SPIN MASTER CORP.
2019 ANNUAL REPORT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Financial Highlights
Letter to Shareholders
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2019 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
CSR at Spin Master
2019 ANNUAL REPORT
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Results
Independent Auditor’s Report
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
Consolidated Statements of Earnings &
Comprehensive Income
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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Spin Master (TSX:TOY; www.spinmaster.com) is a leading global children’s entertainment
company that creates, designs, manufactures, licenses and markets a diversified
portfolio of innovative toys, games, products and entertainment properties. Spin Master
is best known for award-winning brands including Zoomer®, Bakugan®, Erector® by
Meccano®, Hatchimals®, Air Hogs® and PAW Patrol®. Since 2000, Spin Master has
received 110 TIA Toy of The Year (TOTY) nominations with 30 wins across a variety
of product categories, including 13 TOTY nominations for Innovative Toy of the Year.
To date, Spin Master has produced nine television series, including the relaunched
Bakugan: Battle Planet and current hit PAW Patrol, which is broadcast in over 160
countries and territories globally. Spin Master employs over 1,800 people in countries
around the world including Canada, United States, Mexico, France, Italy, United Kingdom,
Russia, Slovakia, Poland, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, China, Hong Kong, Japan,
Vietnam and Australia.
GROWTH STRATEGIES
CONTINUE TO INNOVATE USING OUR
GLOBAL INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL
R&D NETWORK
DEVELOP EVERGREEN GLOBAL
ENTERTAINMENT AND DIGITAL
TOY PROPERTIES
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Leverage competitive strengths and global
networks to build a robust pipeline
Continue to focus on strategic brand building
Continue to invest in advanced technology, and
licenses
INCREASE SALES IN
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPING AND
EMERGING MARKETS
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Increase proportion of sales outside of North
America to 45% in the medium term
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Leverage current properties
Launch at least one new property per year
Strategically relaunch properties to capitalize on
value of owned content library
Continue to build broadcast relationships
Generate new licensing and merchandising
revenue streams
LEVERAGE GLOBAL PLATFORM
THROUGH STRATEGIC ACQUISITIONS
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Fragmented industry with opportunities for
consolidation
Strong balance sheet with financial flexibility
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
US$ millions
GROSS PRODUCT SALES1
$1,708 $1,691
$1,657
ADJUSTED EBITDA1,2
$304
$292
$1,255
$983
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$219
$206
$160
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
ADJUSTED NET INCOME1,2
FREE CASH FLOW1
$193
$173
$164
$120
$99
$93
$130
$119
$85
$67
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
1. Non-IFRS Financial measures. Non-IFRS measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and are therefore unlikely to be comparable
to similar measures presented by other issuers. Please refer to the section entitled “Non IFRS Financial Measures” in the Management Discussion and Analysis within Spin Master’s public filings for a
discussion of the definition, components and uses of such non-IFRS measures, as well as a reconciliation of such non-IFRS measures to IFRS measures (where a comparable IFRS measure exists).
2. Spin Master adopted International Financial Reporting Standard 16 Leases (“IFRS 16”), effective January 1, 2019. The Company implemented the standard using the modified retrospective approach. As
a result, the Company’s 2019 results reflect lease accounting under IFRS 16. Prior year results have not been restated. See section “Changes in Accounting Policies” of the Company’s MD&A for the three
month period and year ended December 31, 2019 for more information on the implementation of IFRS 16.
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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS
Innovation has always been a key component of Spin Master’s DNA. As our industry evolves, the underlying
strength of our core business and our financial stability continue to fuel our dedication to long-term
growth driven by innovation.
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FELLOW SHAREHOLDERS,
In 2019, we faced several challenges as we continued to navigate an evolving retail and content consumption
landscape. Against this backdrop, we invested to position our business for the future while remaining focused on
our strategies designed to achieve long-term success. Our overall performance for the year was one of contrasts:
despite the solid performance of many of our brands and franchises, supply chain challenges, combined with
industry-wide softness of retail toy sales during the shortened 2019 U.S. holiday shopping season, meant we were
unable to achieve our financial goals for 2019.
The macro environment has become more complex, especially in the United States where brick and mortar
retail locations are faced with declining customer traffic and where the content landscape has shifted. In the
last two years, a major retailer, Toys R Us, exited the market forcing the industry to absorb that volume. The
growth of on-line shopping, a trend that continues to accelerate, has created further challenges in order patterns
and distribution requirements, with customers shopping later each year. Furthermore, content consumption
has continued to shift from traditional linear models to SVOD, AVOD and mobile digital platforms, which has
affected consumer purchasing behavior and our marketing mix. These factors were further amplified by a
political environment characterized by trade tensions between the U.S. and China and the threat of tariffs on toys.
Fortunately, these tariffs were not implemented.
We also dealt with several internal operational challenges in 2019. The key issue related to the poor execution in
Q3 of the establishment of a new distribution center on the US East Coast and the consolidation of four existing
warehouses inherited under the GUND, Cardinal and Swimways acquisitions into the new warehouse. This
resulted in significant order processing and delivery disruption and materially increased costs in our U.S. supply
chain in 2019. In addition, we incurred heavy non-compliance charges from our customers as a result of this
poor performance.
Despite this, we reported Gross Product Sales1 of $1,691 million, down only 1% from 2018. On a constant currency
basis, Gross Product Sales1 were flat compared to 2018. Our core portfolio remains strong, with Gross Product
Sales1 growing approximately 16% over 2018, excluding the $230 million year over year decline in the sales of
Hatchimals products. Over the past 10 years, our Gross Product Sales1 have increased at a compound annual
growth rate of approximately 10%, which is a testament to the success of our brand innovation process.
Although our efforts remained focused on initiatives to expand gross and EBITDA margins, the challenges
we faced in 2019 resulted in significant costs to ensure the continued success of our business. We incurred
significantly increased sales allowances over prior years, which reduced our gross margin. This was driven by
non-compliance charges for late or incomplete shipments, higher markdowns and increased levels of promotional
spending as customers shopped later and to ensure we kept retail inventories as low as possible heading into
2020. We incurred significantly higher, warehousing and distribution costs in order to expedite deliveries to
customers, costs to move finished goods between warehouses and increased inventory storage costs due
to higher inventory levels. The combination of lower Gross Product Sales1, higher sales allowances, higher
warehousing and distribution costs, higher selling expenses and deleveraging of fixed operating costs combined
to reduce our Adjusted EBITDA Margin1.
1. Non-IFRS Financial measures. Non-IFRS measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and are therefore unlikely to be
comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Please refer to the section entitled “Non IFRS Financial Measures” in the Management Discussion and Analysis within Spin Master’s
public filings for a discussion of the definition, components and uses of such non-IFRS measures, as well as a reconciliation of such non-IFRS measures to IFRS measures (where a comparable
IFRS measure exists).
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GROWTH STRATEGIES
Despite these operational challenges, we believe in the underlying strength of our business strategy, which
remains intact. We executed well against our four growth strategies, which include: innovating our core portfolio
of products; creating successful global entertainment properties; increasing international sales; and making
strategic acquisitions. These strategies continue to be the drivers of our long-term growth model and are the
primary focus of Spin Master’s management team.
INNOVATION
Success in the toy industry demands continuous innovation. Spin Master’s ability to innovate has, since our
inception, been one of our core competencies and a key competitive advantage. At the heart of our growth is
our 36-month brand innovation pipeline, which remains robust. This pipeline is fed by the multiple touch points
we have with our consumers, including physical products, traditional and innovative entertainment content, and
mobile games. These various touch points strengthen consumers’ attachments to our brands and franchises and
are the engine of our long-term growth. We have innovated and diversified our portfolio of brands and products
across all 11 categories of the toy industry, maintaining a balanced and diversified portfolio.
Our growth is driven by our ability to identify, develop, and acquire new and innovative products and brands;
create and license evergreen entertainment content; and grow internationally in partnerships with inventors,
broadcasters, production studios, distributors, and licensors. Our global internal R&D, engineering and design
teams, complemented by our 3rd party inventor network consistently creates product innovation for our
consumers. The sustainability of our innovation is achieved, in part, from our rolling 36-month brand innovation
pipeline. We regularly review our 36-month product pipeline to identify opportunities to commercialize
innovation, capitalize on growing trends, fill gaps in our business segments growth targets and diversify within
our core demographic.
As part of our focus on growth, we continue to build a strong portfolio of licensed products and invest in
partnerships with the licensor community. Supporting strong relationships with licensing partners has been
another pillar of our success. While we continue to develop original ideas based on our own IP, we continue to
seek high quality licenses which we can combine with our product innovation and global distribution capabilities.
In 2019, we added two strong license partnerships to the GUND portfolio: Hilda, the award winning animation
series airing on Netflix, which we announced early this year and the new animated preschool series, Gabby’s
Dollhouse. Beginning in 2020, we are now the new toy licensee for Warner Brothers’ DC Entertainment Boys Action
category, including remote control and robotic vehicles, water toys, and games and puzzles. This multi-year deal
with DC Comics is an incredible testament to our team and we look forward to bringing the DC characters to life
for kids around the world in 2020 and beyond.
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INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION
In 2019, International Gross Product Sales1 increased approximately 7%, with very strong sales contributions from
some of our key European territories, while Gross Product Sales1 in North America declined 5.4%. In 2019, we grew
Gross Product Sales1 outside North America to 39.3% of Gross Product Sales1 from 36.5% in 2018. Despite this
strong performance, our international platform remains under-leveraged and provides us with a very meaningful
growth opportunity. We are making solid progress toward our goal of increasing our International Gross Product
Sales to 45% of our Gross Product Sales1, up from 35-40% when we went public in 2015
The return on investment in converting a market is strong and we performed well above our internal expectations
in these geographies. We plan to selectively convert further 3rd party distributor markets to direct sales where it
makes sense strategically for us to do so.
ENTERTAINMENT
Telling stories and creating engaging and endearing characters that resonate with kids around the world is an
ongoing priority for Spin Master. Compelling storytelling through a multi-platform content strategy has led to
successful franchise development such as Bakugan and PAW Patrol. We continue to grow our presence in the
entertainment arena through multiple avenues, including our own proprietary brands and through partnerships
with the best content creators to build a portfolio of diverse and complementary properties in the industry. As
part of our strategy will continue to expand into more content for both television with broadcasters such as
Nickelodeon; SVOD, such as Netflix and AVOD, such as YouTube. We are embarking on our first foray into feature
film, with the announcement of the PAW Patrol Movie planned to launch in theatres in 2021 and distributed by
Paramount. We hope that PAW Patrol will be the first of many feature films in the future.
At the core of Spin Master is our ability to create engaging kids’ storytelling for multiplatform consumption.
Through the success of our properties such as PAW Patrol and others, we have proven that creating evergreen,
compelling and engaging kids content and combining that with retail initiatives such as toys helps optimize
brand equity and in turn drives higher growth, alternative revenue streams from licensing and merchandising,
as well as higher margins. This allows us to diversify and build broader recurring revenue streams across our toy,
entertainment content and mobile digital direct-to-consumer markets.
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MOBILE DIGITAL
We want to be where kids are and we know kids are increasingly connected to mobile devices, both for
entertainment and gaming. We have strategically invested and focused in all areas of content consumption,
which includes our mobile digital presence with Toca Boca and Sago Mini. For years, we’ve been studying play
patterns, which have been converging between physical brands, entertainment franchises and mobile digital
platforms. The acquisition of Toca Boca and Sago Mini three years ago provided us with a strong brand presence in
the mobile digital space and allowed us to develop a leadership position in the kid’s digital toy space.
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Together, Toca Boca and Sago Mini have more than 20 million monthly active users worldwide, giving us a strong
base of users to build on. Our vision is to take our proven capabilities in toys, games and entertainment and
combine it with the digital capabilities of Toca Boca and Sago Mini to provide an end-to-end experience for kids
encompassing physical products, entertainment and digital toys. We are developing Toca Boca and Sago Mini into
cross-category franchises that have a strong presence in both physical and digital products. Our toy developers,
entertainment content creators and app teams work together to look for opportunities to merge physical toys,
digital toys and entertainment content.
In 2020, we are excited to be launching new subscription services under the Sago Mini brand. In February,
Sago Mini launched a new physical box subscription that complements the digital subscription products. This
new direct-to-consumer initiative opens up an innovative way for families to promote creative, quirky, open-
ended play at home. Sago School, which will launch this spring, is a new digital education platform product that
promotes playful learning for preschoolers. Toca Boca will continue to expand the Toca Life World universe, with
expanded licensing, including the launch of plush by GUND and an animated short now available on YouTube.
ACQUISITIONS
During the year we completed the acquisition of the award-winning Orbeez™ brand, a universally appealing play
pattern that has stimulated the imaginations of millions of children globally. The acquisition further strengthened
our vibrant Activities business, providing recurring revenue and opportunities for integration into our existing
product lines, as well as for further innovation. The acquisition of Orbeez marks our 21st acquisition since the
company was founded in 1994 and the 11th since its initial public offering in 2015.
Also, during the year we completed the acquisition of the global rights to Hedbanz. We originally acquired the
rights to Hedbanz for the US and Mexico in 2011, which has become one of the most successful titles within
Spin Master’s portfolio of games ever since.
We continue to seek small, medium and large acquisitions leveraging our strong balance sheet and attractive free
cash flow profile.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
As a global organization, we understand that operating a thriving business comes with responsibilities. In
everything we do, we have always challenged ourselves to push the boundaries of fun and imagination. In
addition, we have always had a strong sense of corporate social responsibility and recognize that we must be
mindful of the impact our decisions and operations have on our employees, our customers, consumers and
our vendor partners and ultimately our planet. The need to operate in a socially responsible manner is critical
for our long-term sustainability. Last year, we made a commitment to our shareholders that we would formally
develop and communicate our efforts within the area of Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”). For our first
report, we have chosen to focus on four key areas: our products, our environment, our community and our
employees. We are at the beginning of our CSR journey and we recognize that there is more work to be done,
but we are anchored by the passion and commitment demonstrated by our teams across the organization.
LOOKING AHEAD
As we look ahead to 2020, we recognize that our processes, systems, structure need to evolve based on the
growing complexities of our global business and a evolving consumer landscape.. While it is critical that we
service our retail partners and consumers at the highest level possible, we must do so in a way that allows us to
achieve sustainable and profitable growth.
In 2020, we will focus on strengthening our core. We have established cross-functional working teams, leveraging
employees from around the globe, who are already identifying ways to improve the way we operate. In addition,
we will continue making investments to drive long term operational excellence even as we continue to look for
operating leverage.
We are confident in our strategy and remain grounded in our vision for long-term growth. Our strong financial
position puts us on solid ground as we navigate through a challenging industry and an ever-evolving content
consumption landscape.
As we look forward, we encourage you to think of us not only as a toy company, but as an integrated
entertainment business with toys and games, entertainment franchises and digital toys. The strength, diversity
and depth of our innovative brands, entertainment franchises and mobile digital portfolio, along with our track
record of successful innovation, gives us confidence in delivering our long-term organic Gross Product Sales1
growth target of mid to high single digits. We have a disciplined financial plan, a leadership team focused on
execution and employees focused on delivering our vision.
On behalf of the board and management team, we thank you for your continued support of Spin Master as
we strive to build one of the world’s great children’s entertainment companies and to create everlasting and
memorable experiences for kids and families globally.
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Director and Co-CEO
Ronnen Harary
Chair and Co-CEO
Charles Winograd
Lead Director
CSR AT
SPIN MASTER
CSR VISION
Spin Master brings kids and families together
through the timeless magic of play. As we continue
to grow our business, we seek to be an inclusive
employer, enhance the communities we operate
in and minimize our environmental impacts.
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100% OFFSET
of our self-generated emissions
footprint in 2020.
50%
reduction in
plastic by 2025.
Move
100%
of blister forms to
pulp trays by 2025.
CSR FOCUS AREAS
OUR PRODUCTS
As a leading children’s entertainment
company, we operate in a highly
regulated industry and are committed to
the highest product quality and safety.
OUR PEOPLE
People are one of our greatest assets
and we are on a journey to better enable
them to develop and grow in a safe and
inclusive work environment.
OUR ENVIRONMENT
OUR COMMUNITIES
We recognize the need to act in support
of the environment and to minimize the
impact of our operations, for children and
families today and for generations to come.
Giving back is an integral part of our culture.
Through philanthropic giving, volunteering
and toy donations we help enrich the lives
of children and families.
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2019
2017
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2019 CSR
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HIGHLIGHTS
2019
Spin Master embarked on its CSR journey in
2019 with cross-functional representation across
the organization. This past year, the company
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developed a CSR framework, took steps to provide
2019
2018
transparency on our four CSR pillars, identified
2018
areas of opportunity and, in some pillars, set
2019
targets against which to map our progress. The
2019
company’s inaugural report will be available on
www.spinmaster.com in April 2020.
TOTY
AWARDS
Received 110 Toy
Industry Association
Toy of the Year (TOTY)
nominations and 30
wins since 2000.
248M
Games and toys
produced annually.
2018
2019
ZERO
RECALLS
The company
has not had
any consumer
recalls over the
past three years and has not
had a recall in over a decade.
2018
238,000
106,694
2018
2019
100%
of manufacturing
facilities underwent
an Ethical Toy
Program audit
in 2019.
CASH DONATIONS
2018
$720,000
2019
$978,000
Our cash donations, which
have increased 36% YoY,
support organizations
dedicated to the well-being
2018
of children.
IN-KIND DONATIONS
(number of products)
2019
2018
2017
2019
2019
In-kind donations are an
important part of our overall
philanthropic giving. Since
the inception of The Toy
Movement, we have donated
450,000 toys for children
who have been displaced or
disadvantaged due to war,
conflict or natural disasters.
CARING AND SHARING
(number of offices participating)
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2018
2019
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Spin Master partners
with local charities at its
offices around the globe
to provide toy donations
during the holiday season
in an annual event known
as Caring and Sharing.
2018
2019
2018
2019
2019 EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS
FAVOURABLE ENGAGEMENT
70%
77%
Spin Master is committed to cultivating
an inclusive workplace. In 2019, we
executed our first diversity survey to
better understand the composition of
our current team and ensure that all
employees are appropriately represented.
Based on these findings, we plan to further
our diversity and inclusion plans in 2020.
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2018
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CSR AT
SPIN MASTER
CSR VISION
Spin Master brings kids and families together
through the timeless magic of play. As we continue
to grow our business, we seek to be an inclusive
employer, enhance the communities we operate
in and minimize our environmental impacts.
2018
2019
2017
2019
2019 CSR
HIGHLIGHTS
2018
2019
2018
Spin Master embarked on its CSR journey in
2019 with cross-functional representation across
the organization. This past year, the company
developed a CSR framework, took steps to provide
transparency on our four CSR pillars, identified
areas of opportunity and, in some pillars, set
targets against which to map our progress. The
company’s inaugural report will be available on
www.spinmaster.com in April 2020.
2019
2017
2019
2018
2019
100% OFFSET
of our self-generated emissions
footprint in 2020.
50%
reduction in
plastic by 2025.
Move
100%
of blister forms to
pulp trays by 2025.
CSR FOCUS AREAS
OUR PRODUCTS
As a leading children’s entertainment
company, we operate in a highly
regulated industry and are committed to
the highest product quality and safety.
OUR PEOPLE
People are one of our greatest assets
and we are on a journey to better enable
them to develop and grow in a safe and
inclusive work environment.
OUR ENVIRONMENT
OUR COMMUNITIES
We recognize the need to act in support
of the environment and to minimize the
impact of our operations, for children and
families today and for generations to come.
Giving back is an integral part of our culture.
Through philanthropic giving, volunteering
and toy donations we help enrich the lives
of children and families.
TOTY
AWARDS
Received 110 Toy
Industry Association
Toy of the Year (TOTY)
nominations and 30
wins since 2000.
248M
Games and toys
produced annually.
2018
ZERO
RECALLS
2019
The company
has not had
any consumer
recalls over the
past three years and has not
had a recall in over a decade.
2018
2019
100%
of manufacturing
facilities underwent
an Ethical Toy
Program audit
in 2019.
2019 EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS
FAVOURABLE ENGAGEMENT
2017
2019
70%
77%
Spin Master is committed to cultivating
an inclusive workplace. In 2019, we
executed our first diversity survey to
better understand the composition of
our current team and ensure that all
employees are appropriately represented.
Based on these findings, we plan to further
our diversity and inclusion plans in 2020.
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CASH DONATIONS
2018
$720,000
2019
$978,000
Our cash donations, which
have increased 36% YoY,
support organizations
dedicated to the well-being
of children.
2018
2019
IN-KIND DONATIONS
(number of products)
2018
2017
2019
2019
238,000
106,694
In-kind donations are an
important part of our overall
philanthropic giving. Since
the inception of The Toy
Movement, we have donated
450,000 toys for children
who have been displaced or
disadvantaged due to war,
conflict or natural disasters.
CARING AND SHARING
(number of offices participating)
6
2018
2019
11
Spin Master partners
with local charities at its
offices around the globe
to provide toy donations
during the holiday season
in an annual event known
as Caring and Sharing.
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
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2019 ANNUAL REPORT
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SPIN MASTER CORP.
2019 ANNUAL REPORT
SPIN MASTER CORP.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL RESULTS
For the three months and year ended December 31, 2019
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for Spin Master Corp. (“Spin Master” or the
“Company”) is dated March 4, 2020 and provides information concerning the Company’s financial condition,
financial performance and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2019, and the three months ended
December 31, 2019, (“fourth quarter”, “the quarter”, “Q4”). This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the
Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes (“financial statements”) for the
year ended December 31, 2019 and its Annual Information Form ("AIF"). Additional information relating to the
Company can be found under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Some of the information contained in this MD&A contains forward looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. See the “Forward Looking Statements”, “Financial Risk Management” and “Risks Relating to Spin
Master’s Business” sections of this MD&A for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated
with those statements. Actual results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward looking statements
as a result of various factors, including those described in the “Risks Relating to Spin Master’s Business” section
and elsewhere in this MD&A.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
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The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards (“IFRS”). However, certain financial measures contained in this MD&A are non-IFRS measures and
are discussed further in the “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section of this MD&A. Effective December 31, 2019,
all financial information is presented in millions of United States dollars ("$", "dollars" and "US$") and has been
rounded to the nearest hundred thousand, except per share amounts and where otherwise indicated. Certain
totals, subtotals and percentages throughout this MD&A may not reconcile due to rounding. The impact of these
rounding adjustments do not have a material effect on the Company's MD&A.
OVERVIEW
Spin Master is a leading global children’s entertainment company that creates, designs, manufactures and markets
a diversified portfolio of innovative toys, games, products and entertainment properties. The Company is driven
by a desire to challenge and expand traditional play patterns through the creation of innovative products,
entertainment and digital content.
Spin Master’s principal strategies to drive the Company's continued growth, both organically and through
acquisitions include:
• Innovate using our global internal and external research and development network;
• Developing evergreen global entertainment and digital toys properties;
• Increasing international sales in developed and emerging markets; and
• Leveraging the Company's global platform through strategic acquisitions.
Spin Master's organic growth strategy is centered around the Company's 36-month brand innovation pipeline.
This pipeline is fed by internal innovation and multiple touch points with inventors, licensors, consumers and
potential acquisitions, traditional and innovative entertainment contact and mobile games. These touch points
strengthen consumers' attachments to Spin Master's brands and franchises and are the engine of long-term
growth.
Spin Master continues to expand into content for traditional television, video-on-demand, subscription video-on-
demand, as well as other short-form and long-form content, including movies, across a variety of distribution
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channels. In addition, the Company will continue its focus on direct-to-consumer initiatives as consumer purchasing
trends in the retail landscape evolve.
Spin Master’s business is separated into three geographic segments: North America, comprised of the United
States ("U.S.") and Canada; Europe, comprised of the United Kingdom, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany,
Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic, Poland, Russia and
Greece; and the Rest of World, comprised of Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, India, Australia, Mexico and all other
areas of the world serviced by Spin Master’s third party distribution network. The Company remains focused on
its long-term goal of more than 45% of sales outside of the North America segment.
Spin Master’s diversified portfolio of children’s products, brands and entertainment properties is reported under
five product categories: (1) Activities, Games & Puzzles and Plush; (2) Remote Control and Interactive Characters;
(3) Boys Action and Construction; (4) Pre-School and Girls; and (5) Outdoor.
Seasonality factors cause the Company's operating results to fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter. A
majority of the Company’s annual sales occur during the third and fourth quarters of the Company’s fiscal year
with a significant portion of its net income earned and cash flows generated during the same period.
Selected Financial Information
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The following provides selected historical information and other data of the Company which should be read in
conjunction with the financial statements of the Company.
Key Performance Metrics
(US$ millions, except per share information)
Year ended Dec 31
20183
20173
2019
Sales and Earnings
Gross Product Sales1
Revenue
Net income
Adjusted net income1
Adjusted EBITDA1
Earnings Per Share ("EPS")
Basic EPS
Diluted EPS
Adjusted basic EPS1
Adjusted diluted EPS1
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Data
Cash
Total assets
Total non-current liabilities
Loans and borrowings
Cash (net of loans and borrowings)2
Cash provided by operating activities
Cash used in investing activities
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Free Cash Flow1
Notes:
1) See "Non-IFRS Financial Measures".
2) Total debt less cash.
1,691.2
1,581.6
64.3
92.8
219.0
0.63
0.62
0.91
0.90
115.3
1,256.4
97.0
—
(115.3)
98.4
(116.2)
(13.7)
84.6
1,708.0
1,631.5
154.9
163.5
303.6
1,657.1
1,551.4
161.1
173.0
292.2
1.52
1.51
1.61
1.60
143.5
999.2
17.2
—
(143.5)
192.9
(159.5)
0.2
129.5
1.58
1.58
1.70
1.70
117.3
938.4
13.8
0.5
(116.7)
267.4
(81.6)
(161.5)
193.4
3) The Company adopted International Financial Reporting Standard 16 Leases ("IFRS 16"), effective January 1, 2019.
The Company implemented the standard using the modified retrospective approach. The comparative information presented for 2018 and 2017 has not been restated for
the adoption of IFRS 16. On a pro forma basis, the impact of IFRS 16 on Adjusted EBITDA for 2018 and 2017 would be an increase of $11.3 million and $8.8 million,
respectively.
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(all amounts in US$ millions, except percentages)
Year ended Dec 31
20182
20172
2019
Earnings Results
Gross Product Sales1 by Product Category
Activities, Games & Puzzles and Plush
Remote Control and Interactive Characters
Boys Action and Construction
Pre-School and Girls
Outdoor
Gross Product Sales1
Sales allowances1
Total Net Sales1
Other revenue
Total Revenue
Cost of goods sold
Gross profit
Gross Margin
Selling, marketing, distribution and product development
Administrative expenses
Depreciation expenses
Other expenses (income)
Foreign exchange loss (gain)
Finance costs
Income before income tax expense
Income tax expense
Net income
Note:
1) Non-IFRS measure. See "Non-IFRS Financial Measures".
457.7
299.3
331.4
516.2
86.6
1,691.2
227.5
1,463.7
117.9
1,581.6
796.6
785.0
455.5
505.4
133.1
517.5
96.5
1,708.0
198.4
1,509.6
121.9
1,631.5
812.7
818.8
365.4
593.4
112.1
493.1
93.1
1,657.1
191.5
1,465.6
85.8
1,551.4
750.9
800.5
49.6%
50.2%
51.6%
395.4
247.9
32.6
6.6
5.8
11.7
85.0
20.7
64.3
331.9
278.4
14.7
(14.7)
(9.3)
9.4
208.4
53.5
154.9
312.2
251.9
10.2
6.7
(11.4)
10.4
220.5
59.4
161.1
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2) The Company adopted International Financial Reporting Standard 16 Leases ("IFRS 16"), effective January 1, 2019. The Company implemented the standard using
the modified retrospective approach. The comparative information presented for 2018 and 2017 has not been restated for the adoption of IFRS 16.
The Company's overall performance in the three months and year ended December 31, 2019 was disappointing
relative to the Company's outlook. Despite the strong performance of several brands and franchises, the Company
experienced a year-over-year decline in gross product sales. A number of factors contributed to the decline.
The Company managed its portfolio of brands more tightly using domestic replenishment in an effort to drive
efficiencies and cost savings by establishing a new distribution centre on the U.S. East Coast. The consolidation
of four existing warehouses inherited under the Gund, Cardinal and SwimWays acquisitions into this new East
Coast distribution centre was a significant factor in the disappointing performance. Additionally, the Company's
international growth strategy has included the opening of offices in Central Eastern Europe, Germany, Austria,
Switzerland and Russia, which has contributed to additional costs. The Company also accelerated its plan to
diversify sourcing away from China due to the U.S./China trade dispute. Although the new factories in Vietnam,
India and Mexico will drive future cost savings, there were additional costs incurred in the current year as these
changes were expedited. The exit of Toys "R" Us ("TRU") from the toy industry has also impacted the redistribution
to new customers and channels. This includes the evolving retailer trend away from direct import orders towards
domestic orders, which created challenges in order patterns and distribution requirements. The growth of the trend
towards online purchasing drove more just-in-time shipments and shifted customer demand to later in the season.
Revenue of $1,581.6 million decreased by 3.1% from $1,631.5 million in 2018. In constant currency terms (a non-
IFRS measure), revenue decreased by 2.1%. The decline in revenue was primarily driven by a decrease in Gross
Product Sales (a non-IFRS measure), a decrease in other revenue and higher sales allowances.
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2019 was $64.3 million, a decrease of $90.6 million or 58.5% from
$154.9 million in 2018. Excluding share-based compensation, restructuring expenses, foreign exchange gains/
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losses and other non-recurring items, Adjusted Net Income (a non-IFRS measure) for the year ended December 31,
2019 was $92.8 million, a decrease of $70.7 million or 43.2% from $163.5 million in 2018.
Adjusted EBITDA (a non-IFRS measure) decreased to $219.0 million or 13.8% of revenue, compared to $303.6
million or 18.6% in 2018, primarily driven by decreased gross profit and increased distribution and selling expenses,
partially offset by lower administrative expenses.
