg, Manitoba for proceeds 
of $3,900 and recorded a gain of $2,183 on disposal of the asset.

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10. INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL

Technology   Development   

Other   

intangible  

Total  

Total

intangible

assets and  

rights  

costs  

intangibles  

assets   

Goodwill  

goodwill

39,427  

121,728  

26,781  

187,936  

33,797  

221,733

5,811  

(132)  

1,617  

(2,209 ) 

–  

58  

7,428  

(2,283 ) 

–  

(356 ) 

7,428

(2,639 )

45,106  

121,136  

26,839  

193,081  

33,441  

226,522

–  

164  

3,839  

3,791  

4,835  

1,117  

8,674  

5,072  

–  

1,663  

8,674

6,735

Cost 
At December 31, 2016 

Additions  

Foreign currency translation 

At December 31, 2017 

Additions  

Foreign currency translation 

At December 31, 2018 

45,270  

128,766  

32,791  

206,827  

35,104  

241,931

Depreciation and impairment 
At December 31, 2016 

Depreciation  

Foreign currency translation 

At December 31, 2017 

Depreciation  

Foreign currency translation 

(29,952 ) 

(86,308 ) 

(1,604 ) 

84  

(31,472 ) 

(1,779 ) 

(111 ) 

(8,637 ) 

1,911  

(93,034 ) 

(4,178 ) 

(3,291 ) 

(4,233 ) 

(2,766 ) 

(81 ) 

(7,080 ) 

(2,847 ) 

(290 ) 

(120,493 ) 

(13,007 ) 

1,914  

(131,586 ) 

(8,804 ) 

(3,692 ) 

At December 31, 2018 

(33,362 ) 

(100,503 ) 

(10,217 ) 

(144,082 ) 

–  

–  

–  

–  

–  

–  

–  

(120,493 )

(13,007 )

1,914

(131,586 )

(8,804 )

(3,692 )

(144,082 )

Net book value  
At December 31, 2017 

At December 31, 2018 

13,634  

11,908  

28,102  

28,263  

19,759  

22,574  

61,495  

62,745  

33,441  

35,104  

94,936

97,849

Technology rights relate to an agreement which permits the Corporation to manufacture aerospace engine components 
and share in the revenue generated by the final sale of the engine. 

The  Corporation  has  certain  programs  that  meet  the  criteria  for  deferral  and  amortization  of  development  costs. 
Development costs are capitalized for clearly defined, technically feasible technologies which management intends to 
produce  and  promote  to  an  identified  future  market,  and  for  which  resources  exist  or  are  expected  to  be  available  to 
complete  the  project.  The  Corporation  records  amortization  in  arriving  at  the  carrying  value  of  deferred  development 
costs  once  the  development  activities  have  been  completed  and  sales  of  the  related  product  have  commenced.  The 
Corporation estimates the intangible assets to be amortized over a period of 1 to 20 years based on units of production.

Other intangibles relate to application software, customer lists, brands and technical processes. Application software will 
be amortized over a 10 year period, customer lists will be amortized over a 5 year period and technical processes will be 
amortized over a 15 year period. Brands of $9,114 (£5,226) with indefinite useful lives assets are not subject to amortization.

As described in note 1, the carrying values of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested for impairment 
annually. The Corporation’s impairment test for goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives was based on the 
recoverable amount determined on its value in use. The key assumptions used to determine the recoverable amount are 
discussed below. The Corporation completed the annual impairment test on October 1, 2018 and determined there was 
no impairment. The results of the annual impairment test indicate that the fair values of the reporting units are in excess of 
their carrying values.

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In the assessment of impairment, management used industry guidance, historical data and past experience as the key 
assumptions in the determination of the recoverable amount of the two CGUs. The value in use was determined based 
on  the  present  value  of  the  estimated  free  cash  flows  for  the  two  CGUs.  The  cash  flow  projections,  covering  a  five 
year period plus a terminal year, were based on financial projections approved by management using assumptions that 
reflect the Corporation’s most likely planned course of action, given management’s judgment of the most probable set of 
economic conditions. A discount rate of 12.3% and 11.0% per annum was used for the two CGUs, respectively, based on 
management’s best estimate of the Corporation’s weighted average cost of capital adjusted for the risks facing the CGU. 
Annual growth rate of 2% and 3% was used in the terminal year given the businesses’ anticipated growth. The recoverable 
amount was determined to be higher than the carrying value including the goodwill. If the discount rate for the CGUs is 
increased by 1%, the recoverable amount for both CGUs would be less than the carrying value.

11. INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES

The Corporation has interests in a number of individually non-material joint ventures. The Corporation’s joint ventures are 
private entities that are not listed on any public exchange. All operations are continuing. To support the activities of certain 
joint ventures, the Corporation and the other investors in the joint ventures have agreed to make additional contributions, 
in proportion to their interests, to make up any losses, if required. In addition, profits of the joint ventures are not distributed 
until  the  parties  to  the  arrangement  provide  consent  for  distribution.  The  Corporation  has  no  share  of  any  contingent 
liabilities or capital commitments in its joint ventures as at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

Balance, beginning of the year 

Share of total comprehensive income 

Balance, end of the year 

   December 31   December 31
2017

2018  
6,815  
669  
7,484  

6,484

331

6,815

Subsequent to the year end, the Corporation acquired an additional 26% of the issued and outstanding shares of the capital 
stock of Triveni Aeronautics Private Limited to obtain a 75% ownership.

12. BANK INDEBTEDNESS

On September 13, 2018, the Corporation amended its credit agreement with its existing lenders. The Corporation has a multi-
currency  operating  credit  facility  with  a  syndicate  of  banks,  with  a  Canadian  dollar  limit  of  $75,000.  Under  the  terms  of  the 
amended credit agreement, the operating credit facility expires on September 13, 2020. Extensions of the facility are subject to 
mutual consent of the syndicate of lenders and the Corporation. The credit agreement also includes a $75,000 uncommitted 
accordion provision which will provide the Corporation with the option to increase the size of the operating credit facility. As at 
December 31, 2018, the Corporation was debt-free under its credit facility. Bank indebtedness bears interest at the bankers’ 
acceptance or LIBOR rates plus 1.20%. At December 31, 2018, the Corporation had letters of credit outstanding totalling $3,912 
such that $71,088 was unused and available. A fixed and floating charge debenture on accounts receivable, inventories and 
property, plant and equipment is pledged as collateral for the operating credit facility.

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13. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS

Accounts payables    

Accrued liabilities    

Contract liabilities [note 6] 

Provisions [note 16] 

14. LONG-TERM DEBT

Property mortgages [a] 

Other loans [b] 

Less current portion 

   December 31  December 31 
2017 

2018  

Restated   

(note 2)

84,677 

60,202 

7,273 

2,125 

154,277 

86,754   
55,981  
9,029  
2,643  
154,407  

   December 31   December 31
2017

2018  
769  
10,811  
11,580  
2,516  
9,064  

13,789

12,572

26,361

15,159

11,202

[a] Property mortgages include $769 (£441) [2017 – $1,050 (£619)] of financing of certain land acquired in 2006. This same 
land is collateral for this mortgage and the mortgage bears interest at bank rate plus 0.90%, which at December 31, 2018 
was 1.4% [2017 – 1.4%]. The property mortgage requires scheduled monthly repayments of accrued interest and principal 
and matures in June 2021.

