Divestco Inc. ("Divestco" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:DVT) announces its
operating results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2013.
Three months ended December 31, 2013
Divestco had a net profit of $3.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2013 ($0.05
per share - basic and diluted) compared to a net loss of $1.2 million ($0.02 per
share - basic and diluted) for the same period in 2012.
The Company generated revenue of $10.4 million in Q4 2013 compared to $7.3
million in Q4 2012, an increase of $3.1 million (43%). This was mainly due to a
revenue increase in both Seismic Data segment of $5.1 million (616%) and
Services segment of $0.3 million (16%) which was offset by a decrease in revenue
in Software and Data segment of $2.3 million (54%). Seismic Data segment Q4 2013
revenue in addition to traditional activity level included one large proprietary
data sale. The reduction in Software and Data segment Q4 2013 revenue was
primarily due to a significant log data sale recognized in Q4 2012.
Operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) decreased by $1.7
million (25%) to $5.3 million in Q4 2013 from $7 million in Q4 2012. Salaries
and wages were down $1.2 million (27%) due to lower headcount. Occupancy costs
were lower by $0.5 million (42%) as the Company surrendered a floor of office
space effective January 1, 2013 and another floor effective June 1, 2013. There
was also a decrease in bad debt expense and bank charges partially offset by an
increase in digital map/information expense. Depreciation and amortization
increased by $0.2 million (13%) mainly due to a higher depreciation on seismic
data offset by a lower amortization of deferred development costs and research
and development expense of Geomatics and Processing divisions.
EBITDA was $5.1 million in Q4 2013, a $4.8 million increase from the same period
in 2012. Funds from operations were $5.2 million ($0.08 per share - basic and
diluted) for Q4 2013, compared to $10,000 ($nil per share - basic and diluted)
for the same period in 2012, an increase of $5.2 million primarily due to higher
Seismic Data sales activity as well as savings in salaries and wages expense and
occupancy costs.
Year ended December 31, 2013
Divestco had net income of $1.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2013
($0.02 per share - basic and diluted) which was consistent with the net income
for the year ended December 31, 2012. However, the income in 2013 was partially
offset by the recognition of a $1 million accounting loss (non-cash) from the
disposal of certain data library assets and a $0.7 million impairment (non-cash)
of leasehold improvements (net of tenant inducements) associated with the
surrender of office space in the period. Excluding the loss and impairment, the
Company would have had a total net income of $3.0 million ($0.05 per share -
basic and diluted) for the year ended December 31, 2013.
The Company generated revenue of $34.0 million in 2013 compared to $39.6 million
in 2012, a decrease of $5.6 million (14%). Revenue in the Software and Data
segment decreased by $3.3 million (26%) related to a significant log data sale
in 2012. Revenues in Geomatics and Processing divisions of Services segment were
lower by $1.0 million (22%) and $0.9 million (16%) respectively as clients
continued to spend less on exploration activities.
Operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) decreased by $4.1
million (15%) to $23.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 from $27.2
million during the same period in 2012. Salaries and wages were down $2.9
million (16%) due to lower headcount and profit-share accrual. Occupancy costs
were also lower as the Company surrendered a floor of office space effective
January 1, 2013 and another floor effective June 1, 2013. In addition,
stock-based compensation, professional fees, and bad debt expenses were lower
than in 2012. They were partially offset by an increase in software
licenses/maintenance and digital/map information expenses. Depreciation and
amortization decreased by $3.8 million (35%) mainly due to a lower depreciation
on seismic data as the Company acquired more data in 2012 as compared to 2013.
Excluding the (non-cash) accounting loss and impairment of $1.7 million, EBITDA
was $10.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2013, a $1.5 million (14%)
decrease from $12.4 million for the same period in 2012. The Company generated
funds from operations of $11.3 million ($0.17 per share - basic and diluted) in
2013, compared to $11.7 million ($0.18 per share - basic and diluted) for the
same period in 2012, a decrease of $0.4 million (3%) primarily due to lower log
data revenue.