Spin Master increased its revenue from $1,551.4 million in 2017 to $1,581.6 million in 2019. Over the same period,
Gross Product Sales (a non-IFRS measure) have increased from $1,657.1 million to $1,691.2 million, a 10.5%
compound annual growth rate. Over the past 10 years, the Company’s Gross Product Sales have grown at a 7.4%
compound annual growth rate.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
For the three months and year ended December 31, 2019 compared to the three months and year ended
December 31, 2018:
Consolidated Results
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The following tables provide a summary of Spin Master’s consolidated results for the three months and year ended
December 31, 2019 and 2018:
(All amounts in US$ millions)
Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Selling, marketing, distribution and product
development
Administrative expenses
Depreciation expenses
Other expenses (income)
Foreign exchange gain
Finance costs
(Loss) income before income tax
Income tax (recovery) expense
Net (loss) income
Three Months Ended December 31
2019
2018 1
$ Change
% Change
473.5
247.4
226.1
164.8
66.6
8.8
7.5
(0.1)
3.2
(24.7)
(7.5)
(17.2)
414.3
215.3
199.0
122.6
68.2
5.3
(0.7)
(13.4)
2.9
14.1
2.7
11.4
59.2
32.1
27.1
42.2
(1.6)
3.5
8.2
13.3
0.3
(38.8)
(10.2)
(28.6)
14.3 %
14.9 %
13.6 %
34.4 %
(2.3)%
66.0 %
(1,171.4)%
(99.3)%
10.3 %
(275.2)%
(377.8)%
(250.9)%
1) The Company adopted International Financial Reporting Standard 16 Leases ("IFRS 16"), effective January 1, 2019 and implemented the standard using the modified
retrospective approach. As a result, the Company's consolidated financial statements for the three months and year ended December 31, 2019 reflect lease accounting under
IFRS 16. Prior year results have not been restated.
Highlights for the three months ended December 31, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018:
(US$ millions, except per share information)
• Revenue of $473.5 million increased by 14.3% from $414.3 million. In constant currency terms (a
non-IFRS measure), revenue increased by 14.7%.
• Gross profit as a percentage of revenue decreased to 47.8% from 48.0%.
• Selling, marketing, distribution and product development expenses increased to $164.8 million or
34.8% of revenue from $122.6 million or 29.6%.
• Administrative expenses increased to $66.6 million or 14.1% of revenue from $68.2 million or 16.5%.
• Net loss was $17.2 million or loss per share of $0.17 compared to net income of $11.4 million or
earnings per share of $0.11 (diluted).
• Adjusted Net Loss (a non-IFRS measure) was $7.8 million or loss per share of $0.08 compared to
adjusted Net Income of $6.2 million or earnings per share of $0.06 (diluted).
• Adjusted EBITDA (a non-IFRS measure) decreased to $6.7 million or 1.4% of revenue, from $35.2
million or 8.5%.
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•
Free Cash Flow (a non-IFRS measure) was negative $22.6 million compared to negative $11.5 million.
• On December 4, 2019, the Company acquired the intellectual property associated with the Orbeez
brand, pursuant to an asset purchase agreement for total purchase consideration of $15.2 million.
The assets are included in the Activities, Games & Puzzles and Plush product category.
(All amounts in US$ millions)
2019
2018 1
$ Change
% Change
Year Ended December 31
Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Selling, marketing, distribution and product
development
Administrative expenses
Depreciation expenses
Other expenses (income)
Foreign exchange loss (gain)
Finance costs
Income before income tax expense
Income tax expense
Net income
1,581.6
1,631.5
796.6
785.0
395.4
247.9
32.6
6.6
5.8
11.7
85.0
20.7
64.3
812.7
818.8
331.9
278.4
14.7
(14.7)
(9.3)
9.4
208.4
53.5
154.9
(49.9)
(16.1)
(33.8)
63.5
(30.5)
17.9
21.3
15.1
2.3
(123.4)
(32.8)
(90.6)
(3.1)%
(2.0)%
(4.1)%
19.1 %
(11.0)%
121.8 %
(144.9)%
(162.4)%
24.5 %
(59.2)%
(61.3)%
(58.5)%
1) The Company adopted International Financial Reporting Standard 16 Leases ("IFRS 16"), effective January 1, 2019 and implemented the standard using the modified
retrospective approach. As a result, the Company's consolidated financial statements for the three months and year ended December 31, 2019 reflect lease accounting under
IFRS 16. Prior year results have not been restated.
Highlights for the year ended December 31, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018:
(US$ millions, except per share information)
• Revenue of $1,581.6 million decreased by 3.1% from $1,631.5 million. In constant currency terms
(a non-IFRS measure), revenue decreased by 2.1%.
• Gross profit as a percentage of revenue decreased to 49.6% from 50.2%.
• Selling, marketing, distribution and product development expenses increased to $395.4 million or
25.0% of revenue from $331.9 million or 20.3%.
• Administrative expenses decreased by $30.5 million to $247.9 million from $278.4 million. As a
percentage of revenue, administrative expenses decreased to 15.7% from 17.1%.
• Net income was $64.3 million or $0.62 per share (diluted) compared to $154.9 million or 1.51 per
share (diluted).
• Adjusted Net Income (a non-IFRS measure) was $92.8 million or $0.90 per share (diluted) compared
to $163.5 million or $1.60 per share (diluted).
• Adjusted EBITDA (a non-IFRS measure) decreased to $219.0 million or 13.8% of revenue, compared
•
•
to $303.6 million or 18.6%.
Free Cash Flow (a non-IFRS measure) was $84.6 million compared to $129.5 million.
In addition to the Orbeez acquisition on December 4, 2019, the Company acquired the intellectual
property associated with the Hedbanz brand on August 9, 2019, pursuant to a share purchase
agreement for total cash consideration of $9.4 million. The assets are included in the Activities, Games
& Puzzles and Plush product category.
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Revenue
For the three months ended December 31, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018:
The following table provides a summary of Spin Master’s revenue and details by product category for the three
months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:
(All amounts in US$ millions)
Activities, Games & Puzzles and Plush
Remote Control and Interactive Characters
Boys Action and Construction
Pre-School and Girls
Outdoor
Gross Product Sales1
Sales Allowances1
Total Net Sales1
Other revenue
Total Revenue
1 See “Non-IFRS Financial Measures”.
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Three Months Ended Dec 31
2018
$ Change
% Change
145.2
107.9
57.9
139.1
15.4
465.5
84.4
381.1
33.2
414.3
16.9
(1.4)
56.9
13.3
(0.5)
85.2
24.7
60.5
(1.3)
59.2
11.6 %
(1.3)%
98.3 %
9.6 %
(3.2)%
18.3 %
29.3 %
15.9 %
(3.9)%
14.3 %
2019
162.1
106.5
114.8
152.4
14.9
550.7
109.1
441.6
31.9
473.5
Gross Product Sales increased by $85.2 million or 18.3%, to $550.7 million with an unfavourable foreign exchange
impact of $2.6 million or 0.6%. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange, Gross Product Sales increased by $87.8
million or 18.9% to $553.3 million.
Gross Product Sales in Activities, Games & Puzzles and Plush increased by $16.9 million or 11.6% to $162.1
million. The increase was driven primarily by increases in Kinetic Sand, Cool Maker, Gund and the Games &
Puzzles portfolio, partially offset by lower sales of Bunchems.
Gross Product Sales in Remote Control and Interactive Characters decreased by $1.4 million or 1.3% to $106.5
million, primarily due to lower sales of Hatchimals, while Zoomer, Luvabella and Air Hogs also declined, partially
offset by sales of Owleez, Monster Jam RC, Juno and PAW Patrol RC.
Gross Product Sales in Boys Action and Construction increased by $56.9 million or 98.3% to $114.8 million. The
increase was primarily driven by increases in Bakugan and Monster Jam as well as initial shipments of DC licensed
products, partially offset by decreases in Boxer and Fugglers.
Gross Product Sales in Pre School and Girls increased by $13.3 million or 9.6% to $152.4 million. The increase
was driven primarily by increases in PAW Patrol and sales of Candylocks and Universe, partially offset by decreases
in Party Popteenies and Twisty Petz.
Gross Product Sales in Outdoor decreased by $0.5 million or 3.2% to $14.9 million.
Sales Allowances increased by $24.7 million or 29.3% to $109.1 million, primarily driven by higher markdowns,
the continued expansion in Europe and Russia, which have higher Sales Allowance rates and an increase in non-
compliance charges from customers attributable to the Company's operational performance issues. As a
percentage of Gross Product Sales, Sales Allowances increased 1.7% to 19.8% from 18.1%.
Other revenue decreased by $1.3 million or 3.9% to $31.9 million, driven by decreased television distribution
revenue and app revenue from Toca Boca and Sago Mini, partially offset by increased royalty income from products
marketed by third parties using Spin Master’s owned intellectual property.
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The following table provides a summary of Spin Master’s Gross Product Sales by geographic segment for the
three months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:
(All amounts in US$ millions)
2019
% of GPS
2018
% of GPS
$ Change % Change
Three Months Ended Dec 31
North America
Europe
Rest of World
Gross Product Sales1
1 See “Non-IFRS Financial Measures”.
308.8
164.2
77.7
550.7
56.1%
29.8%
14.1%
100.0%
259.9
129.1
76.5
465.5
55.8%
27.7%
16.5%
100.0%
48.9
35.1
1.2
85.2
18.8%
27.2%
1.6%
18.3%
As a percentage of total Gross Product Sales, the North America segment increased 0.3% to 56.1% compared
to 55.8% in the prior year. International sales, comprised of the Europe and Rest of World segments, decreased
0.3% to 43.9% compared to 44.2% in the prior year.
Gross Product Sales in North America increased by $48.9 million or 18.8% to $308.8 million. The increase was
driven by increases in Monster Jam products, Bakugan, Kinetic Sand, PAW Patrol, the Games & Puzzles portfolio,
sales of Owleez and initial shipments of DC licensed products, which was offset by declines in Hatchimals and
Twisty Petz.
Gross Product Sales in Europe increased by $35.1 million or 27.2% to $164.2 million, with an unfavourable foreign
exchange impact of $3.2 million. The increase was primarily driven by increases in Bakugan, PAW Patrol,
DreamWorks Dragons, Monster Jam products, Kinetic Sand and Cool Maker as well as sales of Owleez, offset
in part by declines in Hatchimals, Bunchems and Boxer.
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Gross Product Sales in Rest of World increased by $1.2 million or 1.6% to $77.7 million, with a favourable foreign
exchange impact of $0.6 million. The increase was primarily due to increases in Bakugan, Monster Jam products,
PAW Patrol and initial shipments of DC licensed products, offset in part by declines in Hatchimals, Zoomer,
Luvabella, Party Popteenies and Boxer.
For the year ended December 31, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018:
The following table provides a summary of Spin Master’s revenue and details by product category for the year
ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:
(All amounts in US$ millions)
Activities, Games & Puzzles and Plush
Remote Control and Interactive Characters
Boys Action and Construction
Pre-School and Girls
Outdoor
Gross Product Sales1
Sales Allowances1
Total Net Sales1
Other revenue
Total Revenue
1 See “Non-IFRS Financial Measures”.
2019
457.7
299.3
331.4
516.2
86.6
1,691.2
227.5
1,463.7
117.9
1,581.6
Year ended Dec 31
2018
$ Change
% Change
455.5
505.4
133.1
517.5
96.5
1,708.0
198.4
1,509.6
121.9
1,631.5
2.2
(206.1)
198.3
(1.3)
(9.9)
(16.8)
29.1
(45.9)
(4.0)
(49.9)
0.5 %
(40.8)%
149.0 %
(0.2)%
(10.2)%
(1.0)%
14.7 %
(3.0)%
(3.3)%
(3.1)%
Gross Product Sales decreased by $16.8 million or 1.0% to $1,691.2 million, with an unfavourable foreign exchange
impact of $16.7 million or 1.0%. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange, Gross Product Sales was flat. The
decrease was primarily attributed to lower sales of Hatchimals in the Remote Control and Interactive Characters
product category, partially offset by increases in Bakugan, Monster Jam and DreamWorks Dragons in the Boys
Action and Construction product category.
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Gross Product Sales in Activities, Games & Puzzles and Plush increased by $2.2 million or 0.5% to $457.7 million,
primarily driven by increases in Gund, Kinetic Sand and Cool Maker, offset in part by declines in Bunchems, Kinetic
Rock and the Games & Puzzles portfolio.
Gross Product Sales in Remote Control and Interactive Characters decreased by $206.1 million or 40.8% to $299.3
million, primarily due to declines in Hatchimals, Zoomer, Luvabella and Air Hogs, partially offset by sales of Owleez,
Juno and PAW Patrol RC and increases in Monster Jam RC.
Gross Product Sales in Boys Action and High Tech Construction increased by $198.3 million or 149.0% to $331.4
million, primarily due to increases in Bakugan, Monster Jam and DreamWorks Dragons and initial shipments of
DC licensed products, partially offset by decreases in Flush Force, Boxer, Fugglers and Star Wars licensed
merchandise.
Gross Product Sales in Pre School and Girls decreased by $1.3 million or 0.2% to $516.2 million, driven by declines
in Party Popteenies and Rusty Rivets, partially offset by sales of Candylocks, Awesome Bloss'ems, Pre Cool and
Universe and increases in Twisty Petz.
Gross Product Sales in Outdoor decreased by $9.9 million or 10.2% to $86.6 million.
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Sales Allowances increased by $29.1 million or 14.7% to $227.5 million, primarily driven by higher markdowns,
the continued expansion in Europe and Russia, which have higher Sales Allowance rates and an increase in non-
compliance charges from customers attributable to the Company's operational performance issues. Sales
Allowances, as a percentage of Gross Product Sales increased 1.9% to 13.5% from 11.6%.
Other revenue decreased by $4.0 million or 3.3% to $117.9 million, driven by decreased royalty income from
products marketed by third parties using Spin Master’s owned intellectual property, partially offset by app revenue
from Toca Boca and Sago Mini and increased television distribution revenue.
The following table provides a summary of Spin Master’s Gross Product Sales by geographic segment for the
year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:
(All amounts in US$ millions)
2019
% of GPS
2018
% of GPS
$ Change % Change
Year ended Dec 31
North America
Europe
Rest of world
Total Gross Product Sales1
1 See “Non-IFRS Financial Measures”.
1,026.3
430.4
234.5
60.7%
25.4%
13.9%
1,085.2
376.3
246.5
63.5%
22.0%
14.5%
1,691.2
100.0%
1,708.0
100.0%
(58.9)
54.1
(12.0)
(16.8)
(5.4)%
14.4 %
(4.9)%
(1.0)%
As a percentage of total Gross Product Sales, the North America segment decreased 2.8% to 60.7% compared
to 63.5% in the prior year. International sales, comprised of the Europe and Rest of World segments, increased
2.8% to 39.3% compared to 36.5% in the prior year.
Gross Product Sales in North America decreased by $58.9 million or 5.4% to $1,026.3 million, with an unfavourable
foreign exchange impact of $0.5. The decrease was driven primarily by declines in Hatchimals, Party Popteenies,
Zoomer, the Games & Puzzles portfolio, Star Wars licensed merchandise, Rusty Rivets and Fugglers, partially
offset by increases in Monster Jam products, Bakugan, DreamWorks Dragons, Owleez, Kinetic Sand and Juno.
Gross Product Sales in Europe increased by $54.1 million or 14.4% to $430.4 million, with an unfavourable foreign
exchange impact of $14.3. Growth was primarily driven by sales of Bakugan, Owleez and Monster Jam products
and increases in DreamWorks Dragons, Cool Maker, PAW Patrol and Twisty Petz, partially offset by declines in
Hatchimals, Bunchems, Party Popteenies and Boxer.
Gross Product Sales in Rest of World decreased by $12.0 million or 4.9% to $234.5 million, with an unfavourable
foreign exchange impact of $1.9. The decrease was primarily driven by declines in Hatchimals, PAW Patrol, Party
Popteenies and Luvabella, offset in part by sales of Bakugan and increases in Monster Jam products and
DreamWorks Dragons.
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Gross Profit as compared to the same period in 2018:
(All amounts in US$ millions)
Revenue
Gross profit
Gross profit as % of revenue
Three Months Ended Dec 31
2019
473.5
226.1
47.8%
2018
414.3
199.0
48.0%
$ Change
59.2
27.1
N/A
% Change
14.3 %
13.6 %
(0.2)%
For the three months ended December 31, 2019, gross profit increased by $27.1 million or 13.6% to $226.1 million.
As a percentage of revenue, gross profit decreased to 47.8% from 48.0%, primarily due to higher freight-related
expenses and higher Sales Allowances, partially offset by increased net margin from television distribution revenue.
(All amounts in US$ millions)
Revenue
Gross profit
Gross profit as % of revenue
Year ended Dec 31
2019
1,581.6
785.0
49.6%
2018
1,631.5
818.8
50.2%
$ Change
(49.9)
% Change
(3.1)%
(33.8)
N/A
(4.1)%
(0.6)%
For the year ended December 31, 2019, gross profit decreased by $33.8 million or 4.1% to $785.0 million. As a
percentage of revenue, gross profit decreased to 49.6% from 50.2%, primarily due to higher freight-related
expenses, higher Sales Allowances, higher repackaging costs and increased duties and brokerage fees, partially
offset by higher gross margins due to changes in product mix.
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Selling, Marketing, Distribution and Product Development Expenses as compared to the same period in
2018:
(All amounts in US$ millions)
Selling
Marketing
Distribution
Product development
Total
Three Months Ended Dec 31
2019
37.5
72.6
46.5
8.2
164.8
% of
revenue
7.9%
15.3%
9.8%
1.7%
34.8%
2018
23.6
68.8
22.5
7.7
122.6
% of
revenue
5.7%
16.6%
5.4%
1.9%
29.6%
$ Change % Change
58.9%
13.9
3.8
24.0
0.5
42.2
5.5%
106.7%
6.5%
34.4%
Selling expenses increased by $13.9 million or 58.9% to $37.5 million. Selling expenses as a percentage of revenue
increased to 7.9% from 5.7%, due to increased sales of licensed products.
Marketing expenses increased by $3.8 million or 5.5% to $72.6 million, primarily as a result of increased media
expenses and experiential initiatives, partially offset by lower merchandising and influencer expenses. Marketing
expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 15.3% from 16.6%.
Distribution expenses increased by $24.0 million or 106.7% to $46.5 million, primarily due to higher operational
expenses attributable to start-up and performance issues associated with the establishment of a new third party
East Coast distribution centre in the U.S. and the consolidation of the Gund, SwimWays and Cardinal warehouses
into this new facility. Contributing to the increase were higher inventory storage and transportation expenses,
attributable to higher domestic inventory levels in anticipation of U.S./China tariffs and the shift towards higher
domestic sales compared to direct import sales primarily in the U.S. Distribution expenses as a percentage of
revenue increased to 9.8% from 5.4%.
Product development expenses increased by $0.5 million or 6.5% to $8.2 million, primarily due to the timing of
projects in the Remote Control and Interactive Characters product categories, offset in part by lower expenses in
Pre-School and Girls product categories.
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(All amounts in US$ millions)
Selling
Marketing
Distribution
Product development
Total
Year ended Dec 31
2019
112.0
155.0
98.1
30.3
395.4
% of
revenue
7.1%
9.8%
6.2%
1.9%
25.0%
2018
89.0
154.2
61.2
27.5
331.9
% of
revenue
5.5%
9.5%
3.7%
1.7%
20.3%
$ Change % Change
25.8%
23.0
0.8
36.9
2.8
63.5
0.6%
60.3%
10.2%
19.2%
Selling expenses increased by $23.0 million or 25.8% to $112.0 million. Selling expenses as a percentage of
revenue increased to 7.1% from 5.5%, due to increased sales of licensed products.
Marketing expenses increased by $0.8 million or 0.6% to $155.0 million, primarily as a result of increased media
expenses and experiential initiatives, partially offset by lower influencer expenses and market research. Marketing
expenses as a percentage of revenue increased to 9.8% from 9.5%.
Distribution expenses increased by $36.9 million or 60.3% to $98.1 million, primarily due to higher operational
expenses attributable to start-up and performance issues associated with the establishment of a new third party
East Coast distribution centre in the U.S. and the consolidation of the Gund, SwimWays and Cardinal warehouses
into this new facility. Contributing to the increase were higher inventory storage and transportation expenses,
attributable to higher domestic inventory levels in anticipation of U.S./China tariffs and the shift towards higher
domestic sales compared to direct import sales primarily in the U.S. Distribution expenses as a percentage of
revenue increased to 6.2% from 3.7%.
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Product development expenses increased by $2.8 million or 10.2% to $30.3 million, primarily due to the timing
of projects in the Remote Control and Interactive Characters and Outdoor product categories, offset by lower
expenses in the Boys Action and Construction and Activities, Games & Puzzles and Plush product category.
Administrative Expenses as compared to the same period in 2018:
(All amounts in US$ millions)
Administrative expenses
Adjustments:
Restructuring expense1
Share based compensation2
Bad debt recovery3
Adjusted administrative expenses5
1) Restructuring expense primarily relates to personnel related costs.
Three Months Ended Dec 31
2018 4
68.2
(5.0)
(4.5)
3.0
61.7
$ Change
(1.6)
% Change
(2.3)%
4.3
1.0
(2.1)
1.6
(86.0)%
(22.2)%
(70.0)%
2.6 %
2019
66.6
(0.7)
(3.5)
0.9
63.3
2) Related to expenses associated with subordinate voting shares granted to equity participants at the time of the initial public offering ("IPO") and share option expense. As of
August 1, 2018, share based compensation includes expenses related to the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP").
3) Net bad debt recovery related to the bankruptcy declaration and liquidation proceedings of TRU.
4) The Company adopted International Financial Reporting Standard 16 Leases ("IFRS 16"), effective January 1, 2019 and implemented the standard using the modified
retrospective approach. As a result, the Company's consolidated financial statements for the three month ended December 31, 2019 reflect lease accounting under IFRS 16.
Prior year results have not been restated. On a pro forma basis, the impact of IFRS 16 on administrative expenses would be a decrease of $3.3 million for the fourth quarter
of 2018.
5) See “Non-IFRS Financial Measures”.
For the three months ended December 31, 2019, administrative expenses decreased by $1.6 million or 2.3% to
$66.6 million. The decrease was primarily due to lower restructuring expenses, offset in part by increased personnel
related expenses and lower bad debt recovery related to TRU. Administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue
decreased to 14.1% from 16.5%.
Adjusted administrative expenses increased by $1.6 million or 2.6% to $63.3 million. The increase was driven by
higher professional services expenses. Adjusted administrative expenses (a non-IFRS measure) as a percentage
of revenue decreased to 13.4% from 14.9%.
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(All amounts in US$ millions)
Administrative expenses
Year Ended Dec 31
2019
247.9
2018 4
278.4
$ Change
(30.5)
% Change
(11.0)%
Adjustments:
Restructuring expense1
Share based compensation2
Bad debt recovery (expense)3
Adjusted administrative expenses5
1) Restructuring expense primarily relates to personnel related costs. In the second quarter of 2019 and fourth quarter of 2018, restructuring expenses also included costs
related to facility closures.
(12.2)
(15.2)
(12.1)
(22.1)
224.8
246.9
(1.6)
(7.2)
(3.0)
(8.8)
13.0
0.9
22.2 %
24.6 %
(107.4)%
(9.0)%
2) Related to expenses associated with subordinate voting shares granted to equity participants at the time of the IPO and share option expense. As of August 1, 2018, share
based compensation includes expenses related to the Company's LTIP.
3) Net bad debt recovery (expense) related to the bankruptcy declaration and liquidation proceedings of TRU during the fourth quarter of 2019, the first quarter of 2018 and
the third quarter of 2017.
4) The Company adopted International Financial Reporting Standard 16 Leases ("IFRS 16"), effective January 1, 2019 and implemented the standard using the modified
retrospective approach. As a result, the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019 reflect lease accounting under IFRS 16. Prior
year results have not been restated. On a pro forma basis, the impact of IFRS 16 on administrative expenses would be a decrease of $11.3 million for 2018.
5) See “Non-IFRS Financial Measures”.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, administrative expenses decreased by $30.5 million or 11.0% to $247.9
million. The decrease was primarily due to bad debt expense (net of recovery) related to TRU of $12.1 million
incurred in 2018, a decrease in incentive compensation and higher administrative expenses attributable to the
acquisition of Gund in 2018. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company executed the restructuring
of the Gund, SwimWays and Cardinal business units in order to position the Company for future growth.
Administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 15.7% from 17.1%.
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Adjusted administrative expenses decreased by $22.1 million or 9.0% to $224.8 million. The decrease was primarily
due to lower property and operations related expenses attributed to the implementation of IFRS 16. Adjusted
administrative expenses (a non-IFRS measure) as a percentage of revenue decreased to 14.2% from 15.1%.
Finance Costs as compared to the same period in 2018:
For the three months ended December 31, 2019, finance costs increased by $0.3 million to $3.2 million. For the
year ended December 31, 2019, finance costs increased by $2.3 million to $11.7 million. The increase was primarily
due to finance costs relating to lease liabilities arising from the adoption of IFRS 16, offset in part by increased
interest income.
Foreign exchange (gain) loss as compared to the same period in 2018:
For the three months ended December 31, 2019, there was a foreign exchange gain of $0.1 million compared to
$13.4 million. For the year ended December 31, 2019, there was a foreign exchange loss of $5.8 million compared
to a gain of $9.3 million. Foreign exchange (gains) losses are generated by the translation of monetary assets/
liabilities denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the applicable entity and gains/losses
related to the Company's hedging programs.
Income tax (recovery) expense as compared to the same period in 2018:
For the three months ended December 31, 2019 the Company had an income tax recovery of $7.5 million compared
to an income tax expense of $2.7 million. The effective tax rate was 30.3% compared to 19.1%. For the year ended
December 31, 2019 the Company had an income tax expense of $20.7 million compared to $53.5 million. The
effective income tax rate is 24.4% compared to 25.7%. The change in the effective income tax rate was primarily
driven by different tax rates of subsidiaries operating in other jurisdictions.
Net (loss) income as compared to the same period in 2018:
Net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2019 was $17.2 million, a decrease of $28.6 million or 250.9%
from net income of $11.4 million. Excluding share-based compensation, restructuring expense, foreign exchange
gains/losses and other non-recurring items, Adjusted Net Loss (a non-IFRS measure) for the three months ended
December 31, 2019 was $7.8 million, a decrease of $14.0 million or 223.0% from adjusted net income of $6.2
million.
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Net income for the year ended December 31, 2019 was $64.3 million, a decrease of $90.6 million or 58.5% from
$154.9 million. Excluding share-based compensation, restructuring expense, foreign exchange gains/losses and
other non-recurring items, Adjusted Net Income (a non-IFRS measure) for the year ended December 31, 2019
was $92.8 million, a decrease of $70.7 million or 43.2% from $163.5 million.
OUTLOOK
The Company expects 2020 Gross Product Sales1 to decline in the mid-single digit range relative to 2019, excluding
any supply chain and other disruptions resulting from COVID-19. The Company expects COVID-19, based on
currently known factors, to further reduce 2020 Gross Product Sales1, resulting in a decline in Gross Product
Sales1 toward the higher end of the mid-single digit range. COVID-19 is expected to affect second quarter shipments
in particular. The seasonality of Gross Product Sales1 for 2020 is expected to be approximately 30-32% in H1 and
68-70% in H2.
On a full year comparative basis, the Company expects to deliver Adjusted EBITDA Margin1 in line with 2019.
1 See “Non-IFRS Financial Measures”.
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Seasonality factors cause Spin Master’s operating results to fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter. A majority
of the Company’s annual sales occur during the third and fourth quarters of the Company’s fiscal year.
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The following table provides selected historical information and other data, which should be read in conjunction
with the financial statements of the Company.
(All amounts in US$ millions except EPS)
Q4
2019
Q3
2019
Q2
2019
Q1
2019
Q4
2018
Q3
2018
Q2
2018
Q1
2018
Gross Product Sales1
Revenue
Adjusted EBITDA1
Adjusted EBITDA margin1
Net (loss) income
Basic EPS
Diluted EPS
550.7
473.5
583.3
548.1
316.8
321.0
240.5
239.0
465.5
414.3
658.2
620.0
296.2
311.5
288.0
285.7
6.7
150.1
55.2
7.0
1.4%
27.4% 17.2%
2.9%
(17.2)
$(0.17)
$(0.17)
92.1
$0.90
$0.89
10.2
$0.10
$0.10
(20.9)
$(0.21)
$(0.21)
35.2
8.5%
11.4
$0.11
$0.11
179.9
45.3
43.2
29.0% 14.6% 15.2%
107.9
$1.06
$1.06
26.9
$0.26
$0.26
8.7
$0.09
$0.09
Adjusted Net (Loss) Income1
(7.8)
93.2
19.9
(12.5)
6.2
117.8
17.6
21.9
Basic adjusted EPS1
Diluted adjusted EPS1
Free cash flow1
1 See “Non-IFRS Financial Measures".
$(0.08)
$(0.08)
$0.91
$0.90
$0.19
$0.19
$(0.12)
$(0.12)
$0.06
$0.06
$1.16
$1.15
$0.17
$0.17
$0.22
$0.22
(22.6)
128.6
18.5
(39.8)
(11.5)
149.8
19.5
(28.3)
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The following table provides reconciliations of net (loss) income to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net
(Loss) Income.
(All amounts in US$ millions)
Q4 2019 Q3 2019 Q2 2019 Q1 2019 Q4 2018 Q3 2018 Q2 2018 Q1 2018
Net (loss) income
(17.2)
92.1
10.3
(20.9)
11.4
107.9
26.9
8.7
Finance costs
Depreciation and amortization
Income tax (recovery) expense
EBITDA1
Adjustments
Restructuring expense2
Foreign exchange (gain) loss3
Share based compensation4
Acquisition related incentive
compensation5
Impairment of intangible assets6
Bad debt (recovery) expense7
Legal settlement8
Amortization of fair market value
adjustments9
Adjusted EBITDA1, 11
Finance costs
Depreciation and amortization
Income tax (recovery) expense
Tax effect of adjustments10
Adjusted Net (Loss) Income1
Footnotes:
1) See "Non-IFRS Financial Measures".