The Corporation had a five year fixed rate term mortgage, with accrued interest and principal paid monthly. The mortgage 
is secured by certain land and building. The principal amount outstanding at December 31, 2017 was $12,739 and was 
repaid on February 1, 2018.

[b] Other loans include loans of $10,811 [2017 – $12,572] provided by governmental authorities (“Government Loans”) that 
bear interest of approximately 2.38% [2017 – 1.38%]. The Government Loans mature April 2024 with accrued interest and 
principal repayable monthly.

Included in other loans were bank loans (“Commercial Loans”) used to finance equipment over a ten year period maturing 
between  December  2020  and  December  2022.  The  Commercial  Loans  required  scheduled  monthly  repayments  of 
accrued interest and principal and were repaid in August 2017.

15. BORROWINGS SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

The  Corporation  has  received  proceeds  related  to  the  development  of  its  technologies  and  processes  from  Canadian 
government  agencies.  The  contributions  have  been  deducted  in  calculating  the  Corporation’s  investment  in  intangible 
assets, property plant and equipment or from the expense to which they relate. These amounts, plus, in certain cases, an 
implied return on the investment, are repayable as a percentage of the Corporation’s revenues. The Corporation has included 
in borrowings subject to specific conditions the estimated amount of repayments in relation to the contributions received.

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During 2018, the Corporation received $2,847 [2017 – $3,638] of government proceeds, of which $1,486 [2017 – $2,023] has 
been credited to the related assets, $190 [2017 – $66] has been credited to the related expense and $1,171 [2017 – $1,549] 
has been recorded in borrowings subject to specific conditions.

The proceeds are repayable as future royalty payments; a liability is recorded for the amounts received that will be repaid 
based on future estimated sales. During 2018, the Corporation repaid $1,021 [2017 – $190]. As at December 31, 2018, 
the Corporation recognized $25,427 [2017 – $25,162] as the amount repayable. The Corporation is eligible for additional 
government proceeds of $6,476 for the period from January 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020 based on approved expenditures.

16. OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS

Net defined benefit plan deficits [note 22] 

Provisions 

Other  

Less current portion included in accounts payable, accrued

liabilities and provisions 

 The following table presents the movement in provisions:

At December 31, 2016 

Additional provisions 

Amount used 

Unused amounts reversed 

Unwind of discount  

Foreign currency translation 

At December 31, 2017 

Additional provisions 

Amount used 

Unused amounts reversed 

Unwind of discount  

Foreign currency translation 

At December 31, 2018 

   December 31   December 31
2017

2018  
12,012  
5,507  
4,792  
22,311  

2,643  
19,668  

Other   

5,958

5,601

5,719

17,278

2,125

15,153

Total
5,658

2,175

(1,402 )

(702 )

(34 )

(94 )

5,601

1,045

(1,067 )

(297 )

149 

76 

  Warranty   Environmental   
2,807  

1,898  

provisions   
953  

850  

(873 ) 

(652 ) 

–  

(47 ) 

1,176  

606  

(588 )  

(157 )  

–  

48  

–  

(20 ) 

(50 ) 

(34 ) 

–  

2,703  

–  

–  

(32 ) 

149  

–   

1,325  

(509 ) 

–  

–  

(47 ) 

1,722  

439  

(479 ) 

(108 ) 

–  

28  

1,085  

2,820  

1,602  

5,507

Warranty
During  the  normal  course  of  its  business,  the  Corporation  assumes  the  cost  of  certain  components  under  warranties 
offered on its products. This provision for a warranty is based on historical data associated with similar products and is 
recorded as a current liability. Nevertheless, conditions may change and a significant amount may need to be recorded.

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Environmental
Provisions for environment liabilities have been recorded for costs related to site restoration obligations. Due to the long-
term nature of the liability, the related long-term portion of the liability is included in long-term liabilities. 

Other
This category of provisions includes provisions related to legal, onerous contracts, and other contract related liabilities. The 
provisions are based on the Corporation’s best estimate of the amount of the expenditure required to address the matters. 

17. CHANGES IN LIABILITIES ARISING FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 

  December 31   

Foreign  

2017   

Cash flows  

exchange  

  December 31 
2018

Other  

Bank indebtedness 
Debt due within one year 

Long-term debt 

Long-term liabilities and provisions 

–  

51,834  

11,202  

15,153  

Borrowing subject to specific conditions – Non-current 

23,866  

Borrowing subject to specific conditions – Current   

Total 

1,296  

103,351  

(264 ) 

3,892  

(15,165 ) 

(945 ) 

2,088  

(786 ) 

–  

1,312  

25  

299  

–  

–  

(11,180 ) 

1,636  

264  

(12,645 ) 

13,002  

5,161  

(1,444 ) 

407  

4,745  

–

44,393

9,064

19,668

24,510

917

98,552

The “Other” column includes the effect of reclassification of non-current portion of interest bearing loans, borrowings and 
deferred revenues, allocation of borrowing subject to specific conditions to the related assets and expenses, changes in 
defined benefit plans, and the effect of interest accretion on interest bearing loans and borrowings.

18. INCOME TAXES

The following are the major components of income tax expense: 

Current income tax expense 

Current tax expense for the year 

Deferred income tax expense 

Origination and reversal of temporary differences 

Impact of tax law changes 

Total income tax expense 

53

2018  

9,402  
9,402  

15,709  
(51 ) 
15,658  

2017

Restated 

(note 2)

15,557 

15,557

11,910

(9,836 )

2,074

25,060  

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The Corporation’s consolidated effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2018 was 21.9% [2017 – 13.9%]. The 
difference in the effective tax rates compared to the Corporation’s statutory income tax rates were mainly caused by 
the following:

Income before income taxes 

2018  

114,180  

2017

Restated 

(note 2)

127,119

Income taxes based on the applicable tax rate of 25.8% in 2018 and 2017 

29,458  

32,797

Adjustment to income taxes resulting from:

Adjustments in respect of prior years 

Permanent differences and other    

Non-taxable portion of capital gains 
Income tax rates differentials on income of foreign operations 

Changes in income tax rates 

Income tax expense 

393  
(153 ) 
–  
(4,582 ) 
(56 ) 
25,060  

59 

(732 )

(3,252 ) 

(1,269 )

(9,972 )

17,631

The increase in the effective corporate tax rate from 2017 is primarily attributable to a significant reduction in the United States 
Federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% necessitated by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act being signed into legislation in 
December 2017. As a result of the re-measurement of the Corporation’s deferred tax assets and liabilities in the United States, 
the Corporation recorded a tax benefit of approximately $9,972. Additionally, a portion of the capital gains realized on the sale 
of property during 2017 was not taxable resulting in a reduction of the current tax expense by approximately $3,252.

