WESTSHORE TERMINALS
INVESTMENT CORPORATION
ANNUAL REPORT
2021
W
estshore Terminals Investment Corporation (the “Corporation”) owns all of
the limited partnership units of Westshore Terminals Limited Partnership, a
partnership established under the laws of British Columbia (“Westshore”). It derives its cash
inflows from its investment in Westshore by way of distributions on its limited partnership
units. Westshore operates the coal storage and loading terminal at Roberts Bank, British
Columbia (the “Terminal”), which is the largest coal loading facility on the west coast of the
Americas. The principal office of the entities is located at 1800 - 1067 West Cordova Street,
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 1C7.
Table of Contents
Financial Highlights
Directors' Letter and Report to Shareholders
Management's Discussion and Analysis
Consolidated Financial Statements
Corporate Information
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Financial Highlights
(In thousands of Canadian dollars except tonnage and share amounts)
2021
2020
Tonnage (in thousands)
Coal loading revenue
Profit before taxes
Profit for the year
Profit for the year per share
Dividends declared
Dividends declared per share
Funds applied to repurchase shares
Average price paid per repurchased share
28,855
332,566
147,663
107,813
1.70
88,561
1.40
1,817
15.53
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
29,267
353,568
173,927
126,916
1.96
41,198
0.64
46,744
15.53
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Shares outstanding at December 31
63,257,835
63,391,535
Share Trading Statistics
High
Low
Close
Annual Volume
28.90
$
15.21
$
$
27.09
47,921,100
19.12
$
11.88
$
$
15.59
60,454,581
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Westshore Terminals Investment Corporation
Directors’ Letter and Report to Shareholders
Dear Shareholder:
Westshore had a successful year in 2021, shipping 28.9 million tonnes despite some unprecedented challenges.
Westshore, the mines, and the railways, were impacted by forest fires, flooding, land slides, extreme winter conditions,
and of course COVID-19 persisting throughout the year.
Our throughput volume was significantly higher than our initial forecast of 21 million tonnes. We secured a higher-
volume contract with Coalspur that triggered in Q2 and commenced shipments for an additional US customer in Q3.
Additionally, all of our other customers shipped more than initially forecasted primarily due to robust prices for both
metallurgical and thermal coal.
Total revenues of $340.5 million compares to 2020 revenues of $368.4 million and reflect somewhat reduced
volumes and throughput rates. Profit before taxes of $147.7 million was down 15% from $173.9 million in 2020, and
after-tax profit per share decreased by 13.3%.
In 2021 Westshore entered into an agreement with BHP to handle potash from their Jansen Mine in Saskatchewan.
The diversification to handling multi-commodities is transformational for our business and will provide an additional
revenue stream once shipments of potash commence in late 2026 or early 2027. The details of the agreement were
disclosed in earlier reports.
At as January 31, 2022, our labour agreements with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU)
expired. Negotiations for a new agreement with Local 502 are in progress, and the other two Locals (514 and 517)
will follow.
The Corporation renewed its normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) effective April 13, 2021 for another year, allowing
it to acquire up to 3,162,891 common shares until April 12, 2022. During 2021, 117,000 common shares were
purchased for a total of $1.8 million. In 2020, 3,009,912 common shares were purchased for a total of $46.7 million,
of which 16,700 common shares at a cost of $0.3 million were settled in 2021.
The Corporation increased its regular quarterly dividends to shareholders twice in 2021, from $0.16/share to
$0.20/share in Q1, and then from $0.20/share to $0.25/share commencing Q3. We also paid a special dividend in
Q1 of $0.50/share.
In view of the stronger than expected results in 2021, which we expect to carry into 2022, and having renegotiated
contracts in place with key customers, the board of directors have determined to increase the regular quarterly
dividend to $0.30/share and pay a special dividend of $1.50/share, payable to shareholders on record as of March 31,
2022.
The Corporation is publishing its first annual ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) report for 2021,
which will be available on the Corporation’s website in conjunction with this report.
For the Board of Directors,
(Signed) “William Stinson”
William Stinson
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Vancouver, B.C.
March 11, 2022
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Westshore Terminals Investment Corporation
Management’s Discussion & Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with information contained in the Consolidated
Financial Statements of Westshore Terminals Investment Corporation (“the Corporation”) and the notes thereto for
the year ended December 31, 2021. This discussion and analysis has been based upon the consolidated financial
statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). This discussion and
analysis is the responsibility of management of the Corporation. Additional information and disclosure can be found
on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Unless otherwise indicated, the information presented in this Management’s
Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) is stated as at March 11, 2022.
All amounts are presented in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This MD&A contains certain forward-looking statements, which reflect the current expectations of the Corporation and Westshore with
respect to future events and performance. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time they are made,
assumptions by management, and management’s good faith belief with respect to future events. They speak only as of the date of this MD&A,
and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties, including those risk factors outlined in the Annual Information Form of the Corporation
filed on www.sedar.com, that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements,
historical results or current expectations.
Forward-looking information included in this document includes statements regarding expected results, including future revenues, loading
rates, strength of markets for metallurgical and thermal coal, throughput volumes, distribution of throughput by customer, and thermal coal
representing a higher percentage of shipments at least through 2022; the absence of material impacts related to COVID-19; the timing of
commencement of construction of potash infrastructure and shipments of potash; repayment and renewal of the operating facility; the absence
of liquidity concerns; the effect of the Canadian/US dollar exchange rate; labour agreement negotiations; the future cost of post-retirement
benefits including the impact of interest rates; assumptions in connection with critical accounting estimates; and the anticipated level of dividends
and share repurchases.
Forward-looking statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate
indications of whether, or the times at which, such performance or results will be achieved. There is significant risk that estimates, predictions,
forecasts, conclusions and projections will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct and that actual results may differ
materially from such estimates, predictions, forecasts, conclusions or projections. Readers of this MD&A should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements as a number of risk factors could cause actual results, conditions, actions or events to differ materially from the
targets, expectations, estimates or intentions expressed in the forward-looking statements. Specific risk factors include global demand and
competition in the supply of seaborne coal, the ability of customers to maintain or increase sales or deliver coal to the Terminal, fluctuations
in exchange rates, and the Corporation’s ability to renegotiate key customer contracts in the future on favourable terms or at all. See the risk
factors outlined in the Annual Information Form referred to above.
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Management’s Discussion & Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
General
The Corporation was incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) on September 28, 2010
and is domiciled in Canada. The registered and head office of the Corporation is located at Suite 1800, 1067 West
Cordova Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1C7. The Corporation owns all of the limited partnership units of
Westshore Terminals Limited Partnership (“Westshore”), a limited partnership established under the laws of British
Columbia.
The Corporation derives its cash inflows from its investment in Westshore by way of distributions on Westshore’s
limited partnership units. Westshore operates a coal storage and loading terminal at Roberts Bank, British Columbia
(the “Terminal”). Westshore’s operating revenues are derived from rates charged for loading coal onto seagoing vessels.
Westshore will soon commence significant capital upgrades to the Terminal to allow it to handle potash for BHP Canada
Inc., a subsidiary of BHP Group (“BHP”).
Westshore’s results are affected by various factors, including the volume of coal shipped by each customer, and their
contracted rate per tonne, as well as Westshore’s operating costs. Customer contracts continue to provide fixed volume
commitments at fixed rates for a significant portion of the Terminal’s estimated capacity.
This MD&A has been prepared by the Corporation to accompany the financial statements of the Corporation for
the financial year ended December 31, 2021.
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Westshore Terminals Investment Corporation
Management’s Discussion & Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Structure
The following chart illustrates the Corporation’s primary structural relationships. The Corporation holds all of the
limited partnership units of Westshore and all of the common shares of Westshore Terminals Ltd. (the “General
Partner”), the general partner of Westshore. Westar Management Ltd. (the “Manager”) provides management services
to Westshore and administrative services to the Corporation and appoints three of the eight directors of the General
Partner. Details of these arrangements will be included in the Information Circular for the Corporation’s 2022 Annual
Meeting.
Shareholders
Common Shares
Westshore Terminals
Investment Corporation
Administration Agreement
Westar Management Ltd.
Common Shares
LP Units
Westshore
Terminals LP
Westshore Terminals Ltd.
Governance
Agreement
General Partner
Management Agreement
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Westshore Terminals Investment Corporation
Management’s Discussion & Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Selected Financial Information
The following financial data is derived from the Corporation’s audited consolidated financial statements for the years
ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, which were prepared in Canadian dollars using IFRS.
(In thousands of Canadian dollars except per share amounts and where noted)
Tonnage (000 tonnes)
Revenue
Profit before taxes
Profit for the year
Profit for the year per share(1)
Dividends declared
Dividends declared per share
Total assets
Total long term liabilities
2021
$
28,855
340,471
147,663
107,813
1.70
88,561
1.40
1,296,852
412,915
2020
$
29,267
368,410
173,927
126,916
1.96
41,198
0.64
1,251,400
434,305
2019
$
31,033
395,422
190,998
139,385
2.09
42,650
0.64
1,207,307
420,882
(1) The weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding for 2021 was 63,261,184, for 2020 was 64,673,615, and for
2019 was 66,724,299.
The following tables set out selected consolidated financial information for the Corporation on a quarterly basis for
the last eight quarters.