3.2
16.2
(7.5)
(5.3)
0.7
(0.1)
3.5
3.2
5.6
(0.9)
—
—
6.7
3.2
16.2
(7.5)
2.6
(7.8)
3.2
22.2
33.0
150.5
0.2
(4.0)
3.4
—
—
—
—
—
150.1
3.2
22.2
33.0
(1.5)
93.2
2.6
24.8
2.8
40.5
7.2
3.6
3.9
—
—
—
—
—
55.2
2.6
24.8
2.8
5.1
19.9
2.7
21.4
(7.6)
(4.4)
0.7
6.3
4.4
—
—
—
—
—
7.0
2.7
21.4
(7.6)
3.0
(12.5)
2.9
25.4
2.7
42.4
5.0
(13.4)
4.5
(0.3)
—
(3.0)
—
—
35.2
2.9
25.4
2.7
(2.0)
6.2
2.7
17.7
38.2
166.5
0.4
5.4
3.6
0.3
—
—
—
3.7
179.9
2.7
17.7
38.2
3.5
117.8
2.2
19.6
9.5
58.2
0.6
(1.3)
2.1
1.2
—
—
(15.5)
—
45.3
2.2
19.6
9.5
(3.6)
17.6
1.6
11.5
3.1
24.9
1.2
—
2.0
—
—
15.1
—
—
43.2
1.6
11.5
3.1
5.1
21.9
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2) Restructuring expense primarily relates to personnel related costs. In the second quarter of 2019 and fourth quarter of 2018, restructuring expenses also included costs
related to facility closures.
3) Includes foreign exchange (gains) losses generated by the translation of monetary assets/liabilities denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the
applicable entity and (gains) losses related to the Company's hedging programs.
4) Related to expenses associated with subordinate voting shares granted to equity participants at the time of the Company's IPO and share option expense. As of August 1,
2018, share based compensation includes expenses related to the Company's LTIP.
5) Remuneration expense associated with contingent consideration for the Cardinal and SwimWays acquisition.
6) Impairment charges for intangible assets relating to licenses, content development, brands and trademarks.
7) Bad debt (recovery) expense related to the bankruptcy declaration and liquidation proceedings of TRU during the fourth quarter of 2019 and the first and fourth quarters of
2018.
8) Legal settlement in the Company’s favour in the second quarter of 2018.
9) Amortization of fair market value adjustments to inventory relating to the acquisition of Gund in the second quarter of 2018.
10) Tax effect of adjustments (Footnotes 2-9). Adjustments are tax effected at the effective tax rate of the given year-to-date period.
11) The comparative information presented for 2018 has not been restated for the adoption of IFRS 16. On a pro forma basis, the impact of IFRS 16 on Adjusted EBITDA
would be an increase of $2.4 million, $2.2 million, $3.4 million and $3.3 million for the first, second, third and fourth quarters of 2018, respectively.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company’s primary source of liquidity is cash flow from operations. In addition, as at December 31, 2019,
the Company had $510 million available under its secured revolving credit facility ("Credit Facility"), which matures
in July 2023. The Credit Facility may be used for general corporate purposes including refinancing existing
indebtedness, funding working capital requirements, permitted acquisitions and permitted distributions. The Facility
also has an option which permits the Company to increase the total capital available by an additional $200 million.
As at December 31, 2019, the Credit Facility was undrawn.
On December 19, 2018, the Company entered into an uncommitted Overdraft Facility Agreement (the "European
Facility") for $16.8 million (€15.0 million). The European Facility may be used to fund working capital requirements
in Europe. As at December 31, 2019, the Credit Facility was undrawn.
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The Company has a Credit Facility (the "Production Facility") with a limit of $7.7 million ($10 CAD million) to finance
television and film production. The interest rate on amounts drawn under the Production Facility bear interest at
a variable rate referenced to the lending institution’s Canadian dollar prime rate. As at December 31, 2019, the
Production Facility was undrawn.
As at December 31, 2019, unamortized debt issuance costs were $1.0 million.
Management believes that cash flows from its ongoing operations, plus cash on hand and availability under the
Credit Facility provide sufficient liquidity to support ongoing operations over the next 12 months. Cash flows from
operations could be negatively impacted by decreased demand for the Company’s products, which may result
from factors such as adverse economic conditions and changes in public and consumer preferences, the loss of
confidence by the Company’s principal customers in the Company and its product lines, or by increased costs
associated with manufacturing and distribution of products. The Company’s primary capital needs are related to
inventory financing, accounts payable funding, debt servicing and capital expenditures for tooling, film production,
and to fund strategic acquisitions. As a result of the seasonal nature of the toy and children’s entertainment
industries, working capital requirements are variable throughout the year. Working capital needs typically grow
through the first three quarters as inventories are built up for the peak sales periods for retailers in the fourth
quarter. The Company’s cash flows from operating activities are typically at their highest levels of the year in the
fourth quarter.
Capital and Investment Framework
24
Over the long term, the Company plans to use its free cash flows to fund seasonal working capital requirements
related to product sales, television shows, short-form content, mobile digital development as well as strategic
acquisitions.
Spin Master primarily uses third parties to manufacture, warehouse and distribute its products. As a result, the
Company does not have to incur material investments in property, plant and equipment on an annual basis. The
Company’s annual capital expenses are generally comprised of the purchase of tooling used in the manufacturing
process and entertainment property production.
CASH FLOW
The following tables provide a summary of Spin Master’s consolidated cash flows for the three months and year
ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:
(All amounts in US$ millions)
Net cash flows provided by operating activities
Net cash flows used in investing activities
Net cash flows used in financing activities
Net (decrease) increase in cash
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash
Cash at beginning of period
Cash at end of period
(All amounts in US$ millions)
Net cash flows provided by operating activities
Net cash flows used in investing activities
Net cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities
Net (decrease) increase in cash
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash
Cash at beginning of period
Cash at end of period
Three Months Ended Dec 31
2019
10.8
(43.2)
(5.5)
(37.9)
1.8
151.4
115.3
2019
98.4
(116.2)
(13.7)
(31.5)
3.3
143.5
115.3
2018
71.2
(18.1)
(0.1)
53.0
(5.0)
95.4
143.5
Year ended Dec 31
2018
192.9
(159.5)
0.2
33.6
(7.4)
117.3
143.5
$ Change
(60.4)
(25.1)
(5.4)
(90.9)
6.8
56.0
(28.2)
$ Change
(94.5)
43.3
(13.9)
(65.1)
10.7
26.2
(28.2)
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Cash from Operating Activities as compared to the same period in 2018:
Cash flows provided by operating activities were $10.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019
compared to $71.2 million. For the year ended December 31, 2019, cash flows provided by operating activities
were $98.4 million compared to $192.9 million. The decrease was primarily driven by lower cash from earnings
and higher investment in net working capital, offset in part by lower cash income taxes paid.
The table below outlines key financial information pertaining to the Company's net working capital:
(All amounts in US$ millions)
Trade receivables, net1
Other receivables2
Inventories
Advances on royalties
Prepaid expenses
Total current assets
Trade payables
Accrued liabilities3
Contract liabilities
Provisions and contingent liabilities
Total current liabilities
Total net working capital
Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018
370.7
57.0
185.3
18.0
14.4
645.4
215.8
129.8
7.6
26.2
379.4
266.0
266.8
68.8
110.1
18.4
14.5
478.6
160.6
116.2
7.0
29.2
313.0
165.6
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1) Trade receivables are net of allowance for doubtful accounts and provisions for sales allowances. Refer to Note 9 of the financial statements for additional details.
2) Other receivables include film and video production tax credits, royalties, commodity tax and other balances. Refer to Note 9 of the financial statements.
3) Accrued liabilities are comprised of employee compensation liabilities, royalties and commodity tax balances. Refer to Note 14 of the financial statements for additional
details.
Trade receivables, net, increased by $103.9 million or 38.9% to $370.7 million at December 31, 2019 compared
to $266.8 million, due to the shift in sales from the third quarter of 2019 to the fourth quarter of 2019 as well as
continued growth into international markets.
Inventories increased by $75.2 million or 68.3% to $185.3 million at December 31, 2019 compared to $110.1
million. The increase at December 31, 2019 reflects the evolving retailer trend away from direct import orders
towards domestic orders, the tighter management of portfolio brands using domestic replenishment, the timing of
the purchase of inventories in anticipation of U.S. tariffs and the consolidation of the Company’s U.S. east coast
warehouse from four warehouses into one.
Trade payables increased by $55.2 million or 34.4% to $215.8 million at December 31, 2019 compared to $160.6
million, primarily due to higher inventory purchases and the timing of payments.
Accrued liabilities increased by $13.6 million or 11.7% to $129.8 million at December 31, 2019 compared to $116.2
million at December 31, 2018, primarily due to an increase in distribution related accruals.
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Investing Activities as compared to the same period in 2018:
The following tables provide a summary of Spin Master’s consolidated cash flows used in investing activities for
the three months and year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:
(All amounts in US$ millions)
Property, plant and equipment
Tooling
Other
Total property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Content development
Computer software
Total intangible assets
Total capital expenditures
Business acquisitions
Cash used in investing activities
Three Months Ended Dec 31
2019
2018
$ Change
5.2
2.8
8.0
20.5
1.6
22.1
30.1
13.1
43.2
2.4
2.8
5.2
10.4
2.5
12.9
18.1
—
18.1
2.8
—
2.8
10.1
(0.9)
9.2
12.0
13.1
25.1
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Cash used in investing activities was $43.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019 compared to
$18.1 million. The increase was primarily driven by the acquisition of Orbeez and increased investment in content
development.
(All amounts in US$ millions)
Property, plant and equipment
Tooling
Other
Total property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Content development
Computer software
Total intangible assets
Total capital expenditures
Proceeds from disposals
Business acquisitions
Cash used in investing activities
Year ended Dec 31
2018
$ Change
20.9
32.6
53.5
25.5
3.5
29.0
82.5
—
77.0
159.5
3.8
(16.4)
(12.6)
22.6
1.7
24.3
11.7
(0.5)
(54.5)
(43.3)
2019
24.7
16.2
40.9
48.1
5.2
53.3
94.2
(0.5)
22.5
116.2
For the year ended December 31, 2019, cash used in investing activities was $116.2 million compared to $159.5
million. The decrease was primarily driven by lower cash outflows for acquisitions attributed to the acquisition of
Hedbanz and Orbeez in 2019 compared to the acquisition of Gund in 2018 and lower investment in leasehold
improvements, partially offset by increased investment in content development driven by the Company's growth
strategy to develop evergreen entertainment properties.
Financing Activities as compared to the same period in 2018:
Cash flows used in financing activities were $5.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019 compared
to nil. For the year ended December 31, 2019, cash flows used in financing activities were $13.7 million compared
to cash flows provided by financing activities of $0.2 million, primarily driven by payment of lease liabilities in the
current year.
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Free Cash Flow as compared to the same period in 2018:
The following tables provide a reconciliation of Spin Master’s consolidated Free Cash Flow (a non-IFRS measure)
to cash from operations for the three months and year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:
(All amounts in US$ millions)
Cash flows provided by operating activities
Changes in net working capital
Net cash flows provided by operating activities before net
working capital changes
Cash flows used in investing activities
Cash used for license, brand and business acquisitions
Free Cash Flow2
(All amounts in US$ millions)
Cash flows provided by operating activities
Changes in net working capital
Net cash flows provided by operating activities before net
working capital changes
Cash flows used in investing activities
Cash used for license, brand and business acquisitions
Free Cash Flow2
2Non-IFRS Financial Measure. See "Non-IFRS Financial Measures".
Three Months Ended Dec 31
2019
10.8
(3.3)
7.5
(43.2)
13.1
(22.6)
2018
71.2
(64.6)
6.6
(18.1)
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(11.5)
Year ended Dec 31
2019
98.4
79.9
178.3
(116.2)
22.5
84.6
2018
192.9
19.1
212.0
(159.5)
77.0
129.5
$ Change
(60.4)
61.3
0.9
(25.1)
13.1
(11.1)
$ Change
(94.5)
60.8
(33.7)
43.3
(54.5)
(44.9)
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Free Cash Flow was negative $22.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019 compared to negative
$11.5 million. The reduction in Free Cash Flow was driven by higher cash flows used in investing activities,
excluding license, brand and business acquisitions.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, Free Cash Flow was $84.6 million compared to $129.5 million, a decrease
of $44.9 million. The decrease in Free Cash Flow was primarily driven by lower cash flow provided by operating
activities before net working capital changes and lower cash flow used for business acquisitions, partially offset
by lower cash flow used in investing activities.
COMMITMENTS
In the normal course of business, Spin Master enters into contractual arrangements to obtain and protect
Spin Master’s right to create and market certain products and to ensure availability and timely delivery of future
purchases of goods and services. These arrangements include commitments for future services, purchases and
royalty payments pursuant to licensing agreements. Certain of these commitments routinely contain provisions
for guarantees or minimum expenditures during the terms of the contracts. Additionally, Spin Master routinely
enters into non cancellable lease agreements for premises and equipment, which contain minimum rental
payments.
The following table summarizes Spin Master's contractual commitments and obligations as at December 31, 2019,
which are primarily for the leasing of offices and related office equipment and minimum guarantees due to licensors.
The leases have been entered into with terms of between two and ten years in length and minimum guarantees
to licensors are primarily due within 24 months, but can extend beyond 24 months.
(All amounts in US$ millions)
Lease obligations - undiscounted
Guaranteed payments due to licensors
Total commitments
Less than 1 year to greater than 5 years
<1 Year
1-5 Years
> 5 Years
Total
15.7
8.3
24.0
45.0
18.4
63.4
54.6
6.0
60.6
115.3
32.7
148.0
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OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
Spin Master has no off balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future
material effect on its financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures
or capital resources.
CAPITALIZATION
Share Capital
As at March 4, 2020, there were 102.2 million shares outstanding comprised of 70.6 million Multiple Voting Shares
and 31.5 million Subordinate Voting Shares.
As of March 4, 2020, pursuant to grants under the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan, 0.3 million Subordinate
Voting Shares were issuable under outstanding Restricted Stock Units, up to 0.8 million Subordinate Voting Shares
were issuable under outstanding Performance Share Units (assuming vesting at a maximum of 200% for units
with an outstanding performance period) and 0.8 million Subordinate Voting Shares were issuable under
outstanding Share Option grants.
RISKS RELATING TO SPIN MASTER'S BUSINESS
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An investment in securities of the Company involves significant risks. Investors should carefully consider the
risks described below, the other information described elsewhere in this MD&A (as updated by subsequent
interim MD&A) and those risks set out in the Company's AIF for the year ended December 31, 2019 before
making a decision to buy securities of the Company. If any of the following or other risks occur, the Company’s
business, prospects, financial condition, financial performance and cash flows could be materially adversely
impacted. In that case, the ability of the Company to make distributions to holders of Subordinate Voting Shares
could be adversely affected, the trading price of securities of the Company could decline and investors could
lose all or part of their investment in such securities. There is no assurance that risk management steps taken
will avoid future loss due to the occurrence of the below described or other unforeseen risks.
If Spin Master does not create original, or enhance existing, products, brands and entertainment properties
that satisfy consumer preferences, and anticipate, initiate and capitalize on developments in its industry, the
Company’s business will suffer.
Spin Master depends on its ability to innovate and sell original products, brands and entertainment properties and to
identify changing consumer sentiments that respond to such changes on a timely basis. Spin Master also relies on its
ability to identify third-party entertainment media that is likely to be popular with consumers and license rights to such
media to incorporate into the Company’s products. Spin Master’s ability to maintain current sales, and increase sales
or establish sales with new, innovative products, will depend on its ability to satisfy play preferences, enhance existing
products, engineer, develop, introduce and achieve market acceptance of its original products, brands and entertainment
properties. If the Company is unable to anticipate consumer preferences, its products, brands and entertainment
properties may not be accepted by children, parents, or families, demand for the Company’s products, brands and
entertainment properties could decrease and Spin Master’s business, financial condition and performance could be
materially and adversely affected.
Spin Master’s business and financial performance depend largely upon the appeal of its products, brands and
entertainment properties. Failure to anticipate, identify and react to changes in children’s interests and consumer
preferences could significantly lower sales of its products, brands and entertainment properties and harm its revenues
and profitability. This challenge is more difficult with the ever increasing utilization of technology and digital media in
entertainment offerings, and the increasing breadth of entertainment available to consumers. Evolving consumer tastes
and shifting interests, coupled with changing and expanding sources of entertainment and consumer products and
properties which compete for children’s and families’ interest and acceptance, create an environment in which some
products and properties can fail to achieve consumer acceptance, and other products and properties can be popular
during a certain period of time but then be rapidly replaced. The preferences and interests of children and families
evolve quickly, can change drastically from year to year and season to season and are difficult to anticipate. Significant,
sudden shifts in demand are caused by “hit” toys, technologies and trends, which are often unpredictable. Even the
Company’s successful brands and products typically have a relatively short period of high demand followed by a
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decrease in demand as the product matures or is superseded by newer technologies and / or brands and products. A
decline in the popularity of the Company’s existing products, brands and entertainment properties, or the failure of Spin
Master’s original products, brands and entertainment properties to achieve and sustain market acceptance with retailers
and consumers, could significantly lower the Company’s revenues and operating margins, which would harm Spin
Master’s business, financial condition and performance.
The industries in which Spin Master operates are highly competitive and the Company’s inability to compete
effectively may materially and adversely impact its business, financial condition and performance.
Spin Master operates in industries characterized by intense competition. The Company competes domestically and
internationally with numerous large and small toy and game companies, as well as other children’s entertainment
companies. Low barriers to entry enable new competitors to quickly establish themselves with only a single popular
product. New participants with a popular product idea or property can gain access to consumers and become a significant
source of competition for the Company. Spin Master’s competitors’ products may achieve greater market acceptance
than the Company’s products and, in doing so, may potentially reduce the demand for the Company’s products, brands
or properties. Spin Master’s competitors have obtained and are likely to continue to obtain licenses that overlap with
the Company’s licenses with respect to products, geographic areas and markets. Spin Master may not be able to obtain
adequate shelf space in retail stores to support or expand its brands or products, and the Company may not be able
to continue to compete effectively against current and future competitors.
In addition, Spin Master’s toys and other products compete with the offerings of consumer electronics, digital media
and social media companies. The level of this competition has increased due to increased use by children of tablet
devices and mobile phones, and accelerated age compression whereby children are outgrowing categories of toys and
other children’s products at younger ages. The growing importance of digital media, and the heightened connection
between digital media and consumer interest, has further increased the ability for new participants to enter Spin Master’s
markets, and has broadened the array of companies Spin Master competes with which can become a significant source
of competition for the Company in a very short period of time. These existing and new competitors may be able to
respond more rapidly than Spin Master to changes in consumer preferences. Spin Master’s competitors’ products may
achieve greater market acceptance than the Company’s products and potentially reduce demand for the Company’s
products, lower its revenues and lower its profitability.
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Spin Master also faces competition in the entertainment industry. Some of the Company’s competitors in the content
market have interests in multiple media businesses which are often vertically integrated. Spin Master’s ability to compete
in this market depends on a number of factors, including its ability to develop high quality and popular entertainment
content, adapt to new technologies and distribution platforms and achieve widespread distribution.
Some of Spin Master’s competitors have longer operating histories, significantly greater financial, marketing and other
resources, greater economies of scale, more long-standing brands and products and greater name recognition. The
Company may be unable to compete with them in the future. If Spin Master fails to compete, its business, financial
condition and performance could be materially and adversely affected.
Spin Master’s failure to market or advertise products could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s
business, financial condition and performance.
Spin Master’s products are marketed worldwide through a diverse spectrum of advertising and promotional programs.
The Company’s ability to sell products is largely dependent upon the success of these programs. If Spin Master does
not market its products, sales could decline or if media or other advertising or promotional costs increase, Spin Master’s
costs could increase, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and
performance. Additionally, loss of television or media support related to any of the Company’s products may decrease
the number of products it sells and harm its business, financial condition and performance.
Spin Master’s business is seasonal and therefore its annual financial performance depends, in large part, on
its sales relating to the holiday shopping season. As retailers become more efficient in their control of inventory
levels and give shorter lead times for production, failures to predict demand and possible transportation,
production or other disruptions during peak demand times may affect the Company’s ability to deliver products
in time to meet retailer demands.
Seasonality factors cause Spin Master’s operating results to fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter. A majority
of the Company’s sales occur during the third and fourth quarters. Generally, the first quarter is the period of lowest
shipments and revenues in the toy industry and therefore, the least profitable because of certain fixed costs. This
seasonality has increased over time, as retailers become more efficient in their control of inventory levels through
inventory management techniques. Spin Master’s failure to predict levels of consumer demand surrounding the holiday
season may result in under-producing popular products and overproducing underperforming items, which, in either
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case, would adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and performance. Spin Master’s results of
operations may also fluctuate as a result of factors such as the timing of new products or new products that its competitors
introduce in the marketplace, the advertising activities of its competitors and the emergence of new market entrants.
In addition, due to the seasonal nature of Spin Master’s business, the Company would be materially and adversely
impacted, in a manner disproportionate to the impact on a company with sales spread more evenly throughout the year,
by unforeseen events, such as public health crises, terrorist attacks, adverse weather conditions or economic shocks
that harm the retail environment or consumer buying patterns during the Company’s key selling season, or by events
such as strikes, port delays or supply chain interruptions, in the second half of the year.
If Spin Master fails to meet transportation schedules, it could damage the Company’s relationships with retailers,
increase the Company’s distribution and logistics costs or cause sales opportunities to be delayed or lost. In order to
be able to deliver its merchandise on a timely basis, Spin Master needs to maintain adequate inventory levels of the
desired products. If the Company’s inventory forecasting and production planning processes result in Spin Master
manufacturing inventory in excess of the levels demanded by its customers, the Company could be required to record
inventory write-downs for excess and obsolete inventory, which could materially and adversely affect the Company’s
financial performance. If the inventory of Spin Master products held by its retailers is too high, they may not place or
may reduce orders for additional products, which could unfavourably impact the Company’s future sales and materially
and adversely affect its financial performance.
Failure to protect or enforce Spin Master’s IP rights and claims by third parties that the Company is infringing
their intellectual product rights could materially and adversely affect Spin Master’s business, financial condition
and performance.
Spin Master relies on a combination of patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, confidentiality provisions and
licensing arrangements to establish and protect its IP and proprietary rights. Contractual arrangements and other steps
the Company has taken to protect its IP may not prevent misappropriation of its IP or deter independent third-party
development of similar products. The steps Spin Master has taken may not prevent unauthorized use of its IP, particularly
in foreign countries where the Company does not hold patents or trademarks or where the laws may not protect its IP
as fully as in North America. Some of Spin Master’s products and product features have limited IP protection, and, as
a consequence, the Company may not have the legal right to prevent others from reverse engineering or otherwise
copying and using these features in competitive products. Monitoring the unauthorized use of the Company’s IP is
costly, and any dispute or other litigation, regardless of the outcome, may be costly and time consuming and may divert
the Company’s resources.
Additionally, Spin Master has registered various domain names relating to some of its brands and products. If the
Company fails to maintain these registrations, or if a third party acquires domain names similar to the Company’s and
engages in a business that may be confusing to the Company’s users and customers, Spin Master’s revenues may
decline and it may incur additional expenses in maintaining its brands.
Spin Master periodically receives claims of infringement or otherwise becomes aware of potentially relevant patents,
copyrights, trademarks or other IP rights held by other parties. Responding to any infringement claim, regardless of its
validity, may be costly and time-consuming and may divert the Company’s resources. If Spin Master or its licensors
are found to be infringing on the IP rights of any third-party, Spin Master or its licensors may be required to obtain a
license to use those rights, which may not be obtainable on reasonable terms, if at all. The Company also may be
subject to significant damages or injunctions against the development and sale of some of its products or against the
use of a trademark or copyright in the sale of some of its products. Spin Master’s insurance does not cover all types
of IP claims and insurance levels for covered claims may not be adequate to indemnify the Company against all liability,
which could materially and adversely harm its business, financial condition and performance.
Spin Master licenses IP rights from third-party owners. Failure of such owners to properly maintain or enforce
the IP underlying such licenses could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial
condition and performance. The Company’s licensors may also seek to terminate Spin Master’s license.
Spin Master is a party to a number of licenses that give the Company rights to third-party IP that is necessary or useful
to the Company’s business. Spin Master’s success will depend in part on the ability of its licensors to obtain, maintain
and enforce its licensed IP, in particular, those IP rights to which the Company has secured exclusive rights. Without
protection for the IP Spin Master licenses, other companies might be able to offer substantially identical products for
sale, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and performance.
One or more of the Company’s licensors may allege that Spin Master has breached its license agreement with them,
and accordingly seek to terminate Spin Master’s license. If successful, this could result in the Company’s loss of the
right to use the licensed IP, which could adversely affect the Company’s ability to commercialize its technologies,
products or services, as well as have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition and performance.
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Spin Master may not be able to sustain or manage its growth strategy, which may prevent the Company from
increasing its net revenues.
Historically, Spin Master has experienced growth in its product lines which at times has been rapid. The Company’s
growth strategy calls for it to continuously develop and diversify its business by introducing original products, innovating
and refining its existing product lines and expanding into international markets, entering into additional license
agreements, and acquiring other companies, which will place additional demands upon the Company’s management,
operational capacity and financial resources and systems. The increased demand upon management may necessitate
Spin Master’s recruitment and retention of qualified personnel. This can be particularly difficult when unexpected,
significant, sudden shifts in demand are caused by “hit” toys and trends. There can be no assurance that the Company
will be able to recruit and retain qualified personnel or expand and manage its operations effectively and profitably.
Implementation of Spin Master’s growth strategy is subject to risks beyond its control, including competition, market
acceptance of original products, changes in economic conditions, its ability to obtain or renew licenses on commercially
reasonable terms and its ability to finance increased levels of accounts receivable and inventory necessary to support
its sales growth, if any. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the Company’s growth strategy will be successful
or that it will be able to achieve its targeted future sales growth. The lack of success in the Company’s growth strategy
may have a material and adverse effect on its business, financial condition and performance.
Spin Master’s dependence on third-party manufacturers, distributors, distribution centres and logistics service
providers presents risks to the Company’s business and exposes it to risks associated with international
operations.
A majority of Spin Master’s products are manufactured by third-party manufacturers, most of which are located in Asia
and primarily in China, and transported, stored and distributed by third parties on its behalf. The Company’s operations
could be adversely affected if the Company lost its relationship with any of its third-party service providers , or if there
was any material failure, inadequacy or interruption resulting from its third-party service providers due to factors beyond
the Company’s control. Although Spin Master’s external sources of manufacturing and its distribution centres and
logistics service providers can be shifted over a period of time to alternative sources, should such changes be necessary,
the Company’s operations could be disrupted, potentially for a significant period of time, while alternative sources were
secured, and significant capital investments could be required to remediate the problem.
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As a result of Spin Master’s dependence on third-party manufacturers, any difficulties encountered by one of the
Company’s third-party manufacturers that results in production delays, cost overruns or the inability to fulfill its orders
on a timely basis, including political disruptions, labour difficulties and other factors beyond the Company’s control,
could adversely affect the Company’s ability to deliver its products to its customers, which in turn could harm the
Company’s reputation and adversely affect its business, financial condition and performance. Similarly, Spin Master
relies on third-party distribution centres and logistics service providers to transport its products to the markets in which
they are sold and on third-party distributors to distribute those products within those markets. Any disruption affecting
the ability of the Company’s third-party service providers to timely deliver or distribute its products to its customers could
cause delays in product sales, cause customers to cancel orders, have a material adverse effect on Spin Master’s
revenue and profitability, and harm its reputation.
Spin Master’s significant use of third-party manufacturers outside of North America also exposes the Company to risks,
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limitations on the repatriation of capital;
potential challenges to the Company’s transfer pricing determinations and other aspects of its cross-border
transactions which may impact income tax expense;
political instability, civil unrest and economic instability;
greater difficulty enforcing IP rights and weaker laws protecting such rights;
requirements to comply with different laws in varying jurisdictions, which laws may dictate that certain
practices that are acceptable in some jurisdictions are not acceptable in others, and changes in
governmental policies;
natural disasters and greater difficulty and expense in recovering from them;
difficulties in moving materials and products from one country to another, including port congestion, strikes
and other transportation delays and interruptions;
difficulties in controlling the quality of raw materials and components used to manufacture the Company’s
products, which may lead to public health and other concerns regarding its products;
changes in international labour costs, labour strikes, disruptions or lock-outs; and
the imposition of tariffs or other protectionist measures, or the breakdown of trade relations.
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Due to Spin Master’s reliance on international sourcing of manufacturing, its business, financial condition and
performance could be significantly and materially harmed if any of the risks described above were to occur.
Spin Master requires its third-party manufacturers and distributors to comply with Spin Master’s Code of Conduct, which
is designed to prevent products manufactured by or for the Company from being produced under inhumane or exploitive
conditions. Spin Master’s Code of Conduct addresses a number of issues, including work hours and compensation,
health and safety, and abuse and discrimination. In addition, the Company requires that its products supplied by third-
party manufacturers or distributors be produced or distributed in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations,
including consumer and product safety laws in the markets where those products are sold. The Company has the right,
both directly and through the use of outside monitors, to monitor compliance by its third-party manufacturers and
distributors with Spin Master’s Code of Conduct and other manufacturing requirements. In addition, the Company
conducts quality assurance testing on its products, including products manufactured or distributed for the Company by
third parties. Notwithstanding these requirements and Spin Master’s monitoring and testing of compliance with them,
there remains the risk that one or more of the Company’s third-party manufacturers or distributors will not comply with
Spin Master’s requirements and that Spin Master will not immediately discover such non-compliance. Any failure of the
Company’s third-party manufacturers or distributors to comply with labour, consumer, product safety or other applicable
requirements in manufacturing or distributing products for the Company could result in damage to Spin Master’s
reputation, harm sales of its products and potentially create liability for Spin Master and its business, financial condition
and performance could be materially and adversely impacted.
Spin Master’s sales are concentrated with a small number of retailers that do not make long-term purchase
commitments. Consequently, economic difficulties or changes in the purchasing strategies and patterns of
those retailers could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and
performance.
