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Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
Registration No. 333-169819
OFFER BY TERRA NOVA ROYALTY CORPORATION AND TTT ACQUISITION CORP.,
ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY,
to
Exchange One (1) Common Share
of
Terra Nova Royalty Corporation
for
Each Outstanding Class A Common Share
of
Mass Financial Corp.
THIS OFFER, AND YOUR RIGHT TO WITHDRAW CLASS A COMMON SHARES OF MASS FINANCIAL CORP. THAT YOU
TENDER IN THIS OFFER, WILL EXPIRE AT 11:59 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2010,
UNLESS WE EXTEND THIS OFFER. SHARES TENDERED PURSUANT TO THIS OFFER MAY BE WITHDRAWN AT ANY TIME
PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THIS OFFER.
We are offering to exchange one (1) common share, referred to as a “Terra Nova Common Share”,
of Terra Nova Royalty Corporation, a company organized under the laws of the Province of British
Columbia, Canada, referred to as “Terra Nova”, for each outstanding class A common share, referred
to as a “Mass Common Share”, of Mass Financial Corp., a company existing under the laws of
Barbados, referred to as “Mass”, that shareholders of Mass validly tender, and do not properly
withdraw, before this offer expires.
The purpose of this offer is for Terra Nova to acquire control of Mass, and ultimately all of
the issued and outstanding Mass Common Shares. This offer is the first step in Terra Nova’s plan to
effectively acquire all of the assets of Mass. This offer is being made pursuant to an agreement
among Terra Nova, Mass and TTT Acquisition Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Terra Nova
incorporated pursuant to the laws of Barbados, referred to as the “Merger Subsidiary”, dated
September 24, 2010, referred to as the “Agreement”. The board of directors of Mass has
(1) unanimously (other than the Chairman who abstained due to his position as a director and
officer of Terra Nova) approved the transactions contemplated thereby, including this offer, and
(2) recommended that holders of Mass Common Shares accept this offer and tender their Mass Common
Shares to Terra Nova pursuant to this offer.
This offer is conditioned on, among other things (1) there being validly tendered, and not
properly withdrawn prior to the expiration of this offer such number of Mass Common Shares that,
together with Mass Common Shares held by Terra Nova and its affiliates, constitute at least 50.1%
of the total outstanding Mass Common Shares, calculated on a fully diluted basis as described in
this prospectus, and (2) the other conditions set out in the Agreement, including those described
in this prospectus under “This Offer—Conditions of this Offer” on page 62, unless such conditions
are waived by Terra Nova and the Merger Subsidiary at or prior to the expiration of this offer.
If after the completion of this offer we beneficially own less than 90% of the outstanding
Mass Common Shares, we may exercise our option, described elsewhere in this prospectus, to purchase
additional Mass Common Shares directly from Mass in order to hold one Mass Common Share more than
90% of the number of Mass Common Shares that would be outstanding immediately after exercise of
such option (excluding any Mass Common Shares held by Terra Nova or its affiliates at the
commencement of this offer). Pursuant to the Companies Act (Barbados), referred to as the “Barbados
Act”, once we acquire at
least 90% of the outstanding Mass Common Shares, other than the Mass
Common Shares held by us or any of our affiliates at the commencement of this offer, we intend to
initiate a compulsory acquisition whereby we will acquire all Mass Common Shares not previously
exchanged under this offer from Mass’s shareholders and such shareholders will be required to elect
to either: (i) receive the same consideration offered to Mass’s shareholders under this offer; or
(ii) demand payment of the fair value of such shares under the Barbados Act. Upon the acquisition
by Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary of all of the outstanding Mass Common Shares, Terra Nova
intends to cause Mass to complete an amalgamation with the Merger Subsidiary in accordance with the
Barbados Act, referred to as the “Merger”. If we are unable to complete the Merger for any reason,
we intend to pursue other means of causing a merger or amalgamation of Mass and the Merger
Subsidiary.
You should read this prospectus carefully. It sets forth the terms and conditions of this
offer, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated under the Agreement. It also describes
our and Mass’s respective businesses and finances. We have prepared this prospectus so that you
will have the information necessary to make a decision about this offer.
Terra Nova is not asking Mass shareholders for a proxy at this time and Mass shareholders are
requested not to send a proxy. Any solicitation of proxies, if required, will be made pursuant to
separate proxy solicitation materials.
SEE “RISK FACTORS” BEGINNING ON PAGE 25 FOR A DISCUSSION OF ISSUES THAT YOU SHOULD CONSIDER IN
DETERMINING WHETHER TO TENDER YOUR SHARES IN THIS OFFER.
Terra Nova Common Shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “TTT”. On
October 6, 2010, the last reported sale price of the Terra Nova Common Shares on the New York Stock
Exchange was $7.93. Mass Common Shares trade on the Third Market of the Vienna Stock Exchange
under the symbol “MASS”. On October 6, 2010, the last reported sale price of the Mass Common Shares
on the Third Market of the Vienna Stock Exchange was €5.31.
NONE OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, ANY SECURITIES COMMISSION OR SIMILAR AUTHORITY
IN ANY STATE OR FOREIGN SECURITIES COMMISSION OR SIMILAR AUTHORITY HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED THE
SECURITIES TO BE ISSUED IN THIS OFFER OR DETERMINED IF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS
IS TRUTHFUL OR COMPLETE. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
This offer is not being made to (nor will tenders be accepted from or on behalf of) holders of
Mass Common Shares in any jurisdiction in which the making of this offer or the acceptance thereof
would not be in compliance with the laws of such jurisdiction.
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BNY MELLON SHAREOWNER SERVICES |
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date of this prospectus is November 8, 2010.
As permitted under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, referred to as the
“SEC”, this prospectus incorporates important business and financial information about Terra Nova
that is contained in documents filed with the SEC but that is not included in or delivered with
this prospectus. You may obtain copies of these documents, without charge, from the website
maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov, as well as other sources. See “Where You Can Find More
Information” on page 85. You may also obtain copies of these documents, without charge, upon
written or oral request to our Information Agent Georgeson Inc. toll-free at (800) 561-2871 (Banks
and Brokerage Firms may call collect at (212) 440-9800). To obtain timely delivery of copies of
these documents, you should request them no later than five business days prior to the expiration
of this offer. ACCORDINGLY, UNLESS THIS OFFER IS EXTENDED, THE LATEST YOU HAVE TO REQUEST COPIES OF
THESE DOCUMENTS IS NOVEMBER 1, 2010.
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
Except as otherwise specifically noted, “Terra Nova”, “we”, “our”, “us” and similar words in
this prospectus refer to Terra Nova Royalty Corporation (together with its subsidiaries unless the
context otherwise suggests).
In “Questions and Answers About this Offer” below and in the “Summary” beginning on page 1, we
highlight selected information from this prospectus, but we have not included all of the
information that may be important to you. To better understand this offer and the Merger, and for a
more complete description of their legal terms, you should carefully read this entire prospectus,
including the section entitled “Risk Factors” on page 25, as well as the documents that we have
incorporated by reference into this prospectus. See “Where You Can Find More Information” on page
85.
Terra Nova publishes its financial statements in U.S. dollars. In this prospectus, references
to the “dollar” or “$” are to the U.S. dollar, references to “C$” are to the Canadian dollar and
references to “€” or the “euro” are to the European Monetary Union euro.
The exchange rate used for the euro was the noon buying rate in New York City for cable
transfers in foreign currencies as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of
New York and as reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board. This rate on October 1, 2010, was
$1.3754 per €1.00. The exchange rate used for the Canadian dollar was the noon rate provided by the
Bank of Canada, which was $0.9894 per C$1.00 on October 6, 2010.
You should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by reference in this
prospectus. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with information different from that
contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus. The information contained in this
prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference are accurate only as of their respective
dates, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus. The business, financial condition,
results of operations and prospects of Terra Nova and/or Mass may have changed since those dates.
INFORMATION CONCERNING MASS
Except as otherwise indicated herein, the information concerning Mass contained in this
prospectus has been taken from or is based upon Mass’s and other publicly available documents and
records. Although Terra Nova has no knowledge that would indicate that any statements contained
herein concerning Mass taken from or based upon such documents and records are untrue or
incomplete, neither Terra Nova nor any of its directors or officers assumes any responsibility for
the accuracy or completeness of such information, including any of Mass’s financial statements, or
for any failure by Mass to disclose events or facts which may have occurred or which may affect the
significance or accuracy of any such information but which are unknown to Terra Nova. Terra Nova
has limited means of verifying the accuracy or completeness of any of the information contained
herein that is derived from Mass’s publicly available documents or records or whether there has
been any failure by Mass to disclose events that may have occurred or may affect the significance
or accuracy of any information.
Financial statements for Mass included in this prospectus have been prepared in accordance
with the International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting
Standards Board, referred to as “IFRS”, which differ from U.S. and Canadian generally accepted
accounting principles in certain material respects, and thus may not be comparable to financial
statements of U.S. and Canadian companies.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THIS OFFER
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Who is Making this Offer for Mass Common Shares? |
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This offer is being made by Terra Nova and the Merger Subsidiary. Terra Nova, a company
existing under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada, is a mineral royalty and
natural resources company with a focus on acquiring royalty and other interests in resource
properties. The Merger Subsidiary, a company existing under the laws of Barbados, is a wholly
owned subsidiary of Terra Nova and was formed for the purposes of making this offer and
consummating the Merger. Terra Nova is currently active in the royalty business, primarily
through its indirect interest in the Wabush iron ore mine in Newfoundland and Labrador,
Canada. It is currently seeking to expand its business by acquiring additional royalty
interests in resource properties and/or through the acquisition of or investment in mining and
other natural resource projects. |
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What Shares are Being Sought? |
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We are seeking to acquire all of the outstanding Mass Common Shares. See “This Offer” on page
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Why is Terra Nova Making this Offer? |
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We are making this exchange offer for the purpose of acquiring all of the outstanding Mass
Common Shares and ultimately acquiring all of the assets of Mass. This offer is part of a
several step transaction which includes the Merger, which is designed to allow Terra Nova to
effectively acquire all of the assets of Mass. If we are unable to complete the Merger for any
reason, we intend to pursue other means of causing a merger or amalgamation of Mass and the
Merger Subsidiary. |
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What Will You Receive in Exchange for the Mass Common Shares that You Tender in this Offer? |
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In exchange for your Mass Common Shares that are validly tendered and not properly withdrawn
prior to the expiration of this offer, you will receive one (1) Terra Nova Common Share for
each Mass Common Share tendered. We will not issue fractional Terra Nova Common Shares. Instead, any Mass shareholder
entitled to receive a fractional Terra Nova Common Share will receive a cash payment in
lieu of the fractional interest. |
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What Does the Board of Directors of Mass Think of this Offer and the Merger? |
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On September 24, 2010, the board of directors of Mass, after receiving the recommendation of a
special committee of its directors, unanimously (other than the Chairman who
abstained due to his position as a director and officer of Terra Nova) approved this offer,
the Merger and the Agreement and determined that the Agreement and the transactions
contemplated thereby including this offer and Merger are fair to and in the best interest of
the Mass shareholders. The board of directors of Mass also has recommended that Mass
shareholders tender their Mass Common Shares in this offer. |
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What are the Potential Benefits of this Offer to Mass Shareholders? |
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We believe that this offer is attractive to Mass shareholders for the reasons described in
this prospectus. Among other things, since the consideration for the Mass Common Shares
tendered consists of Terra Nova Common Shares, shareholders of Mass who tender their Mass
Common Shares in this offer and do not validly withdraw such shares will be provided the
opportunity to continue to share in the combined company’s future performance through
ownership of Terra Nova Common Shares. Additionally, since the Terra Nova Common Shares are
listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange, Mass shareholders will have access to a
large, more liquid trading market. |
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What Are Some of the Other Factors You Should Consider in Deciding Whether to Tender Your
Mass Common Shares? |
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In addition to the factors described elsewhere in this prospectus, if you become a Terra Nova
shareholder in connection with the successful completion of this offer, your interest in the
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only be indirect and in proportion to your share
ownership in Terra Nova. You, therefore, may not realize the same financial benefits of future
appreciation in the value of Mass, if any, that you may realize if this offer was not
completed and you remained a Mass shareholder. |
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Michael Smith, the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer,
President and a director of Terra Nova, is also the Chairman, President and director of Mass.
As a result, Mr. Smith abstained from voting on the proposed transaction as a director of either company. |
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Additionally, based on public filings and other publicly available information, Terra Nova believes that Peter Kellogg holds approximately 19.5% of the
outstanding Mass Common Shares and 20.7% of the outstanding Terra Nova Common Shares. In his public filings, Mr. Kellogg disclaims beneficial ownership of a
majority of the Terra Nova Common Shares held. Please refer to
“Principal Shareholders” on page 79 for further information regarding Mass’s principal shareholders. |
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We describe various factors Mass shareholders should consider in deciding whether to tender
their Mass Common Shares under “Risk Factors” on page 25 and “Background and Reasons for
this Offer — Mass’s Reasons for Recommending this Offer and the Merger” on page 57. |
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How Do You Participate in this Offer? |
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You are urged to read this entire prospectus carefully, and to consider how this offer may
affect you. Then, if you wish to tender your Mass Common Shares, you should complete and sign
the enclosed letter of transmittal and return it with your share certificate(s) to the
exchange agent and depositary at its address set forth on the back cover page of this
prospectus, or if you hold your Mass Common Shares in “street name” through a broker, ask your
broker to tender your Mass Common Shares, in each case prior to the expiration of this offer.
Please read this prospectus carefully for more information about procedures for tendering your
Mass Common Shares, the timing of this offer, extensions of this offer period and your rights
to withdraw your Mass Common Shares from this offer prior to the expiration date. |
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If your Mass share certificate(s) are not immediately available or if you cannot deliver
your Mass share certificate(s) and any other required documents to the exchange agent prior
to the expiration of this offer, or you cannot complete the procedure for delivery by
book-entry transfer on a timely basis, you may still tender your Mass Common Shares if you
comply with the guaranteed delivery procedures described under “This Offer—Procedure for
Tendering Shares” on page 59. |
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Will You Have to Pay Any Fees or Commissions? |
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If you are the record owner of Mass Common Shares and you tender your Mass Common Shares
directly to the exchange agent, you will not have to pay brokerage fees or incur similar
expenses. If you own your Mass Common Shares through a broker or other nominee, and your
broker tenders the Mass Common Shares on your behalf, your broker may charge you a fee for
doing so. You should consult your broker or nominee to determine whether any charges will
apply. |
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Can You Withdraw Shares that You have Tendered? |
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You may withdraw Mass Common Shares that you have tendered at any time on or before November
8, 2010, or, if we extend this offer, before the exchange offer expires, by providing written
notice to the exchange agent. Unless we have accepted your Mass Common Shares for exchange on
or before November 8, 2010, you may also withdraw Mass Common Shares you have tendered which
we have not accepted for exchange at any time after that date. See “This Offer—Withdrawal
Rights” on page 61. |
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Can this Offer be Extended, and Under What Circumstances? |
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Yes. This offer may be extended at our option. We may also be required to extend this offer
in order to satisfy certain regulatory requirements. For a detailed description of the
circumstances under which this offer may or must be extended, see “This Offer—Extension,
Termination and Amendment” on page 59. |
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How Will You be Notified if this Offer is Extended? |
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If we extend this offer, we will inform the exchange agent of that fact, and will issue a
press release giving the new expiration date of this offer no later than 9:00 a.m., New York
City time, on the next business day after the scheduled expiration of this offer. See “This
Offer—Extension, Termination and Amendment” on page 59. |
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Is this Offer Being Made Pursuant to an Agreement between Mass and Terra Nova? |
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This offer is being made pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, which sets forth, among
other things, the terms and conditions upon which Terra Nova agreed to make this offer and
consummate the Merger and Mass agreed to recommend to its shareholders that they accept this
offer. |
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What Are the Most Significant Conditions to this Offer? |
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In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, this offer is conditioned upon,
among other things, satisfaction of the requirement that there must be validly tendered, and
not properly withdrawn, prior to the expiration of this offer, such number of Mass Common
Shares that, together with the Mass Common Shares held by Terra Nova and its affiliates,
constitute at least 50.1% of the fully diluted Mass Common Shares. In addition to this minimum
condition, the following conditions must also be met as of the expiration of this offer,
unless waived by us, where permissible: |
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the registration statement on Form F-4, of which this prospectus is a part,
must have been declared effective under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, referred to as the “Securities Act”; |
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Terra Nova’s shareholders shall have passed a resolution approving the
issuance of up to 25,001,089 Terra Nova Common Shares to be issued in
connection with this offer (such shareholder approval was obtained on October 29,
2010); |
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all government and regulatory approvals, waivers, permits, consents,
reviews, investigations or rulings shall have been obtained or concluded on terms
satisfactory to Terra Nova; |
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the Terra Nova Common Shares issuable in this offer shall have been
approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange (such approval has been received by Terra Nova); |
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there shall have been no event having a Material Adverse Effect (as defined
in the Agreement) on Mass; |
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there shall be no legal impediments to this offer and certain events such
as trading suspensions, banking moratoriums or the commencement of a war
involving the United States shall not have occurred or if any of the foregoing
are present at the time of commencement of this offer, there is no material
acceleration or worsening thereof; |
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the Agreement shall have not been terminated in accordance with its terms;
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Mass’s board of directors shall not have withdrawn or substantially
modified its recommendation of this offer. |
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These conditions and other conditions to this offer are discussed in this prospectus under
“This Offer—Conditions of this Offer” on page 62. |
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If You Decide Not to Tender, How Will this Affect this Offer and Your Mass Common Shares? |
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We do not intend to acquire any Mass Common Shares in this offer unless there are validly
tendered and not properly withdrawn prior to the expiration of this offer such number of Mass
Common Shares that, together with the Mass Common Shares held by Terra Nova and its
affiliates, constitute at least 50.1% of the total outstanding Mass Common Shares calculated
on a fully diluted basis. Your failure to tender your Mass Common Shares will reduce the
likelihood that we will receive tenders of a sufficient number of Mass Common Shares to
complete this offer. |
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Does Terra Nova Have an Option to Acquire Additional Mass
Common Shares in Connection with this Offer? |
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We may acquire Mass Common Shares at a price per share equal to the offer consideration,
payable in Terra Nova Common Shares, cash or a promissory note in an amount equal to the value
of the offer consideration, directly from Mass if the number of Mass Common Shares that have
been validly tendered and not withdrawn pursuant to this offer is less than 90% of the fully
diluted Mass Common Shares then outstanding. Pursuant to the Agreement, Mass has granted us an
irrevocable option, referred to as the “Top-Up Option”, to purchase from Mass up to that
number of Mass Common Shares equal to the lowest number of Mass Common Shares that, when added
to the number of Mass Common Shares owned by Terra Nova, the Merger Subsidiary and their
affiliates at the time of the exercise of the Top-Up Option, equals at least one share more
than 90% of the fully diluted Mass Common Shares outstanding (after exercise of the Top-Up
Option and excluding Mass Common Shares held by Terra Nova or an affiliate of Terra Nova at
the commencement of this offer). We may exercise the Top-Up Option, subject to certain
conditions, at any time after our acceptance for exchange of the Mass Common Shares tendered
pursuant to this offer but before the termination of the Agreement. See “The Agreement –
Top-up Option” on page 72. |
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Under What Circumstances Can We Acquire Mass Common Shares not Tendered in this Offer? |
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This offer is intended to facilitate the acquisition of all outstanding Mass Common Shares.
If after completion of this offer and (if applicable) the exercise of the Top-Up Option, we
have acquired at least 90% of the outstanding Mass Common Shares, excluding the Mass Common
Shares held by us or any of our affiliates at the commencement of this offer, we intend to
initiate a compulsory acquisition whereby we will acquire all of Mass Common Shares not
previously exchanged under this offer from Mass’s shareholders and such shareholders will be
required to elect to either: (i) receive the same consideration offered to Mass’s shareholders
under this offer; or (ii) demand payment of the fair value of such shares under the Barbados
Act. |
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Once we acquire all of the outstanding Mass Common Shares, we intend to cause Mass to
complete the Merger with the Merger Subsidiary in accordance with the Barbados Act. If we are
unable to complete the Merger for any reason, we intend to pursue other means of causing a
merger or amalgamation of Mass and the Merger Subsidiary. |
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How Long Will It Take to Complete this Offer and the Merger? |
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We hope to complete this offer in the fourth quarter of 2010. This offer is currently
scheduled to expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on November 8, 2010. However, we may
choose to extend this offer if the conditions to this offer have not been satisfied as of this
offer’s scheduled expiration or if we are required to extend this offer pursuant to the SEC’s
tender offer rules. |
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If after the completion of this offer we own less than 90% of the outstanding Mass Common
Shares and we do not exercise our Top-Up Option or are otherwise unable to complete the
Merger, we intend to pursue other means of causing a merger or amalgamation of Mass and the
Merger Subsidiary. In such circumstances, a merger or amalgamation of Mass and the Merger
Subsidiary could take longer to complete. |
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Do Mass Shareholders Have to Vote to Approve this Offer? |
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Because we are extending this offer directly to Mass shareholders, Mass shareholders are not
being asked to vote to approve this offer. |
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What Percentage of Terra Nova Common Shares Will Current Mass Shareholders Own After the
Completion of this Offer and the Merger? |
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Assuming completion of this offer and the Merger, Mass shareholders are expected to own
approximately 40.0% of the combined company, given that: |
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25,001,089 Terra Nova Common Shares are expected to be issued to Mass’s
shareholders (other than to us or our affiliates) in this offer and the other
transactions contemplated under the Agreement; and |
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62,570,388 Terra Nova Common Shares are expected to be issued and
outstanding after giving effect to the completion of this offer and the
Merger. |
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Will Mass Shareholders be Taxed on the Terra Nova Common Shares that They Receive in this
Offer? |
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Mass shareholders who receive Terra Nova Common Shares in exchange for Mass Common Shares
pursuant to a transaction constituting a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, referred to as the “Code”, will not
recognize any gain or loss in the exchange, except with respect to any cash received instead
of a fractional Terra Nova Common Share. |
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Shareholders should consult their tax advisors for a full understanding of all of the tax
consequences of this offer and the Merger to them. See “This Offer—Material U.S. Federal
Income Tax Consequences” on page 65. |
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Do the Statements on the Cover Page Regarding this Prospectus Being Subject to Change or
Amendment and the Registration Statement Filed with the SEC Not Yet Being Effective Mean that
this Offer May Not Commence? |
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No. As permitted under SEC rules, we may commence this offer without the registration
statement, of which this prospectus is a part, having been declared effective by the SEC. We
cannot, however, complete this offer and accept for exchange any Mass Common Shares tendered
in this offer or issue any Terra Nova Common Shares in any transaction contemplated in the
Agreement until the registration statement is declared effective by the SEC and the other
conditions to our offer have been satisfied or, where permissible, waived. This offer will
commence when we first mail this prospectus and the related letter of transmittal to Mass’s
shareholders. |
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Are Terra Nova’s Business, Results of Operations, Financial Condition and Prospects Relevant
to Your Decision to Tender Your Shares in this Offer? |
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Yes. If you tender Mass Common Shares in this offer and the conditions of this offer are met
or properly waived, you will become a shareholder of Terra Nova because you will receive Terra
Nova Common Shares in exchange for your Mass Common Shares. You should therefore consider our
financial performance before you decide to tender your Mass Common Shares in this offer. In
considering Terra Nova’s financial performance, you should review the pro forma financial
information contained in this prospectus as well as the documents incorporated by reference in
this prospectus because they contain detailed business, financial and other information about
us. See “Where You Can Find More Information” on page 85. |
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If a Majority of the Mass Common Shares are Tendered and Accepted for Exchange, Will Mass
Continue as a Public Company? |
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If we acquire at least 50.1% of the outstanding Mass Common Shares on a fully diluted basis
upon completion of the Offer and we exercise the Top-Up Option (if applicable), and the
remaining outstanding Mass Common Shares are acquired by Terra Nova in accordance with the
Barbados Act, Terra Nova and the Merger Subsidiary will effect the Merger if all of the
conditions to the Merger contained in the Agreement have been satisfied or, to the extent
permitted, waived by Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary. If the Merger takes place, Mass will
no longer be publicly owned. Even if the Merger does not take place, if we acquire all of the
Mass Common Shares tendered in this offer, there may be so few remaining Mass shareholders and
publicly held Mass Common Shares that the Mass Common Shares may no longer be eligible to be
traded through the Third Market of the Vienna Stock Exchange or on another securities
exchange. In that event, there may not be a public trading market for Mass Common Shares. |
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Are Mass Shareholders Entitled to Appraisal or Dissent Rights? |
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Mass shareholders do not have appraisal or dissent rights in connection with this offer.
However, such rights may exist in connection with other transactions contemplated by the
Agreement. |
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If, as described elsewhere in this prospectus, we acquire the balance of the outstanding
Mass Common Shares not exchanged in this offer in accordance with the Barbados Act, holders
of Mass Common Shares that do not validly tender their shares in this offer may have the
right under the Barbados Act to demand the fair value of their Mass Common Shares in
connection with such a transaction. |
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Alternatively, if we are unable to complete the Merger, we intend to pursue other means of
causing a merger or amalgamation of Mass and the Merger Subsidiary. Holders of Mass Common
Shares that do not validly tender their shares in this offer may have dissent rights under
the Barbados Act in connection with any such subsequent transactions. |
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For more information on appraisal or dissent rights, see “This Offer—Appraisal and Dissent
Rights” on page 69. |
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Whom Can You Contact with Questions about this Offer? |
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You can contact our Information Agent for this offer: |
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Georgeson Inc.
199 Water Street, 26th Floor
New York, New York 10038
Stockholders call toll-free: (800) 561-2871
Banks and brokerage firms call collect: (212) 440-9800 |
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Or contact Terra Nova directly at: |
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Terra Nova Royalty Corporation
400 Burrard Street, Suite 1620
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3A6
(604) 683-5767
Attention: Investor Relations |
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SUMMARY
This brief summary highlights selected information from this prospectus. It does not contain
all of the information that is important to Mass’s shareholders. Mass’s shareholders are urged to
read carefully the entire prospectus and the other documents referred to and incorporated by
reference into this prospectus to fully understand this offer. In particular, Mass shareholders
should read the documents incorporated herein by reference, including the Agreement. For a guide as
to where you can obtain more information on Terra Nova and Mass, see “Where You Can Find More
Information” on page 85.
This Offer
We are proposing to acquire all of the outstanding Mass Common Shares. We are offering to
exchange one (1) Terra Nova Common Share for each outstanding Mass Common Share, upon the terms and
subject to the conditions set forth in the Agreement, including those described in this prospectus
and the related letter of transmittal. We do not intend to acquire any Mass Common Shares in this
offer unless Mass shareholders have validly tendered and not properly withdrawn prior to the
expiration of this offer such number of Mass Common Shares that, together with the Mass Common
Shares held by us or our affiliates, constitute at least 50.1% of the fully diluted Mass Common
Shares.
If after the completion of this offer we beneficially own less than 90% of the outstanding
Mass Common Shares, we may exercise the Top-Up Option to purchase additional Mass Common shares
directly from Mass in order to hold one Mass Common Share more than 90% of the number of Mass
Common Shares that would be outstanding immediately after the exercise of such option (excluding
any Mass Common Shares held by Terra Nova or its affiliates at the commencement of this offer).
Pursuant to the Barbados Act, once we acquire at least 90% of the outstanding Mass Common Shares,
other than the Mass Common Shares held by us or any of our affiliates at the commencement of this
offer, we intend to initiate a compulsory acquisition whereby we will acquire all Mass Common
Shares not previously exchanged under this offer from Mass’s shareholders and such shareholders
will be required to elect to either: (i) receive the same consideration offered to Mass’s
shareholders under this offer; or (ii) demand payment of the fair value of such shares under the
Barbados Act. If Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary acquires all of the outstanding Mass Common
Shares, Terra Nova intends to cause Mass to complete the Merger in accordance with the Barbados
Act. If we are unable to complete the Merger for any reason, we intend to pursue other means of
causing a merger or amalgamation of Mass and the Merger Subsidiary.
Michael Smith, the Chairman, Chief
Executive Officer, President and a director of Terra Nova, is also the Chairman, President and director of Mass. As a result, Mr. Smith abstained from voting on the proposed transaction as a director of either company.
Additionally, based on public filings and other publicly available information, Terra Nova believes that Peter Kellogg holds approximately 19.5% of the outstanding Mass Common Shares and 20.7% of the outstanding Terra Nova Common Shares. In his public filings, Mr. Kellogg disclaims beneficial ownership
of a majority of the Terra Nova Common Shares held. Please refer to
“Principal Shareholders” on page 79 for further information regarding Mass’s principal shareholders.
Exchange of Mass Common Shares in this Offer (Page 61)
Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this offer, promptly after the expiration of
this offer, we will accept Mass Common Shares that are validly tendered and not properly withdrawn
in exchange for Terra Nova Common Shares. We are offering to exchange one (1) Terra Nova Common
Share for each Mass Common Share.
Timing of this Offer (Page 58)
We are commencing this offer on October 7, 2010. This offer is scheduled to expire at 11:59
p.m., New York City time, on Monday, November 8, 2010, unless we extend the period of this offer.
All references to the expiration of this offer mean the time of expiration, as extended.
Conditions of this Offer (Page 62)
This offer is subject to a number of conditions, and Terra Nova and the Merger Subsidiary will
not be required to accept any tendered shares for payment if any of these conditions are not
satisfied or, where permissible, waived as of the expiration of this offer. These conditions
provide, among other things, that:
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there must be validly tendered and not properly withdrawn prior to the expiration of
this offer such number of Mass Common Shares that, together with the Mass Common Shares
held by us or our affiliates, constitute at least 50.1% of the fully diluted Mass
Common Shares, calculated as described in the Agreement; |
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the registration statement on Form F-4, of which this prospectus is a part, must
have been declared effective under the Securities Act, and shall not be the subject of
any stop order or proceedings
seeking a stop order; |
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Terra Nova’s shareholders shall have passed a resolution approving the issuance of
Terra Nova Common Shares to be issued in connection with this offer; |
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all government and regulatory approvals, waivers, permits, consents, reviews,
investigations or rulings shall have been obtained or concluded; |
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the Terra Nova Common Shares issuable in this offer shall have been approved for
listing on the New York Stock Exchange (such approval has been received by Terra Nova); |
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there shall have been no event having a Material Adverse Effect (as defined in the
Agreement) on Mass; |
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there shall be no legal impediments to this offer and certain events such as trading
suspensions, banking moratoriums or the commencement of a war involving the United
States shall not have occurred or if any of the foregoing are present at the time of
commencement of this offer, there is no material acceleration or worsening thereof; |
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the Agreement shall not have been terminated in accordance with its terms; and |
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Mass’s board of directors shall not have withdrawn or modified its recommendation of
this offer. |
Extension, Termination and Amendment of this Offer (Page 59)
We may extend this offer at our discretion for one or more subsequent offering periods or for
any period required by any SEC rule, regulation or position or any period required by applicable
law.
We can extend this offer by giving oral or written notice of an extension to BNY Mellon
Shareowner Services, the exchange agent and depositary for this offer. If we decide to extend this
offer, we will make a public announcement to that effect no later than 9:00 a.m., New York City
time, on the next business day after the previously scheduled expiration date. We are not giving
any assurance that we will extend this offer. During any extension, all Mass Common Shares
previously tendered and not validly withdrawn will remain deposited with the exchange agent and
depositary, subject to your right to withdraw your Mass Common Shares. If we exercise our right to
use a subsequent offering period, we will first consummate the exchange with respect to the Mass
Common Shares tendered and not withdrawn in the initial offer period.
Subject to the SEC’s applicable rules and regulations, we also reserve the right, in our
discretion:
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to terminate this offer and not accept for exchange any Mass Common Shares not
previously accepted for exchange, or exchanged, upon the termination of the Agreement,
upon the failure of any of the conditions of this offer to be satisfied prior to the
expiration of this offer; and |
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to waive any condition (subject to certain conditions requiring Mass’s consent to
waive) or otherwise amend this offer (subject to certain conditions requiring Mass’s
consent to amend) in any respect prior to the expiration of this offer, |
by giving oral or written notice of such termination, waiver or amendment to the exchange
agent and depositary and by making a public announcement.
We will follow any extension, termination, waiver or amendment, as promptly as practicable,
with a public announcement. Subject to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
referred to as the “Exchange Act”, and other applicable law, and without limiting the manner in
which we may choose to make any public announcement, we assume no obligation to publish, advertise
or otherwise communicate any public announcement other than by press release.
Procedure for Tendering Shares (Page 59)
For you to validly tender Mass Common Shares in this offer, you must do one of the following:
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deliver certificate(s) representing your shares, a properly completed and duly
executed letter of transmittal or a duly executed copy thereof, along with any other
required documents, to the exchange agent and depositary at one of its addresses set
forth on the back cover of this prospectus prior to the expiration of this offer; |
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arrange for a book-entry transfer of your shares to be made to the exchange agent
and depository’s account at The Depositary Trust Company, referred to as “DTC”, and
receipt by the exchange agent and depositary of a confirmation of this transfer prior
to the expiration of this offer, and the delivery of a properly completed and |
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executed letter of transmittal or a duly executed copy thereof, and any other required
documents, to the exchange agent and depositary at one of its addresses set forth on
the back cover of this prospectus prior to the expiration of this offer; |
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arrange for a book-entry transfer of your shares to the exchange agent and
depositary’s account at DTC and receipt by the exchange agent and depositary of
confirmation of this transfer, including an “agent’s message”, (defined elsewhere in
this prospectus) prior to the expiration of this offer; or |
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comply with the guaranteed delivery procedures described in
further detail elsewhere in this prospectus. |
These deliveries and arrangements must be made before the expiration of this offer.
Withdrawal Rights (Page 61)
You may withdraw any Mass Common Shares that you previously tendered in this offer at any time
before the expiration of this offer by following the procedures described under “This
Offer—Withdrawal Rights” on page 61. In addition, if we have not accepted tendered Mass Common
Shares for exchange by November 8, 2010, you may withdraw such tendered Mass Common Shares at any
time thereafter.
Exchange Fund; Delivery of Terra Nova Common Shares Following this Offer (Page 61)
Prior to the date on which Terra Nova accepts for exchange Mass Common Shares tendered in this
offer, Terra Nova will deposit into an exchange fund administered by the exchange agent and
depositary, certificates representing Terra Nova Common Shares that will be distributed in this
offer.
Subject to the satisfaction (or, where permissible, waiver) of the conditions to this offer as
of the expiration of this offer, we will accept for exchange Mass Common Shares validly tendered
and not properly withdrawn and will exchange Terra Nova Common Shares and cash in lieu of
fractional shares for the tendered Mass Common Shares promptly afterwards. In all cases, the
exchange of Mass Common Shares tendered and accepted for exchange pursuant to this offer will be
made only if the exchange agent and depositary timely receive:
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certificate(s) for those Mass Common Shares, or a timely confirmation of a
book-entry transfer of those Mass Common Shares in the exchange agent and depositary’s
account at DTC, and a properly completed and duly executed letter of transmittal, or a
manually signed copy, and any other required documents; or |
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a timely confirmation of a book-entry transfer of those Mass Common Shares in the
exchange agent and depositary’s account at DTC, together with an “agent’s message” as
described under “This Offer—Procedure for Tendering Shares.” |
The Agreement (Page 69)
The Agreement, which has been incorporated by reference into the registration statement
containing this prospectus, sets forth, among other things, the terms and conditions upon which
Terra Nova agrees to make this offer and Mass agrees to recommend that its shareholders accept this
offer. The Agreement provides that, if after completion of this offer and any subsequent
transaction contemplated by the Agreement, we acquire all of the outstanding Mass Common Shares,
Mass will, subject to certain conditions, be amalgamated with the Merger Subsidiary. Upon
completion of the Merger, the merged entity will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of Terra Nova.
Offers for Alternative Transactions (Page 71)
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, Mass has agreed not to accept, approve or recommend,
nor enter into any agreement (other than a confidentiality agreement permitted under the Agreement)
relating to a third party acquisition proposal unless:
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the “Acquisition Proposal” constitutes a “Superior Proposal” as defined in the
Agreement; |
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Mass has given Terra Nova notice in writing that there is a Superior Proposal, and
all documentation relating to and detailing the Superior Proposal, at least five clear
business days before Mass’s board of directors proposes to accept, approve, recommend
or enter into any agreement relating to such Superior Proposal; |
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five clear business days have elapsed from the later of the date that Terra Nova
received the notice and other documentation referred to above in respect of the
acquisition proposal and the date that Terra Nova received notice of Mass’s proposed
determination to accept, approve, recommend or enter into any agreement relating to
such Superior Proposal and, if Terra Nova has proposed to amend the terms of this offer
in accordance with the Agreement, Mass’s board of directors (after receiving advice
from its financial advisors and outside legal counsel) has determined in good faith
that the acquisition proposal is a Superior Proposal compared to the proposed amendment
to the terms of this offer by Terra Nova; |
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Mass concurrently terminates the Agreement to enter into a definitive agreement with
respect to the Superior Proposal under the terms of the Agreement; and |
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Mass has previously, or concurrently will have, paid to Terra Nova the termination
payment and expense reimbursement required by the Agreement. |
Subsequent Acquisition Transaction (Page 72)
If the Merger cannot be consummated for any reason, Terra Nova and the Merger Subsidiary will
use their commercially reasonable efforts to pursue other means of causing the merger of the Merger
Subsidiary and Mass, provided that the consideration per Mass Common Share offered in connection
with such other means of causing such merger shall be at least equivalent in value to the
consideration per Mass Common Share offered under this offer. If the Merger Subsidiary takes up and
pays for Mass Common Shares under this offer representing at least a simple majority of the
outstanding Mass Common Shares (calculated on a fully diluted basis as at the expiration of this
offer), Mass will assist Terra Nova and the Merger Subsidiary in connection with any proposed
merger, statutory arrangement, amendment to articles, consolidation, capital reorganization or
other transaction involving Mass, Terra Nova or a subsidiary of Terra Nova that Terra Nova may, in
its sole discretion, undertake to pursue an additional transaction, referred to as a “Subsequent
Acquisition Transaction” to acquire the remaining Mass Common Shares or cause the merger or
amalgamation of the Merger Subsidiary and Mass, provided that the consideration per Mass Common
Share offered in connection with the Subsequent Acquisition Transaction is at least equivalent in
value to the consideration per Mass Common Share offered under this offer.
Termination of the Agreement (Page 73)
The Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the time that designees of Terra Nova
represent a majority of Mass’s board of directors:
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by mutual written consent of Terra Nova, the Merger Subsidiary and Mass; |
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by Terra Nova, the Merger Subsidiary or Mass, if the resolution related to the
issuance of the Terra Nova Common Shares to be registered on this registration
statement is not passed by Terra Nova’s shareholders at its special meeting of
shareholders to be held on October 29, 2010 or any adjournment thereof; |
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by Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary, if the minimum number of Mass Common Shares
required to be tendered and not properly withdrawn prior to the expiration of this
offer or any other condition of this offer is not satisfied or waived at or prior to
the expiration of this offer and the Merger Subsidiary has not elected to waive such
condition to the extent permitted by the Agreement; |
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by Mass, if the Merger Subsidiary does not take up and pay for the Mass Common
Shares deposited under this offer by the date that is three months following the date
of mailing of this prospectus, subject to certain conditions, provided that if the
take-up and payment of Mass Common Shares has been delayed as a result of an injunction
or order made by a governmental entity, or failure to get any waiver, consent or
approval of any governmental entity, the Agreement may not be terminated by Mass until
the fifth business day following the date on which such injunction or order ceases to
be in effect or such waiver, consent or approval is obtained or six months from the
date of mailing of this prospectus, whichever occurs first; |
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by Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary, if Mass: (i) is in default of any of its no
solicitation covenants or obligations under the Agreement; (ii) is in material default
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Agreement; or (iii) if any representation
or warranty of Mass under the Agreement shall have been untrue or incorrect on the date
of the Agreement or shall have become untrue or incorrect in any material respect at
any time prior to the time of the appointment or election to the Mass board of
directors of persons designated by Terra Nova who represent a majority of the directors
of Mass, referred to as the “Appointment Time” (without giving effect to, applying or
taking into consideration any materiality or “Material Adverse Effect” qualification,
already contained within such representation or warranty) where such default of the
covenants or obligations under the Agreement (other than any no solicitation covenant
or obligation) or inaccuracy is not curable or, if curable, is not cured by the earlier
of the date which is 15 days from the date of written notice of such breach and the
Appointment Time; |
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by Mass, if Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary is in material default of any
covenant or obligation under the Agreement and such default is not curable or, if
curable, is not cured by the earlier of the date which is five days from the date of
written notice of such breach and the Appointment Time; |
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by Mass, if any representation or warranty of Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary
under the Agreement was untrue or incorrect in any material respect on September 24,
2010 or shall have become untrue or incorrect in any material respect at any time prior
to the Appointment Time and such inaccuracy is reasonably likely to prevent, restrict
or materially delay the consummation of this offer and is not curable or, if curable,
is not cured by the earlier of the date which is 15 days from the date of written
notice of such breach and the Appointment Time; |
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by Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary, if: (i) Mass’s board of directors fails to
publicly reaffirm its approval of this offer in accordance with the terms of the
Agreement; (ii) Mass’s board of directors or any committee thereof withdraws, modifies,
changes or qualifies its approval or recommendation of the Agreement or this offer in
any manner adverse to Terra Nova; (iii) Mass’s board of directors or any committee
thereof recommends or approves or publicly proposes to recommend or approve an
Acquisition Proposal; or (iv) Mass fails to take any action with respect to the Mass
Rights Plan (defined elsewhere in this prospectus) to defer the separation time of the
rights thereunder or to allow the timely completion of this offer or other related
transaction covered by the Agreement; |
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by Mass, if Mass proposes to enter into a definitive agreement with respect to a
Superior Proposal in compliance with the provisions of the Agreement provided that Mass
has previously or concurrently will have paid to Terra Nova the “Terra Nova Termination
Payment” (defined below) and further provided that Mass has not breached in a material
respect any of its covenants, agreements or obligations in the Agreement; or |
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Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary if: (i) any court of competent jurisdiction or
other
governmental authority issues an order, decree or ruling enjoining or otherwise
prohibiting any of the transactions covered by the Agreement (unless such order,
decree or ruling has been withdrawn, reversed or otherwise made inapplicable); or
(ii) any litigation or other proceeding is pending or has been threatened to be
instituted by any person or governmental authority, which, in the good faith
judgment of Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary, could reasonably be expected to
result in a decision, order, decree or ruling which enjoins, prohibits, grants
damages in a material amount in respect of, or materially impairs the benefits of,
any of this offer or any related transaction covered by the Agreement. |
Termination Fees (Page 74)
Termination of the Merger by either Terra Nova or Mass under specified circumstances could
result in Terra Nova or Mass having to pay the other party a cash termination fee of $6,000,000.
Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences (Page 65)
This offer and the Merger should constitute components of an integrated transaction
that qualifies as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code. Terra Nova and
Mass will take all reasonable actions to cause this offer and the Merger to qualify as a
reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code. If this offer constitutes part of
an integrated transaction that qualifies as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a)
of the Code, a Mass shareholder will not recognize any gain or loss in this offer, except for gain
or loss attributable to any cash received in lieu of a fractional Terra Nova Common Share.
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THIS PROSPECTUS CONTAINS A GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX
CONSEQUENCES OF THIS OFFER AND THE MERGER. THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ADDRESS THE TAX CONSEQUENCES
TO ANY PERSONS OWNING FIVE PERCENT (OR MORE) OF THE MASS COMMON SHARES OR THE TERRA NOVA COMMON
SHARES OR TO OTHER PERSONS WITH A SPECIAL TAX STATUS, NOR DOES IT ADDRESS ANY NON-U.S. TAX
CONSEQUENCES OR ANY STATE, LOCAL OR OTHER TAX CONSEQUENCES. CONSEQUENTLY, YOU ARE URGED TO CONTACT
YOUR OWN TAX ADVISOR TO DETERMINE THE PARTICULAR TAX CONSEQUENCES TO YOU OF THIS OFFER AND THE
MERGER.
Regulatory Approvals (Page 76)
We do not believe that there is any regulatory license or permit material to the business of
Terra Nova that may be materially adversely affected by our acquisition of Mass Common Shares, or
any regulatory filing or approval that would be required for our acquisition of Mass Common Shares.
Appraisal or Dissent Rights (Page 69)
You will not have any appraisal or dissent rights in connection with this offer. However, such
rights may be available to Mass’s Shareholders, other than Terra Nova, in connection with a
Subsequent Acquisition Transaction.
Accounting Treatment (Page 77)
The acquisition of Mass Common Shares pursuant to this offer will be accounted for under the
acquisition method of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in
Canada.
Interests of Certain Persons in this Offer (Page 78)
Certain Mass directors and officers have interests in this offer that are different from, or
are in addition to, those of other shareholders. These interests include the indemnification of
directors and officers of Mass against certain liabilities.
Additionally, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer also serves as Chief Executive Officer
as well as Chairman of Mass’s board of directors and has abstained from voting on any directors’
resolution (for both Terra Nova and Mass) relating to this offer or the Agreement. The independent
members of the boards of directors of Terra Nova and Mass were aware of these interests and
considered them, among other matters, when they approved this offer.
Risk Factors (Page 25)
This offer and the Merger pose a number of risks to each company and its respective
shareholders. In addition, both Terra Nova and Mass’s respective businesses and industries are
subject to various risks. These risks are discussed in detail under the caption “Risk Factors”
beginning on page 25. You are encouraged to read and consider all of these risks carefully.
Comparison of Rights of Terra Nova Shareholders and Mass Shareholders (Page 80)
Mass was originally incorporated in the British Virgin Islands in 1996 and continued as an
International Business Company in Barbados in 2003. The rights of Mass shareholders are governed
by Barbados law as well as Mass’s certificate of continuance, articles of continuance and bylaws.
Terra Nova is a company organized under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada. The
rights of Terra Nova’s shareholders are governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia
(and the laws of Canada applicable therein) and Terra Nova’s notice of articles and articles. If we
complete this offer, holders of Mass Common Shares who receive Terra Nova Common Shares will become
Terra Nova shareholders and their rights will be governed by British Columbia law and Terra Nova’s
notice of articles and articles. There are differences between the laws and corporate documents
governing the rights of Mass shareholders and Terra Nova shareholders.
Mass Common Shares Outstanding
As of the date prior to the date of this offer, Mass had 26,204,716 Mass Common Shares issued.
Ownership of Mass Common Shares by Terra Nova and its Affiliates
As of the date prior to the date of this offer, Terra Nova owned 1,203,627 Mass Common Shares
representing approximately 5.3% of the total issued and outstanding Mass Common Shares and our
directors and executive officers owned less than 0.1% of the outstanding Mass Common Shares.
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Ownership of Terra Nova After this Offer
If we acquire all of the outstanding Mass Common Shares pursuant to this offer, former
shareholders of Mass (excluding Terra Nova) will acquire approximately 40.0% of the then
outstanding Terra Nova Common Shares, based upon the number of Mass Common Shares and of the Terra
Nova Common Shares outstanding on the date prior to the date of this offer (and the assumption that
no appraisal rights are perfected).
The Companies
Terra Nova
Terra Nova Royalty Corporation
400 Burrard Street, Suite 1620
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3A6
Tel: (604) 683-5767
Organized under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada, Terra Nova is currently
active in the royalty business, primarily through its indirect interest in the Wabush iron ore mine
in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Terra Nova is seeking to expand its business by acquiring
additional royalty interests in resource properties and/or through the acquisition of an investment
in mining or other natural resource projects.
Until March 30, 2010, Terra Nova also operated in the industrial plant engineering and
equipment supply business, referred to as the “Industrial Business”, through its former subsidiary
KHD Humboldt Wedag International (Deutschland) AG, referred to as “KID”. On March 30, 2010, Terra
Nova completed a plan of arrangement, referred to as the “Arrangement”, pursuant to which, among
other things, Terra Nova distributed a portion of its interest in KID to its shareholders.
Additionally, in connection with the Arrangement, on March 29, 2010, Terra Nova changed its name
from “KHD Humboldt Wedag International Ltd.” to “Terra Nova Royalty Corporation”. Subsequent to
Arrangement, Terra Nova distributed additional common shares of KID, referred to as the “KID
Shares”, to its
shareholders in the form of two special dividends. See “The Companies – Terra Nova”.
Terra Nova Common Shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “TTT”.
Additional information about Terra Nova can be found on its website at
http://www.terranovaroyalty.com. The information provided on Terra Nova’s website is not part of
this prospectus and is not incorporated herein by reference.
TTT Acquisition Corp.
c/o Terra Nova Royalty Corporation
400 Burrard Street, Suite 1620
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3A6
Tel: (604) 683-5767
The Merger Subsidiary is a Barbados International Business Company under the International
Business Company Act (Barbados) and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Terra Nova. The Merger Subsidiary
was formed solely for the purpose of engaging in the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and
has engaged in no other business activities and has conducted its operations only as contemplated
by the Agreement.
Mass
Mass Financial Corporation
8th Floor, Dina House
Ruttonjee Centre
11 Duddell Street
Central, Hong Kong, SAR, China
Tel.: (852) 2840-1230
Mass was initially incorporated in the Territory of the British Virgin Islands on June 3, 1996
under the name “Sutton Park International”. On April 11, 2003, Mass continued as a Barbados
International Business Company under the International Business Company Act (Barbados) and, on
December 29, 2005, changed its name to “Mass Financial Corp.” Originally a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Terra Nova, in January 2006, all of the issued and outstanding Mass Common Shares held by
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Terra
Nova were distributed to Terra Nova’s shareholders on a pro-rata basis by way of a
dividend–in–kind. See “The Companies — Mass”.
Mass is an integrated commodities and financial services company. It conducts its operations
internationally. Mass’s activities include the supply and sales of commodities, proprietary
investing and financial services.
The Mass Common Shares are traded on the Third Market of the Vienna Stock Exchange under the
symbol “MASS”.
Additional information about Mass can be found on its website at
http://www.massfinancialcorp.com. The information provided on Mass’s website is not part of this
prospectus and is not incorporated herein by reference.
Questions About this Offer
If you have any questions about this offer or if you need additional copies of this
prospectus, you should contact our Information Agent:
Georgeson Inc.
199 Water Street, 26th Floor
New York, New York 10038
Stockholders call toll-free: (800) 561-2871
Banks and brokerage firms call collect: (212) 440-9800
Or contact Terra Nova directly at:
Terra Nova Royalty Corporation
c/o Suite 1620
400 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3A6
Tel.: (604) 683-5767
Attention: Investor Relations
8
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
TERRA NOVA ROYALTY CORPORATION
The information in the following tables is based on historical financial statements that Terra
Nova has presented in its prior filings with the SEC. You should read the selected consolidated
historical financial information in the following tables in conjunction with the historical
financial statements. The Terra Nova historical financial statements have been incorporated into
this document by reference. See “Where You Can Find More Information” on page 81.
The following selected consolidated financial information of Terra Nova as at and for the
years ended December 31, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 and 2005 has been derived from the audited
financial statements appearing in Terra Nova’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended
December 31, 2009, incorporated herein by reference, and should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements (and notes thereto) and “Operating and Financial Review and
Prospects” sections of such Annual Report, as well as the reconciliation of Terra Nova’s
consolidated financial statements to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States,
referred to as “US GAAP”, in accordance with Item 18 of Form 20-F filed with the SEC on Form 6-K on
October 4, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference.
The selected consolidated financial information of Terra Nova as at and for the six months
ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 are derived from Terra Nova’s unaudited consolidated financial
statements contained in its Interim Report for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 filed
with the SEC on Form 6-K on August 16, 2010, incorporated herein by reference, and should be read
in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements (and notes thereto) and “Management’s
Discussion and Analysis” sections of such Interim Report, as well as the reconciliation of Terra
Nova’s consolidated financial statements to US GAAP in accordance with Item 18 of Form 20-F filed
with the SEC on a Form 6-K on October 4, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference.
The information in the following table has been presented in accordance with Canadian
generally accepted accounting principles, referred to as “Canadian GAAP”.
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Six Months Ended |
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Years Ended December 31(1), |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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2005(2) |
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2010 |
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2009(1) |
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(In thousands, other than per share amounts) |
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Revenues |
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$ |
576,408 |
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$ |
638,354 |
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$ |
580,391 |
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$ |
404,324 |
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$ |
316,978 |
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$ |
101,585 |
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$ |
217,975 |
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Operating income |
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71,549 |
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56,385 |
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53,010 |
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40,555 |
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25,551 |
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10,995 |
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1,124 |
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Income (loss) from continuing
operations(3) |
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40,711 |
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(6,952 |
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50,980 |
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34,152 |
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22,864 |
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(18,749 |
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(6,309 |
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Income (loss) from discontinued
operations(3) |
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— |
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— |
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(9,351 |
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(2,874 |
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5,361 |
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— |
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— |
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Extraordinary gain(3) |
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— |
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513 |
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Income (loss) from continuing
operations per
share(3) |
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Basic |
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1.34 |
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(0.23 |
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1.71 |
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1.13 |
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0.84 |
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Diluted |
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1.34 |
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(0.23 |
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1.68 |
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1.12 |
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0.84 |
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(0.62 |
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(0.21 |
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Income (loss) from discontinued
operations per
share(3) |
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Basic |
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(0.31 |
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0.20 |
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Diluted |
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0.19 |
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Extraordinary gain per
share(3) |
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Basic |
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0.02 |
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— |
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— |
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Diluted |
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0.02 |
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— |
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— |
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Net income (loss)(3) |
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40,711 |
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(6,952 |
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42,142 |
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31,278 |
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28,225 |
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(18,749 |
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(6,309 |
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Net income (loss) per
share(3) |
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Basic |
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1.34 |
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(0.23 |
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1.42 |
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1.03 |
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1.04 |
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(0.62 |
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(0.21 |
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Diluted |
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1.34 |
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(0.23 |
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1.39 |
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1.03 |
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1.03 |
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(0.62 |
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(0.21 |
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Total assets |
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788,903 |
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765,658 |
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789,311 |
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641,920 |
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523,056 |
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246,930 |
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788,903 |
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Net assets |
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325,191 |
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265,623 |
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313,120 |
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295,754 |
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262,347 |
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206,567 |
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262,437 |
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Long-term debt |
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11,649 |
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11,313 |
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13,920 |
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10,725 |
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2,920 |
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— |
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11,649 |
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Shareholders’ equity |
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319,788 |
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261,914 |
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307,194 |
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273,288 |
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244,259 |
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206,567 |
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319,788 |
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Weighted average common stock
outstanding, diluted |
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30,354 |
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30,401 |
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30,402 |
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30,415 |
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27,509 |
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30,278 |
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30,450 |
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The financial results of the Industrial Business are included in the financial data for the
years ended 2005 to 2009 and for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009. |
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Includes the financial results of Mass. See “The Companies” section in this prospectus for
more information. |
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Attributable to our common shareholders. |
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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION CONCERNING
MASS FINANCIAL CORP.
The following table sets forth selected historical financial and operating data of Mass as at
and for the periods indicated. Prior to 2006, Mass was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Terra Nova and
thus no separate audited financial results are available for such periods. The following selected
financial data is qualified in its entirety by, and should be read in conjunction with, Mass’s
consolidated financial statements and related notes included in this prospectus and “Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for Mass” commencing on
page 34 of this prospectus.
Financial statements for Mass included in this prospectus have been prepared in accordance
with IFRS, which differ from U.S. and Canadian generally accepted accounting principles in certain
material respects, and thus they may not be comparable to financial statements of U.S. and Canadian
companies.
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Six Months Ended |
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Years Ended December 31, |
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June 30, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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Consolidated
Statement of
Operations |
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Gross revenues: |
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Commodities |
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$ |
191,283 |
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$ |
294,404 |
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$ |
206,726 |
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$ |
155,442 |
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$ |
99,765 |
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$ |
88,103 |
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Trade and financial
services |
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113,889 |
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229,410 |
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274,867 |
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251,648 |
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59,209 |
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43,430 |
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Debt settlements |
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15,335 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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15,335 |
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Interest and dividend |
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14,418 |
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19,443 |
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14,579 |
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3,895 |
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3,719 |
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7,475 |
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Extinguishment of
preferred share
liability |
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49,142 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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49,142 |
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Securities and
investment
properties |
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10,162 |
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37,863 |
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37,223 |
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25,263 |
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1,617 |
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1,155 |
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Equity income |
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3,619 |
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4,263 |
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3,465 |
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1,900 |
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3,066 |
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1,898 |
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Other income |
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8,557 |
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13,425 |
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7,088 |
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4,412 |
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6,325 |
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5,959 |
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406,405 |
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598,808 |
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543,948 |
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442,560 |
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173,701 |
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212,497 |
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Operating profits |
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81,523 |
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48,726 |
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49,576 |
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23,199 |
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12,339 |
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15,696 |
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Currency transactions
(losses) gains |
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(6,148 |
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(18,151 |
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|
2,212 |
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|
1,278 |
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|
1,843 |
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(3,836 |
) |
Goodwill impairment |
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|
— |
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(5,235 |
) |
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(1,930 |
) |
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(9,231 |
) |
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— |
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— |
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Income before income
taxes |
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75,375 |
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25,340 |
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49,858 |
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15,246 |
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14,182 |
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|
61,002 |
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Net income |
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75,418 |
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|
26,612 |
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|
49,034 |
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14,389 |
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13,377 |
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60,520 |
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Net income
attributable to
shareholders |
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75,179 |
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23,288 |
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48,492 |
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14,233 |
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12,470 |
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60,331 |
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Earnings per
share, diluted |
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2.70 |
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0.91 |
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2.09 |
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0.80 |
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0.48 |
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|
2.22 |
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Dividend (stock) |
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(16,418 |
) |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Number of weighted
average shares
outstanding, diluted |
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28,089,650 |
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25,977,458 |
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23,309,893 |
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18,043,411 |
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26,478,659 |
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27,264,252 |
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| |
|
As at December 31, |
|
|
As at June 30, |
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
| |
|
(In thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated Balance
Sheet |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets |
|
$ |
437,267 |
|
|
$ |
296,461 |
|
|
$ |
315,256 |
|
|
$ |
195,462 |
|
|
$ |
376,557 |
|
|
$ |
322,155 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
329,554 |
|
|
|
201,622 |
|
|
|
183,903 |
|
|
|
99,078 |
|
|
|
235,312 |
|
|
|
244,752 |
|
Securities |
|
|
17,196 |
|
|
|
4,493 |
|
|
|
45,984 |
|
|
|
36,787 |
|
|
|
17,171 |
|
|
|
12,448 |
|
Receivables |
|
|
19,889 |
|
|
|
31,672 |
|
|
|
39,045 |
|
|
|
28,587 |
|
|
|
39,833 |
|
|
|
23,258 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
46,197 |
|
|
|
20,075 |
|
|
|
43,097 |
|
|
|
21,764 |
|
|
|
50,759 |
|
|
|
6,584 |
|
Properties for sale |
|
|
13,616 |
|
|
|
13,374 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
597 |
|
|
|
11,675 |
|
|
|
13,470 |
|
Non-current assets |
|
|
75,064 |
|
|
|
73,454 |
|
|
|
40,320 |
|
|
|
34,975 |
|
|
|
87,577 |
|
|
|
79,767 |
|
Securities |
|
|
5,880 |
|
|
|
9,150 |
|
|
|
5,989 |
|
|
|
3,403 |
|
|
|
13,421 |
|
|
|
9,141 |
|
Property, plant and
equipment |
|
|
5,460 |
|
|
|
2,806 |
|
|
|
992 |
|
|
|
469 |
|
|
|
25,280 |
|
|
|
3,670 |
|
Investment property |
|
|
41,290 |
|
|
|
39,744 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
35,595 |
|
|
|
40,245 |
|
Total assets |
|
|
512,331 |
|
|
|
369,915 |
|
|
|
355,576 |
|
|
|
230,437 |
|
|
|
464,134 |
|
|
|
401,922 |
|
| |
Current liabilities |
|
|
204,693 |
|
|
|
117,763 |
|
|
|
143,324 |
|
|
|
91,280 |
|
|
|
151,062 |
|
|
|
153,481 |
|
Financial liabilities,
short-term bank loans |
|
|
141,016 |
|
|
|
65,067 |
|
|
|
76,204 |
|
|
|
53,000 |
|
|
|
102,978 |
|
|
|
107,066 |
|
Account payables and
accrued expenses |
|
|
45,714 |
|
|
|
39,040 |
|
|
|
52,636 |
|
|
|
38,080 |
|
|
|
44,233 |
|
|
|
32,624 |
|
Long-term debt, current
portion |
|
|
16,071 |
|
|
|
2,770 |
|
|
|
8,981 |
|
|
|
200 |
|
|
|
1,921 |
|
|
|
12,621 |
|
Long-term liabilities |
|
|
96,322 |
|
|
|
134,618 |
|
|
|
129,535 |
|
|
|
92,211 |
|
|
|
80,018 |
|
|
|
67,139 |
|
Long-term debt, less
current portion |
|
|
58,097 |
|
|
|
52,634 |
|
|
|
28,068 |
|
|
|
4,710 |
|
|
|
50,922 |
|
|
|
45,233 |
|
Other non-current
liabilities |
|
|
25,829 |
|
|
|
91 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
87,501 |
|
|
|
26,171 |
|
|
|
120 |
|
Total liabilities |
|
|
301,015 |
|
|
|
252,381 |
|
|
|
272,859 |
|
|
|
183,491 |
|
|
|
231,080 |
|
|
|
220,620 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders’ equity |
|
|
210,320 |
|
|
|
116,010 |
|
|
|
81,583 |
|
|
|
45,131 |
|
|
|
215,362 |
|
|
|
179,580 |
|
Common stock, net |
|
|
46,132 |
|
|
|
18,090 |
|
|
|
2,591 |
|
|
|
2,591 |
|
|
|
47,032 |
|
|
|
18,090 |
|
Retained earnings |
|
|
166,461 |
|
|
|
108,576 |
|
|
|
89,584 |
|
|
|
41,092 |
|
|
|
178,931 |
|
|
|
168,907 |
|
Non-controlling interest |
|
|
996 |
|
|
|
1,524 |
|
|
|
1,134 |
|
|
|
1,815 |
|
|
|
17,692 |
|
|
|
1,722 |
|
Equity |
|
|
211,316 |
|
|
|
117,534 |
|
|
|
82,717 |
|
|
|
46,946 |
|
|
|
464,134 |
|
|
|
401,922 |
|
11
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2010, referred to
as the “Pro Forma Balance Sheet”, and the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of
operations for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and for the year ended December 31, 2009,
referred to as the “Pro Forma Income Statements” and, together with the Pro Forma Balance Sheet,
the “Pro Forma Statements”, are based on the historical financial statements of Terra Nova and Mass
after giving pro forma effect to Terra Nova’s acquisition of Mass and the assumptions and
adjustments described in the notes herein. Under the terms of the Agreement, Terra Nova intends to
acquire all of the outstanding Mass Common Shares by way of a tender offer of one Terra Nova Common
Share for each Mass Common Share, referred to as the “Transaction”, and, if applicable, a
subsequent transaction which would result in the issuance of 25,001,089 Terra Nova Common Shares.