(In thousands of Canadian dollars except per share amounts and
where noted)
Three Months Ended
Dec 31, 2021
$
Sep 30, 2021
$
Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021
$
$
Tonnage (000 tonnes)
Revenue
Profit before taxes
Profit for the period
Profit for the period per share
Dividends declared
Dividends declared per share
Shares repurchased (000 shares)
Cost of shares repurchased
7,449
86,016
39,213
28,623
0.45
15,814
0.25
-
-
6,913
78,452
33,353
24,347
0.39
12,652
0.20
-
-
8,033
91,329
40,483
29,553
0.47
44,281
0.70
117
1,817
6,460
84,674
34,614
25,288
0.40
15,814
0.25
-
-
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Management’s Discussion & Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(In thousands of Canadian dollars except per share amounts and
where noted)
Tonnage (000 tonnes)
Revenue
Profit before taxes
Profit for the period
Profit for the period per share
Dividends declared
Dividends declared per share
Shares repurchased (000 shares)
Cost of shares repurchased
Three Months Ended
Dec 31, 2020
$
Sep 30, 2020
$
Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
$
$
7,087
89,773
42,335
30,884
0.49
10,142
0.16
542
7,980
6,786
89,449
44,266
32,305
0.50
10,237
0.16
947
15,216
7,683
96,816
47,484
34,653
0.53
10,378
0.16
301
4,025
7,711
92,372
39,842
29,074
0.44
10,441
0.16
1,220
19,523
Summary Description of Business
General
Westshore operates a coal storage and loading facility at Roberts Bank, British Columbia that is the largest coal
loading facility in North America. Westshore receives handling charges from its customers for throughput volume.
Westshore does not take title to the coal it handles. Market conditions for coal affect the competitiveness of Westshore’s
customers and, therefore, may affect the volume of coal handled by Westshore. Westshore has contracts to ship coal
from mines in British Columbia, Alberta and the Northwestern United States.
Coal is delivered to the Terminal in unit trains operated by Canadian Pacific Railway, BNSF Railway, and Canadian
National Railway. The product is unloaded and either directly loaded onto a ship or stockpiled for future ship loading.
The loaded ships are destined around the globe to approximately 13 different countries, with the largest volumes being
shipped to Asia, and as more specifically set out in the table below.
Westshore will soon commence significant capital upgrades to the Terminal to allow it to handle potash for BHP.
Westshore’s agreement with BHP provides that the potash infrastructure will be available in 2026.
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Management’s Discussion & Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Markets & Customers
Shipments of coal through the Terminal by destination for the past three years were as follows:
Shipments by Destination
(Expressed in thousands of metric tonnes)
Japan
South Korea
China and Hong Kong
India
Europe
Taiwan
S. America
Other
Vietnam
Total
2021
Tonnes
10,640
9,196
3,767
1,637
1,299
1,110
1,041
165
-
28,855
%
37
32
13
6
4
4
3
1
-
100
2020
Tonnes
8,743
8,578
3,399
3,046
2,697
1,324
709
441
330
29,267
%
30
29
12
10
9
5
2
2
1
100
2019
Tonnes
8,301
10,456
3,126
3,599
2,444
1,745
264
470
628
31,033
%
27
34
10
11
8
6
1
1
2
100
During 2021, 46% of Westshore’s volume was steel making coal (66% in 2020) and 54% was thermal coal (34% in
2020). Westshore expects that thermal coal will continue to represent a higher percentage of shipments at least through
2022.
Westshore’s customers compete with other coal miners throughout the world. The major competitors for
Westshore’s customers are producers with mines in Australia, Indonesia, South Africa and Colombia.
Customer Contracts
Westshore operates under term contracts with its customers. In 2021, Westshore shipped product for six different
customers. Current contracts with Westshore’s four largest customers, which in 2021 accounted for 94% of Westshore’s
throughput, have remaining terms of three years or longer.
On February 2, 2021, Westshore and Teck Coal Limited (“Teck”) entered into a new agreement which provides that
Teck will ship between five and seven million tonnes of coal annually at fixed rates. Unless Teck elects to extend the
term of the agreement, to a term up to the end of 2027, the agreement will terminate once Teck has shipped 33 million
tonnes under the agreement. As at December 31, 2021, Teck has shipped approximately 8 million tonnes under the
agreement.
Over the course of 2021, Westshore entered into coal shipping agreements with Coalspur Mines (Operations) Ltd.
(“Coalspur”), Arch Coal Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd., Global Coal Sales Group, LLC (“Global”) and CST Canada Coal Limited.
The agreement with Coalspur has a term of four years and provides for fixed rates and increased minimum annual
throughput, while providing Coalspur with flexibility to ship above the minimum volume. The agreement with Global
provides for minimum annual throughput, with flexibility to ship above the minimum, a fixed loading rate with annual
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Financial Condition and Results of Operations
escalation and a maximum term to the end of 2035, with Global having termination rights that are exercisable
periodically throughout the term.
In August 2021 Westshore entered into an agreement with BHP to provide port services to BHP’s Jansen Potash
Mine in Saskatchewan. Pursuant to the agreement, Westshore is required to construct the necessary infrastructure at the
Terminal to enable it to handle potash, with BHP substantially funding the construction. The agreement provides for a
shipping term commencing in 2026 and running until 2051, which is subject to extension, minimum annual throughput
and a fixed loading rate that is indexed annually to changes in CPI.
Labour
All three collective agreements between Westshore and union locals 502, 514, & 517 of the International Longshore
and Warehouse Union expired on January 31, 2022, being the end of the two year term of the most recent agreements.
Negotiations are underway with Local 502 and negotiations with the other two Locals (514 and 517) will follow.
Results of Operations
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
Revenue:
Coal loading
Other
Expenses:
Operating
Administrative
Other:
Foreign exchange gain (loss)
Gain on disposal of property, plant and
equipment
Net finance costs
Profit before income tax
Income tax expense
Profit for the period
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of
income tax:
Total comprehensive income for the
period
Three Months Ended
December 31,
2021
$
December 31,
2020
$
Years Ended
December 31,
2021
$
December 31,
2020
$
82,192
2,482
84,674
43,646
3,803
47,449
86,791
2,982
89,773
40,543
4,279
44,822
332,566
7,905
340,471
168,154
14,983
183,137
353,568
14,842
368,410
167,839
16,370
184,209
36
(61)
871
(229)
-
(2,647)
34,614
9,326
25,288
1
(2,556)
42,335
11,451
30,884
116
(10,658)
147,663
39,850
107,813
25
(10,070)
173,927
47,011
126,916
280
5,802
30,459
(8,233)
25,568
36,686
138,272
118,683
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Management’s Discussion & Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Quarterly analysis.
Tonnage shipped for Q4 2021 was 6.5 million tonnes compared to 7.1 million tonnes for the same period in 2020.
Lower volumes in Q4 resulted primarily from adverse weather conditions (floods, landslides and extreme cold) that
impacted Westshore’s performance at the Terminal and limited Westshore’s customers’ ability to deliver coal to the
Terminal. Of the tonnes shipped in Q4 2021, 29% was metallurgical coal and 71% was thermal coal, compared to
72% and 28% respectively for the same period in the prior year. Westshore expects that thermal coal will continue to
represent a higher percentage of shipments at least through 2022.
Coal loading revenue decreased by 5.3% to $82.2 million for Q4 2021 compared to $86.8 million for the same
period in 2020. Volumes were down 8.8% for the quarter (year over year) while the average loading rate in Q4 2021
was $12.72 per tonne compared to $12.25 per tonne through the same period in 2020. The increased average loading
rate in Q4 2021 was primarily driven by higher sale prices for coal realized by certain customers whose contracts with
Westshore provided for limited increase to the loading charge tied to the sale price.
Other revenue, totalling $2.5 million in Q4, consisted of $0.6 million of customer shortfall payments with the
remainder primarily being wharfage fees. Other revenue for the same period in 2020 was $3.0 million and consisted of
$1.1 million of customer shortfall payments with the remainder primarily being wharfage fees.
Operating and administrative expenses increased by 5.9% to $47.4 million for Q4 2021 compared to $44.8 million
for the same period in 2020.
Net finance costs were consistent at $2.6 million for both years. The net interest cost components of the employee
benefit plan expense, and the right-of-use capital lease interest costs are recorded in net finance costs.
Income tax expense decreased to $9.3 million in Q4 2021 from $11.5 million in Q4 2020 due to lower profits
before taxes.
Profit in the quarter decreased to $25.3 million in Q4 2021 from $30.9 million during the same period of 2020,
primarily as a result of the lower revenues and increased expenses.
Other comprehensive income or loss includes actuarial gains and losses on the defined benefit post-retirement
obligations which are primarily impacted by the discount rate used, membership assumptions and the plan asset
performance (relative to actuarial expectations).
After-tax other comprehensive income for the fourth quarter decreased to $0.3 million in 2021 from $5.8 million
in 2020. The change in the fourth quarter of 2021 was primarily caused by plan assets performing better than actuarial
expectations, which was mostly offset by a 0.25% decrease in the discount rate which increased the post-retirement
obligations. The change in the fourth quarter of 2020 was caused by plan assets performing better than actuarial
expectations.
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Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Full year analysis
Tonnage shipped in 2021 was 28.9 million tonnes compared to 29.3 million tonnes in 2020. Of the tonnes shipped
in 2021, 46% was metallurgical coal and 54% was thermal coal, compared to 66% and 33% respectively for 2020.
