Decoma announces financial results for third quarter 2003 (Part 2)
CONCORD, Ontario, November 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Continued from Part 1
11. Contingencies In the ordinary course of business activities,
the Company may be contingently liable for litigation and claims
with customers, suppliers and former employees and for
environmental remediation costs. Management believes that adequate
provisions have been recorded in the accounts where required.
Although it is not possible to estimate the extent of potential
costs and losses, if any, management believes, but can provide no
assurance, that the ultimate resolution of such contingencies would
not have a material adverse effect on the financial position and
results of operations of the Company. 12. Segmented Information The
Company operates in one industry segment, the automotive exteriors
business. As at September 30, 2003, the Company had 27
manufacturing facilities in North America and 14 in Europe. In
addition, the Company had 8 product development and engineering
centres. The Company's European divisions are managed separately
from the Company's North American divisions as a result of
differences in customer mix and business environment. The Company's
internal financial reports, which are reviewed by executive
management including the Company's President and Chief Executive
Officer, segment divisional results between North America and
Europe. This segmentation recognises the different geographic
business risks faced by the Company's North American and European
divisions, including vehicle production volumes in North America
and Europe, foreign currency exposure, differences in OEM customer
mix, the level of customer outsourcing and the nature of products
and systems outsourced. The accounting policies of each segment are
consistent with those used in the preparation of the unaudited
interim consolidated financial statements. Inter-segment sales and
transfers are accounted for at fair market value. The following
tables show certain information with respect to segment
disclosures.
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Three Month Period Ended September 30, 2003
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(U.S. dollars in North thousands) America Europe Corporate Total
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Sales US$373,358 US$183,738 US$ - US$557,096 Inter-segment sales
(136) (516) - (652)
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Sales to external customers US$373,222 US$183,222 US$ - US$556,444
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Depreciation and amortisation US$ 15,776 US$ 6,482 US$ - US$ 22,258
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Operating income (loss) US$ 42,923 US$ (9,017) US$ (5,000) US$
28,906
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Equity income US$ (406) US$ - US$ - US$ (406)
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Interest expense (income), net US$ 7,762 US$ 4,557 US$ (9,768) US$
2,551
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Amortisation of discount on Convertible Series Preferred Shares US$
- US$ - US$ 2,316 US$ 2,316
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Fixed assets, net US$423,966 US$203,021 US$ - US$626,987
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Fixed asset additions US$ 29,599 US$ 18,876 US$ - US$ 48,435
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Goodwill, net US$ 48,711 US$ 19,345 US$ - US$ 68,056
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(U.S. dollars in North thousands) America Europe Corporate Total
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Sales US$331,098 US$135,227 US$ - US$466,325 Inter-segment sales
(205) (602) - (807)
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Sales to external customers US$330,893 US$134,625 US$ - US$465,518
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Depreciation and amortisation US$ 14,036 US$ 5,770 US$ - US$ 19,806
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Operating income (loss) US$ 42,133 US$ (3,656) US$ (2,365) US$
36,112
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Equity loss US$ 305 US$ - US$ - US$ 305
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Interest expense (income), net US$ 8,930 US$ 4,972 US$(10,837) US$
3,065
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Amortisation of discount on Convertible Series Preferred Shares US$
- US$ - US$ 2,028 US$ 2,028
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Fixed assets, net US$351,067 US$138,248 US$ - US$489,315
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Fixed asset additions US$ 9,596 US$ 9,166 US$ - US$ 18,762
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Goodwill, net US$ 44,579 US$ 16,508 US$ - US$ 61,087
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(U.S. dollars in North thousands) America Europe Corporate Total
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Sales US$1,180,502 US$531,528 US$ - US$1,712,030 Inter-segment
sales (527) (1,832) - (2,359)
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Sales to external customers US$1,179,975 US$529,696 US$ -
US$1,709,671
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Depreciation and amortisation US$ 45,165 US$ 19,156 US$ - US$
64,321
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Operating income (loss) US$159,469 US$(11,908) US$(14,803)US$
132,758
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Equity income US$ (1,428) US$ - US$ - US$ (1,428)
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Interest expense (income), net US$ 20,913 US$ 13,382 US$(26,467)US$
7,828
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Amortisation of discount on Convertible Series Preferred Shares US$
- US$ - US$ 6,617 US$ 6,617
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Other income (note 6(a)) US$ - US$ - US$ 1,387 US$ 1,387
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Fixed assets, net US$423,966 US$203,021 US$ - US$ 626,987