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A small number of retailers account for a large share of Spin Master’s total sales. In 2019, the three largest customers
collectively accounted for approximately 48.0% of the Company’s Gross Product Sales. This concentration means that
if one or more of Spin Master’s major customers were to experience difficulties in fulfilling their obligations to the
Company, cease doing business with the Company, significantly reduce the amount of their purchases from the
Company, favour competitors or new entrants, return substantial amounts of Spin Master’s products, favour its
competitors or increase their competition with Spin Master by expanding their private label product lines or seek material
financial contributions from the Company towards price reductions at the retail level, the Company’s business, financial
condition and performance could suffer. In addition, increased concentration among Spin Master’s customers could
also negatively impact its ability to negotiate higher sales prices for its products, could result in lower margins and could
reduce the number of products the Company would otherwise be able to bring to market. Retailers do not make any
long-term commitments to the Company regarding purchase volumes and make all purchases by delivering one-time
purchase orders. Any customer could reduce its overall purchases of the Company’s products, reduce the number and
variety of the Company’s products that it carries and the shelf space allotted for Spin Master’s products, or otherwise
seek to materially change the terms of their business relationship with Spin Master at any time. Any such change could
significantly harm the Company’s business, financial condition and performance. Similarly, liquidity problems at one or
more of the Company’s key customers could expose the Company to losses from bad debts and negatively impact its
business, financial condition and performance. Spin Master’s sales to retailers are typically made on credit without
collateral. There is a risk that customers will not pay, or that payment will be delayed, because of bankruptcy or other
factors beyond Spin Master’s control, which could increase its exposure to losses from bad debts and increase its cost
of sales. In addition, if these or other retailers were to cease doing business as a result of bankruptcy, or significantly
reduce the number of stores they operate, it could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial
condition and performance. Spin Master’s credit insurance may not cover all types of claims against customers and
insurance levels for covered claims may not be adequate to indemnify the Company against all liability, which could
materially and adversely harm the Company’s business, financial condition and performance.
Uncertainty and adverse changes in general economic conditions may negatively affect consumer spending,
which could have a material adverse effect on Spin Master’s revenue and profitability.
Current and future conditions in the economy have an inherent degree of uncertainty. As a result, it is difficult to estimate
the level of growth or contraction for the economy as a whole. It is even more challenging to estimate growth or contraction
in various parts, sectors and regions of the economy, including the many different markets in which Spin Master
participates. The Company’s budgeting and forecasting are dependent upon estimates of demand for its products and
growth or contraction in the markets it serves. Economic uncertainty complicates reliable estimation of future income
and expenditures. Adverse changes may occur as a result of weakening global economic conditions, tightening of
consumer credit, falling consumer confidence, increasing unemployment, declining stock markets or other factors
affecting economic conditions generally. These changes may negatively affect demand for Spin Master’s products,
increase exposure to retailers with whom it does business, increase the cost and decrease the availability of financing
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to fund Spin Master’s working capital needs, or increase costs associated with manufacturing and distributing products,
any of which could have a material and adverse effect on the Company’s revenue and profitability.
Consumer spending habits, including spending on Spin Master products, are affected by, among other things, prevailing
economic conditions, levels of employment, fuel prices, salaries and wages, the availability of consumer credit, consumer
confidence and consumer perception of economic conditions. A general economic slowdown in Canada, the U.S. and
other parts of the world could decrease demand for the Company’s products which would adversely affect its revenue;
an uncertain economic outlook may adversely affect consumer spending habits and customer traffic, which may result
in lower revenue. A prolonged global economic downturn could have a material negative impact on the Company’s
business, financial condition and performance.
In addition to experiencing potentially lower revenues during times of economic difficulty, in an effort to maintain sales
during such times, Spin Master may need to reduce the price of its products, increase promotional spending and/or
sales allowances, offer incentives or take other steps to encourage retailer and consumer purchase of its products.
Those steps may lower the Company’s net revenues or increase our costs, thereby decreasing our operating margins
and lowering our profitability. These challenges can be exacerbated if customers accumulate excess retail inventories
over time due to their purchases of Spin Master’s products exceeding sales of those products to ultimate consumers.
It can then take the Company significant time, working with retailers, to reduce those excess retail inventories, and in
the interim its sales of new products can be negatively impacted.
Failure to maintain existing relationships, or to develop new relationships, with inventors and entertainment
content collaborators could have a material adverse effect on Spin Master’s business, financial condition and
performance.
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Spin Master’s relationships with inventors are a critical aspect of the Company’s product development. A significant
portion of Spin Master’s product ideas have been sourced from inventors and developed by the Company. If Spin Master
fails to maintain existing relationships or to develop new relationships within the inventor community or if the Company
experiences an adverse change in the perception of the Company by inventors, Spin Master may receive fewer product
concepts from inventors. This would adversely impact Spin Master’s ability to introduce new, innovative brands and
products, which in turn would materially and adversely harm its business, financial condition and performance.
Spin Master’s relationships with entertainment collaborators, including writers, content developers, broadcasters and
directors, are a critical aspect of the Company’s development of its entertainment properties, brands and content. A
portion of Spin Master’s entertainment properties, brands and content have been sourced from external collaborators.
If Spin Master fails to maintain existing relationships or to develop new relationships with entertainment collaborators
or if the Company experiences an adverse change in the perception of the Company by these entertainment
collaborators, Spin Master may receive fewer concepts. This would adversely impact Spin Master’s ability to introduce
new entertainment properties, brands and content, which in turn would materially and adversely harm its business,
financial condition and performance.
Failure to leverage Spin Master’s portfolio of franchises effectively across entertainment and media platforms,
maintain relationships with key television and motion picture studios, and entertainment and media companies
could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and performance.
Complementing Spin Master’s product offerings with entertainment and media initiatives is an integral part of the
Company’s growth strategy. Spin Master invests in interactive media and other entertainment initiatives, extending the
Company’s brands across multiple platforms. Establishing and maintaining relationships with key broadcasters and
motion picture studios, and entertainment and media companies are critical to the successful execution of these
initiatives. The Company’s failure to execute effectively on these initiatives could result in its inability to recoup its
investment and harm the related toy brands employed in these initiatives. Such failures could have a material adverse
effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and performance.
Risks Related to the Entertainment Industry.
The entertainment industry involves a substantial degree of risk. Acceptance of children’s entertainment programming
represents a response not only to the production’s artistic components, but also the quality and acceptance of other
competing programs released into the marketplace at or near the same time, the availability of alternative forms of
children’s entertainment and leisure time activities, general economic conditions, public tastes generally and other
intangible factors, all of which could change rapidly or without notice and cannot be predicted with certainty. There is
a risk that some or all of Spin Master’s programming will not be purchased or accepted by the public generally, resulting
in a portion of costs not being recouped or anticipated direct and indirect profits not being realized, which could have
a material and adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and performance. There can be no
assurance that revenue from existing or future programming will replace loss of revenue associated with the cancellation
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or unsuccessful commercialization of any particular production or that Spin Master’s entertainment programming will
generate product sales.
The business of producing and distributing television programs is highly competitive. There are numerous suppliers of
entertainment content and Spin Master faces intense competition with other producers and distributors, many of whom
are substantially larger and have greater resources. Further, vertical integration of the television broadcast industry
worldwide and the creation and expansion of new networks, which create a substantial portion of their own programming,
has decreased access for programs produced by third-party production companies. The Company competes with other
television production companies for ideas and storylines created by third parties as well as for access to animation
studios, writers, producers, actors, directors and other personnel required for a production. Spin Master may not be
successful in any of these efforts which could have a material and adverse effect on its business, financial condition
and performance.
Spin Master also faces competition from both regulated and unregulated players using existing or new technologies
and from illegal services. The rapid deployment of new technologies, services and products have reduced the traditional
lines between internet and broadcast services and further expanded the competitive landscape. The Company may
also be affected by changes in customer discretionary spending patterns, which in turn are dependent on consumer
confidence, disposable consumer income and general economic conditions. New or alternative media technologies
and business models, such as video-on-demand, subscription-video-on-demand, high-definition television, personal
video recorders, mobile television, internet protocol television, over-the-top internet-based video entertainment services,
connected TVs, virtual multichannel programming distributors, audio streaming platforms, podcasting and direct-to-
home satellite compete for audiences. As well, mobile devices like smartphones and tablets allow consumers to access
content anywhere, anytime and are creating consumer demand for mobile, portable or free content. These technologies
and business models may increase audience fragmentation. Technological developments may also disrupt traditional
distribution platforms by enabling content owners to provide content directly to consumers, thus bypassing traditional
content aggregators.
Distributors’ decisions regarding the timing of release and promotional support of Spin Master’s television programs
are important in determining the success of these programs. The Company does not ultimately control the timing and
manner in which its distributors distribute the Company’s television programs. Any decision by those distributors not to
distribute or promote one of Spin Master’s television programs or to promote competitors’ programs to a greater extent
than they promote Spin Master’s programs could have a material and adverse effect on the Company’s business,
financial condition and performance.
Production of film and television programs requires a significant amount of capital. Unforeseen events such as labour
disputes, changes related to technology, special effects or other aspects of production, shortage of necessary equipment,
or other unforeseen events affecting aspects of production may cause cost overruns and delay or frustrate completion
of a production. Although Spin Master has historically completed its productions within budget, there can be no assurance
that it will continue to do so. The Company currently maintains insurance policies covering certain of these risks. There
can be no assurance that any overrun resulting from any occurrence will be adequately covered or that such insurance
and completion bonds will continue to be available or, if available on terms acceptable to Spin Master. In the event of
substantial budget overruns, there can be no assurance that such costs will be recouped, which could have a material
and adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and performance.
Financial risks exist in productions relating to tax credits. There can be no assurance that industry funding assistance
programs and government tax credits which Spin Master may access in Canada and internationally from time to time,
including those sponsored by various European, Australian and Canadian governmental agencies, will not be reduced,
amended or eliminated or that Spin Master’s production projects will continue to qualify for them. Any change in the
policies of those countries in connection with their incentive programs could have a material and adverse effect on the
Company’s business, financial condition and performance.
International sales are subject to various risks and failure to implement the international growth strategy could
have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and performance.
Spin Master currently relies on international sales of its products and expects to do so to a greater extent in the future
as it continues to expand its business. The Company believes that its revenue and financial performance will depend
in part upon its ability to increase sales in international markets. Implementation of Spin Master’s international growth
strategy is subject to risks beyond its control, and accordingly, there can be no assurance that the Company’s international
growth strategy will be successful. The lack of success in the Company’s international growth strategy may have a
material and adverse effect on its business, financial condition and performance.
International sales are subject to various risks, including: exposure to currency fluctuations; political and economic
instability; increased difficulty of administering business; and the need to comply with a wide variety of international
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and domestic laws and regulatory requirements. There are a number of risks inherent in the Company’s international
activities, including: unexpected changes in Canadian, U.S. or other governmental policies concerning the import and
export of goods; services and technology and other regulatory requirements; tariffs and other trade barriers; costs and
risks of localizing products for foreign languages; longer accounts receivable payment cycles; limits on repatriation of
earnings; the burdens of complying with a wide variety of non-Canadian or U.S. laws; and difficulties supervising and
managing local personnel. The financial stability of non-Canadian or U.S. markets could also affect Spin Master’s
international sales. In addition, international income may be subject to taxation by more than one jurisdiction, which
could also have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial performance. Such factors may have a material
adverse effect on the Company’s revenues and expenses related to international sales and, consequently, business,
financial condition and performance.
An increasing portion of Spin Master’s business may come from new and emerging markets, and growing
business in new and emerging markets presents additional challenges which could have a material adverse
effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and performance.
Spin Master expects an increasing portion of its revenues to come from new and emerging markets, including China
and Russia. Operating in new and emerging markets, each with its own unique consumer preferences and business
climates, presents additional challenges that Spin Master must meet. In addition, sales and operations in new and
emerging markets are subject to other risks associated with international operations. Such risks include, but are not
limited to: complications in complying with different laws in varying jurisdictions; dealing with changes in governmental
policies and the evolution of laws and regulations that impact Spin Master’s product offerings and related enforcement;
difficulties understanding the retail climate, consumer trends, local customs and competitive conditions in foreign
markets, which may be quite different from Canada and the U.S.; difficulties in moving materials and products from one
country to another, including port congestion, strikes and other transportation delays and interruptions; potential
challenges to Spin Master’s transfer pricing determinations and other aspects of its cross border transactions; and the
impact of tariffs, quotas, or other protectionist measures. Spin Master’s business, financial condition and performance
could be harmed if any of the risks described above are not appropriately managed, or if the Company is otherwise
unsuccessful in managing its new and emerging market business.
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Spin Master’s success depends on key personnel and without them the Company may be unable to maintain
and expand its business.
Spin Master’s future success depends on the continued contribution of key personnel, including, designers, inventors,
technical, sales, marketing and entertainment personnel. The loss of services of any of the Company’s key personnel
could harm its business. Recruiting and retaining skilled personnel is costly and highly competitive. If the Company
fails to retain, hire, train and integrate qualified employees and contractors, it may not be able to maintain and expand
its business.
Product recalls, post-manufacture repairs of Spin Master’s products, product liability claims, absence or cost
of insurance, and associated costs could harm the Company’s reputation, which could have a material adverse
effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and performance.
Spin Master is subject to regulation by Health Canada, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and regulatory
authorities and by similar consumer protection regulatory authorities in other countries in which Spin Master sells its
products. These regulatory bodies have the authority to remove from the market, products that are found to be defective
and present a substantial hazard or risk of serious injury or death. The Company has experienced, and may in the
future experience, issues in relation to products that result in recalls, delays, withdrawals, or post-manufacture repairs
or replacements of products.
Individuals have asserted claims, and may in the future assert claims, that they have sustained injuries from the
Company’s products, and Spin Master may be subject to lawsuits relating to these claims. There is a risk that these
claims or liabilities may exceed, or fall outside of the scope of, Spin Master’s insurance coverage as Spin Master does
not maintain separate product recall insurance. The Company has recorded, and in the future may record, charges and
incremental costs relating to recalls, withdrawals or replacements of its products, based on the Company’s most recent
estimates of retailer inventory returns, consumer product replacement costs, associated legal and other professional
fees, and costs associated with advertising and administration of product recalls. As these current and expected future
charges are based on estimates, they may increase as a result of numerous factors, many of which are beyond Spin
Master’s control, including the amount of products that may be returned by consumers and retailers, the number and
type of legal, regulatory, or legislative proceedings relating to product recalls, withdrawals or replacements or product
safety proceedings in Canada, the U.S. and elsewhere that may involve the Company, as well as regulatory or judicial
orders or decrees in Canada, the U.S. and elsewhere that may require the Company to take certain actions in connection
with product recalls.
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Moreover, Spin Master may be unable to obtain adequate liability insurance in the future. Any of these issues could
result in damage to the Company’s reputation, diversion of development and management resources, reduced sales,
and increased costs and could cause the Company’s licensors to terminate or not renew its licenses, any of which
could materially and adversely harm its business, financial condition and performance. Product recalls, withdrawals,
or replacements may also increase the competition that Spin Master faces. Some competitors may attempt to differentiate
themselves by claiming that their products are produced in a manner or geographic area that is insulated from the
issues that preceded recalls, withdrawals or replacements of Spin Master’s products. In addition, to the extent that the
Company’s competitors choose not to implement enhanced safety and testing protocols comparable to those that the
Company and its third-party manufacturers have adopted, such competitors could enjoy a cost advantage that could
enable them to offer products at lower prices than Spin Master.
Additionally, product recalls relating to Spin Master’s competitors’ products, post-manufacture repairs of their products
and product liability claims against the Company’s competitors may indirectly impact the Company’s product sales even
if its products are not subject to the same recalls, repairs or claims.
The production and sale of private-label toys by the retailers with which Spin Master does business may result
in lower purchases of the Spin Master’s branded products by those customers.
In recent years, retailers have been increasing the development of their own private-label products that directly compete
with the products of their other suppliers, including children’s entertainment companies. Some of the retailers with whom
Spin Master does business sell private-label toys designed, manufactured and branded by the retailers themselves.
The Company’s customers may sell their private-label toys at prices lower than comparable toys sold by the Company,
and, particularly in the event of strong sales of private-label toys, may elect to reduce their purchases of Spin Master’s
branded products. In some cases, retailers who sell these private-label toys are larger than Spin Master and have
substantially more resources. An increase in the sale of private-label product by retailers could have a material adverse
effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and performance.
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Unfavourable resolution of litigation matters and disputes, including those arising from recalls, withdrawals
or replacements of Spin Master’s products, could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business,
financial condition and performance.
Spin Master is involved from time to time in litigation and disputes, including those arising from recalls, withdrawals or
replacements of its products. Since outcomes of regulatory investigations, litigation and arbitration disputes are
inherently difficult to predict, there is the risk that an unfavourable outcome in any of these matters could negatively
affect the Company’s business, financial condition and performance. Regardless of the outcome, litigation may result
in substantial costs and expenses to Spin Master and significantly divert the attention of its management. The Company
may not be able to prevail in, or achieve a favourable settlement of, pending litigation. In addition to pending litigation,
future litigation, government proceedings, labour disputes or environmental matters could lead to increased costs or
interruption of the Company’s normal business operations.
Failure to implement new initiatives or meet product introduction schedules could have a material adverse
effect on Spin Master’s business, financial condition and performance.
Spin Master has undertaken, and in the future may undertake, initiatives to increase its efficiency, reduce its costs,
improve the execution of its core business, globalize and extend its brands, develop or extend entertainment properties,
leverage new trends, create new brands or franchises, offer new innovative products and technologies, enhance product
safety, develop its employees, improve productivity, simplify processes, maintain customer service levels, drive sales
growth, capitalize on its scale advantage and improve its supply chain. These initiatives involve investment of capital
and complex decision-making, as well as extensive and intensive execution, and these initiatives may not succeed or
there may be a delay in the anticipated timing of the launch of new initiatives. In addition, Spin Master may anticipate
introducing a specific product, product line or brand at a certain time in the future. There is no guarantee that Spin
Master will be able to manufacture, source and ship new or continuing products in a timely manner and on a cost-
effective basis. Unforeseen delays or difficulties in the development process or significant increases in the planned cost
of development for new products may cause the introduction date for products to be later than anticipated or, in some
situations, may cause a product or new product introduction to be discontinued. Failure to implement any of these
initiatives, or the delay of the anticipated launch, or the failure of any of these initiatives or launches to produce the
results anticipated by management, could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition
and performance.
A reduction or interruption in the delivery of raw materials, parts and components from Spin Master’s suppliers
or a significant increase in the price of supplies could negatively impact the Company’s profit margins or result
in lower sales.
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Spin Master’s ability to meet customer demand depends in part on its ability to obtain timely and adequate delivery of
materials, parts and components from Spin Master’s suppliers. The Company has experienced shortages in the past,
including shortages of raw materials and components, and may encounter these problems in the future. A reduction or
interruption in supplies or a significant increase in the price of one or more supplies, such as fuel and resin (which is a
petroleum-based product), could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and
performance. Cost increases, whether resulting from shortages of materials or rising costs of materials, transportation,
services or labour, could impact the profit margins on the sale of Spin Master’s products. Due to market conditions,
timing of pricing decisions and other factors, the Company may not be able to offset any of these increased costs by
adjusting the prices of its products. Increases in prices of the Company’s products could result in lower sales and have
a material adverse effect on its financial condition and performance.
Spin Master may not realize the full benefit of its licenses if the licensed material has less market appeal than
expected and licenses may not be profitable to the Company if sales revenue from the licensed products are
not sufficient to support the minimum guaranteed royalties.
An integral part of Spin Master’s business involves obtaining licenses to produce products utilizing various entertainment
brands and content. As a licensee of entertainment-based properties, the Company has no guarantee that a particular
brand or property will translate into a successful toy, entertainment brand or other product. Additionally, a successful
brand may not continue to be successful or maintain a high level of sales. As well, popularity of licensed properties
may not result in popular toys or the success of the properties with the public. The license agreements into which the
Company enters usually require it to pay minimum royalty guarantees that may be substantial, and in some cases may
be greater than the amount it earns from sales of the licensed brands. This could result in write-offs of significant
amounts, which in turn could materially and adversely impact the Company’s financial condition and performance.
Acquiring or renewing licenses may require the payment of minimum guaranteed royalties that Spin Master considers
to be too high to be profitable, which may result in losing licenses it currently holds when they become renewable under
their terms, or missing business opportunities for new licenses. If the Company is unable to acquire or maintain successful
licenses on advantageous terms, its business, financial condition and performance may be materially and adversely
impacted.
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Spin Master’s operating procedures and product requirements are subject to change and may increase costs,
which may materially and adversely affect its relationship with vendors and make it more difficult for it to
produce, purchase and deliver products on a timely basis to meet market demands. Future conditions may
require the Company to adopt further changes that may increase its costs and adversely affect the Company’s
relationship with vendors.
Spin Master’s operating procedures and requirements for both its own manufacturing facilities and vendors, which are
regularly monitored and which are subject to change, including by implementing enhanced testing requirements and
standards, impose additional costs on both Spin Master and the vendors from whom it purchases products. These
changes may also delay delivery of the Company’s products. Additionally, changes in industry wide product safety
guidelines may affect the Company’s ability to sell its inventory and may negatively impact its business. Spin Master’s
relationship with existing vendors may be adversely affected as a result of these changes, making it more dependent
on a smaller number of vendors. Some vendors may choose not to continue to do business with the Company or not
to accommodate the Company’s needs to the extent that they have done so in the past. Due to the seasonal nature of
Spin Master’s business and the demands of its customers for deliveries with short lead times, Spin Master depends
upon the cooperation of its vendors to meet market demand for its products in a timely manner. Existing and future
events may require the Company to impose additional requirements on its vendors that may adversely affect the
Company’s relationships with those vendors and its ability to meet market demand in a timely manner which may in
turn have a material and adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and performance.
Negative publicity and product reviews may negatively impact Spin Master’s business, financial condition and
performance.
There has been a marked increase in the use of social media platforms and similar channels, including weblogs (blogs),
social media websites and other forms of Internet-based communications that provide individuals with access to a broad
audience of consumers and other interested persons. The availability and impact of information on social media platforms
is virtually immediate and the accuracy of such information is not independently verified. The opportunity for
dissemination of information, including inaccurate information, is seemingly limitless and readily available. Information
concerning Spin Master or one or more of its products or employees may be posted on such platforms at any time.
Information posted may be adverse to Spin Master’s interests or may be inaccurate, each of which may harm the
Company’s reputation and business. The harm may be immediate without affording Spin Master an opportunity for
redress or correction. Ultimately, the risks associated with any such negative publicity or incorrect information cannot
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be completely eliminated or mitigated and may materially and adversely impact its business, financial condition and
performance.
Spin Master may engage in acquisitions, mergers, or dispositions, which may affect the profit, revenues, profit
margins or other aspects of its business. Spin Master may not realize the anticipated benefits of future
acquisitions, mergers or dispositions to the degree anticipated, or such transactions could have a material
adverse impact on the Company’s business, financial condition and performance.
Acquisitions have been a part of Spin Master’s growth and have enabled it to further broaden and diversify its product
offerings. The Company expects that in the future it will further expand its operations, brands, and product offerings
through the acquisition of additional businesses, products or technologies. However, the Company may not be able to
identify suitable acquisition targets or merger partners and the Company’s ability to efficiently integrate large acquisitions
may be limited by its lack of experience with them. If Spin Master is able to identify suitable targets or merger partners,
it may not be able to acquire these targets on acceptable terms or agree to terms with merger partners. Also, Spin
Master may not be able to integrate or profitably manage acquired businesses and may experience substantial expenses,
delays or other operational or financial problems associated with the integration of acquired businesses. The Company
may also face substantial expenses, delays or other operational or financial problems if it is unable to sustain the
distribution channels and other relationships currently in place at an acquired business. The businesses, products,
brands or properties the Company acquires may not achieve or maintain popularity with consumers, and other anticipated
benefits may not be realized immediately or at all. Further, integration of an acquired business may divert the attention
of the Company’s management from its core business. In cases where Spin Master acquires businesses that have key
individuals, Spin Master cannot be certain that those persons will continue to work for it after the acquisition or that
they will continue to develop popular and profitable products. Loss of such individuals could materially and adversely
affect the value of businesses that the Company acquires.
Acquisitions also entail numerous other risks, including but not limited to:
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adverse effects on the Company’s existing business relationships with its suppliers and customers;
risk of entering markets in which the Company has limited or no prior experience;
amortizing any acquired intangible assets; and
difficulties in maintaining uniform standards, procedures, controls and policies.
Some or all of the foregoing risks could have a material adverse effect on Spin Master’s business, financial condition
and performance. In addition, any businesses, products or technologies the Company may acquire may not achieve
anticipated revenues or income and the Company may not be able to achieve cost savings and other benefits that it
would hope to achieve with an acquisition.
Acquisitions could also consume a substantial portion of Spin Master’s available cash, could result in incurring substantial
debt which may not be available on favourable terms, and could result in the Company assuming contingent liabilities.
In addition, if the business, product or technologies the Company acquires are unsuccessful it would likely result in the
incurrence of a write-down of such acquired assets, that could adversely affect Spin Master’s financial performance.
The Company’s failure to manage its acquisition strategy could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial
condition and performance.
Consistent with Spin Master’s past practice and in the normal course, the Company may have outstanding non-binding
letters of intent and / or conditional agreements or may otherwise be engaged in discussions with respect to possible
acquisitions which may or may not be material. However, there can be no assurance that any of these letters, agreements
and / or discussions will result in an acquisition and, if they do, what the final terms or timing of any acquisition would
be.
If Spin Master fails to maintain an effective system of internal controls, Spin Master may not be able to report
its financial results or prevent fraud, which could harm the Company’s financial performance and may cause
investors to lose confidence in it.
Spin Master must maintain effective internal financial controls for it to provide reliable and accurate financial reports.
The Company’s compliance with the internal control reporting requirements will depend on the effectiveness of its
financial reporting and data systems and controls. Spin Master expects these systems and controls to become
increasingly complex to the extent that its business grows, including through acquisitions. To effectively manage such
growth, the Company will need to continue to improve its operational, financial and management controls and its
reporting systems and procedures. These measures may not ensure that Spin Master designs, implements and
maintains adequate controls over its financial processes and reporting in the future. Any failure to implement required
new or improved controls, or difficulties encountered in their implementation or operation, could harm the Company’s
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financial performance or cause it to fail to meet its financial reporting obligations. Inferior internal controls could also
cause investors to lose confidence in the Company’s reported financial information, which could have a material and
adverse effect on the trading price of its stock and its access to capital.
Spin Master is subject to tax and regulatory compliance in all the jurisdictions in which it operates and may
be subject to audits from time to time that could result in the assessment of additional taxes, interest and
penalties.
Spin Master conducts business globally and is subject to tax and regulatory compliance in the jurisdictions in which it
operates. These include those related to collection and payment of value added taxes at appropriate rates and the
appropriate application of value added taxes to each of the Company’s products, those designed to ensure that
appropriate levels of customs duties are assessed on the importation of its products, as well as transfer pricing and
other tax regulations designed to ensure that its intercompany transactions are consummated at prices that have not
been manipulated to produce a desired tax result, that appropriate levels of income are reported as earned and that it
is taxed appropriately on such transactions. International transfer pricing is a subjective area of taxation and generally
involves a significant degree of judgment.
Spin Master may be subject to audits that are at various levels of review, assessment or appeal in a number of jurisdictions
involving various aspects of value added taxes, customs duties, transfer pricing, income taxes, withholding taxes, sales
and use and other taxes and related interest and penalties in material amounts. The taxation authorities in the jurisdictions
where the Company carries on business could challenge the Company’s transfer pricing policies. In some circumstances,
additional taxes, interest and penalties may be assessed and deposits required to be paid in order to challenge the
assessments. When applicable, the Company reserves in the consolidated financial statements an amount that it
believes represents the most likely outcome of the resolution of disputes, but if it is incorrect in its assessment, it may
have to pay a different amount which could potentially be material. Ultimate resolution of these matters can take several
years, and the outcome is uncertain. If the taxing authorities in any of the jurisdictions in which the Company operates
were to successfully challenge its transfer pricing practices or its positions regarding the payment of income taxes,
customs duties, value added taxes, withholding taxes, sales and use, and other taxes, it could become subject to higher
taxes and its revenue and earnings could be adversely affected.
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Significant changes in currency exchange rates could have a material adverse effect on Spin Master’s business,
financial condition and performance.
Spin Master’s financial performance and cash flows are subject to changes in currency exchange rates and regulations.
As the Company’s financial results are reported in U.S. dollars, changes in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar,
Canadian dollar, Pound Sterling, Peso and the Euro may have an adverse effect / beneficial impact on the Company’s
U.S. dollar results. Furthermore, potential significant revaluation of the Chinese yuan, which may result in an increase
in the cost of producing products in China, could negatively affect Spin Master’s business. Government action may
restrict the Company’s ability to transfer capital across borders and may also impact the fluctuation of currencies in the
countries where the Company conducts business or has invested capital. Significant changes in currency exchange
rates and reductions in Spin Master’s ability to transfer capital across borders could have a material adverse effect on
its business, financial condition and performance. Currency fluctuations may also adversely affect the Company’s
financial performance when it repatriates the funds it receives from these sales or other sources.
Spin Master is subject to various laws and government regulations, which, if violated, could subject Spin Master
to sanctions or third-party litigation or, if changed, could lead to increased costs, changes in the Company’s
effective tax rate or the interruption of normal business operations that would negatively impact the Company’s
business, financial condition and performance.
Spin Master operates in a highly regulated environment in the U.S. and international markets, including its products
and the importation and exportation of its products. These policies or regulations may include accounting standards,
taxation requirements (including changes in applicable income tax rates, new tax laws, and revised tax law
interpretations), product safety and other safety standards, trade restrictions, duties and tariffs (including international
trade laws and regulations, export controls, and economic sanctions), and regulations regarding currency and financial
matters, anticorruption standards (such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act), environmental matters, advertising
directed toward children, product content, and privacy and data protection (such as the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy
Protection Act), as well as other administrative and regulatory restrictions. In addition, changes in laws or regulations
may lead to increased costs, changes in the Company’s effective tax rate, or the interruption of normal business
operations that would materially and adversely impact its business, financial condition and performance. The Company
believes that it takes all necessary steps to comply with these laws and regulations, but Spin Master cannot be certain
that it is in full compliance or will be in the future. Failure to comply could result in sanctions or delays that could have
a negative impact on the Company’s business, financial condition and performance.
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Spin Master relies extensively on information technology in its operations, and any material failure in design,
inadequacy, interruption, or security breach of that technology could have a material adverse impact on the
Company’s business, financial condition and performance.
Spin Master relies extensively on various information technology systems and software applications across its operations
to manage many aspects of the business, including product development, management of its supply chain, sale and
delivery of its products, financial reporting, collection and storage of data, and various other processes and transactions.
Many of these systems are managed by third-party service providers. The Company is critically dependent on the
integrity, security and consistent operations of these systems and related back-up systems. These systems are subject
to damage or interruption from power outages, computer and telecommunications failures, computer viruses, malware
and other security breaches, catastrophic events such as hurricanes, fires, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, acts of war
or terrorism and usage errors by employees or partners. The efficient operation and successful growth of Spin Master’s
business depends on these information systems, including its ability to operate them effectively and to select and
implement appropriate upgrades or new technologies and systems and adequate disaster recovery systems
successfully. The failure of the information systems design, to perform as designed or Spin Master’s failure to implement
and operate them effectively could disrupt the Company’s business, require significant capital investments to remediate
a problem or subject the Company to liability and could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition
and performance.