Working Capital
As at December 31, 2013, Divestco had a working capital deficit of $2.3 million
(excluding deferred revenue of $2.8 million), compared to a working capital
deficit of $7.5 million (excluding deferred revenue of $2.4 million) as at
December 31, 2012. The improvement in working capital from the end of 2012 was a
direct result of debt restructuring, strong seismic cash sales and significant
reductions in operating costs. However, the industry continued to experience
lower than anticipated activity levels with respect to exploration which had a
negative impact on the Company's services divisions: Geomatics, Processing and
Land management services for the year ended December 31, 2013.
Divestco had a funded debt to equity ratio of 0.61:1 as at December 31, 2013
(0.65:1 as at December 31, 2012). The Company's practice is to utilize an
appropriate mix of debt and equity to finance its current capital expenditures
and growth initiatives. Consistent with the year ended December 31, 2012, the
strategy of the Board of Directors and management is to operate the Company with
the lowest possible debt load in reaction to the volatility of the industry.
This is to ensure adequate financial flexibility to meet the financial
obligations, both current and long-term and as part of the Company's effort to
maintain a healthy statement of financial position. The Company's strategy is to
maintain a funded debt to equity ratio of less than 1:1.
Operations Update
During 2013, Divestco completed two 3D seismic programs in adding a total of 93
square kilometers to our proprietary database. At the end of Q4, the company was
in the process of acquiring another 3D seismic program in the Alder region of
Alberta. Software has successfully restructured its division with the hiring of
new key personnel and has major releases planned throughout 2014. Divestco's
Services division made a determined push into international markets which has
resulted in several new processing contracts in South America, Europe and
Africa.
Mr. Stephen Popadynetz, CEO commented: "Q4 of 2013 was a substantial turning
point for Divestco. Despite the lack of new seismic programs, Divestco was able
to replace much of its lost revenues from acquisitions with library sales. As
the database continues to expand, and the library sales associated with it will
also expand. As well, the Software and Data Division had decreased one time
revenues, but our overall recurring revenues saw a modest increase and, despite
the low industry activity, our Services Division has implemented an aggressive
expansion plan into international markets which has started to show significant
return. As I have stated before, we can't increase the industry activity levels,
but we can diversify and control our costs. All the measures taken by Divestco
are starting to show positive results and as we simplify and concentrate our
businesses, we are generating additional positive returns. The outlook for 2014
is stronger than 2013 and with all the cost controls now firmly in place, we can
increase our profitability on any new revenue increases. As well, we must
continue to innovate rather than waiting for the environment to improve. This is
why our Software group has produced a new slate of applications to be unveiled
this year and this is why our Processing group has moved so aggressively into
international markets. We also must manage the cash flows from our operations
and despite the challenging and changing economic environment; Divestco's
working capital position is substantially improved from the end of fiscal 2012.
As we look forward to 2014, Divestco has improved virtually every aspect of the
Company and is well positioned to finally start focusing on growth again."
Non-GAAP Measures
The Company's consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with IFRS as issued by the IASB. Certain measures in this document do not have
any standardized meaning as prescribed by IFRS and are considered non-GAAP
measures. While these measures may not be comparable to similar measures
presented by other issuers, they are described and presented to provide
shareholders, potential investors and other users with additional information
regarding the Company's results, liquidity, and its ability to generate funds to
finance its operations. These measures include:
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA")
Divestco uses EBITDA as a key measure to evaluate the performance of its
segments and divisions, as well as the Company overall, with the closest IFRS
measure being net income or net loss. EBITDA is a measure commonly reported and
widely used by investors as an indicator of the Company's operating performance
and ability to incur and service debt, and as a valuation metric. The Company
believes EBITDA assists investors in comparing the Company's performance on a
consistent basis, without regard to financing decisions and depreciation and
amortization, which are non-cash in nature and can vary significantly depending
upon accounting methods or non-operating factors such as historical cost.
EBITDA is not a calculation based on IFRS and should not be considered an
alternative to net income or loss in measuring the Company's performance. As
well, EBITDA should not be used as an exclusive measure of cash flow, because it
does not consider the impact of working capital growth, capital expenditures,
debt principal reductions and other sources and uses of cash, which are
disclosed in the consolidated statements of cash flows. While EBITDA has been
disclosed herein to permit a more complete comparative analysis of the Company's
operating performance and debt servicing ability relative to other companies,
investors should be cautioned that EBITDA as reported by Divestco may not be
comparable in all instances to EBITDA as reported by other companies. Investors
should also carefully consider the specific items included in Divestco's
computation of EBITDA.