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Fixed asset additions US$ 77,523 US$ 41,155 US$ - US$118,678
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Goodwill, net US$ 48,711 US$ 19,345 US$ - US$ 68,056
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(U.S. dollars in North thousands) America Europe Corporate Total
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Sales US$1,118,755 US$411,649 US$ - US$1,530,404 Inter-segment
sales (1,280) (639) - (1,919)
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Sales to external customers US$1,117,475 US$411,010 US$ -
US$1,528,485
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Depreciation and amortisation US$ 41,009 US$ 17,429 US$ - US$
58,438
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Other charge (note 7) US$ - US$ 8,301 US$ - US$ 8,301
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Operating income (loss) US$148,779 US$(12,240) US$ (5,547)US$
130,992
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Equity income US$ (474) US$ - US$ - US$ (474)
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Interest expense (income), net US$ 18,261 US$ 15,365 US$(24,152)US$
9,474
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Amortisation of discount on Convertible Series Preferred Shares US$
- US$ - US$ 6,413 US$ 6,413
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Other income (note 6(b)) US$ (3,874) US$ - US$ - US$ (3,874)
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Fixed assets, net US$351,067 US$138,248 US$ - US$ 489,315
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Fixed asset additions US$ 30,677 US$ 19,699 US$ - US$ 50,376
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Goodwill, net US$ 44,579 US$ 16,508 US$ - US$ 61,087
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13. Business Acquisitions (a) During the second quarter of 2003,
the Company entered into an agreement to acquire Federal Mogul's
original equipment automotive lighting operations in Matamoros,
Mexico, a distribution centre in Brownsville, Texas, an assembly
operation in Toledo, Ohio and certain of the engineering
operations, contracts and equipment at Federal Mogul's original
equipment automotive lighting operations in Hampton, Virginia. The
total purchase price was US$2.25 million for fixed assets plus an
amount for inventory based on the final determination of the value
of inventory on hand plus transaction costs. The transaction closed
on April 14, 2003 with a transition of the Hampton, Virginia
contracts and assets over the balance of 2003. As at September 30,
2003, the transaction was substantially complete with a total
purchase price of US$10.4 million representing US$10.25 million
(including US$8.0 million for inventory) paid to Federal Mogul plus
transaction costs. (b) During both the second quarter of 2002 and
the second quarter of 2003, the Company repaid two promissory notes
that were due May 31, 2002 and May 31, 2003, respectively, each in
the amount of Cdn$4 million that arose on the May 2001 acquisition
of the remaining minority interest in Decomex Inc. Refer to note 3
to the Company's annual financial statements for further
information regarding this acquisition. DECOMA INTERNATIONAL INC.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and
Financial Position Three and nine month periods ended September 30,
2003 and 2002
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All amounts in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results
of Operations and Financial Position ("MD&A") are in U.S.
dollars unless otherwise noted. This MD&A should be read in
conjunction with the Company's unaudited interim consolidated
financial statements for the three and nine month periods ended
September 30, 2003, included elsewhere herein, and the Company's
consolidated financial statements and MD&A for the year ended
December 31, 2002, included in the Company's Annual Report to
Shareholders for 2002. Impact of Translation of Foreign Currency
Results of Operations into the Company's U.S. Dollar Reporting
Currency
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Three Month Nine Month Periods Ended Periods Ended September 30,
September 30, ----------------- ----------------- % % 2003 2002
Change 2003 2002 Change
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1 Cdn dollar equals U.S. dollars 0.725 0.640 13.3% 0.701 0.637
10.0% 1 Euro equals U.S. dollars 1.124 0.984 14.2% 1.112 0.927
20.0% 1 British Pound equals U.S. dollars 1.609 1.549 3.9% 1.611
1.479 8.9%
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The preceding table reflects the average foreign exchange rates
between the primary currencies in which the Company conducts
business and its U.S. dollar reporting currency. Significant
changes in the exchange rates of these currencies against the U.S.
dollar impact the reported U.S. dollar amounts of the Company's
results of operations. The results of foreign operations are
translated into U.S. dollars using the average exchange rates in
the table above for the relevant period. Throughout this MD&A
reference is made to the impact of translation of foreign
operations on reported U.S. dollar amounts where significant. In
addition to the impact of movements in exchange rates on
translation of foreign operations into U.S. dollars, the Company's
results can also be influenced by the impact of movements in
exchange rates on foreign currency transactions (such as raw
material purchases denominated in foreign currencies). However, as
a result of historical hedging programs employed by the Company,
current period results have not been significantly impacted by
foreign currency transactions and the recent movements in exchange
rates. The Company records foreign currency transactions at the
hedged rate. Finally, holding gains and losses on foreign currency
denominated monetary items, which are recorded in selling, general
and administrative expenses, impact reported results. This MD&A
makes reference to the impact of these amounts where significant.
