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Firan Technology Group ("FTG") Announces Third Quarter 2013 Financial Results

T.FTG

Marketwire

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Oct. 8, 2013) - Firan Technology Group Corporation (TSX:FTG) today announced financial results for the third quarter 2013.

  • Grew Aerospace sales by more than 13% in Q3 2013, compared to Q3 2012.
  • Expensed $0.4M in Q3 in starting up new Aerospace facilities in Tianjin, China and Chatsworth, California and generated revenues approaching $0.5M from both sites in the quarter
  • Generated $1.7M positive cash flow from operations (net of capital expenditures) in the quarter due primarily to the collection of large milestone payments in the Aerospace business.
  • Established joint venture with Tianjin Printronics Circuits Ltd ("TPC") to provide circuit boards to Aerospace customers from low cost country.

"FTG's third quarter had some very positive developments, such as the creation of our Joint Venture with TPC in China for our Circuit's business and the continued strong ramp in revenue from our two new Aerospace facilities, but we had some challenges in our Circuits Toronto facility where we had lower than expected sales and some yield issues", stated Brad Bourne, President and Chief Executive Officer. He added, "We are confident that we can address the challenges in our Toronto facility in our fourth quarter while maintaining our growth momentum across our Aerospace business."

Third Quarter Results: (three months ended August 30, 2013 compared with three months ended August 31, 2012)

    Q3 2013     Q3 2012
               
Sales   $ 13,319,000     $ 14,057,000
               
Operating Earnings (1):     315,000       1,109,000
                 
  - Net R&D Investment     431,000       714,000
  - Aerospace Tianjin and Chatsworth Start-up Losses     428,000       234,000
  - Income Tax     7,000       6,000
               
Net (Loss) / Earnings   $ (551,000 )   $ 155,000
(Loss) / Earnings per share              
  - basic & diluted   $ (0.03 )   $ 0.01
               

Year-To-Date Results: (nine months ended August 30, 2013 compared with nine months ended August 31, 2012)

    Year-To-Date 2013     Year-To- Date 2012
               
Sales   $ 40,572,000     $ 41,927,000
               
Operating Earnings(1):     1,843,000       3,417,000
                 
  - Net R&D Investment     1,734,000       1,944,000
  - Aerospace Tianjin and Chatsworth Start-up Losses     1,268,000       641,000
  - Income Tax     36,000       8,000
                 
Net (Loss) / Earnings   $ (1,195,000 )   $ 824,000
(Loss) / Earnings per share              
  - basic   $ (0.03   $ 0.05
  - diluted   $ (0.03 )   $ 0.04
   
(1) Operating Earnings is not a measure recognized under the International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS").Management believes that this measure is important to many of the Corporation's shareholders, creditors and other stakeholders.The Corporation's method of calculating Operating Earnings may differ from other corporations and accordingly may not be comparable to measures used by other corporations.

Business Highlights

FTG accomplished many goals in the third quarter of 2013 that continue to improve the Corporation and position it for the future, including:

  • Achieved 13% growth in Aerospace business compared to same period last year
  • Generated $1.7M positive cash flow (operating cash flow, net of capital expenditures)
  • Won orders from two (2) new customers for Aerospace Tianjin facility
  • Won orders from eight (8) new customers for Aerospace Chatsworth facility
  • Invested $0.2M in the quarter and $1.3M year-to-date in capital equipment to improve capabilities across the company
  • Added new test equipment and production equipment in all three Aerospace facilities
  • Kicked-off activity for FTG Printronics Circuit Corp, the joint venture established with TPC in Tianjin, China to provide circuit boards from a low cost country

For FTG overall sales decreased by $0.7M (5%), from $14.1M in Q3 2012 to $13.3M in Q3 2013. For the first nine months, sales were $40.6M, a decrease of $1.4M or 3% versus the same period last year. 

The Circuits Segment sales were down $1.3M or 13% in Q3 2013 versus Q3 2012. Year-to-date Circuits Segment sales were down $3.8M or 12%.

For the Aerospace segment, sales in Q3 2013 were up $0.6M or 12% compared to Q3 2012. For the year-to-date Aerospace segment sales were up $2.5M or 18%.