Coal loading revenue decreased by 5.9% to $332.6 million in 2021 from $353.6 million in 2020. Volumes were down
1.4% year over year and the average loading rate for 2021 was $11.53 per tonne compared to $12.08 per tonne for 2020.
Other revenue of $7.9 million primarily consisted of wharfage income. Other revenue for the same period in 2020
was $14.8 million, which consisted of $6.7 million of customer shortfall payments with the remainder primarily being
wharfage income.
Operating and administrative expenses decreased by 0.6% to $183.1 million compared to $184.2 million for the same
period in 2020.
Net finance costs increased to $10.7 million in 2021 from $10.1 million in 2020, as a result of higher interest expense
on the employee benefit plan expense and lower interest income on excess cash. The net interest cost components of
the employee benefit plan expense, and the right-of-use capital lease interest costs are recorded in net finance costs.
Income tax expense decreased to $39.9 million in 2021 from $47.0 million in 2020 due to lower profits before taxes.
Profit decreased to $107.8 million in 2021 from $126.9 million in 2020. On a per share basis this is a decrease of
13.3% at $1.70 in 2021 compared to $1.96 in 2020.
Other comprehensive income or loss includes actuarial gains and losses on the defined benefit post-retirement
obligations which are primarily impacted by the discount rate used, membership assumptions and the plan asset
performance (relative to actuarial expectations).
After tax other comprehensive income (loss) increased to an income of $30.5 million in 2021 from a loss of
$8.2 million in 2020. The change in 2021 was caused by a 0.50% increase in the discount rate which decreased the
post-retirement obligations. Plan assets also performed better than actuarial expectations. The change in 2020 was
caused by a 0.50% decrease in the discount rate which increased the post-retirement obligations, which was partially
offset by plan assets performing better than actuarial expectations.
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Management’s Discussion & Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Cash Flows
Cash flows from operations are available to the Corporation to fund capital and other expenditures, establish
reserves and pay dividends to and repurchase shares from shareholders.
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
Three Months Ended
Years Ended
December 31,
2021
$
December 31,
2020
$
December 31,
2021
$
December 31,
2020
$
Operating cash flows before working capital
changes, lease obligation interest and
income tax payments
Working capital changes
Lease obligation interest paid
Income tax paid
Cash flows provided by operations
Cash flows used in financing activities
Cash flow provided by (used in) investing
activities
46,461
16,008
(2,259)
(10,425)
49,785
(16,122)
54,331
8,959
(2,280)
(9,825)
51,185
(19,167)
193,772
(3,113)
(9,037)
(45,051)
136,571
(86,399)
215,622
4,806
(9,119)
(34,915)
176,394
(90,749)
276
(3,020)
(8,113)
(16,071)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
33,939
28,998
42,059
69,574
Quarterly analysis
Operating cash flows before changes in working capital, lease obligation interest payments and income tax
payments for the fourth quarter decreased by 14% to $46.5 million in 2021 from $54.3 million for the same period in
2020. Working capital changes in the fourth quarter resulted in a $16.0 million inflow in 2021 compared to a $9.0
million inflow for the same period in 2020, primarily due to change in accounts payable and deferred revenue which
fluctuates depending on timing of payments. Income tax payments in the fourth quarter increased to $10.4 million in
2021 from $9.8 million for the same period in 2020. Cash flow from operations in the fourth quarter decreased to
$49.8 million in 2021 from $51.2 million for the same period in 2020.
Cash used in financing activities for the fourth quarter decreased to $16.1 million in 2021 from $19.2 million for
the same period in 2020. No shares were repurchased under the NCIB during Q4 2021. For Q4 2020, 541,377 shares
were purchased under its NCIB for approximately $8.0 million of which $0.3 million remained unpaid at period end
due to the timing of settlements. During Q4 2020, the Corporation also paid $1.0 million for shares repurchased at
the end of the previous quarter, resulting in a total cash outflow of $8.7 million for the share buybacks. Regular
dividends paid to shareholders in the quarter increased compared to 2020 due to the increase in the quarterly
dividend. The Q3 dividend, paid in the fourth quarter, increased from $0.16/share in Q3 2020 to $0.25/share in Q3
2021.
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Management’s Discussion & Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Full year analysis
Operating cash flows before changes in working capital, lease obligation interest payments and income tax
payments decreased by 10% to $193.8 million in 2021 from $215.6 million in 2020. Working capital changes resulted
in a $3.1 million outflow in 2021 compared to a $4.8 million inflow in 2020, primarily due to changes in accounts
receivables, deferred revenue, and accounts payable which fluctuate depending on the timing of receipts and
payments. Lease obligation interest payments are marginally lower as the lease liability is paid down. Income tax
payments increased to $45.1 million in 2021 from $34.9 million in 2020. Tax payments in 2021 included a catch up
payment for the prior tax year. Cash flow from operations decreased to $136.6 million in 2021 from $176.4 million in
2020.
Cash flows used in financing activities decreased to $86.4 million in 2021 from $90.7 million in 2020. In 2021, the
majority of these funds were used to pay dividends rather than repurchase shares under the Corporation’s normal
course issuer bid. Regular dividends paid to shareholders increased in two stages from $0.64/share in 2020 to
$0.90/share in 2021. In addition, a $31.6 million special dividend ($0.50/share) was declared in Q1 2021 and paid in
Q2 2021. For the year ended December 31, 2021, the Corporation purchased 117,000 shares under its NCIB for
approximately $1.8 million. The Corporation also paid $0.3 million for shares repurchased at the end of the previous
year, resulting in a total cash outflow of $2.1 million for share buybacks. For the year ended December 31, 2020,
3,009,912 shares were purchased for approximately $46.7 million of which $0.3 million remained unpaid at period end
due to the timing of settlements. The Corporation also paid $1.7 million for shares repurchased at the end of the
previous year, resulting in a total cash outflow of $48.2 million for share buybacks.
Cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities decreased to $8.1 million in 2021 from $16.1 million in 2020
primarily driven from a decrease in capital expenditures. At the end of the quarter, $2.1 million had been incurred in
capital expenditures but was not yet paid for.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Meeting annual capital requirements, along with managing variations in working capital, are well within
Westshore’s financial capacity based solely on revenues less expenses, without any need for financing except for
material capital improvements. Pursuant to the agreement with BHP, BHP is required to substantially fund the potash
capital improvements Westshore will undertake. As a result, the Corporation does not anticipate any liquidity
concerns with the ongoing operations of Westshore.
Westshore has a $40 million operating facility that is primarily used for a letter of credit related to pension funding
and day to day operational liquidity. The facility matures on August 30, 2022, and is secured by a pledge of all the
assets of Westshore. The operating facility bears interest at the 1-month BA rate plus a margin and no repayments will
be required until maturity. Repayment of the facility would be within Westshore’s financial capacity and Westshore
does not anticipate any difficulties in renewing the facility on similar terms. During the year, Westshore increased its
outstanding letter of credit from $15.3 million to $17.9 million. This is the only amount drawn on the facility at year
end.
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Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Westshore has post-retirement benefit obligations under its pension plans and other post-retirement benefit plans
which it is required to fund each year. Westshore’s cash funding requirements were $5.1 million in 2021 (2020 - $4.9
million), which was comprised of $1.9 million (2020 - $2.8 million) for contributions to the pension plans and $3.2
million (2020 - $2.1 million) for payments for other post-retirement benefits.
The statement of financial position as of December 31, 2021, reflects $68.6 million of net obligations for post-
retirement pension benefits and other post-retirement benefits compared to $100.3 million at December 31, 2020.
The change in 2021 was primarily caused by an increase in the discount rate and stronger plan asset performance. This
obligation amount will decline in the future if long term interest rates increase and will increase if such rates fall.
Future undiscounted minimum payments under Westshore’s material lease obligations are as follows:
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
Less than 1 year
Between 1 and 5 years
More than 5 years
December 31,
2021
11,787
47,428
476,536
535,751
$
$
In addition to the above minimum lease payments, Westshore also pays an annual participation rental fee to
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (“VFPA”) based on the volume of coal shipped in excess of 17.6 million tonnes.
As at December 31, 2021, Westshore has a commitment of $2.1 million with respect to equipment purchases that
are to be delivered and paid for in the next 12 months.
Westshore does not have any material other long-term obligations.
Distributions
Distributions by the Corporation over the last two years were as follows:
(In thousands of Canadian dollars except per share amounts)
Quarter 1
Special Dividend declared in Q1
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Total Dividends on Common Shares
2021
2020
$
Per share
$
Per share
12,652
31,629
12,652
15,814
15,814
88,561
0.20
0.50
0.20
0.25
0.25
1.40
10,441
-
10,378
10,237
10,142
41,198
0.16
-
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.64
The dividend is subject to periodic review based on factors including operating performance, current and anticipated
market conditions, funds applied to repurchase shares, other opportunities that may come before Westshore, and other
potential capital upgrade projects. In circumstances where the price of the Corporation’s shares makes share repurchases
advantageous to the Corporation, a portion of excess cash from operations may be used to repurchase common shares.
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Management’s Discussion & Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Outlook
The cash inflows of the Corporation are entirely dependent on Westshore’s operating results. They are affected by
the volume and mix of coal shipped through the Terminal, the rates charged to customers for the handling of that
coal, and Westshore’s operating and administrative costs.