We have prepared the Pro Forma Statements by applying pro forma adjustments in accordance with
Canadian GAAP reconciled to US GAAP and as described below, which are expected to have a continuing
impact on Terra Nova.
The Pro Forma Balance Sheet gives effect to the Transaction to the extent not already included
in our interim consolidated balance sheet, as if it had occurred on June 30, 2010. The Pro Forma
Income Statements give effect to the Transaction to the extent not already included in our interim
consolidated statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and the year ended
December 31, 2009 as if the Transaction was successfully completed on January 1, 2009 and 2010,
respectively.
The assumptions underlying the pro forma adjustments are based on currently available
information that management believes is reasonable and in accordance with Canadian GAAP reconciled
to US GAAP. In particular, for the purposes of the Pro Forma Statements:
| |
• |
|
the Terra Nova Common Shares to be issued pursuant to the Transaction have been
valued based upon their closing trading price at September 28, 2010, being $7.35 per
share; and |
| |
• |
|
the assets of Mass, being acquired pursuant to the Transaction are valued at their
net book value as at June 30, 2010, being $215.3 million plus $18.0 million for the
increase in fair value for Mass’s resource properties and adjusted to reflect the
conversion to shares of debt instruments. |
Because the Pro Forma Statements address a hypothetical situation, they do not, and are not
intended to, represent or be indicative of the consolidated results of operations or financial
position of Terra Nova that would have been reported had the Transaction been completed as of the
dates presented, and should not be taken as representative of the future consolidated results of
operations or financial position of Terra Nova.
The Pro Forma Statements do not reflect:
| |
• |
|
any operating efficiencies and cost savings that we may achieve with respect to the
combined companies; and |
| |
• |
|
how Terra Nova and Mass determined the exchange ratio for the Transaction, which was
based upon the fully-diluted adjusted net book value per share of each party. |
In particular, the Pro Forma Statements do not reflect adjustments for certain items that have
already occurred in respect of Terra Nova subsequent to June 30, 2010. This offer is part of a
several step transaction designed to effect a combination with an exchange ratio based upon the
fully-diluted net book value per share of each company adjusted in the case of Terra Nova to
reflect its recently completed Rights Offering, its distribution to its shareholders of KID Shares
on September 23, 2010, the change in fair value for its Wabush royalty interest and the after-tax
recovery for past royalty underpayments, excluding pending claims for interest and costs, referred
to as the “Arbitration Award”. In the case of Mass, its net book value was adjusted to reflect the
fair value of its resource interests and the conversion to shares of certain debt instruments.
Based upon the foregoing adjustments, for the purposes of the Offer, the parties determined that
the diluted adjusted net book value per share of each party was approximately equal as a basis for
the one to one share exchange.
The share price for Terra Nova Common Shares may be impacted by, among other things: (i) this
offer; (ii) future distributions of Terra Nova’s KID Shares; (iii) the Arbitration Award; and (iv)
the change in the fair value of the Wabush royalty interest.
The pro forma adjustments related to the Transaction are based on information obtained to date
and are subject to revision. In particular, the allocation of the purchase price is preliminary, assumes
estimated fair values based upon the current
12
market value of Terra Nova Common Shares and the book
value of Mass’s assets plus an amount to increase the fair value of certain resource properties and
adjusted to reflect the conversion of certain debt instruments. They will be adjusted following a
complete assessment of the fair value of net assets acquired. A final determination of these fair
values will reflect our consideration of final valuations prepared by management using the
assistance of third-party appraisers. These final valuations will be based on the actual acquired
identifiable assets and assumed liabilities that existed and the value of Terra Nova Common Shares
as of the closing date of the Transaction. Such adjustments could have a material impact on the Pro
Forma Statements included herein. These impacts could include a recognition of goodwill. If it is
ultimately determined that the fair value of acquired identifiable assets and assumed liabilities
exceeds the aggregate purchase price, any excess of fair value of acquired identifiable assets and
assumed liabilities over purchase consideration, referred to as the “Excess”, will be recognized
immediately in our statement of operations.
The Pro Forma Statements should be read in conjunction with the:
| |
• |
|
accompanying notes to the Pro Forma Statements; |
| |
• |
|
separate unaudited historical consolidated financial statements of Terra Nova as of
and for the six months ended June 30, 2010, included in Terra Nova’s Interim Report on
Form 6-K for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010; |
| |
• |
|
separate historical consolidated financial statements of Terra Nova for the year
ended December 31, 2009, included in Terra Nova’s annual report on Form 20-F for the
year ended December 31, 2009; |
| |
• |
|
separate unaudited historical consolidated financial statements of Mass as of and
for the six months ended June 30, 2010, included in this prospectus; and |
| |
• |
|
separate historical consolidated financial statements of Mass for the year ended
December 31, 2009, included in this prospectus. |
13
TERRA NOVA ROYALTY CORPORATION
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
As at June 30, 2010
(In thousands)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Terra Nova1 |
|
|
Mass2 |
|
|
Combined3 |
|
|
Pro Forma |
|
|
Pro Forma |
|
| ASSETS |
|
Historical |
|
|
Historical |
|
|
Historical |
|
|
Adjustments |
|
|
Totals11 |
|
Current Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
71,202 |
|
|
$ |
235,312 |
|
|
$ |
306,514 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
306,514 |
|
Securities |
|
|
13,666 |
|
|
|
17,171 |
|
|
|
30,837 |
|
|
|
(11,073 |
) 4 |
|
|
19,764 |
|
Restricted cash |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,125 |
|
|
|
2,125 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,125 |
|
Note and loan receivables |
|
|
8,000 |
|
|
|
12,723 |
|
|
|
20,723 |
|
|
|
(12,723 |
) 5 |
|
|
8,000 |
|
Other receivables |
|
|
5,789 |
|
|
|
27,110 |
|
|
|
32,899 |
|
|
|
(209 |
) 6 |
|
|
32,690 |
|
Amount due from a former subsidiary |
|
|
1,754 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,754 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,754 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
50,759 |
|
|
|
50,759 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
50,759 |
|
Property for sale |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
11,675 |
|
|
|
11,675 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
11,675 |
|
Tax receivables |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,747 |
|
|
|
1,747 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,747 |
|
Contract deposits, prepaid and other |
|
|
773 |
|
|
|
17,935 |
|
|
|
18,708 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
18,708 |
|
Future income tax assets |
|
|
158 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
158 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
158 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
101,342 |
|
|
|
376,557 |
|
|
|
477,899 |
|
|
|
(24,005 |
) |
|
|
453,894 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restricted cash |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
28 |
|
|
|
28 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
28 |
|
Securities |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
13,421 |
|
|
|
13,421 |
|
|
|
12,723 |
5 |
|
|
26,144 |
|
Investment in a former subsidiary |
|
|
116,909 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
116,909 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
116,909 |
|
Property, plant and equipment |
|
|
110 |
|
|
|
25,280 |
|
|
|
25,390 |
|
|
|
18,000 |
8 |
|
|
43,390 |
|
Interest in resource property |
|
|
26,143 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
26,143 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
26,143 |
|
Investment property |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
35,595 |
|
|
|
35,595 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
35,595 |
|
Equity method investments |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
4,921 |
|
|
|
4,921 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
4,921 |
|
Future income tax assets |
|
|
2,426 |
|
|
|
3,539 |
|
|
|
5,965 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
5,965 |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
4,793 |
|
|
|
4,793 |
|
|
|
(4,793 |
) 8 |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total non-current assets |
|
|
145,588 |
|
|
|
87,577 |
|
|
|
233,165 |
|
|
|
25,930 |
|
|
|
259,095 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
246,930 |
|
|
$ |
464,134 |
|
|
$ |
711,064 |
|
|
$ |
1,925 |
|
|
$ |
712,989 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
|
$ |
2,326 |
|
|
$ |
44,233 |
|
|
$ |
46,559 |
|
|
$ |
(209 |
) 6 |
|
$ |
46,350 |
|
Debt, current portion |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,921 |
|
|
|
1,921 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,921 |
|
Financial liabilities, short-term bank loans |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
102,978 |
|
|
|
102,978 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
102,978 |
|
Provisions |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,090 |
|
|
|
1,090 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,090 |
|
Income tax liabilities |
|
|
553 |
|
|
|
840 |
|
|
|
1,393 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,393 |
|
Deferred credit, future income tax assets |
|
|
158 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
158 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
158 |
|
Dividend payable |
|
|
37,326 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
37,326 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
37,326 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
40,363 |
|
|
|
151,062 |
|
|
|
191,425 |
|
|
|
(209 |
) |
|
|
191,216 |
|
Long-term liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debt, less current portion |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
50,922 |
|
|
|
50,922 |
|
|
|
(2,610 |
) 7 |
|
|
48,312 |
|
Provisions |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
972 |
|
|
|
972 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
972 |
|
Future income tax liability |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,953 |
|
|
|
1,953 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,953 |
|
Other long-term liabilities |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
26,171 |
|
|
|
26,171 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
26,171 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total long-term liabilities |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
80,018 |
|
|
|
80,018 |
|
|
|
(2,610 |
) |
|
|
77,408 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities |
|
|
40,363 |
|
|
|
231,080 |
|
|
|
271,443 |
|
|
|
(2,819 |
) |
|
|
268,624 |
|
Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders’ equity |
|
|
206,567 |
|
|
|
215,362 |
|
|
|
421,929 |
|
|
|
4,744 |
7,8,10 |
|
|
426,673 |
|
Non-controlling interests |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
17,692 |
|
|
|
17,692 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
17,692 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total equity |
|
|
206,567 |
|
|
|
233,054 |
|
|
|
439,621 |
|
|
|
4,744 |
|
|
|
444,365 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
246,930 |
|
|
$ |
464,134 |
|
|
$ |
711,064 |
|
|
$ |
1,925 |
|
|
$ |
712,989 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
At |
|
|
|
|
| Reconciliation of shareholders equity to US GAAP:(2) |
|
June 30, 2010 |
|
|
|
|
Shareholders’ equity in accordance with Canadian GAAP |
|
$ |
426,673 |
|
|
|
|
Inventories |
|
|
(2,495 |
) |
|
12 |
|
Unrecognized pension benefit expense, net of tax |
|
|
(1,315 |
) |
|
13 |
|
Distribution of shares in a former subsidiary |
|
|
1,906 |
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Shareholders’ equity in accordance with US GAAP |
|
$ |
424,769 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements
14
TERRA NOVA ROYALTY CORPORATION
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For Six Months Ended June 30, 2010
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Terra Nova1 |
|
|
Mass2 |
|
|
Combined3 |
|
|
Pro Forma |
|
|
Pro Forma8 |
|
| |
|
Historical |
|
|
Historical |
|
|
Historical |
|
|
Adjustments |
|
|
Total |
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
101,585 |
|
|
$ |
170,635 |
|
|
$ |
272,220 |
|
|
$ |
(106,061 |
)4,5,6 |
|
$ |
166,159 |
|
Cost of revenues |
|
|
(78,659 |
) |
|
|
(139,907 |
) |
|
|
(218,566 |
) |
|
|
75,758 |
5 |
|
|
(142,808 |
) |
Reduction in loss on terminated customer contracts |
|
|
3,517 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
3,517 |
|
|
|
(3,517 |
)5 |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Profit |
|
|
26,443 |
|
|
|
30,728 |
|
|
|
57,171 |
|
|
|
(33,820 |
) |
|
|
23,351 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from interest in resource property |
|
|
8,768 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
8,768 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
8,768 |
|
General and administrative expense |
|
|
(26,096 |
) |
|
|
(13,767 |
) |
|
|
(39,863 |
) |
|
|
22,679 |
4,5 |
|
|
(17,184 |
) |
Stock-based compensation recovery (expense) —general and administrative |
|
|
1,415 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,415 |
|
|
|
(2,080 |
)5 |
|
|
(665 |
) |
Restructuring costs (recovery) |
|
|
465 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
465 |
|
|
|
(465 |
)5 |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
|
10,995 |
|
|
|
16,961 |
|
|
|
27,956 |
|
|
|
(13,686 |
) |
|
|
14,270 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income |
|
|
1,550 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,550 |
|
|
|
2,820 |
4,5,6 |
|
|
4,370 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(570 |
) |
|
|
(4,787 |
) |
|
|
(5,357 |
) |
|
|
708 |
4,5 |
|
|
(4,649 |
) |
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net |
|
|
(7,112 |
) |
|
|
1,843 |
|
|
|
(5,269 |
) |
|
|
6,919 |
5 |
|
|
1,650 |
|
Share of the results of equity method investees |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
3,066 |
|
|
|
3,066 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
3,066 |
|
Other income (expense), net |
|
|
(129 |
) |
|
|
(2,901 |
) |
|
|
(3,030 |
) |
|
|
2,192 |
5 |
|
|
(838 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before income taxes |
|
|
4,734 |
|
|
|
14,182 |
|
|
|
18,916 |
|
|
|
(1,047 |
) |
|
|
17,869 |
|
Provision for income taxes: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income taxes |
|
|
(21,527 |
) |
|
|
(805 |
) |
|
|
(22,332 |
) |
|
|
22,043 |
5 |
|
|
(289 |
) |
Resource property revenue taxes |
|
|
(1,956 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(1,956 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(1,956 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(23,483 |
) |
|
|
(805 |
) |
|
|
(24,288 |
) |
|
|
22,043 |
|
|
|
(2,245 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
|
(18,749 |
) |
|
|
13,377 |
|
|
|
(5,372 |
) |
|
|
20,996 |
|
|
|
15,624 |
|
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to the non-controlling interests |
|
|
(74 |
) |
|
|
(907 |
) |
|
|
(981 |
) |
|
|
74 |
5 |
|
|
(907 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) attributable to holders of Terra Nova Common Shares |
|
$ |
(18,823 |
) |
|
$ |
12,470 |
|
|
$ |
(6,353 |
) |
|
$ |
21,070 |
|
|
$ |
14,717 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings (loss) per share |
|
$ |
(0.62 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
0.27 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings (loss) per share |
|
$ |
(0.62 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
0.27 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
— basic |
|
|
30,277,673 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
55,278,762 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
— diluted |
|
|
30,277,673 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
55,278,762 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.
15
TERRA NOVA ROYALTY CORPORATION
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For Year Ended December 31, 2009
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Terra Nova1 |
|
|
Mass2 |
|
|
Combined3 |
|
|
Pro Forma |
|
|
Pro Forma8 |
|
| |
|
Historical |
|
|
Historical |
|
|
Total |
|
|
Adjustments |
|
|
Total |
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
576,408 |
|
|
$ |
402,786 |
|
|
$ |
979,194 |
|
|
$ |
(652,282 |
)4,5,6,7 |
|
$ |
326,912 |
|
Cost of revenues |
|
|
(457,847 |
) |
|
|
(273,793 |
) |
|
|
(731,640 |
) |
|
|
450,739 |
5 |
|
|
(280,901 |
) |
Reduction in loss on terminated customer contracts |
|
|
17,829 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
17,829 |
|
|
|
(17,829 |
)5 |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Profit |
|
|
136,390 |
|
|
|
128,993 |
|
|
|
265,383 |
|
|
|
(219,372 |
) |
|
|
46,011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from interest in resource property |
|
|
13,530 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
13,530 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
13,530 |
|
General and administrative expense |
|
|
(74,796 |
) |
|
|
(30,631 |
) |
|
|
(105,427 |
) |
|
|
61,444 |
5,6 |
|
|
(43,983 |
) |
Stock-based compensation recovery (expense) —general and administrative |
|
|
391 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
391 |
|
|
|
2,322 |
5 |
|
|
2,713 |
|
Restructuring costs (recovery) |
|
|
(9,220 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(9,220 |
) |
|
|
9,220 |
5 |
|
|
— |
|
Gain on sale of workshop and related assets |
|
|
5,254 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
5,254 |
|
|
|
(5,254 |
)5 |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
|
71,549 |
|
|
|
98,362 |
|
|
|
169,911 |
|
|
|
(151,640 |
) |
|
|
18,271 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income |
|
|
7,043 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
7,043 |
|
|
|
(1,185 |
)5 |
|
|
5,858 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(2,793 |
) |
|
|
(13,350 |
) |
|
|
(16,143 |
) |
|
|
3,314 |
5 |
|
|
(12,829 |
) |
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net |
|
|
(2,006 |
) |
|
|
(6,148 |
) |
|
|
(8,154 |
) |
|
|
2,289 |
5,7 |
|
|
(5,865 |
) |
Share of the results of equity method investees |
|
|
(254 |
) |
|
|
3,619 |
|
|
|
3,365 |
|
|
|
254 |
5 |
|
|
3,619 |
|
Loss on investments in preferred shares in former subsidiaries |
|
|
(9,538 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(9,538 |
) |
|
|
9,538 |
4,7 |
|
|
— |
|
Other income (expense), net |
|
|
3,825 |
|
|
|
(7,108 |
) |
|
|
(3,283 |
) |
|
|
4,023 |
5 |
|
|
740 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before income taxes |
|
|
67,826 |
|
|
|
75,375 |
|
|
|
143,201 |
|
|
|
(133,407 |
) |
|
|
9,794 |
|
Provision for income taxes: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income taxes |
|
|
(23,026 |
) |
|
|
43 |
|
|
|
(22,983 |
) |
|
|
28,067 |
5 |
|
|
5,084 |
|
Resource property revenue taxes |
|
|
(3,039 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(3,039 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(3,039 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(26,065 |
) |
|
|
43 |
|
|
|
(26,022 |
) |
|
|
28,067 |
|
|
|
2,045 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
|
41,761 |
|
|
|
75,418 |
|
|
|
117,179 |
|
|
|
(105,340 |
) |
|
|
11,839 |
|
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to the non-controlling interests |
|
|
(1,050 |
) |
|
|
(239 |
) |
|
|
(1,289 |
) |
|
|
1,050 |
5 |
|
|
(239 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) attributable to holders of Terra Nova Common Shares |
|
$ |
40,711 |
|
|
$ |
75,179 |
|
|
$ |
115,890 |
|
|
$ |
(104,290 |
) |
|
$ |
11,600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings (loss) per share |
|
$ |
1.34 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
0.21 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings (loss) per share |
|
$ |
1.34 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
0.21 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
— basic |
|
|
30,354,207 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
55,355,296 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
— diluted |
|
|
30,354,207 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
55,355,296 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.
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TERRA NOVA ROYALTY CORPORATION
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
| 1. |
|
Represents our historical unaudited consolidated balance sheet, extracted from Terra Nova’s
consolidated financial statements. Our historical balance sheet includes an investment
associated with the 5% ownership of Mass. See Note 4 below. |
| |
| 2. |
|
Represents the historical unaudited consolidated balance sheet of Mass extracted from its
unaudited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. This
financial information was prepared using IFRS. Management has reviewed the IFRS information
and has preliminarily determined that there are no material differences between the reported
IFRS information and what would be recorded using Canadian GAAP. Furthermore, management has
reviewed the Canadian GAAP information and has preliminarily determined that there are no
material differences between the reported Canadian GAAP information and what would be recorded
using US GAAP. A final assessment of the differences in generally accepted accounting
principles may result in adjustments that may be required and this may result in material
differences being identified. |
| |
| 3. |
|
Represents the combined balance sheets in Canadian GAAP. |
| |
| 4. |
|
Reflects the elimination of the investment that Terra Nova held in the form of 1,203,627 Mass
Common Shares currently held, which has historically been accounted for as trading securities.
Represents the resulting loss that resulted from the Transaction. This amount has been
recognized in retained earnings and is not reflected in the Pro Forma Income Statements as it
will not have an ongoing impact to the results. |
| |
| 5. |
|
Represents a reclassification of short-term receivable to long-term receivables. This
reclassification is reflective of the fact that, prior to the Transaction but post-balance
sheet dates, the term of this receivable has been renegotiated. |
| |
| 6. |
|
Reflects the elimination of inter-company transactions that would be eliminated upon
consolidation. This elimination assumes a 100% ownership interest in Mass by Terra Nova. Due
to the immaterial nature of these amounts, management has not performed a sensitivity
analysis. |
| |
| 7. |
|
Represents the elimination of convertible bonds, and the subsequent issuance of Mass Common
Shares. This adjustment reflects that fact that certain bonds were converted subsequent to
the issuance of Mass’s interim financial statements but prior to this Transaction. |
| |
| 8. |
|
Reflects the preliminary allocation of the purchase price, and the results associated with
the acquisition of all of Mass (less our current ownership) and the preliminary allocation of
the Excess as part of the Transaction. An independent appraisal will be performed to
determine the fair value of acquired identifiable assets and assumed liabilities, including
any identifiable intangible assets related to the Transaction. The final purchase price
allocation could result in a materially different allocation than that presented in these Pro
Forma Statements, which assumes that fair value of the assets acquired is equivalent to the
book value of Mass as at June 30, 2010 plus an increase in the fair value of its resource
properties, the adjustment to debt, and goodwill. The purchase consideration paid by Terra
Nova is based on the closing trading price for Terra Nova Common Shares on September 28, 2010,
and will be adjusted to reflect the fair value of Terra Nova Common Shares, on the date the
Transaction closes. Such adjustments may result in, among other things, an increase or
decrease in acquired identifiable assets, assumed liabilities and goodwill (or negative
goodwill). When the fair value of acquired identifiable assets and assumed liabilities
exceeds the aggregate purchase price, any Excess would be recognized immediately in the
statement of operations. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aggregate Purchase Price: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Value of Terra Nova Common Shares to be issued, based upon
the current trading price |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
183,757 |
A |
Value of current ownership interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,847 |
|
Net book value of net assets of Mass acquired |
|
$ |
215,362 |
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value increase of Mass’s assets |
|
|
18,000 |
B |
|
|
|
|
Elimination of goodwill |
|
|
(4,793 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Conversion of debt instruments into equity |
|
|
2,610 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total fair value of net assets of Mass: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
231,179 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Excess |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
38,575 |
C |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| A |
|
- Represents the estimated value of the Terra Nova Common Shares, being 25,001,089 shares,
used to acquire all of Mass (less our current ownership). This aggregate purchase value is
based on Terra Nova’s closing trading share price on September 28, 2010, being $7.35 per
share, as an estimate of the fair value of the shares to be issued upon |
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|
|
|
| |
|
completion of the Transaction. The aggregate purchase price may change based on the
finalization of this Transaction as the consideration will be based on fair value of Terra
Nova Common Shares at the closing date and will have a resulting impact on the purchase
price allocation. |
| |
| |
|
A movement in the price of Terra Nova Common Shares of $1.00 based on the shares volatility,
will increase/decrease the purchase price by approximately $25 million, and would therefore
impact the level of goodwill or negative goodwill recognized. If the share price for Terra
Nova Common Shares reached a level of approximately $9.00, there would be no Excess
recognized. |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
B |
|
— Represents an increase in fair value related to Mass’s resource property. |
| |
| |
C
— Represents an excess of net identifiable assets acquired over purchase cost that under
Canadian GAAP would be recognized as a gain in the statement of operations. This amount is
subject to change for two primary reasons: the share price on closing will impact the
purchase price, and the fair value exercise that is to be completed will impact the fair
value assumptions used above. This amount is not reflected in the pro forma income
statement as it is a one-time gain and will not have an ongoing impact to Terra Nova’s
results. |
| 9. |
|
This offer is part of a several step transaction, which includes the subsequent merger of
Mass and a Terra Nova subsidiary, designed to effect a combination with an exchange ratio
based upon the fully-diluted net book value of each company adjusted in the case of Terra Nova
to reflect the recently completed rights offering, referred to as the “Rights Offering”, the
distribution of KID Shares on September 23, 2010, referred to as the “Third Distribution”, the
expected increase to the change in the fair value of its Wabush royalty interest and the
after-tax recovery for past royalty underpayments, excluding pending claims for interest and
costs, referred to as the “Arbitration Award”. In the case of Mass, its net book value was
adjusted to reflect the fair value of its resource interests. Based upon the foregoing
adjustments, for the purposes of this offer, the parties determined that the diluted adjusted
net book value per share of each party was approximately equal as a basis for the one to one
share exchange. |
| |
| |
|
The share price for Terra Nova Common Shares may be impacted by, among other things: (i)
this offer; (ii) future distributions of Terra Nova’s KID Shares; (iii) the Arbitration
Award; and (iv) the increase in the fair value of the Wabush royalty interest. |
| |
| 10. |
|
Represents the adjustment to equity to record the additional shares which were issued in the
Transaction, net of the adjustment to eliminate the historical equity accounts of the entities
consolidated as a result of the Transactions. |
| |
| 11. |
|
Represents the Canadian GAAP pro forma balance sheet. |
| |
| 12. |
|
The inventory write-down incurred in Terra Nova’s industrial plant technology, equipment and
service business which was deconsolidated from March 31, 2010. |
| |
| |
|
Under Canadian GAAP, the amount of any write-down of inventories to net realizable value of
inventories shall be recognized as an expense in the period the write-down occurs. The
amount of any reversal of any write-down of inventories, arising from an increase in net
realizable value, shall be recognized as a reduction in the amount of inventories recognized
as an expense in the period in which the reversal occurs. Under US GAAP, the entity shall
not recognize any reversal of any previously recognized write-down arising from the
subsequent increase in the net realizable value. |
| |
| 13. |
|
The defined benefit pension cost incurred in Terra Nova’s industrial plant technology,
equipment and service business which was deconsolidated from March 31, 2010. |
| |
| |
|
Pursuant to US GAAP, a business entity that sponsors a defined benefit plan shall (a)
recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of a defined benefit plan as an asset or
liability in its balance sheet and recognize changes in that funded status in comprehensive
income in the year in which the changes occur; and (b) measure the funded status of a plan
as of the date of its year-end balance sheet, with limited exceptions. |
| |
| |
|
Under US GAAP, the accumulated other comprehensive income includes the net gain and loss
amounts that had not yet been recognized as net periodic benefit cost for the periods then
ended. The unrecognized pension cost arises from actuarial gains and losses. |
| |
| 14. |
|
As a result of the deconsolidation of Terra Nova’s industrial plant technology, equipment and
service business effective from March 31, 2010, the assets and liabilities of Terra Nova’s
industrial plant technology, equipment and service business were presented in one line, on net
basis, on Terra Nova’s consolidated balance sheet and deferred tax liability had been provided
for the outside basis difference of Terra Nova’s equity interest in the industrial plant
technology, equipment and service business. Pursuant to the Pro Forma Adjustment Numbers 12
and 13, the carrying amount of the investment in the industrial plant technology, equipment
and service business was reduced, net of the deferred income tax. |
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TERRA NOVA ROYALTY CORPORATION
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
| 1. |
|
Represents our historical unaudited consolidated income statement, extracted from Terra
Nova’s consolidated financial statements. |
| |
| 2. |
|
Represents the historical unaudited consolidated income statement of Mass extracted from
Mass’s unaudited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. This
financial information was prepared using IFRS. Management has reviewed the IFRS information
and have preliminary determined that there are no material differences between the reported
IFRS information and what would be recorded using Canadian GAAP. Furthermore, management has
reviewed the Canadian GAAP information and has preliminarily determined that there are no
material differences between the reported Canadian GAAP information and what would be recorded
using US GAAP. A final assessment of the differences in generally accepted accounting
principles may result in adjustments that may be required and this may result in material
differences being identified. |
| |
| 3. |
|
Represents the combined income statements in Canadian GAAP. |
| |
| 4. |
|
Reflects the elimination of inter-company transactions that would be eliminated upon
consolidation. This elimination assumes a 100% ownership interest in Mass by Terra Nova. |
| |
| 5. |
|
Represents the elimination of the income statement items that relate to Terra Nova’s
industrial plant technology, equipment and services business that were spun off to existing
shareholders in the first quarter of 2010. As these results will not have an ongoing effect
on Terra Nova’s results they have been removed. |
| |
| 6. |
|
Represents a reclassification of amounts recorded in Mass pursuant to Terra Nova’s policies
under Canadian GAAP. |
| |
| 7. |
|
Reflects the elimination of the loss on Terra Nova’s investments of preferred shares held in
Mass. |
| |
| 8. |
|
Reflects the Canadian GAAP and US GAAP pro forma income statement. |
19
COMPARATIVE PER COMMON SHARE DATA
The following tables summarize the net income and book value per common share information for
Terra Nova and Mass on a historical and unaudited pro forma combined basis. The pro forma combined
financial information gives effect to the purchase of Mass Common Shares on an acquisition method
basis as described in “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information” beginning
on page 12.
The historical book value per common share of Terra Nova and Mass is computed by dividing
total shareholders’ equity by the number of shares of common stock outstanding at the end of the
period.
The pro forma combined book value per common share of Terra Nova is computed by dividing total
pro forma Shareholders’ equity by the pro forma number of Terra Nova Common Shares outstanding at
the end of the period.
The information listed as “pro forma combined per Mass equivalent share” was obtained by
multiplying the pro forma combined amounts by the exchange ratio in this offer of one (1) Terra
Nova Common Share to be issued for each outstanding Mass Common Share.
Terra Nova expects to incur charges as a result of its offer for Mass Common Shares. Terra
Nova also anticipates that the completion of this offer will provide financial benefits that
potentially include reduced operating expenses and the opportunity to generate more revenue. The
pro forma financial information, while helpful in illustrating the financial characteristics of the
company after the successful completion of this offer under one set of assumptions, does not
reflect these expenses or benefits and, accordingly, does not attempt to predict or suggest future
results.
The information in the following table is based on, and should be read together with, Terra
Nova’s historical financial information contained in prior SEC filings, which are incorporated
herein by reference, the Mass historical financial information included in this prospectus and the
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information beginning on page 12.
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
As of and for the |
|
|
As of and for the |
|
| |
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
Year Ended December |
|
| |
|
June 30, 2010 |
|
|
31, 2009 |
|
Historical Terra Nova: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) per common share — basic |
|
$ |
(0.62 |
) |
|
$ |
1.34 |
|
Net income (loss) per common share — diluted |
|
|
(0.62 |
) |
|
|
1.34 |
|
Book value per common share |
|
|
6.82 |
|
|
|
10.68 |
|
Dividends declared per common share |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Historical Mass: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income per common share — basic |
|
|
0.56 |
|
|
|
3.69 |
|
Net income per common share — diluted |
|
|
0.48 |
|
|
|
2.70 |
|
Book value per common share — diluted |
|
|
8.80 |
|
|
|
7.75 |
|
Cash dividends declared per common share |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma per Terra Nova Common Share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income per common share — basic |
|
|
0.27 |
|
|
|
0.21 |
|
Net income per common share — diluted |
|
|
0.27 |
|
|
|
0.21 |
|
Book value per common share |
|
|
8.04 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
Cash dividends declared per common share |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
| (1) |
|
These amounts are calculated by multiplying the exchange ratio of one (1) Terra Nova Common
Share to be issued in this offer for each Mass Common Share by the unaudited pro forma combined per
Terra Nova Common Share amounts presented above. |
20
COMPARATIVE PER SHARE MARKET PRICE AND DIVIDEND INFORMATION
Terra Nova Common Shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “TTT”.
Mass Common Shares are traded on the Third Market of the Vienna Stock Exchange under the symbol
“MASS” and are quoted on the pink sheets electronic over-the-counter market published by Pink OTC
Markets Inc., referred to as the “Pink Sheets”, in the United States under the symbol “MFCAF”.
Terra Nova
The closing price of the Terra Nova Common Shares on the New York Stock Exchange on September
24, 2010, the last trading day prior to the announcement of this offer, was $7.00.
Effective March 31, 2010, Terra Nova Common Shares began trading on the New York Stock
Exchange under the symbol “TTT”. Previously, since June 18, 2007, Terra Nova Common Shares had been
quoted on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “KHD”. Prior to listing on the New York
Stock Exchange, Terra Nova Common Shares were traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the
symbol “KHDH”. Terra Nova voluntarily terminated its listing on the Nasdaq Global Select Market
and the last day of trading of the Terra Nova Common Shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market was
June 15, 2007. The following table sets forth the annual high and low closing sale prices for the
last five years, the quarterly high and low closing sale prices for the last two fiscal years, and
the monthly high and low closing sale prices for the last six months of Terra Nova Common Shares on
the applicable trading market:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Year |
|
High |
|
|
Low |
|
2005 |
|
$ |
13.26 |
|
|
$ |
7.75 |
|
2006 |
|
|
22.10 |
|
|
|
10.34 |
|
2007 |
|
|
45.74 |
|
|
|
18.00 |
|
2008 |
|
|
35.79 |
|
|
|
6.50 |
|
2009 |
|
|
14.20 |
|
|
|
6.65 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal Quarter Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
First quarter |
|
$ |
32.43 |
|
|
$ |
20.85 |
|
Second quarter |
|
|
35.79 |
|
|
|
23.61 |
|
Third quarter |
|
|
31.47 |
|
|
|
18.11 |
|
Fourth quarter |
|
|
21.00 |
|
|
|
6.50 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
First quarter |
|
$ |
13.59 |
|
|
$ |
6.65 |
|
Second quarter |
|
|
9.60 |
|
|
|
6.81 |
|
Third quarter |
|
|
12.39 |
|
|
|
8.12 |
|
Fourth quarter |
|
|
14.20 |
|
|
|
8.90 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
First quarter |
|
$ |
15.78 |
|
|
$ |
12.18 |
|
Second quarter |
|
|
14.84 |
|
|
|
8.33 |
|
Third quarter (through September 24, 2010) |
|
|
8.92 |
|
|
|
6.77 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Month Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 2010 |
|
$ |
14.95 |
|
|
$ |
13.15 |
|
April 2010 |
|
|
14.84 |
|
|
|
13.37 |
|
May 2010 |
|
|
13.44 |
|
|
|
9.30 |
|
June 2010 |
|
|
9.89 |
|
|
|
8.33 |
|
July 2010 |
|
|
8.79 |
|
|
|
7.75 |
|
August 2010 |
|
|
8.92 |
|
|
|
7.16 |
|
September 2010 (through September 24, 2010) |
|
|
8.62 |
|
|
|
6.77 |
|
On June 21, 2010, Terra Nova declared a special dividend whereby 7,517,228 common shares of
KID, representing approximately 23% of the total issued shares of KID, were distributed on a
pro-rata basis to Terra Nova’s shareholders of record on July 1, 2010, on the basis of one (1)
common share of KID for every four (4) Terra Nova Common Shares held.
On September 13, 2010, Terra Nova declared a special dividend whereby 9,474,384 common shares
of KID, representing approximately 29% of the total issued and outstanding shares of KID, were
distributed on a pro-rata basis to Terra
21
Nova’s shareholders of record on September 23, 2010, on
the basis of one common share of KID for every four Terra Nova Common Shares held.
Mass
The closing price for a Mass Common Share on the Third market of the Vienna Stock Exchange on
September 24, 2010, the last trading day prior to the announcement of this offer, was €6.71. Mass
Common Shares have been traded on the Third Market of the Vienna Stock Exchange since January 2009,
under the symbol “MASS”.
The following table sets forth the high and low closing sale prices for the periods indicated
of Mass Common Shares on the Third Market of the Vienna Stock Exchange. Mass’s fiscal year ends on
December 31.
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Year |
|
High |
|
|
Low |
|
2009 |
|
€ |
6.20 |
|
|
€ |
2.32 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal Quarter Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
First quarter |
|
€ |
3.87 |
|
|
€ |
2.32 |
|
Second quarter |
|
|
4.63 |
|
|
|
3.01 |
|
Third quarter |
|
|
5.51 |
|
|
|
4.08 |
|
Fourth quarter |
|
|
6.20 |
|
|
|
5.25 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
First quarter |
|
€ |
6.61 |
|
|
€ |
5.59 |
|
Second quarter |
|
|
8.81 |
|
|
|
6.40 |
|
Third quarter (through September 24, 2010) |
|
|
7.40 |
|
|
|
6.71 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Month Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 2010 |
|
€ |
6.52 |
|
|
€ |
5.79 |
|
April 2010 |
|
|
7.72 |
|
|
|
6.40 |
|
May 2010 |
|
|
8.63 |
|
|
|
7.09 |
|
June 2010 |
|
|
8.81 |
|
|
|
7.47 |
|
July 2010 |
|
|
7.40 |
|
|
|
6.93 |
|
August 2010 |
|
|
7.39 |
|
|
|
6.78 |
|
September 2010 (through September 24, 2010) |
|
|
7.05 |
|
|
|
6.71 |
|
Additionally, Mass Common Shares have been quoted on the Pink Sheets since January 2006 under
the symbol “MFCAF” and the last quoted price for a Mass Common Share on the Pink Sheets on
September 24, the last trading day prior to the commencement of this offer was $9.47. The
following table sets forth the high and low quoted prices of Mass Common Shares on the Pink Sheets
for the fiscal periods indicated.
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Year |
|
High |
|
|
Low |
|
2006 |
|
$ |
3.50 |
|
|
$ |
1.15 |
|
2007 |
|
|
9.60 |
|
|
|
2.55 |
|
2008 |
|
|
6.40 |
|
|
|
3.49 |
|
2009 |
|
|
9.75 |
|
|
|
3.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal Quarter Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
First quarter |
|
$ |
6.40 |
|
|
$ |
4.20 |
|
Second quarter |
|
|
6.40 |
|
|
|
4.70 |
|
Third quarter |
|
|
5.75 |
|
|
|
3.60 |
|
Fourth quarter |
|
|
5.24 |
|
|
|
3.49 |
|
22
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Year |
|
High |
|
|
Low |
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
First quarter |
|
$ |
5.24 |
|
|
$ |
3.00 |
|
Second quarter |
|
|
6.85 |
|
|
|
4.00 |
|
Third quarter |
|
|
9.50 |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
Fourth quarter |
|
|
9.75 |
|
|
|
7.90 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
First quarter |
|
$ |
9.64 |
|
|
$ |
9.00 |
|
Second quarter |
|
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10.84 |
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9.05 |
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8.95 |
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9.45 |
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9.80 |
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May 2010 |
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10.82 |
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9.51 |
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June 2010 |
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10.55 |
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9.20 |
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9.49 |
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9.00 |
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9.99 |
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9.00 |
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9.47 |
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8.95 |
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In December 2009, Mass paid a stock dividend to holders of Mass Common Shares, whereby
shareholders of record on December 29, 2009 received one (1) new Mass Common Share for each eleven
(11) Mass Common Shares owned. As a result, 1,703,366 Mass Common Shares were issued with a net
value of $16.4 million. Mass does not currently anticipate paying any cash dividends on the Mass
Common Shares in the foreseeable future.
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RECENT CLOSING PRICES
The following table sets forth the respective closing prices per share of Terra Nova Common
Shares on the New York Stock Exchange and Mass Common Shares on the Third Market of the Vienna
Stock Exchange on September 24, 2010, the last trading day prior to the announcement of this offer,
and October 6, 2010, the most recent practicable date prior to the mailing of this prospectus to
Mass’s shareholders. The following table also sets forth the equivalent price per share of Mass
Common Shares reflecting the value of the Terra Nova Common Shares that Mass shareholders would
receive in exchange for each Mass Common Share if this offer was completed on these two dates and
if the Mass shareholder received Terra Nova Common Shares in connection with this offer.
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7.00 |
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6.71 |
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7.00 |
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7.93 |
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5.31 |
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7.93 |
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The above table shows only historical and hypothetical comparisons. These prices may
fluctuate prior to this offer and Mass shareholders are urged to obtain current share price
quotations for Terra Nova Common Shares and Mass Common Shares and to review carefully the other
information contained in this prospectus or incorporated by reference into this prospectus in
deciding whether to tender their shares. See the section entitled “Where You Can Find More
Information” on page 85.
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RISK FACTORS
In deciding whether to tender your Mass Common Shares pursuant to this offer, you should
carefully consider the following factors, in addition to other risk factors of Terra Nova
incorporated by reference into this prospectus and the other information contained in this
document. See “Where You Can Find More Information” on page 85 for where you can find the
additional risk factors incorporated by reference.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors
Terra Nova’s current and future operating results may be affected by various risk factors,
many of which are beyond its control. Certain statements included in this prospectus and the
documents incorporated herein by reference may be forward-looking statements including statements
regarding potential future gross profit, net income and liquidity. These statements can be
identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believe”, “hope”, “plan”, “intend”,
“seek”, “may”, “will”, “could”, “should”, “would”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “continue”
or other similar words. Reference is made in particular to the description of our plans and
objectives for future operations, assumptions underlying such plans and objectives, and other
forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations and are
subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. We caution investors that there
can be no assurance that actual results or business conditions will not differ materially from
those projected or suggested in such forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.
Factors which could cause such results to differ materially from those described in the
forward-looking statements include those set forth in the risk factors below. As a result, our
future development efforts involve a high degree of risk. When considering forward-looking
statements, you should keep in mind that the risk factors could cause our actual results to differ
significantly from those contained in any forward-looking statement.
We acknowledge that the safe harbor for forward-looking statements under Section 27A of the
Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act does not apply to forward-looking statements
made in connection with a tender offer.
Risks Related to this Offer and the Merger
The number of Terra Nova Common Shares that you will receive in this offer and any Subsequent
Acquisition Transaction will be based upon a fixed exchange ratio. The value of the Terra Nova
Common Shares at the time you receive them could be less than at the time you tender your Mass
Common Shares.
In this offer and any Subsequent Acquisition Transaction, each Mass Common Share will be
exchanged for one (1) Terra Nova Common Share, which is a fixed exchange ratio. We will not adjust
the exchange ratio as a result of any change in the market price of Terra Nova Common Shares or
Mass Common Shares between the date of this prospectus and the date you receive Terra Nova Common
Shares. The market price of the Terra Nova Common Shares could be less on the date you receive such
shares than it is today or on the date that you tender Mass Common Shares or on the date this offer
expires, because of changes in the business, financial condition, results of operations or
prospects of Terra Nova, market reactions to our offer, general market and economic conditions and
other factors. You are urged to obtain current market quotations for Terra Nova Common Shares and
Mass Common Shares. See “Comparative Per Share Market Price and Dividend Information” on page 21.
Mass shareholders will have a reduced ownership and voting interest after the Merger.
After completion of this offer, Mass shareholders will own a significantly smaller percentage
of Terra Nova and its voting shares than they currently own of Mass. Consequently, it is possible
that Mass shareholders will not be able to exercise as much influence over the management and
policies of Terra Nova as they currently exercise over Mass.
We may execute the Top-Up Option to acquire at least 90% of the issued and outstanding Mass Common
Shares.
According to the Agreement, if we do not acquire 90% of the fully diluted Mass Common Shares
at the expiration of this offer, we may acquire Mass Common Shares directly from Mass at a price
per share equal to the offer consideration, payable in Terra Nova Common Shares, cash or a
promissory note in an amount equal to the value of the offer consideration. Pursuant to the Top-Up
Option, we may purchase from Mass up to that number of Mass Common Shares equal to the lowest
number of Mass Common Shares that, when added to the number of Mass Common Shares owned by Terra
Nova, the Merger Subsidiary and their affiliates at the time of the exercise of the Top-Up Option,
equals at least one Mass Common Share more than 90% of the fully diluted Mass Common Shares
outstanding (after the exercise of the Top-Up Option and excluding Mass
Common Shares held by Terra Nova or an affiliate of Terra at the commencement of this offer).
As a result, even if we do not acquire at least 90% of the outstanding Mass Common Shares in this
offer, we may acquire enough Mass Common Shares to
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initiate a compulsory acquisition under the
Barbados Act, which would allow us to acquire the remaining Mass Common Shares outstanding.
Failure to successfully complete the Merger could be costly to Terra Nova, Mass and their
respective shareholders.
If this offer is not consummated for any reason the price of Mass Common Shares and Terra
Common Shares, respectively, may decline, assuming that current market prices reflect a market
assumption that this offer will be consummated.
In addition, if the Agreement is terminated under certain circumstances, Terra Nova or Mass
will be required to pay to the other party a termination fee of $6,000,000, as well as an expense
reimbursement payment of $250,000. The obligation to make that payment may adversely affect the
ability of Mass or Terra Nova, respectively, to engage in another transaction and may have an
adverse impact on their respective financial condition. See “The Agreement — Termination Payment”
on page 74.
The exchange of Mass Common Shares for Terra Nova Common Shares in this offer may be taxable to
Mass shareholders.
If this offer and the Merger are not treated as a single integrated transaction for U.S.
federal income tax purposes, if the Merger is not completed, or if the transaction otherwise fails
to qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code, the exchange of
Mass Common Shares for Terra Nova Common Shares in this offer will be taxable to such shareholders
for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is of the opinion
that this offer and the Merger should constitute a single integrated
transaction that qualifies as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code
provided other conditions are satisfied.
(See “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences” on
page 65 for a description of these conditions and the assumptions on
which this opinion of counsel is based). This opinion of counsel is being delivered prior to the consumation
of this offer and the Merger and therefore is prospective and dependant on future events.
In addition, the opinion of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP will not be binding on
the Internal Revenue Service, referred to as the “IRS”, and there can be no assurance that the IRS
will not challenge this conclusion.
Mass shareholders should consult their tax advisors to determine the specific tax consequences
to them of this offer and the Merger, including any federal, state, local, foreign or other tax
consequences, and any tax return filing or other reporting requirements.
If we are not successful in integrating our organizations, we will not be able to operate
efficiently after this offer.
Achieving the benefits of this offer will depend in part on the successful integration of
Terra Nova’s and Mass’s operations and personnel in a timely and efficient manner. This integration
requires coordination of different management teams in multiple countries. This process will be
difficult and unpredictable because of possible conflicts and different opinions on how best to run
these operations. If we cannot successfully integrate our operations and personnel, we may not
realize the expected benefits of this offer and we may experience increased expenses and
distraction of our management personnel.
Integrating our companies may divert management’s attention away from our operations.
Successful integration of Terra Nova’s and Mass’s operations and personnel will place an
additional burden on our management and our internal resources. Neither Terra Nova nor Mass has
significant management resources upon which to draw to coordinate the integration of the two
companies. As a result, the additional burden could lead to a significant diversion of management
attention, which could lead to a decrease in Terra Nova’s future operating results and thereby
negatively impact its share price.
Failure to retain key employees could diminish the benefits of Merger.
The successful combination of Mass and Terra Nova will depend in part on the retention of key
personnel of Mass, including senior management. There can be no assurance that Terra Nova will be
able to retain Mass’s key personnel. Upon completion of this offer, certain members of Mass’s
management with change in control employment agreements could trigger such agreements, requiring
Terra Nova to pay severance costs in the future. Such costs could be significant. See “Interests of
Certain Persons in this Offer.”
Additional Risks Related to Terra Nova upon the Successful Completion of
the Merger or a Subsequent Acquisition Transaction
We may fail to realize all of the anticipated benefits of the Merger.
After the successful completion of the Merger or a Subsequent Acquisition Transaction, Terra
Nova will depend, in part, on its ability to successfully combine the businesses of Terra Nova and
Mass. To realize these anticipated benefits, Terra
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Nova expects to integrate Mass’s business into
its own. It is possible that the integration process could result in the disruption of each
company’s ongoing businesses or inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures and policies
that adversely affect our ability to maintain relationships with clients, customers and employees.
If Terra Nova experiences difficulties with the integration process, the anticipated benefits of
the successful completion of this offer may not be realized fully or at all, or may take longer to
realize than expected. Further, there may be business disruptions as a result of the integration of
Mass into Terra Nova that cause Mass to lose customers. Integration efforts between the two
companies will also divert management attention and resources. These integration matters could have
an adverse effect on each of Mass and Terra Nova during this transition period and for an
undetermined period after the completion of this offer.
The market price of Terra Nova Common Shares after the Merger may be affected by factors different
from those affecting the shares of Mass or Terra Nova currently.
The businesses of Terra Nova and Mass differ in material respects and, accordingly, the
results of operations of the combined company and the market price of the combined company’s common
shares may be affected by factors different from those currently affecting the independent results
of operations of each of Terra Nova and Mass. For a discussion of the businesses of Terra Nova and
Mass, see “The Companies” beginning on page 30 of this prospectus.
Our future growth opportunities may be limited.
In order to continue to grow our business after the completion of the Merger or a Subsequent
Acquisition Transaction, we may seek to acquire or merge with, or invest or make proprietary
investments in, new companies or opportunities. We may face a lack of suitable acquisition or
merger or other proprietary investment candidates which may, in turn, limit our growth. Further,
in pursuing acquisition and investment opportunities, we may be in competition with other companies
having similar growth and investment strategies, which could result in increased acquisition or
investment prices.
An inability to manage our future growth could adversely affect our business.
If this offer is successfully completed, Terra Nova’s ability to pursue an independent
business strategy will be limited. There can be no assurance that we will be able to manage our
future expansion or acquisition successfully, and any inability to do so could have a material
adverse effect on our results of operations.
We may not achieve the anticipated benefits of acquisitions of additional businesses in the future.
We may acquire additional businesses to expand our existing and planned business subsequent to
the successful completion of the Merger or a Subsequent Acquisition Transaction. Acquisitions could
expose us to the addition of new operating and other risks including the risks associated with the:
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Our failure to address the above risks successfully in the future may prevent us from
achieving the anticipated benefits from any acquisition in a reasonable time frame, or at all.
Exchange rate fluctuations may adversely affect our business.
Since Mass currently markets its products and services throughout the world, a significant
portion of our combined businesses will be conducted in currencies other than the U.S. dollar,
which is our reporting currency. As a result, fluctuations in value relative to the U.S. dollar of
the currencies in which we will conduct our business will cause foreign currency transaction gains
and losses. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses arising from normal business operations
are charged against earnings in the period when incurred. Due to the number of currencies involved,
the variability of currency exposures and the potential volatility of currency exchange rates, we
cannot predict the effects of exchange rate fluctuations upon future operating results.
Doing business internationally creates certain risks for our business.
Upon successful completion of the Merger or a Subsequent Acquisition Transaction, our business
will involve operations in several countries outside of the United States. Consequently, our
operations will also be subjected to other risks inherent in international business activities,
such as general economic conditions in the countries in which we operate, overlap of different tax
structures, unexpected changes in regulatory requirements, compliance with a variety of foreign
laws and regulations, and longer accounts receivable payment cycles in certain countries. As a
result of these conditions, an inability to successfully manage our international operations could
have a material adverse impact on our operations.
Expansion of our operations into emerging markets and regions exposes us to new risks.
As a result of the successful completion of the Merger or a Subsequent Acquisition
Transaction, we will have expanded our operations into emerging markets in Asia. In addition to the
currency and international operation risks described above, such international operations may be
subject to a variety of risks including risks arising out of the economy, the political outlook and
the language and cultural barriers in countries where we will have operations or do business. In
many of these emerging markets, we may be faced with several risks that are more significant than
in the other countries in which we have a history of doing business. These risks include economies
that may be dependent on only a few products and are therefore subject to significant fluctuations,
weak legal systems which may affect our ability to enforce contractual rights, possible exchange
controls, unstable governments, privatization actions or other government actions affecting the
flow of goods and currency.
Our business in countries with a history of corruption and transactions with foreign governments
increases the risks associated with our international activities.
As we will operate internationally, we will be subject to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices
Act, referred to as the “FCPA”, and other laws that prohibit improper payments or offers of
payments to foreign governments and their officials and political parties by U.S. and other
business entities that have securities registered in the United States for the purpose of obtaining
or retaining business. We will have operations and agreements with third parties in countries known
to experience corruption. Further international expansion may involve more exposure to such
practices. Our activities in these countries create the risk of unauthorized payments or offers of
payments by one of our employees or consultants that could be in violation of various laws
including the FCPA, even though these parties are not always subject to our control. It is our
policy to implement safeguards to discourage these practices by our employees. However, our
existing safeguards and any future improvements may prove to be less than effective, and our
employees or consultants may engage in conduct for which we might be held responsible. Violations
of the FCPA may result in severe criminal or civil sanctions, and we may be subject to other
liabilities, which could negatively affect our business, operating results and financial condition.
Our success depends on the continued employment of our key personnel, any of whom we may lose at
any time.
Our senior management is comprised of our most senior executives responsible for core
functions, the head of which is our Chief Executive Officer. The loss of any of our senior
management as a result of the Merger or a Subsequent Acquisition
Transaction could have a material adverse effect on us. Further, although we have not
experienced any difficulties attracting or retaining key management and staff, our ability to
recruit and retain qualified skilled personnel will also be critical to our success. There can be
no assurance that we will be able to attract and retain key personnel on acceptable terms. The
inability to recruit such personnel or develop such expertise could have a material adverse impact
on our operations.
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Risks Related to Terra Nova Common Shares
Our common shares may have a volatile public trading price.
The market price of Terra Nova Common Shares since the second half of 2008 has been highly
volatile. In the past two fiscal years, the closing price of the Terra Nova Common Shares has
ranged from a high of $35.79 to a low of $6.50 on the New York Stock Exchange. In addition to
overall stock market fluctuations, factors which may have a significant impact on the market price
of the Terra Nova Common Shares include:
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The stock market has from time to time experienced extreme price and trading volume
fluctuations that have not necessarily been related to the operating performance of our company.
These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of Terra Nova Common Shares.
Shareholders that are United States residents could be subject to unfavorable tax treatment.
We may be a “passive foreign investment company,” referred to as a “PFIC”, for U.S. federal
income tax purposes if certain asset or income tests are met. Our treatment as a PFIC could result
in a reduction in the after-tax return to the holders of Terra Nova Common Shares and would likely
cause a reduction in the value of such shares. If we were determined to be a PFIC for U.S. federal
income tax purposes, highly complex rules would apply to our U.S. shareholders. We would be
considered a PFIC with respect to a U.S. shareholder if for any taxable year in which the U.S.
shareholder has held the Terra Nova Common Shares, either (i) 75% or more of our gross income for
the taxable year is passive income; or (ii) the average value of our assets (during the taxable
year) which produce or are held for the production of passive income is at least 50% of the average
value of all assets for such year. Based on our current income, assets and activities, we do not
believe that we are currently a PFIC. No assurances can be made, however, that the IRS, will not
challenge this position or that we will not subsequently become a PFIC.
We do not view our reported results of operations to be indicative of our future operating
performance
In connection with the completion of the Arrangement, we ceased to consolidate the results of
operations of the Industrial Business on our financial statements as of March 31, 2010. Since our
historical annual financial statements incorporated by reference into this prospectus do not
reflect such deconsolidation, we do not view our results of operations in such statements to be
indicative of our future operating performance or results of operations.
United States civil liabilities may not be enforceable against us.
We exist under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada, and all or a substantial
portion of our assets are located outside of the United States. In addition, substantially all of
our directors and officers, as well as certain experts named herein, reside outside the United
States. As a result, it may be difficult for investors to effect service of process within the
United States upon us and those directors, officers and experts, or to enforce outside the U.S.
judgments obtained against such persons in U.S. courts, in any action, including actions predicated
upon the civil liability provisions of U.S. securities laws. Additionally, it may be difficult for
investors to enforce, in original actions brought in courts in jurisdictions located outside the
United States, rights predicated upon U.S. securities laws. In particular, there is
uncertainty as to the enforceability in Canada by a court in original actions, or in actions to
enforce judgments of U.S. courts, of the civil liabilities predicated upon the U.S. securities
laws. Based on the foregoing, there can be no assurance that U.S. investors will be able to
enforce against us, our directors, officers or certain experts named herein who are residents of
countries other than the United States any judgments obtained in U.S. courts in civil and
commercial matters, including judgments under the U.S. federal securities laws. In addition, there
is doubt as to whether a court in the Province of British Columbia would impose civil liability on
us, our directors, officers or certain experts named herein in an original action predicated solely
upon the federal securities laws of the United States brought in a court of competent jurisdiction
in the Province of British Columbia against us or such officers or experts, respectively.
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THE COMPANIES
Terra Nova
History
Terra Nova is a corporation organized under the laws of the Province of British Columbia,
Canada. It was originally incorporated in June 1951 by letters patent issued pursuant to the
Companies Act of 1934 (Canada). Terra Nova was continued under the Canada Business Corporations Act
in March 1980, under the Business Corporations Act (Yukon) in August 1996, and under the Business
Corporations Act (British Columbia) in November 2004. Terra Nova’s name was changed from “MFC
Bancorp Ltd.” to “KHD Humboldt Wedag International Ltd.” on October 28, 2005 and to “Terra Nova
Royalty Corporation” on March 30, 2010.
Business Overview
Terra Nova is currently active in the royalty business, primarily through its indirect
interest in the Wabush iron ore mine in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Terra Nova is seeking to
expand its business by acquiring additional royalty interests in resource properties and/or through
the acquisition of or investment in mining and other natural resource projects.
Terra Nova currently derives production royalty revenue from a mining sub-lease of the lands
upon which the Wabush iron ore mine is situated. The mining sub-lease commenced in 1956 and
expires in 2055.
The Wabush iron ore mine is owned and operated by Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc., referred to
as “Cliffs”. Under the mining sub-lease, Cliffs pays royalties to the holder of the royalty
interest based upon the amount of iron ore pellets shipped. Iron ore is shipped from the Wabush
iron ore mine to Pointe Noire, Quebec, Canada, where it is pelletized. In 2009, 2008 and 2007, 3.2
million, 3.9 million and 4.8 million tons of iron pellets, respectively, were shipped from Pointe
Noire. Such shipments are subject to seasonal and cyclical fluctuations. Pursuant to the terms of
the royalty, the royalty payment is not to be less than C$3.25 million per annum until its expiry.
Until March 30, 2010, Terra Nova also operated in the Industrial Business through its former
subsidiary, KID. As at March 30, 2010, Terra Nova completed the Arrangement, pursuant to which,
among other things, it distributed a portion of its interest in KID to shareholders and ceased to
consolidate KID as at March 31, 2010.
Pursuant to the terms of the Arrangement, among other things, Terra Nova’s shareholders
received one KID Share for every three and one-half of the Terra Nova Common Shares held
(calculated after a two-for-one forward split of KID). As a result, Terra Nova distributed
8,645,688 KID Shares, representing approximately 26% of the outstanding KID Shares, to
shareholders. Subsequent to the initial distribution of KID Shares pursuant to the Arrangement,
Terra Nova effected two additional distributions of KID Shares, whereby:
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approximately 23% of the total issued KID Shares, to its shareholders of record on
July 1, 2010 on a pro-rata basis on the basis of one KID Share for every four Terra
Nova Common Shares held; and |
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pursuant to the Third Distribution, it distributed an additional
9,474,384 KID Shares, by way of a return of capital to its shareholders,
representing approximately 29% of the total issued KID Shares, to its shareholders
of record on September 23, 2010 on a pro-rata basis on the basis of one KID Share
for every four Terra Nova Common Shares held. |
On July 27, 2010, Terra Nova announced a rights offering, referred to as the “Rights
Offering”, pursuant to which each holder of Terra Nova Common Shares of record as of August 6, 2010
received one transferable right for every Terra Nova Common Share held as of such date. Every four
rights entitled a holder to purchase one Terra Nova Common Share at a price of $6.60. The Rights
Offering expired on September 2, 2010. Pursuant to the Rights Offering, which was oversubscribed, a
total of 7,571,227 Terra Nova Common Shares were issued for gross subscription proceeds of
approximately $50.0 million.
Additional information about Terra Nova is included in documents incorporated by reference in
this prospectus. See “Where You Can Find More Information” on page 85.
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Mass
History
Mass was initially incorporated in the Territory of the British Virgin Islands on June 3, 1996
pursuant to the International Business Companies Act under the name “Sutton Park International
Limited”. On April 11, 2003, Mass continued under the Barbados International Business Company Act
as an International Business Company.
Mass was originally a wholly-owned subsidiary of Terra Nova. In December 2005, Terra Nova
distributed all of the issued and outstanding Mass Common Shares to its shareholders on a pro-rata
basis by way of a dividend-in-kind distribution, referred to as the “Spin-off”. The basis for the
restructuring and distribution of Mass was primarily to allow Terra Nova to focus at that time on
its Industrial Business and to allow Mass to focus on the financial services and commodities
trading business. Upon completion of the Spin-off in January 2006, Terra Nova continued to hold,
through its direct and indirect participation in a German company, an interest in a resource
property and the preferred shares of Mass and one of its subsidiaries. Following the Spin-off,
Mass agreed to provide management services to Terra Nova in connection with the review, supervision
and monitoring of the royalty earned by Terra Nova from its interest in a resource property.
Michael
Smith, the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President and a director of Terra Nova, is also the Chairman, President and director of Mass. As a result, Mr. Smith abstained from voting on the proposed transaction as a director of either company.
Additionally, based on public filings and other publicly
available information, Terra Nova believes that Peter Kellogg holds approximately 19.5% of the outstanding Mass Common Shares and 20.7% of the outstanding Terra Nova Common Shares. In his public filings, Mr. Kellogg disclaims beneficial
ownership of a majority of the Terra Nova Common Shares held.
Please refer to “Principal Shareholders” on page 79 for further information regarding Mass’s principal shareholders.
Business Overview
Mass is an integrated commodities and financial services company. It conducts its operations
internationally. Mass’s activities include the supply and sales of commodities, proprietary
investing and financial services.
Mass’s integrated commodity operations are principally for its own account. Mass conducts
trading primarily through its subsidiaries based in Vienna, Austria. Mass currently trades with
commodity and other producers who are unable to execute sales effectively because of credit or
currency issues affecting them or their principal customers. Mass supplies various commodities to
its customers, including plastics, iron ore and aluminum. Such commodities originate either from
Mass’s directly or indirectly held interests in natural resource projects or are secured by Mass
from third parties.
Mass often purchases the underlying commodity and resells it to an end buyer. Further,
commodity producers and end customers often work with Mass to better manage their internal supply,
distribution risk, and currency and capital requirements. These activities have allowed Mass to
develop ongoing relationships with commodity producers, end customers and financiers and integrate
them into their financial activities.
Mass supplies a range of commodities and raw materials to industrial consumers. Its
commercial counterparts are both producers and industrial consumers. Mass’s role is to be a
reliable and competitive partner to businesses in the segments of the commodities market which it
serves.
Mass’s proprietary investing and financial services business focus on specialized financial
services and corporate finance services. In particular, Mass focuses on meeting the financial needs
of small to mid-sized companies and other business enterprises primarily in Europe and Asia, as
well as assisting clients in capital raising and the execution of transactions that advance their
strategic goals. Mass also commits its own capital to promising enterprises.
Mass considers investment opportunities where: (i) its existing participation in the
marketing and production of commodities provides expert insight; (ii) it can obtain a satisfactory
return of future capital investment; and (iii) such investment integrates with Mass’s business.
Mass’s philosophy is to utilize its financial strength to realize the commercial potential of
assets in markets where it has a comprehensive understanding of the drivers of value.
Additionally, Mass generates fee income by acting as an arranger and/or provider of bridge or
interim financing to business enterprises pending reorganization. In furtherance of such services,
Mass often restructures enterprises that are undergoing financial distress.
Mass’s proprietary investments include financing joint ventures through its Shanghai-based
subsidiary which provides medical equipment and supplies. Specifically, such subsidiary is
engaged in the operation of technically advanced eye care centers through cooperative joint
ventures with government-controlled hospitals in China. Under such cooperative joint ventures, the
hospitals provide the necessary space and medical staff to operate the centers, and Mass’s
subsidiary provides the centers with specialized medical equipment and supplies, training and
supervision with respect to certain surgical procedures, as well as marketing expertise and
management services. Mass generally retains ownership of the equipment it supplies to the
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centers during the term of such joint ventures. Mass also sells and services medical equipment
and certain ophthalmic and aesthetic medical supplies.