Net loss at FTG in Q3 2013 was $0.6M compared to net earnings of $0.2M in Q3 2012. Gross margins were depressed in the quarter due to start-up losses at the new aerospace facilities and the weak revenues in the Circuits Toronto facility. Administrative costs were up slightly due to costs associated with the Joint Venture.

The Circuits segment net loss before corporate and interest costs was $0.1M in Q3 2013 compared to net earnings $0.6M in Q3 2012. On a year-to-date basis, the Circuits business net earnings before corporate and interest costs was $0.1M compared to $2.2M for the same period last year. In both cases the decrease is primarily due to weak sales and yield issues in the Circuits Toronto facility.

The Aerospace net earnings before corporate and interest costs was $0.2M in Q3 2013 versus $0.1M in Q3, 2012. The net earnings this year are reduced by the $1.2M start-up losses for the two new facilities. On a year-to-date basis the net earnings before corporate and interests costs was $0.7M compared to $0.4M for the same period last year. Start-up losses for the 9 month period year-to-date were $1.3M. 

As at August 30, 2013, the Corporation's primary source of liquidity included cash of $3.7M, accounts receivable of $9.5M and inventory of $8.3M. Receivables decreased in the quarter due to large milestone payments on two programs in the Aerospace segment. Net working capital at August 30, 2013 was $11.1M. 

The Corporation will host a live conference call on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 8:30 am (EDT) to discuss the results of Q3 2013.

Anyone wishing to participate in the call should dial 416-340-2216 or 1-866-226-1792 and identify that you are calling to participate in the FTG conference call. The Chairperson is Mr. Brad Bourne. A replay of the call will be available until October 24, 2013 and will be available on the FTG website at www.ftgcorp.com. The number to call for a rebroadcast is 905-694-9451 or 1-800-408-3053, pass code 4925971.

ABOUT FIRAN TECHNOLOGY GROUP CORPORATION

FTG is an aerospace and defense electronics product and subsystem supplier to customers around the globe. FTG has two operating units:

  FTG Circuits is a manufacturer of high technology, high reliability printed circuit boards. Our customers are leaders in the aviation, defense, and high technology industries. FTG Circuits has operations in Toronto, Ontario, Chatsworth, California and a joint venture in Tianjin, China.
   
  FTG Aerospace manufactures illuminated cockpit panels, keyboards and sub-assemblies for original equipment manufacturers of aerospace and defense equipment. FTG Aerospace has operations in Toronto, Ontario, Chatsworth, California and Tianjin, China. 

The Corporation's shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FTG.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are related to, but not limited to, FTG's operations, anticipated financial performance, business prospects and strategies. Forward-looking information typically contains words such as "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "plan" or similar words suggesting future outcomes. Such statements are based on the current expectations of management of the Corporation and inherently involve numerous risks and uncertainties, known and unknown, including economic factors and the Corporation's industry, generally. The preceding list is not exhaustive of all possible factors. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual events and results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements made by the Corporation. The reader is cautioned to consider these and other factors carefully when making decisions with respect to the Corporation and not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Other than as may be required by law, FTG disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Additional information can be found at the Corporation's website www.ftgcorp.com.

FIRAN TECHNOLOGY GROUP CORPORATION  
Interim Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets  
   
(in thousands of Canadian dollars)   August 30,     November 30,  
    2013     2012  
As at   (unaudited)     (audited)  
ASSETS                
Current assets                
Cash   $ 3,721     $ 1,446  
Accounts receivable     9,511       10,276  
Taxes receivable     194       250  
Inventories     8,334       7,927  
Prepaid expenses     349       432  
      22,109       20,331  
Non-current assets                
Plant and equipment, net     5,655       5,608  
Goodwill     1,039       1,039  
Deferred income taxes     1,375       1,375  
Intangible assets     208       244  
Total assets   $ 30,386     $ 28,597  
                 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY                
Current liabilities                
Bank indebtedness   $ 2,633     $ 994  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     6,970       7,184  
Provisions     347       309  
Customer deposits, net of deferred development     760       843  
Current portion of long-term bank debt     304       44  
      11,014       9,374  
Non-current liabilities                
Long-term bank debt     1,813       361  
Subordinated loan     3,833       3,613  
Government assistance     898       1,234  
Total liabilities     17,558       14,582  
                 