Westshore has operated throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as its operations are designated as an essential
service. To date, Westshore has been able to continue its operations at the Terminal, and currently there is no
expectation that these conditions will change and materially impact Westshore.
The variance in revenues from 2021 will ultimately be impacted by numerous factors, including total volumes
shipped through the Terminal, the distribution of throughput by customer and the US/CDN dollar exchange rate.
Based on the most recent information provided by Westshore’s customers, 2022 throughput volumes are anticipated
to be approximately 27.5 million tonnes at an average loading charge of approximately $11.85 per tonne. The average
loading rate for a period reflects the customer mix and US/CDN exchange rate and can be influenced in part by the
sale prices for coal realized by certain customers whose contracts provide for limited increase in the loading charge
tied to the sale price.
Westshore is in the initial stages of the potash capital project. The focus through early 2022 is on completing the
process for the permits required to commence construction. The construction phase will take approximately four
years and Westshore expects to start handling potash in 2026. This is a very significant diversification for Westshore
to handle another product for the long term.
Related Party Transactions
The Manager provides management services to Westshore pursuant to a management agreement between Westshore
and the Manager (the “Management Agreement”). Westshore pays an annual management fee to the Manager and an
incentive fee based on a percentage of annual profit above $42 million, subject to a cap of $7.5 million per annum. The
annual base management fee for 2021 was $1,739,000 (2020 - $1,688,000) which will escalate at 3% annually. The
incentive fee for the year ended December 31, 2021, was $4,263,000 and was paid subsequent to December 31, 2021
(2020 - $5,787,000 paid in 2021).
The Manager also provides administration services to the Corporation pursuant to an administration agreement and
appoints three of the eight directors of the General Partner pursuant to a governance agreement. The Corporation pays
an annual administration fee in monthly installments. The fee paid to the Manager for 2021 was $580,000 (2020 -
$563,000), which will increase by 3% per annum.
Affiliates of the Manager also provides insurance and vehicle related services to Westshore.
Changes in Accounting Policies
The Corporation’s accounting policies are found in note 3 of the Corporation’s financial statements. There were no
significant changes in accounting policies in 2021.
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Management’s Discussion & Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with IFRS requires the Corporation
to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and
contingencies. These estimates are based on historical experience and on assumptions that are considered at the time
to be reasonable under the circumstances. Under different assumptions or conditions, the actual results may differ,
potentially materially, from those previously estimated.
The following is a discussion of the accounting estimates that are significant in determining the Corporation’s
financial results.
Property, plant and equipment: Depreciation
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The right-of-use asset is initially
measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or
before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of costs to dismantle and
remove the underlying asset or to restore the underlying asset or the site on which it is located, less any lease
incentives received. Depreciation is calculated using the straight line method over the estimated useful production life
of the assets. The estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment range from 3 to 35 years and are reviewed
annually. A change in the estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment could result in either a higher or
lower depreciation charge to profit for the period.
Asset Retirement Obligations
Westshore is required to recognize the fair value of an estimated asset retirement obligation when a legal or
constructive obligation is present, a reliable estimate of the obligation can be made, and it is probable that Westshore
will be required to settle the obligation. At the expiry of the Terminal’s lease, the VFPA has the option to acquire the
assets of the Terminal at fair value or require Westshore to return the site to its original condition. Westshore believes
that the probability that the VFPA will elect to enforce site restoration is remote. Any change in the estimate of the
probability of incurring such costs could have a material impact on the asset retirement obligation.
Lease Obligation
The lease obligation is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the
commencement date, discounted using Westshore’s incremental borrowing rate. The lease liability is measured at
amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. It is remeasured when there is a change in future lease
payments arising from a change in an index or rate, if there is a change in Westshore’s estimate of the amount
expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee or if Westshore changes its assessment of whether it will
exercise a purchase, extension or termination option. Any change in the incremental borrowing rate of Westshore
could have a material impact on future lease obligations.
Goodwill
Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances
indicate that the asset might be impaired, by comparing the fair value of Westshore to its carrying value, including
goodwill. If the fair value of Westshore is less than its carrying value, a goodwill impairment loss is recognized as the
excess of the carrying value of the goodwill over the fair value of the goodwill. The determination of fair value
requires management to make assumptions and estimates about future coal loading rates, customer shipments,
operating costs, foreign exchange rates and discount rates. Changes in any of these assumptions, such as lower coal
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Management’s Discussion & Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
loading rates, a decline in customer shipments, an increase in operating costs or an increase in discount rates could
result in an impairment of all or a portion of the goodwill carrying value in future periods.
Employee Future Benefits
Westshore has post-retirement benefit obligations under its pension plans and other post-retirement benefit plans,
the costs of which are based on estimates. Actuarial calculations of benefit costs and obligations depend on
Westshore’s assumptions about future events. Major estimates and assumptions relate to expected plan investment
performance, salary escalation, retirement ages of employees and expected health care costs, as well as discount rates,
withdrawal rates and mortality rates.
Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
The Corporation maintains a system of internal controls over financial reporting, as defined by National Instrument
52-109 – Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings (“National Instrument 52-109”), in order to provide
reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial information for
external purposes in accordance with IFRS.
The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation have caused to be evaluated under their
supervision, the effectiveness of the Corporation’s internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021.
Based on that assessment, it was determined that the internal controls over financial reporting were appropriately
designed and were operating effectively. No material changes were identified in the Corporation’s internal controls over
financial reporting during the year ended December 31, 2021 that have materially affected the Corporation’s internal
controls over financial reporting or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Corporation’s internal controls over
financial reporting.
It should be noted that a control system, including the Corporation’s internal controls and procedures, no matter
how well conceived, can provide only reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system
will be met, and it should not be expected that the disclosure and internal controls and procedures will prevent all errors
or fraud.
The design of any system of controls 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.
Disclosure Controls And Procedures
“Disclosure controls and procedures” are defined as follows in National Instrument 52-109:“Disclosure controls
and procedures” means controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to provide reasonable assurance
that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or
submitted by it under provincial and territorial securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported
within the time periods specified in the provincial and territorial securities legislation and include, without limitation,
controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in its annual filings,
interim filings or other reports filed or submitted under provincial and territorial securities legislation is accumulated
and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its chief executive officer and chief financial officer (or
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Management’s Discussion & Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
persons who perform similar functions to a chief executive officer or a chief financial officer), as appropriate to allow
timely decisions regarding required disclosure.”
As required by National Instrument 52-109, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of the
Corporation, in conjunction with management of the General Partner, have evaluated the effectiveness of the design
and tested the operation of the disclosure controls and procedures of Westshore, the General Partner and the
Corporation as of December 31, 2021 and have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures provide
reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed
or submitted under provincial and territorial securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported
within the time periods specified in such legislation.
Additional information relating to the Corporation and Westshore, including the Corporation’s annual information
form, is available at www.sedar.com.
Management’s Report
The consolidated financial statements and other information in this annual report have been prepared by and are
the responsibility of the management of the Corporation. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and reflect where necessary management’s best estimates
and judgments.
Management is also responsible for maintaining systems of internal and administrative controls to provide reasonable
assurance that the Corporation’s assets are safeguarded, that transactions are properly executed in accordance with
appropriate authorization and that the accounting systems provide timely, accurate and reliable financial information.
The Directors are responsible for assuring that management fulfills its responsibility for financial reporting and
internal control. The Directors perform this responsibility at meetings where significant accounting, reporting and
internal control matters are discussed and the consolidated financial statements and annual report are reviewed and
approved.
The consolidated financial statements have been audited on behalf of the shareholders by KPMG LLP, Chartered
Professional Accountants, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. The Auditors’ Report
outlines the scope of their examination and their independent professional opinion on the fairness of these financial
statements.
