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Management’s Discussion and Analysis  
and Financial Statements

December 31, 2013

ONEX AND ITS OPERATING BUSINESSES

Onex is a public company whose shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol 

OCX.  Onex’  businesses  have  assets  of  $44  billion,  generate  annual  revenues  of  $33  billion  and 

employ approximately 232,000 people worldwide. Onex operates from offices located in Toronto, 

New York and London.

The investment in The Warranty Group is split almost equally between Onex Partners I and II.

The investment in ResCare is split almost equally between Onex Partners I and III.

The investment in PURE Canadian Gaming, previously named Casino ABS, is split approximately 80%/20% between ONCAP II and III, respectively.

Throughout this report, all amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

Table of Contents

  5	 Management’s	Discussion	and	Analysis

 IBC	 Shareholder	Information

 82  Consolidated	Financial	Statements

 
CHAIRMAN’S LETTER

  Dear Shareholders,

Onex  will  celebrate  its  30th  anniversary  this  year. When  founded  in  1984,  we  had  a  staff  of  three,  $50  million  from 
a small group of investors and a simple strategy to find fundamentally good businesses to own, improve and build. 
In those early days, Onex’ success hinged on the performance of just a small handful of businesses. Today, we span 
the  globe  with  sales  of  $33  billion  and  232,000  employees. Through  stock  buy-backs  and  dividends  we’ve  returned 
far  more  than  has  been  invested  by  both  private  and  public  investors,  yet  our  capital  base  today  is  $5.8  billion. 
We  also  have the  good fortune  to  be  managing another  $13.5 billion  on  behalf of  limited  partners  from  around the 
world through Onex Partners, ONCAP and Onex Credit Partners. 

Since  1984  we’ve  seen  three  wars,  three  major  financial  crises,  an  unimaginable  downfall  of  the  North 
American auto industry, the rise of China as an economic powerhouse – we could go on and on. We’ve survived it all 
and  prospered  by  sticking  to  our  original  strategy  and  by  working  hard  to  maintain  the  entrepreneurial  spirit  that 
defines  Onex.  Being  an  entrepreneur  means  parting  with  something  of  known  value  in  exchange  for  the  risks  and 
rewards of something of unknown value. At Onex, we don’t just say it, we do it. Every time we invest capital on your 
behalf and on behalf of our Limited Partners, the investment professionals of Onex and executives of the businesses 
we own invest as well. This alignment is elemental to preserving capital, generating superior returns for everyone and 
building future generations of entrepreneurs for Onex. 

We had a good year in 2013. With strong credit and equity markets, Onex and our Limited Partners received 
$2.9 billion from realizations and distributions. Our continuing challenge is finding more great businesses to own and 
to grow while maintaining discipline around the prices we pay. Here are some of the highlights from the year:
•   Onex Partners invested $350 million to acquire Emerald Expositions, a leading operator of large business-to-busi-

ness tradeshows in the United States; 

•   Total  distributions  relating  to  Onex  Partners  investments  were  $2.2  billion,  included  distributions  received  from 
Carestream  Health  as  a  result  of  its  refinancing,  Allison Transmission’s  secondary  offerings,  and  the  sales  of  RSI 
Home Products and TMS International;

•   ONCAP sold BSN SPORTS and Caliber Collision Centers for total proceeds of $660 million, generating multiples of 

capital of approximately 4.3 times and 7.5 times, respectively; 

•   Including  realizations  and  distributions,  the  value  of  Onex’  interest  in  Onex  Partners’  and  ONCAP  private  invest-

ments grew by 34 percent; 

•  Our businesses paid down approximately $1.1 billion of debt;
•  Our businesses raised or refinanced approximately $8.9 billion of debt; 
•  Our businesses made capital expenditures and add-on acquisitions of approximately $1.1 billion; 
•   Onex  Credit  Partners  continued  to  grow  its  collateralized  loan  obligation  pools  with  two  CLO  offerings,  totalling 

$1 billion and increasing its capital under management to $3.3 billion by year-end; and

•   Onex launched the fundraising for Onex Partners IV, raising a total of $3.1 billion in aggregate commitments toward 

its $4.5 billion target.

Fortunately, the market recognized Onex value creation in 2013. For the year, our shares were up 37 percent relative 
to a 30 percent increase for the S&P 500. As we’ve said before, you should expect a private equity investor like Onex to 
continue to outperform public markets over the long term. 

Looking ahead, we believe Onex is well positioned for continued growth. We have a stable, experienced team; 
our entrepreneurial culture is engrained throughout the organization; our investments are performing well overall; 
and  we  have  the  financial  resources  to  grow.  On  behalf  of  the  Onex  team  and  our  232,000  employees  worldwide, 
we thank you for your ongoing support.

[signed]

Gerald W. Schwartz
Chairman & CEO, Onex Corporation 

Onex Corporation December 31, 2013  1

ONEX CORPORATION

More Than 29 Years of Successful Investing
Founded  in  1984,  Onex  is  one  of  the  oldest  and  most  successful  private  equity  firms  with  a  long,  established 
track  record  and  a  disciplined,  active-ownership  approach  to  investing.  Onex  focuses  on  creating  long-term 
value by building industry-leading businesses in partnership with outstanding management teams. As an active 
owner, the Company has built more than 75 businesses, completing approximately 440 acquisitions with a total 
value of approximately $50 billion. Onex’ long-term project returns have generated a gross multiple of capital 
invested of 3.0 times from its core private equity activities since inception, resulting in a 28 percent gross com-
pound  IRR  on  realized,  substantially  realized  and  publicly  traded  investments. The  Company  is  guided  by  an 
ownership culture focused on achieving strong absolute growth, with an emphasis on capital preservation. With 
an experienced management team, significant financial resources and no debt at the parent company, Onex is 
well-positioned to continue to acquire and build businesses.  

Onex  manages  its  capital  as  well  as  capital  entrusted  to  it  by  other  investors  from  around  the  world,  including 
public and private pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, banks, insurance companies and others.

Onex’ Capital
Onex  manages  its  $5.8  billion  of  capital  largely  through 
its  two  private  equity  platforms:  Onex  Partners  (for  larger 
transactions)  and  ONCAP  (for  mid-market  transactions). 
The  Company  also  invests  through  Onex  Credit  Partners 
and  Onex  Real  Estate  Partners.  Onex’  long-term  goal  is  to 
grow its capital per share by at least 15 percent per annum, 
and  to  have  that  growth  reflected  in  its  share  price.  Over 
the last 12 months, Onex’ capital per share grew by 23 per-
cent  in  U.S.  dollars  (31  percent  in  Canadian  dollars)  and 
our share price grew by 37 percent in Canadian dollars.  

Other Investors Capital
In  addition  to  the  management  of  Onex’  capital,  Onex  is 
entrusted  with  capital  from  institutional  investors  around 
the world. The Company manages $13.5 billion of invested 
and committed capital on behalf of its investors, of which 
80  percent  relates  to  its  private  equity  platforms  and  the 
balance to Onex Credit Partners. The management of capi-
tal from other investors provides two significant benefits to 
Onex.  First,  Onex  receives  a  committed  stream  of  annual 
management fees on $12.0 billion of other investors’ assets 
under  management.  Second,  Onex  has  the  opportunity 
to  share  in  the  profits  of  its  investors  through  the  carried 
interest  participation.  Carried  interest,  if  realized,  can 
significantly  enhance  Onex’  investment  returns.  In  2013, 
combined  management  fees  and  carried  interest  received 
offset  ongoing  operating  expenses.  Onex’  management 
fees will be further enhanced once fees are called from Onex 
Partners IV. 

2  Onex Corporation December 31, 2013

How Onex’ $5.8 billion of Capital is Deployed 
at December 31, 2013

  Large-Cap Private Equity 56%

  Private 41%

  Public 15%

  Cash and Near-Cash Items 30%

  Mid-Market Private Equity 6%
  Onex Credit Partners 5%

  Onex Real Estate Partners 3%

The How We Are Invested schedule details Onex’ $5.8 billion of capital.

The Components of Onex’ $13.5 billion of Other Investors’ 
Assets under Management at December 31, 2013 

  Onex Partners IV 15%

  Onex Partners III 35%

  Onex Partners II 14%

  Onex Partners I 9%

  Onex Credit Partners 20%

  ONCAP 7%

Assets under management include capital managed on behalf of co-investors 
and the management of Onex and ONCAP.

HOW WE ARE INVESTED

All	dollar	amounts,	unless	otherwise	noted,	are	in	millions	of	U.S.	dollars.

This How We Are Invested schedule details Onex’ $5.8 billion of capital and provides private company perfor-
mance  and  public  company  ownership  information. This  schedule  includes  values  for  Onex’  investments  in 
controlled  companies  based  upon  estimated  fair  values  and  as  such  are  non-GAAP  measures. This  fair  value 
summary is used by investors to compare to fair values they may prepare on Onex. While it provides a snapshot 
of Onex’ assets, this schedule does not fully reflect the value of Onex’ asset management business as it includes 
only  an  estimate  of  the  unrealized  carried  interest  due  to  Onex  based  upon  the  current  values  of  the  invest-
ments and allocates no value to the  management company income. The  presentation  of Onex’  capital in this 
manner does not have a standardized meaning prescribed under International Financial Reporting Standards 
(“IFRS”) and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Onex’ 
audited  annual  consolidated  financial  statements  prepared  in  accordance  with  IFRS  for  the  year  ended 
December 31, 2013 are available on Onex’ website, www.onex.com, and on the Canadian System for Electronic 
Document Analysis and Retrieval (“SEDAR”) at www.sedar.com. Reconciliation to information contained in the 
audited annual consolidated financial statements has not been presented as it is impractical.

Onex Capital

2013

2012

As at December 31

Private Equity

Onex	Partners

Private	Companies(1)
Public	Companies(2)
Unrealized	Carried	Interest	on	Onex	Partners	Investments(3)

ONCAP(4)
Direct	Investments

Private	Companies(5)
Public	Companies(2)

Onex Real Estate Partners(6)
Onex Credit Partners(7)

Other Investments
Cash and Near-Cash(8)
Onex Corporation Debt

$ 2,026
627
202
337

153
186

3,531

144
260

404

103
1,741
–

$ 5,779

$ 50.93

$ 1,862
704
140
409

148
145

3,408

192
171

363

97
1,141
–

 $ 5,009

$ 41.42

Onex Capital per Share (December 31, 2013 – C$54.16; December 31, 2012 – C$41.21)(9)	(10)

(1)	

(2)	

	Based	on	the	US$	fair	value	of	the	investments	in	Onex	Partners’	financial	statements	net	of	the	estimated	Management	Investment	Plan	(“MIP”)	liability	on	these	
investments	of	$64	million	(2012	–	$39	million).	RSI,	which	was	sold	in	February	2013,	was	included	in	private	companies	of	Onex	Partners	at	December	31,	2012.

	Based	on	the	closing	market	values	and	net	of	the	estimated	MIP	liability	on	these	investments.	TMS	International,	which	was	sold	in	October	2013,	was	included	in	public	
companies	of	Onex	Partners	at	December	31,	2012.

(3)	 Represents	Onex’	share	of	the	unrealized	carried	interest	on	public	and	private	companies	in	the	Onex	Partners	Funds.

(4)	

	Based	on	the	C$	fair	value	of	the	investments	in	ONCAP’s	financial	statements	net	of	management	incentive	programs	on	these	investments	of	$17	million	(2012	–	$25	million)	
and	a	US$/C$	exchange	rate	of	1.0636	(2012	–	0.9949).	BSN	SPORTS,	which	was	sold	in	June	2013,	and	Caliber	Collision,	which	was	sold	in	November	2013,	were	included	
in	ONCAP	at	December	31,	2012.

(5)	 Based	on	the	fair	value.

(6)	 Based	on	the	fair	value	of	Onex	Real	Estate	Partners’	investments.

(7)	

	Based	on	the	market	values	of	investments	in	Onex	Credit	Partners’	Funds	and	Onex	Credit	Partners	Collateralized	Loan	Obligations,	including	the	warehouse	facility	for	
OCP	CLO-5.	Excludes	$343	million	(2012	–	$328	million)	invested	in	a	segregated	Onex	Credit	Partners’	unleveraged	senior	secured	loan	strategy	fund,	which	is	included	
with	cash	and	near-cash	items.

(8)	

Includes	$343	million	(2012	–	$328	million)	invested	in	a	segregated	Onex	Credit	Partners’	unleveraged	senior	secured	loan	strategy	fund.

(9)	

	Calculated	on	a	fully	diluted	basis.	Fully	diluted	shares	were	approximately	115.9	million	at	December	31,	2013	(December	31,	2012	–	126.1	million).	Fully	diluted	shares	
include	(i)	all	outstanding	Subordinate	Voting	Shares;	and	(ii)	outstanding	Stock	Options	that	have	met	the	minimum	25%	price	appreciation	threshold.	

(10)	

	The	change	in	Onex	Capital	per	Share	during	the	year	is	driven	primarily	by	fair	value	changes	of	Onex’	investments.	Share	repurchases	and	options	exercised	during	the	
year	will	have	an	impact	on	the	calculation	of	Onex	Capital	per	Share.	The	impact	on	Onex	Capital	per	Share	will	be	to	the	extent	that	the	price	for	share	repurchases	
and	option	exercises	is	above	or	below	the	Onex	Capital	per	Share.

Onex Corporation December 31, 2013  3

      
H O W 	 W E 	 A R E 	 I N V E S T E D

Public and Private Company Information

$   17
220
427

664
(37)

627

186

$ 813

$     154
186
70
315
41
200 (10)
66
170 (12)
61
92 (16)
85

1,440

251

$ 1,691

Public Companies 

As at December 31, 2013

Onex Partners

Skilled	Healthcare	Group(2)
Spirit	AeroSystems(2)
Allison	Transmission(2)

Estimated Management Investment Plan Liability

Shares	Subject	to	
Carried	Interest	
(millions)

Shares	Held		
by	Onex	
(millions)

Closing	Price	
per	Share

(1)

Market	Value		
of	Onex’	
Investment

10.7
11.9
22.1

3.5
6.5
15.5

$   4.81
$ 34.08
$ 27.61

Direct Investments	–	Celestica

–

17.8(3)

$ 10.40

Significant Private Companies 

As at December 31, 2013

Onex Partners

The	Warranty	Group
Carestream	Health
Tropicana	Las	Vegas
Tomkins
ResCare
JELD-WEN
SGS	International
USI
BBAM(13)
KraussMaffei
Emerald	Expositions

Onex’	and	its	
Limited	Partners’	
Ownership

LTM	EBITDA(4)

Net	Debt

Cumulative	
Distributions

Onex’		
Economic	
Ownership

Original		
Cost	of	Onex’	
Investment 

91%
92%
82%
56%
98%
72%(8)
93%
92%
50%
96%
99%

$ 114(5)
436
(4)
559(6)
141
154(9)
111(11)
267(11)
86
1   103
 93

$    246(5)
2,150
51
1,428
350
654(9)
579
1,596

(33)(14)

1    226
    605

$    403
1,311
–

1,180(7)

–
–
–
–
49(15)
–
–

29%
33%(3)
18%
14%
20%
18%(8)
23%
26%
13%
24%
24%

Direct Investments	–	Sitel	Worldwide

70%

$ 130   

$    743

$        –

70%

(1)	 Closing	prices	on	December	31,	2013.

(2)	 Excludes	Onex’	potential	participation	in	the	carried	interest	and	includes	shares	related	to	the	MIP.

(3)	 Excludes	shares	held	in	connection	with	the	MIP.

(4)	

	EBITDA	is	a	non-GAAP	measure	and	is	based	on	the	local	GAAP	of	the	individual	operating	companies.	These	adjustments	may	include	non-cash	costs	of	stock-based	
compensation	and	retention	plans,	transition	and	restructuring	expenses	including	severance	payments,	the	impact	of	derivative	instruments	that	no	longer	qualify	
for	hedge	accounting,	the	impacts	of	purchase	accounting	and	other	similar	amounts.

(5)	 Amount	presented	for	The	Warranty	Group	is	net	earnings	rather	than	EBITDA	and	total	debt	rather	than	net	debt.

(6)	 LTM	EBITDA	excludes	EBITDA	from	businesses	divested	as	of	December	31,	2013.

(7)	 Onex,	Onex	Partners	III,	Onex	management,	certain	limited	partners	and	others	received	distributions	of	$663	million	from	Tomkins.

(8)	 Onex’	and	its	limited	partners’	investment	is	in	convertible	preferred	shares.	The	ownership	percentage	is	presented	on	an	as-converted	basis.	

(9)	 LTM	EBITDA	and	net	debt	are	presented	for	JELD-WEN	Holding,	inc.

(10)	

	Net	of	$27	million	return	of	capital	on	the	convertible	promissory	notes	prior	to	the	conversion	into	additional	Series	A	Convertible	Preferred	Stock	of	JELD-WEN	in	April	2013.

(11)	 LTM	EBITDA	for	SGS	International	and	USI	is	presented	on	a	pro-forma	basis	to	reflect	the	impact	of	acquired	businesses.

(12)	 Net	of	$84	million	of	the	amount	originally	invested	in	USI	sold	by	Onex	to	certain	limited	partners	and	others	as	a	co-investment	in	March	2013.

(13)	

	Ownership	percentages,	LTM	EBITDA,	net	debt	and	cumulative	distributions	are		presented	for	BBAM	Limited	Partnership	and	do	not	reflect	information	for	Onex’	investments	
in	FLY	Leasing	Limited	(NYSE:	FLY)	or	Meridian	Aviation	Partners	Limited	that	were	made	in	conjunction	with	the	investment	in	BBAM.	The	Original	Cost	of	Onex’	Investment	
includes	$5	million	invested	in	FLY	Leasing	Limited	and	$14	million	invested	in	Meridian	Aviation	Partners	Limited.

(14)	 Net	debt	for	BBAM	represents	unrestricted	cash,	reduced	for	accrued	compensation	liabilities.

(15)	 Onex,	Onex	Partners	III	and	Onex	management	received	distributions	of	$24	million	from	BBAM.

(16)	 The	investments	in	KraussMaffei	were	made	in	euros	and	converted	to	U.S.	dollars	using	the	prevailing	exchange	rate	on	the	date	of	the	investments.

4  Onex Corporation December 31, 2013

	
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Throughout this MD&A, all amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

The Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) provides a review of Onex Corporation’s (“Onex”) con-
solidated financial results for 2013 and assesses factors that may affect future results. The financial condition 
and results of operations are analyzed noting the significant factors that impacted the consolidated statements 
of  earnings,  consolidated  statements  of  comprehensive  earnings,  consolidated  balance  sheets  and  consoli-
dated statements of cash flows of Onex. As such, this MD&A should be read in conjunction with the audited 
annual consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this report. The MD&A and the audited 
annual  consolidated  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  International  Financial 
Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) to provide information about Onex on a consolidated basis and should not be 
considered as providing sufficient information to make an investment or lending decision in regard to any par-
ticular Onex operating business. Onex’ MD&A and the audited annual consolidated financial statements are 
prepared in accordance with IFRS, the results of which may differ from the accounting principles applied by 
the operating businesses in their statutory financial statements.

The following MD&A is the responsibility of management and is as of February 20, 2014. Prepara-
tion of the MD&A includes the review of the disclosures on each business by senior managers of that busi-
ness and the review of the entire document by each officer of Onex and by the Onex Disclosure Committee. 
The  Board  of  Directors  carries  out  its  responsibility  for  the  review  of  this  disclosure  through  its  Audit 
and  Corporate  Governance  Committee,  comprised  exclusively  of  independent  directors.  The  Audit  and 
Corporate Governance Committee has reviewed and recommended approval of the MD&A by the Board of 
Directors. The Board of Directors has approved this disclosure.

The MD&A is presented in the following sections:

  6    Our Business, Our Objective and Our Strategies 
 14    Industry Segments 

18   Financial Review
75   Outlook

Onex  Corporation’s  financial  filings,  including  the  2013  MD&A  and  Financial  Statements  and  interim  quarterly  reports, 
Annual Information Form and Management Information Circular, are available on Onex’ website, www.onex.com, and on the 
Canadian System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (“SEDAR”) at www.sedar.com. 

References

Throughout  this  MD&A,  references  to  the  Onex  Partners  Groups  represent  Onex,  the  limited  partners  of  the  relevant  Onex 
Partners  Fund,  Onex  management  and,  where  applicable,  certain  other  limited  partners  and  ONCAP  management  as  inves-
tors. References to the ONCAP Groups represent Onex, the limited partners of the relevant ONCAP Fund and the management 
of Onex and ONCAP as investors. For example, references to the Onex Partners II Group represent Onex, the limited partners of 
Onex Partners II, Onex management and, where applicable, certain other limited partners and ONCAP management.

Forward-Looking/Safe Harbour Statements

This  MD&A  may  contain,  without  limitation,  statements  concerning  possible  or  assumed  future  operations,  performance 
or results preceded by, followed by or that include words such as “believes”, “expects”, “potential”, “anticipates”, “estimates”, 
“intends”, “plans” and words of similar connotation, which would constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking 
statements  are  not  guarantees. The  reader  should  not  place  undue  reliance  on  forward-looking  statements  and  informa-
tion  because  they  involve  significant  and  diverse  risks  and  uncertainties  that  may  cause  actual  operations,  performance 
or results to be materially different from those indicated in these forward-looking statements. Onex is under no obligation 
to  update  any  forward-looking  statements  contained  herein  should  material  facts  change  due  to  new  information,  future 
events or other factors. These cautionary statements expressly qualify all forward-looking statements in this MD&A.

Onex Corporation December 31, 2013  5

 
M A N A G E M E N T ’ S 	 D I S C U S S I O N 	 A N D 	 A N A LY S I S

OUR BUSINESS, OUR OBJECTIVE AND OUR STRATEGIES 

OUR  BUSINESS:  Over  its  29-year  history,  Onex  has  employed  an  active  approach  to  building  industry-leading 
businesses. Onex manages its own capital and that of investors from around the world, including public and pri-

vate pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, banks, insurance companies and others. The Company has generated 

a gross multiple of capital invested of 3.0 times on realized, substantially realized and publicly traded investments.

Active ownership approach 
Throughout our history, we have developed a successful approach to private equity investing. We pursue busi-

nesses  with  world-class  core  capabilities  and  strong  free  cash  flow  characteristics  where  we  have  identified  an 

opportunity, in partnership with company management, to effect change and build market leaders. As an active 

owner,  we  are  focused  on  execution  theses  rather  than  macro-economic  or  industry  trends  with  the  goal  of 

creating long-term value for Onex and our investors. Specifically, we focus on (i) carve-outs of subsidiaries and 

mission-critical  supply  divisions  from  multinational  corporations;  (ii)  cost  reductions  and  operational  restruc-

turings; and (iii) platforms for add-on acquisitions.

We have historically been conservative with the use of financial leverage, which has served Onex and its 

businesses well through many cycles.

We typically acquire a control position in our businesses, which allows us to drive important strategic 

decisions to accelerate growth and effect change in our operating businesses. Onex does not get involved in the 

daily operating decisions of the businesses.

Experienced team with significant depth
Onex’  team  of  investment  professionals  is  led  by  12  Managing  Directors  who  collectively  have  more  than 

205 years of private equity experience and have worked at Onex for an average of 14 years. Onex’ stability results 

from its ownership culture, rigorous recruiting standards and highly collegial environment. The investment team 

is supported by more than 40 professionals who are dedicated to the taxation, financial control, audit, legal and 

reporting matters of Onex, its Funds and their operating businesses. 

Substantial financial resources available for future growth
Onex is in excellent financial condition with no debt and approximately $1.7 billion of cash and near-cash items at 

December 31, 2013. 

At December 31, 2013, we had $479 million of uncalled committed limited partners’ capital for future acquisi-

tions  by  Onex  Partners  III  and  C$387  million  for  future  acquisitions  by  ONCAP  III.  To  date,  Onex  has  raised 

approximately  $2.5  billion  of  capital  commitments  from  limited  partners  for  Onex  Partners  IV.  Onex  is  tar-

geting  $3.3  billion  in  limited  partners’  capital  commitments  toward  a  $4.5  billion  fund  size,  including  Onex’ 

$1.2 billion commitment.  

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Strong alignment of interests 
We  believe  that  an  important  part  of  our  success  in  building  industry-leading  businesses  and  our  investment 

track  record  are  direct  results  of  the  strong  alignment  of  interests  between  Onex’  shareholders,  our  limited 

partners and the Onex management team. In addition to Onex being the largest limited partner in each Fund, 

the  Company’s  distinctive  ownership  culture  requires  each  member  of  the  Onex  management  team  to  have  a 

significant  ownership  in  Onex  shares  and  to  invest  meaningfully  in  each  operating  business  acquired.  Onex’ 

management team:

•   is the largest shareholder in Onex, with a combined holding of approximately 23 million shares or 21 percent;

•  has a total cash investment in Onex’ current operating businesses of approximately $270 million; and

•   is  required  to  reinvest  25  percent  of  all  gross  carried  interest  and  Management  Investment  Plan  (“MIP”) 

distributions  in  Onex  shares  until  they  individually  own  at  least  one  million  shares  and  hold  these  shares 
until retirement.

OUR  OBJECTIVE  FOR  SHAREHOLDERS:  Onex’  business  objective  is  to  create  long-term  value  for  share-
holders and to have that value reflected in our share price. Our strategies to deliver this value to shareholders 

are concentrated on (i) acquiring and building industry-leading businesses; and (ii) managing and growing 

other investors’ capital. We  believe  that  Onex has the investment philosophy, human resources, financial 

resources,  track  record  and  structure  to  continue  to  deliver  on  its  objective.  The  discussion  that  follows 

outlines  Onex’  strategies  to  achieve  its  objective  and  analyzes  how  we  performed  against  those  strategies 

during 2013.

OUR STRATEGIES: 
Acquire and Build High-Quality Businesses

2013 performance
1) Acquiring great businesses
 During 2013, Onex further developed its aircraft leasing and management platform. In February 2013, the Onex 

Partners III Group established Meridian Aviation Partners Limited (“Meridian Aviation”), an aircraft investment 

company based in Ireland. Aircraft purchased by Meridian Aviation will be leased to commercial airlines and 
managed by BBAM Limited Partnership (“BBAM”), one of the world’s largest managers of commercial jet air-

craft and an Onex Partners III Group investment. The Onex Partners III Group initially invested $32 million in 

Meridian Aviation, of which Onex’ share was $8 million. In July 2013, the Onex Partners III Group invested an 

additional $25 million in Meridian Aviation, of which Onex’ share was $6 million. These investments are primar-

ily for deposits, fees and other expenses associated with the purchase of commercial passenger aircraft.

In June 2013, Onex completed the acquisition of Nielsen Expositions from its parent, an affiliate of Nielsen 

Holdings N.V., for cash consideration of $950 million. The business, now operating as Emerald Expositions, LLC 

(“Emerald Expositions”), is a leading operator of large business-to-business tradeshows in the United States across 

nine end markets. The Onex Partners III Group initially invested $350 million, of which Onex’ share was $85 mil-

lion. In January 2014, Emerald Expositions completed the acquisition of George Little Management, LLC (“GLM”), 

an operator of business-to-business tradeshows in the United States. In conjunction with this acquisition, the Onex 

Partners III Group invested a further $140 million in Emerald Expositions, of which Onex’ share was $34 million.  

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2) Building our businesses
The strong cash flow characteristics of many of our operating businesses enabled a number of them to complete 

follow-on acquisitions in 2013 for total consideration of $231 million. ResCare, SGS International, The Warranty 

Group, USI and a number of ONCAP’s companies each completed add-on acquisitions. 

Onex  conservatively  capitalizes  its  businesses  to  allow  them  to  grow  both  organically  and  through 

acquisition.  By  applying  prudent  leverage,  often  accepting  less  debt  than  is  available,  Onex  believes  its  oper-

ating  companies  are  better  equipped  to  withstand  cyclical  downturns  or  unforeseen  events.  During  2013,  a 

number of our operating businesses took advantage of strong credit markets, collectively raising or refinancing 

a total of $8.9 billion of debt. During the second quarter of 2013, Carestream Health, Inc. (“Carestream Health”) 

raised approximately $2.4 billion of funded debt, primarily to refinance existing debt and to fund a distribution 

of $750 million to its shareholders. In addition, our operating businesses collectively paid down debt totalling 
approximately $1.1 billion during 2013. 

In  October  2013,  the  Onex  Partners  II  Group  completed  the  sale  of  its  remaining  23.4  million  shares  of TMS 

International Corp. (“TMS International”) for $17.50 in cash per share. The Onex Partners II Group received net 

proceeds of $410 million, of which Onex’ share was $172 million, including carried interest of $10 million.

We also had realizations and received distributions from certain operating businesses, including the pro-

ceeds from (i) the Onex Partners II Group’s sale in February 2013 of its 50 percent interest in RSI Home Products, 

Inc.  (“RSI”);  (ii)  the  ONCAP  II  Group’s  June  2013  sale  of  its  investment  in  BSN  SPORTS,  Inc.  (“BSN  SPORTS”); 

(iii)  the  Onex  Partners  II  Group’s  sales  of  a  portion  of  its  shares  of  Allison Transmission  Holdings,  Inc.  (“Allison 

Transmission”) in the company’s 2013 share repurchase and secondary offerings; and (iv) the ONCAP II Group’s 

November 2013 sale of its investment in Caliber Collision Centers (“Caliber Collision”). The table below includes 

total proceeds received from realizations and cash distributions made by the operating businesses in total to their 

shareholders and Onex’ share thereof:

Company

Fund

Transaction

Total Amount  
($ millions)

Onex’ Share  
($ millions)

(1)

Allison	Transmission	

Onex	Partners	II

Share	repurchase,	secondary	offerings	

$    613(2)

$    203

BBAM

BSN	SPORTS

Caliber	Collision

and	dividends

Onex	Partners	III

Distributions

ONCAP	II

ONCAP	II

Sale	of	business

Sale	of	business

Carestream	Health

Onex	Partners	II

Dividend/Return	of	capital

PURE	Canadian	Gaming	

ONCAP	II	&	III

Debt	repayment

RSI

Onex	Partners	II

Sale	of	business

The	Warranty	Group	

Onex	Partners	I	&	II

Dividend/Return	of	capital	

TMS	International

Onex	Partners	II

Sale	of	business	and	dividends

Total

$      24(3)

$    227(4)

$    433(4)

$    750

$      14

$    323(2)

$      65

$    415(2)

$ 2,864

$        6

$      98

$    173

$    303

$        6

$    130

$      20

$    174

$ 1,113

(1)	

	Onex’	share	includes	carried	interest	received	by	Onex	and	is	reduced	for	amounts	paid	under	the	MIP	and	Onex’	net	payment	of	carried	interest	
in	ONCAP	II.

(2)	 Represents	the	Onex	Partners	II	Group	only.

(3)	 Represents	the	Onex	Partners	III	Group	only.

(4)	 Represents	the	ONCAP	II	Group	only.

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Including  realizations,  distributions  and  the  value  growth  on  the  remaining  ownership,  Onex  Partners’  and 

ONCAP’s private companies generated returns for Onex of 34 percent during 2013. Including the public compa-

nies, the value of all of our operating businesses in the Onex Partners and ONCAP Funds, including realizations, 

distributions and the value growth on the remaining ownership, increased by 35 percent in 2013. 

3) Maintaining substantial financial strength
Onex’  financial  strength  comes  from  both  its  own  capital,  as  well  as  the  capital  commitments  from  its  limited 

partners in the Onex Partners and ONCAP Funds. Onex has substantial financial resources available to support 

its investing strategy. At December 31, 2013, Onex had:

i. 

 Approximately $1.7 billion of cash and near-cash items and no debt.

ii.   $479  million  of  limited  partners’  uncalled  capital  available  for  future  Onex  Partners  III  investments  and 

C$387 million available for future ONCAP III investments.

iii.   Approximately $1.9 billion of limited partners’ committed capital raised for Onex Partners IV, Onex’ most 

recent  large-cap  private  equity  Fund.  In  February  2014,  Onex  raised  approximately  $600  million  of  addi-

tional limited partners’ committed capital for Onex Partners IV. Onex is targeting to raise $3.3 billion in lim-

ited partners’ capital commitments, with a target total fund size of $4.5 billion including Onex’ $1.2 billion 

commitment.

Asset Management: Manage and Grow Other Investors’ Capital
Onex’ management of other investors’ capital has grown significantly since Onex first began acquiring businesses 

in 1984. In its early years, Onex would primarily use its own capital to complete acquisitions and would include 

other  investors  in  the  acquired  businesses  to  diversify  risk,  cultivate  strategic  relationships  and  facilitate  larger 

acquisitions. The  1996  purchase  of  Celestica  was  the  first  acquisition  structured  with  other  investors  providing 

a carried interest on their investment to Onex. Onex thus began to share in the profits of its other investors.

Onex formalized its asset management business in 1999 when it raised its first fund, ONCAP I, for mid-

market transactions. In 2003, the first Onex Partners Fund was raised for larger transactions. While Onex expects 

to be the largest investor in each acquisition in order to invest its own capital, the establishment of Onex Partners 

and ONCAP enabled Onex to efficiently pursue a larger acquisition program. As of December 31, 2013, Onex had 

raised $9.9 billion of limited partners’ capital through the Onex Partners and ONCAP Funds. In addition, Onex 
Credit Partners manages $2.7 billion of other investors’ capital dedicated to debt investment strategies.

At December 31, 2013, Onex managed $13.5 billion of other investors’ capital, in addition to $5.8 billion 

of Onex’ capital. Included in the other investors’ capital managed by Onex was $1.9 billion of committed capital 

for  Onex  Partners  IV.  In  February  2014,  Onex  raised  approximately  $600  million  of  additional  limited  partners’ 

committed  capital  for  Onex  Partners  IV. The  management  of  other  investors’  capital  provides  two  significant 

benefits to Onex: (i) the Company earns management fees on $12.0 billion of other investors’ assets under man-

agement; and (ii) Onex has the opportunity to share in the profits of its other investors through the carried inter-

est  participation. This  enables  Onex  to  enhance  the  return  on  its  investment.  In  2013,  combined  management 

fees  and  carried  interest  received  offset  ongoing  operating  expenses.  Onex’  management  fees  will  be  further 
enhanced once fees are called from Onex Partners IV. 

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($ millions)

Total

Fee Generating

Uncalled Commitments

Other Investors’ Capital Under Management(a)

2013(b)

2012(b)

Funds

Onex	Partners(c)

ONCAP

Onex	Credit	Partners (d)

$ 9,801

C$     970

$ 2,744

$ 7,135

C$ 1,015

$ 1,826

Change  
in Total

37 %

(4)%

50 %

(a)	 All	data	is	presented	at	fair	value.

2013

2012

2013(b)

2012

(b)

$ 8,464

$ 6,087

$ 2,720

C$     837

C$    872

C$     389

$ 2,744

$ 1,826

n/a

$ 1,193

C$    405

n/a

(b)	

(c)	

(d)	

	Includes	committed	amounts	from	the	management	of	Onex	and	ONCAP	and	directors	based	on	the	assumption	that	all	of	the	remaining	limited	
partners’	commitments	are	invested.

	Includes	$1.9	billion	of	committed	capital	from	closings	of	Onex	Partners	IV	during	the	fourth	quarter	of	2013.	In	February	2014,	Onex	raised	
approximately	$600	million	of	additional	limited	partners’	committed	capital	for	Onex	Partners	IV.

	Onex	Credit	Partners	is	jointly	controlled	by	Onex.	Capital	under	management	of	Onex	Credit	Partners	represents	100	percent	of	the	other	investors’	
capital	managed	by	Onex	Credit	Partners.

2013 performance
1) Growth in other investors’ capital under management
The amount of other investors’ capital under management will fluctuate as new Funds are raised and as existing 

investments are realized. The amount of other investors’ capital under management increased by approximately 

$3.5 billion during 2013 due primarily to: 

•   The increase in value of certain of the public and private investments held by the Funds. Partially offsetting the 

increase were realizations and distributions during the year, as previously indicated;

•   $1.9 billion of limited partners’ committed capital raised for Onex Partners IV during the fourth quarter of 

2013 toward a target of $3.3 billion of limited partners’ committed capital; and

•   An  increase  of  $918  million  from  Onex  Credit  Partners’  other  investors’  capital  under  management  dur-

ing 2013 due primarily to the creation  of its  third and fourth Collateralized Loan  Obligations (“CLO”).  Onex 

invested  $24  million  in  Onex  Credit  Partners’  third  CLO  (“OCP  CLO-3”)  and  $40  million  in  Onex  Credit 

Partners’ fourth CLO (“OCP CLO-4”). 

In November 2013, Onex Credit Partners established a warehouse facility in connection with its fifth CLO (“OCP 

CLO-5”).  Onex  purchased  $10  million  of  subordinated  notes  to  support  the  warehouse  facility  during  2013.  In 

February 2014, Onex purchased an additional $30 million of subordinated notes to increase the warehouse facil-

ity for OCP CLO-5. 

In February 2014, Onex raised approximately $600 million of additional limited partners’ committed capital for 

Onex Partners IV.

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2) Predictable and meaningful management fees; substantial carried interest earned
The  management  of  other  investors’  capital  provides  Onex  with  a  predictable  stream  of  annual  management 

fees  that  substantially  offsets  ongoing  operating  expenses.  In  addition,  the  General  Partner’s  carried  interest  in 

the Funds provides Onex with 8 percent of the profits on a substantial portion of the other investors’ capital. At 

December  31,  2013,  there  was  $6.2  billion  of  invested  capital  and  a  further  $3.0  billion  of  uncalled  committed 

capital that if invested would be subject to a carried interest in the Onex Partners and ONCAP Funds. In addition, 

Onex Credit Partners is entitled to incentive fees on $2.4 billion of the other investors’ capital it manages.

•   Onex Partners, ONCAP and Onex Credit Partners earned a total of $112 million in management and trans-

action fees in 2013 (2012 – $108 million). We expect to start drawing management fees for Onex Partners IV 

sometime in 2014. 

•   Onex received $75 million of carried interest in 2013 (2012 – $3 million) as a result of (i) the realizations of RSI 
and TMS International; (ii) the distributions received from Carestream Health; and (iii) the sales of a portion of 

the shares of Allison Transmission.

•   At December 31, 2013, there was approximately $135 million of unrealized carried interest on Onex Partners’ 

public companies, of which Onex’ share was $54 million. There was a further $410 million of unrealized car-

ried  interest  on  Onex  Partners’  and  ONCAP’s  private  operating  businesses  based  on  the  December  31,  2013 

fair values, of which Onex’ share was $148 million. The actual amount of carried interest realized by Onex will 

depend  on  the  ultimate  performance  of  each  Fund.  Including  the  impact  of  realized  carried  interest,  Onex 

generated $137 million of carried interest during 2013. 

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2013 performance
Private Equity Fund Performance
The table below summarizes the performance of the Onex Partners and ONCAP Funds from inception through 

December  31,  2013. The  gross  internal  rate  of  return  (“Gross  IRR”)  shows  the  project  returns  achieved  on  the 

investments  in  the  Funds.  The  net  internal  rate  of  return  (“Net  IRR”)  shows  the  returns  earned  by  limited 

partners in the Funds after the deduction for carried interest, management fees and expenses. The gross mul-

tiple of capital (“Gross MOC”) shows the Funds’ total value as a multiple of cost basis. Net multiple of capital 

(“Net MOC”) shows the multiple of capital invested for limited partners after the deduction for carried interest, 

management fees and expenses.

                                                    Performance Returns(1)

Gross	IRR		

(excluding	

Gross	IRR		

(including	

Gross	MOC	

(excluding	

Gross	MOC	

(including	

unrealized)(2)

unrealized)(3)

Net	IRR(4)

unrealized)(2)

unrealized)(3)

Net	MOC

(4)

70%

14%

–(5)

43%

53%

–(5)

56%

18%

18%

43%

30%

24%

39%

14%

9%

33%

21%

11%

4.0x

1.9x

–(5)

4.1x

5.6x

–(5)

3.8x

2.3x

1.4x

4.1x

3.1x

1.5x

3.0x

1.9x

1.2x

3.1x

2.2x

1.2x

Funds

Onex	Partners	LP

Onex	Partners	II	LP

Onex	Partners	III	LP

ONCAP	L.P.(6)(7)

ONCAP	II	L.P.(6)

ONCAP	III	LP(6)

(1)	 Performance	returns	are	a	non-GAAP	measure.

(2)	

(3)	

(4)	

	Gross	IRR	(excluding	unrealized)	and	Gross	MOC	(excluding	unrealized)	include	the	returns	on	realized,	substantially	realized	and	publicly	
traded	investments.

	Gross	IRR	(including	unrealized)	and	Gross	MOC	(including	unrealized)	include	the	returns	on	unrealized,	realized,	substantially	realized	and	
publicly	traded	investments.

	Net	IRR	and	Net	MOC	are	presented	for	limited	partners	in	the	Onex	Partners	and	ONCAP	Funds	and	exclude	the	capital	contributions	and	
distributions	attributable	to	Onex’	commitment	as	a	limited	partner	in	each	Fund.

(5)	 Onex	Partners	III	LP	and	ONCAP	III	LP	do	not	have	realized,	substantially	realized	or	publicly	traded	investments.

(6)	 Returns	are	calculated	in	Canadian	dollars,	the	functional	currency	of	the	ONCAP	Funds.

(7)	 ONCAP	L.P.	dissolved	effective	October	31,	2012	as	all	investments	have	been	realized.

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Have Value Creation Reflected in Onex’ Share Price 
We seek to have the value of our investing and asset management activities reflected in our share price. These 

efforts are supported by a long-standing quarterly dividend and an active stock buyback program. During 2013, 

$15  million  was  returned  to  shareholders  through  dividends  and  Onex  repurchased  3,060,400  Subordinate 

Voting  Shares  at  a  total  cost  of  $153  million,  or  an  average  purchase  price  of  C$51.81  per  share.  In  May  2013, 

Onex  increased  its  quarterly  dividend  by  36  percent  to  C$0.0375  per  Subordinate Voting  Share  beginning  in 

July 2013. The increase in the dividend reflects Onex’ success and ongoing commitment to its shareholders. 

At  December  31,  2013,  Onex’  Subordinate Voting  Shares  closed  at  C$57.35,  a  37  percent  increase  from 

December 31, 2012. This compares to a 30 percent increase in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (“S&P 500”) and a 

10 percent increase in the S&P/TSX Composite Index (“TSX”).

The chart below shows the performance of Onex’ Subordinate Voting Shares during 2013 relative to the S&P 500 

and TSX.

Twelve Months’ Onex Relative Performance (December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2013)

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31-Jan-13 

28-Feb-13 

31-Mar-13 

30-Apr-13 

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INDUSTRY SEGMENTS

At	December	31,	2013,	Onex	had	seven	reportable	industry	segments.	A	description	of	our	operating	
businesses	by	industry	segment,	and	the	economic	and	voting	ownerships	of	Onex,	the	parent	com-
pany,	and	its	limited	partners	in	those	businesses,	is	presented	below.	We	manage	our	businesses	
and	measure	performance	based	on	each	operating	company’s	individual	results.

Industry 
Segments

Companies

Electronics  
Manufacturing 
Services

Celestica Inc. (TSX/NYSE: CLS), a global provider of electronics manufacturing 
services (website: www.celestica.com).

Onex shares held: 17.8 million(a)

Onex’ &
Limited 
Partners’
Economic 
Ownership

Onex’ 
Economic/
Voting 
Ownership

10%(a)

10%(a)/75%

Aerostructures Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. (NYSE: SPR), the world’s largest independent designer 

16%

4%(a)/63%

and manufacturer of aerostructures (website: www.spiritaero.com). 

Onex shares held: 6.0 million(a)
Onex Partners I shares subject to a carried interest: 11.9 million

Healthcare

Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. (NYSE: SKH), an organization of skilled nursing 
and assisted living facilities operators in the United States  
(website: www.skilledhealth caregroup.com).

39% 

9%/86%

Onex shares held: 3.5 million 
Onex Partners I shares subject to a carried interest: 10.7 million

Carestream Health, Inc., a global provider of medical and dental imaging and 
healthcare information technology solutions (website: www.carestream.com).

92%

33%(a)/100%

Total Onex, Onex Partners II and Onex management investment  
at original cost: $471 million

Onex portion at cost: $186 million 
Onex Partners II portion subject to a carried interest: $266 million

Res-Care, Inc. , a leading U.S. provider of residential, training, educational and support 
services for people with disabilities and special needs (website: www.rescare.com).

98%

20%/100%

Total Onex, Onex Partners I, Onex Partners III and Onex management investment  
at original cost: $204 million
Onex portion: $41 million
Onex Partners I portion subject to a carried interest: $61 million 
Onex Partners III portion subject to a carried interest: $94 million

Insurance 
Provider

The Warranty Group, Inc., one of the world’s largest providers of extended warranty 
contracts (web  site: www.thewarrantygroup.com).

91%

29%/100%

Total Onex, Onex Partners I, Onex Partners II and Onex management investment  
at original cost: $488 million

Onex portion: $154 million 
Onex Partners I portion subject to a carried interest: $178 million 
Onex Partners II portion subject to a carried interest: $137 million

Customer  
Care
Services

SITEL Worldwide Corporation, a global provider of outsourced customer care 
services (website: www.sitel.com).

70%

70%/89%

Onex investment at original cost: $251 million

(a)	 Excludes	shares	held	in	connection	with	the	MIP.	

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Industry 
Segments

Building 
Products

Other  
Businesses

•  Commercial 

Vehicles

•  Aircraft  

Leasing &  
Management

Onex’ &
Limited 
Partners’
Economic 
Ownership

Onex’ 
Economic/
Voting 
Ownership

72%(a)

18%(a)/72%(a)

Companies

JELD-WEN Holding, inc., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of interior 
and exterior doors, windows and related products for use primarily in the 
residential and light commercial new construction and remodelling markets  
(website: www.jeld-wen.com).

Total Onex, Onex Partners III, certain limited partners, Onex management and  
others investment at original cost: $921 million

Onex portion at cost: $227 million 
Onex Partners III portion subject to a carried interest: $569 million

The Onex Partners III Group’s investment at original cost includes $750 million  
of convertible preferred stock and $171 million of convertible promissory notes. 
JELD-WEN made cumulative principal repayments of $110 million on the  
convertible promissory notes. In April 2013, the remaining principal of the  
convertible promissory notes in the amount of $61 million was converted  
into convertible preferred stock of JELD-WEN. 

Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.  (b) (NYSE: ALSN), the world leader in the design 
and manufacture of fully-automatic transmissions for on-highway trucks and buses, 
off-highway equipment and defence vehicles (website: www.allisontransmission.com).

27%

8%/–(b)

Onex shares held: 15.5 million
Onex Partners II shares subject to a carried interest: 22.1 million

Aircraft Leasing & Management, a global platform dedicated to leasing and 
managing commercial jet aircraft. The platform is comprised of:

BBAM Limited Partnership(b), one of the world’s leading managers of commercial 
jet aircraft (website: www.bbam.com).

50%

13%/50%(b)

Total Onex, Onex Partners III and Onex management investment  
at original cost: $185 million
Onex portion: $47 million
Onex Partners III portion subject to a carried interest: $130 million

In conjunction with the investment in BBAM, the Onex Partners III Group invested 
$20 million in the shares of FLY Leasing Limited (NYSE: FLY), of which Onex’ share 
was $5 million.

Meridian Aviation Partners Limited, an aircraft investment company established 
by the Onex Partners III Group.

100%

25%/100%

Total Onex, Onex Partners III and Onex management investment  
at original cost: $57 million
Onex portion: $14 million
Onex Partners III portion subject to a carried interest: $40 million 

(a)	 	The	economic	ownership	and	voting	interests	of	JELD-WEN	are	presented	on	an	as-converted	basis	as	the	Onex	Partners	III	Group’s	investment	

is	in	convertible	preferred	shares.	

(b)	 	Onex	has	certain	contractual	rights	and	protections,	including	the	right	to	appoint	members	to	the	boards	of	directors,	in	respect	of	these	entities,	

which	are	accounted	for	at	fair	value	in	Onex’	audited	annual	consolidated	financial	statements.

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Industry 
Segments

Other  
Businesses  
(cont’d)

•  Business 
Services/ 
Tradeshows

•  Plastics 

Processing 
Equipment

•  Business 
Services/ 
Packaging

Companies

Onex’ &
Limited 
Partners’
Economic 
Ownership

Onex’ 
Economic/
Voting 
Ownership

Emerald Expositions, LLC, a leading operator of business-to-business tradeshows 
in the United States (website: www.emeraldexpositions.com).

99%

24%/99%

Total Onex, Onex Partners III and Onex management investment  
at original cost: $350 million
Onex portion: $85 million
Onex Partners III portion subject to a carried interest: $247 million

In January 2014, the Onex Partners III Group invested an additional $140 million 
in the equity of Emerald Expositions to fund its acquisition of GLM, of which 
Onex’ share was $34 million.

KraussMaffei Group GmbH, a leading manufacturer of plastic and rubber processing 
equipment (website: www.kraussmaffeigroup.com).

96%

24%/100%

Total Onex, Onex Partners III and Onex management investment  
at original cost: $366 million(a)
Onex portion: $92 million(a)
Onex Partners III portion subject to a carried interest: $257 million(a)

The  Onex  Partners  III  Group’s  investment  at  original  cost  includes  $8  million  of 
accounts  receivable  that  were  converted  into  additional  equity  of  the  company   
in July 2013. Onex’ share of the accounts receivable was $2 million.

SGS International, Inc., a global leader in design-to-print graphic services to the
consumer products packaging industry (website: www.sgsintl.com).

93%

23%/93%

Total Onex, Onex Partners III and Onex management investment  
at original cost: $260 million
Onex portion: $66 million
Onex Partners III portion subject to a carried interest: $183 million

•  Industrial 
Products

Tomkins Limited(b), a global manufacturer of belts and hoses for the industrial 
and automotive markets (website: www.tomkins.co.uk). 

56%

14%/50%(b)

Total  Onex,  Onex  Partners  III,  certain  limited  partners,  Onex  management  and  others 
investment at original cost: $1,219 million
Onex portion at cost: $315 million 
Onex Partners III and others portion subject to a carried interest: $688 million

•  Gaming

Tropicana Las Vegas, Inc., a casino resort with 1,467 rooms, situated on 35 acres 
and located directly on the Las Vegas strip (website: www.troplv.com).

82%

18%/82%

Total Onex, Onex Partners III and Onex management investment  
at original cost: $319 million
Onex portion: $70 million
Onex Partners III portion subject to a carried interest: $225 million

(a)	 			The	investments	in	KraussMaffei	were	made	in	euros	and	converted	to	U.S.	dollars	using	the	prevailing	exchange	rate	on	the	date	of	the	investments.

(b)	 	Onex	has	certain	contractual	rights	and	protections,	including	the	right	to	appoint	members	to	the	board	of	directors,	in	respect	of	this	entity,	

which	is	accounted	for	at	fair	value	in	Onex’	audited	annual	consolidated	financial	statements.

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Industry 
Segments

Companies

•  Insurance 
Brokerage

USI Insurance Services, a leading U.S. provider of insurance brokerage services 
(website: www.usi.biz).

Total Onex, Onex Partners III, certain limited partners, Onex management and others 
investment at original cost: $610 million
Onex portion at cost: $170 million
Onex Partners III portion subject to a carried interest: $358 million

•  Mid-Market 

Opportunities

ONCAP, private equity funds focused on acquiring and building the value of 
mid-market companies based in North America (website: www.oncap.com). 

Onex’ &
Limited 
Partners’
Economic 
Ownership

Onex’ 
Economic/
Voting 
Ownership

92%

26%/100%

ONCAP II

100%

46%(a)/100%

ONCAP II actively manages investments in EnGlobe, Mister Car Wash, CiCi’s Pizza, 
Pinnacle Renewable Energy Group and PURE Canadian Gaming.

Total ONCAP II, Onex, Onex management and ONCAP management unrealized  
investments at original cost: $315 million (C$332 million) 

Onex portion: $145 million (C$152 million)
ONCAP II portion: $143 million (C$151 million)

ONCAP III

ONCAP III actively manages investments in Hopkins, PURE Canadian Gaming,  
Davis-Standard and Bradshaw.

Total ONCAP III, Onex, Onex management and ONCAP management unrealized  
investments at original cost: $253 million (C$253 million) 

Onex portion  : $74 million (C$74 million) 
ONCAP III portion  : $154 million (C$155 million) 

100%

29%/100%

•   Real Estate

Onex Real Estate Partners, a platform dedicated to acquiring and improving 
real estate assets in North America.

88%

88%/100%

Onex’ remaining investment in Onex Real Estate Partners transactions 
at cost: $301 million

•   Credit  

Strategies

Onex Credit Partners specializes in managing credit-related investments, including 
event-driven, long/short and market dislocation strategies.

70%(b)

70%(b)/50%(b)

Onex investment in Onex Credit Partners at market: $603 million, of which $343 million 
is invested in a segregated Onex Credit Partners unleveraged senior secured loan 
portfolio that purchases assets with greater liquidity, $126 million is invested in 
other Onex Credit Partners Funds and $134 million is invested in collateralized 
loan obligations, including the warehouse facility for OCP CLO-5.

(a)	 	This	represents	Onex’	blended	economic	ownership	in	the	ONCAP	II	investments.

(b)	 	This	represents	Onex’	share	of	the	Onex	Credit	Partners	asset	management	platform.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW

This	 section	 discusses	 the	 significant	 changes	 in	 Onex’	 consolidated	 statements	 of	 earnings,	
consolidated	balance	sheets	and	consolidated	statements	of	cash	flows	for	the	fiscal	year	ended	
December	 31,	 2013	 compared	 to	 those	 for	 the	 year	 ended	 December	 31,	 2012	 and,	 in	 selected	
areas,	to	those	for	the	year	ended	December	31,	2011.		

C O N S O L I D A T E D   O P E R A T I N G   R E S U L T S

This  section  should  be  read  in  conjunction  with  Onex’ 

Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities
IFRS  12,  Disclosure  of  Interests  in  Other  Entities,  requires 
an  entity  to  disclose  information  that  enables  users  of 

audited  annual  consolidated  statements  of  earnings  and 

financial  statements  to  evaluate  the  nature  of,  and  risks 

corresponding notes thereto.

Changes in accounting policies
Effective  January  1,  2013,  Onex  has  adopted  the  follow-

associated with, its interest in other entities and the effects 

of those interests on its financial position, financial perfor-
mance and cash flows. Onex adopted IFRS 12 on January 1, 

2013  in  accordance  with  the  IFRS  12  transition  provisions. 

ing new and revised accounting standards, along with any 

The  adoption  of  IFRS  12  resulted  in  additional  disclosures 

consequential  amendments. These  changes  were  made  in 

in the audited annual consolidated financial statements. 

accordance with the applicable transitional provisions.

Consolidated Financial Statements
IFRS  10,  Consolidated  Financial  Statements,  replaces  the 
guidance  on  control  and  consolidation  in  IAS  27,  Con­
soli dated  and  Separate  Financial  Statements,  and  SIC-12, 
Consolidation – Special Purpose Entities. IFRS 10 introduces 
a single consolidation model for all entities based on con-

Fair Value Measurement
IFRS  13,  Fair Value  Measurement,  provides  a  single  frame-
work  for  measuring  fair  value  and  requires  enhanced  dis-

closures when fair value is used for measurement. IFRS 13 

was adopted by Onex on a prospective basis. The adoption 

of  IFRS  13  did  not  require  any  adjustments  to  the  valu-

ation  techniques  used  by  Onex  to  measure  fair  value  and 

trol, irrespective of the nature of the entities, and provides 

did  not  result  in  any  measurement  adjustments  as  at 

detailed  guidance  on  applying  the  definition  of  con-

January  1,  2013.  Enhanced  disclosures  are  included  in  the 

trol. The  accounting  requirements  for  consolidation  have 

audited annual consolidated financial statements.

remained  largely  consistent  with  IAS  27.  Onex  determined 

that  the  adoption  of  IFRS  10  on  January  1,  2013  did  not 

result  in  changes  to  the  consolidation  status  of  any  of  its 

subsidiaries and investees.

Presentation of Financial Statements
The amendments to IAS 1, Presentation of Financial State­
ments, require other comprehensive income to be grouped 
by  those  items  that  will  be  reclassified  subsequently  to 

Joint Arrangements, and Investments in Associates 

earnings  or  loss  and  those  that  will  not  be  reclassified. 

and Joint Ventures
IFRS  11,  Joint  Arrangements,  supersedes  IAS  31,  Interests 
in  Joint  Ventures,  and  requires  joint  arrangements  to  be 
classified  either  as  joint  operations  or  joint  ventures, 

Onex  adopted  the  amendments  on  January  1,  2013  and 

has  reclassified  comprehensive  income  items  of  the  com-

parative  period.  These  changes  did  not  result  in  any 

adjustments to other comprehensive income or total com-

depending  on  the  contractual  rights  and  obligations 

prehensive income.

of  each  investor  that  jointly  controls  the  arrangement. 

An  investment  in  a  joint  venture  is  accounted  for  using 
the  equity  method  as  set  out  in  IAS  28,  Investments  in 
Associates and Joint Ventures (amended in 2011). The other 
amendments  to  IAS  28  did  not  have  an  impact  on  Onex. 

Onex  has  classified  its  joint  arrangements  and  concluded 

that  the  adoption  of  IFRS  11  did  not  result  in  any  changes 

to the accounting for its joint arrangements.

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Employee Future Benefits
IAS 19, Employee Future Benefits (amended in 2011), requires 
the net defined benefit liability (assets) to be recognized on 

the  balance  sheet  without  any  deferral  of  actuarial  gains 

and losses and past service costs as previously allowed. Past 

service costs are recognized in net earnings when incurred. 

Expected  returns  on  plan  assets  are  no  longer  included  in 

post-employment  benefits  expense.  Instead,  post-employ-

ment  benefits  expense  includes  the  net  interest  on  the  net 

defined  benefit  liability  (assets),  calculated  using  a  dis-

count  rate  based  on  market  yields  on  high  quality  bonds. 

Remeasurements  consisting  of  actuarial  gains  and  losses, 

the  actual  return  on  plan  assets  (excluding  the  net  interest 

component)  and  any  change  in  the  asset  ceiling  are  rec-

ognized  in  other  comprehensive  income.  Onex  continues 

to  immediately  recognize  in  retained  earnings  all  pension 

adjustments  recognized  in  other  comprehensive  income. 

Onex also continues to recognize interest expense (income) 

on  net  post-employment  benefits  liabilities  (assets)  in  the 

audited annual consolidated statements of earnings.

Onex  adopted  these  amendments  retrospectively 

and  adjusted  its  opening  equity  as  at  January  1,  2012  to 

recognize  previously  unrecognized  past  service  costs  and 

adjustments to the asset ceiling for post-employment plans.

The  effects  on  the  audited  annual  consolidated 

financial statements of adopting the amendments to IAS 19 

were  not  significant.  Onex,  the  parent  company,  does  not 

provide pension, other retirement or post-retirement bene-

fits to its employees or to employees of any of the operating 

companies.  In  addition,  Onex,  the  parent  company,  does 

not have any obligations and has not made any guarantees 

with respect to the plans of the operating companies.

Impairment of Assets
Onex has early adopted the amendments to IAS 36, Impair­
ment of Assets, effective January 1, 2013. These amendments 
clarify  and  introduce  additional  disclosures  about  fair 

value  measurements  when  there  has  been  an  impairment 

or impairment reversal. The disclosures required by IAS 36 

after  adoption  of  the  amendments  are  included  in  the 

audited annual consolidated financial statements.

M A N A G E M E N T ’ S 	 D I S C U S S I O N 	 A N D 	 A N A LY S I S

Critical accounting policies and estimates

Significant accounting estimates
Onex  prepares  its  consolidated  financial  statements  in 

accordance  with  IFRS. The  preparation  of  the  MD&A  and 

consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS 

requires  management  to  make  judgements,  assumptions 

and  estimates  that  affect  the  reported  amounts  of  assets 

and  liabilities,  disclosures  of  contingent  assets  and  liabili-

ties  and  the  reported  amounts  of  revenues  and  expenses 

for the periods of the audited annual consolidated financial 

statements.  Onex  and  its  operating  companies  evalu-

ate  their  estimates  and  assumptions  on  an  ongoing  basis 

and  any  revisions  are  recognized  in  the  affected  periods. 

Included  in  Onex’  audited  annual  consolidated  financial 

statements  are  estimates  used  in  determining  the  allow-

ance  for  doubtful  accounts,  inventory  valuation,  deferred 

tax  assets  and  liabilities,  intangible  assets  and  goodwill, 

useful  lives  of  property,  plant  and  equipment  and  intan-

gible  assets,  recoverability  of  development  costs  associ-

ated  with  new  product  programs,  revenue  recognition 

under  contract  accounting,  income  taxes,  investments  in 

joint  ventures  and  associates,  Limited  Partners’  Interests, 

stock-based compensation, pension and post-employment 

benefits,  losses  and  loss  adjustment  expenses  reserves, 

warranty provisions, restructuring provisions, legal contin-

gencies and other matters. Actual results could differ mate-

rially from those assumptions and estimates. 

Judgements,  assumptions  and  estimates  are 

used  in  the  determination  of  fair  value  for  business  com-

binations,  Limited  Partners’  Interests,  carried  interest  and 

investments  in  joint  ventures  and  associates.  The  assess-

ment  of  goodwill,  intangible  assets  and  long-lived  assets 

for  impairment,  the  determination  of  contract  accounting, 

income  taxes,  legal  contingencies  and  actuarial  valuations 

of  pension  and  other  post-retirement  benefits  also  require 

the  use  of  judgements,  assumptions  and  estimates.  Due  to 

the material nature of these factors, they are discussed here 

in greater detail.

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Business combinations
In  a  business  combination,  all  identifiable  assets,  liabili-

into  consideration  company-specific  items,  the  lack  of 

liquidity  inherent  in  a  non-public  investment  and  the  fact 

ties  and  contingent  liabilities  acquired  are  recorded  at  the 

that  comparable  public  companies  are  not  identical  to  the 

date  of  acquisition  at  their  respective  fair  values.  One  of 

companies being valued. Such considerations are necessary 

the most significant estimates relates to the determination 

because, in the absence of a committed buyer and comple-

of the fair value of these assets and liabilities. Land, build-

tion  of  due  diligence  procedures,  there  may  be  company-

ings  and  equipment  are  usually  independently  appraised 

specific items that are not fully known that may affect value. 

while  short-term  investments  are  valued  at  market  prices. 

A variety of additional factors are reviewed by management, 

If  any  intangible  assets  are  identified,  depending  on  the 

including,  but  not  limited  to,  financing  and  sales  transac-

type  of  intangible  asset  and  the  complexity  of  determin-

tions with third parties, current operating performance and 

ing its fair value, an independent external valuation expert 

future expectations of the particular investment, changes in 

may  develop  the  fair  value.  These  evaluations  are  linked 

market outlook and the third-party financing environment. 

closely  to  the  assumptions  made  by  management  regard-

In  determining  changes  to  the  fair  value  of  investments, 

ing  the  future  performance  of  the  assets  concerned  and 

emphasis  is  placed  on  current  company  performance  and 

any  changes  in  the  discount  rate  applied.  Note  1  to  the 

market conditions.

audited annual consolidated financial statements provides 

For  publicly  traded  investments,  the  valuation  is 

additional disclosure on business combinations. 

based on closing market prices less adjustments, if any, for 

regulatory and/or contractual sale restrictions.

Limited Partners’ Interests, carried interest 

The  changes  to  fair  value  of  the  investments  in 

and investments in joint ventures and associates
The measurement of the Limited Partners’ Interests, carried 

joint  ventures  and  associates  are  reviewed  on  page  37  of 

this MD&A.

interest  and  investments  in  joint  ventures  and  associates  is 

Included in the measurement of the Limited Part-

significantly  impacted  by  the  fair  values  of  the  investments 

ners’  Interests  is  an  adjustment  for  the  change  in  carried 

held by the Onex Partners and ONCAP Funds. Joint ventures 

interest as well as any contributions by and distributions to 

and associates are defined under IFRS as those investments 

limited  partners  in  the  Onex  Partners  and  ONCAP  Funds. 

in  operating  businesses  over  which  Onex  has  joint  control 

The  changes  to  the  fair  value  of  the  Limited  Partners’ 

or significant influence, but not control. In accordance with 

Interests are reviewed on page 42 of this MD&A.

IFRS, certain of these investments are designated, upon ini-

tial recognition, at fair value in the audited annual consoli-

Impairment testing of goodwill, intangible assets  

dated  balance  sheets. The  fair  value  of  investments  in  joint 

ventures  and  associates  is  assessed  at  each  reporting  date 

and long-lived assets
Goodwill  in  an  accounting  context  represents  the  excess 

with changes in fair value recognized in the audited annual 

of  the  aggregate  consideration  paid  and  the  amount  of 

consolidated  statements  of  earnings.  Similarly,  the  Limited 

any  non-controlling  interests  in  the  acquired  company 

Partners’ Interests, representing the interests of limited part-

compared  to  the  fair  value  of  the  identifiable  net  assets 

ner  investors  in  the  Onex  Partners  and  ONCAP  Funds,  and 

acquired.  Essentially  all  of  the  goodwill  amount  that 

carried  interest,  representing  the  General  Partner’s  share  of 

appears  in  Onex’  audited  annual  consolidated  balance 

the  net  gains  of  the  Onex  Partners  and  ONCAP  Funds,  are 

sheets was recorded by the operating companies. Goodwill 

recorded at fair value. The fair value is significantly affected 

is not amortized, but is assessed for impairment at the cash 

by the change in the fair value of the underlying investments 

generating unit (“CGU”) level (or group of CGUs) annually, 

in the Onex Partners and ONCAP Funds. 

or sooner if events or changes in circumstances or market 

The  valuation  of  non-public  investments  requires 

conditions indicate that the carrying amount could exceed 

significant judgement by Onex due to the absence of quoted 

fair  value.  The  test  for  goodwill  impairment  used  by  our 

market  values,  inherent  lack  of  liquidity  and  the  long-term 

operating  companies  is  to  assess  whether  the  fair  value  of 

nature  of  such  investments.  Valuation  methodologies  in-

each CGU within an operating company is less than its car-

clude  discounted  cash  flows  and  observations  of  the  trad-

rying  value  and  determine  if  the  goodwill  associated  with 

ing  multiples  of  public  companies  considered  comparable 

that  CGU  is  impaired. This  assessment  takes  into  consid-

to the private companies being valued. The valuations take 

eration several factors, including, but not limited to, future 

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cash flows and market conditions. If the fair value is deter-

of  time  over  which  these  estimates  will  be  developed,  the 

mined to be lower than the carrying value at an individual 

impact to recognized revenue and costs may be significant 

CGU,  then  goodwill  is  considered  to  be  impaired  and  an 

if  the  estimates  change.  These  estimates  involve  various 

impairment  charge  must  be  recognized.  Each  operating 

assumptions  and  projections  relative  to  the  outcome  of 

company  has  developed  its  own  internal  valuation  model 

future events, including the quantity and timing of deliver-

to  determine  fair  value. These  models  are  subjective  and 

ies, labour performance rates, projections relative to mate-

require  management  of  the  particular  operating  com-

rial and overhead costs, as well as expected “learning curve” 

pany  to  exercise  judgement  in  making  assumptions  about 

cost  reductions  over  the  term  of  the  contracts.  Contract 

future  results,  including  revenues,  operating  expenses, 

estimates are re-evaluated periodically and changes in esti-

capital  expenditures  and  discount  rates. The  impairment 

mates are reflected in the current period.

test for intangible assets and long-lived assets with limited 

Spirit  AeroSystems  also  expects  to  derive  future 

lives  is  similar  to  that  for  goodwill.  Under  IFRS,  impair-

revenues from new programs for which the company may 

ment  charges  for  intangible  assets  and  long-lived  assets 

be  contracted  to  provide  design  and  engineering  services, 

may  subsequently  be  reversed  if  fair  value  is  determined 

recurring production or both. There are several risks inher-

to  be  higher  than  carrying  value.  The  reversal  is  limited, 

ent  to  such  new  programs.  In  the  design  and  engineering 

however, to restoring the carrying amount that would have 

phase, the company may incur costs in excess of forecasts 

been determined, net of amortization, had no impairment 

due  to  several  factors,  including  cost  overruns,  customer-

loss  been  recognized  in  prior  periods.  Impairment  losses 

directed  change  orders  and  delays  in  the  overall  program. 

for goodwill are not reversed in future periods.

The  company  may  also  incur  higher  than  expected  recur-

Impairment  charges  recorded  by  the  operating 

ring production costs, which may be caused by a variety of 

businesses  under  IFRS  may  not  impact  the  fair  values  of 

factors, including the future impact of engineering changes 

the operating businesses used in determining the increase 

(or  other  change  orders)  or  an  inability  to  secure  con-

or  decrease  in  investments  in  joint  ventures  and  associ-

tracts with suppliers at projected cost levels. The ability to 

ates,  the  change  in  carried  interest  and  for  calculating  the 

recover these excess costs from the customers will depend 

Limited Partners’ Interests liability. Fair values of the oper-

on several factors, including the company’s rights under its 

ating businesses are assessed at the enterprise level, while 

contracts  for  the  new  programs. The  recognition  of  earn-

impairment charges are assessed at the asset or CGU level 

ings and loss under these new contracts requires the com-

(or group of CGUs).

pany  to  make  significant  assumptions  regarding  its  future 

During  2013,  certain  of  the  operating  companies 

costs,  ability  to  achieve  cost  reduction  opportunities,  the 

recorded  charges  for  impairments  of  goodwill,  intangible 

estimated  number  of  units  to  be  manufactured  under  the 

assets and long-lived assets. These charges are reviewed on 

contracts and other variables.

page 42 of this MD&A and in note 25 to the audited annual 

consolidated financial statements.

Revenue recognition (Healthcare segment)
Revenues  in  the  healthcare  segment  for  Skilled  Healthcare 

Construction contract accounting  

Group, Inc. (“Skilled Healthcare Group”) and Res-Care, Inc. 

(Aerostructures segment)
The  aerostructures  segment  recognizes  revenue  using  the 

(“ResCare”)  are  substantially  derived  from  U.S.  federal, 

state  and  local  government  agency  programs,  including 

contract  method  of  accounting  since  a  significant  portion 

Medicare  and  Medicaid.  Laws  and  regulations  under  these 

of  Spirit  AeroSystems,  Inc.’s  (“Spirit  AeroSystems”)  rev-

programs are complex and compliance with such laws and 

enues  is  under  long-term  volume-based  contracts  requir-

regulations  is  subject  to  ongoing  and  future  government 

ing  delivery  of  products  over  several  years.  Revenues  from 

review  and  interpretation.  Management  may  be  required 

each  contract  are  recognized  in  accordance  with  the  per-

to exercise judgement for the recognition of revenue under 

centage-of-completion  method  of  accounting,  using  the 

these  programs.  Management  of  those  businesses  believes 

units-of-delivery  method.  Contract  accounting  uses  vari-

that  they  are  in  compliance  with  applicable  laws  and  reg-

ous  estimating  techniques  to  project  costs  to  completion 

ulations.  Revenues  generated  through  contracts  with  gov-

and  estimates  of  recoveries  asserted  against  customers 

ernment agencies require the use of estimates as contracts 

for  changes  in  specifications.  Due  to  the  significant  length 

may  be  terminated  or  adversely  modified  if  budgetary 

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appropriation  to  the  particular  government  agency  is  de-

creased.  Contract  estimates  are  re-evaluated  periodically 

Employee benefits
Onex, the parent company, does not have a pension plan; 

and changes in estimates are reflected in the current period.

however,  certain  of  its  operating  companies  do.  Manage-

Income taxes
Onex,  including  its  operating  companies,  is  subject  to 

ment of the operating companies use actuarial valuations 

to  account  for  their  pension  and  other  post-retirement 

benefits.  These  valuations  rely  on  statistical  and  other 

changing  tax  laws  in  multiple  jurisdictions.  Significant 

factors  in  order  to  anticipate  future  events. These  factors 

judgements are necessary in determining worldwide income 

include  key  actuarial  assumptions  such  as  the  discount 

tax liabilities. Although management of Onex and the oper-

rate,  expected  salary  increases  and  mortality  rates. These 

ating  companies  believe  that  they  have  made  reasonable 

actuarial assumptions may differ significantly from actual 

estimates  about  the  final  outcome  of  tax  uncertainties,  no 

developments due to changing market and economic con-

assurance  can  be  given  that  the  outcome  of  these  tax  mat-

ditions,  and  therefore  may  result  in  a  significant  change 

ters will be consistent with what is reflected in the historical 

in  post-retirement  employee  benefit  obligations  and  the 

income tax provisions. Such differences could have an effect 

related future expense in the audited annual consolidated 

on  the  income  tax  liabilities  and  deferred  tax  liabilities  in 

financial  statements.  Note  32  to  the  audited  annual  con-

the period in which such determinations are made. At each 

solidated  financial  statements  provides  details  on  the 

balance sheet date, management of Onex and the operating 

estimates used in accounting for pensions and post-retire-

companies assess whether the realization of future tax bene-

ment benefits.

fits  is  sufficiently  probable  to  recognize  deferred  tax  assets. 

This  assessment  requires  the  exercise  of  judgement  on  the 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

part  of  management  with  respect  to,  among  other  things, 

benefits  that  could  be  realized  from  available  tax  strategies 

and  future  taxable  income,  as  well  as  other  positive  and 

negative  factors. The  recorded  amount  of  total  deferred  tax 

assets could be reduced if estimates of projected future tax-

able  income  and  benefits  from  available  tax  strategies  are 

lowered, or if changes in current tax regulations are enacted 

that impose restrictions on the timing or extent of Onex’ or 

its operating companies’ ability to utilize future tax benefits.

Legal contingencies
Onex,  including  its  operating  companies,  becomes 

involved in various legal proceedings in the normal course 

of operations. While we cannot predict the final outcome of 

such legal proceedings, the outcome of these matters may 

have  a  significant  effect  on  Onex’  consolidated  financial 

position,  results  of  operations  or  cash  flows. The  filing  or 

disclosure of a suit or formal assertion of a claim does not 

automatically  indicate  that  a  provision  may  be  appropri-

ate. Management, with the assistance of internal and exter-

nal  lawyers,  regularly  analyzes  current  information  about 

these  matters  and  provides  provisions  for  probable  con-

tingent  losses,  including  the  estimate  of  legal  expenses  to 

resolve these matters.

Investment Entity Amendments
In  October  2012,  the  International  Accounting  Standards 
Board (“IASB”) issued amendments to IFRS 10, Consoli dated 
Financial  Statements;  IFRS  12,  Disclosure  of  Inter ests  in 
Other Entities; and IAS 27, Separate Financial State ments, to 
include an exception to the consolidation requirements for 

investment entities as defined in the amendments issued by 

the IASB. The amendments are effective for annual periods 

beginning on or after January 1, 2014. The impact of adopt-

ing these amendments is not expected to have a significant 

effect on Onex’ consolidated financial statements.  

Financial Instruments
In November 2009, the IASB issued IFRS 9, Financial Instru­
ments, the first phase of a replacement for existing standard 
IAS  39,  Financial  Instruments:  Recognition  and  Measure­
ment. This  standard  introduces  new  requirements  for  the 
classification  and  measurement  of  financial  assets  and 

removes the need to separately account for certain embed-

ded derivatives. In December 2013, the IASB issued updates 

to  IFRS  9  to  incorporate  new  hedge  accounting  require-

ments that increase the scope of items that can qualify as a 

hedged  item  and  change  the  requirements  of  hedge  effec-

tiveness testing that must be met to use hedge accounting. 

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The effective date for IFRS 9 has been deferred by the IASB. 

Onex  is  currently  evaluating  the  impact  of  adopting  this 

Significant transactions
The  presentation  of  the  transactions  in  this  section  is  in 

standard on its consolidated financial statements. 

chronological order by investment.

Levies
In  May  2013,  the  IASB  issued  Interpretation  21,  Levies 
(“IFRIC  21”),  which  provides  guidance  on  accounting  for 
levies  in  accordance  with  IAS  37,  Provisions. The  interpre-
tation defines a levy as an outflow from an entity imposed 

Sale of RSI 
In  February  2013,  the  Onex  Partners  II  Group  completed 

the  sale  of  its  50  percent  interest  in  RSI.  The  Onex  Part-

ners II Group received proceeds of $323 million on the sale, 

of  which  Onex’  share  was  $130  million,  including  carried 

by  a  government  in  accordance  with  legislation.  IFRIC  21 

interest  of  $3  million.  The  Company’s  investment  in  RSI 

clarifies that a levy is recognized as a liability when the obli-

was  recorded  at  fair  value  in  the  audited  annual  consoli-

gating event that triggers payment, as specified in the legis-

dated balance sheets, with changes in fair value recognized 

lation, has occurred. IFRIC 21 is effective for annual periods 

in  the  audited  annual  consolidated  statements  of  earn-

beginning on or after January 1, 2014. Onex is currently eval-

ings. The realized pre-tax gain on the sale of RSI, including 

uating  the  impact  of  adopting  this  standard  on  its  consoli-

prior distributions, was $153 million, of which Onex’ share 

dated financial statements. 

was  $60  million.  Onex  recorded  a  non-cash  tax  provision 

of $5 million on the sale, which was included in the provi-

Variability of results 
Onex’ consolidated operating results may vary substantially 

sion  for  income  taxes  in  the  audited  annual  consolidated 

statements of earnings. Onex recognized a recovery of this 

from  year  to  year  for  a  number  of  reasons,  including  some 

tax provision during 2013 as part of an evaluation of recent 

of the following: the current economic environment; acqui-

changes in tax law as described on page 43 of this MD&A. 

sitions  or  dispositions  of  businesses  by  Onex,  the  parent 

Management  of  Onex  received  carried  interest  of  $5  mil-

company; the change in value of stock-based compensation 

lion in connection with the sale. No amounts were paid on 

for  both  the  parent  company  and  its  operating  compa-

account of the MIP as the required investment return hur-

nies;  changes  in  the  market  value  of  Onex’  publicly  traded 

dle for Onex was not met. 

operating  businesses;  changes  in  the  fair  value  of  Onex’ 

Including  prior  distributions,  the  Onex  Part-

privately  held  operating  businesses;  changes  in  tax  legisla-

ners  II  Group  realized  total  proceeds  of  $471  million  over 

tion or in the application of tax legislation; and activities at 

the  life  of  this  investment  compared  to  its  initial  invest-

Onex’  operating  companies.  These  activities  may  include 

ment of $318 million.

the purchase or sale of businesses; fluctuations in customer 

demand,  materials  and  employee-related  costs;  changes 

in  the  mix  of  products  and  services  produced  or  delivered; 

Meridian Aviation
In  February  2013,  the  Onex  Partners  III  Group  established 

changes in the financing of the business; changes in contract 

Meridian  Aviation,  an  aircraft  investment  company  based 

accounting  estimates;  impairments  of  goodwill,  intangible 

in  Ireland.  Aircraft  purchased  by  Meridian  Aviation  will 

assets  or  long-lived  assets;  litigation;  charges  to  restructure 

be  leased  to  commercial  airlines  and  managed  by  BBAM, 

operations;  and  natural  disasters.  Given  the  diversity  of 

one  of  the  world’s  largest  managers  of  commercial  jet  air-

Onex’  operating  businesses,  the  associated  exposures,  risks 

craft and an Onex Partners III Group investment. Meridian 

and contingencies may be many, varied and material.

Aviation  executed  a  purchase  agreement  in  February  2013 

for six commercial passenger aircraft for delivery between 

April 2013 and May 2015, with a list price value of more than 

$1.4 billion. Meridian Aviation executed leases in February 

2013  with  a  major  international  commercial  airline  in 

respect  of  these  six  aircraft. The  Onex  Partners  III  Group 

has  guaranteed  certain  payment  obligations  arising  on 

each aircraft delivery date.

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In  February  2013,  the  Onex  Partners  III  Group 

Onex’  share  of  the  remaining  convertible  promissory  notes 

invested  $32  million  in  Meridian  Aviation,  of  which  Onex’ 

and  accrued  interest  was  $18  million.  After  giving  effect  to 

share  was  $8  million.  In  July  2013,  the  Onex  Partners  III 

the  conversion,  the  Onex  Partners  III  Group’s  as-converted 

Group  invested  an  additional  $25  million  in  Meridian 

economic  ownership  increased  to  71  percent,  up  from 

Aviation,  of  which  Onex’  share  was  $6  million.  These 

65 percent prior to the conversion. Onex’ economic owner-

investments  are  primarily  for  deposits,  fees  and  other 

ship  increased  to  17  percent  at  the  time  of  the  conversion, 

expenses associated with the purchase of the six commer-

up  from  16  percent  prior  to  the  conversion.  In  August  2013, 

cial passenger aircraft. Meridian Aviation delivered the first 

in  connection  with  the  conversion,  Onex  appointed  two 

commercial passenger aircraft to the lessee in April 2013.

additional members to the board of directors of JELD-WEN.

During  the  fourth  quarter  of  2013,  Meridian 

Aviation  executed  sale  agreements  for  three  of  the  six 

commercial  passenger  aircraft  under  its  existing  pur-

Acquisition of Emerald Expositions
In  June  2013,  Onex  completed  the  $950  million  acquisi-

chase  agreement,  including  the  novation  of  the  associ-

tion  of  Nielsen  Expositions  from  its  parent,  an  affiliate  of 

ated  leases  to  the  purchaser. The  sale  agreements  are  for 

Nielsen Holdings N.V. Following the purchase, the business 

two aircraft delivered in 2013 and one aircraft scheduled for 

continued  under  the  new  name  of  Emerald  Expositions. 

delivery  in  2014.  Meridian  Aviation  recorded  a  net  gain  of 

Emerald  Expositions  is  a  leading  operator  of  large  busi-

$32 million comprised of the sale of the two aircraft deliv-

ness-to-business  tradeshows  in  the  United  States  across 

ered  in  2013  and  a  fair  value  adjustment  covering  the 

nine  end  markets.  The  Onex  Partners  III  Group  invested 

remaining  four  aircraft  scheduled  for  delivery  to  the  com-

$350  million  in  the  equity  of  Emerald  Expositions  for  an 

pany  between  2014  and  2015.  The  debt  financing  under-

initial  100  percent  ownership  interest.  Onex’  share  of  the 

taken  by  Meridian  Aviation  with  the  delivery  of  the  first 

total equity was $85 million, for an initial 24 percent own-

commercial aircraft was repaid in full upon the sale. 

ership interest. This company is consolidated and reported 

USI 
In  March  2013,  as  contemplated  at  the  time  of  the  acqui-

from  the  time  of  its  acquisition  in  the  other  segment  of 

Onex’ audited annual consolidated financial statements. 