The following is a reconciliation of EBITDA with net income (loss):
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December 31 December 31
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(Thousands) 2013 2012 2013 2012
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Net Income (Loss) $ 3,458 $ (1,232) $ 1,327 $ 1,273
Income Tax Expense - - - (51)
Finance Costs 215 251 1,007 531
Depreciation and Amortization 1,454 1,292 6,889 10,646
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EBITDA $ 5,127 $ 311 $ 9,223 $ 12,399
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Working capital
Working Capital is calculated as current assets minus current liabilities
(excluding deferred revenue). Working capital provides a measure that can be
used to gauge Divestco's ability to meet its current obligations.
Additional GAAP Measure
Funds from operations
Divestco reports funds from operations because it is a key measure used by
management to evaluate its performance and to assess the ability of the Company
to finance operating and investing activities. Funds from operations exclude
certain working capital changes and other sources and uses of cash, which are
disclosed in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
Funds from operations is not a calculation based on IFRS and should not be
considered an alternative to the consolidated statements of cash flows. Funds
from operations is a measure that can be used to gauge Divestco's capacity to
generate discretionary cash flow. Investors should be cautioned that funds from
operations as reported by Divestco may not be comparable in all instances to
funds from operations as reported by other companies. While the closest IFRS
measure is cash from operating activities, funds from operations is considered
relevant because it provides an indication of how much cash generated by
operations is available before proceeds from divested assets and changes in
certain working capital items.
The following reconciles funds from operations with cash from operating activities:
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December 31 December 31
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(Thousands) 2013 2012 2013 2012
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Cash from Operating Activities $ 3,684 $ (155) $ 8,498 $ 14,892
Changes in Non-Cash Working
Capital Balances Related to
Operating Activities 1,337 (85) 1,938 (3,408)
Interest Paid 168 219 846 374
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Income Taxes Paid (Refunded) - 31 - (184)
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Funds from (used in) Operations $ 5,189 $ 10 $ 11,282 $ 11,674
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Financial Highlights
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Summary Financial Results (Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
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Three months ended December 31
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2013 2012 $ Change % Change
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Revenue $ 10,395 $ 7,270 $ 3,125 43%
Operating Expenses 5,251 6,960 (1,709) -25%
Other Loss (Income) 17 (1) 18 N/A
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EBITDA (1) 5,127 311 4,816 1549%
Finance Costs 215 251 (36) -14%
Depreciation and Amortization 1,454 1,292 162 13%
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Income (Loss) before Income Taxes 3,458 (1,232) 4,690 N/A
Income Tax Expense (Reduction) - - - N/A
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Net Income (Loss) $ 3,458 $ (1,232) $ 4,690 N/A
Per Share - Basic and Diluted 0.05 (0.02) 0.07 N/A
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Funds from (used in) Operations
(2) $ 5,189 $ 10 $ 5,179 N/A
Per Share - Basic and Diluted 0.08 - 0.08 N/A
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Shares Outstanding 67,050 66,758 N/A N/A
Weighted Average Shares
Outstanding
Basic and Diluted 67,004 66,735 N/A N/A
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Summary Financial Results (Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
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Year ended December 31
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2013 2012 $ Change % Change
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Revenue $ 33,979 $ 39,628 $ (5,649) -14%
Operating Expenses 23,073 27,189 (4,116) -15%
Other Loss (Income) 1,683 40 1,643 4108%
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EBITDA (1) 9,223 12,399 (3,176) -26%
Finance Costs 1,007 531 476 90%
Depreciation and Amortization 6,889 10,646 (3,757) -35%
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Income (Loss) before Income Taxes 1,327 1,222 105 9%
Income Tax Expense (Reduction) - (51) 51 N/A
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Net Income (Loss) $ 1,327 $ 1,273 $ 54 4%
Per Share - Basic and Diluted 0.02 0.02 - 0%
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Funds from (used in) Operations
(2) $ 11,282 $ 11,674 $ (392) -3%
Per Share - Basic and Diluted 0.17 0.18 (0.01) -6%
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Shares Outstanding 67,050 66,758 N/A N/A
Weighted Average Shares
Outstanding
Basic and Diluted 67,000 66,676 N/A N/A
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Financial Position (Thousands) Balance as at
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Dec 31 Dec 31 Dec 31
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2013 2012 2011
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Total Assets $ 40,721 $ 41,945 $ 43,761
Working Capital (Deficit) (1) (2,295) (7,483) 297
Long-Term Financial Liabilities (2) 9,357 7,622 8,610
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1. Excludes the current portion of deferred revenue of $2.8 million
(December 31, 2012: $2.4 million; December 31, 2011: $4.6 million)
2. Includes long-term debt obligations, deferred rent obligations, sublease
loss provision and other long-term liabilities. The long-term debt
obligations are comprised of the Company's subordinated debt,
shareholder loans and finance leases.