OVERVIEW Total sales grew to US$556.4 million in the third quarter
of 2003. Total sales benefited US$41.8 million from translation.
Excluding the impact of translation, total sales increased US$49.1
million or 10% over the third quarter of 2002 due primarily to the
acquisition of certain of Federal Mogul's original equipment
automotive lighting operations (the "FM Lighting Acquisition") in
the second quarter of 2003, sales at recent new European facility
startups and higher tooling sales. Diluted earnings per share was
US$0.16 in the third quarter of 2003 compared to US$0.21 for the
third quarter of 2002. This decline is primarily attributable to an
increase in the average number of diluted Class A Subordinate
Voting and Class B Shares outstanding due to the issuance in March
2003 of Cdn$100 million of 6.5% convertible unsecured subordinated
debentures (the "Debentures") and due to a US$3.9 million decline
in net income in the third quarter of 2003 compared to the third
quarter of 2002. The decline in net income was due to an increase
in European operating losses; the impact on North American
operating income of the changeover of a number of large production
programs; lower production volumes on certain high content
programs; costs associated with the Company's new mould and paint
facility currently under construction in the Southern United States
("Decostar"); customer pricing pressures; and the impact on the
corporate segment of foreign exchange losses on U.S. dollar
denominated monetary items held in Canada. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Month Periods Ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 Sales
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% 2003 2002 Change
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Light Vehicle Production Volumes (in millions) North America 3.7
3.8 (3%) Western Europe 3.6 3.6 -
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Average Content Per Vehicle (U.S. dollars) North America US$94
US$81 16% Europe 42 34 24%
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Production Sales (U.S. dollars in millions) North America US$343.5
US$312.7 10% Europe Excluding Merplas 145.6 114.7 27% Merplas 6.4
8.7 (26%) ------ ------ Total Europe 152.0 123.4 23% Global Tooling
and Other Sales 60.9 29.4 107%
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Total Sales US$556.4 US$465.5 20%
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Average content per vehicle in North America and in Europe has been
calculated by dividing the Company's North American and European
production sales by the industry's North American and European
light vehicle production volumes, respectively. Excluding the
effects of translation, continued growth in average content per
vehicle provides a measure of the Company's ability to sell its
products onto new vehicle platforms and/or expand its sales onto
existing vehicle platforms. Increases in average content per
vehicle may result from any one or more of: the award of takeover
business; the acquisition of competitors; the expansion of the
Company's existing product markets (i.e. the conversion of bumpers
from steel to plastic); and the introduction of new products. North
America North American production sales grew by 10% to US$343.5
million in the third quarter of 2003. A 3% decline in North
American vehicle production volumes negatively impacted sales by
US$16.1 million. However, this decline was offset by significant
growth in North American content per vehicle. North American
content per vehicle grew US$13 or 16% to approximately US$94 for
the third quarter of 2003. Translation of Canadian dollar sales
into the Company's U.S. dollar reporting currency added
approximately US$25.2 million to production sales and US$7 to North
American content per vehicle. In addition, the FM Lighting
Acquisition added approximately US$16.5 million to production sales
and US$5 to North American content per vehicle. The remaining net
US$5.2 million increase in production sales and US$1 increase in
North American content per vehicle was due to: - new takeover
business including certain General Motors lighting and Ford running
board programs; - sales on programs that launched during or
subsequent to the third quarter of 2002 including the General
Motors GMX 367 (Grand Prix) and the GMX 380 (Malibu) programs, the
DaimlerChrysler AN (Dakota) program serviced by a new Michigan
based specialty vehicle assembly facility launched by the Company
in the fourth quarter of 2002, the Ford U231 (Aviator) program and
the BMW E85 (Z4) program amongst others; and - strong volumes on
other high content production programs including the General Motors
GMX 210 (Impala), GMX 320 (Cadillac CTS) and GMT 820 C and D
(Cadillac Escalade and Denali SUV) programs. These increases were
partially offset by: - end of production on the DaimlerChrysler LH
(Concorde, Intrepid and 300M) program during the current quarter
(the new Daimler Chrysler LX program does not launch until the
first quarter of 2004); - lower production volumes as a result of
the changeover of the Ford WIN 126 (Windstar) program to the V229
(Freestar) program during the current quarter; - end of production
on the General Motors MS2000 (Grand Prix) program; - lower
production volumes on certain other long running high content