INFORMATION CONCERNING THE DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
OF TERRA NOVA
Information concerning the directors and executive officers of Terra Nova is included in its
Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the SEC on March 26, 2010 and incorporated herein by
reference. See “Additional Information—Where You Can Find Additional Information” on page 85.
The following information sets forth, to the best of our knowledge, for each director and
executive officer of Terra Nova, his or her name, business or residential address, principal
occupation or employment at the present time and during the last five years, and the name of any
corporation or the organization in which such employment is conducted or was conducted. During the
past five years, to the best of our knowledge, none of the directors or executive officers of Terra
Nova have been convicted in a criminal proceeding or was a party to a judicial or administrative
proceeding as a result of which the person was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order
enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting activities subject to, federal or state securities
laws or finding any violation of these laws.
Additionally,
none of our directors or executive officers listed below beneficially own any
Terra Nova Common Shares as at the date of this prospectus. We also have no arrangement or
understanding with major shareholders, customer, suppliers or others pursuant to which any of our
directors or officers was selected as a director or officer. The following table sets forth the
names of each of our directors and officers, as of the date of this prospectus:
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Term of |
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our Company |
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Michael J. Smith (62)
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Chairman,
Chief
Executive Officer,
President and Director
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1986 |
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2011 |
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Shuming Zhao (55)
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Director
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2004 |
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2010 |
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Indrajit Chatterjee (64)
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Director
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2005 |
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2012 |
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Ian Rigg (66)
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Director
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2010 |
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2011 |
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Michael J. Smith — Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director
Mr. Smith has been our Chairman since 2003 and a director of Terra Nova since 1986. He has
also served as our President and Chief Executive Officer since 2010. He was previously Terra Nova’s
Chief Financial Officer from 2003 until October 16, 2007 and was our Secretary until March 1, 2008.
Mr. Smith was our President and Chief Executive Officer between 1996 and 2006. Mr. Smith is also
the President, Chief Financial Officer, Chairman and a director of Mass and a director of Canoro
Resources Ltd.
Mr. Smith has extensive experience in corporate finance, restructuring and international
taxation planning. Until November 2006, he led our investing and corporate finance activities.
Dr. Shuming Zhao — Director
Dr. Zhao has been a director of Terra Nova since 2004. Dr. Zhao is a professor and the Dean of
the School of Business, Nanjing University, China. Dr. Zhao is President of the International
Association of Chinese Management Research, President of Jiangsu Provincial Association of Human
Resource Management, and Vice President of Jiangsu Provincial Association of Business Management
and Entrepreneurs. Dr. Zhao organized and held six international symposia on multinational business
management in 1992, 1996, 1999, 2002, 2005 and 2008. Since 1994, Dr. Zhao has also acted as a
management consultant for several Chinese and international firms. Dr. Zhao’s book Research on
Human Resource Management received the First Prize Award from the Ministry of Education of China in
2006. Since 2004, Dr. Zhao has been a visiting professor at the University
of Missouri-St. Louis and received the Chancellor’s Medallion of the University of
Missouri-St. Louis in June 2008. He has
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lectured in countries including the United States, Canada,
Japan, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, the Netherlands, Ireland and Singapore. Since 2006,
Dr. Zhao has been an independent director on the board of directors of Jiangsu Little Swan Co. Ltd.
and Metropolitan Bank (China) Ltd.
Indrajit Chatterjee — Director
Mr. Chatterjee has been a director of our company since 2005. Mr. Chatterjee is a retired
businessman who was formerly responsible for marketing with the Transportation Systems Division of
General Electric for India. Mr. Chatterjee is experienced in dealing with Indian governmental
issues.
Ian Rigg — Director
Mr. Rigg has been a director of Terra Nova since March 2010. Mr. Rigg holds a commerce degree
in economics and accounting from the University of Melbourne and was a member of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants in Canada. Mr. Rigg has experience as both a director and chief financial
officer of several public companies.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR MASS
The following discussion and analysis of Mass’s financial condition and results of operations
for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 and the six-month periods ended June 30, 2010
and 2009 should be read in conjunction with Mass’s audited financial statements for the year ended
December 31, 2009, Mass’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2007 and
its unaudited interim financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2010, copies of all
which are included in this prospectus.
Mass’s
financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS, which differs from
U.S. GAAP and Canadian GAAP
in certain material respects and thus may not be comparable to financial statements of United
States and Canadian companies.
In addition to historical information, the following review includes forward looking
information that involves risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Mass’s actual results and the
timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated by these forward looking statements
as a result of many factors, including those discussed in the section of this prospectus entitled
“Risk Factors.”
Unless specifically stated otherwise, all references in this section to 2009, 2008 and 2007
refer to Mass’s fiscal years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
General
Mass is an integrated commodities and financial services company. It conducts its operations
internationally. Mass’s activities include the supply and sale of commodities. Mass also commits
its own capital to promising enterprises and invests and otherwise trades to capture investment
opportunities for its own account. Mass seeks to invest in businesses or assets whose intrinsic
value is not properly reflected in their share price or value. Its investing is generally not
passive. Mass actively seeks investments where its financial expertise and management can add or
unlock value.
Mass’s results of operations have been and may continue to be affected by many factors of a
global nature, including economic and market conditions, the availability of capital, the level and
volatility of equity prices and interest rates, currency values, commodity prices and other market
indices, technological changes, the availability of credit, inflation and legislative and
regulatory developments. Mass’s results of operations may also be materially affected by
competitive factors. Competition includes firms traditionally engaged in proprietary investing and
financial services such as merchant banks and investment dealers, along with other capital sources
such as hedge funds, private equity firms, insurance companies and other trade companies engaged in
commodities in Europe, Asia and globally.
Mass’s results of operations for any particular period may also be materially affected by its
realization on proprietary investments. These investments are made to maximize total return
through long-term appreciation and recognized gains on divestment. Mass realizes on its
proprietary investments through a variety of methods including sales, capital restructuring or
other forms of divestment.
A majority of Mass’s revenues has traditionally been derived from commodities sales and trade
and financial services. The remaining portions are generally derived from sales of properties and
net realized and unrealized gains on securities.
Business Environment and Outlook
Mass’s financial performance is and its consolidated results in any period can be materially
affected by, global economic conditions and financial markets generally.
A favorable business environment for Mass is characterized by many factors, including a stable
geopolitical climate, transparent financial markets, low inflation, low interest rates,
availability of credit, low unemployment, strong business profitability and high business and
investor confidence. Unfavorable or uncertain economic and market conditions can be caused by
declines in economic growth, business activity or investor or business confidence, limitations on
the availability or increase in the cost of credit and capital, increases in inflation, interest
rates, exchange rate volatility, outbreaks of hostilities or other geopolitical instability,
corporate, political or other scandals that reduce investor confidence in the capital markets, or a
combination of these or other factors.
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Commencing in mid-2008 and continuing through most of 2009, the macro business environment for
many of Mass’s activities was extremely challenging. During such period, capital and securities
markets generally were materially and adversely affected by significant declines in the values of
nearly all investment classes and by a serious lack of liquidity. This was initially triggered by
declines in the values of equity investments, but spread to mortgage and real estate asset classes,
to bank and to nearly all asset classes, including commodities and currencies (except for U.S.
dollars). The global markets were characterized by substantially increased volatility,
short—selling and an overall loss of investor confidence, initially in financial institutions, but
later in companies in a number of other industries and in the broader markets. The decline in
asset values has caused increases in margin calls for investors, requirements that derivatives
counterparties post additional collateral and redemptions by mutual and hedge fund investors, all
of which have increased the downward pressure on asset values and outflows of funds across the
financial services industry. In addition, increased redemptions and unavailability of credit
caused hedge funds and other investors to rapidly reduce leverage, which has increased volatility
and further contributed to the decline in asset values.
Although economic conditions have shown signs of recovery in 2010, such recovery remains
generally weak and the pace of recovery is uncertain. There can be no assurance that these
conditions will improve in the near term.
Overall Performance
Generally, 2007 was a year of strong operating results for Mass. Mass expanded its revenues
both in commodities and trade and financial services. This resulted in net income for 2007 of
$49.0 million.
In 2008, Mass’s overall results were adversely affected by the deterioration in global
economies and markets of 2008. While overall revenues were up by approximately 10% versus 2007,
most of this was achieved in the first of the year and in commodities sales. Overall revenues,
including trade and financial services, slowed markedly in the late half of 2008. As a result, net
income in 2008 declined by approximately 46% from 2007 to $26.6 million.
In 2009, total revenues decreased by approximately 32% to $406.4 million from $598.8 million
in 2008, primarily as a result of a decline in Mass’s commodities and trade and corporate financial
services and activities. In particular, adverse economic, capital and market conditions impacted
Mass’s level of commodities sales and trading and amount of proprietary investing and financial
services revenues it realized. Both in respect to commodities sales and trading and to corporate
financial services, a decrease in the number and size of transactions that were executed by Mass
for its clients and for its own account lead to a corresponding decline in revenues. Consistent
with this decrease, revenues from commodities sales and trading declined by approximately 35% to
$191.3 million in 2009 from $294.4 million in 2008 and revenues from trade and corporate financial
services declined by 50% to $113.9 million in 2009 from $229.4 million in 2008. Mass’s activities
may continue to be impacted by the current global economic weakness.
In 2009, Mass completed the separation from Terra Nova by acquiring all of the preferred
shares of Mass in the aggregate principal face amount of C$127.9 million ($109.3 million) for net
consideration of C$49.3 million ($42.1 million). The consideration was discharged by offsetting
indebtedness of C$37.0 million ($31.6 million) owed by Terra Nova to Mass and the balance by: (i)
payment in cash of C$7.2 million ($6.2 million), (ii) delivery of securities to Mass valued at
C$2.8 million ($2.4 million), (iii) offsetting against accrued and unpaid interest owed by Terra
Nova to Mass of C$0.5 million ($0.4 million); and (iv) by delivery to Terra Nova of a promissory
payment-in-kind note of Mass of C$1.8 million ($1.5 million).
In December 2009, Mass paid a stock dividend of $16.4 million to the holders of the Mass
Common Shares on the basis of one new Mass Common Share for each eleven held by holders on the
record date.
In the first six months of 2010, Mass’s total revenues decreased by approximately 18.3% to
$173.7 million from $212.3 million in the first half of 2009, primarily as a result of an
extinguishment of a preferred share liability and debt settlements, partially offset by an increase
in Mass’s commodities sales.
As a result of the nature of Mass’s business, management views book value per Mass Common
Share as the best measure of Mass’s performance. Management does not view a price earnings
multiple as a particularly useful measure of performance because, among others, the timing of
realization on many of Mass’s proprietary investments is not predictable.
Mass’s equity per Mass Common Share on a diluted basis for the last three fiscal years and the
six months ended June 30, 2010 was as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
June 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
| |
|
2010 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2010 |
|
Equity per Mass Common Share, diluted |
|
$ |
8.26 |
|
|
$ |
8.10 |
|
|
$ |
4.53 |
|
|
$ |
3.41 |
|
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Selected Financial Information
The following table sets forth selected historical financial and operating data of Mass as at
and for the periods indicated. The following selected financial data is qualified in its entirety
by, and should be read in conjunction with, Mass’s consolidated financial statements and related
notes included with this prospectus.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Years Ended December 31, |
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
| |
|
(In thousands, other than per share amounts) |
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
406,405 |
|
|
$ |
598,808 |
|
|
$ |
543,948 |
|
|
$ |
173,701 |
|
|
$ |
212,497 |
|
Expenses |
|
|
324,882 |
|
|
|
550,082 |
|
|
|
494,372 |
|
|
|
161,362 |
|
|
|
147,659 |
|
Operating profit |
|
|
81,523 |
|
|
|
48,726 |
|
|
|
49,576 |
|
|
|
12,339 |
|
|
|
15,696 |
|
Net income |
|
|
75,418 |
|
|
|
26,612 |
|
|
|
49,034 |
|
|
|
13,377 |
|
|
|
60,520 |
|
Earnings per share, diluted |
|
|
2.70 |
|
|
|
0.91 |
|
|
|
1.92 |
|
|
|
0.48 |
|
|
|
2.22 |
|
Dividend (in stock) |
|
|
16,418 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
| |
|
(In thousands, other than per share amounts and ratios) |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
329,554 |
|
|
$ |
201,622 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
235,312 |
|
|
$ |
244,752 |
|
Current assets |
|
|
437,267 |
|
|
|
296,461 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
376,557 |
|
|
|
322,155 |
|
Current ratio |
|
|
2.14 |
|
|
|
2.52 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2.49 |
|
|
|
2.10 |
|
Long-term debt to shareholders’ equity |
|
|
0.28 |
|
|
|
0.45 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.24 |
|
|
|
0.25 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
|
512,331 |
|
|
|
369,915 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
464,134 |
|
|
|
401,922 |
|
Shareholders’ equity |
|
|
210,320 |
|
|
|
116,010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
215,362 |
|
|
|
179,580 |
|
Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 (unaudited)
The majority of Mass’s revenues have traditionally been derived from sales of commodities and
trade and financial services. The remaining portions are generally derived from sales of
properties and net realized and unrealized gains and losses on securities. For the six months
ended June 30, 2010, Mass’s total revenues decreased by 18.3% to $173.7 million from $212.5
million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, primarily as a result of a recognition of $49.1
million of an extinguishment of a preferred share liability in 2009, partially offset by increased
revenues from commodities and trade and financial services in 2010. In 2009, Mass incurred a gain
of $15.3 million as a result of debt settlements. Revenues from commodities increased by
approximately 13.2% to $99.8 million in the first half of 2010 from $88.1 million in the first half
of 2009. Revenues from trade and financial services increased by 36.3% to $59.2 million in the six
months ended June 30, 2010 from $43.4 million in the comparable period of 2009, primarily due to an
increase in the number and size of transactions executed.
Mass’s total revenues for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively,
are comprised of the following:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
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June 30, 2010 |
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|
June 30, 2009 |
|
| |
|
Amount |
|
|
% |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
% |
|
| |
|
(In thousands, except percentages) |
|
Total Revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commodities |
|
$ |
99,765 |
|
|
|
57.4 |
|
|
$ |
88,103 |
|
|
|
41.5 |
|
Trade financial services |
|
|
59,209 |
|
|
|
34.1 |
|
|
|
43,430 |
|
|
|
20.4 |
|
Debt settlements |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
15,335 |
|
|
|
7.2 |
|
Interest and dividends |
|
|
3,719 |
|
|
|
2.1 |
|
|
|
7,475 |
|
|
|
3.5 |
|
Extinguishment of preferred share liability |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
49,142 |
|
|
|
23.1 |
|
Securities and investment property |
|
|
1,617 |
|
|
|
0.9 |
|
|
|
1,155 |
|
|
|
0.6 |
|
Equity income |
|
|
3,066 |
|
|
|
1.8 |
|
|
|
1,898 |
|
|
|
0.9 |
|
Other |
|
|
6,325 |
|
|
|
3.7 |
|
|
|
5,959 |
|
|
|
2.8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
173,701 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
|
|
$ |
212,497 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In the first half of 2010, Mass’s expenses increased by approximately 9.3% to $161.4
million from $147.7 million in the comparable period of 2009, primarily as a result of higher costs
of sales. Cost of sales increased by approximately 12.3% to $140.0 million in the six months ended
June 30, 2010 from $124.6 million in the comparative period of 2009, primarily as a result of
higher commodity sales. General and administrative expenses decreased to $13.8 million in the six
months ended June
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30, 2010, from $14.9 million in the comparable period of 2009. The decrease in general and
administrative expenses related, primarily to increased controls resulting in lower overhead costs.
Interest expense slightly decreased to $4.8 million from $4.9 million.
In the first half of 2010, operating income decreased to $12.3 million from $64.8 million in
the first half of 2009, primarily as a result of a recognition or extinguishment of a preferred
share liability and debt settlements in 2009.
Mass incurred gains in currencies relative to local functional currencies in the six months
ended June 30, 2010 in the amount of $1.8 million.
Mass recorded an income tax expense of $0.8 million in the first half of 2010, compared to an
income tax expense of $0.5 million in the first half of 2009.
Overall, Mass’s net earnings in the first half of 2010 decreased to $13.4 million, or
$0.56 per share on a basic basis ($0.48 per share on a diluted basis), from $60.5 million, or
$2.97 per share on a basic basis ($2.22 per share on a diluted basis) in the first half of 2009,
which included a gain of $49.1 million on the repurchase of the preferred shares of Mass from Terra
Nova.
In a series of transactions which were completed on June 30, 2010, Mass acquired 24,758,000
common shares of Canoro for $3.2 million in cash under a private placement and acquired 121,940,431
common shares of Canoro for $11.8 million in cash under a rights offering. As a result, as of June
30, 2010, Mass owns and controls approximately 52.9% of Canoro’s total outstanding common shares.
Year Ended December 31, 2009 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2008
In 2009, Mass’s total revenues decreased by approximately 32% to $406.4 million from
$598.8 million in 2008, primarily as a result of a decline in its commodities and trade and
corporate financial services and activities, partially offset by a recognition of $49.1 million of
extinguishment of a preferred share liability and debt settlements. Revenues from commodities
sales and trading decreased approximately 35% to $191.3 million in 2009 from $294.4 million in
2008, mainly due to the general decrease in commodity prices worldwide in the first half of 2009.
Revenues from trade and corporate financial services decreased by 50% to $113.9 million in 2009
from $229.4 million in 2008, primarily due to the global economic slowdown which resulted in a
decline in the number and size of the transactions executed.
Mass’s total revenues in 2009 and 2008 comprised of the following:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| |
|
Amount |
|
|
% |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
% |
|
| |
|
(In thousands, except percentages) |
|
Total Revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commodities |
|
$ |
191,283 |
|
|
|
47.1 |
|
|
$ |
294,404 |
|
|
|
49.2 |
|
Trade and corporate financial services |
|
|
113,889 |
|
|
|
28.0 |
|
|
|
229,410 |
|
|
|
38.3 |
|
Debt settlements |
|
|
15,335 |
|
|
|
3.7 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Interest and dividends |
|
|
14,418 |
|
|
|
3.6 |
|
|
|
19,443 |
|
|
|
3.2 |
|
Extinguishment of preferred share liability |
|
|
49,142 |
|
|
|
12.1 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Securities and investment property |
|
|
10,162 |
|
|
|
2.5 |
|
|
|
37,863 |
|
|
|
6.3 |
|
Equity income |
|
|
3,619 |
|
|
|
0.9 |
|
|
|
4,263 |
|
|
|
0.7 |
|
Other |
|
|
8,557 |
|
|
|
2.1 |
|
|
|
13,425 |
|
|
|
2.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
406,405 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
|
|
$ |
598,808 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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The following charts illustrate geographic distribution of Mass’s revenues in 2009 and
2008 based upon customers’ locations:
In 2009, expenses decreased by approximately 41% to $324.9 million from $550.1 million in
2008, primarily as a result of lower sales costs resulting mainly from a decrease in commodities
sales and trading. In 2009, cost of sales decreased by approximately 45% to $273.8 million from
$494.4 million in 2008, primarily due to lower commodity sales. In 2009, impairment loss on loans
and receivables decreased to $0.9 million from $6.6 million in 2008, mainly as a result of a better
credit monitoring. General and administrative expenses marginally increased to $30.6 million from
$28.2 million in 2008.
In 2009, interest expense slightly decreased to $13.4 million from $15.5 million in 2008. In
2009, Mass accrued no dividends on the outstanding preferred shares of Mass as such shares were
settled in mid-2009, while $3.7 million in dividends were accrued in 2008.
In 2009, operating income increased to $81.5 million from $48.7 million in 2008, primarily as
a result of gains on extinguishment of a preferred share liability and debt settlement, partially
offset by lower revenues from commodities, trade and corporate finance services, securities and
investment property.
In 2009, Mass incurred losses in currencies relative to the functional currencies in the
amount of $6.1 million which included a loss of $5.1 million relating to the preferred shares of
Mass held by Terra Nova. In 2008, Mass recorded losses in currencies relative to functional
currencies in the amount of $18.2 million, primarily due to its inability to change currency
positions to local functional currencies in a timely manner during the financial crisis in the
fourth quarter of 2008.
In 2009, Mass incurred no goodwill impairment charges while, in 2008, Mass incurred good will
impairment charges of $5.2 million, primarily related to the acquisition of a manufacturing
business.
Mass recorded an income tax recovery of $43,000 in 2009, compared to $1.3 million in 2008.
Overall, net earnings in 2009 increased to $75.4 million, or $3.69 per share on a basic basis
($2.70 on a diluted basis) from $26.6 million, or $1.20 per share on a basic basis ($0.91 per share
on a diluted basis) in 2008.
Year Ended December 31, 2008 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2007
In 2008, total revenues increased by 10% to $598.8 million from $543.9 million in 2007,
primarily as a result of increased proceeds from Mass’s commodities sales and trading business.
Revenues from commodities sales and trading increased approximately 42% to $294.4 million in 2008
from $206.7 million in 2007. Revenues from trade and corporate financial services decreased by
17%, primarily due to the global economic slowdown occurring in the latter part of 2008, which
resulted in a decline in the number and size of the transactions that were executed for clients.
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Mass’s total revenues in 2008 and 2007 were comprised of the following:
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Amount |
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% |
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Amount |
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% |
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(In thousands, except percentages) |
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Total Revenues: |
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|
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|
|
|
|
Commodities |
|
$ |
294,404 |
|
|
|
49.2 |
|
|
$ |
206,726 |
|
|
|
38.0 |
|
Trade and corporate financial services |
|
|
229,410 |
|
|
|
38.3 |
|
|
|
274,867 |
|
|
|
50.5 |
|
Interest and dividends |
|
|
19,443 |
|
|
|
3.2 |
|
|
|
14,579 |
|
|
|
2.7 |
|
Securities and investment property |
|
|
37,863 |
|
|
|
6.3 |
|
|
|
37,223 |
|
|
|
6.8 |
|
Equity income |
|
|
4,263 |
|
|
|
0.7 |
|
|
|
3,465 |
|
|
|
0.6 |
|
Other |
|
|
13,425 |
|
|
|
2.3 |
|
|
|
7,088 |
|
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|
1.4 |
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
598,808 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
|
|
$ |
543,948 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
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|
|
|
The following charts illustrate geographic distribution of Mass’s revenues in 2008 and
2007 based upon customer locations:
In 2008, expenses increased by approximately 11% to $550.1 million from $494.4 million in
2007, primarily as a result of higher sales costs resulting mainly from an increase in commodities
sales and trading. In 2008, cost of sales increased by approximately 9% to $494.4 million from
$454.1 million in 2007, mainly due to higher commodity sales. In 2008, impairment loss on loans and
receivables increased to $6.6 million from an allowance for credit losses in 2007 of $3.5 million,
mainly as a result of deteriorating global credit conditions. General and administrative expenses
increased to $28.2 million in 2008 from $21.6 million in 2007.
In 2008, interest expense increased to $15.5 million from $12.0 million in 2007 as a result of
higher borrowings of long-term debt. Mass accrued dividends on the outstanding preferred shares of
Mass of $3.7 million and $3.9 million in 2008 and 2007, respectively.
In 2008, Mass’s operating income of $48.7 million was down marginally from $49.6 million in
2007.
Mass incurred losses in currencies relative to the functional currencies in 2008 in the amount
of $18.2 million primarily due to its inability to change currency positions to local functional
currencies in a timely manner during the financial crisis that occurred in the fourth quarter of
2008. In 2007, Mass recorded a currency gain of $2.2 million.
Mass also incurred goodwill impairment charges of $5.2 million in 2008, compared to $1.9
million in 2007, primarily due to the acquisition of a manufacturing business in 2008.
Mass recorded an income tax recovery of $1.3 million in 2008, compared to an income tax
expense of $0.8 million in 2007.
Overall, net earnings in 2008 decreased to $26.6 million, or $1.20 per share on a basic basis
($0.91 per share on a diluted basis), from $49.0 million, or $2.61 per share on a basic basis
($1.92 per share on a diluted basis) in 2007.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
General
Liquidity is of importance to companies in Mass’s businesses. Insufficient liquidity often
results in underperformance and can even result in the failure of such businesses.
Mass’s objective when managing capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going
concern and generate revenues from its business and realize upon strategic opportunities, even
during adverse market conditions. Mass actively and regularly reviews and manages capital
structure to ensure optimal shareholder returns when evaluating its capital structure. Management
of Mass takes into consideration future capital requirements and capital efficiency, prevailing and
projected profitability, projected operating cash flows, projected capital expenditures and
projected strategic investment opportunities.
Additionally, Mass’s management monitors its capital on the basis of its consolidated gearing
and current ratios, but does not have a defined gearing ratio or current ratio benchmark or range.
The ratios at the periods indicated were as follows:
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December 31, |
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|
June 30, |
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| |
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
2010 |
|
2009 |
Gearing Ratio (%) |
|
Not
applicable |
|
Not
applicable |
|
Not
applicable |
|
Not
applicable |
|
Not
applicable |
Current ratio |
|
|
2.1 |
|
|
2.5 |
|
|
2.2 |
|
|
2.5 |
|
|
2.1 |
Mass’s principal sources of funds are cash flow from operations, cash on hand and its
available credit facilities. Based on Mass’s current operations and expectations for future periods
in light of current market conditions, Mass believes that cash flow from operations, available cash
and available borrowings under Mass’s credit facilities will be sufficient to meet its future
liquidity needs during the next 12 months. As at June 30, 2010 and 2009 and December 31, 2009,
2008 and 2007, Mass had cash and cash equivalents in excess of total borrowings and, therefore, the
Gearing Ratio is not applicable.
Financial Position
The following table sets out Mass’s selected financial information as at the dates indicated:
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December 31, |
|
|
June 30, |
| (In thousands) |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
329,554 |
|
|
$ |
201,622 |
|
|
$ |
183,903 |
|
|
$ |
235,312 |
|
|
$ |
244,752 |
|
Short-term securities |
|
|
17,196 |
|
|
|
4,493 |
|
|
|
45,984 |
|
|
|
17,171 |
|
|
|
12,448 |
|
Total assets |
|
|
512,331 |
|
|
|
369,915 |
|
|
|
355,576 |
|
|
|
464,134 |
|
|
|
401,922 |
|
Working capital |
|
|
232,574 |
|
|
|
178,698 |
|
|
|
171,932 |
|
|
|
225,495 |
|
|
|
168,674 |
|
Long-term debt, less current portion |
|
|
58,097 |
|
|
|
52,634 |
|
|
|
28,068 |
|
|
|
50,922 |
|
|
|
45,233 |
|
Shareholders’ equity |
|
|
210,320 |
|
|
|
116,010 |
|
|
|
81,583 |
|
|
|
215,362 |
|
|
|
179,580 |
|
Mass maintains a high level of liquidity, with a substantial amount of its assets held in
cash and cash equivalents, and securities. The liquid nature of these assets provides Mass with
flexibility in managing and financing its business and the ability to realize upon investment or
business opportunities as they arise. Mass also uses this liquidity in client related services by
acting as a financial intermediary for third parties (e.g. by acquiring a position or assets and
reselling such position or assets) and for its own proprietary trading and investing activities.
As at June 30, 2010, cash and cash equivalents were $235.3 million, compared to $244.8 million
as at June 30, 2009. At December 31, 2009, cash and cash equivalents were $329.6 million, compared
to $201.6 million at December 31, 2008 and $183.9 million at December 31, 2007. At December 31,
2009, short-term securities increased to $17.2 million from $4.5 million at December 31, 2008 but
decreased from $46.0 million at December 31, 2007. This increase in the value of short-term
securities as at December 31, 2009 was primarily a result of purchases while the decrease in the
value of its short-term securities as at December 31, 2008 was primarily a result of sales. At
December 31, 2009, long-term debt (less current portion) was $58.1 million, compared to
$52.6 million at December 31, 2008 and $28.1 million at December 31, 2007. This increase in
long-term debt in 2009 was due primarily to three new bank loans with an aggregate total amount of
$20.1 million (€14.0 million) due 2010 to 2014. In 2007, MFC Commodities GmbH obtained a
guaranteed loan in connection with the purchase of MFC Corporate Services AG in the amount of $21.0
million (€14.4 million), at a fixed rate of interest of 3.7% per annum due in January 2012. This
bank loan substantially increased Mass’s long-term debt from 2006.
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Short–Term Bank Loans and Facilities
As part of its proprietary investing and financial service activities, Mass establishes,
utilizes and maintains various kinds of credit lines and facilities with banks, insurers and trade
finance providers. Most of these facilities are short-term. These facilities are primarily used
for day-to-day business, mainly trade financing and activities in commodities, and structured trade
finance, a special trade financing. The amounts drawn under such facilities fluctuate with the
kind and level of transactions being undertaken.
Short-term bank loans are used to finance Mass’s day-to-day business, primarily trade
financing and activities in commodities. As at June 30, 2010, Mass had unsecured credit facilities
aggregating $396.8 million from banks for its commodities activities of which $91.9 million were
for structured trade finance, $200.4 million were for either structured trade finance or short-term
bank loans. Additionally, as part of its credit facilities, Mass had a non-recourse factoring
arrangement with a bank up to a credit limit of $104.5 million for its commodities activities, of
which $35.8 were utilized as at June 30, 2010. As at December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008,
$108.1 million and $47.8 million, respectively, was drawn and outstanding in respect of Mass’s
credit facilities. The banks generally charge an interest rate at inter-bank rate plus an interest
margin. The facilities are renewable on a yearly basis. In addition, Mass also maintains unsecured
credit facilities aggregating $49.1 million as at December 31, 2009 from banks for structured trade
finance. As at December 31, 2009, $33.0 million was drawn and outstanding in respect of such
structured trade finance facilities.
In addition, as at December 31, 2009, Mass had a non-recourse factoring arrangement with a
bank for up to $121.8 million based on eligible receivables for commodities activities, of which
$50.7 million was utilized. The facility is renewable on a yearly basis and generally Mass’s
subsidiaries that are active in the commodities trading factor commodities trade receivables upon
invoicing at inter-bank rates plus a margin.
As at December 31, 2008, Mass had unsecured credit facilities aggregating approximately $136.0
million from banks for its commodities activities, of which $47.8 million was drawn and
outstanding. In addition, Mass had unsecured credit facilities aggregating $65.2 million from
banks for structured trade finance activities. As at December 31, 2008, $17.3 million had been
drawn and outstanding.
As at December 31, 2007, Mass had unsecured credit facilities aggregating approximately $216.5
million from banks for commodities trading activities, of which $76.2 million was drawn and
outstanding. In addition, Mass had unsecured credit facilities aggregating $65.3 million from
banks for structured trade finance activities. As at December 31, 2007, nothing had been drawn and
outstanding.
Long–Term Debt
Other than lines of credit drawn and as may be outstanding for trade financing and commodities
and structured trade financing activities, as of December 31, 2009, the maturities of long-term
debt were as follows:
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|
| Maturity |
|
Principal |
|
|
Interest(1) |
|
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|
(in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
2010 |
|
$ |
16,071 |
|
|
$ |
2,242 |
|
2011 |
|
|
4,386 |
|
|
|
2,062 |
|
2012 |
|
|
29,755 |
|
|
|
1,256 |
|
2013 |
|
|
18,919 |
|
|
|
783 |
|
2014 |
|
|
1,720 |
|
|
|
210 |
|
Thereafter |
|
|
3,317 |
|
|
|
90 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
74,168 |
|
|
$ |
6,643 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
There were no borrowing costs capitalized during 2009, 2008 and 2007.
Mass expects its maturing debt to be satisfied primarily through the settlement of underlying
commodities transactions, trade financing transactions, including structured trade finance
transactions, cash on hand and cash flow from operations. Much of Mass’s maturing debt may either
subsequently be made re-available to Mass by the applicable financial institution or Mass may
replace such facilities with new facilities depending upon particular capital requirements.
In July 2006, Mass entered into a trust indenture agreement, referred to as the “Indenture”,
with respect to the issuance of the 4.5% convertible bonds due July 2015, referred to as the
“Convertible Bonds”. The Indenture sets out the legal and commercial details for the Convertible
Bonds. Under the Indenture, up to an aggregate principal amount of $50.0 million of
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Convertible
Bonds can be issued. The Convertible Bonds, of which a principal amount of $5.0 million were
previously issued, carried a fixed interest rate at 4.5% per annum (since issued at a discount, the
effective interest rate is 8.36%) payable semi-annually. As at the date hereof all such
Convertible Bonds have been converted and no amounts are outstanding.
Pursuant to an agreement made with Terra Nova in May 2009, Mass acquired from Terra Nova all
of the outstanding preferred shares of Mass for a net consideration of C$49.3 million ($42.2
million) and paid all accrued dividends payable thereon, amounting to C$11.3 million ($9.7
million). The consideration was discharged by offsetting indebtedness of C$37 million ($31.7
million) owed by Terra Nova to Mass and the balance by: (i) payment in cash of C$7.2 million ($6.2
million); (ii) delivery of securities to Terra Nova valued at C$2.8 million ($2.4 million); (iii)
offsetting against accrued and unpaid interest owed by Terra Nova to Mass of C$0.5 million ($0.4
million); and (iv) by delivery to Terra Nova a promissory payment-in-kind note of Mass in the
principal amount of C$1.8 million ($1.5 million). Mass paid the dividend amount by issuing a
payment-in-kind note which was converted into 1,203,627 Mass Common Shares in December 2009. These
payment-in-kind notes have terms of 24 months and carry interest at a rate of 4% payable annually
in cash. They also permit Mass, at its sole option, to repay the principal amounts thereunder by
issuing Mass Common Shares.
Cash Flows
Due to the type of businesses Mass engages in, Mass’s cash flows are not necessarily
reflective of net earnings and net assets for any reporting period. As a result, instead of using
a traditional cash flow analysis, Mass’s management believes it is more useful and meaningful to
analyze its cash flows by the overall liquidity and credit availability. Please see the discussion
on Mass’s financial position, short-term bank loans, facilities and long term debt earlier in this
section.
Mass’s business and, in particular, the commodities and trade and corporate financial services
can be cyclical and the cash flows vary accordingly. Mass’s principal operating cash expenditures
are for financing trading of securities, commodities for customers, for its own account, and
general and administrative expenses.
Working capital levels fluctuate throughout the year and are affected by the level of Mass’s
trading activities, the markets and prices for commodities and the timing of receivables and the
payment of payables and expenses. Changes in trading activities by customers and for Mass’s own
account can affect the level of receivables and influence overall working capital levels. Mass has
a high level of cash on hand and credit facility amounts. Mass’s management is of the opinion that,
as of the date of this prospectus, Mass has sufficient cash flow from operations to meet its
working capital and other requirements and to meet unexpected cash demands.
Cash from Operating Activities
Operating activities used cash of $38.2 million in the first half of 2010, compared to
providing cash of $48.8 million in the first half of 2009, primarily due to the repayment of
short-term trading loans . In the first half of 2010, changes in short–term securities used cash
of $2.6 million, versus using $6.0 million of cash in the comparable period of 2009. A decrease
in restricted cash provided $0.3 million in the first half of 2010 compared to $15.8 in the first
half of 2009. A decrease in receivables provided cash of $7.6 million in the first half of 2010,
versus providing cash of $5.0 million in the comparable period of 2009. An increase of trade
receivables used cash of $9.4 million in the first half of 2010, compared to a decrease in the same
providing cash of $6.3 million in the first half of 2009. An increase of inventories used cash of
$4.0 million in the six months ended June 30, 2010, while a decrease of inventories provided cash
of $12.6 million in the comparable period of 2009. A decrease in trade and other payables and
accrued expenses used cash of $2.7 million in the first half of 2010, compared to a decrease in
same using cash of $11.6 million in comparable period of 2009.
Operating activities provided cash of $77.7 million in 2009, compared to $30.0 million in 2008
and $81.8 million in 2007. In 2009, net purchases of short–term securities used cash of
$5.7 million, versus net sales providing cash of $29.4 million in 2008 and $3.3 million in 2007.
Activities utilizing restricted cash provided cash of $13.6 million in 2009 while a build-up in
restricted cash for commodities trading used cash of $16.1 in 2008. There was no transaction in
restricted cash in 2007. A decrease in trade receivables provided cash of $10.1 million in 2009,
compared to $7.2 million cash provided in 2008 and an increase in trade receivables using cash of
$12.4 million in 2007. A decrease in other receivables provided cash of $4.9 million in 2009,
compared to $2.1 million in 2008 and $6.5 million in 2007. An increase in inventories used cash of
$18.0 million in 2009, compared to a decrease of inventories providing cash of $26.8 million in
2008 and an increase of inventories using cash of $19.9 million. A decrease in trade and other
payables and accrued expenses used cash of $5.0 million in 2009, compared to $28.4 million in 2008
and an increase in trade and other payables and accrued expenses providing cash of $34.4 million in
2007. An increase in credit facilities for short-term trading provided cash of $70.5 million in
2009, compared to a decrease in the same using cash of $14.9 million in 2008 and an increase in the
same providing cash of $56.0 million in 2007.
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Investing activities used cash of $23.8 million in the first half of 2010, compared to using
cash of $10.9 million in the first half of 2009, primarily as a result of the purchase of
long-term securities in the first half of 2010. A net decrease in loans used cash of $12.6 million
for the six months ended June 30, 2010, while a net decrease in loans used cash of $11.8 million in
the comparable period of 2009. The net purchases of long-term securities used cash of
$11.3 million in the first half of 2010, compared to net sales of long-term securities providing
cash of $47,000 in the first half of 2009. In the six months ended June 30, 2010, purchases of
subsidiaries, net of cash, used cash of $1.6 million, compared to no purchases of subsidiaries in
the comparable period of 2009.
Investing activities provided cash of $4.7 million in 2009, compared to using cash of
$24.2 million in 2008 and providing cash of $1.9 million in 2007. In 2009, a net increase in loans
receivable used cash of $5.1 million, compared to $7.8 million in 2008 and a net decrease in the
same providing cash of $4.6 million in 2007. The net sales of long-term securities provided cash
of $5.3 million in 2009, compared to net purchases of long-term securities using cash of $12.8
million in 2008 and net sales of long-term securities providing cash of $2.7 million in 2007. In
2009, purchases of subsidiaries, net of cash, provided cash of $2.1 million, compared to
$8.1 million cash used in 2008 and $8.3 million cash used in 2007. In 2009, net distributions from
joint venture interests provided cash of $5.0 million, compared to $5.5 million in 2008 and $3.7
million in 2007.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities was $11.6 million in the six months ended June 30, 2010,
while financing activities provided cash of $0.3 million in the comparable period of 2009,
primarily as a result of increased debt repayments in 2010. Borrowings did not provide or use cash
in the first half of 2010, compared to providing cash of $4.0 million in the first half of 2009.
There was a net increase in debt repayment using cash of $11.6 million in the first half of 2010,
compared to a net increase in debt repayment using cash of $3.7 million in the first half of 2009.
Net cash provided from financing activities was $41.1 million in 2009, compared to
$38.7 million cash provided in 2008 and $9.2 million cash used in 2007. Borrowings provided cash
of $45.3 million in 2009, compared to $30.8 million in 2008 and $2.7 million in 2007. In 2009,
debt repayments used cash of $4.0 million, compared to $3.1 million in 2008 and $0.2 million in
2007. In 2008, the issuance of Mass Common Shares provided cash of $11.7 million.
Future Liquidity
Mass had no material commitments to acquire assets or operating businesses as at June 30,
2010. Mass anticipates that there will be acquisitions of businesses or commitments to projects
in the future. To achieve the long-term goals of expanding Mass’s assets and earnings, including
through acquisitions, capital resources will be required. Depending on the size of a transaction,
the capital resources that will be required can be substantial. The necessary resources will be
generated from cash flow from operations, cash on hand, borrowing against Mass’s assets, sales of
proprietary investments or the issuance of securities.
Foreign Currency
Substantially all of the operations of Mass are conducted in international markets and Mass’s
consolidated financial results are subject to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.
Mass’s reporting currency is the United States dollar. Mass translates foreign assets,
liabilities, contingent liabilities and other financial obligations into United States dollars at
the rate of exchange on the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at exchange
rates approximating those at the date of the transactions. As a substantial amount of revenues are
received in Euros, Chinese yuans, Canadian dollars and Swiss francs, the financial position for any
given period, when reported in United States dollars, can be significantly affected by the exchange
rates for Euros, Chinese yuans, Canadian dollars and Swiss francs prevailing during that period.
In the year ended December 31, 2009, Mass reported approximately a net $1.3 million foreign
exchange translation gain for shareholders of Mass, compared to a net gain of $9.4 million in 2008
and a net loss of $9.5 million in 2007, and, as a result, Mass’s cumulative foreign exchange
translation gain at December 31, 2009 was $1.8 million, compared to the cumulative gain of $0.5
million at December 31, 2008 and a cumulative loss of $9.0 million at December 31, 2007.
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Contractual Obligations
The following table sets out Mass’s contractual obligations and commitments as at December 31,
2009, in connection with its long–term liabilities.
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|
|
| |
|
Payments Due by Period |
|
| ($000s) |
|
Less than |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
More than |
|
| Contractual Obligations(1)(2) |
|
1 Year |
|
|
1 – 3 Years |
|
|
3 – 5 Years |
|
|
5 Years |
|
Long-term debt obligations |
|
$ |
18,313 |
|
|
$ |
37,459 |
|
|
$ |
21,632 |
|
|
$ |
3,407 |
|
Capital lease obligations |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Operating lease obligations |
|
|
1,151 |
|
|
|
1,698 |
|
|
|
674 |
|
|
|
344 |
|
Purchase obligations |
|
|
5,372 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Other long–term liabilities(1) |
|
|
67 |
|
|
|
1,739 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
24,903 |
|
|
$ |
40,896 |
|
|
$ |
22,306 |
|
|
$ |
3,751 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (1) |
|
The table does not include financial liabilities of $9.4 million (which were offset by
long-term restricted securities) and the sale and repurchase transaction of $25.8 million. |
| |
| (2) |
|
In addition to the tabular information, Mass has granted a credit facility up to $20 million
to an affiliate, of which $15.2 million had been drawn and remains outstanding as at December
31, 2009. |
Indebtedness
As at June 30, 2010, Mass’s total short-term bank loans have been reduced to approximately
$103.0 million from $141.0 million at December 31, 2009. Pursuant to the terms of Mass’s long-term
debt, €8.6 million was repaid in the first half of 2010. Subsequent to June 30, 2010, the
outstanding balance of the Convertible Bonds were converted into Mass Common Shares.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Mass does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to
have a current or future effect on its financial condition, changes in financial condition,
revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources
that is material to investors, except for guarantees.
Mass issues guarantees to its trading and financial partners in the normal course of its
commodities activities and as of June 30, 2010, Mass had issued guarantees of up to a maximum of
$26.4 million. As of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, $1.9 million and $4.6 million have been
used and outstanding, respectively, and have not been recorded as liabilities in the consolidated
balance sheet. There has been no claim against the guarantees.
Application of Critical Accounting Policies
Management’s discussion and analysis of financial position and results of operations are based
on Mass’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with IFRS. The
preparation of these financial statements requires Mass’s management to make estimates and
judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and
related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, Mass evaluates these
estimates based on historical experience and makes various assumptions that Mass’s management
believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making
judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from
other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or
conditions.
A summary of Mass’s significant accounting policies is contained in the 2009 consolidated
financial statements on page F-8 of this prospectus. Management of Mass considers the following
accounting policies to be critical to the understanding of the results of Mass’s operations.
Valuation of Securities
Securities held for trading are carried at current market value. Any unrealized gains or
losses on securities held for trading are included in the results of operations.
Available-for-sale securities are also carried at current market value when current market
value is available. Any unrealized gains or losses are included in other comprehensive income.
When there has been a loss in value of an available-for-sale security that is other than a
temporary decline, the security will be written down to recognize the loss. The fair value loss
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on
Mass’s investment in preferred shares is included in the determination of income. In determining
whether the decline in value is other than temporary, quoted market price is not the only deciding
factor, particularly for thinly traded securities, large block holdings and restricted shares. Mass
considers, but such consideration is not limited to, the following factors: trend of the quoted
market price and trading volume; financial position and results for a period of years; liquidity or
going concern problems of the investee; changes in or reorganization of the investee and/or its
future business plan; outlook of the investee’s industry; the current fair value of the investment
(based upon an appraisal thereof) relative to its carrying value; and Mass’s business plan and
strategy to divest the security or to restructure the investee.
Recent market volatility has made it extremely difficult to value securities. Subsequent
valuations, in light of factors prevailing at such time, may result in significant changes in the
values of these securities in future periods. Any of these factors could require Mass to recognize
further impairments in the value of its securities portfolio, which may have an adverse effect on
Mass’s results of operations in future periods.
Loans and Receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments
that are not quoted in an active market, other than those classified as fair value through profit
or loss or available for sale. Loans and receivables are measured at amortized cost without regard
to Mass’s intention to hold them to maturity.
Mass performs ongoing credit evaluation of customers and adjusts the allowance accounts for
specific customer risks and credit factors. Loans and receivables are considered past due on an
individual basis based on the terms of the contracts. As at June 30, 2010, none of Mass’s loans
receivable were past due or impaired.
At June 30, 2010, trade receivables of $1.5 million were impaired. Not all of the impaired
receivable balances were uncollectible. An allowance for credits losses of $0.8 million was
provided in 2009. No other receivables were past due or impaired as at June 30, 2010.
Allowance for Credit Losses
Allowance for credit losses is maintained at an amount considered adequate to absorb estimated
credit-related losses for Mass’s trade receivables. Ongoing credit evaluation is performed on the
financial condition of a receivable using independent ratings where available or by assessment of
the customer’s credit quality based on its financial position, past experience and other factors.
The allowance for credit losses reflects Mass’s management’s best estimate of the losses in its
credit portfolio and judgments about economic conditions. Estimates and judgments could change in
the near-term, and could result in a significant change to a recognized allowance. An allowance
for credit losses is increased by provisions which are charged to income and reduced by write-offs
net of any recoveries.
Specific provisions are established on an individual basis. A country risk provision may be
made based on exposures in less developed countries and on Mass’s management’s overall assessment
of the underlying economic conditions in those countries. Write-offs are generally recorded after
all reasonable restructuring or collection activities have taken place and there is no realistic
prospect of recovery. If the amount of the impairment loss decreases in subsequent periods, and
provided that the decrease is related to an event which occurs after the impairment has been
recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed. However, the loss can only be
reversed to the extent that the carrying value of the asset does not exceed its amortized cost at
the date of impairment.
Mass also applies credit risk assessment and valuation methods to its loans and receivables
(other than trade receivables). The assessment and valuation are performed on an individual basis,
and if an impairment loss arises, the loans or receivables will be written down directly.
Credit losses arise primarily from loans and receivables but may also relate to other credit
instruments such as guarantees and letters of credit.
Mass’s total allowance for credit losses was approximately $1.6 million as at June 30, 2010,
$0.8 million as at December 31, 2009 and $7.5 million as at December 31, 2008.
Inventories
Mass’s inventories primarily consist of commodities inventories (including processed metals).
Mass also holds a minor investment in medical instruments and supplies. Management of Mass must
make estimates about the pricing when establishing the appropriate provisions for inventories.
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For commodities inventories, management of Mass refers the pricing as quoted on the commodity
exchanges or by dealers and/or brokers. Furthermore, Mass’s management also considers whether there
are any alternatives to enhance the value of the commodities, for example, relocating the products.
For the medical instruments and supplies as well as process metals, the estimated net selling
price is the most important determining factor.
Real estate
Mass holds properties for sale and investment properties. Properties for sale is real property
that is held for sale in the normal course of business while investment property is real property
(freehold land and buildings) that is held for generating rental income or for capital appreciation
or both. Properties for sale are accounted for as inventories at the lower of cost and net
realizable value. Net realizable value is determined by reference to sale proceeds of properties
sold in the ordinary course of business less all estimated selling expenses after the balance sheet
date, or by management estimates based on prevailing market conditions. Investment property is
initially recognized at historical cost including related transaction costs. After initial
recognition, investment property is held at fair value, with changes in value recognized in the
profit or loss for the period in which it arises.
The fair value of investment property is the price at which the property could be exchanged
between knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm’s length transaction. Fair value specifically
excludes an estimated price inflated or deflated by special terms or circumstances, special
considerations or concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale. An entity determines
fair value without any deduction for transaction costs it may incur on sale or other disposal.
Mass adopted the fair value model pursuant to IAS 40, Investment Property, under which the
valuation profession has an important role in implementing the standards. Fair value on investment
property is based on valuations prepared annually by external evaluators in accordance with
guidance under ‘International Valuation Standards’ issued by the International Valuation Standard
Committee and reviewed by Mass in accordance with guidance on fair value in IAS 40. In 2009, the
change in fair value of investment property was $0.3 million, which was included in revenues in
Mass’s consolidated statement of operations.
Goodwill Impairment
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of Mass’s
share of the net identifiable assets of the acquired subsidiary, associate or joint venture at the
effective date of acquisition, and, in respect of an increase in holding in a subsidiary, the
excess of the cost of acquisition over the carrying amount of the proportion of the minority
interests acquired. Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units for the purpose of impairment
testing and is carried at cost less accumulated impairment loss. Goodwill is tested for impairment
annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it might be
impaired. Mass considers, but such consideration is not limited to, the following factors to
determine the goodwill impairment: a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business
climate; reorganization or restructuring of a cash-generating unit(s); an adverse action or
assessment by a regulator; unanticipated competition; loss of key personnel or key customer(s); a
more-likely-than not expectation that a significant portion or all of a reporting unit will be sold
or otherwise disposed of; the testing for write-down or impairment of a significant asset group
within a cash-generating unit; or the recognition of a goodwill impairment loss in its separate
financial statements by a subsidiary that is a component of the cash-generating unit.
Mass did not recognize any goodwill impairment charge in 2009. In 2008, Mass indirectly
acquired manufacturing businesses in Germany, resulting in goodwill of $5.2 million, which was
written off in the same year, as the manufacturing business itself is not expected to generate a
return higher than the market rate. In 2007, Mass recognized an impairment charge of $1.9 million.
Working Capital Statement
Mass’s management is of the opinion that available working capital is sufficient for its
present requirements for at least 12 months from the date of this prospectus.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES OF MARKET RISK FOR MASS
Risk Management
Risk is an inherent part of Mass’s business and activities. The extent to which Mass properly
and effectively identifies, assesses, monitors and manages each of the various types of risk
involved in its activities is critical to Mass’s financial
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soundness and profitability. Mass seeks
to identify, assess, monitor and manage the following principal risks involved in its business
activities: market, credit, liquidity, operational, legal and compliance, new business,
reputational and other. Risk management is a multi-faceted process that requires communication,
judgment and knowledge of financial products and markets. Mass’s senior management takes an active
role in the risk management process and requires specific administrative and business functions to
assist in the identification, assessment and control of various risks. Mass’s risk management
policies, procedures and methodologies are fluid in nature and are subject to ongoing review and
modification.
Sensitivities
Mass’s earnings are sensitive to, among other things, fluctuations in:
Interest Rates. Mass’s long-term debt may be exposed to interest rate price risk. At
December 31, 2009, if benchmark interest rates at that date had been 100 basis points (1.0% per
annum) lower with all other variables held constant, profit after taxes for the year would have
been $0.5 million higher. Conversely, if benchmark interest rates that that date had been 100
basis points (1.0% per annum) higher with all other variables held constant, profit after taxes for
the year would have been $0.5 million lower.
Foreign Exchange. Mass’s major trading currencies are United States dollars and Euros, and to
a lesser extent Chinese Yuans. At December 31, 2009, if the U.S. dollar had weakened 10% against
the local functional currencies with all other variables held constant, profit after taxes for the
year would have been $27,000 higher. Conversely, if the U.S. dollar had strengthened 10% against
the local functional currencies with all other variables held constant, profit after taxes for the
year would have been $0.2 million higher.
At December 31, 2009, if the Euro had weakened 10% against the local functional currencies
with all other variables held constant, profit after taxes for the year would have been $0.7
million lower. Conversely, if the Euro had strengthened 10% against the local functional
currencies with all other variables held constant, profit after taxes for the year would have been
$0.7 million higher.
At December 31, 2009, if the Chinese Yuan had weakened 10% against the local functional
currencies with all other variables held constant, profit after taxes for the year would have been
$0.7 million lower. Conversely, if the Chinese Yuan had strengthened 10% against the local
functional currencies with all other variables held constant, profit after taxes for the year would
have been $0.7 million higher.
Equity Prices. Mass faces equity price risk with respect to its investments in securities.
At December 31, 2009, if the equity price in general had weakened 10% with all other variables held
constant, profit after taxes for the year would have been $0.9 million lower, and other components
of equity would have been $0.8 million lower. Conversely, if the equity price in general had
strengthened 10% with all other variables held constant, profit after taxes would have been $0.9
million higher, and other components of equity would have been $0.8 million higher.
Derivate Instruments
Derivatives are financial instruments, the payments of which are linked to the prices, or
relationships between prices, of securities or commodities, interest rates, currency exchange rates
or other financial measures. Derivatives are designed to enable parties to manage their exposure
to interest rates and currency exchange rates, and security and other price risks. Mass uses fair
value hedges to hedge the exposure to changes in fair value of a recognized asset or liability or
an unrecognized firm commitment, or an identified portion of such asset, liability or firm
commitment that is attributable to a particular risk that could affect profit or loss. Mass does
not use cash flow hedges or hedges of a net investment in a foreign operation.
Inflation
Mass does not believe that inflation has had a material impact on its revenues or income over
the past three fiscal years. Because Mass’s assets to a large extent are liquid in nature, they
are not significantly affected by inflation. However, increases in inflation could result in
increases in expenses, which may not be readily recoverable in the price of services provided to
Mass’s clients or commodities sold. To the extent inflation results in rising interest rates and
has other adverse effects on capital markets, it could adversely affect Mass’s financial position
and profitability.
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BACKGROUND AND REASONS FOR THIS OFFER AND THE MERGER
The following discussion presents background information concerning this offer and the Merger
and describes our reasons for undertaking this offer, the Merger and the other transactions set out
in the Agreement. Please refer to the directors’ circular
sent by Mass to its shareholders, referred to as the “Mass
Recommendation Statement”, for further information
relating to this offer, the Merger and the factors considered by the board of directors of Mass in
connection with their decision to approve the Agreement and their recommendation to shareholders of
Mass to accept this offer.
Background of this Offer
In connection with Terra Nova’s long-term strategic plans, involving internal growth
initiatives, acquisitions or business combinations, Terra Nova’s management has been seeking out
and evaluating strategic acquisition candidates. Upon completion of the Arrangement and the
de-consolidation of KID, Terra Nova’s board of directors began reviewing opportunities and
strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value in light of Terra Nova’s focus on the natural
resources business. In the third quarter of 2010, Terra Nova’s board of directors gave serious
consideration as to whether or not a business combination with Mass could be accomplished on
favorable terms.
Terra Nova distributed all of the outstanding Mass Common Shares to its shareholders pursuant
to the Spin-Off in January 2006 in order to focus on its Industrial Business and to allow Mass to
focus on its own business. At the time, the Industrial Business consumed a significant majority of
Terra Nova’s capital resources and management attention and overshadowed Terra Nova’s other
interests, which it felt were not reflected in the market value of the Terra Nova Common Shares.
At the end of 2009, Terra Nova strategically examined the Industrial Business and decided to
distribute the Industrial Business to its shareholders. Upon completion of the deconsolidation by
Terra Nova of its former Industrial Business in 2010, the conflicts that previously existed between
Mass’s operations and Terra Nova’s former Industrial Business were no longer present. As a result,
Terra Nova considered the benefits of a combination with Mass, including, among other things: (i)
that the combined company would have greater financial resources and a global presence and would be
well-positioned to exploit and execute on opportunities and greater penetration into the Asian
markets; (ii) the combined network of Terra Nova and Mass’s international operations; (iii) the
complimentary nature of the businesses of both companies; (iv) the combined management team’s skill
sets; and (v) potential cost savings and other synergies. See “Terra Nova’s Reasons for Making
this Offer and the Merger” beginning on page 56.
On August 18, 2010, Terra Nova’s board of directors approved the formation of a special
committee of directors, referred to as the “Special Committee”, to review and consider the
potential effects of acquiring Mass on Terra Nova and its shareholders. The resolution mandated
the Special Committee to: (i) review and consider the potential effects and desirability of
acquiring Mass on Terra Nova and its shareholders; (ii) negotiate, review and consider the terms
and investigate and evaluate all aspects of acquiring Mass and, if appropriate, enter into
discussions with third parties; (iii) consult with management and the professional advisors of
Terra Nova as the Special Committee may deem necessary or advisable in relation to the acquisition
of Mass; (iv) conduct and carry out such investigations and take such actions in relation to the
acquisition of Mass as the Special Committee may deem necessary or advisable; (v) report to Terra
Nova’s board of directors as to the foregoing matters and to make such recommendations thereon as
the Special Committee may consider appropriate and as would be in the best interests of Terra Nova
and its shareholders; and (vi) otherwise do all other such things as the Special Committee may deem
necessary or advisable in respect of the foregoing to assist Terra Nova’s board of directors with
fulfilling its fiduciary duties. The Special Committee was comprised of Ian Rigg (Chair) and
Indrajit Chatterjee.
The Special Committee retained Raymond James Ltd., referred to as “Raymond James”, commencing
August 18, 2010 to act as its financial advisor in connection with this offer. As part of the
retention agreement between Raymond James and the Special Committee, Raymond James agreed to
undertake a review of Terra Nova and Mass relating to, among other things, their respective
operations and financial position, as well as other relevant financial, market and industry
information. Based on such information gathered, Raymond James agreed to prepare a report on their
financial analysis for review and discussion with the Special Committee. Additionally, Raymond
James agreed to prepare and deliver to the Special Committee an opinion as to whether this offer is
fair from a financial point of view to the shareholders of Terra Nova.
Between August 18 and September 1, 2010,
the Special Committee, its counsel and
representatives of Mass held various discussions and meetings
respecting the proposed transaction. From the initiation of discussions between the parties, a share exchange was mutually agreed to be the best basis for the transaction as it allowed Mass shareholders the opportunity to have a continued interest in the combined company and
would maximize the financial resources available to Terra Nova upon completion of the transaction.
As a result of these discussions, the parties determined to proceed with the transaction as a share
exchange, in order to allow Mass shareholders an opportunity to have a continued equity interest in
Terra Nova after completion of the transaction. In addition, Terra Nova and Mass considered the
likelihood that such a share exchange would be a tax free reorganization under the Code.
Additionally, the parties determined that the most appropriate basis in the circumstances for the
parties for determining the exchange ratio for the transaction was based upon the fully-diluted net
book value of each company as at June 30, 2010, with certain adjustments for post-period and other
agreed upon items. Both Terra Nova and Mass believe and have previously publicly disclosed that
they believe their net book value is the most useful measure of their financial position.
The management of both Mass and Terra Nova have both historically recognized net book value as the most appropriate measure of their financial performance
because of the nature of their businesses and their asset bases. Mass has historically viewed net book value as the best indicator of its financial performance
as its earnings are not predictable and can be materially affected by,
among other things, the timing of realization of investments. Similarly, Terra Nova’s royalty and natural resource business is commodity based and highly cyclical.
Therefore, Terra Nova’s management views its net book value as the most appropriate measure of its financial performance. As a result, the parties determined
that in the circumstances of combining their businesses and operations, the adjusted net book value was the most appropriate measure to determine the exchange ratio as it
would best reflect the value of each company and the adjustments to net book value would allow the exchange ratio to better reflect the value of each company by adjusting
for post-period and one-off items.
The
parties moved forward with negotiations on the basis that the transaction would provide for a share
exchange to build a larger and more capable combined entity based upon the adjusted net book value
of each party without a premium. See “The Offer Ratio” beginning on page 49.
On August 31, 2010, the Special Committee held a meeting, at which they reviewed the proposed
transaction and discussed certain preliminary matters in connection with the proposed offer,
including timing, certain accounting matters and the principal documents involved in the proposed
transaction. Terra Nova’s legal counsel was present at the meeting and provided an overview of
Terra Nova’s board of directors’ respective fiduciary duties and potential conflicts of interest.
On September 1, 2010, the Special Committee entered into a nonbinding term sheet with Mass,
referred to as the “Term Sheet”, which summarized the principal terms of this offer. The Term Sheet
specified that the acquisition of Mass would be on a share-for-share exchange basis whereby Terra
Nova Common Shares would be exchanged for Mass Common Shares based on an exchange ratio founded
upon the “net book value” of each of Terra Nova and Mass as at June 30, 2010, adjusted to reflect
underlying values not reflected by applicable generally accepted accounting principles and other
adjustments reflecting post-period matters and one-off items as mutually agreed. Based upon Terra
Nova’s preliminary review it was believed that such exchange ratio would be between 1.0 and
1.3 Terra Nova Common Shares for each Mass Common Share tendered.
This estimate was preliminary, did not give effect to the final
adjustments to the net book value per share to be agreed upon by the
parties, did not give effect to the conversion of the Convertible
Bonds and was based upon
the number of Mass Common Shares outstanding as of the date of the Term Sheet.
Between September 1, 2010 and September 24, 2010, Terra Nova’s legal counsel conducted various
due diligence in respect of Mass in connection with the proposed transaction. The due diligence
included various meetings with management of Mass and its auditors regarding its operations and
financial results.
From September 1, 2010 until September 24, 2010, the management teams and advisors of each of
Terra Nova and Mass met frequently by telephone to negotiate the final structure of the proposed
transaction, the terms of the Agreement, including the covenants and representations of the parties
and the termination provisions and break fees payable thereunder.
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On September 7, 2010, the Special Committee held a meeting, at which they reviewed and
discussed the status of the transaction, the terms of the Term Sheet and the proposed timing of the
transaction. At the meeting, legal counsel for Terra Nova was present and made a presentation to
the Special Committee regarding the duties of the board of directors in respect of the transactions
contemplated under the Term Sheet.
On September 20 and 21, 2010, the Chairman of the Special Committee met with management of
each of Mass and Terra Nova and legal and financial advisors to discuss the proposed acquisition of
Mass by Terra Nova and negotiate the final terms of the Agreement. These negotiations included, in
particular, a discussion of the consideration under this offer, break fees payable under the
Agreement, the termination provisions thereunder and the covenants of both parties respecting the
conduct of their respective businesses during the period of this offer.
On September 22 and 23, 2010, the parties and their representatives conducted additional
negotiations and finalized the Agreement.
The final adjustments to net book value were negotiated by
the parties during the discussions held between September 20 to 23, 2010, at which the parties reviewed the adjustments to fair value of certain resource property interests, various
post period matters and one-off items that would better
reflect the value of each company. During these discussions the parties considered, discussed and agreed upon the change to the fair value of Terra Nova’s Wabush royalty interest.
The parties determined to accept the fair value of such interest as previously disclosed by Terra Nova in its interim report for the period ended June 30, 2010. Additionally, during such
period, the final terms of the Arbitration Award were settled. The parties also agreed to adjust the net book value per share of Terra Nova to reflect the Rights Offering, the Third
Distribution and the acquisition of a resource property as these reflected actual matters that had occurred and been completed subsequent to June 30, 2010. The parties also considered,
discussed and agreed upon adjustments to reflect the change to fair value of Mass’s interest in a resource property and the effect of the conversion to shares of common stock of Mass of
the Convertible Bonds subsequent to June 30, 2010. For a description of the adjustments to net book value that were agreed upon by the parties, please refer to “Background and Reasons for
this Offer and the Merger — The Offer Ratio on page
49”.