Equity                
Deficit   $ (10,299 )   $ (9,104 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (170 )     (85 )
      (10,469 )     (9,189 )
Share capital                
  Common shares     12,681       12,681  
  Preferred shares     2,218       2,218  
Contributed surplus     8,336       8,305  
Total equity attributable to Firan Technology Group Corporation shareholders     12,766       14,015  
Non-controlling interests     62       -  
Total equity     12,828       14,015  
Total liabilities and equity   $ 30,386     $ 28,597  
                 
FIRAN TECHNOLOGY GROUP CORPORATION  
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of (Loss) Earnings  
                         
    Three months ended     Nine months ended  
(unaudited)
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)
  August 30,
2013
    August 31,
2012
    August 30,
2013
    August 31,
2012
 
                                 
Sales   $ 13,319     $ 14,057     $ 40,572     $ 41,927  
                                 
Cost of sales                                
  Cost of sales     10,702       10,516       31,793       30,912  
  Depreciation of plant and equipment     437       419       1,278       1,245  
Total cost of sales     11,139       10,935       33,071       32,157  
Gross margin     2,180       3,122       7,501       9,770  
                                 
Expenses                                
  Selling, general and administrative     2,147       2,016       6,551       6,436  
  Research and development costs     501       778       1,944       2,168  
  Recovery of research and development costs     (70 )     (64 )     (210 )     (224 )
  Depreciation/amortization of plant and equipment and intangible assets     39       35       115       99  
  Interest expense on short-term debt     24       11       57       56  
  Interest expense on long-term debt     80       69       240       204  
  Foreign exchange loss (gain)     29       116       (11 )     199  
Total expenses     2,750       2,961       8,686       8,938  
                                 
(Loss) earnings before income taxes     (570 )     161       (1,185 )     832  
                                 
Income tax expense     7       6       36       8  
                                 
Net (loss) earnings   $ (577 )   $ 155     $ (1,221 )   $ 824  
                                 
Attributable to:                                
Non-controlling interests     (26 )     -       (26 )     -  
Equity holders of Firan Technology Group Corporation     (551 )     155       (1,195 )     824  
                                 
(Loss) earnings per share, attributable to the equity holders of Firan Technology Group Corporation                                
  Basic   $ (0.03 )   $ 0.01     $ (0.07 )   $ 0.05  
  Diluted   $ (0.03 )   $ 0.01     $ (0.07 )   $ 0.04  
                                   
FIRAN TECHNOLOGY GROUP CORPORATION  
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (loss) income  
                         
    Three months ended     Nine months ended  
(unaudited)
(in thousands of Canadian dollars)
  August 30,
2013
    August 31,
2012
    August 30,
2013
    August 31,
2012
 
                                 
Net (loss) earnings   $ (577 )   $ 155     $ (1,221 )   $ 824  
                                 
Other comprehensive income (loss)                                
                                 
  Foreign currency translation adjustments     66       (213 )     249       (136 )
  Net unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges     (334 )     -       (334 )     -  
      (268 )     (213 )     (85 )     (136 )
                                 
Total comprehensive (loss) income   $ (845 )   $ (58 )   $ (1,306 )   $ 688  
                                 
Attributable to:                                
Equity holders of Firan Technology Group Corporation   $ (819 )   $ (58 )   $ (1,280 )   $ 688  
Non-controlling interests   $ (26 )   $ -     $ (26 )   $ -  
                                 
FIRAN TECHNOLOGY GROUP CORPORATION  
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity  
                                           
    Attributed to the equity holders of Firan Technology Group Corporation          
Nine months ended August 30, 2013                                          
                      Accumulated                    
(unaudited)                     Other           Non-        
(in thousands of Canadian dollars)   Common
Shares
  Preferred
Shares
  Deficit     Contributed
Surplus
  Comprehensive
(Loss)
    Total     controlling
interests
    Total
equity
 