In  January  2014,  Emerald  Expositions  completed 

sition  of  USI  Insurance  Services  (“USI”)  in  late  December 

the acquisition of George Little Management, LLC (“GLM”), 

2012, $84 million of the amount originally invested by Onex 

an  operator  of  business-to-business  tradeshows  in  the 

as a co-investment in USI was sold, at Onex’ original cost, 

United  States,  for  $335  million.  In  conjunction  with  this 

to  certain  limited  partners  and  others  as  a  co-investment. 

transaction, the Onex Partners III Group invested an addi-

After  giving  effect  to  the  co-investment  sale,  Onex’  invest-

tional $140 million in the equity of Emerald Expositions, of 

ment  in  USI  is  $170  million,  of  which  $128  million  was 

which Onex’ share was $34 million. The balance of the pur-

funded  through  Onex  Partners  III  and  $42  million  repre-

chase  price  and  transaction  costs  was  funded  by  Emerald 

sents the portion of the co-investment retained by Onex.

Expositions through an amendment to its credit facility, as 

discussed on page 56 of this MD&A. 

JELD-WEN note conversion
During  the  four  months  ended  April  2013,  JELD-WEN 

Holding,  inc.  (“JELD-WEN”)  repaid  $52  million  of  its 

Carestream Health distribution
In June 2013, Carestream Health entered into a new credit 

convertible  promissory  notes  and  $8  million  of  accrued 

facility.  This  new  facility  consists  of  a  $1.85  billion  first-

interest,  all  of  which  was  held  by  the  Onex  Partners  III 

lien  term  loan  that  matures  in  June  2019,  a  $500  million 

Group,  primarily  from  the  proceeds  received  on  the  sale 

second-lien  term  loan  that  matures  in  December  2019 

of certain non-core assets. Onex’ share of the repayments 

and  a  $150  million  revolving  facility  that  matures  in  June 

was $15 million.

2018. The  proceeds  from  the  new  facility,  along  with  cash 

In April 2013, the remaining convertible promissory 

on  hand,  were  used  to  repay  existing  debt  facilities,  fund 

notes and accrued interest totalling $72 million, all of which 

distributions  to  shareholders  totalling  $750  million  and 

was  held  by  the  Onex  Partners  III  Group,  were  converted 

pay  fees  and  expenses  associated  with  the  transaction. 

into  Series  A  Convertible  Preferred  Stock  of  JELD-WEN 

The Onex Partners II Group’s share of Carestream Health’s 

in  accordance  with  the  terms  of  the  purchase  agreement. 

distributions  to  shareholders  was  $695  million.  Onex’ 

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share  of  these  distributions  was  $303  million,  including 

major line of business, and as a result has not been presented 

carried  interest  of  $50  million  and  after  the  reduction  for 

as a discontinued operation. At December 31, 2013, $15 mil-

the amounts on account of the MIP. Under the terms of the 

lion  remained  receivable  for  escrow  amounts  and  other 

MIP,  management  of  Onex  participates  in  Onex’  realized 

items, of which Onex’ share was $7 million.

gains  from  operating  business  investments  once  certain 

During  the  fourth  quarter  of  2013,  $6  million  of 

investment  return  hurdles  have  been  met.  Management 

additional  proceeds  were  received  by  ONCAP  II,  of  which 

of  Onex  earned  $21  million  on  account  of  this  transac-

Onex’  share  was  $3  million.  These  additional  proceeds 

tion related to the MIP. In addition, management  of  Onex 

were recognized as a gain during the fourth quarter of 2013, 

received $71 million in carried interest.

net of a $1 million reduction in the escrow receivable. 

Sale of BSN SPORTS
In  June  2013,  the  ONCAP  II  Group  completed  the  sale  of  its 

Sales of shares of Allison Transmission
In  August  2013,  Allison Transmission  completed  a  second-

interests in BSN SPORTS. The ONCAP II Group received net 

ary  offering  of  19.1  million  shares  of  common  stock  and 

proceeds  of  $236  million  on  the  sale.  Onex’  share  of  the  net 

repurchased 4.7 million shares of common stock, for a total 

proceeds  was  $114  million.  Included  in  the  net  proceeds 

sale  of  23.8  million  shares  of  common  stock. The  second-

received on the sale, there were approximately $16 million of 

ary offering includes the full exercise of the over-allotment 

additional  amounts  held  in  escrow  and  other  items  that  are 

option.  As  part  of  the  offering  and  share  repurchase,  the 

expected  to  be  received  by  June  2015,  of  which  Onex’  share 

Onex Partners II Group sold 11.9 million shares of common 

was  $8  million.  During  the  fourth  quarter  of  2013,  $1  mil-

stock. The Onex Partners II Group received net proceeds of 

lion  of  the  additional  amounts  held  in  escrow  was  received, 

$252  million  for  its  11.9  million  shares  of  common  stock. 

of  which  Onex’  share  was  less  than  $1  million.  The  real-

Onex’ portion of the net proceeds was $84 million, includ-

ized  pre-tax  gain  on  the  sale  of  BSN  SPORTS  was  $170  mil-

ing its portion of the carried interest. 

lion, of which Onex’ share was $82 million. Onex recorded a 

In  November  and  December  2013,  Allison Trans-

non-cash  tax  provision  of  $7  million  on  the  sale,  which  was 

mission  completed  secondary  offerings  of  27.5  million 

included  in  the  provision  for  income  taxes  in  the  audited 

shares of common stock. The Onex Partners II Group sold 

annual  consolidated  statements  of  earnings.  Onex  recog-

13.75  million  shares  of  common  stock  for  net  proceeds 

nized  a  recovery  of  this  tax  provision  during  2013  as  part  of 

of  $333  million,  of  which  Onex’  portion  was  $111  million, 

an  evaluation  of  recent  changes  in  tax  law  as  described  on 

including its portion of the carried interest. 

page 43 of this MD&A. The gain on the sale is entirely attrib-

The realized gain on the 2013 transactions totalled 

utable  to  the  equity  holders  of  Onex. This  gain  includes  the 

$369  million.  The  limited  partners’  share  of  the  realized 

portion  attributable  to  Onex’  investment,  as  well  as  that 

gain was $255 million and Onex’s share was $114 million. 

of  the  limited  partners  of  ONCAP  II. The  effect  of  this  is  to 

Amounts  received  related  to  the  carried  inter-

recover  the  charges  to  earnings  on  BSN  SPORTS  allocated 

est  on  the  2013  transactions  totalled  $31  million,  of  which 

to the limited partners over the life of the investment, which 

Onex’  portion  was  $12  million  and  management’s  portion 

totalled  $88  million.  The  balance  of  $75  million  reflects 

was $19 million. No amounts were paid on account of these 

the  after-tax  gain  on  Onex’  investment  in  BSN  SPORTS. 

transactions  related  to  the  MIP  as  the  required  perfor-

Management of ONCAP received $18 million in carried inter-

mance targets for Onex had not been met at those times.

est on the sale of BSN SPORTS. The impact to Onex and man-

After  completion  of  the  secondary  offerings  and 

agement of Onex was a net payment of $7 million in carried 

share  repurchase  during  2013,  the  Onex  Partners  II  Group 

interest.  Under  the  terms  of  the  MIP,  management  of  Onex 

continues to own 49.7 million shares of common stock, or 

participates in Onex’ realized gains from operating business 

approximately 27 percent in the aggregate, of Allison Trans-

investments  once  certain  conditions,  including  the  required 

mission’s outstanding common stock. As a result, the Onex 

investment  return  hurdle,  have  been  met.  Management 

Partners II Group will continue to record its investment at 

of  Onex  received  $6  million  on  account  of  this  transaction 

fair value through earnings.

related to the MIP. BSN SPORTS did not represent a separate 

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Sale of TMS International
In  October  2013,  the  Onex  Partners  II  Group  completed 

to  the  equity  holders  of  Onex. This  gain  includes  the  por-

tion  attributable  to  Onex’  investment,  as  well  as  that  of  the 

the  sale  of  its  remaining  23.4  million  shares  of TMS  Inter-

limited partners of ONCAP II. The effect of this is to recover 

national.  The  sale  was  part  of  an  offer  made  for  all  out-

the  charges  to  earnings  on  Caliber  Collision  allocated  to 

standing  shares  of TMS  International  and  was  completed 

the  limited  partners  over  the  life  of  the  investment,  which 

at  a  price  of  $17.50  in  cash  per  share. The  cash  cost  of  the 

totalled  $215  million.  The  balance  of  $171  million  reflects 

shares  was  $7.84.  Proceeds  to  the  Onex  Partners  II  Group 

the  after-tax  gain  on  Onex’  investment  in  Caliber  Collision. 

were  $410  million,  of  which  Onex’  share  was  $172  mil-

Management  of  ONCAP  received  $42  million  in  carried 

lion, including its portion of the carried interest. Amounts 

interest on the sale of Caliber Collision. The impact to Onex 

received related to the carried interest totalled $25 million, 

and  management  of  Onex  was  a  net  payment  of  $8  million 

of which Onex’ portion was $10 million and management’s 

in carried interest. Under the terms of the MIP, management 

portion was $15 million. No amounts were paid on account 

of Onex participates in Onex’ realized gains from operating 

of  the  MIP  as  the  required  investment  return  hurdle  for 

business  investments  once  certain  conditions,  including 

Onex was not met.

the  required  investment  return  hurdle,  have  been  met. 

Onex’  fourth  quarter  consolidated  results  include 

Management  of  Onex  received  $12  million  on  account  of 

an  after-tax  gain  of  $242  million  related  to  the  sale,  which 

this transaction related to the MIP. Caliber Collision did not 

is  entirely  attributable  to  the  equity  holders  of  Onex. This 

represent  a  separate  major  line  of  business,  and  as  a  result 

gain includes the portion attributable to Onex’ investment, 

has not been presented as a discontinued operation.  

as  well  as  that  of  the  limited  partners  of  Onex  Partners  II. 

The  effect  of  this  is  to  recover  the  charges  to  earnings  on 

TMS International allocated to the limited partners over the 

R E V I E W   O F   D E C E M B E R   3 1 ,   2 0 1 3 
C O N S O L I D A T E D   F I N A N C I A L   S T A T E M E N T S 

life  of  the  remaining  investment,  which  totalled  $150  mil-

lion. The  balance  of  $92  million  reflects  the  after-tax  gain 

The  discussions  that  follow  identify  those  material  factors 

on  Onex’  remaining  investment  in TMS  International. The 

that affected Onex’ operating segments and Onex’ consoli-

operations  of  TMS  International  have  been  presented  as 

dated  results  for  2013. We  will  review  the  major  line  items 

discontinued  in  the  audited  annual  consolidated  state-

to  the  audited  annual  consolidated  financial  statements 

ments of earnings and cash  flows and the prior period has 

by  segment. The  audited  annual  consolidated  statements 

been  restated  to  report  the  results  of TMS  International  as 

of earnings and cash flows have been restated to report the 

discontinued on a comparative basis.

results of TMS International as discontinued on a compar-

Including  proceeds  from TMS  International’s  ear-

ative basis.

lier  initial  public  offering  and  prior  distribution,  the  Onex 

Partners II Group received proceeds totalling $504 million 

on its investment of $249 million.

Consolidated revenues  
and cost of sales 
Consolidated  revenues  were 

Sale of Caliber Collision
In November 2013, the ONCAP II Group completed the sale 

$27.8  billion  in  2013,  up  12  per-

cent  from  $24.9  billion  in  2012 

of Caliber Collision. The ONCAP II Group received net pro-

and  up  27  percent  from  $22.0  bil-

ceeds  of  $437  million  on  the  sale.  Onex’  share  of  the  net 

lion  in  2011.  Consolidated  cost  of 

proceeds  was  $193  million.  Included  in  the  net  proceeds 

sales  was  $21.8  billion  in  2013, 

received  on  the  sale,  there  are  approximately  $4  million  of 

an  increase  of  10  percent  from 

additional  amounts  held  in  escrow  and  for  working  capital 

$19.9 billion in 2012 and up 27 per-

adjustments  that  are  expected  to  be  settled  during  2014,  of 

cent from $17.3 billion in 2011.  

which Onex’ share is $2 million. The realized gain on the sale 

of  Caliber  Collision  was  $386  million,  of  which  Onex’  share 

was $171 million. The gain on the sale is entirely attributable 

T O TA L   R E V E N U E S

A N D   C O S T   O F   S A L E S

($ millions)

27,809

24,917

21,843

21,981

19,908

17,258

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Revenues
Cost of Sales

31000

24800

18600

12400

6200

0

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Table 1 below reports revenues and cost of sales by industry segment for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. 

The percentage change in revenues and cost of sales for those periods is also shown.

Revenues and Cost of Sales by Industry Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2013 and 2012

TABLE	1	

($ millions)

Year ended December 31

Revenues

Cost of Sales

2013

2012(a)

Change 

2013

2012(a)

Change 

Electronics	Manufacturing	Services

$   5,796

$   6,507

(11)%

$    5,337

$   5,988

Aerostructures

Healthcare(b)	

Insurance	Provider

Customer	Care	Services

Building	Products

Other (c)

Total

5,961

4,902

1,168

1,438

3,457

5,087

5,404

4,947

1,205

1,429

3,168

2,257

$ 27,809

$ 24,917

10 %

(1)%

(3)%

1 %

9 %

125 %

12 %

5,848

3,406

600

936

2,855

2,861

5,038

3,402

621

920

2,561

1,378

$ 21,843

$ 19,908

(11)%

16 %

–

(3)%

2 %

11 %

108 %

10 %

Results	are	reported	in	accordance	with	IFRS.	These	results	may	differ	from	those	reported	by	the	individual	operating	companies.		

(a)	 	2012	results	have	been	restated	for	the	changes	in	accounting	policies	adopted	on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1	to	the	audited	annual	consolidated	

financial	statements.

(b)	 	2012	includes	reported	results	of	CDI,	which	was	sold	in	July	2012.	CDI	did	not	represent	a	separate	major	line	of	business	and	as	a	result	has	not	been	presented	as	

a	discontinued	operation.

(c)	

	2013	other	includes	Flushing	Town	Center,	Tropicana	Las	Vegas,	SGS	International,	USI,	KraussMaffei,	Meridian	Aviation,	Emerald	Expositions,	the	operating	companies	

of	ONCAP	II	(BSN	SPORTS	up	to	June	2013	and	Caliber	Collision	up	to	November	2013)	and	ONCAP	III	and	the	parent	company.	2012	other	includes	Flushing	Town	Center,	

Tropicana	Las	Vegas,	SGS	International	(since	October	2012),	USI	(since	late	December	2012),	the	operating	companies	of	ONCAP	II	and	ONCAP	III	and	the	parent	company.	

Revenues and Cost of Sales by Industry Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

($ millions)

Revenues

Cost	of	Sales

Year ended December 31

2012(a)

2011(a)

Change 

2012(a)

2011(a)

Change 

Electronics	Manufacturing	Services

$   6,507

$   7,213

Aerostructures

Healthcare(b)	

Insurance	Provider

Customer	Care	Services

Building	Products(c)

Other (d)

Total

5,404

4,947

1,205

1,429

3,168

2,257

4,864

5,030

1,184

1,416

774

1,500

$ 24,917

$ 21,981

(10)%

11 %

(2)%

2 %

1 %

309 %

50 %

13 %

$   5,988

$   6,645

5,038

3,402

621

920

2,561

1,378

4,124

3,446

579

921

660

883

$ 19,908

$ 17,258

(10)%

22 %

(1)%

7 %

–

288 %

56 %

15 %

Results	are	reported	in	accordance	with	IFRS.	These	results	may	differ	from	those	reported	by	the	individual	operating	companies.		

(a)	 	2012	results	have	been	restated	for	the	changes	in	accounting	policies	adopted	on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1	to	the	audited	annual	consolidated	financial	

statements.	2011	results	have	not	been	restated	for	the	changes	in	accounting	policies	adopted	on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1	to	the	audited	annual	consolidated	

financial	statements.

(b)	 	Includes	reported	results	of	CDI,	which	was	sold	in	July	2012.	CDI	did	not	represent	a	separate	major	line	of	business	and	as	a	result	has	not	been	presented	as	

a	discontinued	operation.

(c)	 Represents	results	of	JELD-WEN	from	the	date	of	acquisition	in	early	October	2011.

(d)	 	2012	other	includes	Flushing	Town	Center,	Tropicana	Las	Vegas,	SGS	International	(since	October	2012),	USI	(since	late	December	2012),	the	operating	companies	of	

ONCAP	II	and	ONCAP	III	and	the	parent	company.	2011	other	includes	Flushing	Town	Center,	Tropicana	Las	Vegas,	the	operating	companies	of	ONCAP	II	and	ONCAP	III	

and	the	parent	company.	

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Electronics Manufacturing Services
Celestica Inc. (“Celestica”) delivers innovative supply chain 

During  2012,  Celestica  reported  a  10  percent, 

or  $706  million,  decrease  in  revenues  to  $6.5  billion  from 

solutions  globally  to  customers  in  the  communications 

$7.2  billion  in  2011.  Approximately  90  percent  of  this  rev-

(comprised of enterprise communications and telecommu-

enue  decrease  during  2012  was  due  to  the  disengagement 

nications),  consumer,  diversified  (comprised  of  industrial, 

from  a  significant  customer  in  Celestica’s  consumer  end 

aerospace  and  defence,  healthcare,  solar,  green  technol-

market in the second half of 2012, as previously indicated. 

ogy,  semiconductor  equipment  and  other)  and  enterprise 

Excluding  the  revenues  with  this  significant  customer  in 

computing (comprised of servers and storage) end markets. 

both  2012  and  2011,  Celestica’s  revenues  for  2012  would 

These solutions include design and development, engineer-

have  decreased  by  1  percent  compared  to  2011.  Celestica’s 

ing services, supply chain management, new product intro-

revenue from its communications and servers end market 

ductions,  component  sourcing,  electronics  manufacturing, 

also  declined  during  the  year,  reflecting  overall  demand 

assembly  and  test,  complex  mechanical  assembly,  systems 

weakness.  Partially  offsetting  those  revenue  decreases  was 

integration, precision machining, order fulfillment, logistics 

an  increase  in  revenues  in  Celestica’s  diversified  end  mar-

and aftermarket repair and return services.

ket driven primarily by new program wins and acquisitions. 

During  2013,  Celestica  reported  an  11  percent, 

Cost of sales had a similar decrease of 10 percent, 

or  $711  million,  decrease  in  revenues  to  $5.8  billion.  The 

or $657 million, to $6.0 billion for 2012 (2011 – $6.6 billion). 

decrease  in  revenues  was  due  primarily  to  the  disengage-

Gross  profit  for  2012  decreased  9  percent,  or  $49  million, 

ment  from  a  significant  customer  in  Celestica’s  consumer 

from 2011 due primarily to the decrease in revenues.

end market in the second half of 2012. Excluding revenues 

E L E C T R O N I C S

M A N U FA C T U R I N G   S E R V I C E S

from the significant customer, rev-

enues for 2013 increased 1 percent 

Aerostructures
Spirit  AeroSystems,  Inc.  (“Spirit  AeroSystems”)  is  an  air-

($ millions)

compared  to  2012.  Revenues  in 

craft  parts  designer  and  manufacturer  of  commercial 

7,213

6,645

6,507

5,988

5,796

5,337

8000

Celestica’s  diver sified  end  market 

aerostructures.  Aerostructures  are  structural  components, 

increased  11  percent  compared 

6400

such  as  fuselages,  propulsion  systems  and  wing  systems, 

to  2012,  driven  primarily  by  new 

for commercial, military and business jet aircraft. The com-

program  wins  and  an  acquisition, 

4800

pany’s  revenues  are  substantially  derived  from  long-term 

which  contributed  approximately 

volume-based pricing contracts, primarily with The Boeing 

one-third  of  the  revenue  increase 

3200

in  this  end  market.  Rev e nues  in 

Celestica’s  communications  end 

1600

market  increased  8  percent  com-

pared  to  2012,  driven  primarily  by 

0

new program wins and, to a lesser 

extent, stronger customer demand. 

Celestica’s  storage  end  market  in-

A E R O S T R U C T U R E S

($ millions)

5,961

5,848

5,404

5,038

4,864

4,124

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Revenues
Cost of Sales

creased 1 percent due primarily to new program wins offset 

by  weaker  demand  from  one  customer. The  increases  were 

partially offset by a decrease in revenues in Celestica’s server 

end market due to the insourcing of a server program by one 

customer and overall weaker demand.  

Cost of sales had a similar decrease of 11 percent, 

or  $651  million,  for  2013.  Gross  profit  for  2013  decreased 

12 percent, or $60 million, from 2012, in line with the rev-

enue decrease in 2013. 

’13

’12

’11

Revenues
Cost of Sales

Company  (“Boeing”)  and  Airbus 

Group (“Airbus”). 

Spirit  AeroSystems  re-

6500

ported  revenues  of  $6.0  billion  for 

2013, up 10 percent, or $557 million, 

5200

compared  to  2012.  The  increase 

in  revenues  was  due  primarily  to 

3900

higher production volume and ship 

set deliveries to Boeing, Airbus and 

2600

business jet programs. The increase 

in revenues was partially offset by a 

1300

decrease in non-recurring revenues 

compared  to  2012.  Approximately 

0

94  percent  of  2013  revenues  were 

from Boeing and Airbus.

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Cost of sales increased 16 percent, or $810 million, 

contributed  $38  million  and  $21  million,  respectively,  to 

to  $5.8  billion  for  2013  compared  to  2012. The  increase  in 

the  increase  in  revenues  compared  to  2011.  Approximately 

cost of sales for 2013 was due primarily to the recognition 

93  percent  of  2012  revenues  were  from  Boeing  and  Airbus.

of  pre-tax  forward-loss  charges  of  $1.1  billion  on  certain 

Cost  of  sales  increased  22  percent,  or  $914  mil-

maturing  programs  during  2013  compared  to  forward-

lion, to $5.0 billion for 2012 compared to 2011. The increase 

loss  charges  of  $644  million  recorded  on  several  of  Spirit 

in cost of sales during the year was due to the recognition 

AeroSystems’  programs  during  2012.  The  effect  of  these 

of  pre-tax  forward-loss  charges  of  $644  million  (2011  – 

forward-loss charges on consolidated net earnings was an 

$129  million)  on  several  of  Spirit  AeroSystems’  programs. 

after-tax  charge  of  $712  million  (2012  –  $412  million). The 

Excluding the impact of forward-loss charges, cost of sales 

charges  recognized  during  2013  and  2012  were  the  result 

increased  during  2012  compared  to  2011  due  primarily  to 

of  a  combination  of  events  on  maturing  programs  that 

the increases in production volume. 

resulted in changes in estimates. Spirit AeroSystems’ long-

Cost  of  sales  as  a  percentage  of  revenues  was 

term  contract  estimates  are  based  on  estimated  revenues 

93  percent  during  2012  compared  to  85  percent  during 

and  related  costs  over  the  term  of  the  contract.  Contract 

2011. The  increase  in  cost  of  sales  as  a  percentage  of  rev-

costs are estimated based on actual costs incurred to date 

enues  is  due  primarily  to  the  increase  in  forward-loss 

and an estimate of remaining costs over the life of the con-

charges recorded in 2012 compared to 2011.

tract, which can extend for multiple years. During the early 

phases of development contracts, future cost estimates are 

subject to significant variability, and are based on numer-

Healthcare 
The  healthcare  segment  revenues  and  cost  of  sales  consist 

ous  assumptions  and  judgements  and  require  manage-

of  the  operations  of  Skilled  Healthcare  Group,  Carestream 

ment  to  use  its  historical  experience  on  similar  programs 

Health,  Res Care  and  Center  for  Diagnostic  Imaging,  Inc. 

until  low-rate  production  is  achieved,  production  pro-

(“CDI”) (up to July 2012).

cesses  mature,  supply  chain  partners  are  contracted  and 

unit  costs  stabilize,  which  typically  results  in  assump-

tions  that  costs  will  improve  over  the  life  of  the  contract. 

The level of change that was initially anticipated has been 

exceeded  as  the  company’s  delivery  schedules  have  been 

delayed,  engineering  changes  have  continued  and  esti-

mates of achievable cost improvements have been revised. 

The  recognition  of  additional  forward-loss  charges  in 

future periods will depend upon several factors including 

Spirit  AeroSystems’  market  forecast,  its  ability  to  success-

fully  perform  under  revised  design  and  manufacturing 

plans,  achievement  of  forecasted  cost  reductions  as  the 

company enters into production, and its ability to success-

fully resolve claims and assertions with its customers and 

supply  chain  partners.  Excluding  the  impact  of  forward-

loss charges, cost of sales increased compared to last year 

H E A LT H C A R E

($ millions)

4,902

4,947

5,030

During  2013,  the  health-

care segment reported a 1 percent, 

or $45 million, decrease in consoli-

5500

dated  revenues  compared  to  last 

year.  Cost  of  sales  at  $3.4  billion 

4400

was  largely  unchanged  compared 

3,406

3,402

3,446

to 2012. 

3300

The  healthcare  segment 

reported  a  2  percent,  or  $83  mil-

2200

lion, decrease in consolidated rev-

enues  in  2012  compared  to  2011. 

1100

Cost  of  sales  decreased  1  percent, 

or  $44  million,  in  2012  from  2011. 

0

In  July  2012,  the  Onex  Partners  I 

Group’s  investment  in  CDI  was 

sold.  The  exclusion  of  the  results 

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Revenues
Cost of Sales

due primarily to the increases in production volume. 

of  CDI  from  the  date  of  sale  is  the  primary  reason  for  the 

During  2012,  Spirit  AeroSystems’  revenues  were 

decline  in  revenues  and  cost  of  sales  for  the  years  ended 

up  11  percent,  or  $540  million,  from  2011. The  increase  in 

December 31, 2013 and 2012. The sale of CDI has not been 

revenues  during  2012  included  $480  million  related  to 

presented as a discontinued operation since it did not rep-

higher  production  volume  on  several  Boeing  and  business 

resent a separate major line of business. 

jet programs to meet customer delivery schedules. In addi-

tion, higher aftermarket volume and non-recurring revenue 

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Table 2 provides revenues and cost of sales by operating company in the healthcare segment for the years ended Decem-

ber 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. The percentage change in revenues and cost of sales for those periods is also shown.

Healthcare Revenues and Cost of Sales for the Years Ended December 31, 2013 and 2012

TABLE	2	

($ millions)

Year ended December 31

Revenues

Cost of Sales

2013

2012(a)

Change 

2013

2012(a)

Change 

Skilled	Healthcare	Group

$    856

$    867

Carestream	Health

ResCare

Center	for	Diagnostic	Imaging(b)

2,429

1,617

–

2,406

1,599

75

Total

$ 4,902

$ 4,947

(1)%

1 %

1 %

n/a

(1)%

$    765

$    748

1,444

1,197

–

1,449

1,182

23

$ 3,406

$ 3,402

2%

–

1%

n/a

–

Results	are	reported	in	accordance	with	IFRS.	These	results	may	differ	from	those	reported	by	the	individual	operating	companies.	

(a)	 	2012	results	have	been	restated	for	the	changes	in	accounting	policies	adopted	on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1	to	the	audited	annual	consolidated	

financial	statements.

(b)	 	CDI	was	sold	in	July	2012.	CDI	did	not	represent	a	separate	major	line	of	business	and	as	a	result	has	not	been	presented	as	a	discontinued	operation.	

Healthcare Revenues and Cost of Sales for the Years Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

($ millions)

Revenues

Cost	of	Sales

Year ended December 31

2012(a)

2011(a)

Change 

2012(a)

2011(a)

Change 

Skilled	Healthcare	Group

$    867

$    870

Carestream	Health

ResCare

Center	for	Diagnostic	Imaging(b)

2,406

1,599

75

2,427

1,584

149

Total

$ 4,947

$ 5,030

–

(1)%

1 %

(50)%

(2)%

$    748

$    716

1,449

1,182

23

1,496

1,189

45

$ 3,402

$ 3,446

4 %

(3)%

(1)%

(49)%

(1)%

Results	are	reported	in	accordance	with	IFRS.	These	results	may	differ	from	those	reported	by	the	individual	operating	companies.		

(a)	 	2012	results	have	been	restated	for	the	changes	in	accounting	policies	adopted	on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1	to	the	audited	annual	consolidated	financial	

statements.	2011	results	have	not	been	restated	for	the	changes	in	accounting	policies	adopted	on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1	to	the	audited	annual	consolidated	

financial	statements.

(b)	 	CDI	was	sold	in	July	2012.	CDI	did	not	represent	a	separate	major	line	of	business	and	as	a	result	has	not	been	presented	as	a	discontinued	operation.		

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Skilled Healthcare Group 
Skilled Healthcare Group has three reportable revenue seg-

Carestream  Health  reported  revenues  of  $2.4  bil-

lion  during  2013,  up  1  percent,  or  $23  million,  from  2012. 

ments:  long-term  care  services,  therapy  services  and  hos-

Excluding the impact of $21 million of unfavourable foreign 

pice  and  home  health  services.  Long-term  care  services 

exchange  translation  on  Carestream  Health’s  non-U.S.  rev-

include the operation of skilled nursing and assisted living 

enues, Carestream Health reported an increase in revenues 

facilities. Therapy services include the company’s rehabili-

of $44 million. The increase in revenues was due primarily 

tation services.

to  higher  volume  in  the  contract  manufacturing  and  x-ray 

Revenues  reported  by  Skilled  Healthcare  Group 

systems businesses and higher prices in the traditional film 

for  2013  decreased  1  percent,  or  $11  million,  to  $856  mil-

businesses.  Partially  offsetting  the  increase  was  lower  vol-

lion compared to 2012. The decrease in revenues during the 

ume in the traditional film businesses due to the continuing 

year was due primarily to a decline in average daily census 

transition  from  film  to  digital  processes  in  medical  imag-

and patient mix in the long-term care services segment.

ing and a shift to lower-priced solutions in the digital equip-

Skilled  Healthcare  Group’s  2013  cost  of  sales  at 

ment segments. 

$765  million  increased  2  percent,  or  $17  million,  compared 

Cost  of  sales  at  $1.4  billion  decreased  $5  million 

to  2012. The  increase  in  cost  of  sales  was  driven  primarily 

during 2013 compared to last year. Cost of sales decreased 

by  an  increase  in  general  and  professional  liability  insur-

due  primarily  to  lower  costs  for  silver,  which  is  a  major 

ance, as well as an increase in bad debt expense. 

component in the production of film. Gross profit for 2013 

For  the  year  ended  December  31,  2012,  revenues 

increased  to  $985  million  from  $957  million  in  2012  due 

of $867 million were down slightly from 2011. The decrease 

primarily to higher volume of digital products sold, higher 

in  revenues  was  due  primarily  to  a  reduction  in  Medicare 

prices  for  film  and  lower  commodity  costs  in  2013  com-

reimbursement  rates  in  the  long-term  care  services  seg-

pared to 2012. 

ment, which was partially offset by the net addition of new 

Carestream  Health  reported  revenues  of  $2.4  bil-

third-party  contracts  in  the  therapy  services  segment  and 

lion  during  2012,  down  1  percent,  or  $21  million,  from 

the impact of an acquisition and higher average daily cen-

2011.  Included  in  the  revenue  decrease  was  $51  million  of 

sus in the hospice and home health services segment.  

unfavourable  foreign  exchange  translation  on  Carestream 

Cost of sales reported by Skilled Healthcare Group 

Health’s non-U.S. revenues compared to 2011. Excluding the 

during  2012  increased  4  percent,  or  $32  million,  compared 

impact of foreign exchange, Carestream Health reported an 

to $748 million in 2011. The increase in cost of sales related 

increase in revenues of $33 million due primarily to higher 

primarily to the impact of higher labour costs across all seg-

volume  in  the  digital  equipment  segments  and  higher 

ments,  in  addition  to  the  impact  of  an  acquisition  in  the 

prices  in  the  traditional  film  businesses,  partially  offset  by 

hospice and home health services segment.

lower  volume  in  the  traditional  film  businesses  due  to  the 

Carestream Health
Carestream  Health  provides  products  and  services  for  the 

continuing transition from film to digital processes in medi-

cal  imaging  and  a  shift  to  lower-priced  solutions  in  digital 

equipment segments. 

capture, processing, viewing, sharing, printing and storing 

During 2012, cost of sales at $1.4 billion decreased 

of images and information for medical and dental applica-

3  percent,  or  $47  million,  compared  to  2011.  Cost  of  sales 

tions. The company also has a non-destructive testing busi-

decreased  due  primarily  to  lower  costs  for  polyester  and 

ness,  which  sells  x-ray  film  and  digital  radiology  products 

silver,  which  are  major  components  in  the  production  of 

to  the  non-destructive  testing  market.  Carestream  Health 

film.  Gross  profit  for  2012  increased  to  $957  million  from 

sells digital products, including computed radiography and 

$931 million in 2011 due primarily to higher volume of digi-

digital radiography equipment, picture archiving and com-

tal products sold, lower commodity costs and higher prices 

munication  systems,  information  management  solutions, 

for  film  in  2012  compared  to  2011.  Film  price  increases  in 

dental  practice  management  software  and  services,  as 

2011  only  partially  offset  the  increase  in  the  cost  of  raw 

well  as  traditional  medical  products,  including  x-ray  film, 

materials during that period.

printers  and  media,  equipment,  chemistry  and  services. 

Carestream Health has three reportable segments: Medical 

Film, Medical Digital and Dental.

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ResCare
ResCare has five reportable segments: Residential Services, 

Insurance Provider 
The  Warranty  Group,  Inc.  (“The  Warranty  Group”)  rev-

ResCare  HomeCare,  Education  and  Training  Services, 

enues  consist  of  warranty  revenues,  insurance  premiums 

Workforce  Services  and  Pharmacy  Services.  Residential 

and  administrative  and  marketing  fees,  and  investment 

Services  includes  the  provision  of  services  to  individu-

income  earned  on  warranties  and  service  contracts  for 

als  with  developmental  or  other  disabilities  in  commu-

manufacturers, retailers and distributors of consumer elec-

nity  home  settings.  ResCare  HomeCare  provides  periodic 

tronics, appliances, homes and autos, as well as credit card 

in-home  care  services  to  the  elderly,  as  well  as  persons 

enhancements  and  other  specialty  insurance  programs 

with  disabilities.  Education  and  Training  Services  con-

through  a  global  organization. The Warranty  Group’s  cost 

sists  primarily  of  Job  Corps  centres,  alternative  educa-

of  sales  consists  primarily  of  the  change  in  reserves  for 

tion  and  charter  schools. Workforce  Services  is  comprised 

future warranty and insurance claims, current claims pay-

of  domestic  job  training  and  placement  programs  that 

ments and underwriting profit-sharing payments.

assist  welfare  recipients  and  disadvantaged  job  seekers  in 

The Warranty Group reported revenues of $1.2 bil-

finding employment and improving their career prospects. 

lion for 2013, a decrease of 3 percent, or $37 million, com-

Pharmacy  Services  is  a  limited,  closed-door  pharmacy 

pared to 2012. The decrease in revenues was due primarily 

focused  on  serving  individuals  with  cognitive,  intellectual 

to lower earned revenues on the consumer products busi-

and  developmental  disabilities.  ResCare  provides  services 

ness in North America, lower earned revenues on the credi-

to some 61,000 persons daily.

tor  and  consumer  products  business  in  Europe  as  well  as 

During  2013,  ResCare  reported  revenues  of 

lower overall investment income. The decrease in revenues 

$1.6 billion, an increase of $18 million, or 1 percent, com-

was partially offset by higher U.S. and Europe auto earned 

pared  to  2012. The  increase  in  revenues  was  due  primar-

revenues  and  an  increase  in  earned  revenues  on  the  con-

ily  to  acquisitions  and  organic  growth  in  the  Residential 

sumer products business in the International segment.  

Services,  ResCare  HomeCare  and  Pharmacy  Services 

segments.  Partially  offsetting  the  revenue  increase  were 

decreases  in  the  Education  and  Training  Services  and 

I N S U R A N C E   P R O V I D E R

($ millions)

Workforce Services segments due to fewer referrals.

1,168

1,205

1,184

Cost  of  sales  had  a  similar  increase  of  1  percent, 

or $15 million, to $1.2 billion due primarily to the increase 

in revenues during 2013.

During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2012,  rev-

enues  increased  1  percent,  or  $15  million,  to  $1.6  billion 

while cost of sales decreased slightly by 1 percent, or $7 mil-

lion,  from  2011.  Revenues  increased  in  the  residential  ser-

vices  and  ResCare  HomeCare  segments  due  primarily  to 

acquisition  growth,  which  was  partially  offset  by  a  decline 

in  revenues  in  the  Workforce  Services  segment  resulting 

from  the  loss  of  international  contracts,  lower  referrals  in 

certain contracts and funding cuts.

600

621

579

’13

’12

’11

Revenues
Cost of Sales

Cost of sales was $600 mil-

lion  during  2013,  a  decrease  of 

$21  million,  or  3  percent,  com-

1300

pared  to  2012.  The  decrease  was 

driven  primarily  by  favourable 

1040

claims  development  on  certain 

programs  in  North  America  and 

780

International,  partially  offset  by 

increased claims severity on a large 

520

client in North America.

The  Warranty  Group  re-

260

ported revenues for the year ended 

December  31,  2012  of  $1.2  bil-

0

lion,  increasing  2  percent,  or 

$21 million, compared to 2011. The 

increase  in  revenues  was  due  pri-

marily to an increase in the consumer products business in 

Asia and Latin America, which was partially offset by lower 

earned  premiums  on  the  creditor  business  in  Europe  as 

well as lower overall investment income.

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Cost  of  sales  was  $621  million  during  2012,  an 

Sitel Worldwide  reported  revenues  of  $1.4  billion 

increase of $42 million, or 7 percent. Cost of sales increased 

and  cost  of  sales  of  $920  million  for  2012.  Revenues  were 

as  a  percentage  of  earned  revenue  as  a  result  of  unfavour-

up  1  percent  while  cost  of  sales  was  largely  unchanged. 

able claims experience in certain international markets and 

Included  in revenues  was  $51 million  of unfavourable for-

a change in product mix primarily related to the lower cred-

eign  exchange  translation  on  Sitel  Worldwide’s  non-U.S. 

itor business in Europe. This change in product mix resulted 

revenues  compared  to  2011.  Excluding  the  impact  of  for-

in higher cost of sales due to lower commission products.

eign  exchange,  Sitel  Worldwide  reported  an  increase  in 

revenues  of  5  percent,  or  $64  million.  Revenue  from  new 

Customer Care Services 
SITEL  Worldwide  Corporation  (“Sitel  Worldwide”)  is  a 

customers  and  net  growth  with  existing  customers  con-

tributed $105 million to the revenue increase. Partially off-

diversified  provider  of  customer  care  outsourcing  ser-

setting  the  revenue  growth  was  a  decrease  of  $41  million 

vices.  The  company  offers  its  clients  a  wide  array  of  ser-

related  to  attrition  of  existing  programs.  Excluding  the 

vices,  including  customer  service,  technical  support, 

impact  of  foreign  exchange,  Sitel Worldwide  reported  an 

back  office  support,  and  customer  acquisition,  retention 

increase  in  cost  of  sales  of  3  percent,  or  $29  million,  due 

and  revenue  generation  services.  The  majority  of  Sitel 

primarily to the increase in revenues.

Worldwide’s  customer  care  services  are  inbound  tele-

phonic  services;  however,  the  company  provides  services 

through  other  communication 

Building Products
JELD-WEN is a manufacturer of interior and exterior doors, 

C U S T O M E R   C A R E   S E R V I C E S

($ millions)

1,438

1,429

1,416

channels  including  social  media, 

windows and related products for use primarily in the resi-

online  chat,  email  and  interactive 

dential and light commercial new construction and remod-

1500

voice  response.  Sitel  Worldwide 

elling  markets.  The  company’s  revenues  follow  seasonal 

new  construction  and  repair  and  remodelling  industry 

B U I L D I N G   P R O D U C T S

business through three geographic 

patterns.  JELD-WEN  manages  its 

936

920

921

serves  a  broad  range  of  industry 

1200

end  markets,  including  technol-

ogy,  financial  services,  wireless, 

900

retail  and  consumer  products, 

telecommunications,  media  and 

600

entertainment,  energy  and  utili-

($ millions)

3,457

3,168

2,855

ties,  internet  service  providers, 

300

2,561

’13

’12

’11

Revenues
Cost of Sales

travel  and  transportation,  insur-

ance,  healthcare  and  govern-

0

ment.  Sitel Worldwide’s  operating 

results are affected by the demand 

for  the  products  of  its  customers.

Sitel Worldwide reported revenues of $1.4 billion 

during 2013, an increase of $9 million, or 1 percent, com-

pared  to  2012. The  increase  in  revenues  was  due  primar-

ily to net growth with new and existing customers. Cost of 

sales  at  $936  million  increased  $16  million,  or  2  percent, 

774

660

’13

’12

’11

Revenues
Cost of Sales

segments:  North  America,  Europe, 

3600

and Australia and Asia. JELD-WEN 

was  acquired  by  Onex  in  early 

2880

October 2011.

For  2013,  JELD-WEN  re-

2160

ported revenues of $3.5 billion, an 

increase  of  $289  million,  or  9  per-

1440

cent,  compared  to  2012.  The  in-

crease  in  revenues  was  primarily 

720

attributable  to  the  North  American 

segment, where revenues increased 

0

by  $312  million,  as  well  as  an  in-

crease  in  the  European  segment. 

The  increase  in  revenues  in  the 

in  2013  compared  to  2012  due  to  higher  revenues,  but  at 

North American segment was due primarily to the increased 

slightly lower margins due to a shift in customer mix. 

demand  from  new  customers  and  growth  in  the  market  in 

addition  to  the  acquisition  of  CraftMaster  Manufacturing, 

Inc.  (“CMI”),  which  was  acquired  by  JELD-WEN  in  October 

2012  and  contributed  $142  million  of  revenue  in  2013. 

Partially  offsetting  the  increase  in  revenues  in  the  North 

American and European segments was a decline in revenues 

in Australia.

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Cost of sales was $2.9 billion for 2013, an increase 

of  $294  million,  or  11  percent,  compared  to  2012.  The 

Other Businesses 
The  other  businesses  segment  primarily  consists  of 

increase  in  cost  of  sales  during  2013  was  driven  by  the 

the  revenues  and  cost  of  sales  of  the  ONCAP  compa-

increase  in  revenues,  as  well  as  additional  costs  resulting 

nies  –  EnGlobe  Corp.  (“EnGlobe”),  Mister  Car  Wash, 

from the start-up of new operations and the ramping up of 

CiCi’s  Pizza,  Pinnacle  Pellet,  Inc.  (“Pinnacle  Renewable 

production to meet growing demand. Gross profit for 2013 

Energy  Group”),  PURE  Canadian  Gaming  Corp.  (“PURE 

decreased  slightly  to  $602  million  compared  to  $607  mil-

Canadian  Gaming”),  previously  named  Casino  ABS, 

lion for 2012. 

Hopkins  Manufacturing  Corporation  (“Hopkins”),  Davis-

The  building  products  segment  was  a  new  report-

Standard  Holdings,  Inc.  (“Davis-Standard”),  Bradshaw 

able  segment  in  2011  following  Onex’  acquisition  of  JELD-

International,  Inc.  (“Bradshaw”),  Caliber  Collision  (up 

WEN in early October 2011. The 2012 results represent a full 

to  November  2013)  and  BSN  SPORTS  (up  to  June  2013)  – 

year  of  operations  compared  to  three  months  of  revenues 

Emerald Expositions (since June 2013), KraussMaffei Group 

and cost of sales reported for 2011.

GmbH  (“KraussMaffei”),  SGS  International,  Inc.  (“SGS 

For  the  year  ended  December  31,  2012,  JELD-WEN 

International”), Tropicana  Las Vegas,  Inc.  (“Tropicana  Las 

reported  revenues  of  $3.2  billion  compared  to  revenues  of 

Vegas”), USI, Flushing Town Center, Meridian Aviation and 

$774  million  reported  in  the  three-month  period  of  Onex’ 

the parent company.

ownership  in  2011.  The  North  American  segment  contrib-

BSN Sports was sold in June 2013 and Caliber Col-

uted  53  percent  to  total  2012  revenues,  Europe  contributed 

lision was sold in November 2013. These businesses did not 

34 percent and Australasia contributed 13 percent.

represent separate major lines of business and, as a result, 

Cost  of  sales  for  JELD-WEN  were  $2.6  billion  in 

have not been presented as discontinued operations.

2012 compared to $660 million for the three-month period 

in  2011.  Included  in  JELD-WEN’s  2011  cost  of  sales  was  a 

one-time charge of $32 million originating from the acqui-

sition accounting step-up in value of inventory in the com-

pany’s balance sheet at the date of acquisition. 

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Table  3  provides  revenues  and  cost  of  sales  by  operating  company  in  the  other  businesses  segment  for  the  years  ended 

December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. The percentage change in revenues and cost of sales in those periods is also shown.

Other Businesses Revenues and Cost of Sales for the Years Ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 

TABLE	3	

($ millions)

Year ended December 31

ONCAP	companies(b)

Emerald	Expositions(c)

KraussMaffei(c)

SGS	International(c)

Tropicana	Las	Vegas

USI(c)

Other(d)

Total

Revenues

Cost of Sales

2012(a)

Change 

2013

2012(a)

Change 

2013

$ 2,082

77

1,405

465

97

769

192

$ 1,944

–

–

93

91

15

114

$ 5,087

$ 2,257

7%

n/a

n/a

n/a

7%

n/a

68%

125%

$ 1,319

$ 1,246

21

1,097

295

7

–

122

–

–

57

7

–

68

$ 2,861

$ 1,378

6%

n/a

n/a

n/a

–

n/a

79%

108%

Results	are	reported	in	accordance	with	IFRS.	These	results	may	differ	from	those	reported	by	the	individual	operating	companies.		

(a)	

	2012	results	have	been	restated	for	the	changes	in	accounting	policies	adopted	on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1	to	the	audited	annual	consolidated	financial	statements.

(b)	 	2013	ONCAP	companies	include	EnGlobe,	Mister	Car	Wash,	CiCi’s	Pizza,	Pinnacle	Renewable	Energy	Group,	PURE	Canadian	Gaming,	Hopkins,	Davis-Standard,	Bradshaw,	

Caliber	Collision	(up	to	November	2013)	and	BSN	SPORTS	(up	to	June	2013).	2012	ONCAP	companies	include	EnGlobe,	Mister	Car	Wash,	CiCi’s	Pizza,	Pinnacle	Renewable	

Energy	Group,	PURE	Canadian	Gaming,	Hopkins,	Davis-Standard,	Caliber	Collision	and	BSN	SPORTS.	The	revenues	and	cost	of	sales	of	Bradshaw	for	the	few	days	since	

its	late	December	2012	acquisition	date	to	December	31,	2012	were	not	significant	to	Onex	and	therefore	not	included	in	the	2012	results.	

(c)	

	There	are	no	comparative	results	for	Emerald	Expositions	and	KraussMaffei	for	2012.	Emerald	Expositions	began	to	be	consolidated	in	June	2013,	when	the	business	was	

acquired	by	the	Onex	Partners	III	Group.	The	revenues	and	cost	of	sales	of	KraussMaffei	for	the	few	days	since	its	late	December	2012	acquisition	date	to	December	31,	2012	

were	not	significant	to	Onex	and	therefore	not	included	in	the	2012	results.	SGS	International	began	to	be	consolidated	in	October	2012	and	USI	began	to	be	consolidated	in	

late	December	2012,	when	the	businesses	were	acquired	by	the	Onex	Partners	III	Group.	

(d)	 	2013	other	includes	Flushing	Town	Center,	Meridian	Aviation	and	the	parent	company.	2012	other	includes	Flushing	Town	Center	and	the	parent	company.

Other Businesses Revenues and Cost of Sales for the Years Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 

($ millions)

Revenues

Cost	of	Sales

Year ended December 31

ONCAP	companies(b)

SGS	International(c)

Tropicana	Las	Vegas

USI(c)

Other(d)

Total

2012(a)

2011(a)

Change 

2012(a)

2011(a)

Change 

$ 1,944

$ 1,344

93

91

15

114

–

85

–

71

$ 2,257

$ 1,500

45%

n/a

7%

n/a

61%

50%

$ 1,246

$    835

57

7

–

68

–

8

–

40

$ 1,378

$    883

49 %

n/a

(13)%

n/a

70 %

56 %

Results	are	reported	in	accordance	with	IFRS.	These	results	may	differ	from	those	reported	by	the	individual	operating	companies.	

(a)	 	2012	results	have	been	restated	for	the	changes	in	accounting	policies	adopted	on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1	to	the	audited	annual	consolidated	financial	

statements.	2011	results	have	not	been	restated	for	the	changes	in	accounting	policies	adopted	on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1	to	the	audited	annual	

consolidated	financial	statements.

(b)	 	2012	ONCAP	companies	include	EnGlobe,	Mister	Car	Wash,	CiCi’s	Pizza,	Pinnacle	Renewable	Energy	Group,	PURE	Canadian	Gaming,	Hopkins,	Davis-Standard,	

Caliber	Collision	and	BSN	SPORTS.	The	revenues	and	cost	of	sales	of	Bradshaw	for	the	few	days	since	its	late	December	2012	acquisition	date	to	December	31,	2012	

were	not	significant	to	Onex	and	therefore	not	included	in	the	2012	results.	2011	ONCAP	companies	include	EnGlobe,	Mister	Car	Wash,	CiCi’s	Pizza,	Pinnacle	Renewable	

Energy	Group	(from	its	acquisition	date	in	May	2011),	PURE	Canadian	Gaming	(from	its	acquisition	date	in	May	2011),	Hopkins	(from	its	acquisition	date	in	June	2011),	

Caliber	Collision	and	BSN	SPORTS.

(c)	

	There	are	no	reported	results	for	SGS	International	and	USI	for	the	year	ended	December	31,	2011.	SGS	International	began	to	be	consolidated	in	October	2012	and	USI	

began	to	be	consolidated	in	late	December	2012,	when	the	businesses	were	acquired	by	the	Onex	Partners	III	Group.

(d)	 2012	and	2011	other	includes	Flushing	Town	Center	and	the	parent	company.	

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ONCAP companies
The  ONCAP  companies  reported  a  7  percent,  or  $138  mil-

During the year ended December 31, 2013, Krauss-

Maffei contributed $1.4 billion in revenues and $1.1 billion 

lion,  increase  in  revenues  for  the  year  ended  Decem-

in  cost  of  sales. There  are  no  comparative  results  for  2012 

ber  31,  2013  compared  to  2012.  Cost  of  sales  contributed 

or 2011 since the revenues and cost of sales of KraussMaffei 

by  the  ONCAP  companies  was  up  6  percent,  or  $73  mil-

began to be consolidated in January 2013.  

lion, for 2013. The growth in revenues and cost of sales was 

due  primarily  to  the  inclusion  of  the  results  of  Bradshaw, 

acquired  in  December  2012,  partially  offset  by  a  decrease 

SGS International
SGS  International  offers  design-to-print  graphic  services 

in revenues and cost of sales due to the sale of BSN SPORTS 

to  the  consumer  products  packaging  industry,  providing 

in June 2013.

digital  solutions  for  the  capture,  management,  execution 

The  ONCAP  companies  reported  a  45  percent, 

and  distribution  of  graphics  information. The  majority  of 

or  $600  million,  increase  in  revenues  for  2012  compared 

the company’s service offerings result in the delivery of an 

to  2011.  Cost  of  sales  contributed  by  the  ONCAP  compa-

electronic  image  file,  an  engraved  gravure  cylinder  or  a 

nies was up 49 percent, or $411 million, for 2012 compared 

flexographic printing plate.

to  2011.  The  2012  results  include  a  full  year  of  operations 

SGS  International  reported  revenues  and  cost  of 

for  Pinnacle  Renewable  Energy  Group,  PURE  Canadian 

sales  of  $465  million  and  $295  million,  respectively,  dur-

Gaming, Hopkins and Davis-Standard, which were acquired 

ing  2013.  Reported  2012  revenues  of  $93  million  and  cost 

by ONCAP during 2011.

of sales of $57 million represent the three months of oper-

ations  from  the  October  2012  acquisition  of  SGS  Inter-

Emerald Expositions
Emerald Expositions was acquired in June 2013 and is a lead-

national.  As  SGS  International  was  acquired  in  October 

2012,  there  are  no  comparative  results  for  the  year  ended 

ing operator of large business-to-business tradeshows in the 

December 31, 2011.  

United States across nine end markets. Emerald Expositions 

has  two  principal  sources  of  revenue:  tradeshow  revenue 

and  revenue  from  print  and  digital  publications  and  select 

Tropicana Las Vegas
Tropicana  Las Vegas  is  a  casino  resort  with  1,467  rooms, 

conferences. Tradeshow  revenue  is  generated  from  selling 

situated on 35 acres and located directly on the Las Vegas 

exhibit  space  and  sponsorship  slots  to  exhibitors  on  a  per-

Strip. Tropicana  Las Vegas’  revenues  increased  7  percent, 

square-footage basis.

or $6 million, to $97 million in 2013, while cost of sales was 

Emerald  Expositions  reported  revenues  and  cost 

unchanged  during  the  year  at  $7  million.  Tropicana  Las 

of  sales  of  $77  million  and  $21  million,  respectively,  for 

Vegas records most of its costs in operating expenses. The 

essentially six months of ownership to December 31, 2013. 

increase  in  revenues  during  2013  was  due  primarily  to  an 

As Emerald Expositions was acquired by the Onex Partners 

increase in average daily room rates.  

III Group in June 2013, there are no comparative results for 

Tropicana  Las Vegas  reported  an  increase  in  rev-

2012 or 2011.  

enues  of  $6  million,  or  7  percent,  to  $91  million  in  2012 

compared  to  2011,  while  cost  of  sales  decreased  slightly 

KraussMaffei
KraussMaffei,  acquired  in  December  2012,  provides  highly 

during  the  year  to  $7  million.  The  increase  in  revenues 

during 2012 was due primarily to an increase in room and 

engineered  solutions  and  machines  for  the  produc-

table  game  revenues,  slightly  offset  by  a  decrease  in  food 

tion  of  plastic  and  rubber  products.  The  company  pro-

and beverage revenue. 

vides  products  and  solutions  in  the  injection  molding, 

extrusion  technology  and  reaction  process  machinery 

segments  and  serves  customers  in  a  wide  range  of  indus-

tries.  KraussMaffei’s  revenues  are  derived  from  the  sale  of 

machines and aftermarket services.

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USI
USI  is  a  leading  provider  of  insurance  brokerage  services. 

The  increase  in  interest  expense  during  2013  was  partially 

offset  by  a  combined  decrease  of  $25  million  in  interest 

USI’s  revenues  consist  of  commissions  paid  by  insurance 

expense at ResCare and Spirit AeroSystems due primarily to 

companies and fees paid directly by the company’s clients 

refinancings completed during 2012.  

on  the  placement  of  property  and  casualty  and  individual 

and group health, life and disability insurance on behalf of 

its  clients,  fees  paid  directly  by  the  carrier,  and  in  certain 

cases  by  the  client,  for  employee  benefit-related  services, 

Increase in value of investments in  
joint ventures and associates at fair value, net
Investments  in  joint  ventures  and  associates  are  defined 

and contingent and supplemental commissions paid based 

under  IFRS  as  those  investments  in  operating  businesses 

on  the  overall  profit  and/or  volume  of  business  placed 

over  which  Onex  has  joint  control  or  significant  influence, 

with  an  insurer.  USI  has  two  reportable  segments:  Retail 

but not control. Certain of these investments are designated, 

Insurance Brokerage and Specialty.

upon initial recognition, at fair value in the audited annual 

During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2013,  USI 

consolidated  balance  sheets.  Both  realized  and  unrealized 

reported revenues of $769 million. Reported 2012 revenues 

gains  and  losses  are  recognized  in  the  audited  annual  con-

of $15 million represent results for the period from the late 

solidated  statements  of  earnings  as  a  result  of  increases  or 

December  2012  acquisition  of  USI  to  December  31,  2012. 

decreases  in  the  fair  value  of  investments  in  joint  ventures 

USI  records  its  costs  in  operating  expenses.  As  USI  was 

and  associates.  The  investments  that  Onex  determined 

acquired  in  late  December  2012,  there  are  no  comparative 

to  be  investments  in  joint  ventures  or  associates  and  thus 

results for the year ended December 31, 2011. 

recorded  at  fair  value  are  Allison Transmission,  BBAM,  RSI 

Interest expense of operating companies
New  investments  are  structured  with  the  acquired  com-

(sold  in  February  2013), Tomkins  Limited  (“Tomkins”)  and 

certain Onex Real Estate investments.  

Hawker  Beechcraft  Corporation  (“Hawker  Beech-

pany  having  sufficient  equity  to  enable  it  to  self-finance 

craft”), previously a joint venture investment, filed for bank-

a  significant  portion  of  its  acquisition  cost  with  a  prudent 

ruptcy  protection  in  the  United  States  during  the  second 

amount  of  debt. The  level  of  debt  is  commensurate  with 

quarter  of  2012.  The  company  emerged  from  bankruptcy 

the  operating  company’s  available  cash  flow,  including 

protection  in  February  2013  and,  under  the  terms  of  the 

consideration  of  funds  required  to  pursue  growth  oppor-

restructuring,  the  Onex  Partners  II  Group  holds  a  nominal 

tunities.  It  is  the  responsibility  of  the  acquired  operating 

equity  interest  in  the  company.  As  a  result,  during  the  first 

company to service its own debt obligations.

quarter of 2013, the unrealized losses previously recognized 

Consolidated  interest  expense  was  up  $299  mil-

in investments in joint ventures and associates at fair value 

lion,  or  58  percent,  to  $813  million  during  the  year  ended 

for the decline in value of Hawker Beechcraft were realized. 

2013  compared  to  $514  million  in  2012. The  increase  was 

During  2013,  Onex  recorded  an  increase  in  fair 

due primarily to:

value  of  investments  in  joint  ventures  and  associates  of 

•   The  inclusion  of  a  full  year  of  interest  expense  for  SGS 

$1.1  billion  (2012  –  $863  million).  The  increase  was  due 

International,  USI,  KraussMaffei  and  Bradshaw,  each 

primarily  to  (i)  an  increase  in  the  public  share  value  of 

acquired  during  the  fourth  quarter  of  2012,  and  six 

Allison Transmission,  including  the  2013  share  repurchase 

months  of  interest  expense  for  Emerald  Expositions, 

and secondary offering values being above the value of the 

acquired  in  June  2013.  These  acquisitions  collectively 

investment  at  December  2012;  (ii)  proceeds  received  on 

increased interest expense by $234 million in 2013. 

the  February  2013  sale  of  RSI  being  above  the  value  of  the 

•   A  $49  million  increase  in  interest  expense  recorded  by 

investment at December 31, 2012; (iii) strong operating per-

Carestream  Health  due  to  a  higher  outstanding  debt 

formance at certain of the investments; and (iv) debt repay-

balance  related  to  its  June  2013  debt  refinancing,  which 

ment by some of the investments. 

includes  a  $16  million  debt  prepayment  charge  associ-

Of  the  total  fair  value  increase  recorded  during 

ated with the refinancing. 

the  year  ended  December  31,  2013,  $786  million  (2012  – 

$614  million)  is  attributable  to  the  limited  partners  in  the 

Onex  Partners  Funds,  which  contributes  to  the  Limited 

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Partners’  Interests  charge  discussed  on  page  42  of  this 

MD&A.  Onex’  share  of  the  total  fair  value  increase  was 

BSN SPORTS 
In  June  2013,  the  ONCAP  II  Group  completed  the  sale  of 

$312 million (2012 – $249 million).

BSN  SPORTS,  receiving  net  proceeds  of  $236  million,  of 

which  Onex’  share  was  $114  million.  Included  in  the  net 

Stock-based compensation expense
Onex  recorded  a  consolidated  stock-based  compensa-

proceeds  received  on  the  sale,  there  were  approximately 

$16 million of additional amounts held in escrow and other 

tion  expense  of  $349  million  during  2013  compared  to  an 

items which are expected to be received by June 2015. Onex’ 

expense  of  $239  million  in  2012.  Onex,  the  parent  com-

share  of  the  amounts  held  in  escrow  and  other  items  was 

pany,  represented  $215  million  (2012  –  $139  million)  of  the 

$8  million.  During  the  fourth  quarter  of  2013,  $1  million 

2013  expense  primarily  related  to  its  stock  options  and 

of  the  additional  amounts  held  in  escrow  was  received,  of 

MIP  equity  interests.  In  accordance  with  IFRS,  the  expense 

which  Onex’  share  was  less  than  $1  million.  The  realized 

recorded  on  these  plans  is  determined  based  on  the  fair 

pre-tax  gain  on  the  sale  of  BSN  SPORTS  was  $170  million, 

value of the liability at the end of each reporting period. The 

of  which  Onex’  share  was  $82  million.  Onex  recorded  a 

fair  value  of  the  Onex  stock  options  and  MIP  equity  inter-

non-cash tax provision of $7 million on the sale, which was 

ests  is  determined  using  an  option  valuation  model,  with 

included  in  the  provision  for  income  taxes  in  the  audited 

the  stock  options  primarily  impacted  by  the  change  in  the 

annual  consolidated  statements  of  earnings.  Onex  recog-

market  value  of  Onex’  shares  and  the  MIP  equity  interests 

nized a recovery of this tax provision during 2013 as part of 

affected  primarily  by  the  change  in  the  fair  value  of  Onex’ 

an evaluation of recent changes in tax law as described on 

investments.  The  expense  recorded  by  Onex,  the  parent 

page 43 of this MD&A. The gain on the sale is entirely attrib-

company, on its stock options during 2013 was due primar-

utable to the equity holders of Onex. This gain includes the 

ily  to  the  37  percent  increase  in  the  market  value  of  Onex’ 

portion  attributable  to  Onex’  investment,  as  well  as  that 

shares  to  C$57.35  at  December  31,  2013  from  C$41.87  at 

of  the  limited  partners  of  ONCAP  II. The  effect  of  this  is  to 

December 31, 2012.

recover  the  charges  to  earnings  on  BSN  SPORTS  allocated 

to the limited partners over the life of the investment, which 

Table 4 details the change in stock-based compensation by 

totalled  $88  million.  The  balance  of  $75  million  reflects 

Onex operating companies and Onex, the parent company, 

the  after-tax  gain  on  Onex’  investment  in  BSN  SPORTS. 

for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.

Management  of  ONCAP  received  $18  million  in  carried 

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

interest on the sale of BSN SPORTS. The impact to Onex and 

management  of  Onex  was  a  net  payment  of  $7  million  in 

carried  interest.  Under  the  terms  of  the  MIP,  management 

TABLE	4	

($ millions)

2013

2012

Change 

of  Onex  participates  in  Onex’  realized  gains  from  operat-

Onex,	the	parent	company,	

stock	options

$ 134

$ 115

$   19

Onex,	the	parent	company,	

MIP	equity	interests

Onex	operating	companies

81

134

24

100

57

34

Total

$ 349

$ 239

$ 110

Other gains
For  the  year  ended  December  31,  2013,  Onex  recorded 

other  gains  of  $561  million  on  the  June  2013  sale  of  BSN 

SPORTS  and  the  November  2013  sale  Caliber  Collision  by 

the ONCAP II Group. During the year ended December 31, 

2012, Onex recorded other gains of $59 million on the July 

2012 sale of CDI by the Onex Partners I Group.

ing  business  investments  once  certain  conditions,  includ-

ing  the  required  investment  return  hurdle,  have  been  met. 

Management  of  Onex  received  $6  million  on  account  of 

this  transaction  related  to  the  MIP.  BSN  SPORTS  did  not 

represent a separate major line of business, and as a result 

has  not  been  presented  as  a  discontinued  operation.  At 

December  31,  2013,  $15  million  remained  receivable  for 

escrow amounts and other items, of which Onex’ share was 

$7 million.

During  the  fourth  quarter  of  2013,  $6  million  of 

additional  proceeds  were  received  by  ONCAP  II,  of  which 

Onex’  share  was  $3  million.  These  additional  proceeds 

were recognized as a gain during the fourth quarter of 2013, 

net of a $1 million reduction in the escrow receivable. 

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Caliber Collision
In November 2013, the ONCAP II Group completed the sale 

Other items 
Onex recorded a charge for other items in 2013 of $449 mil-

of Caliber Collision. The ONCAP II Group received net pro-

lion  (2012  –  $46  million). Table  5  provides  a  breakdown  of 

ceeds  of  $437  million  on  the  sale.  Onex’  share  of  the  net 

and  the  change  in  other  items  for  the  years  ended  Decem-

proceeds  was  $193  million.  Included  in  the  net  proceeds 

ber 31, 2013 and 2012.

received  on  the  sale,  there  are  approximately  $4  million  of 

additional  amounts  held  in  escrow  and  for  working  capital 

Other Items Expense (Income)

adjustments  that  are  expected  to  be  settled  during  2014,  of 

which Onex’ share is $2 million. The realized gain on the sale 

TABLE	5	

($ millions)

2013

2012

Change 

of  Caliber  Collision  was  $386  million,  of  which  Onex’  share 

was $171 million. The gain on the sale is entirely attributable 

to the equity holders of Onex. This gain includes the portion 

attributable to Onex’ investment, as well as that of the lim-

ited partners of ONCAP II. The effect of this is to recover the 

charges to earnings on Caliber Collision allocated to the lim-

Restructuring

$    93

$ 103

$   (10)

Transition,	integration		

and	other

Transaction	costs

Carried	interest	due	to		

73

23

Onex	and	ONCAP	management

262

27

46

91

ited  partners  over  the  life  of  the  investment,  which  totalled 

Change	in	fair	value	of	

$215  million. The  balance  of  $171  million  reflects  the  gain 

contingent	consideration

104

(2) 

on  Onex’  investment  in  Caliber  Collision.  Management  of 

Spirit	AeroSystems	severe		

ONCAP  received  $42  million  in  carried  interest  on  the  sale 

of  Caliber  Collision. The  impact  to  Onex  and  management 

weather	event

Meridian	Aviation

of Onex was a net payment of $8 million in carried interest 

Foreign	exchange	loss	(gain)

46

(23)

171

106

176

(32)

25

(56)

to  ONCAP  management.  Under  the  terms  of  the  MIP,  man-

agement  of  Onex  participates  in  Onex’  realized  gains  from 

operating  business  investments  once  certain  conditions, 

including the required investment return hurdle, have been 

met. Management of Onex received $12 million on account 

of  this  transaction  related  to  the  MIP.  Caliber  Collision  did 

not  represent  a  separate  major  line  of  business,  and  as  a 

result has not been presented as a discontinued operation.

CDI
In July 2012, the Onex Partners I Group completed the sale 

of  CDI.  Net  proceeds  to  the  Onex  Partners  I  Group  were 

$91 million, of which Onex’ share was $24 million, including 

carried interest of $3 million. Included in the net proceeds 

amount  was  $9  million  held  in  escrow  and  for  working 

capital adjustments, which is expected to be settled in 2014. 

Onex’  share  of  the  amounts  held  in  escrow  and  for  work-

ing  capital  adjustments  was  $2  million,  excluding  carried 

interest. During the fourth quarter of 2012, less than $1 mil-

lion  of  the  amount  held  for  working  capital  adjustments 

was  settled.  No  amounts  were  paid  on  account  of  the  MIP 

as the required investment return hurdle for Onex was not 

Other

Total	

met.  Onex’  2012  audited  annual  consolidated  financial 

statements include a gain of $59 million, which was entirely 

attributable to the equity holders of Onex.

Other

Total

30

(32)

18

(122)

(146)

–

(7)

(66)

$  449 

$   46

$  403

Restructuring 
Restructuring expenses are considered to be costs incurred 

by  the  operating  companies  to  realign  organizational 

structures or restructure manufacturing capacity to obtain 

operating synergies critical to building the long-term value 

of  those  businesses. Table  6  provides  a  breakdown  of  and 

the  change  in  restructuring  expenses  by  operating  com-

pany for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.

Restructuring Expenses

TABLE	6	

($ millions)

JELD-WEN	

Celestica

Sitel	Worldwide	

Carestream	Health

2013

$ 31

28

14

10

10

2012

Change 

$   35

$   (4)

44

15

6

3

(16)

(1)

4

7

$ 93

$ 103

$ (10)

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JELD-WEN
JELD-WEN reported a decrease of $4 million in restructur-

Transition, integration and other
Transition,  integration  and  other  expenses  are  typically 

ing expense in 2013. Restructuring charges of $31 million in 

to provide for the costs of transitioning the activities of an 

2013 relate primarily to costs associated with the closure of 

operating  company  from  a  prior  parent  company  upon 

facilities. The  charges  recorded  by  JELD-WEN  during  2012 

acquisition and to integrate new acquisitions at the operat-

primarily  relate  to  the  realignment  of  administrative  and 

ing companies.

sales  departments  to  reduce  general  and  administrative 

costs and the termination of certain contracts.

Celestica
In June 2012, Celestica announced that it would wind down 

Transaction costs
Transaction  costs  are  incurred  by  Onex  and  its  operating 

companies to complete business acquisitions, and typically 

include advisory, legal and other professional and consult-

its  manufacturing  services  for  a  significant  consumer  cus-

ing  costs. Transaction  costs for  2013  were  primarily due  to 

tomer by the end of 2012. In connection with the wind-down 

the  acquisition  of  Emerald  Expositions,  as  discussed  on 

and in order to reduce its overall cost structure and improve 

page  24  of  this  MD&A,  and  acquisitions  completed  by  the 

its  margin  performance,  Celestica  announced  restructuring 

operating companies.

actions throughout its global network. At December 31, 2013, 

Celestica  had  completed  its  planned  restructuring  actions. 

Celestica  recorded  $28  million  of  restructuring  charges 

during  2013  in  connection  with  these  planned  actions.   

Carried interest due to  
Onex and ONCAP management
The  General  Partners  of  the  Onex  Partners  and  ONCAP 

During  2012,  Celestica  recorded  $44  million  of  restructur-

Funds  are  entitled  to  a  carried  interest  of  20  percent  on 

ing charges, which includes $16 million in non-cash charges 

the  realized  gains  of  the  limited  partners  in  each  Fund, 

against property, plant and equipment recorded in connec-

as  determined  in  accordance  with  the  limited  partner-

tion with the wind-down.

ship  agreements.  Onex  is  allocated  40  percent  of  the  car-

ried  interest  realized  in  the  Onex  Partners  Funds.  The 

Sitel Worldwide
During the year ended December 31, 2013, Sitel Worldwide 

Onex management team is allocated 60 percent of the car-

ried  interest  realized  in  the  Onex  Partners  Funds  and  the 

reported  restructuring  expenses  of  $14  million  (2012  – 

ONCAP management team is entitled to that portion of the 

$15 million). The charges incurred in 2013 and 2012 primarily 

carried interest realized in the ONCAP Funds that equates 

relate to expenses incurred to rationalize facility and labour 

to  a  12  percent  carried  interest  on  both  limited  partners’ 

costs,  realign  operations  and  resources  to  support  growth 

and  Onex  capital.  Onex’  share  of  the  carried  interest  is 

plans, and shift the geographic mix of certain operations.  

recorded  as  an  offset  in  the  Limited  Partners’  Interests 

Carestream Health
Carestream  Health  reported  restructuring  expenses  of 

amount  in  the  audited  annual  consolidated  statements 

of earnings.

The  carried  interest  due  to  management  of  Onex 

$10  million  during  2013  compared  to  $6  million  in  2012. 

and  ONCAP  represents  the  share  of  the  overall  net  gains 

Carestream  Health’s  costs  related  primarily  to  the  reor-

in  each  of  the  Onex  Partners  and  ONCAP  Funds  attribut-

ganization  of  European  sales  and  service  functions  and 

able  to  the  management  of  Onex  and  ONCAP. The  carried 

the  relocation  and  closure  of  a  film  finishing  plant.  The 

interest  is  estimated  based  on  the  current  fair  values  of 

2012  charges  related  primarily  to  the  sale  of  a  portion  of 

the  underlying  investments  in  the  Funds  and  the  overall 

Carestream  Health’s  Molecular  Imaging  business,  which 

net  gains  in  each  respective  Fund  determined  in  accor-

resulted in the shutdown of certain operations.

dance  with  the  limited  partnership  agreements. The  ulti-

mate  amount  of  carried  interest  earned  will  be  based  on 

the  overall  performance  of  each  of  Onex  Partners  I,  II,  III   

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and IV and ONCAP II and III, independently. During 2013, 

a charge of $262 million (2012 – $91 million) was recorded 

Other
For the year ended December 31, 2013, Onex reported con-

in the audited annual consolidated statements of earnings 

solidated  other  income  of  $122  million  (2012  –  $66  mil-

for an increase in management’s share of the carried inter-

lion).  During  2013,  in  connection  with  the  settlement  of 

est due primarily to an increase in the fair value of certain 

class  action  lawsuits,  Celestica  recorded  other  income  of 

of the private and publicly traded investments in the Onex 

$24 million for the receipt of recoveries of damages related 

Partners and ONCAP Funds.

to certain purchases made by the company in prior periods. 

In  addition,  other  income  recorded  during  2013  includes 

Change in fair value of contingent consideration
During  2013,  Onex  recorded  net  charges  of  $104  million 

(i)  $24  million  of  realized  and  unrealized  gains  on  invest-

ments  in  securities  held  by  the  operating  companies; 

(2012  –  net  recovery  of  $2  million)  in  relation  to  the  esti-

(ii)  $15  million  of  gains  from  JELD-WEN’s  sale  of  non-

mated  change  in  fair  value  of  contingent  consideration 

core  assets;  (iii)  $14  million  of  other  income  from  equity 

related  to  acquisitions  completed  by  Onex  and  its  operat-

ing  companies. The  fair  value  of  contingent  consideration 

accounted  investments;  and  (iv)  $9  million  of  gains  on  the 
sale of tax losses, as discussed below. 

liabilities is typically based on the estimated future financial 

In  February  and  November  2013,  Onex  sold  enti-

performance  of  the  acquired  businesses.  Financial  targets 

ties,  the  sole  assets  of  which  were  certain  tax  losses,  to 

used  in  the  estimation  process  include  certain  defined 

companies  controlled  by  Mr.  Gerald  W.  Schwartz,  who 

financial  targets  and  realized  internal  rates  of  return. The 

is  Onex’  controlling  shareholder.  Onex  received  $9  mil-

total estimated fair value of contingent consideration liabil-

lion  (2012  –  $16  million)  in  cash  for  tax  losses  of  $89  mil-

ities  at  December  31,  2013  was  $200  million  (December  31, 

lion  (2012  –  $166  million). The  cash  received  of  $9  million 

2012 – $83 million). 

was  recorded  as  a  gain  in  other  items  during  2013.  Onex 

has  significant  non-capital  and  capital  losses  available; 

Spirit AeroSystems severe weather event 
During  2013,  Spirit  AeroSystems  incurred  $30  million  of 

however,  Onex  does  not  expect  to  generate  sufficient  tax-

able  income  to  fully  utilize  these  losses  in  the  foresee-

additional  costs  related  to  the  April  2012  tornado  that  hit 

able future. As such, no benefit was previously recognized 

its  Wichita,  Kansas  facility.  In  October  2012,  Spirit  Aero-

in  the  unaudited  interim  or  audited  annual  consolidated 

Systems  agreed  to  a  settlement  with  its  insurers  for  all 

financial  statements  for  the  tax  losses.  In  connection  with 

claims  related  to  the  tornado  for  property  damage,  clean-

these transactions, Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent 

up,  recovery  costs  and  business  interruption  expenses, 

accounting  firm  retained  by  Onex’  Audit  and  Corporate 

net of any deductibles, recording a net gain of $146 million 

Governance  Committee,  provided  an  opinion  that  the 

during 2012. The settlement resolved all contingencies sur-

value  received  by  Onex  for  the  tax  losses  was  fair.  The 

rounding the storm damage. Spirit AeroSystems will recog-

transactions  were  unanimously  approved  by  Onex’  Audit 

nize future costs as they are incurred.

and Corporate Governance Committee, all the members of 

Meridian Aviation 
During the fourth quarter of 2013, Meridian Aviation exe-

Other income for 2012 includes realized and unre-

alized gains of $25 million on investments in securities held 

cuted  sale  agreements  for  three  of  the  six  commercial 

by  operating  companies,  a  gain  of  $15  million  recorded  by 

passenger aircraft under its existing purchase agreement, 

Sitel  Worldwide  on  a  repurchase  of  preferred  shares  and 

including  the  novation  of  the  associated  leases  to  the 

$16 million of gains on the sale of tax losses. 

which are independent directors. 

purchaser. The sale agreements are for two aircraft deliv-

ered  in  2013  and  one  aircraft  scheduled  for  delivery  in 

2014. Meridian Aviation recorded a net gain of $32 million 

comprised of the sale of the two aircraft delivered in 2013 

and  a  fair  value  adjustment  covering  the  remaining  four 

aircraft  scheduled  for  delivery  to  the  company  between 

2014 and 2015.

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Impairment of goodwill, intangible assets  
and long-lived assets, net
Net  impairment  of  goodwill,  intangible  assets  and  long-

CiCi’s Pizza
ONCAP  II’s  operating  company,  CiCi’s  Pizza,  recorded 

non-cash  goodwill  and  intangible  impairment  charges  of 

lived  assets  for  2013  totalled  $319  million  (2012  –  $65  mil-

$33 million (2012 – $16 million) and $24 million (2012 – nil), 

lion). Table 7 provides a breakdown of the net impairment 

respectively, during the fourth quarter of 2013 due primar-

of  goodwill,  intangible  assets  and  long-lived  assets  by 

ily to a decrease in projected future earnings and a reduc-

operating company for the years ended December 31, 2013 

tion in the exit multiple due to market risks. 

and 2012. 

Impairment of Goodwill, Intangible Assets  

and Long-Lived Assets, Net

TABLE	7	

($ millions)

Skilled	Healthcare	Group

Tropicana	Las	Vegas

CiCi’s	Pizza

Flushing	Town	Center

Celestica

Other(a)

Total	

2013

$   95

91

57

43

–

33

2012

$ 12

–

16

–

18

19

$ 319

$ 65

(a)	 	2013	other	includes	impairments	of	$33	million	related	to	EnGlobe,	JELD-WEN,	

Sitel	Worldwide,	The	Warranty	Group	and	USI.	2012	other	includes	impairments	

of	$19	million	related	to	Carestream	Health,	JELD-WEN,	Spirit	AeroSystems,	

The	Warranty	Group	and	BSN	SPORTS	(sold	in	June	2013).

Skilled Healthcare Group
Skilled Healthcare Group completed an impairment analysis 

Flushing Town Center
During  2013,  Flushing  Town  Center  recorded  non-cash 

impairments  of  $43  million  associated  with  its  retail  and 

parking structures.

Celestica
Celestica  did  not  record  any  impairment  charges  dur-

ing  2013  compared  to  charges  of  $18  million  in  2012. The 

charges  recorded  during  2012  primarily  relate  to  good-

will  associated  with  the  healthcare  business  acquired  by 

Celestica in 2010.  

Limited Partners’ Interests charge
The  Limited  Partners’  Interests  charge  in  Onex’  audited 

annual  consolidated  statements  of  earnings  primarily 

represents  the  change  in  the  fair  value  of  the  underlying 

investments  in  the  Onex  Partners  and  ONCAP  Funds  that 

is allocated to the limited partners and recorded as Limited 

Partners’  Interests  liability  in  Onex’  audited  annual  con-

during  the  third  quarter  of  2013  as  a  result  of  the  ongoing 

solidated balance sheets. The value of the limited partners’ 

shift of seniors from Medicare to Medicare Advantage, which 

capital in the Funds is affected primarily by the change in 

pays a lower per diem rate than Medicare, and its effect on 

the  fair  value  of  the  underlying  investments. The  Limited 

expected  future  revenue  growth  rates  in  the  long-term  care 

Partners’ Interests charge includes the fair value changes of 

facilities,  as  well  as  future  decreases  in  home  health  care 

both  consolidated  operating  companies  and  investments 

reimbursement  rates.  As  a  result,  the  company  revised  its 

in  joint  ventures  and  associates  that  are  held  in  the  Onex 

estimates  with  respect  to  net  revenues  and  gross  margins, 

Partners and ONCAP Funds. 

which  negatively  impacted  its  cash  flows  forecasted  for  the 

During  2013,  Onex  recorded  a  $1.9  billion  charge 

long-term care services segment and home health reporting 

for  Limited  Partners’  Interests  compared  to  a  charge  of 

unit.  Accordingly,  Skilled  Healthcare  Group  recorded  non-

$929 million in 2012. The increase in the fair value of cer-

cash  goodwill  impairments  of  $93  million  and  a  non-cash 

tain  of  the  private  and  publicly  traded  investments  held 

intangible asset impairment of $2 million during 2013. 

Tropicana Las Vegas
Due  to  a  decline  in  the  recoverable  amount  of  Tropicana 
Las Vegas,  measured  in  accordance  with  IAS  36,  Impair ment 
of  Assets, Tropicana  Las Vegas  recorded  non-cash  long-lived 
asset impairments of $91 million in the second quarter of 2013. 

in  the  Onex  Partners  and  ONCAP  Funds  contributed 

significantly  to  the  Limited  Partners’  Interests  charge 

recorded in 2013.