(Signed) “William W. Stinson”
William W. Stinson
Director
(Signed) “M. Dallas H. Ross”
M. Dallas H. Ross
Director
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WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)
December 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable
Inventories
Prepaid expenses
Income taxes recoverable
Property, plant and equipment:
At cost
Accumulated depreciation
Right-of-use assets
Goodwill
Employee future benefits
Other assets
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Income tax payable
Deferred revenue
Lease obligation current portion
Dividends payable to shareholders
Deferred revenue
Deferred income taxes
Employee future benefits
Lease obligation
Shareholders' equity:
Share capital
Deficit
$
$
$
$
$
$
243,491
14,726
17,809
1,939
425
278,390
666,881
(302,270)
364,611
268,123
365,541
20,136
51
1,296,852
44,567
-
12,201
2,748
15,814
75,330
21,500
42,255
88,721
280,575
508,381
1,453,665
(665,194)
788,471
201,432
11,644
18,212
2,552
-
233,840
658,032
(280,099)
377,933
274,082
365,541
-
4
1,251,400
44,708
5,964
13,040
2,664
10,142
76,518
20,917
29,802
100,263
283,323
510,823
1,456,354
(715,777)
740,577
$
1,296,852
$
1,251,400
5
14
11
13
14
9
8
11
14
9
Commitments and contingencies (note 15)
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Approved on behalf of the Board:
(Signed) "William W. Stinson"
William W. Stinson
Director
(Signed) "M. Dallas H. Ross"
M. Dallas H. Ross
Director
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WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)
Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
Note
2021
2020
Revenue:
Coal loading
Other
Expenses:
Operating
Administrative
Other:
Foreign exchange gain (loss)
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Net finance costs
Profit before income tax
Income tax expense
Profit for the year
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Items that will not be recycled to net income:
Defined benefit plan actuarial gains (losses)
Income tax recovery (expense) on other
comprehensive income (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the
year, net of income tax
Total comprehensive income for the year
Profit per share:
Basic and diluted earnings per share
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
$
$
$
332,566
7,905
340,471
168,154
14,983
183,137
871
116
(10,658)
147,663
39,850
107,813
41,724
(11,265)
30,459
138,272
1.70
63,261,184
$
$
$
353,568
14,842
368,410
167,839
16,370
184,209
(229)
25
(10,070)
173,927
47,011
126,916
(11,278)
3,045
(8,233)
118,683
1.96
64,673,615
4
6
7
11
7
10
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)
Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
Balance at January 1, 2020
$
1,525,522
$
(815,686)
$
709,836
Share capital
Deficit
Total
Profit for the year
Other comprehensive loss:
Defined benefit plan actuarial losses, net of tax
Total comprehensive income for the year
Distributions to shareholders of the Corporation:
Dividends declared to shareholders
-
-
-
-
Adjustments due to share repurchases
(69,168)
126,916
126,916
(8,233)
(8,233)
118,683
118,683
(41,198)
22,424
(41,198)
(46,744)
Balance at December 31, 2020
$
1,456,354
$
(715,777)
$
740,577
Balance as at January 1, 2021
$
1,456,354
$
(715,777)
$
740,577
Share capital
Deficit
Total
Profit for the year
Other comprehensive income:
Defined benefit plan actuarial gains, net of tax
Total comprehensive income for the year
Distributions to shareholders of the Corporation:
Dividends declared to shareholders
-
-
-
-
107,813
107,813
30,459
30,459
138,272
138,272
(88,561)
(88,561)
Adjustments due to share repurchases
(2,689)
872
(1,817)
Balance at December 31, 2021
$
1,453,665
$
(665,194)
$
788,471
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)
Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
Cash provided by (used in):
Operations:
Profit for the year
Adjustments for:
Foreign exchange contracts
Depreciation
Employee future benefits
Net finance costs
Income tax expense
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Changes in non-cash operating working capital and other:
Accounts receivable
Inventories
Prepaid expenses
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Deferred revenue
Lease obligation interest paid
Income taxes paid
Financing:
Interest received
Dividends paid to shareholders
Share purchases
Lease obligation
Investments:
Property, plant and equipment, net
Other assets
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the year
Supplemental information:
Non-cash transactions:
Shares purchased but not settled at year end
Capital expenditures unpaid at year end
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
$
$
23
2021
2020
$
107,813
$
126,916
(47)
28,419
7,195
10,658
39,850
(116)
193,772
(3,082)
403
613
(791)
(256)
(3,113)
(9,037)
(45,051)
136,571
1,230
(82,889)
(2,076)
(2,664)
(86,399)
(8,113)
-
(8,113)
42,059
201,432
243,491
-
2,114
$
$
46
26,179
5,425
10,070
47,011
(25)
215,622
8,608
(2,090)
(233)
(5,370)
3,891
4,806
(9,119)
(34,915)
176,394
1,699
(41,693)
(48,173)
(2,582)
(90,749)
(16,887)
816
(16,071)
69,574
131,858
201,432
(259)
1,205
WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
1. Reporting entity:
Westshore Terminals Investment Corporation was incorporated under the Business Corporation Act (British
Columbia) on September 28, 2010 and is domiciled in Canada. The registered and head office is located at Suite
1800, 1067 West Cordova Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 1C7. These consolidated financial statements
as at and for the year ended December 31, 2021 comprises Westshore Terminals Investment Corporation and its
subsidiaries (together referred to as the “Corporation”). The Corporation owns all of the limited partnership units
of Westshore Terminals Limited Partnership (“Westshore”), a partnership established under the laws of British
Columbia.
The Corporation derives its cash inflows from its investment in Westshore by way of distributions on
Westshore’s limited partnership units. Westshore operates a coal storage and loading terminal at Roberts Bank,
British Columbia (the “Terminal”). Substantially all of Westshore’s operating revenues are derived from rates
charged for loading coal onto seagoing vessels.
2. Basis of preparation:
(a) Statement of compliance:
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS).
The consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on March 11,
2022.
(b) Basis of measurement:
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for the
following material items in the statement of financial position:
• non derivative financial instruments classified as fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair
value;
• derivative financial instruments are measured at fair value;
• the defined benefit obligation is recognized as the present value of the defined benefit obligation, less plan
assets at fair value; and
•
lease obligations are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method.
(c) Functional and presentation currency:
These consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the Corporation and its
subsidiaries’ functional currency. All financial information presented in Canadian dollars has been rounded to
the nearest thousand.
(d) Use of estimates and judgments:
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to
make judgments, estimates, and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the
reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income, and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates
are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.
Assumptions and estimation uncertainties that have a significant risk of resulting in a material adjustment
relate to the determination of net recoverable value of assets, useful lives of plant and equipment, asset
retirement obligations, measurement of lease obligations, measurement of defined benefit obligations,
derivative instruments and deferred income tax amounts.
3. Significant accounting policies:
The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these
consolidated financial statements.
(a) Basis of consolidation:
(i) Subsidiaries:
Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Corporation. The financial statements of subsidiaries are
included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date the
control ceases.
(ii) Transactions eliminated on consolidation:
Intra-corporation balances and transactions, and any unrealized income and expenses arising from intra-
corporation transactions, are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements.
(b) Foreign currency:
The functional and reporting currency of the Corporation and its subsidiaries is the Canadian dollar.
Transactions which are denominated in other currencies are translated into their Canadian dollar equivalents
at exchange rates prevailing at the transaction date. The carrying values of monetary assets and liabilities
denominated in foreign currencies are adjusted at each reporting date to reflect exchange rates prevailing at
that date. The foreign currency gain or loss on monetary items is the difference between amortized cost in the
functional currency at the beginning of the period, adjusted for effective interest and payments during the
period, and the amortized cost in the foreign currency translated at the exchange rate at the end of the period.
Foreign exchange gains and losses are recognized under ‘Foreign exchange gain (loss)’ in profit or loss.
(c) Financial instruments:
Financial instruments comprise cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, derivative instruments and
accounts payable and accrued liabilities. The Corporation uses derivative financial instruments in the normal
course of its operations as a means to manage its foreign exchange risk. The Corporation’s policy is not to
utilize derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. The Corporation’s derivative
financial instruments are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
The Corporation’s financial instruments are classified and measured as follows:
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable
Derivative instruments
Financial Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Derivative instruments
Classification and measurement of financial assets
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
FVTPL
Amortized cost
FVTPL
Financial assets are classified as: measured at amortized cost; fair value through other comprehensive income
(“FVOCI”); or fair value through profit and loss (“FVTPL”) based on the business model in which a
financial asset is managed and its contractual cash flow characteristics and when certain conditions are met:
• Amortized cost – measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Where applicable,
amortized cost is reduced by impairment losses. Interest income, foreign exchange gains and losses and
impairment are recognized in net income.
• FVOCI – measured at FVOCI if not designated as FVTPL. Interest income, foreign exchange gains and
losses and impairment are recognized in net income. Other net gains and losses are recognized in other
comprehensive income (“OCI”). On derecognition, gains and losses accumulated in OCI are reclassified
to net income.
• FVTPL – measured at FVTPL if not classified as amortized cost or FVOCI with net gains and losses,
including any interest or dividend income, recognized in net income.
Equity investments are required to be classified as measured at fair value. However, on initial recognition of
an equity investment that is not held-for-trading, the Corporation may irrevocably elect to present subsequent
changes in the investments fair value in OCI. This election is made on an investment by investment basis.
The Corporation does not have any equity investments.
Classification and measurement of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are classified as either measured at amortized cost or FVTPL. A financial liability is
classified as FVTPL if it is held-for-trading, a derivative or it is designated as such on initial recognition.
Financial liabilities at FVTPL are measured at fair value with net gains and losses, including interest expense,
recognized in net income. Other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the
effective interest rate method. Interest expense and foreign exchange gains and losses are recognized in net
income. Any gains or losses on derecognition are also recognized in net income.
(d) Property, plant and equipment:
(i) Recognition and measurement:
Items of property, plant, and equipment are measured at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and
accumulated impairment losses.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
Cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. The cost of self-
constructed assets includes the cost of materials and direct labour, any other costs directly attributable to
bringing the assets to a working condition for their intended use, the costs of dismantling and removing
the items and restoring the site on which they are located and borrowing costs on qualifying assets.
Borrowing costs attributable to the construction of a qualifying asset are included in the cost of the asset.
Other borrowing costs are recognized as an expense.
When parts of an item of property, plant, and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted
for as separate items of property, plant, and equipment.
The gain or loss on disposal of an item of property, plant, and equipment is determined by comparing the
proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount of the property, plant, and equipment, and is
recognized net within other income/expenses in profit or loss.
(ii) Depreciation:
Depreciation is based on the cost of an asset less its residual value. Significant components of individual
assets are assessed, and if a component has a useful life that is different from the remainder of the asset,
then that component is depreciated separately.