Segment Review Summary
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Three months ended December 31, 2013 (Thousands)
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Software Seismic Corporate
and Data Services Data & Other Total
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Revenue $ 1,996 $ 2,501 $ 5,898 $ - $ 10,395
EBITDA 844 119 5,231 (1,067) 5,127
Finance costs (income) 36 10 169 - 215
Depreciation and
Amortization 624 145 579 106 1,454
Income (loss) before
income taxes 184 (36) 4,483 (1,173) 3,458
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Three months ended December 31, 2012 (Thousands)
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Corporate
Software Services Data & Other Total
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Revenue $ 4,319 $ 2,121 $ 830 $ - $ 7,270
EBITDA 2,523 (760) (165) (1,287) 311
Finance costs (income) 68 22 161 - 251
Depreciation and
Amortization 788 221 156 127 1,292
Income (loss) before
income taxes 1,667 (1,003) (482) (1,414) (1,232)
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Year ended December 31, 2013 (Thousands)
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Corporate
Software Services Data & Other Total
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Revenue $ 9,427 $ 10,946 $ 13,606 $ - $ 33,979
EBITDA 2,972 423 10,813 (4,985) 9,223
Finance costs (income) 292 137 578 - 1,007
Depreciation and
Amortization 2,526 614 3,270 479 6,889
Income (loss) before
income taxes 154 (328) 6,965 (5,464) 1,327
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Loss on sale of
intangibles and
property and
equipment (1,005) - - (678) (1,683)
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Year ended December 31, 2012 (Thousands)
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Corporate
Software Services Data & Other Total
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Revenue $ 9,414 $ 17,266 $ 13,784 $ - $ 40,464
EBITDA 3,541 3,620 10,651 (11,673) 6,139
Finance costs (income) - (3) (6) 768 759
Depreciation and
Amortization 3,453 1,098 3,632 1,721 9,904
Income (loss) before
income taxes 88 2,525 7,025 (14,162) (4,524)
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Divestco Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position
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At December 31
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(Thousands - Audited) 2013 2012
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash $ 417 $ 1,320
Funds held in trust - 18
Accounts receivable 9,136 7,134
Prepaid expenses, supplies and deposits 300 357
Income taxes receivable 502 196
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Total current assets 10,355 9,025
Equity-accounted investees 133 137
Participation surveys in progress 4,733 3,508
Property and equipment 2,869 4,607
Intangible assets 22,631 24,668
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Total assets $ 40,721 $ 41,945
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current Liabilities
Bank indebtedness $ 2,996 $ 4,450
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 6,935 9,624
Deferred revenue 2,756 2,420
Current loss on sublease loss provision 336 326
Current portion of long-term debt obligations 2,311 1,986
Current portion of tenant inducements 72 122
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Total current liabilities 15,406 18,928
Deferred rent obligations 451 189
Long-term debt obligations 5,591 4,115
Sublease loss provision 668 1,006
Tenant Inducements 750 1,389
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Total liabilities 22,866 25,627
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Shareholders' Equity
Equity instruments 7,266 7,216
Contributed surplus 7,989 7,829
Retained earnings 2,600 1,273
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Total shareholders' equity 17,855 16,318
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 40,721 $ 41,945
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Divestco Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
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(Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts - Audited) 2013 2012
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Revenue $ 33,979 $ 39,628
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Operating expenses
Salaries and benefits 14,775 17,667
General and administrative 8,138 9,213
Depreciation and amortization 6,889 10,646
Other loss 1,683 40
Share-based payments 160 309
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Total operating expenses 31,645 37,875
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Finance costs 1,007 531
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Income before income taxes 1,327 1,222
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Income taxes
Current - (51)
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Net income and comprehensive income for the year $ 1,327 $ 1,273
Net income per share
Basic and Diluted $ 0.02 $ 0.02
Weighted average number of shares
Basic and Diluted 66,989 66,676