Spin Master’s business could be significantly harmed if its electronic data is compromised.
Spin Master maintains significant amounts of data electronically in locations around the world. This data relates to all
aspects of the Company’s business and also contains certain customer and consumer data. The Company maintains
systems and processes designed to protect this data, but notwithstanding such protective measures, there is a risk of
intrusion or tampering that could compromise the integrity and privacy of this data. In addition, Spin Master provides
confidential and proprietary information to its third-party business partners in certain cases where doing so is necessary
to conduct the Company’s business. While Spin Master obtains assurances from those parties that they have systems
and processes in place to protect such data, and where applicable, that they will take steps to assure the protections
of such data by third parties, nonetheless those partners may also be subject to data intrusion or otherwise compromise
the protection of such data. While Spin Master and its third-party business partners maintain systems for preventing
and detecting a breach of their respective information technology systems, Spin Master and those third parties may be
unaware that a breach has occurred, may be unable to detect an ongoing breach or may be delayed in detecting a
breach. Spin Master has exposure to similar security risks faced by other large companies that have data stored on
their information technology systems. To its knowledge, Spin Master has not experienced any material breach of its
cybersecurity systems. If Spin Master’s or any third-party service providers’ systems fail to operate effectively or are
damaged, destroyed, or shut down, or there are problems with transitioning to upgraded or replacement systems, or
there are security breaches in these systems, any of the aforementioned could occur as a result of natural disasters,
software or equipment failures, telecommunications failures, loss or theft of equipment, acts of terrorism, circumvention
of security systems, or other cyber-attacks, Spin Master could experience delays or decreases in product sales, and
reduced efficiency of its operations. Any compromise of the confidential data of Spin Master’s customers, its consumers
or itself, or failure to prevent or mitigate the loss of this data could disrupt Spin Master’s operations, damage its reputation,
violate applicable laws and regulations and subject the Company to additional costs and liabilities and have a material
and adverse impact on its business, financial condition and performance.
The challenge of continuously developing and offering products that are sought after by children is
compounded by the sophistication of today’s children and the increasing array of technology and entertainment
offerings available to them.
Children are increasingly utilizing electronic offerings such as tablet devices and mobile phones and they are expanding
their interests to a wider array of innovative, technology-driven entertainment products and digital and social media
offerings at younger and younger ages. Spin Master’s products compete with the offerings of consumer electronics
companies, digital media and social media companies. To meet this challenge, the Company is designing and marketing
products which incorporate increasing technology, seek to combine digital and analog play, and capitalize on evolving
play patterns and increased consumption of digital and social media. With the increasing array of competitive
entertainment offerings, there is no guarantee that:
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be popular;
any property for which Spin Master has a significant license will achieve or sustain popularity;
any new products or product lines Spin Master introduces, or entertainment content that it creates, will be
considered interesting to consumers and achieve an adequate market acceptance; or
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any product’s life cycle or sales quantities will be sufficient to permit Spin Master to profitably recover the
development, manufacturing, marketing, royalties (including royalty advances and guarantees) and other
costs of producing, marketing and selling the product.
An increasing portion of Spin Master’s business may come from technologically advanced or sophisticated
digital and smart technology products, which present additional challenges compared to more traditional toys
and games.
Spin Master expects that children will continue to be interested in product offerings incorporating sophisticated
technology, such as video games, consumer electronics and social and digital media, at younger and younger ages.
Spin Master also expects that parents will seek to enhance child development and learning through digital technologies
and analog and technology-based play.
In addition to the risks associated with Spin Master’s more traditional products, sophisticated digital and smart technology
products face certain additional risks. Costs associated with designing, developing and producing technologically
advanced or sophisticated products tend to be higher than for many of Spin Master’s more traditional products. Heavy
competition in consumer electronics and entertainment products and difficult economic conditions may increase the
risk of Spin Master not achieving sales sufficient to recover the increased costs associated with these products.
Designing, developing and producing sophisticated digital and smart technology products requires different
competencies and may follow longer timelines than traditional toys and games, and any delays in the design,
development or production of these products could have a significant impact on Spin Master’s ability to successfully
offer such products. In addition, the pace of change in product offerings and consumer tastes in the video games,
consumer electronics and social and digital media areas is potentially even greater than for Spin Master’s more traditional
products. This pace of change means that the window in which a technologically advanced or sophisticated product
can achieve and maintain consumer interest may be shorter than traditional toys and games. These products may also
present data security and data privacy risks and be subject to certain laws, government policies or regulations not
applicable to more traditional products, such as the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 and the EU
Data Protection Directive (Directive 95/46/EC) and related national regulations.
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Natural disasters or other catastrophic events out of Spin Master’s control may damage its operations, facilities
or those of its contractors and could materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition
and performance.
A catastrophic event where Spin Master has operations, offices or manufacturing facilities, such as an earthquake,
tsunami, flood, typhoon, fire or other natural or manmade disaster, terrorist attacks, wars and other conflicts, or an
outbreak of a public health pandemic could disrupt the Company’s operations or those of its contractors and impair
production or distribution of its products, damage inventory, interrupt critical functions, or otherwise affect its business
negatively, and could materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and performance.
System failures related to the websites that support Spin Master’s internet-related products, applications,
services and associated websites could harm the Company’s business.
The websites, applications and services associated with Spin Master’s internet-related products depend upon the
reliable performance of their technological infrastructure. Customers could be inconvenienced and the Company’s
business may suffer if demand for access to those websites, applications or services exceeds their capacity. Any
significant disruption to, or malfunction by, those websites or services, particularly malfunctions related to transaction
processing, on those associated websites could result in a loss of potential or existing customers and sales.
Although Spin Master’s systems have been designed to function in the event of outages or catastrophic occurrences,
they remain vulnerable to damage or interruption from earthquakes, floods, fires, power loss, telecommunication failures,
terrorist attacks, computer viruses, computer denial-of-service attacks, and other events. Some of the Company’s
systems are not fully redundant, and its disaster recovery planning is not sufficient for all eventualities. Spin Master’s
systems are also subject to break-ins, sabotage, and intentional acts of vandalism. Despite any precautions the Company
may take, the occurrence of a natural disaster or other unanticipated problems at the Company’s hosting facilities could
result in lengthy interruptions in its services. Spin Master does not carry business interruption insurance sufficient to
compensate it for losses that may result from interruptions in its service as a result of system failures. Any unplanned
disruption of the Company’s systems could result in material and adverse financial impact on its business, financial
condition and performance.
Increases in interest rates, the lack of availability of credit and Spin Master’s inability to meet the debt covenant
coverage requirements in its credit facility could negatively impact the Company’s ability to conduct its
business operations.
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Increases in interest rates, both domestically and internationally, could negatively affect Spin Master’s cost of financing
its operations and investments. Adverse credit market conditions could limit the Company’s ability to refinance its existing
credit facility and raise additional debt that may be needed to fund the Company’s operations. Additionally, Spin Master’s
ability to issue or borrow long-term debt and obtain seasonal financing or pay dividends could be adversely affected
by factors such as an inability to meet certain debt covenant requirements and ratios. In the past, the Company’s
business has required and will continue to require capital expenditures and available resources to finance acquisitions.
Accordingly, Spin Master’s ability to maintain its current credit facility and its ability to issue or borrow long-term debt
and raise seasonal financing are critical for the success of Spin Master’s business. The Company’s ability to conduct
operations could be materially and adversely impacted should these or other adverse conditions affect the Company’s
sources of liquidity.
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company is exposed to risks of varying degrees of significance which could affect its ability to achieve its
strategic objectives for growth. The main objectives of the Company’s risk management process are to ensure
that risks are properly identified and that the capital base is adequate in relation to these risks. The principal
financial risks to which the Company is exposed are described below.
Foreign currency risk
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Due to the nature of the Company’s international operations, it is exposed to foreign currency risk driven by
fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. Risk arises because the value of monetary assets, liabilities, revenues and
expenditures arising from transactions denominated in foreign currencies may vary due to changes in foreign
exchange rates (“transaction exposures”) and because the non-U.S. dollar denominated financial statements of
the Company’s subsidiaries may vary on translation into the U.S. dollar presentation currency (“translation
exposures”). These exposures could impact the Company’s earnings and cash flows.
The Company uses derivative financial instruments such as foreign exchange forward contracts to manage foreign
currency risk.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the Company’s financial assets and liabilities will increase or decrease in value
due to a change in interest rates. The Company is exposed to interest rate risk as its loan facility bears interest
at a variable rate.
Credit risk and Customer Concentration
The Company is dependent on three main retailers with respect to product sales for the majority of its products.
These three customers accounted for 48.0% and 47.9% of consolidated gross product sales for the year ended
December 31, 2019 and 2018 respectively.
As the Company usually grants credit to customers on an unsecured basis, credit risk arises from the possibility
that customers may experience financial difficulty and may be unable to fulfill their financial obligations.
This risk is managed through the establishment of credit limits and payment terms based on an evaluation of the
customer’s financial performance, ability to generate cash, financing availability, and liquidity status. These factors
are reviewed at least annually, with more frequent reviews performed as necessary.
In addition, the Company uses a variety of financial arrangements to ensure collectability of trade receivables,
including requiring letters of credit, cash in advance of shipment and through the purchase of insurance on material
customer receivables, when available.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company periodically engages the services of a law firm whose managing partner is also a member of the
Company’s Board of Directors. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the fees for services rendered
were approximately $0.5 million (2018 - $0.8 million).
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in Note 3 of the Company's fiscal 2019 audited
consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes, which have been prepared in accordance with IFRS.
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates, assumptions and judgments
that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and related disclosures and the reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the periods covered by the financial statements.
The Company has identified the following accounting policies under which significant judgments, estimates and
assumptions are made, where actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and
conditions, and which may materially affect financial results or the financial position in future periods.
Determination of cash generating units
A cash generating unit ("CGU") is defined as the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows
that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. Determining the impact of
impairment requires significant judgment in identifying which assets or groups of assets constitute CGUs of
the Company.
Functional currency
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the respective functional currencies of Company entities at
foreign exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign
currencies at the reporting date are retranslated to the functional currency at the exchange rate at that date.
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Determining the appropriate functional currencies for entities in the Company requires analysis of various factors,
including the currencies and country specific factors that mainly influence sales prices, and the currencies that
mainly influence labour, materials, and other costs of providing goods or services.
Useful life of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets with finite useful lives
The Company employs significant estimates to determine the estimated useful lives of property, plant and
equipment and intangible assets with finite useful lives, considering industry trends such as technological
advancements, past experience, expected use and review of asset lives.
Components of an item of property, plant and equipment may have different useful lives. The Company makes
estimates when determining depreciation methods, depreciation rates and asset useful lives, which requires taking
into account industry trends and company-specific factors. The Company reviews depreciation methods, useful
lives and residual values annually or when circumstances change and adjusts its depreciation methods and
assumptions prospectively.
Impairment testing of goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets
Goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets are assessed for impairment at least annually, and whenever there
is an indication that the asset may be impaired. The Company determines the fair value of its CGU groupings and
indefinite life intangible assets using discounted cash flow models corroborated by other valuation techniques.
The process of determining these fair values requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions of a long
term nature regarding discount rates, projected revenues, royalty rates and margins, as applicable, derived from
past experience, actual operating results and budgets. These estimates and assumptions may change in the
future due to uncertain competitive and economic market conditions or changes in business strategies.
Provision for inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and estimated net realizable value. The Company estimates net realizable
value as the amount at which inventories are expected to be sold, taking into consideration fluctuations in retail
prices due to seasonality less estimated costs necessary to make the sale. Inventories are written down to net
realizable value when the cost of inventories is estimated to be unrecoverable due to obsolescence, damage or
declining selling prices.
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Sales allowances
A sales allowance is established to reflect allowances requested by customers relating to contractual discounts,
negotiated discounts, customer audits, defective products and costs incurred by customers to sell the Company’s
products. Certain allowances are fixed and determinable at the time of sale and are recorded at the time of sale
as a reduction to revenue. Other allowances can vary depending on future outcomes such as customer sales
volume. The allowance is based on the Company’s evaluation of the likelihood of the outcome of sales allowance
claims. The Company considers various factors including customer terms, historical experience, any expected
deviations from historical experience and existing or expected market conditions. The Company adjusts its estimate
at least quarterly, or when facts and circumstances used in the estimation process may change.
Income and other taxes
The calculation of current and deferred income taxes requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions
and to exercise judgment regarding the carrying values of assets and liabilities which are subject to accounting
estimates inherent in those balances, the interpretation of income tax legislation across various jurisdictions,
expectations about future operating results, the timing of reversal of temporary differences and possible audits of
income tax filings by tax authorities.
Changes or differences in underlying estimates or assumptions may result in changes to the current or deferred
income tax balances on the consolidated statements of financial position, a charge or credit to income tax expense
in the consolidated statement of earnings and may result in cash payments or receipts.
All income, capital and commodity tax filings are subject to audits and reassessments. Changes in interpretations
or judgments may result in a change in the Company’s income, capital or commodity tax provisions in the future.
The amount of such a change cannot be reasonably estimated.
FUTURE CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES
IFRS 3 Business Combinations
The IASB published amendments to IFRS 3 "Business Combinations". The amendment clarifies the definition of
a business and outputs. The amendment also adds guidance that determines if substantive processes have been
acquired or if an acquired set of activities and assets is a business. The amendments are effective for fiscal years
beginning on or after January 1, 2020. The Company will apply these amendments and additions to IFRS 3 to
applicable future acquisitions.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company uses derivative financial instruments such as foreign exchange forward contracts to manage foreign
currency risk.
As at December 31, 2019, the Company is committed under outstanding foreign exchange contracts to purchase
US$, representing total purchase commitments of approximately $15.8 million (2018 - $39.3 million).
DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Co-Chief Executive Officers and the Chief Financial Officer (the “Certifying Officers”) have designed, or caused
to be designed under their supervision, Disclosure Controls and Procedures (“DC&P”) to provide reasonable
assurance that (i) material information relating to the Company is made known to them by others, particularly
during the period in which the annual filings are being prepared; and (ii) information required to be disclosed by
the Company in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation
is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation. The
Certifying Officers have evaluated, or caused to be evaluated under their supervision, the effectiveness of the
Company’s DC&P as at December 31, 2019 and have concluded that the Company's DC&P was effective as at
December 31, 2019.
INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
The Certifying Officers have also designed, or caused to be designed under their supervision, Internal Control
over Financial Reporting (“ICFR”) to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting
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and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes prepared in accordance with IFRS. The Certifying
Officers have used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013 COSO Framework) issued by the Committee
of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) to design the Company’s ICFR. The Certifying
Officers have evaluated, or caused to be evaluated under their supervision, the effectiveness of the Company’s
ICFR as at December 31, 2019 and have concluded that the Company's ICFR was effective as at December 31,
2019.
In July 2019, Spin Master successfully implemented an upgrade to the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
system globally. As a result, financial and operating transactions are recorded utilizing modern functionality provided
by the new upgraded system. This new system is not in response to any identified deficiency or weakness in ICFR.
The system implementation was designed, in part, to enhance the overall system of ICFR through further
automation of various business processes. Except for the preceding change, there have been no changes in the
Company’s ICFR during the year ended December 31, 2019 which have materially affected, or are reasonably
likely to materially affect, the Company’s ICFR and its disclosure controls and procedures.
LIMITATIONS OF AN INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM
The Certifying Officers believe that any DC&P or ICFR, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide
only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met and that all control
issues, including instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been prevented or detected. Further, the
design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls
must be considered relative to their costs. The design of any system of control is also based in part upon certain
assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed
in achieving its stated goals under all potential (future) conditions.
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NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES
In addition to using financial measures prescribed under IFRS, references are made in this MD&A to “EBITDA”,
“Adjusted EBITDA”, “Adjusted EBITDA Margin”, “Adjusted Net (Loss) Income”, “Free Cash Flow”, “Gross Product
Sales”, “Constant Currency”, “Sales Allowances” and "Total Net Sales" which are non-IFRS financial measures.
Non-IFRS financial measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and are therefore unlikely
to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers.
EBITDA is calculated as net (loss) earnings before finance costs, income tax expense and depreciation and
amortization.
Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as EBITDA excluding adjustments that do not necessarily reflect the Company’s
underlying financial performance. These adjustments include restructuring expenses, foreign exchange gains or
losses, equity-settled share based compensation expenses, impairment of intangible assets, fair market value
adjustments to acquired inventories, acquisition related incentive compensation, legal settlement, transaction
costs, royalty recovery and bad debt expense. Adjusted EBITDA is used by management as a measure of the
Company’s profitability.
Adjusted EBITDA Margin is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by Revenue. Management uses Adjusted
EBITDA Margin to evaluate the Company’s performance compared to internal targets and to benchmark its
performance against key competitors.
Adjusted Net (Loss) Income is calculated as net (loss) income excluding adjustments, as defined above, and the
corresponding impact these items have on income tax expense. Management uses Adjusted Net (Loss) Income
to measure the underlying financial performance of the business on a consistent basis over time.
Constant Currency represents Revenue and Gross Product Sales results that are presented excluding the impact
from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The current period and prior period results for entities reporting
in currencies other than the US dollar are translated using consistent exchange rates, rather than using the actual
exchange rate in effect during the respective periods. The difference between the current period and prior period
results using the consistent exchange rates reflects the changes in the underlying performance results, excluding
the impact from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.
Free Cash Flow is calculated as cash flows provided by/used in operating activities before changes in net working
capital and after cash flows used in investing activities before cash used in license, brand and business acquisitions.
Management uses the Free Cash Flow metric to analyze the cash flow being generated by the Company’s business.
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Gross Product Sales represent sales of the Company’s products to customers, excluding the impact of Sales
Allowances. As Sales Allowances are generally not associated with individual products, the Company uses changes
in Gross Product Sales to provide meaningful comparisons across product category and geographical segment
results to highlight trends in Spin Master’s business. For a reconciliation of Gross Product Sales to Revenue,
please see the revenue table for the three months and year ended December 31, 2019 as compared to the same
period in 2018 in this MD&A.
Sales Allowances represent marketing and sales credits requested by customers relating to factors such as
cooperative advertising, contractual discounts, negotiated discounts, customer audits, volume rebates, defective
products and costs incurred by customers to sell the Company’s products and are recorded as a reduction to
Gross Product Sales. Management uses Sales Allowances to identify and compare the cost of doing business
with individual retailers, different geographic markets and amongst various distribution channels.
Total Net Sales represents Gross Product Sales less Sales Allowances. Management uses Total Net Sales to
evaluate the Company’s total net revenue generating capacity compared to internal targets and as a measure of
Company performance.
Adjusted Administrative Expenses is calculated as administrative expenses restructuring expenses, equity-settled
share based compensation expenses, bad debt expense related to Toys "R" Us and acquisition related incentive
compensation. Please see the Adjusted Administrative Expenses table for the three months and year ended
December 31, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018 in this MD&A.
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Management believes the non-IFRS measures defined above are important supplemental measures of operating
performance and highlight trends in the core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on
IFRS financial measures. Management believes that these measures allow for assessment of the Company’s
operating performance and financial condition on a basis that is more consistent and comparable between reporting
periods. The Company believes that lenders, securities analysts, investors and other interested parties frequently
use these non-IFRS financial measures in the evaluation of issuers.
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Reconciliation Tables
The following table presents a reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income,
and Cash from Operations to Free Cash Flow for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017:
(All amounts in US$ millions)
Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures
Net income
Income tax expense
Finance costs
Depreciation and amortization
EBITDA1
Adjustments:
Restructuring expense2
Foreign exchange loss (gain)3
Share based compensation4
Impairment of intangible assets5
Acquisition related incentive compensation6
Bad debt (recovery) expense7
Legal settlement8
Amortization of fair market value adjustments9
Transaction costs10
Royalty recovery11
Adjusted EBITDA1, 13
Income tax expense
Finance costs
Depreciation and amortization
Tax effect of adjustments12
Adjusted Net Income1
Cash provided by operating activities
Changes in net working capital
Cash provided by operating activities before net working capital changes
Cash used in investing investing activities
Cash used for license, brand and business acquisitions
Free Cash Flow1
1) See "Non-IFRS Financial Measures".
Year ended Dec 31
201813
201713
2019
64.3
20.7
11.7
84.6
154.9
161.1
53.5
9.4
74.2
59.4
10.4
44.9
181.3
292.0
275.8
8.8
5.8
15.2
5.6
3.2
(0.9)
—
—
—
—
219.0
20.7
11.7
84.6
9.2
92.8
98.4
79.9
178.3
(116.2)
22.5
84.6
7.2
(9.3)
12.2
—
1.2
12.1
(15.5)
3.7
—
—
303.6
53.5
9.4
74.2
3.0
1.7
(11.4)
10.1
9.0
—
5.4
—
2.8
1.0
(2.2)
292.2
59.4
10.4
44.9
4.5
163.5
173.0
192.9
19.1
212.0
(159.5)
77.0
129.5
267.4
(16.8)
250.6
(81.6)
24.4
193.4
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2) Restructuring expense primarily relates to personnel related costs. In the second quarter of 2019 and fourth quarter of 2018, restructuring expenses also included costs
related to facility closures.
3) Includes foreign exchange gains/losses generated by the translation of monetary assets/liabilities denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the
applicable entity and gains/losses related to the Company's hedging programs.
4) Related to expenses associated with subordinate voting shares granted to equity participants at the time of the IPO and share option expense. As of August 1, 2018, share
based compensation includes expenses related to the Company's LTIP.
5) Impairment of intangible assets related to content development, licenses, brands and trademarks.
6) Remuneration expense associated with contingent consideration for the Cardinal and SwimWays acquisition, respectively.
7) Net bad debt (recovery) expense related to the bankruptcy declaration and liquidation proceedings of TRU during the fourth quarter of 2019, the first quarter of 2018 and
third quarter of 2017.
8) Legal settlement in the Company's favour in the second quarter of 2018.
9) Amortization of fair market value adjustments to inventory relating to the acquisition of Gund in the second quarter of 2018; Marbles and Aerobie in the second and third
quarters of 2017, respectively; and SwimWays in the third quarter of 2016.
10) Transaction costs relating to Marbles acquisition in the second quarter of 2017.
11) Royalty income recovery related to 2017.
12) Tax effect of adjustments (Footnotes 2-11). Adjustments are tax effected at the effective tax rate of the given period.
13) The comparative information presented for 2018 and 2017 has not been restated for the adoption of IFRS 16. On a pro forma basis, the impact of IFRS 16 on Adjusted
EBITDA for 2018 and 2017 would be an increase of $11.3 million and $8.8 million, respectively.
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this MD&A constitute “forward-looking
information” within the meaning of certain securities laws, including the Securities Act (Ontario), and are based
on expectations, estimates and projections as of the date on which the statements are made in this MD&A. The
words “plans”, “expects”, “projected”, “estimated”, “forecasts”, “anticipates”, “indicative”, “intend”, “guidance”,
“outlook”, “potential”, “prospects”, “seek”, “strategy”, “targets” or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases
or statements that certain future conditions, actions, events or results “will”, “may”, “could”, “would”, “should”,
“might” or “can”, or negative versions thereof, “be taken”, “occur”, “continue” or “be achieved”, and other similar
expressions, identify statements containing forward-looking information. Statements of forward-looking information
in this MD&A include, without limitation, statements with respect to: the Company’s outlook for 2020 (see “Outlook”);
future growth expectations; financial position, cash flows and financial performance; drivers for such growth; the
resolution of logistics problems; impact of acquisitions on future financial performance; the successful execution
of its strategies for growth; other economic and public health conditions or regulatory changes in the markets in
which we and our customers, suppliers and manufacturers operate, such as higher commodity prices, labor costs
or transportation costs, or outbreaks of disease, such as COVID-19, the occurrence of which could create work
slowdowns, delays or shortages in production or shipment of products, increases in costs or delays in revenue;
and the seasonality of financial results and performance.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon management’s perceptions of historical trends, current
conditions and expected future developments, as well as a number of specific factors and assumptions that, while
considered reasonable by management as of the date on which the statements are made in this MD&A, are
inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies which could
result in the forward-looking statements ultimately being incorrect. In addition to any factors and assumptions set
forth above in this MD&A, the material factors and assumptions used to develop the forward-looking information
include, but are not limited to: the ability of factories to manufacture products, including labour size and allocation,
tooling, raw material and component availability, ability to shift between product mix, and customer acceptance
of delayed delivery dates; the expanded use of advanced technology, robotics and innovation the Company applies
to its products will have a level of success consistent with its past experiences; the Company will continue to
successfully secure broader licenses from third parties for major entertainment properties consistent with past
practices; the expansion of sales and marketing offices in new markets will increase the sales of products in that
territory; the Company will be able to successfully identify and integrate strategic acquisition opportunities; the
Company will be able to maintain its distribution capabilities; the Company will be able to leverage its global
platform to grow sales from acquired brands; the Company will be able to recognize and capitalize on opportunities
earlier than its competitors; the Company will be able to continue to build and maintain strong, collaborative
relationships; the Company will maintain its status as a preferred collaborator; the culture and business structure
of the Company will support its growth; the current business strategies of the Company will continue to be desirable
on an international platform; the Company will be able to expand its portfolio of owned branded intellectual property
and successfully license it to third parties; use of advanced technology and robotics in the Company’s products
will expand; access of entertainment content on mobile platforms will expand; fragmentation of the market will
continue to create acquisition opportunities; the Company will be able to maintain its relationships with its
employees, suppliers and retailers; the Company will continue to attract qualified personnel to support its
development requirements; and the Company's key personnel will continue to be involved in the Company products
and entertainment properties will be launched as scheduled and that the risk factors noted in this MD&A, collectively,
do not have a material impact on the Company.
By its nature, forward-looking information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or
specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions
will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities
will not be achieved. Known and unknown risk factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company,
could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information in this MD&A. Such risks and
uncertainties include, without limitation, the factors discussed in the Company's disclosure materials, including
the Annual MD&A and the Company's most recent AIF, filed with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada
and available under the Company's profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com). These risk factors are not intended to
represent a complete list of the factors that could affect the Company and investors are cautioned to consider
these and other factors, uncertainties and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-
looking statements.
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There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future
events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements are provided
for the purpose of providing information about management’s expectations and plans relating to the future. The
Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise, or to explain any material difference between subsequent
actual events and such forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law.
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Annual consolidated financial statements
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
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Independent Auditor’s Report
To the Shareholders of
Spin Master Corp.
Opinion
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Spin Master Corp. (the “Company”), which
comprise the consolidated statements of financial position as at December 31, 2019 and 2018, and
the consolidated statements of earnings and comprehensive income, consolidated statements of
changes in shareholders’ equity and consolidated statements of cash flows for the years then ended,
and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting
policies (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”).
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of the Company as at December 31, 2019 and 2018, and its financial performance
and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards (“IFRS”).
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards
(“Canadian GAAS”). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s
Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of
the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial
statements in Canada, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these
requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to
provide a basis for our opinion.
Other Information
Management is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises:
● Management’s Discussion and Analysis
● The information, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon, in the
Annual Report.
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not and will
not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial
statements, our responsibility is to read the other information identified above and, in doing so,
consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our
knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
We obtained Management’s Discussion and Analysis prior to the date of this auditor’s report. If, based
on the work we have performed on this other information, we conclude that there is a material
misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact in this auditor’s report. We
have nothing to report in this regard.
The Annual Report is expected to be made available to us after the date of the auditor’s report. If,
based on the work we will perform on this other information, we conclude that there is a material
misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact to those charged with
governance.
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Responsibilities of Management and those Charged with Governance for the
Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in
accordance with IFRS, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable
the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to
fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Company’s ability
to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using
the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Company or
to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial reporting
process.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole
are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report
that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee
that an audit conducted in accordance with Canadian GAAS will always detect a material misstatement
when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually
or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users
taken on the basis of these financial statements.
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As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian GAAS, we exercise professional judgment and
maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
●
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to
fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit
evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not
detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error,
as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override
of internal control.
● Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an
opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control.
● Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting
estimates and related disclosures made by management.
● Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting
and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events
or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going
concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in
our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are
inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to
the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to
cease to continue as a going concern.
● Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the
disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and
events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
● Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or
business activities within the Company to express an opinion on the financial statements. We are
responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the group audit. We remain solely
responsible for our audit opinion.
Spin Master Corp.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned
scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in
internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant
ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and
other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable,
related safeguards.
The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this independent auditor’s report is
Steven Lawrenson.
Chartered Professional Accountants
Licensed Public Accountants
March 4, 2020
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Spin Master Corp.
Spin Master Corp.
Consolidated statements of financial position
(US$ millions)
Assets
Current assets
Cash
Trade receivables
Other receivables
Inventories
Advances on royalties
Prepaid expenses
Non-current assets
Intangible assets
Goodwill
Right-of-use assets
Property, plant and equipment
Deferred income tax assets
Advances on royalties
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Total assets
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade payables and accrued liabilities
Contract liabilities
Provisions and contingent liabilities
Income tax payable
Lease liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Provisions and contingent liabilities
Deferred income tax liabilities
Lease liabilities
Total liabilities
Shareholders’ equity
Share capital
Accumulated deficit
Contributed surplus
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Total shareholders’ equity
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Approved by the Board of Directors on March 4, 2020.
The accompanying notes on pages 5 to 41 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Notes
Dec 31,
2019
Dec 31,
2018
9
9
10
12
13
21
11
8
14
14
16
8
21
16
8
21
17
115.3
370.7
57.0
185.3
18.0
14.4
760.7
182.4
138.8
78.3
66.8
26.2
3.2
495.7
1,256.4
345.6
7.6
26.2
4.5
15.1
399.0
9.0
20.4
67.6
97.0
496.0
714.5
(28.1)
35.8
38.2
760.4
1,256.4
143.5
266.8
68.8
110.1
18.4
14.5
622.1
165.8
124.2
—
56.0
21.0
10.1
377.1
999.2
276.8
7.0
29.2
6.5
—
319.5
1.7
15.5
—
17.2
336.7
694.1
(92.4)
40.9
19.9
662.5
999.2
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Spin Master Corp.
Spin Master Corp.