Changes in the deferred tax components are adjusted through deferred income tax expense except for $10,048 [2017–$8,958] 
of investment tax credits which is adjusted through cost of revenues and $1,857 [2017 – $183] for employee future benefits 
which is adjusted through other comprehensive income. 

The following are the major components of deferred tax assets and liabilities:

Operating loss carry forwards 

Investment tax credits 

Employee future benefits 

Property, plant and equipment and intangibles 

Other 

Deferred tax liabilities  

   December 31   December 31  
2017

2018  

Restated  

(note 2)

3,808

26,465

2,036

(46,546 )

979

(13,258 )

(47 ) 
23,630  
3,596  
(51,510 ) 
2,559  
(21,772 ) 

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For the purposes of the above table, deferred tax assets are shown net of offsetting deferred tax liabilities where these 
occur in the same entity and jurisdiction, as follows:

Deferred tax assets 

Deferred tax liabilities 

   December 31   December 31  
2017

2018  

Restated    

(note 2)

13,823

(27,081 )

11,393  
(33,165 ) 

The temporary difference associated with investments in subsidiaries and joint ventures, for which a deferred tax liability 
has not been recognized aggregates to $665,193 [2017 – $572,030].

19. SHARE CAPITAL

The authorized capital of the Corporation consists of an unlimited number of preference shares, issuable in series of which 
none are outstanding, and an unlimited number of common shares, with no par value.

Common shares

Issued and fully paid: 
Outstanding at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017    

Net income per share

Net Income 

Weighted average number of shares 

Basic and diluted net income per share 

Number  

Amount

58,209,001  

254,440

2018  
89,120  
58,209,001  
1.53  

2017

109,488

58,209,001

1.88

Dividends declared
On March 30, 2018, June 29, 2018, and September 28, 2018 the Corporation paid quarterly dividends on 58,209,001 common 
shares of $0.085 per common share, amounting to $14,843. On December 31, 2018 the Corporation paid quarterly dividends 
on 58,209,001 common shares of $0.10 per common share, amounting to $5,821.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Corporation declared and paid dividends on common shares on March 31, 2017, 
June 30, 2017 and on September 30, 2017 of $0.065 per share amounting to $11,351 and on December 29, 2017 of $0.085 per 
share amounting to $4,948.

Subsequent to December 31, 2018, the Corporation declared dividends to holders of common shares in the amount of $0.10 per 
common share payable on March 29, 2019, for shareholders of record at the close of business on March 22, 2019.

20. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN 

The Corporation has an incentive stock option plan, which provides for the granting of options for the benefit of employees 
and directors. The options include a cash option feature that allows option holders to elect to receive an amount in cash 
equal to the intrinsic value, being the excess market price of the common share over the exercise price of the option, 

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instead of exercising the option and acquiring the common shares. Options are granted at an exercise price equal to the 
market price of the Corporation’s common shares at the time of granting. Options normally have a life of five years with 
vesting at 20.0% at the end of the first, second, third, fourth and fifth years from the date of the grant. In addition, certain 
business unit income tests must be met in order for the option holder’s entitlement to fully vest. As at December 31, 2018 
and December 31, 2017, there were no options granted and outstanding. The maximum number of options for common 
shares that is available to be granted under this plan is 1,673,341. 

The Corporation has a deferred share unit plan (“DSU Plan”) for certain executive officers (“Officers”) which provides 
a structure for Officers to accumulate equity-like holdings in the Corporation. The DSU Plan allows certain Officers to 
participate in the growth of the Corporation by providing a deferred payment based on the value of a common share at 
the time of redemption. Each Officer receives deferred share units (“Units”) based on their annual management incentive 
compensation. The Units are issued based on the Corporation’s common share price at the time of issue. A third of the 
Units are vested and paid upon issuance and the remaining Units are vested and paid out equally on the anniversary 
date of issuance in the following two year periods or upon retiring. The cash value is equal to the common share price 
at the date of redemption, adjusted by any dividends paid on the common shares. For Units granted subsequent to May 
1, 2016 a Total Shareholder Return (“TSR”) performance element was introduced to reinforce the connection between 
remuneration  and  the  interests  of  Shareholders,  by  motivating  and  rewarding  participants  for  improving  the  long-term 
value  of  the  Corporation.  One  third  of  the  cash  payment  of  the  Units  awarded  for  calendar  2016  and  calendar  years 
thereafter is made May 1 of the first calendar year following the date of the grant of the Units, another one third of cash 
payment is made May 1 of the second calendar year following the date of grant of the Units, and the remaining one third 
cash payment is made May 1 of the third calendar year following the date of grant of the Units. The number of Units that 
will actually vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the award remuneration granted and will be determined by the Corporation’s 
three year TSR relative to a comparator group. The value each Officer ultimately receives would be determined by the 
number of Units earned, multiplied by the fair market value of the common share at the end of the performance period. 
As at December 31, 2018, 65,744 Units were outstanding at an accrued value of $584 [December 31, 2017 – $523]. The 
Corporation recorded compensation expense in relation to the plans during the year of $168 [2017 – $433].

21. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Categories of financial instruments
Under IFRS, financial instruments are classified into one of the following categories: financial assets/financial liabilities at 
fair value through profit or loss, and financial assets/financial liabilities at amortized costs.

All financial instruments, including derivatives, are included on the consolidated statement of financial position, which are 
measured at fair value except for financial assets and liabilities measured at amortized costs.

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in thousands of Canadian dollars) The carrying values of the Corporation’s financial instruments are classified as follows:

Financial 

assets at 

fair value 

through 

Financial  

liabilities at  

Financial  

fair value 

Financial 

assets at  Total financial 

through 

liabilities at  Total financial

December 31, 2017 
December 31, 2018 

  profit or loss1  amortized cost2 
169,693 
187,897 

43,627 
63,316 

assets  profit of loss3  amortized cost4 
213,320 
231,781 
251,213 

– 
849 

219,853 

liabilities
231,781

220,702

1 Includes cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash 
2 Includes trade receivables and other receivables
3 Includes derivatives contracts financial liabilities
4  Includes bank indebtedness, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, long-term debt, borrowings subject to specific conditions and trade 
receivables securitization transactions

The Corporation has exposure to the following risks from its use of financial instruments:
–  Market risk
–  Credit risk
– 

Liquidity risk

This note presents information about the Corporation’s risks to each of the above risks, its objectives, policies and processes 
for measuring and managing risk.

Market risk
Market risk is the risk that changes in the market prices, such as foreign exchange rates and interest rates, will affect 
the  Corporation’s  income  or  the  value  of  its  holdings  of  financial  instruments.  The  Corporation’s  policy  is  not  to  utilize 
derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. The Corporation may utilize derivative instruments in 
the management of its foreign currency and interest rate exposures.