programs including the Ford U152 (Explorer) and EN114 (Crown
Victoria, Grand Marquis) programs and the DaimlerChrysler JR
(Stratus, Sebring and Sebring Convertible), RS (Minivan) and PT
Cruiser programs; - reduced painting content on the GMT 805
(Avalanche) and GMT 806 (Escalade EXT) programs in Mexico; -
reduced content on the DaimlerChrysler RS (Minivan) program; and -
the closure of the Company's specialty vehicle operation in
Montreal due to the end of production of the F Car (Camaro,
Firebird) at General Motors' St. Therese assembly plant in the
third quarter of 2002. Europe European production sales increased
23% to US$152.0 million in the third quarter of 2003 on level
production volumes. European content per vehicle grew US$8 or 24%
to approximately US$42 for the third quarter of 2003. Content
growth was driven by the translation of Euro and British Pound
sales into the Company's U.S. dollar reporting currency. This added
approximately US$14.3 million to European production sales and US$4
to European content per vehicle. Content growth was also driven by
sales at recent new facility startups in the latter part of 2002
and the first half of 2003 including the launch of the VW Group T5
(Transit Van) fascia production and front end module assembly and
sequencing contract at the Company's new Modultec and Formatex
facilities in Germany and Poland; the launch of the DaimlerChrysler
Mercedes E Class 4 Matic front end module assembly and sequencing
contract at the Company's new Graz, Austria facility; and other VW
front end module assembly and sequencing contracts as a result of
the takeover of an assembly and sequencing facility in Belgium (the
Brussels Sequencing Centre) during the second quarter of 2003.
These new facilities collectively added approximately US$26.8
million to production sales and US$7 to European content per
vehicle. The remaining net US$12.5 million reduction in production
sales and US$3 reduction in content per vehicle is due to a number
of factors including a decline in production volumes on the Jaguar
X400 program produced at Merplas. Merplas' sales declined from
US$8.7 million in the third quarter of 2002 to US$6.4 million in
the third quarter of 2003. Adjusting to eliminate the impact of
translation of British Pound sales into U.S. dollars, Merplas'
sales declined US$2.6 million negatively impacting European content
per vehicle by US$1. In addition, European content was negatively
impacted by lower volumes on certain long running high content
programs such as the DaimlerChrysler Mercedes C Class and Ford
Mondeo programs and the completion of the Audi TT hard top program.
These factors were partially offset by the launch of various new
Audi production programs at the Company's facilities in Germany and
strong volumes on the Opel Vectra program. Global Tooling and Other
Tooling and other sales on a global basis increased 107% to US$60.9
million for the third quarter of 2003. The increase came in both
North America and Europe and is primarily related to the Ford U204
(Escape) refresh program in North America and the VW Group A5
(Golf) program in Europe. Gross Margin Gross margin increased to
US$99.0 million in the third quarter of 2003 compared to US$93.8
million in the third quarter of 2002. As a percentage of total
sales, gross margin declined to 17.8% compared to 20.2% for the
third quarters of 2003 and 2002, respectively. The decline in the
gross margin percentage is due to a substantial increase in tooling
sales; a decline in European gross margin due to continued
operating inefficiencies, costs incurred to support future European
sales growth and growth in European front end module assembly and
sequencing sales and the lower margins associated with purchased
components; the changeover of a number of large North American
production programs; lower North American production volumes
including lower volumes on certain long running high content
programs; OEM price concessions; spending at the Company's Decostar
facility; and growth in the Company's lighting business which
currently operates at lower margins. These negative impacts were
partially offset by the Company's ongoing continuous improvement
programs. Depreciation and Amortisation Depreciation and
amortisation costs increased to US$22.3 million for the third
quarter of 2003 compared to US$19.8 million for the third quarter
of 2002. Of this increase, US$1.6 million is attributable to the
translation of Canadian dollar, Euro and British Pound depreciation
expense into the Company's U.S. dollar reporting currency. The
remaining increase is due to the Company's ongoing capital spending
program. The Company's current capital spending program
incorporates significant amounts for two greenfield projects, being
the Decostar project and a new paint line at the Company's Belplas
facility in Belgium. Depreciation will not commence on these
projects until commercial production begins at Decostar, which is
now scheduled for early 2005, and at the new Belplas paint line in
the fourth quarter of 2003. Selling, General and Administrative
("S,G&A") S,G&A costs were US$42.2 million for the third
quarter of 2003, up from US$32.5 million for the third quarter of
2002. This increase reflects the translation of Canadian dollar,
Euro and British Pound S,G&A costs into the Company's U.S.