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Divestco Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Equity
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Number Number
of of
Shares Share Warrants
(Thousands - Audited) Issued Capital Issued Warrants
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Balance as at January 1,
2012 66,610 $ 74,571 16,280 $ 1,860
Reduction of stated capital
and deficit (67,383)
Net income and comprehensive
income for the year
Transactions with owners,
recorded in equity
contributions by and
distributions to owners:
Issuance of Class A common
shares as service awards 128 25
Issuance of Class A common
shares on exercise of
PSUs 20 3
Reclassification on
exercise of PSUs
Reclassification on expiry
of warrants (16,280) (1,860)
Share-based payments
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Balance as at December 31,
2012 66,758 $ 7,216 - $ -
Net income and comprehensive
income for the year
Transactions with owners,
recorded in equity
contributions by and
distributions to owners:
Issuance of Class A common
shares as service awards 292 50
Share-based payments
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Balance as at December 31,
2013 67,050 $ 7,266 - $ -
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Equity Contributed Retained Total
(Thousands - Audited) Instruments Surplus Earnings Equity
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Balance as at January 1,
2012 $ 76,431 $ 5,663 $ (67,383) $ 14,711
Reduction of stated capital
and deficit (67,383) 67,383 -
Net income and comprehensive
income for the year 1,273 1,273
Transactions with owners,
recorded in equity
contributions by and
distributions to owners:
Issuance of Class A common
shares as service awards 25 25
Issuance of Class A common
shares on exercise of
PSUs 3 3
Reclassification on
exercise of PSUs (3) (3)
Reclassification on expiry
of warrants (1,860) 1,860 -
Share-based payments 309 309
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Balance as at December 31,
2012 $ 7,216 $ 7,829 $ 1,273 $ 16,318
Net income and comprehensive
income for the year 1,327 1,327
Transactions with owners,
recorded in equity
contributions by and
distributions to owners:
Issuance of Class A common
shares as service awards 50 50
Share-based payments 160 160
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Balance as at December 31,
2013 $ 7,266 $ 7,989 $ 2,600 $ 17,855
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Divestco Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows
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Cash from (used in) operating activities
Net income (loss) for the year $ 1,327 $ 1,273
Items not affecting cash:
Equity investment loss (3) (10)
Depreciation and amortization 6,889 10,646
Amortization of tenant inducements (93) (117)
Deferred rent obligations 262 (936)
Income taxes - (51)
Loss on disposal of intangibles 1,005 -
Impairment of property and equipment 678 -
Unrealized foreign exchange loss - 4
Non-cash employment benefits 50 25
Share-based payments 160 309
Finance costs 1,007 531
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Funds from operations 11,282 11,674
Changes in non-cash working capital balances (1,938) 3,408
Interest paid (846) (374)
Income taxes paid - 184
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Net cash from operating activities 8,498 14,892
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Cash from (used in) financing activities
Bank indebtedness (1,454) 750
Repayment of long-term debt obligations (2,617) (1,965)
Deferred financing costs (298) -
Proceeds received from long-term debt obligations
(net of committed revolver repayments) 4,325 2,210
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Net cash from (used in) financing activities (44) 995
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Cash from (used in) investing activities
Additions to intangible assets (3,604) (14,197)
Decrease in participation surveys in progress (1,225) 1,600
Purchase of property and equipment (408) (1,320)
Additions to tenant inducements - 118
Lease incentive 144 -
Payments towards sublease loss provision (356) (357)
Investment in equity-accounted investees (200) -
Advances from equity-accounted investees 458 14
Deferred development costs (1,824) (2,353)
Changes in non-cash working capital balances (2,342) 381
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Net cash used in investing activities (9,357) (16,114)
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Decrease in cash (903) (227)
Cash, beginning of year 1,320 1,547
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Cash, end of year $ 417 $ 1,320
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About the Company
Divestco provides innovative geoscience solutions to Energy and Service
companies worldwide. Our customers predominantly operate in geology, geophysics,
land and engineering and we work with our clients to ensure they have the right
solutions, at the right time, to help them make more informed decisions.