Consolidated statements of earnings and comprehensive income
(US$ millions, except earnings per share)
Notes
Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Expenses
Selling, marketing, distribution and product development
Administrative expenses
Depreciation and amortization expenses
Other expenses (income)
Foreign exchange loss (gain)
Finance costs
Income before income tax expense
Income tax expense
Net income
Earnings per share
Basic
Diluted
(US$ millions, except earnings per share)
Net income
Items that may be subsequently reclassified to net income
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) on foreign operations
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Total comprehensive income
4
7
7
7
5
6
8
18
18
The accompanying notes on pages 5 to 41 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Dec 31,
2019
1,581.6
796.6
785.0
Dec 31,
2018
1,631.5
812.7
818.8
395.4
247.9
32.6
6.6
5.8
11.7
85.0
20.7
64.3
0.63
0.62
2019
64.3
18.3
18.3
82.6
331.9
278.4
14.7
(14.7)
(9.3)
9.4
208.4
53.5
154.9
1.52
1.51
2018
154.9
(25.9)
(25.9)
129.0
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Spin Master Corp.
Consolidated statements of changes in shareholders' equity
(US$ millions)
January 1, 2018
Net income
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Share-based compensation
Shares released from equity participation
Exercise of share options
Shares issued upon settlement of LTIP
Change in LTIP settlement method
December 31, 2018
January 1, 2019
Net income
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Share-based compensation
Shares released from equity participation
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Exercise of share options
Shares issued upon settlement of LTIP
December 31, 2019
Note
Share
capital
Accumulated
deficit
Contributed
surplus
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
681.3
—
—
—
8.5
0.4
3.9
—
(247.3)
154.9
—
—
—
—
—
—
694.1
(92.4)
694.1
—
—
—
8.4
0.2
11.8
714.5
(92.4)
64.3
—
—
—
—
—
(28.1)
20.3
—
—
12.2
(8.5)
(0.1)
—
17.0
40.9
40.9
—
—
15.2
(8.4)
(0.1)
(11.8)
35.8
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
The accompanying notes on pages 5 to 41 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
45.8
—
(25.9)
—
—
—
—
—
19.9
19.9
—
18.3
—
—
—
—
Total
500.1
154.9
(25.9)
12.2
—
0.3
3.9
17.0
662.5
662.5
64.3
18.3
15.2
—
0.1
—
38.2
760.4
3
Spin Master Corp.
Spin Master Corp.
Consolidated statements of cash flows
(US$ millions)
Operating activities
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities
Income tax expense
Interest (income) expense
Depreciation and amortization
Amortization of fair value increments to inventories previously acquired
Accretion expense - lease liabilities
Accretion expense - other
Amortization of financing costs
Impairment of intangible asset and property, plant and equipment
Share-based compensation expense
Net change in non-cash working capital balances
Net change in provisions and contingent consideration liabilities
Income taxes paid
Interest received (paid)
Share-based compensation payments
Cash provided by operating activities
Investing activities
Investment in property, plant and equipment
Investment in intangible assets
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
Business acquisitions
Cash used in investing activities
Financing activities
Payment of lease liabilities
Issuance of common shares from exercise of share options
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayment of borrowings
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash
Net (decrease) increase in cash during the period
Cash, beginning of period
Cash, end of period
The accompanying notes on pages 5 to 41 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Notes
Dec 31,
2019
Dec 31,
2018
8
6
7
6
6
6
5, 11, 12
17
19
11
12
11
23
21
15
15
64.3
20.7
(1.6)
84.6
—
4.8
1.7
0.9
5.6
15.2
(79.9)
7.2
(27.0)
1.9
—
98.4
(40.9)
(53.3)
0.5
(22.5)
(116.2)
(13.8)
0.1
—
—
(13.7)
3.3
(28.2)
143.5
115.3
57
154.9
53.5
0.3
74.2
3.7
—
2.3
0.9
1.1
12.2
(19.1)
(4.0)
(76.0)
(0.5)
(10.6)
192.9
(53.5)
(29.0)
—
(77.0)
(159.5)
—
0.2
45.0
(45.0)
0.2
(7.4)
26.2
117.3
143.5
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Spin Master Corp.
Spin Master Corp.
Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
1.
Description of business
Spin Master Corp., (the “Company”) was incorporated on June 9, 2004, under the laws of the Province of Ontario,
Canada. The Company is a children’s entertainment company that creates, designs, manufactures and markets a
diversified portfolio of innovative toys, games, products and entertainment properties. The Company is driven by a
desire to challenge and expand traditional play patterns through the creation of innovative products, entertainment
and digital content. The Company’s headquarters is located at 225 King Street West, Suite 200, Toronto, Canada,
M5V 3M2.
The Company has three reportable operating segments: North America, Europe and Rest of World (see Note 25).
The North American segment is comprised of the United States and Canada. The European segment is comprised
of the United Kingdom, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Slovakia,
Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic, Poland, Russia and Greece. The Rest of World segment is primarily comprised
of Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, India, Australia and Mexico, as well as all other areas of the world serviced by the
Company’s distribution network.
2.
Summary of significant accounting policies
(A) Statement of compliance and basis of preparation and measurement
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The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") with interpretations of the
International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee ("IFRIC").
All financial information is presented in millions of United States dollars ("US$") and has been rounded to the nearest
hundred thousand, except as otherwise indicated. As a result, some prior year results may not agree to previously
published financial statements due to rounding. The impact of these rounding adjustments do not have a material
effect on the Company's financial statements.
These consolidated financial statements were approved and authorized for issuance by the Board of Directors on
March 4, 2020.
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for certain financial
instruments that are measured at fair value, as explained in the accounting policies below. Historical cost is measured
on the fair value of the consideration provided in exchange for goods and services.
(B) Application of new and revised IFRS
IFRS 16 Leases
IFRS 16 introduced a single, on-balance sheet accounting model for lessees. The Company, as a lessee, has
recognized right-of-use assets representing its rights to use the underlying assets and lease liabilities representing
its obligation to make lease payments.
The Company has applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective method and has elected to set the right-of-use
asset equal to the lease liability. The cumulative effect of initial application recognized in retained earnings at January
1, 2019 is nil. Accordingly, the comparative information presented for 2018 has not been restated and is presented as
previously reported under IAS 17 and related interpretations. The Company has elected to not recognize right-of-use
assets or lease liabilities for short-term leases and leases for which the underlying asset is of low value.
Previously, the Company determined at contract inception whether an arrangement was or contained a lease under
IFRIC 4 Determining Whether an Arrangement contains a Lease. The Company now determines whether a contract
is or contains a lease based on the new definition of a lease. Under IFRS 16, a contract is or contains a lease if the
contract conveys a right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.
The Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. The right-of-use
asset is initially measured at cost, and subsequently at cost less any accumulated depreciation or impairment losses
and adjusted for certain re-measurements of the lease liability. The lease liability is initially measured at the present
value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit
in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Company's incremental borrowing rate. The Company
primarily uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate. The weighted average discount rate used was 6.1%.
The lease liability is subsequently increased by the interest cost on the lease liability and decreased by lease payments
made. It is remeasured when there is a change in future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate, a
change in the estimate of the amount expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee, or as appropriate,
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Spin Master Corp.
Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
2.
Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
(B) Application of new and revised IFRSs (continued)
changes in the assessment of whether a purchase or extension option is reasonably certain to be exercised or a
termination option is reasonably certain not to be exercised. The Company did not have any finance leases historically.
All leases were recognized as operating leases.
The Company has applied judgment to determine both the applicable discount rate as well as the lease term for certain
lease contracts in which it is a lessee that include renewal options. The discount rate is based on the Company's
incremental borrowing rate and reflects the rate of interest the Company would have to pay to borrow over a similar
term and similar security, the funds necessary to obtain an asset of similar value. The assessment of whether the
Company is reasonably certain to exercise renewal options impacts the lease term, which significantly affects the
amount of lease liabilities and right-of-use assets recognized.
On transition to IFRS 16, the Company recognized right-of-use assets and corresponding lease liabilities of $83.4
million on January 1, 2019. The Company has recognized depreciation expense of $13.0 million in administrative
expenses and accretion expense of $4.8 million in finance costs in the consolidated statements of operations and
comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Lease liabilities recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position on the date of transition:
Reconciliation of IFRS 16 transitional impact
Operating lease commitments as at December 31, 2018
Discounted using the incremental borrowing rate at the date of initial application
Adjustments for renewal options reasonably certain to be exercised
Contracts assessed as leases under IFRS 16
Lease liabilities recognized
IFRIC 23 Uncertainty over income tax treatments
Jan 1, 2019
69.5
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56.5
19.8
7.1
83.4
In June 2017, the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") issued IFRIC 23 to clarify how the requirements
of IAS 12 Income Taxes should be applied when there is uncertainty over income tax treatments. The interpretation
specifically addresses:
• Whether an entity considers uncertain tax treatments separately;
• The assumptions an entity makes about the examination of tax treatments by taxation authorities;
• How an entity determines taxable profit (or loss), tax bases, unused tax losses, credits and rates; and
• How an entity considers changes in facts and circumstances.
The interpretation is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, with modified retrospective or
retrospective application. The amendments and additions to IFRIC 23 do not have an impact on the Company's
consolidated financial statements or financial results.
(C) Basis of preparation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statement accounts of the Company and entities
controlled by the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Group”). Control is achieved when the Company:
•
•
•
has power over the investee;
is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee; and
has the ability to use its power to affect its returns.
The Company reassesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are
changes to one or more of the three elements of control listed above.
Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Company obtains control over the subsidiary and ceases when the
Company loses control of the subsidiary. Specifically, income and expenses of a subsidiary acquired or disposed of
during the year are included in the consolidated statement of operations and other comprehensive income from the
date the Company gains control until the date when the Company ceases to control the subsidiary.
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Spin Master Corp.
Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
2.
Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
(C) Basis of preparation (continued)
When necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies
into line with the Group’s accounting policies.
All intragroup assets and liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows relating to transactions between members
of the Group are eliminated in full on consolidation.
(D) Business combinations
Acquisitions of businesses are accounted for using the acquisition method. The consideration transferred in a business
combination is measured at fair value, which is calculated as the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of the assets
transferred by the Company, liabilities incurred by the Company to the former owners of the acquiree and the equity
interests issued by the Company in exchange for control of the acquiree. Acquisition-related costs are recognized in
profit or loss as incurred.
When the consideration transferred by the Group in a business combination includes assets or liabilities resulting from
a contingent consideration arrangement, the contingent consideration is measured at its acquisition-date fair value
and included as part of the consideration transferred in a business combination. Changes in the fair value of the
contingent consideration that qualify as measurement period adjustments are adjusted retrospectively, with
corresponding adjustment against goodwill. Measurement period adjustments are adjustments that arise from
additional information obtained during the “measurement period” (which cannot exceed one year from the acquisition
date) about facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date.
All other subsequent changes in the fair value of contingent consideration classified as an asset or liability are accounted
for in accordance with the relevant policy. Changes in the fair value of contingent consideration classified as equity
are not recognized.
If the initial accounting for a business combination is incomplete by the end of the reporting period in which the
combination occurs, the Group reports provisional amounts for the items for which the accounting is incomplete. Those
provisional amounts are adjusted during the measurement period (see above), or additional assets or liabilities are
recognized, to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date that,
if known would have affected the amounts recognized at that time.
At the acquisition date, the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed are recognized at their fair value.
Goodwill arising on an acquisition of a business is carried at cost as established at the date of acquisition of the
business less accumulated impairment losses, if any. Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of the
consideration transferred, over the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the
liabilities assumed. For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to each of the Company’s Cash-
Generating Units ("CGUs") (or groups of CGUs) that are expected to benefit from the combination.
(E) Goodwill
A CGU to which goodwill has been allocated is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently when there is an
indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the CGU is less than its carrying amount, the
impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the
other assets of the unit pro-rata based on the carrying amount of each asset in the unit.
Any impairment loss for goodwill is recognized directly in profit or loss, and an impairment loss recognized for goodwill
is not reversed in subsequent periods. On disposal of the relevant CGU, the attributed amount of goodwill is included
in the determination of the profit or loss on disposal.
(F) Revenue recognition
Sale of Goods
The majority of the Company’s revenue is derived from the sales of toys and related products to retail customers and
distributors in select international markets. Revenue is recognized at an amount that reflects the consideration to
which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer.
The Company recognizes revenue when control of the goods has transferred, which is determined by respective
shipping terms and certain additional considerations. Invoices are generally issued at the time of delivery (which is
when the Company has satisfied its performance obligations under the arrangement). As such, a receivable is
recognized as the consideration is unconditional and only the passage of time is required before payment is due. The
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Spin Master Corp.
Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
2. Significant accounting policies (continued)
(F) Revenue recognition (continued)
Company does not have performance obligations subsequent to delivery on the sale of goods to customers and
revenues from sale of goods are recognized upon passing of control to the customer.
The Company routinely enters into arrangements with its customers to provide sales incentives, support customer
promotion and provides allowances for returns and defective merchandise. Such programs are based primarily on
purchases, customer performance of specified promotional activities and other specified factors which are not
necessarily stipulated in the customers contract.
Revenue represents the amount of consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled to through the sale of
goods excluding sales tax and after the application of the variable consideration constraint. Variable consideration
includes estimates for defective products, sales allowances and returns by customers made based on certain
judgments, contractual terms and conditions and historical data. The Company uses the expected value method to
quantify the variable consideration. The Company monitors periodic results against historical data and makes any
adjustments to both sales discounts and returns accruals as required. Note 3 - Significant accounting judgments and
estimates outlines additional details on sales allowances.
Television distribution, royalty and license sales
Television distribution sales, which are generated by the use of the Company's brands and other intellectual property
through the production of television and streaming programming for licensing to third parties, are recognized in
accordance with the relevant agreements. The license agreement is assessed as either providing the customer with
a 'right-to-use' or 'right-to-access' license and the applicable revenue is recognized at a point-in-time or over time
based on the classification determined. The license to distribute television and streaming programming grants a right
to use the Company's brands and other intellectual property. The licensee pays a fixed fee for the license of the
produced content. Revenue is recognized upon delivery of the television or streaming programming and is measured
based on the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled to upon delivery. There are no future
performance obligations associated with the delivery of the programs.
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For royalty and licensing revenues that are generated by the use the Company’s brands and other intellectual property,
the license is assessed as either providing the customer with a ‘right-to-use’ or ‘right-to-access’ license and revenue
is recognized at a point-in-time or over time based on the classifications determined. Judgment is required in
determining the appropriate classification. The license of the Company’s brands provide access to the intellectual
property over the term of the license and is considered a right-to-access license of intellectual property. The Company
records sales-based or usage-based royalty revenues for right-to-access licenses upon occurrence of the licensees’
subsequent sale or usage.
Customer advances on contracts, licensing and/or television distribution, are recorded in contract liabilities until all of
the foregoing revenue recognition conditions have been met. This does not give rise to a significant financing component
as the timing difference between when the customer advances are recorded and the revenue recognition conditions
being fulfilled are protective for both parties of a contract, to protect against failure of completion of some of their
obligations under the contract.
Digital applications ("apps")
The Company develops apps which are hosted by third-party platform providers. The Company controls all aspects
of the apps delivered to the end user. The third party platform providers are providing the service of hosting and
administrating receipt from the end users. The Company has determined that it is the principal in the arrangement
and revenues are recorded in other revenue on a gross basis. The fees charged by the third-party platform providers
are recorded within cost of sales. Revenue associated with the sale of apps are recognized when control is transferred.
This condition is typically met when the end-user purchases and downloads the app from the third-party. The end
users can make in-app purchases and the Company recognizes revenue at the time of sale. The Company has no
additional performance obligations other than delivery of apps to the third-party platform providers.
Disaggregation of revenue
The Company disaggregates its revenues from contracts with customers by segment: North America, Europe and
Rest of World. The Company further disaggregates revenues by category: Activities, games & puzzles and plush,
Remote control and interactive characters, Boys action and construction, Pre-school and girls and Outdoor. The
Company believes these collectively depict how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows
are affected by economic factors. See Note 25 Segment information for further information.
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Spin Master Corp.
Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
2. Significant accounting policies (continued)
(G) Leases
The Company assesses whether a contract is or contains a lease, at inception of a contract. The Company recognizes
a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability with respect to all lease agreements in which it is the lessee,
except for short-term leases (defined as leases with a lease term of 12 months or less) and leases of low value assets.
For these leases, the Company recognizes the leases as an operating expense on a straight-line basis over the term
of the lease unless another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits
from the leased assets are assumed.
Lease liability
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement
date, discounted by using the rate implicit in the lease. If this rate cannot be readily determined, the Company uses
its incremental borrowing rate. The incremental borrowing rate is defined as the rate of interest that the Company
would have to pay to borrow over a similar term and with a similar security the funds necessary to obtain an asset of
a similar value to the right-of-use asset in a similar economic environment.
Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability comprise:
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•
•
•
•
•
fixed lease payments (including in-substance fixed payments), less any lease incentives;
variable lease payments that depend on an index or rate, initially measured using the index or rate at the
commencement date;
the amount expected to be payable by the lessee under residual value guarantees;
the exercise of purchase options, if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise the options; and
payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the exercise of an option to terminate
the lease.
The lease liability is subsequently measured by increasing the carrying amount to reflect interest on the lease liability
(using the effective interest method) and by reducing the carrying amount to reflect the lease payments made.
The Company remeasures the lease liability (and makes a corresponding adjustment to the related right-of-use asset)
whenever:
•
•
•
the lease term has changed or there is a change in the assessment of exercise of a purchase option, in which
case the lease liability is remeasured by discounting the revised lease payments using a revised discount rate.
the lease payments change due to changes in an index or rate or a change in expected payment under a guaranteed
residual value, in which cases the lease liability is remeasured by discounting the revised lease payments using
the initial discount rate (unless the lease payments change is due to a change in a floating interest rate, in which
case a revised discount rate is used).
a lease contract is modified and the lease modification is not accounted for as a separate lease, in which case
the lease liability is remeasured by discounting the revised lease payments using a revised discount rate.
Right-of-use asset
The right-of-use assets comprise the initial measurement of the corresponding lease liability, lease payments made
at or before the commencement day and any initial direct costs. They are subsequently measured at cost less
accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
Whenever the Company incurs an obligation for costs to dismantle and remove a leased asset, restore the site on
which it is located or restore the underlying asset to the condition required by the terms and conditions of the lease,
a provision is recognized and measured under IAS 37. The costs are included in the related right-of-use asset, unless
those costs are incurred to produce inventories.
Right-of-use assets are depreciated over the shorter period of lease term and useful life of the underlying asset. If a
lease transfers ownership of the underlying asset or the cost of the right-of-use asset reflects that the Company expects
to exercise a purchase option, the related right-of-use asset is depreciated over the useful life of the underlying asset.
The depreciation starts at the commencement date of the lease.
The Company applies IAS 36 Impairment of Assets to determine whether a right-of-use asset is impaired.
Variable rents that do not depend on an index or rate are not included in the measurement of the lease liability and
the right-of-use asset. The related payments are recognized as an expense in the period in which the event or condition
that triggers those payments occurs and are included in the line administrative expenses in the consolidated statements
of operations and comprehensive income.
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Spin Master Corp.
Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
2. Significant accounting policies (continued)
(G) Leases (continued)
As a practical expedient, IFRS 16 permits a lessee not to separate non-lease components, and instead account for
any lease and associated non-lease components as a single arrangement. The Company has elected to use this
practical expedient.
(H) Foreign currencies
The Company reports its financial results in United States Dollars ("US$"); however, the functional currency of the
Company is the Canadian dollar.
The assets and liabilities of foreign operations that have a functional currency different from that of the Company,
including goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on acquisition, are translated into the Company’s functional
currency of Canadian dollars using exchange rates prevailing at the end of each reporting period. Income and expense
items are translated at the average exchange rates for the period, unless exchange rates fluctuate significantly during
that period, in which case the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions are used. Exchange differences arising,
if any, are recognized in the foreign currency translation adjustment as part of other comprehensive income.
In preparing the financial statements of each individual Group entity, transactions in currencies other than the Group
entity’s functional currency are recognized at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At the
end of each reporting period, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing
at that date. Non-monetary items carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at
the rates prevailing when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical
cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated. The resulting foreign currency exchange gains or losses are recognized
in net income or loss.
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For the purposes of presenting these consolidated financial statements, the assets and liabilities of the Group’s foreign
operations are translated into US$ using exchange rates prevailing at the end of each reporting period. Income and
expense items are translated in the same manner as above with exchange differences impacting other comprehensive
income and accumulated in equity.
At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the functional currencies of the Groups subsidiaries included the Canadian dollar,
the Euro, the Great Britain pound, the Hong Kong dollar, the Mexican peso, the Chinese yuan, the Vietnam dong, the
Japan yen, the Swedish krona, the Australian dollar, the Indian rupee, Polish zloty, and the Russian ruble.
(I) Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares
outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding, assuming the conversion of all dilutive securities were exercised during the
period. Securities refer to all outstanding stock options, Restricted Share Units ("RSUs") and Performance Share Units
("PSUs").
(J) Income taxes
Income tax expense represents the sum of the taxes currently payable and deferred taxes.
Current tax
For each entity in the Group, the tax currently payable is based on taxable income for the year. Taxable income differs
from “income before income tax expense” as reported on the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive
income because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never
taxable or deductible. The Company’s current tax expense is calculated using income tax rates that have been enacted
or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax is recognized on temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the
consolidated financial statements and the corresponding tax basis used in the computation of taxable income. Deferred
tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible
temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible
temporary differences can be utilized.
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2. Significant accounting policies (continued)
(J) Income taxes (continued)
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognized if the temporary difference arises from the initial recognition
(other than a business combination) of assets and liabilities in a transaction that does not affect either taxable income
or net income before income taxes. In addition, deferred tax liabilities are not recognized if the temporary difference
arises from the initial recognition of goodwill.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent
that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable income will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax liabilities and assets are measured at the income tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in
which the liability is expected to be settled or the asset realized, based on income tax rates (and income tax laws)
that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period, reflecting the tax consequences
that would follow from the manner in which the Company expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or
settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.
Current and deferred tax for the period
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Current and deferred tax expense are recognized in profit or loss, except when they relate to items that are recognized
in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case the current and deferred tax expenses are also
recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively. Where current deferred taxes arises from
the initial accounting for a business combination, the tax effect is included in the accounting for the business
combination.
(K) Cash
Cash is net of outstanding bank overdrafts, if applicable.
(L) Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses,
if any.
Depreciation is recognized so as to depreciate the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives, using the straight-line method or declining balance method. Repairs and maintenance costs are recognized
in profit or loss as incurred.
The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period,
with the effect of any changes in estimate accounted for on a prospective basis.
The following are the estimated useful lives for the major classes of property, plant and equipment:
Land
Buildings
Moulds, dies and tools
Office equipment
Not depreciated
30 years
2 years
3 years
Leasehold improvements
Lesser of lease term or 5 years
Computer hardware
3 years
Machinery and equipment
30% declining balance
An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are
expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an item
of property, plant and equipment is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amounts
of the asset and is recognized in profit or loss.
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2.
Significant accounting policies (continued)
(M) Intangible assets
The following are the estimated useful lives for the major classes of intangible assets:
Brands
Character trademarks
Customer lists
Indefinite
5 years
5 years
Intellectual property ("IP")
10 years
Content development
Computer software
2-5 years
2-5 years
Intangible assets acquired separately in an asset acquisition
Intangible assets with finite useful lives that are acquired separately are carried at cost less accumulated amortization
and accumulated impairment losses, if any.
Amortization is recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the intangible assets. The estimated
useful life and amortization method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period, with the effect of any changes
in estimate being accounted for on a prospective basis.
Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives, such as brands that are acquired separately are carried at cost less
accumulated impairment losses.
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Intangible assets acquired in a business combination
Intangible assets acquired in a business combination and recognized separately from goodwill are initially recognized
at their fair values at the acquisition date (which is regarded as their initial cost).
Subsequent to initial recognition, intangible assets acquired in business combinations are reported at cost less
accumulated amortization if applicable and accumulated impairment losses, on the same basis as intangible assets
that are acquired separately.
Internally-generated intangible assets - research and development expenditures
Expenditures on research activities are recognized as incurred. An internally-generated intangible asset arising from
development (or from the development phase of an internal project) is recognized only if all of the following have been
demonstrated:
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•
•
•
•
•
the technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset so that it will be available for use or sale;
the intention to complete the intangible asset for use or sale;
the ability to use or sell the intangible asset;
how the intangible asset will generate probable future economic benefits;
the availability of adequate technical, financial and other resources to complete the development and to use or
sell the intangible asset; and
the ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable to the intangible asset during its development.
The amount initially recognized for internally-generated intangible assets is the sum of the expenditure incurred from
the date when the intangible asset first meets the recognition criteria listed above. Where no internally-generated
intangible asset can be recognized, development expenditures are recognized in profit or loss in the period in which
they are incurred.
Subsequent to initial recognition, internally-generated intangible assets are reported at cost less accumulated
amortization and accumulated impairment losses, on the same basis as intangible assets that are acquired separately.
Television production assets
Television production assets are a component of intangible assets and are recorded at cost as content development.The
Company has access to government programs, including tax credits that are designed to assist film and television
production and distribution in Canada. The federal and provincial tax credits are not recognized until there is reasonable
assurance that the Company will comply with the conditions attached to them and that the tax credits will be received.
Capitalized costs net of expected federal and provincial tax credits are charged to amortization expense as completed
episodes are delivered on a pro-rata basis over the total number of episodes for the season.
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2.
Significant accounting policies (continued)
(M) Intangible assets (continued)
Contract liabilities related to television production assets arises as a result of consideration received in advance of
the Company fulfilling its obligations.
Impairment of tangible and intangible assets other than goodwill
At the end of each reporting period, the Company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets
to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of
the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
When it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Company estimates the
recoverable amount of the CGU to which the asset belongs. When a reasonable and consistent basis of allocation
can be identified, corporate assets are also allocated to individual CGUs, otherwise, they are allocated to the smallest
group of CGUs for which a reasonable and consistent allocation basis can be identified. Intangible assets with indefinite
useful lives or that are not yet available for use are tested for impairment at least annually, and whenever there is an
indication that the asset may be impaired.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the
estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current
market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future
cash flows have not been adjusted.
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If the recoverable amount of an asset (or CGU) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount
of the asset (or CGU) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss equal to the difference between the
carrying and recorded amounts is recognized immediately in profit or loss.
When an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or CGU) is increased to the revised
estimate of its recoverable amount, provided that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount
that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset (or CGU) in prior years. A
reversal of an impairment loss is recognized immediately in profit or loss.
(N) Advances on royalties
The Company enters into license agreements with inventors and licensors for the use of their intellectual properties
in its products. These agreements may call for payment in advance or future payment of minimum guaranteed amounts.
Amounts paid in advance are initially recorded as an asset and subsequently expensed to net income or loss as
revenue from the related products is recognized. If all or a portion of an advance does not appear to be recoverable
through future use of the rights obtained under license, the non-recoverable portion is expensed immediately in profit
or loss.
(O) Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined on a standard cost basis, and
includes the purchase price and other costs, such as import duties, taxes and transportation costs. Trade discounts
and rebates are deducted from the purchase price. Net realizable value represents the estimated selling price for
inventories in the ordinary course of business, less all estimated costs of completion and costs necessary to make
the sale. Reserves for excess and obsolete inventory are based upon quantities on hand, projected volumes from
demand forecast and net realizable value. The impact of changes in inventory reserves is reflected in cost of sales.
(P) Provisions and contingent liabilities
A provision is a liability of uncertain timing or amount. Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present
legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required
to settle the obligation and the amount can be reliably estimated. Provisions are measured at the present value of the
amount expected to be required to settle the obligation and are re-measured each reporting date.
Future royalty obligations
Where the Company is committed to pay royalties on sales of acquired brands, the future royalty obligation is based
on the Company’s estimate of the related brands future sales, discounted for the timing of expected payments.
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2.
Significant accounting policies (continued)
(P) Provisions and contingent liabilities (continued)
Provision for defectives
Defectives refer to when the end consumer returns defective goods to the Company’s customers. Customers without
a fixed allowance for defectives are eligible for a credit for the cost of the product if returned as defective by the end
consumer. The estimate of defectives is made based on the class and nature of the product and is recorded as a
reduction to revenue in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
Supplier obligations
Supplier obligations represent the estimated compensation to be paid to suppliers for lower than expected volumes
purchased, resulting in the supplier having excess raw material and finished goods inventories. While payments are
not contractually required, the Company regularly compensates suppliers to maintain supplier relationships, which
represents a constructive obligation due to past practices. The supplier obligation is based on an estimate of the cost
of the supplier’s excess raw material and finished goods inventory.
Share-based payments
As part of the Company’s Initial Public Offering (the “Initial Offering”), employees were granted subordinate voting
shares through equity participation arrangements. The Initial Offering price multiplied by the number of shares that
an employee was entitled to receive is recognized as an expense in administrative expenses, with a corresponding
increase in contributed surplus over the vesting period, at the end of which, the employees become unconditionally
entitled to the shares. The amount expensed is adjusted for forfeitures as required.
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The Company has one share option plan for key employees, which forms part of their long-term incentive compensation
plan. Under the plan, the exercise price of each option equals the market price of the Company’s share on the date
of grant and the options have a maximum term of ten years. Options vest between zero and four years.
The Company has an equity based compensation plan providing for the issuance of securities from treasury under
which the grants will be made by the Company. Under the long-term incentive plan ("LTIP"), the Board may at its
discretion from time to time, grant share options, share units (in the form of RSUs and PSUs), Stock Appreciation
Rights ("SARs"), restricted stock and any other equity based awards.
Pursuant to the LTIP plans, the awards may be settled in cash or shares at the option of the Company. Prior to August
1, 2018, the Company settled LTIP awards in cash, resulting in their recognition as liabilities, which were marked to
market each period. Effective August 1, 2018, settlements of existing and new LTIP awards occur through the issuance
of equity shares. As a result, effective August 1, 2018, the LTIP liabilities were reclassified to shareholders equity and
are no longer marked to market.
(Q) Financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized when the Company becomes a party to the contractual
provisions of the respective instrument.
Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs that are directly attributable
to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities (other than financial assets and financial liabilities
at fair value through profit or loss) are included in the initial carrying value of the related instrument and are amortized
using the effective interest method. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets or
financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are recognized immediately in profit or loss.