The  Limited  Partners’  Interests  charge  is  net  of  a 

$395 million increase (2012 – $132 million) in carried inter-

est for the year ended December 31, 2013. Onex’ share of the 

carried  interest  increase  for  2013  was  $137  million  (2012  – 

$47  million). The  amount  of  carried  interest  that  has  been 

netted  against  the  Limited  Partners’  Interests  increased 

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in  2013  due  to  the  increase  in  the  fair  value  of  certain  of 

the  private  and  publicly  traded  investments  in  the  Onex 

Loss from continuing operations 
Onex reported a consolidated loss from continuing opera-

Partners and ONCAP Funds. The ultimate amount of carried 

tions  of  $1.1  billion  in  2013  compared  to  consolidated 

interest realized will be dependent upon the actual realiza-

losses  of  $10  million  in  2012  and  $112  million  in  2011. 

tions for each Fund in accordance with the limited partner-

Table  8  shows  the  earnings  (loss)  from  continuing  opera-

ship agreements. 

tions  by  industry  segment  for  the  years  ended  Decem-

Income taxes
Onex  recorded  a  consolidated  income  tax  recovery  of 

Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations  

$333 million in 2013 compared to a tax provision of $76 mil-

by Industry Segment

lion in 2012. During the third quarter of 2013, as a result of 

evaluating  recent  changes  in  tax  law  for  the  treatment  of 

TABLE	8	

($ millions)

2013

2012(a)

2011 (a)

ber 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

surplus  and  upstream  loans,  Onex,  the  parent  company, 

Earnings	(loss)	from	continuing	

determined that its previously recognized deferred tax pro-

operations:

visions  on  gains  realized  from  the  disposition  of  foreign 

Electronics	Manufacturing		

operating  companies  are  temporary  differences  which  are 

Services	

$      118

$ 118

probable  to  not  reverse  in  the  foreseeable  future,  consis-
tent with the principles outlined in IAS 12, Income Taxes. As 
a  result,  Onex,  the  parent  company,  recorded  a  $526  mil-

Aerostructures	

	 Healthcare	

Insurance	Provider

lion non-cash recovery of deferred income taxes, of which 

Customer	Care	Services

$480 million was included in Onex’, the parent company’s, 

Building	Products

deferred  income  tax  liability  at  December  31,  2012  and 

Other(c)

$46  million  represents  the  provisions  established  and 

Loss	from	Continuing		

(540)

(117)

112

(21)

(85)

(541)

45

70(b)

109

(20)

(67)

(265)

$  195

224

(112)(b)

60

(58)

(89)

(332)

reversed  during  2013.  The  recovery  of  income  taxes 

recorded  during  2013,  as  discussed  above,  was  partially 

	 Operations

$ (1,074) 

$  (10)

$ (112)

offset  by  non-cash  tax  provisions  recorded  by  Onex,  the 

(a)	 	2012	results	have	been	restated	for	the	changes	in	accounting	policies	adopted	

parent  company,  on  (i)  the  June  and  July  2013  distribu-

tions received from Carestream Health; (ii) the sale of BSN 

on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1	to	the	audited	annual	consolidated	

financial	statements.	2011	results	have	not	been	restated	for	the	changes	in	

accounting	policies	adopted	on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1	to	the	

SPORTS  in  June  2013;  and  (iii)  the  sale  of  RSI  in  February 

audited	annual	consolidated	financial	statements.

2013,  in  addition  to  a  deferred  tax  provision  recorded  by 

Spirit AeroSystems.  

During  the  fourth  quarter  of  2013,  Spirit  AeroSys-

(b)	 	Includes	reported	results	of	CDI,	which	was	sold	in	July	2012.	CDI	did	not	

represent	a	separate	major	line	of	business	and	as	a	result	has	not	been	

presented	as	a	discontinued	operation.	

(c)	

	2013	other	includes	the	consolidated	earnings	of	Tropicana	Las	Vegas,	

tems  reversed  the  recognition  of  nearly  all  of  its  net  U.S. 

SGS	International,	USI,	KraussMaffei,	Meridian	Aviation,	Emerald	Expositions	

deferred  tax  assets  as  at  December  31,  2013.  Spirit  Aero Sys-

tems determined that, as a result of cumulative losses, it is no 

longer probable that the company will earn sufficient future 

taxable  profits  to  utilize  nearly  all  of  the  previously  recog-

nized  tax  assets.  As  a  result,  included  in  Spirit  AeroSystems’ 

tax provision is $296 million related to the reversal of its con-

solidated net U.S. deferred tax assets and $15 million related 

to  the  reversal  of  deferred  tax  assets  on  its  state  income  tax 

credits and other items. In addition, Spirit AeroSystems rec-

ognized  a  provision  of  $32  million  through  other  compre-

hensive  earnings  related  to  the  reversal  of  nearly  all  of  its 

consolidated net U.S. deferred tax assets. Spirit AeroSystems 

will  continue  to  monitor  its  deferred  tax  position  and  may 

recognize  a  portion  of  its  U.S.  deferred  tax  assets  in  future 

periods as available evidence changes.

(since	June	2013),	the	operating	companies	of	ONCAP	II	(BSN	SPORTS	up	

to	June	2013	and	Caliber	Collision	up	to	November	2013)	and	ONCAP	III,	

Flushing	Town	Center,	OCP	CLO-1	through	OCP	CLO-4,	the	warehouse	

facility	for	OCP	CLO-5	and	the	parent	company.	In	addition,	consolidated	

earnings	include	the	changes	in	fair	value	of	Allison	Transmission,	BBAM,	

RSI	(up	to	February	2013),	Tomkins	and	certain	Onex	Real	Estate	investments.	

2012	other	includes	the	consolidated	earnings	of	Tropicana	Las	Vegas,	

SGS	International	(since	October	2012),	USI	(since	late	December	2012),	

transaction	costs	of	KraussMaffei,	the	operating	companies	of	ONCAP	II	

and	ONCAP	III,	Flushing	Town	Center,	OCP	CLO-1,	OCP	CLO-2	and	the	

parent	company.	In	addition,	other	includes	the	changes	in	fair	value	of	

Allison	Transmission,	BBAM,	Hawker	Beechcraft,	RSI,	Tomkins	and	certain	

Onex	Real	Estate	investments.	2011	other	includes	the	consolidated	earnings	

of	Tropicana	Las	Vegas,	the	operating	companies	of	ONCAP	II	and	ONCAP	III,	

Flushing	Town	Center	and	the	parent	company.	In	addition,	other	includes	

the	changes	in	fair	value	of	Allison	Transmission,	Hawker	Beechcraft,	RSI,	

Tomkins	and	certain	Onex	Real	Estate	Partners	investments.

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The  loss  from  continuing  operations  in  the  other  segment 

Table 10 presents the earnings (loss) from continuing oper-

totalled $541 million in 2013 compared to a loss of $265 mil-

ations  attributable  to  equity  holders  of  Onex  Corporation 

lion in 2012 and a loss of $332 million in 2011. Table 9 shows 

and  non-controlling  interests  for  the  years  ended  Decem-

the major components of the earnings (loss) from continu-

ber 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

ing operations recorded in the other segment for the years 

ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations

TABLE	9	

($ millions)

2013

2012(a)

2011 (a)

TABLE	10	

($ millions)

2013

2012(a)

2011 (a)

Loss	(earnings)	from	continuing	

operations	–	other:

Limited	Partners’	Interests		

Earnings	(loss)	from	continuing	

operations	attributable	to:

Equity	holders	of		

charge

$ 1,855

$ 929

$ 627

Onex	Corporation

$     (605)

$ (143)

$ (373 )

Stock-based	compensation		

	 Non-controlling	interests

(469)

133

261

expense

293

156

	 Unrealized	carried	interest		

due	to	Onex	and	ONCAP		

	 management

Interest	expense	of	operating		

companies

Impairment	of	intangible	assets	

and	long-lived	assets

Increase	in	value	of		

investments	in	joint		

ventures	and	associates		

262

336

209

91

67

–

64

62

44

–

Loss	from	Continuing		

	 Operations

$ (1,074)

$   (10)

$ (112)

(a)	 	2012	results	have	been	restated	for	the	changes	in	accounting	policies	adopted	

on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1	to	the	audited	annual	consolidated	

financial	statements.	2011	results	have	not	been	restated	for	the	changes	in	

accounting	policies	adopted	on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1	to	the	

audited	annual	consolidated	financial	statements.

The  non-controlling  interests’  share  of  the  earnings  (loss) 

from  continuing  operations  represents  the  share  of  earn-

ings (loss) of shareholders, other than Onex and its limited 

at	fair	value,	net

Other	gains

(1,098)

(561)

(863)

(59)

(501 )

– 

partners in its Funds. For example, Spirit AeroSystems’ pub-

lic shareholders’ share of the net earnings (loss) in the busi-

	 Non-cash	recovery	of	deferred	

ness would be reported in the non-controlling interests line.

income	taxes	by	Onex,	

the	parent	company

Other

Loss	from	Continuing		

	 Operations	–	Other

$     541

$ 265

$ 332

(480)

(275)

–

(56)

– 

36

Earnings from discontinued operations 
Earnings from discontinued operations for the years ended 

December  31,  2013,  2012  and  2011  includes  the  operations 

of TMS  International  and  the  net  gain  recorded  on  dispo-

sition.  In  addition,  earnings  from  discontinued  opera-

(a)	 	2012	results	have	been	restated	for	the	changes	in	accounting	policies	adopted	

tions  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2011  includes  the 

on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1	to	the	audited	annual	consolidated	

financial	statements.	2011	results	have	not	been	restated	for	the	changes	in	

accounting	policies	adopted	on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1	to	the	

audited	annual	consolidated	financial	statements.

operations  of  Emergency  Medical  Services  Corporation 

(“EMSC”)  and  Husky  International  Ltd.  (“Husky  Inter na-

tional”)  and  the  net  gains  recorded  on  the  disposition  of 

these  companies.  Onex  recorded  after-tax  earnings  from 

discontinued  operations  of  $261  million  ($2.22  per  share) 

in  2013  compared  to  after-tax  earnings  from  discontin-

ued operations of $26 million ($0.13 per share) in 2012 and 

$1.7 billion ($14.48 per share) in 2011.

Note 3 to the audited annual consolidated financial 

statements  provides  additional  information  on  earnings 

from discontinued operations.

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Table  11  presents  the  after-tax  earnings,  gain  on  sale,  net  of  tax,  and  earnings  from  discontinued  operations  for  the  years 

ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

Earnings from Discontinued Operations

TABLE	11	

($ millions)

        	After-Tax Earnings

Gain on Sale, Net of Tax

Earnings from 
Discontinued Operations

2013

2012

2011

2013

2012

2011

2013

2012

2011

Earnings	from	discontinued	

operations:

TMS	International

$ 19

$ 26

$ 24

$ 242

$ –

$        –

$ 261

$ 26

$      24

EMSC

	 Husky	International

–

–

–

–

47

22

–

–

–

–

559

1,087

–

–

–

–

606

1,109

Total

$ 19

$ 26

$ 93

$ 242

$ –

$ 1,646

$ 261

$ 26

$ 1,739

TMS International
In October 2013, the Onex Partners II Group sold its remain-

the  MIP.  In  addition  to  the  cash  proceeds  received  on  the 

sale,  there  was  approximately  $60  million  of  additional 

ing  interest  in  TMS  International  to  a  third  party,  as  dis-

amounts  held  in  escrow  and  other  items,  of  which  Onex’ 

cussed on page 26 of this MD&A. 

EMSC
In  May  2011,  the  Onex  Partners  I  Group  sold  its  remaining 

share  was  $19  million,  excluding  carried  interest.  Onex, 

the  parent  company,  recorded  a  non-cash  tax  provision  of 

$49  million  on  the  gain.  During  the  third  quarter  of  2011, 

$38  million  of  the  additional  amounts  held  in  escrow  was 

13.7  million  shares  of  EMSC  for  net  proceeds  of  $878  mil-

received.  Onex’  share  of  the  amounts  received  during  the 

lion, of which Onex’ share was $342 million, including car-

third  quarter  of  2011  was  $18  million,  including  carried 

ried interest of $32 million and deducting distributions paid 

interest  of  $6  million  and  deducting  distributions  paid  on 

on account of the MIP. Onex, the parent company, recorded 

account  of  the  MIP. The  escrow  amount  was  also  reduced 

a deferred tax provision of $41 million on the gain. 

during  the  third  quarter  of  2011  by  $5  million  for  taxes 

owing in respect of taxable periods up to the closing date. 

Husky International
In  June  2011,  the  Onex  Partners  I  Group  and  Onex  Part-

In  addition,  Onex  recorded  a  non-cash  tax  provision  of 

$1 million during the third quarter of 2011. At December 31, 

ners  II  Group  completed  the  sale  of  Husky  International 

2013,  $18  million  remains  receivable  for  escrow  amounts 

and  received  net  proceeds  of  $1.7  billion,  of  which  Onex’ 

and  other  items,  of  which  Onex’  share  is  $6  million, 

share  was  $583  million,  including  carried  interest  of 

ex cluding  carried  interest. The  escrow  amounts  and  other 

$17 million and deducting distributions paid on account of 

items are expected to be received in 2015. 

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Consolidated net earnings (loss)
Onex  recorded  a  consolidated  net  loss  of  $813  million  in 

Table 13 presents the net earnings (loss) attributable to equity 

holders  of  Onex  Corporation  and  non-controlling  interests 

2013  compared  to  consolidated  net  earnings  of  $16  mil-

for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

lion and $1.6 billion in 2012 and 2011, respectively. Table 12 

shows  the  net  earnings  (loss)  by  industry  segment  for  the 

Net Earnings (Loss) 

years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

TABLE	13	

($ millions)

2013

2012(a)

2011 (a)

Consolidated Net Earnings (Loss) by Industry Segment

Net	earnings	(loss)	attributable	to:

TABLE	12	

($ millions)

2013

2012(a)

2011 (a)

Net	earnings	(loss):

Electronics	Manufacturing		

Services	

Aerostructures	

	 Healthcare	

Insurance	Provider

Customer	Care	Services

Building	Products

Other(c)

Earnings	from	discontinued	

operations

Consolidated		

$    118

$ 118

$    195 

(540)

(117)

112

(21)

(85)

(541)

45

70(b)

109

(20)

(67)

(265)

224

(112 )(b)

60 

(58)

(89)

(332)

261

26

1,739

Equity	holders	of		

Onex	Corporation	

	 Non-controlling	interests

$ (354)

(459)

$ (128)

$ 1,326 

144

301

Net	Earnings	(Loss)

$ (813)

$    16

$ 1,627

(a)	 	2012	results	have	been	restated	for	the	changes	in	accounting	policies	adopted	

on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1	to	the	audited	annual	consolidated	

financial	statements.	2011	results	have	not	been	restated	for	the	changes	in	

accounting	policies	adopted	on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1	to	the	

audited	annual	consolidated	financial	statements.

Table  14  presents  the  net  earnings  (loss)  per  subordinate 

voting share of Onex Corporation.

Net Earnings (Loss) per Subordinate Voting Share 

	 Net	Earnings	(Loss)	

$   (813)

$   16

$ 1,627

TABLE	14	

($ per share)

2013

2012(a)

2011 (a)

(a)	 	2012	results	have	been	restated	for	the	changes	in	accounting	policies	adopted	

Basic	and	Diluted:

on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1	to	the	audited	annual	consolidated	

financial	statements.	2011	results	have	not	been	restated	for	the	changes	in	

accounting	policies	adopted	on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1	to	the	

audited	annual	consolidated	financial	statements.

(b)	 	Includes	reported	results	of	CDI,	which	was	sold	in	July	2012.	CDI	did	not	

represent	a	separate	major	line	of	business	and	as	a	result	has	not	been	

presented	as	a	discontinued	operation.	

(c)	

	2013	other	includes	the	consolidated	earnings	of	Tropicana	Las	Vegas,	

SGS	International,	USI,	KraussMaffei,	Meridian	Aviation,	Emerald	Expositions	

(since	June	2013),	the	operating	companies	of	ONCAP	II	(BSN	SPORTS	up	

to	June	2013	and	Caliber	Collision	up	to	November	2013)	and	ONCAP	III,	

Flushing	Town	Center,	OCP	CLO-1	through	OCP	CLO-4,	the	warehouse	

facility	for	OCP	CLO-5	and	the	parent	company.	In	addition,	other	includes	

the	changes	in	fair	value	of	Allison	Transmission,	BBAM,	RSI	(sold	in	

February	2013),	Tomkins	and	certain	Onex	Real	Estate	investments.	

2012	other	includes	the	consolidated	earnings	of	Tropicana	Las	Vegas,	

SGS	International	(since	October	2012),	USI	(since	late	December	2012),	

transaction	costs	of	KraussMaffei,	the	operating	companies	of	ONCAP	II	

and	ONCAP	III,	Flushing	Town	Center,	OCP	CLO-1,	OCP	CLO-2	and	the	

parent	company.	In	addition,	other	includes	the	changes	in	fair	value	of	

Allison	Transmission,	BBAM,	Hawker	Beechcraft,	RSI,	Tomkins	and	certain	

Onex	Real	Estate	investments.	2011	other	includes	the	consolidated	earnings	

of	Tropicana	Las	Vegas,	the	operating	companies	of	ONCAP	II	and	ONCAP	III,	

Flushing	Town	Center	and	the	parent	company.	In	addition,	other	includes	

the	changes	in	fair	value	of	Allison	Transmission,	Hawker	Beechcraft,	

RSI,	Tomkins	and	certain	Onex	Real	Estate	Partners	investments.

46  Onex Corporation December 31, 2013

Continuing	operations	

$ (5.34)

$ (1.25)

$  (3.18)

Discontinued	operations

2.22

0.13

14.48

Net	Earnings	(Loss)	

$ (3.12)

$ (1.12)

$ 11.30

(a)	

	2012	results	have	been	restated	for	the	changes	in	accounting	policies	adopted	

on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1	to	the	audited	annual	consolidated	

financial	statements.	2011	results	have	not	been	restated	for	the	changes	in	

accounting	policies	adopted	on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1	to	the	

audited	annual	consolidated	financial	statements.

Other comprehensive earnings 
Other  comprehensive  earnings  (loss)  represents  the  unre-

alized  gains  or  losses,  all  net  of  income  taxes,  related  to 

certain  available-for-sale  securities,  cash  flow  hedges, 

remeasurements  for  post-employment  benefit  plans  and 

foreign  exchange  gains  or  losses  on  foreign  self-sustaining 

operations.  During  2013,  Onex  reported  other  comprehen-

sive  earnings  of  $78  million  (2012  –  $4  million),  after  giving 

effect to the impact of the adoption of new accounting poli-

cies, as discussed on page 18 of this MD&A. The comprehen-

sive  earnings  increase  was  due  primarily  to  $174  million  of 

favourable  remeasurements  for  post-employment  benefit 

plans  (2012  –  unfavourable  of  $69  million),  partially  offset 

by  $48  million  of  unfavourable  currency  translation  adjust-

ments on foreign operations (2012 – $32 million favourable).

	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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F O U R T H   Q U A R T E R   R E S U L T S

Table 15 presents the statements of loss for the fourth quarters ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.    

Fourth Quarter Statements of Loss

TABLE	15	

($ millions)

Revenues

Cost	of	sales	(excluding	amortization	of	property,	plant	and	equipment,	intangible	assets		

and	deferred	charges)

Operating	expenses

Interest	income

Amortization	of	property,	plant	and	equipment

Amortization	of	intangible	assets	and	deferred	charges

Interest	expense	of	operating	companies	

Increase	in	value	of	investments	in	joint	ventures	and	associates	at	fair	value,	net

Stock-based	compensation	expense

Other	gains

Other	items

Impairment	of	goodwill,	intangible	assets	and	long-lived	assets,	net	

Limited	Partners’	Interests	charge

Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations

Provision	for	income	taxes

Loss from continuing operations

Earnings	from	discontinued	operations

Net Loss for the Period

2013

2012 (a)

$ 6,986

$ 6,375

(5,665)

(1,092)

32

(137)

(138) 

(221)

534 

(91) 

391

 (159)

(91)

(657)

(308)

(152)

(460)

237

(4,876)

(876)

21

(137)

(87)

(134)

248 

(76)

–

 (108)

(38)

(364)

(52)

(37)

(89)

6

$   (223)

$     (83)

(a)	 2012	results	have	been	restated	for	the	changes	in	accounting	policies	adopted	on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1	to	the	audited	annual	consolidated	financial	statements.	

Table 16 provides a breakdown of the 2013 and 2012 fourth quarter revenues and cost of sales by industry segment.

Revenues and Cost of Sales by Industry Segment for the Three Months Ended December 31

TABLE	16	

($ millions)

Revenues

Cost of Sales

Three months ended December 31

Electronics	Manufacturing	Services

Aerostructures

Healthcare	

Insurance	Provider

Customer	Care	Services

Building	Products

Other (b)

Total

2013

$ 1,437

1,494

1,312

285

371

889

1,198

$ 6,986

2012(a)

Change 

$ 1,496

1,432

1,299

306

370

817

655

$ 6,375

(4)%

4 %

1 %

(7)%

–

9 %

83 %

10 %

2013

$ 1,317

1,688

885

145

241

730

659

$ 1,377

1,181

873

160

241

656

388

$ 5,665

$ 4,876

(4)%

43 %

1 %

(9)%

–

11 %

70 %

16 %

2012(a)

Change 

Results	are	reported	in	accordance	with	IFRS.	These	results	may	differ	from	those	reported	by	the	individual	operating	companies.

(a)	 2012	results	have	been	restated	for	the	changes	in	accounting	policies	adopted	on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1	to	the	audited	annual	consolidated	financial	statements.	

(b)	 	2013	other	includes	the	consolidated	earnings	of	Tropicana	Las	Vegas,	SGS	International,	USI,	KraussMaffei,	Meridian	Aviation,	Emerald	Expositions,	the	operating	

companies	of	ONCAP	II	(Caliber	Collision	up	to	November	2013)	and	ONCAP	III,	Flushing	Town	Center	and	the	parent	company.	2012	other	includes	the	consolidated	

earnings	of	Tropicana	Las	Vegas,	SGS	International	(since	October	2012),	USI	(since	late	December	2012),	the	operating	companies	of	ONCAP	II	and	ONCAP	III,	

Flushing	Town	Center	and	the	parent	company.	

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Fourth quarter consolidated revenues 
and cost of sales 
Consolidated revenues were up 10 percent, or $611 million, 

Partially  offsetting  the  increases  in  revenues 

and  cost  of  sales  during  the  fourth  quarter  of  2013  were 

decreases  at  Celestica,  included  in  the  Electronics  Manu-

to $7.0 billion in the fourth quarter of 2013 compared to the 

fac turing  Services  segment,  and  The  Warranty  Group, 

same quarter of 2012. Consolidated cost of sales increased 

included in the Insurance Provider segment. 

by  $789  million,  or  16  percent,  to  $5.7  billion  for  the  three 

Celestica’s  revenues  for  the  fourth  quarter  of 

months  ended  December  31,  2013  compared  to  the  same 

2013  decreased  by  $59  million,  or  4  percent,  compared  to 

period last year.  

the  same  period  last  year.  The  decrease  in  revenues  was 

Revenues  and  cost  of  sales  at  Spirit  AeroSystems, 

driven  primarily  by  a  decrease  in  the  server  end  mar-

included  in  the  Aerostructures  segment,  increased  by 

ket  due  to  the  insourcing  of  a  program  by  a  customer 

$62 million and $507 million, respectively, during the fourth 

and  overall  demand  weakness  as  well  as  a  decrease  in  the 

quarter of 2013. The increase in revenues was due primarily 

consumer  end  market  due  to  program  transitions.  These 

to production volume increases on Boeing and business jet 

decreases  were  partially  offset  by  increases  in  Celestica’s 

programs  to  support  customer  delivery  schedules.  Cost  of 

communications,  storage  and  diversified  end  markets 

sales  increased  in  line  with  revenues  excluding  the  impact 

due  primarily  to  new  program  wins.  Cost  of  sales  for 

of additional forward losses of $546 million recorded during 

the  fourth  quarter  of  2013  decreased  by  $60  million,  or 

the  fourth  quarter  of  2013,  partially  offset  by  a  $51  million 

4 percent, in line with the revenue decrease. 

favourable cumulative catch-up adjustment.  

Revenues and cost of sales at The Warranty Group 

JELD-WEN’s  revenues,  included  in  the  Building 

decreased by $21 million and $15 million, respectively, com-

Products segment, increased by $72 million compared to the 

pared  to  the  fourth  quarter  of  2012.  The  decrease  in  rev-

fourth  quarter  of  2012. The  increase  was  primarily  attribut-

enues  was  due  to  lower  earned  premiums  and  fees  on  the 

able  to  growth  in  the  North  American  and  European  seg-

consumer  products  business  in  North  America,  Asia  and 

ments  which  includes  the  impact  of  an  additional  month’s 

Europe as well as lower earned premiums on the European 

revenue from CMI in 2013. CMI was acquired in late October 

creditor  business.  The  decrease  was  partially  offset  by 

2012.  Partially  offsetting  the  increase  in  revenues  in  the 

higher  U.S.  and  Europe  auto  earned  revenues  and  higher 

North  American  and  European  segments  was  a  decline  in 

earned  revenues  on  the  consumer  products  business  in 

revenues  in  Australia.  Cost  of  sales  reported  by  JELD-WEN 

Latin  America.  The  decrease  in  cost  of  sales  was  driven 

for the fourth quarter of 2013 increased by $74 million com-

primarily  by  lower  earned  revenues,  favourable  claims 

pared  to  the  same  quarter  of  2012.  The  increase  in  fourth 

development  on  certain  programs  in  North  America  and 

quarter  cost  of  sales  was  driven  by  a  number  of  factors, 

International,  partially  offset  by  increased  claims  severity 

including the increase in revenues.

on a large client in North America.

  Fourth  quarter  2013  revenues  and  cost  of  sales 

in  the  other  segment  increased  by  $543  million  and 

$271  million,  respectively,  compared  to  the  same  period 

Fourth quarter interest expense 
Fourth  quarter  2013  interest  expense  totalled  $221  million 

last  year.  The  increase  was  due  primarily  to  the  inclusion 

compared to $134 million during the fourth quarter of 2012. 

of  the  revenues  and  cost  of  sales  of  USI  and  KraussMaffei, 

Fourth quarter interest expense increased by $87 million due 

acquired  by  the  Onex  Partners  III  Group  in  late  December 

primarily  to  the  inclusion  of  interest  expense  of  companies 

2012,  Bradshaw,  acquired  by  the  ONCAP  III  Group  in  late 

acquired in December 2012, including USI, KraussMaffei and 

December  2012,  and  Emerald  Expositions,  acquired  by  the 

Bradshaw,  and  the  acquisition  of  Emerald  Expositions  in 

Onex Partners III Group in June 2013. The increase was par-

June 2013. 

tially offset by the decrease in revenues and cost of sales due 

to  the  ONCAP  II  Group’s  sales  of  BSN  SPORTS  in  June  2013 

and Caliber Collision in November 2013.

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Fourth quarter increase in value 
of investments in joint ventures and  
associates at fair value, net
The  2013  fourth  quarter  increase  in  value  of  investments 

the  fourth  quarter  of  2013. The  charge  for  other  items  was 

partially  offset  by  other  income  recorded  during  the  fourth 

quarter of 2013, which includes $32 million of gains recorded 

by  Meridian  Aviation  and  $9  million  of  gains  on  the  sale  of 

in joint ventures and associates at fair value was $534 mil-

tax losses, as discussed below.

lion  compared  to  an  increase  of  $248  million  during  the 

During  the  fourth  quarter  of  2013,  Meridian 

same  period  of  2012. The  increase  in  fair  value  of  invest-

Aviation  executed  sale  agreements  for  three  of  the  six 

ments in associates is due primarily to (i) an increase in the 

commercial  passenger  aircraft  under  its  existing  pur-

public  share  value  of  Allison Transmission,  including  the 

chase  agreement,  including  the  novation  of  the  associ-

November  and  December  2013  secondary  offering  values 

ated  leases  to  the  purchaser. The  sale  agreements  are  for 

being  above  the  value  of  the  investment  at  September  30, 

two aircraft delivered in 2013 and one aircraft scheduled for 

2013;  and  (ii)  improved  operating  performance  and  debt 

delivery  in  2014.  Meridian  Aviation  recorded  a  net  gain  of 

repayment at certain of the investments.   

$32 million comprised of the sale of the two aircraft deliv-

Fourth quarter stock-based 
compensation expense
During the fourth quarter of 2013, Onex recorded a consoli-

ered  in  2013  and  a  fair  value  adjustment  covering  the 

remaining  four  aircraft  scheduled  for  delivery  to  the  com-

pany between 2014 and 2015. 

In  November  2013,  Onex  sold  entities,  the  sole 

dated  stock-based  compensation  expense  of  $91  million 

assets of which were certain tax losses, to companies con-

compared to $76 million for the same quarter of 2012. Onex, 

trolled by Mr. Gerald W. Schwartz, who is Onex’ controlling 

the parent company, recorded a stock-based compensation 

shareholder. Onex received $9 million (2012 – $9 million) in 

expense of approximately $40 million in the fourth quarter 

cash  for  tax  losses  of  $89  million  (2012  –  $93  million). The 

of 2013 related to its stock options and MIP equity interests. 

cash received of $9 million was recorded as a gain in other 

That expense was primarily due to the 6 percent increase in 

items during the fourth quarter. Onex has significant non-

the market value of Onex’ shares in the fourth quarter. 

capital and capital losses available; however, Onex does not 

Fourth quarter other gains
Onex recorded other gains of $391 million during the fourth 

expect to generate sufficient taxable income to fully utilize 

these  losses  in  the  foreseeable  future.  As  such,  no  benefit 

was  previously  recognized  in  the  unaudited  interim  or 

quarter of 2013 from the sale of Caliber Collision ($386 mil-

audited  annual  consolidated  financial  statements  for  the 

lion)  and  additional  proceeds  received,  net  of  a  $1  million 

tax  losses.  In  connection  with  this  transaction,  Deloitte  & 

reduction  of  escrow  receivable,  on  the  sale  of  BSN  SPORTS 

Touche  LLP,  an  independent  accounting  firm  retained  by 

($5 million), as discussed on page 38 of this MD&A. Onex did 

Onex’  Audit  and  Corporate  Governance  Committee,  pro-

not record any other gains during the fourth quarter of 2012.

vided an opinion that the value received by Onex for the tax 

Fourth quarter other items expense
During  the  fourth  quarter  of  2013,  Onex  recorded  a 

$159  million  charge  for  other  items  compared  to  a  charge 

losses was fair. The transaction was unanimously approved 

by  Onex’  Audit  and  Corporate  Governance  Committee,  all 

the members of which are independent directors. 

of $108 million during the same quarter of 2012. The charge 

for  the  carried  interest  due  to  management  of  Onex  and 

ONCAP contributed $145 million (2012 – $35 million) to the 

Fourth quarter impairment of goodwill, 
intangible assets and long-lived assets, net
During the fourth quarter of 2013, there was $91 million of 

other items expense during the fourth quarter. The increase 

impairments  of  goodwill,  intangible  assets  and  long-lived 

in  the  carried  interest  due  to  management  of  Onex  and 

assets  recorded  by  Onex’  operating  companies  compared 

ONCAP,  and  the  corresponding  charge,  was  driven  primar-

to  $38  million  for  the  three  months  ended  December  31, 

ily  by  an  increase  in  the  fair  value  of  certain  of  the  private 

2012.  A  discussion  of  these  impairments  by  company  is 

investments in the Onex Partners and ONCAP Funds during 

provided on page 42 of this MD&A. 

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Fourth quarter Limited Partners’ Interests charge
During  the  fourth  quarter  of  2013,  Onex  recorded  a 

$208  million  to  the  limited  partners  of  ONCAP  II  for  their 

share  of  the  proceeds  on  the  sale  of  Caliber  Collision;  (ii) 

$657  million  charge  for  Limited  Partners’  Interests  com-

cash  interest  paid  of  $220  million;  and  (iii)  share  repur-

pared  to  a  $364  million  charge  during  the  same  period  of 

chases  of  $117  million  by  Onex,  the  parent  company,  and 

2012. The increase in the fair value of certain of the private 

Onex’  operating  companies.  Partially  offsetting  the  cash 

and  public  investments  in  the  Onex  Partners  and  ONCAP 

used  in  financing  activities  was  $103  million  of  net  debt 

Funds  contributed  significantly  to  the  Limited  Partners’ 

issuances by the operating companies and contributions of 

Interests  charge  recorded  during  both  quarters.  The 

$9 million from the limited partners of (i) ONCAP II for their 

Limited  Partners’  Interests  is  net  of  a  $218  million  (2012  – 

add-on  investments  in  EnGlobe  and  Pinnacle  Renewable 

$45 million) change in carried interest for the three months 

Energy Group; and (ii) the Onex Partners Funds for manage-

ended December 31, 2013. 

ment fees and partnership expenses.  

Included in the $727 million of cash from financing 

Fourth quarter earnings from 
discontinued operations
During the fourth quarter of 2013, Onex recorded $237 mil-

activities  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2012  was  $498  million  of 

net  debt  issuances  by  the  operating  companies  and  con-

tributions  of  $1.2  billion  from  the  limited  partners  of  (i) 

lion (2012 – $6 million) of earnings from discontinued opera-

the  Onex  Partners  III  Group  for  their  investments  in  SGS 

tions related to the October 2013 sale of TMS Inter national, 

International,  USI,  BBAM  and  KraussMaffei,  in  addition 

as discussed on page 26 of this MD&A.

to  their  add-on  investments  in  JELD-WEN  and  Tropicana 

Fourth quarter cash flow
Table  17  presents  the  major  components  of  cash  flow  for 

Las Vegas;  (ii)  the  Onex  Partners  Funds  for  management 

fees and partnership expenses; and (iii) ONCAP III for their 

investment  in  Bradshaw.  Partially  offsetting  the  cash  from 

the fourth quarters of 2013 and 2012.

financing  activities  were  (i)  distributions  of  $562  million 

Major Cash Flow Components for  

the Three Months Ended December 31

($ millions) 

TABLE	17	

Three months ended December 31

2013

2012

Cash	from	operating	activities	

$     511

$      784

Cash	from	(used	in)	financing	activities	

$   (935)

$     727

Cash	from	(used)	in	investing	activities	

$     828

$ (1,283)

Consolidated	cash	and	cash	equivalents	

	 held	by	continuing	operations

$ 3,191

$  2,629

primarily to the limited partners of the Onex Partners Funds 

of  amounts  received  from  Tomkins,  The Warranty  Group, 

Carestream  Health,  Allison  Transmission  and  JELD-WEN; 

(ii)  share  repurchases  of  $195  million  by  Onex’  operating 

companies, including Celestica’s substantial issuer bid; and 

(iii) cash interest paid of $146 million.

Cash from investing activities in the fourth quarter 

of  2013  includes  cash  proceeds  of  (i)  $836  million  received 

on the sales of TMS International ($410 million) and Caliber 

Collision  ($426  million);  (ii)  $333  million  received  on  the 

sales of a portion of shares of Allison Transmission; and (iii) 

$222  million  of  proceeds  from  the  sale  of  property,  plant 

Cash  from  operating  activities  totalled  $511  million  in  the 

and  equipment  consisting  primarily  of  proceeds  on  the 

fourth quarter of 2013 compared to $784 million in 2012. 

sale  of  two  aircraft  by  Meridian  Aviation. This  was  partially 

Cash  used  in  financing  activities  was  $935  mil-

offset  by  (i)  net  purchases  of  investments  and  securities  of 

lion  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2013  compared  to  cash  from 

$198 million mainly by The Warranty Group and OCP CLO-4; 

financing  activities  of  $727  million  in  2012.  Cash  used  in 

(ii)  $260  million  in  purchases  of  property,  plant  and  equip-

financing activities included (i) distributions of $498 million 

ment by Onex’ operating companies; and (iii) $63 million of 

to the limited partners of the Onex Partners Funds, primar-
ily from the sale of TMS International and amounts received 

cash used for investing activities of discontinued operations, 

which  represents  cash  used  for  investing  activities  of TMS 

from  The  Warranty  Group  and  Allison  Transmission,  and 

International up to the date of its disposition. 

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Cash  used  in  investing  activities  in  the  fourth 

Change in Cash at Onex, the Parent Company

quarter  of  2012  includes  (i)  $1.3  billion  used  to  fund  the 

acquisitions  of  SGS  International,  USI,  KraussMaffei, 

TABLE	18	

($ millions)

Bradshaw and the investment in BBAM; (ii) net purchases 

Cash	on	hand	at	September	30,	2013

$ 1,046

of  investments  and  securities  of  $297  million  mainly  by 

Sale	of	Caliber	Collision	

The Warranty Group and OCP CLO-2; and (iii) $169 million 

Sale	of	TMS	International

in  purchases  of  property,  plant  and  equipment  by  Onex’ 

Sale	of	shares	of	Allison	Transmission	and	dividends

operating companies. This was partially offset by distribu-

The	Warranty	Group	distribution	received

tions  of  $667  million  received  from  Tomkins  and  Allison 

Net	Onex	Credit	Partners	activity,	including	warehouse	

Transmission.

facility	associated	with	OCP	CLO-5

Consolidated  cash  at  December  31,  2013  totalled 

Add-on	investments	in	EnGlobe	and	Pinnacle	Renewable	

$3.2 billion. Onex, the parent company, accounted for ap prox-

Energy	Group

imately  $1.4  billion  of  the  cash  on  hand. Table  18  provides  a 

Options	exercised	for	cash

reconciliation of the change in cash at Onex, the parent com-

Onex	share	repurchases

pany, from September 30, 2013 to December 31, 2013. 

Other,	net,	including	dividends,	management	fees		

and	operating	costs

Cash	on	hand	at	December	31,	2013

173

172

113

20

(6)

(6)

(16)

(89)

     (9)

$ 1,398

S U M M A R Y   Q U A R T E R L Y   I N F O R M A T I O N 

Table 19 summarizes Onex’ key consolidated financial information for the last eight quarters.

TABLE	19	

($ millions except per share amounts)

2013

2012(a)

Dec.

Sept.

June

March

Dec.

Sept.

June

March

Revenues

$ 6,986

$ 7,133

$ 7,068

$ 6,622

$ 6,375

$ 6,139

$ 6,333

$ 6,070

Earnings	(loss)	from	continuing	operations

$   (460)

$     391

$   (725)

$   (280)

$     (89)

$      88

$   (182)

$    173

Net	earnings	(loss)

$   (223)

$     399

$   (718)

$   (271)

$     (83)

$      98

$   (172)

$    173

Net earnings (loss) attributable to

Equity	holders	of	Onex	Corporation

$    200

$     366

$   (612)

$   (308)

$   (158)

$    173

$   (201)

$      58

	 Non-controlling	Interests

(423)

33

(106)

37

75

(75)

29

115

Net	earnings	(loss)

$   (223)

$     399

$   (718)

$   (271)

$     (83)

$      98

$   (172)

$    173

Earnings (loss) per Subordinate Voting Share  

of Onex Corporation

Earnings	(loss)	from	continuing	operations

$  (0.32)

$   3.18

$  (5.42)

$  (2.76)

$  (1.41)

$   1.45

$  (1.80)

$   0.51

Earnings	from	discontinued	operations

2.09

0.04

0.04

0.05

0.03

0.05

0.05

–

Net	earnings	(loss)	

$   1.77

$   3.22

$  (5.38)

$  (2.71)

$  (1.38)

$   1.50

$  (1.75)

$   0.51

(a)	 2012	results	have	been	restated	for	the	changes	in	accounting	policies	adopted	on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1	to	the	audited	annual	consolidated	financial	statements.	

Onex’  quarterly  consolidated  financial  results  do  not  follow  any  specific  trends  due  to  the  acquisitions  or  dispositions  of 

businesses by Onex, the parent company, and varying business activities and cycles at Onex’ operating companies. 

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C O N S O L I D A T E D   F I N A N C I A L   P O S I T I O N 

Partially offsetting these increases were:

Consolidated assets
Consolidated  assets  totalled  $36.9  billion  at  December  31, 

•   the  October  2013  sale  by  the  Onex  Partners  II  Group 

of  its  remaining  ownership  in TMS  International,  which 

decreased  consolidated  assets  by  $817  million,  which  is 

2013 compared to $36.3 billion at December 31, 2012. Onex’ 

net of the $172 million of cash received by Onex;

consolidated  assets  at  December  31,  2013  increased  from 

•   the  June  2013  sale  of  BSN  SPORTS  and  the  November 

December 31, 2012 due primarily to:

2013  sale  of  Caliber  Collision  by  the  ONCAP  II  Group, 

•    the  Onex  Partners  III  Group’s  acquisition  in  mid-June 

which  reduced  consolidated  assets  by  approximately 

2013  of  Emerald  Expositions,  which  increased  consoli-

$220 million, which is net of the $290 million of cash and 

dated  assets  by  approximately  $1.1  billion,  net  of  cash 

escrow received by Onex;

invested by Onex, the parent company; and 

•   the  sale  by  the  Onex  Partners  II  Group  of  its  50  percent 

•   the inclusion of the investments held in the asset portfo-

interest in RSI in February 2013, net of proceeds received 

lios of OCP CLO-3, which closed in March 2013, and OCP 

by Onex, the parent company; and

CLO-4, which closed in October 2013.

•   the sales of a portion of shares of Allison Transmission in 

that company’s share repurchase and secondary offerings 

completed  during  the  third  and  fourth  quarters  of  2013, 

net of proceeds received by Onex, the parent company.

Asset Diversification by Industry Segment

CHART  1         (Unaudited) ($ millions)

E L E C T R O N I C S

A E R O S T R U C T U R E S

H E A LT H C A R E (a)

M A N U FA C T U R I N G

S E R V I C E S

I N S U R A N C E

P R O V I D E R

C U S T O M E R   C A R E

S E R V I C E S

B U I L D I N G

P R O D U C T S

5,371

5,155

4,978

4,898

4,903

4,808

4,194

3,971

3,707

O T H E R (b)(c)

T O TA L

17,372

16,140

36,867

36,302

29,377

2,970

2,639

2,659

2,483

2,626 2,581

9,215

632

631

613

31 Dec
’13

31 Dec
’12

1 Jan
’12

31 Dec
’13

31 Dec
’12

1 Jan
’12

31 Dec
’13

31 Dec
’12

1 Jan
’12

31 Dec
’13

31 Dec
’12

1 Jan
’12

31 Dec
’13

31 Dec
’12

1 Jan
’12

31 Dec
’13

31 Dec
’12

1 Jan
’12

31 Dec
’13

31 Dec
’12

1 Jan
’12

31 Dec
’13

31 Dec
’12

1 Jan
’12

(a)	 	January	1,	2012	includes	the	consolidated	operations	of	CDI,	which	was	sold	in	July	2012.		

(b)	 	The	assets	of	TMS	International	are	included	in	the	other	segment	for	January	1,	2012	and	December	31,	2012	as	TMS	International	has	been	presented	as	a	

discontinued	operation.	

(c)	

	December	2013	other	includes	the	consolidated	operations	of	Tropicana	Las	Vegas,	SGS	International,	USI,	KraussMaffei,	Meridian	Aviation,	Emerald	Expositions,	the	operating	

companies	of	ONCAP	II	and	ONCAP	III,	Flushing	Town	Center,	OCP	CLO-1	through	OCP	CLO-4,	the	warehouse	facility	for	OCP	CLO-5	and	the	parent	company.	In	addition,	

other	includes	the	investments	in	Allison	Transmission,	BBAM,	Tomkins	and	certain	Onex	Real	Estate	Partners	investments	at	fair	value.	December	2012	other	includes	the	

consolidated	operations	of	Tropicana	Las	Vegas,	SGS	International,	USI,	KraussMaffei,	the	operating	companies	of	ONCAP	II	and	ONCAP	III,	Flushing	Town	Center,	

OCP	CLO-1,	OCP	CLO-2	and	the	parent	company.	In	addition,	other	includes	the	investments	in	Allison	Transmission,	BBAM,	Hawker	Beechcraft,	RSI,	Tomkins	and	certain	

Onex	Real	Estate	investments	at	fair	value.	January	2012	other	includes	the	consolidated	operations	of	Tropicana	Las	Vegas,	the	operating	companies	of	ONCAP	II	and	

ONCAP	III,	Flushing	Town	Center	and	the	parent	company.	In	addition,	other	includes	the	investments	in	Allison	Transmission,	Hawker	Beechcraft,	RSI,	Tomkins	and	certain	

Onex	Real	Estate	investments	at	fair	value.

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The pie charts below show the percentage breakdown of total consolidated assets by industry segment at December 31, 2013 

and 2012 and January 1, 2012. 

Segmented Total Consolidated Assets Breakdown 

Dec 2013

Dec 2012

Jan 2012

a. 7%
b. 14%

c. 10%

d. 13%

e. 2%

f.  7%
g. 47%

a. 7%
b. 15%

c. 11%

d. 13%

e. 2%

f.  7%
g. 45%

a. Electronics Manufacturing Services
b.  Aerostructures
c. Healthcare
d. Insurance Provider
e. Customer Care Services
f.  Building Products
g. Other(1)

a. 10%
b. 17%

c. 14%

d. 17%

e. 2%
f.  9%
g. 31%

(1)	

	December	2013	other	includes	the	consolidated	operations	of	Tropicana	Las	Vegas,	SGS	International,	USI,	KraussMaffei,	Meridian	Aviation,	Emerald	Expositions,	

the	operating	companies	of	ONCAP	II	and	ONCAP	III,	Flushing	Town	Center,	OCP	CLO-1	through	OCP	CLO-4,	the	warehouse	facility	for	OCP	CLO-5	and	the	parent	company.	

In	addition,	other	includes	the	investments	in	Allison	Transmission,	BBAM,	Tomkins	and	certain	Onex	Real	Estate	Partners	investments	at	fair	value.	

December	2012	other	includes	the	consolidated	operations	of	Tropicana	Las	Vegas,	SGS	International,	USI,	KraussMaffei,	the	operating	companies	of	ONCAP	II	and	

ONCAP	III,	Flushing	Town	Center,	OCP	CLO-1,	OCP	CLO-2	and	the	parent	company.	In	addition,	other	includes	the	investments	in	Allison	Transmission,	BBAM,	

Hawker	Beechcraft,	RSI,	Tomkins	and	certain	Onex	Real	Estate	investments	at	fair	value.	January	2012	other	includes	the	consolidated	operations	of	Tropicana	Las	Vegas,	

the	operating	companies	of	ONCAP	II	and	ONCAP	III,	Flushing	Town	Center	and	the	parent	company.	In	addition,	other	includes	the	investments	in	Allison	Transmission,	

Hawker	Beechcraft,	RSI,	Tomkins	and	certain	Onex	Real	Estate	investments	at	fair	value.

Consolidated long-term debt,  
without recourse to Onex Corporation
It  has  been  Onex’  policy  to  preserve  a  financially  strong 

The  financing  arrangements  of  each  operating 

company  typically  contain  certain  restrictive  covenants, 

which  may  include  limitations  or  prohibitions  on  addi-

parent  company  that  has  funds  available  for  new  acquisi-

tional  indebtedness,  payment  of  cash  dividends,  redemp-

tions  and  to  support  the  growth  of  its  operating  compa-

tion  of  capital,  capital  spending,  making  of  investments, 

nies.  This  policy  means  that  all  debt  financing  is  within 

and acquisitions and sales of assets. The financing arrange-

the operating companies and each company is required to 

ments may also require the redemption of indebtedness in 

support its own debt without recourse to Onex Corporation 

the event of a change of control of the operating company. 

or other Onex operating companies.

In  addition,  the  operating  companies  that  have  outstand-

ing  debt  must  meet  certain  financial  covenants.  Changes 

in  business  conditions  relevant  to  an  operating  company, 

including those resulting from changes in financial markets 

and economic conditions generally, may result in non-com-

pliance with certain covenants by that operating company.

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Total  consolidated  long-term  debt  (consisting  of 

long-term  debt  by  industry  segment.  Consolidated  long-

the  current  and  long-term  portions  of  long-term  debt,  net 

term  debt  does  not  include  the  debt  of  operating  busi-

of financing charges) was $12.0 billion at December 31, 2013 

nesses  that  are  included  in  investments  in  joint  ventures 

compared to $10.5 billion at December 31, 2012 and $7.0 bil-

and associates as the net investment in those businesses is 

lion  at  January  1,  2012. Table  20  summarizes  consolidated 

accounted for at fair value and not consolidated. 

Consolidated Long-Term Debt of Operating Companies, Without Recourse to Onex Corporation

TABLE	20	

($ millions)

Electronics	Manufacturing	Services

Aerostructures

Healthcare	

Insurance	Provider

Customer	Care	Services

Building	Products

Other (a)

Current	portion	of	long-term	debt	of	operating	companies

As at  
December 31, 
2013

As	at		
December	31,	
2012

$           –

$        55

1,128

3,009

255

740

661

6,177

11,970

(651)

1,133

2,540

258

725

547

5,212

10,470

(286)

As	at		
January	1,		
2012

$        –

1,157

2,670

203

652

481

1,798

6,961

(482)

Total

$ 11,319

$ 10,184

$ 6,479

(a)	 	December	31,	2013	other	includes	the	consolidated	operations	of	Tropicana	Las	Vegas,	SGS	International,	USI,	KraussMaffei,	Meridian	Aviation,	Emerald	Expositions,	the	

operating	companies	of	ONCAP	II	and	ONCAP	III,	Flushing	Town	Center	and	OCP	CLO-1	through	OCP	CLO-4.	December	31,	2012	other	includes	the	consolidated	operations	

of	Tropicana	Las	Vegas,	SGS	International,	USI,	KraussMaffei,	the	operating	companies	of	ONCAP	II	and	ONCAP	III,	Flushing	Town	Center,	OCP	CLO-1	and	OCP	CLO-2.	

January	1,	2012	other	includes	the	consolidated	operations	of	Tropicana	Las	Vegas,	the	operating	companies	of	ONCAP	II	and	ONCAP	III	and	Flushing	Town	Center.

Long-term	debt	of	TMS	International	is	included	in	the	other	segment	for	January	1,	2012	and	December	31,	2012	as	TMS	International	has	been	presented	as	a	

discontinued	operation.

Spirit AeroSystems (Aerostructures segment)
In  August  2013,  Spirit  AeroSystems  amended  its  credit 

to  maturity.  The  second-lien  term  loan  bears  interest  at 

LIBOR  (subject  to  a  floor  of  1  percent)  plus  a  margin  of 

agreement to suspend its existing debt covenant ratios until 

8.5 percent and matures in December 2019. The offering price 

December 2014. This was to accommodate the $448 million 

was  98  percent  of  par  to  yield  10  percent  to  maturity. The 

of forward-loss charges recognized during the second quar-

revolving facility bears interest at LIBOR (subject to a floor 

ter of 2013. The amendment requires the company to meet 

of 1 percent) plus a margin of 4 percent and matures in June 

certain  minimum  liquidity  and  borrowing  base  covenants 

2018. As a result of the refinancing, Carestream Health recog-

while  the  existing  debt  covenant  ratios  are  suspended. 

nized  a  charge  in  interest  expense  of  $16  million  in  2013.  At 

No  other  amendments  were  made  to  Spirit  AeroSystems’ 

December 31, 2013, the first-lien term loan with $1.8 billion 

credit agreement.  

outstanding  was  recorded  net  of  the  unamortized  discount 

of  $25  million.  At  December  31,  2013,  the  second-lien  term 

Carestream Health (Healthcare segment)
In  June  2013,  Carestream  Health  entered  into  a  new  credit 

loan with $500 million outstanding was recorded net of the 

unamortized  discount  of  $9  million.  At  December  31,  2013, 

facility.  This  new  credit  facility  consists  of  a  $1.85  billion 

no amounts were outstanding under the revolving facility.

first-lien  term  loan,  a  $500  million  second-lien  term  loan 

The  proceeds  from  the  new  credit  facility,  along 

and  a  $150  million  revolving  facility.  The  first-lien  term 

with cash on hand, were used to repay existing debt facili-

loan bears interest at LIBOR (subject to a floor of 1 percent) 

ties,  fund  a  $750  million  distribution  to  shareholders  and 

plus  a  margin  of  4  percent  and  matures  in  June  2019.  The 

pay  fees  and  expenses  associated  with  the  transaction,  as 

offering  price  was  98.5  percent  of  par  to  yield  5.4  percent 

discussed on page 24 of this MD&A.

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Skilled Healthcare Group (Healthcare segment)
During 2013, Skilled Healthcare Group entered into insured 

Preferred Stock of JELD-WEN in accordance with the terms 

of  the  purchase  agreement.  Onex’  share  of  the  remain-

loans  from  a  department  of  the  U.S.  federal  government. 

ing  convertible  promissory  notes  and  accrued  interest  was 

The  loans,  in  the  amount  of  $88  million,  bear  interest  at 

$18 million. After giving effect to the conversion, the Onex 

rates  ranging  from  3.39  percent  to  4.55  percent,  amortize 

Partners  III  Group’s  as-converted  economic  ownership 

over 30 to 35 years and are secured by 10 of the company’s 

increased to 71 percent, of which Onex’ share was 17 percent.

nursing  facilities.  At  December  31,  2013,  $87  million  was 

In  June  2013,  JELD-WEN  amended  its  senior 

outstanding under the insured loans.

secured  credit  facility  to  increase  the  size  of  its  term  loan 

In  December  2013,  Skilled  Healthcare  Group  en -

to $100 million from $30 million. The term loan bears inter-

tered into an additional credit facility. This new credit facil-

est  at  either  the  Eurodollar  rate  plus  a  margin  of  3.5  per-

ity  consists  of  a  $62  million  mortgage-backed  term  loan 

cent  or  a  base  rate  plus  a  margin  of  2.5  percent,  requires 

and  a  $5  million  asset-based  revolving  credit  facility.  The 

quarterly  amortization  payments  beginning  in  December 

loans  are  secured  by  10  of  the  company’s  skilled  nursing 

2013  and  matures  in  April  2016.  Proceeds  from  the  addition 

facilities, bear interest at a rate based on LIBOR (subject to 

to  the  term  loan  were  primarily  used  to  repay  a  portion  of 

a  floor  of  0.75%)  plus  a  margin  of  5.95  percent  and  mature 

the  outstanding  balance  under  the  revolving  credit  facil-

in  December  2016.  At  December  31,  2013,  $67  million  was 

ity.  At  December  31,  2013,  $99  million  and  $70  million  were 

outstanding under the new credit facility.

outstanding under the term loan and revolving credit facil-

The proceeds from the insured loans and new credit 

ity,  respectively. The  amount  available  under  the  revolving 

facility were used to repay a portion of the term loan under 

credit facility was reduced by $38 million of letters of credit 

the existing senior secured credit facility and pay fees and 

outstanding at December 31, 2013. 

expenses associated with the transactions.

The Warranty Group (Insurance Provider segment)
In  December  2013, The Warranty  Group  redeemed  $65  mil-

Onex Credit Partners’ CLOs (Other segment)
In  March  2012,  Onex  Credit  Partners  established  its  first 

CLO.  A  CLO  is  a  leveraged  structured  vehicle  that  holds  a 

lion  of  its  redeemable  preferred  shares,  including  $34  mil-

widely  diversified  collateral  asset  portfolio  and  is  funded 

lion  of  accumulated  and  unpaid  dividends.  The  Onex 

through the issuance of collateralized loan instruments in a 

Partners  I  Group  and  Onex  Partners  II  Group  received  a 

series of tranches of secured notes and equity. As of Decem-

total  redemption  of  $63  million,  of  which  Onex’  share  was 

ber 31, 2013, Onex Credit Partners had established four CLOs. 

$20  million.  Included  in  long-term  debt  at  December  31, 

The  CLOs  were  funded  through  the  issuance  of  secured 

2013  was  $380  million  of  redeemable  preferred  shares,  of 

notes  and  equity  in  private  placement  transactions  in  an 

which  $369  million  was  held  by  the  Onex  Partners  I  Group 

aggregate amount of $1.9 billion, comprised of (i) $327 mil-

and Onex Partners II Group. 

lion  from  OCP  CLO-1,  which  closed  in  March  2012;  (ii) 

$521  million  from  OCP  CLO-2,  which  closed  in  November 

JELD-WEN (Building Products segment)
During  the  four  months  ended  April  2013,  the  Onex 

2012;  (iii)  $512  million  from  OCP  CLO-3,  which  closed  in 

March  2013;  and  (iv)  $514  million  from  OCP  CLO-4,  which 

Partners  III  Group  received  payments  from  JELD-WEN 

closed in October 2013.

totalling  $60  million,  including  accrued  interest,  to  repay 

The secured notes bear interest at a rate of LIBOR 

a  portion  of  its  convertible  promissory  notes  (all  of  which 

plus  a  margin  and  mature  between  March  2023  and 

were  held  by  the  Onex  Partners  III  Group).  Onex’  share  of 

October  2025.  The  notes  and  equity  of  the  Onex  Credit 

the repayments was $15 million. In April 2013, the remain-

Partners  CLOs  are  designated  at  fair  value  through  net 

ing  convertible  promissory  notes  and  accrued  interest  of 

earnings  upon  initial  recognition.  At  December  31,  2013, 

$72 million, all of which were held by the Onex Partners III 

the  fair  value  of  the  notes  and  equity  held  by  investors 

Group, were converted into additional Series A Convertible 

other than Onex was $1.7 billion.

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PURE Canadian Gaming (Other segment)
In  March  2013,  PURE  Canadian  Gaming,  previously  named 

SGS International (Other segment)
In  November  2013,  SGS  International  amended  the  credit 

Casino ABS, amended its credit facility agreement to increase 

agreement  governing  its  senior  secured  term  loan  and 

the  amount  of  its  term  loan  by  $70  million  (C$71  million) 

senior  secured  revolving  credit  facility  to  reduce  the 

to  $167  million  (C$170  million).  Borrowings  under  the  term 

interest  rate  of  its  senior  secured  term  loan. The  amend-

loan  bear  interest  at  a  rate  of  LIBOR  plus  a  margin  of  up 

ment  reduces  the  rate  at  which  borrowings  bear  interest 

to  4  percent,  depending  on  the  company’s  leverage  ratio. 

to LIBOR (subject to a floor of 1.00 percent) plus a margin 

The net proceeds from the amended credit facility were used 

of up to 3.25 percent or a base rate plus a margin of up to 

to  repay  $54  million  (C$55  million)  of  subordinated  debt 

2.25  percent,  depending  on  the  company’s  leverage  ratio. 

that bore interest at 8.5 percent and to repurchase $14 mil-

Previously, borrowings under the senior secured term loan 

lion  (C$15  million)  of  subordinate  notes  held  primarily 

bore  interest  at  LIBOR  (subject  to  a  floor  of  1.25  percent) 

by the ONCAP II Group and ONCAP III Group. Onex’ share 

plus  a  margin  of  up  to  3.75  percent  or  a  base  rate  plus 

of  the  repurchase  of  subordinated  notes  was  $6  million 

a  margin  of  up  to  2.75  percent,  depending  on  the  com-

(C$6 million).

Emerald Expositions (Other segment)
In  June  2013,  as  part  of  the  acquisition,  Emerald  Exposi-

pany’s  leverage  ratio.  At  December  31,  2013,  $385  million 

was  outstanding  under  the  senior  secured  term  loan  and 

no  amounts  were  outstanding  under  the  senior  secured 

revolving  credit  facility.  Based  on  the  outstanding  bal-

tions  entered  into  a  credit  facility  consisting  of  a  $430  mil-

ances  at  December  31,  2013  and  the  current  LIBOR  rate, 

lion  term  loan  and  a  $90  million  revolving  facility.  The 

the  amendment  to  the  credit  facility  represents  an  annual 

offering price of the term loan was 99 percent of par to yield 

interest savings of approximately $2 million.  

5.75  percent  to  maturity.  Borrowings  under  the  term  loan 

bear  interest  at  LIBOR  (subject  to  a  floor  of  1.25  percent) 

plus a margin of 4.25 percent. The term loan requires quar-

USI (Other segment) 
In  December  2013,  USI  amended  the  credit  agreement 

terly  repayments,  but  can  be  repaid  in  whole  or  in  part 

governing  its  senior  secured  term  loan  and  senior  secured 

without  premium  or  penalty  any  time  before  maturity  in 

revolving credit facility. The amendment reduces the rate at 

June  2020.  The  revolving  facility  bears  interest  at  LIBOR 

which  borrowings  under  the  senior  secured  term  loan  bear 

plus  a  margin  of  4.25  percent  and  matures  in  June  2018. 

interest  to  LIBOR  plus  a  margin  of  3.25  percent  or  a  base 

At  December  31,  2013,  the  term  loan  with  $428  million  out-

rate  plus  a  margin  of  2.25  percent.  In  addition,  the  LIBOR 

standing  was  recorded  net  of  the  unamortized  discount  of 

floor  was  reduced  to  1.00  percent  for  borrowings  under  the 

$4  million  and  no  amounts  were  outstanding  under  the 

senior  secured  term  loan.  Previously,  borrowings  under 

revolving facility.

the  senior  secured  term  loan  bore  interest  at  LIBOR  plus  a 

In January 2014, Emerald Expositions amended its 

margin  of  up  to  4.00  percent  or  a  base  rate  plus  a  margin 

credit  facility  to  increase  its  term  loan  by  $200  million  to 

of  up  to  3.00  percent,  depending  on  the  company’s  lever-

partially  fund  its  acquisition  of  GLM. The  addition  to  the 

age  ratio.  Borrowings  under  the  senior  secured  term  loan 

term loan continues to bear interest at the same rate as the 

were previously subject to a LIBOR floor of 1.25 percent. At 

existing term loan and requires quarterly repayments until 

December  31,  2013,  $1.0  billion  was  outstanding  under  the 

maturity in June 2020.

senior secured term loan and no amounts were outstanding 

In  June  2013,  as  part  of  the  acquisition,  Emerald 

under the senior secured revolving credit facility. The senior 

Expositions  issued  $200  million  in  aggregate  principal 

secured  term  loan  is  recorded  net  of  the  unamortized  dis-

amount of 9 percent senior notes due in June 2021. Interest 

count  of  $5  million.  Based  on  the  outstanding  balances  at 

is payable semi-annually beginning in December 2013. The 

December 31, 2013 and the current LIBOR rate, the amend-

senior notes may be redeemed by the company at any time 

ment to the credit facility represents an annual interest sav-

at  various  premiums  above  face  value.  At  December  31, 

ings of approximately $8 million.  

2013, $200 million of the senior notes was outstanding. 

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Table 21 details the aggregate debt maturities as at December 31, 2013 for Onex’ consolidated operating companies and invest-

ments in joint ventures and associates for each of the years up to 2019 and in total thereafter. As investments in joint ventures 

and associates are included in the table, the total amount is in excess of the reported consolidated debt. As the following table 

illustrates, most of the maturities occur in 2016 and thereafter.

Debt Maturity Amounts by Year

TABLE	21	

($ millions)

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Thereafter

Total

Consolidated	operating	companies(a)

$ 741

$ 329

$ 1,566

$ 1,155

$ 1,226

$ 3,766

$ 2,170

$ 10,953

Investments	in	joint	ventures	and	associates

44

127

1,319

441

348

2,166

–

4,445

Total

$ 785

$ 456

$ 2,885

$ 1,596

$ 1,574

$ 5,932

$ 2,170

$ 15,398

(a)	 	Includes	debt	amounts	of	subsidiaries	held	by	Onex,	the	parent	company,	and	are	gross	of	financing	fees.	Excludes	preferred	shares	of	The	Warranty	Group	recorded	as	long-

term	debt	under	IFRS.	Excludes	debt	of	the	Onex	Credit	Partners	Collateralized	Loan	Obligations,	which	are	collateralized	by	the	asset	portfolio	held	by	each	respective	CLO.

In  January  2013, Tomkins  (included  in  the  table  above  in 

amendments  included  increasing  the  amount  available 

investments  in  joint  ventures  and  associates)  amended 

under the revolving credit facility by $10 million to $410 mil-

approximately $1.4 billion of the credit facility that governs 

lion,  reducing  the  interest  rate  spread  over  LIBOR  by 

its term loans to reduce the interest rate spread and LIBOR 

100 basis points and extending the maturity of the revolving 

floor.  Under  the  terms  of  the  amendment,  borrowings  on 

credit facility from August 2016 to January 2019. 

the  term  loans  currently  bear  interest  at  LIBOR  (subject 

to  a  floor  of  1  percent)  plus  a  margin  of  2.75  percent.  In 

September 2013, Tomkins exercised a call option to redeem 

Warranty reserves and unearned premiums
Warranty  reserves  and  unearned  premiums  represent  The 

$115 million of the $445 million outstanding senior secured 

Warranty Group’s gross warranty and property and casualty 

second-lien  notes  at  a  redemption  price  of  103  percent  of 

reserves,  as  well  as  gross  warranty  unearned  premiums.  At 

the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.  

December  31,  2013,  gross  warranty  reserves  and  unearned 

In  February  2013,  Allison Transmission  (included 

premiums  (consisting  of  the  current  and  non-current  por-

in  the  table  above  in  investments  in  joint  ventures  and 

tions)  totalled  $3.1  billion,  unchanged  from  the  balance 

associates) repriced its Term Loan B-2 ($793 million due in 

at  December  31,  2012.  Gross  warranty  and  property  and 

August  2017),  reducing  the  interest  rate  spread  over  LIBOR 

casualty  reserves  are  approximately  $530  million  (2012  – 

by 50 basis points, from 3.5 percent to 3 percent. In connec-

$616 million) of the total, which represent the estimated and 

tion  with  the  repricing,  Allison  Transmission’s  Term  Loan 

incurred  but  not  reported  reserves  on  warranty  contracts 

B-1  ($411  million  due  in  August  2014)  was  refinanced  with 

and property and casualty insurance policies. The Warranty 

additional Term Loan B-2 borrowings, increasing the inter-

Group  has  ceded  100  percent  of  the  property  and  casualty 

est rate spread over LIBOR by 50 basis points, from 2.5 per-

reserves component of $310 million (2012 – $383 million) to 

cent to 3 percent, and extending the maturing from August 

third-party  reinsurers,  which  therefore  has  created  a  ceded 

2014  to  August  2017.  In  August  2013,  Allison  Transmission 

claims  recoverable  asset. The Warranty  Group’s  liability  for 

repriced its Term Loan B-3 ($1.1 billion due in August 2019), 

gross  warranty  and  property  and  casualty  unearned  pre-

reducing  the  interest  rate  spread  over  LIBOR  by  50  basis 

miums  totalled  $2.6  billion  in  2013  (2012  –  $2.5  billion).  All 

points, from 3.25 percent to 2.75 percent. In December 2013, 

of  the  unearned  premiums  are  related  to  warranty  busi-

Allison  Transmission  converted  $650  million  of  its  Term 

ness and represent the portion of the revenue received that 

Loan  B-2  (due  in  August  2017)  to  Term  Loan  B-3  (due  in 

has not yet been earned as revenue by The Warranty Group 

August 2019). As a result, the interest rate spread over LIBOR 

on  extended  warranty  products  sold  through  multiple  dis-

decreased  by  25  basis  points,  from  3  percent  to  2.75  per-

tribution  channels. Typically,  there  is  a  time  delay  between 

cent; however a 1 percent floor was added to LIBOR. Allison 

when  the  warranty  contract  starts  to  earn  and  the  contract 

Transmission also amended its revolving credit facility. The 

effective  date.  The  contracts  generally  commence  earning 

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after  the  original  manufacturer’s  warranty  on  a  product 

Partners  III  and  others  for  their  investment  in  the  USI  co-

expires. Note 14 to the audited annual consolidated financial 

investment;  (iii)  the  limited  partners  of  ONCAP  II  for  their 

statements provides details of the gross warranty and prop-

add-on  investments  in  EnGlobe  and  Pinnacle  Renewable 

erty  and  casualty  reserves  for  loss  and  loss  adjustment 

Energy  Group;  and  (iv)  the  limited  partners  of  the  Onex 

expenses  and  warranty  unearned  premiums  as  at  Decem-

Partners and ONCAP Funds for management fees and part-

ber 31, 2013 and 2012.

nership expenses.  

Contributions  totalled  $1.3  billion  for  the  year 

Limited Partners’ Interests
Limited  Partners’  Interests  liability  represents  the  fair 

ended  December  31,  2012  primarily  from  (i)  the  limited 

partners  of  Onex  Partners  III  for  their  investments  in  SGS 

value  of  limited  partners’  invested  capital  in  the  Onex 

International,  USI,  BBAM  and  KraussMaffei,  in  addition 

Partners  and  ONCAP  Funds.  The  Limited  Partners’ 

to  their  add-on  investments  in  JELD-WEN  and Tropicana 

Interests liability is affected by the change in the fair value 
of  the  underlying  investments  in  the  Onex  Partners  and 

Las Vegas;  (ii)  the  limited  partners  of  ONCAP  III  for  their 
investment  in  Bradshaw;  and  (iii)  certain  limited  partners 

ONCAP Funds, the impact of the carried interest, as well as 

of Onex Partners III and others for their investment in the 

any contributions by and distributions to limited partners 

JELD-WEN co-investment. 

in those Funds.

During  2013,  the  Limited  Partners’  Interests  liabil-

At  December  31,  2013,  Limited  Partners’  Interests 

ity  was  reduced  by  $1.5  billion  of  distributions  primarily  to 

liability  totalled  $7.0  billion  compared  to  $6.2  billion  at 

the  limited  partners  of  Onex  Partners  I,  Onex  Partners  II, 

December 31, 2012.

Onex Partners III and ONCAP II. Onex Partners I distributed 

$24 million to its limited partners for their share of the dis-

Table  22  shows  the  change  in  Limited  Partners’  Interests 

tribution from The Warranty Group. Onex Partners II distrib-

from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2013.

uted  $1.1  billion  to  its  limited  partners  for  their  share  of  (i) 

Limited Partners’ Interests

TABLE	22	

($ millions)

Balance	–	January	1,	2012

Limited	Partners’	Interests	charge

Contributions	by	limited	partners

Distributions	paid	to	limited	partners

Balance	–	December	31,	2012(1)

Limited	Partners’	Interests	charge

Contributions	by	limited	partners

Distributions	paid	to	limited	partners

Balance	–	December	31,	2013

the proceeds on the October 2013 sale of TMS International, 

as  well  as  the  dividends  received  during  2013;  (ii)  the  pro-

ceeds  on  the  February  2013  sale  of  RSI;  (iii)  the  dividends 

and  return  of  capital  from  Carestream  Health;  (iv)  the 

proceeds  on  the  sales  of  a  portion  of  the  shares  of  Allison 

Transmission as well as the dividends received during 2013; 

and  (v)  the  distribution  from  The  Warranty  Group.  Onex 

$ 4,980

929

1,311

(977)

Partners  III  distributed  $63  million  to  its  limited  partners 

6,243

1,855

401

(1,540)

$ 6,959

and  others  primarily  for  their  share  of  the  principal  repay-

ments  and  accrued  interest  on  the  convertible  promissory 

notes  from  JELD-WEN.  Distributions  of  $307  million  were 

paid  to  the  limited  partners  of  ONCAP  II  for  their  share  of 

the  proceeds  on  the  June  2013  sale  of  BSN  SPORTS  and  the 

November 2013 sale of Caliber Collision. 

(1)	

	The	current	portion	of	the	Limited	Partners’	Interests	was	$35	million	at	

During  2012,  the  Limited  Partners’  Interests  liabil-

December	31,	2012	and	was	included	in	accounts	payable	and	accrued	liabilities.

ity  was  reduced  for  $977  million  of  distributions  primarily 

The  Limited  Partners’  Interests  liability  increased  by 

$401  million  for  contributions  made  in  2013,  which  con-

sisted  primarily  of  amounts  received  from  (i)  the  lim-

ited  partners  of  Onex  Partners  III  for  their  investment  in 

Emerald  Expositions;  (ii)  certain  limited  partners  of  Onex 

to  the  limited  partners  of  the  Onex  Partners  Funds.  Onex 

Partners  I  distributed  $105  million  to  its  limited  partners 

for their share of (i) the June 2012 and December 2012 divi-

dends  and  returns  of  capital  from  The  Warranty  Group; 

and  (ii)  the  July  2012  sale  of  CDI.  Onex  Partners  II  distrib-

uted  $349  million  to  its  limited  partners  and  others  for 

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their  share  of  (i)  the  proceeds  on  the  sale  of  a  portion  of 

the  shares  of  Allison Transmission  as  well  as  the  dividends 

Investments by shareholders other than Onex 
Onex  recorded  an  increase  in  consolidated  equity  of 

received  during  2012;  and  (ii)  the  dividends  and  returns  of 

$119 million during 2013 due to an increase in investments 

capital received from Carestream Health and The Warranty 

in  operating  companies  by  shareholders  other  than  Onex 

Group. Onex Partners III distributed $506 million to its lim-

ited partners and others for their share of (i) the December 

2012  distribution  from  Tomkins;  and  (ii)  partial  principal 

repayments  including  accrued  interest  on  the  convertible 

promissory notes from JELD-WEN. 

and  stock-based  compensation  provided  to  employees  at 
the operating companies.  

Repurchase of shares of operating companies
Onex recorded a decrease in equity of $109 million during 

At December 31, 2013, total carried interest netted 

2013  due  to  the  repurchase  of  shares  of  operating  compa-

against  the  Limited  Partners’  Interests  in  Onex’  consoli-

nies.  The  decrease  was  due  primarily  to  Celestica  for  its 

dated balance sheet was $538 million, of which Onex’ share 

purchases  of  shares  in  the  open  market  throughout  the 

was $202 million.

year and share repurchases by Carestream Health.  

The  Limited  Partners’  Interests  charge  recorded 

for 2013 is discussed in detail on page 42 of this MD&A.

Non-controlling interests on sale of investments in 

Equity
Total  equity  was  $4.3  billion  at  December  31,  2013  com-

operating companies 
Onex recorded a decrease in equity of $209 million during 

2013  related  primarily  to  the  non-controlling  interests  of 

pared  to  $5.4  billion  at  December  31,  2012,  after  giving 

BSN SPORTS and TMS International, which were sold dur-

effect  to  the  impact  of  the  adoption  of  new  accounting 

ing 2013.

policies, as described in note 1 to the audited annual con-

solidated  financial  statements. Table  23  provides  a  recon-

ciliation of the change in equity from December 31, 2012 to 

December 31, 2013.

Change in Equity

TABLE	23	

($ millions)

Balance	–	December	31,	2012

Change	in	accounting	policies(1)

Dividends	declared

Shares	repurchased	and	cancelled

Investments	by	shareholders	other	than	Onex

Distributions	to	non-controlling	interests

Repurchase	of	shares	of	operating	companies

Non-controlling	interests	on	sale	of	investments	

in	operating	companies

Net	loss	for	the	period

Other	comprehensive	earnings	for	the	period,	net	of	tax

$ 5,441

8

(15)

(153)

119

(2)

(109)

(209)

(813)

78

Equity	as	at	December	31,	2013

$ 4,345

(1)	

	Impact	of	the	adoption	of	new	accounting	policies,	as	described	in	note	1	to	the	

audited	annual	consolidated	financial	statements.

Shares outstanding 
At  January  31,  2014,  Onex  had  111,048,755  Subordinate 

Voting  Shares  issued  and  outstanding. Table  24  shows  the 

change  in  the  number  of  Subordinate Voting  Shares  out-

standing from December 31, 2012 to January 31, 2014. 

Change in Subordinate Voting Shares Outstanding

TABLE	24	

Subordinate	Voting	Shares	outstanding		

at	December	31,	2012

114,496,438

Shares	repurchased	under	Onex’	Normal	Course		

Issuer	Bids

Shares	repurchased	in	a	private	transaction

Issue	of	shares	–	Dividend	Reinvestment	Plan

Subordinate	Voting	Shares	outstanding		

(2,457,600)

(1,000,000)

9,917

at	January	31,	2014

111,048,755

Onex  also  has  100,000  Multiple  Voting  Shares  outstand-

ing,  which  have  a  nominal  paid-in  value  reflected  in  Onex’ 

audited  annual  consolidated  financial  statements.  Note  18 

to the audited annual consolidated financial statements pro-

vides  additional  information  on  Onex’  share  capital. There 

was  no  change  in  the  Multiple  Voting  Shares  outstanding 

during 2013.  

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Cash dividends
In  May  2013,  Onex  increased  its  quarterly  dividend  by 

At  December  31,  2013,  Onex  had  7,867,175  options 

outstanding to acquire Subordinate Voting Shares, of which 

36  percent  to  C$0.0375  per  Subordinate Voting  Share  begin-

2,907,441 options were vested and exercisable. Table 25 pro-

ning  in  the  second  quarter  of  2013.  During  2013,  Onex 

vides information on the activity during 2013 and 2012.  

declared  dividends  of  C$0.14  per  Subordinate  Voting 

Share,  which  were  paid  quarterly  at  a  rate  of  C$0.0275  per 

Change in Stock Options Outstanding

Subordinate Voting Share for the first quarter of 2013 and at a 

rate of C$0.0375 per Subordinate Voting Share for the remain-

ing  quarters  of  2013. The  dividends  are  payable  on  or  about 

TABLE	25	

January 31, April 30, July 31 and October 31 of each year. 

Outstanding	at	January	1,	2012

Dividend Reinvestment Plan 
Onex’  Dividend  Reinvestment  Plan  enables  Canadian 

Granted

Surrendered

Expired

Number	of	
Options

14,036,498

1,025,000

(1,488,620)

(278,326)

shareholders  to  reinvest  cash  dividends  to  acquire  new 

Outstanding	at	December	31,	2012

13,294,552

Subordinate Voting Shares of Onex at a market-related price 

Granted

at the time of reinvestment. During 2013, Onex issued 8,062 

Surrendered

Subordinate Voting Shares at an average cost of C$48.33 per 

Expired

3,402,000

(8,660,526)

(168,851)

Weighted	
Average		
Exercise	Price

C$ 19.47

C$ 40.26

C$ 18.32

C$ 30.87

C$ 20.96

C$ 56.92

C$ 16.34

C$ 33.51

Subordinate  Voting  Share,  creating  a  cash  savings  of  less 

than  $1  million  (less  than  C$1  million).  During  the  period 

from  January  1,  2012  to  December  31,  2012,  Onex  issued 

6,183 Subordinate Voting Shares at an average cost of C$37.94 

per Subordinate Voting Share, creating a cash savings of less 

than $1 million (less than C$1 million).

Stock Option Plan 
Onex,  the  parent  company,  has  a  Stock  Option  Plan  in 

place  that  provides  for  options  and/or  share  apprecia-

tion  rights  to  be  granted  to  Onex  directors,  officers  and 

employees for the acquisition of Subordinate Voting Shares 

of  Onex,  the  parent  company,  for  a  term  not  exceeding 

10  years. The  options  vest  equally  over  five  years  with  the 

exception  of  2,750,000  of  the  3,402,000  options  granted  in 

December 2013, which vest at a rate of 15 percent per year 

during  the  first  four  years  and  40  percent  in  the  fifth  year. 

The  price  of  the  options  issued  is  no  less  than  the  market 

value of the Subordinate Voting Shares on the business day 

preceding the day of the grant. Vested options are not exer-

cisable  unless  the  average  five-day  market  price  of  Onex 

Subordinate  Voting  Shares  is  at  least  25  percent  greater 

than the exercise price at the time of exercise. 

Outstanding	at	December	31,	2013

7,867,175

C$ 41.34

During  2013,  8,660,526  options  were  surrendered  at  a 

weighted  average  exercise  price  of  C$16.34  for  aggregate 

cash  consideration  of  $292  million  (C$299  million)  and 

168,851  options  expired.  In  addition,  during  2013,  3,402,000 

options were issued at an exercise price of C$56.92 per share, 

all of which were issued during the fourth quarter of 2013.

In  January  2014,  Onex issued  3,950,000 options to 

acquire  Subordinate Voting  Shares  with  an  exercise  price 

of C$57.45 per share. The options vest at a rate of 15 percent 

per  year  during  the  first  four  years  and  40  percent  in  the 

fifth year.

During  2012,  1,488,620  options  were  surrendered 
at  a  weighted  average  exercise  price  of  C$18.32  for  aggre-

gate  cash  consideration  of  $30  million  (C$30  million)  and 

278,326 options expired. In addition, during 2012, 1,025,000 

options  were  issued,  of  which  50,000  options  were  issued 

in  the  third  quarter  at  an  exercise  price  of  C$38.50  and 

975,000 options were issued during the fourth quarter at an 

exercise price of C$40.35. 

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Normal Course Issuer Bids 
Onex  had  Normal  Course  Issuer  Bids  (the “Bids”)  in  place 

and April 15, 2014. A copy of the Notice of Intention to make 

the  Normal  Course  Issuer  Bid  filed  with  the Toronto  Stock 

during  2013  that  enable  it  to  repurchase  up  to  10  percent 

Exchange is available at no charge to shareholders by con-

of  its  public  float  of  Subordinate  Voting  Shares  during 

tacting Onex.

the  period  of  the  relevant  Bid.  Onex  believes  that  it  is 

Under  the  previous  NCIB  that  expired  on 

advantageous  to  Onex  and  its  shareholders  to  continue 

April  15,  2013,  Onex  repurchased  1,526,865  Subordinate 

to  repurchase  Onex’  Subordinate Voting  Shares  from  time 

Voting  Shares  at  a  total  cost  of  $65  million  (C$65  million), 

to time when the Subordinate Voting Shares are trading at 

or an average purchase price of C$42.35 per share. For the 

prices  that  reflect  a  significant  discount  to  their  value  as 

year ended December 31, 2013, Onex repurchased 2,060,400 

perceived by Onex.

Subordinate Voting Shares under its Normal Course Issuer 

On  April  16,  2013,  Onex  renewed  its  Normal 

Bids  for  a  total  cost  of  $100  million  (C$102  million),  or  an 

Course Issuer Bid (“NCIB”) following the expiry of its previ-

average cost per share of C$49.53. In addition, Onex repur-

ous  NCIB  on  April  15,  2013.  Under  the  new  NCIB,  Onex  is 

chased 397,200 Subordinate Voting Shares under its Normal 

permitted to purchase up to 10 percent of its public float of 

Course Issuer Bid in January 2014 for a total cost of $21 mil-

Subordinate Voting Shares, or 8,874,849 Subordinate Voting 

lion (C$23 million), or an average cost per share of C$57.01. 

Shares.  Onex  may  purchase  up  to  32,914  Subordinate 

Under similar Bids, Onex repurchased 627,061 Subor dinate 

Voting  Shares  during  any  trading  day,  being  25  percent 

Voting  Shares  at  a  total  cost  of  $24  million  (C$24  million) 

of  its  average  daily  trading  volume  for  the  six-month 

during 2012.

period  ended  March  31,  2013.  Onex  may  also  purchase 

In  addition,  Onex  repurchased  1,000,000  of  its 

Subordinate  Voting  Shares  from  time  to  time  under  the 

Sub ordinate  Voting  Shares  in  a  private  transaction  for 

Toronto  Stock  Exchange’s  block  purchase  exemption,  if 

a  cash  cost  of  C$56.50  per  Subordinate  Voting  Share  or 

available, under the new NCIB. The new NCIB commenced 

$53 million (C$57 million) in November 2013, which repre-

on April 16, 2013 and will conclude on the earlier of the date 

sented a slight discount to the trading price of Onex shares 

on which purchases under the NCIB have been completed 

at that date. The shares were held indirectly by Mr. Gerald 

W. Schwartz, who is Onex’ controlling shareholder.

Included in table 26 below is a summary of Onex’ repurchases of Subordinate Voting Shares under its NCIB for the last 10 years.

TABLE	26	

2004	

2005	

2006	

2007	

2008	

2009	

2010	

2011

2012	

2013(1)

Total

(1)	

	Includes	1,000,000	Subordinate	Voting	Shares	repurchased	in	a	private	transaction.

Shares	
Repurchased

Total	Cost	of	Shares	
Repurchased	
(in C$ millions)

Average		
Share	Price	
(in C$ per share)

9,143,100

939,200

9,176,300

3,357,000

3,481,381

1,784,600

2,040,750

3,165,296

627,061

3,060,400

C$ 150

C$ 16.37

18

203

113

101

41

52

105

24

159

18.93

22.17

33.81

28.89

23.04

25.44

33.27

38.59

51.81

36,775,088

C$ 966

C$ 26.25

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Deferred Share Unit Plans 
During  the  second  quarter  of  2013,  30,537  Deferred  Share 

institution  to  hedge  Onex’  exposure  to  changes  in  the  mar-

ket value of its Subordinate Voting Shares associated with a 

Units  (“DSUs”)  were  issued  to  directors  having  an  aggre-

portion of the outstanding Director DSUs. 

gate  value,  at  the  date  of  grant,  of  $2  million  in  lieu  of  that 

At  December  31,  2013,  there  were  467,230  Man-

amount  of  cash  compensation  for  directors’  fees  (2012  – 

age ment  Deferred  Share  Units  (“MDSUs”)  outstanding. 

40,000  DSUs  at  a  cost  of  approximately  $2  million).  During 

In  January  2014,  Onex  issued  97,704  MDSUs  to  manage-

2013,  an  additional  11,969  DSUs  (2012  –  14,366  DSUs)  were 

ment  having  an  aggregate  value,  at  the  date  of  grant,  of 

issued to directors in lieu of cash directors’ fees and for divi-

$5 million (C$6 million) in lieu of that amount of cash com-

dends on outstanding DSUs. There were no DSUs redeemed 

pensation  for  Onex’  2013  fiscal  year.  Forward  agreements 

during  2013  or  2012.  At  December  31,  2013,  there  were 

have  been  entered  into  to  hedge  Onex’  entire  exposure  to 

543,260  Director  DSUs  outstanding.  In  2012,  Onex  entered 

changes in the value of the MDSUs. 

into  a  forward  agreement  with  a  counterparty  financial 

MDSUs and DSUs must be held until leaving the employment of Onex or retirement from the Board. Table 27 reconciles the 

changes in the DSUs and MDSUs outstanding at December 31, 2013 from January 1, 2012. 

Change in Outstanding Deferred Share Units

TABLE	27	

Outstanding	at	January	1,	2012

Granted

Exercised

Director	DSU	Plan

Management	DSU	Plan

Number	of		
DSUs

Weighted	
Average	Price

Number	of		
MDSUs

Weighted		
Average	Price

446,388

40,000

–

C$ 38.53

–

Additional	units	issued	in	lieu	of	compensation	and	cash	dividends

14,366

C$ 39.08

Outstanding	at	December	31,	2012

Granted

Additional	units	issued	in	lieu	of	compensation	and	cash	dividends

Outstanding	at	December	31,	2013

Hedged	with	a	counterparty	financial	institution

Outstanding	at	December	31,	2013	–	Unhedged

C$ 49.94

C$ 51.66

500,754

30,537

11,969

543,260

(250,829)

292,431

–

C$ 40.11

C$ 37.83

–

C$ 49.48

443,139

–

(113,534)

136,399

466,004

–

1,226

467,230

(467,230)

–

Management of capital 
Onex  considers  the  capital  it  manages  to  be  the  amounts  it 

Accordingly, maintaining adequate liquidity at the parent 

company is important;

has in cash and cash equivalents and near-cash investments, 

•   achieve  an  appropriate  return  on  capital  invested  com-

and  the  investments  made  by  it  in  the  operating  businesses, 

mensurate with the level of assumed risk;

Onex  Real  Estate  Partners  and  Onex  Credit  Partners.  Onex 

•  build the long-term value of its operating businesses;

also  manages  the  capital  from  other  investors  invested  in 

•   control  the  risk  associated  with  capital  invested  in  any 

the  Onex  Partners,  ONCAP  and  Onex  Credit  Partners  Funds. 

particular business or activity. All debt financing is within 

Onex’ objectives in managing capital are to:

the  operating  businesses  and  each  company  is  required 

•   preserve a financially strong parent company with appro-

to support its own debt. Onex Corporation does not guar-

priate  liquidity  and  no,  or  a  limited  amount  of,  debt  so 

antee  the  debt  of  the  operating  businesses  and  there  are 

that  funds  are  available  to  pursue  new  acquisitions  and 

no  cross-guarantees  of  debt  between  the  operating  busi-

growth  opportunities,  as  well  as  support  expansion  of 

nesses; and

its  existing  businesses.  Onex  does  not  generally  have 

the  ability  to  draw  cash  from  its  operating  businesses. 

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•   have  appropriate  levels  of  committed  limited  partners’ 

L I Q U I D I T Y   A N D   C A P I T A L   R E S O U R C E S 

capital  available  to  invest  along  with  Onex’  capital. This 

allows  Onex  to  respond  quickly  to  opportunities  and 

This  section  should  be  read  in  conjunction  with  the 

pursue  acquisitions  of  businesses  of  a  size  it  could  not 

audited annual consolidated statements of cash flows and 

achieve  using  only  its  own  capital. The  management  of 

the  corresponding  notes  thereto. Table  28  summarizes  the 

limited  partners’  capital  also  provides  management  fees 

major  consolidated  cash  flow  components  for  the  years 

to Onex and the ability to enhance Onex’ returns by earn-

ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. 

ing a carried interest on the profits of limited partners.

Major Cash Flow Components

At  December  31,  2013,  Onex,  the  parent  company,  had 

approximately $1.4 billion of cash on hand and $343 million 

TABLE	28	

($ millions)

2013

2012

of near-cash items at market value.   

Cash	from	operating	activities	

$  1,586

$  2,043

Onex,  the  parent  company,  has  a  conservative 

Cash	from	(used	in)	financing	activities

$    (858)

$     175

cash  management  policy  that  limits  its  cash  investments 

Cash	used	in	investing	activities

$    (192)

$ (2,015)

to  short-term  high-rated  money  market  instruments. This 

Consolidated	cash	and	cash	equivalents	held	

policy  is  driven  toward  maintaining  liquidity  and  preserv-

by	continuing	operations

$  3,191

$  2,629

ing principal in all money market investments. 

At December 31, 2013, Onex had access to $843 mil-

lion  of  uncalled  committed  limited  partners’  capital  for 

Cash from operating activities 
Table  29  provides  a  breakdown  of  cash  from  operating 

acquisitions  through  Onex  Partners  III  ($479  million)  and 

activities  by  cash  generated  from  operations  and  changes 

ONCAP III (C$387 million). In addition, Onex raised approxi-

in  non-cash  working  capital  items,  other  operating  activi-

mately  $1.9  billion  of  limited  partners’  committed  capi-

ties  and  warranty  reserves  and  premiums  for  the  years 

tal  for  Onex  Partners  IV  during  the  fourth  quarter  of  2013. 

ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.  

In  February  2014,  Onex  raised  approximately  $600  million 

of  additional  limited  partners’  committed  capital  for  Onex 

Components of Cash from Operating Activities

Partners  IV  toward  a  target  of  $3.3  billion. The  strategy  for 

risk management of capital did not change in 2013.

TABLE	29	

($ millions)

2013

2012

Cash	generated	from	operations

$    934

$ 1,584

Non-controlling interests
Non-controlling  interests  in  equity  in  Onex’  consolidated 

Changes	in	non-cash	working	capital	items:

Accounts	receivable

balance sheets as at December 31, 2013 primarily represent 

Inventories

the  ownership  interests  of  shareholders,  other  than  Onex 

Other	current	assets

and  its  limited  partners  in  its  Funds,  in  Onex’  controlled 

Accounts	payable,	accrued	liabilities		

(123)

650

19

(39)

371

18 

operating companies. The non-controlling interests balance 

and	other	current	liabilities

31

33

at December 31, 2013 decreased to $3.2 billion from $3.8 bil-

lion at December 31, 2012. The decrease was primarily due 

to the non-controlling interests’ share of the net loss during 

2013 of $459 million and a decrease of $209 million primar-

ily due to the sales of BSN SPORTS and TMS International. 

Increase	in	cash	and	cash	equivalents		

due	to	changes	in	non-cash	working		

capital	items

577

383

Decrease	in	other	operating	activities	and	change		

in	warranty	reserves	and	premiums

(42)

(74)

The  largest  contributors  to  the  non-controlling  interests 

Cash	flows	from	operating	activities	of		

balance  come  from  ownership  interests  of  public  share-

holders  of  Celestica  and  Spirit  AeroSystems.  Additional 

information is provided about the non-controlling interests 

associated with Celestica and Spirit AeroSystems in note 19 

to the audited annual consolidated financial statements.  

discontinued	operations

117

150

Cash	from	Operating	Activities

$ 1,586

$ 2,043

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Cash  generated  from  operations  includes  net  earnings 

Partially offsetting these were:

(loss)  before  interest  and  income  taxes,  adjusted  for  cash 

•   $1.3  billion  of  net  new  long-term  debt  primarily  from 

taxes  paid  and  items  not  affecting  cash  and  cash  equiva-

the  note  issuance  of  OCP  CLO-3  and  OCP  CLO-4  and 

lents.  Included  in  determining  cash  generated  from  oper-

the debt raised by Carestream Health during the second 

ations  during  2013  are  payments  totalling  $292  million 

quarter of 2013; and

by  Onex,  the  parent  company,  for  the  exercise  of  stock 

•   $401  million  of  cash  received  primarily  from  the  lim-

options, as discussed on page 60 of this MD&A. 

ited partners of Onex Partners III for their investment in 

The significant changes in non-cash working capital items 

Partners III and others for their co-investment in USI and 

for the year ended December 31, 2013 were:

the  limited  partners  of  the  Onex  Partners  and  ONCAP 

•   a  $123  million  increase  in  accounts  receivable  primarily 

Funds for management fees and partnership expenses.

Emerald  Expositions,  certain  limited  partners  of  Onex 

from Spirit AeroSystems due to higher revenues; and

•   a $650 million decrease in inventories primarily at Spirit 

For the year ended December 31, 2012, cash from financing 

AeroSys tems  due  to  the  forward-loss  charges  recorded 

activities was $175 million. Included in cash from financing 

during 2013, and at Flushing Town Center, partially offset 

activities for 2012 were: 

by an increase in inventory at Celestica.

•   Approximately $1.2 billion of cash received from the lim-

ited partners of the Onex Partners III Group primarily for 

Cash from operating activities also included $117 million of 

their  investments  in  SGS  International,  USI,  BBAM  and 

cash flows from operating activities of discontinued opera-

KraussMaffei  in  addition  to  their  add-on  investments  in 

tions,  which  represents  the  cash  from  operating  activities 

JELD-WEN and Tropicana Las Vegas;

of TMS International up to the date of its disposition. 

•   $75 million of cash received from the limited partners of 

the  ONCAP  III  Group  for  their  investment  in  Bradshaw; 

For  the  year  ended  December  31,  2012,  the  decrease  in 

and

inventory  at  (i)  Spirit  AeroSystems  due  primarily  to  the 

•   $825  million  of  net  new  long-term  debt  primarily  from 

forward-loss  charges  recorded  by  the  company;  and  (ii) 

the note issuances of OCP CLO-1 and OCP CLO-2.

Celestica  due  primarily  to  the  disengagement  from  a 

significant consumer customer contributed significantly to 

Partially  offsetting  these  was  cash  used  in  financing  activi-

the changes in non-cash working capital items. 

ties,  which  included  (i)  $977  million  of  distributions  to  the 

limited  partners  of  the  Onex  Partners  Funds  (as  discussed 

Cash from (used in) financing activities
Cash used in financing activities was $858 million for 2013 

under Limited Partners’ Interests on page 58 of this MD&A); 

(ii)  $445  million  of  cash  interest  paid;  (iii)  $315  million  of 

compared to cash from financing activities of $175 million 

cash  used  primarily  by  Celestica  for  purchases  of  its  shares 

for 2012. Cash used in financing activities for 2013 included:

in  the  open  market;  and  (iv)  $117  million  of  cash  used  for 

•   $1.5 billion of distributions primarily to the limited part-

financing activities of discontinued operations. 

ners  of  Onex  Partners  II  and  ONCAP  II  (as  discussed 

under  Limited  Partners’  Interests  on  page  58  of  this 

MD&A);

Cash used in investing activities
Cash  used  in  investing  activities  totalled  $192  million  for 

•  $697 million of cash interest paid;

2013  compared  to  $2.0  billion  during  2012.  Cash  used  in 

•   $153 million of cash used by Onex, the parent company, 

investing  activities  consisted  primarily  of  (i)  net  purchases 

for purchases of its shares; and

of  investments  and  securities  of  $1.1  billion  mainly  by 

•   $109 million of cash used primarily by Carestream Health 

the  OCP  CLOs  and  The Warranty  Group;  (ii)  $513  million 

and Celestica for the repurchase of share capital.

used  to  fund  acquisitions,  of  which  $338  million  related 

to  the  Onex  Partners  III  Group’s  acquisition  of  Emerald 

Expositions as outlined in note 2 to the audited annual con-

solidated financial statements; and (iii) $115 million of cash 

used for investing activities of discontinued operations.  

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Partially offsetting these were:

During  2013,  Celestica  invested  $53  million  in  property, 

•   $1.1  billion  received  on  the  sales  of  TMS  International 

plant and equipment primarily to enhance its manufactur-

($410  million),  BSN  SPORTS  ($224  million)  and  Caliber 

ing capabilities in various geographies and to support new 

Col li sion ($426 million); 

customer programs. 

•   $908  million  received  on  the  sales  of  RSI  ($323  mil-

Spirit  AeroSystems  invested  $252  million  in  prop-

lion) and a portion of the shares of Allison Transmission 

erty, plant and equipment, related primarily to purchases of 

($585 million); and

tooling and machinery and equipment for the development 

•   $290  million  of  proceeds  on  the  sale  of  property,  plant 

programs  and  to  support  increasing  production  rates  for 

and  equipment  consisting  primarily  of  proceeds  on  the 

several Boeing programs, as well as for repair costs incurred 

sale of two aircraft by Meridian Aviation.

after  the  severe  weather  event,  as  discussed  on  page  41  of 

this MD&A. 

Cash  used  in  investing  activities  totalled  $2.0  billion  for 

JELD-WEN invested $80 million in property, plant 

2012 and consisted primarily of (i) $1.4 billion used to fund 

and equipment, including expenditures related to the con-

acquisitions  primarily  completed  by  Onex  Partners  III, 

struction of a new fibre plant.

as  outlined  in  note  2  to  the  audited  annual  consolidated 

Cash  used  for  the  purchase  of  property,  plant  and 

financial statements; (ii) net purchases of investments and 

equipment in the other segment consisted primarily of cash 

securities of $785 million mainly by the OCP CLOs and The 

used  by  Meridian  Aviation  to  purchase  two  aircraft,  which 

Warranty Group; and (iii) $165 million for the investment in 

were subsequently sold during 2013.

BBAM by Onex Partners III. This was partially offset by cash 

proceeds of $1.1 billion received on the sale of CDI ($71 mil-

lion),  the  sale  of  shares  of  Allison Transmission  ($326  mil-

Consolidated cash resources 
At December 31, 2013, consolidated cash held by continuing 

lion)  and  the  distribution  paid  by Tomkins  ($663  million).

operations increased from December 31, 2012 to $3.2 billion 

In  addition,  there  was  $835  million  of  cash  used 

from  $2.7  billion. The  major  components  at  December  31, 

for  purchases  of  property,  plant  and  equipment  by  Onex’ 

2013 were:

operating companies (2012 – $607 million). Table 30 details 

•   approximately  $1.4  billion  of  cash  on  hand  at  Onex,  the 

the property, plant and equipment expenditures by indus-

parent company; and

try segment. 

•  approximately $545 million of cash at Celestica.

Cash Used for Property, Plant and Equipment 

Onex believes that maintaining a strong financial position at 

the  parent  company  with  appropriate  liquidity  enables  the 

Company  to  pursue  new  opportunities  to  create  long-term 

value  and  support  Onex’  existing  operating  businesses.  In 

addition  to  the  approximate  $1.4  billion  of  cash  at  the  par-

ent  company  at  December  31,  2013,  there  was  $343  million 

of near-cash items that are invested in a segregated unlever-

aged fund managed by Onex Credit Partners.

Purchases by Industry Segment

TABLE	30	

($ millions)

Electronics	Manufacturing	Services

Aerostructures

Healthcare

Insurance	Provider

Customer	Care	Services

Building	Products

Other(a)

Total	

2013

$   53

252

93

2

28

80

327

2012

$ 101

222

95

3

25

81

80

$ 835

$ 607

(a)		 	2013	other	includes	Tropicana	Las	Vegas,	SGS	International,	USI,	KraussMaffei,	

Emerald	Expositions,	Meridian	Aviation,	the	operating	companies	of	ONCAP	II	

and	ONCAP	III	and	Flushing	Town	Center.	2012	other	includes	Tropicana	

Las	Vegas,	SGS	International,	USI,	KraussMaffei,	the	operating	companies	

of	ONCAP	II	and	ONCAP	III	and	Flushing	Town	Center.	

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Table  31  provides  a  reconciliation  of  the  change  in  cash 

Recent events

Emerald Expositions
In January 2014, Emerald Expositions completed the acquisi-

tion  of  George  Little  Management,  LLC  (“GLM”),  an  opera-

tor of business-to-business tradeshows in the United States. 

In  conjunction  with  this  acquisition,  the  Onex  Partners  III 

Group invested an additional $140 million in Emerald Expo-

sitions, of which Onex’ share was $34 million.

Onex Partners IV
In  February  2014,  Onex  raised  approximately  $600  mil-

lion  of  additional  limited  partners’  committed  capital  for 

Onex  Partners  IV.  To  date,  Onex  has  raised  $2.5  billion  of 

capital commitments from limited partners for Onex Part-

ners  IV.  Onex  is  targeting  $3.3  billion  in  limited  partners’ 

capital  commitments  toward  a  $4.5  billion  fund  size, 

including Onex’ $1.2 billion commitment. Onex expects to 

complete fundraising in 2014.

at Onex, the parent company, from December 31, 2012 to 

December 31, 2013.

Change in Cash at Onex, the Parent Company

TABLE	31	

(unaudited) ($ millions)

Cash on hand at December 31, 2012

$     813 

Carestream	Health	distribution	received	

Sale	of	shares	of	Allison	Transmission	and	dividends

Sale	of	TMS	International	and	dividends	

Sale	of	Caliber	Collision	

Proceeds	received	on	the	sale	of	interest	in	RSI	

Sale	of	BSN	SPORTS	

	 USI	sale	to	co-investors	

The	Warranty	Group	distribution	received

JELD-WEN	note	repayment	including	accrued	interest	

PURE	Canadian	Gaming	debt	repayment		

BBAM	distribution	received	

Investment	in	Emerald	Expositions

	 Net	Onex	Credit	Partners	activity,	including	warehouse	

facility	associated	with	OCP	CLO-5	

Investments	in	Meridian	Aviation

Options	exercised	for	cash

Onex	share	repurchases

Other,	net,	including	dividends,	management	fees	

and	operating	costs

303 

203

174

173

130

98

84

20

15

6

6

(85 )

(50)

(14)

(292)

(153)

(33 )

Cash on hand at December 31, 2013

$ 1,398

A D D I T I O N A L   U S E S   O F   C A S H

Contractual obligations
Table 32 presents the contractual obligations of Onex and its operating companies as at December 31, 2013:

Contractual Obligations

TABLE	32	

($ millions)

Total

Less	than		
1	year

1–3	years

4–5	years

After	5	years

Payments	Due	by	Period

Long-term	debt,	without	recourse	to	Onex(a)

$ 12,183

$    651

$ 1,895

$ 2,217

$ 7,420

Finance	and	operating	leases

Purchase	obligations

1,775

725

371

433

523

271

293

21

588

–

Total	contractual	obligations

$ 14,683

$ 1,455

$ 2,689

$ 2,531

$ 8,008

(a)	 Excludes	debt	amounts	of	subsidiaries	held	by	Onex,	the	parent	company,	and	debt	of	investments	in	joint	ventures	and	associates.	Amounts	are	gross	of	financing	fees.

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In  addition  to  the  obligations  in  table  32,  certain  of  Onex’ 

consolidated  operating  companies  have  funding  obligations 

Onex’ commitment to the Funds 
Onex,  the  parent  company,  is  the  largest  limited  partner 

related to their defined benefit pension plans. The operating 

in  each  of  the  Onex  Partners  and  ONCAP  Funds. Table  33 

companies  estimate  that  $37  million  of  contributions  will 

presents  the  commitment  and  uncalled  committed  capi-

be  required  in  2014  for  their  defined  benefit  pension  plans. 

tal of Onex, the parent company, in these Funds at Decem-

Onex, the parent company, does not provide pension, other 

ber 31, 2013:

retirement or post-retirement benefits to its employees or to 

employees  of  any  of  the  operating  companies.  In  addition, 

Onex,  the  parent  company,  does  not  have  any  obligations 

TABLE	33	

($ millions)

Fund	Size

and has not made any guarantees with respect to the plans 

of the operating companies.

A  breakdown  of  long-term  debt  by  industry  seg-

ment  is  provided  in  table  20  on  page  54  of  this  MD&A.  In 

addition, notes 12 and 13 to the audited annual consolidated 

financial  statements  provide  further  disclosure  on  long-

term  debt  and  lease  commitments.  Our  consolidated  oper-

ating  companies  currently  believe  they  have  adequate  cash 

from operations, cash on hand and borrowings available to 

Onex	Partners	I

Onex	Partners	II

Onex	Partners	III

Onex	Partners	IV(b)

ONCAP	II

ONCAP	III(c)

$ 1,655

$ 3,450

$ 4,700

$ 3,136

C$     574

C$     800

Onex’	
Commitment

$     400

$ 1,407

$ 1,200

$ 1,200

Onex’	
Uncalled	
Committed	

Capital (a)

$         –

$     158

$     151

$ 1,200

C$     252

C$         2

C$    252

C$     163

(a)	 	Onex’	uncalled	committed	capital	is	calculated	based	on	the	assumption	

that	all	of	the	remaining	limited	partners’	commitments	are	invested.

(b)	 	Represents	committed	capital	raised	during	2013	for	Onex	Partners	IV	

them to meet anticipated debt service requirements, capital 

including	the	minimum	committed	amounts	from	the	management	of	Onex.	

expenditures  and  working  capital  needs. There  is,  however, 

no  assurance  that  our  consolidated  operating  companies 

will  generate  sufficient  cash  flow  from  operations  or  that 

future  borrowings  will  be  available  to  enable  them  to  grow 

their business, service all indebtedness or make anticipated 

capital expenditures.

Commitments
At  December  31,  2013,  Onex  and  its  operating  companies 

had  total  commitments  of  $672  million.  Commitments  by 

Onex and its operating companies provided in the normal 

course  of  business  include  commitments  for  corporate 

investments  and  letters  of  credit,  letters  of  guarantee  and 

surety and performance bonds. 

Approximately  $337  million  of  the  total  commit-

ments in 2013 were for contingent liabilities in the form of 

letters  of  credit,  letters  of  guarantee,  and  surety  and  per-

formance bonds provided by certain operating companies 

to  various  third  parties,  including  bank  guarantees. These 

guarantees are without recourse to Onex. 

 The  remainder  of  the  commitments  of  $335  mil-

lion relate to the acquisition of GLM completed by Emerald 

Expositions  in  January  2014.  The  $335  million  purchase 

price was funded by debt financing at Emerald Expositions 

and  $140  million  invested  in  Emerald  Expositions  by  the 

Onex Partners III Group.

In	February	2014,	Onex	raised	approximately	$600	million	of	additional	

limited	partners’	committed	capital	for	Onex	Partners	IV.

(c)	

	Onex’	commitment	has	been	reduced	for	the	annual	commitment	for	Onex	

management’s	participation.

Pension plans
Seven  (2012  –  eight)  of  Onex’  consolidated  operating  com-

panies  have  defined  benefit  pension  plans,  of  which  the 

more  significant  plans  are  those  of  Spirit  AeroSys tems, 

Celestica, Carestream Health, JELD-WEN and KraussMaffei. 

At  December  31,  2013,  the  defined  benefit  pension  plans  of 

the  Onex  consolidated  operating  companies  had  combined 

assets  of  $2.2  billion  (2012  –  $2.2  billion)  against  combined 

obligations  of  $2.3  billion  (2012  –  $2.5  billion),  with  a  net 

deficit of $33 million (2012 – $313 million). A surplus in any 

plan is not available to offset deficiencies in the others.

Onex,  the  parent  company,  does  not  have  a  pen-

sion plan and has no obligation to the pension plans of its 

operating companies.

Spirit AeroSystems has several U.S. defined benefit 

pension plans that were frozen at the date of Onex’ acquisi-

tion  of  Spirit  AeroSystems,  with  no  future  service  benefits 

being  earned  in  these  plans.  Pension  assets  are  placed  in 

a  trust  for  the  purpose  of  providing  liquidity  sufficient  to 

pay benefit obligations. Therefore, required and discretion-

ary  contributions  to  those  plans  are  not  expected  in  2014. 

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In  addition,  Spirit  AeroSystems  has  a  U.K.  defined  benefit 

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

pension  plan  that  is  fully  funded.  Effective  December  31, 

2013,  the  U.K.  pension  plan  benefits  were  frozen  due 

to  an  amendment  which  closed  the  plan,  resulting  in  a 

Private equity Funds 
Onex’  private  equity  Funds  are  an  additional  source  of 

net  curtailment  gain  of  $13  million.  Spirit  AeroSystems’ 

cash. They provide capital for Onex-sponsored acquisitions 

defined  benefit  pension  plans  remained  overfunded  by 

that  are  not  related  to  Onex’  operating  companies  that 

$250 million (2012 – $78 million) at December 31, 2013. 

existed prior to the formation of the Funds. The Funds pro-

At  December  31,  2013,  Celestica’s  defined  benefit 

vide a substantial pool of committed capital, which enables 

pension  plans  were  overfunded  on  a  net  basis  by  $15  mil-

Onex to be flexible and timely in responding to investment 

lion (2012 – $14 million). Celestica’s pension funding policy 

opportunities.

is to contribute amounts sufficient to meet minimum local 

statutory  funding  requirements  that  are  based  on  actu-

Table  34  provides  a  summary  of  the  remaining  commit-

arial  calculations. The  company  may  make  additional  dis-

ments  available  from  limited  partners  for  future  Onex-

cretionary  contributions  based  on  actuarial  assessments. 

sponsored  acquisitions  in  the  Onex  Partners  and  ONCAP 

Celestica  estimates  $17  million  of  contributions  for  its 

Funds as of December 31, 2013.

defined  benefit  pension  plans  in  2014  based  on  the  most 

recent actuarial valuations. 

Private Equity Funds’ Uncalled Limited Partners’  

Carestream Health’s defined benefit pension plans 

Committed Capital

were  in  an  underfunded  position  of  $65  million  (2012  – 

$72 million) at December 31, 2013. The company’s pension 

TABLE	34	

($ millions)

plan assets are broadly diversified in equity and debt funds, 

as well as other investments. Carestream Health expects to 

contribute  approximately  $3  million  in  2014  to  its  defined 

benefit  pension  plans,  and  it  does  not  believe  that  future 

pension  contributions  will  materially  impact  its  liquidity.

At  December  31,  2013,  JELD-WEN’s  defined  ben-

e fit  pension  plans  were  in  an  underfunded  position  of 

Onex	Partners	I

Onex	Partners	II

Onex	Partners	III

Onex	Partners	IV(b)

ONCAP	II

ONCAP	III(c)

Available Uncalled 
Committed Capital 
(excluding Onex)

$       63

$     242 (a)

$    479 (a)

$ 1,936 (a)

C$         2 (a)

C$     387 (a)

$112  million  (2012  –  $206  million).  The  company’s  pen-

(a)	 	Includes	committed	amounts	from	the	management	of	Onex	and	ONCAP	

sion plan assets are broadly diversified in equity and debt 

securities,  as  well  as  other  investments.  JELD-WEN  esti-

and	directors,	calculated	based	on	the	assumption	that	all	of	the	remaining	

limited	partners’	commitments	are	invested.

(b)	 	Includes	limited	partners’	committed	capital	raised	during	2013	for	

mates  that  $13  million  of  contributions  will  be  required 

Onex	Partners	IV.	In	February	2014,	Onex	raised	approximately	$600	million	

for its defined benefit pension plans in 2014. 

KraussMaffei  grants  pensions  to  the  majority 

of  its  employees  in  Germany  and  to  certain  employees  in 

Switzerland  and  the  United  Kingdom.  At  December  31, 

2013,  KraussMaffei’s  defined  benefit  pension  plans  had  a 

net  pension  liability  of  $109  million  (2012  –  $103  million). 

KraussMaffei  expects  to  contribute  approximately  $3  mil-

lion to its defined benefit pension plans in 2014.

of	additional	limited	partners’	committed	capital	for	Onex	Partners	IV.		

(c)	

	Onex’	commitment	has	been	reduced	for	the	annual	commitment	for	Onex	

management’s	participation.	

The  committed  amounts  by  the  limited  partners  are  not 

included in Onex’ consolidated cash and will be funded as 

capital is called. 

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During  2003,  Onex  raised  its  first  large-cap  Fund, 

Changes  to  Onex’  commitment  do  not  alter  Onex’  own-

Onex  Partners  I,  with  $1.655  billion  of  committed  capital, 

ership  of  businesses  acquired  prior  to  the  effective  dates 

including  committed  capital  from  Onex  of  $400  million. 

of  the  changes.  Onex  Partners  III  has  completed  nine 

Since 2003, Onex Partners I has completed 10 investments 

investments  or  acquisitions,  investing  $2.8  billion  of  lim-

or  acquisitions  with  $1.5  billion  of  equity,  including  Onex, 

ited partners’ capital in those transactions. At December 31, 

being  invested.  While  Onex  Partners  I  has  concluded  its 

2013, Onex Partners III had $479 million of uncalled limited 

investment period, the Fund still has uncalled limited part-

partners’ capital.  

ners’ committed capital of $63 million for future funding of 

During  2013,  Onex  commenced  fundraising  for 

management fees. In January 2014, the date of termination 

its  fourth  large-cap  private  equity  fund,  Onex  Partners  IV, 

for  Onex  Partners  I  was  extended  to  February  2015.  Onex 

which  will  provide  capital  for  new  Onex-sponsored  acqui-

Partners  I  may  be  further  extended  with  the  approval  of  a 

sitions.  By  December  31,  2013,  Onex  Partners  IV  had 

majority  in  interest  of  the  limited  partners  for  up  to  two 

$3.1 billion of committed capital, including committed capi-

additional one-year periods.

tal  from  Onex  of  $1.2  billion.  In  February  2014,  Onex  raised 

During  2006,  Onex  raised  its  second  large-cap 

approximately  $600  million  of  additional  limited  partners’ 

Fund,  Onex  Partners  II,  a  $3.45  billion  private  equity  fund, 

committed  capital  for  Onex  Partners  IV.  Onex  is  targeting 

including committed capital of $1.4 billion from Onex. Onex 

$4.5  billion  of  committed  capital  for  Onex  Partners  IV  and 

Partners II has completed seven investments or acquisitions, 

expects the final closing to occur during 2014.

investing  $2.9  billion  of  equity,  including  Onex,  in  those 

During 2006, ONCAP raised its second mid-market 

transactions.  At  December  31,  2013,  Onex  Partners  II  has 

Fund, ONCAP II, a C$574 million private equity fund includ-

uncalled  limited  partners’  committed  capital  of  $242  mil-

ing  a  commitment  of  C$252  million  from  Onex.  ONCAP  II 

lion, which is largely reserved for possible future funding for 

has  completed  eight  acquisitions,  investing  C$262  mil-

any  of  Onex  Partners  II’s  existing  businesses  and  for  man-

lion  of  limited  partners’  capital.  At  December  31,  2013,  this 

agement fees.

Fund  had  uncalled  committed  limited  partners’  capital  of 

During  2009,  Onex  completed  fundraising  for 

C$2 million.

its  third  large-cap  private  equity  fund,  Onex  Partners  III, 

During  2011,  ONCAP  completed  fundraising  for 

a  $4.7  billion  private  equity  fund.  Onex’  initial  commit-

its  third  mid-market  private  equity  fund,  ONCAP  III,  a 

ment  to  the  fund  was  $1.0  billion,  which  could  be  either 

C$800  million  private  equity  fund  with  total  limited  part-

increased  or  decreased  by  $500  million  with  six  months’ 

ners’  capital  commitments  of  C$520  million,  excluding 

notice to the limited partners. On December 31, 2008, Onex 

commitments  from  management  of  Onex  and  ONCAP. 

notified  its  limited  partners  that  it  would  be  reducing  its 

ONCAP  III  has  completed  four  investments  or  acquisi-

commitment  to  the  Fund  to  approximately  $500  million 

tions, investing C$179 million of limited partners’ capital. At 

effective July 1, 2009. Since July 2009, Onex has increased its 

December 31, 2013, this Fund has uncalled committed lim-

commitment as follows:

ited  partners’  capital  of  C$387  million  available  for  future 

•   to  $800  million  for  new  acquisitions  completed  after 

acquisitions and for management fees.

June 16, 2010 and up to May 14, 2012; and 

•   to  $1.2  billion  for  new  investments  completed  after   

May 14, 2012. 

Related party transactions
Related  party  transactions  are  primarily  investments  by 

the  management  of  Onex  and  of  the  operating  companies 

in  the  equity  of  the  operating  companies  acquired.  The 

investment  programs  are  designed  to  align  Onex  manage-

ment’s  interests  with  those  of  Onex’  shareholders  and  the 

limited partner investors in Onex’ Funds. 

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The  various  investment  programs  are  described  in  detail  in  the  following  pages  and  certain  key  aspects  are 

summarized in table 35.

Investment Programs

TABLE	35	

Management	
Investment	Plan

Minimum	Stock		
Price	Appreciation/	
Return	Threshold

15%		
Compounded	
Return

Carried	Interest	
Participation	–		
Onex	Partners

8%		
Compounded	
Return

Carried	Interest	
Participation	–	
ONCAP

8%		
Compounded	
Return

Stock	Option	Plan

25%		
Price	Appreciation

Associated	Investment	by	Management

•	personal	“at	risk”	equity	investment	required
•		25%	of	gross	proceeds	on	the	7.5%	gain	allocated	under	
the	MIP	to	be	reinvested	in	Subordinate	Voting	Shares	or	
Management	DSUs	until	1,000,000	shares	and	DSUs	owned	

•  corresponds	to	participation	in	minimum	1%	“at	risk”	Onex
management	team	equity	investment	for	Onex	Partners	I	
through	III	and	2%	“at	risk”	Onex	management	team	equity	
investment	for	Onex	Partners	IV

•		25%	of	gross	proceeds	to	be	reinvested	in	Subordinate	Voting	

Shares	or	Management	DSUs	until	1,000,000	shares	and		
DSUs	owned

Vesting

Vests	equally	
over	6	years

Onex	Partners	I	
Fully	vested

Onex	Partners	II	
Fully	vested

Onex	Partners	III	
Will	be	fully	vested	in	
December	2014

Onex	Partners	IV	
Will	vest	equally	over	
6	years	from	the	due	date	
of	the	first	capital	call	for	
Onex	Partners	IV

ONCAP	II
Fully	vested

•		corresponds	to	participation	in	minimum	1%	“at	risk”		

ONCAP	management	team	equity	investment

ONCAP	III
Vests	equally	over	5	years	
ending	in	July	2016

Vests	equally	over	5	years,	
except	for	2,750,000	options	
which	vest	at	a	rate	of	
15	percent	per	year	during	
the	first	4	years	and	
40	percent	in	the	5th	year

•		satisfaction	of	exercise	price	(market	value	at	grant	date)

Management		
DSU	Plan

n/a

n/a

•		investment	of	elected	portion	of	annual	compensation		

in	Management	DSUs

•	value	reflects	changes	in	Onex’	share	price
•	units	not	redeemable	while	employed

Director	DSU	Plan

n/a

n/a

•  investment	of	elected	portion	of	annual	directors’	fees	

in	Director	DSUs	

•	value	reflects	changes	in	Onex’	share	price	
•	units	not	redeemable	until	retirement
•	annual	allocation	of	DSUs

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Management Investment Plan
Onex  has  a  Management  Investment  Plan  (the  “MIP”) 

completed  in  2014.  For  ONCAP  III,  management  of  Onex 

and  ONCAP  as  well  as  directors  have  committed  to  invest 

that  requires  its  management  members  to  invest  in  each 

6  percent  of  the  total  capital  invested  by  the  Fund  for  new 

of  the  operating  businesses  acquired  or  invested  in  by 

investments completed in 2014.  

Onex.  Management’s  required  cash  investment  is  1.5  per-

The total amount invested in 2013 by management 

cent  of  Onex’  interest  in  each  acquisition  or  investment. 

of  Onex  and  ONCAP,  and  directors  on  acquisitions  and 

An amount invested in an Onex Partners acquisition under 

investments  completed  through  the  Onex  Partners  III  and 

the Fund’s investment requirement (discussed below) also 

ONCAP II Funds was $22 million (2012 – $67 million).

applies  toward  the  1.5  percent  investment  requirement 

under the MIP.

In addition to the 1.5 percent participation, man-

Carried interest participation
The  General  Partners  of  the  Onex  Partners  and  ONCAP 

agement  is  allocated  7.5  percent  of  Onex’  realized  gain 

Funds,  which  are  controlled  by  Onex,  are  entitled  to  a  car-

from  an  operating  business  investment,  subject  to  certain 

ried  interest  of  20  percent  on  the  realized  gains  of  the 

conditions. In particular, Onex must realize in cash the full 

limited partners in each Fund, subject to an 8 percent com-

return of its investment plus a net 15 percent internal rate 

pound annual preferred return to those limited partners on 

of return from the investment in order for management to 

all  amounts  contributed  in  each  particular  Fund.  Onex,  as 

be  allocated  the  additional  7.5  percent  of  Onex’  gain. The 

sponsor  of  the  Onex  Partners  Funds,  is  entitled  to  40  per-

plan has vesting requirements, certain limitations and vot-

cent  of  the  carried  interest  realized  in  the  Onex  Partners 

ing requirements.

Funds. The Onex management team is allocated 60 percent 

During  2013,  management  invested  $4  million 

of the carried interest realized in the Onex Partners Funds. 

(2012  –  $13  million)  under  the  MIP,  including  amounts 

The  ONCAP  management  team  is  entitled  to  that  portion 

invested  under  the  minimum  investment  requirements 

of  the  carried  interest  realized  in  the  ONCAP  Funds  that 

of  the  Onex  Partners  Funds  to  meet  the  1.5  percent  MIP 

equates  to  a  12  percent  carried  interest  on  both  limited 

requirement.  Management  received  $39  million  under  the 

partners’  and  Onex  capital.  Under  the  terms  of  the  part-

MIP  in  2013  (2012  –  less  than  $1  million).  Notes  1  and  31  to 

nership  agreements,  Onex  may  receive  carried  interest  as 

the  audited  annual  consolidated  financial  statements  pro-

realizations  occur. The  ultimate  amount  of  carried  interest 

vide additional details on the MIP.

Onex Partners and ONCAP Funds
The  structure  of  the  Onex  Partners  and  ONCAP  Funds 

earned will be based on the overall performance of each of 

Onex  Partners  I,  II,  III  and  IV,  and  ONCAP  II  and  III,  inde-

pendently,  and  includes  typical  catch-up  and  claw-back 

provisions within each Fund, but not between Funds. 

requires  management  of  Onex  or  ONCAP  to  invest  a  mini-

During 2013, management of Onex received carried 

mum of 1 percent in all acquisitions, with the exception of 

interest  totalling  $110  million,  comprised  of  (i)  $5  million 

Onex Partners IV, which requires the management of Onex 

on the sale of RSI; (ii) $71 million on the distributions from 

to  invest  a  minimum  of  2  percent  in  all  acquisitions.  Onex 

Carestream Health; (iii) $19 million on the sales of a portion 

Partners  I  completed  its  investment  period  in  2006  and 

of the shares of Allison Transmission in that company’s share 

Onex  Partners  II  completed  its  investment  period  in  2011. 

repurchase  and  secondary  offerings;  and  (iv)  $15  million 

During  2013,  Onex  obtained  approval  for  an  extension  of 

on  the  sale  of TMS  International.  During  the  same  period, 

the  commitment  period  for  Onex  Partners  III  into  2014  to 

management of ONCAP received carried interest of $60 mil-

enable  further  investing  through  that  Fund. The  commit-

lion  on  the  sales  of  BSN  SPORTS  ($18  million)  and  Caliber 

ment  period  for  Onex  Partners  III  would  have  otherwise 

Collision  ($42  million). The  impact  of  the  ONCAP  transac-

expired  in  December  2013.  Onex  management  and  direc-

tions to Onex and management of Onex was a net payment 

tors  have  committed  to  invest  6  percent  of  the  total  capi-

of $15 million in carried interest.

tal  invested  by  Onex  Partners  III  and  8  percent  of  the  total 

During 2012, management of Onex received $5 mil-

capital  invested  by  Onex  Partners  IV  for  new  investments 

lion of carried interest on the sale of CDI. 

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Table  36  shows  the  amount  of  carried  interest  received  by 

Onex, the parent company, by year.

Carried Interest

TABLE	36	

($ millions)

Carried	interest	–	2003

Carried	interest	–	2004

Carried	interest	–	2005

Carried	interest	–	2006

Carried	interest	–	2007

Carried	interest	–	2008

Carried	interest	–	2009

Carried	interest	–	2010

Carried	interest	–	2011

Carried	interest	–	2012

Carried	interest	–	2013

Total

Carried  
Interest  
Received

$     1

4

16

55

77

–

19

–

65

3

75

$ 315

During  2013,  Onex,  the  parent  company,  realized  carried 

interest  of  $75  million,  which  was  comprised  of  amounts 

received  on  the  following  transactions:  (i)  $3  million  on 

the February 2013 sale of RSI; (ii) $50 million in connection 

with  the  distributions  received  from  Carestream  Health  in 

June  and  July  2013;  (iii)  $12  million  on  the  sales  of  a  por-

tion of the shares of Allison Transmission in that company’s 

share repurchase and secondary offerings; and (iv) $10 mil-

lion on the October 2013 sale of TMS International.

During  2012,  Onex,  the  parent  company,  realized  carried 

interest of $3 million in connection with the sale of CDI by 

Onex Partners I in July 2012.

At  December  31,  2013,  there  was  $54  million  of  unreal-

ized  carried  interest  allocable  to  Onex  based  on  the  val-

ues  of  the  public  companies  held  at  market  value  in  the 

Onex  Partners  Funds.  In  addition,  Onex  has  the  potential 

to  receive  a  further  $148  million  of  carried  interest  on  its 

private businesses in the Onex Partners and ONCAP Funds 

based on their fair values determined at December 31, 2013.

72  Onex Corporation December 31, 2013

Incentive fees
Onex  Credit  Partners  is  entitled  to  incentive  fees  on 

$2.4 billion of other investors’ capital it manages. Incentive 

fees  range  between  5  percent  and  20  percent  of  the  net 

income of a fund or a share of the return above an invest-

ment  return  hurdle  of  a  CLO.  Certain  incentive  fees  are 

subject  to  a  minimum  preferred  return  to  investors  on  all 

amounts contributed in a particular fund. During the year 

ended  December  31,  2013,  Onex  Credit  Partners  earned 

$10  million  of  incentive  fees,  of  which  Onex’  share  as  an 

investor in Onex Credit Partners was $7 million. 

Stock Option Plan
Onex, the parent company, has a Stock Option Plan in place 

that  provides  for  options  and/or  share  appreciation  rights 

to be granted to Onex directors, officers and employees for 

the  acquisition  of  Subordinate Voting  Shares  of  Onex,  the 

parent  company,  for  a  term  not  exceeding  10  years.  The 

options  vest  equally  over  five  years,  with  the  exception  of 

2,750,000  of  the  3,402,000  options  granted  in  December 

2013, which vest at a rate of 15 percent per year during the 

first four years and 40 percent in the fifth year. The price of 

the options issued is at the market value of the Subordinate 

Voting Shares on the business day preceding the day of the 

grant. Vested options are not exercisable unless the average 

five-day  market  price  of  Onex  Subordinate Voting  Shares 

is  at  least  25  percent  greater  than  the  exercise  price  at  the 

time of exercise. Table 25 on page 60 of this MD&A provides 

details  of  the  change  in  the  stock  options  outstanding  at 

December 31, 2013 and 2012.

Management Deferred Share Unit Plan
Effective  December  2007,  a  Management  Deferred  Share 

Unit  Plan  (“MDSU  Plan”)  was  established  as  a  further 

means of encouraging personal and direct economic inter-

ests  by  the  Company’s  senior  management  in  the  perfor-

mance  of  the  Subordinate Voting  Shares.  Under  the  MDSU 

Plan,  the  members  of  the  Company’s  senior  management 

team  are  given  the  opportunity  to  designate  all  or  a  por-

tion of their annual compensation to acquire MDSUs based 

on  the  market  value  of  Onex  shares  at  the  time  in  lieu  of 

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cash.  MDSUs  vest  immediately  but  are  redeemable  by  the 

participant  only  after  he  or  she  has  ceased  to  be  an  officer 

Repurchase of shares
In November 2013, Onex repurchased 1,000,000 of its Sub-

or employee of the Company or an affiliate for a cash pay-

ordinate Voting  Shares  in  a  private  transaction  for  a  cash 

ment equal to the then current market price of Subordinate 

cost  of  C$56.50  per  Subordinate Voting  Share  or  $53  mil-

Voting Shares. Additional units are issued equivalent to the 

lion (C$57 million), which represented a slight discount to 

value  of  any  cash  dividends  that  would  have  been  paid  on 

the  trading  price  of  Onex  shares  at  that  date. The  shares 

the Subordinate Voting Shares. To hedge Onex’ exposure to 

were  held  indirectly  by  Mr.  Gerald  W.  Schwartz,  who  is 

changes in the trading price of Onex shares associated with 

Onex’ controlling shareholder. The private transaction was 

the  MDSU  Plan,  the  Company  enters  into  forward  agree-

approved by the Board of Directors of Onex.

ments with a counterparty financial institution for all grants 

under the MDSU Plan. The costs of those arrangements are 

borne  entirely  by  participants  in  the  MDSU  Plan.  MDSUs 

Investment in Onex shares and acquisitions
In  2006,  Onex  adopted  a  program  designed  to  further 

are redeemable only for cash and no shares or other securi-

align  the  interests  of  the  Company’s  senior  management 

ties  of  Onex  will  be  issued  on  the  exercise,  redemption  or 

and  other  investment  professionals  with  those  of  Onex 

other settlement thereof. Table 27 on page 62 of this MD&A 

shareholders  through  increased  share  ownership.  Under 

provides  details  of  the  change  in  the  MDSUs  outstanding 

this  program,  members  of  senior  management  of  Onex 

during 2013 and 2012.

Director Deferred Share Unit Plan
Onex, the parent company, established a Director Deferred 

are  required  to  invest  at  least  25  percent  of  all  amounts 

received  on  the  7.5  percent  gain  allocated  under  the  MIP 

and the carried interest in Onex Subordinate Voting Shares 

and/or  Management  DSUs  until  they  individually  hold  at 

Share  Unit  Plan  (“DSU  Plan”)  in  2004,  which  allows  Onex 

least  1,000,000  Onex  Subordinate  Voting  Shares  and/or 

directors  to  apply  directors’  fees  to  acquire  DSUs  based 

Management DSUs. Under this program, during 2013 Onex 

on  the  market  value  of  Onex  shares  at  the  time.  Grants  of 

management  reinvested  C$18  million  (2012  –  less  than 

DSUs  may  also  be  made  to  Onex  directors  from  time  to 

C$1 million) in the purchase of Subordinate Voting Shares.

time. Holders of DSUs are entitled to receive for each DSU, 

Members  of  management  and  the  Board  of 

upon  redemption,  a  cash  payment  equivalent  to  the  mar-

Directors  of  Onex  can  invest  limited  amounts  in  part-

ket value of a Subordinate Voting Share  at  the redemption 

nership  with  Onex  in  all  acquisitions  outside  the  Onex 

date.  The  DSUs  vest  immediately,  are  only  redeemable 

Partners  and  ONCAP  Funds  at  the  same  time  and  cost  as 

once  the  holder  retires  from  the  Board  of  Directors  and 

Onex  and  other  outside  investors.  During  2013,  $2  million 

must be redeemed by the end of the year following the year 

in  investments  (2012  –  less  than  $1  million)  were  made  by 

of retirement. Additional units are issued equivalent to the 

Onex management and Onex Board members.

value of any cash dividends that would have been paid on 

the  Subordinate Voting  Shares.  The  Company  has  entered 

into  a  forward  agreement  with  a  counterparty  financial 

Management fees
Onex receives management fees on limited partners’ capi-

institution to hedge the Company’s exposure to changes in 

tal through its private equity platforms, Onex Partners and 

the market value of Onex’ Subordinate Voting Shares asso-

ONCAP,  and  directly  from  certain  of  its  operating  busi-

ciated  with  a  portion  of  the  outstanding  DSUs.  Onex,  the 

nesses.  In  addition,  Onex  Credit  Partners  earns  manage-

parent company, has recorded a liability for the future set-

ment fees on its investors’ capital.

tlement  of  DSUs  at  the  balance  sheet  date  by  reference  to 

During  the  initial  fee  period  of  the  Onex  Partners 

the  value  of  underlying  shares  at  that  date. The  liability  is 

and ONCAP Funds, Onex receives a management fee based 

adjusted  for  the  change  in  the  market  value  of  the  under-

upon limited partners’ committed capital to each Fund. At 

lying  Subordinate Voting  Shares,  with  the  corresponding 

December 31, 2013, the management fees of ONCAP III are 

amount reflected in the audited annual consolidated state-

determined  based  on  limited  partners’  committed  capital.

ments of earnings. Table 27 on page 62 of this MD&A pro-

Following the termination of the initial fee period, 

vides details of the change in the DSUs outstanding during 

Onex  becomes  entitled  to  a  management  fee  on  lim-

2013 and 2012.

ited  partners’  invested  capital.  At  December  31,  2013,  the 

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management  fees  of  Onex  Partners  I,  Onex  Partners  II, 

Onex Partners III and ONCAP II are determined based upon 

Tax loss transaction
During 2013, Onex sold entities, the sole assets of which were 

each  Fund’s  limited  partners’  invested  capital.  As  realiza-

certain tax losses, to companies controlled by Mr. Gerald W. 

tions occur in these Funds, the management fees calculated 

Schwartz,  who  is  also  Onex’  controlling  shareholder.  As  a 

based on invested limited partners’ capital will decline.

result of these transactions, Onex recorded a gain of $9 mil-

In  December  2013,  the  initial  fee  period  for  Onex 

lion (2012 – $16 million) in other items in 2013. A discussion 

Partners III expired and Onex’ entitlement to management 

of these transactions is included on page 41 of this MD&A. In 

fees  changed  from  being  based  on  committed  capital  to 

connection  with  these  transactions,  Deloitte  & Touche  LLP, 

being  based  on  limited  partners’  invested  capital.  In  addi-

an  independent  accounting  firm  retained  by  Onex’  Audit 

tion,  Onex  Partners  III  deferred  its  December  2013  capital 

and  Corporate  Governance  Committee,  provided  an  opin-

call  for  management  fees  until  early  2014.  Management 

ion  that  the  value  received  by  Onex  for  the  tax  losses  was 

fees  to  be  called  by  Onex  Partners  III  in  early  2014  will  be 

fair. The transactions were unanimously approved by Onex’ 

$19 million lower than the last management fee call due to 

Audit  and  Corporate  Governance  Committee,  all  the  mem-

the impact of the end of the initial fee period.  

bers of which are independent directors.

During  the  fourth  quarter  of  2013,  Onex  raised 

$3.1  billion  of  total  capital  commitments  for  Onex  Part-

ners  IV,  which  includes  Onex’  commitment  of  $1.2  billion. 

Onex  Partners  IV  is  targeting  $4.5  billion  in  total  capital 

commitments,  including  Onex’  commitment,  and  expects 

D I S C L O S U R E   C O N T R O L S   A N D   
P R O C E D U R E S   A N D   I N T E R N A L   C O N T R O L S 
O V E R   F I N A N C I A L   R E P O R T I N G

to  complete  fundraising  during  2014.  We  expect  to  start 

The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer 

drawing  management  fees  for  Onex  Partners  IV  sometime 

have designed, or caused to be designed under their super-

in  2014.  During  the  initial  fee  period  of  Onex  Partners  IV, 

vision, internal controls over financial reporting to provide 

Onex  will  receive  annual  management  fees  based  upon 

reasonable  assurance  regarding  the  reliability  of  financial 

1.75  percent  of  up  to  $3.0  billion  of  committed  capital  to 

reporting  and  the  preparation  of  financial  statements  for 

Onex  Partners  IV  by  investors  other  than  Onex  and  Onex 

external  purposes  in  accordance  with  IFRS.  The  Chief 

management  and  1.5  percent  on  capital  committed  by 

Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have also 

investors other than Onex and Onex management in excess 

designed,  or  caused  to  be  designed  under  their  supervi-

of $3.0 billion. 

sion, disclosure controls and procedures to provide reason-

In  March  and  October  2013,  Onex  Credit  Partners 

able  assurance  that  information  required  to  be  disclosed 

closed OCP CLO-3 and OCP CLO-4, respectively. In addition, 

by the Company in its corporate filings has been recorded, 

in November 2013, Onex Credit Partners established a ware-

processed, summarized and reported within the time peri-

house  facility  in  connection  with  its  fifth  CLO,  OCP  CLO-5. 

ods specified in securities legislation.

The increase in investors’ capital associated with these new 

A  control  system,  no  matter  how  well  conceived 

CLOs  will  result  in  an  increase  in  the  management  fees 

and  operated,  can  provide  only  reasonable,  not  absolute, 

earned by Onex Credit Partners.

Debt of operating companies
Onex’  practice  is  not  to  guarantee  the  debt  of  its  operat-

assurance that its objectives are met. Due to inherent limi-

tations  in  all  such  systems,  no  evaluations  of  controls  can 

provide  absolute  assurance  that  all  control  issues,  if  any, 

within  a  company  have  been  detected.  Accordingly,  our 

ing companies, and there are no cross-guarantees between 

internal  controls  over  financial  reporting  and  disclosure 

operating  companies.  Onex  may  hold  debt  as  part  of 

controls  and  procedures  are  effective  in  providing  reason-

its  investment  in  certain  operating  companies,  which 

able, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of our con-

amounted to $873 million at December 31, 2013 compared 

trol systems have been met.

to $1.1 billion at December 31, 2012. Note 12 to the audited 

annual  consolidated  financial  statements  provides  infor-

mation on the debt of operating companies held by Onex.

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OUTLOOK

Onex’  reported  quarterly  and  annual  consolidated 

which includes limited partner commitments of $3.3 billion 

financial  results  may  vary  substantially  from  quarter  to 

and  Onex’  $1.2  billion  commitment,  and  expects  to  com-

quarter  and  year  to  year  due  to  acquisitions  and  disposi-

plete fundraising in 2014.

tions  of  businesses,  changes  in  the  value  of  its  publicly 

A  new  fund  will  contribute  to  Onex’  stream  of 

traded  and  privately  held  operating  companies  and  the 

annual  management  fees  once  the  fund  begins  invest-

effect of varying business cycles at its operating companies. 

ing  and  provides  the  potential  to  earn  carried  interest  on 

Accordingly, it is difficult to predict the future consolidated 

invested  limited  partner  capital.  Onex’  limited  partner-

financial results for Onex. However, it is Onex’ objective to 

ship agreements typically have a 10-year term and provide 

complete acquisitions during 2014. New acquisitions where 

a  predictable  flow  of  management  fees  from  assets  under 

Onex has control would add to the consolidated revenues, 

management.  Fees  for  Onex  Partners  III  stepped  down  to 

assets  and  liabilities.  Similarly,  if  a  controlled  business  is 

1  percent  of  invested  capital  in  December  2013,  marking 

sold,  consolidated  revenues,  assets  and  liabilities  would 

the  end  of  its  original  five-year  commitment  period.  We 

be reduced. It is difficult to predict when new acquisitions 

expect  to  start  drawing  management  fees  for  Onex  Part-

may occur or when businesses may be sold. 

ners IV sometime in 2014.

Onex  remains  in  a  very  strong  financial  position 

We  believe  Onex  is  well-positioned  for  continued 

to  complete  new  investment  opportunities  as  they  arise.  In 

growth  in  2014. We  have  a  stable,  experienced  team;  our 

addition to our own cash, we have approximately $840 mil-

investing culture is ingrained throughout the organization; 

lion of undrawn committed capital from limited partners in 

our  investments  are  performing  well  overall;  and  we  have 

Onex Partners III and ONCAP III. Fur thermore, to date, Onex 

the financial resources to grow.

has  raised  approximately  $2.5  billion  of  capital  commit-

This  printed  report  is  by  its  nature  current  only 

ments from limited partners for Onex Partners IV, its fourth 

at  the  point  in  time  when  it  is  issued. We  encourage  you 

private  equity  fund  for  larger  transactions.  Onex  is  target-

to  visit  our  website:  www.onex.com  for  updates  on  Onex’ 

ing a fund size of $4.5 billion in total capital commitments, 

activities.

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RISK MANAGEMENT

This  section  describes  the  risks  that  we  believe  are  mate-

Onex maintains an active involvement in its oper-

rial  to  Onex  that  could  adversely  affect  Onex’  business, 

ating businesses in the areas of strategic planning, financial 

financial  condition  or  results  of  operations.  The  risks 

structures,  and  negotiations  and  acquisitions.  In  the  early 

described below are not the only risks that may impact our 

stages  of  ownership,  Onex  may  provide  resources  for  busi-

business. Additional risks not currently known to us or that 

ness  and  strategic  planning  and  financial  reporting  while 

we currently believe are immaterial may also have a mate-

an  operating  business  builds  these  capabilities  in-house. 

rial adverse effect on future business and operations.

In  almost  all  cases,  Onex  ensures  there  is  oversight  of  its 

As  managers,  it  is  our  responsibility  to  identify 

investment  through  representation  on  the  acquired  com-

and  manage  business  risk.  As  shareholders,  we  require  an 

pany’s board of directors. Onex does not get involved in the 

appropriate return for the risk we accept. 

day-to-day operations of acquired companies.

Operating  businesses  are  encouraged  to  reduce 

Managing risk
Onex’  general  approach  to  the  management  of  risk  is  to 

risk  and/or  expand  opportunity  by  diversifying  their  cus-

tomer bases, broadening their geographic reach or product 

apply  common-sense  business  principles  to  the  manage-

and service offerings, and improving productivity. In certain 

ment of the Company, the ownership of its operating busi-

instances,  we  may  also  encourage  an  operating  business 

nesses  and  the  acquisition  of  new  businesses.  Each  year, 

to  seek  additional  equity  in  the  public  markets  in  order  to 

detailed  reviews  are  conducted  of  many  opportunities  to 

continue its growth without eroding its balance sheet. One 

purchase either new businesses or add-on acquisitions for 

element of this approach may be to use new equity invest-

existing  businesses.  Onex’  primary  interest  is  in  acquiring 

ment,  when  financial  markets  are  favourable,  to  prepay 

well-managed companies with a strong position in growing 

existing  debt  and  absorb  related  penalties.  Some  of  the 

industries. In addition, diversification among Onex’ operat-

strategies and policies to manage business risk at Onex and 

ing  businesses  enables  Onex  to  participate  in  the  growth 

its operating businesses are discussed in this section.

of a number of high-potential industries with varying busi-

ness cycles.  

As  a  general  rule,  Onex  attempts  to  arrange  as 

Business cycles
Diversification  by  industry  and  geography  is  a  deliberate 

many factors as practical to minimize risk without hamper-

strategy  at  Onex  to  reduce  the  risk  inherent  in  business 

ing  its  opportunity  to  maximize  returns. When  a  purchase 

cycles.  Onex’  practice  of  owning  companies  in  various 

opportunity  meets  Onex’  criteria,  for  example,  typically  a 

industries  with  differing  business  cycles  reduces  the  risk 

fair  price  is  paid,  though  not  necessarily  the  lowest  price, 

of  holding  a  major  portion  of  Onex’  assets  in  just  one  or 

for a high-quality business. Onex does not commit all of its 

two  industries.  Similarly,  the  Company’s  focus  on  build-

capital to a single acquisition and has equity partners with 

ing  industry  leaders  with  extensive  international  opera-

whom  it  shares  the  risk  of  ownership.  The  Onex  Partners 

tions reduces the financial impact of downturns in specific 

and  ONCAP  Funds  streamline  Onex’  process  of  sourcing 

regions.  Onex  is  well  diversified  among  various  industry 

and drawing on commitments from such equity partners. 

segments, with no single industry or business representing 

An  acquired  company  is  not  burdened  with  more 

more than 10 percent of Onex capital. The table in note 34 

debt  than  it  can  likely  sustain,  but  rather  is  structured  so 

to  the  audited  annual  consolidated  financial  statements 

that  it  has  the  financial  and  operating  leeway  to  maximize 

provides  information  on  the  geographic  diversification  of 

long-term growth in value. Finally, Onex invests in financial 

Onex’ consolidated revenues.   

partnership  with  management.  This  strategy  not  only 

gives Onex the benefit of experienced managers but also is 

designed to ensure that an operating company is run entre-

preneurially for the benefit of all shareholders.

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Operating liquidity
It is Onex’ view that one of the most important things Onex 

over the past few years resulted in Hawker Beechcraft being 

unable  to  meet  certain  of  its  financial  obligations.  During 

can  do  to  control  risk  is  to  maintain  a  strong  parent  com-

the  second  quarter  of  2012,  Hawker  Beechcraft  filed  for 

pany  with  an  appropriate  level  of  liquidity.  Onex  needs 

bankruptcy protection in the United States. As a result, Onex 

to  be  in  a  position  to  support  its  operating  businesses 

no  longer  exerted  significant  influence  over  the  company. 

when  and  if  it  is  appropriate  and  reasonable  for  Onex,  as 

On February 15, 2013, Hawker Beechcraft exited bankruptcy 

an  equity  owner  with  paramount  duties  to  act  in  the  best 

protection. As part of the restructuring, Onex has a nominal 

interests  of  Onex  shareholders,  to  do  so.  Maintaining 

equity interest in the company.  

liquidity is important because Onex, as a holding company, 

generally does not have guaranteed sources of meaningful 

cash  flow  other  than  management  fees. The  approximate 

Timeliness of investment commitments
Onex’  ability  to  create  value  for  shareholders  is  dependent 

$75  million  in  annualized  management  fees  that  are 

in part on its ability to successfully complete large acquisi-

expected to be earned by Onex Partners, ONCAP and Onex 

tions.  Our  preferred  course  is  to  complete  acquisitions  on 

Credit  Partners  in  2014  will  be  used  to  offset  the  costs  of 

an  exclusive  basis.  However,  we  also  participate  in  large 

running  the  parent  company.  Onex’  management  fees 

acquisitions  through  an  auction  or  bidding  process  with 

will  be  further  enhanced  once  fees  are  called  from  Onex 

multiple  potential  purchasers.  Bidding  is  often  very  com-

Partners IV.

petitive  for  the  large-scale  acquisitions  that  are  Onex’  pri-

A  significant  portion  of  the  purchase  price  for 

mary  interest,  and  the  ability  to  make  knowledgeable, 

new  acquisitions  is  generally  funded  with  debt  provided 

timely  investment  commitments  is  a  key  component  in 

by  third-party  lenders.  This  debt,  sourced  exclusively  on 

successful  purchases.  In  such  instances,  the  vendor  often 

the strength of the acquired company’s financial condition 

establishes a relatively short time frame for Onex to respond 

and  prospects,  is  a  debt  of  the  acquired  company  at  clos-

definitively.  In  order  to  improve  the  efficiency  of  Onex’ 

ing  and  is  without  recourse  to  Onex,  the  parent  company, 

internal  processes  on  both  auction  and  exclusive  acqui-

or  to  its  other  operating  companies  or  partnerships.  The 

sition  processes,  and  so  reduce  the  risk  of  missing  out  on 

foremost consideration, however, in developing a financing 

high-quality  acquisition  opportunities,  Onex  has  commit-

structure  for  an  acquisition  is  identifying  the  appropriate 

ted pools of capital from limited partner investors with the 

amount  of  equity  to  invest.  In  Onex’  view,  this  should  be 

Onex Partners and ONCAP Funds. As at December 31, 2013, 

the amount of equity that maximizes the risk/reward equa-

Onex  Partners  III  has  $479  million  of  undrawn  committed 

tion  for  both  shareholders  and  the  acquired  company.  In 

limited  partners’  capital  and  ONCAP  III  has  C$387  million 

other  words,  it  allows  the  acquired  company  to  not  only 

of such undrawn capital.    

manage  its  debt  through  reasonable  business  cycles  but 

Onex  Partners  IV  raised  $1.9  billion  of  commit-

also to have sufficient financial latitude for the business to 

ted  limited  partners’  capital  during  the  fourth  quarter  of 

vigorously pursue its growth objectives. 

2013.  Onex  Partners  IV  is  targeting  $3.3  billion  in  limited 

While  Onex  seeks  to  optimize  the  risk/reward 

partners’  capital  commitments  and  expects  to  complete 

equation  in  all  acquisitions,  there  is  the  risk  that  the 

fundraising  during  2014.  The  ability  to  raise  new  capital 

acquired  company  will  not  generate  sufficient  profitability 

commitments  is  dependent  upon  general  economic  con-

or  cash  flow  to  service  its  debt  requirements  and/or  meet 

ditions and the track record or success Onex has achieved 

related  debt  covenants  or  provide  adequate  financial 

with  the  management  and  investment  of  prior  funds.  To 

flexibility  for  growth.  In  such  circumstances,  additional 

date,  Onex  has  a  strong  track  record  of  investing  other 

investment  by  the  equity  partners,  including  Onex,  may  be 

investors’  capital  and  most  investors  in  the  original  Onex 

appropriate. In severe circumstances, the recovery of Onex’ 

Partners  and  ONCAP  Funds  did  commit  to  invest  in  the 

equity  and  any  other  investment  in  that  operating  com-

successor funds that have been established.

pany  is  at  risk. The  decline  in  the  general  aviation  industry 

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Capital  commitment  risk  The  limited  partners 
in  the  Onex  Partners  and  ONCAP  Funds  comprise  a  rela-

Interest rate risk As previously noted, new invest-
ments  generally  include  a  meaningful  amount  of  third-

tively  small  group  of  high-quality,  primarily  institutional, 

party  debt  taken  on  by  the  acquired  operating  company. 

investors. To date, each of these investors has met its com-

An  important  element  in  controlling  risk  is  to  manage,  to 

mitments  on  called  capital,  and  Onex  has  received  no 

the extent reasonable, the impact of fluctuations in interest 

indications  that  any  investor  will  be  unable  to  meet  its 

rates on the debt of the operating company. 

commitments  in  the  future. While  Onex’  experience  with 

Onex’  operating  companies  generally  seek  to  fix 

its  limited  partners  suggests  that  commitments  will  be 

the interest on some of their term debt or otherwise mini-

honoured,  there  is  always  the  risk  that  a  limited  partner 

mize  the  effect  of  interest  rate  increases  on  a  portion  of 

may not be able to meet its entire commitment over the life 

their  debt  at  the  time  of  acquisition.  This  is  achieved  by 

of the fund.

Financial risks
In  the  normal  course  of  business,  Onex  and  its  operating 

taking on debt at fixed interest rates or entering into inter-

est  rate  swap  agreements  or  financial  contracts  to  control 

the  level  of  interest  rate  fluctuation  on  variable  rate  debt. 

At  December  31,  2013,  approximately  50  percent  (2012  – 

companies  may  face  a  variety  of  risks  related  to  financial 

38 percent) of Onex’ operating companies’ long-term debt 

management.  In  dealing  with  these  risks,  it  is  a  matter  of 

had a fixed interest rate or the interest rate was effectively 

Company  policy  that  neither  Onex  nor  its  operating  com-

fixed  by  interest  rate  swap  contracts. The  risk  inherent  in 

panies  engage  in  speculative  derivatives  trading  or  other 

such  a  strategy  is  that,  should  interest  rates  decline,  the 

speculative activities. 

Default  on  known  credit  As  previously  noted, 
new  investments  generally  include  a  meaningful  amount 

benefit of such declines may not be obtainable or may only 

be  achieved  at  the  cost  of  penalties  to  terminate  existing 

arrangements. There  is  also  the  risk  that  the  counterparty 

of third-party debt. Those lenders typically require that the 

on  an  interest  rate  swap  agreement  may  not  be  able  to 

acquired  company  meet  ongoing  tests  of  financial  perfor-

meet its commitments. Guidelines are in place that specify 

mance  as  defined  by  the  terms  of  the  lending  agreement, 

the nature of the financial institutions that operating com-

such as ratios of total debt to operating income (“EBITDA”) 

panies can deal with on interest rate contracts. 

and  the  ratio  of  EBITDA  to  interest  costs.  It  is  Onex’  prac-

The  Onex  Credit  Partners’  CLOs  are  exposed  to 

tice  to  not  burden  acquired  companies  with  levels  of  debt 

interest  rate  risk  on  the  debt  issued  by  each  CLO  as  sub-

that  might  put  at  risk  their  ability  to  generate  sufficient 

stantially  all  interest  for  debt  issued  by  the  CLOs  is  based 

levels  of  profitability  or  cash  flow  to  service  their  debts  – 

on a spread over a floating base rate. However, the interest 

and so meet their related debt covenants – or which might 

rate risk is largely offset within each CLO by holding invest-

hamper their flexibility to grow. 

ments in debt securities, which receive interest based on a 

Financing  risk  The  continued  volatility  in  the 
global  credit  markets  has  created  some  unpredictability 

spread over the same or similar floating base rate.

Onex,  the  parent  company,  has  some  exposure  to 

about  whether  businesses,  even  creditworthy  businesses, 

interest  rate  changes  primarily  through  its  cash  and  short-

will  be  able  to  obtain  new  loans. This  represents  a  risk  to 

term  investments,  which  are  held  in  short-term  deposits 

the ongoing viability of many otherwise healthy businesses 

and  commercial  paper.  A  0.25  percent  increase  (0.25  per-

whose loans or operating lines of credit are up for renewal 

cent  decrease)  in  the  interest  rate,  assuming  no  significant 

in the short term. A significant portion of Onex’ operating 

changes in the cash balance at the parent company, would 

companies’  refinancing  will  take  place  in  2016  and  there-

result  in  a  minimal  impact  on  annual  interest  income.  In 

after. Table 21 on page 57 of this MD&A provides the aggre-

addition, The Warranty Group, which holds substantially all 

gate  debt  maturities  for  Onex’  consolidated  operating 

of its investments in interest-bearing securities, would also 

companies  and  investments  in  joint  ventures  and  associ-

have some exposure to interest rate changes. A 0.25 percent 

ates for each of the years up to 2019 and in total thereafter.

increase  in  the  interest  rate  would  decrease  the  fair  value 

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of the investments held by The Warranty Group by $13 mil-

lion,  with  a  corresponding  decrease  in  other  comprehen-

Insurance  claims  The  Warranty  Group  under-
writes  and  administers  extended  warranties  and  credit 

sive earnings. However, as the investments are reinvested, a 

insurance  on  a  wide  variety  of  consumer  goods,  including 

0.25 percent increase in the interest rate would increase the 

automobiles, consumer electronics and major home appli-

annual interest income recorded by The Warranty Group by 

ances.  Unlike  most  property  insurance  risk,  the  risk  asso-

$5 million.  

Currency  fluctuations  The  functional  currency 
of  Onex,  the  parent  company,  and  substantially  all  of 

ciated  with  extended  warranty  claims  is  non-catastrophic 

and  short-lived,  resulting  in  predictable  loss  trends.  The 

predictability of claims, which is enhanced by the large vol-

Onex’ operating companies is the U.S. dollar. A number of 

ume of claims data in the company’s database, enables The 

Onex’  operating  companies  conduct  business  outside  of 

Warranty Group to appropriately measure and price risk. 

the  United  States  and  as  a  result  are  exposed  to  currency 

risk  on  the  portion  of  their  business  that  is  not  based  on 

U.S.  currency.  Fluctuations  in  the  value  of  the  U.S.  dollar 

Commodity price risk
Certain Onex operating companies are vulnerable to price 

relative  to  other  currencies  can  have  an  impact  on  Onex’ 

fluctuations  in  major  commodities.  Individual  operat-

reported  results  and  consolidated  financial  position. 

ing companies may use financial instruments to offset the 

Onex’  operating  companies  may  use  currency  derivatives 

impact of anticipated changes in commodity prices related 

in the normal course of business to hedge against adverse 

to  the  conduct  of  their  businesses.  Aluminum,  titanium 

fluctuations  in  key  operating  currencies,  but  speculative 

and  raw  materials  such  as  carbon  fibre  used  to  manufac-

activity is not permitted. 

ture composites represent the principal raw materials used 

Onex  and  its  operating  companies  have  minimal 

in  Spirit  AeroSystems’  manufacturing  operations.  Spirit 

exposure to fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar rela-

AeroSystems  has  entered  into  long-term  supply  contracts 

tive to the Canadian dollar. 

with  its  key  suppliers  of  raw  materials,  which  limit  the 

Onex’  results  are  reported  in  U.S.  dollars,  and 

company’s exposure to rising raw materials prices. Most of 

fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to other 

the raw materials purchased are based on a fixed pricing or 

currencies  can  have  an  impact  on  Onex’  reported  results 

at  reduced  rates  through  Boeing’s  or  Airbus’  high-volume 

and  consolidated  financial  position.  During  2013,  Onex’ 

purchase contracts.  

equity balance reflected a $43 million decrease in the value 

Silver  is  a  significant  commodity  used  in  Care-

of  Onex’  equity  for  the  translation  of  its  operating  com-

stream  Health’s  manufacturing  of  x-ray  film.  The  com-

panies  with  non-U.S.  dollar  functional  currencies  (2012  – 

pany’s  management  continually  monitors  movement  and 

$34 million). 

trends  in  the  silver  market  and  enters  into  collar  and  for-

Fair  value  changes The  fair  value  measurements 
for  investments  in  joint  ventures  and  associates,  Limited 

ward agreements when considered appropriate to mitigate 

some  of  the  risk  of  future  price  fluctuations  for  periods  of 

Partners’ Interests and carried interest are primarily driven 

generally up to a year.

by the underlying fair value of the investments in the Onex 

Partners and ONCAP Funds. A change to a reasonably pos-

sible  alternative  estimate  and/or  assumption  used  in  the 

Regulatory risk
Certain  of  Onex’  operating  companies  and  investment 

valuation  of  non-public  investments  in  the  Onex  Partners 

advisor  affiliates  may  be  subject  to  extensive  governmen-

and  ONCAP  Funds  could  have  a  significant  impact  on  the 

tal  regulations  and  oversight  with  respect  to  their  business 

fair values calculated for investments in joint ventures and 

activities. The failure to comply with applicable regulations, 

associates, Limited Partners’ Interests and carried interest, 

obtain  applicable  regulatory  approvals,  or  maintain  those 

which  would  impact  both  Onex’  financial  condition  and 

approvals  so  obtained,  may  subject  the  applicable  operat-

results of operations. 

ing  company  to  civil  penalties,  suspension  or  withdrawal 

of  any  regulatory  approval  obtained,  injunctions,  operat-

ing  restrictions  and  criminal  prosecutions  and  penalties, 

which could, individually or in the aggregate, have a mate-

rial adverse effect on Onex’ consolidated financial position. 

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M A N A G E M E N T ’ S 	 D I S C U S S I O N 	 A N D 	 A N A LY S I S

Integration of acquired companies
An important aspect of Onex’ strategy for value creation is 

affected  by  the  same  event,  or  to  the  same  extent,  simulta-

neously.  Ongoing  pressure  on  government  appropriations 

to  acquire  what  we  consider  to  be “platform”  companies. 

is  a  normal  aspect  of  business  for  these  companies,  and  all 

Such  companies  often  have  distinct  competitive  advan-

seek  to  minimize  the  effect  of  possible  funding  reductions 

tages  in  products  or  services  in  their  respective  industries 

through productivity improvements and other initiatives. 

that  provide  a  solid  foundation  for  growth  in  scale  and 

value. In these instances, Onex works with company man-

agement  to  identify  attractive  add-on  acquisitions  that 

Significant customers
Some  of  Onex’  major  acquisitions  have  been  divisions  of 

may  enable  the  platform  company  to  achieve  its  goals 

large companies. As part of these purchases, the acquired 

more  quickly  and  successfully  than  by  focusing  solely  on 

company  has  often  continued  to  supply  its  former  owner 

the  development  and/or  diversification  of  its  customer 

through long-term supply arrangements. It has been Onex’ 

base, which is known as organic growth. Growth by acqui-

policy  to  encourage  its  operating  companies  to  quickly 

sition,  however,  may  carry  more  risk  than  organic  growth. 

diversify  their  customer  bases  to  the  extent  practical  in 

While  as  many  of  these  risks  as  possible  are  considered 

order  to  manage  the  risk  associated  with  serving  a  single 

in  the  acquisition  planning,  operating  companies  under- 

major  customer.  Certain  Onex  operating  companies  have 

taking  these  acquisitions  also  face  such  risks  as  unknown 

major  customers  that  represent  more  than  10  percent  of 

expenses  related  to  the  cost-effective  amalgamation  of 

their  annual  revenues.  Spirit  AeroSystems  has  one  cus-

operations,  the  retention  of  key  personnel  and  custom-

tomer  that  represents  approximately  18  percent  of  Onex’ 

ers, and the future value of goodwill, intangible assets and 

consolidated revenues.

intellectual property. There are also risk factors associated 

with  the  industry  and  the  combined  business  in  general. 

Onex  works  with  company  management  to  understand 

Environmental considerations
Onex has an environmental protection policy that has been 

and attempt to mitigate such risks as much as possible. 

adopted  by  its  operating  businesses  subject  to  company-

Dependence on government funding
Since  2005,  Onex  has  acquired  businesses,  or  interests 

specific  modifications;  many  of  the  operating  businesses 

have  also  adopted  supplemental  policies  appropriate  to 

their  industries  or  businesses.  Senior  officers  at  each  of  the 

in  businesses,  in  various  segments  of  the  U.S.  healthcare 

operating businesses are ultimately responsible for ensuring 

industry. Some of the revenues of these companies are par-

compliance  with  these  policies. They  are  required  to  report 

tially  dependent  on  funding  from  federal,  state  and  local 

annually  to  their  company’s  board  of  directors  and/or  to 

government  agencies,  especially  those  agencies  respon-

Onex regarding compliance. 

sible  for  U.S.  federal  Medicare  and  state  Medicaid  funding. 

Environmental  management  by  the  operating 

Budgetary  pressures,  as  well  as  economic,  industry,  politi-

businesses  is  generally  accomplished  through  the  edu-

cal  and  other  factors,  could  influence  governments  to  not 

cation  of  employees  about  environmental  regulations 

increase  or,  in  some  cases,  to  decrease  appropriations  for 

and  appropriate  operating  policies  and  procedures;  site 

the services that are offered by Onex’ operating subsidiaries, 

inspections  by  environmental  consultants;  the  addition  of 

which  could  reduce  their  revenues  materially.  Future  reve-

proper  equipment  or  modification  of  existing  equipment 

nues  may  be  affected  by  changes  in  rate-setting  structures, 

to  reduce  or  eliminate  environmental  hazards;  remedia-

methodologies  or  interpretations  that  may  be  proposed 

tion  activities  as  required;  and  ongoing  waste  reduction 

or  are  under  consideration.  While  each  of  Onex’  operat-

and recycling programs, all as appropriate to the business. 

ing  companies  in  the  U.S.  healthcare  industry  is  subject  to 

Environmental  consultants  may  be  engaged  to  advise  on 

reimbursement risk directly related to its particular business 

current and upcoming environmental regulations that may 

segment, it is unlikely that all of these companies would be 

be applicable. 

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M A N A G E M E N T ’ S 	 D I S C U S S I O N 	 A N D 	 A N A LY S I S

Many  of  the  operating  businesses  are  involved 

in  the  remediation  of  particular  environmental  situa-

Other contingencies
Onex and its operating companies are or may become par-

tions,  such  as  soil  contamination.  In  almost  all  cases, 

ties  to  legal  claims  arising  in  the  ordinary  course  of  busi-

these  situations  have  occurred  prior  to  Onex’  acquisition 

ness.  The  operating  companies  have  recorded  liability 

of  those  businesses,  and  the  estimated  costs  of  remedial 

provisions  based  upon  their  consideration  and  analysis 

work  and  related  activities  are  generally  managed  either 

of  their  exposure  in  respect  of  such  claims.  Such  provi-

through  agreements  with  the  vendor  of  the  company  or 

sions  are  reflected,  as  appropriate,  in  Onex’  consolidated 

through  provisions  established  at  the  time  of  acquisition. 

financial  statements.  Onex,  the  parent  company,  has  not 

Manufacturing activities carry the inherent risk that chang-

currently  recorded  any  further  liability  provision  and  we 

ing environmental regulations may identify additional situ-

do  not  believe  that  the  resolution  of  known  claims  would 

ations requiring capital expenditures or remedial work and 

reasonably  be  expected  to  have  a  material  adverse  impact 

associated costs to meet those regulations.

on Onex’ consolidated financial position. However, the final 

Income taxes
The  Company  has  investments  in  companies  that  oper-

outcome  with  respect  to  outstanding,  pending  or  future 

actions  cannot  be  predicted  with  certainty,  and  therefore 

there can be no assurance that their resolution will not have 

ate  in  a  number  of  tax  jurisdictions.  Onex  provides  for  the 

an adverse effect on our consolidated financial position.

tax  on  undistributed  earnings  of  its  subsidiaries  that  are 

probable  to  reverse  in  the  foreseeable  future  based  on  the 

expected  future  income  tax  rates  that  are  substantively 

enacted at the time of the income/gain recognition events. 