Commitment, innovation, accountability and agility form the cornerstone of our
values and enable us to consistently provide reliable solutions and exceptional,
personalized service in all of the core areas in which we operate. Divestco
provides Software & Data, Seismic Processing, Geomatics Services, Seismic Data &
Brokerage, and Land Services. Divestco is headquartered in Calgary and trades on
the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "DVT".
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term
is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility
for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
This press release contains forward-looking information related to the Company's
capital expenditures, projected growth, view and outlook with respect to future
oil and gas prices and market conditions, and demand for its products and
services. Statements that contain words such as "could', "should", "can",
"anticipate", "expect", "believe", "will", "may" and similar expressions and
statements relating to matters that are not historical facts constitute
"forward-looking information" within the meaning applicable by Canadian
securities legislation. Although management of the Company believes that the
expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, there
can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct
because, should one or more of the risks materialize, or should the assumptions
underlying forward-looking statements or forward-looking information prove
incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in this press
release as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected.
Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or
forward-looking information. All of the forward-looking statements and
forward-looking information of the Company contained in this press release are
expressly qualified, in their entirety, by this cautionary statement. Except
where required by law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update
these forward-looking statements or forward-looking information if conditions or
opinions should change.
In particular, this press release contains forward-looking statements pertaining
to the following: Company's ability to keep debt and liquidity at acceptable
levels, improve/maintain its working capital position and maintain profitability
in the current economy; availability of external and internal funding for future
operations; relative future competitive position of the Company; nature and
timing of growth; oil and natural gas production levels; planned capital
expenditure programs; supply and demand for oil and natural gas; future demand
for products/services; commodity prices; impact of Canadian federal and
provincial governmental regulation on the Company; expected levels of operating
costs, finance costs and other costs and expenses; future ability to execute
acquisitions and dispositions of assets or businesses; expectations regarding
the Company's ability to raise capital and to add to seismic data through new
seismic shoots and acquisition of existing seismic data; treatment under tax
laws; and new accounting pronouncements.
These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions including: future
prices for crude oil and natural gas; future interest rates and future
availability of debt and equity financing will be at levels and costs that allow
the Company to manage, operate and finance its business and develop its software
products and various oil and gas datasets including its seismic data library,
and meet its future obligations; the regulatory framework in respect of
royalties, taxes and environmental matters applicable to the Company and its
customers will not become so onerous on both the Company and its customers as to
preclude the Company and its customers from viably managing, operating and
financing its business and the development of its software and data; and that
the Company will continue to be able to identify, attract and employ qualified
staff and obtain the outside expertise as well as specialized and other
equipment it requires to manage, operate and finance its business and develop
its properties.
These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and
uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the Company's control, including:
general economic, market and business conditions; volatility in market prices
for crude oil and natural gas; ability of Divestco's clients to explore for,
develop and produce oil and gas; availability of financing and capital;
fluctuations in interest rates; demand for the Company's product and services;
weather and climate conditions; competitive actions by other companies;
availability of skilled labour; failure to obtain regulatory approvals in a
timely manner; adverse conditions in the debt and equity markets; and government
actions including changes in environment and other regulation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Divestco Inc.
Mr. Stephen Popadynetz
CEO, President and CFO
587-952-8152
Divestco Inc.
Mr. Danny Chiarastella
Vice President, Finance
587-952-8027
www.divestco.com
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