On September 24, 2010, the Special Committee held a meeting to discuss Mass’s business, the
risks and opportunities facing the companies and the strategic reasons for this offer and the
Merger. The Chairman of the Special Committee also discussed the results of Terra Nova’s due
diligence review, including the financial performance of the companies and the risks and
opportunities facing the companies. At the meeting, Terra Nova’s legal counsel presented the
Special Committee with an overview of the proposed Agreement.
At its September 24, 2010 meeting, the Special Committee also received a presentation from
Raymond James respecting its fairness opinion, which included a detailed discussion of Raymond
James analysis of both Terra Nova and Mass. At the meeting, Raymond James provided the Special
Committee its oral fairness opinion that, as of such date, and based upon and subject to the
assumptions, procedures, factors, qualifications and limitations set forth in its written opinion,
the consideration being offered under this offer was fair, from a financial point of view to Terra
Nova’s shareholders.
After concluding its discussions respecting the proposed transaction with Mass and receiving
the oral fairness opinion of Raymond James, the Special Committee resolved to approve the Agreement
and the transactions contemplated in the Agreement, including this offer and the Merger. The
Special Committee resolved to recommend to Terra Nova’s board of directors to, among other things,
approve the Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder.
On September 24, 2010, after further discussions and deliberations and upon receiving the
recommendation of the Special Committee, Terra Nova’s board of directors unanimously (with the
Chairman abstaining on account of his position as a director and officer of Mass) approved the
Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder. The Agreement was executed by the parties
on September 24, 2010. Each of Terra Nova and Mass issued press releases on September 27, 2010
announcing the Agreement and the proposed acquisition of Mass by Terra Nova.
The Offer Ratio
This offer is part of a several step transaction, which includes the subsequent merger of Mass
and the Merger Subsidiary, designed to effect a combination with an exchange ratio for this offer,
referred to as the “Offer Ratio”, based upon the fully-diluted adjusted net book value per share of
each company. For the purposes of this offer and in settling the Offer Ratio thereunder,
management and the boards of Terra Nova and Mass agreed that Terra Nova’s reported shareholders’
equity as at June 30, 2010 would be adjusted to reflect:
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• |
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the Rights Offering; |
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| |
• |
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the Third Distribution; |
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| |
• |
|
the change to the fair value of its royalty interest in the Wabush resource
property; |
| |
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• |
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the Arbitration Award; and |
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| |
• |
|
a payment for a resource property by Terra Nova in the third quarter of 2010, |
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collectively referred to as the “Terra Nova Adjustments”. |
For the purposes of this offer and settling the Offer Ratio, management and the boards of
Terra Nova and Mass agreed that Mass’s reported shareholders’ equity as at June 30, 2010 would be
adjusted to reflect the fair value of certain of its resource interests and for the conversion of
debt instruments to shares that occurred subsequently, referred to as the “Mass Adjustments” and,
together with the Terra Nova Adjustments, referred to as the “Offer Ratio Adjustments”.
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The effect of the Offer Ratio Adjustments to Terra Nova’s and Mass’s reported
shareholders’ equity for the purposes of this offer was as follows:
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June 30, |
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| |
|
|
|
2010 |
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(dollars in thousands) |
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Terra Nova Shareholders’ equity |
|
Historical amount |
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$ |
206,567 |
|
|
|
Terra Nova Adjustments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rights Offering |
|
|
49,970 |
|
|
|
Payment for resource property in shares in 3rd quarter 2010 |
|
|
303 |
|
|
|
Arbitration Award |
|
|
6,408 |
|
|
|
Revaluation of interest in Wabush resource property, net of taxes, pursuant to IFRS |
|
|
121,000 |
|
|
|
Third Distribution |
|
|
(46,705 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma for the Terra Nova Adjustments |
|
|
337,543 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares outstanding |
|
|
37,897,538 |
(1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted shareholders’ equity per share for the Offer Ratio |
|
$ |
8.91 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (1) |
|
Includes 328,239 Terra Nova Common Shares held by Mass which will be eliminated after
completion of this offer. |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
| |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
| |
|
|
|
(dollars in thousands) |
|
Mass Shareholders’ equity |
|
Historical amount |
|
$ |
215,362 |
|
|
|
Mass Adjustments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of resource property |
|
|
18,000 |
|
|
|
Conversion of debt instruments |
|
|
2,610 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma for the Mass Adjustment |
|
$ |
235,972 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares outstanding |
|
|
26,204,716 |
(1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted shareholders’ equity per share for the Offer Ratio |
|
$ |
9.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (1) |
|
Includes 1,203,627 Mass Common Shares held by Terra Nova which will be eliminated after
completion of this offer. |
The Terra Nova Adjustments for the purposes of this offer all represent actual events that
have been implemented or occurred subsequent to June 30, 2010 and will be reflected in its next
interim quarterly financial statements, other than the increase in the fair value of the royalty
interest in the Wabush resource property pursuant to IFRS. This interest is comprised of a mining
sub-lease for the Wabush iron-ore mine in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Under the sub-lease,
the mine owner pays to Terra Nova a royalty payment based upon the amount of iron ore pellets
shipped from the mine to Point Noire, Quebec. The mining sub-lease commenced in 1956 and runs to
2055. Between 2005 to the end of 2009, gross annual royalty payments under the sub-lease have
fluctuated from a low of $16.4 million to a high of $31.3 million. Currently, this interest is
recorded on Terra Nova’s books at $26.1 million. The increase in its fair value is expected to
occur once Terra Nova adopts IFRS as required for Canadian companies currently applying Canadian
GAAP. Such an increase is not currently permitted under
Canadian and U.S. GAAP.
Based upon the Offer Ratio Adjustments, for the purposes of this offer, the parties determined
and agreed that the fully diluted adjusted net book value per share of each party was approximately
equal and formed the basis for the agreed Offer Ratio.
The Offer Ratio Adjustments reflect agreed upon adjustments to each party’s shareholders’
equity on a stand-alone basis. They do not, and are not intended to, represent or be indicative of
the consolidated financial position of Terra Nova or Mass as at the date presented. These Offer
Ratio Adjustments are not in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for this
offer, reflect adjustments not related to this offer and do not reflect all adjustments and
eliminations required to give pro forma effect to this offer. They are not, and should not, be
taken as representative of the financial position of Terra Nova after giving pro forma effect to
this offer. For a discussion of and to see the pro forma effect of this offer in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, see “Pro Forma Financial Statements”.
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Summary of Analysis of Raymond James
The Special Committee retained Raymond James to provide it with financial advisory services and a
fairness opinion in connection with this offer. The Special Committee selected Raymond James
because Raymond James is a nationally recognized investment banking firm with substantial
experience in transactions similar to this offer and is familiar with Terra Nova and Mass and their
respective businesses. As part of its investment banking business, Raymond James is continually
engaged in the valuation of businesses and their securities in connection with mergers and
acquisitions. Under an engagement letter between the Special Committee and Raymond James, for the
services of Raymond James in connection with this offer, Raymond James will be entitled to receive
a fee of C$450,000, of which C$325,000 has been previously paid, and the remaining amount is not
contingent upon completion of this offer. Terra Nova has also agreed to reimburse Raymond James for
its expenses arising, and indemnify Raymond James against certain liabilities that may arise, out
of its engagement.
At the September 24, 2010 meeting of the Special Committee, Raymond James reviewed the financial
aspects of the proposed merger and delivered to the Special Committee its oral opinion,
subsequently confirmed in writing, that, as of that date, the offer consideration was fair from a
financial point of view to the shareholders of Terra Nova.
Under an engagement letter between the Special Committee and Raymond James, for the services of Raymond James in connection with this offer, Raymond James will be entitled to receive a fee of C$450,000, of which C$325,000 has been previously paid, and the remaining amount is not contingent upon completion of this offer. Terra Nova has
also agreed to reimburse Raymond James for its expenses arising, and indemnify Raymond James against certain liabilities that may arise, out of its engagement.
Raymond James has not provided financial advisory services or participated in financings involving
Terra Nova or Mass within the past 24 months, except in 2008, when Raymond James was engaged by
Mass to act as its financial advisor in connection with the acquisition of its outstanding
preferred shares. Raymond James received total compensation of C$175,000 under such engagement.
Raymond James’ written opinion was directed to the Special Committee and addresses only the
fairness, from a financial point of view, of this offer to the Terra Nova shareholders. It does
not address the underlying business decision of Terra Nova to proceed with this offer, the relative
merits of this offer compared to any other business strategies that might exist for Terra Nova or
the effect of any other transaction in which Terra Nova might engage. The opinion does not
constitute a recommendation to any Terra Nova shareholder as to how the shareholder should vote at
the Terra Nova special meeting on this offer or any related matter. This summary is qualified in
its entirety by reference to the full text of the opinion. The full text of Raymond James’ written
opinion is attached as Exhibit 99.4 to this document and is incorporated by reference herein.
Shareholders are urged to read the opinion in its entirety as it sets out a description of the
procedures followed, assumptions made, matters considered, and qualifications and limitations on
the review undertaken by Raymond James.
In connection with rendering the opinion, Raymond James:
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reviewed, among other things: |
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the Agreement, |
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– |
|
Annual Reports for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
of Terra Nova and Mass, |
| |
| |
– |
|
certain interim reports of Terra Nova, which were filed with the SEC
on Form 6-K, |
| |
| |
– |
|
draft unaudited consolidated interim financial statements of Mass for
the six months ended June 30, 2010, |
| |
| |
– |
|
certain other communications from Terra Nova and Mass to their
respective shareholders, and |
| |
| |
– |
|
other financial information concerning the respective businesses and
operations of Terra Nova and Mass furnished to Raymond James by Terra Nova and
Mass for the purposes of Raymond James’ analysis; |
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§ |
|
held discussions with members of senior management of Terra Nova and Mass regarding: |
| |
– |
|
past and current business operations, |
| |
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– |
|
financial condition, |
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| |
– |
|
results of operations, and |
| |
| |
– |
|
future prospects of the respective companies; |
| |
§ |
|
reviewed the fully-diluted adjusted shareholders’ equity per share of Terra Nova and
Mass and the Offer Ratio; |
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§ |
|
reviewed the reported price and trading activity for the Terra Nova Common Shares and
the Mass Common Shares; and |
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| |
§ |
|
performed other studies and analyses and considered such other factors, as Raymond
James deemed appropriate. |
In arriving at its opinion, Raymond James relied upon and assumed, without assuming any
responsibility for independent verification, the accuracy and completeness of all of the financial
and other information provided to or otherwise made available to Raymond James or that was
discussed with or reviewed by Raymond James, or that was publicly available. Raymond James did not
attempt or assume any responsibility to verify such information independently. Raymond James
relied upon the management of Terra Nova as to the reasonableness and achievability of the
financial and operating forecasts and projections (and assumptions and bases thereof) provided to
Raymond James. Raymond James did not make or obtain any evaluations or appraisals of any assets or
liabilities of Terra Nova or Mass, and Raymond James did not examine any books or records, except
as noted herein. Raymond James’ opinion was necessarily made based on economic, market and other
conditions as in effect on and the information provided to Raymond James as of the date of its
opinion. Subsequent developments could impact the opinion and Raymond James does not have any
obligation to update, revise or reaffirm its opinion.
Raymond James assumed that this offer will be completed substantially in accordance with the terms
set forth in the Agreement. Raymond James also assumed that all regulatory or other consents and
approvals necessary for the consummation of this offer will be obtained without any adverse effect
on Terra Nova or Mass.
In performing its review and analysis, Raymond James made numerous assumptions with respect to
industry performance, general business, economic, market and financial conditions and other
matters, many of which are beyond the control of Raymond James, Terra Nova and Mass. Any estimates
contained in the analyses performed by Raymond James are not necessarily indicative of actual
values or future results, which may be significantly more or less favourable than suggested by
theses analyses. Additionally, estimates of the value of businesses or securities do not purport
to be appraisals or to reflect the prices at which such businesses or securities might actually be
sold. Accordingly, these analyses and estimates are inherently subject to substantial uncertainty.
The Raymond James opinion was among several factors considered by Terra Nova’s board in evaluating
this offer and in making its determination to approve this offer. Neither Raymond James’ opinion
nor the analyses described below were determinative of the consideration under this offer or of the
views of Terra Nova’s board of directors with respect to the approval of the Agreement.
Raymond James acts as a trader and dealer, both as principal and agent, in major financial markets
and, as such may have had positions in the securities of Terra Nova or Mass and, from time to time,
may have executed transactions on behalf of clients for which it received or may receive
compensation. As an investment dealer, Raymond James conducts research on securities and may, in
the ordinary course of its business, provide research reports and investment advice to its clients
on investment matters, including with respect to Terra Nova, Mass, or for any of their respective
associates or affiliates and other interested parties.
The following is a summary of the material analyses performed by Raymond James in connection with
its September 24, 2010 opinion. The summary is not a complete description of the analyses
underlying the Raymond James opinion, but summarizes the material analyses performed and presented
in connection with such opinion. The preparation of a fairness opinion is a complex analytic
process involving various determinations as to the most appropriate and relevant methods of
financial analysis and the application of those methods to the particular circumstances.
Therefore, a fairness opinion is not readily susceptible to partial analysis or summary
description. In arriving at its opinion, Raymond James did not attribute any particular weight to
any analysis or factor that it considered, but rather made qualitative judgements as to the
significance and relevance of each analysis and factor. The financial analyses summarized below
include information presented in tabular format. Accordingly, Raymond James believes that its
analyses and the summary of its analyses must be considered as a whole and that selecting portions
of its analyses
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and factors or focusing on the information presented below in tabular format,
without considering all analysis and factors or the full narrative description of the financial
analyses, including the methodologies
and assumptions underlying the analyses, could create a misleading or incomplete view of the
process underlying its analyses and opinion. The tables alone do not constitute a complete
description of the financial analyses. Except as otherwise noted, the following quantitative
information is based on data as it existed, or was publicly available, on or before September 24,
2010, and is not necessarily indicative of current market conditions.
Terra Nova Net Asset Value Analysis
Raymond James applied the net asset value, referred to as the “NAV”, approach in its analysis of
Terra Nova. Under the NAV approach Raymond James separately considered the assets and liabilities
of Terra Nova using assumptions and methodologies which were considered appropriate in the
circumstances. A summary of the NAV approach for each main asset and liability of Terra Nova is as
follows:
| |
• |
|
Cash and cash equivalents — Employed the book value as at June 30, 2010 adjusted for
the net proceeds of the Rights Offering; |
| |
| |
• |
|
Securities — Employed a current stock market value approach, incorporating estimated
commissions and discounts to reflect low trading liquidity; |
| |
| |
• |
|
KID Shares — Employed a current stock market value approach, incorporating estimated
commissions and discounts to reflect low trading liquidity. In addition, the number of
KID Shares held by Terra Nova was adjusted to reflect the Third Distribution; |
| |
| |
• |
|
Arbitration Award — Included the after-tax recovery for the past royalty underpayments
to be received under the settlement and employed a probability adjusted after-tax estimate
regarding the pending claims for interest and costs; |
| |
| |
• |
|
Interest in Wabush resource property — Employed the discounted cash flow approach,
referred to as the “DCF Approach”, and calculated the net present value of the unlevered,
after-tax discounted cash flows from Terra Nova’s royalty interest. The DCF Approach takes
into account the amount, timing and relative certainty of projected unlevered after-tax
cash flows expected to be generated. The DCF Approach requires that certain assumptions
be made regarding, among other things, future input values for the royalty rate formula,
operating production levels of the Wabush mine and discount rates. In considering future
iron ore pellet prices, Raymond James reviewed various investment bank equity research
projections and considered certain economic factors such as supply and demand for iron
ore. A discount rate of 8% was applied to the after-tax projected royalties arising from
proven reserves and a discount rate of 10% was applied to the after-tax projected
royalties arising from mine-life expansion beyond the current estimated reserves. The
discount rates were chosen based upon the cost of capital appropriate for a royalty
interest in an iron ore property. The DCF Approach incorporated scenario analysis based
on different key assumptions including different royalty rates and the amount of mineable
reserves and resources based on publicly available information from the mine operator.
The DCF Approach indicated a range of between $106.0 million and $172.4 million for Terra
Nova’s interest in the Wabush resource property. Based on this scenario analysis, a range
of between $110.0 million and $165.0 million was selected for the NAV approach. This
range compares to the total implied value of $147.1 million, as calculated using the Terra
Nova Adjustments; and |
| |
| |
• |
|
Other assets and liabilities — Employed book values as at June 30, 2010, adjusted
based on discussions with management of Terra Nova. |
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Raymond James compared Terra Nova’s adjusted shareholders’ equity per share for the Offer Ratio of
$8.91 to the estimated range of NAV per share of $8.02 to $9.63. A summary of the NAV approach for
Terra Nova is as follows:
Terra Nova Net Asset Value Summary
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect of the |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Terra Nova |
|
| |
|
Low |
|
|
High |
|
|
Adjustments |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
121,275 |
|
|
$ |
121,275 |
|
|
$ |
121,475 |
|
Securities |
|
|
12,962 |
|
|
|
13,522 |
|
|
|
13,666 |
|
KID Shares |
|
|
37,181 |
|
|
|
41,845 |
|
|
|
32,879 |
|
Arbitration Award |
|
|
6,408 |
|
|
|
7,518 |
|
|
|
6,408 |
|
Interest in Wabush resource property |
|
|
110,000 |
|
|
|
165,000 |
|
|
|
147,143 |
|
Other assets and liabilities |
|
|
15,973 |
|
|
|
15,973 |
|
|
|
15,973 |
|
| |
Net Asset Value |
|
$ |
303,799 |
|
|
$ |
365,133 |
|
|
$ |
337,544 |
|
Shares outstanding (1) |
|
|
37,897,538 |
|
|
|
37,897,538 |
|
|
|
37,897,538 |
|
| |
NAV per share |
|
$ |
8.02 |
|
|
$ |
9.63 |
|
|
$ |
8.91 |
|
| |
|
|
|
| (1) |
|
Includes 328,239 Terra Nova Common Shares held by Mass which will be eliminated after
completion of this offer. |
Mass NAV Analysis
Raymond James applied the NAV approach in its analysis of Mass. Under the NAV approach Raymond
James separately considered the assets and liabilities of Mass using assumptions and methodologies
which were considered appropriate in the circumstances. The financial statements of Mass are
prepared in accordance with IFRS and as such Mass records the majority of its assets and
liabilities at their estimated fair value on the balance sheet date. In addition, the majority of
Mass’s assets are comprised of cash and other current assets.
As part of the NAV analysis for Mass, among other things, Raymond James:
| |
• |
|
met with senior management of Mass to review the business, operations and future
prospects of the company; |
| |
| |
• |
|
reviewed with management of Mass each line item on the balance sheet to understand the
nature and approach to value of each asset and liability; |
| |
| |
• |
|
compared the audited December 31, 2009 balance sheet amounts with the unaudited June
30, 2010 balance sheet amounts; |
| |
| |
• |
|
reviewed management’s estimated balance sheet amounts as at mid-September 2010; |
| |
| |
• |
|
discussed with management of Mass the trading and investment policies employed in the
commodities business; |
| |
| |
• |
|
confirmed with management that historically their accounting procedures employed for
interim financial reporting have consistently resulted in accurate information; |
| |
| |
• |
|
reviewed an independent valuation of the resource property; and |
| |
| |
• |
|
met with the auditors of Mass. |
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A summary of the NAV approach for Mass is as follows:
Mass Net Asset Value Summary
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
| |
|
December 31, 2009 |
|
|
2010 |
|
| |
|
(audited) |
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
329,554 |
|
|
$ |
235,312 |
|
Other current assets |
|
|
107,713 |
|
|
|
141,245 |
|
Long term assets |
|
|
75,064 |
|
|
|
87,577 |
|
| |
Total assets |
|
|
512,331 |
|
|
|
464,134 |
|
Current liabilities |
|
|
204,693 |
|
|
|
151,062 |
|
Long-term liabilities |
|
|
96,322 |
|
|
|
80,018 |
|
| |
Total liabilities |
|
|
301,015 |
|
|
|
231,080 |
|
Minority interest |
|
|
996 |
|
|
|
17,692 |
|
| |
Shareholders’ equity |
|
$ |
210,320 |
|
|
$ |
215,362 |
|
Fair value of resource property |
|
|
18,000 |
|
|
|
18,000 |
|
Conversion of debt instruments |
|
|
2,610 |
|
|
|
2,610 |
|
| |
Net Asset Value |
|
$ |
230,930 |
|
|
$ |
235,972 |
|
Shares outstanding (1) |
|
|
25,133, 278 |
|
|
|
26,204,716 |
|
| |
NAV per share |
|
$ |
9.19 |
|
|
$ |
9.00 |
|
| |
|
|
|
| (1) |
|
Includes 1,203,627 Mass Common Shares held by Terra Nova which will be eliminated after
completion of this offer. |
Historical Exchange Ratio Analysis
Raymond James reviewed the daily closing prices for the shares of Terra Nova and Mass over the
period from March 30, 2010 (the date of the Arrangement) to September 21, 2010. By dividing the
volume weighted average closing price of the shares of Mass by the volume weighted average closing
price of the shares of Terra Nova for the same time period, Raymond James derived implied exchange
ratios ranging from 1.08x to 1.37x. Raymond James did not make any adjustment in this analysis for
trading liquidity and trading volumes.
General
As described above, the Raymond James opinion was among several factors relied upon by Terra Nova’s
board of directors in making its determination to approve this offer. The foregoing summary does
not purport to be a complete description of the analyses performed by Raymond James in connection
with the opinion and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the written opinion of Raymond
James attached as Exhibit 99.4.
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Terra
Nova’s Reasons for Making this Offer and the Merger
Terra Nova’s board of directors believes that the acquisition of Mass represents an
opportunity to enhance value for Terra Nova shareholders. The decision of Terra Nova’s board of
directors to enter into the Agreement was the result of careful consideration by the board of
directors of numerous factors. Significant factors considered by the Terra Nova’s board of
directors include, among others:
| |
• |
|
Strategic Growth through Acquisition. Terra Nova’s board of directors believes that
the most successful companies are those with greater financial resources and a global
presence. The acquisition of Mass furthers Terra Nova’s strategy of expanding its
operations through combinations with well-established companies. Terra Nova’s board of
directors believes that the combined network of international operations and
subsidiaries of both companies could be leveraged on a worldwide basis and would
provide Terra Nova with greater penetration into the fast-growing Asian markets. |
| |
| |
• |
|
Adjusted Book Value Valuation — The exchange ratio under this offer is based upon
the fully-diluted net book value of each company adjusted: (i) in the case of Terra
Nova, for the Terra Nova Adjustments, comprising the change in the fair value of its
Wabush royalty interest; the Arbitration Award; a payment for a resource property in
the third quarter of 2010; the Rights Offering; and the Third Distribution; and (ii) in
the case of Mass, to reflect the Mass Adjustments. Based upon the foregoing
adjustments, for the purposes of this offer, Terra Nova and Mass determined the
adjusted book value of Terra Nova and Mass to be approximately equal. See “Background
and Reasons for this Offer and the Merger — The Offer Ratio”. |
| |
| |
• |
|
Increased Scope — Terra Nova’s board of directors believes that the acquisition of
Mass would create a combined company that will be well-positioned to exploit and
execute on opportunities relating to the mining and commodities trading businesses with
greater capital and resources. As a result, Terra Nova intends to distribute to its
shareholders the balance of the KID Shares after the completion of this offer. Based on
the unaudited balance sheets as at June 30, 2010 for each of Terra Nova and Mass, after
giving pro forma effect to this offer, the Offer Ratio Adjustments and the intended
distribution of the remaining KID Shares to Terra Nova’s shareholders, the combined
company is expected to have total assets of approximately $830.5 million, cash and cash
equivalents of approximately $363.0 million and working capital of approximately $353.9
million. The combined resources of Terra Nova and Mass will enhance Terra Nova’s
ability to execute and exploit opportunities in the current businesses of the parties. |
| |
| |
• |
|
Complementary Businesses. Terra Nova’s board of directors believes that the
commodities business of Mass is complimentary to Terra Nova’s current focus on mineral
royalties and other natural resource interests. In particular, the expertise and
resources of Mass will be valuable to Terra Nova as it seeks to grow in the natural
resource sector. |
| |
| |
• |
|
Management Team. Terra Nova’s board of directors believes that Mass’s management
team has skill sets that complement and enhance those of Terra Nova’s personnel. |
| |
| |
• |
|
Fairness Opinion — The Special Committee retained Raymond James as its financial
advisor in connection with the proposed acquisition of Mass. Raymond James provided
the Special Committee with a fairness opinion to the effect that, as of the date
thereof, and subject to the assumptions and qualifications set out therein, the
consideration being offered under this offer was fair, from a financial point of view,
to Terra Nova’s shareholders. |
| |
| |
• |
|
Meaningful Cost Savings and Other Synergies — Although no assurance can be given
that any particular level of cost savings and other synergies will be achieved, the
Terra Nova’s board of directors believes that the acquisition of Mass will provide the
potential for meaningful cost synergies over time. |
Terra Nova’s board of directors also considered the potential risks of this offer and the
acquisition of Mass, including those set forth in the “Risk Factors” section of this prospectus.
Additionally, as a result of the Arrangement, any conflict between Mass’s operations and Terra
Nova’s former Industrial Business, which was one of the primary justifications of the Spin-Off, is
no longer present. Prior to the Spin-Off, Terra Nova’s Industrial Business consumed a significant
majority of our capital resources and management attention and thus overshadowed our other
interests which we felt were not reflected in the market value of our shares.
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The foregoing discussion of the information and factors considered by the Terra Nova’s board
of directors is not intended to be exhaustive, but is believed to include the material factors
considered by such board members. In view of the wide variety of factors considered by Terra Nova’s
board of directors in connection with its evaluation of this offer and the acquisition of Mass,
Terra Nova’s board of directors did not consider it practical to, and did not, quantify, rank or
otherwise assign specific weights to the factors that it considered in reaching its determination
and recommendation. In considering the factors described above and other factors, individual
members of the Terra Nova’s board of directors may have given different weight to different
factors. Terra Nova’s board of directors considered this information as a whole, and overall
considered the information and factors to be favorable to, and in support of, its determinations
and recommendation.
Mass’s Reasons for Recommending this Offer and the Merger
Based on the following positive factors, Mass’s board determined to unanimously (other than
the Chairman who abstained due to his position as a director and officer of Terra Nova) approve the
Agreement and this offer and the Merger and to recommend that all holders of Mass Common Shares
accept this offer:
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• |
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the creation of a significant well capitalized company with enhanced growth
opportunities and global capabilities; |
| |
| |
• |
|
the potential to create value through integration and combination of the
complementary businesses of the parties and eliminating overlap in the natural
resources segment; |
| |
| |
• |
|
since Terra Nova Common Shares are listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange,
Mass shareholders will have access to a large, liquid trading market for their
securities; |
| |
| |
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the exchange ratio under this offer is based upon the fully-diluted net book value
of each company adjusted: (i) in the case of Terra Nova, to reflect the fair value of
its Wabush royalty interest, the after-tax recovery for past royalty underpayments, its
recently completed rights offering and the distribution by Terra Nova
of KID Shares on
September 23, 2010; and (ii) in the case of Mass, to reflect the conversion of its
Convertible Bonds and the fair value of its iron ore interests. |
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the enhanced corporate governance requirements for companies incorporated in British
Columbia and listed on the New York Stock Exchange; |
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reports from management and advisors as to the satisfactory results of the due
diligence review of Terra Nova; |
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the likelihood that Mass shareholders will not recognize any gain or loss in the
exchange of their Mass Common Shares for Terra Nova Common Shares as a result of the
likelihood that this offer and the Merger constitute a reorganization within the
meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code; |
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Mass shareholders will be granted dissent rights in connection with any compulsory
acquisition by Terra Nova of Mass Common Shares not tendered in this offer or in any
Subsequent Acquisition Transaction; and |
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the likelihood that this offer and the Merger will be consummated, including the
reasonableness of the conditions to this offer and the closing thereof. |
Further details regarding the factors considered by Mass’s board of directors are set forth in the Mass Recommendation Statement.
Although each of the foregoing factors was considered important by the Mass board in
determining whether to recommend this offer to Mass shareholders, the most compelling reasons for
such recommendation are the enhanced ability of Mass to grow and expand its businesses through
Terra Nova as well as the consideration offered, which gives Mass shareholders the opportunity to
invest in Terra Nova.
The Mass board also evaluated and discussed the following risks that might arise:
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the risk that the potential benefits sought in this offer would not be fully
realized;
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certain risks applicable to Terra Nova’s business after the completion of this offer
and the Merger which are described under the heading “Risk Factors—Additional Risks
Related to Terra Nova upon Successful Completion of the Merger or a Subsequent
Acquisition Transaction”; |
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the risk that the fixed exchange ratio of the offer consideration could lead, in the
event of a decline in the market price of Terra Nova Common Shares, to a reduced value
of the consideration received by Mass’s shareholders; |
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the risk that the conditions of this offer and/or the Merger would not be met; and |
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the risk that Mass’s shareholders will not tender sufficient shares in this offer to
meet the minimum number of Mass Common Shares required to be tendered and not validly
withdrawn prior to the expiration of this offer or that Terra Nova’s shareholders will
not approve the issuance of the Terra Nova Common Shares required to be issued as part
of this offer. |
Mass’s board of directors believes that the foregoing risks are outweighed by the potential
benefits of this offer and the Merger to Mass’s shareholders. Mass’s board of directors also
considered various alternatives to this offer and the Merger, including remaining independent, and
determined that this offer and the Merger represents the best potential opportunity for Mass and
its shareholders.
RECOMMENDATION OF MASS’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
On September 24, 2010, Mass’s board of directors unanimously approved (other than the Chairman
who abstained due to his position as a director and officer of Terra Nova) this offer and the
Merger. Mass’s board of directors also has recommended that Mass shareholders tender their Mass
Common Shares in this offer.
THIS OFFER
We are offering to exchange one (1) Terra Nova Common Share for each outstanding Mass Common
Share validly tendered and not properly withdrawn prior to the expiration of this offer, upon the
terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Agreement, including those described in this
prospectus and the related letter of transmittal.
This offer is conditioned on, among other things (1) there being validly tendered, and not
properly withdrawn prior to the expiration of this offer such number of Mass Common Shares that,
together with Mass Common Shares held by Terra Nova and its affiliates, constitute at least 50.1%
of the total outstanding Mass Common Shares, calculated on a fully diluted basis as described in
this prospectus, and (2) the other conditions set out in the Agreement, including those described
in this prospectus under “This Offer—Conditions of this Offer” on page 62, unless such conditions
are waived by Terra Nova and the Merger Subsidiary at or prior to the expiration of this offer.
When we refer to the expiration of this offer, we mean 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on
November 8, 2010, unless we extend (for any reason) the period of time for which this offer is
open, in which case this offer will expire, and references to the expiration of this offer will
mean, the latest time and date on which this offer is open.
If you are the record owner of your shares and you tender your shares directly to the exchange
agent and depositary, you will not be obligated to pay any charges or expenses of the exchange
agent and depositary or any brokerage commissions. If you own your shares through a broker or other
nominee, and your broker or nominee tenders the shares on your behalf, your broker or nominee may
charge you a fee for doing so. You should consult your broker or nominee to determine whether any
charges will apply.
Timing of this offer
We are commencing this offer on October 7, 2010. This offer is scheduled to expire at 11:59
p.m., New York City time, on November 8, 2010, unless we extend the period of this offer. For more
information, see the discussion under “—Extension, Termination and Amendment” immediately below.
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Extension, Termination and Amendment
We have the option at our discretion to extend this offer for one or more subsequent offering
periods or for any period required by any SEC rule, regulation or position or any period required
by applicable law.
Subject to the SEC’s applicable rules and regulations, we also reserve the right to waive any
of the conditions to this offer and to make any change in the terms of or conditions to this offer.
However, without Mass’s consent, we cannot:
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decrease the consideration offered for each Mass Common Share tendered in this
offer; |
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change the form of consideration to be paid in this offer to a form other than Terra
Nova Common Shares; |
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reduce the number of Mass Common Shares to be purchased in this offer; |
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impose conditions to this offer in addition to those set forth in the Agreement; |
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modify or waive the minimum number of Mass Common Shares required to be tendered and
not properly withdrawn prior to the expiration of this offer; or |
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make any other change that is adverse to Mass’s shareholders. |
We can extend this offer by giving oral or written notice of an extension to the exchange
agent and depositary for this offer. If we decide to extend this offer, we will make a public
announcement to that effect no later than 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the next business day
after the previously scheduled expiration. We are not giving any assurance that we will extend this
offer. During any extension, all Mass Common Shares previously tendered and not validly withdrawn
will remain deposited with the exchange agent and depositary, subject to your right to withdraw
your Mass Common Shares. If we exercise our right to use a subsequent offering period, we will
first consummate the exchange with respect to the Mass Common Shares tendered and not withdrawn in
the initial offer period.
Subject to the SEC’s applicable rules and regulations, we also reserve the right, in our
discretion:
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to terminate this offer and not accept for exchange or exchange any Mass Common
Shares not previously accepted for exchange, or exchanged, upon the termination of the
Agreement or upon the failure of any of the conditions of this offer to be satisfied
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to waive any condition (subject to certain conditions requiring Mass’s consent to
waive) or otherwise amend this offer (subject to certain conditions requiring Mass’s
consent to amend) in any respect prior to the expiration of this offer, |
by giving oral or written notice of such termination, waiver or amendment to the exchange
agent and depositary and by making a public announcement.
We will follow any extension, termination, waiver or amendment, as promptly as practicable,
with a public announcement. Subject to the requirements of the Exchange Act, and other applicable
law, and without limiting the manner in which we may choose to make any public announcement, we
assume no obligation to publish, advertise or otherwise communicate any public announcement other
than by issuing a press release.
If we make a material change in the terms of this offer or the information concerning this
offer, or if we waive a material condition of this offer, we will extend this offer to the extent
required under the Exchange Act.
Procedure for Tendering Shares
For you to validly tender Mass Common Shares in this offer, you must do one of the following:
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for registered shareholders, deliver certificate(s) representing your shares, a
properly completed and duly executed letter of transmittal or a duly executed copy
thereof, along with any other required documents, to the exchange agent and depositary
at one of its addresses set forth on the back cover of this prospectus prior to the
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for non-registered shareholders, arrange for a book-entry transfer of your shares to
be made to the exchange agent and depository’s account at DTC and receipt by the
exchange agent and depositary of a confirmation of this transfer prior to the
expiration of this offer, and the delivery of a properly completed and duly executed
letter of transmittal or a duly executed copy thereof, and any other required
documents, to the exchange agent and depositary at one of its addresses set forth on
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arrange for a book-entry transfer of your shares to the exchange agent and
depositary’s account at DTC and receipt by the exchange agent and depositary of
confirmation of this transfer, including an “agent’s message,” prior to the expiration
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These deliveries and arrangements must be made before the expiration of this offer. The term
“agent’s message” means a message, transmitted by DTC to, and received by, the exchange agent and
depositary and forming a part of a book-entry confirmation, which states that DTC has received an
express acknowledgment from the participant in DTC tendering the Mass Common Shares which are the
subject of the book-entry confirmation, that the participant has received and agrees to be bound by
the terms of the letter of transmittal and that we may enforce that agreement against the
participant.
The exchange agent and depositary will establish an account with respect to the Mass Common
Shares at DTC for purposes of this offer within two business days after the date of the
distribution of this prospectus, and any financial institution that is a participant in DTC may
make book-entry delivery of the Mass Common Shares by causing DTC to transfer these Mass Common
Shares into the exchange agent and depositary’s account in accordance with DTC’s procedure for the
transfer. For a tender made by transfer of Mass Common Shares through book-entry delivery at DTC to
be valid, the exchange agent and depositary must receive, prior to the expiration of this offer, a
book-entry confirmation of transfer and either a duly executed letter of transmittal or a duly
executed copy thereof, along with any other required documents, at one of its addresses set forth
on the back cover of this prospectus, or an agent’s message as part of the book-entry confirmation.
Signatures on all letters of transmittal must be guaranteed by an eligible institution, except in
cases in which Mass Common Shares are tendered either by a registered holder of Mass Common Shares
who has not completed the box entitled “Special Delivery Instructions” on the letter of transmittal
or for the account of an eligible institution. An “eligible institution” means a bank, broker,
dealer, credit union, savings association or other entity which is a member in good standing of a
recognized Medallion Program approved by the Securities Transfer Association Inc., including the
Securities Transfer Agent’s Medallion Program (STAMP), the Stock Exchange Medallion Program (SEMP)
and the New York Stock Exchange Medallion Signature Program (MSP), or any other “eligible guarantor
institution,” as that term is defined in Rule 17Ad-15 under the Exchange Act.
If the certificate(s) for Mass Common Shares are registered in the name of a person other than
the person who signs the letter of transmittal, the certificate(s) must be endorsed or accompanied
by appropriate stock powers, in either case signed exactly as the name or names of the registered
owner(s) appear on the certificate(s), with the signature(s) on the certificate(s) or stock
power(s) guaranteed in the manner described above.
If your certificate(s) representing Mass Common Shares are not immediately available or if you
cannot deliver your certificate(s) representing Mass Common Shares to the exchange agent on or
prior to the expiration of this offer or for book-entry confirmation, you may receive the
consideration for your Mass Common Shares by properly completing and duly executing a notice of
guaranteed delivery, in the form substantially provided by us. Pursuant to this procedure, (i) a
properly completed and duly executed notice of guaranteed delivery must be received by the exchange
agent prior to the expiration of this offer, and (ii) the certificate(s) evidencing all physically
surrendered Mass Common Shares or book-entry confirmations, as the case may be, together with a
properly completed and duly executed letter of transmittal or a duly executed copy thereof,
together with any required signature guarantees, or an agent’s message in the case of a book-entry
transfer, and any other documents required by the letter of transmittal, must be received by the
exchange agent within three New York Stock Exchange trading days after the date of execution of the
notice of guaranteed delivery. You may deliver the notice of guaranteed delivery by hand or
transmit it by facsimile transmission or mail to the exchange agent and you must include a
guarantee by an eligible institution in the form set forth in that notice.
The method of delivery of certificate(s) representing Mass Common Shares and all other
required documents, including delivery through DTC, is at your option and risk, and the delivery
will be deemed made only when actually received by the exchange agent and depositary. If delivery
is by mail, we recommend registered mail with return receipt requested, properly insured. In all
cases, you should allow sufficient time to ensure timely delivery before expiration of this offer.
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Withdrawal Rights
You may withdraw Mass Common Shares that you tender pursuant to this offer at any time before
the expiration of this offer. After the expiration of this offer, tenders are irrevocable. However,
if we have not accepted tendered shares for exchange by November 8, 2010, you may withdraw tendered
shares at any time thereafter.
For your withdrawal to be effective, the exchange agent and depositary must receive from you,
prior to the expiration of this offer, a written or facsimile transmission notice of withdrawal at
one of its addresses set forth on the back cover of this prospectus, and your notice must include
your name, address, social security number, the certificate number(s) and the number of Mass Common
Shares to be withdrawn, as well as the name of the registered holder, if it is different from that
of the person who tendered those Mass Common Shares. If Mass Common Shares have been tendered
pursuant to the procedures for book-entry tender discussed above under “—Procedure for Tendering
Shares,” any notice of withdrawal must specify the name and number of the account at DTC to be
credited with the withdrawn Mass Common Shares and must otherwise comply with DTC’s procedures. If
certificate(s) have been delivered or otherwise identified to the exchange agent and depositary,
the name of the registered holder and the serial numbers of the particular certificate(s)
evidencing the Mass Common Shares withdrawn must also be furnished to the exchange agent and
depositary, as stated above, prior to the physical release of the certificate(s). We will decide
all questions as to the form and validity (including time of receipt) of any notice of withdrawal,
in our sole discretion, and our decision will be final and binding, subject to a court of law
having jurisdiction regarding such matters and the rights of Mass shareholders to challenge our
determinations.
An eligible institution must guarantee all signatures on the notice of withdrawal unless the
Mass Common Shares have been tendered for the account of an eligible institution.
None of Terra Nova, the exchange agent and depositary, the information agent or any other
person will be under any duty to give notification of any defects or irregularities in any notice
of withdrawal or will incur any liability for failure to give any notification. Any Mass Common
Shares that you properly withdraw will be deemed not to have been validly tendered for purposes of
this offer. However, you may retender withdrawn Mass Common Shares by following one of the
procedures discussed under “—Procedure for Tendering Shares” at any time before the expiration of
this offer.
Effect of Tendering Shares
By executing a letter of transmittal, you will agree and acknowledge that our acceptance for
exchange of Mass Common Shares you tender in this offer will, without any further action, revoke
any prior powers of attorney and proxies that you may have granted in respect of those shares and
you will not grant any subsequent proxies and, if any are granted, they will not be deemed
effective. We reserve the right to require that, in order for Mass Common Shares to be validly
tendered, we must be able to exercise full voting, consent and other rights with respect to those
Mass Common Shares immediately upon our acceptance of those Mass Common Shares for exchange.
We will determine questions as to the validity, form, eligibility (including time of receipt)
and acceptance for exchange of any tender of Mass Common Shares, in our sole discretion, and our
determination will be final and binding, subject to a court of law having jurisdiction regarding
such matters and the rights of Mass shareholders to challenge our determinations. We reserve the
absolute right to reject any and all tenders of Mass Common Shares that we determine are not in
proper form or the acceptance of or exchange for which may, in the opinion of our counsel, be
unlawful. No tender of Mass Common Shares will be deemed to have been validly made until all
defects and irregularities in tenders of those shares have been cured or waived. None of Terra
Nova, the exchange agent and depositary, the information agent, or any other person will be under
any duty to give notification of any defects or irregularities in the tender of any Mass Common
Shares or will incur any liability for failure to give any such notification. Our interpretation of
the terms and conditions of our offer, including the letter of transmittal and instructions, will
be final and binding, subject to a court of law having jurisdiction regarding such matters and the
rights of Mass shareholders to challenge our determinations.
The tender of Mass Common Shares pursuant to any of the procedures described above will
constitute a binding agreement between you and us upon the terms and subject to the conditions of
the exchange offer.
Exchange of Mass Common Shares
Prior to the date on which Terra Nova accepts for exchange Mass Common Shares tendered in this
offer, Terra Nova will deposit into an exchange fund administered by the exchange agent the
depositary certificate(s) representing Terra Nova Common Shares that will be exchanged in this
offer.
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Subject to the satisfaction (or, where permissible, waiver) of the conditions to this offer as
of the expiration of this offer, we will accept for exchange Mass Common Shares validly tendered
and not properly withdrawn and will exchange Terra Nova Common Shares and cash in lieu of
fractional shares for the tendered Mass Common Shares promptly afterwards. In all cases, the
exchange of Mass Common Shares tendered and accepted for exchange pursuant to this offer will be
made only if the exchange agent and depositary timely receives:
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certificate(s) representing those Mass Common Shares, or a timely confirmation of a
book-entry transfer of those Mass Common Shares in the exchange agent and depositary’s
account at DTC, and a properly completed and duly executed letter of transmittal, or a
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a timely confirmation of a book-entry transfer of those Mass Common Shares in the
exchange agent and depositary’s account at DTC, together with an “agent’s message” as
described above under “—Procedure for Tendering Shares.” |
For purposes of this offer, we will be deemed to have accepted for exchange Mass Common Shares
validly tendered and not properly withdrawn when, as and if we notify the exchange agent and
depositary of our acceptance of the tender of those Mass Common Shares pursuant to this offer. The
exchange agent and depositary will deliver Terra Nova Common Shares and cash in lieu of a fraction
of a share promptly after receipt of our notice. The exchange agent and depositary will act as
agent for tendering Mass shareholders for the purpose of receiving Terra Nova Common Shares and
cash in lieu of a fraction of a share and transmitting shares to you. You will not receive any
interest on any cash that you are entitled to receive, even if there is a delay in making the
payment or exchange. If we do not accept Mass Common Shares for exchange pursuant to this offer, we
will return certificate(s) for these unexchanged Mass Common Shares without expense to the
tendering shareholder. If we do not accept Mass Common Shares for exchange pursuant to this offer,
Mass Common Shares tendered by book-entry transfer into the exchange agent and depositary’s account
at DTC pursuant to the procedures set forth under “—Procedure for Tendering Shares” will be
credited to the account maintained with DTC from which those shares were originally transferred,
promptly following expiration or termination of this offer.
Conditions of this Offer
This offer is subject to a number of conditions, which we describe below. Notwithstanding any
other provision of this offer, Terra Nova shall not be required to accept for exchange or, subject
to any applicable rules and regulations of the SEC, including Rule 14e-l(c) under the Exchange Act
(relating to Terra Nova’s obligation to exchange or return tendered Mass Common Shares promptly
after termination or withdrawal of this offer), exchange and may delay the acceptance of the
exchange of, subject to the restriction referred to above, any tendered Mass Common Shares in
anticipation of governmental regulatory approvals, and (subject to the provisions of the Agreement)
may terminate this offer and not accept for exchange any tendered shares if any of these conditions
are not satisfied or, where permissible, waived as of the expiration
of this offer. Terra Nova and the Merger Subsidiary may not assert any
such conditions after the expiry of this offer.
Minimum Condition
There must be validly tendered and not properly withdrawn prior to the expiration of this
offer such number of Mass Common Shares that, together with Mass Common Shares held by Terra Nova,
constitute at least 50.1% of the Mass Common Shares outstanding, calculated on a fully diluted
basis. The Agreement provides that this minimum tender condition cannot be decreased to less than
50.01% of the outstanding Mass Common Shares (calculated on a fully-diluted basis) without the
prior written consent of Mass, provided that the Merger Subsidiary may decrease such minimum tender
condition at its sole discretion to take up no more than 20% of the then outstanding Mass Common
Shares.
Registration Statement Effectiveness
The registration statement on Form F-4, of which this prospectus is a part, must have been
declared effective under the Securities Act and not be the subject of any stop order or proceedings
seeking a stop order.
Approval of Share Issuance Resolution
An ordinary resolution approving the issuance of 25,001,089 Terra Nova Common Shares, to be
issued in connection with this offer shall have been approved by
Terra Nova’s shareholders (such shareholder approval was
obtained on October 29, 2010).
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New York Stock Exchange Listing
The additional listing of Terra Nova Common Shares issuable in exchange for Mass Common Shares
in this offer shall have been approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange. We cannot waive
this condition without the consent of Mass. On November 4, 2010, Terra Nova announced that the New York Stock Exchange had provided such authorization.
Agreement
The Agreement shall not have been terminated in accordance with its terms.
Waiver of Shareholder Rights Plan
We shall have reasonably determined that Mass’s restated shareholder rights plan agreement
dated May 13, 2008 (amending and restating the shareholder rights plan agreement dated July 2,
2006), referred to as the “Mass Rights Plan”, does not provide rights to Mass’s shareholders to
purchase any securities of Mass as a result of any transaction contemplated under the Agreement,
and does not and will not adversely affect this offer, Terra Nova or any of its affiliates either
before or on consummation of this offer or any related transaction covered by the Agreement.
Mass Approval
Mass’s board of directors shall not have withdrawn or modified, in any manner (other than
non-substantive modifications), its approval or recommendation of this offer.
Receipt of Government Approvals
All government and regulatory approvals, waiting or suspensory periods, waivers, permits,
consents, reviews, investigations, orders, rulings, decisions, statements of no objection and
exemptions (including, without limitation, those required under any applicable law, regulation or
other requirement of any government entity), which Terra Nova shall have determined, acting
reasonably, are necessary or desirable to complete this offer or the Agreement shall have
been obtained or concluded or, in the case of waiting or suspensory periods, expired or been
terminated, each on terms and conditions satisfactory to Terra Nova acting reasonably.
Absence of Litigation
Terra Nova shall have determined, acting reasonably, that (i) no act, action, suit or
proceeding shall have been threatened or taken before or by any domestic or foreign court, tribunal
or governmental agency or other regulatory authority or administrative agency or commission or by
any elected or appointed public official or private person (including, without limitation, any
individual, corporation, firm, group or other entity) whether or not having the force of law, and
(ii) no law shall have been proposed, enacted, promulgated or applied, in either case:
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to cease trade, enjoin, prevent, prohibit, make illegal or impose material
limitations or conditions on the purchase by or the sale to Terra Nova or the Merger
Subsidiary of the Mass Common Shares, or the right of Terra Nova to own or exercise
full rights of ownership of the Mass Common Shares or the consummation of this offer or
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which, if this offer or any related transaction covered by the Agreement were
consummated, would reasonably be expected to have a “Material Adverse Effect” (as
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which would materially and adversely affect (i) the value of the Mass Common Shares
to Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary, or (ii) the ability of Terra Nova or the Merger
Subsidiary to proceed with this offer, acquire the Mass Common Shares pursuant to the
Top-Up Option, effect any transaction contemplated under the Agreement or take up and
pay for any Mass Common Shares deposited under this offer or any related transaction
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seeking to prohibit or limit the ownership or operation by Terra Nova or the Merger
Subsidiary of any material portion of the business or assets of Mass or a subsidiary or
significant investee of Mass or to dispose of or hold separate any material portion of
the business or assets of such parties as a result of this offer or any related
transaction covered by the Agreement; |
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seeking to or compelling Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary to dispose of any Mass
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seeking to impose damages on Terra Nova, Mass or any of their respective affiliates
as a result of the this offer or any related transaction covered by the Agreement |
Absence of Legal Prohibitions
There shall not exist any prohibition at law against Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary
making or maintaining this offer or taking up and paying for any Mass Common Shares deposited under
this offer or completing related transaction covered by the Agreement.
No Material Adverse Effect
Terra Nova shall have determined, acting reasonably, that there does not exist and shall not
have occurred (or, if there does exist or shall have occurred prior to the commencement of this
offer, there shall not have been disclosed generally or to Terra Nova in writing on or before the
execution and delivery of the Agreement) any change (or any condition, event or development
involving a prospective change) in the business, operations (including results of operations),
properties, assets, liabilities (including contingent liabilities that may arise through
outstanding, pending or threatened litigation), condition (financial or otherwise), operations,
results of operations or prospects of Mass or any of Mass’s subsidiaries or significant investees
that, when considered either individually or in the aggregate, has resulted or would reasonably be
expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect in respect of Mass, or which, if this offer or the
related transactions under the Agreement were consummated, would be reasonably expected to have a
Material Adverse Effect in respect of Terra Nova.
Compliance by Mass
Mass shall have complied in all material respects with its covenants and obligations under the
Agreement to be complied with at or prior to the expiration of this offer (without giving effect
to, applying or taking into consideration any materiality qualification already contained in such
covenant or obligation).
Absence of Misrepresentations
Terra Nova shall not have become aware of any untrue statement of a material fact, or an
omission to state a material fact that is required to be stated or that is necessary to make a
statement not misleading in light of the circumstances in which it was made and at the date it was
made (after giving effect to all subsequent filings in relation to all matters covered in earlier
filings), in any document filed by or on behalf of Mass with any securities commission or similar
securities regulatory authority or any applicable stock exchange or self-regulatory authority,
including any prospectus, financial statement, management proxy circular, press release or any
other document so filed by Mass which Terra Nova shall have determined in its reasonable judgment
constitutes a Material Adverse Effect in respect of Mass or, if this offer or any Subsequent
Acquisition Transaction were consummated, would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse
Effect in respect of Terra Nova.
Market Disruptions
There shall not have occurred: (A) any general suspension of trading in securities on the New
York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange or on the NASDAQ, for a period in excess of
twenty-four hours (excluding suspensions or limitations resulting solely from physical damage or
interference with such exchanges not related to market conditions); (B) a declaration of a banking
moratorium or any suspension of payments in respect of banks in the United States (whether or not
mandatory); (C) any limitation or proposed limitation (whether or not mandatory) by any United
States governmental authority that has a material adverse effect generally on the extension of
credit by banks or other financial institutions; (D) the commencement of a war involving the United
States that, in the reasonable judgment of Terra Nova, materially affects Terra Nova, Mass, Terra
Nova’s ability to consummate this offer or materially adversely affects securities markets in the
United States generally; or (E) in the case of any of the situations in clauses (A) through (D) of
this paragraph existing at the time of the commencement of this offer, a material acceleration or
worsening thereof.
General
The foregoing conditions are for the sole benefit of Terra Nova and the Merger Subsidiary and
may be asserted by Terra Nova and the Merger Subsidiary regardless of the circumstances giving rise
to any such assertion.
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Subject to the provisions of the Agreement at
any time, Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary may waive any of the foregoing conditions in whole or
in part at any time and from time to time without prejudice to any other rights which Terra Nova or
the Merger Subsidiary may have. The failure by Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary at any time to
exercise any of the foregoing rights will not be deemed to be a waiver of any such right, the
waiver of any such right with respect to particular facts and circumstances will not be deemed a
waiver with respect to any other facts and circumstances and each such right shall be deemed to be
an ongoing right which may be asserted at any time and from time to time. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the condition set out under the caption “Market Disruptions” above may not be waived by
Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary without the written consent of Mass.
Terra Nova, the Merger Subsidiary and Mass cannot assure you that all of the conditions to
completing this offer will be satisfied or waived.
Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences
The following discussion is the opinion of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, U.S. tax counsel to
Terra Nova, as to the material U.S. federal income tax consequences to U.S. holders (as defined
below) of Mass Common Shares of (1) this offer and the Merger and (2) the ownership of the Terra
Nova Common Shares received pursuant to this offer. This summary applies only to those U.S.
holders of Mass Common Shares that hold their Mass Common Shares, and will hold their Terra Nova
Common Shares received pursuant to this offer, as “capital assets” within the meaning of Section
1221 of the Code (generally, property held for investment). This summary is based on current
provisions of the Code, United States Treasury regulations, published rulings of the IRS and court
decisions, all of which are subject to change (possibly with retroactive effect). Any such change
could affect the accuracy of the statements and the conclusions discussed below and the tax
consequences of this offer and the Merger, or the ownership of Terra Nova Common Shares. In
addition, this discussion does not address any tax considerations under state, local or non-U.S.
laws, or U.S. federal laws other than those pertaining to income tax.
For purposes of this discussion, the term “U.S. holder” means a beneficial owner of Mass
Common Shares or Terra Nova Common Shares, as the case may be, that is for U.S. federal income tax
purposes:
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or more U.S. persons over all substantial decisions of the trust or (B) that has made a
valid election to be treated as a U.S. person for U.S. federal income tax purposes. |
If an entity treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes holds Mass Common
Shares or Terra Nova Common Shares, the tax treatment of a partner will generally depend upon the
status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. Entities that are treated as
partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes and partners in such partnerships holding Mass
Common Shares or Terra Nova Common Shares should consult their tax advisors regarding the U.S.
federal income tax consequences of this offer and the Merger and the ownership of Terra Nova Common
Shares.
This summary does not address all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that may be relevant
to particular holders of Mass Common Shares or Terra Nova Common Shares in light of their
individual circumstances, or to holders of Mass Common Shares or Terra Nova Common Shares that are
subject to special rules under U.S. federal income tax law, including, without limitation:
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persons that hold Mass Common Shares or Terra Nova Common Shares as part of a hedge,
straddle, conversion transaction or other integrated transaction or risk reduction
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corporations, partnerships or other pass-through entities) that hold Mass Common Shares or
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persons deemed to sell their Mass Common Shares or Terra Nova Common Shares under the
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persons that hold Mass Common Shares or Terra Nova Common Shares in an individual
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In addition, consistent with representations made by Mass and Terra Nova, this summary assumes
that Mass is not a “passive foreign investment company” within the meaning of Section 1297 of the
Code and neither Mass nor Terra Nova is a “controlled foreign corporation” within the meaning of
Section 957 of the Code.
U.S. HOLDERS SHOULD CONSULT THEIR TAX ADVISORS CONCERNING THE U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX
CONSEQUENCES WITH RESPECT TO TENDERING MASS COMMON SHARES AND OWNING TERRA NOVA COMMON SHARES IN
LIGHT OF THEIR PARTICULAR SITUATIONS, AS WELL AS ANY CONSEQUENCES ARISING UNDER OTHER U.S. FEDERAL
TAX LAWS OR THE LAWS OF ANY STATE, LOCAL, FOREIGN OR OTHER TAXING JURISDICTION.
Treatment of this Offer and the Merger as a Reorganization
Davis
Wright Tremaine LLP is of the opinion that this offer and the Merger should
constitute a single integrated transaction that qualifies as a “reorganization” within the
meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code (with exchanges pursuant to this offer treated as part of the
Merger transaction). This opinion of counsel is given in reliance on
customary representations provided by Terra Nova, Merger Subsidiary and Mass as to certain factual matters, and
assumptions, including the following: (1) this offer and the Merger will occur and be consummated in accordance
with the Agreement, and all of the terms and conditions of this offer and the Merger as
described in this prospectus, without the waiver, amendment or modification of any of those terms or
conditions;
(2) no more than 50% of the outstanding Mass Common Shares will be acquired by Terra Nova, Mass, or Merger
Subsidiary pursuant to this offer, the Merger and any Subsequent Acquisition Transaction for cash or property
other than Terra Nova Common Shares; (3) neither Mass nor Terra Nova (or any party related to Terra Nova) will
acquire or redeem, in connection with this offer or the Merger, Terra Nova Common Shares issued pursuant to this offer,
the Merger or any Subsequent Acquisition Transaction; (4) after the Merger, the surviving corporation in the Merger
will remain a wholly-owned subsidiary of Terra Nova and will continue Mass’s historic business or will use a significant
portion of Mass’s historic business assets in a business; and (5) the surviving corporation in the Merger will acquire in
the Merger at least 90% of the fair market value of the net assets and at least 70% of the fair market value of the gross
assets of Mass held immediately before this offer (taking into account any amounts paid by Mass to its shareholders in connection
with this offer, the Merger or any Subsequent Acquisition Transaction, Mass assets used to pay transaction expenses and any and all
redemptions and distributions made by Mass).
In rendering its opinion, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP has assumed that the
representations of Terra Nova, Merger Subsidiary and Mass are accurate, correct and complete in all
respects at the time of the closing of the Merger, without regard to any qualifications as to
knowledge, belief or intent. The determination as to whether this offer is a step in a series of
transactions constituting an integrated transaction qualifying as reorganization is based on the
application of legal principles to the relevant facts and circumstances. The courts have developed different tests to determine whether a series of steps should be
considered separately for tax purposes or together as an integrated transaction. Recent IRS rulings suggest that the IRS views the court decisions
looking to the intended result of a transaction
in determining whether multiple steps should be integrated into a single transaction qualifying as a reorganization as an appropriate test. However, because
some court decisions have considered a binding and irrevocable commitment to complete subsequent steps as essential to the
integration of those subsequent steps with earlier steps, and because the Agreement does not contractually obligate the parties to
undertake and complete the Merger once this offer is completed, counsel believes it is likely that, but is unable to provide an unqualified opinion as to whether, this offer and
the Merger constitute an integrated transaction qualifying as a
reorganization. No opinion of counsel as to the qualification of this
offer and the Merger as a reorganization is required by the Agreement.
No ruling has been or will be sought from the IRS regarding any tax consequences of this offer
and the Merger. The opinion of counsel will not bind the courts or the IRS, nor will it preclude
the IRS from adopting a position contrary to those expressed herein. Consequently, no
assurance can be given that the IRS would not assert, or that a court would not sustain, a position
contrary to any of those summarized
below. In addition, this opinion of
counsel is being delivered prior to the consummation of this offer
and the Merger and therefore is
prospective and dependent on future events. No assurance can be given that future legislative,
judicial or administrative changes, on either a prospective or retroactive basis, or future factual
developments, would not adversely affect the accuracy of the
conclusions stated herein.
The following are the material federal income tax consequences to Mass shareholders who,
consistent with the opinion of counsel referred to above, receive Terra Nova Common Shares pursuant to a
transaction constituting a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code.
Mass Shareholders Who Exchange Mass Common Shares Solely for Terra Nova Common Shares
A Mass shareholder who exchanges Mass Common Shares solely for Terra Nova Common Shares in
this offer will not recognize gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes, except in respect
of cash, if any, received instead of a fractional Terra Nova Common Share. The aggregate adjusted
tax basis in the Terra Nova Common Shares received in this offer will be the same as the aggregate
adjusted tax basis of the Mass Common Shares surrendered in this offer, reduced by the amount of
any adjusted tax basis allocable to any fractional share for which cash is received. The holding
period of the Terra Nova Common Shares received in this offer will include the holding period of
the Mass Common Shares surrendered in this offer. A Mass shareholder who acquired Mass Common
Shares at different times or at different prices should consult with a
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tax advisor in order to identify the tax bases and/or holding periods of the particular Terra
Nova Common Shares received in this offer.
U.S. holders that own 5% or more of Terra Nova’s Common Shares after the Merger should consult
their tax advisors as to the treatment of this offer and the Merger to them, including the
requirement that they enter into a “gain recognition agreement” with the IRS if this offer and the
Merger are treated as an integrated transaction that is an “indirect stock transfer” within the
meaning of Section 367 of the Code and the Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder.
Mass Shareholders Who Receive Cash Instead of a Fractional Terra Nova Common Share
A Mass shareholder who receives cash instead of a fractional Terra Nova Common Share will
generally recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount of cash received and
such holder’s adjusted tax basis in the Mass Common Shares that is allocable to the fractional
share. If the Mass shareholder has held the Mass Common Shares for more than one year at the
effective time of this offer, such gain or loss will be long-term capital gain or loss. Long-term
capital gains of individuals are generally eligible for reduced tax rates as compared to ordinary
income. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations. A Mass shareholder who
acquired Mass Common Shares at different times or at different prices should consult with a tax
advisor in order to determine the tax basis and/or holding period of the portion of the Mass Common
Shares exchanged for cash.
Consequences if this Offer and the Merger do not Constitute a Single Integrated Transaction
Qualifying as a Reorganization
If this offer and the Merger do not constitute a single integrated transaction qualifying as a
reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code, the exchange of Mass Common Shares
for Terra Nova Common Shares pursuant to this offer will be a taxable exchange unless this offer
independently, or together with a Subsequent Acquisition Transaction, separately qualifies as a
reorganization, an issue that is not addressed by the opinion of counsel. Assuming that this
offer is a taxable exchange, each Mass shareholder will recognize capital gain or loss equal to the
amount by which (a) the sum of the fair market value of the Terra Nova Common Shares and any cash
instead of a fractional Terra Nova Common Share received by such holder exceeded (b) the adjusted
tax basis of the Mass Common Shares surrendered in this offer. Any recognized gain would be
long-term capital gain if the Mass Shareholder had held the Mass Common Shares for more than one
year at the effective time of this offer. Long-term capital gains of individuals are generally
eligible for reduced tax rates as compared to ordinary income. The deductibility of capital losses
is subject to limitations. A Mass shareholder who acquired Mass Common Shares at different times or
at different prices should consult with a tax advisor in order to determine the capital gain or
loss recognized with respect to such shares. The tax bases of the Terra Nova Common Shares
received in this offer would equal the fair market value of those shares at the effective time of
this offer, and the holding period for such shares would begin on the date immediately following
the effective time of this offer.