                                                           
Balance, November 30, 2012   $ 12,681   $ 2,218   $ (9,104 )   $ 8,305   $ (85 )   $ 14,015     $ -     $ 14,015  
Net loss     -     -     (1,195 )     -     -       (1,195 )     (26 )     (1,221 )
Stock-based compensation     -     -     -       31     -       31       -     $ 31  
Foreign currency translation adjustments     -     -     -       -     249       249       -     $ 249  
Net unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges     -     -     -       -     (334 )     (334 )     -       (334 )
Contribution from non-controlling interests     -     -     -       -     -       -       88     $ 88  
Balance, August 30, 2013   $ 12,681   $ 2,218   $ (10,299 )   $ 8,336   $ (170 )   $ 12,766     $ 62     $ 12,828  
                                                           
    Attributed to the equity holders of Firan Technology Group Corporation          
Nine months ended August 31, 2012                     Accumulated                    
                      Other           Non-        
(unaudited)   Common   Preferred         Contributed   Comprehensive           controlling     Total  
(in thousands of dollars)   Shares   Shares   Deficit     Surplus   Income (Loss)     Total     interests     equity  
                                                           
Balance, November 30, 2011   $ 12,681   $ 2,218   $ (10,032 )   $ 8,249   $ 12     $ 13,128     $ -     $ 13,128  
Net earnings     -     -     824       -     -       824       -     $ 824  
Stock-based compensation     -     -     -       40     -       40       -     $ 40  
Foreign currency translation adjustments     -     -     -       -     (136 )     (136 )     -       (136 )
Balance, August 31, 2012   $ 12,681   $ 2,218   $ (9,208 )   $ 8,289   $ (124 )   $ 13,856     $ -     $ 13,856  
                                                           
FIRAN TECHNOLOGY GROUP CORPORATION  
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows  
    Three months ended     Nine months ended  
(unaudited)
(in thousands of Canadian dollars)
  August 30,
2013
    August 31,
2012
    August 30,
2013
    August 31,
2012
 
Net inflow (outflow) of cash related to the following:                                
                                 
Operating activities                                
Net (loss) earnings   $ (577 )   $ 155     $ (1,221 )   $ 824  
Items not affecting cash:                                
  Stock-based compensation     11       15       31       40  
  Gain on disposal of plant and equipment     -       -       (25 )     (2 )
  Effect of exchange rates on U.S. dollar Canadian debt     81       -       189       (17 )
  Depreciation of plant and equipment     464       442       1,357       1,308  
  Amortization of intangible assets     12       12       36       36  
  Amortization of deferred financing costs     7       7       21       43  
  AMIS interest accretion     73       69       219       183  
  Amortization of government assistance     (112 )     (111 )     (336 )     (291 )
Changes in non-cash operating working capital     1,930       (455 )     218       (2,139 )
      1,889       134       489       (15 )
                                 
Investing activities                                
  Additions to plant and equipment     (196 )     (487 )     (1,277 )     (1,966 )
  Proceeds from disposal of plant and equipment     -       -       25       3  
  Additions to deferred financing costs     -       -       -       (108 )
      (196 )     (487 )     (1,252 )     (2,071 )
                                 
Net cash flow from operating and investing activities     1,693       (353 )     (763 )     (2,086 )
                                 
Financing activities                                
  Increase in bank indebtedness     790       842       1,451       842  
  Proceeds from subordinated loan and government assistance     -       -       -       1,490  
  Proceeds from long-term bank debt     519       -       1,746       -  
  Repayments of long-term bank debt     (63 )     -       (125 )     (1,423 )
  Funding from non-controlling interests     26               26          
      1,272       842       3,098       909  
                                 
Effects of foreign exchange rate changes on cash flow     199       (87 )     (60 )     (47 )
                                 
Net cash flow     3,164       402       2,275       (1,224 )
                                 
Cash, beginning of period     557       318       1,446       1,944  
                                 
Cash, end of period   $ 3,721     $ 720       3,721     $ 720  
                                 
Disclosure of cash payments                                
  Payment for interest   $ 31     $ 12     $ 78     $ 78  
  Payments for income taxes   $ -     $ 6     $ 22     $ 8  

Firan Technology Group Corporation
Bradley C. Bourne
President and CEO
(416) 299-4000 x314
bradbourne@ftgcorp.com

Firan Technology Group Corporation
Joseph R. Ricci
Vice President and CFO
(416) 299-4000 x309
joericci@ftgcorp.com
www.ftgcorp.com



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