Changes  to  the  expected  future  income  tax  rate  will  affect 

the  provision  for  future  tax,  both  in  the  current  year  and 

in  respect  of  prior  year  amounts  that  are  still  outstanding, 

either positively or negatively, depending on whether rates 

decrease or increase. Changes to tax legislation or the appli-

cation  of  tax  legislation  may  affect  the  provision  for  future 

tax  and  the  taxation  of  deferred  amounts.  During  the  third 

quarter  of  2013,  as  a  result  of  evaluating  recent  changes  in 

tax  law  for  the  treatment  of  surplus  and  upstream  loans, 

Onex,  the  parent  company,  determined  that  its  previously 

recognized  deferred  tax  provisions  on  gains  realized  from 

the disposition of foreign operating companies are tempo-

rary differences that are probable to not reverse in the fore-

seeable  future,  consistent  with  the  principles  outlined  in 
IAS  12,  Income  Taxes.  As  a  result,  Onex,  the  parent  com-
pany,  recorded  a  $526  million  non-cash  recovery  of 

deferred income taxes, of which $480 million was included 

in Onex’, the parent company’s, deferred income tax liabil-

ity  at  December  31,  2012  and  $46  million  represents  the 

provisions established and reversed during 2013. 

Onex Corporation December 31, 2013  81

MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY   
MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY 

FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The  accompanying  consolidated  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  by  management,  reviewed  by  the  Audit  and 

Corporate Governance Committee and approved by the Board of Directors of the Company. Management is responsible for 

the information and representations contained in these financial statements.

The  Company  maintains  appropriate  processes  to  ensure  that  relevant  and  reliable  financial  information  is  pro-

duced.  The  consolidated  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  International  Financial  Reporting 

Standards. The  significant  accounting  policies  which  management  believes  are  appropriate  for  the  Company  are  described   

in note 1 to the consolidated financial statements.

The  Board  of  Directors  is  responsible  for  reviewing  and  approving  the  consolidated  financial  statements  and  over-

seeing management’s performance of its financial reporting responsibilities. An Audit and Corporate Governance Committee 

of four non-management independent Directors is appointed by the Board.

The  Audit  and  Corporate  Governance  Committee  reviews  the  consolidated  financial  statements,  adequacy 

of  internal  controls,  audit  process  and  financial  reporting  with  management  and  with  the  external  auditors. The  Audit 

and Corporate Governance Committee reports to the Directors prior to the approval of the audited consolidated financial 

statements for publication.

PricewaterhouseCoopers  LLP,  the  Company’s  external  auditors,  who  are  appointed  by  the  holders  of  Subordinate 

Voting  Shares,  audited  the  consolidated  financial  statements  in  accordance  with  Canadian  generally  accepted  auditing 

standards to enable them to express to the shareholders their opinion on the consolidated financial statements. Their report 

is set out on the following page.

[signed]	
[signed]	 	

[signed]
[signed]

Donald W. Lewtas 

Chief Financial Officer  

February 20, 2014

Christine M. Donaldson

Vice President Finance

82  Onex Corporation December 31, 2013

 
 
 
 
	
	
	
	
	
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

To the Shareholders of Onex Corporation:

We  have  audited  the  accompanying  consolidated  financial  statements  of  Onex  Corporation  and  its  subsidiaries,  which 

comprise the consolidated balance sheets as at December 31, 2013, December 31, 2012 and January 1, 2012, the consolidated 

statements of earnings, comprehensive earnings, equity and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 and 

the related notes, which comprise a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

Management’s responsibility for the consolidated financial statements

Management  is  responsible  for  the  preparation  and  fair  presentation  of  these  consolidated  financial  statements  in  accor-

dance with International Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal control as management determines is neces-

sary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due 

to fraud or error.

Auditor’s responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted 

our  audits  in  accordance  with  Canadian  generally  accepted  auditing  standards. Those  standards  require  that  we  comply 

with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated 

financial statements are free from material misstatement.  

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consoli-

dated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks 

of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assess-

ments,  the  auditor  considers  internal  control  relevant  to  the  entity’s  preparation  and  fair  presentation  of  the  consolidated 

financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of 

expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriate-

ness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating 

the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained in our audits is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for 

our audit opinion.

Opinion

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Onex 

Corporation  and  its  subsidiaries  as  at  December  31,  2013,  December  31,  2012  and  January  1,  2012  and  their  financial  per-

formance and their cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 in accordance with International Financial 

Reporting Standards.

[signed]
[signed]

PricewaterhouseCoopers  llp

Chartered Professional Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants

Toronto, Canada

February 20, 2014

Onex Corporation December 31, 2013  83

 
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in millions of U.S. dollars)

Assets

Current assets
Cash	and	cash	equivalents	(note	4)

Short-term	investments

Accounts	receivable

Inventories	(note	5)

Other	current	assets	(note	6)

Property,	plant	and	equipment	(note	7)

Long-term	investments	(note	8)

Other	non-current	assets	(note	9)

Intangible	assets	(note	10)

Goodwill	(note	10)

Liabilities and Equity

Current liabilities

Accounts	payable	and	accrued	liabilities

Current	portion	of	provisions	(note	11)

Other	current	liabilities

Current	portion	of	long-term	debt	of	operating	companies,	without	recourse		

to	Onex	Corporation	(note	12)

Current	portion	of	warranty	reserves	and	unearned	premiums	(note	14)

Non-current	portion	of	provisions	(note	11)

Long-term	debt	of	operating	companies,	without	recourse		

to	Onex	Corporation	(note	12)

Non-current	portion	of	warranty	reserves	and	unearned	premiums	(note	14)

Other	non-current	liabilities	(note	15)

Deferred	income	taxes	(note	16)

Limited	Partners’	Interests	(note	17)

Equity

Share	capital	(note	18)

Non-controlling	interests	(note	19)

Retained	earnings	and	accumulated	other	comprehensive	earnings

As at  
December 31, 
2013

As at  
December 31, 
2012

As at  
January 1,  
2012

$   3,191

$   2,656

$   2,448

754

3,639

3,872

1,478

12,934

5,105

7,564

2,100

4,695

4,469

730

3,858

4,519

1,443

13,206

5,495

6,424

1,986

4,833

4,358

749

3,272

4,428

1,154

12,051

5,102

5,415

1,776

2,599

2,434

 $ 36,867

$ 36,302

$ 29,377

$   4,342 

$   4,549

$   3,893

331

1,621

651

1,350

8,295

419

11,319

1,779

2,526

1,225

6,959

32,522

346

3,191

808

4,345

347

1,340

286

1,366

7,888

264

10,184

1,774

2,852

1,683

6,208

30,853

358

3,822

1,269

5,449

263

909

482

1,400

6,947

180

6,479

1,727

2,368

1,059

4,980

23,740

360

3,863

1,414

5,637

See	accompanying	notes	to	the	consolidated	financial	statements,	including	the	changes	in	accounting	policies	retroactively	adopted	on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1.

 $ 36,867

$ 36,302

$ 29,377

Signed	on	behalf	of	the	Board	of	Directors

[signed]	

Director	

[signed]

Director	

84  Onex Corporation December 31, 2013

 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

Year ended December 31 (in millions of U.S. dollars except per share data)

Revenues

Cost	of	sales	(excluding	amortization	of	property,	plant	and	equipment,		

intangible	assets	and	deferred	charges)

Operating	expenses

Interest	income

Amortization	of	property,	plant	and	equipment

Amortization	of	intangible	assets	and	deferred	charges

Interest	expense	of	operating	companies	(note	21)

Increase	in	value	of	investments	in	joint	ventures	and	associates	at	fair	value,	net	(note	8(a))

Stock-based	compensation	expense	(note	22)

Other	gains	(note	23)

Other	items	(note	24)

Impairment	of	goodwill,	intangible	assets	and	long-lived	assets,	net	(note	25)

Limited	Partners’	Interests	charge	(note	17)

Earnings (loss) before income taxes and discontinued operations

Recovery	of	(provision	for)	income	taxes	(note	16)

Loss from continuing operations

Earnings	from	discontinued	operations	(note	3)

Net Earnings (Loss) for the Year

Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations attributable to:

Equity	holders	of	Onex	Corporation

Non-controlling	Interests

Loss from Continuing Operations for the Year

Net Earnings (Loss) attributable to:

Equity	holders	of	Onex	Corporation

Non-controlling	Interests

Net Earnings (Loss) for the Year

Net Earnings (Loss) per Subordinate Voting Share of Onex Corporation (note 26)

Basic	and	Diluted:

	 Continuing	operations

	 Discontinued	operations

Net Loss for the Year

2013

2012

$ 27,809

$ 24,917

(21,843)

(4,197)

(19,908)

(3,276)

106

(619)

(537)

(813)

1,098

(349)

561

(449)

(319)

(1,855)

(1,407)

333

(1,074)

261

60

(538)

(318)

(514)

863 

(239)

59 

(46)

(65)

(929)

66

(76)

(10)

26

 $     (813)

$        16

 $     (605)

(469)

  $  (1,074)

$     (143)

133

$       (10)

 $     (354)

(459)

  $     (813)

$     (128)

144

$        16

  $    (5.34)

  2.22

$    (1.25)

0.13

  $    (3.12)    

$    (1.12)

See	accompanying	notes	to	the	consolidated	financial	statements,	including	the	changes	in	accounting	policies	retroactively	adopted	on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1.

Onex Corporation December 31, 2013  85

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS   
OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS

Year ended December 31 (in millions of U.S. dollars)

Net earnings (loss) for the year 

Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax

Items	that	may	be	reclassified	to	net	earnings	(loss):

	 Currency	translation	adjustments

	 Change	in	fair	value	of	derivatives	designated	as	hedges

	 Unrealized	gains	(loss)	on	available-for-sale	financial	assets

Items	that	will	not	be	reclassified	to	net	earnings	(loss):

	 Remeasurements	for	post-employment	benefit	plans

Other	comprehensive	earnings	from	discontinued	operations,	net	of	tax	(note	3)

Other comprehensive earnings, net of tax

Total Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) for the Year

Total Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) attributable to:

Equity	holders	of	Onex	Corporation

Non-controlling	Interests

Total Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) for the Year

2013

$ (813)

2012

$    16

(48)

(24)

(29)

(101)

174

5

78

32

24

15

71

(69)

2

4

$ (735)

$    20

 $ (336)

(399)

 $ (735)

$ (127)

147

$    20

See	accompanying	notes	to	the	consolidated	financial	statements,	including	the	changes	in	accounting	policies	retroactively	adopted	on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

(in millions of U.S. dollars except per share data)

Balance – January 1, 2012 
Change	in	accounting	policy	(note	1)
Dividends	declared(a)
Purchase	and	cancellation	of	shares	(note	18)
Investments	by	shareholders	other	than	Onex
Distributions	to	non-controlling	interests
Repurchase	of	shares	of	operating	companies(c)
Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)
	 Net	earnings	(loss)	for	the	year

Other	comprehensive	earnings	(loss)		

for	the	year,	net	of	tax:
Currency	translation	adjustments
Change	in	fair	value	of	derivatives		

designated	as	hedges

	 Unrealized	gains	on	available-for-sale	

financial	assets

Remeasurements	for	post-employment	

benefit	plans	(note	32)

Other	comprehensive	earnings	from	

discontinued	operations,	net	of	tax	(note	3)

Balance – December 31, 2012 
Dividends	declared(a)
Purchase	and	cancellation	of	shares	(note	18)
Investments	by	shareholders	other	than	Onex
Distributions	to	non-controlling	interests
Repurchase	of	shares	of	operating	companies(c)
Non-controlling	interests	on	sale	of	investments	

in	operating	companies	(notes	3	and	23)
Non-controlling	interests	on	conversion	of		

promissory	notes

Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)
	 Net	loss	for	the	year

Other	comprehensive	earnings	(loss)	

for	the	year,	net	of	tax:
Currency	translation	adjustments
Change	in	fair	value	of	derivatives		

designated	as	hedges

	 Unrealized	loss	on	available-for-sale	

financial	assets

Remeasurements	for	post-employment	

benefit	plans	(note	32)

Other	comprehensive	earnings	from	

discontinued	operations,	net	of	tax	(note	3)

Share		
Capital		
(note	18)

$  360
–
–
(2)
–
–
–

–

–

–

–

–

–

$  358
–
(12)
–
–
–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Retained	
Earnings

$ 1,433
2
(13)
(22)
36
–
(19)

(128)

–

–

–

(37)

–

$ 1,252
(15)
(141)
–
–
–

–

31

(354)

–

–

–

87

–

Accumulated	
Other	
Comprehensive	
Earnings		
(Loss)

Total	Equity	
Attributable	
to	Equity	
Holders	of	Onex	
Corporation

$  (21)(b)
–
–
–
–
–
–

$ 1,772
2
(13)
(24)
36
–
(19)

Non-
controlling	
Interests

$ 3,857
6
–
–
113
(5)
(296)

(128)

144

Total		
Equity

$ 5,629 
8
(13)
(24)
149
(5)
(315)

16

32

24

15

(69)

2

11

21

2

(32)

1

$ 3,822
–
–
119
(2)
(109)

$ 5,449
(15)
(153)
119
(2)
(109)

(209)

(31)

(459)

(12)

(13)

(4)

87

2

(209)

–

(813)

(48)

(24)

(29)

174

5

–

21

3

13

–

1

$   17(d)

–
–
–
–
–

–

–

–

(36)

(11)

(25)

–

3

21

3

13

(37)

1

$ 1,627
(15)
(153)
–
–
–

–

31

(354)

(36)

(11)

(25)

87

3

Balance – December 31, 2013

$ 346

$     860 

$ (52)(e)

$ 1,154

$ 3,191 

$ 4,345

(a)	 	Dividends	declared	per	Subordinate	Voting	Share	during	2013	totalled	C$0.14	(2012	–	C$0.11).	In	2013,	shares	issued	under	the	dividend	reinvestment	plan	amounted	to	less	

than	$1	(2012	–	less	than	$1).	There	are	no	tax	effects	for	Onex	on	the	declaration	or	payment	of	dividends.

(b)	 	Accumulated	Other	Comprehensive	Earnings	(Loss)	as	at	January	1,	2012	consisted	of	currency	translation	adjustments	of	negative	$63,	unrealized	losses	on	the	effective	

(c)	

portion	of	cash	flow	hedges	of	$3	and	unrealized	gains	on	available-for-sale	financial	assets	of	$45.	Accumulated	Other	Comprehensive	Earnings	(Loss)	as	at	January	1,	2012	
included	$4	of	net	losses	related	to	discontinued	operations.	Income	taxes	did	not	have	a	significant	effect	on	these	items.
	Repurchase	of	shares	of	operating	companies	consisted	primarily	of	shares	repurchased	by	Celestica	under	its	normal	course	issuer	bid	during	2012	and	2013,	and	its	substan-
tial	issuer	bid	completed	during	the	fourth	quarter	of	2012.	During	2013,	Celestica	repurchased	approximately	4.1	million	of	its	subordinate	voting	shares	(2012	–	35.8	million)	
for	a	cash	cost	of	$44	(2012	−	$289).	In	addition,	during	the	fourth	quarter	of	2012,	Sitel	Worldwide	repurchased	common	shares	from	a	third-party	investor	for	$1.

(d)	 	Accumulated	Other	Comprehensive	Earnings	(Loss)	as	at	December	31,	2012	consisted	of	currency	translation	adjustments	of	negative	$41	and	unrealized	gains	on	available-
for-sale	financial	assets	of	$58.	Accumulated	Other	Comprehensive	Earnings	(Loss)	as	at	December	31,	2012	included	$3	of	net	losses	related	to	discontinued	operations.		
Income	taxes	did	not	have	a	significant	effect	on	these	items.

(e)	 	Accumulated	Other	Comprehensive	Earnings	(Loss)	as	at	December	31,	2013	consisted	of	currency	translation	adjustments	of	negative	$74,	unrealized	losses	on	the	effective	

portion	of	cash	flow	hedges	of	$11	and	unrealized	gains	on	available-for-sale	financial	assets	of	$33.	Income	taxes	did	not	have	a	significant	effect	on	these	items.

See	accompanying	notes	to	the	consolidated	financial	statements,	including	the	changes	in	accounting	policies	retroactively	adopted	on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Year ended December 31 (in millions of U.S. dollars)

Operating Activities
Loss	for	the	year	from	continuing	operations
Adjustments	to	loss	from	continuing	operations:

Provision	for	(recovery	of)	income	taxes	(note	16)
Interest	income
Interest	expense	of	operating	companies	(note	21)

Net	earnings	(loss)	before	interest	and	provision	for	income	taxes
Cash	taxes	paid
Items	not	affecting	cash	and	cash	equivalents:

Amortization	of	property,	plant	and	equipment
Amortization	of	intangible	assets	and	deferred	charges
Amortization	of	deferred	warranty	costs,	net
Increase	in	value	of	investments	in	joint	ventures	and	associates	at	fair	value,	net	(note	8(a))
Stock-based	compensation	expense	
Other	gains	(note	23)
Impairment	of	goodwill,	intangible	assets	and	long-lived	assets,	net	(note	25)
Limited	Partners’	Interests	charge	(note	17)
Change	in	provisions	
Other								

Changes	in	non-cash	working	capital	items:

Accounts	receivable
Inventories
Other	current	assets
Accounts	payable,	accrued	liabilities	and	other	current	liabilities

Increase	in	cash	and	cash	equivalents	due	to	changes	in	working	capital	items
Decrease	in	other	operating	activities
Increase	in	warranty	reserves	and	premiums
Cash	flows	from	operating	activities	of	discontinued	operations	(note	3)	

Financing Activities
Issuance	of	long-term	debt
Repayment	of	long-term	debt
Cash	interest	paid
Cash	dividends	paid
Repurchase	of	share	capital	of	Onex	Corporation
Repurchase	of	share	capital	of	operating	companies
Financing	provided	by	Limited	Partners	(note	17)
Issuance	of	share	capital	by	operating	companies
Distributions	paid	to	non-controlling	interests	and	Limited	Partners	(note	17)
Change	in	restricted	cash	for	distribution	to	Limited	Partners	(note	17)
Decrease	due	to	other	financing	activities
Cash	flows	used	for	financing	activities	of	discontinued	operations	(note	3)

Investing Activities
Acquisition	of	operating	companies,	net	of	cash	and	cash	equivalents	in	acquired	companies	of	$14	(2012	–	$275)	(note	2)	
Purchase	of	property,	plant	and	equipment
Proceeds	from	sale	of	property,	plant	and	equipment
Proceeds	from	sale	of	investment	in	joint	ventures	and	associates	at	fair	value	(note	8(a))
Proceeds	from	sale	of	operating	investment	no	longer	controlled	(notes	3	and	23)
Distributions	received	from	investments	in	joint	ventures	and	associates	of	Onex	Partners	(note	8(a))
Purchase	of	investments	in	joint	venture	of	Onex	Partners	(note	8(a))
Cash	interest	and	dividends	received
Net	purchases	of	investments	and	securities	(note	8)
Decrease	due	to	other	investing	activities
Cash	flows	used	for	investing	activities	of	discontinued	operations	(note	3)

Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents for the Year
Increase	(decrease)	in	cash	due	to	changes	in	foreign	exchange	rates
Cash	and	cash	equivalents,	beginning	of	the	year	–	continuing	operations
Cash	and	cash	equivalents,	beginning	of	the	year	–	discontinued	operations	(note	3)

Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents held by discontinued operations (note 3)

Cash and Cash Equivalents Held by Continuing Operations

2013

2012

$ (1,074)

$     (10)

(333)
(106)
813
(700)
(234)

619
537
(25)
(1,098)
13
(561)
319
1,855
95
114

934

(123)
650
19
31

577
(115)
73
117

1,586

4,106
(2,834)
(697)
(14)
(153)
(109)
401
47
(1,542)
35
(70)
(28)

(858)

(513)
(835)
290
908
1,060
52
–
72
(1,062)
(49)
(115)

(192)

536
(1)
2,629
27

3,191
–

76
(60)
514 
520
(294)

538
318 
32 
(863)
211 
(59)
65 
929 
91 
96 

1,584 

(39)
371 
18 
33 

383 
(96)
22 
150 

2,043 

2,320 
(1,495)
(445)
(12)
(24)
(315)
1,311 
34 
(982)
(35)
(65)
(117)

175 

(1,393)
(607)
31
326 
71 
676 
(165)
19 
(785)
(73)
(115)

(2,015)

203 
5 
2,339 
109 

2,656 
27 

$  3,191

$ 2,629 

See	accompanying	notes	to	the	consolidated	financial	statements,	including	the	changes	in	accounting	policies	retroactively	adopted	on	January	1,	2013,	as	described	in	note	1.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED   
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in millions of U.S. dollars except per share data)

Onex Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) is a diversified company with operations in a range of industries 
including electronics manufacturing services, aerostructures, healthcare, insurance provider, customer care services, building prod-
ucts, commercial vehicles, aircraft leasing and management, business services/tradeshows, plastics processing equipment, business 
services/packaging, industrial products, gaming and insurance brokerage. Additionally, the Company has investments in real estate, 
credit strategies and mid-market private equity opportunities. Note 34 provides additional description of the Company’s operations on 
a segmented basis. Throughout these statements, the term “Onex” refers to Onex Corporation, the ultimate parent company.   

Onex Corporation is a Canadian corporation domiciled in Canada and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol OCX. 
Onex Corporation’s shares are traded in Canadian dollars. The registered address for Onex Corporation is 161 Bay Street, Toronto, 
Ontario.  Gerald  W.  Schwartz  controls  Onex  Corporation  by  indirectly  holding  all  of  the  outstanding  Multiple  Voting  Shares  of  the 
corporation and also indirectly holds 18% of the outstanding Subordinate Voting Shares of the corporation as at December 31, 2013.

All amounts are in millions of U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.

The consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on February 20, 2014.

1.    B A S I S   O F   P R E PA R AT I O N   A N D   S I G N I F I C A N T 

C O N S O L I D AT I O N

A C C O U N T I N G   P O L I C I E S

S TAT E M E N T   O F   C O M P L I A N C E

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accor-

dance  with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  (“IFRS”) 

and  its  interpretations  adopted  by  the  International  Accounting 

Standards  Board  (“IASB”). These  consolidated  financial  statements 

were  prepared  on  a  going  concern  basis,  under  the  historical  cost 

convention,  as  modified  by  the  revaluation  of  available-for-sale 

financial assets, and financial assets and financial liabilities (includ-

ing  derivative  instruments)  at  fair  value  through  total  comprehen-

sive earnings.

The  U.S.  dollar  is  the  Company’s  functional  currency.   

As  such,  the  financial  statements  have  been  reported  on  a  U.S. 

dollar basis.

The  consolidated  financial  statements  represent  the  accounts  of 

Onex and its subsidiaries, including its controlled operating com-

panies.  Onex  also  controls  and  consolidates  the  operations  of 

Onex  Partners  LP  (“Onex  Partners  I”),  Onex  Partners  II  LP  (“Onex 

Partners  II”),  Onex  Partners  III  LP  (“Onex  Partners  III”)  and  Onex 

Partners  IV  LP  (“Onex  Partners  IV”),  referred  to  collectively  as 

“Onex  Partners”,  and  ONCAP  II  L.P.  and  ONCAP  III  LP,  referred 

to  collectively  as “ONCAP”  (as  described  in  note  31).  In  addition, 

Onex  indirectly  controls  and  consolidates  the  operations  of  the 

collateralized loan obligations of Onex Credit Partners. The results 

of  operations  of  subsidiaries  are  included  in  the  consolidated 

financial  statements  from  the  date  that  control  commences  until 

the date that control ceases. All significant intercompany balances 

and transactions have been eliminated.  

Certain investments in operating companies over which 

the  Company  has  joint  control  or  significant  influence,  but  not 

control,  are  designated,  upon  initial  recognition,  at  fair  value 

through  earnings.  As  a  result,  these  investments  are  recorded  at 

fair value in the consolidated balance sheets, with changes in fair 

value recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings.

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The  principal  operating  companies  and  Onex’  economic  ownership,  Onex’  and  the  Limited  Partners’  economic  ownership  and  voting 

interests in these entities, are as follows:

December 31, 2013

December	31,	2012

Onex’ and 
Limited 
Partners’ 
Ownership

Onex’ 
Ownership

Voting

Onex’	
Ownership

Onex’	and	
Limited	
Partners’	
Ownership

Investments made through Onex

Celestica	Inc.	(“Celestica”)
SITEL	Worldwide	Corporation	(“Sitel	Worldwide”)

Investments made through Onex and Onex Partners I

Skilled	Healthcare	Group,	Inc.	(“Skilled	Healthcare	Group”)
Spirit	AeroSystems,	Inc.	(“Spirit	AeroSystems”)

Investments made through Onex and Onex Partners II

Allison	Transmission	Holdings,	Inc.	(“Allison	Transmission”)
Carestream	Health,	Inc.	(“Carestream	Health”)
RSI	Home	Products,	Inc.	(“RSI”)(b)
TMS	International	Corp.	(“TMS	International”)(c)

Investments made through Onex, Onex Partners I  

and Onex Partners II
The	Warranty	Group,	Inc.	(“The	Warranty	Group”)

Investments made through Onex and Onex Partners III

BBAM	Limited	Partnership	(“BBAM”)(d)
Emerald	Expositions,	LLC	(“Emerald	Expositions”)
JELD-WEN	Holding,	inc.	(“JELD-WEN”)(e)
KraussMaffei	Group	GmbH	(“KraussMaffei”)
SGS	International,	Inc.	(“SGS	International”)
Tomkins	Limited	(“Tomkins”)
Tropicana	Las	Vegas,	Inc.	(“Tropicana	Las	Vegas”)
USI	Insurance	Services	(“USI”)(f)

Investments made through Onex, Onex Partners I  

and Onex Partners III
Res-Care,	Inc.	(“ResCare”)

Other investments

ONCAP	II	Fund	(“ONCAP	II”)
ONCAP	III	Fund	(“ONCAP	III”)
Onex	Credit	Partners(h)
Onex	Real	Estate	Partners	(“Onex	Real	Estate”)

11%
70%

9%
5%

8%
36%
(b)
(c)

29% 

13%
24%
18%
24%
23%
14%
18% 
26% 

11% 
70%

39% 
16% 

27% 
92% 
(b) 
(c) 

91% 

50%
99%
72%
96%
93%
56%
82% 
92% 

75% 
89% 

86% 
63% 

(a)
100% 
(b)
(c) 

100% 

50%(a)
99%
72%
100%
93%
50%(a)
82%
100% 

20% 

98% 

100% 

46%(g) 
29% 
70% 
88% 

100%
100%
70%
88% 

100%
100%
50%
100%

10%
70%

9%
5%

13%
37%
20%
24%

29%

13%
–
16%
25%
24%
14%
18%
37%

20% 

46%(g)
29%
70%
88%

10%
70%

39%
16%

41%
93%
50%
60%

91%

50%
–
64%
97%
94%
56%
83%
93%

98%

100%
100%
70%
88%

Voting

74%
89%

87%
63%

(a)
100%
50% (a)
90%

100%

50% (a)
–
64%
100%
94%
50% (a)
83%
100%

100%

100%
100%
50%
100%

(a)	 	Onex	exerts	joint	control	or	significant	influence	over	these	investments,	which	are	designated	at	fair	value	through	earnings,	through	its	right	to	appoint	members	of	

the	boards	of	directors	of	these	entities.

(b)		 RSI	was	sold	during	the	first	quarter	of	2013,	as	described	in	note	8(a).

(c)	 TMS	International	was	sold	during	the	fourth	quarter	of	2013	and	is	presented	as	a	discontinued	operation,	as	described	in	note	3.

(d)	 	In	connection	with	the	investment	in	BBAM,	Onex	established	Meridian	Aviation	Partners	Limited	(“Meridian	Aviation”)	in	February	2013.	Onex’	and	the	Limited	Partners’	
economic	interest	in	Meridian	Aviation	at	December	31,	2013	was	100%,	of	which	Onex’	economic	ownership	was	25%.	Onex’	voting	interest	in	Meridian	Aviation	was	
100%	at	December	31,	2013.

(e)		 	The	economic	ownership	and	voting	interests	of	JELD-WEN	are	presented	on	an	as-converted	basis	as	the	Company’s	investment	is	in	convertible	preferred	shares.	
The	allocation	of	net	earnings	and	comprehensive	earnings	attributable	to	equity	holders	of	Onex	Corporation	and	non-controlling	interests	is	calculated	using	an	
as-converted	economic	ownership	of	77%	at	December	31,	2013	(2012	–	71%)	to	reflect	certain	JELD-WEN	shares	that	are	recorded	as	liabilities	at	fair	value.	
In	April	2013,	all	of	the	outstanding	convertible	promissory	notes	were	converted	into	Series	A	Convertible	Preferred	Stock	of	JELD-WEN,	as	described	in	note	12(e).	

(f)	

In	March	2013,	Onex	sold	a	portion	of	its	original	investment	in	USI	to	certain	limited	partners	and	others,	as	described	in	note	2.

(g)	 Represents	Onex’	blended	economic	ownership	in	the	ONCAP	II	investments.

(h)		 	Represents	Onex’	share	of	the	Onex	Credit	Partners	asset	management	platform.

The  ownership  percentages  are  before  the  effect  of  any  potential  dilution  relating  to  the  Management  Investment  Plans  (the “MIP”),  as 

described in note 31(j). The allocation of net earnings and comprehensive earnings attributable to equity holders of Onex Corporation and 

non-controlling interests is calculated using the economic ownership of Onex and the Limited Partners.

The voting interests include shares that Onex has the right to vote through contractual arrangements or through multiple voting 

rights attached to particular shares. In certain circumstances, the voting arrangements give Onex the right to elect the majority of the boards 

of directors of the companies. 

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C H A N G E S   I N   A C C O U N T I N G   P O L I C I E S

the Company to measure fair value and did not result in any mea-

The  Company  has  adopted  the  following  new  and  revised  stan-

surement adjustments as at January 1, 2013. Enhanced disclosures 

dards,  along  with  any  consequential  amendments,  effective 

are included in these consolidated financial statements.

January 1, 2013. These changes were made in accordance with the 

applicable transitional provisions. 

IAS 1 – Presentation of Financial Statements

IFRS 10 – Consolidated Financial Statements

Financial  Statements,  effective  January  1,  2013. These  amend ments 

IFRS  10,  Consolidated  Financial  Statements,  replaces  the  guid-

required the Company to group other comprehensive income items 

ance  on  control  and  consolidation  in  IAS  27,  Consolidated  and 

by  those  that  will  be  reclassified  subsequently  to  earnings  or  loss 

Separate Financial Statements, and SIC-12, Consolidation – Special 

and  those  that  will  not  be  reclassified. The  Company  has  reclassi-

Purpose  Entities.  IFRS  10  requires  consolidation  of  an  investee 

fied comprehensive income items of the comparative period. These 

only  if  the  investor  possesses  power  over  the  investee,  has  expo-

changes  did  not  result  in  any  adjustments  to  other  comprehensive 

The Company has adopted the amendments to IAS 1, Presenta tion of 

sure  to  variable  returns  from  its  involvement  with  the  investee 

income or total comprehensive income.

and  has  the  ability  to  use  its  power  over  the  investee  to  affect  its 

returns. Detailed guidance is provided on applying the definition 

IAS 19 – Employee Future Benefits

of  control. The  accounting  requirements  for  consolidation  have 

IAS  19,  Employee  Future  Benefits  (amended  in  2011),  requires  the 

remained  largely  consistent  with  IAS  27.  The  Company  deter-

net  defined  benefit  liabilities  (assets)  to  be  recognized  on  the  bal-

mined  that  the  adoption  of  IFRS  10  on  January  1,  2013  did  not 

ance  sheet  without  any  deferral  of  actuarial  gains  and  losses  and 

result in any change in the consolidation status of any of its sub-

past  service  costs,  as  previously  allowed.  Past  service  costs  are 

sidiaries and investees. 

IFRS 11 – Joint Arrangements and 
IAS 28 – Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures

recognized  in  net  earnings  when  incurred.  Expected  returns  on 

plan  assets  are  no  longer  included  in  post-employment  benefits 

expense.  Instead,  post-employment  benefits  expense  includes  the 

net interest on the net defined benefit liabilities (assets) calculated 

IFRS  11,  Joint  Arrangements,  supersedes  IAS  31,  Interests  in  Joint 

using a discount rate based on market yields on high quality bonds. 

Ventures,  and  requires  joint  arrangements  to  be  classified  either 

Remeasurements consisting of actuarial gains and losses, the actual 

as  joint  operations  or  joint  ventures  depending  on  the  contrac-

return  on  plan  assets  (excluding  the  net  interest  component)  and 

tual  rights  and  obligations  of  each  investor  that  jointly  controls 

any change in the asset ceiling are recognized in other comprehen-

the  arrangement.  An  investment  in  a  joint  venture  is  accounted 

sive  income.  The  Company  continues  to  immediately  recognize 

for  using  the  equity  method  as  set  out  in  IAS  28,  Investments 

in  retained  earnings  all  pension  adjustments  recognized  in  other 

in  Associates  and  Joint  Ventures  (amended  in  2011).  The  other 

comprehensive income. The Company also continues to recognize 

amendments to IAS 28 did not affect the Company. The Company 

interest expense (income) on net post-employment benefits liabili-

has classified its joint arrangements and concluded that the adop-

ties (assets) in the consolidated statements of earnings.

tion of IFRS 11 did not result in any changes in the accounting for 

The Company adopted these amendments retroactively 

its joint arrangements.

and adjusted its opening equity as at January 1, 2012 to recognize 

previously unrecognized past service costs and adjustments to the 

IFRS 12 – Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities 

asset ceiling for post-employment plans. 

IFRS 12, Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities, requires an entity 

The  effects  on  the  consolidated  financial  statements  of 

to disclose information that enables users of financial statements 

adopting the amendments to IAS 19 were not significant. Onex Cor-

to  evaluate  the  nature  of,  and  risks  associated  with,  its  interest 

po ration,  the  ultimate  parent  company,  does  not  provide  pension, 

in other entities and the effects of those interests on its  financial 

other  retirement  or  post-retirement  benefits  to  its  employees  or  to 

position,  financial  performance  and  cash  flows.  The  Company 

those of any of the operating companies and does not have any obli-

adopted IFRS 12 on January 1, 2013 in accordance with the IFRS 12 

gations and has not made any guarantees with respect to the plans 

transition provisions. Enhanced disclosures are included in these 

of the operating companies.

consolidated financial statements.

IFRS 13 – Fair Value Measurement

The Company has early adopted the amendments to IAS 36, Impair­

IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement, provides a single framework for 

ment of Assets, effective January 1, 2013. These amendments clarify 

measuring fair value and requires enhanced disclosures when fair 

and introduce additional disclosures about fair value measurements 

value is used for measurement. The Company adopted IFRS 13 on 

when  there  has  been  an  impairment  or  impairment  reversal. The 

January 1, 2013 on a prospective basis. The adoption of IFRS 13 did 

disclosures  required  by  IAS  36  after  adoption  of  the  amendments 

not require any adjustments to the valuation techniques used by 

are included in these consolidated financial statements.

IAS 36 – Impairment of Assets

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S I G N I F I C A N T   A C C O U N T I N G   P O L I C I E S
Foreign currency translation

Operating companies may enter into agreements to sell 

accounts  receivable  when  considered  appropriate,  whereby  the 

The  Company’s  functional  currency  is  the  U.S.  dollar,  as  it  is 

accounts  receivable  are  transferred  to  an  unrelated  third  party. 

the  currency  of  the  primary  economic  environment  in  which  it 

The  transfers  are  recorded  as  sales  of  accounts  receivable,  as  the 

operates.  For  such  operations,  monetary  assets  and  liabilities 

operating  companies  do  not  retain  any  financial  or  legal  interest 

denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars 

in the sold accounts receivable. The accounts receivable are sold at 

at  the  year-end  exchange  rates.  Non-monetary  assets  and  liabili-

their face value less a discount as provided in the agreements.

ties  denominated  in  foreign  currencies  are  translated  at  histori-

cal  rates  and  revenue  and  expenses  are  translated  at  the  average 

Inventories

exchange  rates  prevailing  during  the  month  of  the  transaction. 

Inventories  are  recorded  at  the  lower  of  cost  or  net  realizable 

Exchange gains and losses also arise on the settlement of foreign-

value. The  determination  of  net  realizable  value  requires  signifi-

currency  denominated  transactions.  These  exchange  gains  and 

cant  judgement,  including  consideration  of  factors  such  as 

losses are recognized in earnings.

shrinkage, the aging of and future demand for inventory and con-

Assets and liabilities of foreign operations with non-U.S. 

tractual arrangements with customers. To the extent that circum-

dollar  functional  currencies  are  translated  into  U.S.  dollars  using 

stances  have  changed  subsequently  such  that  the  net  realizable 

the year-end exchange rates. Revenue and expenses are translated 

value  has  increased,  previous  writedowns  are  reversed  and  rec-

at  the  average  exchange  rates  prevailing  during  the  month  of  the 

ognized in the consolidated statements of earnings in the period 

transaction. Gains and losses arising from the translation of these 

the reversal occurs. For inventories in the aerostructures segment, 

foreign operations are deferred in the currency translation account 

costs  are  attributed  to  units  delivered  under  long-term  contracts 

included in equity.

Cash and cash equivalents

based  on  the  estimated  average  cost  of  all  units  expected  to  be 

produced.  Certain  inventories  in  the  healthcare  segment  are 

stated  using  an  average  cost  method.  For  substantially  all  other 

Cash  and  cash  equivalents  includes  liquid  investments  such  as 

inventories, cost is determined on a first-in, first-out basis.  

term deposits, money market instruments and commercial paper 

Inventories  include  real  estate  assets  of  Flushing Town 

with  original  maturities  of  less  than  three  months.  The  invest-

Center  that  are  available  for  sale.  Real  estate  assets  held-for-sale 

ments  are  carried  at  cost  plus  accrued  interest,  which  approxi-

are recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value.

mates fair value.

Short-term investments

Property,  plant  and  equipment  is  recorded  at  cost  less  accumu-

Short-term  investments  consist  of  liquid  investments  such  as 

lated  amortization  and  provisions  for  impairment,  if  any.  Cost 

money  market  instruments  and  commercial  paper  with  original 

consists of expenditures directly attributable to the acquisition of 

maturities of three months to a year. The investments are carried 

the asset. The costs of construction of qualifying long-term assets 

Property, plant and equipment

at fair value.

Accounts receivable

include capitalized interest, as applicable. 

Land  is  not  amortized.  For  substantially  all  remaining 

property,  plant  and  equipment,  amortization  is  provided  for  on   

Accounts receivable are recognized initially at fair value and sub-

a  straight-line  basis  over  the  estimated  useful  lives  of  the  assets   

sequently  measured  at  amortized  cost  using  the  effective  inter-

as follows: 

est method. A provision is recorded for impairment when there is 

objective evidence (such as significant financial difficulties of the 

Buildings	

up	to	45	years	

debtor) that the Company will not be able to collect all amounts 

Machinery	and	equipment	

up	to	20	years

due  according  to  the  original  terms  of  the  receivable.  A  provi-

sion  expense  is  recorded  as  the  difference  between  the  carrying 

value of the receivable and the present value of future cash flows 

expected from the debtor, with an offsetting amount recorded as 

an  allowance,  reducing  the  carrying  value  of  the  receivable. The 

provision  expense  is  included  in  operating  expenses  in  the  con-

Leasehold	improvements	

over	the	term	of	the	lease

When components of an asset have a significantly different useful 

life or residual value than the primary asset, the components are 

amortized  separately.  Residual  values,  useful  lives  and  methods 

of amortization are reviewed at each fiscal year end and adjusted 

solidated statements of earnings. When a receivable is considered 

permanently uncollectible, the receivable is written off against the 

prospectively. 

allowance account.

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Investment property

Intangible assets

Investment  property  includes  commercial  property  held  to  earn 

Intangible assets, including intellectual property and software, are 

rental  income  and  property  that  is  being  constructed  or  devel-

recorded at their fair value at the date of acquisition of the related 

oped for future use as investment property. Investment property is 

operating  company  or  cost  if  internally  generated  or  purchased. 

included  with  property,  plant  and  equipment  in  the  consolidated 

Amortization is provided for intangible assets with limited life. For 

balance  sheets  and  recorded  at  cost  less  accumulated  amortiza-

substantially all limited life intangible assets, amortization is pro-

tion and provisions for impairment, if any.

vided for on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives 

The cost of investment property includes direct develop-

as follows:

ment  costs,  property  transfer  taxes  and  borrowing  costs  directly 

attributable to the development of the property.

Trademarks	and	licenses	

1	year	to	30	years

The Company’s investment property consists of Flushing 

Customer	relationships	

3	years	to	30	years

Town  Center’s  retail  space  and  parking  structures. The  fair  value 

of  Flushing  Town  Center’s  investment  property  at  December  31, 

2013 was $398 (2012 – $452), which is collateral for the outstanding 

long-term debt of Flushing Town Center. The fair value of Flushing 

Town Center’s investment property is a Level 3 measurement in the 

fair  value  hierarchy  and  was  calculated  primarily  by  discounting 

the  expected  net  operating  income  using  a  discount  and  terminal 

capitalization rate of 6.50%. For the year ended December 31, 2013, 

property,  plant  and  equipment  additions  included  $5  (2012  −  $4) 

related to Flushing Town Center’s investment property.

Leases

Leases  of  property,  plant  and  equipment  where  the  Company,  as 

lessee,  has  substantially  all  the  risks  and  rewards  of  ownership 

are  classified  as  finance  leases.  Finance  leases  are  capitalized  at 

the  lease’s  commencement  at  the  lower  of  the  fair  value  of  the 

leased  property  or  the  present  value  of  the  minimum  lease  pay-

ments.  Each  lease  payment  is  allocated  between  the  liability  and 

finance  charges  so  as  to  achieve  a  constant  interest  rate  on  the 

balance  outstanding. The  corresponding  lease  obligations,  net  of 

finance charges, are included in the consolidated balance sheets. 

Property,  plant  and  equipment  acquired  under  finance  leases  is 

depreciated over the shorter of the useful life of the asset and the 

lease term.

Leases  in  which  a  significant  portion  of  the  risks  and 

rewards  of  ownership  are  retained  by  the  lessor  are  classified 

as  operating  leases. When  the  Company  is  the  lessee,  payments 

made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from 

the  lessor)  are  recorded  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  earn-

ings  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  the  period  of  the  lease.  Certain 

of  the  operating  companies  lease  out  investment  property  and 

property, plant and equipment under operating leases. When the 

Company  is  the  lessor,  payments  received  under  operating  leas-

es  (net  of  any  incentives  provided  by  the  operating  companies) 

are  recognized  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  earnings  on  a 

straight-line basis over the period of the lease.

Computer	software	

Other		

1	year	to	10	years

1	year	to	25	years

Intangible  assets  with  indefinite  useful  lives  are  not  amortized. 

The  assessment  of  indefinite  life  is  reviewed  annually.  Changes   

in the useful life from indefinite to finite are made on a prospec-

tive basis.

Goodwill

Goodwill is initially measured as the excess of the aggregate of the 

consideration  transferred,  the  fair  value  of  any  contingent  consid-

eration, the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquired 

company and, in a business combination achieved in stages, the fair 

value at the acquisition date of the Company’s previously held inter-

est  in  the  acquired  company  compared  to  the  net  fair  value  of  the 

identifiable  assets  and  liabilities  acquired.  Substantially  all  of  the 

goodwill  and  intangible  asset  amounts  that  appear  in  the  consoli-

dated balance sheets are recorded by the operating companies. The 

recoverability  of  goodwill  is  assessed  annually  or  whenever  events 

or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may 

not  be  recoverable.  Judgement  is  required  in  determining  whether 

events  or  changes  in  circumstances  during  the  year  are  indica-

tors that a review for impairment should be conducted prior to the 

annual  assessment.  For  the  purposes  of  impairment  testing,  good-

will  is  allocated  to  the  cash  generating  units  (“CGUs”)  of  the  busi-

ness  whose  acquisition  gave  rise  to  the  goodwill.  Impairment  of 

goodwill is tested at the level where goodwill is monitored for inter-

nal management purposes. Therefore, goodwill may be assessed for 

impairment  at  the  level  of  either  an  individual  CGU  or  a  group  of 

CGUs. The  determination  of  CGUs  and  the  level  at  which  goodwill 

is  monitored  requires  judgement  by  management.  The  carrying 

amount  of  a  CGU  or  a  group  of  CGUs  is  compared  to  its  recover-

able  amount,  which  is  the  higher  of  its  value-in-use  or  fair  value 

less costs to sell, to determine if an impairment exists. Impairment 

losses for goodwill are not reversed in future periods.

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Impairment  charges  recorded  by  the  operating  compa-

nies  under  IFRS  may  not  impact  the  fair  values  of  the  operating 

companies used in determining the change in carried interest and 

Other current liabilities
Profit-sharing provisions relating to the insurance  
provider segment

for calculating the Limited Partners’ Interests liability. Fair values of 

Certain  arrangements  with  producers  of  warranty  contracts 

the operating companies are assessed at the enterprise level, while 

include  profit-sharing  provisions  whereby  the  underwriting 

impairment charges are assessed at the level of either an individual 

profits, after a fixed percentage allowance for the company and an 

CGU or group of CGUs.

allowance  for  investment  income,  are  remitted  to  the  producers 

on  a  retrospective  basis.  Unearned  premiums  and  contract  fees 

Investments in joint ventures and associates

subject  to  retrospective  commission  agreements  totalled  $400  at 

Joint  ventures  and  associates  are  those  entities  over  which  the 

December 31, 2013 (2012 − $400).

Company  has  joint  control  or  significant  influence,  but  not  con-

trol. Certain investments in joint ventures and associates are des-

Financing charges

ignated,  upon  initial  recognition,  at  fair  value  through  earnings 

Financing charges consist of costs incurred by the operating com-

in  accordance  with  IAS  39,  Financial  Instruments:  Recognition 

panies relating to the issuance of debt and are amortized over the 

and  Measurement.  As  a  result,  the  investments  are  recorded  at 

term  of  the  related  debt  or  as  the  debt  is  retired,  if  earlier. These 

fair value in the consolidated balance sheets, with changes in fair 

unamortized  financing  charges  are  netted  against  the  carrying 

value recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings.

value of the long-term debt, as described in note 12.

Impairment of long-lived assets

Losses and loss adjustment expenses reserves

Property,  plant  and  equipment,  investment  property  and  intan-

Losses  and  loss  adjustment  expenses  reserves  relate  to  The 

gible  assets  are  reviewed  for  impairment  annually  or  whenever 

Warranty Group and represent the estimated ultimate net cost of 

events  or  changes  in  circumstances  suggest  that  the  carrying 

all  reported  and  unreported  losses  incurred  and  unpaid  through 

amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Judgement is required 

December 31, 2013. The Warranty Group does not discount losses 

in  determining  whether  events  or  changes  in  circumstances  dur-

and  loss  adjustment  expenses  reserves. The  reserves  for  unpaid 

ing the year are indicators that a review for impairment should be 

losses and loss adjustment expenses are estimated using individ-

conducted  prior  to  the  annual  assessment.  An  impairment  loss  is 

ual case-basis valuations and statistical analyses. Those estimates 

recognized when the carrying value of an asset or CGU exceeds the 

are  subject  to  the  effects  of  trends  in  loss  severity  and  frequen-

recoverable amount. The recoverable amount of an asset or CGU is 

cy  and  claims  reporting  patterns  of  the  company’s  third-party 

the greater of its value-in-use or its fair value less costs to sell.

administrators.  Although  considerable  variability  is  inherent  in 

Impairment  losses  for  long-lived  assets  are  reversed  in 

such  estimates,  management  believes  the  reserves  for  losses  and 

future  periods  if  the  circumstances  that  led  to  the  impairment 

loss  adjustment  expenses  are  reasonable. The  estimates  are  con-

no  longer  exist. The  reversal  is  limited  to  restoring  the  carrying 

tinually reviewed and adjusted as necessary as experience devel-

amount  that  would  have  been  determined,  net  of  amortization, 

ops  or  new  information  becomes  known;  such  adjustments  are 

had no impairment loss been recognized in prior periods.

included in current operations.

Other non-current assets
Acquisition costs relating to the insurance provider segment

Provisions

A provision is a liability of uncertain timing or amount and is gen-

Certain  costs  of  the  warranty  business,  principally  commissions, 

erally recognized when the Company has a present obligation as 

underwriting  and  sales  expenses  that  result  directly  from,  and 

a result of a past event, it is probable that payment will be made 

are  essential  to,  the  acquisition  of  new  business,  are  deferred 

to  settle  the  obligation  and  the  payment  can  be  reliably  estimat-

and  amortized  as  the  related  premiums  and  contract  fees  are 

ed.  Judgement  is  required  to  determine  the  extent  of  an  obliga-

earned. The  possibility  of  premium  deficiencies  and  the  related 

tion and whether it is probable that a payment will be made. The 

recoverability  of  deferred  acquisition  costs  is  evaluated  annu-

Company’s significant provisions consist of the following:

ally.  Management  considers  the  effect  of  anticipated  investment 

income in its evaluation of premium deficiencies and the related 

a) Self-insurance 

recoverability  of  deferred  acquisition  costs.  Deferred  acquisition 

Self-insurance provisions may be established for automobile, work-

costs  are  derecognized  when  related  contracts  are  either  settled 

ers’ compensation, general liability, professional liability and other 

or cancelled.

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claims.  Provisions  are  established  for  claims  based  on  an  assess-

ment  of  actual  claims  and  claims  incurred  but  not  reported. The 

reserves may be established based on consultation with third-party 

independent  actuaries  using  actuarial  principles  and  assumptions 

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that  consider  a  number  of  factors,  including  historical  claim  pay-

plan liabilities expected to arise from employee service in the cur-

ment patterns and changes in case reserves, and the assumed rate 

rent period. The past service cost is the change in the benefit obli-

of inflation in healthcare costs and property damage repairs.

gation in respect of employee service in prior periods and which 

b) Warranty 

results from a plan amendment or curtailment. Past service costs 

(or  recoveries)  from  plan  amendments  are  recognized  immedi-

Certain operating companies offer warranties on the sale of prod-

ately in earnings, whether vested or unvested. 

ucts or services. A provision is recorded to provide for future war-

Remeasurements,  consisting  of  actuarial  gains  and  loss-

ranty  costs  based  on  management’s  best  estimate  of  probable 

es, the actual return on plan assets (excluding the net interest com-

claims under these warranties. The provision is based on the terms 

ponent) and any change in the asset ceiling, are recognized in other 

of  the  warranty,  which  vary  by  customer  and  product  or  service 

comprehensive  earnings.  Remeasurements  recognized  in  other 

and historical experience. The appropriateness of the provision is 

comprehensive earnings are directly recorded in retained earnings, 

evaluated at the end of each reporting period. The warranty provi-

without recognition to the consolidated statements of earnings. 

sions  exclude  reserves  recognized  by The Warranty  Group  for  its 

Defined contribution plan accounting is applied to multi-

warranty contracts.

c) Restructuring 

employer defined benefit plans, for which the operating companies 

have  insufficient  information  to  apply  defined  benefit  accounting.   

Note  32  provides  further  details  on  pension  and  non-

Restructuring  provisions  are  recognized  only  when  a  detailed 

pension post-retirement benefits. 

formal plan for the restructuring – including the concerned busi-

ness  or  part  of  the  business,  the  principal  locations  affected, 

Limited Partners’ Interests

details  regarding  the  employees  affected,  the  restructuring’s  tim-

The interests of the Limited Partners and other investors through 

ing  and  the  expenditures  that  will  have  to  be  undertaken  –  has 

the  Onex  Partners  and  ONCAP  Funds  are  recorded  as  a  financial 

been  developed  and  the  restructuring  has  either  commenced  or 

liability  in  accordance  with  IAS  32,  Financial  Instruments: 

the plan’s main features have already been publicly announced to 

Presentation.  The  structure  of  the  Onex  Partners  and  ONCAP 

those affected by it.  

Funds  as  defined  in  the  partnership  agreements,  specifically  the 

limited  life  of  the  Funds,  requires  presentation  of  the  Limited 

Note  11  provides  further  details  on  provisions  recognized  by   

Partners’  Interests  as  a  liability.  The  liability  is  recorded  at  fair 

the Company.

value  and  is  impacted  by  the  change  in  fair  value  of  the  under-

lying  investments  in  the  Onex  Partners  and  ONCAP  Funds,  the 

Pension and non-pension post-retirement benefits

change in carried interest, as well as any contributions by and dis-

Onex, the parent company, does not provide pension, other retire-

tributions to Limited Partners in those Funds. Adjustments to the 

ment  or  post-retirement  benefits  to  its  employees  or  to  those  of 

fair  value  of  the  Limited  Partners’  Interests  are  reflected  through 

any  of  the  operating  companies.  The  operating  companies  that 

earnings, net of the change in carried interest.

have  pension  and  non-pension  post-retirement  benefits  accrue 

Note  17  provides  further  details  on  Limited  Partners’ 

their  obligations  under  such  employee  benefit  plans  and  related 

Interests.

costs, net of plan assets. The costs of defined benefit pensions and 

other  post-retirement  benefits  earned  by  employees  are  accrued 

Income taxes

in  the  period  incurred  and  are  actuarially  determined  using  the 

Income taxes are recorded using the asset and liability method of 

projected unit credit method pro-rated on length of service, based 

income  tax  allocation.  Under  this  method,  assets  and  liabilities 

on  management’s  judgement  and  best  estimates  of  assumptions 

are  recorded  for  the  future  income  tax  consequences  attributable 

for factors which impact the ultimate cost, including salary esca-

to  differences  between  the  financial  statement  carrying  values  of 

lation,  retirement  ages  of  employees,  the  discount  rate  used  in 

assets and liabilities and their respective income tax bases, and on 

measuring the liability and expected healthcare costs. 

tax loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets are recog-

Plan  assets  are  recorded  at  fair  value  at  each  reporting 

nized  only  to  the  extent  that  it  is  probable  that  taxable  profit  will 

date. Where a plan is in a surplus, the value of the net asset recog-

be  available  against  which  the  deductible  temporary  differences 

nized  is  restricted  to  the  present  value  of  any  economic  benefits 

as  well  as  tax  loss  and  tax  credit  carryforwards  can  be  utilized. 

available  in  the  form  of  refunds  from  the  plan  or  reductions  in 

These deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recorded using 

future contributions to the plan.

substantively  enacted  income  tax  rates. The  effect  of  a  change  in 

The cost of defined benefit plans recognized in the con-

income  tax  rates  on  these  deferred  income  tax  assets  or  liabili-

solidated  statements  of  earnings  comprises  the  net  total  of  the 

ties  is  included  in  income  in  the  period  in  which  the  rate  change 

current  service  cost,  the  past  service  cost,  gains  or  losses  from 

occurs. Certain of these differences are estimated based on current 

settlements  and  the  net  interest  expense  or  income. The  current 

tax legislation and the Company’s interpretation thereof.  

service  cost  represents  the  increase  in  the  present  value  of  the 

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Income tax expense or recovery is based on the income 

Aerostructures

earned or loss incurred in each tax jurisdiction and the enacted or 

A  significant  portion  of  Spirit  AeroSystems’  revenues  is  under 

substantively  enacted  tax  rate  applicable  to  that  income  or  loss. 

long-term  volume-based  pricing  contracts,  requiring  delivery  of 

Tax  expense  or  recovery  is  recognized  in  the  income  statement, 

products over several years. Revenue from these contracts is rec-

except to the extent that it relates to items recognized directly in 

ognized  under  the  contract  method  of  accounting  in  accordance 

equity, in which case the tax effect is also recognized in equity.

with IAS 11, Construction Contracts. Revenues and costs are recog-

Deferred tax liabilities for taxable temporary differences 

nized on each contract by reference to the percentage-of-comple-

associated  with  investments  in  subsidiaries,  joint  ventures  and 

tion  of  the  contract  activity  primarily  using  the  units-of-delivery 

associates  are  recognized,  except  when  the  Company  is  able  to 

method. The  contract  method  of  accounting  involves  the  use  of 

control the timing of the reversal of temporary differences and it 

various estimating techniques to project costs at completion and 

is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the 

includes  estimates  of  recoveries  asserted  against  customers  for 

foreseeable future.

changes  in  specifications.  Due  to  the  significant  length  of  time 

In  the  ordinary  course  of  business,  there  are  transac-

over  which  these  estimates  will  be  developed  and  applied,  the 

tions  for  which  the  ultimate  tax  outcome  is  uncertain. The  final 

impact to recognized revenues and costs may be significant if the 

tax  outcome  of  these  matters  may  be  different  from  the  judge-

estimates  change. These  estimates  involve  various  assumptions 

ments  and  estimates  originally  made  by  the  Company  in  deter-

and projections relative to the outcome of future events, including 

mining  its  income  tax  provisions.  The  Company  periodically 

the  quantity  and  timing  of  product  deliveries  based  on  contrac-

evaluates  the  positions  taken  with  respect  to  situations  in  which 

tual terms and market projections. Also included are assumptions 

applicable  tax  rules  and  regulations  are  subject  to  interpreta-

relative to future labour performance and rates, projections rela-

tion. Provisions related to tax uncertainties are established where 

tive to material and overhead costs and expected “learning curve” 

appropriate  based  on  the  best  estimate  of  the  amount  that  will 

cost reductions over the terms of the contracts. 

ultimately  be  paid  to  or  received  from  tax  authorities.  Accrued 

Where  the  outcome  of  a  contract  cannot  be  reliably 

interest and penalties relating to tax uncertainties are recorded in 

estimated,  all  contract-related  costs  are  expensed  and  revenues 

current income tax expense.

are recognized only to the extent that those costs are recoverable. 

Note 16 provides further details on income taxes.

When the outcome of such contracts becomes reliably estimable, 

revenues are recognized prospectively. 

Revenue recognition

The company periodically re-evaluates its contract esti-

Revenues are recognized net of estimated returns and allowances, 

mates and reflects changes in estimates in the current period, and 

trade discounts and volume rebates, where applicable. Where the 

uses  the  cumulative  catch-up  method  of  accounting  for  revisions 

Company is responsible for shipping and handling to customers, 

to  estimates  of  total  revenue,  total  costs  or  extent  of  progress  on 

amounts  charged  for  these  services  are  recognized  as  revenue, 

a contract.

and shipping and handling costs incurred are reported as a com-

During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2013,  the  com-

ponent of cost of sales in the consolidated statements of earnings.

pany  recognized  revenues  of  $5,736  (2012  –  $5,178)  for  contracts 

Electronics Manufacturing Services

accounted for under the contract method of accounting. Contracts 

in progress at December 31, 2013 had recognized cumulative costs 

Revenue  from  the  electronics  manufacturing  services  segment 

of $33,638 (2012 – $28,071) and recognized cumulative earnings of 

consists  primarily  of  product  sales  and  services.  Revenue  is  rec-

$3,543  (2012  –  $3,675).  Additionally,  these  contracts  had  received 

ognized  when  significant  risks  and  rewards  of  ownership  have 

advances of $1,916 (2012 – $1,897) and retentions of nil (2012 – nil). 

been  transferred  to  the  customer  and  receivables  are  reasonably 

At December 31, 2013, the company was due $2,059 (2012 – $2,389) 

assured of collection.

from  customers  for  contract  work  and  $29  (2012  –  $1)  was  due  to 

For  certain  customers,  warehousing  services  are  pro-

customers for contract work.

vided  in  connection  with  manufacturing  services.  Contracts  are 

For revenues not recognized under the contract method 

assessed to determine whether the manufacturing and warehous-

of  accounting,  Spirit  AeroSystems  recognizes  revenues  from  the 

ing services can be accounted for as separate units of accounting. 

sale of products at the point of passage of title, which is generally 

If  the  services  do  not  constitute  separate  units  of  accounting,  or 

at  the  time  of  shipment.  Revenues  earned  from  providing  main-

the  manufacturing  services  do  not  meet  all  of  the  revenue  rec-

tenance  services,  including  any  contracted  research  and  devel-

ognition  requirements,  revenue  recognition  is  deferred  until  the 

opment,  are  recognized  when  the  service  is  complete  or  other 

products have been shipped to the customer.  

substantive  contractual  milestones  are  attained.  Milestone  pay-

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ments are recognized as revenue when milestones are deemed to 

be substantive and are achieved. Milestone payments collected in 

advance  that  are  subject  to  significant  future  performance  obli-

gations  are  presented  as  advance  payments  or  deferred  revenue, 

and are recognized as revenue when the milestone is achieved. 

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Healthcare 

agreements  are  calculated  to  result  in  premiums  and  contract  fees 

Revenue  in  the  healthcare  segment  consists  of  Skilled  Healthcare 

being earned over the period at risk. Factors are developed based on 

Group’s patient service revenue, Carestream Health’s product sales 

historical  analyses  of  claim  payment  patterns  over  the  duration  of 

revenue, ResCare’s client service revenue and CDI’s patient service 

the policies in force. All other unearned premiums and contract fees 

and  healthcare  provider  management  service  revenue  (up  to  July 

are determined on a pro rata basis.

2012).  Service  revenue  is  recognized  at  the  time  of  service  if  rev-

Reinsurance  premiums,  commissions,  losses  and  loss 

enues  and  costs  can  be  reliably  measured  and  economic  benefits 

adjustment  expenses  are  accounted  for  on  bases  consistent  with 

are  expected  to  be  received,  and  is  recorded  net  of  provisions 

those  used  in  accounting  for  the  original  policies  issued  and  the 

for  contractual  discounts  and  estimated  uncompensated  care. 

terms  of  the  reinsurance  contracts.  Premiums  ceded  to  other 

Revenue from product sales is recognized when the following cri-

companies have been reported as a reduction of revenue. Expense 

teria are met: significant risks and rewards of ownership have been 

reimbursement  received  in  connection  with  reinsurance  ceded 

transferred; involvement in the capacity as an owner of the goods 

has  been  accounted  for  as  a  reduction  of  the  related  acquisition 

has ceased; revenue and costs incurred can be reliably measured; 

costs. Reinsurance receivables and prepaid reinsurance premium 

and economic benefits are expected to be realized.

amounts are reported as assets.

Insurance Provider

Customer Care Services

The  insurance  provider  segment  revenue  consists  of  revenue 

The customer care services segment generates revenue primarily 

from The Warranty Group’s warranty contracts primarily in North 

through the provision of a wide array of outsourced customer care 

America  and  Europe. The  company  records  revenue  and  associ-

management services, including customer service, technical sup-

ated  unearned  revenue  on  warranty  contracts  issued  by  North 

port and customer acquisition, retention and revenue generation 

American  obligor  companies  at  the  net  amount  remitted  by  the 

services.  These  services  support  its  clients’  customers  through 

selling  dealer  or  at  retailer  “dealer  cost”.  Cancellations  of  these 

phone,  e-mail,  online  chat,  interactive  voice  response  and  social 

contracts  are  typically  processed  through  the  selling  dealer  or 

media channels and are generally charged by the minute or hour, 

retailer,  and  the  company  refunds  only  the  unamortized  balance 

per  employee,  per  subscriber  or  user,  or  on  a  per  item  basis  for 

of  the  dealer  cost.  However,  the  company  is  primarily  liable  for 

each  transaction  processed.  Revenue  is  recognized  to  the  extent 

these contracts and must refund the full amount of customer retail 

that  it  is  probable  that  future  economic  benefits  will  be  received 

price  if  the  selling  dealer  or  retailer  cannot  or  will  not  refund  its 

and  revenue  can  be  reliably  measured.  A  portion  of  the  revenue 

portion. The  amount  the  company  has  historically  been  required 

is  often  subject  to  performance  standards.  Revenue  subject  to 

to pay under such circumstances has been negligible.

monthly  or  longer  performance  standards  is  recognized  when 

The company records revenue and associated unearned 

such performance standards are met. 

revenue at the customer retail price on warranty contracts issued 

The company is reimbursed by clients for certain pass-

by  statutory  insurance  companies  domiciled  in  Europe. The  dif-

through out-of-pocket expenses, consisting primarily of telecom-

ference  between  the  customer  retail  price  and  dealer  cost  is  rec-

munication,  employee  performance  incentive,  and  postage  and 

ognized as commission and deferred as a component of deferred 

shipping costs. The reimbursement and related costs are reflected 

acquisition costs.

in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings as rev-

The  company  has  dealer  obligor  and  administrator  obli-

enue and cost of services, respectively.

gor  service  contracts  with  the  dealers  or  retailers  to  facilitate  the 

sale of extended warranty contracts. Dealer obligor service contracts 

Building Products

result  in  sales  of  extended  warranty  contracts  in  which  the  dealer/

Revenue  from  the  building  products  segment  primarily  consists 

retailer  is  designated  as  the  obligor.  Administrator  obligor  service 

of  product  sales.  Revenue  is  recognized  when  significant  risks 

contracts  result  in  sales  of  extended  warranty  contracts  in  which 

and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the customer; 

the  company  is  designated  as  the  obligor.  For  both  dealer  obligor 

involvement in the capacity as an owner of the goods has ceased; 

and  administrator  obligor,  premium  and/or  contract  fee  revenue 

revenue and costs incurred can be reliably measured; and receiv-

is recognized over the contractual exposure period of the contracts 

ables  are  reasonably  assured  of  collection.  Incentive  payments 

or  historical  claim  payment  patterns.  Unearned  premiums  and 

to  customers  are  recorded  as  a  reduction  of  revenue  over  the 

contract  fees  on  single-premium  insurance  related  to  warranty 

periods benefited.

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Other

Research and development

Other  segment  revenues  consist  of  product  sales,  services  and 

Research and development activities can be either (a) contracted 

construction contracts: 

or (b) self-initiated:

• 

 Revenue  from  product  sales  is  recognized  when  the  following 

criteria are met: significant risks and rewards of ownership have 

been transferred; involvement in the capacity as an owner of the 

a)  Costs  for  contracted  research  and  development  activities,  car-
ried  out  in  the  scope  of  externally  financed  research  and  devel-

goods  has  ceased;  revenue  and  costs  incurred  can  be  reliably 

opment  contracts,  are  expensed  when  the  related  revenues  are 

measured;  and  economic  benefits  are  expected  to  be  realized. 

recorded.  

Where  product  sales  are  subject  to  customer  acceptance,  rev-

enue  is  recognized  at  the  earlier  of  receipt  of  customer  accep-

tance  or  expiration  of  the  acceptance  period.  Where  product 

b)  Costs  for  self-initiated  research  and  development  activities 
are  assessed  as  to  whether  they  qualify  for  recognition  as  inter-

sales require the Company to install the product at the customer 

nally  generated  intangible  assets.  Apart  from  complying  with 

location and such installation is essential to the functionality of 

the  general  requirements  for  initial  measurement  of  an  intan-

the  product,  revenue  is  recognized  when  the  product  has  been 

gible  asset,  qualification  criteria  are  met  only  when  technical  as 

delivered to and installed at the customer location.

well as commercial feasibility can be demonstrated and cost can 

• 

 Revenue  from  services  is  recognized  at  the  time  of  service, 

be  reliably  measured.  It  must  also  be  probable  that  the  intan-

when  revenues  and  costs  can  be  reliably  measured  and  eco-

gible  asset  will  generate  future  economic  benefits,  be  clearly 

nomic  benefits  are  expected  to  be  received  by  the  company. 

identifiable  and  allocable  to  a  specific  product.  Further  to  meet-

Where services performed are subject to customer acceptance, 

ing these criteria, only such costs that relate solely to the develop-

revenue  is  recognized  at  the  earlier  of  receipt  of  customer 

ment  phase  of  a  self-initiated  project  are  capitalized.  Any  costs 

acceptance or expiration of the acceptance period.  

that  are  classified  as  part  of  the  research  phase  of  a  self-initiated 

• 

 Revenues  from  construction  contracts  are  recognized  on 

project are expensed as incurred. If the research phase cannot be 

each  contract  by  reference  to  the  percentage-of-completion 

clearly  distinguished  from  the  development  phase,  the  respec-

of  the  contract  activity  primarily  by  comparing  contract  costs 

tive  project-related  costs  are  treated  as  if  they  were  incurred  in 

incurred  to  the  estimated  total  contract  costs.  The  contract 

the  research  phase  only.  Capitalized  development  costs  are  gen-

method  of  accounting  involves  the  use  of  various  estimating 

erally  amortized  over  the  estimated  number  of  units  produced. 

techniques  to  project  costs  at  completion  and  includes  esti-

In  cases  where  the  number  of  units  produced  cannot  be  reliably 

mates  of  ultimate  profitability  and  final  contract  settlements. 

estimated,  capitalized  development  costs  are  amortized  over  the 

Any expected loss from a construction contract is recognized in 

estimated  useful  life  of  the  internally  generated  intangible  asset. 

the  period  when  the  estimated  total  contract  costs  exceed  the 

Internally  generated  intangible  assets  are  reviewed  for  impair-

estimated total contract revenue. Where the outcome of a con-

ment annually when the asset is not yet in use or when events or 

struction  contract  cannot  be  reliably  estimated,  all  contract-

changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may 

related costs are expensed and revenues are recognized only to 

not be recoverable and the asset is in use.

the extent that those costs are recoverable. When the outcome 

During 2013, $212 (2012 – $175) of research and develop-

of the construction of such contracts becomes reliably estima-

ment  costs  were  expensed  and  $38  of  development  costs  (2012  – 

ble, revenues are recognized prospectively.

$12)  were  capitalized.  Capitalized  development  costs  relating  to 

the aerostructures segment are included in intangible assets. 

For  arrangements  where  the  Company  derives  revenues  from 

multiple  service  or  products  elements,  the  recognition  of  reve-

Stock-based compensation

nues is separated based on the relative fair value of each element 

The Company follows the fair value-based method of accounting, 

separately identified in the arrangements.

which is applied to all stock-based compensation plans. 

There  are  five  types  of  stock-based  compensation 

Depending  on  the  terms  under  which  the  operating  companies 

plans. The  first  is  the  Company’s  Stock  Option  Plan  (the “Plan”), 

supply  products,  they  may  also  be  responsible  for  some  or  all  of 

described  in  note  18(e),  which  provides  that  in  certain  situations 

the  repair  or  replacement  costs  of  defective  products. The  com-

the  Company  has  the  right,  but  not  the  obligation,  to  settle  any 

panies  establish  provisions  for  issues  that  are  probable  and  esti-

exercisable  option  under  the  Plan  by  the  payment  of  cash  to  the 

mable  in  amounts  management  believes  are  adequate  to  cover 

option holder. The Company has recorded a liability for the poten-

ultimate  projected  claim  costs.  The  final  amounts  determined 

tial  future  settlement  of  the  vested  options  at  the  balance  sheet 

to  be  due  related  to  these  matters  could  differ  significantly  from 

date  by  reference  to  the  fair  value  of  the  liability. The  liability  is 

recorded estimates.  

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adjusted each reporting period for changes in the fair value of the 

options  with  the  corresponding  amount  reflected  in  the  consoli-

dated statements of earnings.

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The  second  type  of  plan  is  the  MIP,  which  is  described 

in the market value of the underlying shares, with the correspond-

in note 31(j). The MIP provides that exercisable investment rights 

ing  amount  reflected  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  earnings. 

may  be  settled  by  issuance  of  the  underlying  shares  or,  in  cer-

To economically hedge the Company’s exposure to changes in the 

tain situations, by a cash payment for the value of the investment 

trading price of Onex shares associated with the Management DSU 

rights.  The  Company  has  recorded  a  liability  for  the  potential 

Plan,  the  Company  enters  into  forward  agreements  with  a  coun-

future settlement of the vested rights at the balance sheet date by 

terparty financial institution for all grants under the Management 

reference to the fair value of the liability. The liability is adjusted 

DSU Plan. As such, the change in value of the forward agreements 

each  reporting  period  for  changes  in  the  fair  value  of  the  rights 

will  be  recorded  to  offset  the  amounts  recorded  as  stock-based 

with  the  corresponding  amount  reflected  in  the  consolidated 

compensation under the Management DSU Plan. The administra-

statements of earnings.

tive costs of those arrangements are borne entirely by participants 

The  third  type  of  plan  is  the  Director  Deferred  Share 

in the plan. Management DSUs are redeemable only for cash and 

Unit  Plan  (“Director  DSU  Plan”).  A  Deferred  Share  Unit  (“DSU”) 

no  shares  or  other  securities  of  the  Corporation  will  be  issued  on 

entitles the holder to receive, upon redemption, a cash payment 

the  exercise,  redemption  or  other  settlement  thereof.  Details  of 

equivalent  to  the  market  value  of  a  Subordinate  Voting  Share 

the  Management  DSUs  outstanding  under  the  plan  are  provided 

at  the  redemption  date.  The  Director  DSU  Plan  enables  Onex 

in note 18(d).

Directors  to  apply  directors’  fees  earned  to  acquire  DSUs  based 

The  fifth  type  of  plan  is  employee  stock  option  and 

on  the  market  value  of  Onex  shares  at  the  time.  Grants  of  DSUs 

other  stock-based  compensation  plans  in  place  for  employees  at 

may also be made to Onex Directors from time to time. The DSUs 

various  operating  companies,  under  which,  on  payment  of  the 

vest  immediately,  are  redeemable  only  when  the  holder  retires 

exercise price, stock of the particular operating company or cash 

and  must  be  redeemed  within  one  year  following  the  year  of 

is issued. The Company records a compensation expense for such 

retirement.  Additional  units  are  issued  for  any  cash  dividends 

options based on the fair value over the vesting period.

paid on the Subordinate Voting Shares. The Company has record-

ed  a  liability  for  the  future  settlement  of  the  DSUs  by  reference 

Carried interest

to  the  value  of  underlying  Subordinate Voting  Shares  at  the  bal-

Onex,  as  the  General  Partner  of  the  Onex  Partners  and  ONCAP 

ance sheet date. On a quarterly basis, the liability is adjusted for 

Funds,  is  entitled  to  a  portion  (20%)  of  the  realized  net  gains  of 

the change in the market value of the underlying shares, with the 

the  limited  partners  in  each  Fund. This  share  of  the  net  gains  is 

corresponding  amount  reflected  in  the  consolidated  statements 

referred  to  as  carried  interest.  Onex  is  entitled  to  40%  of  the  car-

of  earnings. To  economically  hedge  a  portion  of  the  Company’s 

ried interest realized in the Onex Partners Funds. The Onex man-

exposure  to  changes  in  the  trading  price  of  Onex  shares,  the 

agement  team  is  entitled  to  the  remaining  60%  of  the  carried 

Company entered into a forward agreement for a portion of out-

interest realized in the Onex Partners Funds. The ONCAP manage-

standing Director DSUs with a counterparty financial institution. 

ment  team  is  entitled  to  that  portion  of  the  carried  interest  real-

The  change  in  value  of  the  forward  agreement  will  be  recorded 

ized in the ONCAP Funds that equates to a 12% carried interest on 

to  partially  offset  the  amounts  recorded  as  stock-based  com-

both limited partners’ and Onex capital. 

pensation  under  the  Director  DSU  Plan.  Details  of  the  Director 

The  unrealized  carried  interest  of  the  Onex  Partners 

DSUs outstanding under the plan and the portion hedged by the 

and  ONCAP  Funds  is  calculated  based  on  the  fair  values  of  the 

Company are provided in note 18(d).

underlying  investments  and  the  overall  unrealized  gains  in  each 

The  fourth  type  of  plan  is  the  Management  Deferred 

respective Fund in accordance with the limited partnership agree-

Share  Unit  Plan  (“Management  DSU  Plan”).  The  Management 

ments. The  unrealized  carried  interest  reduces  the  amount  due 

DSU  Plan  enables  Onex  management  to  apply  all  or  a  portion  of 

to  the  Limited  Partners  and  will  eventually  be  paid  through  the 

their  annual  compensation  earned  to  acquire  DSUs  based  on  the 

realization  of  the  Limited  Partners’  share  of  the  underlying  Onex 

market  value  of  Onex  shares  at  the  time. The  DSUs  vest  immedi-

Partners and ONCAP Fund investments. The change in net carried 

ately  and  are  redeemable  only  when  the  holder  has  ceased  to  be 

interest attributable to Onex is recognized through the charge for 

an  officer  or  employee  of  the  Company  or  an  affiliate  for  a  cash 

the  Limited  Partners’  Interests. The  unrealized  carried  interest  of 

payment  equal  to  the  then  current  market  price  of  Subordinate 

the Onex Partners and ONCAP Funds attributable to management 

Voting  Shares.  Additional  units  are  issued  for  any  cash  dividends 

is recognized as a liability within other non-current liabilities. The 

paid on the Subordinate Voting Shares. The Company has recorded 

charge for the change in net carried interest attributable to man-

a liability for the future settlement of the DSUs by reference to the 

agement is recorded within other items in the consolidated state-

value of underlying Subordinate Voting Shares at the balance sheet 

ments of earnings.

date.  On  a  quarterly  basis,  the  liability  is  adjusted  for  the  change 

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Financial assets and financial liabilities

c) Held-to-maturity investments

Financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities  are  initially  recognized 

Securities  that  have  fixed  or  determinable  payments  and  a  fixed 

at  fair  value  and  are  subsequently  accounted  for  based  on  their 

maturity date, which the Company intends and has the ability to 

classification as described below. Transaction costs in respect of an 

hold to maturity, are classified as held-to-maturity and account-

asset or liability not recorded at fair value through net earnings are 

ed for at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. 

added to the initial carrying amount. Gains and losses for financial 

Investments  classified  as  held-to-maturity  are  written  down  to 

instruments  recognized  through  net  earnings  are  primarily  rec-

fair value through earnings whenever it is necessary to reflect an 

ognized  in  other  items  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  earn-

impairment.  Impairments  are  determined  based  on  all  relevant 

ings. The  classification  of  financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities 

facts  and  circumstances  for  each  investment  and  recognized 

depends on the purpose for which the financial instruments were 

when appropriate.

acquired  and  their  characteristics.  Except  in  very  limited  circum-

stances, the classification is not changed subsequent to initial rec-

d) Loans and receivables

ognition. Financial assets purchased and sold, where the contract 

Financial  assets  that  are  non-derivative  with  fixed  or  determin-

requires the asset to be delivered within an established time frame, 

able payments that are not quoted in an active market are classi-

are recognized on a trade-date basis.

fied as loans and receivables. These instruments are accounted for 

at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method.

a) Fair value through net earnings

Financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities  that  are  purchased  and 

e) Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost

incurred  with  the  intention  of  generating  earnings  in  the  near 

Financial  liabilities  not  classified  as  fair  value  through  net  earn-

term  are  classified  as  fair  value  through  net  earnings.  Other 

ings or loans and receivables are accounted for at amortized cost 

instruments  may  be  designated  as  fair  value  through  net  earn-

using the effective interest rate method. Long-term debt has been 

ings on initial recognition. The long-term debt of the Onex Credit 

designated as a financial liability measured at amortized cost with 

Partners Collateralized Loan Obligations (“OCP CLOs”) are desig-

the  exception  of  long-term  debt  in  the  OCP  CLOs,  which  have 

nated  at  fair  value  through  net  earnings  upon  initial  recognition 

been designated to be recorded at fair value through net earnings.  

to  eliminate  a  measurement  inconsistency,  as  the  asset  portfolio 

of the OCP CLOs is recorded at fair value through net earnings.

Derivatives and hedge accounting

b) Available-for-sale

At  the  inception  of  a  hedging  relationship,  the  Company  docu-

ments  the  relationship  between  the  hedging  instrument  and  the 

Financial  assets  classified  as  available-for-sale  are  carried  at  fair 

hedged  item,  its  risk  management  objectives  and  its  strategy  for 

value, with the changes in fair value recorded in other comprehen-

undertaking the hedge. The Company also requires a documented 

sive earnings. Securities that are classified as available-for-sale and 

assessment,  both  at  hedge  inception  and  on  an  ongoing  basis,  of 

which do not have a quoted price in an active market are recorded 

whether or not the derivatives that are used in the hedging transac-

at fair value, unless fair value is not reliably determinable, in which 

tions  are  highly  effective  in  offsetting  the  changes  attributable  to 

case they are recorded at cost. Available-for-sale securities are writ-

the hedged risks in the fair values or cash flows of the hedged items.

ten  down  to  fair  value  through  earnings  whenever  it  is  necessary 

Derivatives  that  are  not  designated  as  effective  hedg-

to  reflect  an  impairment.  Gains  and  losses  realized  on  disposal  of 

ing  relationships  continue  to  be  accounted  for  at  fair  value  with 

available-for-sale  securities,  which  are  calculated  on  an  average 

changes in fair value being included in other items in the consoli-

cost basis, are recognized in earnings. Impairments are determined 

dated statements of earnings.

based  upon  all  relevant  facts  and  circumstances  for  each  invest-

When  derivatives  are  designated  as  effective  hedging 

ment  and  recognized  when  appropriate.  Foreign  exchange  gains 

relationships,  the  Company  classifies  them  either  as:  (a)  hedges 

and losses on available-for-sale assets are recognized immediately 

of the change in fair value of recognized assets or liabilities or firm 

in earnings.

commitments  (fair  value  hedges);  (b)  hedges  of  the  variability 

in  highly  probable  future  cash  flows  attributable  to  a  recognized 

asset or liability or a forecasted transaction (cash flow hedges); or 

(c)  hedges  of  net  investments  in  a  foreign  self-sustaining  opera-

tion (net investment hedges).

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a) Fair value hedges

Impairment of financial instruments

Changes  in  the  fair  value  of  derivatives  that  are  designated  and 

The  Company  assesses  at  each  reporting  date  whether  there  is 

qualify as fair value hedging instruments are recorded in the con-

objective  evidence  that  a  financial  asset  or  group  of  financial 

solidated  statements  of  earnings,  along  with  changes  in  the  fair 

assets  is  impaired. Where  an  impairment  exists  for  available-for-

value of the assets, liabilities or group thereof that are attributable 

sale  financial  assets,  the  cumulative  loss,  measured  as  the  differ-

to the hedged risk.

b) Cash flow hedges

ence  between  the  acquisition  cost  and  the  current  fair  value,  less 

any impairment loss on that financial asset previously recognized 

in earnings, is removed from equity and recognized in earnings.

The  Company  is  exposed  to  variability  in  future  interest  cash 

flows  on  non-trading  assets  and  liabilities  that  bear  interest  at 

De-recognition of financial instruments

variable rates or are expected to be reinvested in the future.