The  Corporation  thoroughly  examines  the  various  financial  instrument  risks  to  which  it  is  exposed  and  assesses  the 
impact and likelihood of those risks. These risks may include currency risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. 
Where material, these risks are reviewed and monitored by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

Currency risk
The Corporation operates internationally, which gives rise to a risk that its income, cash flows and shareholders’ equity 
may be adversely impacted by fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. Currency risk arises because the amount of the 
local  currency  receivable  or  payable  for  transactions  denominated  in  foreign  currencies  may  vary  due  to  changes  in 
exchange  rate  (“transaction  exposures”)  and  because  the  non-Canadian  dollar  denominated  financial  statements  of 
the  Corporation’s  subsidiaries  may  vary  on  consolidation  into  the  reporting  currency  of  Canadian  dollars  (“translation 
exposures”). The Corporation uses derivative financial instruments to manage foreign exchange risk with the objective of 
minimizing transaction exposures and the resulting volatility of the Corporation’s net income.

The most significant transaction exposures arise in the Canadian operations where significant portions of the revenues are 
transacted in US dollars. As a result, the Corporation may experience transaction exposures because of the volatility in 
the exchange rate between the Canadian and US dollar. Based on the Corporation’s current US denominated net inflows 
as of December 31, 2018, fluctuations of +/- 1% would, everything else being equal, have an effect on net income for 
the year ended December 31, 2018 of approximately +/- $23. The Corporation may experience translation exposures on 
the consolidation of its US and European subsidiaries. Fluctuations of +/- 1% in the US dollar and British pound would, 
everything else being equal, have an effect on other comprehensive income of approximately $5,169.

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Interest rate risk
The Corporation is exposed to interest rate risk in its floating rate bank indebtedness. As at December 31, 2018, $11,580 
of  the  Corporation’s  total  debt  portfolio  is  subject  to  movements  in  floating  interest  rates.  In  addition,  a  portion  of  the 
Corporation’s  trade  receivables  securitization  programs  are  exposed  to  interest  rate  fluctuations.  The  objective  of  the 
Corporation’s interest rate management activities is to minimize the volatility of the Corporation’s income. The Corporation 
monitors its exposure to interest rates and has not entered into any derivative contracts to manage this risk. A fluctuation 
in interest rates of 100 basis points (1%) would have impacted the amount of interest charged to net income during the 
year ended December 31, 2018 by approximately +/- $586.

Credit risk
Credit risk arises from cash and cash equivalents held with banks and financial institutions as well as credit exposure to 
clients, including outstanding trade receivables. The maximum exposure to credit risk is equal to the carrying value of 
the financial assets. The objective of managing credit risk is to prevent losses in financial assets. The Corporation is also 
exposed to credit risk from the potential default by any of its counterparties on its foreign exchange forward contracts. 
The  Corporation  mitigates  this  credit  risk  by  dealing  with  counterparties  who  are  major  financial  institutions  that  the 
Corporation anticipates will satisfy their obligations under the contracts.

The Corporation, in the normal course of business, is exposed to credit risk from its customers, substantially all of which 
are in the aerospace industry. The Corporation sells the majority of its products to large international organizations with 
strong credit ratings. Therefore, the Corporation is not exposed to significant credit risk and overall the Corporation’s credit 
risk has not changed significantly from the prior year.

The carrying amount of trade receivables is reduced through the use of an allowance account and the amount of the loss 
is recognized in the consolidated statements of income within administrative and general expenses. When a receivable 
balance is considered uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts. Subsequent recoveries 
of amounts previously written off are credited against administrative and general expenses.

Derecognition of financial assets
The Corporation sells a portion of its trade receivables through securitization programs or factoring transactions. During 
2018, the Corporation sold receivables to various financial institutions in the amount of $314,117 [2017 – $310,037] for a 
discount of $2,224 [2017 – $1,665] representing an annualized interest rate of 3.21% [2017 – 2.30%]. 

As at December 31, 2018, trade receivables include receivables sold and financed through securitization transactions of 
$41,877 [2017 – $36,675] which do not meet the IAS 39 derecognition requirements as the Corporation continues to be 
exposed to credit risk. These receivables are recognized as such in the consolidated financial statements even though 
they  have  been  legally  sold;  a  corresponding  financial  liability  is  recorded  in  the  consolidated  statement  of  financial 
position under debt due within one year. 

Liquidity risk
The Corporation’s objective in managing liquidity risk is to ensure that there are sufficient committed loan facilities in order 
to meet its liquidity requirements at any point in time. The Corporation has in place a planning and budgeting process to 
help determine the funds required to support the Corporation’s normal operating requirements on an ongoing basis, taking 
into account its anticipated cash flows from operations and its operating facility capacity. The primary sources of liquidity 
are  the  operating  credit  facility,  trade  receivables  securitization  program  and  cash  provided  by  operations.  Based  on 
current funds available and expected cash flow from operating activities, management believes that the Corporation has 
sufficient funds available to meet its liquidity requirements at any point in time. However, if cash from operating activities is 
lower than expected or capital costs for projects exceed current estimates, or if the Corporation incurs major unanticipated 
expenses, it may be required to seek additional capital in the form of debt or equity or a combination of both.

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in thousands of Canadian dollars) Contractual maturity analysis
The following table summarizes the contractual maturity of the Corporation’s financial liabilities. The table includes both 
interest and principal cash flows.

Long-term debt1 
Equipment leases   

Facility leases 

Year 1  
44,393  

593  

5,283  

Other long-term liabilities 

141  

Borrowings subject to  

  specific conditions 

Interest payments   

Total  

917  

51,327  

259  

51,586  

Year 2  
2,479  

292  

3,412  

260  

603  

7,046  

202  

7,248  

Year 3  
2,294  

251  

3,400  

234  

765  

6,944  

147  

7,091  

Year 4  
2,160  

197  

3,203  

208  

788  

6,556  

96  

6,652  

Year 5  
2,160  

Thereafter  
720  

74  

3,227  

143  

792  

6,396  

45  

6,441  

4  

17,948  

1,196  

21,562  

41,430  

4  

Total
54,206

1,411

36,473

2,182

25,427

119,699

753

41,434  

120,452

1 The amount drawn $41,877 on the Corporation’s trade receivables securitization program is included in long-term debt in the Year 1 category

Fair values
The  Corporation  has  determined  the  estimated  fair  values  of  its  financial  instruments  based  on  appropriate  valuation 
methodologies; however, considerable judgement is required to develop these estimates. Accordingly, these estimated 
fair  values  are  not  necessarily  indicative  of  the  amounts  the  Corporation  could  realize  in  a  current  market  exchange. 
The estimated fair value amounts can be materially affected by the use of different assumptions or methodologies. The 
methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments are described as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, bank indebtedness and accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Due to the short period to maturity of these instruments, the carrying values as presented in the consolidated statements 
of financial position are reasonable estimates of their fair values.