Information Reporting and Backup Withholding
Certain U.S. holders may be subject to information reporting with respect to any cash received
in exchange for Mass Common Shares, including any cash received instead of a fractional Terra Nova
Common Share. In addition, if this offer does not constitute part of an integrated transaction
qualifying as a reorganization, information reporting may apply to the Terra Nova Common Shares
received in this offer. U.S. holders who are subject to information reporting and who do not
provide appropriate information when requested (including a taxpayer identification number, such as
a social security number or an employer identification number) may also be subject to backup
withholding, currently at a rate of 28% (but scheduled to increase to 31% beginning in 2011). Each U.S. holder is required to complete and sign the IRS
Form W-9 that will be included as part of the transmittal letter to avoid being subject to backup
withholding, unless an applicable exemption exists and is proved in a manner satisfactory to Terra
Nova and the exchange agent. Any amount withheld under the backup withholding rules is not an
additional tax and may be refunded or credited against such holder’s U.S. federal income tax
liability, provided the required information is properly furnished in a timely manner to the IRS.
Mass shareholders will be required to retain records pertaining to this offer and the Merger
and may be required to file with their U.S. federal income tax returns for the year in which this
offer occurs a statement setting forth specified facts relating to this offer and the Merger. U.S.
holders should consult a tax advisor concerning their reporting obligations with respect to this
offer and the Merger.
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Consequences of Owning Terra Nova Common Shares Received in this Offer
Cash Dividends and Other Distributions With Respect to Terra Nova Common Shares
Subject to the discussion below under the heading “Potential Application of Passive Foreign
Investment Company Provisions,” distributions by Terra Nova to holders of Terra Nova Common Shares
will be treated as dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent Terra Nova has
either accumulated or current earnings and profits. Distributions in excess of Terra Nova’s
current and accumulated earnings and profits, as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes,
will be treated as a non-taxable return of capital to the extent of a U.S. holder’s adjusted tax
basis in the Terra Nova Common Shares, and thereafter as capital gain from the sale of such shares.
Because the Terra Nova Common Shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, dividends paid to
non-corporate U.S. holders of Terra Nova Common Shares in taxable years beginning before January 1,
2011 that constitute “qualified dividend income” will be taxable at the reduced rates that apply to
capital gains if the Terra Nova Common Shares have been held for more than 60 days during the
121-day period that begins 60 days before the ex-dividend date and certain other holding period
requirements are met. Under current law, dividends paid on or after January 1, 2011 will be
subject to ordinary income tax rates. U.S. holders that are restricted in their ability to sell or
exchange Terra Nova Common Shares should consult with their tax advisors regarding whether such
shares are considered “readily tradable” for purposes of the qualified dividend income rules. For
corporate U.S. holders, dividends paid by Terra Nova will not be eligible for the dividends
received deduction generally allowed to U.S. corporations in respect of dividends received from
U.S. corporations.
Sale or Other Disposition of Terra Nova Common Shares
Subject to the discussion below under the heading “Potential Application of Passive Foreign
Investment Company Provisions,” a U.S. holder will recognize capital gain or loss upon the sale of
Terra Nova Common Shares received in this offer equal to the difference between the amount realized
upon such sale or exchange and such holder’s adjusted tax basis in the Terra Nova Common Shares.
Any recognized gain would be long-term capital gain if the holder has held the Terra Nova Common
Shares for more than one year at the time of the sale or exchange. Long-term capital gains of
individuals are generally eligible for reduced tax rates as compared to ordinary income. The
deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations.
Potential Application of Passive Foreign Investment Company Provisions
Special rules apply to dividends received from, and gain recognized on the sale or other
disposition of stock in, a non-U.S. corporation that is a PFIC. In general, a non-U.S. corporation
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Terra Nova believes that it is not a PFIC. If, however, Terra Nova is or becomes a PFIC, U.S.
holders of Terra Nova Common Shares would be subject to a penalty tax if such shares were sold at a
gain, or if such holder received an “excess distribution” with respect to the shares, unless such
shareholder elected either (a) to be taxed annually on the holder’s pro rata share of Terra Nova’s
earnings and profits regardless of whether dividends were distributed or shares were sold or (b) to
be treated as selling the Terra Nova Common Shares at the end of each year and treating any gain
from such sale as ordinary income (assuming such shares are considered to be “regularly traded”
within the meaning of the PFIC rules). A U.S. holder should consult its tax advisor with respect
to the ability to make any such election, including on a protective basis, and the tax consequences
of making any such election. In general, a shareholder receives an “excess distribution” if the
amount of the distributions during any taxable year is more than 125% of the average distributions
with respect to the stock during the three preceding taxable years (or shorter period during which
the taxpayer has held the stock). In general, the penalty tax is equivalent to an interest charge
on taxes that are deemed due during the period the shareholder owned the shares, computed by
assuming that the excess distribution or gain (in the case of a sale) with respect to the shares
was taxed in equal portions at the highest applicable tax rate throughout the shareholder’s period
of ownership. The interest charge is equal to the applicable rate imposed on underpayments of U.S.
federal income tax for such period.
Information Reporting and Backup Withholding.
Certain U.S. holders may be subject to information reporting with respect to dividends paid by
Terra Nova. U.S. holders who are subject to information reporting and who do not provide
appropriate information when requested (including a taxpayer identification number, such as a
social security number or an employer identification number) may also be subject to backup
withholding, currently at a rate of 28% (but scheduled to increase to
31% beginning in 2011). Any amount withheld under the backup withholding rules is
not an additional
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tax and may be refunded or credited against such holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability,
provided the required information is properly furnished in a timely manner to the IRS.
Transferability of the Terra Nova Common Shares
The Terra Nova Common Shares offered hereby are intended to be registered under the Securities
Act and quoted on the New York Stock Exchange. Accordingly, such Terra Nova Common Shares will
likely be freely tradable in the United States except by persons deemed to be an “affiliate” of
Terra Nova (as defined in the Securities Act). In general, the Securities Act provides that persons
deemed to be “affiliates” may not transfer Terra Nova Common Shares received in this offer except
pursuant to further registration of those shares under the Securities Act or in compliance with
Rule 144 under the Securities Act or another available exemption from registration under the
Securities Act.
Appraisal or Dissent Rights
Mass shareholders do not have appraisal or dissent rights in connection with this
offer. However, such rights may exist in connection with other transactions contemplated by the
Agreement.
If after the completion of this offer we beneficially own less than 90% of the outstanding
Mass Common Shares, we may exercise the Top-Up Option to purchase additional Mass Common shares
directly from Mass in order to hold one Mass Common Share more than 90% of the number of Mass
Common Shares that would be outstanding immediately after the exercise of such option (excluding
any Mass Common Shares held by Terra Nova or its affiliates at the commencement of this offer).
Pursuant to the Barbados Act, once we acquire at least 90% of the outstanding Mass Common Shares,
other than the Mass Common Shares held by us or any of our affiliates at the commencement of this
offer, we intend to initiate a compulsory acquisition whereby holders of Mass Common Shares not
previously exchanged in this offer will be given the right to receive the same consideration
offered to Mass’s shareholders in this offer. Conversely, such shareholders may elect to receive
dissent rights consisting of the “fair value” (as defined in accordance with the Barbados Act) of
the Mass Common Shares they hold. If Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary acquires all of the
outstanding Mass Common Shares, Terra Nova intends to cause Mass to complete the Merger in
accordance with the Barbados Act.
THE AGREEMENT
Terra Nova, the Merger Subsidiary and Mass entered into the Agreement on September 24, 2010.
The Agreement sets forth, among other things: (i) the terms and conditions upon which Terra Nova
and the Merger Subsidiary agreed to make this offer and Mass agreed to recommend that Mass’s
shareholders accept this offer; and (ii) the subsequent Merger of the Merger Subsidiary and Mass.
The following is a summary of certain provisions of the Agreement. It does not purport to be
complete and is subject to, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, the provisions of the
Agreement filed with the SEC on Form 6-K dated September 27, 2010, incorporated by reference into
this registration statement, which includes this prospectus.
Terra Nova has agreed to make this offer, through the Merger Subsidiary, on the terms and
conditions set forth in the Agreement. For a description of the conditions to this offer set out
in the Agreement, please see “This Offer- Conditions of this Offer”.
The Merger Subsidiary may, in its sole discretion, modify or waive any term or condition of
this offer; provided that the Merger Subsidiary shall not, without the prior consent of Mass,
increase the minimum number of Mass Common Shares required to be tendered and not properly
withdrawn prior to the expiration of this offer, decrease the consideration per Mass Common Share,
decrease the number of Mass Common Shares in respect of which this offer is made, change the form
of consideration payable under this offer (other than to increase the total consideration per Mass
Common Share and/or add additional consideration or consideration alternatives) or otherwise vary
this offer or any terms or conditions thereof (which for greater certainty does not include a
waiver of a condition) in a manner which is adverse to Mass’s shareholders. Additionally, the
Merger Subsidiary may not, without the prior written consent of Mass, decrease (including by waiver
thereof) the minimum number of Mass Common Shares required to be tendered and not properly
withdrawn prior to the expiration of this offer to less than 50.01% of the Mass Common Shares
(calculated on a fully-diluted basis), provided that the Merger Subsidiary may do so in order to
take up no more than 20% of the then outstanding Mass Common Shares under this offer.
For further information respecting this offer, please refer to the section of this prospectus
entitled “This Offer”.
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Support of this Offer
Upon consultation with its financial and legal advisors and on receipt of a recommendation
from a special committee of its directors, Mass’s board of directors has unanimously approved (with
the Chairman abstaining on account of his position as a director and officer of Terra Nova)
entering into the Agreement and determined that this offer is fair, from a financial point of view,
to Mass’s shareholders and that this offer is in the best interests of Mass. Accordingly, Mass’s
board of directors has resolved unanimously to recommend to Mass’s shareholders that they accept
this offer and deposit their Mass Common Shares under this offer. Mass has agreed to take all
reasonable actions to support this offer and ensure that this offer will be successful.
Shareholder Rights Plan
Mass and the board of directors of Mass have agreed to take all action necessary to ensure
that: (a) the “Separation Time” (as defined in the Mass Rights Plan) of the rights under the Mass
Rights Plan does not occur in connection with the Agreement and any related transaction covered by
the Agreement and (b) the Mass Rights Plan does not otherwise interfere with or impede the success
of any of this offer or any related transaction covered by the Agreement. Mass further agreed that
it will not waive the application of the Mass Rights Plan to any “Acquisition Proposal” unless it
is a “Superior Proposal” (both defined elsewhere in this section) and the five business day right
to match period provided for in the Agreement has expired, nor amend the Mass Rights Plan or
authorize, approve or adopt any other shareholder rights plan or enter any agreement providing
therefor.
Board Representation
At the time that at least a majority of the then outstanding Mass Common Shares (calculated on
a fully-diluted basis) are acquired by Terra Nova, the Merger Subsidiary or an affiliate of Terra
Nova and from time to time thereafter, Terra Nova will be entitled to designate such number of
members of Mass’s board of directors, and any committees thereof, as is proportionate to the
percentage of the outstanding Mass Common Shares beneficially owned from time to time by Terra
Nova, the Merger Subsidiary and any affiliate of Terra Nova, referred to as the “Terra Nova
Percentage”, and Mass has agreed not to frustrate Terra Nova’s attempt to do so and to co-operate
fully with Terra Nova, subject to all applicable laws, to enable Terra Nova’s designees to be
elected or appointed to Mass’s board of directors, and any committee thereof, and to constitute
the Terra Nova Percentage, including, at the request of Terra Nova, using its reasonable best
efforts to increase the size of Mass’s board of directors and to secure the resignations of such
directors as Terra Nova may request.
No Solicitation Covenant
Mass has agreed that on and after the date of the Agreement, except as provided in the
Agreement, it will not, and it will cause each of its subsidiaries not to, directly or indirectly,
through any officer, director or representative (including financial or other advisors) of Mass or
any subsidiary, or consultant to Mass previously identified to Terra Nova, collectively referred to
as the “Mass Parties”, take any action of any kind that might reasonably be expected to, directly
or indirectly, interfere with the successful acquisition of the Mass Common Shares by the Merger
Subsidiary under this offer and/or any related transaction covered by the Agreement, including any
action to:
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(including by way of furnishing information, permitting any visit to any facilities or
properties of Mass or any subsidiary of Mass or significant investee of Mass, or
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engage or participate in any discussions or negotiations regarding, or provide any
information with respect to, any Acquisition Proposal or co-operate in any way, or
assist or participate in, facilitate or encourage, an effort or attempt by another
person to do or seek to do any of the foregoing, provided that Mass may advise any
person making an unsolicited Acquisition Proposal that such Acquisition Proposal does
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withdraw, modify or qualify, or propose publicly to withdraw, modify or qualify, in
any manner adverse to Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary, the approval or
recommendation of Mass’s board of directors or any committee thereof of the Agreement
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approve or recommend, or propose publicly to approve or recommend any Acquisition
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accept or enter into, or publicly propose to accept or enter into, any letter of
intent, agreement in principle, agreement, arrangement or undertaking related to any
Acquisition Proposal. |
The Agreement defines an “Acquisition Proposal” as: (a) any merger, take-over bid, issuer bid,
amalgamation, plan of arrangement, business combination, consolidation, recapitalization, tender
offer, issuer bid, reorganization, dividend, distribution, liquidation, dissolution or winding-up
in respect of Mass or any of its subsidiaries; (b) any sale or acquisition of any of the assets of
Mass (other than sales of products in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice
and other than sales or acquisitions that are not prohibited under the Agreement); (c) any sale or
acquisition of an equity interest in Mass or of any subsidiary of Mass or rights or interests
therein or thereto (other than a sale or acquisition that is not prohibited under the Agreement);
(d) any sale by Mass or by any subsidiary of Mass of an interest in any significant investee of
Mass (other than a sale that is not prohibited under the Agreement); (e) any similar business
combination or transaction of or involving Mass or any subsidiary of Mass or any significant
investee of Mass, other than with Terra Nova or any subsidiary of Terra Nova; or (f) any proposal
or offer to, or public announcement of an intention to do, any of the foregoing from any person
other than Terra Nova or any subsidiary of Terra Nova.
Mass has agreed to cease, and to instruct its advisors and other representatives and agents to
cease, and cause to be terminated any existing solicitation, discussion or negotiation with any
person (other than Terra Nova), by or on behalf of Mass or any of its subsidiaries or significant
investee of Mass or any Mass Party with respect to or which could lead to any potential Acquisition
Proposal, whether or not initiated by Mass or any of its subsidiaries or any Mass Party, and to
discontinue access to any data rooms. Mass has agreed to request the return or destruction of all
information provided to any third parties who have entered into a confidentiality agreement with
Mass relating to any potential Acquisition Proposal and to use all commercially reasonable efforts
to ensure that such requests are honored in accordance with the terms of such confidentiality
agreements.
Mass has agreed not to waive or release any person from, or fail to enforce on a timely basis
any confidentiality agreement or standstill agreement or amend any such agreement, except to allow
the person to propose confidentially to Mass’s board of directors an “Unsolicited Proposal” (as
defined below) or otherwise make a Superior Proposal, provided that the remaining provisions of the
Agreement are complied with.
The Agreement defines an “Unsolicited Proposal” as a bona fide unsolicited Acquisition
Proposal to purchase or otherwise acquire, directly or indirectly, by means of a merger, take-over
bid, amalgamation, plan of arrangement, business combination, consolidation, recapitalization,
liquidation, winding-up or similar transaction, all of the Mass Common Shares and offering or
making available to all of Mass’s shareholders the same consideration in form and amount per Mass
Common Share to be purchased or otherwise acquired.
Ability of Mass to Accept a Superior Proposal
Mass has agreed not to accept, approve or recommend, nor enter into any agreement (other than
a confidentiality agreement permitted under the Agreement relating to an Acquisition Proposal)
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Mass has given Terra Nova and the Merger Subsidiary notice in writing that there is
a Superior Proposal, and all documentation relating to and detailing the Superior
Proposal, at least five clear business days before Mass’s board of directors proposes
to accept, approve, recommend or enter into any agreement relating to such Superior
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five clear business days have elapsed from the later of the date that Terra Nova
received the notice and other documentation referred to in the bullet above in respect
of the Acquisition Proposal and the date that Terra Nova received notice of Mass’s
proposed determination to accept, approve, recommend or enter into any agreement
relating to such Superior Proposal, and, if Terra Nova and the Merger Subsidiary have
proposed to amend the terms of the Agreement and this offer in accordance with the
Agreement, Mass’s board of directors (after receiving advice from its financial
advisors and outside legal counsel) has determined in good faith that the Acquisition
Proposal is a Superior Proposal compared to the proposed amendment to the terms of this
offer by the Merger Subsidiary; |
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The Agreement defines a “Superior Proposal” as an Acquisition Proposal received after
September 24, 2010 that: (a) complies with all applicable laws; (b) is not subject to a financing
contingency and in respect of which such person has delivered to Mass’s board of directors a letter
of commitment of one or more financial institutions of nationally recognized standing, such
letter(s) committing the required funds to effect payment in full for all of the Mass Common Shares
on a fully-diluted basis; (c) is not subject to any due diligence and/or access condition; (d) that
Mass’s board of directors has determined in good faith (after receipt of advice from its financial
advisors and with its outside legal counsel) is reasonably capable of completion without undue
delay taking into account all legal, financial, regulatory and other aspects of such Acquisition
Proposal and the person making such Acquisition Proposal; and (e) in respect of which Mass’s board
of directors determines in good faith after receipt of advice from its outside legal counsel that
failure to recommend such Acquisition Proposal to Mass’s shareholders would be inconsistent with
its fiduciary duties and from its financial advisors that such Acquisition Proposal would, if
consummated in accordance with its terms (but not assuming away any risk of non-completion), result
in a transaction more favorable to Mass’s shareholders from a financial point of view than this
offer (including any adjustment to the terms and conditions of this offer proposed by the Merger
Subsidiary pursuant to the Agreement).
Terra Nova’s Right to Match
Under the Agreement, Mass has agreed that, during the five business day periods referred to
above or such longer period as Mass may approve for such purpose, Terra Nova and the Merger
Subsidiary shall have the opportunity, but not the obligation, to propose to amend the terms of
this offer and the Agreement. Mass has agreed that it shall co-operate with Terra Nova and the
Merger Subsidiary with respect thereto, including negotiating in good faith with Terra Nova and the
Merger Subsidiary to enable Terra Nova and the Merger Subsidiary to make such adjustments to the
terms and conditions of the Agreement and this offer as Terra Nova and the Merger Subsidiary deem
appropriate and as would enable Terra Nova and the Merger Subsidiary to proceed with this offer or
any related transaction covered by the Agreement on such adjusted terms. Mass’s board of directors
shall review any proposal by Terra Nova and the Merger Subsidiary to amend the terms of this offer
in order to determine, in good faith in the exercise of its fiduciary duties, whether the proposal
to amend this offer would result in the Acquisition Proposal not being a Superior Proposal compared
to the proposed amendment to the terms of this offer.
Top-Up Option
Pursuant to the Agreement, Mass granted Terra Nova and the Merger Subsidiary the Top-Up Option
to purchase from Mass up to such number of newly issued Mass Common Shares, referred to as the
“Top-Up Shares”, that is equal to the number of Mass Common Shares that, when added to the number
of Mass Common Shares owned by Terra Nova and the Merger Subsidiary at the time of the exercise of
the Top-Up Option (excluding any Mass Common Shares held by Terra Nova and the Merger Subsidiary or
its affiliates at the time of the commencement of this offer), constitutes one share more than
ninety percent (90%) of the number of Mass Common Shares that would be outstanding immediately
after the issuance of the Top-Up Shares, provided, however, that Mass’s obligation to deliver the
Top-Up Shares on the exercise of the Top-Up Option is subject to Terra Nova and/or the Merger
Subsidiary having accepted all Mass Common Shares tendered in this offer and not withdrawn and will
have met or exceeded the minimum number of Mass Common Shares required to be tendered and not
properly withdrawn prior to the expiration of this offer.
The Agreement provides that the consideration for any Mass Common Shares acquired under the
Top-Up Option must be equivalent to the consideration provided to Mass’s shareholders under this
offer. Terra Nova may pay such consideration under the Top-Up Option in the form of: (a) Terra
Nova Common Shares; (b) in cash (based upon the closing trading price of the Terra Nova Common
Shares on the last business day prior to the date of delivery of the notice exercising the Top-Up
Option multiplied by the number of Top-Up Shares being acquired pursuant to the Top-Up Option); or
(c) if permitted under law, a full recourse promissory note having a principal amount equal to the
aggregate cash purchase price for the Top-Up Shares.
Subsequent Acquisition Transaction
If the Merger cannot be consummated for any reason, Terra Nova and the Merger Subsidiary will
use their commercially reasonable efforts to pursue other means of causing an amalgamation or
merger of the Merger Subsidiary and Mass, provided that the consideration per Mass Common Share
offered in connection with such other means of causing such merger or amalgamation shall be at
least equivalent in value to the consideration per Mass Common Share offered under this offer. If
the Merger Subsidiary takes up and pays for Mass Common Shares under this offer representing at
least a simple majority of the outstanding Mass Common Shares (calculated on a fully diluted basis
as at the expiration of this offer), Mass will assist Terra Nova and the Merger Subsidiary in
connection with any proposed amalgamation, statutory arrangement,
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amendment to articles, consolidation, capital reorganization or other transaction involving
Mass, Terra Nova or a subsidiary of Terra Nova that Terra Nova may, in its sole discretion,
undertake to pursue to acquire the remaining Mass Common Shares or cause the merger or amalgamation
of the Merger Subsidiary and Mass, provided that the consideration per Mass Common Share offered in
connection with the Subsequent Acquisition Transaction is at least equivalent in value to the
consideration per Mass Common Share offered under this offer.
Termination of the Agreement
The Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the time at which a Certificate of Merger
is issued under the Barbados Act in respect of the Merger or any other merger or amalgamation
effected by the parties pursuant to a Subsequent Acquisition Transaction:
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by Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary, if the minimum number of Mass Common Shares
required to be tendered and not properly withdrawn prior to the expiration of this
offer or any other condition of this offer is not satisfied or waived at or prior to
the expiration of this offer and the Merger Subsidiary has not elected to waive such
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by Mass, if the Merger Subsidiary does not take up and pay for the Mass Common
Shares deposited under this offer by the date that is three months following the date
of mailing of the offer documents, subject to certain conditions, provided that if the
take-up and payment of Mass Common Shares deposited under this offer has been delayed
as a result of an injunction or order made by a governmental entity, or Terra Nova or
the Merger Subsidiary’s failure to get any waiver, consent or approval of any
governmental entity, which is necessary to permit the Merger Subsidiary to take-up and
pay for Mass Common Shares deposited under this offer, the Agreement may not be
terminated by Mass until the fifth business day following the date on which such
injunction or order ceases to be in effect or such waiver, consent or approval is
obtained or six months from the date of mailing of the offer documents, whichever
occurs first; |
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by Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary, if Mass is in default of any of its no
solicitation covenants or obligations under the Agreement, is in material default of
any other covenant or obligation under the Agreement or if any representation or
warranty of Mass under the Agreement shall have been untrue or incorrect on September
24, 2010 or shall have become untrue or incorrect in any material respect at any time
prior to the Appointment Time (without giving effect to, applying or taking into
consideration any materiality or “Material Adverse Effect” qualification already
contained within such representation or warranty) where such default of the covenants
or obligations under the Agreement (other than any no solicitation covenant or
obligation) or inaccuracy is not curable or, if curable, is not cured by the earlier of
the date which is 15 days from the date of written notice of such breach and the
Appointment Time; |
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by Mass, if Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary is in material default of any
covenant or obligation under the Agreement and such default is not curable or, if
curable, is not cured by the earlier date which is five days from the date of written
notice of such breach and the Appointment Time; |
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by Mass, if any representation or warranty of Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary
under the Agreement was untrue or incorrect in any material respect on September 24,
2010 or shall have become untrue or incorrect in any material respect at any time prior
to the Appointment Time and such inaccuracy is reasonably likely to prevent, restrict
or materially delay the consummation of this offer and is not curable or, if curable,
is not cured by the earlier of the date which is 15 days from the date of written
notice of such breach and the Appointment Time; |
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by Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary, if: (i) Mass’s board of directors fails to
publicly reaffirm its approval of this offer in accordance with the terms of the
Agreement; (ii) Mass’s board of directors or any committee thereof withdraws, modifies,
changes or qualifies its approval or recommendation of the Agreement or this offer in
any manner adverse to Terra Nova; (iii) Mass’s board of directors or any committee
thereof recommends or approves or publicly proposes to recommend or approve an
Acquisition Proposal; or (iv) Mass fails to take any action with respect to the Mass
Rights Plan to defer the “Separation Time” (as such term is defined in the Mass Rights
Plan) of the rights thereunder or to allow the timely completion of this offer or any
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by Mass, if Mass proposes to enter into a definitive agreement with respect to a
Superior Proposal in compliance with the provisions of the Agreement provided that Mass
has previously or concurrently will have paid to Terra Nova the “Terra Nova Termination
Payment” (defined below) and further provided that Mass has not breached in a material
respect any of its covenants, agreements or obligations in the Agreement; |
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by Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary if: (i) any court of competent jurisdiction
or other governmental authority issues an order, decree or ruling enjoining or
otherwise prohibiting any of the transactions contemplated under the Agreement (unless
such order, decree or ruling has been withdrawn, reversed or otherwise made
inapplicable); or (ii) any litigation or other proceeding is pending or has been
threatened to be instituted by any person or governmental authority, which, in the good
faith judgment of Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary, could reasonably be expected to
result in a decision, order, decree or ruling which enjoins, prohibits, grants damages
in a material amount in respect of, or materially impairs the benefits of, any of the
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by either Terra Nova, the Merger Subsidiary or Mass if the required approval of the
resolution related to the issuance of the Terra Nova Common Shares to be registered
under this registration statement is not obtained at the meeting of Terra Nova’s
shareholders to be held on October 29, 2010 (such shareholder
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Termination Payment
Pursuant to the Agreement, Mass will be entitled to a cash termination payment from Terra Nova
in the amount of $6,000,000, referred to as the “Mass Termination Payment”, if the Agreement is
terminated as a result of Terra Nova being in material breach of its obligations under the
Agreement with respect the preparation and mailing of its management information circular relating
to the special meeting of Terra Nova’s shareholders to be held on October 29, 2010 and the holding
of such meeting, provided however that Mass will not be entitled to such payment if it is in breach
of its obligations respecting the same.
Pursuant to the Agreement, Terra Nova will be entitled to a cash termination payment from Mass
in the amount of $6,000,000, referred to as the “Terra Nova Termination Payment”, if:
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the Agreement is terminated by Terra Nova as a result of: (i) Mass’s board of
directors failing to publicly reaffirm its approval of this offer in accordance with
the terms of the Agreement; (ii) Mass’s board of directors or any committee thereof
withdraws, modifies, changes or qualifies its approval or recommendation of the
Agreement or this offer in any manner adverse to Terra Nova; (iii) Mass’s board of
directors or any committee thereof recommends or approves or publicly proposes to
recommend or approve an Acquisition Proposal; or (iv) Mass fails to take any action
with respect to the Mass Rights Plan to defer the Separation Time of the rights
thereunder or to allow the timely completion of this offer or other related transaction
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agreement with respect to a Superior Proposal in compliance with the provisions of the
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during the period commencing on the date of the Agreement and ending 12 months
following the termination of the Agreement, (i) a Competing Proposal (as defined below)
is consummated or (ii) Mass’s board of directors approves or recommends a Competing
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provided, in each case, that Terra Nova is not in material default in the performance of its
obligations under the Agreement.
The Agreement defines a “Competing Proposal” as: (a) any merger, take-over bid, amalgamation,
plan of arrangement, business combination, consolidation, or similar transaction in respect of
Mass; (b) any purchase or other acquisition by a person of such number of Mass Common Shares or any
rights or interests therein or thereto which together with such person’s other direct or indirect
holdings of Mass Common Shares and the holdings of any other person or persons with whom such first
person may be acting jointly or in concert constitutes at least 30% of the outstanding Mass Common
Shares; (c) any similar business combination or transaction, of or involving Mass; or (d) any
proposal or offer to, or public announcement of an intention to do, any of the foregoing from any
person other than Terra Nova or a subsidiary of Terra Nova,
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in any case that is made either (i) prior to the termination of the Agreement or (ii) prior to
the termination of another Competing Proposal.
Expenses Payments
Under the Agreement, Mass is obligated to pay Terra Nova, or an assignee of Terra Nova, an
expense reimbursement payment in an amount equal to $750,000 if the Agreement is terminated as a
result of: (i) Mass being in material default of any covenant or obligation under the Agreement
other than the no solicitation covenant; or (ii) any representation or warranty made by Mass in the
Agreement having been untrue or incorrect as of the date of the Agreement or becoming untrue or
incorrect in any material respect at any time prior to the Appointment Time, where such default of
the covenants or obligations under the Agreement (other than any non-solicitation covenant or
obligation) or inaccuracy is not curable or, if curable, is not cured by the earlier of the date
which is 15 days from the date of written notice of such breach and the Appointment Time.
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, Terra Nova is obligated to pay Mass an expense
reimbursement payment in an amount equal to $250,000 if the Agreement is terminated as a result of
(i) Terra Nova being in material default of any covenant or obligation under the Agreement and such
default is not curable or, if curable, is not cured by the earlier of the date which is five days
from the date of the written notice of such default and the Appointment Time; or (ii) any
representation or warranty made by Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary in the Agreement having been
untrue or incorrect as of the date of the Agreement or becoming untrue or incorrect in any material
respect at any time prior to the Appointment Time and such inaccuracy is not curable or, if
curable, is not cured by the earlier of the date which is 15 days from the date of written notice
of such breach and the Appointment Time;
Representations and Warranties
The Agreement contains a number of customary representations and warranties of Terra Nova, the
Merger Subsidiary and Mass relating to, among other things, corporate status and the corporate
authorization and enforceability of, and board approval of, the Agreement and this offer. The
representations and warranties of Mass also address various matters relating to the business,
operations and properties of Mass and its subsidiaries, including: capitalization; fair
presentation of financial statements; absence of any “Material Adverse Effect” (as defined in the
Agreement) and certain other changes or events since the date of the last audited financial
statements; absence of litigation or other actions which if determined adversely would reasonably
be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; employee severance payments upon a change of
control; accuracy of reports required to be filed with applicable securities regulatory
authorities; and environmental matters.
Conduct of Business by Mass
Mass has covenanted and agreed that, prior to the earlier of the Appointment Time and the
termination of the Agreement, except with the prior written consent of Terra Nova, acting
reasonably, or as expressly contemplated or permitted by the Agreement, Mass will carry on its
business (which includes the business of its subsidiaries and significant investees), in a manner
consistent in all material respects with prior practice and use commercially reasonable efforts to
otherwise preserve intact its present business organization and goodwill, to preserve intact its
respective real property interests or rights or contractual or other legal rights or claims in good
standing, to keep available the services of its officers and employees as a group and to maintain
satisfactory relationships with suppliers, distributors, employees and others having business
relationships with them. Mass has also agreed that it will not and will cause each of its
subsidiaries not to take certain actions specified in the Agreement. Mass has also agreed to notify
Terra Nova of (a) any material change in relation to Mass and of any material governmental or third
party complaints, investigations or hearings (or communications indicating that the same may be
contemplated); and (b) the occurrence, or failure to occur, of any event or state of facts which
occurrence or failure would or would be likely to (i) cause any of the representations or
warranties of Mass contained in the Agreement to be untrue or inaccurate (without giving effect to,
applying or taking into consideration any materiality or Material Adverse Effect qualification
already contained within such representation or warranty) in any material respect, or (ii) result
in the failure in any material respect of Mass to comply with or satisfy any covenant, condition or
agreement to be complied with or satisfied prior to the date on which designees of Terra Nova
represent a majority of Mass’s board of directors.
Conduct of Business by Terra Nova
Terra Nova has covenanted and agreed that prior to the time at which the Certificate of Merger
is issued under the Barbados Act in respect of the Merger and the termination of the Agreement,
except with the prior written consent of Mass, acting reasonably or as expressly contemplated or
permitted by the Agreement, Terra Nova will continue to carry on its business (which includes the
business of its subsidiaries) in a manner consistent in all material respects with prior practice
and use commercially reasonable efforts to preserve intact its present business organization and
goodwill, to preserve intact its respective real property interests or rights or contractual or
other legal rights or claims in good standing, to keep available the
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services of its officers and employees as a group and to maintain satisfactory relationships
with suppliers, distributors, employees and others having business relationships with them. Terra
Nova has also agreed that it will not and will cause each of its subsidiaries not to take certain
actions specified in the Agreement.
Shareholders’ Meeting and Circular Requirements
Pursuant to the Agreement, Terra Nova agreed to convene and conduct a special meeting of its
shareholders to approve the Terra Nova Common Shares to be registered on this registration
statement in accordance with its articles and by-laws as soon as reasonably practicable, and in any
event no later than November 4, 2010. Furthermore, except as required for quorum purposes or
otherwise permitted under the Agreement, Terra Nova agreed not to adjourn (except as required by
law or valid action of Terra Nova’s shareholders), postpone or cancel (or propose or permit the
adjournment, except as required by applicable law or by valid action of Terra Nova’s shareholders)
such meeting without Mass’s prior consent. Terra Nova also provided Mass certain covenants
respecting the preparation and mailing of a management information circular distributed to Terra
Nova’s shareholders in connection with the special meeting of shareholders described above.
In addition, Terra Nova agreed to (i) solicit proxies in favor of the shareholders’ resolution
related to the issuance of the Terra Nova Common Shares to be registered on this registration
statement and against any resolution contrary to the same submitted by any shareholder of Terra
Nova, and take all other actions that are reasonably necessary or desirable to seek the approval of
the shareholders’ resolution related to the issuance of the Terra Nova Common Shares to be
registered on this registration statement; (ii) recommend to its shareholders that they vote in
favor of the resolution related to the issuance of the Terra Nova Common Shares to be registered on
this registration statement; and (iii) not change such recommendation.
Other Covenants
Each of Terra Nova, the Merger Subsidiary and Mass has agreed to a number of mutual covenants,
including to co-operate in good faith and use all reasonable efforts to take all action and do all
things necessary, proper or advisable: (a) to consummate and make effective as promptly as is
practicable this offer and other related transactions covered by the Agreement; (b) for the
discharge by each of them of its respective obligations under this offer and the Agreement,
including its obligations under applicable laws or regulations; and (c) to obtain all necessary
waivers, consents, rulings, orders and approvals and to effect all necessary registrations and
filings, including filings under applicable laws and submissions of information requested by
governmental entities in connection with this offer and other related transactions covered by the
Agreement, including in each case the execution and delivery of such documents reasonably required
by the other party. In addition, upon reasonable notice, and subject to the terms of the
Confidentiality Agreement, Mass has agreed to provide Terra Nova with reasonable access (without
disruption to the conduct of Mass’s business) during normal business hours, to: (i) all books,
records and other materials in Mass’s possession and control, including material contracts; (ii)
the personnel of Mass, its subsidiaries and significant investees; and (iii) the properties of Mass
and its subsidiaries, in order to allow Terra Nova to perform confirmatory due diligence and for
strategic planning purposes.
Mass Officers and Directors
From and after the Appointment Time, Terra Nova and the Merger Subsidiary will cause Mass (or
its successor) to indemnify the current and former directors and officers of Mass and its
subsidiaries to the fullest extent to which Mass is required to indemnify such officers and
directors under its charter, by-laws and applicable laws for a minimum period of six years
following completion of this offer. Mass may also purchase directors’ and officers’ insurance,
provided that the aggregate insurance is reasonable and consistent with current market practices
for similarly situated companies.
CERTAIN LEGAL MATTERS AND REGULATORY APPROVALS
Regulatory Approvals
We do not believe that there is any regulatory license or permit material to the business of
Terra Nova that may be materially adversely affected by our acquisition of Mass Common Shares, or
any regulatory filing or approval that would be required for our acquisition of Mass Common Shares
under the Agreement. However, the New York Stock Exchange must approve the listing of the Terra
Nova Common Shares issued in connection with this offer (such approval has been received by Terra Nova).
Non-U.S. Approvals
We do not believe that there is any requirement to obtain the approval of, governmental
authorities in any non-U.S. jurisdiction that is applicable to this offer.
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State Takeover Laws
A number of states have adopted takeover laws and regulations which purport, to varying
degrees, to be applicable to attempts to acquire securities of corporations which have substantial
assets, stockholders, principal executive offices or principal places of business in those states.
We have not attempted to comply with any state takeover statutes in connection with this offer, the
Merger or any Subsequent Acquisition Transaction, since we do not believe that any of these apply.
However, we reserve the right to challenge the validity or applicability of any state law allegedly
applicable to this offer, the Merger or any Subsequent Acquisition Transaction, and nothing in this
prospectus or any action taken in connection herewith is intended as a waiver of that right. If one
or more takeover statutes apply to this offer or the Merger and are not found to be invalid, we may
be required to file documents with, or receive approvals from, relevant state authorities and we
may also be unable to accept for exchange Mass Common Shares tendered into this offer or may delay
this offer. See “This Offer—Conditions of this Offer” on page 58.
CERTAIN EFFECTS OF THIS OFFER
Effects on the Market
The acceptance for exchange by Terra Nova or the Merger Subsidiary of Mass Common Shares in
this offer will reduce the number of Mass Common Shares that might otherwise trade publicly and
also the number of holders of Mass Common Shares. This could adversely affect the liquidity and
market value of the remaining Mass Common Shares held by the public. Depending upon the number of
Mass Common Shares tendered to and accepted by us in this offer, the Mass Common Shares may no
longer meet the requirements of the Third market of the Vienna Stock Exchange for continued
inclusion thereon.
If the Vienna Stock Exchange ceased publishing quotations for the Mass Common Shares, it is
possible that the Mass Common Shares would continue to trade in an over-the-counter market such as
the Pink Sheets and that price or other quotations would be reported by other sources. The extent
of the public market for such Mass Common Shares and the availability of such quotations would
depend, however, upon such factors as the number of shareholders and/or the aggregate market value
of such securities remaining at such time, the interest in maintaining a market in the Mass Common
Shares on the part of securities firms, the possible termination of registration under the rules of
the Third Market of the Vienna Stock Exchange and other factors. We cannot predict whether the
reduction in the number of Mass Common Shares that might otherwise trade publicly would have an
adverse or beneficial effect on the market price for, or marketability of, the Mass Common Shares.
Source and Amount of Funds
This offer is not conditioned on the receipt of financing. Terra Nova intends to pay cash for
fractional shares from available cash resources. Terra Nova intends to deliver the Terra Nova
Common Shares offered in this offer from its available authorized shares.
Conduct of Mass if this Offer is not Completed
If this offer is not completed because a condition to this offer is not satisfied or, if
permissible, waived, we expect that Mass will continue to operate its business as presently
operated, subject to market and industry conditions.
Accounting Treatment
Our acquisition of Mass Common
Shares pursuant to this offer will be accounted for under the
acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Canadian GAAP.
Fees and Expenses
We have retained Georgeson Inc. as our information agent in connection with this offer. The
information agent may contact holders of Mass Common Shares using several means including: regular
mail, electronic mail, facsimile, telephone and personal interviews and may request brokers,
dealers and other nominee stockholders to forward materials relating to this offer to beneficial
owners of Mass Common Shares. We will pay the information agent $10,000 for these services in
addition to reimbursing the information agent for its reasonable out-of-pocket expenses. We have
agreed to indemnify the information agent against certain liabilities and expenses in connection
with this offer, including certain liabilities under U.S. federal securities laws. In addition, we
have retained BNY Mellon Shareowner Services as the exchange agent and depositary with respect to
this offer. We will pay the exchange agent and depositary for its services in connection with this
offer, will
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reimburse the exchange agent and depositary for its reasonable out-of-pocket expenses and will
indemnify the exchange agent and depositary against certain liabilities and expenses in connection
with the performance of its services. We will reimburse brokers, dealers, commercial banks and
trust companies and other nominees, upon request, for customary clerical and mailing expenses
incurred by them in forwarding offering materials to their customers. We will not pay any costs or
expenses associated with this offer of any Mass shareholder.
Raymond James is acting as our financial advisor in connection with this offer described in
this prospectus. We will pay Raymond James customary fees for these services in addition to
reimbursing them for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.
INTERESTS OF CERTAIN PERSONS IN THIS OFFER AND THE MERGER
Interests of Management and the Mass Board
In considering the recommendations of the Mass board of directors regarding this offer, Mass
shareholders should be aware that certain of the directors and officers of Mass have interests in
this offer that differ from those of other shareholders of Mass, as described below. The members of
Mass’s board of directors were aware of these matters and considered them in recommending the
tender of Mass Common Shares in this offer.
Michael Smith, our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, is also President and
Chief Executive Officer of Mass and also serves as Chairman of Mass’s board of directors. Mr. Smith
has abstained from voting on any resolution director’s resolution (for both Terra Nova and Mass)
relating this offer or the Agreement.
Indemnification and Insurance
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, from and after the effective time, Terra Nova shall
cause Mass (or its successor) to indemnify the current and former directors and officers of Mass
and its subsidiaries to the fullest extent to which Mass is required to indemnify such officers and
directors under its charter, by-laws and applicable law for a minimum period of six years following
the completion of this offer. Terra Nova will ensure that Mass has adequate financial resources to
satisfy such indemnity obligations.
Additionally, the Agreement provides that Mass may purchase directors’ and officers’ insurance
or amend any existing directors’ and officers’ insurance policies, provided that the aggregate
insurance is reasonable and consistent with current market practice for similarly situated
companies.
PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS
The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of Mass Common
Shares as of the date prior to the date of this offer, by each Mass shareholder known by us to own
more than ten percent (10%) of the outstanding Mass Common Shares. Such information is based solely
upon statements made in filings with the SEC or other information we believe to be reliable.
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Peter R. Kellogg |
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5,115,630 Mass Common Shares(2) |
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19.5% |
120 Broadway, 6th Floor |
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3,394,614 Mass Common Shares |
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13.0% |
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In his public filings in relation to Terra Nova, Mr. Kellogg disclaims beneficial
ownership of a significant majority of Terra Nova Common Shares held. As there are no
statutory public filings for holders of Mass Common Shares, Terra Nova is unaware whether
Mr. Kellogg disclaims beneficial ownership of some or all such shares. |
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Michael Smith, the Chairman of Mass, is the sole director and officer of Mass Employees
Incentive Corporation, referred to as “MEIC”, and, as such, has sole voting and dispositive
power over Mass Common Shares held by MEIC. MEIC holds Mass Common Shares as discretionary
equity-based awards for employees of Mass. |
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PRIOR TRANSACTIONS WITH MASS
Except as set forth below or incorporated by reference in this prospectus, during the past
four years, there have been no contacts, negotiations or transactions between us, on the one hand,
and Mass or any of its officers, directors or affiliates, on the other hand, concerning a merger,
consolidation or acquisition, a tender offer or other acquisition of securities, an election of
directors or a sale or other transfer of a material amount of assets.
Spin-off Related Transactions
Following the Spin-off, Mass agreed to provide management services to Terra Nova in connection
with the review, supervision and monitoring of the royalty earned by Terra Nova from its interest
in a resource property. Pursuant to this agreement, Terra Nova paid to Mass 8% of the net royalty
income (calculated as the royalty income net of any royalty expenses and mining and related taxes)
received by Mass from such royalty. Mass may terminate this agreement at any time upon at least
six months prior notice, after which Mass entitled to receive compensation prorated to the end of
the notice period.
In February 2006, Mass redeemed 65,000 of its preferred shares held by Terra Nova by
setting-off the redemption amount against amounts owed by Terra Nova to Mass.
In November 2006, Terra Nova sold MFC Corporate Services AG, referred to as “MFC Corporate
Services” to MFC Commodities GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mass. MFC Corporate Services was a
fully—licensed bank in Switzerland until 2007 when it voluntarily surrendered its banking license.
Mass had a put option to sell 9.9% of the common shares in MFC Corporate Services to Terra Nova on
April 30, 2007, which Mass exercised for C$8.0 million ($8.9 million). In October 2007, Terra Nova
sold the 9.9% common shares of MFC Corporate Services to an affiliate for $8.2 million. Mass
subsequently acquired the same 9.9% of the common shares of MFC Corporate Services from such
affiliate for $8.3 million.
In November 2006, MFC Corporate Services held an approximate 20% equity interest in a German
company, which was a non—wholly—owned subsidiary of Terra Nova. Mass and Terra Nova agreed that
the economic interest in such German company held by MFC Corporate Services was to be retained by
Terra Nova. To achieve this objective, Terra Nova subscribed for shares in a subsidiary of Mass
that tracked the benefits from this 20% equity position in the German company. These shares
entitled Terra Nova to retain its commercial and economic interest in and benefits from this 20%
equity position in its German subsidiary, net of related costs and taxes, which interest is
referred to as the “Tracking Stock Participation”. The total consideration for the tracking stock
subscription was $9.4 million, being the carrying value to Terra Nova. Under the tracking stock
agreement, Terra Nova was the beneficiary, the tracking stock company was the debtor and Mass was
the guarantor. Furthermore, MFC Corporate Services granted to Terra Nova the right to acquire its
common shares in the German company at fair market value and a right of first refusal in case of a
potential sale or other disposal of all or parts of its common shares in the German company. The
price payable by Terra Nova was offset against the Tracking Stock Participation and therefore was
commercially netted to $nil, except for related costs and taxes, if any. In 2007, MFC Corporate
Services distributed its entire shareholding of the German company to MFC Commodities GmbH (its
immediate parent company), referred to as “MFC Commodities”, by way of a dividend—in—kind
distribution and both the right to acquire the common shares of the German company and the right of
first refusal expired as provided for in the relevant agreements. In March 2010, Mass and Terra
Nova entered into an agreement whereby both parties agreed to cancel and unwind the Tracking Stock
Participation. The transaction resulted in no gain or loss to either party.
Pursuant to an agreement made with Terra Nova in May 2009, Mass acquired all of its remaining
preferred shares of Mass held by Terra Nova.
Confidentiality Agreement
In connection with this offer, we entered into a confidentiality agreement with Mass dated
August 18, 2010, pursuant to which we agreed, among other things, not to disclose the proprietary
information of the disclosing party, or any discussions between the parties without the prior
written consent of each party, or to use such information for any purpose other than to evaluate,
or negotiate a possible transaction between the parties. The restrictions of the confidentiality
agreement do not apply to information that the recipient can demonstrate is or becomes generally
available to the public other than as a result of a disclosure by the recipient in breach of the
terms of the agreement, was within the recipient’s possession prior to its being furnished to the
recipient by or on behalf of the disclosing party pursuant to the confidentiality agreement, or
becomes available to the recipient from a source other than the disclosing party, provided that in
the latter two cases, the source of the information is not known by the recipient to be bound by a
confidentiality agreement or other obligation of confidentiality to the disclosing party.
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COMPARISON OF TERRA NOVA SHAREHOLDERS’ AND MASS SHAREHOLDERS’ RIGHTS
Holders of Mass Common Shares will receive Terra Nova Common Shares under this offer. Mass is
organized under the laws of Barbados and Terra Nova is organized under the laws of the Province of
British Columbia, Canada. The following is a summary of the material differences between (a) the
current rights of Mass shareholders under Barbados law and Mass’s articles of continuance and
bylaws and (b) the current rights of Terra Nova shareholders under the laws of British Columbia and
Terra Nova’s articles.
The following summary is not a complete statement of the rights of shareholders of the two
companies or a complete description of the specific provisions referred to below. This summary is
qualified in its entirety by reference to Barbados law, the laws of British Columbia (and the laws
of Canada applicable therein) and Mass’s and Terra Nova’s respective constating documents.
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Mass is authorized to issue an unlimited number of Mass Common Shares, an unlimited number of Class A redeemable preferred shares, and an unlimited number of Class B preferred shares.
In accordance with Barbados corporate legislation, all shares issued by Mass are to be without nominal or par value.
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Terra Nova is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares without par value, an unlimited number of Class A common shares without par value, an unlimited number of Terra Nova Common Shares without par value, an unlimited number of Series 1 Class A preference shares without par value and an unlimited number of Series 2 Class A preference shares without par value. |
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Dividend Policy
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Mass directors have complete discretion to declare dividends on the Mass Common Shares to the exclusion of other classes of shares entitled to receive dividends. However, no dividend can be declared or paid on any class of shares at any time if to do so would reduce the net assets of Mass to an amount insufficient to redeem all of Mass’s preferred shares then issued and outstanding.
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According to Mass’s constating documents, quorum for transacting business at any meeting of Mass’s shareholders consists of at least two persons holding between them a minimum of at least 50 percent of the issued voting shares of Mass. However, Mass’s directors have the power to establish quorum requirements in respect of any meeting of Mass’s shareholders of between 5 and 50 percent of the issued voting shares of Mass.
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The board of directors of Mass must consist of between 3 and 20 directors, or such other number as the directors may from time to time determine.
Mass’s board of directors currently has three directors.
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The directors of Mass are divided into three classes: Class A, Class B and Class C. Each class of directors must have the same number of directors, except where the total number of directors is not divisible by three, in which case Class A and Class B will have the same number of directors and Class C the remaining balance. Each director will hold office until the close of the third annual meeting of shareholders after the date of their appointment.
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The directors of Terra Nova are
divided into three classes: Class I, Class II and Class III. Each
class of director holds a three year term, with such terms staggered over three years.
For example, Class I directors were elected in the first annual general meeting of Terra Nova under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) referred to as the “BCA” to hold office for a three year term, whereas Class I and Class III directors were elected in the second and third annual meetings of Terra Nova, respectively. Each Class of director will hold office until the third annual general meeting following their election as director. A successor director who replaces a director who resigned before the expiration of his or her term shall be appointed or elected for the remaining term of such resigned director. |
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Removal of Directors
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In accordance with Barbados corporate legislation, Mass shareholders may, by ordinary resolution at a special meeting, remove any director from office. However, according to Mass’s constating documents, directors of Mass may only be removed for cause.
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Shareholders may, by special resolution, remove any director before the expiration of his or her term of office, and may, by ordinary resolution, elect or appoint a director to fill the resulting vacancy. If the shareholders do not contemporaneously elect or appoint a director to fill the vacancy created by the removal of a director, then the remaining directors may appoint, or the shareholders may elect or appoint by ordinary resolution, a director to fill that vacancy.
Alternatively, the directors of Terra Nova may remove any fellow director before the expiration of his or her term of office, if such director is convicted of an indictable offense, or if the director ceases to be qualified to act as a director of a company and does not promptly resign. In such a situation, the directors may appoint a director to fill the resulting vacancy. |
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Where there is any vacancy or vacancies among Mass’s directors, the directors then in office may exercise all powers of the board of directors so long as a quorum of three directors remain in office. Any vacancy occurring among Mass’s directors can be filled for the remainder of the term by such directors.
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Board Quorum and Vote Requirements
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According to Mass’s constating documents with the exception of the appointment of directors as described above, a majority of directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
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Preemptive Rights
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The Mass Common Shares do not have preemptive, conversion or other subscription rights.
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Annual Shareholders’ Meetings
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Mass’s directors have discretion to determine when and where to hold Mass’s required annual meeting of shareholders. However, Mass’s directors must call the annual meeting within 15 months after the date of the last annual meeting.
Notice of the annual meeting must be given to Mass’s shareholders between 21 and 50 days prior to the date of such meeting.
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Terra Nova’s articles of incorporation require that an annual general meeting of shareholders must be held at least once in a calendar year and not more than 15 months after the last annual general meeting.
The directors of Terra Nova may, at their discretion, call a meeting of shareholders. However, according to Terra Nova’s articles of incorporation, Terra Nova must send notice of the date, time and location of any meeting of shareholders 21 days before the meeting. Additionally, the record date for the purpose of determining shareholders entitled to notice of any annual general meeting of shareholders must be between 21 days and two months (or four months if such meeting is requisitioned
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Special meetings of Mass’s shareholders can be convened by order of the chairman, deputy chairman, managing director, or by the directors of Mass at the time and place of their choice.
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According to Terra Nova’s articles of incorporation, at a meeting of shareholders that is not an annual general meeting, all business is “special business” except business relating to the conduct of voting. Further, the majority of votes required to pass a special resolution at a meeting of shareholders is two-thirds of the votes cast on the resolution. |
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(a) the nature of the special business in sufficient detail to permit Mass’s shareholders to form a reasoned judgment thereon; and
(b) the text of any special resolution to be submitted to the meeting.
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(a) state the general nature of the special business; and
(b) if the special business includes considering, approving, ratifying, adopting or authorizing any document or the signing of or giving of effect to any documents, have attached to it a copy of the document or state that a copy of the document will be available for inspection by shareholders:
(i) at Terra Nova’s records office, or at such other reasonably accessible location in British Columbia as is specified in the notice; and
(ii) during statutory business hours on any one or more specified days before the day set for holding the meeting. |
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In accordance with Barbados corporate legislation, shareholder approval by a special resolution is required for “fundamental changes” to Mass’s constating documents including:
(a) name changes;
(b) changes to capital structure and the rights associated with unissued classes or series of shares;
(c) increase or decrease in the minimum or maximum number of directors required to serve on Mass’s board of directors;
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The directors of Terra Nova may, by resolution alter any part of Terra Nova’s articles of incorporation unless the BCA requires that such resolution be approved by Terra Nova’s shareholders, in which case, such alteration must be approved by the type of resolution specified in the BCA. In particular, the BCA requires that shareholders must pass a special resolution in connection with any alteration to Terra Nova’s articles of incorporation that specify or cha
nge the majority votes required to pass a special resolution or a separate special resolution in connection with changes to a class or series of shares.
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(e) to add change or remove any other provision in Mass’s constating documents that is permitted by the Business Company Act (Barbados).
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(a) create one or more classes or series of shares;
(b) eliminate any class or series of shares if none of the shares of such class or series are allotted or issued;
(c) increase, reduce or eliminate the maximum number of shares that Terra Nova is authorized to issue out of any class or series of shares;
(d) establish a maximum number of shares that Terra Nova is authorized to issue out of any class or series of shares for which no maximum is established;
(e) if Terra Nova is authorized to issue shares of a class of shares with par value:
(i) decrease the par value of those shares; or
(ii) if none of the shares of that class of shares are allotted or issued, increase the par value of those shares;
(f) change all or any unissued, or fully paid issued, shares with a par value into shares without par value or any of its unissued shares without par value into shares with par value;
(g) consolidate all or any of its unissued, or fully paid issued, shares with par value into shares of larger par value;
(h) consolidate all or any of its unissued, or fully paid issued, shares without par value;
(i) subdivide all or any of its unissued or fully paid issued, shares without par value;
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Additionally, directors of Terra Nova may by resolution authorize an alteration to Terra Nova’s notice of articles in order to change its name or adopt or change any translation of that name. |
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In accordance with Barbados corporate legislation, Mass can purchase or otherwise acquire any of its own shares. However, no purchase, redemption or other acquisition of shares can be made unless Mass’s directors reasonably determine that, immediately after the acquisition, the aggregate value of the assets of Mass will exceed its aggregate liabilities and stated capital, and that it will be able to pay its liabilities as they fall due.
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Subject to any special rights or
restrictions attached to any class or series of shares, Terra Nova may, if it is authorized to do so by its directors: (a) redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire any of its outstanding shares;
(b) accept a surrender of any of its shares by way of gifts or cancelations; or
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Indemnification of Directors, Officers and Employees
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Except in respect of an action by or on behalf of Mass to obtain a judgment in its favor, Mass will
indemnify, including the making of a cash deposit or posting of a security deposit, a director or officer of Mass, a former director or officer of Mass or a person who acts or acted at Mass’s request as a director or officer of a body corporate of which Mass is or was a shareholder or creditor, and his or her personal
representatives, against all costs, charges and expenses, including an amount paid to settle an action or satisfy a judgment,
reasonably incurred by such person in respect of any civil, criminal or administrative action or proceeding to which such person is
made a party by reason of being or having been a director or officer of such company, if:
(a) he or she acted honestly and in good
faith with a view to the best interest of Mass; and
(b) in the case of a criminal or administrative
action or proceeding that is enforced by a monetary penalty, such person had reasonable grounds for believing that his conduct was lawful.
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Terra Nova’s articles of incorporation contain indemnification provisions and Terra Nova has entered into agreements with respect to the indemnification of its officers and directors against all costs, charges, and expenses, including amounts payable to settle actions or satisfy judgments, actually and reasonably incurred by them, and amounts payable to settle actions and satisfy judgments, in civil, criminal or administrative actions or proceedings
to which they are made party by reason of being or having been a director or officer of Terra Nova. |
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Pursuant to a rights plan passed by Mass’s shareholders, referred to as the “Mass Rights
Plan”, Mass’s board of directors authorized and declared a distribution of one right in respect of each Mass Common Share
outstanding at the close of business on July 2, 2006 and authorized the issuance of one right in respect of each Mass Common Share
issued after July 2, 2006 but prior to the earlier of the separation time and the
expiration time (both defined in the Mass Rights Plan). Each right entitles the holder, after the separation time but before
the expiration time, to purchase securities of Mass pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Mass Rights Plan. The expiration
time is the date of termination of the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders of Mass, or earlier if one of the events
defined in the Mass Rights Plan occurs.
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ENFORCEABILITY OF CIVIL LIABILITIES
Terra Nova is organized under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada, and all or
substantial portions of its assets are located outside of the United States. In addition,
substantially all of its directors and officers, as well as certain experts named herein, reside
outside the United States. As a result, it may be difficult for investors to effect service of
process within the United States upon Terra Nova or such other persons, or to enforce outside the
U.S. judgments obtained against such persons in U.S. courts, in any action, including actions
predicated upon the civil liability provisions of U.S. securities laws. In addition, it may be
difficult for investors to enforce, in original actions brought in courts in jurisdictions located
outside the United States, rights predicated upon the U.S. securities laws. Based on the foregoing,
there can be no assurance that U.S. investors will be able to enforce against Terra Nova, its
directors, officers or certain experts named herein who are residents of Canada or countries other
than the United States any judgments obtained in U.S. courts in civil and commercial matters,
including judgments under the federal securities laws. In addition, there is doubt as to whether a
court in British Columbia would impose civil liability on Terra Nova, its directors, officers or
certain experts named herein in an original action predicated solely upon the federal securities
laws of the United States brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in British Columbia against
Terra Nova or such directors, officers or experts, respectively.
EXPERTS
The consolidated financial statements incorporated in this prospectus by reference from Terra
Nova Royalty Corporation’s (formerly KHD Humboldt Wedag International Ltd.) Annual Report on Form
20-F for the year ended December 31, 2009 and the effectiveness of Terra Nova Royalty Corporation’s
internal control over financial reporting, have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, independent
registered chartered accountants, as stated in their reports (which reports (1) express an
unqualified opinion and includes a separate report titled Comments by Independent Registered
Chartered Accountants on Canada — United States of America Reporting Differences relating to
changes in accounting principles and (2) express an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of
internal control over financial reporting), which are incorporated herein by reference. Such
consolidated financial statements have been so incorporated in reliance upon the reports of such
firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
A member of Nexia International, Davidson & Company LLP, an independent registered public
accounting firm, has audited Mass’s consolidated financial statements and schedule included in
Mass’s annual reports for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008. MAZARS Hemmelrath GmbH,
formerly RSM Hemmelrath GmbH, independent public accounting firm, has audited Mass’s
consolidated financial statements and schedule included in Mass’s annual report for the year ended
December 31, 2007.
LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the issuance of Terra Nova Common Shares registered under this registration
statement has been passed upon for Terra Nova by Sangra Moller LLP, British Columbia, Canada.
Attorneys at Sangra Moller LLP own nil Terra Nova Common Shares. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, counsel
to Terra Nova, are expected to render opinions concerning the U.S. federal income tax consequences
of this offer and the Merger. An attorney at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP owns approximately 15,411
Mass Common Shares.
INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
As allowed by SEC rules, this prospectus does not contain all the information you can find in
the Terra Nova registration statement or the exhibits to the registration statement. The SEC allows
Terra Nova to “incorporate by reference” information into this prospectus, which means that Terra
Nova can disclose important information to you by referring you to another document filed
separately with the SEC. The information incorporated by reference is deemed to be a part of this
prospectus, except for any information that is superseded by information that is included directly
in this document. This prospectus incorporates by reference the documents set forth below that
Terra Nova has previously filed with the SEC. These documents contain important information about
Terra Nova and its financial condition.
The following documents, which were filed by Terra Nova with the SEC, are incorporated by
reference into this prospectus:
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Terra Nova’s Report on Form 6-K, submitted to the SEC on March 24, 2010 (File No.:
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In addition, all documents filed by Terra Nova pursuant to Sections 31(a), 13(c) or 15(d) of
the Exchange Act from the date of this prospectus to the date that Mass Common Shares are accepted
for payment or exchange pursuant to this offer or the date that this offer is terminated will also
be deemed to be incorporated in this prospectus and are deemed to be incorporated by reference
into, and to be a part of, this prospectus from the date of filing of those documents.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
Terra Nova is a public company and files or furnishes annual, quarterly and special reports,
proxy statements and other information with the SEC. You may read and copy any reports, statements
or other information filed or furnished by Terra Nova at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at Station
Place, 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. You can request copies of these documents by
writing to the SEC and paying a fee for the copying cost. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for
more information about the operation of the Public Reference Room. Terra Nova’s SEC filings are
also available to the public at the SEC’s web site at http://www.sec.gov, or at their web sites at
http://www.terranovaroyalty.com.
Terra Nova filed the registration statement on Form F-4 to register with the SEC the Terra
Nova Common Shares to be issued to Mass stockholders in this offer. This prospectus is a part of
that registration statement and constitutes a prospectus of Terra Nova. You may obtain copies of
the Form F-4 (and any amendments to those documents) in the manner described above.
This prospectus is only part of a registration statement on Form F-4 that we have filed with
the SEC under the Securities Act and therefore omits certain information contained in the
registration statement. We have also filed exhibits and schedules with the registration statement
that are excluded from this prospectus, and you should refer to the applicable exhibit or schedule
for a complete description of any statement referring to any contract or other document. You may:
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without charge at the Public Reference Room, |
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Any statement contained in this prospectus or in a document incorporated or deemed to be
incorporated by reference into this prospectus will be deemed to be modified or superseded for
purposes of this prospectus to the extent that a statement contained in this prospectus or any
other subsequently filed document that is deemed to be incorporated by reference into this
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prospectus modifies or supersedes the statement. Any statement so modified or superseded will
not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this prospectus.
All information contained in this document or incorporated in this document by reference
relating to Mass has been supplied by Mass, and all such information relating to Terra Nova has
been supplied by Terra Nova. Information provided by either entity does not constitute any
representation, estimate or projection of the other.
If you would like additional copies of this document, or if you have questions, you should
contact:
Terra Nova Royalty Corporation
400 Burrard Street, Suite 1620
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3A6
Canada
(604) 683-5767
Attention: Investor Relations
You should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by reference in this
prospectus to make your decision regarding the tender of your Mass Common Shares. Terra Nova and
Mass have not authorized anyone to provide you with information that is different from what is
contained in this prospectus. This prospectus is dated October 7, 2010, and is intended to be first
mailed to stockholders on October 8, 2010. You should not assume that the information contained in
the prospectus is accurate as of any date other than that date, and neither the mailing of this
prospectus to the stockholders nor the issuance of Terra Nova Common Shares in this offer shall
create any implication to the contrary.