dollar reporting currency which increased reported S,G&A
dollars by US$3.2 million. In addition, foreign exchange losses
increased by US$1.2 million in the third quarter of 2003 largely on
U.S. dollar denominated monetary items held within the Company's
Canadian operations. The remainder of the increase in S,G&A
expense is related to the Company's Decostar and Belplas projects;
the FM Lighting Acquisition; severance costs; and additional
S,G&A expense at recently launched facilities including
Modultec, Formatex, Graz and the Brussels Sequencing Centre in
Europe and a new specialty vehicle facility in Michigan. As a
percentage of sales, S,G&A increased to 7.6% for the third
quarter of 2003 compared to 7.0% for the third quarter of 2002. In
addition to the benefits provided by Magna to Decoma under the
affiliation agreement noted below, Magna provides certain
management and administrative services to the Company, including
specialised legal, environmental, immigration, tax, internal audit,
treasury, information systems and employee relations services, in
return for a specific amount negotiated between the Company and
Magna. The Company is currently in discussions with Magna with
respect to a formal agreement detailing these arrangements. The
cost of management and administrative services provided by Magna
and included in S,G&A was US$1.1 million for the third quarter
of 2003 compared to US$0.8 million for the third quarter of 2002.
The increase is due to translation of Canadian dollar fees into the
Company's U.S. dollar reporting currency and to an increase in the
cost of the services provided. Affiliation and Social Fees The
Company is party to an affiliation agreement with Magna that
provides for the payment by Decoma of an affiliation fee. The
affiliation agreement provides the Company with, amongst other
things, certain trademark rights, access to Magna's management and
to its operating principles and policies, Tier 1 development
assistance, global expansion assistance, vehicle system integration
and modular product strategy assistance, technology development
assistance and human resource management assistance. As previously
disclosed, the Company entered into an amended agreement with Magna
effective August 1, 2002. Affiliation fees payable under the
amended agreement were reduced to 1% of Decoma's consolidated net
sales (as defined in the agreement) from the 1.5% rate that
previously applied. In addition, the amended agreement provides for
a fee holiday on 100% of consolidated net sales derived from future
business acquisitions in the calendar year of the acquisition and
50% of consolidated net sales derived from future business
acquisitions in the first calendar year following the year of
acquisition. The amended agreement also entitled Decoma to a credit
equal to 0.25% of Decoma's consolidated net sales for the period
from January 1, 2002 to July 31, 2002. In addition, Decoma was
entitled to a credit equal to 1.5% of 2001 consolidated net sales
derived from the acquisition of Autosystems and 50% of 1.25% of
January 1, 2002 to July 31, 2002 consolidated net sales derived
from Autosystems. Decoma's corporate constitution specifies that
the Company will allocate a maximum of 2% of its profit before tax
to support social and charitable activities. The Company pays 1.5%
of its consolidated pretax profits to Magna which in turn allocates
such amount to social and other charitable programs on behalf of
Magna and its affiliated companies, including Decoma. Affiliation
and social fee expense for the third quarter of 2003 increased to
US$5.7 million from US$5.4 million for the third quarter of 2002.
Affiliation fee expense in the third quarter of 2002 was 1.25%,
1.0% and 1.0% on consolidated net sales for July, August and
September, respectively, less the Autosystems related fee holiday.
Affiliation fees for the third quarter of 2003 were 1.0% of
consolidated net sales. The increase in affiliation and social fee
expenses is the result of the increase in consolidated net sales on
which the affiliation fees are calculated, partially offset by a
lower effective affiliation fee rate in the month of July and
reduced social fee expenses due to a reduction in the pretax
profits on which the social fees are calculated. Operating Income
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Operating Income North America US$42.9 US$42.1 2% Europe Excluding
Merplas (6.9) (0.6) Merplas (2.1) (3.0) ------ ----- Total Europe
(9.0) (3.6) Corporate (5.0) (2.4)
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Total Operating Income US$28.9 US$36.1 (20%)
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As a percentage of total sales, operating income was 5.2% for the
third quarter of 2003 compared to 7.8% for the third quarter of
2002. The increase in the corporate segment operating loss is
substantially attributable to foreign exchange losses of US$1.3
million on U.S. dollar denominated monetary items held in Canada
and to one time severance costs. North America North American
operating income was substantially unchanged at US$42.9 million for
the third quarter of 2003. As a percentage of total North American
sales, North American operating income was 11.5% in the third
quarter of 2003 compared to 12.7% in the third quarter of 2002.
North American operating income was negatively impacted by: - the
changeover of a number of large production programs including end
of production on the DaimlerChrysler LH (Concorde, Intrepid and
300M) program (the new DaimlerChrysler LX program does not launch
until the first quarter of 2004) and the changeover of the Ford
WIN126 (Windstar) program to the V229 (Freestar) program; - lower
North American vehicle production volumes including lower
production volumes on certain long running high content programs; -
OEM price concessions; - Decostar period costs totaling US$1.5
million; and - the effects of the August electricity blackout and
the subsequent period of recovery. The above items were partially
offset by: - contributions from sales on programs that launched
during or subsequent to the third quarter of 2002; - contributions
from the FM Lighting Acquisition and from new takeover business at
the Company's Autosystems lighting facilities which helped to
offset acquisition integration costs; - contributions from strong
volumes on certain high content production programs; and -
increased contributions as a result of the Company's ongoing
continuous improvement programs. Europe European operating losses
were US$9.0 million for the third quarter of 2003 compared to
operating losses of US$3.6 million for the third quarter of 2002.
European operating income continues to be negatively impacted by
efficiency and other performance issues at the Company's Prometall
and Decoform facilities. Operating income at these facilities
declined by US$4.3 million in the third quarter of 2003 compared to
the third quarter of 2002. In addition to the impact of operating
inefficiencies, this decline is also the result of: - costs
associated with various Audi production programs recently launched
at these facilities; - costs associated with various Porsche
programs that will launch in 2004 at a new assembly and sequencing
facility in Zuffenhausen, Germany with fascia and related trim
production currently scheduled to come from the Company's existing
Decoform facility and from third parties; and - costs associated
with the transfer, to a new facility located in Germany, and
start-up of the Prometall operations. In addition, the Company's
Decotrim exterior trim facility in Belgium continues to be impacted
by competitive pricing pressures and open capacity. Decotrim's
operating losses grew US$0.7 million in third quarter of 2003
compared to the third quarter of 2002. Operating results were also
negatively impacted by costs incurred to support European sales
growth including: - costs associated with establishing the
Company's Formatex moulding, assembly and sequencing facility
located in Poland to service the VW Group T5 (Transit Van) and the
SLW (City Car) Polish production programs (operations commenced at
a temporary facility in the second quarter of 2003); and - costs
associated with the construction and launch of the Company's new
Belplas paint line and the takeover of the Brussels Sequencing
Centre both to service a portion of the production volume on the VW
Group A5 (Golf) program commencing in the fourth quarter of 2003.
The aggregate net change in operating income in the third quarter
of 2003 compared to the third quarter of 2002 at Formatex, Belplas
and the Brussels Sequencing Centre was a reduction of US$3.9
million. The above costs were partially offset by: - income now
being generated at the Company's Modultec mould in colour, assembly
and sequencing facility which was launched in Germany in the fourth
quarter of 2002 to supply the VW Group T5 (Transit Van) program and
the Company's Graz, Austria assembly and sequencing facility which
was launched in the first quarter of 2003 to supply Magna Steyr's
DaimlerChrysler Mercedes E Class 4 Matic program (the aggregate net
change in operating income in the third quarter of 2003 compared to
the third quarter of 2002 at Modultec and Graz, was an improvement
of US$1.5 million); - improvements at the Company's other European
facilities, most notably within the paint operations at its
Decorate trim facility in Germany; and - continued strong operating
profits generated at the Company's Innoplas fascia facility in
Germany despite lower production volumes on its highest content
program, the DaimlerChrysler Mercedes C Class, and costs associated
with the DaimlerChrysler Mercedes A Class program that will launch
in the fourth quarter of 2004. Finally, Merplas' operating loss
improved to US$2.1 million for the third quarter of 2003 compared
to a loss of US$3.0 million for the third quarter of 2002. This
improvement was realised despite the reduced fixed cost coverage
effects of a significant drop in production sales as a result of
lower Jaguar X400 production volumes. The improvement relates, in
part, to the recovery of tooling and engineering costs that were
expensed in prior periods. However, the balance of the improvement
reflects the impact of significant operating improvements
implemented at Merplas over the last two years. Readers are asked
to refer to the "Outlook - United Kingdom" section of this MD&A
for further discussion regarding Merplas. Equity Income Income from
equity accounted investments, which includes the Company's 40%
share of Bestop, Inc. ("Bestop") and Modular Automotive Systems,
LLC, increased to US$0.4 million for the third quarter of 2003
compared to a loss of US$0.3 million for the third quarter of 2002
due to closure costs accrued in the third quarter of 2002 with
respect to one of Bestop's facilities. Interest Expense Interest
expense for the third quarter of 2003 declined to US$2.6 million
compared to US$3.1 million for the third quarter of 2002 as a
result of lower interest rates and a reduction in average interest
bearing net debt (including bank indebtedness, long-term debt
including current portion and debt due to Magna including current
portion, less cash and cash equivalents) levels. The interest rate
paid on the first tranche of Euro denominated debt due to Magna
declined from 7.0% in the third quarter of 2002 to 3.14% in the
third quarter of 2003. Amortisation of Discount on Convertible
Series Preferred Shares The Company's amortisation of the discount
on the portion of the Convertible Series Preferred Shares
classified as debt increased to US$2.3 million for the third
quarter of 2003 compared to US$2.0 million for the third quarter of
2002. The increase reflects the translation of Canadian dollar
amortisation into the Company's U.S. dollar reporting currency and
increased amortisation on the Series 4 and 5 Convertible Series
Preferred Shares as the liability amount approaches face value,
partially offset by lower amortisation as a result of the discount
on the Series 3 Convertible Series Preferred Shares being fully
amortised as of July 31, 2002. Income Taxes The Company's effective
income tax rate for the third quarter of 2003 increased to 39.6%
from 39.4% for the third quarter of 2002. The effective income tax
rate for the third quarter of 2003 increased as European losses
that are not currently being tax benefited and non- deductible
Convertible Series Preferred Share amortisation both grew in
proportion to the Company's consolidated pretax income. The
Company's effective tax rate continues to be high due to
Convertible Series Preferred Share amortisation which is not
deductible for tax purposes and losses which are not being tax
benefited primarily in the United Kingdom, Belgium and Poland.
Cumulative unbenefited tax loss carryforwards total approximately
US$104 million. Substantially all of these losses have no expiry
date and will be available to shelter future taxable income in
these jurisdictions. Net Income Net income for the third quarter of
2003 declined to US$14.8 million from US$18.6 million for the third
quarter of 2002. This decline is primarily attributable to an
increase in European operating losses; the impact on North American
operating income of program changeovers, lower production volumes
and lower volumes on certain high content programs, Decostar costs
and OEM customer pricing pressures; and foreign exchange losses in
the corporate segment. Financing Charges The deduction from net
income of dividends declared and paid on the Convertible Series
Preferred Shares (comprised of dividends declared on the
Convertible Series Preferred Shares less the reduction of the
Convertible Series Preferred Shares dividend equity component)
increased to US$1.5 million for the third quarter of 2003 compared
to US$1.1 million for the third quarter of 2002. The increase
reflects translation of Canadian dollar dividends into the
Company's U.S. dollar reporting currency and a reduction in the
Convertible Series Preferred Shares dividend equity component
offset as the portion of the dividend equity component related to
the Series 1, 2 and 3 Convertible Series Preferred Shares was
previously fully utilised. In March of 2003, the Company issued the
Debentures. Financing charges, net of income tax recoveries,
related to the Debentures were US$1.0 million in the third quarter
of 2003. The Company has the option to settle Debenture interest,
and principal on redemption or maturity, with Class A Subordinate
Voting Shares. In addition, the holders of the Debentures have the
right to convert the Debentures into Class A Subordinate Voting
Shares at a fixed price at any time. As a result, under Canadian
generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the Debentures
are presented as equity and the carrying costs associated with the
Debentures are charged to retained earnings. Therefore, Debenture
carrying charges do not impact net income. However, because
interest on the Debentures is paid in preference to common
shareholders, the Debenture carrying charges reduce net income
attributable to Class A Subordinate Voting and Class B Shares.
Readers are asked to refer to note 9 to the Company's unaudited
interim consolidated financial statements for the three and nine
month periods ended September 30, 2003 included elsewhere herein
for further discussion regarding the Debentures. Diluted Earnings
Per Share
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Three Month Periods Ended September 30, % 2003 2002 Change
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Earnings per Class A Subordinate Voting or Class B Share (U.S.
dollars) Basic US$0.17 US$0.26 (35%) Diluted 0.16 0.21 (24%)
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Average number of Class A Subordinate Voting and Class B Shares
Outstanding (in millions) Basic 73.2 67.9 8% Diluted 106.4 98.4 8%
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Diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of 2003 declined
to US$0.16. The decrease is due to the decline in net income and an
increase in the weighted average number of diluted Class A
Subordinate Voting and Class B Shares outstanding, up 8% to
US$106.4 million for the third quarter of 2003. The increase is the
result of the issuance of the Debentures and the issuance of
451,400 and 548,600 Class A Subordinate Voting Shares to the Decoma
employee deferred profit sharing program during the third quarter
of 2002 and second quarter of 2003, respectively. The increase in
the weighted average number of basic Class A Subordinate Voting and
Class B Shares outstanding is due to the issuance of 14,895,729
Class A Subordinate Voting Shares on conversion of the Series 1, 2
and 3 Convertible Series Preferred Shares during the quarter. This
transaction negatively impacted basic earnings per share but had no
impact on diluted shares outstanding or diluted earnings per share.
Readers are asked to refer to the "Consolidated Capitalisation"
section of this MD&A for further discussion regarding the
conversion. Nine Month Periods Ended September 30, 2003 and 2002
Sales
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Nine Month Periods Ended September 30, ---------------------------
% 2003 2002 Change
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Light Vehicle Production Volumes (in millions) North America 12.0
12.5 (4%) Western Europe 12.3 12.2 1%
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Average Content Per Vehicle (U.S. dollars) North America US$ 92 US$
84 10% Europe 37 30 23%
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Production Sales (U.S. dollars in millions) North America
US$1,100.0 US$1,041.5 6% Europe Excluding Merplas 431.8 339.9 27%
Merplas 19.9 28.0 (29%) ------ ------ Total Europe 451.7 367.9 23%
Global Tooling and Other Sales 158.0 119.1 33%
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Total Sales US$1,709.7 US$1,528.5 12%
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Operating Income (U.S. dollars in millions) North America US$159.5
US$148.7 7% Europe Excluding Merplas (3.1) 6.7 Merplas (8.8) (10.6)
17% Merplas deferred preproduction expenditure write-off - (8.3)
------ ------ Total Europe (11.9) (12.2) 2% Corporate (14.8) (5.5)
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Total Operating Income US$132.8 US$131.0 1%
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Earnings per Class A Subordinate Voting or Class B Share (U.S.
dollars) Basic US$ 1.00 US$ 0.98 2% Diluted 0.80 0.78 3%
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Average number of Class A Subordinate Voting and Class B Shares
Outstanding (in millions) Basic 69.8 67.7 3% Diluted 103.5 98.3 5%
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North America North American production sales grew by 6% to
US$1,100.0 million in the first nine months of 2003. A 4% decline
in North American vehicle production volumes negatively impacted
sales by US$43.6 million. However, this decline was offset by
significant growth in North American content per vehicle which grew
US$8 or 10% to approximately US$92 for the first nine months of
2003. Translation of Canadian dollar sales into the Company's U.S.
dollar reporting currency added approximately US$62.9 million to
production sales and US$5 to North American content per vehicle. In
addition, the FM Lighting Acquisition added approximately US$29.8
million to production sales and US$2 to North American content per
vehicle. The remaining US$9.4 million increase in North American
production sales and US$1 increase in North American content per
vehicle is the result of new takeover business; sales on programs
that launched during or subsequent to the third quarter of 2002;
and strong volumes on certain high content programs; partially
offset by the changeover of a number of large production programs;
lower production volumes on certain long running high content
programs; reduced content on certain programs; the closure of the
Company's Montreal based specialty vehicle operation; and the sale
of a non-core North American operating division in the first
quarter of 2002. Continued. (See part 3) DATASOURCE: Decoma
International Inc. For further information: S. Randall Smallbone,
Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of
Decoma at +1 (905) 669-2888
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