Foreign exchange contracts
The  Corporation  enters  into  forward  foreign  exchange  contracts  to  mitigate  future  cash  flow  exposures  in  US  dollars 
and  Euros.  Under  these  contracts  the  Corporation  is  obliged  to  purchase  specific  amounts  at  predetermined  dates 
and exchange rates. These contracts are matched with anticipated operational cash flows in US dollars and Euros. The 
Company had forward foreign exchange contracts outstanding as at December 31, 2018 as follows:

Maturity – 1 to 2 years – US dollar    

Amount  

41,000  

Floor  

1.2850  

Ceiling

1.3263

As at December 31, 2018, the fair value of the outstanding foreign exchange contracts financial liabilities was $849, which 
was categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The corresponding unrealized loss was recorded in Other in the 
consolidated statement of income. 

Long-term debt
The carrying amount of the Corporation’s long-term debt of $11,580 would approximate its fair value at December 31, 2018. 

Borrowings subject to specific conditions
The Corporation has recognized $24,510 as the amount repayable to Canadian government agencies. The contributions 
are repayable as future royalty payments; a liability is recorded for the amounts received that will be repaid based on 
future estimated sales.

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Collateral
As at December 31, 2018, the carrying amount of all of the financial assets that the Corporation has pledged as collateral 
for its long-term debt facilities was $53,457.

Fair value hierarchy
The Corporation’s financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on the consolidated statement of financial position 
have been categorized into three categories based on a fair value hierarchy. Fair value of assets and liabilities included 
in Level 1 are determined by reference to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Assets and 
liabilities in Level 2 include valuations using inputs other than the quoted prices for which all significant inputs are based 
on  observable  market  data,  either  directly  or  indirectly.  Level  3  valuations  are  based  on  inputs  that  are  not  based  on 
observable market data.

The fair value hierarchy requires the use of observable market inputs whenever such inputs exist. A financial instrument 
is classified to the lowest level of the hierarchy for which a significant input has been considered in measuring fair value. 

22. EMPLOYEE FUTURE BENEFITS

The Corporation provides retirement benefits through a variety of arrangements comprised principally of defined benefit 
and defined contribution plans that cover a substantial portion of employees in accordance with local regulations and 
practices. The most significant plans in terms of the benefits accrued to date by participants are career average and final 
average earnings plans and around 100% of the obligations accrued to date come from defined benefit plans in Canada.

Defined Benefit Plans
Canada
The Canadian defined benefit plans comprise of both career average and final average earnings plans which provide 
benefits to members in the form of a guaranteed level of pension payable for life. A majority of the plans are currently 
closed to new entrants. The level of pensions in the defined benefit plans depends on the member’s length of service 
and salary at retirement age for final average earnings plans and salary during employment for career average plans. The 
defined benefit pension plans require contributions to be made to a separate trustee-administered fund which is governed 
by the Corporation. The Corporation is responsible for the administration of the plans assets and for the definition of the 
investment strategy. The Corporation reviews the level of funding in the defined benefit pension plans on an annual basis 
as required by local government legislation. Such review includes the asset-liability matching strategy and investment 
risk management policy. Actuarial valuations are required at least every three years. Depending on the jurisdiction and 
the funded status of the plan, actuarial valuations may be required annually. The most recent actuarial valuations for the 
various pension plans were completed as at December 31, 2017. 

Contributions are determined by the appointed actuary and cover the going-concern normal costs and deficits (established 
under the assumption that the plan will continue to be in force) or solvency deficits (established under the assumption 
that the plan stops its operations and is being liquidated), as prescribed by laws and actuarial practices. Under the laws 
in effect, minimum contributions are required to amortize the going-concern deficits over a period of fifteen years and 
solvency deficits over a period of five years. Temporary solvency relief measures are in place that allow for the amortization 
of solvency deficits over a period of up to ten years. 

Effective  January  1,  2014,  three  pension  plans  were  merged.  On  July  7,  2017,  the  Financial  Services  Commission  of 
Ontario (“FSCO”) approved the transfer of the assets and the asset transfer was completed on August 31, 2017. The net 
impact of the asset transfer on the consolidated results for all plans is nil. 

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The US defined benefit plan provides benefits to members in the form of a guaranteed level of pension payable for life at 
retirement, and is currently closed to future accrual of benefits. The benefit payments are from a trustee-administered fund 
and plan assets held in trusts are governed by Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) regulations. Responsibility for governance 
of the plan, including investment decisions and contribution schedules, is also governed by IRS Regulations and lies with 
the Corporation. Actuarial valuations are required annually. Contributions are determined by appointed actuaries and cover 
normal cost and deficits as prescribed by law. Funding deficits are generally amortized over a period of seven years.

Investment Policy
The overall investment policy and strategy for the defined benefit pension plans is guided by the objective of achieving 
an investment return which, together with contributions, ensures that there will be sufficient assets to pay pension benefits 
as they fall due while also mitigating the risks of the plans. See below for more information about the Corporation’s risk 
management initiatives.

The  target  asset  allocation  is  determined  based  on  expected  economic  and  market  conditions,  the  maturity  profile  of 
the plans’ liabilities, the funded status of the respective plans and the plan stakeholders’ tolerance to risk. Generally, the 
Corporation aims to have a portfolio mix of a combined 5% in money market securities, 20% in non-traditional equities, 
30%  in  fixed  income  instruments  and  45%  in  equity  for  the  Canadian  defined  benefit  plans  and  a  portfolio  mix  of  a 
combined 5% in cash, 20% in fixed income instruments, 60% in equity and 15% in alternative assets for the US defined 
benefit plan. As the plans mature and the funded status improves through cash contributions and anticipated excess 
equity returns, the Corporation intends to reduce the level of investment risk by investing in more fixed-income assets that 
better match the liabilities.

Risk Management
The  Corporation’s  pension  plans  are  exposed  to  various  risks,  including  equity,  interest  rate,  inflation,  liquidity  and 
longevity risks. Several risk strategies and policies have been put in place to mitigate the impact these risks could have 
on the funded status of defined benefit plans and on the future level of contributions by the Corporation. The following is 
a description of key risks together with the mitigation measures in place to address them. 

Equity risk
Equity risk is the risk that results from fluctuations in equity prices. This risk is managed by maintaining diversification of 
portfolios across geographies, industry sectors and investment strategies.

Interest rate risk 
Interest rate risk is the risk that results from fluctuations in the fair value of plan assets and liabilities due to movements 
in interest rates. This risk is managed by reducing the mismatch between the duration of plan assets and the duration of 
pension obligation.

This is accomplished by having a portion of the portfolio invested in long-term bonds. A decrease in corporate and/or 
government bond yields will increase plan liabilities, which will be partially offset by an increase in the value of the plans’ 
bond holdings.

Liquidity risk 
Liquidity risk is the risk stemming from holding assets which cannot be readily converted to cash when needed for the 
payment of benefits or to rebalance the portfolios. Liquidity risk is managed through investment in government bonds and 
equity futures.

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MAGELLAN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT                              NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in thousands of Canadian dollars) Longevity risk
Longevity  risk  is  the  risk  that  increasing  life  expectancy  results  in  longer-than-expected  benefit  payments  resulting  in 
an  increase  in  the  plans’  liabilities.  This  risk  is  mitigated  by  using  the  most  recent  mortality  tables  to  set  the  level  of 
contributions.