A  financial  asset  is  de-recognized  if  substantially  all  risks  and 

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of deriv-

rewards of ownership and, in certain circumstances, control of the 

atives  that  are  designated  and  qualify  as  cash  flow  hedges  is  rec-

financial asset are transferred. A financial liability is de-recognized 

ognized  in  other  comprehensive  earnings.  Any  gain  or  loss  in  fair 

when  it  is  extinguished,  with  any  gain  or  loss  on  extinguishment 

value relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately 

to  be  recognized  in  other  items  in  the  consolidated  statements 

in the consolidated statements of earnings in other items.

of earnings.

Amounts accumulated in other comprehensive earnings 

are  reclassified  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  earnings  in  the 

Government assistance

period in which the hedged item affects earnings. However, when 

The  operating  companies  may  receive  government  assistance  in 

the  forecasted  transaction  that  is  hedged  results  in  the  recogni-

the form of grants or investment tax credits for the acquisition of 

tion of a non-financial asset or a non-financial liability, the gains 

capital  assets  and  other  expenditures.  Government  assistance  is 

and  losses  previously  deferred  in  other  comprehensive  earnings 

recognized when there is reasonable assurance that the operating 

are transferred from other comprehensive earnings and included 

companies will realize the benefits. Government assistance relat-

in the initial measurement of the cost of the asset or liability.

ing to the acquisition of capital assets is deducted from the costs 

When a hedging instrument expires or is sold, or when 

of  the  related  assets  and  amortization  is  calculated  on  the  net 

a  hedge  no  longer  meets  the  criteria  for  hedge  accounting,  any 

amount. Other forms of government assistance relating to operat-

cumulative gain or loss existing in other comprehensive earnings 

ing expenditures are recorded as a reduction of the expense at the 

at  that  time  remains  in  other  comprehensive  earnings  until  the 

time the expense is incurred. 

forecasted  transaction  is  eventually  recognized  in  the  consoli-

dated  statements  of  earnings. When  a  forecasted  transaction  is 

Assets held-for-sale and discontinued operations 

no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss that was 

An asset is classified as held-for-sale if its carrying amount will be 

reported  in  other  comprehensive  earnings  is  immediately  trans-

recovered  by  the  assets’  sale  rather  than  by  its  continuing  use  in 

ferred to the consolidated statements of earnings. 

the business, the asset is available for immediate sale in its present 

c) Net investment hedges

condition,  and  management  is  committed  to,  and  has  initiated,  a 

plan  to  sell  the  asset  which,  when  initiated,  is  expected  to  result 

Hedges of net investments in foreign operations are accounted for 

in  a  completed  sale  within  12  months.  An  extension  of  the  period 

in  a  manner  similar  to  cash  flow  hedges.  Any  gain  or  loss  on  the 

required  to  complete  the  sale  does  not  preclude  the  asset  from 

hedging  instrument  relating  to  the  effective  portion  of  the  hedge 

being  classified  as  held-for-sale,  provided  the  delay  is  for  reasons 

is  recognized  in  other  comprehensive  earnings. The  gain  or  loss 

beyond the Company’s control and management remains commit-

relating  to  the  ineffective  portion  is  recognized  immediately  in 

ted  to  its  plan  to  sell  the  asset.  Assets  that  are  classified  as  held-

the consolidated statements of earnings in other items. Gains and 

for-sale are measured at the lower of their carrying amount or fair 

losses accumulated in other comprehensive earnings are included 

value less costs to sell and are no longer depreciated. The determi-

in the consolidated statements of earnings upon the reduction or 

nation of fair value less costs to sell involves judgement by manage-

disposal of the investment in the foreign operation.  

ment  to  determine  the  probability  and  timing  of  disposition  and 

the amount of recoveries and costs.

A  discontinued  operation  is  a  component  of  the  Com-

pany  that  has  either  been  disposed  of,  or  satisfies  the  criteria  to 

be classified as held-for-sale, and represents a separate major line 

of  business  or  geographic  area  of  operations,  is  part  of  a  single 

coordinated  plan  to  dispose  of  a  separate  major  line  of  business 

or  geographic  area  of  operations,  or  is  an  operating  company 

acquired exclusively with a view to its disposal.

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Use of judgements and estimates

During 2013 and 2012, Onex invested capital in the Onex 

The  preparation  of  financial  statements  in  conformity  with 

Credit  Partners’  CLOs  and  warehouse  facilities  as  described  in 

IFRS  requires  management  to  make  judgements,  estimates  and 

note  8(c)  and  8(e).  Onex  intends  to  provide  additional  financial 

assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabil-

collateral for the warehouse facility of Onex Credit Partners’ fifth 

ities, the related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at 

CLO, OCP CLO-5. The collateral to be provided for the warehouse 

the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of 

facility of OCP CLO-5 is expected to be substantially reinvested in 

revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results 

the most subordinate capital of OCP CLO-5 upon closing. 

could  differ  materially  from  those  estimates  and  assumptions. 

These estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an 

ongoing  basis.  Revisions  to  accounting  estimates  are  recognized 

Limited Partners’ Interests, carried interest 
and investments in joint ventures and associates

in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects 

The  measurement  of  the  Limited  Partners’  Interests,  carried  inter-

only that period, or in the period of the revision and future peri-

est and investments in joint ventures and associates is significantly 

ods if the revision affects both current and future periods. 

impacted  by  the  fair  values  of  the  Company’s  investments  held 

Areas that involve critical judgements, assumptions and 

by  the  Onex  Partners  and  ONCAP  Funds. The  fair  values  of  these 

estimates  and  that  have  a  significant  influence  on  the  amounts 

investments  are  assessed  at  each  reporting  date  with  changes 

recognized  in  the  consolidated  financial  statements  are  further 

reflected in the measurement of the Limited Partners’ Interests, car-

described as follows:

Business combinations 

ried interest and investments in joint ventures and associates. 

The  valuation  of  the  non-public  investments  held  by 

the  Onex  Partners  and  ONCAP  Funds  requires  significant  judge-

In  a  business  combination,  all  identifiable  assets,  liabilities  and 

ment  by  the  Company  due  to  the  absence  of  quoted  market  val-

contingent  liabilities  acquired  are  recorded  at  the  date  of  acqui-

ues,  inherent  lack  of  liquidity  and  the  long-term  nature  of  such 

sition  at  their  respective  fair  values.  One  of  the  most  significant 

assets. Valuation  methodologies  include  observations  of  the  trad-

areas  of  judgement  and  estimation  relates  to  the  determination 

ing  multiples  of  public  companies  considered  comparable  to  the 

of  the  fair  value  of  these  assets  and  liabilities,  including  the  fair 

private  companies  being  valued  and  discounted  cash  flows. The 

value  of  contingent  consideration,  if  applicable.  Land,  buildings 

valuations  take  into  consideration  company-specific  items,  the 

and equipment are usually independently appraised while short-

lack  of  liquidity  inherent  in  a  non-public  investment  and  the  fact 

term  investments  are  valued  at  market  prices.  If  any  intangible 

that  comparable  public  companies  are  not  identical  to  the  com-

assets  are  identified,  depending  on  the  type  of  intangible  asset 

panies being valued. Considerations are necessary because, in the 

and  the  complexity  of  determining  its  fair  value,  an  indepen-

absence  of  a  committed  buyer  and  completion  of  due  diligence 

dent  external  valuation  expert  may  develop  the  fair  value,  using 

similar  to  that  performed  in  an  actual  negotiated  sale  process, 

appropriate  valuation  techniques,  which  are  generally  based  on 

there may be company-specific items that are not fully known that 

a forecast of the total expected future net cash flows. These valua-

may  affect  value.  In  addition,  a  variety  of  additional  factors  are 

tions are linked closely to the assumptions made by management 

reviewed by management, including, but not limited to, financing 

regarding the future performance of the assets concerned and any 

and  sales  transactions  with  third  parties,  current  operating  per-

changes in the discount rate applied.

formance  and  future  expectations  of  the  particular  investment, 

In  certain  circumstances  where  estimates  have  been 

changes  in  market  outlook  and  the  third-party  financing  envi-

made, the companies may obtain third-party valuations of certain 

ronment.  In  determining  changes  to  the  valuations,  emphasis  is 

assets,  which  could  result  in  further  refinement  of  the  fair-value 

placed  on  current  company  performance  and  market  conditions. 

allocation of certain purchase prices and accounting adjustments.

For publicly traded investments, the valuation is based on closing 

market  prices  less  adjustments,  if  any,  for  regulatory  and/or  con-

Consolidation of structured entities

tractual sale restrictions.

Onex indirectly controls and consolidates the operations of the col-

The  Limited  Partners’  Interests  and  carried  interest  are 

lateralized  loan  obligations  (“CLOs”)  of  Onex  Credit  Partners. The 

measured  with  significant  unobservable  inputs  (Level  3  of  the 

CLOs are structured entities for which voting and similar rights are 

fair  value  hierarchy).  Further  information  is  provided  in  note  17. 

not the dominant factor in determining control of the CLOs. Onex 

Investments  in  joint  ventures  and  associates  designated  at  fair 

has used judgement when assessing the many factors to determine 

value are measured with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 of 

control,  including  its  exposure  through  investments  in  the  most 

the fair value hierarchy), with the exception of Allison Transmission 

subordinate  capital  of  the  CLOs,  its  role  in  the  formation  of  the 

(beginning  March  2012),  which  is  measured  with  significant  other 

CLOs, the rights of other investors in the CLOs and its joint control 

observable  inputs  (Level  2  of  the  fair  value  hierarchy).  Further 

of  the  asset  manager  of  the  CLOs.  Onex  has  determined  that  it  is 

information is provided in notes 8 and 28.

a  principal  of  the  CLOs  with  the  power  to  affect  the  returns  of  its 

investment and, as a result, indirectly controls the CLOs. 

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Goodwill impairment tests and recoverability of assets 

cost  reduction  opportunities,  as  well  as  the  estimated  number  of 

The  Company  tests  at  least  annually  whether  goodwill  has  suf-

units to be manufactured under the contract and other variables.

fered any impairment, in accordance with its accounting policies. 

During 2013, Spirit AeroSystems recognized $1,133 (2012 – 

The determination of the recoverable amount of a CGU (or group 

$644) of pre-tax forward-loss charges.

of  CGUs)  to  which  goodwill  is  allocated  involves  the  use  of  esti-

mates  by  management. The  Company  generally  uses  discounted 

Revenue recognition 

cash  flow-based  methods  to  determine  these  values.  These  dis-

Revenues  for  Skilled  Healthcare  Group  and  ResCare  in  the  health-

counted  cash  flow  calculations  typically  use  five-year  projections 

care  segment  are  substantially  derived  from  U.S.  federal,  state 

that  are  based  on  the  operative  plans  approved  by  management. 

and  local  government  agency  programs,  including  Medicare  and 

Cash  flow  projections  take  into  account  past  experience  and  rep-

Medicaid.  Laws  and  regulations  under  these  programs  are  com-

resent  management’s  best  estimate  of  future  developments.  Cash 

plex  and  subject  to  interpretation.  Management  may  be  required 

flows  after  the  planning  period  are  extrapolated  using  estimated 

to  exercise  judgement  for  the  recognition  of  revenue  under  these 

growth  rates.  Key  assumptions  on  which  management  has  based 

programs.  Management  of  those  businesses  believes  that  they  are 

its  determination  of  fair  value  less  costs  to  sell  and  value-in-use 

in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Compliance 

include  estimated  growth  rates,  weighted  average  cost  of  capital 

with such laws and regulations is subject to ongoing and future gov-

and  tax  rates. These  estimates,  including  the  methodology  used, 

ernment review and interpretation, including the possibility of pro-

can  have  a  material  impact  on  the  respective  values  and  ulti-

cessing  claims  at  lower  amounts  upon  audit,  as  well  as  significant 

mately the amount of any goodwill impairment. Note 25 provides 

regulatory  action  including  revenue  adjustments,  fines,  penalties 

details  on  the  significant  estimates  used  in  the  calculation  of  the 

and  exclusion  from  programs.  Government  agencies  may  condi-

recoverable  amounts  for  impairment  testing.  Likewise,  whenever 

tion  their  contracts  upon  a  sufficient  budgetary  appropriation.  If  a 

property,  plant  and  equipment  and  other  intangible  assets  are 

government agency does not receive an appropriation sufficient to 

tested for impairment, the determination of the assets’ recoverable 

cover  its  contractual  obligations,  it  may  terminate  the  contract  or 

amount  involves  the  use  of  estimates  by  management  and  can 

defer or reduce reimbursements to be received by the Company. In 

have a material impact on the respective values and ultimately the 

addition,  previously  appropriated  funds  could  also  be  reduced  or 

amount of any impairment.

eliminated through subsequent legislation.

Construction contract accounting

Income taxes 

Spirit  AeroSystems’  accounting  for  construction  contracts  in  the 

The  Company,  including  the  operating  companies,  operates  and 

aerostructures  segment  involves  critical  assumptions  and  esti-

earns  income  in  numerous  countries  and  is  subject  to  changing 

mates  which  have  a  significant  influence  on  the  amounts  recog-

tax laws in multiple jurisdictions within these countries. Significant 

nized in the consolidated financial statements. The revenue recog-

judgements  are  necessary  in  determining  worldwide  income  tax 

nition policy for the aerostructures segment provides a description 

liabilities.  Although  management  believes  that  it  has  made  rea-

of  the  critical  assumptions  and  estimates  used  by  the  company.  A 

sonable estimates about the final outcome of tax uncertainties, no 

significant  portion  of  future  revenues  in  the  aerostructures  seg-

assurance can be given that the final outcome of these tax matters 

ment  is  expected  to  be  derived  from  new  programs  for  which  the 

will  be  consistent  with  what  is  reflected  in  the  historical  income 

company  may  be  contracted  to  provide  design  and  engineer-

tax provisions. Such differences could have an effect on income tax 

ing  services,  recurring  production,  or  both.  There  are  several 

liabilities  and  deferred  tax  liabilities  in  the  period  in  which  such 

risks  inherent  in  such  new  programs.  In  the  design  and  engineer-

determinations are made. At each balance sheet date, the Company 

ing phase, the company may incur costs in excess of our forecasts 

assesses whether the realization of future tax benefits is sufficiently 

due  to  several  factors,  including  cost  overruns,  customer  directed 

probable to recognize deferred tax assets. This assessment requires 

change  orders  and  delays  in  the  overall  program.  The  company 

the exercise of judgement on the part of management with respect 

may  also  incur  higher  than  expected  recurring  production  costs, 

to, among other things, benefits that could be realized from avail-

which  may  be  caused  by  a  variety  of  factors,  including  the  future 

able tax strategies and future taxable income, as well as other posi-

impact  of  engineering  changes  (or  other  change  orders)  or  an 

tive  and  negative  factors. The  recorded  amount  of  total  deferred 

inability  to  secure  contracts  with  suppliers  at  projected  cost  lev-

tax assets could be reduced if estimates of projected future taxable 

els. The  ability  to  recover  these  excess  costs  from  customers  will 

income and benefits from available tax strategies are lowered, or if 

depend  on  several  factors,  including  the  company’s  rights  under 

changes in current tax regulations are enacted that impose restric-

its contracts for the new programs. The recognition of earnings and 

tions  on  the  timing  or  extent  of  the  Company’s  ability  to  utilize 

losses  under  these  new  contracts  requires  the  company  to  make 

future tax benefits.

significant assumptions regarding its future costs, ability to achieve 

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The Company, including the operating companies, uses 

ation  model  include  the  fair  value  of  the  underlying  investments, 

significant  judgement  when  determining  whether  to  recognize 

the  time  to  expected  exit  from  each  investment,  a  risk-free  rate 

deferred  tax  liabilities  with  respect  to  taxable  temporary  differ-

and  an  industry  comparable  historical  volatility  for  each  invest-

ences  associated  with  investments  in  subsidiaries,  joint  ventures 

ment. The  fair  value  of  the  underlying investments  includes  criti-

and associates; in particular, whether the Company is able to con-

cal  assumptions  and  estimates  as  described  above  for  Limited 

trol  the  timing  of  the  reversal  of  the  temporary  differences  and 

Partners’  Interests,  carried  interest  and  investments  in  joint  ven-

whether  it  is  probable  that  the  temporary  differences  will  not 

tures and associates.

reverse  in  the  foreseeable  future.  Judgement  includes  consider-

ation of the Company’s future cash requirements in its numerous 

Earnings per share

tax jurisdictions.

Legal provisions and contingencies 

Basic  earnings  per  share  is  based  on  the  weighted  average 

number  of  Subordinate Voting  Shares  outstanding  during  the 

year.  Diluted  earnings  per  share  is  calculated  using  the  trea-

The Company and its operating companies in the normal course 

sury stock method.

of  operations  become  involved  in  various  legal  proceedings,  as 

described  in  note  31(b). While  the  Company  cannot  predict  the 

Dividend distributions

final  outcome  of  such  legal  proceedings,  the  outcome  of  these 

Dividend  distributions  to  the  shareholders  of  Onex  Corporation 

matters  may  have  a  material  effect  on  the  Company’s  con-

are recognized as a liability in the consolidated balance sheets in 

solidated  financial  position,  results  of  operations  or  cash  flows. 

the period in which the dividends are declared and authorized by 

Management  regularly  analyzes  current  information  about  these 

the Board of Directors.

matters  and  provides  provisions  for  probable  contingent  losses, 

including  the  estimate  of  legal  expenses  to  resolve  the  matters. 

Internal  and  external  lawyers  are  used  for  these  assessments.  In 

making  the  decision  regarding  the  need  for  provisions,  manage-

ment considers the degree of probability of an unfavourable out-

R E C E N T LY   I S S U E D   A C C O U N T I N G   P R O N O U N C E M E N T S
Standards, amendments and interpretations  
not yet adopted or effective
Investment Entity Amendments

come and the ability to make a sufficiently reliable estimate of the 

In October 2012, the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 10, Consoli­

amount of loss. The filing of a suit or formal assertion of a claim or 

dated Financial Statements, IFRS 12, Disclosure of Interests in Other 

the disclosure of any such suit or assertion does not automatically 

Entities  and  IAS  27,  Separate  Financial  Statements,  to  include  an 

indicate that a provision may be appropriate.

exception  to  the  consolidation  requirements  for  investment  enti-

Employee benefits 

ties as defined in the amendments issued by the IASB. The amend-

ments  are  effective  for  annual  periods  beginning  on  or  after 

Onex, the parent company, does not provide pension, other retire-

January  1,  2014,  with  earlier  application  permitted. The  impact  of 

ment  or  post-retirement  benefits  to  its  employees  or  to  those  of 

adopting  these  amendments  is  not  expected  to  have  a  significant 

any  of  the  operating  companies.  The  operating  companies  that 

effect on Onex’ consolidated financial statements. 

have  pension  and  non-pension  post-retirement  benefits  account 

for  these  benefits  in  accordance  with  actuarial  valuations. These 

IFRS 9 – Financial Instruments

valuations  rely  on  statistical  and  other  factors  in  order  to  antici-

In  November  2009,  the  IASB  issued  IFRS  9,  Financial  Instruments, 

pate  future  events. These  factors  include  key  actuarial  assump-

which represents the first phase of its replacement of IAS 39, Finan­

tions,  including  the  discount  rate,  expected  salary  increases  and 

cial  Instruments:  Recognition  and  Measurement,  and  introduces 

mortality  rates. These  actuarial  assumptions  may  differ  materi-

new requirements for the classification and measurement of finan-

ally  from  actual  developments  due  to  changing  market  and  eco-

cial  assets  and  removes  the  need  to  separately  account  for  certain 

nomic conditions and therefore may result in a significant change 

embedded derivatives. 

in  post-retirement  employee  benefit  obligations  and  the  related 

In December 2013, the IASB issued updates to IFRS 9 to 

future expense. Note 32 provides details on the estimates used in 

incorporate new hedge accounting requirements that increase the 

accounting for pensions and post-retirement benefits.

scope  of  items  that  can  qualify  as  a  hedged  item  and  change  the 

Stock-based compensation

use hedge accounting. 

The Company’s stock-based compensation accounting for its MIP 

The  effective  date  for  IFRS  9  has  been  deferred  by  the 

options  is  completed  using  an  internally  developed  valuation 

IASB. The  Company  is  currently  evaluating  the  impact  of  adopting 

model. The  critical  assumptions  and  estimates  used  in  the  valu-

this standard on its consolidated financial statements.

requirements  of  hedge  effectiveness  testing  that  must  be  met  to 

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IFRIC 21 – Levies

and  projected  earnings  multiples.  The  key  inputs  to  the  valua-

In  May  2013,  the  IASB  issued  Interpretation  21,  Levies  (“IFRIC  21”), 

tion  techniques  include  assumptions  related  to  future  customer 

which  provides  guidance  on  accounting  for  levies  in  accordance 

demand,  material  and  employee-related  costs,  changes  in  mix  of 

with  IAS  37,  Provisions. The  interpretation  defines  a  levy  as  an  out-

products  and  services  produced  or  delivered,  and  restructuring 

flow  from  an  entity  imposed  by  a  government  in  accordance  with 

programs.  Any  non-controlling  interests  in  the  acquired  com-

legislation.  IFRIC  21  clarifies  that  a  levy  is  recognized  as  a  liability 

pany  are  measured  either  at  fair  value  or  at  the  non-controlling 

when the obligating event that triggers payment, as specified in the 

interests’  proportionate  share  of  the  identifiable  assets  and  liabil-

legislation,  has  occurred.  IFRIC  21  is  effective  for  annual  periods 

ities  of  the  acquired  business. The  excess  of  the  aggregate  of  the 

beginning  on  or  after  January  1,  2014.  The  Company  is  currently 

consideration  transferred,  the  amount  of  any  non-controlling 

evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on its consolidated 

interests  in  the  acquired  company  and,  in  a  business  combina-

financial statements.

2 .   A C Q U I S I T I O N S

tion  achieved  in  stages,  the  fair  value  at  the  acquisition  date  of 

the  Company’s  previously  held  interest  in  the  acquired  company 

compared to the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired, 

is  recorded  as  goodwill.  Acquisition-related  costs  are  expensed 

During 2013 and 2012 several acquisitions, which were accounted 

as incurred and related restructuring charges are expensed in the 

for  as  business  combinations,  were  completed  either  directly  by 

periods  after  the  acquisition  date.  Costs  incurred  to  issue  debt 

Onex or through subsidiaries of Onex. Any third-party borrowings 

are  deferred  and  recognized  as  described  in  note  1.  Subsequent 

in respect of these acquisitions are without recourse to Onex.  

changes  in  the  fair  value  of  contingent  consideration  recorded  as 

Business  combinations  are  accounted  for  using  the 

a liability at the acquisition date are recognized in earnings or loss.

acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the 

In  certain  circumstances  where  preliminary  estimates 

fair  value  of  the  assets  given,  equity  instruments  issued  and  lia-

have  been  made,  the  companies  may  obtain  third-party  valua-

bilities  incurred  or  assumed  at  the  date  of  exchange.  Identifiable 

tions of certain assets, which could result in further refinement of 

assets  acquired  and  liabilities  and  contingent  liabilities  assumed 

the fair value allocation of certain purchase prices and accounting 

in  a  business  combination  are  measured  initially  at  fair  value  at 

adjustments. The results of operations for all acquired businesses 

the date of acquisition, irrespective of the extent of any non-con-

are included in the consolidated statements of earnings, compre-

trolling  interests. The  fair  value  is  determined  using  a  combina-

hensive earnings and equity of the Company from their respective 

tion  of  valuation  techniques,  including  discounted  cash  flows 

dates of acquisition.

2 013   A C Q U I S I T I O N S

Details of the purchase price allocation for the 2013 acquisitions are as follows:

Cash	and	cash	equivalents

Other	current	assets

Intangible	assets	with	limited	life

Intangible	assets	with	indefinite	life

Goodwill

Property,	plant	and	equipment	and	other	non-current	assets

Current	liabilities

Non-current	liabilities

Emerald
Expositions(a)

USI(b)

$       12

$      –

ONCAP(c)

$       1

Other(d)

$      1     

57

271

191

633

3

1,167

(96)

(721)

16

35

–

33

2

86

(14)

(6)

12

11

–

46

26

96

(3)

(9)

5

35

2

38

2

83

(2)

–

Total

$      14    

90

352

193

750

33

1,432

(115)

(736)

Interest	in	net	assets	acquired

$     350

$    66

$    84

$   81

$    581  

a) In June 2013, the Company completed the acquisition of Nielsen 
Expositions  from  its  parent,  an  affiliate  of  Nielsen  Holdings  N.V., 

ownership interest, was made by Onex, Onex Partners III and Onex 

management.  Onex’  equity  investment  in  Emerald  Expositions 

for  total  consideration  of  $950.  The  business,  now  operating  as 

was $85, for an initial 24% ownership interest.

Emerald Expositions, LLC, is a leading operator of large business-

to-business tradeshows in the United States across nine end mar-

kets. The Company’s equity investment of $350, for an initial 100% 

b)  During  2013,  USI  completed  eight  acquisitions  located  in  the 
United  States  for  total  consideration  of  $66,  of  which  $23  was  in 

the form of certain deferred and/or contingent payments.

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c) ONCAP includes acquisitions made by Hopkins Manu facturing 
Corporation  (“Hopkins”),  Mister  Car  Wash,  BSN  SPORTS  Inc. 

Included  in  the  acquisitions  above  were  gross  receivables  due 

from  customers  of  $70,  of  which  $1  of  contractual  cash  flows  are 

(“BSN  SPORTS”)  (up  to  the  date  of  disposition  in  June  2013)  and 

not expected to be recovered. The fair value of these receivables at 

Caliber  Collision  Centers  (“Caliber  Collision”)  (up  to  the  date  of 

the dates of acquisition was determined to be $69.

disposition  in  November  2013)  for  total  consideration  of  $84,  of 

which $8 was non-cash consideration and excludes non-cash bar-

Net earnings from the date of acquisition for these acquisitions to 

gain purchase gains of $2.

December  31,  2013  were  not  significant  to  the  Company’s  results 

d)  Other  includes  acquisitions  made  by  ResCare,  SGS  Interna-
tional  and The Warranty  Group  for  total  consideration  of  $81,  of 

Goodwill arising from the acquisitions is attributable primarily to 

which  $20  was  non-cash  consideration  and  excludes  a  non-cash 

non-contractual established customer bases of the acquired com-

bargain purchase gain of $1.

panies. Goodwill of the acquisitions that is expected to be deduct-

for the year ended December 31, 2013.

ible for tax purposes is $126.

2 012   A C Q U I S I T I O N S

Details of the purchase price allocation for the 2012 acquisitions are as follows:

Celestica(a)

	International(b)

JELD-WEN(c)

USI(d)

KraussMaffei(e)

ONCAP(f)

Other(g)

Total

SGS

Cash	and	cash	equivalents

$    6

$     10

$      3

$    102

$     144

$    10

$   –

$      275

Other	current	assets

Intangible	assets	with	limited	life

Intangible	assets	with	indefinite	life

Goodwill

Property,	plant	and	equipment	and		

other	non-current	assets

Current	liabilities

Non-current	liabilities

Non-controlling	interests	in	net	assets

22

24

–

26

15

93

(4)

(12)

77

–

121

449

99

320

71

1,070

(53)

(714)

303

(14)

31

5

3

–

62

104

(12)

(10)

82

–

341

1,329

47

1,269

26

3,114

(404)

(1,998)

712

(48)

585

372

135

240

215

1,691

(591)

(732)

368

–

165

30

12

154

43

414

(75)

(164)

175

(7)

2

18

1

23

–

44

(1)

(2)

41

–

1,267

2,227

297

2,032

432

6,530

(1,140)

(3,632)

1,758

(69)

Interest	in	net	assets	acquired

$ 77

$   289

$   82

$    664

$     368

$  168

$ 41

$  1,689

a) In September 2012, Celestica completed the acquisition of D&H 
Manufacturing Company. The company is a manufacturer of pre-

c) In October 2012, JELD-WEN completed the acquisition of Craft-
Master  Manufacturing,  Inc.  (“CMI”).  CMI  is  a  manufacturer  and 

cision  machined  components  and  assemblies,  primarily  for  the 

marketer  of  doors,  door  facings,  and  exterior  composite  trim 

semiconductor capital equipment market. The purchase price for 

and  panels.  This  acquisition  expands  JELD-WEN’s  manufactur-

this acquisition was $71, net of cash acquired, which was financed 

ing  footprint  in  the  United  States  and  gives  JELD-WEN  access  to 

by Celestica.

b)  In  October  2012,  the  Company  acquired  a  controlling  interest 
in SGS International, Inc. (“SGS International”). SGS International 

new and proprietary technology, and increases its focus on envi-

ronmentally friendly wood composite exterior products. The pur-

chase  price  for  this  acquisition  was  $77,  which  excludes  a  non-

cash  bargain  purchase  gain  of  $4. The  purchase  price  was  used 

is  a  global  leader  in  design-to-print  graphic  services  to  branded 

to  fund  the  purchase  of  shares  and  discharge  approximately  $67 

consumer products companies, retailers and the printers that ser-

of CMI debt upon closing of the transaction. In conjunction with 

vice them. The Company’s equity investment of $260, for an initial 

this transaction, Onex, Onex Partners III, Onex management, cer-

95% ownership interest, was made by Onex, Onex Partners III and 

tain  limited  partners  and  others  invested  $50  in  JELD-WEN  for 

Onex management. Onex’ equity investment in SGS International 

convertible preferred stock. Onex’ share of the investment in con-

was $66 for an initial 24% ownership interest.  

vertible preferred stock was $12.  

In  addition,  SGS  International  completed  the  acquisi-

In  addition,  JELD-WEN  completed  an  acquisition  in 

tion  of  Stevenson  Color,  Inc.  for  a  purchase  price  of  $29,  which 

January 2012 for total consideration of $1. 

was financed by SGS International. 

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d) In December 2012, the Company acquired a controlling interest 
in USI Insurance Services (“USI”). USI is a leader in the insurance 

Included  in  the  acquisitions  above  were  gross  receivables  due 

from customers of $323, of which $5 of contractual cash flows are 

brokerage  market  with  a  diversified  mix  of  property  and  casual-

not expected to be recovered. The fair value of these receivables at 

ty,  employee  benefits  and  retirement  consulting. The  Company’s 

the dates of acquisition was determined to be $318.

total equity investment in USI was $636 for an initial 93% owner-

ship interest, which includes $510 from Onex Partners III and $126 

Net earnings from the date of acquisition to December 31, 2012 for 

from  Onex  as  a  co-investment.  Onex’  total  initial  equity  invest-

these  acquisitions  were  not  significant  to  the  Company’s  results 

ment in USI was $254 for an initial 37% ownership interest.

for the year ended December 31, 2012.

In  addition,  USI  completed  three  acquisitions  in  late 

December  2012  for  total  consideration  of  $28,  of  which  $10  was 

The  Company  estimates  it  would  have  reported  consolidated  rev-

non-cash consideration.  

enues  of  $30,137  and  a  net  loss  of  $110  for  the  year  ended  Decem-

In  March  2013,  $84  of  the  amount  originally  invested 

ber  31,  2012  if  the  acquisitions  completed  during  2012  had  been 

by  Onex  in  USI  was  sold,  at  Onex’  original  cost,  to  certain  lim-

acquired  on  January  1,  2012.  The  estimates  do  not  reflect  the 

ited  partners  and  others  as  a  co-investment.  After  giving  effect 

impact of operations subsequently classified as discontinued. The 

to  the  co-investment  sale,  Onex’  total  investment  in  USI  is  $170 

estimated  net  loss  reflects  the  im pact  of  amortization  for  intangi-

and is comprised of $128 through Onex Partners III and $42 as a 

bles established upon acquisition.

co-investment. 

e)  In  December  2012,  the  Company  acquired  a  controlling  inter-
est  in  KraussMaffei  AG  (“KraussMaffei”).  KraussMaffei  is  a  global 

acquired  workforce,  non-contractual  established  customer  bases 

and technological knowledge of the acquired companies. Goodwill 

leader  in  the  design  and  manufacture  of  machinery  and  systems 

of the acquisitions that was expected to be deductible for tax pur-

Goodwill  of  the  acquisitions  was  attributable  primarily  to  the 

for  the  processing  of  plastics  and  rubber  used  in  the  injection 

poses was $72.

molding, extrusion and reaction process segments. The Company’s 

initial  equity  investment  of  $358,  for  an  initial  97%  ownership 

 3 .   D I S C O N T I N U E D   O P E R AT I O N S

interest, was made by Onex, Onex Partners III and Onex manage-

ment. Onex’ initial equity investment in KraussMaffei was $90 for 

The  following  table  shows  revenue,  expenses  and  net  after-tax 

an initial 25% ownership interest. 

results from discontinued operations, which represents the results 

In  July  2013,  $8  of  accounts  receivable  held  by  Onex, 

of  TMS  International  Corp.  (“TMS  International”).  The  sales  of 

Onex  Partners  III  and  Onex  management  was  converted  to  addi-

CDI  in  2012  and  BSN  SPORTS  and  Caliber  Collision  in  2013,  as 

tional equity of KraussMaffei. Onex’ share of the additional equity 

described  in  note  23,  did  not  represent  separate  major  lines  of 

was $2. 

business, and as a result, have not been presented as discontinued 

f)  In  December  2012,  ONCAP  III  completed  the  acquisition  of 
Bradshaw  International,  Inc.  (“Bradshaw”),  a  California,  United 

States  headquartered  designer,  marketer  and  category  manager 

of  branded  and  private  label  kitchen,  cooking  and  cleaning  prod-

ucts.  Onex  and  ONCAP  III  have  an  approximate  92%  ownership 

in  Bradshaw,  of  which  Onex’  equity  ownership  is  28%.  Onex  and 

ONCAP III’s total equity investment in Bradshaw was $80, of which 

Onex’ share was $24.

In  addition,  ONCAP  includes  acquisitions  made  by 

CiCi’s  Pizza,  Davis-Standard  Holdings,  Inc.  (“Davis-Standard”), 

operations.

Year ended December 31

2013

2012

Revenues

Expenses

Earnings	before	income	taxes

Provision	for	income	taxes

Gain,	net	of	tax

$  1,828

(1,797)

31

(12)

242

$ 2,526

(2,489)

37

(11 )

–

Net	earnings	for	the	year

$      261

$      26

Hopkins, Mister Car Wash, BSN SPORTS and Caliber Collision for 

In  October  2013,  Onex,  Onex  Partners  II  and  Onex  management 

total  consideration  of  $83,  which  excludes  a  non-cash  bargain 

sold  their  remaining  23.4  million  shares  of TMS  International,  of 

purchase gain of $5. 

g)  Other  includes  acquisitions  made  by  Carestream  Health,  CDI 
(up  to  the  date  of  disposition  in  July  2012),  ResCare  and  Skilled 

which  Onex’  portion  was  approximately  9.3  million  shares.  The 

sale  was  part  of  an  offer  made  for  all  outstanding  shares  of TMS 

International. The sale was completed at a price of $17.50 cash per 

share.  Onex’  cash  cost  for  these  shares  was  $7.84  per  share. Total 

Healthcare  Group  for  total  consideration  of  $41,  of  which  $2  was 

cash proceeds received from the sale were $410, resulting in a pre-

non-cash consideration.

tax  gain  of  $249.  Onex  recorded  a  non-cash  tax  provision  of  $7 

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on  the  gain.  Onex’  share  of  the  cash  proceeds  was  $172,  includ-

4 .   C A S H   A N D   C A S H   E Q U I VA L E N T S 

ing  carried  interest.  The  gain  on  the  sale  is  entirely  attributable 

to  the  equity  holders  of  Onex  Corporation,  as  the  interests  of  the 

Limited Partners were recorded as a financial liability at fair value. 

Amounts received on account of the carried interest related to this 

As at December 31

Cash and cash equivalents comprised the following:

transaction  totalled  $25.  Consistent  with  market  practice  and  the 

Cash	at	bank	and	on	hand

terms  of  the  Onex  Partners  agreements,  Onex  is  allocated  40% 

of  the  carried  interest  with  60%  allocated  to  management.  Onex’ 

share  of  the  carried  interest  received  was  $10  and  is  included  in 

Onex’ share of the cash proceeds. Management’s share of the car-

ried interest was $15. No amounts were paid on account of the MIP 

for  this  transaction  as  the  required  investment  hurdle  for  Onex 

was not met. The operations of TMS International are presented as 

Bank	term	deposits

Commercial	paper

Money	market	funds

5 .   I N V E N T O R I E S 

discontinued in the consolidated statements of earnings and cash 

Inventories comprised the following:

flows and the prior period has been restated to report the results of 

TMS International as discontinued on a comparative basis.

As at December 31

The  following  table  shows  the  summarized  aggregate  assets  and 

liabilities of discontinued operations:

Raw	materials

Work	in	progress

Finished	goods

December	31,	
2012

January	1,		
2012

Real	estate	held	for	sale

Cash	and	cash	equivalents

$    27 

$   109 

2013

$ 1,165

276

1,184

566

2012

$ 1,212

284

714

446

$ 3,191

$ 2,656

2013

$ 1,150

2,168

539

15

2012

$ 1,155

2,625

608

131

$ 3,872

$ 4,519

Other	current	assets

Intangible	assets

Goodwill

Property,	plant	and	equipment		

and	other	non-current	assets

Current	liabilities

Non-current	liabilities

350 

147 

240 

225 

989 

(310)

(377)

376 

153 

239 

168 

1,045 

(330)

(446)

During the year ended December 31, 2013, $14,873 (2012 – $13,670) 

of  inventory  was  expensed  in  cost  of  sales.  Note  11  provides 

details on inventory provisions recorded by the Company. 

6 .   O T H E R   C U R R E N T   A S S E T S 

Other current assets comprised the following:

Net	assets	of	discontinued	operations

$  302 

$   269 

As at December 31

2013

2012

The following table presents the summarized aggregate cash flows 

from (used in) discontinued operations.

Current	portion	of	ceded		

claims	recoverable	held	by		

The	Warranty	Group	(note	14)

$     129

$    146

Current	portion	of	prepaid	premiums	of	

The	Warranty	Group

Current	portion	of	deferred	costs	of		

The	Warranty	Group	(note	9)

Income	and	value	added	taxes	receivable

Prepaid	expenses

Restricted	cash

Other

424

128

169

144

139

345

392

123

91

205

159

327

$ 1,478

$ 1,443

Year ended December 31

Operating	activities

Financing	activities

Investing	activities

Decrease	in	cash	and	cash	equivalents	

for	the	year

Decrease	in	cash	and	cash	equivalents	due	

to	changes	in	foreign	exchange	rates

Cash	and	cash	equivalents,	

beginning	of	the	year

Cash	and	cash	equivalents,	

end	of	the	year

Proceeds	from	sales	of	operating		

companies	no	longer	controlled

2013

$  117

(28)

(115)

(26)

(1)

27

       –

410

$  410

108  Onex Corporation December 31, 2013

2012

$   150 

(117)

(115)

(82)

– 

109 

     27

– 

$     27 

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7.   P R O P E R T Y ,   P L A N T   A N D   E Q U I P M E N T

Property, plant and equipment comprised the following:

Land

Buildings

Machinery	and	
Equipment

Construction		
in	Progress

At January 1, 2012

Cost

Accumulated	amortization	and	impairments

Net book amount

Year ended December 31, 2012

Opening	net	book	amount

Additions	

Disposals	

Amortization	charge	

Amortization	charge	(discontinued	operations)

Acquisition	of	subsidiaries

Disposition	of	operating	companies

Impairment	charge(a)

Transfers	from	construction	in	progress

Foreign	exchange

Other

Closing net book amount

At December 31, 2012

Cost

Accumulated	amortization	and	impairments

Net book amount

Year ended December 31, 2013

Opening	net	book	amount

Additions	

Disposals	

Amortization	charge	

Amortization	charge	(discontinued	operations)

Acquisition	of	subsidiaries

Disposition	of	operating	companies

Impairment	charge

Transfers	from	construction	in	progress

Foreign	exchange

Other

Total

$  7,653 

(2,551)

$  5,102 

$  5,102 

757 

(40)

(538)

(57)

365 

(32)

(39)

– 

17 

(40)

$   386 

− 

$   386 

$   386 

496 

(1)

– 

–

10 

(1)

– 

(567)

(4)

(5)

$   599

(8)

$   591 

$  2,445 

(521)

$  1,924 

$  4,223 

(2,022)

$  2,201 

$   591 

$  1,924 

$  2,201 

75 

(19)

(126)

(3)

85 

(8)

(18)

94 

12 

(16)

182 

(18)

(412)

(54)

233 

(23)

(19)

473 

6 

(5)

4 

(2)

– 

– 

37 

– 

(2)

– 

3 

(14)

$   617 

$   627 

(10)

$   617 

$  2,000 

$  2,564 

$   314 

$  5,495 

$  2,601 

(601)

$  2,000 

$  4,746 

(2,182)

$  2,564 

$   314 

– 

$   314 

$  8,288 

(2,793)

$  5,495 

$   617

$  2,000

$  2,564 

$   314

$  5,495 

1

(5)

–

–

3

(1)

(4)

–

(8)

(7)

47

(15)

(138)

(3)

6

(30)

(133)

99

(6)

(3)

325

(191)

(481)

(46)

17

(124)

(9)

377

(1)

–

493

(1)

–

–

3

(59)

–

(476)

(1)

(19)

866

(212)

(619)

(49)

29

(214)

(146)

–

(16)

(29)

Closing net book amount

$   596 

$  1,824   

$  2,431

$   254

$  5,105   

At December 31, 2013

Cost

Accumulated	amortization	and	impairments

Net book amount

$   609

(13)

$   596

$  2,544

(720)

$  1,824

$  4,732

(2,301)

$  2,431

$   254

–

$   254  

$  8,139   

(3,034)

$  5,105   

(a)	 Property,	plant	and	equipment	impairments	of	$16	related	to	Celestica	have	been	included	in	other	items	(note	24)	as	part	of	Celestica’s	restructuring	charges	in	2012.

Property, plant and equipment cost and accumulated amortization and impairments have been reduced for components retired during 2012 

and 2013. At December 31, 2013, property, plant and equipment includes amounts under finance leases of $126 (2012 – $116) and related accumu-

lated amortization of $59 (2012 – $53). During 2013, borrowing costs of $12 (2012 – $20) were capitalized and are included in the cost of additions.

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8 .   LO N G - T E R M   I N V E S T M E N T S

Long-term investments comprised the following:

Investments	in	joint	ventures	and	associates	at	fair	value	through	earnings:

Onex	Partners(a)

Other	joint	venture	and	associate	investments(a)

Long-term	investments	held	by	The	Warranty	Group(b)

Onex	Credit	Partners’	investments	in	corporate	loans(c)

Investment	in	Onex	Credit	Partners	funds(d)

Other(e)

December 31, 
2013

December	31,	
2012

January	1,		
2012

$  3,369

 $  3,234

135

1,550

1,810

469

231

  136

 1,628

  790

  441

  195

 $  3,234

  128

  1,501

  –

  412

  140

$  7,564

$  6,424

$  5,415

a) Investments in joint ventures and associates  

of  these  investments  in  joint  ventures  and  associates  is  assessed 

Certain investments in joint ventures and associates, over which the 

at  each  reporting  date  with  changes  to  the  values  being  recorded 

Company has joint control or significant influence, but not control, 

through  earnings.  Details  of  those  investments  designated  at  fair 

are designated, upon initial recognition, at fair value. The fair value 

value included in long-term investments are as follows:

Balance	–	January	1,	2012

Purchase	of	investments

Sale	of	investments

Distributions	received

Increase	in	fair	value	of	investments,	net

Balance	–	December	31,	2012

Sale	of	investments

Distributions	received

Increase	in	fair	value	of	investments,	net

Balance	–	December	31,	2013

Other	Joint	
Venture	and	
Associate	
Investments

Total

Onex	Partners

$  3,234

$     128

$  3,362

165

(326)

(676)

837

7

–

(25)

26

172

(326)

(701)

863

$  3,234

$     136

$  3,370

(908)

(52)

1,095

–

(4)

3

(908)

(56)

1,098

$  3,369 

$     135    

$  3,504

Onex  Partners  includes  investments  in  Allison  Transmission, 

Allison Transmission

BBAM,  RSI  (sold  in  February  2013)  and Tomkins.  Other  joint  ven-

In  March  2012,  Allison Transmission  completed  an  initial  public 

tures  and  associates  accounted  for  at  fair  value  through  earn-

offering  of  approximately  30.0  million  shares  of  common  stock 

ings  primarily  include  investments  in  certain  Onex  Real  Estate 

(NYSE: ALSN), including the exercise of the over-allotment option. 

investments.  Investments  in  joint  ventures  and  associates  des-

As  part  of  the  offering,  Onex,  Onex  Partners  II,  Onex  manage-

ignated  at  fair  value  are  measured  with  significant  unobservable 

ment  and  certain  limited  partners  sold  approximately  15.0  mil-

inputs  (Level  3  of  the  fair  value  hierarchy),  with  the  exception  of 

lion shares, of which Onex’ portion was approximately 4.7 million 

Allison Transmission  (beginning  March  2012),  which  is  measured 

shares. The sale was completed at a price of $23.00 cash per share. 

with  significant  other  observable  inputs  (Level  2  of  the  fair  value 

The  cash  cost  for  these  shares  was  $8.44  per  share.  Net  proceeds 

hierarchy). The  joint  ventures  and  associates  also  have  financing 

of  $326  were  received  by  Onex,  Onex  Partners  II,  Onex  manage-

arrangements  that  typically  restrict  their  ability  to  transfer  cash 

ment and certain limited partners. Onex’ share of the net proceeds 

and other assets to the Company.

110  Onex Corporation December 31, 2013

was  $102.  Onex’  investment  in  Allison  Transmission  is  recorded 

at  fair  value  in  the  consolidated  balance  sheets,  with  changes  in 

fair  value  recognized  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  earnings. 

The  realized  pre-tax  gain  on  the  portion  of  Allison Transmission 

sold was $200. The Limited Partners’ share of the realized gain was 

$138,  while  Onex’  share  of  the  realized  gain  on  the  sale  was  $62. 

	
	
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In  addition,  Onex  recorded  a  non-cash  tax  provision  of  $8  on  the 

BBAM

realized  gain.  The  tax  provision  was  included  in  provision  for 

In December 2012, the Company acquired a 50% economic interest 

income  taxes  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  earnings.  Onex 

in BBAM Limited Partnership (“BBAM”). BBAM is one of the world’s 

recognized  a  recovery  of  this  tax  provision  during  2013  as  part  of 

leading managers of commercial jet aircraft. The Company’s invest-

an evaluation of recent changes in tax law as described in note 16. 

ment of $165 was made by Onex, Onex Partners III and Onex man-

Carried  interest  was  not  received  for  the  portion  sold  since  Onex 

agement. Onex’ share of the investment was $42 for a 13% economic 

voluntarily  reduced  the  amount  of  carried  interest  received. The 

interest. The investment in BBAM has been designated at fair value 

carried  interest  that  was  voluntarily  reduced  was  received  on  the 

through earnings.

realizations in Onex Partners II during 2013. No amounts were paid 

During  2013,  BBAM  completed  distributions  of  $49. 

on  account  of  this  transaction  related  to  the  MIP  as  the  required 

Onex, Onex Partners III and Onex management’s share of the dis-

performance targets had not been met at that time. 

tributions was $24, of which Onex’ share was $6.

In  conjunction  with  Allison  Transmission’s  initial  pub-

lic  offering  in  March  2012,  a  fee  of  $8  was  received  from  Allison 

Hawker Beechcraft

Transmission as consideration for the early termination of the ser-

The  decline  in  the  general  aviation  industry  over  the  past  few 

vices  agreement  between  Allison Transmission  and  Onex. The  fee 

years  resulted  in  Hawker  Beechcraft,  previously  a  joint  venture 

is included in revenue in the consolidated statements of earnings.

investment,  being  unable  to  meet  certain  of  its  financial  obliga-

Allison  Transmission  began  paying  quarterly  dividends 

tions.  In  the  second  quarter  of  2012,  Hawker  Beechcraft  filed  for 

beginning  in  2012  following  its  initial  public  offering. The  Com-

bankruptcy protection in the United States. During the first quar-

pany’s share of the dividends paid during 2013 was $28 (2012 – $13), 

ter  of  2013,  Hawker  Beechcraft  exited  bankruptcy  protection.  As 

of which Onex’ share was $8 (2012 – $4).

part  of  the  restructuring,  Onex  has  a  nominal  equity  interest  in 

In  August  2013,  Allison  Transmission  completed  a  sec-

the company.

ondary  offering  to  the  public  of  19.1  million  shares  of  common 

stock  and  repurchased  4.7  million  shares  of  common  stock,  for  a 

RSI

total  sale  of  23.8  million  shares  of  common  stock. The  secondary 

In  February  2013,  Onex,  Onex  Partners  II  and  Onex  management 

offering includes the full exercise of the over-allotment option. As 

completed the sale of their entire investment in RSI. The sale was 

part of the offering and share repurchase, Onex, Onex Partners II, 

completed  for  proceeds  of  $323,  of  which  Onex’  share  was  $130, 

Onex  management  and  certain  limited  partners  sold  11.9  million 

including  carried  interest.  Onex’  investment  in  RSI  was  recorded 

shares  of  common  stock.  Onex,  Onex  Partners  II,  Onex  manage-

at  fair  value  in  the  consolidated  balance  sheets,  with  changes  in 

ment  and  certain  limited  partners  received  net  proceeds  of  $252 

fair  value  recognized  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  earnings. 

for their 11.9 million shares of common stock, of which Onex’ por-

The  realized  pre-tax  gain  on  the  sale  of  RSI,  including  prior  dis-

tion  was  $84,  including  carried  interest. The  realized  gain  on  the 

tributions,  was  $153. The  Limited  Partners’  share  of  the  realized 

portion  of  Allison  Transmission  sold  by  Onex,  Onex  Partners  II, 

gain was $93, while Onex’ share was $60. In addition, Onex initially 

Onex management and certain limited partners was $152, of which 

recorded  a  non-cash  tax  provision  of  $5  on  the  realized  gain. The 

Onex’ share was $47. 

tax  provision  was  included  in  provision  for  income  taxes  in  the 

In  November  and  December  2013,  Allison Transmission 

consolidated  statements  of  earnings.  Onex  recognized  a  recovery 

completed secondary offerings to the public for a total of 27.5 mil-

of this tax provision during 2013 as part of an evaluation of recent 

lion  shares  of  common  stock.  Onex,  Onex  Partners  II,  Onex  man-

changes  in  tax  law  as  described  in  note  16.  Amounts  received  on 

agement  and  certain  limited  partners  sold  13.75  million  shares  of 

account  of  the  carried  interest  related  to  this  transaction  totalled 

common  stock  for  net  proceeds  of  $333,  of  which  Onex’  portion 

$8.  Onex’  share  of  the  carried  interest  received  was  $3  and  is 

was $111, including carried interest. The realized gains on the por-

included in Onex’ share of the cash proceeds. Management’s share 

tion of Allison Transmission sold in November and December 2013 

of the carried interest was $5, which was previously recorded as a 

was $217, of which Onex’ share was $67. 

liability within other non-current liabilities. No amounts were paid 

Amounts  received  related  to  the  carried  interest  on  the   

on  account  of  the  MIP  for  this  transaction  as  the  required  invest-

2013 transactions totalled $31, of which Onex’ portion was $12 and 

ment return hurdle for Onex was not met.

management’s portion was $19. No amounts were paid on account 

of  these  transactions  related  to  the  MIP  as  the  required  perfor-

Tomkins

mance targets had not been met at those times.

In  December  2012,  Tomkins  completed  a  distribution  of  $1,180 

After  completion  of  the  secondary  offerings  and  share 

to  its  shareholders. The  Company’s  share  of  the  distribution  was 

repurchases  during  2013,  Onex,  Onex  Partners  II,  Onex  manage-

$663, of which Onex’ share was $171.

ment  and  certain  limited  partners  continue  to  own  49.7  million 

shares of common stock, or approximately  27% in the aggregate, 

of Allison Transmission’s outstanding common stock.

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Financial information of significant investments in joint ventures and associates

The tables below present certain balance sheet financial information for the Company’s significant investments in joint ventures and associates.

As at December 31

Current	assets	

Non-current	assets

Current	liabilities

Non-current	liabilities	

Allison	Transmission(a)

Tomkins

2013

  $   607

4,206

4,813

387

2,987

3,374

2012

$    490

4,376

4,866

378

3,131

3,509

2013

  $ 1,686

3,260

4,946

599

2,315

2,914

2012

$ 1,580

3,504

5,084

590

2,550

3,140

Net	Assets

$ 1,439

$ 1,357

$ 2,032 

$ 1,944

Included in the balance sheet financial information above are the following items:

As at December 31

Cash	and	cash	equivalents	included	in	current	assets	

Current	financial	liabilities	included	in	current	liabilities

Non-current	financial	liabilities	included	in	non-current	liabilities

Allison	Transmission(a)

Tomkins

2013

  $     185

302

2,684

2012

$      80

303

2,855

2013

  $     338

337

1,713 

2012

$    431

339

1,843

The tables below present certain statements of earnings financial information for the Company’s significant investments in joint ventures 

and associates.

Year ended December 31

Revenues

Total	expenses	(including	recovery	of	(provision	for)	income	taxes)

Earnings	(loss)	from	continuing	operations

Earnings	from	discontinued	operations	(net	of	tax)

Net	Earnings

Other	comprehensive	earnings	(loss)

Total	Comprehensive	Earnings

Allison	Transmission(a)

Tomkins

2013

2012

2013

2012

  $ 1,927

(1,762)

$ 2,142

(1,628)

  $  2,947

(2,811)

165

–

165

23

514

–

514

13

136

–

136

(37)

$ 2,923

(2,939)

(16)

764

748

15

$    188 

$    527

$       99 

$    763

Included in the statements of earnings financial information above are the following items:

Year ended December 31

2013

2012

2013

2012

Allison	Transmission(a)

Tomkins

Amortization	

Interest	income

Interest	expense

Recovery	of	(provision	for)	income	taxes

  $    204

$    253

  $     215  

$    269

1

134

(101)

1

152

298

18

143

37

6

286

25

(a)	 The	financial	information	of	Allison	Transmission	is	prepared	in	accordance	with	accounting	principles	generally	accepted	in	the	United	States.

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b) Long-term investments held by The Warranty Group

The fair value of fixed-maturity securities owned by The Warranty 

The table below presents the fair value of all investments in secu-

Group, by contractual maturity, is shown below:

rities held by The Warranty Group at December 31:

As at December 31

2013

2012

U.S.	government	and	agencies

States	and	political	subdivisions

Foreign	governments

Corporate bonds

Mortgage-backed	securities

Other

Current	portion(1)

Non-current	portion

2013

$    102

127

451

660

351

77

$ 1,768

(218)

$ 1,550

2012

Years	to	maturity:

$    136

One	or	less

After	one	through	five

After	five	through	ten

After	ten

Mortgage-backed	securities

Other

130

501

642

360

80

$ 1,849

(221)

$ 1,628

$    218

$    221

705

338

79

351

77

744

340

104

360

80

$ 1,768

$ 1,849

(1)	

	The	current	portion	is	included	in	short-term	investments	in	the	consolidated	

balance	sheets.

Fair  values  generally  represent  quoted  market  value  prices  for 

securities  traded  in  an  active  market  or  estimated  using  a  valua-

tion technique. 

Expected  maturities  may  differ  from  contractual  maturities 

because  borrowers  may  have  the  right  to  call  or  prepay  obliga-

tions with or without call or prepayment penalties.

At  December  31,  2013,  certificates  of  deposit,  money 

market funds and available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities with 

a  carrying  value  of  $74  (2012  –  $47)  were  on  deposit  with  various 

insurance  departments  and  regulators  to  satisfy  various  regula-

Management of The Warranty Group believes that unre-

tory requirements. 

alized  losses  on  individual  securities  that  are  not  recognized  as 

impairments  are  the  result  of  normal  price  fluctuations  due  to 

market conditions and are not an indication of objective evidence 

of  an  impairment  loss.  Management  of The Warranty  Group  fur-

ther  believes  it  has  the  intent  and  ability  to  hold  these  securities 

until  they  fully  recover  in  value. These  determinations  are  based 

upon an in-depth analysis of individual securities.

A  portion  of The Warranty  Group’s  investments  in  secu-

rities  is  invested  in  residential  and  commercial  mortgage-backed 

securities  and  other  asset-backed  securities.  At  December  31, 

2013,  the  company  had  $351  invested  in  mortgage-backed  securi-

ties and $77 in other asset-backed securities. The mortgage-backed 

securities  are  constructed  from  pools  of  mortgages  and  may  have 

cash  flow  volatility  as  a  result  of  changes  in  the  rate  at  which  pre-

c) Onex Credit Partners’ investments in corporate loans

In  March  2012,  Onex  Credit  Partners  established  its  first  col-

lateralized  loan  obligation  (“CLO”).  A  CLO  is  a  leveraged  struc-

tured  vehicle  that  holds  a  widely  diversified  collateral  asset 

portfolio and is funded through the issuance of collateralized loan 

instruments  in  a  series  of  tranches  of  secured  notes  and  equity. 

As of December 31, 2013, Onex Credit Partners had established four 

CLOs (2012 – two CLOs), which were funded through the issuance 

of  secured  notes  and/or  equity  in  private  placement  transactions 

in an initial aggregate amount of $1,874 (2012 – $848), as described 

in  note  12(g).  Onex’  total  investment  at  original  cost  in  the  Onex 

Credit  Partners  CLOs  at  December  31,  2013  was  $122  (2012  –  $58) 

and  has  been  made  in  the  most  subordinated  capital  of  each 

payments  of  principal  occur  with  respect  to  the  underlying  loans. 

respective CLO as follows: 

Excluding limitations on access to lending and other extraordinary 

economic  conditions,  prepayments  of  principal  on  the  underly-

ing  loans  can  be  expected  to  accelerate  with  decreases  in  market 

Closing	Date

interest  rates  and  diminish  with  increases  in  interest  rates.  All  of 

the  company’s  asset-backed  securities  are  widely  held  and  actively 

traded in liquid markets. The maximum exposure to loss is limited 

to the current investment.

OCP	CLO-1	

March	2012

OCP	CLO-2	

November	2012

OCP	CLO-3	

March	2013

OCP	CLO-4	

October	2013

As at 
December 31, 
2013

As	at		
December	31,		
2012

$   32

26

24

40

$ 122

$ 32

26

–

–

$ 58

During  2013,  Onex  received  distributions  from  the  CLOs  of  $13 

(2012 – $3), excluding investment income earned during the ware-

house periods of the CLOs.

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The  asset  portfolio  held  by  the  CLOs  consists  of  cash 

e) Onex Credit Partners CLO warehouse facility

and  cash  equivalents  and  corporate  loans  and  has  been  des-

In  November  2013,  Onex  Credit  Partners  established  a  warehouse 

ignated  to  be  recorded  at  fair  value. The  asset  portfolio  of  each 

facility  in  connection  with  its  fifth  CLO,  OCP  CLO-5.  Onex  pur-

CLO is pledged as collateral for its respective secured notes and/

chased $10 of subordinated notes to support the warehouse facil-

or equity. The CLOs have reinvestment periods ranging from 3 to 4 

ity’s total return swap (“TRS”). The subordinated notes do not have 

years, during which reinvestment can be made in collateral. Onex 

a stated rate of interest, but will receive any excess available funds 

is  required  to  consolidate  the  operations  and  results  of  the  Onex 

from the termination of the TRS. The TRS terminates on the earlier 

Credit Partners’ CLOs, as more fully described in note 1. 

of the closing of OCP CLO-5 and November 13, 2014. Onex consoli-

At December 31, 2013, the asset portfolio of the Onex Credit 

dates the warehouse facility for OCP CLO-5, and at December 31, 

Partners  CLOs  included  $1,810  (2012  –  $790)  of  corporate  loans 

2013, the TRS was recorded at a fair value of $10 with the change in 

as follows: 

OCP	CLO-1	

OCP	CLO-2	

OCP	CLO-3	

OCP	CLO-4	

As at 
December 31, 
2013

As	at		
December	31,		
2012

In  February  2014,  Onex  purchased  an  additional  $30  of 

subordinated notes to increase the size of the TRS for OCP CLO-5.

fair value recognized through earnings.

$    323

499

495

493

$ 320

470

–

–

9.   O T H E R   N O N - C U R R E N T   A S S E T S

Other non-current assets comprised the following:

$ 1,810

$ 790

As at December 31

d) Investments in Onex Credit Partners funds 

The investments in Onex Credit Partners funds are recorded at fair 

value and classified as fair value through earnings. At December 31, 

2013,  Onex  had  $343  (2012  –  $328)  invested  at  fair  value  in  a  seg-

Deferred	income	taxes	(note	16)

Defined	benefit	pensions	(note	32)

Non-current	portion	of	ceded		

claims	recoverable	held	by		

The	Warranty	Group	(note	14)

regated  Onex  Credit  Partners  unleveraged  senior  secured  loan 

Non-current	portion	of	prepaid		

strategy  fund  and  $126  (2012  –  $113)  invested  in  other  Onex 

premiums	of	The	Warranty	Group

Credit  Partners  funds.  Onex’  maximum  exposure  to  losses  from 

Non-current	portion	of	deferred	costs	

its  investments  in  the  Onex  Credit  Partners  funds  is  limited  to  its 

of	The	Warranty	Group(a)

current  investments.  During  2013  and  2012,  Onex  did  not  provide 

Other

any  financial  or  other  support  to  the  Onex  Credit  Partners  funds 

and  Onex  has  no  contractual  obligation  to  provide  such  support 

2013

$     308

301

2012

 $      447

  120

241

556

171

523

  300

  544

  150

  425

$  2,100  

 $  1,986

in the future.

a) Deferred costs of The Warranty Group consist of certain costs 
of  acquiring  warranty  and  credit  business  including  commis-

sions,  underwriting  and  sales  expenses  that  result  directly  from, 

and  are  essential  to,  the  acquisition  of  new  business.  These 

charges  are  deferred  and  amortized  as  the  related  premiums 

and contract fees are earned. At December 31, 2013, $299 (2012 – 

$273) of costs were deferred, of which $128 (2012 – $123) has been 

recorded as current (note 6).

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10 .   G O O D W I L L   A N D   I N TA N G I B L E   A S S E T S

Goodwill and intangible assets comprised the following:

Goodwill

Trademarks	
and	Licenses

Customer	
Relationships

Computer	
Software

Other	
Intangible	
Assets	with	
Limited	Life

Other	
Intangible	
Assets	with	
Indefinite	Life

Total	
Intangible	
Assets

At January 1, 2012

Cost

$  2,611 

$     658 

$  1,772 

Accumulated	amortization	and	impairments

(177)

(146)

(830)

Net book amount

$  2,434 

$     512 

$     942 

$  668 

 (498)

$  170 

$   1,189 

 (780)

$      409 

$  573 

$  4,860 

 (7)

 (2,261)

$  566 

$  2,599 

Year ended December 31, 2012

Opening	net	book	amount

$  2,434 

$     512 

$     942 

$  170 

$      409 

$  566 

$  2,599 

Additions	

Disposals	

Amortization	charge	

Amortization	charge	(discontinued	operations)

Acquisition	of	subsidiaries

Disposition	of	operating	companies

Impairment	charge

Foreign	exchange

Other

– 

(1)

– 

– 

2,032 

(87)

(29)

9 

– 

– 

– 

(32)

– 

401 

(3)

– 

4 

9 

– 

(1)

(139)

(9) 

2,032 

– 

(3)

2 

(2)

63 

– 

(60)

(3) 

31 

– 

(7)

1 

4 

12 

(1)

(86)

– 

57 

(16)

(3)

1 

(9)

– 

– 

– 

– 

3 

– 

– 

1 

(13)

75 

(2)

(317)

(12)

2,524 

(19)

(13)

9 

(11)

Closing net book amount

$  4,358 

$     891 

$  2,822 

$  199 

$      364 

$  557 

$  4,833 

At December 31, 2012

Cost

$  4,544 

$  1,066 

$  3,804 

Accumulated	amortization	and	impairments

(186)

(175)

(982)

Net book amount (1)

$  4,358 

$     891 

$  2,822 

$  629 

 (430)

$  199 

$   1,196 

 (832)

$      364 

$  564 

$  7,259 

 (7)

(2,426)

$  557 

$  4,833 

Year ended December 31, 2013

Opening	net	book	amount

$  4,358  

$ 

 891

$  2,822

$  199

$      364

$  557

$  4,833  

Additions	

Disposals	

Amortization	charge	

Amortization	charge	(discontinued	operations)

Acquisition	of	subsidiaries

Disposition	of	operating	companies

Impairment	charge

Foreign	exchange

Other

–

–

–

–

750

(457)

(134)

(1)

(47)

2

–

(39)

–

194

(8)

(24)

(8)

50

–

–

(328)

(7)

341

(205)

(9)

4

56

66

(5)

(76)

(2)

4

(18)

(1)

(2)

3

22

(1)

(83)

–

6

(10)

(3)

–

(8)

–

–

–

–

–

(38)

(2)

(1)

(8)

90

(6)

(526)

(9)

545

(279)

(39)

(7)

93

Closing net book amount

$  4,469

$  1,058     

$  2,674

$  168

$      287

$  508

$  4,695     

At December 31, 2013

Cost

$  4,789

Accumulated	amortization	and	impairments

(320)

$  1,296

(238)

$  3,891

(1,217)

Net book amount (1)

$  4,469

$  1,058

$  2,674

$  658

(490)

$  168

$   1,171

$  511

$  7,527

(884)

(3)

(2,832)

$      287

$  508

$  4,695

(1)	

	At	December	31,	2013,	trademarks	and	licenses	and	customer	relationships	include	amounts	determined	to	have	indefinite	useful	lives	of	$833	and	nil	

(2012	–	$536	and	$22),	respectively.

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Additions  to  goodwill  and  intangible  assets  primarily  arose 

Intellectual  property  primarily  represents  the  costs  of  certain 

through  business  combinations  (note  2).  Additions  to  intangible 

intellectual  property  and  process  know-how  obtained  in  acqui-

assets  through  internal  development  were  $25  (2012  –  $16)  and 

sitions.  Intangible  assets  include  trademarks,  non-competition 

those  acquired  separately  were  $65  (2012  –  $59).  Included  in  the 

agreements, customer relationships, software, contract rights and 

balance of intangible assets at December 31, 2013 were $176 (2012 – 

expiration  rights  obtained  in  the  acquisition  of  certain  facilities. 

$192) of internally generated intangible assets.

Certain intangible assets are determined to have indefinite useful 

lives  when  the  Company  has  determined  there  is  no  foreseeable 

limit  to  the  period  over  which  the  intangible  assets  are  expected 

to generate net cash inflows.

11.   P R O V I S I O N S

A summary of provisions presented contra to assets in the consolidated balance sheets detailed by the components of charges and move-

ments is presented below.

Balance	–	December	31,	2012

Charged	(credited)	to	statement	of	earnings:

Additional	provisions

Unused	amounts	reversed	during	the	year

Disposition	of	operating	companies

Amounts	used	during	the	year

Other	adjustments

Balance	–	December	31,	2013

Accounts 
Receivable 

Provision(a)

Inventory 
Provision(b)

 $  81  

 $    69     

51

(5)

(5)

(33)

–

88

(16)

(4)

(23)

3

Total

 $  150  

139

(21)

(9)

(56)

3

$  89  

$  117  

$  206

a)  Accounts  receivable  provisions  are  established  by  the  operat-
ing companies when there is objective evidence that the company 

b)  Inventory  provisions  are  established  by  the  operating  compa-
nies for any excess, obsolete or slow-moving items.

will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the origi-

nal terms of the receivable. When a receivable is considered per-

manently  uncollectible,  the  receivable  is  written  off  against  the 

allowance account.

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A summary of provisions presented as liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets detailed by the components of charges and movements 

is presented below.

Current	portion	of	provisions	

Non-current	portion	of	provisions

Balance	–	December	31,	2012

Charged	(credited)	to	statement	of	earnings:

Additional	provisions

Unused	amounts	reversed	during	the	year

Acquisition	of	subsidiaries

Disposition	of	operating	companies

Amounts	used	during	the	year

Increase	in	provisions	due	to	passage	of	time		

and	changes	in	discount	rates

Other	adjustments

Balance	–	December	31,	2013

Current	portion	of	provisions

Non-current	portion	of	provisions

Restructuring(c)

Self-Insurance(d)

Warranty(e)

Other(f)

 $   44  

 13  

 $   57  

95

(3)

–

–

(101)

–

–

$   48  

(42)

$     6

 $    71

110

 $  181

237

(1)

–

(10)

(230)

–

(2)

$  175  

(85)

$    90

 $    74

 57

 $  131

102

(8)

–

–

(53)

–

34

$  206  

(81)

$  125

 $  158

 84

 $  242

173

(30)

29

(2)

(68)

5

(28)

$  321  

(123)

$  198   

Total

 $  347  

 264  

 $  611  

607

(42)

29

(12)

(452)

5

4

$  750  

(331)

$  419  

c) Restructuring provisions are typically to provide for the costs of 
facility  consolidations  and  workforce  reductions  incurred  at  the 

d) Self-insurance provisions are established by the operating com-
panies  for  automobile,  workers’  compensation,  general  liability, 

operating companies.

professional  liability  and  other  claims.  Provisions  are  established 

The operating companies record restructuring provisions 

for claims based upon an assessment of actual claims and claims 

relating  to  employee  terminations,  contractual  lease  obligations 

incurred but not reported. The reserves may be established based 

and other exit costs when the liability is incurred. The recognition 

on  consultation  with  third-party  independent  actuaries  using 

of  these  provisions  requires  management  to  make  certain  judge-

actuarial  principles  and  assumptions  that  consider  a  number  of 

ments  regarding  the  nature,  timing  and  amounts  associated  with 

factors,  including  historical  claim  payment  patterns  and  changes 

the  planned  restructuring  activities,  including  estimating  sublease 

in  case  reserves,  and  the  assumed  rate  of  inflation  in  healthcare 

income  and  the  net  recovery  from  equipment  to  be  disposed  of. 

costs and property damage repairs.

At the end of each reporting period, the operating companies eval-

uate  the  appropriateness  of  the  remaining  accrued  balances. The 

restructuring  plans  are  expected  to  result  in  cash  outflows  for  the 

e) Warranty  provisions  are  established  by  the  operating  compa-
nies  for  warranties  offered  on  the  sale  of  products  or  services. 

operating companies between 2014 and 2018.

Warranty provisions are established to provide for future warranty 

The  closing  balance  of  restructuring  provisions  consisted  of  the 

under these warranties. The warranty provisions exclude reserves 

costs  based  on  management’s  best  estimate  of  probable  claims 

following:

As at December 31

Employee	termination	costs

Lease	and	other	contractual	obligations

Facility	exit	costs	and	other

recognized by The Warranty Group for its warranty contracts.

2013

$  23

22

3

$ 48  

2012

$  27

  28

  2

 $  57

f)  Other  includes  contingent  consideration,  legal,  transition  and 
integration,  asset  retirement  and  other  provisions. Transition  and 

integration provisions are typically to provide for the costs of tran-

sitioning the activities of an operating company from a prior par-

ent  company  upon  acquisition  and  to  integrate  new  acquisitions 

at the operating companies.

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12 .   LO N G - T E R M   D E B T   O F   O P E R AT I N G   C O M PA N I E S ,   W I T H O U T   R E C O U R S E   T O   O N E X   C O R P O R AT I O N

Long-term debt of operating companies, without recourse to Onex Corporation, is as follows:

As at December 31

Carestream Health(a)

Celestica(b)
Emerald Expositions(c)

Flushing Town Center(d)

JELD-WEN(e)

KraussMaffei(f)

Onex Credit Partners CLOs(g)
ResCare(h)

SGS International(i)

Sitel Worldwide(j)

Skilled Healthcare Group(k)

Spirit AeroSystems(l)

The Warranty Group(m)

TMS International(n)

Tropicana Las Vegas(o)
USI(p)

ONCAP companies(q)

Revolving	credit	facility	and	term	loans	due	2018	and	2019
Revolving	facility	and	term	loan	due	2016	and	2017
Redeemable	preferred	shares

Revolving	credit	facility	due	2015
Revolving	credit	facility	and	term	loan	due	2018	and	2020
Senior	notes	due	2021

Senior	construction	loan	due	2014
Mezzanine	loan	due	2014

Senior	secured	notes	due	2017
Senior	secured	revolving	credit	facility	and	term	loan	due	2016	
Convertible	promissory	notes	due	2013
Other

Senior	secured	notes	due	2020
Other

Secured	notes	due	2023	to	2025
Senior	secured	revolving	credit	facility	and	term	loan	due	2017
Senior	subordinated	notes	due	2019
Other

Senior	secured	revolving	credit	facility	and	term	loan	due	2017	and	2019
Senior	notes	due	2020

Revolving	credit	facility	and	term	loan	due	2016	and	2017
Senior	unsecured	notes	due	2018
Senior	secured	notes	due	2017
Mandatorily	redeemable	preferred	shares

Revolving	credit	facility	and	term	loan	due	2015	and	2016
Insured	loans	due	2043	and	2048
Mortgage-backed	revolving	credit	facility	and	term	loan	due	2016
Other

Revolving	credit	facility	and	term	loan	due	2017	and	2019
Senior	subordinated	notes	due	2017
Senior	subordinated	notes	due	2020
Other

Revolving	credit	facility	and	term	loan	due	2016
Redeemable	preferred	shares

Revolving	borrowings	and	senior	secured	term	loan
Other

Revolving	credit	facility	due	2018
Senior	secured	revolving	credit	facility	and	term	loan	due	2017	and	2019
Senior	notes	due	2021
Other

Revolving	credit	facility	and	term	loans	due	2015	to	2018
Subordinated	notes	due	2014	to	2021
Other

Other
Less:	long-term	debt	held	by	the	Company
Long-term	debt,	December	31
Less:	financing	charges

Current	portion	of	long-term	debt	of	operating	companies,	without	recourse	to	Onex	Corporation
Consolidated	long-term	debt	of	operating	companies,	without	recourse	to	Onex	Corporation

118  Onex Corporation December 31, 2013

2013

 $   2,270
–
–
2,270
–
424
200
624
407
44
451
452
169
–
59
680
448
2
450
1,723
158
200
2
360
385
210
595
246
290
191
128
855
261
87
67
4
419
538
296
300
18
1,152
246
380
626
–
–
–
59
1,010
630
16
1,656
772
311
8
1,091
45
(873)
12,183
(213)
11,970
(651)
$ 11,319

2012

$          –
1,742
142
1,884
55
–
–
–
533
39
572
450
60
128
58
696
429
–
429
801
171
200
2
373
400
210
610
245
288
190
113
836
444
–
–
5
449
543
296
300
21
1,160
249
410
659
295
21
316
40
1,040
630
15
1,685
879
303
63
1,245
5
(1,120)
10,695
(225)
10,470
(286)
$ 10,184

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Onex  Corporation  does  not  guarantee  the  debt  of  its  operating 

In  connection  with  the  new  credit  facility,  Carestream 

companies, nor are there any cross-guarantees between operating 

Health entered into a series of interest rate swap agreements that 

companies. 

swap  the  variable  rate  portion  for  fixed  rates  through  December 

The  financing  arrangements  for  each  operating  com-

2017. The  agreements  have  an  initial  notional  amount  of  $1,150, 

pany  typically  contain  certain  restrictive  covenants,  which  may 

reducing to $920 during the term of the agreements.

include  limitations  or  prohibitions  on  additional  indebtedness, 

At  December  31,  2013,  the  first-lien  term  loan  with 

payment of cash dividends, redemption of capital, capital spend-

$1,804 outstanding was recorded net of the unamortized discount 

ing,  making  of  investments  and  acquisitions  and  sales  of  assets. 

of $25. At December 31, 2013, the second-lien term loan with $500 

The  financing  arrangements  may  also  require  the  redemption  of 

outstanding was recorded net of the unamortized discount of $9. 

indebtedness  in  the  event  of  a  change  of  control  of  an  operating 

At  December  31,  2013,  no  amounts  were  outstanding  under  the 

company. In addition, certain financial covenants must be met by 

revolving facility.

those operating companies that have outstanding debt. 

As a result of the refinancing, Carestream Health recog-

Future  changes  in  business  conditions  of  an  operat-

nized  debt  prepayment  charges  of  $16  in  the  second  quarter  of 

ing  company  may  result  in  non-compliance  with  certain  cov-

2013,  which  are  included  in  interest  expense  in  the  consolidated 

enants by that company. No adjustments to the carrying amount 

statements of earnings.

or  classifi cation  of  assets  or  liabilities  of  any  operating  company 

In  February  2011,  Carestream  Health  had  entered  into 

have  been  made  in  the  consolidated  financial  statements  with 

a credit facility. The credit facility consisted of a $1,850 term loan 

respect to any possible non-compliance. 

and a $150 revolving facility. The term loan and revolving facility 

a) Carestream Health

bore interest at LIBOR (subject to a floor of 1.50%) plus a margin 

of 3.50% or a base rate plus a margin of 2.50%. 

In June 2013, Carestream Health entered into a new credit facility. 

At  December  31,  2012,  $1,748  and  nil  were  outstanding 

The credit facility consists of a $1,850  first-lien term loan, a $500 

under the term loan and revolving facility, respectively. The term 

second-lien  term  loan  and  a  $150  revolving  facility. The  first-lien 

loan was recorded net of the unamortized discount of $6.

term loan bears interest at LIBOR (subject to a floor of 1.00%) plus 

Included  in  long-term  debt  at  December  31,  2012  was 

a  margin  of  4.00%  and  matures  in  June  2019. The  offering  price 

$142  of  redeemable  preferred  shares,  including  accumulated  and 

was  98.50%  of  par  to  yield  5.40%  to  maturity.  The  second-lien 

unpaid  dividends,  of  which  $139  was  held  by  the  Company. The 

term loan bears interest at LIBOR (subject to a floor of 1.00%) plus 

redeemable  preferred  shares  accrued  annual  dividends  at  a  rate 

a  margin  of  8.50%  and  matures  in  December  2019. The  offering 

of 10%. During 2013, Carestream Health redeemed a total of $148 

price was 98.00% of par to yield 10.00% to maturity. The first- and 

(2012 – $127) for all of its remaining redeemable preferred shares, 

second-lien  term  loans  include  optional  redemption  provisions 

including  $7  (2012  –  $41)  of  accumulated  and  unpaid  dividends.   

at  a  range  of  redemption  prices  plus  accrued  and  unpaid  inter-

The  redemption  of  redeemable  preferred  shares  during  2013 

est.  The  revolving  facility  bears  interest  at  LIBOR  (subject  to  a 

formed part of Carestream Health’s $750 distribution to its share-

floor  of  1.00%)  plus  a  margin  of  4.00%  and  matures  in  June  2018. 

holders as described above.

Substantially all of Carestream Health’s assets are pledged as col-

lateral under the new credit facility. 

b) Celestica 

The  proceeds  from  the  new  credit  facility,  along  with 

Celestica  has  a  $400  revolving  credit  facility  that  matures  in 

cash on hand, were used to fully repay existing debt facilities, fund 

January  2015.  At  December  31,  2013,  Celestica  had  no  amounts 

a  $750  distribution  to  shareholders  and  pay  fees  and  expenses 

outstanding (2012 – $55) under its revolving credit facility. In addi-

associated with the transaction. The Company’s share of the distri-

tion, Celestica issued $30 (2012 – $31) of letters of credit under its 

bution was $695, of which Onex’ share was $303, including carried 

revolving credit facility at December 31, 2013.

interest of $50 and after deducting distributions on account of the 

The  facility  has  restrictive  covenants  relating  to  debt 

MIP. Onex initially recorded a non-cash tax provision of $38 on the 

incurrence, the sales of assets and a change of control and also con-

distribution. Onex recognized a recovery of this tax provision dur-

tains financial covenants that require Celestica to maintain certain 

ing  2013  as  part  of  an  evaluation  of  recent  changes  in  tax  law  as 

financial ratios. Celestica has pledged certain assets as security for 

described in note 16. 

borrowings  under  its  revolving  credit  facility.  Celestica  also  has 

Amounts  received  on  account  of  the  carried  interest 

uncommitted  bank  overdraft  facilities  available  for  intraday  and 

related  to  this  transaction  totalled  $121,  of  which  Onex’  share  was 

overnight  operating  requirements  that  totalled  $70  (2012  –  $70)  at 

$50. Management’s share of the carried interest was $71. In addition, 

December 31, 2013. 

amounts on account of the MIP totalled $21 for this transaction. 

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c) Emerald Expositions

respectively.  In  addition,  letters  of  credit  of  $5  (2012  –  $5)  were 

In  June  2013,  Emerald  Expositions  entered  into  a  credit  facil-

outstanding,  which  partially  reduce  the  amount  available  to  be 

ity consisting of a $430 term loan and a $90 revolving facility. The 

drawn under the senior construction loan. 

offering price of the term loan was 99.00% of par to yield 5.75% to 

Substantially  all  of  Flushing  Town  Center’s  assets  are 

maturity.  Borrowings  under  the  term  loan  bear  interest  at  LIBOR 

pledged  as  collateral  under  the  senior  construction  and  mezza-

(subject to a floor of 1.25%) plus a margin of 4.25%. The term loan 

nine loans. 

requires  quarterly  repayments,  but  can  be  repaid  in  whole  or  in 

part without premium or penalty any time before maturity in June 

e) JELD-WEN

2020. The revolving facility bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin 

In  October  2011,  JELD-WEN  completed  an  offering  of  $460  in 

of  4.25%  and  matures  in  June  2018.  Substantially  all  of  Emerald 

aggregate  principal  amount  of  12.25%  senior  secured  notes  due 

Expositions’  assets  are  pledged  as  collateral  under  the  credit 

in  2017.  JELD-WEN  received  net  proceeds  of  $448  after  original 

facility.  At  December  31,  2013,  the  term  loan  with  $428  outstand-

issue  discounts.  Interest  on  the  senior  secured  notes  is  payable 

ing  was  recorded  net  of  the  unamortized  discount  of  $4  and  no 

semi-annually. The  senior  secured  notes  may  be  redeemed  prior 

amounts were outstanding under the revolving facility.

to  maturity  at  various  premiums  above  face  value.  The  senior 

In January 2014, Emerald Expositions amended its credit 

secured  notes  are  secured  by  a  second  priority  lien  on  the  col-

facility to increase its term loan by $200 to partially fund an acqui-

lateral  securing  the  senior  secured  revolving  credit  facility,  as 

sition, as described in note 33. The addition to the term loan con-

described  below.  At  December  31,  2013,  the  senior  secured  notes 

tinues  to  bear  interest  at  the  same  rate  as  the  existing  term  loan 

with  $460  (2012  –  $460)  outstanding  were  recorded  net  of  the 

and requires quarterly repayments until maturity in June 2020.

unamortized discount of $8 (2012 – $10). 

In June 2013, Emerald Expositions issued $200 in aggre-

In October 2011, JELD-WEN entered into a senior secured 

gate  principal  amount  of  9.00%  senior  notes  due  in  June  2021. 

credit  agreement  that  initially  consisted  of  a  $300  revolving  credit 

Interest  is  payable  semi-annually  beginning  in  December  2013. 

facility  maturing  in  April  2016. The  facility  contains  a  $75  sublimit 

The senior notes may be redeemed by the company at any time at 

for the issuance of letters of credit and a $100 sublimit for borrow-

various premiums above face value. At December 31, 2013, senior 

ings  by  a  European  subsidiary  of  JELD-WEN.  Borrowings  under 

notes of $200 were outstanding.

d) Flushing Town Center 

the facility bear interest at either the Eurodollar rate or a base rate 

determined as the highest of the overnight Federal Funds rate plus 

0.50%,  the  Eurodollar  rate  plus  1.00%  or  the  prime  rate.  A  margin 

In  December  2010,  Flushing  Town  Center  amended  and  restat-

is  added  to  the  Eurodollar  and  base  rate  that  varies  based  on 

ed  its  senior  construction  loan  and  mezzanine  loan,  increasing 

JELD-WEN’s  consolidated  leverage  ratio;  base  rate  loan  margins 

the  total  amount  available  under  the  senior  construction  loan  to 

range  from  1.50%  to  3.00%  and  Eurodollar-based  loan  margins 

$642, including $25 of letters of credit, and extending the maturity 

range from 2.50% to 4.00%. In addition, JELD-WEN pays a commit-

to December 2013. The  loans had two one-year  extension options. 

ment fee ranging from 0.45% to 0.75% on the unused portion of the 

The loans bear interest at LIBOR plus a margin that ranges between 

facility and a letter of credit fee ranging from 2.50% to 4.00% on the 

1.55%  and  3.65%.  In  conjunction  with  these  amendments,  the 

face amount of outstanding letters of credit. 

Company  purchased  $56  and  $38  of  the  senior  construction  loan 

In October 2012, JELD-WEN amended its senior secured 

and mezzanine loan, respectively, from third-party lenders.

credit  agreement  to  add  a  $30  term  loan,  which  matures  in  April 

In  November  2011,  Flushing Town  Center  amended  its 

2016. In June 2013, JELD-WEN further amended its senior secured 

senior  construction  loan  agreement  whereby  the  Company  con-

credit  agreement  to  increase  its  term  loan  to  $100  from  $30. The 

tributed an additional $14 in equity, of which $7 was in cash and 

term  loan  bears  interest  at  either  the  Eurodollar  rate  plus  a  mar-

$7  was  in  the  form  of  a  letter  of  credit  that  can  be  drawn  upon 

gin of up to 3.50% or a base rate plus a margin of up to 2.50% and 

to fund project costs. In addition, the initial maturity of the loans 

requires quarterly amortization payments beginning in December 

was  extended  to  June  2014  and  the  second  extension  option  was 

2013.  Proceeds  from  the  addition  to  the  term  loan  were  primar-

reduced from one year to six months. As at December 31, 2013, no 

ily  used  to  repay  a  portion  of  the  outstanding  balance  under  the 

amount (2012 – $1) was available under the letter of credit.

revolving credit facility. 

Flushing Town  Center  is  in  discussions  with  its  lenders 

Borrowings  under  the  senior  secured  credit  agreement 

to refinance its loans prior to maturity in June 2014.

are secured by first priority liens on substantially all of the present 

As at December 31, 2013, $409 and $46 (2012 – $541 and 

and future assets of JELD-WEN and its subsidiary guarantors.

$45) of principal plus accrued interest were outstanding under the 

At December 31, 2013, $70 (2012 – $30) was outstanding 

senior  construction  and  mezzanine  loans,  respectively,  of  which 

under  the  revolving  credit  facility  and  $99  (2012  –  $30)  was  out-

a total of $90 (2012 – $105) was held by the Company. The senior 

standing  under  the  term  loan.  The  amount  available  under  the 

construction  and  mezzanine  loans  are  recorded  net  of  unamor-

revolving credit facility was reduced by $38 (2012 – $39) of letters 

tized  debt  extinguishment  gains  of  $2  and  $2  (2012  −  $8  and  $6), 

of credit outstanding at December 31, 2013. 

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JELD-WEN  is  required  under  the  terms  of  the  senior 

g) Onex Credit Partners’ CLOs

secured credit agreement to maintain certain financial ratios. The 

In March 2012, Onex Credit Partners established its first collateral-

agreement and the indenture governing the senior secured notes 

ized loan obligation (“CLO”). A CLO is a leveraged structured vehi-

also  contain  certain  additional  requirements,  including  limi-

cle that holds a widely diversified collateral asset portfolio and is 

tations  or  prohibitions  on  certain  investments,  payments,  asset 

funded  through  the  issuance  of  collateralized  loan  instruments 

sales and additional indebtedness.

in a series of tranches of secured notes and equity. As of Decem-

In  October  2011,  JELD-WEN  issued  convertible  promis-

ber  31,  2013,  Onex  Credit  Partners  had  established  four  CLOs 

sory  notes  in  the  amount  of  $171,  all  of  which  were  held  by  the 

(2012 – two CLOs) which had secured notes and equity outstand-

Company. The  notes  bore  interest  at  a  rate  of  10%  compounded 

ing in the aggregate amount of $1,870 (2012 – $848) as follows:

annually.  At  December  31,  2012,  $128  was  outstanding  under  the 

convertible  promissory  notes,  including  accrued  interest,  all  of 

As at December 31

2013

2012

which  was  held  by  the  Company.  During  2013,  JELD-WEN  paid 

$60 (2012 – $17), including accrued interest, to repurchase a por-

tion  of  the  notes,  all  of  which  was  paid  to  the  Company.  Onex’ 

share of the note repurchase, including accrued interest, was $15.

In  April  2013,  the  remaining  convertible  promissory 

notes  and  accrued  interest  of  $72,  all  of  which  were  held  by  the 

Closing	date

OCP	CLO-1	

March	2012

$     327

OCP	CLO-2	

November	2012

OCP	CLO-3	

March	2013

OCP	CLO-4	

October	2013

Company,  were  converted  into  additional  Series  A  Convertible 

Onex’	investment

Preferred Stock of JELD-WEN in accordance with the terms of the 

purchase agreement, of which Onex’ share was $18.  

517

512

514

1,870

(122)

$ 1,748

$ 327

521

–

–

848

(58)

$ 790

f) KraussMaffei

In  December  2012,  KraussMaffei  issued  senior  secured  notes  in 
the aggregate principal amount of 2325. The senior secured notes 
are due in December 2020 and bear interest at a fixed annual rate 

of 8.75%. The senior secured notes may be redeemed by the com-

pany  on  or  after  December  2015  at  various  premiums  above  face 
value. At December 31, 2013, $448 (2325) (2012 – $429 (2325)) was 
outstanding under the senior secured notes.

In December 2012, KraussMaffei established a 275 revolv-
ing  credit  facility  that  matures  in  December  2017.  The  revolving 
credit facility may be used for revolving loans of up to 225 as well as 
for letters of credit. Revolving loans drawn on the facility bear inter-

est at LIBOR plus a margin of 5.00% or a base rate plus a margin of 

4.00%. Letters of credit drawn on the facility bear interest at a fixed 

rate of 5.125%. In addition, KraussMaffei pays a commitment fee of 

0.50% on the unused portion of the revolving credit facility and cer-

tain fees for letters of credit issued.  

During 2013, KraussMaffei increased the revolving cred-

it facility capacity by 225 to a total capacity of 2100.

No amounts were drawn under the revolving credit facil-

ity at December 31, 2013 and 2012. The amount available under the 
revolving credit facility was reduced by $70 (251) (2012 – $59 (245)) 
of letters of credit outstanding at December 31, 2013.

Substantially  all  of  KraussMaffei’s  assets  are  pledged  as 

collateral under its senior secured notes and revolving credit facility.

The  secured  notes  bear  interest  at  a  rate  of  LIBOR  plus  a  margin 

and mature between March 2023 and October 2025. The notes and 

equity of the Onex Credit Partners CLOs are designated at fair value 

through  net  earnings  upon  initial  recognition.  At  December  31, 

2013, the fair value of the notes and equity held by investors other 

than Onex was $1,723 (2012 – $801). 

The notes of Onex Credit Partners CLOs are secured by, 

and only have recourse to, the assets of each respective CLO. The 

notes are subject to redemption provisions, including mandatory 

redemption  if  certain  coverage  tests  are  not  met  by  each  respec-

tive CLO. Optional redemption of the notes is available at certain 

periods  and  optional  repricing  of  the  notes  is  available  subject 

to  certain  customary  terms  and  conditions  being  met  by  each 

respective CLO. 

h) ResCare 

In  December  2010,  ResCare  issued  $200  of  senior  subordinated 

notes.  The  senior  subordinated  notes  bear  interest  at  a  rate  of 

10.75%  and  are  repayable  at  maturity  in  January  2019.  At  Decem-

ber 31, 2013, $200 (2012 – $200) was outstanding under the senior 

subordinated notes.

In  April  2012,  ResCare  entered  into  a  new  $375  senior 

secured  credit  facility,  which  is  available  through  to  April  2017. 

The  senior  secured  credit  facility  consists  of  a  $200  revolving 

credit  facility  and  a  $175  term  loan.  The  senior  secured  credit 

facility  bears  interest  at  LIBOR  plus  a  margin  of  2.75%. The  term 

loan  requires  quarterly  principal  repayments  of  $2. The  required 

quarterly  principal  repayments  increase  throughout  the  term 

until they reach $7 in 2015. Substantially all of ResCare’s assets are 

pledged as collateral under the senior secured credit facility.

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The  proceeds  from  the  new  senior  secured  credit  facil-

j) Sitel Worldwide 

ity  were  used  to  repay  ResCare’s  former  senior  secured  term  loan, 

Sitel Worldwide’s  credit  facility  initially  consisted  of  a  $675  term 

retire  the  former  senior  secured  revolving  credit  facility  and  pay 

loan maturing in January 2014 and an $85 revolving credit facility 

fees and expenses associated with the transaction. At December 31, 

maturing  in  January  2013.  As  a  result  of  repayments  and  repur-

2013, nil and $158 (2012 – nil and $171) were outstanding under the 

chases  made  in  2007  and  2008,  no  quarterly  payments  are  due 

revolving credit facility and term loan, respectively.

under  the  term  loan  until  maturity. The  term  loan  and  revolving 

As a result of the 2012 refinancing, ResCare recognized a 

credit facility bore interest at a rate of LIBOR plus a margin of up 

charge of $10 during the second quarter of 2012, which was included 

to 5.5% or prime plus a margin of 4.5%. 

in interest expense in the consolidated statements of earnings.

In  May  and  June  2011,  Sitel  Worldwide  amended  its 

i) SGS International

credit facility that governs its term loan and revolving credit facil-

ity.  The  amendments  included  extending  the  maturity  date  on 

In  October  2012,  SGS  International  entered  into  a  credit  agree-

$228,  or  64%,  of  its  term  loan  from  January  2014  to  January  2017 

ment that consisted of a $400 senior secured term loan and a $75 

and  extending  the  maturity  on  $31,  or  36%,  of  commitments  for 

senior  secured  revolving  credit  facility.  The  senior  secured  term 

its  revolving  credit  facility  from  January  2013  to  January  2016.  In 

loan  matures  in  October  2019  and  the  senior  secured  revolving 

the  second  quarter  of  2012,  Sitel Worldwide  extended  the  matu-

credit facility matures in October 2017. Borrowings under the credit 

rity  date  on  $30,  or  35%,  of  commitments  for  its  revolving  credit 

agreement bear interest at LIBOR (subject to a floor of 1.25%) plus 

facility  from  January  2013  to  January  2016.  Borrowings  under  the 

a margin of up to 3.75% or a base rate plus a margin of up to 2.75%, 

extended  term  loan  and  revolving  credit  facility  bear  interest  at  a 

depending  on  the  company’s  leverage  ratio.  In  November  2013, 

rate of LIBOR plus a margin of up to 6.75% or prime plus a margin 

SGS International amended its credit agreement to reduce the rate 

of 5.75%. In addition, the credit agreement was amended to lessen 

at which borrowings under its senior secured term loan bear inter-

restrictions with respect to certain covenant levels.

est  to  LIBOR  (subject  to  a  floor  of  1.00%)  plus  a  margin  of  up  to 

Borrowings under the credit facility are secured by sub-

3.25%  or  a  base  rate  plus  a  margin  of  up  to  2.25%,  depending  on 

stantially all of Sitel Worldwide’s assets.

the  company’s  leverage  ratio.  In  addition,  SGS  International  pays 

At December 31, 2013, $228 and $18 (2012 – $226 and $19) 

a  commitment  fee  of  0.50%  on  the  unused  portion  of  the  senior 

were outstanding under the term loan and revolving credit facility, 

secured revolving credit facility and certain fees for letters of credit 

respectively.

issued. The  credit  agreement  requires  mandatory  prepayment  of 

Sitel Worldwide is required under the terms of the facil-

certain excess cash flows and cash proceeds. 

ity  to  maintain  certain  financial  ratio  covenants. The  facility  also 

Substantially all of SGS International’s assets are pledged 

contains certain additional requirements, including limitations or 

as collateral under the credit agreement.

prohibitions  on  additional  indebtedness,  payment  of  cash  divi-

In  connection  with  the  credit  agreement,  SGS  Interna-

dends, redemption of stock, capital spending, investments, acqui-

tional entered into an interest rate swap agreement that swapped 

sitions and asset sales.

the variable rate portion for a fixed rate of 1.45% through Decem-

In March 2010, Sitel Worldwide completed an offering of 

ber  2017. The  agreement  had  an  initial  notional  amount  of  $261, 

$300 in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 

reducing  to  $74  during  the  term  of  the  agreement.  In  November 

in 2018. The notes bear interest at an annual rate of 11.50% with no 

2013,  SGS  International  settled  its  previous  interest  rate  swap 

principal  payments  due  until  maturity.  Proceeds  from  the  offer-

agreement  and  entered  into  a  new  agreement  that  swapped  the 

ing were used to repay a portion of the indebtedness outstanding 

variable  rate  portion  for  a  fixed  rate  of  1.37%  through  December 

under  the  existing  term  loan  and  all  of  the  outstanding  balance 

2017. The new interest rate swap agreement has an initial notional 

under  the  revolving  credit  facility  at  that  time.  In  conjunction 

amount of $230, reducing to $74 during the term of the agreement.

with this repayment, the debt covenants of the credit facility were 

At December 31, 2013, $385 and nil (2012 – $400 and nil) 

amended  to  reduce  the  minimum  adjusted  EBITDA  to  interest 

were  outstanding  under  the  senior  secured  term  loan  and  senior 

ratio requirement and to change the total debt to adjusted EBITDA 

secured revolving credit facility, respectively. 

covenant to a senior secured debt to adjusted EBITDA covenant. At 

In October 2012, SGS International issued $210 in aggre-

December 31, 2013 and 2012, the 2018 senior unsecured notes with 

gate  principal  amount  of  8.375%  senior  notes  due  in  October 

$300  outstanding  were  recorded  net  of  the  unamortized  discount 

2020.  Interest  is  payable  semi-annually  beginning  in  April  2013. 

of $5 (2012 – $6) and embedded derivative of $5 (2012 – $6) associ-

The  2020  senior  notes  may  be  redeemed  by  the  company  at  any 

ated with the senior unsecured notes. 

time at various premiums above face value. At December 31, 2013, 

In  April  2012,  Sitel Worldwide  completed  an  offering  of 

senior notes of $210 (2012 – $210) were outstanding.

$200 in aggregate principal amount of 11.00% senior secured notes 

due  in  2017. The  offering  price  was  96.00%  of  par  to  yield  12.00% 

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to maturity. The senior secured notes include certain optional and 

As a result of the amendment to its credit facility agree-

mandatory redemption provisions at a range of redemption prices 

ment in 2012, Skilled Healthcare Group recognized a charge of $2 

plus  accrued  and  unpaid  interest. The  net  proceeds  were  used  to 

during the second quarter of 2012, which was included in interest 

repay all of the indebtedness outstanding under the non-extended 

expense in the consolidated statements of earnings.

term loan due in 2014 and all of the outstanding balance under its 

In  June  2010,  Skilled  Healthcare  Group  entered  into  an 

revolving  credit  facility.  At  December  31,  2013  and  2012,  the  2017 

interest rate cap agreement (which expired in December 2011) and 

senior  secured  notes  with  $200  outstanding  were  recorded  net  of 

an interest rate swap agreement. The interest rate swap agreement 

the unamortized discount of $6 (2012 – $7) and embedded deriva-

was  for  a  notional  amount  of  $70  and  swapped  the  variable  rate 

tive of $3 (2012 – $3) associated with the senior secured notes.

portion for a fixed rate of 2.3% from January 2012 to June 2013. 

Included  in  long-term  debt  at  December  31,  2013  was 

During  2013,  Skilled  Healthcare  Group  entered  into  a 

$67  (2012  –  $60)  of  mandatorily  redeemable  Class  B  preferred 

credit  facility  in  connection  with  insured  loans  from  a  department 

shares, of which $53 (2012 – $48) was held by Onex. The mandato-

of  the  U.S.  federal  government.  The  loans,  in  the  amount  of  $88, 

rily redeemable Class B preferred shares accrue annual dividends 

bear interest at rates ranging from 3.39% to 4.55%, amortize over 30 

at a rate of 12.00% and are redeemable at the option of the com-

to 35 years and are secured by 10 of the company’s nursing facilities. 

pany  on  or  before  July  2018.  Also  included  in  long-term  debt  at 

At December 31, 2013, $87 was outstanding under the insured loans.

December  31,  2013  was  $61  (2012  –  $53)  of  mandatorily  redeem-

In  December  2013,  Skilled  Healthcare  Group  entered 

able Class C preferred shares, of which $48 (2012 – $42) was held 

into  a  new  credit  facility. The  new  credit  facility  consists  of  a  $62 

by  Onex. The  mandatorily  redeemable  Class  C  preferred  shares 

mortgage-backed term loan and a $5 asset-based revolving credit 

accrue  annual  dividends  at  a  rate  of  16.00%  and  are  redeemable 

facility.  Borrowings  under  the  new  credit  facility  bear  interest  at 

at the option of the company on or before July 2018. Outstanding 

LIBOR (subject to a floor of 0.75%) plus a margin of 5.95%, mature 

amounts  related  to  preferred  shares  at  December  31,  2013  and 

in  December  2016  and  are  secured  by  10  of  the  company’s  skilled 

2012 include accrued dividends.

nursing facilities. At December 31, 2013, $62 and $5 were outstand-

ing  under  the  mortgage-backed  term  loan  and  revolving  credit 

k) Skilled Healthcare Group

facility, respectively.

In April 2010, Skilled Healthcare Group completed the financing of 

The  proceeds  from  the  insured  loans  and  new  credit 

a credit facility comprised of a $330 term loan and a $100 revolv-

facility  were  used  to  repay  a  portion  of  the  term  loan  under  the 

ing  credit  facility. The  term  loan  was  increased  by  an  additional 

existing  credit  facility  and  pay  fees  and  expenses  associated  with 

$30 to fund acquisitions completed in the second quarter of 2010. 

the transactions. 

The term loan bore interest at LIBOR (subject to a floor of 1.50%) 

plus  a  margin  of  3.75%,  and  required  quarterly  principal  repay-

l) Spirit AeroSystems

ments  of  $1  until  maturity  in  2016.  The  revolving  credit  facility 

In April 2012, Spirit AeroSystems entered into a new credit agree-

bore interest at LIBOR (subject to a floor of 1.50%) plus a margin 

ment that consists of a $550 term loan and a $650 revolving credit 

of  3.75%,  and  was  repayable  at  maturity  in  2015.  In  April  2012, 

facility. The  term  loan  bears  interest  at  LIBOR  (subject  to  a  floor 

Skilled  Healthcare  Group  amended  its  credit  facility  agreement 

of  0.75%)  plus  a  margin  of  3.00%.  The  margin  over  LIBOR  may 

to increase the term loan by an additional $100. The incremental 

be  decreased  to  2.75%  in  2013  if  certain  performance  targets  are 

term loan bears interest at LIBOR (subject to a floor of 1.50%) plus 

met. The term loan is due in 2019 and replaced the existing senior 

a margin of 5.25%. As part of the refinancing, the interest rate on 

secured  term  loan.  The  revolving  credit  facility  bears  interest 

the existing term loan was amended to match the interest rate of 

at  LIBOR  plus  a  margin  of  up  to  2.50%  depending  on  the  com-

the incremental term loan. The amended term loan requires quar-

pany’s  leverage  ratio. The  revolving  credit  facility  is  due  in  2017 

terly principal repayments of $2 until maturity in 2016. The inter-

and  replaced  the  existing  senior  secured  revolving  credit  facility. 

est rate on the existing revolving credit facility was also amended 

Substantially  all  of  Spirit  AeroSystems’  assets  are  pledged  as  col-

to LIBOR plus a margin of up to 4.50% or a base rate plus a mar-

lateral under the new credit agreement.

gin  of  up  to  3.50%,  depending  on  the  company’s  leverage  ratio. 

The proceeds from the new term loan, along with approx-

There  is  no  longer  a  LIBOR  floor  on  the  revolving  credit  facility. 

imately  $9  of  cash,  were  used  to  repay  Spirit  AeroSystems’  existing 

Substantially  all  of  Skilled  Healthcare  Group’s  assets  are  pledged 

senior  secured  term  loan  and  to  pay  accrued  interest,  fees,  clos-

as collateral under the term loan and revolving credit facility. 

ing costs and other third-party expenses. At December 31, 2013, nil 

At December 31, 2013, $244 and $18 (2012 – $412 and $35) 

and  $540  (2012  –  nil  and  $546)  was  outstanding  under  the  revolv-

were outstanding under the term loan and revolving credit facility, 

ing credit facility and the term loan, respectively. The term loan was 

respectively. The  term  loan  was  recorded  net  of  the  unamortized 

recorded net of the unamortized discount of $2 (2012 – $3). 

discount of $1 (2012 – $3). 

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As  a  result  of  the  2012  refinancing,  Spirit  AeroSystems 

m) The Warranty Group

recognized  a  charge  of  $10  during  the  second  quarter  of  2012, 

In June 2012, The Warranty Group entered into a new credit facil-

which was included in interest expense in the consolidated state-

ity  that  consists  of  a  $250  term  loan  and  a  $25  revolving  credit 

ments of earnings.

facility,  which  are  available  through  to  June  2016. The  term  loan 

In  October  2012,  Spirit  AeroSystems  amended  its  new 

and revolving credit facility bear interest at LIBOR plus a margin 

credit agreement to revise its debt covenant ratios such that it did 

of  up  to  2.75%  based  on  The Warranty  Group’s  credit  rating.  At 

not  have  an  event  of  default  from  the  forward-loss  charges  recog-

December 31, 2013, the term loan and revolving credit facility bore 

nized  during  the  third  quarter  of  2012  under  the  company’s  long-

interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 1.625% (2012 – 1.75%). The term 

term volume-based pricing contracts. No other amendments were 

loan  will  amortize  in  equal  quarterly  instalments  in  an  amount 

made to Spirit AeroSystems’ credit agreement.

equal  to  1%  per  annum,  with  the  balance  payable  on  maturity. 

In  August  2013,  Spirit  AeroSystems  amended  its  credit 

Substantially  all  of  The Warranty  Group’s  assets  are  pledged  as 

agreement  to  suspend  its  existing  debt  covenant  ratios  until 

collateral under the credit facility. At December 31, 2013, $246 and 

December 2014, such that it did not have an event of default from 

nil  (2012  –  $249  and  nil)  were  outstanding  under  the  term  loan 

the forward-loss charges recognized during the second quarter of 

and revolving credit facility, respectively.

2013  under  the  company’s  long-term  volume-based  pricing  con-

The  proceeds  from  the  new  credit  facility  were  used 

tracts.  The  amendment  requires  the  company  to  meet  certain 

primarily  to  repay  the  existing  term  loan,  to  pay  accrued  divi-

minimum liquidity and borrowing base covenants while the exist-

dends  on  The  Warranty  Group’s  redeemable  preferred  shares 

ing  debt  covenant  ratios  are  suspended.  No  other  amendments 

and  for  partial  redemption  of  the  redeemable  preferred  shares 

were made to Spirit AeroSystems’ credit agreement. 

outstanding.  In  June  2012, The Warranty  Group  redeemed  $85  of 

In  September  2009,  Spirit  AeroSystems  completed  an 

its  redeemable  preferred  shares,  including  $21  of  accumulated 

offering  of  $300  in  aggregate  principal  amount  of  7.50%  senior 

and  unpaid  dividends. The  Company’s  share  of  the  redemption, 

subordinated  notes  due  in  2017.  The  offering  price  was  97.804% 

including accrued and unpaid dividends, was $83, of which Onex’ 

of  par  to  yield  7.875%  to  maturity. The  net  proceeds  were  used  to 

share was $26.

repay $200 in borrowings under its revolving credit facility existing 

In  December  2013  and  2012,  The  Warranty  Group 

at  that  time  without  any  reduction  of  the  lenders’  commitment, 

redeemed  $65  (2012  –  $50)  of  its  redeemable  preferred  shares, 

with the remainder used for general corporate purposes. Interest is 

including $34 (2012 – $18) of accumulated and unpaid dividends. 

payable  semi-annually  beginning  in  April  2010.  The  2017  senior 

The  Company’s  share  of  the  redemption,  including  accrued  and 

subordinated  notes  may  be  redeemed  prior  to  maturity  at  vari-

unpaid dividends, was $63 (2012 – $49), of which Onex’ share was 

ous  premiums  above  face  value.  At  December  31,  2013  and  2012, 

$20 (2012 – $15).

the  2017  senior  subordinated  notes  with  $300  outstanding  were 

Included  in  long-term  debt  at  December  31,  2013  is 

recorded net of the unamortized discount of $4 (2012 – $4).

$380 (2012 – $410) of redeemable preferred shares, of which $369 

In  November  2010,  Spirit  AeroSystems  completed  an 

(2012 – $399) was held by the Company. The redeemable preferred 

offering of $300 in aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior sub-

shares accrue annual dividends at a rate of 8% and are automati-

ordinated  notes  due  in  2020. The  net  proceeds  were  used  to  repay 

cally  converted  into  common  shares  of The Warranty  Group  for 

$150 in borrowings under its revolving credit facility existing at that 

the initial liquidation amount plus accumulated and unpaid divi-

time, with the remainder to be used for general corporate purposes. 

dends upon a liquidation or other triggering event.

Interest is payable semi-annually beginning in June 2011. The 2020 

senior  subordinated  notes  may  be  redeemed  prior  to  maturity  at 

n) TMS International

various premiums above face value. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, 

In  December  2011,  TMS  International  entered  into  a  senior 

$300 of senior subordinated notes due in 2020 were outstanding.

secured  asset-based  revolving  credit  facility  with  an  aggregate 

If  a  change  in  control  of  Spirit  AeroSystems  occurs,  the 

principal amount of up to $350. As at December 31, 2012, nil was 

holders  of  the  2017  and  2020  senior  subordinated  notes  have  the 

outstanding  under  the  revolving  credit  facility.  In  addition,  there 

right  to  require  Spirit  AeroSystems  to  repurchase  the  senior  sub-

were $17 of letters of credit outstanding secured by the revolving 

ordinated notes at a price of 101% plus accrued and unpaid inter-

credit facility. 

est. The  2017  and  2020  senior  subordinated  notes  rank  equal  in 

In  March  2012, TMS  International  entered  into  a  senior 

right of payment and are subordinate to the credit facility. 

secured  term  loan  for  an  aggregate  principal  amount  of  $300.  At 

December  31,  2012,  the  senior  secured  term  loan  with  $298  out-

standing was recorded net of the unamortized discount of $3.

In October 2013, the Company sold its remaining inter-

ests in TMS International, as described in note 3, and as a result, 

the company has been presented as a discontinued operation.

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o) Tropicana Las Vegas

Substantially  all  of  USI’s  assets  are  pledged  as  collateral 

In  March  2010, Tropicana  Las Vegas  entered  into  a  credit  agree-

under  the  senior  secured  credit  facility. The  senior  secured  credit 

ment that consisted of a $50 revolving credit facility and a delayed 

facility  contains  certain  affirmative  and  negative  covenants.  The 

draw  $10  term  loan.  The  revolving  credit  facility  and  term  loan 

amounts  outstanding  under  the  senior  secured  credit  facility  are 

bore  interest  at  a  fixed  annual  rate  of  4.00%  and  6.00%,  respec-

subject  to  mandatory  prepayment  under  specified  circumstances, 

tively, and were scheduled to mature in March 2014. The term loan 

including with excess cash flows and certain cash proceeds.

required  repayment  of  the  principal  balance  in  equal  monthly 

At  December  31,  2013,  $1,015  and  nil  (2012  –  $1,025  and 

instalments beginning in January 2013.  

$20)  were  outstanding  under  the  senior  secured  term  loan  and 

In  July  2012,  Tropicana  Las  Vegas  amended  its  credit 

senior  secured  revolving  credit  facility,  respectively.  The  senior 

agreement  to  establish  an  additional  $5  revolving  credit  facil-

secured term loan is recorded net of the unamortized discount of $5 

ity  and  modify  certain  financial  and  non-financial  covenants. 

(2012 – $5). In addition, USI had $1 (2012 – $1) of letters of credit out-

Borrowings  under  the  additional  revolving  credit  facility  bear 

standing  that  were  issued  under  its  senior  secured  revolving  credit 

interest  at  a  fixed  annual  rate  of  5.00%  and  were  scheduled  to 

facility at December 31, 2013.

mature in March 2014. 

In January 2013, in connection with the credit agreement, 

In December 2012, Tropicana Las Vegas further amend-

USI  entered  into  interest  rate  swap  agreements  that  swapped  the 

ed  and  restated  its  credit  agreement  to  transfer  its  $10  term  loan 

variable rate portion for a fixed rate of 1.30% on a notional amount 

to  its  revolving  credit  facility,  maintaining  the  current  borrowing 

of  $200  through  December  2013  and  swaps  the  variable  rate  por-

base of $65. The term loan transferred to the revolving credit facil-

tion for a fixed rate of 1.715% on a notional amount of $525 through 

ity  bears  interest  at  a  fixed  annual  rate  of  6.00%.  In  addition,  the 

December 2017.

amendment  and  restatement  provides  for  an  increase  in  interest 

In  December  2012,  USI  issued  $630  in  aggregate  prin-

reserves, adjustments to financial covenants and the extension of 

cipal amount of 7.75% senior notes due in January 2021. The 2021 

all revolving credit facility borrowings to April 2018.

senior  notes  may  be  redeemed  by  the  company  prior  to  January 

At December 31, 2013, $59 (2012 – $40) was outstanding 

2016 at 100% of the principal amount plus a make whole premium 

under the revolving credit facilities.

and  accrued  interest,  and  may  be  redeemed  on  or  after  January 

Substantially  all  of  Tropicana  Las  Vegas’  assets  are 

2016  at  various  redemption  prices  above  face  value  plus  accrued 

pledged as collateral under the agreement.

interest.  At  December  31,  2013  and  2012,  senior  notes  of  $630 

were outstanding.

p) USI 

In  December  2012,  USI  entered  into  a  senior  secured  credit  facil-

q) ONCAP operating companies

ity  that  consists  of  a  $1,025  senior  secured  term  loan  and  a  $150 

ONCAP’s  operating  companies  consist  of  Bradshaw,  CiCi’s  Pizza, 

senior secured revolving credit facility. The senior secured revolv-

Davis-Standard,  EnGlobe,  Hopkins,  Mister  Car  Wash,  Pinnacle 

ing credit facility includes sublimits for letters of credit and swing 

Renewable  Energy  Group,  PURE  Canadian  Gaming,  previously 

line  loans.  The  senior  secured  term  loan  matures  in  December 

named  Casino  ABS,  BSN  SPORTS  (up  to  the  date  of  disposition  in 

2019  and  the  senior  secured  revolving  credit  facility  matures  in 

June  2013)  and  Caliber  Collision  (up  to  the  date  of  disposition  in 

December 2017.   

November  2013).  Each  has  debt  that  is  included  in  the  Company’s 

Borrowings under the senior secured credit facility bear 

consolidated financial statements. There are separate arrangements 

interest at LIBOR plus a margin of up to 4.00% or a base rate plus 

for each operating company with no cross-guarantees between the 

a  margin  of  up  to  3.00%,  depending  on  the  company’s  leverage 

operating companies, ONCAP or Onex Corporation. 

ratio.  Borrowings  under  the  senior  secured  term  loan  were  sub-

Under the terms of the various credit agreements, com-

ject  to  a  LIBOR  floor  of  1.25%.  In  December  2013,  USI  amended 

bined  term  borrowings  of  $636  are  outstanding  and  combined 

its credit agreement to reduce the rate at which borrowings under 

revolving  credit  facilities  of  $136  are  outstanding. The  available 

the  senior  secured  term  loan  bear  interest  to  LIBOR  plus  a  mar-

facilities  bear  interest  at  various  rates  based  on  a  base  floating 

gin  of  3.25%  or  a  base  rate  plus  a  margin  of  2.25%.  In  addition, 

rate  plus  a  margin.  At  December  31,  2013,  effective  interest  rates 

the  LIBOR  floor  was  reduced  to  1.00%  for  borrowings  under  the 

ranged  from  2.60%  to  6.25%  on  borrowings  under  the  revolving 

senior secured term loan. In addition, USI pays a quarterly com-

credit  and  term  loan  facilities.  The  term  loans  typically  require 

mitment  fee  of  up  to  0.50%  per  annum,  depending  on  the  com-

quarterly  repayments  and  are  due  between  2015  and  2018.  The 

pany’s leverage ratio, on the unused portion of the senior secured 

companies  also  have  subordinated  notes  of  $311  due  between 

revolving credit facility and certain fees for letters of credit issued. 

2014  and  2021  that  bear  interest  at  rates  ranging  from  11.0%  to 

The senior secured term loan requires quarterly instalments of $3.

18.0%, of which the Company owns $269. 

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During 2013, PURE Canadian Gaming amended its cred-

13 .   L E A S E S

it  facility  to  increase  the  amount  of  its  term  loan  by  $70  (C$71). 

The  net  proceeds  from  the  amended  credit  facility  were  used  to 

repay $54 (C$55) of subordinated debt that bore interest at 8.50% 

and  to  repurchase  $14  (C$15)  of  subordinate  notes  held  primar-

ily by the Company. Onex’ share of the repurchase of subordinate 

notes was $6 (C$6).

Certain  ONCAP  operating  companies  have  entered  into 

interest  rate  swap  agreements  to  fix  a  portion  of  their  interest 

expense. The  total  notional  amount  of  these  swap  agreements  at 

December 31, 2013 was $227, with portions expiring through to 2016. 

Senior  debt  is  generally  secured  by  substantially  all  of 

the assets of the respective operating company.

In  December  2011,  ONCAP  III  entered  into  a  C$75  credit 

facility  that  consists  of  a  C$50  line  of  credit  and  a  C$25  deemed 

credit risk facility. The line of credit is available to finance ONCAP III 

capital  calls,  bridge  finance  investments  in  ONCAP  III  operating 

companies,  support  foreign  exchange  hedging  of  ONCAP  III  and 

finance  other  uses  permitted  by  ONCAP  III’s  limited  partnership 

agreement. The deemed credit risk facility is available to ONCAP III 

and  its  operating  companies  for  foreign  exchange  transactions, 

a) The Company as lessee

Future minimum lease payments are as follows:

For	the	year:

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

Thereafter

Total	future	minimum	lease	payments

Less:	imputed	interest

Balance	of	obligations	under	finance	

leases,	without	recourse	to		

Onex	Corporation

Less:	current	portion

Non-current	obligations	under	

finance	leases,	without	recourse	

Finance	
Leases

Operating	
Leases

$  24   

 $    347

280

213

163

121

569

$ 1,693  

19

11

6

3

19

$  82

(17)

65

(19)

$  46

including  foreign  exchange  options,  forwards  and  swaps.  Borrow-

to	Onex	Corporation

ings  drawn  on  the  line  of  credit  bear  interest  at  a  base  rate  plus  a 

margin  of  2.50%  or  bankers’  acceptance  rate  (LIBOR  for  U.S.  dol-

lar borrowings) plus a margin of 5.25%. Borrowings under the credit 

facility  are  due  and  payable  upon  demand;  however,  ONCAP  III 

shall  have  15  business  days  to  complete  a  capital  call  to  the  limit-

ed  partners  of  ONCAP  III  to  fund  the  demand.  Onex  Corporation, 

the  ultimate  parent  company,  is  only  obligated  to  fund  borrow-

ings  under  the  credit  facility  based  on  its  proportionate  share  as  a 

limited  partner  in  ONCAP  III.  At  December  31,  2013  and  2012,  the 

amount  available  under  the  deemed  risk  facility  was  C$25.  No 

amounts  were  outstanding  on  the  line  of  credit  at  December  31, 

2013 and 2012.

The  annual  minimum  repayment  requirements  for  the  next  five 

years on consolidated long-term debt are as follows:

2014	

2015

2016	

2017

2018

Thereafter

$      651        

329

1,566

1,106

1,111

7,420

 $ 12,183 

Substantially all of the lease commitments relate to the operating 

companies. Obligations under finance leases, without recourse to 

Onex Corporation, are included in other current and non-current 

liabilities. Operating leases primarily relate to premises.

b) The Company as lessor

Certain  of  the  operating  companies  lease  out  their  investment 

properties, machinery and/or equipment under operating leases.

Future  minimum  lease  payments  receivable  from  lessees  under 

non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:

For	the	year:	

2014

2015

2016	

2017

2018

Thereafter

$   53

42

31

25

22

127

 $ 300 

Contingent  rents  recognized  as  an  expense  for  lessees  and  as 

income  for  lessors  were  not  significant  to  the  Company’s  results 

for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.

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14 .   W A R R A N T Y   R E S E R V E S   A N D   U N E A R N E D   P R E M I U M S 

The following describes the reserves and unearned premiums liabilities of The Warranty Group.

Reserves

The  following  table  provides  a  reconciliation  of The Warranty  Group’s  beginning  and  ending  reserves  for  losses  and  loss  adjustment 

expenses (“LAE”), net of ceded claims recoverable for the year ended December 31, 2013:

Property	and	
Casualty(a)

Warranty(b)

Total	Reserves

Current	portion	of	reserves,	December	31,	2012

Non-current	portion	of	reserves,	December	31,	2012

Gross	reserves	for	losses	and	LAE,	December	31,	2012(1)

Less	current	portion	of	ceded	claims	recoverable(2)	(note	6)

Less	non-current	portion	of	ceded	claims	recoverable(2)	(note	9)

Net	reserves	for	losses	and	LAE,	December	31,	2012

Benefits	to	policy	holders	incurred,	net	of	reinsured	amounts

Payments	for	benefits	to	policy	holders,	net	of	reinsured	amounts

Other,	including	changes	due	to	foreign	exchange

Net	reserves	for	losses	and	LAE,	December	31,	2013

Add	current	portion	of	ceded	claims	recoverable(2)	(note	6)

Add	non-current	portion	of	ceded	claims	recoverable(2)	(note	9)

Gross	reserves	for	losses	and	LAE,	December	31,	2013(1)

Current	portion	of	reserves,	December	31,	2013

 $    85 

  298 

 $  383 

  (85)

  (298)

  – 

 $      –

–

–

 $      – 

70

240

310

(70)

 $  202 

  31 

 $  233 

  (61)

  (2)

  170 

 $  558

(567)

(1)

 $  160

59

1

220

(184)

Non-current	portion	of	reserves,	December	31,	2013

 $  240

 $    36

 $  287 

  329 

 $  616 

  (146)

  (300)

  170 

 $  558  

(567)

(1)

 $  160 

129

241

530

(254)

 $  276 

(1)	

	Reserves	for	losses	and	LAE	represent	the	estimated	ultimate	net	cost	of	all	reported	and	unreported	losses	incurred	and	unpaid	through	December	31,	2013	and	2012,

as	described	in	note	1.	

(2)	 	Ceded	claims	recoverable	represent	the	portion	of	reserves	ceded	to	third-party	reinsurers.

a)  Property  and  casualty  reserves  represent  estimated  future 
losses  on  property  and  casualty  policies.  The  property  and  casu- 

alty reserves and the corresponding ceded claims recoverable were 

Unearned Premiums

The following table provides details of the unearned premiums:

acquired  on  the  acquisition  of The Warranty  Group. The  property 

As at December 31

and casualty business is being run off and new business is not being 

Unearned	premiums

booked. The reserves are 100% ceded to third-party reinsurers.

Current	portion	of	unearned	premiums

b) Warranty reserves represent estimated ultimate net cost of war-
ranty policies written by The Warranty Group. Due to the nature of 

the warranty reserves, substantially all of the ceded claims recov-

erable and warranty reserves are of a current nature.

Non-current	portion	of		

unearned	premiums

2013

2012

$ 2,599

(1,096)

 $ 2,524

  (1,079)

$ 1,503

 $ 1,445

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15 .   O T H E R   N O N - C U R R E N T   L I A B I L I T I E S

Partners  and  ONCAP  Fund  investments.  During  2013,  the  unreal-

Other non-current liabilities comprised the following:

As at December 31

2013

Spirit	AeroSystems	advance	payments(a)

$     723

Deferred	revenue	and	other	deferred	items

Unrealized	carried	interest	due	to	Onex		

and	ONCAP	management(b)

Defined	benefit	pensions	and	non-pension	

post-retirement	benefits	(note	32)

Stock-based	compensation(c)

JELD-WEN	employee	stock		

ownership	plan(d)

Other(e)

300

343

448

284

87

341

2012

 $    834

  284

  251

  577

  429

  111

  366

$ 2,526  

 $ 2,852

ized  carried  interest  liability  increased  for  a  charge  for  the  change 

in carried interest of $262, as described in note 24, partially offset by 

carried interest paid on the distributions received from Carestream 

Health  (note  12),  the  sales  of  RSI  (note  8(a)),  TMS  Inter national 

(note  3),  BSN  SPORTS  and  Caliber  Collision  (note  23)  and  the  par-

tial dispositions of Allison Transmission (note 8(a)). During 2012, the 

unrealized carried interest liability was increased for the change in 

carried interest of $91 (note 24), partially offset by the carried inter-

est paid on the sale of CDI (note 23).  

c)  At  December  31,  2013,  the  stock-based  compensation  liability 
consisted of $280 (2012 – $391) for the stock-based compensation 

plans at the parent company and $4 (2012 – $38) for stock option 

and other share-based compensation plans in place at the operat-

ing companies. Included in long-term investments (note 8) is $39 

(2012 – $30) related to forward agreements to economically hedge 

a)  Spirit  AeroSystems  receives  advance  payments  from  third  par-
ties in contemplation of the future performance of services, receipt 

the  Company’s  exposure  to  changes  in  the  trading  price  of  Onex 

shares  associated  with  the  Management  DSU  Plan  and  a  portion 

of goods, incurrence of expenditures, or for other assets to be pro-

of the Director DSU Plan.

vided  under  its  contracts  and  which  are  repayable  if  such  obli-

gations  are  not  satisfied.  Advance  payments  primarily  relate  to 

Spirit  AeroSystems’  787  aircraft  long-term  supply  agreement  with 

d)  JELD-WEN’s  employee  stock  ownership  plan  (“ESOP”)  was 
established  to  allow  its  employees  to  share  in  the  success  of  the 

The  Boeing  Company  (“Boeing”).  As  at  December  31,  2013,  $1,148 

company  through  the  ESOP’s  ownership  of  JELD-WEN  stock. The 

(2012 – $1,138) of advance payments had been made, of which $554 

company  may  make  discretionary  contributions  of  cash  or  JELD-

has  been  recognized  as  revenue  and  $594  will  be  settled  against 

WEN  shares  to  the  ESOP  on  behalf  of  the  employees.  JELD-WEN 

future  sales  of  Spirit  AeroSystems’  787  aircraft  units  to  Boeing.  Of 

consolidates the trust established to maintain the ESOP and there-

the payments, $82 has been recorded as a current liability.

fore reports the liability for the value of JELD-WEN stock and mis-

b)  Unrealized  carried  interest  due  to  management  of  Onex  and 
ONCAP through the Onex Partners and ONCAP Funds is recognized 

cellaneous other net assets held by the ESOP for the benefit of the 

employees. The  company  will  periodically  repurchase  JELD-WEN 

shares  owned  by  the  ESOP  to  fund  distributions  to  ESOP  partici-

as a non-current liability and reduces the Limited Partners’ Interests 

pants.  During  2013,  JELD-WEN  repurchased  stock  from  the  ESOP 

liability,  as  described  in  note  17. The  unrealized  carried  interest  is 

for a cash cost of $16 (2012 – $25).

calculated  based  on  current  fair  values  of  the  Funds’  investments 

and  the  overall  unrealized  gains  in  each  respective  Fund  in  accor-

dance with the limited partnership agreements. The liability will be 

e)  Other  includes  amounts  for  liabilities  arising  from  indemni-
fications,  unearned  insurance  contract  fees,  embedded  deriva-

increased  or  decreased  based  upon  changes  in  the  fair  values  and 

tives  on  long-term  debt,  mark-to-market  valuations  of  hedge 

realizations  of  the  underlying  investments  in  the  Onex  Partners 

contracts  and  the  non-current  portion  of  obligations  under 

and ONCAP Funds. The liability will ultimately be settled upon the 

finance leases, without recourse to Onex Corporation (note 13). 

realization  of  the  Limited  Partners’  share  of  the  underlying  Onex 

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16 .   I N C O M E   TA X E S

The reconciliation of statutory income tax rates to the Company’s effective tax rate is as follows: 

Year ended December 31

Income	tax	provision	(recovery)	at	statutory	rates

Changes	related	to:

Income	tax	rate	differential	of	operating	companies

Book	to	tax	differences	on	property,	plant	and	equipment	and	intangibles

Non-taxable	gains

Unbenefited	tax	losses

Realized	gains	not	expected	to	be	taxable	in	the	foreseeable	future

Foreign	exchange

Limited	Partners’	Interests

Other,	including	permanent	differences

Recovery	of	(provision	for)	income	taxes

Classified	as:

Current

Deferred

Recovery	of	(provision	for)	income	taxes

2013

2012

$ (329)

 $      17 

468

36

(459)

410

(480)

(29)

84

(34)

  (52)

  12

  (217)

  42 

–

  20 

  270 

  (16 )

$ (333)

 $      76 

$   172

(505)

$ (333)

 $    305 

  (229 )

 $      76 

During 2013, as a result of evaluating recent changes in tax law for 

able future, consistent with the principles outlined in IAS 12, Income 

the  treatment  of  surplus  and  upstream  loans,  Onex  determined 

Taxes. As a result, Onex recorded a $526 recovery of deferred income 

that its previously recognized deferred tax provisions on gains real-

taxes,  of  which  $480  was  included  in  the  Company’s  deferred 

ized from the disposition of foreign operating companies are tem-

income  tax  liability  at  December  31,  2012  and  $46  represented  tax 

porary differences which are probable to not reverse in the foresee-

provisions established and reversed during 2013.

The Company’s deferred income tax assets and liabilities, as presented in the consolidated balance sheets and in other non-current assets 

(note 9), are presented after taking into consideration the offsetting of balances within the same tax jurisdiction. Deferred income tax assets 

and liabilities, without taking into consideration the offsetting of balances within the same tax jurisdiction, comprised the following:

Deferred Tax Assets

Balance	–	January	1,	2012

Credited	(charged)	to	net	earnings

Credited	(charged)	directly	to	equity

Recognition	of	previously	unrecognized	benefits

Exchange	differences

Acquisition	of	subsidiaries

Disposition	of	operating	companies

Other	adjustments

Balance	–	December	31,	2012

Credited	(charged)	to	net	earnings

Credited	(charged)	directly	to	equity

Exchange	differences

Acquisition	of	subsidiaries

Disposition	of	operating	companies

Other	adjustments

Scientific	
Research	and	
Development

$ 1

(2)

–

–

–

–

–

1

$ –

–

–

–

–

–

–

Provisions

$ 191

(7)

(2)

–

–

32

–

13

Deferred	
Revenue

$ 151

180

–

–

7

–

–

7

$ 227

(34)

$ 345

(213)

2

1

–

(24)

4

–

(3)

(3)

–

–

49

1

–

(2)

44

–

41

$ 323

(14)

–

–

40

(2)

(9)

Balance	–	December	31,	2013

$ – 

$ 176 

$ 126 

$ 338 

Property,		
Plant	and	
Equipment,		
and	Intangibles

Tax	Losses

Other

Total

$ 190

$ 38

$ 162

$    733

6

–

2

–

2

–

11

$ 59

18

–

2

–

(4)

(11)

$ 64  

25

(2)

–

(1)

86

(3)

12

251

(3)

2

4

164

(3)

85

$ 279

$ 1,233

(75)

(318)

(1)

(7)

3

(5)

(4)

1

(7)

40

(35)

(20)

$ 190

$    894

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Deferred Tax Liabilities

Balance	–	January	1,	2012

Charged	(credited)	to	net	earnings

Charged	(credited)	directly	to	equity

Exchange	differences

Acquisition	of	subsidiaries

Disposition	of	operating	companies

Other	adjustments

Balance	–	December	31,	2012

Credited	to	net	earnings

Charged	(credited)	directly	to	equity

Exchange	differences

Acquisition	of	subsidiaries

Disposition	of	operating	companies

Other	adjustments

Gains	on	Sales	
of	Operating	
Companies

$ 523

(2)

(1)

–

–

–

–

$ 520

(490)

1

–

–

–

7

Pension	and	
Non-Pension	
Post-Retirement	
Benefits

$  22

6

(21)

–

2

–

–

$    9

(82)

82

–

–

–

–

Property,	Plant	
and	Equipment,	
and	Intangibles

$    745

21

–

1

758

(10)

47

$ 1,562

(211)

–

6

160

(123)

31

Foreign		
Exchange

$ 142

(18)

–

–

–

–

3

Other

$   97

32

9

12

80

–

21

Total

$ 1,529

39

(13)

13

840

(10)

71

$ 127

$ 251

$ 2,469

(11)

–

(10)

–

–

–

(29)

(17)

–

–

10

18

(823)

66

(4)

160

(113)

56

Balance	–	December	31,	2013

$   38

$    9

$ 1,425

$ 106

$ 233

$ 1,811

At  December  31,  2013,  Onex  and  its  investment  holding  compa-

17.   L I M I T E D   PA R T N E R S ’   I N T E R E S T S

nies had $903 of non-capital loss carryforwards and $73 of capital 

loss carryforwards.

Deferred income tax assets are recognized for tax loss car-

ryforwards to the extent that the realization of the related tax benefit 

through  future  taxable  income  is  probable.  At  December  31,  2013, 

deductible temporary differences, unused tax losses and unused tax 

credits  for  which  no  deferred  tax  asset  has  been  recognized  were 

$6,723, of which $3,174 had no expiry, $304 was available to reduce 

future  income  taxes  between  2014  and  2020,  inclusive,  and  $3,245 

was available with expiration dates of 2021 through 2033.   

At  December  31,  2013,  the  aggregate  amount  of  taxable 

temporary  differences  not  recognized  in  association  with  invest-

ments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates was $6,092. 

130  Onex Corporation December 31, 2013

The  investments  in  the  Onex  Partners  and  ONCAP  Funds  by 

those other than Onex are presented within the Limited Partners’ 

Interests. Details of those interests are as follows:

Balance	–	January	1,	2012

Limited	Partners’	Interests	charge(a)

Contributions	by	Limited	Partners(b)

Distributions	paid	to	Limited	Partners(c)

Balance	–	December	31,	2012(d)

Limited	Partners’	Interests	charge(a)

Contributions	by	Limited	Partners(b)

Distributions	paid	to	Limited	Partners(c)

Balance	–	December	31,	2013

Limited	
Partners’	
Interests

$ 4,980

 929

 1,311

 (977)

$ 6,243

1,855

401

(1,540)

$ 6,959

a)  The  Limited  Partners’  Interests  charge  was  reduced  for  the 
change in carried interest of $395 for the year ended December 31, 

2013  (2012  −  $132).  Onex’  share  of  the  change  in  carried  interest 

was $137 for the year ended December 31, 2013 (2012 − $47).

b)  Management  fees  received  from  the  Limited  Partners  were  $45 
for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2013  (2012  –  $74).  Management 

fees  received  during  2013  were  reduced  by  the  deferral  of  a  capi-

tal  call  for  management  fees  from  Onex  Partners  III  until  early 

2014. As a result of the expiration of the initial fee period for Onex 

Partners III in December 2013 the management fees to be received 

for  Onex  Partners  III  in  early  2014  will  be  $10.  Contributions  by 

Limited  Partners  during  2013  consisted  primarily  of  $58  for  the 

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USI  co-investment  sale  and  $265  for  Onex  Partners  III’s  invest-

of other classes, to distributions of the residual assets on winding 

ment  in  Emerald  Expositions  (note  2).  Contributions  by  the 

up and to any declared but unpaid cash dividends. The shares are 

Limited Part ners during 2012 were primarily for the acquisitions of 

entitled to receive cash dividends, dividends in kind and stock div-

KraussMaffei, SGS International and USI by Onex Partners III, the 

idends as and when declared by the Board of Directors. 

investment  in  BBAM  by  Onex  Partners  III  and  the  acquisition  of 

The  Multiple  Voting  Shares  and  Subordinate  Voting 

Bradshaw by ONCAP III.   

c)  Distributions  paid  to  Limited  Partners  during  2013  consisted 
primarily  of  the  proceeds  on  the  realization  of  RSI  (note  8(a)), 

Shares  are  subject  to  provisions  whereby,  if  an  event  of  change 

occurs  (such  as  Mr.  Schwartz,  Chairman  and  CEO,  ceasing  to 

hold,  directly  or  indirectly,  more  than  5,000,000  Subordinate 

Voting  Shares  or  related  events),  the  Multiple  Voting  Shares 

the  sales  of TMS  International  (note  3),  BSN  SPORTS  and  Caliber 

will  thereupon  be  entitled  to  elect  only  20%  of  the  Company’s 

Collision (note 23), the partial dispositions of Allison Transmission 

Directors  and  otherwise  will  cease  to  have  any  general  voting 

(note  8(a))  and  distributions  received  from  Allison Transmission, 

rights.  The  Subordinate  Voting  Shares  would  then  carry  100% 

Carestream  Health,  JELD-WEN,  PURE  Canadian  Gaming  and The 

of  the  general  voting  rights  and  be  entitled  to  elect  80%  of  the 

Warranty  Group.  Distributions  paid  to  the  Limited  Partners  dur-

Company’s Directors. 

ing 2012 consisted primarily of the proceeds on the realized sale of 

CDI (note 23), partial disposition of Allison Transmission (note 8), 

iii)  An  unlimited  number  of  Senior  and  Junior  Preferred  Shares 

distributions  received  from  Allison  Transmission,  Carestream 

issuable in series. The Company’s Directors are empowered to fix 

Health,  Tomkins,  The  Warranty  Group  and  JELD-WEN,  and  the 

the rights to be attached to each series. 

repurchase  of  subordinate  notes  by  Mister  Car Wash  (note  12(q)).   

d)  At  December  31,  2012,  the  current  portion  of  the  Limited  Part-
ners’  Interest  was  $35  and  was  included  in  accounts  payable  and 

b) At December 31, 2013, the issued and outstanding share capital 
consisted  of  100,000  Multiple Voting  Shares  (2012  –  100,000)  and 

111,444,100  Subordinate  Voting  Shares  (2012  –  114,496,438).  The 

accrued  liabilities  in  the  consolidated  balance  sheet. The  current 

Multiple Voting Shares have a nominal paid-in value in these con-

portion at December 31, 2012 included $26 for the Limited Partners 

solidated financial statements. 

of Onex Partners III’s share of the repayment by JELD-WEN, in late 

There were no issued and outstanding Senior and Junior 

December  2012,  of  a  portion  of  its  convertible  promissory  notes, 

Preferred shares at December 31, 2013 or 2012. 

including  accrued  interest,  and  excess  capital  called  for  acquisi-

tions  completed  in  late  December  2012.  In  addition,  the  current 

portion at December 31, 2012 included $9 for the Limited Partners 

c)  During  2013,  under  the  Dividend  Reinvestment  Plan,  the 
Company issued 8,062 Subordinate Voting Shares (2012 – 6,183) at 

of  ONCAP  III’s  share  of  the  gains  on  the  settlement  of  foreign 

an average cost of C$48.33 per share (2012 – C$37.94). In 2013 and 

exchange contracts in late December 2012 and excess capital called 

2012, no Subordinate Voting Shares were issued upon the exercise 

for an acquisition completed in late December 2012. The restricted 

of stock options.  

cash for these distributions was included in other current assets in 

Onex  renewed  its  Normal  Course  Issuer  Bid  in  April 

the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2012.  

2013  for  one  year,  permitting  the  Company  to  purchase  on 

18 .   S H A R E   C A P I TA L

the Toronto  Stock  Exchange  up  to  10%  of  the  public  float  of  its 

Subordinate  Voting  Shares.  The  10%  limit  represents  approxi-

mately 8.9 million shares. 

a)  The authorized share capital of the Company consists of: 

During  2013,  the  Company  repurchased  and  cancelled 

i)  100,000  Multiple Voting  Shares,  which  entitle  their  holders  to 

Voting Shares at a cash cost of $100 (C$102). In addition, the Com-

elect  60%  of  the  Company’s  Directors  and  carry  such  number  of 

pany  repurchased  1,000,000  of  its  Subordinate Voting  Shares  in  a 

votes  in  the  aggregate  as  represents  60%  of  the  aggregate  votes 

private transaction for a cash cost of $53 (C$57). The excess of the 

attached to all shares of the Company carrying voting rights. The 

purchase cost of these shares over the average paid-in amount was 

Multiple Voting  Shares  have  no  entitlement  to  a  distribution  on 

$141 (C$146), which was charged to retained earnings. As at Decem-

winding up or dissolution other than the payment of their nomi-

ber 31, 2013, the Company has the capacity under the current Normal 

under  its  Normal  Course  Issuer  Bid  2,060,400  of  its  Subordinate 

nal paid-in value. 

Course Issuer Bid to purchase approximately 7.8 million shares.

During  2012,  the  Company  repurchased  and  cancelled 

ii) An unlimited number of Subordinate Voting Shares, which carry 

under  its  Normal  Course  Issuer  Bids  627,061  of  its  Subordinate 

one vote per share and as a class are entitled to 40% of the aggre-

Voting Shares at a cash cost of $24 (C$24). The excess  of  the  pur-

gate  votes  attached  to  all  shares  of  the  Company  carrying  voting 

chase  cost  of  these  shares  over  the  average  paid-in  amount  was 

rights,  to  elect  40%  of  the  Company’s  Directors,  and  to  appoint 

$22 (C$22), which was charged to retained earnings.  

the  auditors. These  shares  are  entitled,  subject  to  the  prior  rights 

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d) The Company has a Director DSU Plan and a Management DSU Plan, as described in note 1. 

Details of DSUs outstanding under the plans are as follows:

Director	DSU	Plan

Management	DSU	Plan

Number	of	DSUs

Weighted	
Average	Price

Number	of	DSUs

Weighted	
Average	Price

Outstanding	at	January	1,	2012

Granted

Exercised

Additional	units	issued	in	lieu	of	compensation	and	cash	dividends

Outstanding	at	December	31,	2012

Granted

Additional	units	issued	in	lieu	of	compensation	and	cash	dividends

Outstanding	at	December	31,	2013

Hedged	with	a	counterparty	financial	institution	at	December	31,	2013

Outstanding	at	December	31,	2013	–	Unhedged

C$ 38.53

–

C$ 39.08

C$ 49.94

C$ 51.66

446,388

40,000

–

14,366

500,754

30,537

11,969

543,260

(250,829)

292,431

e) The Company has a Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”) under which 
options  and/or share  appreciation rights for a term not exceeding 

10 years may be granted to Directors, officers and employees for the 

acquisition of Subordinate Voting Shares of the Company at a price 

not  less  than  the  market  value  of  the  shares  on  the  business  day 

preceding the day of the grant. Under the Plan, no options or share 

appreciation  rights  may  be  exercised  unless  the  average  market 

price  of  the  Subordinate Voting  Shares  for  the  five  prior  business 

days  exceeds  the  exercise  price  of  the  options  or  the  share  appre-

ciation rights by at least 25% (the “hurdle price”). At December 31, 

2013, 15,612,000 Subordinate Voting Shares (2012 – 15,612,000) were 

reserved  for  issuance  under  the  Plan,  against  which  options  rep-

resenting  7,867,175  shares  (2012  –  13,294,552)  were  outstanding,  of 

Outstanding	at	January	1,	2012

Granted

Surrendered

Expired

Outstanding	at	December	31,	2012

Granted

Surrendered

Expired

443,139 

– 

(113,534)

136,399 

466,004 

–

1,226

467,230

(467,230)

–

Number		
of	Options

14,036,498

1,025,000

(1,488,620)

(278,326)

13,294,552

3,402,000

(8,660,526)

(168,851)

–

C$ 40.11

C$ 37.83

–

C$ 49.48

Weighted	
Average	
Exercise	Price

C$ 19.47

C$ 40.26

C$ 18.32

C$ 30.87

 C$ 20.96

 C$ 56.92

 C$ 16.34

 C$ 33.51

Outstanding	at	December	31,	2013

7,867,175

 C$ 41.34 

which  2,907,441  options  were  vested.  The  Plan  provides  that  the 

During  2013  and  2012,  the  total  cash  consideration  paid  on 

number  of  options  issued  to  certain  individuals  in  aggregate  may 

options  surrendered  was  $292  (C$299)  and  $30  (C$30),  respec-

not  exceed  10%  of  the  shares  outstanding  at  the  time  the  options 

tively. This amount represents the difference between the market 

are issued. 

value  of  the  Subordinate Voting  Shares  at  the  time  of  surrender 

Options  granted  vest  at  a  rate  of  20%  per  year  from 

and  the  exercise  price,  both  as  determined  under  the  Plan. The 

the  date  of  grant  with  the  exception  of  2,750,000  of  the  3,402,000 

weighted  average  share  price  at  the  date  of  exercise  was  C$50.81 

options granted in December 2013, which vest at a rate of 15% per 

(2012 – C$38.32) per share. 

year  during  the  first  four  years  and  40%  in  the  fifth  year. When  an 

option is exercised, the employee has the right to request that the 

Company  repurchase  the  option  for  an  amount  equal  to  the  dif-

ference  between  the  fair  value  of  the  stock  under  the  option  and 

its  exercise  price.  Upon  receipt  of  such  request,  the  Company  has 

the right to settle its obligation to the employee by the payment of 

cash, the issuance of shares or a combination of cash and shares. 

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Options outstanding at December 31, 2013 consisted of the following:

Month	and	Year	of	Grant

Number	of	
Options	Outstanding

Exercise	Price

Number	of		
Options	Exercisable

Hurdle	Price

Remaining	Life	
(years)

November 2004

January 2006

December 2006

December 2007

December 2008

December 2009

December 2010

July 2011

December 2011

September 2012

December 2012

December 2013

342,250

115,000

240,000

583,165

543,370

601,240

480,600

60,000

531,750

50,000

917,800

3,402,000

 7,867,175

C$ 18.18

C$ 19.25

C$ 29.22

C$ 35.20

C$ 15.95

C$ 23.35

C$ 29.29

C$ 37.37

C$ 33.11

C$ 38.50

C$ 40.35

C$ 56.92

342,250

115,000

226,000

549,831

511,370

447,540

286,400

24,000

211,650

10,000

183,400

–

2,907,441

C$ 22.73

C$ 24.07

C$ 36.53

C$ 44.00

C$ 19.94

C$ 29.19

C$ 36.62

C$ 46.72

C$ 41.39

C$ 48.13

C$ 50.44

C$ 71.15

0.9

2.1

2.9

3.9

4.9

5.9

6.9

7.5

7.9

8.7

8.9

9.9

In January 2014, the Company issued 3,950,000 options to acquire Subordinate Voting Shares with an exercise price of C$57.45 per share. 

The options vest at a rate of 15% per year during the first four years and 40% in the fifth year.

19.   N O N - C O N T R O L L I N G   I N T E R E S T S

The Company’s material non-controlling interests are associated with Celestica and Spirit AeroSystems. There were no dividends paid by 

Celestica  or  Spirit  AeroSystems  during  2013  or  2012.  Summarized  balance  sheet  information  based  on  those  amounts  included  in  these 

consolidated financial statements for Celestica and Spirit AeroSystems are as follows:

As at December 31

Non-controlling	interest	

Current	assets	

Non-current	assets

Current	liabilities

Non-current	liabilities	

Net	assets

Accumulated	non-controlling	interests

Celestica

Spirit	AeroSystems

2013

  89%

  $ 2,121

518

2,639

  $ 1,109

128

1,237

$ 1,402

$ 1,250

2012

90%

$ 2,111

548

2,659

1,199

137

1,336

$ 1,323

$ 1,182

2013

  84%

  $ 3,030

2,125

5,155

  $ 1,342

2,147

3,489

$ 1,666

$ 1,409

2012

84%

$ 3,329

2,042

5,371

1,045

2,221

3,266

$ 2,105

$ 1,776

Financial  information  on  the  statements  of  earnings  for  Celestica  (electronics  manufacturing  services  segment)  and  Spirit  AeroSystems 

(aerostructures segment) are presented in note 34. Summarized cash flows for Celestica and Spirit AeroSystems are as follows: 

Year ended December 31

2013

2012

2013

Cash	flows	from	operating	activities

Cash	flows	used	for	financing	activities

Cash	flows	used	for	investing	activities

  $     153

$    312

  $     319

(107)

(52)

(253)

(168)

(79)

(262)

2012

$    611

(109)

(241)

Celestica

Spirit	AeroSystems

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2 0 .   E X P E N S E S   B Y   N AT U R E

2 2 .    S T O C K - B A S E D   C O M P E N S AT I O N   E X P E N S E

The  nature  of  expenses  in  cost  of  sales  and  operating  expenses, 

Year ended December 31

which  excludes  amortization  of  property,  plant  and  equipment, 

intangible assets and deferred charges, consisted of the following:

Year ended December 31

2013

2012

Cost	of	inventory,	raw	materials		

and	consumables	used

$ 14,831

$ 13,567

Employee	benefit	expense(1)

Repairs,	maintenance	and	utilities	

Benefits	and	claims	incurred		

by	The	Warranty	Group	on		

warranty	agreements

Operating	lease	payments

Amortization	charges

Professional	fees

Provisions

Transportation

Other	expenses

6,822

784

600

389

157

547

251

566

5,746

636

621

328

173

443

144

440

1,093

$ 26,040

1,086

$ 23,184

(1)	

	Employee	benefit	expense	excludes	employee	costs	capitalized	into	inventory	

and	internally	generated	capital	assets.	Stock-based	compensation	is		

Parent	company(a)

Caliber	Collision

Celestica

Spirit	AeroSystems	

USI

JELD-WEN

Other

2013

$  215

50

29

22

21

(7)

19

2012

 $  139

 15

36

16

–

17

  16

$  349

 $  239

a) Parent company stock-based compensation primarily relates to 
Onex’ stock option plan (as described in note 18(e)) and the MIP 

(as  described  in  note  31(j)). The  expense  is  determined  based  on 

the fair value of the liability at the end of each reporting period.

The  fair  value  for  Onex’  stock  option  plan  is  determined 

using  an  option  valuation  model.  The  significant  inputs  into  the 

model were the share price at December 31, 2013 of C$57.35 (2012 – 

C$41.87), exercise price of the options, remaining life of each option 

issuance,  volatility  of  each  option  issuance  ranging  from  15.78%  to 

15.98%, an average dividend yield of 0.26% and an average risk-free 

disclosed	separately	in	the	consolidated	statements	of	earnings.

rate  of  2.41%. The  volatility  is  measured  as  the  historical  volatility 

based on the remaining life of each respective option issuance.

21.    I N T E R E S T   E X P E N S E   O F   O P E R AT I N G   C O M PA N I E S

The  fair  values  for  the  MIP  options  are  determined 

Year ended December 31

2013

2012

inputs  into  the  model  are  the  fair  value  of  the  underlying  invest-

Interest	on	long-term	debt	of		

ments, the time to expected exit from each investment, a risk-free 

operating	companies

$  731

 $  443

rate  of  1.95%  and  an  industry  comparable  historical  volatility  for 

using  an  internally  developed  valuation  model.  The  significant 

Interest	on	obligations	under	finance	

leases	of	operating	companies	

Other	interest	expense	of		
operating	companies(1)

3

79

  3

  68

$  813

 $  514

(1)	 Other	includes	debt	prepayment	expense	of	$19	(2012	−	$22)	.

each investment.  

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2 3 .    O T H E R   G A I N S

Year ended December 31

Sale	of	Caliber	Collision(a)

Sale	of	BSN	SPORTS(b)

Sale	of	CDI(c)

a) Caliber Collision

2013

$   386

175

–

$   561

2012

 $   –

 –

  59

 $ 59

and as a result operating results up to the date of disposition have 

not  been  presented  as  a  discontinued  operation.  The  cash  pro-

ceeds recorded in the consolidated statement of cash flows for the 

sale of BSN SPORTS were reduced for BSN SPORTS’ cash and cash 

equivalents of $3 at the date of sale.

During the fourth quarter of 2013, $6 of additional pro-

ceeds  were  received  by  ONCAP  II,  of  which  Onex’  share  was  $3. 

These  additional  proceeds  were  recognized  as  a  gain  during  the 

fourth quarter of 2013, net of a $1 reduction in the escrow receiv-

able. At December 31, 2013, $15 remains receivable for escrow and 

In  November  2013,  ONCAP  II  sold  its  interests  in  Caliber  Collision 

working capital adjustments, of which Onex’ share was $7. 

for net proceeds of $437, of which Onex’ share was $193. Included in 

Under the terms of the MIP, management members par-

the net proceeds amount is $4 held in escrow and for working capi-

ticipated  in  the  realizations  the  Company  achieved  on  the  sale 

tal adjustments, which are expected to be settled during 2014. Onex’ 

of  BSN  SPORTS.  Amounts  paid  on  account  of  this  transaction 

share of the amounts held in escrow and for working capital adjust-

related to the MIP totalled $6. In addition, management of ONCAP 

ments is $2. The Company recorded a gain of $386 on the transac-

received $18 in carried interest, which included a net payment of 

tion, of which Onex’ gain was $171. The gain on the sale is entirely 

$7 of carried interest by Onex and management of Onex.

attributable to the equity holders of Onex Corporation, as the inter-

est of the Limited Partners was recorded as a financial liability at fair 

c) CDI

value.  Caliber  Collision  did  not  represent  a  separate  major  line  of 

In  July  2012,  Onex,  Onex  Partners  I  and  Onex  management  com-

business, and as a result operating results up to the date of disposi-

pleted  the  sale  of  their  entire  investment  in  CDI.  The  sale  was 

tion have not been presented as a discontinued operation. The cash 

completed for net proceeds of $91, of which Onex’ share was $24, 

proceeds  recorded  in  the  consolidated  statement  of  cash  flows  for 

including  carried  interest.  Included  in  the  net  proceeds  amount 

the sale of Caliber Collision were reduced for Caliber Collision’s cash 

was $9 held in escrow and for working capital adjustments, which 

and cash equivalents of $7 at the date of sale.

is expected to be settled during 2014. Onex’ share of the amounts 

Under the terms of the MIP, management members par-

held  in  escrow  and  for  working  capital  adjustments  is  $2,  exclud-

ticipated  in  the  realizations  the  Company  achieved  on  the  sale 

ing  carried  interest. The  Company  recorded  a  pre-tax  gain  of  $59 

of  Caliber  Collision.  Amounts  paid  on  account  of  this  transac-

in  the  third  quarter  of  2012  on  the  transaction.  In  addition,  Onex 

tion  related  to  the  MIP  totalled  $12.  In  addition,  management  of 

recorded  a  non-cash  tax  provision  of  $2  on  the  gain.  Onex  rec-

ONCAP received $42 in carried interest, which included a net pay-

ognized  a  recovery  of  this  tax  provision  during  2013  as  part  of  an 

ment of $8 of carried interest by Onex and management of Onex.

evaluation  of  recent  changes  in  tax  law  as  described  in  note  16. 

b) BSN SPORTS

The  gain  on  the  sale  is  entirely  attributable  to  the  equity  holders 

of  Onex  Corporation  as  the  interest  of  the  Limited  Partners  was 

In  June  2013,  ONCAP  II  sold  its  interests  in  BSN  SPORTS  for  net 

recorded  as  a  financial  liability  at  fair  value.  The  cash  proceeds 

proceeds  of  $236,  of  which  Onex’  share  was  $114.  Included  in  the 

recorded in the consolidated statement of cash flows for the sale of 

net  proceeds  amount  is  $16  held  in  escrow  and  for  working  capi-

CDI were reduced for CDI’s cash and cash equivalents of $11 at the 

tal  adjustments,  which  are  expected  to  be  settled  by  June  2015. 

date of sale.

Onex’ share  of the  amounts held in escrow and for working capi-

At December 31, 2013, $9 remains receivable for escrow 

tal  adjustments  is  $8.  During  the  fourth  quarter  of  2013,  $1  of  the 

and working capital adjustments, of which Onex’ share was $2.

additional  amounts  held  in  escrow  was  received,  of  which  Onex’ 

Amounts  received  on  account  of  the  carried  interest 

share  was  less  than  $1. The  Company  recorded  a  pre-tax  gain  of 

related  to  this  transaction  totalled  $8.  Consistent  with  market 

$170  on  the  transaction,  of  which  Onex’  pre-tax  gain  was  $82.  In 

practice  and  the  terms  of  the  Onex  Partners  agreements,  Onex  is 

addition,  Onex  initially  recorded  a  non-cash  tax  provision  of  $7 

allocated  40%  of  the  carried  interest  with  60%  allocated  to  man-

on the gain. Onex recognized a recovery of this tax provision dur-

agement. Onex’ share of the carried interest received  was  $3  and 

ing  2013  as  part  of  an  evaluation  of  recent  changes  in  tax  law  as 

is  included  in  Onex’  share  of  the  cash  proceeds.  Management’s 

described  in  note  16. The  gain  on  the  sale  is  entirely  attributable 

share of the carried interest was $5, which was previously record-

to  the  equity  holders  of  Onex  Corporation,  as  the  interest  of  the 

ed  as  a  liability  within  other  non-current  liabilities.  No  amounts 

Limited Partners was recorded as a financial liability at fair value. 

were  paid  on  account  of  the  MIP  for  this  transaction  as  the 

BSN  SPORTS  did  not  represent  a  separate  major  line  of  business, 

required investment return hurdle for Onex was not met.

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2 4 .   O T H E R   I T E M S

Year ended December 31

Restructuring(a)

Transition,	integration	and	other(b)

Transaction	costs(c)

Carried	interest	due	to	Onex	and		

ONCAP	management(d)

Change	in	fair	value	of	contingent	

consideration(e)

Spirit	AeroSystems	severe	weather	event(f)

Meridian	Aviation(g)

Foreign	exchange	loss	(gain)

Other(h)

2013

$     93

73

23

262

104

30

(32)

18

(122)

iv) 

 Carestream  Health’s  restructuring  charges  for  2013  related 

primarily  to  the  reorganization  of  its  European  sales  and 

service  functions  and  the  relocation  and  closure  of  a  film 

finishing  plant.  Carestream  Health’s  2012  restructuring  plans 

were primarily related to the sale of a portion of its Molecular 

Imaging business. 

b) Transition, integration and other expenses are typically to pro-
vide  for  the  costs  of  transitioning  the  activities  of  an  operating 

company  from  a  prior  parent  company  upon  acquisition  and  to 

integrate new acquisitions at the operating companies.

c) Transaction costs are incurred by Onex and its operating com-
panies  to  complete  business  acquisitions,  and  typically  include 

2012

 $  103 

 27 

 46 

  91 

  (2 )

  (146 )

  –

  (7)

  (66)

a) Restructuring charges recorded at the operating companies were:

Emerald  Expositions  (note  2)  and  acquisitions  completed  by  the 

$   449

 $    46 

advisory,  legal  and  other  professional  and  consulting  costs. 

Transaction costs for 2013 were primarily due to the acquisition of 

operating  companies. Transaction  costs  for  2012  were  primarily 

2012

due  to  the  acquisitions  of  SGS  International,  USI,  KraussMaffei 

and Bradshaw (note 2). 

d)  Carried  interest  reflects  the  change  in  the  amount  of  carried 
interest due to Onex and ONCAP management through the Onex 

Partners  and  ONCAP  Funds.  Unrealized  carried  interest  is  calcu-

lated  based  on  current  fair  values  of  the  Funds’  investments  and 

the  overall  unrealized  gains  in  each  respective  Fund  in  accor-

dance  with  the  limited  partnership  agreements.  The  unrealized 

carried interest liability is recorded in other non-current liabilities 

and reduces the amount due to the Limited Partners, as described 

in note 17. The liability will ultimately be settled upon the realiza-

tion of the Limited Partners’ share of the underlying investments 

in each respective Onex Partners and ONCAP Fund. 

e) During the year ended December 31, 2013, a net charge of $104 
(2012 – net recovery of $2) was recognized in relation to the esti-

mated change in fair value of contingent consideration related to 

acquisitions completed by the Company. The fair value of contin-

gent  consideration  liabilities  is  typically  based  on  the  estimated 

future  financial  performance  of  the  acquired  business.  Financial 

targets  used  in  the  estimation  process  include  certain  defined 

financial  targets  and  realized  internal  rates  of  return.  The  total 

estimated  fair  value  of  contingent  consideration  liabilities  at 

December 31, 2013 was $200 (December 31, 2012 – $83).

Year ended December 31

JELD-WEN(i)	

Celestica(ii)	

Sitel	Worldwide(iii)

Carestream	Health(iv)

Other

2013

$     31

28

14

10

10

 $    35

  44

  15

6

  3

$     93

 $  103

i) 

 JELD-WEN’s restructuring charge for 2013 was primarily related 

to the closure of facilities. JELD-WEN’s restructuring charge for 

2012 was primarily due to the realignment of administrative and 

sales  departments  to  reduce  general  and  administrative  costs 

and the termination of certain contracts.

ii) 

 During  the  second  quarter  of  2012,  Celestica  announced 

that  it  would  wind  down  its  manufacturing  services  for  a 

significant customer by the end of 2012. As a result, Celestica 

incurred restructuring charges of $28 during 2013 (2012 – $44, 

which included $16 of property, plant and equipment impair-

ments).  Celestica’s  restructuring  plans  primarily  consist  of 

actions to consolidate facilities and reduce its workforce.

iii)   Sitel Worldwide’s  restructuring  plans  are  to  rationalize  facility 

and  labour  costs,  realign  operations  and  resources  to  support 

growth plans and shift the geographic mix of certain resources.  

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f)  On  April  14,  2012,  Spirit  AeroSystems’ Wichita,  Kansas  facility 
was hit by a tornado, which caused significant damage to several 

In  February  and  July  2013,  Onex,  Onex  Partners  III  and 

Onex  management  invested  a  total  of  $32  and  $25,  respectively, 

buildings  and  disruption  of  utilities  and  resulted  in  a  complete 

in Meridian Aviation. Onex’ share of the investments in Meridian 

suspension of production for eight days. Spirit AeroSystems’ pro-

Aviation  was  $8  and  $6,  respectively. These  investments  are  pri-

duction  equipment  and  work-in-process  generally  remained 

marily  for  deposits,  fees  and  other  expenses  associated  with  the 

intact  and  the  company  resumed  production  on  April  23,  2012, 

purchase of the six commercial passenger aircraft.

although  some  inefficiencies  continued  thereafter  as  a  result  of 

In  April  2013,  the  first  commercial  passenger  aircraft 

the damage and repair efforts.

was  delivered  by  Meridian  Aviation  to  the  lessee.  Debt  financing 

In  October  2012,  Spirit  AeroSystems  agreed  to  a  settle-

was  obtained  by  Meridian  Aviation  to  finance  the  purchase  of 

ment of $235 with its insurers for all claims related to the tornado 

the aircraft.

for property damage, clean-up, recovery costs and business inter-

During  the  fourth  quarter  of  2013,  Meridian  Aviation 

ruption expenses, net of any deductibles. The settlement resolves 

executed  sale  agreements  for  three  of  the  six  commercial  pas-

all  contingencies  surrounding  the  storm  damage  proceeds  and, 

senger  aircraft  under  its  existing  purchase  agreement,  including 

as  a  result  of  the  settlement,  Spirit  AeroSystems  recorded  a  net 

the  novation  of  the  associated  leases  to  the  purchaser. The  sale 

gain  of  $146  during  2012. This  gain  is  net  of  costs  incurred  dur-

agreements were for two aircraft delivered in 2013 and one aircraft 

ing 2012. Future costs will be recorded as they are incurred. Spirit 

scheduled  for  delivery  in  2014.  Meridian  Aviation  recorded  a  net 

AeroSystems’  current  estimates  of  the  future  charges  will  likely 

gain  of  $32  comprised  of  the  sale  of  the  two  aircraft  delivered  in 

change  as  the  various  repair  and  build-back  options  are  evalu-

2013 and a fair value adjustment covering the remaining four air-

ated. While Spirit AeroSystems believes that most past and future 

craft  scheduled  for  delivery  to  the  company. The  debt  financing 

costs relating to the tornado will be covered by the insurance set-

undertaken  by  Meridian  Aviation  with  the  delivery  of  the  first 

tlement,  there  can  be  no  assurance  that  the  insurance  proceeds 

commercial aircraft was fully repaid upon completion of the sale 

will  completely  cover  all  costs  that  may  be  incurred.  Under  the 

transaction.

terms  of  the  settlement  agreement,  Spirit  AeroSystems  assumes 

all risk related to the effects of the tornado on the company; how-

ever, the risk is believed to be minimal as full production resumed 

h) Other for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 includes: 
(i)  net  realized  and  unrealized  gains  of  $24  (2012  –  $25)  recorded 

on April 23, 2012 with some logistical inefficiency. 

on investments in securities held by the operating companies; (ii) 

During  2013,  Spirit  AeroSystems  incurred  $30  of  addi-

gains  of  $9  (2012  –  $16)  on  the  sale  of  tax  losses  (as  described  in 

tional  costs  related  to  the  April  2012  tornado  that  hit  its Wichita, 

note  31(o));  (iii)  $15  of  gains  from  JELD-WEN  on  the  sale  of  non-

Kansas facility. 

core assets; (iv) $14 of other income from equity-accounted invest-

ments;  and  (v)  non-cash  bargain  purchase  gains  of  $3  (2012  –  $9) 

g)  In  February  2013,  Onex  and  Onex  Partners  III  established 
Meridian  Aviation  Partners  Limited  (“Meridian  Aviation”),  an  air-

related  to  acquisitions  (as  described  in  note  2).  During  2013,  in 

connection  with  the  settlement  of  class  action  lawsuits,  Celestica 

craft  investment  company  based  in  Ireland.  Aircraft  purchased  by 

recorded other income of $24 for the receipt of damages related to 

Meridian  Aviation  will  be  leased  to  commercial  airlines  and  man-

certain purchases made by the company in prior periods. In addi-

aged by BBAM, one of the world’s largest managers of commercial 

tion, other for the year ended December 31, 2012 includes a gain of 

jet aircraft and an Onex and Onex Partners III investment. Meridian 

$15 on the repurchase of preferred shares by Sitel Worldwide. 