Depreciation is recognized in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of each
component of an item of property, plant, and equipment. The estimated useful lives for the current and
comparative periods are as follows:
Asset
Automobiles
Conveyor belts
Computer software
Mobile equipment
Land improvements
Buildings
Fixed machinery
Term
3 years
5 years
3 years to 5 years
5 years to 25 years
15 years to 30 years
8 years to 35 years
8 years to 35 years
Depreciation methods, useful lives, and residual values are reviewed at each financial year end and
adjusted if appropriate.
(e) Impairment:
Non-Financial assets
The carrying values of the Corporation’s non-financial assets are reviewed at each reporting date to assess
whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication is present, then the recoverable amount
of the assets is estimated.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
The recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is the greater of its value in use and its fair value
less costs to sell. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present
value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and
the risks specific to the asset. For the purposes of impairment testing, assets are grouped at the lowest levels
that generate cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets
or groups of assets (the “cash-generating unit”).
An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an asset or its cash-generating unit exceeds its
estimated recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognized in profit and loss. Impairment losses
recognized in prior periods are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has decreased
or no longer exists. An impairment charge is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does
not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortization, if no
impairment loss had been recognized.
Financial assets
A financial asset is assessed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any objective evidence that it
is impaired. A financial asset is considered to be impaired if objective evidence indicates that one or more
events have had a negative effect on the estimated future cash flows of that asset.
The Corporation applies the simplified approach in determining expected credit losses (“ECLs”), which
requires a probability-weighted estimate of expected lifetime credit losses to be recognized upon initial
recognition of financial assets measured at amortized cost, contract assets and debt investments at FVOCI.
Credit losses are measured as the present value of cash shortfalls from all possible default events, discounted
at the effective interest rate of the financial asset. Loss allowances for financial assets at amortized cost are
deducted from the gross carrying amount of the assets.
(f) Goodwill:
Goodwill is recognized on a business combination at the acquisition date and is initially measured at the fair
value of the consideration transferred less the net recognized amount (generally fair value) of the identifiable
assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
Goodwill is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is tested for
impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
asset might be impaired. Any excess of the carrying value over fair value is charged to profit or loss in the
period in which the impairment is determined.
(g) Leases
At inception of a contract, the Corporation assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. A contract is,
or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of
time in exchange for consideration. To assess whether a contract conveys the right to control the use of an
identified asset, the Corporation uses the definition of a lease in IFRS 16.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
As a lessee:
At commencement or on modification of a contract that contains a lease component, the Corporation
allocates the consideration in the contract to each lease component on the basis of its relative stand-alone
prices. However, for the leases of property the Corporation has elected not to separate non-lease components
and account for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component.
The Corporation 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, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted
for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred and
an estimate of costs to dismantle and remove the underlying asset or to restore the underlying asset or the site
on which it is located, less any lease incentives received.
The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated using the straight-line method from the commencement
date to the end of the lease term, unless the lease transfers ownership of the underlying asset to the
Corporation by the end of the lease term or the cost of the right-of-use asset reflects that the Corporation will
exercise a purchase option. In that case the right-of-use asset will be depreciated over the useful life of the
underlying asset, which is determined on the same basis as those of property and equipment. In addition, the
right-of-use asset is periodically reduced by impairment losses, if any, and adjusted for certain
remeasurements 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 Corporation’s incremental borrowing rate. Generally, the Corporation uses its incremental
borrowing rate as the discount rate.
The Corporation determines its incremental borrowing rate by obtaining interest rates from various external
financing sources and makes certain adjustments to reflect the terms of the lease and type of the asset leased.
Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability comprise the following:
-
-
-
-
fixed payments, including in-substance fixed payments;
variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, initially measured using the index or rate as at
the commencement date;
amounts expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee; and
the exercise price under a purchase option that the Corporation is reasonably certain to exercise, lease
payments in an optional renewal period if the Corporation is reasonably certain to exercise an extension
option, and penalties for early termination of a lease unless the Corporation is reasonably certain not to
terminate early.
The lease liability is measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. It is remeasured when
there is a change in future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate, if there is a change in the
Corporation’s estimate of the amount expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee, if the
Corporation changes its assessment of whether it will exercise a purchase, extension or termination option or
if there is a revised in-substance fixed lease payment.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
When the lease liability is remeasured in this way, a corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying amount
of the right-of-use asset or is recorded in profit or loss if the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset has
been reduced to zero.
The Corporation presents right-of-use assets that do not meet the definition of investment property in ‘right-
of-use asset’ and lease liabilities in ‘lease obligation’ in the statement of financial position.
Short-term leases and leases of low-value assets
The Corporation has elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for leases of low-value
assets and short-term leases, including IT equipment and vehicles. The Corporation recognizes the lease
payments associated with these leases as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
(h) Inventories:
Inventories of spare parts and supplies are measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is
determined using the weighted average cost method and includes the invoiced cost and other directly
attributable costs of acquiring the inventory.
(i) Employee benefits:
Defined benefit plans
A defined benefit plan is a post-retirement benefit plan other than a defined contribution plan. The
Corporation’s net obligation in respect of defined benefit pension plans is calculated separately for each plan
by estimating the amount of future benefit that employees have earned in return for their service in the
current and prior periods; that benefit is discounted to determine its present value and the fair value of plan
assets is deducted. The discount rate used to determine the present value of the obligation is the yield at the
reporting date on high quality corporate bonds that have maturity dates approximating the term of the
Corporation’s obligations and that are denominated in the same currency in which the benefits are expected
to be paid.
The calculation is performed annually by a qualified actuary using the projected unit credit method. When the
calculation results in a benefit to the Corporation, the recognized asset is limited to the present value of
economic benefits available in the form of any future refunds from the plan or reductions in the future
contributions to the plan. In order to calculate the present value of economic benefits, consideration is given
to any minimum funding requirements that apply to any plan in the Corporation. An economic benefit is
available to the Corporation if it is realizable during the life of the plan, or on settlement of the plan liabilities.
When the benefits of a plan are improved, the portion of the increased benefit relating to past service by
employees is recognized in profit or loss on the date of improvement.
The Corporation recognizes all actuarial gains and losses arising from defined benefit plans immediately in
other comprehensive income and expenses related to defined benefit plans in profit or loss.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
Other long-term employee benefits
The Corporation’s net obligation in respect of long-term employee benefits other than pension plans is the
amount of future benefit that employees have earned in return for their service in the current and prior
periods; that benefit is discounted to determine its present value, and the fair value of any related assets is
deducted. The discount rate is the yield at the reporting date on high quality corporate bonds that have
maturity dates approximating the terms of the Corporation’s obligations. The calculation is performed using
the projected unit credit method. Any actuarial gains and losses are recognized immediately in other
comprehensive income in the period in which they arise.
(j) Revenue:
Coal loading revenue is recognized when a customer’s coal is loaded onto a ship. Coal loading revenue is
recorded based on contract specific loading rates. Other revenue includes all revenue other than coal loading
revenue and principally relates to fees earned under take or pay contracts where the coal has not been
delivered. Other revenue also includes revenue earned for securing future volumes which is initially deferred
and recognized over the term of the contract and wharfage fees which are recorded based upon the period of
time a ship is at the terminal.
(k) Provisions:
A provision is recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Corporation has a present legal or constructive
obligation that can be estimated reliably, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be
required to settle the obligation.
Decommissioning liabilities
The Corporation’s terminal site is leased from the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (the “VFPA”). The
current lease agreement became effective as of January 1, 2015, and runs until December 31, 2026. It may be
extended at Westshore’s option for further periods up to 40 years. At the expiry of the lease term, assuming
the Corporation has not been successful in further extending the lease, the VFPA has the option to acquire
the assets of the terminal at fair value or require the Corporation to return the site to its original condition.
The Corporation believes that the probability that the VFPA will elect to enforce site restoration is remote.
(l) Income tax:
Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current tax and deferred tax are recognized in profit
or loss except to the extent they relate to items recognized directly in equity or other comprehensive income.
Current tax is the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable income or loss for the period, using tax
rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of
previous years.
Deferred tax is recognized in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and
liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes.
Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to temporary differences when they
reverse, based on the laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax liabilities
and assets, and they relate to income taxes levied by the same authority on the same taxable entity, or on
different tax entities, but they intend to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis or their tax assets
and liabilities will be realized simultaneously.
A deferred tax asset is recognized for unused tax losses, tax credits and deductible temporary difference, to
the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which they can be utilized.
Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer
probable that the related tax benefit will be realized.