The  Corporation  obtains  actuarial  valuations  for  its  accrued  benefit  obligations  and  the  fair  value  of  plan  assets  for 
accounting purposes under IFRS as at December 31 of each year. In addition, the Corporation estimates movements in 
its accrued benefit liabilities at the end of each interim reporting period, based upon movements in discount rates and the 
rates of return on plan assets, as well as any significant changes to the plans. Adjustments are also made for payments 
made and benefits earned.

Defined Contribution Plans
The Corporation’s management, administrative and certain unionized employees may participate in defined contribution 
pension plans. The Corporation contributes an amount expressed as a percentage of employees’ contributions with such 
percentage varying by group.

The Corporation’s expenses for defined contribution plans amounted to $6,247 for the year ended December 31, 2018 
[2017 – $5,883].

Other Benefit Plan
The Corporation has another benefit plan in the US which includes retiree medical benefits that contribute to the health 
care coverage of certain employees and their beneficiaries after retirement. The other benefit plan is currently closed to 
new entrants. The post-retirement benefits cover all types of medical expenses including, but not limited to, cost of doctor 
visits, hospitalization, surgery and pharmaceuticals. The other benefit plan also provides for post-employment life insurance 
and compensated absences for eligible current employees, including vacation to be taken before retirement, if certain age 
and service requirements are met. The retirees contribute to the costs of the post-retirement medical benefits. The plan is 
not pre-funded and costs are incurred as amounts are paid.

The Corporation recognized total defined benefit costs related to its defined and other benefit plans as follows:

Current service cost 
Net interest cost on net defined benefit liability 
Other 
Total defined benefit cost recognized in net income 

2018  
Other  

2017

Defined  

Defined   

Other
   benefit plans   benefit plan   benefit plans    benefit plan
–  
–
107  
–  
107  

2,471  
119  
475  

225  
430  
3,415  

192
–
192

3,065  

2,760  

The  re-measurement  components  recognized  in  the  statement  of  other  comprehensive  income  for  the  Corporation’s 
defined benefit plans comprise the following:

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Defined   

Other
   benefit plans   benefit plan   benefit plans    benefit plan

Defined  

2018  
Other  

2017

Actuarial losses (gains) 
Return on pension assets (excluding amounts in net interest on  

defined benefit schemes) 

Based on adjustment of liability assumptions  

Due to liability experience adjustment 

Total defined benefit loss (income) recognized in the statement of other  

comprehensive income  

14,112  

(6,477 ) 

(575 ) 

7,060  

–  
–  
–  

–  

(6,592 ) 

5,991   

84  

(517 ) 

–

–

–

–

The following tables show the changes in the fair value of plan assets and the defined benefit obligation as recognized in 
the consolidated financial statements for the Corporation’s benefit plans:

Changes in benefit plan assets of the Corporation’s benefit plans

Fair value, beginning of year 

Interest income on plan assets 

Actual return on assets (excluding interest income on plan assets) 

Employer contributions 

Employee contributions 

Benefit payments    

Administration costs 

Exchange differences 

End of year 

Changes in the benefit plan obligations of the Corporation’s benefit plans

Beginning of year    

Current service cost 

Interest cost 

Employee contributions 

Actuarial losses (gains) in other comprehensive income from: 

Changes in demographic assumptions 

Changes in financial assumptions 

Experience adjustments 

Benefit payments    

Exchange difference 

End of year 

2018  
Other  

2017

4,610  

4,361  

(14,112 ) 

121,776  

Defined  

129,806  

Defined   

Other
   benefit plans   benefit plan   benefit plans    benefit plan
–
–  
–  
–  
310  
–  
(310 ) 
–  
–  
–  

129,806  

115,339  

(8,827 ) 

(8,155 ) 

5,959  

6,592  

3,745  

(704 ) 

(580 ) 

(675 ) 

250  

820  

279  

161

–

–

–

–

–

–

(161 )

Defined   

Other
   benefit plans   benefit plan   benefit plans    benefit plan
1,139

130,367  

Defined  

135,295  

2017

2018  
Other  

1,094  
–  
107  
–  

–  
–  
–  
(310 ) 
85  
976  

2,760  

4,835  

279  

(553 ) 

6,394  

84  

(8,155 ) 

(716 ) 

135,295  

–

192

–

–

–

–

(161 )

(76 )

1,094

2,471  

4,480  

250  

(308 ) 

(6,398 ) 

(575 ) 

(8,827 ) 

801  

127,189  

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Reconciliation of funded status of benefit plans to amounts recorded in the consolidated financial statements

Fair value of plan assets 

Accrued benefit obligation 

Net defined benefit liability 

–  Included in other long-term liabilities and provisions 

– Included in other assets 

2018  
Other  

2017

Defined  

115,339  

Defined   

Other
   benefit plans   benefit plan   benefit plans    benefit plan
–  
–
(976 ) 
(976 ) 
(976 ) 
–  

(135,295 ) 

(127,189 ) 

129,806  

(12,012 ) 

(11,850 ) 

(5,958 ) 

(5,489 ) 

(1,094)

(1,094)

(1,094)

469  

162  

–

The Corporation expects to contribute approximately $3,496 in 2019 to all its defined benefit plans in accordance with 
normal funding policy. Because of market driven changes that the Corporation cannot predict, the Corporation could be 
required to make contributions in the future that differ significantly from its estimates.

Significant assumptions and sensitivity analysis
The  significant  actuarial  assumptions  adopted  in  measuring  the  Corporation’s  accrued  benefit  obligations  represent 
management’s best estimates reflecting the long-term nature of employee future benefits and are as follows [weighted-
average assumptions as at December 31]:

Discount rate 

Rate of compensation increase 

Mortality Table

Canadian defined benefit plans 

2018  
Defined   Other benefit  

2017

Defined   Other benefit

   benefit plans  

3.8%  

2.0%/3.0%  

 plan   benefit plans  
4.1%  
3.4%  
–  

2.0%/3.0%  

plan

3.4%

–

Club Vita Canada’s 2016 

Club Vita Canada’s 2016 

VitaCurves, projected with 

VitaCurves, projected with 

improvement scale CPM-B

improvement scale CPM-B

US defined benefit and other benefit plans    

MP-2014 mortality tables 

MP-2014 mortality tables with 

with MP-2018 projections

MP-2017 projections

Other benefit plan 

MP-2014 mortality 

MP-2014 mortality tables with 

tables with MP-2018 

MP-2017 projections (with 

projections (with blue 

blue collar adjustment)

collar adjustment)

The discount rate assumption used in determining the obligations for pension and other benefit plans was selected based 
on a review of current market interest rates of high-quality, fixed rate debt securities adjusted to reflect the duration of 
expected future cash outflows for pension benefit payments. At December 31, 2018, a 1.0% decrease in the discount rate 
used (all other assumptions remaining unchanged) could result in a $16,566 increase in the pension benefit obligation 
with a corresponding charge recognized in other comprehensive income in the year.

