NORTH PLAINS, Ore., April 16, 2018 — Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. (NASDAQ: JCTCF) today reported financial results for the second quarter and six month periods of fiscal 2018 ended February 28, 2018.
Sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2018 totaled $13.3 million compared to sales of $9.5 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2017. Income from operations was $720,244 compared to income of $548,234 for the quarter ended February 28, 2017. Net income was $508,298, or $0.23 per share, compared to net income of $309,013, or $0.14 per share, in the year-ago quarter.
For the six months ended February 28, 2018, sales totaled $22.8 million compared to sales of $19.9 million for the six months ended February 28, 2017, and income from operations was $1,290,546 compared to $1,340,739. Net income was $830,731, or $0.37 per share, compared to net income of $794,933, or $0.35 per share, in the first six months of fiscal 2017. Sales and income in the current six month period ended February 28, 2018 were negatively affected by the recall of a “Black Friday” item produced for a single customer during the first quarter of the fiscal year.
“Our higher sales during the current period were due to increased sales of specialty lumber and the addition of several new customers,” said CEO Charlie Hopewell. “We are continuing our efforts to add customers through our domestic sales and distribution channels and through new channels internationally.”
As of February 28, 2018, the Company’s cash position was approximately $2.8 million, and there was no borrowing against its $3.0 million line of credit. The Company has historically utilized its cash position by implementing share repurchase programs as an effective method of enhancing shareholder value, and the Board of Directors will consider implementing new share repurchase plans in the future.
Jewett-Cameron Trading Company is a holding company that, through its subsidiaries (Jewett-Cameron Companies), operate out of facilities located in North Plains, Oregon. Those businesses consist of the manufacturing and distribution of patented and patent pending specialty metal products, wholesale distribution of wood products, seed processing and sales, and sales of industrial tools and clamps. The Company’s brands include Lucky Dog, Animal House and AKC licensed products in the expanding pet market; fencing products under the Adjust-A-Gates, Fit-Right, Perimeter Patrol, and INFINITY Euro fence systems brands; Early Start, Spring Gardner, and Weatherguard for greenhouses; and TrueShade for patio umbrellas, furniture covers and canopies. Additional information about the Company and its products can be found the Company’s website at www.jewettcameron.com.
Forward-looking Statements
The information in this release contains certain forward-looking statements that anticipate future trends and events. These statements are based on certain assumptions that may prove to be erroneous and are subject to certain risks, including but not limited to, the uncertainties of the Company’s new product introductions, the risks of increased competition and technological change in the Company’s industry, and other factors detailed in the Company’s SEC filings. Accordingly, actual results may differ, possibly materially, from predictions contained herein.
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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD. |
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
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(Expressed in U.S. Dollars) |
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(Prepared by Management) |
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(Unaudited) |
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February 28, |
August 31, |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets |
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Cash |
$ 2,790,723 |
$ 5,912,250 |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $Nil (August 31, 2017 – $1,725) |
6,064,903 |
3,565,055 |
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Inventory, net of allowance of $139,704 (August 31, 2017 – $156,713) |
9,289,193 |
8,807,545 |
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Prepaid expenses |
883,204 |
595,776 |
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Prepaid income taxes |
469,577 |
– |
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Total current assets |
19,497,600 |
18,880,626 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
3,139,156 |
3,222,572 |
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Intangible assets, net |
3,862 |
77,837 |
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Total assets |
$ 22,640,618 |
$ 22,181,035 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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Current liabilities |
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Accounts payable |
$ 782,869 |
$ 638,128 |
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Accrued liabilities |
1,265,612 |
1,807,192 |
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Total current liabilities |
2,048,481 |
2,445,320 |
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Deferred tax liability |
37,035 |
11,344 |
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Total liabilities |
2,085,516 |
2,456,664 |
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Stockholders’ equity |
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Capital stock |
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Authorized 21,567,564 common shares, without par value 10,000,000 preferred shares, without par value |
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Issued 2,234,494 common shares (August 31, 2017 – 2,234,494) |
1,054,316 |
1,054,316 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
600,804 |
600,804 |
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Retained earnings |
18,899,982 |
18,069,251 |
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Total stockholders’ equity |
20,555,102 |
19,724,371 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
$ 22,640,618 |
$ 22,181,035 |
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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD. |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
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(Expressed in U.S. Dollars) |
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(Prepared by Management) |
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(Unaudited) |
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Three Month |
Six Month |
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2018 |
2017 |
2018 |
2017 |
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SALES |
$ 13,341,338 |
$ 9,499,286 |
$ 22,755,308 |
$ 19,921,089 |
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COST OF SALES |
10,705,532 |
7,370,224 |
17,932,754 |
15,397,585 |
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GROSS PROFIT |
2,635,806 |
2,129,062 |
4,822,554 |
4,523,504 |
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OPERATING EXPENSES |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
616,074 |
453,668 |
1,061,951 |
1,004,717 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
122,745 |
69,368 |
195,410 |
138,007 |
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Wages and employee benefits |
1,176,743 |
1,057,792 |
2,274,647 |
2,040,041 |
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1,915,562 |
1,580,828 |
3,532,008 |
3,182,765 |
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Income from operations |
720,244 |
548,234 |
1,290,546 |
1,340,739 |
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OTHER ITEMS |
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(Loss) gain on sale of property, plant and equipment |
530 |
(393) |
(27,022) |
(393) |
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Interest and other income |
5,793 |
2,000 |
8,483 |
3,820 |
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6,323 |
1,607 |
(18,539) |
3,427 |
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Income before income taxes |
726,567 |
549,841 |
1,272,007 |
1,344,166 |
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Income tax expense |
(218,269) |
(240,828) |
(441,276) |
(549,233) |
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Net income |
$ 508,298 |
$ 309,013 |
$ 830,731 |
$ 794,933 |
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Basic earnings per common share |
$ 0.23 |
$ 0.14 |
$ 0.37 |
$ 0.35 |
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Diluted earnings per common share |
$ 0.23 |
$ 0.14 |
$ 0.37 |
$ 0.35 |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
2,234,494 |
2,286,294 |
2,234,494 |
2,286,294 |
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Diluted |
2,234,494 |
2,286,294 |
2,234,494 |
2,286,294 |
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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD. |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
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(Expressed in U.S. Dollars) |
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(Prepared by Management) |
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(Unaudited) |
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Six Month Period |
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2018 |
2017 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
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Net income |
$ 830,731 |
$ 794,933 |
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Items not involving an outlay of cash: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
195,410 |
138,007 |
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Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment |
27,022 |
393 |
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Deferred income taxes |
25,691 |
4,540 |
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Changes in non-cash working capital items: |
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(Increase) in accounts receivable |
(2,499,848) |
(1,205,537) |
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(Increase) in inventory |
(481,648) |
(817,226) |
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(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses |
(287,428) |
25,202 |
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(Increase) in prepaid income taxes |
(469,577) |
(148,891) |
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(Decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
(396,839) |
(961,277) |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
(3,056,486) |
(2,169,856) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
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Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
(66,041) |
(335,014) |
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Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment |
1,000 |
3,480 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
(65,041) |
(331,534) |
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Net decrease in cash |
(3,121,527) |
(2,501,390) |
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Cash, beginning of period |
5,912,250 |
4,519,922 |
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Cash, end of period |
$ 2,790,723 |
$ 2,018,532 |
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Contact: Charlie Hopewell, President & CEO, (503) 647-0110
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SOURCE Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd.