Maxim Power Corp. (TSX:MXG) ("MAXIM" or the "Corporation") announced today the
release of financial and operating results for its fourth quarter and year ended
December 31, 2008. The audited financial statements, accompanying notes and
Management Discussion and Analysis will be available on SEDAR on March 30, 2009
and on MAXIM's website. All figures reported herein are Canadian dollars unless
otherwise stated.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31 December 31
($ in thousands except per share
amounts) 2008 2007 2008 2007
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Revenue $ 53,429 $ 37,945 $ 146,682 $ 124,525
EBITDA (1) 18,251 12,223 39,387 40,449
Net income 7,520 2,338 11,312 13,724
Per share basic and diluted $ 0.15 $ 0.05 $ 0.23 $ 0.31
Cash provided by operations 14,225 7,797 28,588 35,347
Per share basic and diluted $ 0.26 $ 0.18 $ 0.58 $ 0.79
Electricity Deliveries (MWh) 338,762 305,460 1,005,172 1,158,389
Net Generation Capacity (MW) (2) 758 492 758 492
Average Alberta Power Prices
($ per MWh) $ 95 $ 62 $ 90 $ 67
(1) EBITDA is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization
and is not a measure under Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles ("GAAP") and may not be comparable to similar measures
presented by other companies. Refer to Non-GAAP measures section of
the MD&A for an explanation and reconciliation.
(2) Generation capacity is manufacturer's nameplate capacity net of minority
ownership interests of third parties.
OPERATING RESULTS
During 2008, MAXIM generated record revenue of $146.7 million, an increase of
$22.2 million or 17.8% over 2007 revenue of $124.5 million. The increase in
revenue resulted from the acquisitions in 2008 of Forked River and Pittsfield
generating stations, two cogeneration facilities in France, the full year
results of the eight cogeneration facilities acquired in 2007, and higher
average Alberta power pool price of $90 per MWh in 2008 compared to $67 per MWh
in 2007.
During the year, MAXIM completed a successful eight week turnaround at its H.R.
Milner facility ("Milner"), which, along with planned maintenance at other
facilities and certain mechanical issues at Milner resulted in production
decreasing by 153,217 MWh to 1,005,172 MWh in 2008 from 1,158,389 MWh in 2007.
Extended turnarounds occur at Milner on a six year cycle with the next extended
turnaround estimated to occur in 2014. The turnaround was financed by drawing an
additional $14.9 million as long-term debt under the Bank of Montreal ("BMO")
Facility B. As a result, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization (refer to Non-GAAP measures - "EBITDA" in the MD&A), decreased $1.0
million to $39.4 million in 2008 from $40.4 million in 2007, net income was
$11.3 million compared to 2007 of $13.7 million, and cash flows from operations
decreased $6.8 million to $28.6 million compared to $35.3 million in 2007.
During the fourth quarter of 2008, MAXIM also generated record revenue of $53.4
million compared to $37.9 million for 2007 and EBITDA was $18.3 million compared
to $12.2 million in 2007. Total production for the fourth quarter was 338,762
MWh compared to 305,460 MWh in 2007, primarily due to the acquisitions of the
Pittsfield and Forked River generating facilities, and two cogeneration
facilities in France. Milner produced 242,601 MWh during the fourth quarter of
2008 compared to 247,975 MWh for the same period in 2007.
Commencing October 1, 2008, MAXIM's Capital District Energy Centre Cogeneration
Associates ("CDECCA") facility in Hartford, Connecticut entered into a new steam
and chilled water agreement with the State of Connecticut Department of Public
Works for a period of ten and a half years, which provides CDECCA with a fixed
monthly payments along with recovery of the cost of production. This agreement
replaces a steam and chilled water contract assumed on the acquisition of the
facility that had since terminated.
During 2008, MAXIM issued 10,211,500 common shares through a private placement
offering for gross proceeds of $66.4 million. Proceeds were used for the
purchase of the Pittsfield facility, development costs for the Deerland
generating facility, and working capital purposes. MAXIM also issued 101,607
common shares under the employee stock option plan for proceeds of $0.6 million
and repurchased 344,100 common shares for a total cost of $1.3 million under the
normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") for cancellation at an average price of $3.68
per share.
RESTATEMENT OF PRIOR PERIOD RESULTS
During the year the Corporation determined it was necessary to revise the
accounting for future income taxes disclosed in note 17. Future tax asset and
future income tax liability include amounts related to the Corporation's
property, plant and equipment. It was determined that a portion of amounts do
not reflect a future benefit to the Corporation. Accordingly, a reduction was
required to future tax asset and an increase was required to future income tax
liability. Prior periods have been restated to reflect this change. The effect
of the restatement on the year beginning January 1, 2007 and year ended December
31, 2007 is outlined below:
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Amounts in $000's) 2007 Previously 2007
Reported Adjustment Restated
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Future income tax asset $ 4,132 $ (1,543) $ 2,589
Future income tax liability 9,593 834 10,427
Accumulated other
comprehensive income (6,226) 171 (6,055)
Retained earnings, beginning
of year 34,088 (871) 33,217
Retained earnings, end of year 49,489 (2,548) 46,941
Future income tax recovery (2,880) 1,677 (1,203)
Net income 15,401 (1,677) 13,724
Other comprehensive income (6,229) 188 (6,041)
Earnings per share $ 0.35 $ (0.04) $ 0.31
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The effect of the restatement on the first three quarters of 2008 is:
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Amounts in $000's) Q1 2008
Previously Q1 2008
Reported Adjustment Restated
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Future income tax asset $ 4,594 $ (1,471) $ 3,123
Future income tax liability 13,714 938 14,652
Accumulated other comprehensive
income 1,168 (167) 1,001
Retained earnings, beginning of
year 49,489 (2,548) 46,941
Retained earnings, end of period 55,445 (2,414) 53,031
Future income tax recovery (4,380) (134) (4,514)
Net income 5,956 134 6,090
Other comprehensive income 7,394 (167) 7,227
Earnings per share $ 0.13 $ - $ 0.13
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Amounts in $000's) Q2 2008
Previously Q2 2008
Reported Adjustment Restated
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Future income tax asset $ 4,582 $ (1,566) $ 3,016
Future income tax liability 11,203 927 12,130
Accumulated other comprehensive
income (297) (141) (438)
Retained earnings, beginning of
year 49,489 (2,548) 46,941
Retained earnings, end of period 49,255 (2,523) 46,732
Future income tax recovery (6,925) (25) (6,950)
Net income (37) 25 (12)
Other comprehensive income 5,929 (141) (5,788)
Earnings per share $ - $ - $ -
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Amounts in $000's) Q3 2008
Previously Q3 2008
Reported Adjustment Restated
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Future income tax asset $ 3,560 $ (1,623) $ 1,937
Future income tax liability 11,769 862 12,631
Accumulated other comprehensive
income (2,200) (148) (2,348)
Retained earnings, beginning of
year 49,489 (2,548) 46,941
Retained earnings, end of period 52,966 (2,509) 50,457
Future income tax recovery (4,327) (39) (4,366)
Net income 3,753 39 3,792
Other comprehensive income 4,026 148 4,174
Earnings per share $ 0.08 $ - $ 0.08
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
GROWTH INITIATIVES
MAXIM remains committed to building a portfolio of innovative and
environmentally responsible electric power generating assets. Approximately 80%
of MAXIM's current portfolio of 773 MW is comprised of clean burning natural
gas, high efficiency cogeneration, waste heat and landfill gas fuelled
generation. MAXIM will continue to pursue acquisition opportunities consistent
with this strategy and is pursuing the following clean coal and natural
gas-fired greenfield development opportunities in Alberta.
Deerland Peaking Station
In June 2008, MAXIM received regulatory approvals from the Alberta Utilities
Commission and Alberta Environment to construct and operate the Deerland Peaking
Station, a proposed 190 MW natural gas-fired peaking facility. The station will
be located immediately adjacent to the existing Deerland high voltage substation
in Alberta's industrial heartland, an area expected to experience significant
growth in electrical demand. MAXIM has an option to lease up to 30 acres of land
for the station. This is an attractive asset as it provides land for future
expansion. MAXIM expects peaking requirements to continue to grow to meet
overall demand growth and to provide firm backup for additional intermittent
wind resources. Commercial operation for the Deerland Peaking Station is
expected to be achieved in 2010, subject to equipment deliveries, electricity
market conditions and MAXIM's ability to conclude all commercial arrangements
necessary to support construction.
#14 Mine Project
MAXIM has entered the final stage of obtaining approvals to construct and
operate an underground coal mine on its #14 Mine leases, located near Milner in
Grande Cache, Alberta. Applications were filed with Alberta Environment and the
Energy Resources Conservation Board in August 2007 for the development of coal
leases representing 13 million tonnes of recoverable coal. MAXIM anticipates
that it will receive the required approvals in 2009.
Milner Expansion
In January 2009 MAXIM submitted applications to the Alberta Utilities Commission
and Alberta Environment to construct and operate a 500 MW coal-fired generation
facility adjacent to its existing Milner facility. Approvals are anticipated
early in 2010.
CONFERENCE CALL FOR 2008 RESULTS
MAXIM will host a conference call for analysts and investors on Thursday, April
2, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. MDT (11:00 a.m. EDT). The call will be hosted by John
Bobenic, MAXIM's President and Chief Executive Officer, and by Mike Mayder, Vice
President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
To participate in this conference call, please dial (866) 225-2055 or (416)
340-8061 in the Toronto area. It is recommended that participants call at least
ten minutes prior to start time.
A recording of the conference call will be available from 12:00 p.m. MDT (2:00
p.m. EDT) on Thursday, April 2, 2009 until Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 9:59 p.m.
MDT (11:59 p.m. EDT). To access this replay, please dial (800) 408-3053 or (416)
695-5800 followed by the passcode 1761472#. In addition, the webcast will be
available commencing April 8, 2008 in the Investor Relations section of MAXIM's
web site at www.maximpowercorp.com.
About MAXIM
Based in Calgary, Alberta, MAXIM is an independent power producer, which
acquires or develops, owns and operates innovative and environmentally
responsible power projects. MAXIM currently owns and operates 37 power plants in
Western Canada, United States and France, having 773 MW of electric and 137 MW
of thermal generating capacity. MAXIM will continue to execute on its strategy
as an independent power producer and is targeting significant growth through
acquisitions and development of power projects which utilize hydrocarbon based
fuels and renewables in the markets of Western Canada, United States and France.
MAXIM trades on the TSX under the symbol "MXG". For more information about
MAXIM, visit our website at www.maximpowercorp.com.
Statements in this release which describe MAXIM's intentions, expectations or
predictions, or which relate to matters that are not historical facts are
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and
unknown risks and uncertainties which may cause the actual results, performances
or achievements of MAXIM to be materially different from any future results,
performances or achievements expressed in or implied by such forward-looking
statements. MAXIM will update or revise any forward-looking statements as
required pursuant to applicable securities laws, whether as a result of new
information, future events or changing market and business conditions.
Maxim Power (TSX:MXG)
Historical Stock Chart
From Jun 2024 to Jul 2024
Maxim Power (TSX:MXG)
Historical Stock Chart
From Jul 2023 to Jul 2024