The  Corporation  funds  health  care  benefit  costs,  shown  under  other  benefit  plan,  on  a  pay  as  you  go  basis.  For 
measurement purposes, a 6.0% annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered health care and dental benefits 
was assumed for 2018. The impact of applying a one-percentage-point increase or decrease in the assumed health care 
and dental benefit trend rates as at December 31, 2018 was nominal.

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Assets
The weighted average asset allocations of the defined benefit plans at the measurement date, by asset category, are as follows:

Equity investments  

Fixed income investments  

Other investments   

Defined benefit pension liability term

Defined benefits schedule for disbursement within 12 months 

Defined benefits schedule for disbursement within 2-5 years 

Defined benefits schedule for disbursement after 5 years or more 

23. SEGMENTED INFORMATION

2018  
81%  
16%  
3%  
100%  

2017

84%

14%

2%

100%

Total
7,249

28,715

39,567

Operating segments are defined as components of the Corporation for which separate financial information is available 
that  is  evaluated  regularly  by  the  chief  operating  decision  maker  in  allocating  resources  and  assessing  performance. 
The  chief  operating  decision  maker  of  the  Corporation  is  the  President  and  Chief  Executive  Officer.  The  Corporation 
operates substantially all of its activities in one reportable segment, Aerospace, which include the design, development, 
manufacture, repair and overhaul, and sale of systems and components for defence and civil aviation. The Corporation 
evaluated  the  performance  of  its  operating  segments  primarily  based  on  net  income  before  interest  and  income  tax 
expense. The Corporation accounts for intersegment and related party sales and transfers, if any, at the exchange amount.

The Corporation’s primary sources of revenue are as follows:

Sale of goods 
Services 

Timing of revenue recognition based on transfer of control is as follows: 

At a point of time    
Over time 

2018  

825,110  
141,643  
966,753  

2017    
Restated    

(note 2)

833,519

121,942

955,461

2018  

604,871  
361,882  
966,753  

2017    
Restated  

(note 2)

622,068 

333,393 

955,461

The following table presents the aggregate amount of the revenues expected to be realized in the future from partially 
or  fully  unsatisfied  performance  obligations  as  at  December  31,  2018  as  we  perform  under  contracts  at  delivery  or 
recognized over time. The amounts disclosed below represent the value of firm orders only. Such orders may be subject 

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to future modifications that might impact the amount and/or timing of revenue recognition. The amounts disclosed below 
do not include constrained variable consideration, unexercised options or letters of intent.

Revenues expected to be recognized in:

Less than 24 months 

20181
605,821 
Thereafter 
40,483 
1As permitted under the transactional provision in IFRS 15, the transaction price allocated to (partially) unsatisfied performance obligations as 
of December 31, 2017 is not disclosed.

Geographic segments:

United  

Canada 

States 

Europe 

Revenues 
Export revenues1 
1Export revenue is attributed to countries based on the location of the customers

320,838 

233,649 

106,878 

325,739 

320,176 

73,198 

2018 

2017 Restated (note 2)

Canada 

United 
States 

305,466 

311,315 

210,361 

72,799 

Europe 

338,680 

108,484 

Total

955,461

391,644

Total 
966,753 
413,725 

United  

2018 

Canada 

States  

Europe 

Total 

Canada 

2017

United 
States 

Europe  

Total

Property, plant and  

equipment, intangible  

assets and goodwill 

189,294 

185,032  

152,401 

526,727 

181,539 

174,281 

140,971  

496,791

24. COST OF REVENUES

Operating expenses 

Amortization 

Investment tax credits 

(Reversal) impairment of inventories 

25. ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL EXPENSES

Salaries, wages and benefits 

Administration and office expenses 

Professional services 

Amortization 

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2018  

2017     
Restated    

772,151  
42,104  
(10,048)  
(729)  
803,478  

2018  
35,736  
16,717  
3,179  
1,705  
57,337  

(note 2)

746,987

44,858

(8,671)

(420)

782,754

2017

36,575

18,487

2,829

1,658

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26. INTEREST EXPENSE

Interest on bank indebtedness and long-term debt [Notes 12 and 14] 

Accretion charge on long-term debt and borrowings 

Discount on sale of trade receivables 

2018  
884  
1,006  
2,224  
4,114  

2017

2,435

611

1,665

4,711

27. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Other comprehensive income (loss) includes unrealized foreign currency translation gains and losses, which arise on the 
translation to Canadian dollars of assets and liabilities of the Corporation’s foreign operations and net actuarial losses 
on defined benefit pension plans, net of tax. The Corporation recorded unrealized currency translation gain for the year 
ended  December  31,  2018  of  $26,171  [2017 – unrealized  currency  translation  losses  of  $8,411]  and  net  actuarial  loss 
on  defined  benefit  plans  of  $5,203  [2017 – net  actuarial  gains  of  $334].  These  gains  and  losses  are  reflected  in  the 
consolidated statement of financial position and had no impact on net income for the year. 

28. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURE

Transactions with related parties
During the year, the Corporation incurred consulting, and cost recovery fees of $100 [2017 – $100] payable to a corporation 
controlled by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Corporation. 

Key management personnel
Key management includes members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation and executive officers, as they have 
the  collective  authority  and  responsibility  for  planning,  directing  and  controlling  the  activities  of  the  Corporation.  The 
compensation expense for key management for services is as follows:

Short-term benefits  

Post-employments benefits 

Share-based payments 

2018  
3,185  
160  
242  
3,587  

2017

2,863

133

144

3,140

Short-term  benefits  include  cash  payments  for  base  salaries,  bonuses  and  other  short-term  cash  payments.  Post-
employment  benefits  include  the  Corporation’s  contribution  pension  plan  and  pension  adjustment  for  defined  benefit 
plan. Share-based payments include amounts paid to Officers under the DSU Plan.

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29. SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Net change in non-cash working capital 
Trade receivables   

Contract assets 

Inventories 

Prepaid expenses and other 

Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and provisions 

Interest paid 
Income taxes paid   

30. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

2018  

2017     
Restated     

(note 2)

(13,224 ) 
(18,335 ) 
1,868  
(5,412 ) 
(6,046 ) 
(41,149 ) 

3,089  
7,699  

6,766

15,791 

2,658 

3,992 

(24,618 )

4,589

3,930

11,903

Included in other expenses is a foreign exchange gain of $2,993 [2017 – $6,034 loss] on the conversion of foreign currency 
denominated working capital balances and debt.

In 2018, the Corporation recognized a gain of $10,651 million in relation to a prior acquisition.

31. MANAGEMENT OF CAPITAL

The Corporation’s objective is to maintain a capital base sufficient to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence 
and to sustain future development of the business. Management defines capital as the Corporation’s shareholders’ equity 
and interest bearing debt. 

As at December 31, 2018, total managed capital was $841,130, comprised of shareholders’ equity of $787,673 and interest-
bearing debt of $53,457. 