Fair value estimates are made at the consolidated statement of financial position date based on relevant market
information and information about the financial instrument. All financial instruments are classified into either: fair value
through profit or loss (“FVTPL”) or amortized cost.
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2.
Significant accounting policies (continued)
(Q) Financial instruments (continued)
The Company has made the following classifications:
Cash
Trade and other receivables
Other long-term assets
Trade payables and other liabilities
Borrowings
Interest payable
Other long-term liabilities
Foreign exchange forward contracts
(R) Financial assets
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
FVTPL
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The classification of financial assets depends on the nature and purpose of the financial assets and is determined at
the time of initial recognition.
Financial assets at FVTPL
Financial assets are classified as FVTPL when the financial asset is either held for trading or it is designated as FVTPL.
A financial asset is classified as held for trading if:
•
•
•
it has been acquired principally for the purpose of selling it in the near term; or
on initial recognition it is part of a portfolio of identified financial instruments that the Company manages together
and has a recent actual pattern of short-term profit-taking; or
it is a derivative that is not designated and effective as a hedging instrument.
Financial assets at amortized cost
Financial assets at amortized cost are non-derivative financial assets which are held within a business model whose
objective is to hold assets to collect contractual cash flows and its contractual terms give rise on specified dates to
cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. A financial asset
(unless it is a trade receivable without a significant financing component that is initially measured at the transaction
price) is initially measured at fair value plus, for an item not at FVTPL, transaction costs that are directly attributable
to its acquisition. Subsequent to initial recognition, financial assets are measured at amortized cost using the effective
interest method, less any impairment.
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets, other than those classified as FVTPL, are assessed for indicators of impairment at the end of each
reporting period. Financial assets are considered to be impaired when there is objective evidence that, as a result of
one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows of
the investment have been decreased.
The carrying amount of the financial asset is reduced by the impairment loss directly for all financial assets with the
exception of trade receivables, where the carrying amount is reduced through the use of an allowance account.
When a trade receivable is considered uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance account. Subsequent
recoveries of amounts previously written off are offset against the allowance account. Changes in the carrying amount
of the allowance account are recognized in profit or loss. Loss allowances are based on the lifetime ECLs that result
from all possible default events over the expected life of the trade receivable, using the simplified approach.
For financial assets measured at amortized cost, if, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases
and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognized, the previously
recognized impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss to the extent that the carrying amount of the investment
at the date the impairment is reversed does not exceed what the amortized cost would have been had the impairment
not been recognized.
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2.
Significant accounting policies (continued)
(S) Financial liabilities and equity instruments
Classification as debt or equity
Debt and equity instruments issued by the Company are classified as either financial liabilities or as equity in accordance
with the substance of the contractual arrangements and the definitions of a financial liability and an equity instrument.
Equity instruments
An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of
its liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the Company are recognized as the proceeds received, net of direct issue
costs.
Other financial liabilities
Other financial liabilities (including loans and borrowings and trade payables and other liabilities) are initially measured
at fair value, net of transaction costs. Subsequently, other financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost using
the effective interest method.
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of a financial liability and of allocating
interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future
cash payments (including all fees and points paid or received that form an integral part of the effective interest rate,
transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life of the financial liability, or (where
appropriate) a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.
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(T) Derivative financial instruments
The Company enters into foreign exchange forward contracts to manage its exposure to foreign exchange rate risks.
Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value at the date the derivative contracts are entered into and are subsequently
re-measured at their fair value at the end of each reporting period. The resulting gain or loss is recognized in profit or
loss.
(U) Fair value hierarchy and liquidity risk disclosure
Fair value measurements are classified using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of inputs used in
making the measurements. The fair value hierarchy has the following levels:
•
•
•
Level 1 - valuation based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2 - valuation techniques based on inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable
for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); and
Level 3 - valuation techniques using inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data
(unobservable inputs).
The fair value of short-term financial instruments approximates their carrying amounts due to the relatively short period
to maturity. These include cash, trade and other receivables, as well as trade payables and other liabilities and
provisions. Fair value amounts represent point-in-time estimates and may not reflect fair value in the future.
(V) Accounting standards issued but not yet adopted
IFRS 3 Business Combinations
The IASB published amendments to IFRS 3 "Business Combinations". The amendment clarifies the definition of a
business and outputs. The amendment also adds guidance that determines if substantive processes have been
acquired or if an acquired set of activities and assets is a business. The amendments are effective for fiscal years
beginning on or after January 1, 2020. The Company will apply these amendments and additions to IFRS 3 to applicable
future acquisitions.
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3. Significant accounting judgments and estimates
In the application of the Company’s accounting policies, management is required to make judgments, estimates and
assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. As
these estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered
to be relevant, actual results may differ. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Adjustments are recognized in the period in which the estimate is modified if the change affects only that period, or
in the period the estimate is modified and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.
Critical judgments in applying accounting policies
The Company has identified the following judgments, apart from estimates, which management has made in the
process of applying the Company’s accounting policies, and which have the most significant effect on the amounts
recognized in the consolidated financial statements.
(A) Determination of CGUs
A CGU is defined as the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows that are largely independent
of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. Determining the impact of impairment requires significant
judgment in identifying which assets or groups of assets are CGUs of the Company.
(B) Functional currency
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the respective functional currencies of Group entities at exchange
rates as of the dates the transactions occur. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the
reporting date are retranslated to the functional currency at the exchange rate at that date.
Determining the appropriate functional currencies for entities in the Group requires analysis of various factors, including
the currencies and country-specific factors that mainly influence sales prices, and the currencies that mainly influence
labour, materials and other costs of providing goods or services.
Significant estimates and assumptions
The Company has identified the following accounting policies under which significant judgments, estimates and
assumptions are made, where actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and
conditions, and which may materially affect the Company's financial results or financial position in future periods.
(A) Useful life of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets with finite useful lives
The Company employs significant estimates to determine useful lives of property, plant and equipment and intangible
assets with finite useful lives, considering industry trends such as technological advancements, past experience,
expected use and review of asset lives.
Components of an item of property, plant and equipment may have different useful lives. The Company makes estimates
when determining depreciation methods, depreciation rates and useful lives, which require taking into account industry
trends and company-specific factors. The Company reviews depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values
annually or when circumstances change and adjusts, if necessary, its depreciation methods and assumptions
prospectively.
(B) Impairment testing of goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets
Goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets are assessed for impairment at least annually, and whenever there is an
indication of impairment. The Company determines the fair value of its CGU groupings and indefinite life intangible
assets using discounted cash flow models corroborated by other valuation techniques.
The process of determining these fair values requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions of a long
term nature regarding discount rates, projected revenues, royalty rates and margins derived from past experience,
actual operating results and budgets. These estimates and assumptions may change in the future due to uncertain
competitive and economic market conditions or changes in business strategies.
(C) Provision for inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and estimated net realizable value. The Company estimates net realizable
value as the amount at which inventories are expected to be sold, taking into consideration fluctuations in retail prices
due to seasonality less estimated costs required to sell. Inventories are written down to net realizable value when the
cost of inventories is estimated to be unrecoverable due to obsolescence, damage or declining selling prices.
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3.
Significant accounting judgments and estimates (continued)
(D) Sales allowances
A sales allowance is established to reflect allowances requested by customers relating to contractual discounts,
negotiated discounts, customer audits, defective products and costs incurred by customers to sell the Company’s
products. Certain allowances are fixed and determinable at the time of sale and are recorded at the time of sale as a
reduction to revenue. Other allowances can vary depending on future outcomes such as customer sales volume. The
allowance is based on the Company’s evaluation of the likelihood of the outcome of sales allowance claims. The
Company considers various factors including customer terms, historical experience, any expected deviations from
historical experience and existing or expected market conditions. The Company adjusts its' estimate at least quarterly,
or when facts and circumstances used in the estimation process may change.
(E) Income and other taxes
The calculation of current and deferred income taxes requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions and
to exercise judgment regarding the carrying values of assets and liabilities which are subject to accounting estimates
inherent in those balances, the interpretation of income tax legislation across various jurisdictions, expectations about
future operating results, the timing of reversal of temporary differences and possible audits of income tax filings by
tax authorities.
Changes or differences in underlying estimates or assumptions may result in changes to the current or deferred income
tax balances on the consolidated statements of financial position, a charge or credit to income tax expense in the
consolidated statement of earnings and may result in cash payments or receipts. All income, capital and commodity
tax filings are subject to audits and reassessments. Changes in interpretations or judgments may result
in a change in the Company’s income, capital or commodity tax provisions in the future. The amount of such a change
cannot be reliably estimated.
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4. Revenue
The Company earns revenue from the following primary sources:
• Sales of toys and related products; and
• Royalties and licensing fees earned for the use of intellectual property, application revenues and the distribution
of television programs (“Other revenue”)
(US$ millions)
Revenue from sale of goods
Other revenue
Revenue
5.
Other expenses (income)
(US$ millions)
Impairment of non-current assets
Other
Other expenses (income)
2019
1,463.7
117.9
1,581.6
2018
1,509.6
121.9
1,631.5
2019
5.6
1.0
6.6
2018
1.1
(15.8)
(14.7)
The Company was successful in a lawsuit as the plaintiff and agreed to a settlement of $15.5 million included in other
expenses (income) in the consolidated statement of earnings and comprehensive income for the year ended December
31, 2018.
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6. Finance costs
(US$ millions)
Bank fees
Accretion expense - lease liabilities
Accretion expense - other
Amortization of financing costs
Interest (income) expense
Finance costs
7. Expenses
2019
5.9
4.8
1.7
0.9
(1.6)
11.7
2018
5.9
—
2.3
0.9
0.3
9.4
Included within expenses are the following: selling, marketing, distribution and product development expenses,
administrative expenses, including employee benefit expenses, property and operations and professional fees.
Selling, marketing, distribution and product development expenses
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(US$ millions)
Selling
Marketing
Distribution
Product development
Selling, marketing, distribution and product development expenses
Administrative expenses
(US$ millions)
Employee compensation and benefits
Property and operations
Professional services
Technology
Recruiting and training
Restructuring
Other
Administrative expenses
Employee compensation and benefits
(US$ millions)
Salaries, wages and bonuses
Employee benefits
Employee compensation and benefits expenses in cost of sales
Salaries, wages and bonuses
Share-based compensation
Restructuring
Employee benefits
Employee compensation and benefits in administrative expenses
Employee compensation and benefits
Note
2019
112.0
155.0
98.1
30.3
395.4
2019
172.1
27.6
22.8
12.2
6.9
2.7
3.6
247.9
2019
5.6
0.9
6.5
130.5
15.2
6.1
20.3
172.1
178.6
2018
89.0
154.2
61.2
27.5
331.9
2018
179.9
34.9
24.4
11.2
7.3
—
20.7
278.4
2018
4.1
0.9
5.0
133.9
12.2
7.2
26.5
179.9
184.9
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Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
7. Expenses (continued)
Depreciation and amortization expense
(US$ millions)
Property, plant and equipment
Moulds, dies and tools, included in cost of sales
Equipment
Land and leasehold improvements
Computer hardware
Intangible assets
Trademarks, licenses, IP & customer lists - definite
Content development, included in cost of sales
Computer software
Right-of-use assets
Depreciation and amortization expense
8. Income tax
2019
2018
20.9
3.4
5.8
1.4
31.5
6.8
31.1
2.2
40.1
13.0
84.6
20.5
2.0
3.5
1.0
27.0
6.3
38.9
2.0
47.2
—
74.2
73
The income tax expense recognized in the statement of earnings and comprehensive income comprise of the following:
(US$ millions)
Current income tax expense
Deferred income tax (recovery) expense
Income tax expense
The income tax expense is calculated as follows:
(US$ millions)
Income before income tax expense
Income tax expense at Canadian statutory tax rate of 26.5% (2018 - 26.5%)
Effect of:
Expenses not deductible in determining taxable income
Unused tax losses and tax attributes not recognized as deferred tax assets
Previously unrecognized and unused tax losses and other deferred tax assets differences now
recognized
Different tax rates of subsidiaries operating in other jurisdictions
Other
Income tax expense
2019
22.9
(2.2)
20.7
2018
45.3
8.2
53.5
2019
2018
85.0
22.5
0.5
1.5
(0.4)
(4.2)
0.8
20.7
208.4
55.2
0.9
0.8
(0.7)
(4.1)
1.4
53.5
The tax rates used for the reconciliations above are the Canadian statutory tax rates of the parent payable by corporate
entities in the Group, on taxable profits under tax laws in the respective jurisdictions in which the Company operates.
Current tax assets and liabilities
As at December 31, 2019, the Company had an income tax payable of $4.5 million (2018 - $6.5 million).
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Spin Master Corp.
Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
8. Income tax (continued)
Deferred income tax balances
The following is the analysis of deferred income tax assets and liabilities presented in the consolidated statements of
financial position:
(US$ millions)
Deferred income tax assets
Deferred income tax liabilities
Net deferred income tax assets
The sources of deferred income tax balances are as follows:
2019
26.2
(20.4)
5.8
Recognized
in
net income
(2.2)
Foreign
currency
translation
—
(3.4)
1.4
(0.1)
(4.3)
(0.9)
(3.0)
(8.2)
—
—
(0.1)
(0.1)
(0.1)
—
(0.2)
2017
0.6
(4.5)
8.2
0.4
4.7
7.4
1.8
13.9
Recognized
in
net income
3.2
Foreign
currency
translation
—
Recognized
on business
combination
—
(1.5)
1.8
—
3.5
0.4
(1.7)
2.2
—
(0.1)
—
(0.1)
(0.1)
—
(0.2)
(1.7)
—
—
(1.7)
—
—
(1.7)
2018
(1.6)
(7.9)
9.6
0.2
0.3
6.4
(1.2)
5.5
2018
21.0
(15.5)
5.5
2018
(1.6)
(7.9)
9.6
0.2
0.3
6.4
(1.2)
5.5
2019
1.6
(11.1)
11.3
0.2
2.0
6.7
(2.9)
5.8
(US$ millions)
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
74
Provisions and contingent liabilities
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Benefits of tax loss carryforwards
Other temporary differences in basis
Net deferred tax assets
(US$ millions)
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Provisions and contingent liabilities
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Benefits of tax loss carryforwards
Other temporary differences in basis
Net deferred tax assets
Unused tax losses
As at December 31, 2019, the Company had unused tax losses of $5.7 million (2018 - $2.9 million). Unused tax losses of
$0.3 million will expire between 2020 and 2029, $2.0 million will expire beyond 2029 and $3.4 million may be carried forward
indefinitely. There were no unrecognized deductible temporary differences for the year ended December 31, 2019 (2018 -
nil).
Unrecognized taxable temporary differences associated with investments
The aggregate amount of temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries for which deferred tax
liabilities were not recognized as at December 31, 2019, are $236.2 million (2018 - $203.1 million).
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Spin Master Corp.
Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
9. Trade and other receivables
(US$ millions)
Trade receivables
Trade receivables
Provisions for sales allowances
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Other receivables
Investment tax credits receivable
Sales tax receivables
Royalty receivables
Other
Dec 31,
2019
Dec 31,
2018
546.2
(174.9)
(0.6)
370.7
24.2
12.0
14.2
6.6
57.0
404.0
(135.0)
(2.2)
266.8
39.1
7.5
15.5
6.7
68.8
Net trade and other receivables
427.7
335.6
Trade receivables disclosed above include amounts that are past due as at the end of the reporting period for which
the Company has not recognized an allowance because there has not been a significant change in credit quality and
the amounts are still considered recoverable.
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Trade receivables past due but not impaired
(US$ millions)
60-90 days
91-120 days
> 120 days
Total trade receivables past due but not impaired
Movement in the allowance for doubtful accounts
(US$ millions)
Beginning of year
Impairment losses recognized on receivables
Amounts written off during the year as uncollectible
Impairment losses reversed
Foreign currency translation
End of year
Dec 31,
Dec 31,
2019
9.6
2.3
4.8
16.7
2018
5.4
2.2
9.4
17.0
Dec 31,
Dec 31,
2019
2.2
9.9
(0.8)
(10.7)
—
0.6
2018
2.8
20.4
(21.0)
(0.2)
0.2
2.2
In determining the recoverability of a trade receivable, the Company considers any change in the credit quality of the
trade receivable from the date credit was initially granted up to the end of the reporting period.
During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recognized a bad debt recovery of $0.9 million (2018 - net
bad debt expense of $12.1 million) in administrative expenses (other), related to the legal motion filed by Toys R Us
Inc. on March 15, 2018, to wind down and liquidate certain of Toys R Us Inc.'s global businesses.
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Spin Master Corp.
Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
10.
Inventories
(US$ millions)
Raw materials
Finished goods
Inventories
Dec 31,
Dec 31,
2019
14.2
171.1
185.3
2018
11.0
99.1
110.1
The cost of inventories recognized as an expense in cost of sales during the year was $686.9 million (2018 - $711.7
million).
During 2019, $9.0 million of inventories were written down to net realizable value (2018 - $1.9 million). This charge is
included within cost of sales in the consolidated statements of earnings and comprehensive income.
11. Property, plant and equipment
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(US$ millions)
Cost
December 31, 2017
Additions
Asset retirements
Asset impairments
Foreign currency translation
December 31, 2018
Additions
Asset retirements
Foreign currency translation
December 31, 2019
Accumulated depreciation
December 31, 2017
Depreciation
Asset retirements
Foreign currency translation
December 31, 2018
Depreciation
Asset retirements
Foreign currency translation
December 31, 2019
Net carrying amount
December 31, 2018
December 31, 2019
Moulds, dies
and tools
Equipment
Land and
leasehold
improvements
Computer
hardware
112.3
20.9
(15.4)
(1.1)
(2.7)
114.0
24.7
(8.7)
(1.1)
128.9
(90.8)
(20.5)
15.4
2.4
(93.5)
(20.9)
8.7
1.4
(104.3)
20.5
24.6
18.1
7.0
—
—
(0.7)
24.4
7.6
(2.3)
—
29.7
(13.2)
(2.0)
—
—
(15.2)
(3.4)
2.3
(0.1)
(16.4)
9.2
13.3
12.9
22.8
—
—
(1.9)
33.8
5.6
(1.9)
1.6
39.1
(7.8)
(3.5)
—
0.9
(10.4)
(5.8)
1.9
(0.5)
(14.8)
23.4
24.3
9.8
2.8
—
—
(1.3)
11.3
3.0
(0.2)
0.1
14.2
(8.2)
(1.0)
—
0.8
(8.4)
(1.4)
0.2
—
(9.6)
2.9
4.6
Total
153.1
53.5
(15.4)
(1.1)
(6.6)
183.5
40.9
(13.1)
0.6
211.9
(120.0)
(27.0)
15.4
4.1
(127.5)
(31.5)
13.1
0.8
(145.1)
56.0
66.8
For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recorded no impairment losses (2018 - $1.1 million in 6 CGUs).
Impairment losses are recorded where the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The
recoverable amount was based on the asset's value in use.
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Spin Master Corp.
Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
12.
Intangible assets
(US$ millions)
Cost
December 31, 2017
Additions
Assets acquired through business
combinations
Foreign currency translation
December 31, 2018
Additions
Asset impairments
Assets acquired through business
combinations
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Foreign currency translation
December 31, 2019
Accumulated amortization
December 31, 2017
Amortization
Foreign currency translation
December 31, 2018
Amortization
Foreign currency translation
December 31, 2019
Net carrying amount
December 31, 2018
December 31, 2019
Note
Brands -
indefinite
Trademarks,
licenses, IP
& customer
lists -
definite
Content
development
Computer
software
83.0
—
33.9
(3.5)
113.4
—
(5.6)
6.5
1.4
115.7
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
113.4
115.7
36.0
—
9.5
0.4
45.9
—
—
5.5
0.3
51.7
(5.8)
(6.3)
0.2
(11.9)
(6.8)
0.2
(18.5)
34.0
33.2
94.7
25.5
—
(7.0)
113.2
48.1
—
—
3.2
164.5
(63.9)
(38.9)
5.5
(97.3)
(31.1)
(8.3)
(136.7)
18.1
3.5
—
(1.9)
19.7
5.2
—
—
1.0
25.9
(16.9)
(2.0)
1.7
(17.2)
(2.2)
(0.8)
(20.2)
Total
231.8
29.0
43.4
(12.0)
292.2
53.3
(5.6)
12.0
5.9
357.8
(86.6)
(47.2)
7.4
(126.4)
(40.1)
(8.9)
(175.4)
77
15.9
27.8
2.5
5.7
165.8
182.4
Cash flow projections during the forecast period are based on the same expected gross margins and raw materials
price inflation throughout the forecast period. The cash flows beyond the five-year period have been extrapolated
using a steady 1.0% (2018: 1.0%) per annum growth rate which is the projected long-term average growth rate.
Management believes that any reasonable possible change in the key assumptions on which the recoverable amount
is based would not cause the aggregate carrying amount to exceed the aggregate recoverable amount of the CGUs.
The recoverable amount of the CGUs are determined based on a value in use calculation which uses cash flow
projections based on financial forecasts approved by management covering a five-year period and a pre-tax discount
rate of 8.9% per annum (2018: 10.8% per annum).
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Spin Master Corp.
Spin Master Corp.
Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
12.
Intangible assets (continued)
The carrying amount of indefinite life intangible assets, comprised of brands, was allocated to CGUs as follows:
(US$ millions)
Gund
Games and Puzzles
Swimways
Toca Boca
Etch A Sketch
Meccano
Spy Gear
Total
Impairment losses
Dec 31,
Dec 31,
2019
33.9
31.6
27.8
13.0
7.2
2.2
—
115.7
2018
33.9
24.3
27.8
13.0
7.0
2.2
5.2
113.4
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For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recorded impairment losses of $5.6 million (2018 - nil) in respect
of the Spy Gear CGU (2018 - nil). Impairment losses are recorded where the carrying amount of the CGU exceeds
its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount was based on the CGU's value in use.
13. Goodwill
(US$ millions)
Balance, beginning of year
Additions during the year
Foreign currency translation
Balance, end of year
The carrying amount of goodwill was allocated to these CGUs as follows:
(US$ millions)
Games and Puzzles
Swimways
Gund
Toca Boca
Orbeez
Etch A Sketch
Meccano
Tech Deck
Spin Master UK
Goodwill
Dec 31,
Dec 31,
2019
124.2
13.6
1.0
138.8
2018
105.5
19.6
(0.9)
124.2
Dec 31,
Dec 31,
2019
48.2
42.1
20.3
11.5
9.0
4.1
2.2
1.2
0.2
2018
43.7
42.1
19.6
11.5
—
3.8
2.1
1.2
0.2
138.8
124.2
The recoverable amount of the CGUs for goodwill have been determined on the same basis and assumptions as the
indefinite lived intangible assets (see Note 12). There have been no impairment losses recognized with respect to
goodwill during 2019 (2018 - nil).
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Spin Master Corp.
Spin Master Corp.
Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
14. Trade payables and accrued liabilities
(US$ millions)
Trade payables
Accrued liabilities
Trade payables and accrued liabilities
Dec 31,
Dec 31,
2019
215.8
129.8
345.6
2018
160.6
116.2
276.8
During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company executed the restructuring of the Gund, Swimways, Cardinal
and other business units. Included within accrued liabilities is a restructuring provision of $2.1 million for the year ended
December 31, 2019 (December 31, 2018 - $3.4 million).
Accrued liabilities are comprised of payroll related liabilities, accrued royalties, commodity tax and other balances.
Contract liabilities are comprised of advances on contracts relating to licensing and television distribution, which
arise as a result of consideration received in advance of the Company fulfilling its obligations. As at December 31,
2019, the Company had contract liabilities of $7.6 million (2018 - $7.0 million).
15. Loans and borrowings
Secured Debt
Bank Facilities
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(i) On July 10, 2018, the Company reduced the limit of the Credit Facility (the "Production Facility") to $15.4 million ($20.0
million CAD) to better align with the Company's borrowing needs under the facility. The interest rate on amounts drawn
under the Production Facility bear interest at a variable rate referenced to the lending institution’s Canadian dollar
prime rate.
On December 2, 2019, the Company reduced the limit on its Production Facility to $7.7 million ($10.0 million CAD) to
better aligns with the Company's borrowing needs under the facility. As at December 31, 2019, the balance of the
Production facility was nil.
(ii) The Company has a secured revolving credit facility (the “Facility”) with the amount of $510.0 million, which matures
in July 2023. Advances under the Facility may be used for general corporate purposes including refinancing existing
indebtedness, funding working capital requirements, permitted acquisitions and permitted distributions. The Facility
also has an option which permits the Company to increase the total capital available by an additional $200.0 million.
Available borrowing options under the Facility include:
• Prime Rate Loans;
• Base Rate Loans;
• Bankers’ Acceptances from BA Lenders with a maturity of thirty, sixty, ninety or one hundred and eighty days,
subject to availability;
• BA Equivalent Loans from the Non-BA Lenders with a maturity of thirty, sixty, ninety or one hundred and eighty
days, subject to availability;
LIBOR Loans with an interest period of one, two, three or six months, subject to availability;
•
• Swing Loans; or
Letters of Credit
•
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Spin Master Corp.
Spin Master Corp.
Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
15. Loans and borrowings (continued)
The obligation under the Facility is secured by a general security and pledge agreement in respect of all present
and future personal property, assets and undertaking of the credit parties. This facility is subject to the maintenance
of the following financial covenants:
•
•
Total leverage ratio, defined as the ratio of (a) total debt at such time, to (b) EBITDA for the applicable twelve-
month period, is calculated on a quarterly basis, of 3.00 to 1.00 or less, provided that, in the event the borrower
used proceeds of a borrowing to complete a single permitted acquisition with aggregate consideration greater
than $100.0 million during any two consecutive fiscal quarters falling within the twelve-month reporting period
immediately following such permitted acquisition, the borrower must only maintain the total leverage ratio
3.50 to 1.00 or less; and
Interest coverage ratio, calculated on a consolidated, rolling four quarter basis, at 3.00:1.00 or greater.
The Company was in compliance with all covenants as at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
As at December 31, 2019, the Company had utilized $0.7 million (December 31, 2018 - $0.4 million) of the Facility:
nil (December 31, 2018 - nil) drawn in LIBOR Loans and $0.7 million (December 31, 2018 - $0.4 million) drawn in
letters of credit.
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Unsecured Debt
Bank Overdraft Facility
(iii) On December 19, 2018, the Company entered into an uncommitted Overdraft Facility Agreement (the "European
Facility") for $16.8 million (€15.0 million). The European Facility will be used to fund working capital requirements in
Europe. As at December 31, 2019, the outstanding balance was nil (December 31, 2018 - nil).
16.
Provisions and contingent liabilities
Dec 31,
Dec 31,
(US$ millions)
Defectives (i)
Supplier liabilities (ii)
Contingent consideration, acquisitions (iii)
Provisions and contingent liabilities
Current
Non-current
Provisions and contingent liabilities
December 31, 2017
Provisions recognized
Accretion recognized
Reductions arising from payments
Revaluation of provisions
December 31, 2018
Provisions recognized
Accretion recognized
Reductions arising from payments
Revaluation of provisions
December 31, 2019
2019
13.8
4.9
16.5
35.2
26.2
9.0
35.2
Defectives (i)
Supplier
liabilities (ii)
Contingent
consideration,
acquisitions (iii)
9.0
15.1
—
(14.3)
—
9.8
15.8
—
(11.8)
—
13.8
5.8
1.4
—
(1.0)
—
6.2
0.5
—
(1.8)
—
4.9
16.4
0.7
2.3
(4.3)
(0.2)
14.9
2.1
1.7
(4.4)
2.2
16.5
2018
9.8
6.2
14.9
30.9
29.2
1.7
30.9
Total
31.2
17.2
2.3
(19.6)
(0.2)
30.9
18.4
1.7
(18.0)
2.2
35.2
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Spin Master Corp.
Spin Master Corp.
Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
16.
Provisions and contingent liabilities (continued)
Provisions
(i) Defectives refer to when the end consumer returns faulty goods to the Company’s customers. Customers
without a fixed allowance for defectives are eligible for a credit for the cost of the product if returned as
defective by the end consumer. The estimate of defectives is made based on the class and nature or the
product and reduces the net sales figure on the statements of operations and comprehensive income.
(ii) Supplier liabilities represent the estimated compensation to be paid to suppliers for lower than expected
volumes purchased, resulting in the supplier having excess raw material and finished goods inventory. While
payments are not legally required, the Company will regularly compensate suppliers to maintain supplier
relationships. The supplier obligation is based on the Company’s estimate of the cost of the supplier’s
excess raw material and finished goods inventory. The provision for supplier obligations is recorded in Cost
of Sales on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
(iii) Business combinations as described in Note 23 include a royalty payable over the next five calendar years.
The fair value of the total contingent consideration on December 31, 2019 was $16.5 million (2018 - $14.9
million) and is based on the achievement of certain financial performance criteria. The accretion of the
royalty is recorded in other expense (income) in the consolidated statements of operations and
comprehensive income.
The Company is involved in various routine legal proceedings incidental to the ordinary course of its business. The
Company believes that the outcome of all pending legal proceedings in the aggregate is not probable to have a material
adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and/or its results of operations. However, in light of the
uncertainties involved in legal proceedings generally, the ultimate outcome of a particular matter could be material to
the Company’s operating results for a particular period depending on, among other things, the size of the loss or the
nature of the liability imposed and the level of the Company’s income for that particular period.
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17. Share capital
(a) Authorized as at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
Unlimited number of multiple voting shares;
Unlimited number of subordinate voting shares; and
Unlimited number of preferred shares issuable in series.
2019
2018
Shares
(millions)
Amount
(US$ millions)
Shares
(millions)
Amount
(US$ millions)
Multiple voting shares:
Balance, beginning of year
Conversion to subordinate voting shares
Issuance under secondary offering
Balance, end of year
Subordinate voting shares:
Balance, beginning of year
Issuance of common shares
Conversion from multiple voting shares
Issuance under secondary offering
Balance, end of year
Common shares issued and outstanding, end of year
70.7
(0.1)
—
70.6
31.1
0.4
0.1
—
31.6
102.2
360.8
(0.3)
—
360.5
333.3
20.4
0.3
—
354.0
714.5
73.5
—
(2.8)
70.7
28.2
0.1
—
2.8
31.1
101.8
375.1
—
(14.3)
360.8
306.2
12.8
—
14.3
333.3
694.1
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Spin Master Corp.
Spin Master Corp.
Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
17.