Miscellaneous
This offer is being made solely by this prospectus and the related letter of transmittal and
is being made to holders of all outstanding Mass Common Shares. We are not aware of any
jurisdiction where the making of this offer is prohibited by any administrative or judicial action
or pursuant to any valid state statute. If we become aware of any valid state statute prohibiting
the making of this offer or the acceptance of shares pursuant thereto, we will make a good faith
effort to comply with any such state statute. If, after making a good faith effort, we cannot
comply with that state statute, this offer will not be made to (nor will tenders be accepted from
or on behalf of) the holders of shares in that state. In any jurisdiction where the securities,
blue sky or other laws require this offer to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, this offer
shall be deemed to be made on our behalf by one or more registered brokers or dealers licensed
under the laws of that jurisdiction. No person has been authorized to give any information or make
any representation on behalf of Terra Nova not contained in this prospectus or in the letter of,
and if given or made, such information or representation must not be relied upon as having been
authorized.
THE EXCHANGE AGENT AND DEPOSITARY FOR THIS OFFER IS:
BNY MELLON SHAREOWNER SERVICES
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BNY Mellon Shareowner Services
P.O. Box 3301
South Hackensack, New Jersey 07606
Attention: Corporate Action
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BNY Mellon Shareowner Services
27th Floor, 480 Washington Boulevard
Jersey City, New Jersey 07310
Attention: Corporate Action |
By Facsimile (For Eligible Institutions Only)
(201) 296-4626
To Confirm Facsimile Transmissions:
(For Eligible Institutions Only)
(201) 680-4860
Questions and requests for assistance may be directed to the information agent at the address
and telephone numbers listed below. Additional copies of this prospectus, the letter of transmittal
and any other offer materials may be obtained from the information agent as set forth below, and
will be furnished promptly at our expense. You may also contact your broker, dealer, commercial
bank, trust company or other nominee for assistance concerning this offer.
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THE INFORMATION AGENT FOR THIS OFFER IS:
GEORGESON INC.
You may obtain information regarding this offer from the information agent as follows:
Georgeson Inc.
199 Water Street, 26th Floor
New York, New York 10038
Toll-Free: (800) 561-2871
Banks and Brokerage Firms call collect: (212) 440-9800
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APPENDIX “A”
2009 ANNUAL AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MASS
F-1
Davidson
& Company llp
Chartered Accountants
A Partnership of Incorporated Professionals
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
To the Directors of
Mass Financial Corp.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Mass Financial Corp. as of December
31, 2009 and 2008, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income,
changes in equity and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United
States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Mass Financial Corp. as of December 31, 2009, and 2008, and the
results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with
International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards
Board.
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“DAVIDSON & COMPANY LLP” |
| Vancouver, Canada
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Chartered Accountants |
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1200-609
Granville Street, P.O. Box 10372, Pacific Center, Vancouver, B.C.,
Canada V7Y 1G6
Telephone:604-687-0947 Fax 604-687-6172
F-2
MASS FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(U.S. Dollars in Thousands)
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Notes |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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ASSETS |
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Current Assets |
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
329,554 |
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$ |
201,622 |
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Securities |
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3 |
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17,196 |
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4,493 |
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Restricted cash |
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4 |
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2,466 |
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16,054 |
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Loan receivables |
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5 |
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|
111 |
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|
|
1,357 |
|
Trade and other receivables |
|
|
6 |
|
|
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19,778 |
|
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|
30,315 |
|
Inventories |
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|
7 |
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46,197 |
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20,075 |
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Properties for sale |
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13,616 |
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13,374 |
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Tax receivables |
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8 |
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3,138 |
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|
|
2,237 |
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Prepaid and other |
|
|
|
|
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5,211 |
|
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6,934 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total current assets |
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437,267 |
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296,461 |
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|
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|
|
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Non-current Assets |
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|
|
|
|
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|
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Restricted cash |
|
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29 |
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|
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28 |
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Securities |
|
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9 |
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5,880 |
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|
9,150 |
|
Securities, restricted |
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|
10 |
|
|
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9,357 |
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|
9,357 |
|
Receivables |
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6 |
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— |
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|
|
286 |
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Property, plant and equipment |
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11 |
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5,460 |
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2,806 |
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Investment property |
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12 |
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41,290 |
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39,744 |
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Goodwill |
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13 |
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5,657 |
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4,513 |
|
Deferred tax assets |
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|
14 |
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3,317 |
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|
|
2,149 |
|
Equity method investments |
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|
15 |
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4,074 |
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5,421 |
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Total non-current assets |
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75,064 |
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73,454 |
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|
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Total assets |
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$ |
512,331 |
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$ |
369,915 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
LIABILITIES |
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Current Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
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Financial liabilities, short-term bank loans |
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|
16 |
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$ |
141,016 |
|
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$ |
65,067 |
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Trade and other payables and accrued expenses |
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|
17 |
|
|
|
45,714 |
|
|
|
39,040 |
|
Accrued dividend on preferred shares |
|
|
18 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
9,265 |
|
Provisions |
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
959 |
|
|
|
487 |
|
Income tax liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
933 |
|
|
|
1,134 |
|
Long-term debt, current portion |
|
|
20 |
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|
|
16,071 |
|
|
|
2,770 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
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204,693 |
|
|
|
117,763 |
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Long-term liabilities |
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|
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|
|
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Long-term debt, less current portion |
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|
20 |
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|
|
58,097 |
|
|
|
52,634 |
|
Financial liabilities |
|
|
21 |
|
|
|
9,357 |
|
|
|
9,357 |
|
Deferred tax liabilities |
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
1,367 |
|
|
|
1,030 |
|
Due to prior owner and former subsidiaries |
|
|
22 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
71,506 |
|
Note payable |
|
|
22 |
|
|
|
1,672 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other non-current liabilities |
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
25,829 |
|
|
|
91 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total long-term liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
96,322 |
|
|
|
134,618 |
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Total Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
301,015 |
|
|
|
252,381 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
EQUITY |
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|
|
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Shareholders’ equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Common stock, net |
|
|
23 |
|
|
|
46,132 |
|
|
|
18,090 |
|
Equity component of convertible debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
800 |
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
Other reserves |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,073 |
) |
|
|
(11,656 |
) |
Retained earnings |
|
|
|
|
|
|
166,461 |
|
|
|
108,576 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total shareholders’ equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
210,320 |
|
|
|
116,010 |
|
Noncontrolling interests |
|
|
|
|
|
|
996 |
|
|
|
1,524 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
211,316 |
|
|
|
117,534 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and equity |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
512,331 |
|
|
$ |
369,915 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-3
MASS FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Years Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
(U.S. Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Notes |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Revenues from sales, services and other |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
402,786 |
|
|
$ |
594,545 |
|
Share of the results of associates and joint ventures |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,619 |
|
|
|
4,263 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues |
|
|
24 |
|
|
|
406,405 |
|
|
|
598,808 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of sales |
|
|
|
|
|
|
273,793 |
|
|
|
494,391 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
|
|
|
|
30,631 |
|
|
|
28,216 |
|
Interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,350 |
|
|
|
15,464 |
|
Dividend on preferred shares classified as liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
3,744 |
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,108 |
|
|
|
8,267 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
324,882 |
|
|
|
550,082 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating profit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
81,523 |
|
|
|
48,726 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other items |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Currency transaction gain (loss) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,148 |
) |
|
|
(18,151 |
) |
Goodwill impairment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(5,235 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before income taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
75,375 |
|
|
|
25,340 |
|
Recovery of income taxes |
|
|
25 |
|
|
|
43 |
|
|
|
1,272 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
75,418 |
|
|
$ |
26,612 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Attributable to: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders of Mass Financial Corp. |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
75,179 |
|
|
$ |
23,288 |
|
Non-controlling interests |
|
|
|
|
|
|
239 |
|
|
|
3,324 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
75,418 |
|
|
$ |
26,612 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share |
|
|
26 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
basic |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
3.69 |
|
|
$ |
1.20 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
diluted |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2.70 |
|
|
$ |
0.91 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of weighted average shares outstanding, basic |
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,353,302 |
|
|
|
19,468,454 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of weighted average shares outstanding, diluted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,089,650 |
|
|
|
25,977,458 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-4
MASS FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For Years Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
(U.S. Dollars in Thousands)
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Net foreign exchange translation differences |
|
$ |
1,263 |
|
|
$ |
9,407 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities |
|
|
7,313 |
|
|
|
(9,513 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) recognized directly in equity: |
|
|
8,576 |
|
|
|
(106 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
75,418 |
|
|
|
26,612 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive income for the year |
|
$ |
83,994 |
|
|
$ |
26,506 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable to: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders of Mass Financial Corp. |
|
$ |
83,762 |
|
|
$ |
23,224 |
|
Non-controlling interests |
|
|
232 |
|
|
|
3,282 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
83,994 |
|
|
$ |
26,506 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-5
MASS FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the Years Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
(U.S. Dollars in Thousands)
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Shareholders’ equity |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other reserves |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Common stock |
|
|
Equity component of |
|
|
Foreign |
|
|
Available-for-sale |
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|
|
|
|
|
Treasury stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Number |
|
|
|
|
|
|
convertible |
|
|
exchange |
|
|
fair value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-controlling |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
of shares |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
debt |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
Retained earnings |
|
|
of shares |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Total |
|
|
interests |
|
|
Total equity |
|
As at December 31,
2007 |
|
|
17,044,229 |
|
|
$ |
2,591 |
|
|
$ |
1,000 |
|
|
$ |
(9,025 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,567 |
) |
|
$ |
89,584 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
81,583 |
|
|
$ |
1,134 |
|
|
$ |
82,717 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of stock
for cash |
|
|
1,800,000 |
|
|
|
11,700 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
11,700 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
11,700 |
|
Acquisitions and
dispositions of
subsidiaries, net |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(4,296 |
) |
|
|
(1,800,000 |
) |
|
|
(6,568 |
) |
|
|
(10,864 |
) |
|
|
11,131 |
|
|
|
267 |
|
Issuance of shares
pursuant to an
asset purchase |
|
|
5,684,413 |
|
|
|
36,948 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(4,089,421 |
) |
|
|
(26,581 |
) |
|
|
10,367 |
|
|
|
(13,700 |
) |
|
|
(3,333 |
) |
Net income |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
23,288 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
23,288 |
|
|
|
3,324 |
|
|
|
26,612 |
|
Dividend from a
non-wholly-owned
subsidiary |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(323 |
) |
|
|
(323 |
) |
Fair value losses
taken to equity |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(9,605 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(9,605 |
) |
|
|
92 |
|
|
|
(9,513 |
) |
Exchange
translation
difference |
|
|
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
9,541 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
9,541 |
|
|
|
(134 |
) |
|
|
9,407 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As at December 31,
2008 |
|
|
24,528,642 |
|
|
$ |
51,239 |
|
|
$ |
1,000 |
|
|
$ |
516 |
|
|
$ |
(12,172 |
) |
|
$ |
108,576 |
|
|
|
(5,889,421 |
) |
|
$ |
(33,149 |
) |
|
$ |
116,010 |
|
|
$ |
1,524 |
|
|
$ |
117,534 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cancellation of
treasury stock |
|
|
(1,800,000 |
) |
|
|
(6,568 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,800,000 |
|
|
|
6,568 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Stock dividend |
|
|
2,075,132 |
|
|
|
20,001 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(16,418 |
) |
|
|
(371,766 |
) |
|
|
(3,583 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Conversion of a note |
|
|
1,203,627 |
|
|
|
10,748 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
10,748 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
10,748 |
|
Conversion of bonds |
|
|
1,190,476 |
|
|
|
1,876 |
|
|
|
(200 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(876 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
800 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
800 |
|
Repurchase of shares |
|
|
(1,090,476 |
) |
|
|
(1,000 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(1,000 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(1,000 |
) |
Purchase of
additional shares
in a subsidiary |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(489 |
) |
|
|
(489 |
) |
Net income |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
75,179 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
75,179 |
|
|
|
239 |
|
|
|
75,418 |
|
Dividend from a
non-wholly-owned
subsidiary |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(271 |
) |
|
|
(271 |
) |
Fair value gains
taken to equity |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
7,315 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
7,315 |
|
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
7,313 |
|
Exchange
translation
difference |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,268 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,268 |
|
|
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
1,263 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As at December 31,
2009 |
|
|
26,107,401 |
|
|
$ |
76,296 |
|
|
$ |
800 |
|
|
$ |
1,784 |
|
|
$ |
(4,857 |
) |
|
$ |
166,461 |
|
|
|
(4,461,187 |
) |
|
$ |
(30,164 |
) |
|
$ |
210,320 |
|
|
$ |
996 |
|
|
$ |
211,316 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-6
MASS FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Years Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
(U.S. Dollars in Thousands)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Cash flows from operating activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income for the year |
|
$ |
75,418 |
|
|
$ |
26,612 |
|
Adjustments for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization and depreciation |
|
|
1,231 |
|
|
|
596 |
|
Share of the results of associates and joint ventures |
|
|
(3,619 |
) |
|
|
(4,263 |
) |
Currency transaction loss |
|
|
6,148 |
|
|
|
18,151 |
|
(Gains) losses on securities at fair value through profit or loss |
|
|
(4,031 |
) |
|
|
4,343 |
|
Gains on long-term securities and subsidiaries |
|
|
(139 |
) |
|
|
(961 |
) |
Extinguishment of preferred share liability |
|
|
(49,142 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Bad debts |
|
|
571 |
|
|
|
6,022 |
|
Goodwill impairment |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
5,235 |
|
Change in fair value of investment property |
|
|
(336 |
) |
|
|
(32,340 |
) |
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
(587 |
) |
|
|
(1,313 |
) |
Debt extinguishments |
|
|
(15,335 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Mark-to-market valuation adjustment on inventories |
|
|
(7,151 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of
acquisitions and dispositions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term securities |
|
|
(5,678 |
) |
|
|
29,422 |
|
Restricted cash |
|
|
13,573 |
|
|
|
(16,082 |
) |
Trade receivables |
|
|
10,075 |
|
|
|
7,234 |
|
Receivables, other |
|
|
4,937 |
|
|
|
2,097 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
(18,041 |
) |
|
|
26,797 |
|
Prepaid and other |
|
|
1,652 |
|
|
|
3,185 |
|
Trade and other payables and accrued expenses |
|
|
(5,036 |
) |
|
|
(28,399 |
) |
Financial liabilities, short-term trading loans |
|
|
70,530 |
|
|
|
(14,877 |
) |
Other |
|
|
2,655 |
|
|
|
(1,415 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows provided by operating activities |
|
|
77,695 |
|
|
|
30,044 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase in loan receivables |
|
|
(5,056 |
) |
|
|
(7,806 |
) |
Sales (purchases) of long-term securities, net |
|
|
5,316 |
|
|
|
(12,780 |
) |
Purchases of property, plant and equipment, net |
|
|
(2,651 |
) |
|
|
(883 |
) |
Purchases of investment property |
|
|
(58 |
) |
|
|
(179 |
) |
Purchases (dispositions) of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired (disposed), net |
|
|
2,123 |
|
|
|
(8,095 |
) |
Distributions from joint ventures, net |
|
|
5,016 |
|
|
|
5,542 |
|
Other |
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities |
|
|
4,686 |
|
|
|
(24,212 |
) |
Cash flows from financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Borrowings |
|
|
45,295 |
|
|
|
30,814 |
|
Debt repayments |
|
|
(3,964 |
) |
|
|
(3,109 |
) |
Dividend paid to non-controlling interests |
|
|
(271 |
) |
|
|
(323 |
) |
Issuance of common shares |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
11,700 |
|
Other |
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
(369 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows provided by financing activities |
|
|
41,056 |
|
|
|
38,713 |
|
Exchange rate effect on cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
4,495 |
|
|
|
(26,826 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
127,932 |
|
|
|
17,719 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year |
|
|
201,622 |
|
|
|
183,903 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year |
|
$ |
329,554 |
|
|
$ |
201,622 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Cash and cash equivalent at end of year consisted of: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash deposits |
|
$ |
329,554 |
|
|
$ |
126,255 |
|
Money market funds |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
75,367 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
329,554 |
|
|
$ |
201,622 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-7
MASS FINANCIAL CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009
Note 1. The Company and summary of significant accounting policies
(a) Corporate information and nature of operations
Mass Financial Corp. (“MFC” or the “Company”) was incorporated in British Virgin Islands in 1997
and continued into Barbados in 2003.
MFC and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Group”) are in the merchant banking business and their
principal activities focus on provision of financial services. This includes financial, proprietary
investing and trading activities on an international basis which are facilitated by the Group. The
Group seeks investments in many industries, emphasizing those business opportunities where the
perceived intrinsic value is not properly recognized. The Group uses its financial and management
expertise to add or unlock value. The Group also purchases commodities, properties and provides
trade financing.
The Group’s operations include commodities and properties, principally for its own account. To a
lesser extent, the Group also acts as an agent for clients. The commodities, financing and
properties are primarily conducted through subsidiaries.
The Group’s commodities activities often utilize innovative and sophisticated strategies and
structures. The Group currently conducts business with commodity and other producers who are unable
to effectively execute sales because of credit or currency issues affecting them or their principal
customers. The Group is often able to facilitate purchases and sales of commodities with more
efficient and effective execution than many producers and customers can do on their own. Commodity
producers and end customers often work with the Group to better manage their internal supply,
distribution risk, currency and capital requirements. In such activities, the Group tries to
capture and realize various trading and financing spreads. The activities have allowed the Group to
develop ongoing relationships with commodity producers, end customers and financiers and integrate
them into the Group’s financial activities.
The Group offers its clients financing and bridge financing through its financial services
activities. The Group also markets medical equipment, instruments and supplies and holds commercial
and industrial real estate.
(b) Basis of preparation
The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the International Financial
Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), which include International Accounting Standards (“IAS”) and
Interpretations (“IFRIC” and “SIC”) adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (the
“IASB”).
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention,
except for certain financial instruments and investment property as described under Note 1(j). The
significant accounting policies are set out under Note 1(j) and have been applied consistently
throughout the year and the preceding year.
The presentation currency of the Group’s consolidated financial statements is United States (U.S.)
dollars ($). Cdn$ means Canadian dollars and € means the official currency which is adopted by the
majority of the member states of the European Union as their legal tender. All currency amounts in
the consolidated financial statements are stated in thousands (except per share amounts).
(c) Basis of presentation
The Group presents current and non-current assets, and current and non-current liabilities, as
separate classifications with reference to its operating cycle. The classification of income and
expenses in the consolidated statement of operations is based on their function within the Group.
Additional information on the balance sheet and statement of operations items is provided and
explained in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
F-8
(d) Effect of the application of new standards
In 2009, the Group adopted the following standards and amendments to existing standards which are
effective in the current accounting period and relevant to its operations:
| |
|
|
IAS 1 (revised 2007)
|
|
Presentation of Financial Statements |
|
|
|
IAS 23 (revised 2007)
|
|
Borrowing Costs |
|
|
|
Amendments to IFRS 1
|
|
Cost of an Investment in a Subsidiary, Jointly Controlled |
|
|
|
and IAS 27
|
|
Entity or Associate |
|
|
|
Amendments to IFRS 7
|
|
Improving Disclosures about Financial Instruments |
|
|
|
Amendments to IAS 40
|
|
Investment Property |
With the exception of amendments to IFRS 1, IAS 27 and IAS 40, there are no changes in accounting
policies that affect the Group’s financial statements resulting from adoption of the above
standards and amendments as they are consistent with the policies already adopted by the Group.
As a result of adoption of IAS 1 (revised 2007), a new primary statement, “Consolidated Statement
of Comprehensive Income”, has been presented in these financial statements which replaces the
“Consolidated Statement of Recognized Income and Expense” presented in the 2008 annual financial
statements. This change in presentation has no effect on reported profit or loss, total income and
expense or net assets for all periods presented.
IAS 27 (Revised) requires the capitalization of borrowing costs relating to qualifying assets.
Amendments to IFRS 1 and IAS 27, Cost of an Investment in a Subsidiary, Jointly Controlled Entity
or Associate, remove the definition of the cost method from IAS 27 and allow an entity to recognize
a dividend from subsidiary, jointly controlled entity or associate in profit and loss in its
separate financial statements when its right to receive the dividend is established. There is no
impact on the consolidated financial statements as the changes only affect the separate financial
statements of the investing entity.
Amendments to IFRS 7, Enhancing Disclosures about Fair Value and Liquidity Risk, expand the
disclosures required in respect of fair value measurements recognized in the statement of financial
position. For the purpose of these expanded disclosures, a three-level hierarchy has been
introduced. The amendments also clarify the scope of items to be included in the maturity analyses
required under IFRS 7 by changing the definition of liquidity risk to state that liquidity risk
only includes financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset.
This results in the exclusion of financial liabilities that are settled by the entity delivering
its own equity instruments or non-financial assets. Furthermore, the amendments specify different
liquidity risk disclosure requirements for derivative and non-derivative financial liabilities.
Amendments to IAS 40, Investment Property, require investment property under construction to be
carried at fair value at the earlier of when the fair value first becomes reliably measurable and
the date of completion of the property with any gain or loss recognized in profit and loss. This
is a change in accounting policy as previously such property was carried at cost until the
construction was completed. However, there is no effect in the prior and current periods’
financial statements.
Standards, amendments and interpretations effective after 2009 which are relevant to the Group’s
operations and will have a material impact on the Group’s accounting policies but are yet to be
adopted:
IFRS 3 (Revised), Business Combinations, will be effective for fiscal years beginning on or after
July 1, 2009. It replaces IFRS 3 (as issued in 2004) and the related amendment to IAS 27,
Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements, (effective for years beginning on or after July 1,
2009). They provide guidance for applying the acquisition method for business combinations. The
major changes from the existing standards include: the immediate expensing of all acquisition
costs, the inclusion in the cost of acquisition of the fair value at acquisition date of any
contingent purchase consideration, the removal of the requirement to measure at fair value every
asset and liability at each step in a step acquisition for the purposes of calculating goodwill,
and changes in a parent’s ownership interest in a subsidiary undertaking that do not result in the
loss of control should be accounted for as equity transactions. The Group will apply IFRS 3 and IAS
27 (as amended in 2008) from January 1, 2010 and will revise its accounting policy on business
combinations accordingly.
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IFRS 5 (Amendment), Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations, will be effective
for fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2009. It specifies that if a sale plan involving
loss of control of a subsidiary undertaking meets the held-for-sale criteria, the assets and
liabilities of the subsidiary undertaking should be reclassified and accounted for as a disposal
group in accordance with IFRS 5. The Group will apply the amendment from January 1, 2010, but it is
not expected to have any significant impact on the results of the Group.
IFRS 9, Financial Instruments, which will be effective January 1, 2013, introduces new requirements
for the classification and measurement of financial assets. Early adoption is permitted. New
requirements for classification and measurement of financial liabilities, derecognition of
financial instruments, impairment and hedge accounting are expected to be added to IFRS 9 in 2010.
As a result, IFRS 9 will eventually be a complete replacement for IAS 39 and IFRS 7. The Group will
apply the amendment from January 1, 2013 and is reviewing the impacts of the new standards on the
results of the Group.
IAS 24 (Revised), Related Party Disclosures, which will be effective January 1, 2011, simplifies
the disclosure requirements for entities that are controlled, jointly controlled or significantly
influenced by a government (referred to as government-related entities). The revised standard
simplified the definition of a related party, clarified its intended meaning and eliminated a
number of inconsistencies. The revised definition is based on certain principles in the treatment
of related party relationships; among which the symmetry principle applies if the revised
definition treats one party as related to a second party, the second party is also treated as
related to the first party. The Group will apply the revised standards from January 1, 2011 and is
reviewing the impacts of the new standards on the results of the Group.
Amendments to IAS 32, Classification of Rights Issues, will be effective for years beginning on or
after February 1, 2010. Under the amendment to IAS 32, rights, options and warrants — otherwise
meeting the definition of equity instruments in IAS 32.11 — issued to acquire a fixed number of an
entity’s own non-derivative equity instruments for a fixed amount in any currency are classified as
equity instruments, provided the offer is made pro-rata to all existing owners of the same class of
the entity’s own non-derivative equity instruments. The Group will apply the amendments from
January 1, 2011 and is reviewing the impacts of the amendments on the results of the Group.
Amendments to IAS 39, Eligible Hedged Items, will be effective for years beginning on or after July
1, 2009. The amendments to IAS 39 provide clarification on two issues in relation to hedge
accounting — identifying inflation as a hedged risk and hedging with options. The amendments make
clear that the intrinsic value, not the time value, of an option reflects a one-sided risk and
therefore an option designated in its entirety cannot be perfectly effective. The Group will apply
the amendments from January 1, 2010 and is reviewing the impacts of the amendments on the results
of the Group.
IFRIC 17, Distribution of Non-cash Assets to Owner, will be effective for years beginning on or
after July 1, 2009. IFRIC 17 clarifies that a dividend payable should be recognized when the
dividend is appropriately authorized and is no longer at the discretion of the entity. The most
significant conclusion reached by the IFRIC is that the dividend should be measured at the fair
value of the assets distributed, and that any difference between this amount and the previous
carrying amount of the assets distributed should be recognized in profit or loss when the entity
settles the dividend payable. The interpretation does not apply to distributions of non-cash assets
where the asset is ultimately controlled by the same party or parties before and after the
distribution (e.g. distributions of non-cash assets between entities under common control) which is
the most common circumstance in which such distributions occur. The Group will apply the
interpretation from January 1, 2010 and is reviewing the impacts of the interpretation on the
results of the Group.
IFRIC 19, Extinguishing Financial Liabilities with Equity Instruments, will be effective for years
beginning on or after July 1, 2010. IFRIC 19 addresses divergent accounting by entities issuing
equity instruments in order to extinguish all or part of a financial liability (often referred to
as “debt for equity swaps”). The interpretation concludes that the issue of equity instruments to
extinguish an obligation constitutes consideration paid. The consideration should be measured at
the fair value of the equity instruments issued, unless that fair value is not readily
determinable, in which case the equity instruments should be measured at the fair value of the
obligation extinguished. Any difference between the fair value of the equity instruments issued and
the carrying value of the liability extinguished is recognized in profit or loss. The Group will
apply the interpretation from January 1, 2011 and is reviewing the impacts of the interpretation on
the results of the Group.
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(e) Scope and principles of consolidation
The Group accounts include the accounts of MFC and its subsidiaries. All significant companies in
which the Group has direct or indirect control are consolidated from the acquisition dates. A
subsidiary ceases to be consolidated at the date when the Group loses its control over the
subsidiary. The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Company
and its subsidiaries as at December 31 each year, using consistent accounting policies. Intragroup
balances, transactions, income and expenses are eliminated in full.
Non-controlling interests are presented in the consolidated balance sheet within equity, separately
from the parent shareholders’ equity. Non-controlling interests in the profit or loss of the Group,
which are included in net income, are also separately disclosed in the consolidated statement of
operations.
Non-consolidated subsidiaries are accounted for at cost and are reduced by an impairment charge, if
applicable. Generally, these companies are inactive and insignificant in magnitude.
The following table shows the direct and indirect significant subsidiaries as at December 31, 2009:
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| Company |
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Country of Incorporation |
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Beneficial Interest |
MFC Holding Austria GmbH |
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Austria |
|
100% |
MFC Commodities GmbH |
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Austria |
|
100% |
MFC Trade & Financial Service GmbH |
|
Austria |
|
100% |
IC Management Service GmbH |
|
Austria |
|
100% |
Global Bulk Transport GmbH |
|
Austria |
|
100% |
International Trade Service GmbH |
|
Austria |
|
100% |
Magnum Minerals Private Limited |
|
India |
|
100% |
AFM Aluminiumfolie Merseberg GmbH |
|
Germany |
|
55% |
MAW Mansfelder Alumiumwerk GmbH |
|
Germany |
|
55% |
MFC (A) Ltd |
|
Marshall Islands |
|
100% |
MFC (D) Ltd |
|
Marshall Islands |
|
100% |
Brock Metals s.r.o. |
|
Slovakia |
|
100% |
Redas Tracking Corp |
|
Marshall Islands |
|
100% |
MFC (F) Ltd |
|
Marshall Islands |
|
100% |
MFC Corporate Services AG |
|
Switzerland |
|
100% |
MFC China and Asia Co. Ltd |
|
Liberia |
|
90% |
Mednet (Shanghai) Medical Technical Developing Co., Ltd |
|
China |
|
90% |
Chongqing Lasernet Guangji Eye Hospital (a limited company) |
|
China |
|
52% |
Hangzhou Zhe-er Optical Co. Ltd |
|
China |
|
46% |
MFC Metal Trading GmbH |
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Austria |
|
100% |
Altmark Immobilien Management GmbH |
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Germany |
|
100% |
MEG International Services Ltd |
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Canada |
|
100% |
KHD S.A. |
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Switzerland |
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100% |
Business combinations are accounted for using the purchase method. All subsidiaries are
recognized in the consolidated financial statements through full consolidation. Pursuant to IFRS
3, Business Combinations, the acquirer measures the cost of a business combination as the aggregate
of (a) the fair values, at the date of exchange, of assets given, liabilities incurred or assumed,
and equity instruments issued by the acquirer, in exchange for control of the acquiree; plus (b)
any costs directly attributable to the business combination. The acquirer, at the acquisition date,
allocates the cost of a business combination by recognizing the acquiree’s identifiable assets,
liabilities and contingent liabilities at their fair values at the date of acquisition. Any
difference between the cost of the business combination and the acquirer’s proportionate interest
in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are
accounted for: (a) as goodwill when the difference is positive; or (b) as income after the
reassessment of the identification and measurement of the acquiree’s identifiable assets,
liabilities and contingent liabilities and the measurement of the cost of the combination when the
difference is negative.
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Goodwill arising on a business combination is recognized as an asset and initially measured at
cost, being the excess of the cost of the business combination over the Group’s interest in the net
fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities recognized. After
initial recognition, goodwill is subject to an impairment review at least once a year. If a
potential impairment is identified, then the amount of the impairment is quantified by comparing
the carrying amount of the goodwill to its fair value based on the present value of its estimated
future cash flows.
Losses applicable to the non-controlling interests in a consolidated subsidiary may exceed the
non-controlling interest in the subsidiary’s equity. The excess, and any further losses applicable to the
non-controlling interests, are allocated against the majority interest except to the extent that
the non-controlling interests have a binding obligation and are able to make an additional
investment to cover the losses. Additional purchase of equity shares in a non-wholly-owned
subsidiary is accounted for as a step-by-step purchase and will result in an accounting income when
there is an excess in the Group’s proportionate interest in the net fair value of the subsidiary’s
identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities over the cost of additional purchase.
(f) Investments accounted for by equity method
Companies which are not controlled or jointly controlled but in which the Group has significant
influence over their financial and operating policy decisions are accounted for by the equity
method pursuant to IAS 28, Investments in Associates. The investment in an associate is initially
recognized at cost and the carrying amount is increased or decreased to recognize the investors’
share of the profit or loss of the investee after the date of acquisition. The profit or loss of
the investments accounted for by the equity method is recognized in the consolidated statement of
operations. Distributions received from an investee reduce the carrying amount of the investment.
Adjustments to the carrying amount may also be necessary for changes in the investor’s
proportionate interest in the investee arising from changes in the investee’s equity. Such changes
include those arising from the revaluation of assets and from currency translation adjustment.
Those changes are recognized directly in equity of the investor. Goodwill relating to an investment
accounted for by the equity method is included in the carrying amount of the investment.
Through its 90% partnership interest in a limited partnership, the Group is participating in
certain real estate property interests in Germany. The investment is accounted for by the equity
method.
Through its 90%-owned subsidiary, the Group is participating in various joint ventures with
hospitals in China. The Group provides the joint ventures with medical equipment and instruments as
well as medical supplies and the joint venture partners provide premises, licenses and personnel
for the medical operations. The joint control is established by contractual arrangements which also
stipulate the profit sharing. The Group recognizes its interest in the joint ventures using the
equity method, in accordance with IAS 31, Interests in Joint Ventures.
(g) Spin-off from and significant transactions with Prior Owner
In January 2006, Terra Nova Royalty Corporation (“Terra Nova”, formerly known as KHD Humboldt Wedag
International Ltd.), the prior owner of MFC, completed the restructuring of its financial services
business whereby (1) MFC held all of the financial services business of Terra Nova, other than MFC
Corporate Services AG (“MFC Corporate Services”) and Terra Nova’s interest in a resource property;
and (2) Terra Nova held all of the issued preferred shares and Class A common shares in MFC. On
January 31, 2006, Terra Nova distributed all of its Class A common shares to its shareholders on a
pro rata basis by way of a dividend-in-kind (the “Spin-off”). Terra Nova held the preferred shares
in MFC until May 2009. (see Note 22.)
In November 2006, Terra Nova sold MFC Corporate Services to MFC Commodities GmbH (“MFCC”, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of MFC). At the time of its sale to MFC, MFC Corporate Services held an
approximately 20% equity interest in a German company which was a non-wholly-owned subsidiary of
Terra Nova. MFC and Terra Nova agreed that the economic interest in such German company held by MFC
Corporate Services was to be retained by Terra Nova. To achieve this objective, Terra Nova
subscribed for shares in a subsidiary of MFC that track the benefits from this 20% equity position
in the German company. These shares entitle Terra Nova to retain its commercial and economic
interest in and benefits from this 20% equity position in its German subsidiary, net of related
costs and taxes (the “Tracking Stock Participation”). The total consideration for the tracking
stock subscription was $9,357 (which was the carrying value to Terra Nova). Under the tracking
stock agreement, Terra Nova is the beneficiary, the tracking stock company is the debtor and MFC is
the guarantor. Furthermore, MFC Corporate Services granted to Terra Nova the right to acquire its
common shares in the German company at fair market value and a right of first refusal in case of a
potential sale or other disposal of all or parts of its common
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shares in the German company (collectively, the “Rights”). The price payable by Terra Nova will be offset against the Tracking
Stock Participation and therefore will be commercially netted to $nil, except for related costs and
taxes, if any. In 2007, MFC Corporate Services distributed its entire shareholding of the German
company to MFCC (its immediate parent company) by way of dividend-in-kind and the Rights expired as
provided for in the relating agreements. The Tracking Stock Participation remains in force.
Terra Nova held 1,203,627 and none of Class A common shares in MFC as of December 31, 2009 and
2008, respectively. The Group did not hold any common shares in Terra Nova as of both December 31, 2009
and 2008. As of December 31, 2009, one director of MFC was also a director of Terra Nova.
(h) Foreign currency translation
The presentation currency (or reporting currency) of the Group accounts is the U.S. dollar. Where
the financial statements of subsidiaries are presented in a currency other than the U.S. dollar,
their reported figures are translated into the U.S. dollar. Pursuant to IAS 21, assets,
liabilities, contingent liabilities and other financial obligations of self-sustaining subsidiaries
are translated at the closing rate at the date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses are
translated at exchange rates approximating those at the dates of the transactions. Goodwill and
fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and
liabilities of the foreign entity and translated at the rates of exchange prevailing at the balance
sheet date. The resulting currency translation adjustments are recognized as a separate component
of equity and do not affect earnings.
Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated
in a currency other than the local functional currency are included in the consolidated statements
of operations.
The following table sets out exchange rates for the conversion of Canadian dollars (CAD), Swiss
Francs (CHF), Euros (EUR) and Chinese yuans (Renminbi or RMB) into U.S. dollars:
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CAD |
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CHF |
|
EUR |
|
RMB |
Closing rate at
December 31, 2009
|
|
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0.9555 |
|
|
|
0.9657 |
|
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1.4332 |
|
|
|
0.1465 |
|
Average rate
for the year 2009
|
|
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0.8757 |
|
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|
0.9199 |
|
|
|
1.3884 |
|
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|
0.1464 |
|
Closing rate at
December 31, 2008
|
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0.8166 |
|
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0.9368 |
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1.3920 |
|
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|
0.1466 |
|
Average rate
for the year 2008
|
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0.9381 |
|
|
|
0.9231 |
|
|
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1.4637 |
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0.1441 |
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(i) Use of estimates and assumptions
The preparation of financial information requires the use of estimates and assumptions about future
conditions. Use of available information and application of judgment are inherent in the formation
of estimates. Management’s best estimates are based on the facts and circumstances available at the
time estimates are made, historical experience, general economic conditions and trends, and
management’s assessment of probable future outcomes of these matters. These estimates and
assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues
and expenses during the period. In this regard, management believes that the critical accounting
policies where significant judgment is necessarily applied are those which relate to allowance for
credit losses, goodwill impairment, deferred income taxes, provision for income taxes and the
valuation of financial instruments and investment property. Actual results in the future could
differ from these estimates, and such differences could be material.
Further information about key assumptions concerning the future, and other key sources of
estimation uncertainty, are set out in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
(j) Summary of significant accounting policies
Financial instruments
The Group uses IFRS 7 which complements the principles for recognizing, measuring and presenting
financial assets and financial liabilities in IAS 32, Financial Instruments: Presentation, and IAS
39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement.
Except for certain financial instruments which are excluded from the scope of IFRS 7, all financial
assets are classified into one of four categories: at fair value through profit or loss,
held-to-maturity, loans and receivables, and
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available-for-sale; and all financial liabilities are classified into one of two categories: at fair value through profit or loss and other financial
liabilities.
Generally, a financial asset or financial liability at fair value through profit or loss is a
financial asset or financial liability that meets either of the conditions: (a) it is classified as
held for trading if it is: (i) acquired or incurred principally for the purpose of selling or
repurchasing it in the near term; (ii) part of a portfolio of identified financial
instruments that are managed together and for which there is evidence of a recent actual pattern of
short-term profit taking; or (iii) a derivative (except for a derivative that is a financial
guarantee contract or a designated and effective hedging instrument); or (b) it is designated by
the Group upon initial recognition as at fair value through profit or loss. Investment in equity
instruments that do not have a quoted market price in an active market, and whose fair value cannot
be reliably measured, cannot be designated as at fair value through profit or loss. A financial
instrument cannot be reclassified into the fair value through profit and loss category while it is
held or issued; however, if a financial asset is no longer held for the purpose of selling it in
the near term, the entity may reclassify that financial asset out of the fair value through profit
or loss category in rare circumstances. Furthermore, a financial asset in the fair value through
profit or loss category that would have met the definition of loans and receivables (if the
financial asset had not been required to be classified as at fair value through profit or loss at
initial recognition) may also be reclassified out of the fair value through profit or loss category
if the entity has the intention and ability to hold the financial asset for the fore able future or
until maturity.
Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable
payments and fixed maturity that the Group has the positive intention and ability to hold to
maturity, other than: (a) those that the Group upon initial recognition designates as at fair value
through profit or loss; (b) those that the Group designates as available for sale; and (c) those
that meet the definition of loans and receivables.
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that
are not quoted in an active market, other than: (a) those that the Group intends to sell
immediately or in the near term and those that the Group upon initial recognition designates as at
fair value through profit or loss; (b) those that the Group upon initial recognition designates as
available for sale; or (c) those for which the Group may not recover substantially all of its
initial investment, other than because of credit deterioration, which are classified as available
for sale.
Available-for-sale financial assets are those non-derivative financial assets that are designated
as available for sale, or are not classified as loans and receivables, held-to-maturity
investments, or financial assets at fair value through profit or loss.
Non-derivative financial liabilities are classified as other financial liabilities.
When a financial asset or financial liability is recognized initially, the Group measures it at its
fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset or financial liability not at fair value through
profit or loss, transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of the
financial asset or financial liability. The subsequent measurement of a financial instrument and
the recognition of associated gains and losses is determined by the financial instrument
classification category.
After initial recognition, the Group measures financial assets, including derivatives that are
assets, at their fair values, without any deduction for transaction costs it may incur on sale or
other disposal, except for the following financial assets: (a) loans and receivables which are
measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method; (b) held-to-maturity investments
which are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method; and (c) investments in
equity instruments that do not have a quoted market price in an active market and whose fair value
cannot be reliably measured and derivatives that are linked to and must be settled by delivery of
such unquoted equity instruments are measured at cost. All financial assets, except those measured
at fair value through profit or loss, are subject to review for impairment.
After initial recognition, the Group measures all financial liabilities at amortized cost using the
effective interest method, except for: (a) financial liabilities at fair value through profit or
loss; (b) financial liabilities that arise when a transfer of a financial asset does not qualify
for derecognition or when the continuing involvement approach applies; (c) financial guarantee
contracts as defined in IAS 39; and (d) commitments to provide a loan at a below-market interest
rate.
A gain or loss on a financial asset or financial liability classified as at fair value through
profit or loss is recognized in net income for the period in which it arises. A gain or loss on an
available-for-sale financial asset is recognized
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directly in equity on an after-tax basis, through the consolidated statement of changes in equity, except for impairment losses and certain foreign
exchange gains and losses, until the financial asset is derecognized, at which time the cumulative
gain or loss previously recognized in equity is recognized in net income for the period. For
financial assets and financial liabilities carried at amortized cost, a gain or loss is recognized
in net income when the financial asset or financial liability is derecognized or impaired, and
through the amortization process.
Whenever quoted market prices are available, bid prices are used for the valuation of financial
assets while ask prices are used for financial liabilities. When the market for a financial
instrument is not active, the Group establishes fair value by using a valuation technique.
Valuation techniques include using recent arm’s length market transactions between knowledgeable,
willing parties, if available; reference to the current fair value of another instrument that is
substantially the same; discounted cash flow analysis; option pricing models and other valuation
techniques commonly used by market participants to price the instrument.
An entity classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the
significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. The fair value hierarchy has the
following levels:
(a) quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1)
(b) inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or
liability, either directly (i.e., as prices) or indirectly (i.e., derived from prices)
(Level 2); and
(c) inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data
(unobservable inputs) (Level 3).
Assessing the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety
requires judgment, considering factors specific to the asset or liability.
If there is a designated hedging relationship between a hedging instrument and a hedged item, the
Group will apply hedge accounting to account for the gain or loss on the hedging instrument and the
hedged item, in accordance with IAS 39.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are classified as held for trading and comprise deposits with banks and
financial institutions, bank and cash balances, and highly liquid investments, all with original
maturities of three months or less and are generally interest bearing. Highly liquid investments,
which are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant
risk of change in value, are included in cash and cash equivalents and are stated at market value.
Restricted cash
Restricted cash represents cash at banks with restrictions on their use pursuant to trade customs
or court arrangements.
Securities
Securities are classified as held for trading and short-term or long-term available-for-sale
securities.
Publicly-traded securities (debt and equity) which are acquired principally for the purpose of
selling in the near term are classified as held for trading. Securities held for trading are marked
to their bid prices on the balance sheet date and unrealized gains and losses are included in the
results of operations.
Available-for-sale securities consist of publicly-traded securities (debt and equity) and unlisted
equity securities which are not held for trading and not held to maturity. Short-term
available-for-sale securities are purchased with management’s intention to sell in the near term
and are designated as available for sale by management upon initial recognition. Long-term
available-for-sale securities are purchased with the intention to hold until market conditions
render alternative investments more attractive. The available-for-sale securities are stated at bid
price whenever quoted market prices are available. When the market for the available-for-sale
security is not active, the Company establishes fair value by using a valuation technique.
Unrealized gains and losses are recorded in equity unless there
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has been an other than temporary decline in value, at which time the available-for-sale security is written down and the write-down
is included in the results of operations.
Gains and losses on sales of securities are recognized on the average cost basis on the settlement
dates.
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that
are not quoted in an active market, other than those classified as fair value through profit or
loss or available for sale. Loans and receivables are measured at amortized cost without regard to
the Group’s intention to hold them to maturity. Amortized cost is calculated under consideration of
any discount or premium at the time of the purchase. The amortized cost includes any fees that are
an integral part of the effective interest rate and of the transaction costs. Gains and losses are
recognized in the statement of operations at the time the loans and receivables are cancelled from
the books or impaired, as well as through amortization.
Loans and receivables are net of an allowance for credit losses, if any. The Group performs ongoing
credit evaluation of customers and adjusts the allowance accounts for specific customer risks and
credit factors. Loans and receivables are considered past due on an individual basis based on the
terms of the contracts.
Assets acquired in satisfaction of loans and receivables are recorded at the lesser of their fair
value at the date of transfer or the carrying value of the loans and receivables. Any excess of the
carrying value of the loans and receivables over the fair value of the assets acquired is written
off and is included in the results of operations.
When the Group makes a loan advance with a conversion right or share purchase warrant which entitle
the Group to either convert the loan into or purchase equity shares of a corporation, such
conversion rights or warrants are embedded derivatives. The principal amount of the loan is split
between the debt instrument without the equity conversion option (or the warrants) and the equity
conversion option (or the warrants). Changes in the fair value of the equity conversion option (or
the warrants) are recognized in profit or loss unless the option (or the warrants) is part of a
cash flow hedging relationship. Over the term of the loan, the debt instrument will be accreted to
its face value. The equity conversion option and the share purchase warrants are classified as
separate financial assets and are valued by valuation techniques if a quoted market price is not
available.
Allowance for credit losses
The Group’s allowance for credit losses is maintained at an amount considered adequate to absorb
estimated credit-related losses for its trade receivables. Ongoing credit evaluation is performed
on the financial condition of a receivable using independent ratings where available or by
assessment of the customer’s credit quality based on its financial position, past experience and
other factors. The allowance for credit losses reflects management’s best estimate of the losses in
the Group’s credit portfolio and judgments about economic conditions. Estimates and judgments could
change in the near-term, and could result in a significant change to a recognized allowance. An
allowance for credit losses is increased by provisions which are charged to income and reduced by
write-offs net of any recoveries.
Specific provisions are established on an individual basis. A country risk provision may be made
based on exposures in less developed countries and on management’s overall assessment of the
underlying economic conditions in those countries. Write-offs are generally recorded after all
reasonable restructuring or collection activities have taken place and there is no realistic
prospect of recovery. If the amount of the impairment loss decreases in subsequent periods, and
provided that the decrease is related to an event which occurs after the impairment has been
recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed. However, the loss can only be
reversed to the extent that the carrying value of the asset does not exceed its amortized cost at
the date of impairment.
The Group also applies credit risk assessment and valuation methods to its loans and receivables
(other than trade receivables). The assessment and valuation are performed on an individual basis,
and if an impairment loss arises, the Group will write down the loans or receivables directly.
Credit losses arise primarily from loans and receivables but may also relate to other credit
instruments such as guarantees and letters of credit.
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Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The costs of inventories
comprise all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the
inventories to their present location and condition. The cost of inventories is assigned by using the weighted average cost formula. The net
realizable value is the estimated selling price in the normal course of ordinary business less
estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
Allowance is provided to cover risks relating to slow-moving or obsolete items. Whenever the
reasons for previous write-downs no longer apply, the allowance will be reversed. A reversal of
write-down is limited to the lower of cost or net realizable value.
Commodities acquired in commodity broker-trader activities are measured at fair value less costs to
sell.
Properties for sale
Properties for sale, comprising real estate, are accounted for as inventories at the lower of cost
and net realizable value. Net realizable value is determined by reference to sale proceeds of
properties sold in the ordinary course of business less all estimated selling expenses after the
balance sheet date, or by management estimates based on prevailing market conditions.
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is
calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Useful
lives for property, plant and equipment range from 3 to 10 years. An impairment loss is recognized
if the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount of equipment. Borrowing costs are not
capitalized into equipment.
The gain or loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment is recognized by reference to their
carrying amounts.
Investment property
Investment property is property that is held for generating rental income or for capital
appreciation or both. The Group’s investment property comprises freehold land and buildings.
Investment property is initially recognized at historical cost including related transaction costs.
After initial recognition, investment property is held at fair value, with changes in value
recognized in the Group’s profit or loss for the period in which it arises.
The fair value of investment property is the price at which the property could be exchanged between
knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm’s length transaction. Fair value specifically excludes an
estimated price inflated or deflated by special terms or circumstances, special considerations or
concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale. An entity determines fair value without any
deduction for transaction costs it may incur on sale or other disposal. Fair value on the Group’s
investment property is based on valuations prepared annually by external evaluators in accordance
with guidance issued by the International Valuation Standard Committee and reviewed by the Group in
accordance with guidance on fair value in IAS 40, Investment Property, and other IFRS.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the net disposal proceeds and the
carrying amount and are included in the statement of operations.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the Group’s
share of the net identifiable assets of the acquired subsidiary, associate or joint venture at the
effective date of acquisition, and, in respect of an increase in holding in a subsidiary, the
excess of the cost of acquisition over the carrying amount of the proportion of the non-controlling
interests acquired. Goodwill on acquisitions of subsidiaries is shown separately on the
consolidated balance sheet. Goodwill on acquisitions of associates and joint ventures is included
in investment in associates and joint ventures. Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units for
the purpose of impairment testing and is carried at cost less accumulated impairment loss.
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Goodwill acquired in a business combination is not amortized. Instead, goodwill is tested for
impairment annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it
might be impaired.
The profit or loss on disposal of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures includes the carrying
amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold.
Impairment
Assets that have indefinite useful lives are not subject to amortization and are tested for
impairment annually and whenever there is an indication that the assets may be impaired. Assets
that are subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is
recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its recoverable amount,
which is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purpose
of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there is separately
identifiable cash flows.
An impairment loss recognized in prior periods for an asset other than goodwill is reversed and the
carrying amount of the asset other than goodwill is increased to its recoverable amount, if and
only if, there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the asset’s recoverable amount
since the last impairment loss was recognized. The increased carrying amount of an asset shall not
exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of amortization or depreciation)
had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior periods. An impairment loss
recognized for goodwill shall not be reversed in a subsequent period.
Derivative financial instruments
A derivative is a financial instrument: (1) whose value changes in response to changes in a
specified interest rate, security price, commodity price, foreign exchange rate, index of prices or
rates, a credit rating or credit index, or similar variable; (2) that requires no initial net
investment or an initial net investment that is smaller than would be required for other types of
contracts that would be expected to have a similar response to changes in market factors; and (3)
that is settled at a future date. The derivative financial instruments are either exchange-traded
or negotiated. Derivatives are included in the consolidated balance sheet and are measured at fair
value. Derivatives that qualify as hedging instruments are accounted for in accordance with IAS 39.
For derivatives that do not qualify as hedging instruments, the unrealized gains and losses are
included in the results of operations.
The Group uses fair value hedges to hedge the exposure to changes in fair value of a recognized
asset or liability or an unrecognized firm commitment, or an identified portion of such an asset,
liability or firm commitment, that is attributable to a particular risk and could affect profit or
loss. For fair value hedges, the gain or loss from remeasuring the hedging instrument at fair value
is recognized in the statement of operations, and the gain or loss on the hedged item adjusts the
carrying amount of the hedged item and is also recognized in the statement of operations.
Where the Company has both the legal right and intent to settle derivative assets and liabilities
simultaneously with a counterparty, the net fair value of the derivative positions is reported as
an asset or liability, as appropriate.
The Group does not use cash flow hedges or hedges of a net investment in a foreign operation.
Provisions
In accordance with IAS 37, Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, provisions are
set up wherever a past event has created a present obligation in respect of third parties that will
probably lead to a future outflow of resources, particularly in cases where reliable estimates can
be made. Provisions are set up for perceived risks and uncertain obligations in line with the
probability that contingent conditions will occur.
Convertible debt
The Company’s convertible bonds include liability and equity components. On the date of the
issuance of convertible bonds, the fair value of the liability component is determined using a
market interest rate for an equivalent non-convertible bond and this amount is included in the
long-term borrowings on the amortized cost basis. The remainder of the proceeds is allocated to the
equity component. Over the term of the debt obligation, the liability component will be accreted to
the face value of the convertible bonds.
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On conversion of the convertible bonds at maturity, the Company will derecognize the liability
component and recognizes it as equity and there will be no gain or loss. When the Company
extinguishes the convertible bonds before maturity through an early redemption or repurchase, the Company allocates the consideration
paid and any transaction costs for the repurchase or redemption to the liability and equity
components of the convertible bonds at the date of the transaction. The method used in allocating
the consideration paid and transaction costs to the separate components is consistent with that
used in the original allocation to the separate components of the proceeds received by the Company
when the convertible bonds were issued. As a result, a gain or loss may arise from the early
redemption or repurchase of the convertible bonds.
Taxes on income
Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the
amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. Current income tax
relating to items recognized directly in equity is recognized in equity and not in the statement of
operations.
In accordance with IAS 12, Income Taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities are formed to cover
all temporary differences between valuations required for tax reporting and IFRS-compliant
financial statements, and to cover consolidation measures except those affecting neither accounting
profit nor taxable profit (tax loss) in a non-business combination. Moreover, deferred tax assets
are calculated for tax losses carried forward. The recognition of deferred tax assets on deductible
temporary differences and tax losses carried forward is limited to the extent that taxable profits
are likely to arise in the future.
Deferred taxes are calculated on the basis of the tax rates that, in light of the prevailing legal
situation, will be valid or are expected in the countries concerned at the time of realization.
Deferred tax relating to items recognized directly in equity is recognized in equity and not in the
statement of operations.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to set off
current income tax assets against current income tax liabilities and the deferred tax relate to the
same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.
A deferred asset or liability is not recognized for all taxable temporary differences associated
with investments in subsidiaries, branches and associates, and interests in joint ventures when (a)
the Group is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference and (b) it is
probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Revenue recognition
Revenues include revenues from sales of commodities, properties, medical instruments and supplies,
proprietary investments, provisions of financial services and other services and income from and
gains on investment property.
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognized when: (a) the Group has transferred to the buyer the
significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods (which generally coincides with the time
when the goods are delivered to customers and title has passed); (b) the Group retains neither
continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective
control over the goods sold; (c) the amount of revenue can be measured reliably; (d) it is probable
that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Group; and (e) the
costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.
Revenue from rendering of services is recognized when: (a) the amount of revenue can be measured
reliably; (b) it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow
to the Group; (c) the stage of completion of the transaction at the balance sheet date can be
measured reliably; and (d) the costs incurred for the transaction and the costs to complete the
transaction can be measured reliably.
Revenues also include the gain or loss on sales of proprietary investments and other securities.
Dividend income is recognized when the right to receive payment is established.
The revenue is reported net of discounts and sales taxes.
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Cost of sales
The cost of sales comprises the costs of commodities. The cost of sales includes both the direct
cost of materials and indirect costs (including write-downs of inventories and trade receivables).
The cost of sales also includes provision for warranty. The reversal of write-downs of inventories
and allowance for debts reduce the cost of sales.
The cost of sales also includes the write-down of long-term securities and credit losses on loans
and receivables.
Other expenses comprise primarily the cost of goods sold, other than commodities.
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is determined by dividing profit after taxes attributable to the
shareholders of MFC by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the year, net
of treasury stock. Diluted earnings per share is determined using the same method as basic earnings
per share except that the weighted average number of common shares outstanding includes the
potential dilutive effect of stock options and warrants and convertible debt. The dilutive effect
of convertible debt is computed under the if-converted method. However, such potential dilution is
not recognized in a loss year. MFC did not have any stock options and warrants granted or issued in
2009 and 2008.
Reclassifications
Certain 2008 amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2009 presentation.
(k) Capital management
The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a
going concern while seeking to maximize benefits to shareholders and other stakeholders.
The Group actively and regularly reviews and manages its capital structure to ensure optimal
capital structure and shareholder returns, taking into consideration the future capital
requirements of the Group and capital efficiency, prevailing and projected profitability, projected
operating cash flows, projected capital expenditures and projected strategic investment
opportunities. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may purchase MFC
shares, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt.
The Group monitors capital on the basis of the Group’s consolidated gearing ratio and current
ratio. The gearing ratio is calculated as net debt divided by total equity. Net debt is calculated
as total borrowings less cash and cash equivalents. The current ratio is calculated as total
current assets divided by total current liabilities. The Group does not have a defined gearing or
current ratio benchmark or range.
The ratios at December 31, 2009 and 2008 are as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
Gearing ratio (%) |
|
Not applicable |
|
Not applicable |
Current ratio |
|
2.1 |
|
|
2.5 |
As at December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Group had cash and cash equivalents in excess of total
borrowings and, therefore, the gearing ratio is not applicable.
Note 2. Acquisitions of subsidiaries
2009
Effective July 1, 2009, the Group commenced to consolidate the financial position and results of
Brock Metals s.r.o. (“Brock”) as a wholly-owned subsidiary. Brock was acquired in 2008 with
management having an initial intention to dispose of it within twelve months after its acquisition.
Accordingly, it was classified as available-for-sale security at December 31, 2008. Effective July
1, 2009, management reassessed the operating and economic environment and decided to change its
intention to hold it as an operating subsidiary. As a result, Brock’s financial statements have
been consolidated into the Group since then. This acquisition was not considered as a material
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business combination. Goodwill of $1,011 was recognized. Brock is engaged in a manufacturing
business and is expected to generate operating and marketing synergies.
2008
In the first quarter of 2008, the Group received common shares in an affiliate when the common
shares of the affiliate were distributed by Terra Nova to its shareholders by way of a dividend.
The Group also purchased common shares in the affiliate in the open market. The Group held
approximately a 9.3% equity interest.
In May 2008, the Group acquired new common shares in the affiliate by way of the conversion of its
loan amount aggregating $23,967 into equity, resulting in the Group holding a 53.7% equity
interest.
In early June 2008, the Group purchased common shares in the acquiree from an affiliate for cash of
$15,912, increasing the Group’s equity interest to 72.4%.
The acquiree, through its subsidiaries, holds a portfolio of real estate. The acquiree, through its
55%-owned subsidiary, Mansfelder Metals Ltd., is also engaged in a manufacturing business. The
acquisition of the manufacturing business was accounted for as a business combination pursuant to
IFRS 3. The reason for the acquisition was that the manufacturing business would be integrated
into the Group’s commodities business which was expected to generate operating and marketing
synergies. The purchase of real property portfolios was considered as an acquisition other than a
business combination.
The aggregated cost of the acquisitions of the subsidiaries totaled $38,528, comprising $6,276 for
the manufacturing business and $32,252 for the real property portfolios. The fair value of the
assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed relating to the manufacturing
business at the acquisition dates was allocated as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
Cash |
|
$ |
6,746 |
|
Other current assets |
|
|
15,877 |
|
Non-current assets |
|
|
1,801 |
|
Current liabilities |
|
|
(20,171 |
) |
Non-current liabilities |
|
|
(27 |
) |
Non-controlling interests |
|
|
929 |
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of net assets acquired |
|
|
5,155 |
|
Cost of combinations |
|
|
6,276 |
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill recognized |
|
$ |
1,121 |
|
|
|
|
|
This business combination was not considered as a material business combination. No
intangible assets were recognized.
In July 2008, the shareholders of the affiliate approved an Asset Purchase Agreement whereby the
affiliate sold all of its assets to MFC and MFC assumed all obligations and liabilities. As
consideration, the affiliate received one new MFC Class A common share for every 17 common shares
of the affiliate. As a result, 1,594,992 MFC Class A common shares (with a fair value of $10,367)
were issued to non-controlling shareholders. The fair value was determined by a valuation process.
Goodwill of $4,114 was recognized.
The manufacturing business has been consolidated into the Group since the acquisition date. The
manufacturing business’ income, which was included in the Group’s consolidated statement of
operations for the year 2008 since the acquisition date, was $385.
The real estate portfolios were classified as either properties for sale or investment property
(see Note 12).
Note 3. Current securities
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Securities at fair value through profit or loss |
|
$ |
14,379 |
|
|
$ |
4,493 |
|
Available-for-sale securities |
|
|
2,817 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
17,196 |
|
|
$ |
4,493 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Securities at fair value through profit or loss comprise publicly-traded equity securities and
investment funds. At December 31, 2009, the largest investment represented 39% of the portfolio and
the second largest represented 10%.
Available-for-sale security comprises a publicly-traded debt security which matures in October
2010.
In November 2008, the Group entered into a share purchase agreement whereby the Group purchased
100% of the equity shares in a corporation for $4,960 (€3,563), with all voting rights and
commercial and economic benefits to be transferred to the Group only as of January 1, 2009. Since
management expected to dispose of this investment within twelve months after its acquisition, the
control was intended to be temporary. Management also concluded that the investee was not a special
purpose entity. An impairment charge of $4,960 relating to goodwill included in the acquisition
cost was recognized and included in cost of sales in the consolidated statement of operations in
2008. The Group also had other receivables of $4,841 due from the investee as at December 31, 2008.
As a result of a change of management’s intention to hold the investee corporation as an ongoing
operating entity, the investee corporation is accounted for as a wholly-owned subsidiary effective
July 1, 2009 (see Note 2).
Note 4. Restricted cash
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Cash pledged with banks as security for banks’ credit facilities |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
16,054 |
|
Cash pledged with a bank in connection with sales of securities |
|
|
2,203 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Bank accounts temporarily frozen pursuant to court orders |
|
|
263 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,466 |
|
|
$ |
16,054 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash pledged with a bank in connection with sales of publicly-traded equity securities will be
released whenever the securities are bought back.
Note 5. Loan receivables
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Loans to an affiliate under a credit
facility of $20,000, interest at London
Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus
3.5% per annum (3.75% at December 31,
2009) and payable monthly,
collateralized by a charge on all the
borrower’s undertaking, goodwill and
other assets and property, ranking only
behind the charges created in favor of
the purchaser under a forward sales
agreement. The credit facility is to
expire in December 2010 and may be
extended for one additional term of up
to six months at the option of the
lender. At December 31, 2009, $15,195
was drawn and outstanding, of which
$15,084 was discounted with a bank |
|
$ |
111 |
|
|
$ |
1,357 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total — current |
|
$ |
111 |
|
|
$ |
1,357 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2009, none of the loans receivable was past due or impaired.
Note 6. Trade and other receivables
The receivables arise from a broad spectrum of activities which cover commodities as well as other
commercial trade and financial services. Generally, they are expected to be collected within one
year from the year end.
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| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Trade receivables (of which $75 and $11,187 are due from
affiliates at 2009 and 2008, respectively) |
|
$ |
8,645 |
|
|
$ |
25,044 |
|
Investment income (of which $nil and $3 are due from
affiliates at 2009 and 2008, respectively) |
|
|
1,339 |
|
|
|
2,065 |
|
Dividend receivable from an affiliate |
|
|
768 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Due from affiliates |
|
|
1,552 |
|
|
|
649 |
|
Due from an investee |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
5,217 |
|
Holding gain on derivatives |
|
|
771 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Sale of shares in and receivables due from a former affiliate |
|
|
6,246 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Interest due from the prior owner |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,681 |
|
Other |
|
|
1,290 |
|
|
|
2,146 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,611 |
|
|
|
37,802 |
|
Less: allowance for credit losses |
|
|
(833 |
) |
|
|
(7,487 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
19,778 |
|
|
$ |
30,315 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade receivables primarily arise from commodities. The terms with affiliates in the normal
course of the Group’s activities are no different from third party customers.
The Group has a non-recourse factoring arrangement with a bank for the Group’s trade receivables
(see Note 16).
As at December 31, 2009, trade receivables of $6,054 (2008: $1,167) were past due but not impaired.