4. Expenses:
Recorded in operating and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income
was:
Salaries, wages and benefits
Depreciation
Other
2021
2020
$
90,704
28,419
64,014
$ 183,137
$
93,509
26,179
64,521
$ 184,209
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WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
5. Property, plant and equipment:
Buildings and land
improvements
Machinery and
equipment
Construction in
progress
Cost:
Balance at January 1, 2020
Additions
Transfers
Disposals
Balance at December 31, 2020
Balance at January 1, 2021
Additions
Transfers
Disposals
Balance at December 31, 2021
Accumulated depreciation:
Balance at January 1, 2020
Depreciation
Disposals
Balance at December 31, 2020
Balance at January 1, 2021
Depreciation
Disposals
Balance at December 31, 2021
Carrying amounts:
At December 31, 2020
At December 31, 2021
$
$
$
$
$
540,988
-
3,599
(130)
544,457
544,457
-
13,957
(876)
557,538
223,292
18,384
(130)
241,546
241,546
20,637
(289)
261,894
302,911
295,644
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
22,505
12,175
(3,873)
-
30,807
30,807
9,725
(13,957)
-
26,575
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
30,807
26,575
$
$
$
$
$
82,494
-
274
-
82,768
82,768
-
-
-
82,768
36,716
1,837
-
38,553
38,553
1,823
-
40,376
44,215
42,392
33
Total
645,987
12,175
-
(130)
658,032
658,032
9,725
-
(876)
666,881
260,008
20,221
(130)
280,099
280,099
22,460
(289)
302,270
377,933
364,611
WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
6. Finance costs:
Interest income, net
Employee benefit interest expense, net
Capital lease interest
2021
2020
$
$
(1,230)
2,851
9,037
(1,699)
2,650
9,119
Net finance costs
$
10,658
$
10,070
7. Income tax expense:
Tax expense recognized in profit
Current income tax expense
Deferred tax expense
2021
2020
$
38,663
1,187
39,850
$
45,209
1,802
47,011
Tax expense (recovery) recognized in other comprehensive income
Defined benefit plans
$
11,265
$
(3,045)
Reconciliation of effective tax rate:
Profit before income tax
Statutory rate
Expected income tax expense
Permanent differences
Other
Actual income tax expense
2021
2020
$ 147,663
27.00%
$ 173,927
27.00%
39,869
19
(38)
39,850
$
46,960
17
34
47,011
$
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WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
8. Deferred tax assets and liabilities:
Deferred tax assets:
Non-pension defined benefits liability
Post-retirement benefits
Financing fees
Lease obligation
Total assets
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant, and equipment
Post-retirement benefits
Foreign exchange contracts
Right-of-use assets
Total liabilities
December 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
$
23,955
-
7
76,497
100,459
(64,870)
(5,437)
(14)
(72,393)
(142,714)
$
25,656
1,415
11
77,216
104,298
(60,097)
-
(1)
(74,002)
(134,100)
Net deferred income tax liabilities
$
(42,255)
$
(29,802)
9. Share capital:
Authorized:
Unlimited number of common shares, no par value
Issued:
Common shares
2021
2020
63,257,835 (2020 - 63,391,535) issued and outstanding
common shares
$
1,453,665
$
1,456,354
The holders of the common shares are entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled
to one vote per share at meetings of the Corporation.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Corporation repurchased 117,000 (2020 - 3,009,912) shares for
$1,817,000 (2020 - $46,744,000), under the Corporation’s normal course issuer bid.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
The Corporation has declared the following dividends in 2021 (2020 - $41,198,000).
Record Date
March 31
March 31
June 30
September 30
December 31
10. Profit per share:
Earnings per share:
Payment Date
April 15
April 15
July 15
October 15
January 17
$
Per Share
0.20
0.50
0.20
0.25
0.25
Total
12,652
31,629
12,652
15,814
15,814
88,561
$
$
The calculation of basic profit per share for the year ended December 31, 2021, was based on profit attributable to
shareholders and a weighted average number of common shares outstanding.
Profit for the year
$
107,813
$
126,916
Weighted average number of Common shares outstanding
63,261,184
64,673,615
2021
2020
Basic and diluted earnings per share
Shares repurchased
Total cost of shares repurchased
The Corporation has no dilutive securities.
$
$
1.70
$
1.96
117,000
1,817
3,009,912
46,744
$
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
11. Employee future benefits:
The Corporation makes contributions to one non-contributory defined benefit plans and one non-contributory
defined contribution plan that provide pension benefits for employees upon retirement. The Corporation also
provides two non-contributory, other post-retirement benefit plans that provide retiring allowances and other
medical benefits after retirement. During the year, the Corporation purchased a buy-out annuity for a small non-
contributory defined benefit plan.
December 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
Fair value of plan assets
Defined benefit pension obligations
$
168,936
(148,800)
$
Defined benefit pension asset (liability)
20,136
153,669
(158,910)
(5,241)
Other post-retirement benefit obligations
$
(88,721)
$
(95,022)
Plan assets are comprised of the following investments:
Equity securities
Fixed income securities
Alternatives
Cash and cash equivalents
$
2021
87,311
36,762
44,262
601
$
2020
75,591
39,786
37,020
1,272
$
168,936
$
153,669
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WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
Asset and Liability Movements:
Movement in the present value of the
defined benefit obligations
Pension obligations
December 31,
Other post-retirement
benefits
December 31,
Defined benefit obligation at January 1
Benefits paid by the plan
Current and past service costs and
interest (see below)
Settlement for annuity purchase
Actuarial losses (gains) in other
comprehensive income (see below)
2021
2020
2021
2020
$ 158,910
(6,666)
$ 146,954
$
(5,925)
95,022
(3,201)
$
80,070
(2,069)
10,292
(4,479)
(9,257)
9,723
-
8,158
7,927
-
(11,027)
7,375
-
9,646
Defined benefit obligations
$ 148,800
$ 158,910
$
88,721
$
95,022
Movement in the fair value of the defined
benefit plan assets
Pension assets
December 31,
Other post-retirement
benefits
December 31,
2021
2020
2021
2020
Fair value of plan assets at January 1
Contributions paid into the plan
Benefits paid by the plan
Expected return on plan assets (see below)
Non-investment expense (see below)
Settlement for annuity purchase
Actuarial gains in other
$ 153,669
1,932
(6,666)
3,755
(220)
(4,974)
$
$ 146,114
2,840
(5,925)
4,334
(220)
-
-
3,201
(3,201)
-
-
comprehensive income (see below)
21,440
6,526
Fair value of plan assets
$ 168,936
$ 153,669
$
-
-
$
$
-
2,069
(2,069)
-
-
-
-
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
Profit and Loss:
Profit and loss includes the following amounts in respect of post-retirement obligations:
Pension obligations expense recognized in profit and loss
2021
2020
Service costs:
Current service costs
Past service costs
Non-investment expenses
Settlement loss for annuity purchase
Net interest costs
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
$
2,132
4,048
220
495
6,895
$
1,934
3,337
220
-
5,491
4,112
(3,755)
357
4,452
(4,334)
118
$
7,252
$
5,609
Other post-retirement benefits expense recognized in profit and loss
2021
2020
Current service costs
Past service costs
Interest costs
$
5,064
369
2,494
$
4,093
750
2,532
$
7,927
$
7,375
The current and past service costs are recognized in operating expenses and net interest costs are included in net
finance costs.
Actuarial gains (losses) recognized in other comprehensive income
2021
2020
Cumulative amount at beginning of year
Actuarial gain - plan experience
Actuarial gain (loss) - financial assumption changes
Return on plan assets greater than expected return
Cumulative amount at December 31
$
(9,667) $
1,318
18,966
21,440
1,611
1,322
(19,126)
6,526
$
32,057
$
(9,667)
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WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
Funding and Assumptions:
The pension plans are entirely funded by the Corporation. The Corporation’s contributions to the pension plans
are based on independent actuarial valuations. The other benefit plans have no assets, and an annual expense is
recorded on an accrual basis based on independent actuarial determinations, considering among other factors,
health care cost escalation.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Corporation made total contributions of $5,133,000 (2020 -
$4,909,000) to all of its pension and other benefit plans.
The financial information with respect to the defined benefit pension plan obligations is based on the following
funding valuation:
Union Pension plan
January 1, 2021
January 1, 2022
Most recent valuation
date
Date of next required
valuation
The significant actuarial assumptions adopted in measuring the Corporation's accrued benefit obligations (and
costs) are as follows (weighted average assumptions as of December 31):
2021
2020
Pension
benefits
Other
benefits
Pension
benefits
Other
benefits
Benefit obligations:
Discount rate at December 31
3.00%
3.00%
2.50%
2.50%
Benefit costs:
Discount rate at January 1
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets
2.50%
2.50%
2.50%
-
3.00%
3.00%
3.00%
-
For measurement purposes, a 7.0% per annum increase in the per capita cost of covered extended health care
benefits was assumed for 2019, grading down by 0.25% per annum to 4.50% in 2029. The annual rate of increase
in the per capita cost of dental benefits is 4.00%.
Sensitivity Analysis:
Assumed discount rates and medical cost trend rates have a significant effect on the accrued benefit obligation. A
one percentage point change in these assumptions would have the following effects on the accrued benefit
obligation for 2021:
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
Pension benefit plans
Discount rate
Other post-retirement benefit plans
Discount rate
Initial medical cost trend rate
12. Loans and borrowings:
1% decrease
1% increase
$
19,191
$
(19,191)
19,575
(14,524)
(19,575)
14,524
The Corporation has a $40 million operating facility that is primarily used for a letter of credit relating to pension
funding and day to day operations. The facility matures on August 30, 2022, and is secured by a pledge of all of
the assets of the Corporation. The operating facility bears interest at the 1 month BA rate plus a margin and no
repayments will be required until maturity. During the year, the Corporation increased its outstanding letter of
credit from $15.3 million to $17.9 million. This is the only amount drawn on this facility (see Note 15).
Under its credit facility, the Corporation is required to comply with certain financial covenants. At December 31,
2021, the Corporation was in compliance with these financial covenants.
For more information about the Corporation’s exposure to interest rate, foreign currency and liquidity risk, please
see note 17.
13. Financial instruments:
The carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities reported in the consolidated statement of financial position
approximate their fair values.
IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement, requires classification of financial instruments within a hierarchy that prioritizes
the inputs to fair value measurement. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are:
Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, directly or indirectly;
Level 3 – Inputs that are not based on observable market data.
Financial instruments carried at fair value, by the levels in the fair value hierarchy, are as follows:
Financial assets:
Derivative instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts
Fair Value Hierarchy
Level
December 31
2021
December 31
2020
Level 2
$
51
$
4
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WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
As at December 31, 2021, Westshore has entered into option collars with notional amounts totaling US$75.0 million
to exchange U.S. dollars for Canadian dollars if the strike price drops below $1.240 or increases above $1.307. These
foreign exchange contracts have not been designated as hedges.
The following table summarizes the gains (losses) on foreign exchange contracts for the years ended December 31,
2021 and 2020:
Foreign exchange contracts
2021
2020
$
47
$
(46)
The fair value asset is recorded in other assets. The unrealized hedging gain (loss) was recorded in foreign exchange
gain (loss) in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
The carrying amounts of these contracts are equal to fair value, which is based on valuations obtained from the
counterparties. The mark-to-market value is determined by the counterparty by multiplying the notional amount of
the trade with the difference between the forward rate and the contract rate and discounting the resultant asset or
liability by an applicable discount factor.
14. Leases:
The Corporation is committed to low value, short term leases related to the rental of vehicles and equipment.
The Corporation has a land lease with the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (“VFPA”) which has been identified
as a material lease contract. The term of the lease is until December 31, 2026, with the Corporation having further
options to extend the term to December 31, 2066.
Charges payable by the Corporation under the lease comprise an annual base land and waterlot rental fee of
$5,207,000 (2020 - $5,207,000) and an annual participation rental fee based on the volume of coal shipped. A
minimum participation rental fee of $6,494,000 (2020 - $6,494,000) is charged based on a minimum annual tonnage
(MAT) of 17.6 million tonnes. A higher participation rental fee per tonne is charged on tonnage in excess of the
MAT. In 2021, the Corporation paid $9,294,000 (2020 - $9,494,000) in relation to the higher participation rental
fee.
Additional information about this lease is presented below. No other material lease contracts were identified.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
Right-of-use asset
2020
Balance at January 1
Depreciation charge for the year
Balance at December 31
2021
Balance at January 1
Depreciation charge for the year
Balance at December 31
$ 280,040
(5,958)
274,082
274,082
(5,959)
$ 268,123
There were no additions to right-of-use assets during 2021 (2020 – nil).
Lease obligation
2021
2020
Maturity analysis – contractual undiscounted cash flows
Less than one year
One to five years
More than five years
Total undiscounted lease liabilities at year end
$
11,787
47,428
476,536
$ 535,751
$
11,701
46,962
488,395
$ 547,058
Amounts recognised in profit or loss
2021
2020
Interest on lease liabilities
Variable lease payments not included in the measurement of lease
liabilities
Expenses relating to short-term and low value asset leases
$
9,037
$
9,119
9,294
168
9,494
178
Amounts recognised in the statement of cash flows
2021
2020
Total cash outflow for leases
$
11,869
$
11,879
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WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
15. Commitments and Contingencies:
The Corporation has provided a letter of credit of $17,872,000 (December 31, 2020: $15,269,000) related to pension
funding.
The Corporation has commitments of $2,114,000 with respect to equipment purchases that are to be delivered and
paid for in the next 12 months.
The Corporation also pays an annual participation rental fee based on the volume of coal shipped in excess of 17.6
million tonnes (Note 14).
Although the Corporation does not expect that COVID-19 will significantly impact the Corporation’s operations,
assets or liabilities, there is no certainty or guarantee that future events related to COVID-19 won’t impact the
Corporation and such impacts could potentially be material.
16. Major Customers:
The Corporation had certain customers whose throughput individually represented 10% or more of the
Corporation’s total throughput.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, two customers accounted for 69% (2020 - 82%) and four customers
accounted for 94% (2020 - 92%) of throughput.
17. Financial risk management:
The Corporation is exposed to various risks associated with its financial instruments, which include credit risk,
liquidity risk and market risk. Further quantitative disclosures are included throughout these consolidated financial
statements.
(a) Credit risk:
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Corporation if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument
fails to meet its contractual obligations. Credit risk arises primarily from accounts receivable and cash and cash
equivalents. Credit risk can also arise on foreign currency contracts held by the Corporation.
The Corporation’s exposure to credit risk is influenced by the profitability of coal mining companies, which is
heavily impacted by the price of the coal. The Corporation does not have any collateral or security for its
receivables. The Corporation monitors the financial health of its customers and regularly reviews its accounts
receivable for impairment. As at December 31, 2021 and 2020, there were no trade accounts receivable past
due which were considered uncollectible and no reserve in respect of doubtful accounts was recorded.
The Corporation limits its exposure to credit risk arising from cash equivalents by only investing in money
market funds with a major Canadian financial institution. The Corporation does not expect any credit losses in
the event of non-performance by counter parties to its foreign exchange forward contracts as the counter
parties are major Canadian financial institutions.
The carrying amount of financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure. The maximum exposure to
credit risk is:
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable
(b) Liquidity risk:
2021
243,491
14,726
258,217
$
$
2020
201,432
11,644
213,076
$
$
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Corporation will not be able to meet its obligations as they become due. The
Corporation continually monitors its financial position to ensure that it has sufficient liquidity to discharge its
obligations when due.
The current financial liabilities of the Corporation, which include accounts payable and accrued liabilities,
income tax payable and dividends payable to shareholders, have a contractual maturity of less than 1 year.
The Corporation also maintains a $40 million operating facility that is primarily used for pension funding. The
Corporation has an outstanding letter of credit for $17,872,000 against this facility.
(c) Market risk:
The significant market risk exposures affecting the financial instruments held by the Corporation are those
related to foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates.
(i) Foreign currency exchange rates:
The Corporation holds some cash denominated in foreign currencies and the Canadian-dollar value of
these cash balances fluctuates with changes in the exchange rate. As at December 31, 2021, the
Corporation held US$5.9 million (2020 – US$11.4 million). A $0.01 increase in the US/Canadian
exchange rate would have increased the Canadian dollar value of this cash balance and increased foreign
exchange gains by $59,000 for the year.
The accounts receivable due from U.S. customers are denominated in U.S. dollars. The U.S. dollar
denominated accounts receivable outstanding as at December 31, 2021 was $1,755,000 (2020 - $781,000).
The Corporation is exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk on its foreign currency contracts. The
value of these financial instruments fluctuates with changes in the US/CAD dollar exchange rate. See note
13 for more information.
(ii) Interest rates:
The Corporation has limited exposure to interest rate risk on the cash equivalents. Money market fund
returns are correlated with Canadian T-bills and Bankers’ Acceptances of major Canadian financial
institutions.
The Corporation also has interest rate risk on the revolving credit facility. The revolving credit facility
carries an interest rate that floats with market rates.
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WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
18. Capital management:
The capital of the Corporation consists solely of shareholders’ equity which includes issued share capital and deficit.
The objective of the Corporation is to maintain a stable capital base and ensure that the capital structure does not
interfere with the Corporation’s ability to meet its distribution policy or fund future projects. The Corporation’s
quarterly dividend is subject to periodic review based on factors including funds applied to repurchase shares, other
opportunities that may come before Westshore, other potential capital upgrade projects, operating performance
and current market conditions.
19. Related party transactions:
Administration agreement
Westar Management Ltd.
Management agreement:
Westar Management Ltd. - base fee
Management agreement:
Westar Management Ltd. - Incentive fee
Insurance premiums:
Affiliate of Westar Management Ltd.
Vehicle leases:
Affiliate of Westar Management Ltd.
Director fees:
Director fees
2021
2020
$
580
$
563
1,739
1,688
4,263
5,787
1,827
1,183
168
686
178
643
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Corporate Information
Westshore Terminals Investment Corporation
Stock Exchange Listing
Toronto Stock Exchange
Trading Symbol
WTE
Registrar and Transfer Agent
Computershare Investor Services Inc.
Vancouver and Toronto
Auditors
KPMG LLP
Vancouver, British Columbia
Principal Office
1800 – 1067 West Cordova Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1C7
Telephone:
Facsimile:
604.688.6764
604.687.2601
Directors
William W. Stinson
Corporate Director
M. Dallas H. Ross
Partner, Kinetic Capital Partners
H. Clark Hollands
Private Investor
Steve Akazawa
Corporate Director
Brian A. Canfield
Corporate Director
Nick Desmarais
Managing Director Legal Services, The Jim Pattison
Group
Glen Clark
President, The Jim Pattison Group
Dianne Watts
Corporate Director
Officers
William W. Stinson
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer &President
M. Dallas H. Ross
Chief Financial Officer
Nick Desmarais
Secretary & Vice President of Corporate Development
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Corporate Information
Westshore Terminals Ltd.
William W. Stinson
Corporate Director
M. Dallas H. Ross
Partner, Kinetic Capital Partners
H. Clark Hollands
Private Investor
Steve Akazawa
Corporate Director
Brian A. Canfield
Corporate Director
Nick Desmarais
Managing Director Legal Services, The Jim Pattison
Group
Glen Clark
President, The Jim Pattison Group
Dianne Watts
Corporate Director
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