The  Corporation  manages  its  capital  structure  and  makes  adjustments  to  it  in  light  of  economic  conditions,  the  risk 
characteristics of the underlying assets and the Corporation’s working capital requirements. In order to maintain or adjust 
its capital structure, the Corporation, upon approval from its Board of Directors, may issue or repay long-term debt, issue 
shares, repurchase shares through the normal course issuer bid, pay dividends or undertake other activities as deemed 
appropriate under the specific circumstances. The Board of Directors reviews and approves any material transactions out 
of the ordinary course of business, including proposals on acquisitions or other major investments or divestitures, as well 
as capital and operating budgets. Based on current funds available and expected cash flow from operating activities, 
management believes that the Corporation has sufficient funds available to meet its liquidity requirements at any point 
in  time.  However,  if  cash  from  operating  activities  is  lower  than  expected  or  capital  costs  for  projects  exceed  current 
estimates, or if the Corporation incurs major unanticipated expenses, it may be required to seek additional capital in the 
form of debt. There were no changes in the Corporation’s approach to capital management during the year.

The Corporation must adhere to covenants in its operating credit facility. As at December 31, 2018 the Corporation was in 
compliance with these covenants.

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32. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS

In  the  ordinary  course  of  business  activities,  the  Corporation  may  be  contingently  liable  for  litigation  and  claims  with, 
among others, customers, suppliers and former employees. Management believes that adequate provisions have been 
recorded in the accounts where required. Although, it is not possible to accurately estimate the extent of the potential costs 
and losses, if any, management believes, but can provide no assurance, that the ultimate resolution of such contingencies 
would not have a material adverse effect on the financial position of the Corporation.

As at December 31, 2018, capital commitments in respect of purchase of property, plant and equipment totalled $6,350, 
all of which had been ordered. There were no other material capital commitments at the end of the year.

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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

N. Murray Edwards  
Chairman

Phillip C. Underwood  
President and  
Chief Executive Officer

Elena M. Milantoni  
Chief Financial Officer 

Hyden R. Martin 
Vice President, 
Business Development,  
Marketing and Contracts

Jim G. Powell  
Vice President,  
Mergers and Acquisitions

Jo-Ann C. Ball  
Vice President,  
Human Resources

Karen Yoshiki-Gravelsins 
Vice President, 
Corporate Stewardship and  
Operational Excellence

Mark Allcock 
Vice President,  
Information Technology, and 
Transformation

Craig A. Vaughan 
Corporate Secretary

N. Murray Edwards (5) 
Chairman 
Magellan Aerospace Corporation  
Mississauga, Ontario

Phillip C. Underwood  
President and Chief Executive Officer 
Magellan Aerospace Corporation 
Mississauga, Ontario

Beth M. Budd Bandler (1, 2, 4) 
President 
Beth Bandler Professional Corporation 
Toronto, Ontario

Hon. William G. Davis P.C., C.C., Q.C. (3) 
Counsel 
Davis Webb LLP  
Brampton, Ontario

William A. Dimma C.M., O. Ont. (1)  
Corporate Director 
Toronto, Ontario

(1)   Audit Committee  

Chairman:  

Bruce W. Gowan

(2) Governance and  

Nominating Committee  
Chairman:  

Bruce W. Gowan

(3)  Human Resources and  

Compensation Committee  
Chairman:  

Steven Somerville

(4)  Environmental and Health &  

Safety Committee  
Chairman:  

Beth M. Budd Bandler

(5) Pension Committee   

Chairman:  

Steven Somerville

Bruce W. Gowan (1, 2, 3, 5)  
Corporate Director 
Huntsville, Ontario

Larry G. Moeller (4) 
President 
Kimball Capital Corporation  
Calgary, Alberta

Steven Somerville (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 
President 
Kerr Industries Limited 
Oshawa, Ontario

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Magellan Aerospace Corporation 
3160 Derry Road East 
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada  
L4T 1A9 
Tel:   905 677 1889 
Fax: 905 677 5658 
www.magellan.aero 
For investor information: 
ir@magellan.aero

AUDITORS 
Ernst & Young LLP 
Toronto, Ontario

TRANSFER AGENT 
Computershare Investor Services Inc. 
Toronto, Ontario 
Tel: 1 800 564 6253 
e-mail: service@computershare.com 
www.computershare.com

STOCK LISTING 
Toronto Stock Exchange — TSX 
Common Shares — MAL

ANNUAL MEETING 
The Annual Meeting of the  
Shareholders of Magellan Aerospace  
Corporation will be held on  
Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 at  
2:00 p.m. at The Living Arts Centre,  
4141 Living Arts Drive,  
Mississauga, Ontario L5B 4B8

OPERATING FACILITIES DIRECTORY & SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION 

CANADA 
660 Berry Street,  
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0S5 
Tel: 204 775 8331

3160 Derry Road East,  
Mississauga, Ontario L4T 1A9 
Tel: 905 673 3250

634 Magnesium Road,  
Haley, Ontario K0J 1Y0 
Tel: 613 432 8841

975 Wilson Avenue,  
Kitchener, Ontario N2C 1J1 
Tel: 519 893 7575

UNITED STATES 
97–11 50th Avenue,  
New York, New York 11368 
Tel: 718 699 4000

25 Aero Road,  
Bohemia, New York 11716 
Tel: 631 589 2440

165 Field Street,  
West Babylon, New York 11704 
Tel: 631 694 1818

20 Computer Drive,  
Haverhill, Massachusetts 01832 
Tel: 978 774 6000

2320 Wedekind Drive,  
Middletown, Ohio 45042 
Tel: 513 422 2751

5170 West Bethany Road,  
Glendale, Arizona 85301 
Tel: 623 931 0010

5401 West Luke Avenue,  
Glendale, Arizona 85311 
Tel: 623 939 9441

UNITED KINGDOM 
Davy Way, Llay Industrial Estate,  
Llay, Wrexham LL12 0PG 
Tel: 01978 856600

Miners Road, Llay Industrial Estate,  
Llay, Wrexham LL12 0PJ 
Tel: 01978 856798

Rackery Lane,  
Llay, Wrexham LL12 0PB 
Tel: 01978 852101

510 Wallisdown Road,  
Bournemouth, Dorset BH11 8QN 
Tel: 01202 512405

7/8 Lyon Road, Wallisdown,  
Poole, Dorset BH12 5HF 
Tel: 01202 535536

11 Tullykevin Road 
Greyabbey, County Down 
BT22 2QE 
Tel: 02842 758231

Amy Johnson Way 
Blackpool Business Park,  
Blackpool, FY4 2RP 
Tel: 01253 345466

Colne Road, Kelbrook 
Lancashire, BB18 6SN 
Tel: 01282 844480

POLAND 
Wojska Polskiego 3 
39–300 Mielec 
Tel: 017 773 8970

INDIA 
Plot No. 69 to 81 of Aerospace 
SEZ Sector 
Hitech Defence and Aerospace Park 
Devanahalli 
Bengaluru 562 110 

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3160 Derry Road East 
Mississauga, ON Canada  L4T 1A9

www.magellan.aero