The aging analysis of these trade receivables as at December 31, 2009 and 2008 is as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Past due |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Below 30 days |
|
$ |
5,699 |
|
|
$ |
330 |
|
Between 31 and 60 days |
|
|
45 |
|
|
|
9 |
|
Between 61 and 90 days |
|
|
108 |
|
|
|
23 |
|
Over 90 days |
|
|
202 |
|
|
|
805 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
6,054 |
|
|
$ |
1,167 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As at December 31, 2009, trade receivables of $1,190 (2008:$14,924) were impaired. Not all of
the impaired receivable balances were uncollectible as some of them were collected in cash
subsequently and, accordingly, an allowance for credit losses of $833 (2008: $7,487) has been
provided. The aging analysis of these trade receivables as at December 31, 2009 and 2008 is as
follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Past due |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Below 30 days |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
11,128 |
|
Between 31 and 60 days |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
13 |
|
Between 61 and 90 days |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
14 |
|
Over 90 days |
|
|
1,189 |
|
|
|
3,769 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,190 |
|
|
$ |
14,924 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The movement of the allowance for credit losses is as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Beginning balance |
|
$ |
7,487 |
|
|
$ |
3,021 |
|
Additions through acquisitions |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
29 |
|
Provisions during the year |
|
|
214 |
|
|
|
5,643 |
|
Charge-offs |
|
|
(6,947 |
)* |
|
|
(1,025 |
) |
Reversals |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(59 |
) |
Currency exchange effect |
|
|
79 |
|
|
|
(122 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ending balance |
|
$ |
833 |
|
|
$ |
7,487 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| * |
|
An allowance account of $6,947 was provided for in 2008 and written off in 2009. |
The long-term receivables of $286 outstanding at December 31, 2008 represented the trade
receivables which arose in the normal course of the Group’s business.
As at December 31, 2009 and 2008, none of the other receivables were past due or impaired, except
for the interest due from the former parent company which was past due at December 31, 2008 but was
paid in cash in January 2009. There was no allowance for other receivables as at December 31, 2009 and 2008.
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Note 7. Inventories
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Commodities inventories
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- - in stock |
|
$ |
23,753 |
|
|
$ |
17,339 |
|
- in transit |
|
|
20,696 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total commodities inventories |
|
|
44,449 |
|
|
|
17,339 |
|
Medical instruments and supplies and other |
|
|
1,748 |
|
|
|
2,736 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
46,197 |
|
|
|
20,075 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less: valuation allowance |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
46,197 |
|
|
$ |
20,075 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In December 2009, the Group entered into a sale and repurchase agreement with a third-party
commodities corporation pursuant to which the Group sold an agreed quantity of commodities at
agreed prices of $26,790 in aggregate and undertakes to buy back the same quantity of commodities
at the same agreed prices in 2011. This sale and repurchase transaction is accounted for as a
financing arrangement. The cash received was discounted at the market interest rate and shown at
$25,829 under long-term liabilities at December 31, 2009.
As at December 31, 2009 and 2008, the carrying amount of inventories carried at fair value less
costs to sell was $31,923 and $nil, respectively. As at December 31, 2009 and 2008, there was no
inventory pledged as security for liabilities.
Note 8. Tax receivables
As of December 31, 2009 and 2008, the tax receivables primarily comprised value-added and sales
taxes.
Note 9. Long-term securities
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Available-for-sale securities |
|
$ |
5,880 |
|
|
$ |
9,150 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
5,880 |
|
|
$ |
9,150 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2009, available-for-sale securities comprised publicly-traded equity
securities and investment funds. Included in available-for-sale securities was an investment in a
corporation in which the Group has approximately a 10% equity interest. The carrying amount of such
investment was $2,959 and $1,703, respectively, as at December 31, 2009 and 2008. The corporation
is related to MFC as a result of a common director and a common officer.
During the second half of 2008, in the midst of the world’s financial crisis and in response to the
amendments to IFRS 7, the Group, after concluding that the 2008 financial crisis was a rare
situation, reclassified a short-term security out of the fair value through profit and loss
category into the long-term available-for-sale category. Fair value loss of $nil and $132,
respectively, on the reclassified security was recognized in the profit and loss in 2009 and 2008.
Additional information on the reclassified security is as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Amount reclassified into available-for-sale category out of
held-for-trading category |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
596 |
|
Carrying amount of the financial asset that has been reclassified |
|
|
284 |
|
|
|
135 |
|
Fair value of the financial asset that has been reclassified |
|
|
284 |
|
|
|
135 |
|
Fair value gain (loss) which would have been recognized in net
income* |
|
|
109 |
|
|
|
(345 |
) |
|
|
|
| * |
|
The amount was included in the equity section directly. |
F-24
Note 10. Long-term securities, restricted
The restricted long-term securities represent approximately a 20% interest in a Germany company
which is a non-wholly-owned subsidiary of Terra Nova. The shares are stated at cost. Terra Nova has
been granted a right of first refusal for a period of 15 years under a Tracking Stock Agreement
(see Note 21).
Note 11. Property, plant and equipment
The following changes in property, plant and equipment were recorded in 2009:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Currency |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Opening |
|
|
basis of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
translation |
|
|
Ending |
|
| Historical costs |
|
balance |
|
|
consolidation |
|
|
Additions |
|
|
Divestiture |
|
|
adjustments |
|
|
balance |
|
Land |
|
$ |
217 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
(1 |
) |
|
$ |
216 |
|
Building |
|
|
15 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(1 |
) |
|
|
17 |
|
Manufacturing
plant and
equipment |
|
|
1,537 |
|
|
|
915 |
|
|
|
1,480 |
|
|
|
(148 |
) |
|
|
137 |
|
|
|
3,921 |
|
Exploration
assets |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
934 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
229 |
|
|
|
1,163 |
|
Office equipment |
|
|
2,797 |
|
|
|
149 |
|
|
|
426 |
|
|
|
(424 |
) |
|
|
(88 |
) |
|
|
2,860 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
4,566 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
8,177 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Currency |
|
|
|
|
| Accumulated |
|
Opening |
|
|
basis of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
translation |
|
|
Ending |
|
| depreciation |
|
balance |
|
|
consolidation |
|
|
Additions |
|
|
Divestiture |
|
|
adjustments |
|
|
balance |
|
Land |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
Building |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
6 |
|
Manufacturing
plant and
equipment |
|
|
41 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
597 |
|
|
|
(29 |
) |
|
|
60 |
|
|
|
669 |
|
Exploration
assets |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
323 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
52 |
|
|
|
375 |
|
Office equipment |
|
|
1,719 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
305 |
|
|
|
(332 |
) |
|
|
(25 |
) |
|
|
1,667 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,760 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,717 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book value |
|
$ |
2,806 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
5,460 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following changes in property, plant and equipment were recorded in 2008:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Currency |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Opening |
|
|
basis of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
translation |
|
|
Ending |
|
| Historical costs |
|
balance |
|
|
consolidation |
|
|
Additions |
|
|
Divestiture |
|
|
adjustments |
|
|
balance |
|
Land |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
217 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
217 |
|
Building |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
15 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
15 |
|
Manufacturing
plant and
equipment |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,801 |
|
|
|
175 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(439 |
) |
|
|
1,537 |
|
Office equipment |
|
|
2,509 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
547 |
|
|
|
(167 |
) |
|
|
(92 |
) |
|
|
2,797 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,509 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
4,566 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-25
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Currency |
|
|
|
|
| Accumulated |
|
Opening |
|
|
basis of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
translation |
|
|
Ending |
|
| depreciation |
|
balance |
|
|
consolidation |
|
|
Additions |
|
|
Divestiture |
|
|
adjustments |
|
|
balance |
|
Land |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
Building |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Manufacturing
plant and
equipment |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
257 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(216 |
) |
|
|
41 |
|
Office equipment |
|
|
1,517 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
341 |
|
|
|
(143 |
) |
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
1,719 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,517 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,760 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book value |
|
$ |
992 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,806 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 12. Investment property
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Balance at beginning of the year |
|
$ |
39,744 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
Acquired through acquisitions of
subsidiaries other than business
combinations |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
9,522 |
|
Additions |
|
|
18 |
|
|
|
179 |
|
Transfer from properties for sale |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
18,095 |
|
Change of fair value during the year |
|
|
336 |
|
|
|
32,340 |
|
Cumulative translation adjustment |
|
|
1,192 |
|
|
|
(7,018 |
) |
Transfer to properties for sale |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(13,374 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of the year |
|
$ |
41,290 |
|
|
$ |
39,744 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The change of fair value of the investment property was included in the revenues in the
consolidated statement of operations.
The amounts recognized in the statement of operations in relation to the investment property during
2009 and 2008 are as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Rental income |
|
$ |
1,872 |
|
|
$ |
1,024 |
|
Direct operating expenses (including
repairs and maintenance) from
investment on property that generated
rental income during the year |
|
|
1,321 |
|
|
|
766 |
|
There were no restrictions on the realizability of investment property or the remittance of
income and proceeds or disposal.
As at December 31, 2009, contractual obligations to purchase, construct or develop the investment
property or for repairs, maintenance or enhancements were $nil.
Note 13. Goodwill
For impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to the cash generating units. As of December 31, 2009
and 2008, goodwill of $5,657 and $4,513, respectively, was attributable to the Group’s commodities
activities. In 2009, the Group commenced to consolidate a manufacturing entity, resulting in
goodwill of $5,971 of which $4,960 was written down in 2008 (see Notes 2 and 3). In 2008, the Group
purchased a manufacturing business, resulting in goodwill of $5,235 which was written off in the
same year, as the manufacturing business itself is not expected to generate a return higher than
the market rate.
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Opening balance |
|
$ |
4,513 |
|
|
$ |
4,754 |
|
Addition |
|
|
1,011 |
|
|
|
5,235 |
|
Impairment |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(5,235 |
) |
Currency translation adjustment |
|
|
133 |
|
|
|
(241 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ending balance |
|
$ |
5,657 |
|
|
$ |
4,513 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-26
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Gross amount of goodwill |
|
$ |
27,013 |
|
|
$ |
20,175 |
|
Accumulated impairment losses |
|
|
(21,356 |
) |
|
|
(15,662 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill, net |
|
$ |
5,657 |
|
|
$ |
4,513 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 14. Deferred tax assets and liabilities
The tax effect of temporary differences and tax loss carry forwards that give rise to significant
components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Tax loss carry forwards |
|
$ |
11,368 |
|
|
$ |
9,759 |
|
Other |
|
|
(1,875 |
) |
|
|
(913 |
) |
Valuation allowance |
|
|
(7,543 |
) |
|
|
(7,727 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,950 |
|
|
$ |
1,119 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are included in the consolidated balance sheet as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Deferred tax assets |
|
$ |
3,317 |
|
|
$ |
2,149 |
|
Deferred tax liabilities |
|
|
(1,367 |
) |
|
|
(1,030 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred tax assets |
|
$ |
1,950 |
|
|
$ |
1,119 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is
probable that some portion or all of the future tax assets will be realized. The ultimate
realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during
the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible or before the tax loss
carryforwards expire. Management considers the future reversals of existing temporary differences,
projected future taxable income, taxable income in prior years and tax planning strategies in
making this assessment. Management believes it is probable that the Group will realize the benefits
of these future income tax assets, net of the valuation allowances.
At December 31, 2009, the Group had estimated accumulated non-capital losses which expire in the
following countries as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Country |
|
Amount |
|
|
Expiration dates |
|
Austria |
|
$ |
10,463 |
|
|
Indefinite |
|
India |
|
|
2,116 |
|
|
|
2010-2017 |
|
India |
|
|
434 |
|
|
Indefinite |
|
Slovakia |
|
|
1,671 |
|
|
|
2010-2016 |
|
China |
|
|
561 |
|
|
|
2012-2014 |
|
Germany |
|
|
97 |
|
|
Indefinite |
|
U.S.A. |
|
|
21,174 |
* |
|
|
2010-2029 |
|
|
|
|
| * |
|
Management believes that it is likely that the Group will not realize the benefit of these
U.S. deferred income tax assets. Accordingly, the deferred tax assets have been fully
provided for. |
MFC does not recognize any deferred tax liabilities with respect to the temporary differences
associated with investments in subsidiaries and interests in joint ventures or disclose the
aggregate amount of such temporary differences because, under the income tax laws of Barbados,
there is no capital gain tax on the disposition of investments in subsidiaries and interests in
joint ventures.
Note 15. Equity method investments
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Joint ventures in China |
|
$ |
3,865 |
|
|
$ |
5,226 |
|
Limited partnership in Germany |
|
|
205 |
|
|
|
195 |
|
A corporation in Germany (24.9% owned) |
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
4,074 |
|
|
$ |
5,421 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-27
The following table presents the book values of the assets and liabilities related to the
Group’s interest in the joint ventures as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Current assets |
|
$ |
1,581 |
|
|
$ |
1,537 |
|
Long-term assets |
|
|
3,791 |
|
|
|
4,602 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,372 |
|
|
|
6,139 |
|
Liabilities |
|
|
(1,507 |
) |
|
|
(913 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
3,865 |
|
|
$ |
5,226 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In respect of its interests in the joint ventures, the Group recognized assets (primarily
medical equipment) under joint ventures with an amount of $3,865 and $5,226, respectively, as of
December 31, 2009 and 2008, which were financed by its own funds. The Group’s proportionate share
of revenues and expenses from the joint ventures were $12,293 and $7,488 in 2009, and $12,050 and
$6,892, respectively, in 2008. The equity income from the joint ventures was $3,624 and $4,260,
respectively, in 2009 and 2008. The Group did not receive any fees to manage the joint ventures in
2009 and 2008.
As at December 31, 2009, the Group has not incurred any contingent liabilities or capital
commitments in relation to its interests in joint ventures, by the Group itself, or through the
joint venturers or the joint ventures.
During 2008, the Group acquired a 90% partnership interest in a Germany limited partnership which
is accounted for by the equity method. The Group recognized equity income (loss) of $(5) in 2009
and $3 in 2008. The summarized financial information of the limited partnership is as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Aggregated amounts of |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Assets |
|
$ |
205 |
|
|
$ |
195 |
|
Liabilities |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Revenues |
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
11 |
|
Profit or loss |
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
10 |
|
Note 16. Current financial liabilities
Generally, these current liabilities are repayable within a year.
Short-term bank loans
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Short-term bank loans |
|
$ |
108,053 |
|
|
$ |
47,763 |
|
Structured trade finance |
|
|
32,963 |
|
|
|
17,304 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
141,016 |
|
|
$ |
65,067 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As at December 31, 2009, the Group had credit facilities aggregating $390,498 for its
commodities activities as follows:
Short-term bank loans are used to finance the Group’s day-to-day business, primarily trade
financing and activities in commodities. As at December 31, 2009, the Group had credit facilities
aggregating $219,549 from banks. The banks generally charge an interest rate at inter-bank rate
plus an interest margin. The facilities are renewable on a yearly basis. The Group also has credit
facilities aggregating $49,120 from banks for structured trade finance (“STF”), a special trade
financing. The margin is negotiable when the facility is used.
In addition, the Group has a non-recourse factoring arrangement with a bank up to a credit limit of
$121,829 for the Group’s commodities activities. Generally, the Group factors its trade receivable
accounts upon invoicing, at inter-bank rate plus a margin. The factoring facility is renewable on a
yearly basis.
F-28
Note 17. Trade and other payables and accrued expenses
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| |
Trade payables (of which $1,951 and $2,939
were due to affiliates in 2009 and 2008,
respectively) |
|
$ |
19,876 |
|
|
$ |
28,286 |
|
Interest (of which $43 and $nil were due to
affiliates in 2009 and 2008, respectively) |
|
|
137 |
|
|
|
94 |
|
Compensation |
|
|
1,209 |
|
|
|
1,492 |
|
Due to affiliates |
|
|
1,469 |
|
|
|
— |
|
VAT and other taxes |
|
|
1,824 |
|
|
|
2,044 |
|
Holding loss on derivatives |
|
|
730 |
|
|
|
884 |
|
Balance payment for repurchase of common shares |
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Credit balance in customer accounts |
|
|
8,833 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Sales of securities |
|
|
2,157 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Other payables and accruals |
|
|
8,479 |
|
|
|
6,240 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
45,714 |
|
|
$ |
39,040 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The trade payables arise from the Group’s day-to-day trading activities. The terms with
affiliates in the normal course of the Group’s activities are no different from third parties. The
Group’s expenses for services, consulting and other operational expenses are included in other
payables. Generally, these payable and accrual accounts do not bear interest and they have a
maturity of less than a year.
Note 18. Accrued dividend on preferred shares
The Group accrued dividends of $nil and $9,265 as at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, on
MFC Preferred Shares. Pursuant to the corporate laws in Barbados, MFC is allowed to pay the
dividend on the preferred shares in either in-kind or cash. In 2009, MFC settled all of the accrued
dividend amount by way of the issuance of a payment-in-kind note with a term of 24 months (see Note
22).
Note 19. Provisions
The provisions comprised loss contracts and warranty and their movements in 2009 and 2008 are as
follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 2009 |
|
Loss contracts |
|
|
Warranty |
|
|
Total |
|
| |
Opening balance |
|
$ |
418 |
|
|
$ |
69 |
|
|
$ |
487 |
|
Additions |
|
|
764 |
|
|
|
96 |
|
|
|
860 |
|
Paid and payable |
|
|
(139 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(139 |
) |
Reversal |
|
|
(278 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(278 |
) |
Currency translation adjustment |
|
|
24 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
29 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ending balance |
|
$ |
789 |
|
|
$ |
170 |
|
|
$ |
959 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 2008 |
|
Loss contracts |
|
|
Warranty |
|
|
Total |
|
| |
Opening balance |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
Additions through acquisitions |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
263 |
|
|
|
263 |
|
Additions |
|
|
439 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
439 |
|
Reversal |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(167 |
) |
|
|
(167 |
) |
Currency translation adjustment |
|
|
(21 |
) |
|
|
(27 |
) |
|
|
(48 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ending balance |
|
$ |
418 |
|
|
$ |
69 |
|
|
$ |
487 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-29
Note 20. Long-term debt
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| |
Convertible bonds,
$4,000 and $5,000 at
December 31, 2009 and
2008, respectively,
interest fixed at 4.5%
per annum (effective
interest rate at 8.36%)
and payable
semi-annually,
unsecured, and due in
July 2015 or an earlier
date. The bonds are
convertible into MFC
Class A common shares
at a conversion price
which is the base
conversion price
increased by 5% on the
anniversary of the
indenture. |
|
$ |
3,317 |
|
|
$ |
4,029 |
|
Due to a bank, €nil and
€840 at December 31,
2009 and 2008,
respectively, on an
EURIBOR one month basis
plus an interest margin
(4.29% at December 31,
2008) and payable
quarterly, unsecured
and due in October
2009. |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,169 |
|
Due to a bank, €14,350
at December 31, 2009
and 2008, respectively,
interest fixed at
Austria’s
Oesterreichische
Kontrollbank
Aktiengesellschaft
(“OeKB”) financing rate
of 3.7% per annum and
payable quarterly,
secured by a guarantee
of the Republic of
Austria and due in
January 2012. |
|
|
20,568 |
|
|
|
19,975 |
|
Due to a bank, €1,150
at December 31, 2008,
interest fixed at 6.0%
per annum and due in
December 2009. |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,601 |
|
Due to a bank, €1,010
at both December 31,
2009 and 2008, interest
fixed at 4.05% per
annum and payable
quarterly, secured by a
charge on land and due
in March 2010. The
debt was carried at its
accreted value of €931
and €568 at December
31, 2009 and 2008,
respectively. |
|
|
1,335 |
|
|
|
790 |
|
Due to a bank, €5,000
at December 31, 2009,
interest at interbank
rate plus an interest
margin (2.4% at
December 31, 2009) and
payable quarterly and
due in 2010 to 2012. |
|
|
7,166 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Due to a bank, €3,000
at December 31, 2009,
interest at interbank
rate plus an interest
margin (1.8% at
December 31, 2009) and
payable monthly and due
in December 2012. |
|
|
4,300 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Due to a bank, €6,000
at December 31, 2009,
interest at OeKB
financing rate plus an
interest margin (2.3%
at December 31, 2009)
and payable quarterly,
secured by a guarantee
of the Republic of
Austria and due in 2010
to 2014 in five equal
installments. |
|
|
8,600 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Due to a bank, €151 at
December 31, 2009,
interest fixed at 5.0%
per annum and payable
monthly, secured by a
charge on land and due
in June 2010. |
|
|
216 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Due to a bank, €20,000
at both December 31,
2009 and 2008, interest
fixed at OeKB’s
financing rates between
1.95% and 4.9% per
annum and payable
quarterly, secured by a
guarantee of the
Republic of Austria and
due in 2010 to 2013. |
|
|
28,666 |
|
|
|
27,840 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
74,168 |
|
|
|
55,404 |
|
Less: current portion |
|
|
(16,071 |
) |
|
|
(2,770 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
58,097 |
|
|
$ |
52,634 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As at December 31, 2009, the maturities of debt are as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Maturity |
|
Principal |
|
|
Interest* |
|
| |
2010 |
|
$ |
16,071 |
|
|
$ |
2,242 |
|
2011 |
|
|
4,386 |
|
|
|
2,062 |
|
2012 |
|
|
29,755 |
|
|
|
1,256 |
|
2013 |
|
|
18,919 |
|
|
|
783 |
|
2014 |
|
|
1,720 |
|
|
|
210 |
|
Thereafter |
|
|
3,317 |
|
|
|
90 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
74,168 |
|
|
$ |
6,643 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
There were no borrowing costs capitalized during 2009 and 2008.
F-30
Note 21. Long-term financial liabilities
In November 2006, Redas Tracking Corp. (“RTC”, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFC) as the issuer, MFC
as the guarantor and Terra Nova as the beneficiary entered into a Tracking Stock Agreement. RTC has
agreed to make available to Terra Nova its commercial interest in certain common shares of a
Germany company (Note 9) for a consideration of $9,357, which is shown as a long-term financial
liability in MFC’s consolidated balance sheet. MFC has agreed to guarantee RTC’s performance
obligations under the Tracking Stock Agreement. The Tracking Stock Agreement terminates only upon
the occurrence of a termination event as defined in the Tracking Stock Agreement. At such time, the
Tracking Stock Agreement will be automatically terminated upon payment of the tracking stock
participation related to the respective termination event and any other unpaid monies, in
accordance with the terms and conditions of the Tracking Stock Agreement.
Note 22. Long-term liabilities: Due to prior owner and former subsidiaries
Amounts due to prior owner and former subsidiaries include the MFC Preferred Shares which pursuant
to IAS 32 were classified as liabilities and amounts due to former subsidiaries as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| |
|
|
Preferred shares consist of the following |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MFC preferred shares |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
83,667 |
|
Offset of amount owed by the prior owner |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(30,214 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
53,453 |
|
Due to former subsidiaries |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
18,053 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
71,506 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The MFC Preferred Shares were created in connection with the Spin-off of MFC from Terra Nova
in 2006.
The preferred shares of MFC were issuable in series, non-voting, non-transferable and, subject to
the laws of Barbados, paid an annual dividend of 4.4367%, commencing December 31, 2007. MFC was
allowed to pay the dividend on the preferred shares in either in-kind or cash.
Pursuant to the loan agreement and pledge agreement, Terra Nova had an inter-corporate indebtedness
due to MFC of Cdn$37,000 as at December 31, 2006, as evidenced and secured by a promissory note.
The promissory note bore interest at 4.4367% per annum, with the first annual interest payment to
be made on December 31, 2007. Under the pledge agreement, Terra Nova pledged all of its MFC
Preferred Shares to MFC as continuing security for the due payment of the promissory note.
December 31, 2008, MFC owed $18,053 to two entities which were indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries
of MFC until December 2008 when MFC sold its common shares in the immediate parent company of these
two entities to a third party. The prior owner held the preferred shares in the aforesaid parent
company of the former subsidiaries at December 31, 2008.
On May 12, 2009, MFC entered into and completed an agreement with the prior owner to acquire the
preferred shares of MFC and of the parent company of the former subsidiaries for a net
consideration of Cdn$12,284, which represented the gross settlement amount of Cdn$49,284 offset by
the indebtedness of Cdn$37,000 owed by the prior owner to MFC. The payment of the Cdn$12,284 was
settled as follows: (a) Cdn$2,762 being satisfied by MFC transferring to the prior owner 262,734
of Terra Nova common shares (of which 114,292 of Terra Nova common shares were acquired from an
affiliate for $920); (b) Cdn$1,710 and Cdn$5,522 being satisfied by way of cash payment by MFC to
Terra Nova on May 12, 2009 and in July 2009, respectively; (c) Cdn$1,750 being satisfied by way of
issuance by MFC to the prior owner of a promissory note having a principal amount of Cdn$1,750
(equivalent to $1,672 at exchange rate prevailing on December 31, 2009); and (d) Cdn$540 being
satisfied by setting-off accrued and unpaid interest on indebtedness owed by the prior owner. MFC
also settled Cdn$11,346 in respect of the accrued dividends on the preferred shares of MFC by way
of the issuance of a promissory note having a principal amount of Cdn$11,346. Both promissory notes
have a term of 24 months and an interest rate of 4% per annum payable annually in cash. The notes
are repayable at the option of MFC by the issuance of common shares of MFC based on the number of
common shares of MFC equaling the amount being repaid divided by the 30-day volume weighted average
trading price for MFC’s common shares. The promissory notes can be repaid or be redeemed at any
time in cash at the option of MFC.
F-31
Note 23. Share capital
Pursuant to its Articles, Mass Financial Corp. is authorized to issue: (i) an unlimited number of
Class A Common Shares; (ii) an unlimited number of Class A Redeemable Preferred Shares; and (iii)
an unlimited number of Class B Preferred Shares, issuable in series. The Barbados Companies Act
states that shares in a company are to be without nominal or par value.
The net common stock comprised the following:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| |
|
|
Number |
|
|
|
|
|
Number |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
of shares |
|
Amount |
|
|
of shares |
|
|
Amount |
|
| |
|
|
Shares issued |
|
|
26,107,401 |
|
|
$ |
76,296 |
|
|
$ |
24,528,642 |
|
|
$ |
51,239 |
|
Shares held by subsidiaries |
|
|
(4,461,187 |
) |
|
|
(30,164 |
) |
|
|
(5,889,421 |
) |
|
|
(33,149 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares issued and outstanding |
|
|
21,646,214 |
|
|
$ |
46,132 |
|
|
$ |
18,639,221 |
|
|
$ |
18,090 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pursuant to the corporate laws of Barbados, the Company is allowed to pay dividends in either
in-kind or cash.
On December 28, 2009, the Board of Directors approved and declared dividend. The stock dividend was
one share for every 11 shares held, resulting in 2,075,132 Class A common shares being issued with
an aggregated value of 20,001.
Shareholder rights plan agreement
At the shareholders’ meeting held on December 28, 2009, shareholders also approved the a
shareholder rights plan agreement dated May 13, 2008 between MFC and a corporate trust company as
the rights agent. Pursuant to a rights plan, the board of directors of the Company authorized and
declared a distribution of one right in respect of each common share outstanding at the close of
business on July 2, 2006 and authorized the issuance of one right in respect of each common share
issued after the record time and prior to the earlier of the separation time and the expiration
time. Each right entitles the holder, after the separation time but before expiration time, to
purchase securities of MFC pursuant to the terms and condition set forth in the shareholder rights
plan agreement. The expiration time is the date of termination of the 2025 annual meeting of
shareholders of MFC, or earlier if one of the events (as defined in the shareholder rights plan
agreement) occurs.
Subscription right agreement
Pursuant to a subscription right agreement in July 2006 and amended in May 2008, MFC granted a
subscription right to the Mass Employees Incentive Corporation (“MEIC”) to subscribe, subject to
certain exceptions, for up to 20% of any new issue of common shares.
Note 24. Consolidated statement of operations
Revenues
The majority portions of the revenues are derived from sales of commodities and properties. The
remaining portions are derived from the provision of consulting and financial services and net
realized and unrealized gains/losses on the securities.
The Group’s total revenues comprised:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| |
Commodities |
|
$ |
191,238 |
|
|
$ |
294,404 |
|
Trade and financial services |
|
|
113,889 |
|
|
|
229,410 |
|
Debt settlements |
|
|
15,335 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Interest and dividend |
|
|
14,418 |
|
|
|
19,443 |
|
Extinguishment of preferred share liability |
|
|
49,142 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Securities and investment properties |
|
|
10,162 |
|
|
|
37,863 |
|
Equity income |
|
|
3,619 |
|
|
|
4,263 |
|
Other income |
|
|
8,557 |
|
|
|
13,425 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
406,405 |
|
|
$ |
598,808 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-32
The Group’s revenues included the following items:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| |
|
|
Interest income |
|
$ |
12,274 |
|
|
$ |
17,742 |
|
Dividend income |
|
|
2,144 |
|
|
|
1,701 |
|
Gains (loss) on securities at fair value through profit or loss* |
|
|
4,031 |
|
|
|
(4,343 |
) |
Realized gain on available-for-sale securities |
|
|
(2,099 |
) |
|
|
45 |
|
Gains on sales of subsidiaries and an equity method investee |
|
|
2,576 |
|
|
|
867 |
|
Holding gains on advance sales of securities |
|
|
214 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Fair value gain on derivatives |
|
|
458 |
|
|
|
2,635 |
|
Market value adjustment on commodities |
|
|
7,151 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
| * |
|
including a holding gain (loss) on change in fair value of securities of $9,823 and $(5,601),
respectively in 2009 and 2008. |
Expenses
The Group included the following items in its cost of sales:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| |
|
|
Inventories as costs of goods sold |
|
$ |
175,774 |
|
|
$ |
473,146 |
|
Write-down of inventories |
|
|
278 |
|
|
|
439 |
|
Write-down of available-for-sale securities |
|
|
429 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Impairment losses on loans and receivables |
|
|
907 |
|
|
|
6,593 |
|
Additional information on the nature of expenses
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| |
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
$ |
1,231 |
|
|
$ |
596 |
|
Employee benefits expenses |
|
|
11,661 |
|
|
|
12,459 |
|
Note 25. Income taxes
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| |
|
|
Current income tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current year |
|
$ |
(725 |
) |
|
$ |
(444 |
) |
Adjustments in
respect of
current income
tax of
previous
periods |
|
|
194 |
|
|
|
386 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(531 |
) |
|
$ |
(58 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current year |
|
$ |
155 |
|
|
$ |
(424 |
) |
Adjustment in respect of change in taxation rates |
|
|
(19 |
) |
|
|
(129 |
) |
Adjustments in respect of deferred income tax of
previous periods |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(236 |
) |
Adjustments in respect of tax losses previously
unrecognized |
|
|
438 |
|
|
|
2,041 |
|
Adjustments in respect of reversal of deferred
tax asset previously written down |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
78 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
574 |
|
|
$ |
1,330 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recovery of income taxes |
|
$ |
43 |
|
|
$ |
1,272 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MFC is a company organized under the laws of Barbados and is licensed as an “international
business company” under the Barbados International Business Companies Act, 1991 (as amended). As an
international business company MFC is subject to Barbados income tax at regressive rates ranging
from 2.5% to 1%; such rates being 2.5% on all profits and gains up to Barbados dollars (“Bds”)
$10,000, 2% on all profits and gains exceeding Bds$10,000 but not exceeding Bds$20,000, 1.5% on all
profits and gains exceeding Bds$20,000 but not exceeding Bds$30,000 and 1% on all profits and gains
in excess of Bds$30,000. Barbados does not levy any form of tax on capital gains, nor does it
subject MFC to tax on earnings of foreign corporations in which MFC has an equity interest. As at
December 31, 2009, Bds$2 approximated $1.
F-33
A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes calculated at applicable statutory rates in
Barbados to the provision in the consolidated statements of operations is as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Profits before income taxes |
|
$ |
75,375 |
|
|
$ |
25,340 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Computed provision for income taxes at statutory rates |
|
$ |
(1,884 |
) |
|
$ |
(633 |
) |
(Increase) decrease in taxes resulting from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Statutory tax rate differences |
|
|
(1,517 |
) |
|
|
89 |
|
Non-taxable income |
|
|
1,952 |
|
|
|
403 |
|
Non-deductible expense |
|
|
(364 |
) |
|
|
(1,059 |
) |
Permanent differences: capital gains |
|
|
2,054 |
|
|
|
178 |
|
Change in valuation allowance |
|
|
(36 |
) |
|
|
(137 |
) |
Change in future tax rates |
|
|
(19 |
) |
|
|
(128 |
) |
Income relating to non-business combination acquisitions |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
868 |
|
Adjustment in respect of previous years |
|
|
61 |
|
|
|
151 |
|
Utilization of previously recognized tax losses |
|
|
438 |
|
|
|
2,041 |
|
Other, net |
|
|
(642 |
) |
|
|
(501 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recovery of income taxes |
|
$ |
43 |
|
|
$ |
1,272 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consisting of: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current taxes |
|
$ |
(531 |
) |
|
$ |
(58 |
) |
Deferred taxes |
|
|
574 |
|
|
|
1,330 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
43 |
|
|
$ |
1,272 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The aggregate current and deferred tax relating to items that are charged (credited) to equity
was $68 charge and ($121), respectively, in 2009 and 2008.
Note 26. Earnings per share
Earnings per share data for years ended December 31 is summarized as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Profit attributable to shareholders of Class A common share |
|
$ |
75,179 |
|
|
$ |
23,288 |
|
Effect of dilutive securities: Interest on convertible bonds |
|
|
652 |
|
|
|
165 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings |
|
$ |
75,831 |
|
|
$ |
23,453 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Number of shares |
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding — basic |
|
|
20,353,302 |
|
|
|
19,468,454 |
|
Effect of dilutive securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible bonds and payment-in-kind notes |
|
|
7,736,348 |
|
|
|
6,509,004 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
— diluted |
|
|
28,089,650 |
|
|
|
25,977,458 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As explained in Note 23, the Company declared a stock dividend on December 29, 2009. As a
result, the earnings per shares for prior periods have been recomputed to reflect the effect of the
stock dividend so that the comparison can be performed on a consistent basis.
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Note 27. Consolidated statement of cash flows
The consolidated statement of cash flows is prepared in accordance with IAS 7, Cash Flow
Statements.
Supplemental disclosure with respect to consolidated statements of cash flows
Income and expenses paid on a cash basis during 2009 and 2008 are as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income |
|
$ |
8,711 |
|
|
$ |
14,128 |
|
Dividend income |
|
|
1,307 |
|
|
|
21 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(5,799 |
) |
|
|
(11,714 |
) |
Income taxes |
|
|
(731 |
) |
|
|
(445 |
) |
In addition to nonmonetary transactions that are disclosed elsewhere in the consolidated
financial statements, the Group had the following significant nonmonetary transactions:
Nonmonetary transactions in 2009: MFC issued 100,000 Class A Common Shares and paid $1,000 cash in
exchange for 1,190,476 Class A Common Shares which were previously issued from the conversion of
$1,000 (face value) convertible bonds.
Nonmonetary transactions in 2008: (1) the Group received shares in an affiliate from the former
parent company with a fair value of $1,647; (2) the Group converted its loans totaling $23,967 to
equity in an affiliate; (3) the Group issued its common shares valued at $10,367 to acquire certain
assets and liabilities of a non-wholly-owned subsidiary, resulting in an accounting gain of $2,982
(see Note 2); (4) available-for-sale security with carrying value of $1,425 was reclassified from
short-term to long-term.
Note 28. Related party transactions
In the normal course of its operations, the Group enters into transactions with related parties
which include affiliates which the Group has a significant equity interest (10% or more) in the
affiliates or which has the ability to influence the affiliates’ or the Company’s operating and
financing policies through significant shareholding, representation on the board of directors,
corporate charter and/or bylaws. In the normal course of business, the Group enters into sales,
service and financing transactions with these related parties. All transactions with related
parties are conducted on the same commercial terms that are normally conducted with unrelated third
parties.
In addition to transactions disclosed elsewhere in these consolidated financial statements, the
Group had the following transactions with affiliates:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Year ended December 31, |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| |
Sales of goods |
|
$ |
2,717 |
|
|
$ |
408 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
814 |
|
|
|
726 |
|
Fee income |
|
|
7,054 |
|
|
|
8,436 |
|
Dividend income |
|
|
768 |
|
|
|
1,647 |
|
Gain on derivatives |
|
|
400 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Purchases of goods |
|
|
13,745 |
|
|
|
71,578 |
|
Dividend on preferred shares classified as liabilities |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
3,744 |
|
General and administrative fee expense |
|
|
50 |
|
|
|
160 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
310 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Other transaction in 2009: In December 2009, MFC exercised its right to deliver 1,203,627
Class A Common Shares to the prior owner for the settlement of the liability of Cdn$11,346.
Other transactions in 2008: (1) MFC issued 1,800,000 Class A common shares to an affiliate for
$11,700 in cash. The 1,800,000 Class A common shares in MFC were subsequently acquired by another
affiliate for $11,700 in cash. As a result of the acquisition and consolidation of the latter
affiliate, these 1,800,000 Class A common shares were, for accounting and financial reporting
purposes, reacquired for an allocated cost of $6,568 based on the relative fair values and are
classified as treasury stock in the equity section as a deduction to common stock; (2) the Group
also acquired a majority equity interest in an affiliate and subsequently, pursuant to the asset
purchase agreement,
acquired all the assets and liabilities of the affiliate (see Note 2).
F-35
Key management personnel
The remuneration of key management personnel of the Group was as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Year ended December 31, |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Short-term employee benefits |
|
$ |
639 |
|
|
$ |
609 |
|
Post-employment benefits |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Other long term benefits |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Termination benefits |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Share-based payments |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Key management personnel comprise the members of the Board of Directors. MFC did not pay
director fees to its directors in 2009 and 2008.
Note 29. Commitments and contingencies
Future minimum commitments under long-term non-cancellable leases are as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
| Year |
|
Amount |
|
2010 |
|
$ |
1,151 |
|
2011 |
|
|
1,015 |
|
2012 |
|
|
683 |
|
2013 |
|
|
343 |
|
2014 |
|
|
331 |
|
Thereafter |
|
|
344 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
3,867 |
|
|
|
|
|
Rent expense was $1,575 and $1,123 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008,
respectively.
Litigation
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to litigation in the normal course of business.
Management considers the aggregate liability which may result from such litigation not material at
December 31, 2009.
Guarantees
As at December 31, 2009, the Group had issued guarantees up to a maximum of $45,072 to its trading
and financing partners in the normal course of its commodities activities. As of December 31, 2009,
$4,610 has been used and outstanding and has not been recorded as liabilities in the consolidated
balance sheet. There has been no claim against the guarantees.
Commitment
The Group has granted a credit facility up to $20,000 to an affiliate, of which $15,195 had been
drawn and outstanding as at December 31, 2009 (see Note 5). The credit facility is to expire in
December 2010 and may be extended for one additional term of up to six months at the option of the
Group.
As at December 31, 2009, the Group had open purchase contracts aggregating $5,372 with respect to
its commodities activities.
F-36
Note 30. Financial instruments
The fair value of financial instruments at December 31 is summarized as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| |
|
Carrying |
|
|
Fair |
|
|
Carrying |
|
|
Fair |
|
| |
|
Amount |
|
|
Value |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Value |
|
Financial Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At fair value through profit or loss: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents,
including restricted cash |
|
$ |
332,020 |
|
|
$ |
332,020 |
|
|
$ |
217,676 |
|
|
$ |
217,676 |
|
Short-term securities |
|
|
14,379 |
|
|
|
14,379 |
|
|
|
4,493 |
|
|
|
4,493 |
|
Derivative assets |
|
|
771 |
|
|
|
771 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
Loans and receivables: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loans |
|
|
111 |
|
|
|
111 |
|
|
|
1,357 |
|
|
|
1,357 |
|
Current receivables* |
|
|
19,007 |
|
|
|
19,007 |
|
|
|
30,315 |
|
|
|
30,315 |
|
Non-current receivables |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
286 |
|
|
|
286 |
|
Available-for-sale securities that have a
quoted market price in an active market: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term securities |
|
|
2,817 |
|
|
|
2,817 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Long-term securities |
|
|
5,880 |
|
|
|
5,880 |
|
|
|
9,150 |
|
|
|
9,150 |
|
Held-to-maturity: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term restricted cash |
|
|
29 |
|
|
|
29 |
|
|
|
28 |
|
|
|
28 |
|
Restricted stock: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term securities |
|
|
9,357 |
|
|
|
9,357 |
|
|
|
9,357 |
|
|
|
9,357 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
384,371 |
|
|
$ |
384,371 |
|
|
$ |
272,662 |
|
|
$ |
272,662 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At fair value through profit or loss: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derivative liabilities |
|
$ |
730 |
|
|
$ |
730 |
|
|
$ |
884 |
|
|
$ |
884 |
|
Other financial liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current financial liabilities |
|
|
141,016 |
|
|
|
141,016 |
|
|
|
65,067 |
|
|
|
65,067 |
|
Payables and accrued expenses* |
|
|
43,160 |
|
|
|
43,160 |
|
|
|
45,377 |
|
|
|
45,377 |
|
Debt (including note payable) |
|
|
75,840 |
|
|
|
75,727 |
|
|
|
55,404 |
|
|
|
54,398 |
|
Long-term financial liabilities |
|
|
9,357 |
|
|
|
9,357 |
|
|
|
9,357 |
|
|
|
9,357 |
|
Due to prior owner and former subsidiaries |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
71,506 |
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
Long-term liabilities, other |
|
|
25,829 |
|
|
|
25,829 |
|
|
|
91 |
|
|
|
91 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
295,932 |
|
|
$ |
295,819 |
|
|
$ |
247,686 |
|
|
$ |
185,174 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| * |
|
not including derivative financial instruments. |
Fair value is defined in terms of a price agreed to by a willing buyer and a willing seller in
an arm’s length transaction. Therefore, fair value is not the amount that an entity would receive
or pay in a forced transaction, involuntary liquidation or distress sale. Fair value reflects the
credit quality of the instrument. A financial instrument is regarded as quoted in an active market
if quoted prices are readily and regularly available from an exchange, dealer, broker, industry
group, pricing service or regulatory agency, and those prices represent actual and regularly
occurring market transactions on an arm’s length basis. The existence of published price quotations
in an active market is the best evidence of fair value and when they exist, they are used to
measure the financial asset or financial liability. If the market for a financial instrument is not
active, an entity establishes fair value by using a valuation technique. The chosen valuation
technique makes maximum use of inputs observed from markets, and relies as little as possible on
inputs generated by the entity. Entity-generated inputs take into account factors that market
participants would consider when pricing the financial instruments at the balance sheet date, such
as liquidity and credit risks. Use of judgment is significantly involved in estimating fair value
of financial instruments in inactive markets and actual results could materially differ from the
estimates.
The fair value of cash and cash equivalents is based on reported market value. The fair values of
listed investments are based on quoted market prices (Level 1 fair value hierarchy). The unlisted
securities are based on their estimated net realizable values. The fair values of current
receivables, financial liabilities and payables and accrued expenses, due to their short-term
nature and normal trade credit terms, approximate their carrying values. The fair
values of non-current receivables, long-term debt and long-term financial liabilities are
determined using discounted cash
F-37
flows at prevailing market rates of interest for a similar
instrument with a similar credit rating. The fair values of the derivative financial instruments
are based on the quotes from dealers and brokers and reviewed and confirmed by management of the
Company using readily observable market input, such as forward rates (Level 2 fair value
hierarchy). Restricted stock is not considered to be quoted in an active market and their carrying
amounts are deemed to be their fair values. The long-term financial liability and the long-term
restricted securities offset each other. The fair value of liabilities due to prior owner and
former subsidiaries at December 31, 2008 approximated their value settled in May 2009.
The following table presents the financial instruments measured at fair value classified by the
fair value hierarchy as at December 31, 2009. In its basis for conclusions, the IASB makes clear
that this hierarchy has relevance only for disclosures, not measurement, and there is no link
between the fair value measurement hierarchy in IAS 39 and the disclosures required by IFRS 7.
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Level 1 |
|
|
Level 2 |
|
|
Total |
|
Financial Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Held-for-trading: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term securities |
|
$ |
14,379 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
14,379 |
|
Derivative assets |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
771 |
|
|
|
771 |
|
Available-for-sale: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term securities |
|
|
2,817 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,817 |
|
Long-term securities |
|
|
5,880 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
5,880 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
23,076 |
|
|
$ |
771 |
|
|
$ |
23,847 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Held-for-trading: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derivative liabilities |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
730 |
|
|
$ |
730 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
There was no transfer between levels of fair value hierarchy in 2009. There was no financial
instrument whose fair value was measured by Level 3 fair value hierarchy.
Generally, management of the Group believes that the current financial assets and financial
liabilities, due to their short-term nature, do not pose significant financial risks. The Group
uses various financial instruments to manage its exposure to various financial risks. The policies
for controlling the risks associated with financial instruments include, but are not limited to,
standardized company procedures and policies on matters such as hedging of risk exposures,
avoidance of undue concentration of risk and requirements for collateral (including letters of
credit) to mitigate credit risk.
Many of the Group’s strategies, including the use of derivative instruments and the types of
derivative instruments selected by the Group, are based on historical trading patterns and
correlations and the Group’s management’s expectations of future events. However, these strategies
may not be fully effective in all market environments or against all types of risks. Unexpected
market developments may affect the Group’s risk management strategies during this time, and
unanticipated developments could impact the Group’s risk management strategies in the future. If
any of the variety of instruments and strategies the Group utilizes are not effective, the Group
may incur losses.
The nature of the risk that the Group’s financial instruments are subject to is set out in the
following table:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Risks |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Market risks |
|
| Financial instrument |
|
Credit |
|
|
Liquidity |
|
|
Currency |
|
|
Interest rate |
|
|
Other price |
|
Cash and cash equivalents,
including restricted cash |
|
|
o |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
o |
|
|
|
o |
|
|
|
|
|
Securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
o |
|
|
|
o |
|
|
|
o |
|
Derivative assets |
|
|
o |
|
|
|
o |
|
|
|
o |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
o |
|
Loans and receivables |
|
|
o |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
o |
|
|
|
o |
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term restricted cash |
|
|
o |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
o |
|
|
|
o |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derivative liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
o |
|
|
|
o |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payables and accrued expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
o |
|
|
|
o |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
o |
|
|
|
o |
|
|
|
|
|
Due to prior owner and
former subsidiaries |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
o |
|
|
|
o |
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term liabilities, other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
o |
|
|
|
|
|
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Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument
will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. Short-term financial assets and financial
liabilities are generally not exposed to interest rate risk, because of their short-term nature.
The majority of the Group’s long-term debt is not exposed to interest rate cash flow risk as the
interest rate has been fixed, though they are exposed to interest rate price risk.
Sensitivity analysis:
At December 31, 2009, if benchmark interest rates (such as LIBOR and prime rates) at that date had
been 100 basis points (1.00% per annum) lower with all other variables held constant, profit after
taxes for the year would have been $475 higher. Conversely, if benchmark interest rates at that
date had been 100 basis points (1.00% per annum) higher with all other variables held constant,
profit after taxes for the year would have been $475 lower. The reason for such change is primarily
due to the net financial assets position subject to variable interest rates. There would have been
no material impact on the Group’s other components of equity in either case.
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will fail to discharge an
obligation and cause the other party to incur a financial loss. Financial instruments which
potentially subject the Group to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash and cash
equivalents, derivatives and loans and receivables. The Group regularly maintains cash balances in
financial institutions in excess of insured limits. The Group has deposited the cash and cash
equivalents with reputable financial institutions with high credit ratings, from which management
believes the risk of loss to be remote. The Group has trade receivables from various entities
including customers and affiliates. Management does not believe that any single customer or
geographic region represents a significant credit risk. Credit risk concentration with respect to
trade receivables is limited due to the Group’s large and diversified customer base. Credit risk
from trade receivables is remote since the customers generally have high credit quality and/or
provide letters of credit, bank guarantees, credit insurance and other credit enhancements. The
credit ratings are performed by the Group internally. Generally, the trade receivables are factored
under a non-recourse financing agreement with a bank upon invoicing.
The standard credit period for trade receivables is between 14 -175 days, depending on product
type, sale market and export country.
The Group had a one loan outstanding as at December 31, 2009. The Group from time to time makes
loans to affiliates or third parties as part of the Group’s propriety investments. Due to the
nature of the propriety investments which involve a great deal of work to analyze and monitor a
company’s business and financial information, management does not believe that any single borrower
represents a significant credit risk.
The maximum credit risk exposure as at December 31, 2009 is computed as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
Amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheet |
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash |
|
$ |
332,020 |
|
Available-for-sale, debt security |
|
|
2,817 |
|
Held-to-maturity, long-term restricted cash |
|
|
29 |
|
Derivative assets |
|
|
771 |
|
Loans and receivables |
|
|
19,118 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
354,755 |
|
Amount of credit facility committed but not drawn (Note 29) |
|
|
4,805 |
|
Guarantees (Note 29) |
|
|
4,610 |
|
|
|
|
|
Maximum credit risk exposure |
|
$ |
364,170 |
|
|
|
|
|
As at December 31, 2009, the Group had issued guarantees up to a maximum of $45,072 to its
trading and financing partners in the normal course of its commodities activities. As of December
31, 2009, $4,610 has been used and outstanding and has not been recorded as liabilities in the
consolidated balance sheet. There has been no claim against the guarantees. In the past five years,
no claim has been made against the guarantees issued by the Group. Typically, these guarantees are
issued on behalf of the Group’s trading and financing partners and, in case of non-performance by a
trading or financing partner and a claim is made against the Group, the Group can make the claim
against the defaulting trading or financing partner to recover the loss.
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Currency risk
Currency risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in
foreign exchange rates. Currency risk does not arise from financial instruments that are
non-monetary items or from financial instruments denominated in the functional currency. The Group
operates internationally and is exposed to risks from changes in foreign currency rates,
particularly Euros and U.S. dollars. In order to reduce the Group’s exposure to foreign currency
risk, the Group may use foreign currency forward contracts and options to protect its financial
position. As at December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Group had currency derivative financial instruments
with aggregate notional amounts of $847 and $40,883, respectively, and a net unrealized fair value
loss of $83 and $884, respectively.
Sensitivity analysis
The major trading currencies of the Group are U.S. dollars and Euros, and to a lesser extent,
Chinese yuans.
At December 31, 2009, if the U.S. dollar had weakened 10% against the local functional currencies
with all other variables held constant, profit after taxes for the year would have been $27 higher.
Conversely, if the U.S. dollar had strengthened 10% against the local functional currencies with
all other variables held constant, profit after taxes would have been $179 higher. Both changes
were immaterial. There would have been no material impact on other components of equity in either
case.
At December 31, 2009, if the Euro had weakened 10% against the local functional currencies with all
other variables held constant, profit after taxes for the year would have been $748 lower.
Conversely, if the Euro had strengthened 10% against the local functional currencies with all other
variables held constant, profit after taxes would have been $724 higher. The reason for such change
is primarily due to certain Euro-denominated financial assets held by entities whose functional
currencies are not Euros. There would have been no impact on other components of equity in either
case.
At December 31, 2009, if the Chinese yuan had weakened 10% against the local functional currencies
with all other variables held constant, profit after taxes for the year would have been $682 lower.
Conversely, if the Chinese yuan had strengthened 10% against the local functional currencies with
all other variables held constant, profit after taxes would have been $682 higher. The reason for
such change is primarily due to certain Chinese yuan-denominated financial assets held by entities
whose functional currencies are not Chinese yuans. There would have been no material impact on
other components of equity in either case.
Other price risk
Other price risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate as a result of
changes in market prices, whether those changes are caused by factors specific to the individual
instrument or its issuer or factors affecting all instruments traded in the market. The Group’s
other price risk includes equity price risk with respect to the Group’s investments in securities.
The Group does not hold any asset-backed securities.
The Group buys and sells commodities future contracts on the London Metal Exchange. These contracts
usually meet the conditions for fair value hedges as stipulated in IAS 39 and management concludes
that these fair value hedges are highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in fair value
attributable to the hedged risk, consistently with the originally documented risk management
strategy for that particular hedging relationship. Accordingly, the Group does not have any
material commodities price risk with respect to its commodities derivative contracts because any
fair value change on the hedging instrument will be offset by the change in the carrying amount of
the hedged item. As at December 31, 2009, the Group had London Metal Exchange derivative financial
instruments with aggregate notional amounts of $3,170 and a net unrealized fair value gain of $125.
Sensitivity analysis:
At December 31, 2009, if the equity price in general had weakened 10% with all other variables held
constant, profit after taxes for the year would have been $862 lower, and other components of
equity would have been $805 lower. Conversely, if the equity price in general had strengthened 10%
with all other variables held constant, profit after taxes would have been $862 higher, and other
components of equity would have been $805 higher.
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Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that an entity will encounter difficulty in raising funds to meet
commitments associated with financial instruments. The Group is not subject to material liquidity
risks because of its strong cash balance and working capital position. The Group’s approach to
managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity
to meet its liabilities when they fall due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without
incurring unacceptable losses. It is the Group’s policy to invest excess cash in highly liquid,
diversified money market funds or bank deposits, for periods of less than three months.
Generally, trades payables are due within 60 days and other payables and accrued expenses are due
within one year. Please also refer to Note 20 for debt maturity schedule.
As of December 31, 2009, the Group did not have significant purchase obligations (see Note 29).
Cash flow risk
Cash flow risk is the risk that future cash flows associated with a monetary financial instrument
will fluctuate in amount. The Group is not exposed to material cash flow risk as the Group does not
have significant long-term floating interest rate financial assets and financial liabilities.
Concentration risk
Management determines the concentration risk threshold amount as any single financial asset (or
liability) exceeding 10% of the aggregate financial assets (or liabilities) in the Group’s
consolidated balance sheet.
The Group regularly maintains cash balances in financial institutions in excess of insured limits.
The Group has deposited the cash and cash equivalents with reputable financial institutions with
high credit ratings, and management believes the risk of loss to be remote. At December 31, 2009,
the Group had cash and cash equivalents aggregating $188,264, with a banking group in Austria and
owed short-term bank loans of $45,320 and long-term debt of $30,099 to the same banking group.
Additional disclosures of income, expense, gains or losses relating to financial instruments
In addition to information disclosed elsewhere in these financial statements, the Group had
significant items of income, expenses, and gains and losses resulting from financial assets and
financial liabilities which were included in the result of operations as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| |
Net gains on financial liabilities measured at amortized cost |
|
$ |
29 |
|
|
$ |
55 |
|
Total interest income on financial assets not at fair value through
profit or loss |
|
|
9,593 |
|
|
|
11,119 |
|
Total interest expense on financial liabilities not at fair value
through profit or loss |
|
|
7,451 |
|
|
|
4,005 |
|
Total dividend expense on preferred shares classified as liabilities |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
3,744 |
|
Total dividend income on financial assets at fair value through
profit or loss |
|
|
78 |
|
|
|
54 |
|
Total dividend income on financial assets classified as
available-for-sale |
|
|
2,066 |
|
|
|
1,647 |
|
Fee income arising from financial assets that are not at fair value
through profit or loss |
|
|
1,076 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Fee income arising from trust and other fiduciary activities that
result in the holding or investing of assets on behalf of other
person or entity |
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
3 |
|
Note 31. Segment information
The Group has one principal business which is the merchant banking business whose principal
activities focus on provision of financial services. This includes financial advisory services,
proprietary investing and trading activities on an international basis which are facilitated by the
Group’s subsidiaries. The Group seeks investments in many
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industries, emphasizing those business opportunities where the perceived intrinsic value is not
properly recognized. The Group uses its financial and management expertise to add or unlock value
within a relatively short time period. The Group also trades in commodities and properties, and
provides trade financing. The business activities of the financial services and trading are
integrated and interdependent as the Group deals with some of its major clients or customers in
both financial services and trading activities. Services to these clients and customers share the
use of the same pool of human and capital resources with respect to finance, accounting, general
support and risk management.
The Group also has activities in medical equipment, instruments and supplies. The Group does not
consider this business activity as a reportable segment as none of its revenue, profit or loss and
assets, both individually and in aggregate, results in 10% or more of the combined revenue, profit
or loss or assets.
The Company is incorporated in Barbados and maintains an executive office in Hong Kong SAR, China.
The majority of merchant banking activities are conducted through its offices in Europe.
The following table presents revenues by geographic areas based upon the customers’ location:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| |
|
Africa |
|
$ |
20,727 |
|
|
$ |
15,151 |
|
Asia |
|
|
40,234 |
|
|
|
80,059 |
|
Europe |
|
|
248,303 |
|
|
|
494,320 |
|
North America |
|
|
97,141 |
|
|
|
9,278 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
406,405 |
|
|
$ |
598,808 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Group did not earn any revenue in Barbados in 2009 and 2008. There were no revenue
concentrations by customer in 2009 and 2008.
The following table presents non-current assets (other than financial instruments and deferred tax
assets) by geographic area based upon the location of the assets:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| |
|
Asia |
|
$ |
1,524 |
|
|
$ |
769 |
|
Europe |
|
|
50,135 |
|
|
|
45,960 |
|
North America |
|
|
748 |
|
|
|
334 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
52,407 |
|
|
$ |
47,063 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 32. Subsequent events
1. In March 2010, convertible bonds with a face value of $900 were converted into 1,071,429
Class A common shares of MFC.
2. In March 2010, MFC and the prior owner entered into: (i) an agreement whereby MFC agreed to
offset its note payable of $1,672 plus accrued interest thereon against its receivables due from
the prior owner; and (ii) agreements whereby MFC agreed to unwind MFC’s restricted securities
(see Note 10) and the long-term financial liabilities (see Note 21). The transactions resulted
in no gain or loss to both parties.
Note 33. Approval of consolidated financial statements
The consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorized for
issue on May 28, 2010.
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APPENDIX “B”
2007 ANNUAL AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MASS
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RSM Hemmelrath GmbH
Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
Steuerberatungsgesellschaft
Maximilianstraße 35
80539 München
Tel. (+49-89) 2 16 36-0
Fax (+49-89) 2 16 36-1 33
AUDITORS REPORT
To The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Mass Financial Corp., Barbados
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Mass Financial Corp., organized
under the law of Barbados, with an address at Unit 803, Dina House, Ruttonjee Centre, Duddell
Street, Central Hong Kong SAR, China, and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007 and the related
consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the year
then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes. Hereupon
we have rendered our Auditors Report, dated April 22, 2008.
These financial statements have been revised in Note 19. Share Capital by adding more detailed
information.
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial
statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. This responsibility
includes: designing, implementing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and
fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to
fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting
estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United
States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a
basis for our audit opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements give a true a fair view in all material
respects, the financial position of Mass Financial Corp. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007,
and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended, in accordance
with generally accepted International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) which include
International Accounting Standards (IAS) and Interpretations adopted by the International
Accounting Standards Board.