Share capital (continued)
On August 15, 2018, the three founders of the Company converted an aggregate of 2.8 million multiple voting shares
into an equal number of subordinate voting shares of the Company and closed an offering of such subordinate voting
shares at a price of $41.98 per share. The Company did not receive any proceeds from the sale of subordinate voting
shares associated with this offering.
(b) Share-based plans
Participation arrangements
The Company had equity participation arrangements (“Participation Arrangements”) with nine senior employees and
one former employee pursuant to which they were entitled to receive a cash payment and shares on the Initial Public
Offering (the "Initial Offering") of the Company. The Participation Arrangements served to reward past service and
encourage retention. The terms of the Participation Arrangements differ between participants with vested participants
being entitled to some or all of their shares between six months and six years following the Initial Offering.
The Company satisfied the participants’ entitlements by making a one-time cash payment to participants and by issuing
an aggregate of 4,790,178 subordinate voting shares immediately prior to the closing of the Initial Offering. The
compensation expense for the Participation Arrangements is calculated based on the fair value of each participation
arrangement, as determined by the value of the Company at the closing of the Initial Offering, less the value of the
cash settlement. The Company recognizes compensation expense over the vesting period of the Participation
Arrangements, which is between six months and six years.
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As at December 31, 2019, 1,068,258 (December 31, 2018 - 1,683,370) subordinate voting shares were outstanding
relating to the Participation Arrangements with a weighted average grant date fair value of $14.9 million (December
31, 2018 - $23.5 million) based on the weighted average of the contractual life remaining of 12 months.
Share based compensation expense of $3.3 million (2018 - $5.6 million) relating to Participation Arrangements is
recorded in administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income for the
year ended December 31, 2019.
Long-Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP")
The Company has an equity based compensation plan providing for the issuance of securities from treasury under
which the grants will be made by the Company. Under the LTIP, the Board may at its discretion from time to time, grant
share options, share units (in the form of RSUs and PSUs), Stock Appreciation Rights ("SARs"), restricted stock and
any other equity based awards.
The Company settled vested LTIP grants during the year ended December 31, 2019 through the issuance of shares.
The settlements resulted in a transfer of $11.8 million from contributed surplus to share capital.
RSUs and PSUs
Below is a summary of the activity related to RSUs and PSUs outstanding as at December 31, 2019 and December 31,
2018.
(number of units)
Outstanding, beginning of year
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Outstanding, end of year
2019
708,090
460,559
2018
807,217
315,511
(413,088)
(371,325)
(41,653)
(43,313)
713,908
708,090
Included in the above table are grants of 453,246 PSUs to certain key employees during the year ended December 31,
2019 (December 31, 2018 - 229,588).
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Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
17.
Share capital (continued)
Share based compensation expense of $10.1 million (2018 - $11.3 million) relating to RSUs and PSUs is recorded in
administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of earnings and comprehensive income for the year ended
December 31, 2019 with corresponding entries recorded in contributed surplus. In the prior year, corresponding entries
of $4.9 million and $6.4 million were recorded in contributed surplus and in accrued liabilities, respectively. Prior to
August 1, 2018, the Company settled LTIP awards in cash, resulting in their recognition as liabilities, which were
marked to market each period. Effective August 1, 2018, settlements of LTIP awards occur through the issuance of
shares. As a result, the LTIP liabilities were reclassified to shareholders equity and are no longer marked to market.
Deferred Share Units ("DSUs")
Below is a summary of the activity related to DSUs outstanding as at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
(number of units)
Outstanding, beginning of year
Granted
Exercised
Outstanding, end of year
2019
60,393
17,918
2018
67,644
11,098
—
(18,349)
78,311
60,393
Share based compensation expense, (net of mark to market adjustment) was $0.6 million (2018 - $(0.3) million) relating
to DSUs is recorded in administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive
income for the year ended December 31, 2019. A corresponding amount was recorded in accrued liabilities.
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Share Purchase Options (“Options”)
The Company has one share option plan for key employees, which forms part of their LTIP. Under the plan, the exercise
price of each option equals the market price of the Company’s share on the date of grant and the Options have a
maximum term of ten years. The Options vest ratably over four years.
The following is a summary of the activity of the outstanding Options:
Outstanding, beginning of year
Granted
Exercised
Outstanding, end of year
Number of
Options
Weighted average
exercise price (CAD)
685,741
158,544
(7,689)
836,596
$33.70
$37.96
$22.94
$34.60
The weighted average fair value of the Options granted during the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 were
estimated at the grant date based on the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following assumptions:
Share price (in Canadian dollars)
Exercise price (in Canadian dollars)
Risk-free interest rate
Expected option life (in years)
Expected volatility
Dividend yield
Black-Scholes fair value
Weighted average fair value per option granted at grant date (in Canadian dollars)
2019
$37.96
$37.96
1.5%
6.25
31.9%
—
35.0%
$13.29
2018
$51.97
$51.97
2.1%
6.25
31.7%
—
35.0%
$18.19
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Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
17.
Share capital (continued)
Share based compensation expense of $1.8 million (2018 - $1.7 million) relating to Options is recorded in administrative
expenses in the consolidated statement of earnings and comprehensive income for the year ended December 31,
2019.
The total expense recognized for employee services received during the period for equity-settled transactions is shown
in the following table:
(US$ millions)
Equity-settled RSUs and PSUs
Equity-settled Participation Arrangements transactions
Share purchase options
Total share based compensation expense
2019
10.1
3.3
1.8
15.2
2018
4.9
5.6
1.7
12.2
Share based compensation expense of $15.2 million (2018 - $12.2 million) is recorded in administrative expenses in
the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2019. A
corresponding amount was recorded in contributed surplus.
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18. Earnings per share
Basic
Diluted
2019
2018
Weighted average
number of shares
102.1
102.9
Per share amount ($)
0.63
0.62
Weighted average
number of shares
101.7
102.3
Per share amount ($)
1.52
1.51
The Participation Arrangements issued to employees upon the Initial Offering as subordinate voting shares resulted
in the issuance of fewer multiple voting shares to the principal shareholders. As these share issuances are anti-dilutive,
they are not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share. Effective August 1, 2018, all LTIP related awards
are included in the computation of diluted earnings per share.
19. Changes in net working capital
(US$ millions)
(Increase) decrease in:
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Prepaid expenses
Advances on royalties
Increase (decrease) in:
Trade payables and accrued liabilities
Contract liabilities
Provisions and contingent liabilities
Other
Total changes in net working capital
2019
2018
(57.1)
(74.0)
0.9
8.0
(122.2)
35.7
0.6
(3.1)
9.1
42.3
(79.9)
(121.2)
15.0
(12.6)
(7.4)
(126.2)
91.1
(3.5)
2.6
16.9
107.1
(19.1)
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Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
20. Related party transactions
During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company engaged the services of a law firm whose managing partner
is also a member of the Company's Board of Directors. For the year ended December 31, 2019, related party
transactions included in the consolidated statements of the Company were $0.5 million (December 31, 2018 - $0.8
million).
Compensation of key management personnel
The compensation of directors and other key management personnel during the year was as follows:
(US$ millions)
Salaries, wages and bonuses
Share-based compensation
Employee benefits
Total compensation of key management personnel
21. Leases
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet
2019
5.4
6.6
0.2
12.2
2018
6.2
4.8
0.3
11.3
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On January 1, 2019, the Company recognized right-of-use assets in the amount of $83.4 million and lease liabilities
in the amount of $83.4 million. Leased buildings represented approximately 88.0% of the right-of-use assets with the
remainder comprised of leases of distribution centres, information technology ("IT") equipment, and vehicles.
Transition, January 1, 2019
Additions
Disposals and modifications
Depreciation and amortization
Other
Accretion
Lease payments
December 31, 2019
Lease Liabilities, current
Lease Liabilities, non-current
Right-of-use Assets
83.4
Lease Liabilities
83.4
9.8
(1.5)
(13.0)
(0.4)
—
—
78.3
9.8
(1.5)
—
—
4.8
(13.8)
82.7
15.1
67.6
The Company leases several assets including buildings, distribution centres, IT equipment, and vehicles. The average
lease term is 11 years. The carrying value of right-of-use assets and depreciation by class of underlying assets at
December 31, 2019 are as follows:
Net carrying amount
Depreciation expense
Building
75.4
12.0
Equipment
2.9
1.0
Total
78.3
13.0
Extension and termination options are included in a number of property and equipment leases across the Company.
These terms are used to maximize operational flexibility in terms of managing contracts. The majority of extension
and termination options are exercisable only by the Company and not by the respective lessor.
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Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
21. Leases (continued)
Amounts recognized in the statement of earnings and comprehensive income
Depreciation expense on right-of-use assets
Accretion expense on lease liabilities
Expense relating to short-term leases
Expense relating to leases of low value assets
Expense relating to variable lease payments not included in measurement of lease liability
Total
2019
13.0
4.8
0.6
1.1
3.4
22.9
22. Commitments for expenditures
Licensing and similar agreements in effect at December 31, 2019 contain provisions for future minimum payments of
$32.7 million (2018 - $23.4 million).
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Lease liabilities - undiscounted
Guaranteed payments due to licensors
Total commitments
23. Business combinations
Acquisition of Orbeez
Less than 1 year to greater than 5 years
<1 Year
1-5 Years
> 5 Years
Total
15.7
8.3
24.0
45.0
18.4
63.4
54.6
6.0
60.6
115.3
32.7
148.0
On December 4, 2019, the Company acquired the rights to the Orbeez brand, pursuant to an asset purchase agreement
with The Maya Group. The acquisition secures the Company the global intellectual property and the ability to sell,
market and license for further penetration into existing markets as well as expansion into new territories. The acquisition
also allows Spin Master to incorporate Orbeez products into new and existing product lines.
Pursuant to the terms set forth in the agreement, the Company acquired control of the Orbeez intellectual property
through the acquisition of certain assets of The Maya Group for total purchase consideration of $15.2 million.
Included in the total purchase consideration of $15.2 million is $2.1 million related to the estimated fair value of future
royalties. The total purchase consideration has been allocated to the identifiable intangible assets based on their
estimated fair values of $5.5 million (related to the brands and trademarks), and $9.0 million of goodwill. The assets
are included in the Activities, Games & Puzzles and Plush product category, belonging to the North America segment
effective December 4, 2019.
The pro forma and actual results of operations for this acquisition have not been presented and are immaterial. There
were $0.1 million in transaction related costs included in administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of
earnings and comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Assets acquired at the date of acquisition
Assets acquired
Inventories
Intangible assets
Fair value of identifiable net assets acquired
Fair Value as at Dec 4, 2019
0.7
5.5
6.2
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Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
23. Business combinations (continued)
Goodwill arising on acquisition
Consideration paid in cash
Present value of future royalties
Total purchase consideration
Fair value of identifiable net assets acquired
Goodwill arising from transaction
13.1
2.1
15.2
6.2
9.0
Goodwill arose on the acquisition of Orbeez as the cost of the consideration paid for the combination effectively included
amounts for the benefit of expected synergies, revenue growth and future market development. These benefits are
not recognized separately from goodwill because they do not meet the recognition criteria for identifiable intangible
assets.
Acquisition of Hedbanz
On August 9, 2019, the Company acquired the intellectual property associated with the Hedbanz brand, pursuant to
a share purchase agreement for total cash consideration of $9.4 million. The Company originally acquired the
distribution rights to Hedbanz for the U.S and Mexico in 2011. The acquisition secures the Company the global IP and
the ability to sell, market and license for further penetration into markets presently under license as well as expansion
into new territories.
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The total purchase consideration has been allocated to the identifiable intangible assets based on their estimated fair
values of $6.5 million (related to the brands and trademarks), $1.7 million related to a deferred tax liability and $4.6
million of goodwill acquired. The assets are included in the Activities, Games & Puzzles and Plush product category,
belonging to the North America segment effective August 9, 2019. The pro forma and actual results of operations for
this acquisition have not been presented and are immaterial. There were $0.1 million in transaction related costs
included in administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of earnings and comprehensive income for the year
ended December 31, 2019.
Assets acquired and liabilities recognized at the date of acquisition
Fair Value as at Aug 9, 2019
Assets acquired
Intangible assets
Liabilities assumed
Deferred tax liability
Fair value of identifiable net assets acquired
Goodwill arising on acquisition
Consideration paid in cash
Fair value of identifiable net assets acquired
Goodwill arising from transaction
6.5
6.5
1.7
1.7
4.8
9.4
4.8
4.6
Goodwill arose on the acquisition of Hedbanz as the consideration paid effectively included amounts for the benefit
of expected synergies, revenue growth and future market development. These benefits are not recognized separately
from goodwill as they do not meet the recognition criteria for identifiable intangible assets.
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Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
23. Business combinations (continued)
Prior year acquisitions
Acquisition of Gund
On April 2, 2018, the Company acquired certain assets relating to the Gund line of business from Enesco LLC. Gund
is a manufacturer and distributor of plush toys and is best known for its line of teddy bears. Established in 1898, Gund
has a 120-year history as a market leader and toy industry pioneer widely known for its high quality and innovative
design. The acquisition will further diversify the Company's product line and open up opportunities for broader
distribution, driving international growth.
Pursuant to the terms set forth in the agreement, the Company acquired control of the Gund brand through the
acquisition of certain assets, for a total purchase consideration of $77.3 million. As part of the purchase consideration,
the Company has agreed to pay royalties, calculated for each quarter of the three year royalty term, commencing June
30, 2018.
Included in the total purchase consideration of $77.3 million is $0.8 million related to the estimated fair value of the
future royalty payments as at the acquisition date and $0.5 million of working capital adjustments. The total purchase
consideration has been allocated to the identifiable intangible assets based on their estimated fair values of $42.4
million (related to the brand, customer relationships and non-competition agreement) and $19.6 million of goodwill.
The assets are included in the Activities, Games and Puzzles category, belonging to the North America segment
effective April 2, 2018.
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There were $0.5 million in transaction related costs included in administrative expenses in the consolidated statement
of earnings and comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Assets acquired and liabilities recognized at the date of acquisition
Fair Value as at Apr 2, 2018
Assets acquired
Accounts receivable
Inventories
Prepaid expenses
Intangible assets
Liabilities assumed
Accounts payable
Accrued royalties
Fair value of identifiable net assets acquired
6.8
10.5
0.2
42.4
59.9
1.7
0.5
2.2
57.7
The trade and other receivables acquired (which principally comprised trade receivables) in this transaction had gross
contractual amounts totaling $6.8 million, equal to the fair value as at April 2, 2018. The total balance is expected to
be collected.
Goodwill arising on acquisition
Consideration paid in cash
Working capital adjustments
Present value of future royalty payments
Total purchase consideration
Fair value of identifiable net assets acquired
Working capital adjustment during measurement period
Goodwill arising from transaction
76.0
0.5
0.8
77.3
(57.7)
0.7
20.3
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Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
23. Business combinations (continued)
Goodwill arose on the acquisition of Gund as the consideration paid effectively included amounts for the benefit of
expected synergies, revenue growth and future market development. These benefits are not recognized separately
from goodwill as they do not meet the recognition criteria for identifiable intangible assets. As at the date of acquisition,
$19.6 million of goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes and is being amortized for tax purposes
over 15 years.
Acquisition of Fuggler
On January 1, 2018, pursuant to the terms set forth in the agreement, the Company acquired control of Fuggler through
the acquisition of certain assets, for total purchase consideration of $1.0 million. The total purchase consideration has
been allocated to the identifiable intangible asset (trade name) based on its estimated fair value of $1.0 million. The
asset is included in the Boys Action and Construction category, belonging to the North America segment effective
January 1, 2018.
24. Financial instruments and risk management
Capital management
Management includes the following items in its definition of capital:
(US$ millions)
Share capital
Contributed surplus
Accumulated deficit
Capital
Dec 31,
Dec 31,
89
2019
714.5
35.8
(28.1)
722.2
2018
694.1
40.9
(92.4)
642.6
The Company makes adjustments to its capital based on the funds available to the Company, in order to support the
operations of the business and to ensure that the subsidiaries in the Company will be able to continue as going
concerns, while maximizing the return to stakeholders through the optimization of the debt and equity balances.
The Company manages its capital structure, and may make adjustments to it in light of changes in economic conditions.
In order to maintain or modify the capital structure, the Company may arrange new debt with existing or new lenders,
or obtain additional financing through other means.
Management reviews its capital management strategy for reasonability on an ongoing basis and believes that this
approach is reasonable. There were no changes in the Company’s approach to capital management during the year
ended December 31, 2019.
The Company is subject to capital requirements under the credit facility agreement, as described in Note 15. As at
December 31, 2019, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants.
Financial risk management objectives
Management’s objective is to protect the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis against material
economic exposures and the variability of results from various financial risks that include foreign currency risk, interest
rate risk, credit risk and liquidity risk.
Market risk
Foreign currency risk
Due to the nature of the Company’s international operations, it is exposed to foreign currency risk driven by fluctuations
in exchange rates. Risk arises because the value of monetary assets, liabilities, revenues and expenditures arising
from transactions denominated in foreign currencies may vary due to changes in exchange rates (“transaction
exposures”) and because the non-US dollar denominated financial statements of the Company’s subsidiaries may
vary on translation into the US dollar presentation currency (“translation exposures”). These exposures could impact
the Company’s earnings and cash flows.
The Company uses derivative financial instruments such as foreign exchange forward contracts to manage foreign
currency risk.
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Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
24.
Financial instruments and risk management (continued)
As at December 31, 2019, the Company is committed under outstanding foreign exchange contracts to purchase US
$, representing total purchase commitments of approximately $15.8 million (2018 - $39.3 million).
Foreign currency risk - sensitivity analysis
The Company is primarily exposed to the Canadian dollar, the Peso, the British Pound and the Euro. A sensitivity rate
of 5.0% is used when reporting foreign currency risk internally to key management personnel, and represents
management’s assessment of the reasonably possible change in foreign exchange rates to which the Company is
exposed.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, a 5.0% strengthening of the above currencies against the US$ would have
resulted in a decrease to net assets of $4.2 million (2018 - an increase to net assets of $0.8 million).
The sensitivity analysis includes only outstanding foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities, and
adjusts their translation as at the end of the reporting period for a 5.0% change in foreign currency rates.
Interest rate risk - management
Interest rate risk is the risk that the Company’s financial assets and liabilities will increase or decrease in value due
to a change in interest rates. The Company is exposed to interest rate risk as its loan facilities bears interest at a
variable rate.
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Interest rate risk - sensitivity analysis
The Company is exposed to interest rate risk on financial instruments. A sensitivity rate of 50 basis points is used
when reporting interest rate risk internally to key management personnel, and represents management’s assessment
of the reasonably possible change in interest rates to which the Company is exposed.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, with all other variables held constant, a 50 basis point increase in interest
rates would have resulted in a decrease to interest income of $0.3 million for the year (2018 - no impact to net income).
Credit risk
As the Company usually grants credit to customers on an unsecured basis, credit risk arises from the possibility that
customers may experience financial difficulty and may be unable to fulfill their financial obligations.
This risk is managed through the establishment of credit limits and payment terms based on an evaluation of the
customer’s financial performance, ability to generate cash, financing availability and liquidity status. These factors are
reviewed at least annually, with more frequent reviews performed as necessary.
In addition, the Company uses a variety of financial arrangements to ensure collectability of trade receivables, including
requiring letters of credit, cash in advance of shipment and through the purchase of insurance on material customer
receivables.
As at December 31, 2019, approximately 46.5% (2018 - 44.9%) of the Company’s trade receivables are from three
major retail customers which represent approximately 48.0% of gross product sales for the year ended December 31,
2019 (2018 - 47.9%). The Company's credit insurance provides coverage for all of these customers.
As at December 31, 2019, approximately 42.5% (2018 - 34.0%) of the Company’s other receivables are from the
provincial and federal governments of Canada.
The Company mitigates credit risk on its cash balance by ensuring deposits are with financial institutions with high
credit-ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies and ensuring that the counterparties are banks and
government agencies.
Liquidity risk
The following details the Company’s remaining contractual maturities for its financial liabilities with contractual
repayment periods. The tables reflect the undiscounted cash flows of financial liabilities based on the earliest date on
which the Company can be required to pay, including both interest and principal.
To the extent that interest rates are floating, the undiscounted amount is derived from interest rate curves at the end
of the reporting period. The contractual maturity is based on the earliest date on which the Company may be required
to pay.
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Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
24.
Financial instruments and risk management (continued)
The Company's contractual maturities are as follows:
As at December 31, 2019
Trade payables and accrued liabilities
Provisions and contingent liabilities
As at December 31, 2018
Trade payables and accrued liabilities
Provisions and contingent liabilities
Financing facilities
(US$ millions)
Bank loan facilities
Amount unused
Bank loan facilities
Fair value measurements
Less than
1 year
1-5 years
5 years and
thereafter
Total
345.6
26.2
371.8
—
9.0
9.0
—
—
—
345.6
35.2
380.8
Less than
1 year
1-5 years
5 years and
thereafter
Total
276.8
29.2
306.0
—
1.7
1.7
—
—
—
276.8
30.9
307.7
91
Dec 31,
2019
534.5
534.5
Dec 31,
2018
541.8
541.8
With the exception of foreign exchange forward contracts, the Company does not currently record any financial assets
or liabilities at fair value in the financial statements and their carrying amounts approximate their fair values.
The fair value of foreign exchange forward contracts generated an unrealized loss of $0.5 million as at December 31,
2019 and is recorded in other liabilities (2018 - liability of $1.0 million). These fair values are categorized within Level
2 of the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of foreign exchange contracts is estimated based on forward exchange
rates observable at the end of the reporting period and contract forward rates.
25. Segment information
Spin Master’s portfolio includes children’s products, brands and entertainment properties which are grouped into five
major categories as follows:
(i) Activities, games & puzzles and plush
(ii) Remote control and interactive characters
(iii) Boys action and construction
(iv) Pre-school and girls
(v) Outdoor
Information reported to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) for the purposes of resource allocation and
assessment of segment performance focuses on geographical areas rather than product category. The executives of
the Company have chosen to organize the Company around the 3 operating segments as follows: (i) North America,
(ii) Europe, and (iii) Rest of world. Factors considered in determining the operating segments include the nature of
the Company’s business activities, the management structure directly accountable to the CODM, availability of discrete
financial information and strategic priorities within the organizational structure.
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Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
25. Segment information (continued)
Segment revenue and results
The Company’s revenue and results from operations by reportable segment are as follows:
(US$ millions)
Revenue by segment
North America
Europe
Rest of world
Gross product sales
Sales allowances
Total net sales
Other revenue
Total revenue
Segment income before tax expense
North America
92
Europe
Rest of world
Total segment income before tax expense
Corporate and other
Income before income tax expense
2019
2018
1,026.3
430.4
234.5
1,691.2
227.5
1,463.7
117.9
1,581.6
51.9
23.9
18.7
94.5
(9.5)
85.0
1,085.2
376.3
246.5
1,708.0
198.4
1,509.6
121.9
1,631.5
175.6
26.9
11.8
214.3
(5.9)
208.4
Revenues for North America include revenues attributable to Canada of $158.3 million (2018 - $180.6 million) for the
year ended December 31, 2019.
Revenue reported by segment above represents revenue generated from external customers. There were no inter-
segment sales in the current year (2018 - nil). The Company does not include sales adjustments such as trade discounts
and other allowances in reporting revenue by segment (referred to as "gross product sales”).
The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as the Company’s accounting policies described in
Note 2. Segment income represents income before income tax expense earned by each segment prior to any allocation
of other expenses, foreign exchange loss (gain) and finance costs. This measure is reported to the CODM for the
purposes of resource allocation and assessment of segment performance.
Segment assets
(US$ millions)
North America
Europe
Rest of world
Total segment assets
Corporate and other
Total assets
Dec 31,
Dec 31,
2019
872.7
211.2
120.7
1,204.6
51.8
1,256.4
2018
720.9
143.2
77.1
941.2
58.0
999.2
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Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
25. Segment information (continued)
Non-current assets by reportable segment are detailed as follows:
(US$ millions)
North America
Europe
Rest of world
Total segment non-current assets
Corporate and other
Total non-current assets
Dec 31,
Dec 31,
2019
395.1
26.9
13.4
435.4
60.3
495.7
2018
295.5
13.3
7.5
316.3
60.8
377.1
Non-current assets for North America include assets attributable to Canada of $140.2 million as at December 31, 2019
(December 31, 2018 - $91.0 million).
Segment liabilities
(US$ millions)
North America
Europe
Rest of world
Total segment liabilities
Corporate and other
Total liabilities
Dec 31,
Dec 31,
2019
387.6
68.9
56.9
513.4
(17.4)
496.0
93
2018
271.4
48.1
40.7
360.2
(23.5)
336.7
For the purposes of monitoring segment performance and allocating resources between segments:
•
•
all assets are allocated to reportable segments other than deferred tax assets, other long-term assets and computer
software. Goodwill is allocated to cash generating units. Assets used jointly by reportable segments are allocated
on the basis of the revenues earned by individual reportable segments; and
all liabilities are allocated to reportable segments other than royalties payable (included within trade payables and
other liabilities) and deferred tax liabilities. Liabilities for which reportable segments are jointly liable are allocated
in proportion to segment assets.
Capital expenditures by reportable segment
(US$ millions)
North America
Europe
Rest of world
Total capital expenditures
Depreciation and amortization by reportable segment
(US$ millions)
North America
Europe
Rest of world
Total segment depreciation and amortization
Corporate and other
Total depreciation and amortization
2019
81.1
7.5
5.6
94.2
2019
66.9
9.4
4.6
80.9
3.7
84.6
2018
73.4
5.4
3.7
82.5
2018
62.5
6.3
3.2
72.0
2.2
74.2
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Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
25. Segment information (continued)
In addition to the depreciation and amortization reported above, $5.6 million impairment losses were recognized in
respect of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets for year ended December 31, 2019 (2018 - $0).
Revenue from major product categories
The Company’s worldwide revenues based on its major product categories are as follows:
(US$ millions)
Activities, games & puzzles and plush
Remote control and interactive characters
Boys action and construction
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Pre-school and girls
Outdoor
Gross product sales
Sales allowances
Total net sales
Other revenue
Total revenue
Major customers
2019
457.7
299.3
331.4
516.2
86.6
1,691.2
227.5
1,463.7
117.9
1,581.6
2018
455.5
505.4
133.1
517.5
96.5
1,708.0
198.4
1,509.6
121.9
1,631.5
Sales to the Company's three largest customer accounted for 48.0% (2018 - 47.9%) of consolidated gross product
sales for the year ended December 31, 2019. The top three customers contributed 10% or more to gross product
sales. No other single customer contributed 10% or more to gross product sales of the Company for the year ended
December 31, 2019.
(US$ millions)
Gross product sales
Customer 1
Customer 2
Customer 3
Total
26. Prior year comparatives
2019
2018
403.1
240.8
168.5
812.4
409.5
246.4
161.4
817.3
Certain prior year comparatives have been reclassified to conform with current year presentation.
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CORPORATE DIRECTORY
Board of Directors
Charles Winograd
Ronnen Harary
Anton Rabie
Ben Varadi
Jeffrey I. Cohen
Dina Howell
Todd Tappin
Lead Director
Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer
Director and Co-Chief Executive Officer
Director, Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Senior Management
Ronnen Harary
Anton Rabie
Ben Varadi
Mark Segal
Chris Beardall
Tara Deakin
Christopher Harrs
Laura Henderson
Jennifer Dodge
Adam Beder
Ben Dermer
Head Office
225 King Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 3M2
Auditor
Deloitte LLP
8 Adelaide Street West, Suite 200
Toronto, ON M5H 0A9
Legal Counsel
Torkin Manes LLP
1500 – 151 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M5C 2W7
Investor Contact
Email: Investor.relations@spinmaster.com
Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer
Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Executive Vice President of Global Sales
Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer
Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Corporate Secretary
Executive Vice-President, Marketing and Ecommerce
Executive Vice President, Entertainment
Executive Vice President, Strategic Partnership and Franchise Development
Senior Vice President, Creative Development
Toronto Stock Exchange Listing
Trading Symbol: TOY
Securities listed: Subordinate Voting Shares
Registrar & Transfer Agent
Computershare Investor Services Inc.
100 University Avenue, 8th Floor
Toronto, ON M5J 2Y1
Annual Meeting of Shareholders
May 7, 2020
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similar expressions, identify statements containing forward-looking information. Statements of forward-looking information may include, without limitation, statements with respect to: the toy industry; the Company’s
growth strategies and objectives, drivers for such growth and the successful execution of its strategies for growth; innovation; development of evergreen global entertainment and digital toy properties; international sales
expansion; acquisitions; marketing and corporate social responsibility initiatives; partnering with others; new products and entertainment properties to be introduced in 2020 and beyond; the Company’s direct to consumer
initiatives and the potential benefits; the Company’s operating momentum, financial position, cash flows and financial performance; and shareholder returns. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon
management’s perceptions of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as a number of specific factors and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management as of the
date on which the statements are made in this document, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies which could result in the forward-looking statements
ultimately being incorrect. In addition to any factors and assumptions set forth in this document, the material factors and assumptions used to develop the forward-looking information include, but are not limited to: the
innovation the Company applies to its products will have a level of success consistent with its past experiences; the Company will continue to successfully secure broader licenses from third parties for major entertainment
properties consistent with past practices; the expansion of sales and marketing offices in new markets will increase the sales of products in that territory; the Company will be able to successfully identify and integrate
strategic acquisition opportunities; the ability of the Company to maintain its distribution capabilities; the Company’s ability to continue to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships; the Company’s status
as a preferred collaborator; the culture and business structure of the Company will support its growth; the ability to expand the Company’s portfolio of owned branded intellectual property and successfully license it
to third parties; the expanded use of advanced technology and robotics in the Company’s products; the increased access of entertainment content on mobile platforms; fragmentation of the market creates acquisition
opportunities; maintenance of the Company’s relationships with its employees; and the continued involvement of the Company’s founders and that the risk factors noted below, collectively, do not have a material impact
on the Company. By its nature, forward-looking information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions,
projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. Known and unknown risk factors, many of which are
beyond the control of the Company, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information in this document. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the factors discussed under
“Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Information Form and under “Risks Relating to Spin Master’s Business” in the Company’s most recent annual Management Discussion & Analysis, filed with the Canadian
securities regulators and available at www.sedar.com. These risk factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect the Company and investors are cautioned to consider these and other
factors, uncertainties and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results
and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about management’s expectations and plans relating
to the future. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, or to explain any material difference
between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law. All forward-looking statements in this document are qualified by these cautionary statements.