Aviation  executed  a  purchase  agreement  in  February  2013  for  six 

commercial passenger aircraft for delivery between April 2013 and 

May  2015,  with  a  list  price  value  of  more  than  $1,400.  Meridian 

Aviation  executed  leases  in  February  2013  with  a  major  interna-

tional  commercial  airline  in  respect  of  these  six  aircraft.  An  Onex 

Partners  III  affiliate  has  guaranteed  certain  payment  obligations 

arising on each aircraft delivery date.

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2 5 .    I M PA I R M E N T   O F   G O O D W I L L ,   I N TA N G I B L E 
A S S E T S   A N D   LO N G - L I V E D   A S S E T S ,   N E T

Year ended December 31

Skilled	Healthcare	Group(a)

Tropicana	Las	Vegas(b)

CiCi’s	Pizza(c)	

Flushing	Town	Center(d)	

Celestica(e)

Other,	net(f)

2013

$   95

91

57

43

–

33

$ 319

2012

 $ 12

  –

  16

  –

18

  19

 $ 65

a)  During  2013,  Skilled  Healthcare  Group  recorded  non-cash 
goodwill  impairments  of  $93  and  a  non-cash  intangible  asset 

impairment  of  $2  due  to  the  expected  future  revenue  growth 

impacts  on  its  long-term  care  facilities  from  the  ongoing  shift  of 

seniors from Medicare to Medicare Advantage, which pays a lower 

per diem rate than Medicare, and future decreases in home health 

care  reimbursement  rates. The  impairments  were  calculated  on 

a  value-in-use  basis  using  discount  rates  ranging  from  9.0%  to 

12.0%. The recoverable amounts calculated for the long-term care 

and  home  health  care  groups  of  CGUs  were  $77  and  nil,  respec-

c) During the fourth quarters of 2013 and 2012, CiCi’s Pizza recorded 
non-cash  goodwill  and  intangible  asset  impairment  charges  of 

$33 (2012 – $16) and $24 (2012 – nil), respectively. The impairments 

were primarily due to a decrease in projected future earnings and a 

reduction in the exit multiple due to market risks. 

d)  During  2013,  Flushing Town  Center  recorded  non-cash  impair-
ments of $43 associated with its retail space and parking structures.

e) In the fourth quarter of 2012, Celestica recorded non-cash im-
pairments  of  $18  as  a  result  of  its  annual  impairment  testing  of 

goodwill, intangible assets and property, plant and equipment.

f)  Other  in  2013  includes  net  impairments  of  $33  related  to 
EnGlobe,  JELD-WEN,  Sitel  Worldwide,  The  Warranty  Group 

and  USI.  Other  in  2012  includes  impairments  of  $19  related  to 

Carestream  Health,  JELD-WEN,  Spirit  AeroSystems, The Warranty 

Group and BSN SPORTS. 

Substantially all of the Company’s goodwill and intangible assets 

with  indefinite  useful  lives  use  the  value-in-use  method  to  mea-

sure  the  recoverable  amount. The  carrying  value  of  goodwill  and 

intangible assets with indefinite useful lives is allocated on a seg-

tively. The recoverable amounts were Level 3 measurements in the 

mented basis in note 34.

fair  value  hierarchy  as  a  result  of  significant  other  unobservable 

inputs used in determining the recoverable amounts.

During  2012,  Skilled  Healthcare  Group  recorded  a  non-

cash  impairment  charge  of  $12  to  impair  certain  of  its  property, 

plant and equipment. The recoverable amount was a Level 3 mea-

surement in the fair value hierarchy as a result of significant other 

unobservable inputs used in determining the recoverable amount. 

b)  Due  to  a  decline  in  the  recoverable  amount  of  Tropicana 
Las Vegas,  measured  in  accordance  with  IAS  36,  Impairment  of 

Assets,  Tropicana  Las Vegas  recorded  non-cash  long-lived  asset 

impairments of $91 during 2013. The impairments were calculated 

In  measuring  the  recoverable  amounts  for  goodwill  and  intan-

gible assets at December 31, 2013, significant estimates include the 

growth rate and discount rate, which ranged from 0.0% to 10.3% and 

8.4% to 20.0% (2012 – 0% to 8.1% and 8.8% to 18.0%), respectively.

26.  NET  EARNINGS  PER  SUBORDINATE  VOTING  SHARE

The  weighted  average  number  of  Subordinate Voting  Shares  for 

the purpose of the earnings per share calculations was as follows:

Year ended December 31

2013

2012

on  a  fair  value  less  costs  to  sell  basis  using  market  comparable 

Weighted	average	number	of	shares	

transactions.  The  recoverable  amount  calculated  was  $245  and 

outstanding	(in millions):

was a Level 3 measurement in the fair value hierarchy as a result 

of  significant  other  unobservable  inputs  used  determining  the 

Basic

Diluted

113

113

 115

  115

recoverable amount.

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2 7.   F I N A N C I A L   I N S T R U M E N T S

Financial assets held by the Company, presented by financial statement line item, were as follows:

December 31, 2013

Assets as per balance sheet

Cash	and	cash	equivalents

Short-term	investments

Accounts	receivable

Other	current	assets

Long-term	investments

Other	non-current	assets

Fair Value  
through Net Earnings

Recognized

Designated

Available- 
for-Sale

Held-to- 
Maturity

Loans and 
Receivables

Derivatives 
Used for 
Hedging

Total

$          –

  $  3,191

  $          –

  $    –

  $          –

  $    –

  $    3,191

361

–

1

4,030

53

68

–

146

1,814

69

325

–

–

1,550

1

–

–

–

32

–

–

3,619

136

–

130

–

–

7

49

2

754

3,619

290

7,475

255

Total

$  4,445

$  5,288

$  1,876

$  32(a)

$  3,885(b)

$  58

$  15,584

Fair	Value		
through	Net	Earnings

Recognized

Designated

Available-	
for-Sale

Held-to-	
Maturity

Loans	and	
Receivables

Derivatives	
Used	for	
Hedging

Total

December 31, 2012

Assets as per balance sheet

Cash	and	cash	equivalents

$         –

  $  2,656

  $         –

  $    –

  $         –

  $    –

  $    2,656

Short-term	investments

Accounts	receivable

Other	current	assets

Long-term	investments

Other	non-current	assets

Total

349

–

–

3,855

–

78  

–  

160  

793  

31  

303  

–  

–  

1,628  

1  

–  

–  

1  

22  

–  

–  

3,838  

130  

–  

153  

–  

–  

17  

30  

–  

730  

3,838  

308  

6,328  

185  

$  4,204

$  3,718

$  1,932

$  23(a)

$  4,121(b)

$  47

$  14,045

(a)	 Fair	value	of	held-to-maturity	assets,	which	are	measured	at	amortized	cost	at	December	31,	2013,	was	$32	(2012	–	$23).

(b)	 The	carrying	value	of	loans	and	receivables	approximates	their	fair	value.

Financial liabilities held by the Company, presented by financial statement line item, were as follows:

Fair Value  
through Net Earnings

Recognized

Designated

Financial  
Liabilities at 
Amortized Cost

Derivatives Used  
for Hedging

Total

December 31, 2013

Liabilities as per balance sheet

Accounts	payable	and	accrued	liabilities

$      –

  $          –

  $    4,014

  $  19

  $    4,033

Provisions

Other	current	liabilities

Long-term	debt(a)

Obligations	under	finance	leases

Other	non-current	liabilities

Limited	Partners’	Interests

Total

(a)	 Long-term	debt	is	presented	gross	of	financing	charges.

187

21

–

–

451

–

$  659

–

–

1,723

–

4

6,959

$  8,686

30

349

10,460

65

86

–

–

14

–

–

32

–

217

384

12,183

65

573

6,959

$  15,004

$  65

$  24,414

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Fair	Value		
through	Net	Earnings

Recognized

Designated

Financial		
Liabilities	at	
Amortized	Cost

Derivatives	Used		
for	Hedging

Total

December 31, 2012

Liabilities as per balance sheet

Accounts	payable	and	accrued	liabilities

$      –

  $         –

  $    4,352

  $    2

  $    4,354

Provisions

Other	current	liabilities

Long-term	debt(a)

Obligations	under	finance	leases

Other	non-current	liabilities

Limited	Partners’	Interests

Total

(a)	 Long-term	debt	is	presented	gross	of	financing	charges.

–

32

–

–

393

–

–  

9  

801  

–

3  

6,243  

37  

281  

9,894  

67

  69

–  

  –

  10

  –

–

  11

  –

  37

  332

  10,695

67

  476

  6,243

$  425

$  7,056

$  14,700

$  23

$  22,204

Long-term debt recorded at fair value through net earnings at December 31, 2013 of $1,723 (2012 – $801) has contractual amounts due on 

maturity of $1,748 (2012 – $816). 

The gains (losses) recognized by the Company related to financial assets and liabilities were as follows:

Year ended December 31

2013

2012

Fair	Value	through	Net	Earnings

Available-for-Sale

Fair	value	adjustments

Interest	income

Impairments

Held-to-Maturity

Interest	income	

Interest	expense	and	other

Loans	and	Receivables

Provisions	and	other

Financial	Liabilities	at	Amortized	Cost

Interest	expense	of	operating	companies

Derivatives	Used	for	Hedging

Total	gains	(losses)	recognized

Earnings (Loss)

Comprehensive 
 Earnings(1)

Earnings	(Loss)

Comprehensive	
Earnings	(Loss) (1)

  $     (976)(a)

n/a   

 $   (95)(a)

n/a

75

(1)

1

–

(12)

(813)

(31)

$ (43)

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

(23)

 $ (1,757)

 $ (66)  

  n/a

  84

  –

  1

 –

  (11)

  (514)

  4

 $ (531)

n/a

$  23

  n/a

  n/a

  n/a

  n/a

  n/a

n/a

  23

 $  46

(1)	 Amounts	recognized	in	comprehensive	earnings	(loss)	are	presented	gross	of	the	income	tax	effect.

a) Primarily consists of Limited Partners’ Interests charge of $1,855 (2012 – $929), carried interest charge of $262 (2012 – $91) and increase 
in value of investments in joint ventures and associates at fair value of $1,098 (2012 – $863). 

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2 8 .   FA I R   VA L U E   M E A S U R E M E N T S 

Fair values of financial instruments

The  estimated  fair  values  of  financial  instruments  as  at  Decem-

ber  31,  2013  and  2012  are  based  on  relevant  market  prices  and 

information  available  at  those  dates. The  carrying  values  of  cash 

and  cash  equivalents,  short-term  investments,  accounts  receiv-

able, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate the fair 

values of these financial instruments due to the short maturity of 

these  instruments. The  fair  value  of  consolidated  long-term  debt 

at  December  31,  2013  was  $12,478  (2012  –  $10,905). The  fair  value 

of  consolidated  long-term  debt  measured  at  amortized  cost  is  a 

Level 2 measurement in the fair value hierarchy and is calculated 

by  discounting  the  expected  future  cash  flows  using  an  observ-

able  discount  rate  for  instruments  of  similar  maturity  and  credit 

risk.  For  certain  operating  companies,  an  adjustment  is  made  by 

management for that operating company’s credit risk, resulting in 

a Level 3 measurement in the fair value hierarchy. 

Financial instruments measured at fair value are allocated within 

the fair value hierarchy based upon the lowest level of input that 

is  significant  to  the  fair  value  measurement.  Transfers  between 

the  three  levels  of  the  fair  value  hierarchy  are  recognized  on  the 

date  of  the  event  or  change  in  circumstances  that  caused  the 

transfer.  There  were  no  significant  transfers  between  the  three 

levels  of  the  fair  value  hierarchy  during  2013  and  2012. The  three 

levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

• 

 Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (“Level 1”);

•  Significant other observable inputs (“Level 2”); and

•  Significant other unobservable inputs (“Level 3”).

The allocation of financial assets in the fair value hierarchy, excluding cash and cash equivalents, at December 31, 2013 was as follows:

Financial	assets	at	fair	value	through	earnings	

Investments	in	debt

Investments	in	equities

Investments	in	joint	ventures	and	associates

Other

Available-for-sale	financial	assets

Investments	in	debt

Investments	in	equities

Total	financial	assets	at	fair	value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

  $      –

$  2,335

$          –

 $  2,335  

23

–

520

–

107

38

1,262

122

1,769

–

–

2,242

–

–

–

61

3,504

642

1,769

107

 $  650

 $  5,526 

 $  2,242 

 $  8,418  

The allocation of financial assets in the fair value hierarchy, excluding cash and cash equivalents, at December 31, 2012 was as follows:

Financial	assets	at	fair	value	through	earnings	

Investments	in	debt

Investments	in	equities

Investments	in	joint	ventures	and	associates

Other

Available-for-sale	financial	assets

Investments	in	debt

Investments	in	equities

Other

Level	1

Level	2

Level	3

Total

  $      –

$  1,254

$         – 

 $  1,254  

15

–

516

–

82

–

33

1,447

78

1,739

–

111

–

1,923

–

–

–

–

48

3,370

594

1,739

82

111

Total	financial	assets	at	fair	value

 $  613

 $  4,662 

 $ 1,923 

 $  7,198  

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The allocation of financial liabilities in the fair value hierarchy at December 31, 2013 was as follows:

Financial	liabilities	at	fair	value	through	net	earnings

Limited	Partners’	Interests

Unrealized	carried	interest	due	to	Onex	and	ONCAP	management

Onex	Credit	Partners’	long-term	debt

		 Other

Total	financial	liabilities	at	fair	value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

$ – 

–

–

9

 $ 9

$ –

–

–

9

 $ 9 

$ 6,959

$ 6,959

343

1,723

302

343

1,723

320

 $ 9,327 

 $ 9,345  

The allocation of financial liabilities in the fair value hierarchy at December 31, 2012 was as follows:

Level	1

Level	2

Level	3

Total

Financial	liabilities	at	fair	value	through	net	earnings

Limited	Partners’	Interests

$      –

$         –

$  6,243

$  6,243

Unrealized	carried	interest	due	to	Onex	and	ONCAP	management

		 Onex	Credit	Partners’	long-term	debt

		 Other

–

–

3

–

–

18

251

801

165

251

801

186

Total	financial	liabilities	at	fair	value

 $      3

 $       18 

 $  7,460 

 $  7,481  

Details  of  financial  assets  and  liabilities  measured  at  fair  value 

Financial  assets  and  liabilities  measured  at  fair  value  with  sig-

with  significant  unobservable  inputs  (Level  3),  excluding  invest-

nifi cant  unobservable  inputs  (Level  3)  are  recognized  in  the 

ments  in  joint  ventures  and  associates  designated  at  fair  value 

consolidated  statements  of  earnings  in  the  following  line  items: 

through earnings (note 8(a)) and Limited Partners’ Interests desig-

(i) interest expense of operating companies; (ii) increase in value 

nated at fair value (note 17), are as follows:

of  investments  in  joint  ventures  and  associates  at  fair  value,  net; 

Balance	–	January	1,	2012

Total	losses	in	net	earnings

Transfer	out	of	Level	3

Additions

Settlements

Balance	–	December	31,	2012

Total	losses	in	net	earnings

Transfer	out	of	Level	3

Additions

Acquisition	of	subsidiaries

Settlements

Other

Balance	–	December	31,	2013

Financial	Liabilities		
at	Fair	Value	through		
Net	Earnings

 $      388

  102

  (54)

  809

  (28)

 $  1,217

339

(7)

1,002

29

(215)

3

$  2,368

Unrealized	losses	in	net	earnings	(loss)	for	liabilities	

held	at	the	end	of	the	reporting	period

$      339

(iii) other items; and (iv) Limited Partners’ Interests charge.

The  valuation  of  investments  in  joint  ventures  and  associates 

measured  at  fair  value  with  significant  other  observable  inputs 

(Level 2) of the fair value hierarchy are substantially based on the 

quoted market price for the underlying security, less a discount to 

reflect restrictions on a market participant’s ability to freely trade 

the  security. The  valuation  of  investments  in  debt  securities  mea-

sured at fair value with significant other observable inputs (Level 2) 

is generally determined by obtaining quoted market prices or dealer 

quotes  for  identical  or  similar  instruments  in  inactive  markets,  or 

other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observ-

able market data.

The  valuation  of  financial  assets  and  liabilities  mea-

sured  at  fair  value  with  significant  unobservable  inputs  (Level  3) 

is  reassessed  quarterly  utilizing  available  market  data  to  deter-

mine if the fair value should be adjusted. The valuation of invest-

ments  in  the  Onex  Partners  and  ONCAP  Funds  is  reviewed  and 

approved  by  the  General  Partner  of  the  respective  Funds  each 

quarter. The  General  Partners  of  the  Onex  Partners  and  ONCAP 

Funds are indirectly controlled by Onex Corporation.

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The  fair  value  measurements  for  investments  in  joint 

Valuation  methodologies  may  include  observations  of  the  trad-

ventures  and  associates,  Limited  Partners’  Interests  and  unreal-

ing  multiples  of  public  companies  considered  comparable  to  the 

ized  carried  interest  are  primarily  driven  by  the  underlying  fair 

private  companies  being  valued  and  discounted  cash  flows. The 

value of the investments in the Onex Partners and ONCAP Funds. 

following table presents the significant unobservable inputs used 

A change to reasonably possible alternative estimates and assump-

to  value  the  Company’s  private  securities  that  impact  the  valua-

tions used in the valuation of non-public investments in the Onex 

tion of (i) investments in joint ventures and associates; (ii) unre-

Partners  and  ONCAP  Funds  (as  described  in  note  1)  may  have  a 

alized carried interest liability due to Onex and ONCAP  manage-

significant impact on the fair values calculated for these financial 

ment;  (iii)  stock-based  compensation  liability  for  the  MIP;  and 

assets  and  liabilities.  A  change  in  the  valuation  of  the  underlying 

(iv) Limited Partners’ Interests at December 31, 2013.

investments  may  have  multiple  impacts  on  Onex’  consolidated 

financial  statements  and  those  impacts  are  dependent  on  the 

method of accounting used for that investment, the Fund(s) within 

which that investment is held and the progress of that investment 

in  meeting  the  MIP  exercise  hurdles.  For  example,  an  increase  in 

the fair value of an investment in an associate would have the fol-

lowing impacts on Onex’ consolidated financial statements:

i)  

 an  increase  in  the  unrealized  value  of  investments  in  joint 

ventures and associates at fair value in the consolidated state-

Valuation Technique

Significant  
Unobservable Inputs

Inputs

Market	comparable		

EBITDA	multiple

6.0x–12.5x

companies

Discounted	cash	flow

Weighted	average	

11.6%–18.0%

cost	of	capital

Exit	multiple

4.6x–9.1x

ments of earnings with a corresponding increase in long-term 

In addition, the Company has one investment that is valued based 

investments in the consolidated balance sheets;

on a multiple of book value.

ii) 

 a  charge  would  be  recorded  for  the  Limited  Partners’  share 

of  the  fair  value  increase  of  the  investment  in  associate  on 

the  Limited  Partners’  Interests  line  in  the  consolidated  state-

ments of earnings with a corresponding increase to the Limited 

Partners’ Interests in the consolidated balance sheets;

Generally,  EBITDA  represents  maintainable  operating  earnings, 

which  considers  adjustments  including  those  for  the  deduction 

of  financing  costs,  taxes,  non-cash  amortization,  non-recurring 

items  and  the  impact  of  any  discontinued  activities.  EBITDA  is  a 

iii)    a  change  in  the  calculation  of  unrealized  carried  interest  in 

measurement that is not defined under IFRS. 

the  respective  Fund  that  holds  the  investment  in  associate, 

resulting in a recovery being recorded in the Limited Partners’ 

Interests line in the consolidated statements of earnings with 

a corresponding decrease to the Limited Partners’ Interests in 

the consolidated balance sheets;  

iv) 

  a charge would be recorded for the change in unrealized car-

ried  interest  due  to  Onex  and  ONCAP  management  on  the 

other  items  line  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  earnings 

with a corresponding increase to other non-current liabilities 

in the consolidated balance sheets; and

v) 

 a  change  in  the  fair  value  of  the  vested  investment  rights 

held  under  the  MIP,  resulting  in  a  charge  being  recorded  on 

the stock-based compensation line in the consolidated state-

ments of earnings and a corresponding increase to other non-

current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.

The long-term debt recorded at fair value in the OCP CLOs is rec-

ognized  at  fair  value  using  third-party  pricing  information  with-

out  adjustment  by  the  Company. The  valuation  methodology  is 

based on a projection of the future cash flows expected to be real-

ized from the underlying collateral of the OCP CLOs. During 2013, 

the Company recorded a loss of $5 (2012 – $7 gain) attributable to 

changes in the credit risk of the long-term debt in the OCP CLOs. 

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2 9.    F I N A N C I A L   I N S T R U M E N T   R I S K S   
A N D   C A P I TA L   D I S C LO S U R E S

Credit risk

Credit  risk  is  the  risk  that  the  counterparty  to  a  financial  instru-

ment will fail to perform its obligation and cause the Company to 

incur a loss.

Substantially all of the cash, cash equivalents and short-

term  investments  consist  of  investments  in  debt  securities.  In 

addition,  the  long-term  investments  of The Warranty  Group  and 

OCP CLOs included in the long-term investments line in the con-

solidated balance sheets consist primarily of investments in debt 

securities. The investments in debt securities are subject to credit 

risk. A description of the investments held by The Warranty Group 

and OCP CLOs is included in note 8. 

At  December  31,  2013,  Onex  Corporation,  the  ultimate 

parent  company,  held  approximately  $1,400  of  cash  and  cash 

equivalents  in  short-term  high-rated  money  market  instruments. 

In  addition,  Celestica  had  approximately  $545  of  cash  and  cash 

equivalents.  Celestica’s  current  portfolio  consists  of  bank  deposits 

and  certain  money  market  funds  that  hold  primarily  U.S.  govern-

ment securities. The majority of Celestica’s and Onex Corporation’s, 

the  ultimate  parent  company’s,  cash  and  cash  equivalents  is  held 

with financial institutions, each of which has a current Standard & 

Poor’s rating of A-1 or above.  

Accounts receivable are also subject to credit risk. At December 31, 

2013, the aging of consolidated accounts receivable was as follows:

Current

1–30	days	past	due

31–60	days	past	due

>60	days	past	due

Liquidity risk

Accounts 
Receivable

$ 2,806  

373

89

371

 $ 3,639   

In completing acquisitions, it is generally Onex’ policy to 

finance  a  significant  portion  of  the  purchase  price  with  debt  pro-

vided by third-party lenders. This debt, sourced exclusively on the 

strength of the acquired companies’ financial condition and pros-

pects, is assumed by the acquired company at closing and is with-

out  recourse  to  Onex  Corporation,  the  ultimate  parent  company, 

or to its other operating companies or partnerships. The foremost 

consideration,  however,  in  developing  a  financing  structure  for 

an  acquisition  is  identifying  the  appropriate  amount  of  equity 

to  invest.  In  Onex’  view,  this  should  be  the  amount  of  equity  that 

maximizes the risk/reward equation for both shareholders and the 

acquired company.

Accounts  payable  for  the  operating  companies  are  pri-

marily  due  within  90  days.  The  repayment  schedules  for  long-

term  debt  and  finance  leases  of  the  operating  companies  have 

been disclosed in notes 12 and 13. Onex Corporation, the ultimate 

parent company, has no debt and does not guarantee the debt of 

the operating companies.  

Market risk

Market  risk  is  the  risk  that  the  future  cash  flows  of  a  financial 

instrument  will  fluctuate  due  to  changes  in  market  prices.  The 

Company is primarily exposed to  fluctuations in the foreign  cur-

rency  exchange  rate  between  the  Canadian  and  U.S.  dollars  and 

fluctuations in LIBOR and the U.S. prime interest rate.

Foreign currency exchange rates

Onex’  operating  companies  operate  autonomously  as  self-sustain-

ing companies. The functional currency of substantially all of Onex’ 

operating  companies  is  the  U.S.  dollar.  However,  certain  operat-

ing  companies  conduct  business  outside  the  United  States  and  as 

a result are exposed to currency risk on the portion of business that 

is not based on the U.S. dollar. To manage foreign currency risk, cer-

tain  operating  companies  use  forward  contracts  to  hedge  all  or  a 

portion  of  forecasted  revenues  and/or  costs  outside  of  their  func-

tional currencies. The Company’s exposure on financial instruments 

to  the  Canadian/U.S.  dollar  foreign  currency  exchange  rate  is  pri-

marily  at  the  parent  company,  through  the  holding  of  Canadian-

Liquidity  risk  is  the  risk  that  Onex  and  its  operating  companies 

dollar-denominated  cash  and  cash  equivalents.  A  5%  strengthen-

will  have  insufficient  funds  on  hand  to  meet  their  respective 

ing  (5%  weakening)  of  the  Canadian  dollar  against  the  U.S.  dollar 

obligations  as  they  come  due. The  operating  companies  operate 

at December 31, 2013 would result in a $2 increase ($2 decrease) in 

autonomously  and  generally  have  restrictions  on  cash  distribu-

net  earnings.  As  all  of  the  Canadian-dollar-denominated  cash  and 

tions  to  shareholders  under  their  financing  agreements.  Onex 

cash equivalents at the parent company are designated as fair value 

needs  to  be  in  a  position  to  support  its  operating  companies 

through  net  earnings,  there  would  be  no  effect  on  other  compre-

when and if it is appropriate and reasonable for Onex as an equity 

hensive earnings.

owner with paramount duties to act in the best interests of Onex 

In  addition,  Celestica  has  exposure  to  the  U.S.  dollar/

shareholders.  Maintaining  sufficient  liquidity  at  Onex  is  impor-

Canadian dollar foreign currency exchange rate. A 5% strengthen-

tant because Onex, as a holding company, generally does not have 

ing (5% weakening) of the Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar 

guaranteed sources of meaningful cash flow.

at  December  31,  2013  would  result  in  a  $5  increase  ($4  decrease) 

in  other  comprehensive  earnings  of  Celestica  and  a  $3  increase 

($3 decrease) in net earnings.

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Interest rates

Regulatory risk

The  Company  is  exposed  to  changes  in  future  cash  flows  as  a 

Certain  of  Onex’  operating  companies  and  investment  advisor 

result  of  changes  in  the  interest  rate  environment.  The  parent 

affiliates  may  be  subject  to  extensive  governmental  regulations 

company  is  exposed  to  interest  rate  changes  primarily  through 

and oversight with respect to their business activities. The failure 

its  cash  and  cash  equivalents,  which  are  held  in  short-term  term 

to comply with applicable regulations, obtain applicable regulato-

deposits  and  commercial  paper.  Assuming  no  significant  chang-

ry approvals or maintain those approvals so obtained may subject 

es  in  cash  balances  held  by  the  parent  company  from  those  at 

the  applicable  operating  company  to  civil  penalties,  suspension 

December 31, 2013, a 0.25% increase (0.25% decrease) in the inter-

or  withdrawal  of  any  regulatory  approval  obtained,  injunctions, 

est  rate  (including  the  Canadian  and  U.S.  prime  rates)  would 

operating  restrictions  and  criminal  prosecutions  and  penalties, 

result in a minimal impact on annual interest income. As all of the 

which  could,  individually  or  in  the  aggregate,  have  a  material 

Canadian dollar cash and cash equivalents at the parent company 

adverse effect on Onex’ consolidated financial position.

are designated as fair value through net earnings, there would be 

no effect on other comprehensive earnings.

Capital disclosures

The  operating  companies’  results  are  also  affected  by 

Onex  considers  the  capital  it  manages  to  be  the  amounts  it  has 

changes  in  interest  rates.  A  change  in  the  interest  rate  (includ-

in  cash,  cash  equivalents  and  short-term  investments,  the  invest-

ing  the  LIBOR  and  U.S.  prime  interest  rate)  would  result  in  a 

ments made by it in the operating companies, Onex Real Estate and 

change  in  interest  expense  being  recorded  due  to  the  variable-

Onex Credit Partners. Onex also manages the capital of other inves-

rate  portion  of  the  long-term  debt  of  the  operating  companies. 

tors in the Onex Partners, ONCAP and Onex Credit Partners Funds.

At  December  31,  2013,  approximately  50%  (2012  –  38%)  of  the 

operating  companies’  long-term  debt  had  a  fixed  interest  rate  or 

Onex’ objectives in managing capital are to:

the  interest  rate  was  effectively  fixed  by  interest  rate  swap  con-

•    preserve  a  financially  strong  parent  company  with  substantial 

tracts. The long-term debt of the operating companies is without 

liquidity  and  no,  or  a  limited  amount  of,  debt  so  that  funds  are 

recourse to Onex Corporation, the ultimate parent company.

available  to  pursue  new  acquisitions  and  growth  opportunities 

In  addition,  The  Warranty  Group  holds  substantially 

as  well  as  support  expansion  of  its  existing  businesses.  Onex 

all  of  its  investments  in  interest-bearing  securities,  as  described 

does not generally have the ability to draw cash from its operat-

in note 8(b). A 0.25% increase in the interest rate would decrease 

ing  companies.  Accordingly,  maintaining  adequate  liquidity  at 

the  fair  value  of  the  investments  held  by  $13  and  result  in  a  cor-

the parent company is important;

responding  decrease  to  other  comprehensive  earnings  of  The 

•    achieve  an  appropriate  return  on  capital  commensurate  with 

Warranty  Group.  However,  as  the  investments  are  reinvested, 

the level of assumed risk;

a  0.25%  increase  in  the  interest  rate  would  increase  the  annual 

•    build the long-term value of its operating companies;

interest income recorded by The Warranty Group by $5. 

•    control the risk associated with capital invested in any particu-

Commodity risk

lar business or activity. All debt financing is within the operating 

companies and each operating company is required to support 

Certain of Onex’ operating companies have exposure to commod-

its own debt. Onex does not normally guarantee the debt of the 

ities.  In  particular,  aluminum,  titanium  and  raw  materials  such 

operating companies and there are no cross-guarantees of debt 

as  carbon  fibre  used  to  manufacture  composites  are  the  princi-

between the operating companies; and

pal  raw  materials  for  Spirit  AeroSystems’  manufacturing  opera-

•    have appropriate levels of committed limited partner and other 

tions.  To  limit  its  exposure  to  rising  raw  materials  prices,  Spirit 

investors  capital  available  to  invest  along  with  Onex’  capital. 

AeroSystems has entered into long-term supply contracts directly 

This allows Onex to respond quickly to opportunities and pur-

with its key suppliers of raw materials and collective raw materials 

sue  acquisitions  of  businesses  it  could  not  achieve  using  only 

sourcing contracts arranged through certain of its customers.

its  own  capital. The  management  of  limited  partner  and  other 

In  addition,  silver  is  a  significant  commodity  used  in 

investors  capital  also  provides  management  fees  to  Onex  and 

Carestream  Health’s  manufacturing  of  x-ray  film. The  company’s 

the ability to enhance Onex’ returns by earning a carried inter-

management continually monitors movements and trends in the 

est on the profits of limited partners.

silver market and enters into collar and forward agreements when 

considered appropriate to mitigate some of the risk of future price 

At  December  31,  2013,  Onex,  the  parent  company,  had  $1,400  of 

fluctuations, generally for periods of up to a year.

cash and cash equivalents on hand and $343 of near-cash items in 

a segregated unleveraged fund managed by Onex Credit Partners. 

Onex, the parent company, has a conservative cash management 

policy  that  limits  its  cash  investments  to  short-term  high-rated 

money market products.  

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At  December  31,  2013,  Onex  had  access  to  $3,023  of 

uncalled  committed  limited  partner  capital  for  acquisitions 

b)  Onex  and  its  operating  companies  are  or  may  become  par-
ties  to  legal,  product  liability  and  warranty  claims  arising  from 

through  the  Onex  Partners  and  ONCAP  Funds,  including  $1,936 

the ordinary course of business. Certain operating companies, as 

of  capital  commitments  raised  for  Onex  Partners  IV  during  2013.

conditions  of  acquisition  agreements,  have  agreed  to  accept  cer-

The  strategy  for  risk  management  of  capital  has  not  changed 

nies.  The  operating  companies  have  recorded  provisions  based 

significantly since December 31, 2012.

on  their  consideration  and  analysis  of  their  exposure  in  respect 

tain  pre-acquisition  liability  claims  against  the  acquired  compa-

3 0 .    S I G N I F I C A N T   C U S T O M E R S   O F   
O P E R AT I N G   C O M PA N I E S   A N D   
C O N C E N T R AT I O N   O F   C R E D I T   R I S K

A  number  of  operating  companies,  by  the  nature  of  their  busi-

nesses, individually serve major customers that account for a large 

portion  of  their  revenues.  During  2013  and  2012,  one  customer  in 

the aerostructures segment represented approximately 18% (2012 – 

18%) of the Company’s consolidated revenues. Accounts receivable 

from  the  significant  customer  at  December  31,  2013  totalled  $146 

(2012 – $119).  

31.    C O M M I T M E N T S ,   C O N T I N G E N C I E S   A N D 

R E L AT E D   PA R T Y   T R A N S A C T I O N S

a)  Contingent  liabilities  in  the  form  of  letters  of  credit,  letters 
of  guarantee  and  surety  and  performance  bonds  are  primar-

ily provided by certain operating companies to various third par-

ties  and  include  certain  bank  guarantees.  At  December  31,  2013, 

the  amounts  potentially  payable  in  respect  of  these  guarantees 

totalled  $337.  In  addition,  an  Onex  Partners  III  affiliate  has  guar-

anteed certain payment obligations arising on each aircraft deliv-

ery date for Meridian Aviation, as described in note 24(g).

The Company, which includes the operating companies, 

has total commitments as at December 31, 2013 of approximately 

$335 with respect to corporate investments.  

The Company, which includes the operating companies, 

has also provided certain indemnifications, including those related 

to  businesses  that  have  been  sold. The  maximum  amounts  from 

many of these indemnifications cannot be reasonably estimated at 

this time. However, in certain circumstances, the Company and its 

operating  companies  have  recourse  against  other  parties  to  miti-

gate the risk of loss from these indemnifications. 

The Company, which includes the operating companies, 

has  commitments  with  respect  to  real  estate  operating  leases, 

which are disclosed in note 13.

The  aggregate  commitments  for  capital  assets  at 

December  31,  2013  amounted  to  $725  with  the  majority  expected 

to be incurred between 2014 and 2016.

of  such  claims.  Such  provisions  are  reflected,  as  appropriate,  in 

Onex’  consolidated  financial  statements  (refer  to  note  11).  Onex 

Corporation,  the  ultimate  parent  company,  has  not  currently 

recorded any further provision and does not believe that the reso-

lution  of  known  claims  would  reasonably  be  expected  to  have  a 

material adverse impact on Onex’ consolidated financial position. 

However, the final outcome with respect to outstanding, pending 

or future actions cannot be predicted with certainty, and therefore 

there  can  be  no  assurance  that  their  resolution  will  not  have  an 

adverse effect on Onex’ consolidated financial position. 

c) The  operating  companies  are  subject  to  laws  and  regulations 
concerning  the  environment  and  to  the  risk  of  environmen-

tal  liability  inherent  in  activities  relating  to  their  past  and  pres-

ent  operations.  As  conditions  of  acquisition  agreements,  certain 

operating  companies  have  agreed  to  accept  certain  pre-acquisi-

tion  liability  claims  on  the  acquired  companies  after  obtaining 

indemnification from prior owners.

The  Company  and  its  operating  companies  also  have 

insurance to cover costs incurred for certain environmental mat-

ters. Although the effect on operating results and liquidity, if any, 

cannot  be  reasonably  estimated,  management  of  Onex  and  the 

operating  companies  believe,  based  on  current  information,  that 

these  environmental  matters  should  not  have  a  material  adverse 

effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition. 

d)  In  February  2004,  Onex  completed  the  closing  of  Onex  Part-
ners I with funding commitments totalling $1,655. Onex Partners I 

provided  committed  capital  for  Onex-sponsored  acquisitions  not 

related  to  Onex’  operating  companies  at  December  31,  2003  or  to 

ONCAP.  As  at  December  31,  2013,  $1,475  (2012  –  $1,475)  has  been 

invested  of  the  $1,655  of  total  capital  committed.  Onex  has  invest-

ed  $346  (2012  –  $346)  of  its  $400  commitment.  Onex  controls  the 

General Partner and Manager of Onex Partners I. The total amount 

invested in Onex Partners I’s remaining investments by Onex man-

agement  and  Directors  at  December  31,  2013  was  $20  (2012  –  $20).   

There  were  no  additional  amounts  invested  by  Onex  management 

and Directors in Onex Partners I investments during 2013 and 2012. 

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Prior  to  November  2006,  Onex  received  annual  manage-

interest achieved by Onex on gains could be recovered from Onex if 

ment fees based on 2% of the capital committed to Onex Partners I 

subsequent Onex Partners II investments do not exceed the overall 

by  investors  other  than  Onex  and  Onex  management. The  annual 

target return level of 8%. Consistent with market practice and Onex 

management fee was reduced to 1% of the net funded commitments 

Partners  I,  Onex,  as  sponsor  of  Onex  Partners  II,  is  allocated  40% 

at  the  end  of  the  initial  fee  period  in  November  2006,  when  Onex 

of  the  carried  interest  with  60%  allocated  to  Onex  management. 

established  a  successor  fund,  Onex  Partners  II.  Carried  interest  is 

Carried  interest  received  from  Onex  Partners  II  has  fully  vested   

received on the overall gains achieved by Onex Partners I investors, 

for  Onex  management.  For  the  year  ended  December  31,  2013, 

other than Onex and Onex management, to the extent of 20% of the 

$75 (2012 – nil) has been received by Onex as carried interest while 

gains,  provided  that  those  investors  have  achieved  a  minimum  8% 

Onex management received $110 (2012 – nil) with respect to the car-

return  on  their  investment  in  Onex  Partners  I  over  the  life  of  Onex 

ried interest.

Partners I. The investment by Onex Partners I investors for this pur-

pose takes into consideration management fees and other amounts 

paid by Onex Partners I investors. 

f)  In  December  2009,  Onex  completed  the  closing  of  Onex 
Partners  III  with  funding  commitments  totalling  approxi-

Consistent  with  market  practice,  Onex,  as  sponsor 

mately  $4,300.  Onex  Partners  III  provides  committed  capital 

of  Onex  Partners  I,  is  allocated  40%  of  the  carried  interest  with 

for  Onex-sponsored  acquisitions  not  related  to  Onex’  operating 

60%  allocated  to  Onex  management.  Carried  interest  received 

companies  at  December  31,  2003  or  to  ONCAP,  Onex  Partners  I 

from Onex Partners I has fully vested for Onex management. For 

or  Onex  Partners  II.  As  at  December  31,  2013,  approximately 

the  year  ended  December  31,  2013,  no  amounts  were  received  as 

$3,596  (2012  –  $3,189)  has  been  invested,  of  which  Onex’  share 

carried  interest  related  to  Onex  Partners  I.  During  2012,  $3  was 

was  $783  (2012  –  $684).  Onex  had  a  $1,000  commitment  for  the 

received  by  Onex  as  carried  interest  while  Onex  management 

period  from  January  1,  2009  to  June  30,  2009.  On  December  31, 

received $5 with respect to the carried interest.  

2008,  Onex  gave  notice  to  the  investors  of  Onex  Partners  III  that 

Onex’  commitment  would  be  decreasing  to  $500  effective  July  1, 

e)  In  August  2006,  Onex  completed  the  closing  of  Onex  Part-
ners  II  with  funding  commitments  totalling  $3,450.  Onex  Part-

2009. In December 2009, Onex notified the investors of Onex Part-

ners III that it would be increasing its commitment to $800 effec-

ners  II  provided  committed  capital  for  Onex-sponsored  acquisi-

tive  June  16,  2010.  In  November  2011,  Onex  notified  the  investors 

tions  not  related  to  Onex’  operating  companies  at  December 

of Onex Partners III that it would be increasing its commitment to 

31,  2003  or  to  ONCAP  or  Onex  Partners  I.  As  at  December  31, 

$1,200  effective  May  15,  2012.  Onex  controls  the  General  Partner 

2013,  $2,944  (2012  –  $2,944)  has  been  invested  of  the  $3,450  of 

and  Manager  of  Onex  Partners  III.  Onex  management  has  com-

total  capital  committed.  Onex  has  funded  $1,164  (2012  –  $1,164) 

mitted,  as  a  group,  to  invest  a  minimum  of  1%  of  Onex  Partners 

of  its  $1,407  commitment.  Onex  controls  the  General  Partner 

III,  which  may  be  adjusted  annually  up  to  a  maximum  of  6%.  At 

and  Manager  of  Onex  Partners  II. The  total  amount  invested  in 

December  31,  2013,  Onex  management  and  Directors  had  com-

Onex  Partners  II’s  remaining  investments  by  Onex  management 

mitted  6%  (2012  –  5%).  The  total  amount  invested  in  Onex 

and  Directors  at  December  31,  2013  was  $51  (2012  –  $72). There 

Partners  III’s  investments  by  Onex  management  and  Directors 

were  no  additional  amounts  invested  by  Onex  management  and 

at December 31, 2013 was $140 (2012 – $119), of which $21 (2012 – 

Directors in Onex Partners II investments during 2013 and 2012.

$60) was invested in the year ended December 31, 2013.

Prior  to  November  2008,  Onex  received  annual  man-

Prior  to  December  2013,  Onex  received  annual  man-

agement fees based on 2% of the capital committed to Onex Part-

agement  fees  based  on  1.75%  of  the  capital  committed  to  Onex 

ners  II  by  investors  other  than  Onex  and  Onex  management. The 

Partners  III  by  investors  other  than  Onex  and  Onex  manage-

annual management fee was reduced to 1% of the net funded com-

ment.  The  annual  management  fee  was  reduced  to  1%  of  the 

mitments  at  the  end  of  the  initial  fee  period  in  November  2008, 

net  funded  commitments  at  the  end  of  the  initial  fee  period  in 

when Onex established a successor fund, Onex Partners III. Carried 

December  2013.  Onex  has  obtained  approval  for  an  extension  of 

interest is received on the overall gains achieved by Onex Partners II 

the commitment period for Onex Partners III into 2014 to enable 

investors, other than Onex and Onex management, to the extent of 

further  amounts  to  be  invested  through  the  Fund.  Carried  inter-

20% of the gains, provided that those investors have achieved a min-

est  is  received  on  the  overall  gains  achieved  by  Onex  Partners  III 

imum 8% return on their investment in Onex Partners II over the life 

investors,  other  than  Onex  and  Onex  management,  to  the  extent 

of Onex Partners II. The investment by Onex Partners II investors for 

of 20% of the gains, provided that those investors have achieved a 

this  purpose  takes  into  consideration  management  fees  and  other 

minimum 8% return on their investment in Onex Partners III over 

amounts paid by Onex Partners II investors. 

the  life  of  Onex  Partners  III. The  investment  by  Onex  Partners  III 

The  returns  to  Onex  Partners  II  investors,  other  than 

investors  for  this  purpose  takes  into  consideration  management 

Onex and Onex management, are based upon all investments made 

fees and other amounts paid by Onex Partners III investors. 

through  Onex  Partners  II,  with  the  result  that  the  initial  carried 

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The  returns  to  Onex  Partners  III  investors,  other  than 

the  overall  target  return  level  of  8%.  Consistent  with  market 

Onex  and  Onex  management,  are  based  upon  all  investments 

practice and Onex Partners I, Onex Partners II and Onex Partners III, 

made through Onex Partners III, with the result that the initial car-

Onex,  as  sponsor  of  Onex  Partners  IV,  will  be  allocated  40%  of  the 

ried  interest  achieved  by  Onex  on  gains  could  be  recovered  from 

carried  interest  with  60%  allocated  to  Onex  management.  Carried 

Onex  if  subsequent  Onex  Partners  III  investments  do  not  exceed 

interest  received  from  Onex  Partners  IV  will  vest  equally  over 

the overall target return level of 8%. Consistent with market prac-

6  years  from  the  effective  date  of  Onex  Partners  IV,  which  will 

tice  and  Onex  Partners  I  and  Onex  Partners  II,  Onex,  as  sponsor 

be  6  years  from  the  due  date  of  the  first  capital  call  for  Onex  Part-

of  Onex  Partners  III,  will  be  allocated  40%  of  the  carried  interest 

ners  IV.  As  at  December  31,  2013,  no  amount  had  been  received  as 

with 60% allocated to Onex management. Carried interest received 

carried interest related to Onex Partners IV.

from  Onex  Partners  III  will  be  fully  vested  for  Onex  management 

in December 2014. As at December 31, 2013, no amount had been 

received as carried interest related to Onex Partners III. 

h)  In  May  2006,  ONCAP  completed  the  closing  of  ONCAP  II  with 
funding  commitments  totalling  C$574.  ONCAP  II  provided  com-

mitted  capital  for  ONCAP-sponsored  acquisitions  of  small  and 

g)  During  the  fourth  quarter  of  2013,  Onex  completed  certain 
closings  of  Onex  Partners  IV  with  funding  commitments  totalling 

medium-sized  businesses  requiring  between  C$20  and  C$75 

of  initial  equity  capital.  As  at  December  31,  2013,  C$483  (2012  – 

approximately $3,136 at December 31, 2013, including Onex’ com-

C$470)  has  been  invested  of  the  approximately  C$574  of  total 

mitment of $1,200. Onex Partners IV is to provide committed capi-

capital  committed.  Onex  has  invested  C$221  (2012  –  C$215)  of 

tal  for  future  Onex-sponsored  acquisitions  not  related  to  Onex’ 

its  C$252  commitment.  Onex  controls  the  General  Partner  and 

operating  companies  at  December  31,  2003,  or  to  ONCAP,  Onex 

Manager  of  ONCAP  II. The  total  amount  invested  in  ONCAP  II’s 

Partners  I,  Onex  Partners  II  or  Onex  Partners  III.  As  at  Decem-

remaining investments by management of Onex and ONCAP and 

ber  31,  2013,  no  amounts  had  been  funded.  Onex  controls  the 

Directors at December 31, 2013 was C$29 (2012 – C$39), of which 

General  Partner  and  Man ager  of  Onex  Partners  IV.  Onex  man-

$1 (2012 – nil) was invested in the year ended December 31, 2013. 

agement  has  committed,  as  a  group,  to  invest  a  minimum  of 

Prior  to  July  2011,  ONCAP  received  annual  management 

2%  of  Onex  Partners  IV,  which  may  be  adjusted  annually  up  to  a 

fees based on 2% of the capital committed to ONCAP II by investors 

maximum  of  8%.  At  December  31,  2013,  Onex  management  and 

other than Onex and management of Onex and ONCAP. The annual 

Directors had committed 8%.

management  fee  was  reduced  to  2%  of  the  investment  amount  at 

During  the  initial  fee  period  of  Onex  Partners  IV,  Onex 

the  end  of  the  initial  fee  period  in  July  2011,  when  ONCAP  estab-

will  receive  annual  management  fees  based  upon  1.75%  of  up  to 

lished a successor fund, ONCAP III. Carried interest is received on 

$3,000 on capital committed to Onex Partners IV by investors other 

the overall gains achieved by ONCAP II investors other than man-

than Onex and Onex management and 1.5% on capital committed 

agement  of  ONCAP,  to  the  extent  of  20%  of  the  gains,  provided 

to  Onex  Partners  IV  by  investors  other  than  Onex  and  Onex  man-

that those investors have achieved a minimum 8% return on their 

agement in excess of $3,000. At December 31, 2013, no management 

investment in ONCAP II over the life of ONCAP II. The investment 

fees  had  been  called  from  Onex  Partners  IV. The  annual  manage-

by  ONCAP  II  investors  for  this  purpose  takes  into  consideration 

ment  fee  is  reduced  to  1%  of  the  net  funded  commitments  at  the 

management fees and other amounts paid by ONCAP II investors. 

earlier of the end of the commitment period or if Onex establishes 

The  returns  to  ONCAP  II  investors,  other  than  manage-

a  successor  fund.  Carried  interest  is  received  on  the  overall  gains 

ment  of  Onex  and  ONCAP,  are  based  upon  all  investments  made 

achieved by Onex Partners IV investors, other than Onex and Onex 

through ONCAP II, with the result that the initial carried interests 

management, to the extent of 20% of the gains, provided that those 

achieved  by  ONCAP  on  gains  could  be  recovered  if  subsequent 

investors have achieved a minimum 8% return on their investment 

ONCAP II investments do not exceed the overall target return level 

in  Onex  Partners  IV  over  the  life  of  Onex  Partners  IV. The  invest-

of 8%. The ONCAP management team is entitled to that portion of 

ment by Onex Partners IV investors for this purpose takes into con-

the  carried  interest  realized  in  the  ONCAP  Funds  that  equates  to 

sideration management fees and other amounts paid by Onex Part-

a  12  percent  carried  interest  on  both  limited  partners’  and  Onex 

ners IV investors.  

capital.  Carried  interest  received  from  ONCAP  II  has  fully  vested 

The  returns  to  Onex  Partners  IV  investors,  other  than 

for  ONCAP  management.  For  the  year  ended  December  31,  2013, 

Onex  and  Onex  management,  are  based  upon  all  investments 

ONCAP management received $60 (C$63) with respect to the car-

made through Onex Partners IV, with the result that the initial car-

ried  interest.  No  amounts  of  carried  interest  were  received  by 

ried interest achieved by Onex on gains could be recovered from 

ONCAP management for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Onex  if  subsequent  Onex  Partners  IV  investments  do  not  exceed 

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i)  In  September  2011,  ONCAP  completed  the  closing  of  ONCAP 
III  with  funding  commitments  totalling  C$800,  excluding  com-

mitments  from  management  of  Onex  and  ONCAP.  ONCAP  III 

provides  committed  capital  for  ONCAP-sponsored  acquisitions 

same  price.  Amounts  invested  under  the  minimum  investment 

requirement in Onex Partners’ transactions are allocated to meet 

the 1.5% Onex investment requirement under the MIP. The invest-
ment  rights  to  acquire  the  remaining  5⁄6ths  vest  equally  over  six 

of  small  and  medium-sized  businesses  requiring  less  than  $125 

years  with  the  investment  rights  vesting  in  full  if  the  Company 

of  initial  equity  capital.  As  at  December  31,  2013,  C$253  (2012  – 

disposes of all of an investment before the seventh year. 

C$253) has been invested of the approximately C$800 of total cap-

Under  the  MIP,  the  investment  rights  related  to  a  par-

ital committed. Onex has invested C$74 (2012 – C$74) of its C$252 

ticular acquisition are exercisable only if the Company realizes in 

commitment.  Onex  controls  the  General  Partner  and  Manager 

cash  the  full  return  of  its  investment  and  earns  a  minimum  15% 

of  ONCAP  III.  ONCAP  management  has  committed,  as  a  group, 

per annum compound rate of return for that investment after giv-

to invest a minimum of 1% of ONCAP III. The commitment from 

ing effect to the investment rights. 

management of Onex and ONCAP and Directors may be increased 

Under  the  terms  of  the  MIP,  the  total  amount  paid  by 

by  an  additional  5%  of  ONCAP  III.  At  December  31,  2013,  man-

management members in 2013, including amounts invested under 

agement of ONCAP and Onex and Directors had committed to 6% 

the  minimum  investment  requirements  of  the  Onex  Partners  and 

(2012  –  6%). The  total  amount  invested  in  ONCAP  III’s  remaining 

ONCAP  Funds  to  meet  the  1.5%  MIP  requirement,  was  $4  (2012  – 

investments  by  management  of  Onex  and  ONCAP  and  Directors 

$13). Investment rights exercisable at the same price for 7.5% of the 

at December 31, 2013 was C$24 (2012 – C$24), of which nil (2012 – 

Company’s  interest  in  acquisitions  were  issued  at  the  same  time. 

C$7) was invested in the year ended December 31, 2013.  

Realizations  under  the  MIP  distributed  in  2013  were  $39  (2012  – 

ONCAP  receives  annual  management  fees  based  on 

less than $1).

2%  of  the  capital  committed  to  ONCAP  III  by  investors  other  than 

Onex  and  management  of  Onex  and  ONCAP. The  annual  manage-

ment fee is reduced to 1.5% of the net funded commitments at the 

k)  Members  of  management  and  the  Board  of  Directors  of  the 
Company  invested  $2  in  2013  (2012  –  $1)  in  Onex’  investments 

earlier  of  the  end  of  the  commitment  period  or  if  ONCAP  estab-

made  outside  of  Onex  Partners  and  ONCAP  at  the  same  cost  as 

lishes  a  successor  fund.  Carried  interest  is  received  on  the  overall 

Onex and other outside investors. Those investments by manage-

gains  achieved  by  ONCAP  III  investors,  other  than  management  of 

ment and the Directors are subject to voting control by Onex.

ONCAP, to the extent of 20% of the gains, provided that those inves-

tors  have  achieved  a  minimum  8%  return  on  their  investment  in 

ONCAP  III  over  the  life  of  ONCAP  III. The  investment  by  ONCAP 

l) Each member of Onex management is required to reinvest 25% 
of  the  proceeds  received  related  to  their  share  of  the  MIP  invest-

III investors for this purpose takes into consideration management 

ment  rights  and  carried  interest  to  acquire  Onex  shares  in  the 

fees and other amounts paid by ONCAP III investors. 

market  until  the  management  member  owns  one  million  Onex 

The returns to ONCAP III investors, other than manage-

Subordinate  Voting  Shares  and/or  management  DSUs.  During 

ment  of  Onex  and  ONCAP,  are  based  upon  all  investments  made 

2013, Onex management reinvested C$18 (2012 – less than C$1) to 

through ONCAP III, with the result that the initial carried interests 

acquire Onex shares.

achieved  by  ONCAP  on  gains  could  be  recovered  if  subsequent 

ONCAP  III  investments  do  not  exceed  the  overall  target  return 

level of 8%. The ONCAP management team is entitled to that por-

m) Certain operating companies have made loans to certain direc-
tors or officers of the individual operating companies, typically for 

tion of the carried interest that equates to a 12% carried interest on 

the purpose of acquiring shares in those operating companies. The 

both  limited  partners  and  Onex  capital.  Carried  interest  received 

total  value  of  the  loans  outstanding  as  at  December  31,  2013  was 

from  ONCAP  III  will  vest  equally  over  5  years  ending  in  July  2016 

$37 (2012 – $36).

for ONCAP management. As at December 31, 2013, no amount had 

been received as carried interest related to ONCAP III. 

n) Onex Corporation, the ultimate parent company, receives fees 
from certain operating companies for services provided. The fees 

j)  Under  the  terms  of  the  MIP,  management  members  of  the 
Company invest in all of the operating entities acquired or invested 

from  consolidated  operating  companies  are  eliminated  in  these 

consolidated financial statements. During 2013, fees of $2 (2012 – 

in by the Company. 

$2)  were  received  from  non-consolidated  operating  companies 

The  aggregate  investment  by  management  members 

and included with revenues in these consolidated financial state-

under  the  MIP  is  limited  to  9%  of  Onex’  interest  in  each  acquisi-
tion. The form of the investment is a cash purchase for 1⁄6th (1.5%) 

of  the  MIP’s  share  of  the  aggregate  investment,  and  investment 
rights  for  the  remaining  5⁄ 6ths  (7.5%)  of  the  MIP’s  share  at  the 

ments.  In  addition,  during  2012  a  fee  of  $8  was  received  from 

Allison Transmission as consideration for the early termination of 

the  services  agreement  between  Allison Transmission  and  Onex, 

as discussed in note 8(a).

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o) During 2013 and 2012, Onex entered into the sale of entities, the 
sole  assets  of  which  were  certain  tax  losses,  to  companies  con-

3 2 .    P E N S I O N   A N D   N O N - P E N S I O N   
P O S T - R E T I R E M E N T   B E N E F I T S

trolled by Mr. Gerald W. Schwartz, who is Onex’ controlling share-

holder.  Onex  has  significant  non-capital  and  capital  losses  avail-

able; however. Onex does not expect to generate sufficient taxable 

income  to  fully  utilize  these  losses  in  the  foreseeable  future.  As 

such, no benefit has been recognized in the consolidated financial 

statements for these losses. In connection with these transactions, 

Deloitte  & Touche  LLP,  an  independent  accounting  firm  retained 

by  Onex’  Audit  and  Corporate  Governance  Committee,  provided 

opinions  that  the  values  received  by  Onex  for  the  tax  losses  were 

fair.  Onex’  Audit  and  Corporate  Governance  Committee,  all  the 

members  of  which  are  independent  Directors,  unanimously 

approved  the  transactions. The  following  transactions  were  com-

pleted during 2013 and 2012:

• 

 In 2013, Onex received $9 in cash for tax losses of $89. The entire 

$9  was  recorded  as  a  gain  and  included  in  other  items  in  the 

consolidated statements of earnings.

• 

 In  2012,  Onex  received  $16  in  cash  for  tax  losses  of  $166. The 

entire $16 was recorded as a gain and included in other items in 

the consolidated statements of earnings.

p)  In  November  2013,  Onex  repurchased  in  a  private  transaction 
1,000,000 of its Subordinate Voting Shares that were held indirectly 

by  Mr.  Gerald W.  Schwartz,  who  is  Onex’  controlling  shareholder. 

The  private  transaction  was  approved  by  the  Board  of  Directors  of 

the Company. The shares were repurchased at a cash cost of C$56.50 

per  Subordinate  Voting  Share  or  $53  (C$57),  which  represents  a 

slight discount to the trading price of Onex shares at that date. 

q) The Company’s key management consists of the senior execu-
tives  of  Onex,  ONCAP  and  its  significant  operating  companies. 

Also  included  are  the  Directors  of  Onex  Corporation.  Aggregate 

payments to the Company’s key management were as follows:

Year ended December 31

2013

Short-term	employee	benefits	and	costs

$  154

Post-employment	benefits

Other	long-term	benefits

Termination	benefits

Share-based	payments(i)

1

1

3

441

$  600

2012

 $  115

  2

–

  6

 66

 $  189

(i)	

	Share-based	payments	include	$288	paid	on	the	exercise	of	Onex	stock	options	

(note	18),	$88	of	carried	interest	paid	to	Onex	management	(note	31(e))	and	

The  operating  companies  have  a  number  of  defined  benefit  and 

defined  contribution  plans  providing  pension,  other  retirement 

and post-employment benefits to certain of their employees. The 

non-pension  post-retirement  benefits  include  retirement  and 

termination  benefits,  health,  dental  and  group  life. The  plans  at 

the  operating  companies  are  independent  and  surpluses  within 

certain plans cannot be used to offset deficits in other plans. The 

benefit payments from the plans are typically made from trustee-

administered  funds;  however,  there  are  certain  unfunded  plans 

primarily  related  to  non-pension  post-retirement  benefits  that 

are funded as the benefit payment obligations are required. Onex 

Corporation, the ultimate parent company, does not provide pen-

sion, other retirement or post-retirement benefits to its employees 

and does not have any obligations and has not made any guaran-

tees with respect to the plans of the operating companies.

The plans are exposed to market risks, such as changes in 

interest  rates,  inflation  and  fluctuations  in  investment  values. The 

plan  liabilities  are  calculated  using  a  discount  rate  set  with  refer-

ence to corporate bond yields; if the plan assets fail to achieve this 

yield,  this  will  create  or  further  a  plan  deficit.  A  decrease  in  cor-

porate  bond  yields  would  have  the  effect  of  increasing  the  benefit 

obligations;  however  this  would  be  partially  offset  by  a  fair  value 

increase in the value of debt securities held in the plans’ assets. For 

certain  plans,  the  benefit  obligations  are  linked  to  inflation,  and 

higher inflation will result in a greater benefit obligation. 

The plans are also exposed to non-financial risks such as 

the  membership’s  mortality  and  demographic  changes,  as  well  as 

regulatory changes. An increase in the life expectancy will result in 

an increase in the benefit obligations.

The total costs during 2013 for defined contribution pen-

sion plans and multi-employer plans were $132 (2012 – $114). 

Accrued  benefit  obligations  and  the  fair  value  of  the 

plan  assets  for  accounting  purposes  are  measured  at  Decem-

ber  31  of  each  year.  The  most  recent  actuarial  valuations  of  the 

largest  pension  plans  for  funding  purposes  was  in  2013,  and  the 

next required valuations will be as of 2014. The Company estimates 

that  in  2014  the  minimum  funding  requirement  for  the  defined 

benefit pension plans will be $37.

In  2013,  total  cash  payments  for  employee  future 

benefits,  consisting  of  cash  contributed  by  the  operating  com-

panies  to  their  funded  pension  plans,  cash  payments  directly 

to  beneficiaries  for  their  unfunded  other  benefit  plans  and  cash 

$32	of	amounts	paid	under	the	MIP	to	management	of	Onex	(note	31(j)).	During	

contributed to their defined contribution plans, were $264 (2012 – 

2013,	Onex,	the	parent	company,	received	carried	interest	of	$75	(note	31(e)).

$196).  Included  in  the  total  was  $35  (2012  –  $28)  contributed  to 

multi-employer plans.  

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For the defined benefit pension plans and non-pension post-retirement plans, the estimated present value of accrued benefit obligations 

and the estimated market value of the net assets available to provide these benefits were as follows:

As at December 31

2013

2012

2013

2012

2013

2012

Pension	Plans		
in	which	Assets	Exceed	
Accumulated	Benefits

Pension	Plans		
in	which	Accumulated		
Benefits	Exceed	Assets

Non-Pension		
Post-Retirement	Benefits

Accrued	benefit	obligations:

Opening	benefit	obligations

Current	service	cost

Interest	cost

Contributions	by	plan	participants

Benefits	paid

Actuarial	(gain)	loss	from	demographic	assumptions

Actuarial	(gain)	loss	from	financial	assumptions

Foreign	currency	exchange	rate	changes

Acquisitions

Dispositions

Plan	amendments

Settlements/curtailments

Reclassification	of	plans

Other	

Closing	benefit	obligations

Plan	assets:

Opening	plan	assets

Interest	income

Actual	return	on	plan	assets	in	excess	

of	interest	income

Contributions	by	employer

Contributions	by	plan	participants

Benefits	paid

Foreign	currency	exchange	rate	changes

Acquisitions

Dispositions

Settlements/curtailments

Reclassification	of	plans

Other

Closing	plan	assets

$ 1,590

$  1,351

$ 876

$  601

$  173

$  179

13

66

3

(50)

–

(154)

(6)

–

–

(13)

–

124

–

9

64

–

(27)

22

134

17

–

–

–

–

19

1

13

26

–

(22)

1

(74)

4

–

(28)

(2)

–

(124)

7

11

25

–

(23)

(3)

77

5

210

–

(7)

–

(19)

(1)

5

6

–

(8)

(2)

(16)

(5)

–

(6)

2

–

–

(7)

7

8

–

(19)

(34)

15

2

–

–

16

(1)

–

–

$ 1,573

$  1,590

$ 677

$  876

$ 142

$  173

$ 1,710

$  1,510

$ 443

$  311

$     –

$      –

72

10

18

3

(50)

(10)

–

–

–

119

2

72

97

26

–

(27)

19

1

–

–

15

(3)

$ 1,874

$  1,710

11

23

32

–

(22)

(1)

–

(20)

(1)

(119)

(3)

$ 343

11

23

35

–

(23)  

2  

108  

–  

(7)  

(15)

(2)

–

–

12

–

(8)

–

–

–

(4)

–

1

–

–

19

–

(19)

  –

  –

  –

  –

  –

–

$  443

$     1

$      –

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Asset	Category

Quoted	Market	Prices:

Equity	investment	funds

Debt	investment	funds

Other	investment	funds

Equity	securities

Debt	securities	

Non-Quoted	Market	Prices:	

Equity	investment	funds

Other	investment	funds

Equity	securities

Debt	securities

Real	estate

Other

Percentage	of	Plan	Assets

2013

7%

16%

1%

8%

6%

–

1%

20%

36%

2%

3%

2012

8% 

19% 

– 

8% 

2% 

1% 

1% 

20% 

36% 

2% 

3% 

100%

100% 

Equity securities do not include direct investments in the shares of the Company or its subsidiaries, but may be invested indirectly as a 

result of the inclusion of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ shares in certain market investment funds.  

The funded status of the plans of the operating companies was as follows:

Pension	Plans		
in	which	Assets	Exceed	
Accumulated	Benefits

Pension	Plans		
in	which	Accumulated		
Benefits	Exceed	Assets

Non-Pension		
Post-Retirement	Benefits

As at December 31

2013

2012

2013

2012

2013

2012

Deferred	benefit	amount:

Plan	assets,	at	fair	value

Accrued	benefit	obligation

$   1,874

(1,573)

$  1,710

(1,590)

Deferred	benefit	amount	–	asset	(liability)

$      301

$      120

$    343

(677)

$  (334)

$    443

(876)

$  (433)

$        1

(142)

$  (141)

$       –

(173)

$  (173)

The deferred benefit asset of $301 (2012 – $120) is included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets within other non-current assets 

(note  9). The  total  deferred  benefit  liabilities  of  $475  (2012  –  $606)  are  included  in  the  Company’s  consolidated  balance  sheets  within 

other non-current liabilities (note 15) and other current liabilities. Of the total deferred benefit liabilities, $27 (2012 – $29) was recorded as 

a current liability.

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The following assumptions were used to account for the plans:

Pension	Benefits

Non-Pension		
Post-Retirement	Benefits

Year ended December 31

2013

2012

2013

2012

Accrued	benefit	obligation

	 Weighted	average	discount	rate(a)

	 Weighted	average	rate	of	compensation	increase

2.1%–4.9%

0.3%–4.1%

2.4%–4.6%

0.3%–6.6%

1.3%–4.9%

0.0%–4.6%

1.2%–4.4%

0.0%–4.4%

(a)	 Weighted	average	discount	rate	includes	inflation,	where	applicable	to	a	benefit	plan.

Assumed	healthcare	cost	trend	rates

Initial	healthcare	cost	rate

Cost	trend	rate	declines	to

Year	that	the	rate	reaches	the	rate	it	is	assumed	to	remain	at

2013

6.7%–8.5%

4.5%

2030

2012

6.9%–9.0%

4.5%–5.0%

Between 2020 and 2030 

The assumptions underlying the discount rates, rates of compensation increase and healthcare cost trend rates have a significant effect on 

the amounts reported for the pension and post-retirement benefit plans. A 1% change in these assumed rates would increase (decrease) 

the benefit obligations at December 31, 2013 as follows: 

Pension	Plans		
in	which	Assets	Exceed	
Accumulated	Benefits

Pension	Plans		
in	which	Accumulated		
Benefits	Exceed	Assets

Non-Pension		
Post-Retirement	Benefits

As at December 31, 2013

1%	Increase

1%	Decrease

1%	Increase

1%	Decrease

1%	Increase

1%	Decrease

Discount	rate

Rate	of	compensation	increase

Healthcare	cost	trend	rate

$ (245)

$       3  

n/a   

$  297

$     (5)

n/a 

$  (84)

$    19

n/a

$  102

$   (17)

n/a

$ (13)

$     1

$   14

$  16

$   (1)

$ (12)

The  sensitivity  analysis  above  is  based  on  changing  one  assump-

a) Emerald Expositions

tion while holding all other assumptions constant. In practice, this 

In  January  2014,  Emerald  Expositions  completed  the  acquisi-

is  unlikely  to  occur,  and  changes  in  certain  assumptions  may  be 

tion  of  George  Little  Management,  LLC  (“GLM”)  for  $335  in  cash 

correlated. When  calculating  the  sensitivity  of  the  defined  bene-

consideration.  GLM  is  an  operator  of  business-to-business  trade-

fit  obligation  to  changes  in  significant  actuarial  assumptions,  the 

shows  in  the  United  States.  In  conjunction  with  the  transaction, 

same method used for calculating the benefit obligation liabilities 

Onex,  Onex  Partners  III  and  Onex  management  invested  $140  in 

in the consolidated financial statements has been applied.

Emerald  Expositions,  of  which  Onex’  share  was  $34. The  remain-

3 3 .   S U B S E Q U E N T   E V E N T S

Onex  and  certain  operating  companies  have  entered  into  agree-

ments to acquire or make investments in other businesses. These 

transactions are typically subject to a number of conditions, many 

of which are beyond the control of Onex or the operating compa-

nies. The  effect  of  these  planned  transactions,  if  completed,  may 

be significant to the consolidated financial position of Onex. 

der  of  the  purchase  price  and  transaction  costs  were  funded  by 

Emerald Expositions through an amendment to its credit facility, as 

described in note 12.

b) Onex Partners IV

In  February  2014,  Onex  completed  an  additional  closing  of  Onex 

Partners  IV  with  funding  commitments  totalling  approximately 

$600.  After  completion  of  this  closing  and  including  the  closings 

of Onex Partners IV completed during 2013, the total funding com-

mitments  for  Onex  Partners  IV  were  approximately  $3,700,  which 

includes Onex’ commitment of $1,200.

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3 4 .    I N F O R M AT I O N   B Y   I N D U S T R Y   

A N D   G E O G R A P H I C   S E G M E N T

Onex’ reportable segments operate through autonomous compa-

nies  and  strategic  partnerships.  Reportable  segments  have  been 

determined  based  on  the  industries  and  different  products  and 

services offered. 

The  Company  had  seven  reportable  segments  in  2013 

and  2012:  electronics  manufacturing  services;  aerostructures; 

healthcare;  insurance  provider;  customer  care  services;  build-

ing  products;  and  other.  The  electronics  manufacturing  services 

segment  consists  of  Celestica,  which  provides  supply  chain  solu-

tions,  including  manufacturing  services  to  electronics  original 

equipment  manufacturers  and  service  providers.  The  aerostruc-

tures  segment  consists  of  Spirit  AeroSystems,  which  is  an  aircraft 

parts  designer  and  manufacturer  of  commercial  aerostructures. 

The  healthcare  segment  consists  of  Carestream  Health,  a  leading 

global  provider  of  medical  imaging  and  healthcare  information 

technology  solutions;  CDI  (sold  in  July  2012);  ResCare,  a  leading 

U.S.  provider  of  residential  training,  education  and  support  ser-

vices  for  people  with  disabilities  and  special  needs;  and  Skilled 

Healthcare  Group,  which  operates  skilled  nursing  and  assisted 

living  facilities  in  the  United  States. The  insurance  provider  seg-

ment  consists  of  The  Warranty  Group,  which  underwrites  and 

administers  extended  warranties  on  a  variety  of  consumer  goods 

and  also  provides  consumer  credit  and  other  specialty  insurance 

products.  The  customer  care  services  segment  consists  of  Sitel 

Worldwide,  which  provides  customer  care  outsourcing  services 

for  a  broad  range  of  industry  end  markets. The  building  products 

segment  consists  of  JELD-WEN,  one  of  the  world’s  largest  manu-

facturers of interior and exterior doors, windows and related prod-

ucts for use primarily in the residential and light commercial new 

construction  and  remodelling  markets.  Other  includes  Allison 

Transmission,  a  leading  designer  and  manufacturer  of  fully-auto-

matic transmissions for on-highway trucks and buses, off-highway 

equipment  and  defence  vehicles  worldwide;  BBAM  (acquired  in 

December  2012),  a  manager  of  commercial  jet  aircraft;  Emerald 

Expositions  (acquired  in  June  2013),  a  leading  operator  of  busi-

ness-to-business  tradeshows  in  the  United  States;  KraussMaffei 

(acquired  in  December  2012),  a  global  leader  in  the  design  and 

manufacture of machinery and systems for the processing of plas-

tics  and  rubber;  Meridian  Aviation  Partners  Limited  (established 

in  February  2013),  an  aircraft  investment  company  established  by 

Onex  Partners  III;  RSI  (sold  in  February  2013);  SGS  International 

(acquired  in  October  2012),  a  global  leader  in  design-to-print 

graphic  services  to  the  consumer  products  packaging  industry; 

Tomkins,  a  global  manufacturer  of  belts  and  hoses  for  the  indus-

trial and automotive markets; Tropicana Las Vegas, one of the most 

storied  casinos  in  Las Vegas;  USI  (acquired  in  December  2012),  a 

leading  U.S.  provider  of  insurance  brokerage  services;  as  well 

as  Onex  Real  Estate,  the  operating  companies  of  ONCAP  II  (BSN 

SPORTS  up  to  June  2013  and  Caliber  Collision  up  to  November 

2013)  and  ONCAP  III,  the  collateralized  loan  obligations  of  Onex 

Credit Partners and the parent company. In addition, the other seg-

ment  includes TMS  International,  which  has  been  presented  as  a 

discontinued operation.

Allison Transmission, BBAM, RSI (sold in February 2013), 

Tomkins and certain Onex Real Estate investments are recorded at 

fair value through net earnings, as described in note 1.

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2013 Industry Segments

Revenues

 $  5,796

$ 5,961 

$  4,902

$ 1,168 

$  1,438

$ 3,457 

$   5,087

 $ 27,809 

Electronics 
Manufacturing 
Services

Aero- 
structures

Healthcare

Insurance 
Provider

Customer  
Care  
Services

Building  
Products

Consolidated 
Total

Other

Cost	of	sales	(excluding	amortization	of	property,	

plant	and	equipment,	intangible	assets	and		

deferred	charges)

Operating	expenses

Interest	income

Amortization	of	property,	plant	and	equipment

Amortization	of	intangible	assets		

and	deferred	charges

Interest	expense	of	operating	companies

Increase	in	value	of	investments	in	joint	ventures	

and	associates	at	fair	value,	net

Stock-based	compensation	(expense)	recovery

Other	gains	

Other	items	

Impairment	of	goodwill,	intangible	assets		

and	long-lived	assets,	net

Limited	Partners’	Interests	charge

Earnings	(loss)	before	income	taxes		

and	discontinued	operations

Recovery	of	(provision	for)	income	taxes

Earnings	(loss)	from	continuing	operations
Earnings	from	discontinued	operations(a)

(5,337)

(221)

1

(60)

(12)

(3)

–

(29)

–

(4)

–

–

131

(13)

118

–

(5,848)

(243)

–

(162)

(3,406)

(836)

2

(119)

(28)

(70)

–

(22)

–

(27)

–

–

(439)

(101)

(540)

–

(148)

(222)

–

(8)

–

(143)

(95)

–

(73)

(44)

(117)

–

(600)

(380)

–

(3)

(12)

(6)

–

(4)

–

9

(1)

–

171

(59)

112

–

(936)

(372)

1

(28)

(2,855)

(449)

2

(112)

(23)

(97)

–

–

–

(17)

(1)

–

(35)

14

(21)

–

(18)

(79)

–

7

–

(9)

(13)

–

(69)

(16)

(85)

–

(2,861)

(1,696)

100

(135)

(296)

(336)

1,098

(293)

561

(258)

(209)

(1,855)

(1,093)

552

(541)

261

(21,843)

(4,197)

106

(619)

(537)

(813)

1,098

(349)

561

(449)

(319)

(1,855)

(1,407)

333

(1,074)

261

Net	earnings	(loss)	for	the	year

$     118    

$   (540)       

$    (117)

$     112    

$      (21)

$      (85)

$     (280)    

$     (813          )

Total	assets
Long-term	debt(b)

Property,	plant	and	equipment	additions

Intangible	assets	with	indefinite	life

Goodwill	additions	from	acquisitions

Goodwill

Net earnings (loss) attributable to:

$  2,639

$          –

$        45 

$          – 

$          –

$        60

$ 1,128

$    269

$         –

$         –

$         3

$ 5,155 

$  3,707

$  3,009 

$ 4,898

$    255

$      613

$     740

$  2,483 

$ 17,372

$     661

$   6,177

$     102

$         2 

$        33

$       89

$       326

$ 36,867  

$ 11,970  

$       866       

$     253 

$       16 

$        36

$     259

$      777 

$   1,341    

$        20 

$         3 

$          –

$         –

$       727 

$       750   

$     784

$     306

$      118

$     109 

$   3,089

$   4,469   

Equity	holders	of	Onex	Corporation

$        12

$  (84)

$      (69)

$     101

$      (15)

$      (66)

$     (233)

$     (354)

Non-controlling	interests

Net	earnings	(loss)	for	the	year

106

(456)

(48)

11

(6)

(19)

(47)

(459)

$     118

$   (540)

$    (117) 

$     112

$      (21)

$      (85)

$     (280)

$     (813 )

(a)	 Represents	the	after-tax	results	of	TMS	International,	as	described	in	note	3.

(b)	 Long-term	debt	includes	current	portion,	excludes	finance	leases	and	is	net	of	financing	charges.

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2012 Industry Segments

Revenues
Cost	of	sales	(excluding	amortization	of	property,	
plant	and	equipment,	intangible	assets	and	
deferred	charges)

Operating	expenses

Interest	income

Amortization	of	property,	plant	and	equipment

Amortization	of	intangible	assets		

and	deferred	charges

Interest	expense	of	operating	companies 
Increase	in	value	of	investments	in	joint	ventures		

and	associates	at	fair	value,	net
Stock-based	compensation	expense
Other	gains	
Other	items	
Impairment	of	goodwill,	intangible	assets		

and	long-lived	assets

Limited	Partners’	Interests	charge

Earnings	(loss)	before	income	taxes		
and	discontinued	operations

Recovery	of	(provision	for)	income	taxes  

Earnings	(loss)	from	continuing	operations 

Earnings	from	discontinued	operations(a)  

Electronics		
Manufacturing		
Services

Aero-	
structures

Healthcare

Insurance	
Provider

Customer		
Care		
Services

Building	
Products

Other

Consoli-	
dated	
Total

$ 6,507

$ 5,404

$ 4,947

$ 1,205

$ 1,429

$ 3,168

$   2,257

$ 24,917

(5,988)

(226)

1

(70)

(11)
(5)

– 
(36)
– 
(42)

(18)

 – 

(5,038)

(228)

– 

(130)

(29)
(83)

– 
(16)
– 
150

(2)

 – 

    112
6

    118

– 

      28
17

      45

– 

(3,402)

(885)

3

(128)

(160)
(191)

– 
(11)
– 
(42)

(17)

 – 

    114
(44)

      70

– 

(621)

(402)

– 

(4)

(15)
(5)

– 
(2)
– 
11

(4)

 – 

(920)

(368)

1

(29)

(25)
(100)

– 
(1)
– 
(4)

– 

 – 

(2,561)

(449)

3

(101)

(19)
(63)

– 
(17)
– 
(33)

(7)

 – 

(1,378)

(718)

(19,908)

(3,276)

52

(76)

(59)
(67)

863
(156)
59
(86)

(17)

(929)

60

(538)

(318)
(514)

863
(239)
59
(46)

(65)

(929)

    163
(54)

    109

– 

     (17)
(3)

     (20)

– 

     (79)
12

     (255)
(10)

        66
(76)

     (67)

     (265)

       (10)

– 

26

26

Net	earnings	(loss)	for	the	year  

$    118

$      45

$      70

$    109

$     (20)

$     (67)

$     (239)

$         16

Total	assets(b)

Long-term	debt(b)	(c)

$ 2,659

$ 5,371

$ 3,971

$ 4,903

$    632

$ 2,626

$ 16,140

$ 36,302

$      55

$ 1,133

$ 2,540

$    258

$    725

$    547

$   5,212

$ 10,470

Property,	plant	and	equipment	additions(b)

$      98

$    225

$    120

$        4

$      23

$      91

$      196

$      757

Intangible	assets	with	indefinite	life

$        – 

$        – 

$    256

$      16

$      36

$    259

$      548

$   1,115

Goodwill	additions	from	acquisitions

$      26

$        – 

$      23

$        – 

$        – 

$        – 

$   1,983

$   2,032

Goodwill(b)

$      60

$        3

$    852

$    304

$    118

$    113

$   2,908

$   4,358

Net earnings (loss) attributable to:

Equity	holders	of	Onex	Corporation

$      13

$        7

$      18

$      62

$     (14)

$     (47)

$     (167)

$     (128)

Non-controlling	interests

105

38

52

47

(6)

(20)

(72)

144

Net	earnings	(loss)	for	the	year

$    118

$      45

$      70 

$    109

$     (20)

$     (67)

$     (239)

$        16

(a)	 	Represents	the	after-tax	results	of	TMS	International,	as	described	in	note	3.

(b)	 Total	assets,	long-term	debt,	property,	plant	and	equipment	additions	and	goodwill	in	the	other	segment	include	discontinued	operations.

(c)	 Long-term	debt	includes	current	portion,	excludes	finance	leases	and	is	net	of	financing	charges.

Geographic Segments

2013

2012

Canada

U.S.

Europe

Asia and 
Oceania

Other(1)

Total

Canada

U.S.

Europe

Asia	and	
Oceania

Other(1)

Total

$ 998 $ 16,844

$ 5,148

$ 3,609

$ 1,210 $ 27,809

$ 1,340

$ 14,496

$ 4,372

$ 3,701

$ 1,008

$ 24,917

$ 378 $   3,443

$     763

$     466

$       55 $   5,105

$    358

$   3,730

$    838

$    456

$    113

$   5,495

Revenue(2)

Property,	plant		

and	equipment

Intangible	assets

$ 286     $   3,694   

$     593    

$       49      

$       73 $   4,695   

$    322

$   3,733

$    696

$      63

$      19

$   4,833

Goodwill

$ 198    $   3,600   

$     489

$     146

$       36 $   4,469

$    224

$   3,429

$    518

$    153

$      34

$   4,358

(1)	 Other	consists	primarily	of	operations	in	Central	and	South	America,	Mexico	and	Africa.	

(2)	 Revenues	are	attributed	to	geographic	areas	based	on	the	destinations	of	the	products	and/or	services.	

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