Munich, Germany
July 30, 2008
“RSM Hemmelrath GmbH”
Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
Steuerberatungsgesellschaft
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MASS FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
(U.S. Dollars in Thousands)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Notes |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
183,903 |
|
|
$ |
99,078 |
|
Securities |
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
45,984 |
|
|
|
36,787 |
|
Loans |
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
1,992 |
|
|
|
7,587 |
|
Trade and other receivables |
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
37,053 |
|
|
|
28,587 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
43,907 |
|
|
|
21,764 |
|
Real estate held for sale |
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
597 |
|
Tax receivables |
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
1,051 |
|
|
|
656 |
|
Prepaid and other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,366 |
|
|
|
406 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
315,256 |
|
|
|
195,462 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current Assets Securities |
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
5,989 |
|
|
|
3,403 |
|
Securities, restricted |
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
9,357 |
|
|
|
9,357 |
|
Loans |
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
11,869 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Receivables |
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
972 |
|
|
|
625 |
|
Property, plant and equipment |
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
992 |
|
|
|
469 |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
4,754 |
|
|
|
4,257 |
|
Deferred tax assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
368 |
|
|
|
318 |
|
Equity method investments |
|
|
13 |
|
|
|
6,019 |
|
|
|
16,546 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total non-current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,320 |
|
|
|
34,975 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
355,576 |
|
|
$ |
230,437 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial liabilities |
|
|
14 |
|
|
$ |
85,185 |
|
|
$ |
53,000 |
|
Trade and other payables and accrued expenses |
|
|
15 |
|
|
|
56,716 |
|
|
|
36,879 |
|
Income tax liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,423 |
|
|
|
1,201 |
|
Long-term debt, current portion |
|
|
16 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
200 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
143,324 |
|
|
|
91,280 |
|
Long-term liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt, less current portion |
|
|
16 |
|
|
|
28,068 |
|
|
|
4,710 |
|
Financial liabilities |
|
|
17 |
|
|
|
9,357 |
|
|
|
9,357 |
|
Deferred tax liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
154 |
|
|
|
168 |
|
Liabilities, preferred shares |
|
|
18 |
|
|
|
91,956 |
|
|
|
77,976 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total long-term liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
129,535 |
|
|
|
92,211 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
272,859 |
|
|
|
183,491 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders’ equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock, net |
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
2,591 |
|
|
|
2,591 |
|
Equity component of convertible debt |
|
|
16 |
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
Other reserves |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(11,592 |
) |
|
|
448 |
|
Retained earnings |
|
|
20 |
|
|
|
89,584 |
|
|
|
41,092 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total shareholders’ equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
81,583 |
|
|
|
45,131 |
|
Minority interests |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,134 |
|
|
|
1,815 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
82,717 |
|
|
|
46,946 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
355,576 |
|
|
$ |
230,437 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
F-45
MASS FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
(U.S. Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Notes |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Revenues from sales, services and other |
|
|
21 |
|
|
$ |
540,483 |
|
|
$ |
440,660 |
|
Share of the results of associates and joint ventures |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,465 |
|
|
|
1,900 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues |
|
|
|
|
|
|
543,948 |
|
|
|
442,560 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs of sales |
|
|
|
|
|
|
454,051 |
|
|
|
386,463 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,554 |
|
|
|
26,816 |
|
Interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,887 |
|
|
|
5,313 |
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,880 |
|
|
|
769 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
494,372 |
|
|
|
419,361 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating profit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
49,576 |
|
|
|
23,199 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other items |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Currency transaction gain |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,212 |
|
|
|
1,278 |
|
Goodwill impairment |
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
(1,930 |
) |
|
|
(9,231 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit before income taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
49,858 |
|
|
|
15,246 |
|
Provision for income taxes |
|
|
22 |
|
|
|
(824 |
) |
|
|
(857 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit after taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
49,034 |
|
|
$ |
14,389 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable to: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders of Mass Financial Corp. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
48,492 |
|
|
|
14,223 |
|
Minority interests |
|
|
|
|
|
|
542 |
|
|
|
166 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
49,034 |
|
|
$ |
14,389 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share |
|
|
23 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
basic |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2.85 |
|
|
$ |
0.93 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
diluted |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2.09 |
|
|
$ |
0.80 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of weighted average shares outstanding, basic |
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,044,229 |
|
|
|
15,307,118 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Number of weighted average shares outstanding,
diluted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,309,893 |
|
|
|
18,043,411 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
F-46
MASS FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
(U.S. Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Shareholders’ equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other reserves |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Equity
component of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Available-
for-sale
fair |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Common |
|
|
convertible |
|
|
Foreign exchange |
|
|
value |
|
|
Retained |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
stock |
|
|
debt |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
earnings |
|
|
Total |
|
|
interests |
|
|
Total equity |
|
As at December 31, 2005 |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
25,470 |
|
|
$ |
25,470 |
|
|
$ |
1,907 |
|
|
$ |
27,377 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of
convertible bonds |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
Issuance of stock |
|
|
2,591 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,591 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,591 |
|
Amount allocated to a
subsidiary disposed of |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,056 |
|
|
|
1,056 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,056 |
|
Amount allocated to
KHD upon
deconsolidation |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
343 |
|
|
|
343 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
343 |
|
Net income |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
14,223 |
|
|
|
14,223 |
|
|
|
166 |
|
|
|
14,389 |
|
Exchange translation
difference |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
448 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
448 |
|
|
|
(258 |
) |
|
|
190 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As at December 31, 2006 |
|
|
2,591 |
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
448 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
41,092 |
|
|
|
45,131 |
|
|
|
1,815 |
|
|
$ |
46,946 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisitions and
dispositions of
subsidiaries, net |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(1,238 |
) |
|
|
(1,238 |
) |
Net income |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
48,492 |
|
|
|
48,492 |
|
|
|
542 |
|
|
|
49,034 |
|
Dividend from a
non-wholly-owned
subsidiary |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(118 |
) |
|
|
(118 |
) |
Fair value losses
taken to equity |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(2,567 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(2,567 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(2,567 |
) |
Exchange translation
difference |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(9,473 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(9,473 |
) |
|
|
133 |
|
|
|
(9,340 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As at December 31, 2007 |
|
$ |
2,591 |
|
|
$ |
1,000 |
|
|
$ |
(9,025 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,567 |
) |
|
$ |
89,584 |
|
|
$ |
81,583 |
|
|
$ |
1,134 |
|
|
$ |
82,717 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
F-47
MASS FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RECOGNIZED INCOME AND EXPENSE
For the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
(U.S. Dollars in Thousands)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Net exchange translation differences |
|
$ |
(9,340 |
) |
|
$ |
190 |
|
Losses on available-for-sale securities |
|
|
(2,567 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) recognized directly in equity |
|
|
(11,907 |
) |
|
|
190 |
|
Profit for the year |
|
|
49,034 |
|
|
|
14,389 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total recognized income and expense for the year |
|
$ |
37,127 |
|
|
|
14,579 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable to: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders of Mass Financial Corp. |
|
$ |
36,452 |
|
|
$ |
14,671 |
|
Minority interests |
|
|
675 |
|
|
|
(92 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
37,127 |
|
|
|
14,579 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
F-48
MASS FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
(U.S. Dollars in Thousands)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Cash flows from operating activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the year |
|
$ |
49,034 |
|
|
$ |
14,389 |
|
Adjustments for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization and depreciation |
|
|
284 |
|
|
|
230 |
|
Gains on securities at fair value through profit or loss |
|
|
(27,150 |
) |
|
|
(25,263 |
) |
(Gains) losses on long-term securities and subsidiaries |
|
|
(7,534 |
) |
|
|
5,231 |
|
Bad debt expense |
|
|
3,487 |
|
|
|
4,005 |
|
Goodwill impairment |
|
|
1,930 |
|
|
|
9,231 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
(432 |
) |
|
|
519 |
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects
of acquisitions and dispositions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term securities |
|
|
3,255 |
|
|
|
3,633 |
|
Trade receivables |
|
|
(12,392 |
) |
|
|
(2,673 |
) |
Receivables, other |
|
|
6,518 |
|
|
|
(1,365 |
) |
Inventories |
|
|
(19,872 |
) |
|
|
7,161 |
|
Real estate held for sale |
|
|
597 |
|
|
|
(22 |
) |
Trade and other payables and accrued expenses |
|
|
34,405 |
|
|
|
(12,517 |
) |
Financial liabilities, short-term trading loans |
|
|
55,975 |
|
|
|
28,990 |
|
Prepaid and other |
|
|
(928 |
) |
|
|
(4 |
) |
Other |
|
|
(5,380 |
) |
|
|
(2,736 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows provided by operating activities |
|
|
81,797 |
|
|
|
28,809 |
|
Cash flows from investing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net decrease (increase) in loans |
|
|
4,609 |
|
|
|
(3,695 |
) |
Sales of long-term securities, net |
|
|
2,695 |
|
|
|
8,694 |
|
Purchases of property, plant and equipment, net |
|
|
(754 |
) |
|
|
(64 |
) |
Purchases of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired |
|
|
(8,336 |
) |
|
|
31,387 |
|
Distributions from joint ventures, net |
|
|
3,696 |
|
|
|
2,305 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows provided by investing activities |
|
|
1,910 |
|
|
|
38,627 |
|
Cash flows from financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net decrease in amounts owed to depositors |
|
|
(11,673 |
) |
|
|
(2,696 |
) |
Borrowings |
|
|
2,690 |
|
|
|
6,275 |
|
Debt repayments |
|
|
(234 |
) |
|
|
(1,500 |
) |
Issuance of common shares |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,591 |
|
Other |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(67 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities |
|
|
(9,217 |
) |
|
|
4,603 |
|
Exchange rate effect on cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
10,335 |
|
|
|
822 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
84,825 |
|
|
|
72,861 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
|
|
99,078 |
|
|
|
26,217 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
|
$ |
183,903 |
|
|
$ |
99,078 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
F-49
MASS FINANCIAL CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007
Note 1. The Company and summary of significant accounting policies
(a) Corporate information
On December 29, 2005, the board of directors of KHD Humboldt Wedag International Ltd. (“KHD”)
publicly announced the realignment of its business to focus on the expansion of its industrial
plant engineering and equipment supply business. In a corporate restructuring of KHD, its board
approved the consolidation of its financial services business into Mass Financial Corp. (“MFC”, or
the “Company”). MFC was incorporated in British Virgin Islands in 1997 and continued into Barbados
in 2003.
As proposed and accomplished under a restructuring agreement dated December 29, 2005 between KHD
and MFC, KHD’s merchant banking business, which includes commodities and natural resources trading
and provision of financial services, was restructured in a series of internal corporate
transactions. Subsidiaries of KHD which were involved or related to the merchant banking business
were sold to MFC, with the exception of MFC Corporate Services AG (formerly MFC Merchant Bank S.A.,
“MFC Corporate Services”) and KHD’s royalty interest in an iron ore mine. Upon completion of the
internal restructuring, MFC held the merchant banking business that KHD intended to distribute to
its shareholders.
On January 31, 2006, KHD distributed to its shareholders all of its Class A common shares in MFC so
that MFC became a separate company owned by the shareholders of KHD.
In November 2006, MFC, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, MFC Commodities GmbH (“MFCC”) in
Vienna, Austria, purchased all of the shares of MFC Corporate Services from KHD.
(b) Nature of operations
The Company was a wholly-owned subsidiary of KHD until January 31, 2006 when KHD distributed to its
shareholders all of its Class A common shares in the Company so that the Company became a separate
company owned by the shareholders of KHD. In November 2006, the Company, through MFCC, purchased
the entire equity interest in MFC Corporate Services from KHD. In April 2007, MFC exercised a put
option to sell its 9.9% equity interest in MFC Corporate Services to KHD. In October 2007, the
Company purchased the same 9.9% equity interest in MFC Corporate Services from an affiliate.
MFC and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Group”) are in the merchant banking business and their
principal activities focus on provision of financial services. This includes financial advisory
services, proprietary investing and trading activities on an international basis which are
facilitated by the Company’s trading subsidiaries. The Company seeks investments in many
industries, emphasizing those business opportunities where the perceived intrinsic value is not
properly recognized. The Group uses its financial and management expertise to add or unlock value
within a relatively short time period. The Group also trades in commodities and natural resources,
engages in logistics business and provides trade financing.
MFC operates its merchant banking business in a similar manner as previously conducted under KHD.
The assets and operating interests which constituted the merchant banking business under KHD are
and will be substantially similar to the assets and operating interests under MFC.
Since January 31, 2006, MFC is a legal business entity independent of KHD and its merchant banking
business is conducted by management of MFC. As of December 31, 2007, KHD did not own any common
shares or Class A common shares of MFC. As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, MFC owned a minor
position (in terms of percentage) in the outstanding common shares of KHD. As of December 31, 2007,
there is one common director between MFC and KHD. Management of MFC is of opinion that MFC does not
control KHD nor is controlled by KHD. The two companies are considered as related parties under
accounting rules.
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The Group’s operations include trading of commodities and natural resources, principally for its
own account. To a lesser extent, the Group also acts as a trading agent for clients. The
commodities and natural resources trading, and the related logistic business and trade financing,
are primarily conducted through its subsidiaries.
The Group’s commodities and natural resources trading activities often utilize innovative and
sophisticated trading strategies and structures. The Group currently trades with commodity and
other producers who are unable to effectively execute sales because of credit, insurance or
currency issues affecting them or their principal customers. The Group is often able to facilitate
purchases and sales of commodities with more efficient and effective execution than many producers
and customers can do on their own. Commodity producers and end customers often work with the Group
to better manage their internal supply, distribution risk, currency and capital requirements. In
such trading activities, the Group tries to capture and realize various trading, financing and
currency spreads. The trading activities have allowed the Group to develop ongoing relationships
with commodity producers, end customers, trade financiers and insurers and integrate them into the
Group’s financial services activities.
The Group has historically focused its trading activities in Europe, and in 2003 commenced trading
activities with offices in China and India. The Group believes that the trade, finance and
insurance infrastructure necessary to support the purchases and sales of commodities and natural
resources in Central and Eastern Europe, China and India are not as developed as Western Europe and
North America. The location of the Group’s trading professionals in Vienna permits the Group to
effectively and efficiently pursue trading opportunities in Europe and Asia, in particular, to
participate in trade flows.
The Group offers its clients financing services, financial advice and bridge financing through its
financial services activities. The Group offers its services to corporations only.
The Group, through its regional office based in Shanghai, China and joint ventures, also markets
medical equipment, instruments and supplies.
(c) Basis of preparation
The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the International Financial
Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), which include International Accounting Standards (“IAS”) and
Interpretations (“IFRIC”) adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (the “IASB”). The
presentation currency of the Group’s consolidated financial statements is United States (U.S.)
dollars ($). Cdn$ means Canadian dollars and € means the official currency which is adopted by the
majority of the member states of the European Union as their legal tender. All currency amounts in
the consolidated financial statements are stated in thousands (except per share amounts).
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Company and its
subsidiaries as at December 31 each year, using consistent accounting policies. Intragroup
balances, transactions, income and expenses are eliminated in full.
Minority interests are presented in the consolidated balance sheet within equity, separately from
the parent shareholders’ equity. Minority interests in the profit or loss of the Group are also
separately disclosed under equity.
(d) First-time adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards in 2006
MFC adopted IFRS for the first time by an explicit and unreserved statement of compliance with IFRS
for its business year beginning January 1 and ending December 31, 2006.
MFC elected to measure property, plant and equipment at the date of transition to IFRS at their
fair values and use those fair values as their deemed costs at that time. MFC believed that the
continuing book values of prior period represented the fair values.
According to IFRS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements, a first-time adopter needs not comply
with the requirements under IAS 21, The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates, for
cumulative translation to IFRS. MFC adopted this exemption.
MFC believed that estimates under IFRS at the date of transition to IFRS was consistent with
estimates made for the same date under previous generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”)
applicable in Canada.
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According to IFRS 1, MFC is required to explain how the transition from GAAP to IFRS affected its
reported financial positions, financial performance and cash flows. MFC believed that the
transition to IFRS did not affect its reported financial position, financial performance and cash
flows, except for common shares of KHD held by the Group. Such KHD common shares were recorded at
the lower of cost or market under Canadian GAAP while were marked to market under IAS 39.
Accordingly, the Group’s shareholders’ equity under Canadian GAAP to its shareholders’ equity under
IFRS for January 1, 2006 (date of transition to IFRS) and December 31, 2005 (end of latest period
presented in the Group’s most recent annual financial statements under Canadian GAAP) is reconciled
as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
Shareholders’ equity under Canadian GAAP |
|
$ |
0.1 |
|
Holding gain on KHD common shares held
for trading recognized under IFRS |
|
|
25,470.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders’ equity under IFRS |
|
$ |
25,470.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
(e) Basis of presentation
Until January 31, 2006, MFC was a wholly-owned subsidiary of KHD and was included in KHD’s
consolidated financial statements.
The Group presents current and non-current assets, and current and non-current liabilities, as
separate classifications with reference to its operating cycle. The classification of income and
expenses in the consolidated statement of operations is based on their function within the Group.
Additional information on the balance sheet and statement of operations items is provided and
explained in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Although the Company was separated from KHD on January 31, 2006 and became an independent company
since then, the consolidated statement of operations in 2006 covered the period from January 1 to
December 31, 2006. The Company incurred a loss of $342 in the month of January 2006.
(f) Effect of the application of new standards
In 2007, the Group adopted the following standards and interpretations to existing standards which
are relevant to its operations:
IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures, introduces new disclosures relating to financial
instruments. The complementary amendment to IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements — Capital
Disclosures, introduces disclosures about the level of an entity’s capital and how it manages
capital. These standards do not have any impact on the classification and valuation of the Group’s
financial instruments.
IFRIC 9, Reassessment of Embedded Derivatives, prohibits reassessment of any embedded derivatives
contained in a contract since becoming a party to the contract unless there is a change in the
terms of the host contract that significantly modifies the cash flows that otherwise would be
required under the contract, in which case reassessment is required.
IFRIC 10, Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment, prohibits the impairment losses recognized in
an interim period in respect of goodwill, investments in equity instruments and investments in
financial assets carried at cost from being reversed at a subsequent balance sheet date.
There have been no changes to the accounting policies as a result of adoption of the above
standards and interpretations.
The following standards and interpretations to existing standards, which are relevant to the
Group’s operations, were published but are not yet effective in 2007:
IFRS 3, Business Combinations (effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2009),
which replaces IFRS 3 (as issued in 2004), and the related amendment to IAS 27, Consolidated and
Separate Financial Statements
(effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2009), provide guidance for applying
the acquisition method for business combinations. The Group will apply IFRS 3 and IAS 27 (as
amended in 2008) from January 1, 2010 and will revise its accounting policy on business
combinations accordingly.
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IFRS 8, Operating Segments (effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2009),
supersedes IAS 14, Segment Reporting, and requires the reporting of financial and descriptive
information about an entity’s reportable segments on the basis of internal reports that are
regularly reviewed by its management. The Group assessed the impact of IFRS 8 and concluded that
the main additional disclosures will be an analysis of the Group’s revenue by products and
services, and its non-current assets by geographical area. Early application is permitted and the
Group applied IFRS 8 to its 2007 consolidated financial statements.
IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements (effective for annual periods beginning on or after
January 1, 2009), replaces IAS 1 (as revised in 2003 and amended in 2005) and sets overall
requirements for the presentation of financial statements, guidelines for their structure and
minimum requirements for their content. The Group will apply IAS 1 from January 1, 2009.
IAS 23, Borrowing Costs (effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2009),
supersedes IAS 23 (as revised in 1993) and requires the capitalization of borrowing costs relating
to qualifying assets. The Group will apply IAS 23 from January 1, 2009 and it is not expected to
have any significant impact on the results of the Group.
Amendments to IFRS 2, Share-based Payment — Vesting Conditions and Cancellations (effective for
annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2009), clarify the definition of vesting conditions
and provide guidance on the accounting treatment of cancellations by parties other than the entity.
The Group will apply the amendments to IFRS 2 from January 1, 2009 and it is not expected to have
any significant impact on the results of the Group.
IFRIC 11, IFRS 2 — Group and Treasury Share Transactions (effective for annual periods beginning
on or after March 1, 2007), addresses the accounting for share-based payment transactions involving
two or more entities within a group. The Group will apply IFRIC 11 from January 1, 2009 and it is
not expected to have any significant impact on the results of the Group.
(g) Scope and principles of consolidation
All significant companies in which MFC has direct or indirect control are consolidated from the
acquisition dates. A subsidiary ceases to be consolidated at the date when MFC loses its control
over the subsidiary.
Non-consolidated subsidiaries are accounted for at cost basis and are reduced by an impairment
charge, if applicable. Generally, these companies are inactive and insignificant in magnitude.
The following table shows the direct and indirect significant subsidiaries as at December 31, 2007:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Company |
|
Country of Incorporation |
|
Beneficial Interest |
Lasernet Limited
|
|
Liberia
|
|
|
86 |
% |
Lasernet Medical Equipment Industrial (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
|
|
China
|
|
|
86 |
% |
Mednet (Shanghai) Medical Technical Developing Co., Ltd.
|
|
China
|
|
|
86 |
% |
Jiaxing Lasernet Hospital Management Co., Ltd.
|
|
China
|
|
|
86 |
% |
Jiaxing Lasernet Eye Hospital (an incorporation)
|
|
China
|
|
|
86 |
% |
Chongqing Lasernet Guangji Eye Hospital (a limited company)
|
|
China
|
|
|
50 |
% |
Hangzhou Zhe-er Optical Co. Ltd.
|
|
China
|
|
|
44 |
% |
Hovis Commodities Trading GmbH
|
|
Austria
|
|
|
100 |
% |
MFC Commodities GmbH
|
|
Austria
|
|
|
100 |
% |
MFC Trade & Financial Service GmbH
|
|
Austria
|
|
|
100 |
% |
IC Management Service GmbH
|
|
Austria
|
|
|
100 |
% |
Global Bulk Transport GmbH
|
|
Austria
|
|
|
100 |
% |
International Trade Service GmbH
|
|
Austria
|
|
|
100 |
% |
Magnium Minerals Private Limited
|
|
India
|
|
|
100 |
% |
Danzas Corp.
|
|
Marshall Islands
|
|
|
100 |
% |
K-Logistics GmbH
|
|
Austria
|
|
|
60 |
% |
Redas Tracking Corp.
|
|
Marshall Islands
|
|
|
100 |
% |
MFC Corporate Services AG
|
|
Switzerland
|
|
|
100 |
% |
Ballinger Corporation
|
|
Canada
|
|
|
100 |
% |
Ellsway Holdings Limited
|
|
Canada
|
|
|
100 |
% |
Constitution Insurance Company of Canada (in run-off)
|
|
Canada
|
|
|
100 |
% |
Altmark Immobilien Management GmbH
|
|
Germany
|
|
|
100 |
% |
MEG International Services Ltd.
|
|
Canada
|
|
|
100 |
% |
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Business combinations are accounted for using the purchase method. All subsidiaries are recognized
in the consolidated financial statements through full consolidation. Pursuant to IFRS 3, Business
Combinations, the acquirer measures the cost of a business combination as the aggregate of (a) the
fair values, at the date of exchange, of assets given, liabilities incurred or assumed, and equity
instruments issued by the acquirer, in exchange for control of the acquiree; plus (b) any costs
directly attributable to the business combination. The acquirer, at the acquisition date, allocates
the cost of a business combination by recognizing the acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities
and contingent liabilities at their fair values at the date of acquisition. Any difference between
the cost of the business combination and the acquirer’s proportionate interest in the net fair
value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are accounted for: (a) as
goodwill when the difference is positive; or (b) as an income after the reassessment of the
identification and measurement of the acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent
liabilities and the measurement of the cost of the combination when the difference is negative.
Goodwill arising on business combination is recognized as an asset and initially measured at cost,
being the excess of the cost of the business combination over the Group’s interest in the net fair
value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities recognized. After initial
recognition, goodwill is subject to an impairment review at least once a year. If a potential
impairment is identified, then the amount of the impairment is quantified by comparing the carrying
amount of the goodwill to its fair value based on the present value of its estimated future cash
flows.
(h) Investments accounted for by equity method
Companies, which are not controlled or jointly controlled, but in which MFC has significant
influence over their financial and operating policy decisions are accounted for by the equity
method pursuant to IAS 28, Investments in Associates. The investment in an associate is initially
recognized at cost and the carrying amount is increased or decreased to recognize the investors’
share of the profit or loss of the investee after the date of acquisition. The profit or loss of
the investments accounted for by the equity method is recognized in the consolidated statement of
operations. Distributions received from an investee reduce the carrying amount of the investment.
Adjustments to the carrying amount may also be necessary for changes in the investor’s
proportionate interest in the investee arising from changes in the investee’s equity. Such changes
include those arising from the revaluation of assets and from currency translation adjustment.
Those changes are recognized directly in equity of the investor. Goodwill relating to an investment
accounted for by the equity method is included in the carrying amount of the investment.
Until December 2007, MFC held a 27.8% equity interest in an affiliate which operates in a
processing industry. MFC’s investment in the affiliate comprised its investment in and advances to
the affiliate, with adjustments for its proportionate share in the affiliate’s post-acquisition
profit or loss. The Company’s 27.8% equity interest in the affiliate was sold to another affiliate
in December 2007.
Through its 86% interest in Lasernet Limited, MFC is participating in various joint ventures with
hospitals in China. MFC provides the joint ventures with medical equipment and instruments as well
as medical supplies. On the other hand, the joint venture partners provide premises, licenses and
personnel for the medical operations. The joint control is established by contractual arrangements
which also stipulate the profit sharing. MFC recognizes its interest in the joint ventures using
the equity method, in accordance with IAS 31, Interests in Joint Ventures.
(i) Significant transactions with KHD
In December 2005, KHD’s board of directors passed a resolution to distribute the majority of KHD’s
financial services business to its shareholders. In connection with the distribution, KHD ensured
that KHD preserved its entitlement to MFC’s exempt surplus earned in respect of KHD and that any
inter-corporate indebtedness between KHD and MFC be eliminated in a tax-efficient basis. Pursuant
to this resolution, KHD and MFC entered into a restructuring agreement, a share exchange agreement,
an amending agreement, a loan agreement, a pledge agreement, a set-off agreement and a letter
agreement. All these agreements were transacted in Canadian dollars. At the time of the share
exchange, KHD’s carrying amount of its investment in the Group was $168,603 (Cdn$192,866). KHD’s
equity interest in MFC was exchanged for preferred shares in MFC and one of its subsidiaries. Upon
the closing of the restructuring and share exchange agreements, MFC held all the financial services
business of the Company, except for MFC Corporate Services and KHD’s interest in a resource
property; and KHD held all Class B preferred shares and Class A common shares in the capital of
MFC. On January 31, 2006, KHD distributed all its Class A common shares in MFC to shareholders of
KHD on a pro rata basis by way of a dividend in kind of a nominal amount. Included in the assets of
MFC on the distribution date were common shares of KHD with a carrying amount of $9,330. In
February 2006, 65,000 Class B preferred shares in MFC with
a redemption value of $56,823 (Cdn$65,000) were redeemed and the payment was effected by setting off $56,823
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(Cdn$65,000) owing
to MFC by KHD under the set-off agreement. Upon completion of all agreements, KHD owned Class B
preferred shares in MFC and preferred shares in one of its subsidiaries which have an aggregate
carrying value of $109,727 (Cdn$127,866) (collectively, “MFC Preferred Shares”). The MFC Preferred
Shares are classified as a financial liability instrument by MFC under IAS 32, Financial
Instruments: Presentation, as the preferred shares are retractable by the holder.
For the terms of MFC Preferred Shares and related loan agreement, pledge agreement and letter
agreement, please refer to Note 18 to the consolidated financial statements.
Following the distribution of Class A common shares in MFC to the shareholders of KHD, MFC agreed
to provide certain management services to KHD. Firstly, MFC agreed to provide management services
in connection with the investment in MFC Corporate Services in consideration for KHD paying MFC 15%
of the after tax profits of MFC Corporate Services and granting a right of first refusal. The right
of first refusal granted MFC an option whereby MFC had the right to: (i) purchase MFC Corporate
Services on the same terms as any bona fide offer from a third-party purchaser acceptable to KHD;
or (ii) assist in the sale, if ever, of MFC Corporate Services for an additional service fee of 5%
of the purchase price. This agreement was terminated in November 2006 when KHD sold its equity
position in MFC Corporate Services to the Group. KHD did not pay any fees to MFC under this
management services agreement.
Secondly, MFC agreed to provide management services to KHD in connection with the review,
supervision and monitoring of the royalty earned by KHD in connection with KHD’s interest in
resource property. KHD agreed to pay 8% of the net royalty income (calculated as the royalty income
net of any royalty expenses and mining and related taxes) that KHD receives in connection with the
royalty in consideration for the management services.
The services agreement provides that the agreement may be terminated at any time if agreed to in
writing by both parties. KHD also has the right to terminate the services agreement at any time
upon at least six months prior notice after which MFC is entitled to receive compensation prorated
to the end of the notice period.
Pursuant to the terms of the restructuring agreement, KHD and MFC agreed that all current and
outstanding guarantees issued by the respective parties would continue to be in force for a
reasonable period of time following the consummation of the distribution. Similarly, both parties
agreed to issue guarantees when required for a reasonable period of time following consummation of
the distribution. As at December 31, 2006, there was one outstanding guarantee of $1,056 which had
been issued by KHD on behalf of a 27.8% equity method investee of MFC and this guarantee expired in
March 2007. As at December 31, 2007, there were no guarantees which were issued by KHD on behalf of
MFC, nor by MFC on behalf of KHD.
In November 2006, KHD completed the sale of its entire equity interest in MFC Corporate Services to
MFCC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFC. MFC Corporate Services was a fully-licensed bank in
Switzerland until 2007 when it voluntarily surrendered its banking license. The consideration was
determined by reference to KHD’s carrying value of its investment in MFC Corporate Services as of
September 30, 2006 of $68,245 (Cdn$77,902) and comprised cash of Cdn$38,792 (Cdn$31,081 paid in
November 2006 and Cdn$7,711 to be paid on or before the Payment Date), a short-term promissory note
of Cdn$8,000 due November 2007 bearing interest at 5% per annum and 1,580,000 common shares of KHD
valued at an initial share value of Cdn$31,110. The initial valuation of 1,580,000 common shares of
KHD was subject to an adjustment which equaled the positive balance, if any, between the initial
share value and the market price on the Payment Date. MFC had a put option to sell 9.9% of the
common shares in MFC Corporate Services to KHD on the Payment Date.
Prior to 2006, KHD issued a guarantee in favor of MFC Corporate Services with respect to MFC
Corporate Services’ advances to a former associate of KHD. In December 2006, MFC Corporate Services
exercised the guarantee and KHD paid $2,243 (Cdn$2,614) to MFC Corporate Services. KHD and MFC
agreed that MFC would reimburse this amount to KHD, which amount was paid in 2007.
KHD and MFC agreed that April 30, 2007 was the Payment Date and the market price of common shares
of KHD was $23.815 per share on the Payment Date. Accordingly, an adjustment of $10,073
(Cdn$10,892) was recorded as a gain to MFC as part of this transaction. MFC also exercised the put
option to sell 9.9% of the common shares of MFC Corporate Services to KHD for Cdn$8,010 on the
Payment Date.
In October 2007, KHD sold the 9.9% of the common shares of MFC Corporate Services to an affiliate
at purchase price of $8,163 (Cdn$8,010). MFC subsequently acquired the same 9.9% of the common
shares of MFC Corporate Services from the affiliate for $8,264 (Cdn$8,100).
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At the time of the sale of MFC Corporate Services in November 2006, MFC Corporate Services held
approximately a 20% equity interest in a German company which is a non-wholly-owned subsidiary of
KHD. It was the intention of both parties that the economic interest in the German company held by
MFC Corporate Services be retained by KHD. To achieve this objective, KHD subscribed for shares in
a subsidiary of MFC that track the benefits from this 20% equity position in the German company.
These shares entitle KHD to retain its commercial and economic interest in and benefits from this
20% equity position in its German subsidiary, net of related costs and taxes (the “Tracking Stock
Participation”). The total consideration for the tracking stock subscription was $9,357 (which was
the carrying value to KHD). Under the tracking stock agreement, KHD is the beneficiary, the
tracking stock company is the debtor and MFC is the guarantor. Furthermore, MFC Corporate Services
granted to KHD the right to acquire its common shares in the German company at fair market value
and a right of first refusal in case of a potential sale or other disposal of all or parts of its
common shares in the German company (collectively, the “Rights”). The price payable by KHD will be
offset against the Tracking Stock Participation and therefore will be commercially netted to $nil,
except for related costs and taxes, if any. In 2007, MFC Corporate Services distributed its entire
shareholding of the German company to MFCC (the immediate parent company of MFC Corporate Services)
by way of dividend-in-kind and the Rights expired as provided for in the relating agreements. The
Tracking Stock Participation remains in force.
As at December 31, 2007 and 2006, KHD owned all MFC Preferred Shares. In October 2006, KHD received
35,000 Class A common shares in MFC in an asset exchange transaction with a third party
corporation, of which 16,618 Class A common shares were sold in 2006 and 18,382 Class A common
shares were sold in January 2007. KHD did not hold any common shares or Class A common shares in
MFC as of December 31, 2007. MFC held a minority equity position (in terms of ownership percentage)
in KHD as of December 31, 2007. As of December 31, 2007, there is one common director and one
common officer between KHD and MFC.
(j) Foreign currency translation
The presentation currency (or reporting currency) of MFC is U.S. dollars. Where the financial
statements of subsidiaries are presented in a currency other than U.S. dollars, their reported
figures are translated into U.S. dollars. Pursuant to IAS 21, assets, liabilities, contingent
liabilities and other financial obligations of self-sustaining subsidiaries are translated at the
closing rate at the date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses are translated at exchange
rates at the dates of the transactions. The resulting currency translation adjustments are
recognized as a separate component of equity and do not affect earnings.
Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated
in a currency other than the local functional currency are included in the consolidated statements
of income.
The following table sets out exchange rates for the conversion of Canadian dollars (CAD), Swiss
francs (CHF), Euros (EUR) and Chinese yuans (Renminbi or RMB) into U.S. dollars:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
CAD |
|
|
CHF |
|
|
EUR |
|
|
RMB |
|
Closing rate at December 31, 2007 |
|
|
1.0120 |
|
|
|
0.8825 |
|
|
|
1.4603 |
|
|
|
0.1369 |
|
Average rate for the year 2007 |
|
|
0.9304 |
|
|
|
0.8323 |
|
|
|
1.3669 |
|
|
|
0.1314 |
|
Closing rate at December 31, 2006 |
|
|
0.8581 |
|
|
|
0.8198 |
|
|
|
1.3196 |
|
|
|
0.1281 |
|
Average rate for the year 2006 |
|
|
0.8818 |
|
|
|
0.7983 |
|
|
|
1.2549 |
|
|
|
0.1254 |
|
(k) Use of estimates and assumptions
The preparation of financial information requires the use of estimates and assumptions about future
conditions. Use of available information and application of judgment are inherent in the formation
of estimates. In this regard, management believes that the critical accounting policies where
judgment is necessarily applied are those which relate to allowance for credit losses, goodwill
impairment and the valuation of financial instruments. Therefore, actual results in the future may
differ from those reported.
Further information about key assumptions concerning the future, and other key sources of
estimation uncertainty, are set out in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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(l) Capital management
The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a
going concern while seeking to maximize benefits to shareholders and other stakeholders.
The Group actively and regularly reviews and manages its capital structure to ensure optimal
capital structure and shareholder returns, taking into consideration the future capital
requirements of the Group and capital efficiency, prevailing and projected profitability, projected
operating cash flows, projected capital expenditures and projected strategic investment
opportunities. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may purchase MFC
shares, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt.
The Group monitors capital on the basis of the Group’s consolidated gearing ratio and current
ratio. The gearing ratio is calculated as net debt divided by total equity. Net debt is calculated
as total borrowings less cash and cash equivalents. The current ratio is calculated as total
current assets divided by total current liabilities. The Group does not have a defined gearing or
current ratio benchmark or range.
The ratios at December 31, 2007 and 2006 are as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Gearing ratio (%) |
|
Not applicable |
|
Not applicable |
Current ratio |
|
|
2.2 |
|
|
|
2.1 |
|
As at December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Group had cash and cash equivalents in excess of total
borrowings and, therefore, the gearing ratio is not applicable.
(m) Summary of significant accounting policies
Financial instruments
Effective January 1, 2007, the Group adopted IFRS 7 which complements the principles for
recognizing, measuring and presenting financial assets and financial liabilities in IAS 32,
Financial Instruments: Presentation, and IAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and
Measurement.
Except for certain financial instruments which are excluded from the scope of IFRS 7, all financial
assets are classified into one of four categories: at fair value through profit or loss,
held-to-maturity, loans and receivables, and available-for-sale; and all financial liabilities are
classified into one of two categories: at fair value through profit or loss and other financial
liabilities.
Generally, a financial asset or financial liability at fair value through profit or loss is a
financial asset or financial liability that meets either of the conditions: (a) it is classified as
held for trading if it is: (i) acquired or incurred principally for the purpose of selling or
repurchasing it in the near term; (ii) part of a portfolio of identified financial instruments that
are managed together and for which there is evidence of a recent actual pattern of short-term
profit taking; or (iii) a derivative (except for a derivative that is a financial guarantee
contract or a designated and effective hedging instrument); or (b) it is designated by the Group
upon initial recognition as at fair value through profit or loss. Investment in equity instruments
that do not have a quoted market price in an active market, and whose fair value cannot be reliably
measured, cannot be designated as at fair value through profit or loss. A financial instrument
cannot be reclassified into or out of the fair value through profit or loss category while it is
held or issued.
Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable
payments and fixed maturity that the Group has the positive intention and ability to hold to
maturity, other than: (a) those that the Group upon initial recognition designates as at fair value
through profit or loss; (b) those that the Group designates as available for sale; and (c) those
that meet the definition of loans and receivables.
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that
are not quoted in an active market, other than: (a) those that the Group intends to sell
immediately or in the near term and those that the Group upon initial recognition designates as at
fair value through profit or loss; (b) those that the Group upon initial recognition designates as
available for sale; or (c) those for which the Group may not recover substantially all of its
initial investment, other than because of credit deterioration, which are classified as available
for sale.
F-57
Available-for-sale financial assets are those non-derivative financial assets that are designated
as available for sale, or are not classified as loans and receivables, held-to-maturity
investments, or financial assets at fair value through profit or loss.
Non-derivative financial liabilities are classified as other financial liabilities.
When a financial asset or financial liability is recognized initially, the Group measures it at its
fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset or financial liability not at fair value through
profit or loss, transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of the
financial asset or financial liability. The subsequent measurement of a financial instrument and
the recognition of associated gains and losses is determined by the financial instrument
classification category.
After initial recognition, the Group measures financial assets, including derivatives that are
assets, at their fair values, without any deduction for transaction costs it may incur on sale or
other disposal, except for the following financial assets: (a) loans and receivables which are
measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method; (b) held-to-maturity investments
which are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method; and (c) investments in
equity instruments that do not have a quoted market price in an active market and whose fair value
cannot be reliably measured and derivatives that are linked to and must be settled by delivery of
such unquoted equity instruments are measured at cost. All financial assets, except those measured
at fair value through profit or loss, are subject to review for impairment.
After initial recognition, the Group measures all financial liabilities at amortized cost using the
effective interest method, except for: (a) financial liabilities at fair value through profit or
loss; (b) financial liabilities that arise when
a transfer of a financial asset does not qualify for derecognition or when the continuing
involvement approach applies; (c) financial guarantee contracts as defined in IAS 39; and (d)
commitments to provide a loan at a below-market interest rate.
Typically, a gain or loss on a financial asset or financial liability classified as at fair value
through profit or loss is recognized in net income for the period in which it arises. A gain or
loss on an available-for-sale financial asset is recognized directly in equity, through the
consolidated statement of changes in equity, except for impairment losses and certain foreign
exchange gains and losses, until the financial asset is derecognized, at which time the cumulative
gain or loss previously recognized in equity is recognized in net income for the period. For
financial assets and financial liabilities carried at amortized cost, a gain or loss is recognized
in net income when the financial asset or financial liability is derecognized or impaired, and
through the amortization process.
Whenever quoted market prices are available, bid prices are used for the valuation of financial
assets while ask prices are used for financial liabilities. When the market for a financial
instrument is not active, the Group establishes fair value by using a valuation technique.
Valuation techniques include using recent arm’s length market transactions between knowledgeable,
willing parties, if available; reference to the current fair value of another instrument that is
substantially the same; discounted cash flow analysis; option pricing models and other valuation
techniques commonly used by market participants to price the instrument.
If there is a designated hedging relationship between a hedging instrument and a hedged item, the
Group will apply hedge accounting to account for the gain or loss on the hedging instrument and the
hedged item, in accordance with IAS 39.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are classified as held for trading and comprise deposits with banks and
financial institutions, bank and cash balances, and liquid investments. Liquid investments, which
are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of
change in value, are included in cash and cash equivalents and are stated at market value. The
Group regularly maintains cash balances in financial institutions in excess of insured limits.
Securities
Securities are classified as held for trading and short-term or long-term available-for-sale
securities.
F-58
Publicly-traded securities (debt and equity) which are acquired principally for the purpose of
selling in the near term are classified as held for trading. Securities held for trading are marked
to their bid prices on the balance sheet date and unrealized gains and losses are included in the
result of operations.
Available-for-sale securities consist of publicly-traded securities (debt and equity) and unlisted
equity securities which are not held for trading and not held to maturity. Short-term
available-for-sale securities are purchased with management’s intention to sell in the near term
and are designated as available for sale by management upon initial recognition. Long-term
available-for-sale securities are purchased with the intention to hold until market conditions
render alternative investments more attractive. The available-for-sale securities are stated at bid
price whenever quoted market prices are available. When the market for the available-for-sale
security is not active, the Company establishes fair value by using a valuation technique.
Unrealized gains and losses are recorded in equity unless there has been an other than temporary
decline in value, at which time the available-for-sale security is written down and the write-down
is included in the result of operations.
Gains and losses on sales of securities are recognized on the average cost basis on the settlement
dates.
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that
are not quoted in an active market, other than those classified as fair value through profit or
loss or available for sale. Loans and receivables are measured at amortized cost without regard to
the Group’s intention to hold them to maturity. Amortized cost is calculated under consideration of
any discount or premium at the time of the purchase. The
amortized cost includes any fees that are an integral part of the effective interest rate and of
the transaction costs. Gains and losses are recognized in the income statement at the time the
loans and receivables are cancelled from the books or impaired, as well as through amortization.
Loans and receivables are net of an allowance for credit losses, if any. The Group performs ongoing
credit evaluation of customers and adjusts the allowance accounts for specific customer risks and
credit factors. Loans and receivables are considered past due on an individual basis based on the
terms of the contracts.
Assets acquired in satisfaction of loans and receivables are recorded at the lesser of their fair
value at the date of transfer or the carrying value of the loans and receivables. Any excess of the
carrying value of the loans and receivables over the fair value of the assets acquired is written
off and is included in the determination of the income.
When the Group makes a loan advance with a conversion right or share purchase warrants which
entitle the Group to either convert the loan into or purchase equity shares of a corporation, such
conversion right or warrants are embedded derivatives. The principal amount of the loan is split
between the debt instrument without the equity conversion option (or the warrants) and the equity
conversion option (or the warrants). Changes in the fair value of the equity conversion option (or
the warrants) are recognized in profit or loss unless the option (or the warrants) is part of a
cash flow hedging relationship. Over the term of the loan, the debt instrument will be accreted to
its face value. The equity conversion option and the share purchase warrants are classified as
separate financial assets and are valued by the valuation techniques if a quoted market price is
not available.
Allowance for credit losses
The Group’s allowance for credit losses is maintained at an amount considered adequate to absorb
estimated credit-related losses for its trade receivables. Such allowance reflects management’s
best estimate of the losses in the Group’s credit portfolio and judgments about economic
conditions. Estimates and judgments could change in the near-term, and could result in a
significant change to a recognized allowance. An allowance for credit losses is increased by
provisions which are charged to income and reduced by write-offs net of any recoveries.
Specific provisions are established on an individual basis. A country risk provision may be made
based on exposures in less developed countries and on management’s overall assessment of the
underlying economic conditions in those countries. Write-offs are generally recorded after all
reasonable restructuring or collection activities have taken place and there is no realistic
prospect of recovery. If the amount of the impairment loss decreases in subsequent periods, and
provided that the decrease is related to an event which occurs after the impairment has been
recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed. However, the loss can only be
reversed to the extent that the carrying value of the asset does not exceed its amortized cost at
the date of impairment.
F-59
The Group also applies credit risk assessment and valuation methods to its loans and receivables
(other than trade receivables). The assessment and valuation are performed on an individual basis,
and if an impairment loss arises, the Group will write down the loans or receivables directly.
Credit losses arise primarily from loans and receivables but may also relate to other credit
instruments such as guarantees and letters of credit.
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The costs of inventories
comprise all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the
inventories to their present location and condition. The cost of inventories is assigned by using
the weighted average cost formula. The net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the
normal course of ordinary business less estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs
necessary to make the sale.
Allowance is provided to cover risks relating to slow-moving or obsolete items. Whenever the
reasons for previous write-downs no longer apply, the allowance will be reversed. A reversal of
write-down is limited to the lower of cost or net realizable value.
Tangible assets
Equipment is stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the
straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Useful lives for equipment
range from 3 to 10 years. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying value exceeds the
recoverable amount of equipment. Borrowing costs are not capitalized into equipment.
The gain or loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets is recognized by reference to their carrying
amounts.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the Group’s
share of the net identifiable assets of the acquired subsidiary, associate or joint venture at the
effective date of acquisition, and, in respect of an increase in holding in a subsidiary, the
excess of the cost of acquisition over the carrying amount of the proportion of the minority
interests acquired. Goodwill on acquisitions of subsidiary is shown separately on the consolidated
balance sheet. Goodwill on acquisitions of associates and joint ventures is included in investment
in associates and joint ventures. Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units for the purpose of
impairment testing and is carried at cost less accumulated impairment loss.
Goodwill acquired in a business combination is not amortized. Instead, goodwill is tested for
impairment annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it
might be impaired.
The profit or loss on disposal of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures includes the carrying
amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold.
Impairment
Assets that have indefinite useful lives are not subject to amortization and are tested for
impairment annually and whenever there is an indication that the assets may be impaired. Assets
that are subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is
recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its recoverable amount,
which is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purpose
of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there is separately
identifiable cash flows.
Derivative financial instruments
A derivative is a financial instrument: (1) whose value changes in response to changes in a
specified interest rate, security price, commodity price, foreign exchange rate, index of prices or
rates, a credit rating or credit index, or similar variable; (2) that requires no initial net
investment or an initial net investment that is smaller than would be required for other types of
contracts that would be expected to have a similar response to changes in market factors; and (3)
that is settled at a future date. The derivative financial instruments are either exchange-traded
or negotiated.
F-60
Derivatives are included in the consolidated balance sheet and are measured at fair
value. Derivatives that qualify as hedging instruments are accounted for in accordance with IAS 39.
For derivatives that do not qualify as hedging instruments, the unrealized gains and losses are
included in the result of operations.
The Group uses fair value hedge to hedge the exposure to changes in fair value of a recognized
asset or liability or an unrecognized firm commitment, or an identified portion of such an asset,
liability or firm commitment, that is attributable to a particular risk and could affect profit or
loss. For fair value hedge, the gain or loss from remeasuring the hedging instrument at fair value
is recognized in income statement, and the gain or loss on the hedged item adjusts the carrying
amount of the hedged item and is also recognized in income statement.
The Group does not use cash flow hedge or hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation.
Provisions
In accordance with IAS 37, Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, provisions are
set up wherever a past event has created a present obligation in respect of third parties that will
probably lead to a future outflow of
resources, particularly in cases where reliable estimates can be made. Provisions are set up for
perceivable risks and uncertain obligations in line with the probability that contingent conditions
will occur.
Convertible debt
The Company’s convertible bonds include liability and equity components. On the date of the
issuance of convertible bonds, the fair value of the liability component is determined using a
market interest rate for an equivalent non-convertible bond and this amount is included in the
long-term borrowings on the amortized cost basis. The remainder of the proceeds is allocated to the
equity component. Over the term of the debt obligation, the liability component will be accreted to
the face value of the convertible bonds.
Taxes on income
Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the
amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. Current income tax
relating to items recognized directly in equity is recognized in equity and not in the income
statement.
In accordance with IAS 12, Income Taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities are formed to cover
all temporary differences between valuations required for tax reporting and IFRS-compliant
valuations, and to cover consolidation measures that affect earnings. Moreover, deferred tax assets
are calculated for tax losses carried forward. The recognition of deferred tax assets on deductible
temporary differences and tax losses carried forward is limited to the extent that taxable profits
are likely to arise in the future.
Deferred taxes are calculated on the basis of the tax rates that, in light of the prevailing legal
situation, will be valid or are expected in the countries concerned at the time of realization.
Deferred tax relating to items recognized directly in equity is recognized in equity and not in the
income statement.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to set off
current income tax assets against current income tax liabilities and the deferred tax relate to the
same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.
Revenue recognition
Revenues include revenues from sales of commodities and natural resources, medical instruments and
supplies, proprietary investments, and provisions of financial services and other services.
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognized when: (a) the Group has transferred to the buyer the
significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods (which generally coincides with the time
when the goods are delivered to customers and title has passed); (b) the Group retains neither
continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective
control over the goods sold; (c) the amount of revenue can be measured reliably; (d) it is probable
that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Group; and (e) the
costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.
F-61
Revenue from rendering of services is recognized when: (a) the amount of revenue can be measured
reliably; (b) it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow
to the Group; (c) the stage of completion of the transaction at the balance sheet date can be
measured reliably; and (d) the costs incurred for the transaction and the costs to complete the
transaction can be measured reliably.
Revenues also include the gain or loss on sales of proprietary investments and other securities.
Dividend income is recognized when the right to receive payment is established.
The revenue is reported net of discount and sale taxes.
Cost of sales
The cost of sales comprises the costs of commodities and natural resources. The cost of sales
includes both the direct
cost of materials and indirect costs (including write-downs of inventories and trade receivables).
The cost of sales also includes provision for warranty. The reversal of write-downs of inventories
and allowance for debts reduce the cost of sales.
The cost of sales also includes the write-down of long-term securities and credit losses on loans
and receivables.
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is determined by dividing net income applicable to common shares by the
average number of common shares outstanding for the year. Diluted earnings per share is determined
using the same method as basic earnings per share except that the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding includes the potential dilutive effect of stock options and warrants granted
under the treasury stock method and convertible debt. The treasury stock method determines the
number of additional common shares by assuming that outstanding stock warrants and options whose
exercise price is less than the average market price of the Company’s common stock during the
period are exercised and then reduced by the number of common shares assumed to be repurchased with
the exercise proceeds. The dilutive effect of convertible debt is computed under the if-converted
method. However, such potential dilution is not recognized in a loss year.
Foreign currency translation
The Group translates assets and liabilities of its self-sustaining foreign subsidiaries at the rate
of exchange at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses have been translated at the average
rate of exchange throughout the year. Unrealized gains or losses from these translations, or
currency translation adjustments, are included in equity.
Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated
in a currency other than the local functional currency are included in the consolidated statements
of income.
Reclassifications
Certain 2006 amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2007 presentation.
Note 2. Current securities
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Securities at fair value through profit or loss |
|
$ |
39,904 |
|
|
$ |
36,603 |
|
Available-for-sale securities |
|
|
5,811 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Restricted shares |
|
|
269 |
|
|
|
184 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
45,984 |
|
|
$ |
36,787 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Included in securities held at fair value through profit or loss were common shares of KHD at fair
value of $31,393 and $31,308 as at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
F-62
Note 3. Loans
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Loan to an affiliate, €1,364 at December 31, 2007, interest at
London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 2% per annum (6% at
December 31, 2007) and payable monthly, collateralized by the borrower’s
shares in its subsidiaries. The loan is repayable on demand |
|
$ |
1,992 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
Loan to an affiliate under a credit facility of $20,000, $12,852
outstanding as at December 31, 2007, interest rate at LIBOR plus 3.5%
per annum (8.75% at December 31, 2007) (effective interest rate at
11.30%) and payable monthly, collateralized by assets of the borrower.
The loan is to mature in December 2012, with an option to extend to June
2013. (See Notes 4 and 8) |
|
|
11,394 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Loan, interest rate at 3.83% per annum and repayable on demand, unsecured |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
6,300 |
|
Loan of Cdn$1,500 at December 31, 2006, interest at a Canadian bank’s
prime rate, repayable on demand and unsecured |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,287 |
|
Other |
|
|
475 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
13,861 |
|
|
$ |
7,587 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current loans |
|
$ |
1,992 |
|
|
$ |
7,587 |
|
Long-term loans |
|
|
11,869 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
13,861 |
|
|
$ |
7,587 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 4. Trade and other receivables
The receivables arise from a broad spectrum of activities which cover trading in commodities and
natural resources as well as other commercial trade and financial services.
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Trade receivables |
|
$ |
31,803 |
|
|
$ |
18,886 |
|
Investment income |
|
|
213 |
|
|
|
138 |
|
Dividend receivable from an affiliate |
|
|
1,616 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Due from affiliates |
|
|
2,917 |
|
|
|
10,136 |
|
Fair value gain on a fair value hedge |
|
|
1,101 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Fair value gain on an embedded derivative |
|
|
458 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Other |
|
|
1,966 |
|
|
|
2,527 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,074 |
|
|
|
31,687 |
|
Less: allowance for credit losses |
|
|
(3,021 |
) |
|
|
(3,100 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
37,053 |
|
|
$ |
28,587 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade receivables primarily arise from commodities and natural resources trading, and included $638
and $2,565, respectively, due from affiliates as of December 31, 2007 and 2006. The terms with
affiliates in the normal course of the Company’s trading activities are no different from third
party customers.
The Group has a non-recourse factoring arrangement with a bank up to a credit limit of $146,028
(€100,000) for the Group’s commodities and natural resources trading. Generally, the Group factors
its trade receivable accounts upon invoicing, at inter-bank rate plus a margin. The factoring
facility is renewable on a yearly basis.
The Group entered a fair value hedge contract at a commodities future exchange to hedge against its
exposure to the decline in the fair value of its commodities inventory. As at December 31, 2007,
the Group recognized a holding gain of $1,101 on its fair value hedge contract and made a valuation
allowance of $1,101 for its inventories (Note 5).
Under the credit facility agreement with an affiliate (Note 3), the Group has an option to demand
the loan repayment in a currency (other than the U.S. dollars) at a fixed currency exchange rate.
This privilege is considered as an embedded currency derivative and the Group recognized a holding
fair value gain of $458 as at December 31, 2007.
F-63
The Group sets up an allowance for credit losses to absorb the estimated credit-related losses with
respect to its commodities and natural resources trading. The following table discloses the
movement of the allowance for credit losses during 2007 and 2006, respectively.
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Beginning balance |
|
$ |
3,100 |
|
|
$ |
2,509 |
|
Provisions during the year |
|
|
454 |
|
|
|
643 |
|
Write-offs |
|
|
(733 |
) |
|
|
(40 |
) |
Reversals |
|
|
(104 |
) |
|
|
(314 |
) |
Currency exchange effect |
|
|
304 |
|
|
|
302 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ending balance |
|
$ |
3,021 |
|
|
$ |
3,100 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 5. Inventories
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Commodities inventories |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- in stock or in transit |
|
$ |
9,645 |
|
|
$ |
1,744 |
|
- prepaid |
|
|
31,278 |
|
|
|
18,016 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total commodities inventories |
|
|
40,923 |
|
|
|
19,760 |
|
Medical instruments and supplies |
|
|
4,085 |
|
|
|
2,004 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45,008 |
|
|
|
21,764 |
|
Less: valuation allowance |
|
|
(1,101 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
43,907 |
|
|
$ |
21,764 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 6. Real estate held for sale
It represented a piece of land at December 31, 2006, which was sold in 2007.
Note 7. Tax receivables
As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, the tax receivables primarily comprised value-added and sales
taxes.
Note 8. Long-term securities
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Available-for-sale securities |
|
$ |
4,528 |
|
|
$ |
3,370 |
|
Equity instruments in affiliates that do not
have a quoted market price |
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
33 |
|
Share purchase warrants and equity conversion
option of a convertible loan |
|
|
1,458 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
5,989 |
|
|
$ |
3,403 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Included in available-for-sale securities was an investment in a corporation in which the Group has
approximately 10% equity interest. The corporation is related to MFC as a result of a common
director and a common officer between MFC and the corporation.
Pursuant to the terms of a credit facility which is granted to an affiliate by the Company (Note
3), the affiliate has issued warrants to the Company which entitles the Company to purchase up to
5,501,510 common shares in the affiliate until December 31, 2017 at a conversion price defined in
the credit facility agreement. The credit facility is also convertible, which allows the Company to
convert the loan (including principal plus any unpaid interest, fees, reimbursable costs and
expenses and any other monies outstanding) into the common shares of the affiliate at the
conversion price before the conversion expiry date.
Note 9. Long-term securities, restricted
The restricted long-term securities represent approximately 20% equity interest in a Germany
company which is a public-listed company in Germany and a non-wholly-owned subsidiary of KHD. The
shares are stated at the historical cost. KHD has been granted a right of first refusal for a
period of 15 years under a Tracking Stock Agreement (Note 17).
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Note 10. Long-term receivables
The long-term receivables represent the receivables which arise in the normal course of the Group’s
business.
Note 11. Property, plant and equipment
The following changes in equipment (which comprises office equipment, furniture and fixtures only)
were recorded in 2007 and 2006, respectively:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Currency |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Opening |
|
|
basis of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
translation |
|
|
Ending |
|
| 2007 |
|
balance |
|
|
consolidation |
|
|
Additions |
|
|
Divestiture |
|
|
adjustments |
|
|
balance |
|
Historical costs |
|
$ |
1,563 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
855 |
|
|
$ |
(140 |
) |
|
$ |
231 |
|
|
$ |
2,509 |
|
Accumulated depreciation |
|
|
1,094 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
284 |
|
|
|
(77 |
) |
|
|
216 |
|
|
|
1,517 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book value |
|
$ |
469 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
992 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Currency |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Opening |
|
|
basis of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
translation |
|
|
Ending |
|
| 2006 |
|
balance |
|
|
consolidation |
|
|
Additions |
|
|
Divestiture |
|
|
adjustments |
|
|
balance |
|
Historical costs |
|
$ |
1,473 |
|
|
$ |
116 |
|
|
$ |
78 |
|
|
$ |
(238 |
) |
|
$ |
134 |
|
|
$ |
1,563 |
|
Accumulated depreciation |
|
|
915 |
|
|
|
84 |
|
|
|
230 |
|
|
|
(232 |
) |
|
|
97 |
|
|
|
1,094 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book value |
|
$ |
558 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
469 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 12. Goodwill
For impairment test, goodwill is allocated to the cash generating units. As of December 31, 2007
and 2006, the goodwill of $4,754 and $4,257, respectively, was attributable to the Group’s
commodities and natural resources trading activities. Goodwill of $9,231 created in connection with
the purchase of MFC Corporate Services in 2006 was fully written off in December 2006 due to the
uncertainties associated with the future business direction. In April 2007, when the Group sold
9.9% of the common shares of MFC Corporate Services to KHD under the put option, the Group
recognized a gain of $1,127 on the disposition. In October 2007, when the Group purchased the 9.9%
common shares of MFC Corporate Services from an affiliate, goodwill of $1,930 was created and was
written off immediately.
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Opening balance |
|
$ |
4,257 |
|
|
$ |
3,779 |
|
Addition |
|
|
1,930 |
|
|
|
9,231 |
|
Impairment |
|
|
(1,930 |
) |
|
|
(9,231 |
) |
Currency translation adjustment |
|
|
497 |
|
|
|
478 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ending balance |
|
$ |
4,754 |
|
|
$ |
4,257 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 13. Equity method investments
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Joint ventures in China |
|
$ |
6,019 |
|
|
$ |
6,187 |
|
Investment in a 27.8% equity method investee |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
10,359 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
6,019 |
|
|
$ |
16,546 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following table presents the book values of the assets and liabilities related to the Group’s
interest in the joint ventures as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Current assets |
|
$ |
1,802 |
|
|
$ |
1,025 |
|
Long-term assets |
|
|
4,908 |
|
|
|
5,676 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,710 |
|
|
|
6,701 |
|
Liabilities |
|
|
(691 |
) |
|
|
(514 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
6,019 |
|
|
$ |
6,187 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In respect of its interests in the joint ventures, the Group recognized assets (primarily medical
equipment) under joint ventures with an amount of $6,019 and $6,187, respectively, as of December
31, 2007 and 2006, which were financed by its own funds. The Group’s proportionate share of revenues and expenses from the joint
ventures were $9,554 and $6,012, respectively, in 2007 and $9,504 and $6,654, respectively, in
2006. The equity income from the
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joint ventures was $3,401 and $2,656, respectively, in 2007 and
2006. The Group did not receive any fees to manage the joint ventures in 2007 and 2006.
The Group recognized equity income of $64 in 2007 and equity loss of $717 in 2006 in a 27.8% equity
method investee. Prior to 2006, MFC Corporate Services issued a line of credit with a maximum
amount of $20,000 in favor of the equity method investee and $1,575 had been drawn and repaid. This
credit facility was terminated in 2007.
As of December 31, 2006, the investment in the equity method investee included advances totaling
$11,265. During 2007, the Group’s investments in the equity method investee (including 27.8% equity
interest and two advances) were sold to an affiliate, resulting in an aggregate gain of $5,121.
Note 14. Current financial liabilities
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Amounts owed to depositors |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
11,506 |
|
Bank credit |
|
|
8,981 |
|
|
|
26,672 |
|
Short-term trading loans |
|
|
76,204 |
|
|
|
14,822 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
85,185 |
|
|
$ |
53,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The amounts owed to depositors represented the deposit amounts taken by MFC Corporate Services as a
licensed bank. The deposit liabilities were generally non-interest-bearing. During 2006, MFC
Corporate Services paid interest on certain selected deposit accounts at interest rates up to 3.5%
per annum. The deposit liabilities were due within a short-term of notice. In 2007, MFC Corporate
Services voluntarily surrendered its banking services and, since then, has not taken any deposits.
In November 2006, the Group borrowed from a bank a short-term credit for financing the purchase of
MFC Corporate Services. In 2007, the Company refinanced the amount with a short- and long-term
loan. The short-term loan of $8,891 (€6,150) is due on August 31, 2008 at a fixed interest rate.
The long-term loan is $20,955 (€14,350) and is included in long-term debt (Note 16).
Short-term trading loans are used to finance the Group’s day-to-day business, primarily trade
financing and trading in commodities and natural resources. As at December 31, 2007, the Group had
unsecured credit facilities aggregating $216,493 from banks for the commodities and natural
resources trading. The banks generally charge an interest rate at inter-bank rate plus an interest
margin. The facilities are renewable on a yearly basis. In addition, the Group also has unsecured
credit facilities aggregating $65,327 from banks for structured trade finance (“STF”), a special
trade financing. The margin is negotiable when the facility is used. As at December 31, 2007, the
Group did not draw on these STF credit facilities.
Note 15. Trade and other payables and accrued expenses
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Purchase of MFC Corporate Services |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
15,809 |
|
Trade payables |
|
|
46,164 |
|
|
|
10,458 |
|
Interest on MFC Preferred Shares |
|
|
4,080 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Other interest |
|
|
283 |
|
|
|
300 |
|
Due to affiliates |
|
|
494 |
|
|
|
332 |
|
Other payables |
|
|
5,695 |
|
|
|
9,980 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
56,716 |
|
|
$ |
36,879 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The trade payables arise from the Group’s day-to-day trading activities, and included $648 and
$2,592, respectively, due to affiliates as of December 31, 2007 and 2006. The terms with affiliates
in the normal course of the Group’s trading activities are no different from third parties.
The Group’s expenses for services, consulting and other operational expenses are included in other
payables.
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Note 16. Long-term debt
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Convertible bonds, $5,000 at both December 31, 2007
and 2006, interest fixed at 4.5% per annum (effective
interest rate at 8.36%) and payable semi-annually,
unsecured, and due in July 2015 or an earlier date* |
|
$ |
3,920 |
|
|
$ |
3,842 |
|
Due to a bank, €1,680 at December 31, 2007, on an EURIBOR
one month basis plus an interest margin (5.42% at December
31, 2007) and payable quarterly, unsecured and due in
October 2009 |
|
|
2,453 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Due to a bank, €14,350 at December 31, 2007, interest
fixed at 3.7% per annum and payable quarterly, secured by
the Austrian Government guarantee as issued by Oesterr.
Kontrollbank AG (OeKB AG) and due in January 2012 (Note
14) |
|
|
20,955 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Bonds payable, interest fixed at 5% per annum, principal
and interest due December 2016, unsecured |
|
|
740 |
|
|
|
868 |
|
Mortgage payable, secured by real estate and repaid in 2007 |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
200 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,068 |
|
|
|
4,910 |
|
Less: current portion |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(200 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
28,068 |
|
|
$ |
4,710 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| * |
|
On July 3, 2006, the Company entered into a trust indenture
agreement with respect to the issuance of convertible bonds up to an
aggregate principal amount of $50,000. In 2006, $5,000 bonds were
issued. The bonds are due on the maturity date of July 3, 2015 or an
earlier date (which is defined as the date of the third or fifth
anniversary of the indenture) if the holder elects. Holders of the
convertible bonds can convert all or parts of their bonds into the
Company’s Class A common shares anytime in accordance with the terms
in the trust indenture agreement. The conversion price is the base
conversion price increased by 5% (compounded) on the anniversary of
the indenture following the relevant issue date, as defined in the
trust indenture. 20% of the proceeds were assigned to the fair value
of the equity component of the convertible bonds, based on the
market comparison approach. |
As of December 31, 2007, the principal maturities of debt are as follows
| |
|
|
|
|
| Maturity |
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
$ |
— |
|
2009 |
|
|
2,453 |
|
2010 |
|
|
— |
|
2011 |
|
|
— |
|
2012 |
|
|
20,955 |
|
Thereafter |
|
|
4,660 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
28,068 |
|
|
|
|
|
Note 17. Long-term financial liabilities
In November 2006, Redas Tracking Corp. (“RTC”, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFC) as the issuer, MFC
as the guarantor and KHD as the beneficiary entered into a Tracking Stock Agreement. RTC has agreed
to make available to KHD its commercial interest in certain common shares of a Germany company
(Note 9). KHD’s consideration amounted to $9,357, which is shown as a long-term financial liability
in MFC’s consolidated balance sheet. MFC has agreed to guarantee RTC’s performance obligations
under the Tracking Stock Agreement. The Tracking Stock Agreement terminates only upon the
occurrence of a termination event as defined in the Tracking Stock Agreement. At such time, the
Tracking Stock Agreement will be automatically terminated upon payment of the tracking stock
participation related to the respective termination event and any other unpaid monies, in
accordance with the terms and conditions of the Tracking Stock Agreement.
Note 18. Long-term liabilities, preferred shares
As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Group had MFC Preferred Shares outstanding which have an
aggregate redemption value of Cdn$127,866 and all of which are held by KHD. In the legal format,
MFC Preferred Shares are share capital of the companies and, accordingly, they are ranked behind
the companies’ creditors in the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the companies.
MFC Preferred Shares were created in connection with the separation of MFC from KHD in 2006. MFC Preferred Shares are classified as financial liabilities by
the Company under IAS 32, as MFC Preferred Shares are retractable by the holder.
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The Class B preferred shares of MFC, which are issued in series, are non-voting and, subject
to the law of Barbados, pay an annual dividend of 4.4367% on December 31 of each year, commencing
December 31, 2007. MFC may, at its option and at any time, redeem all or any number of the
outstanding Class B preferred shares. Beginning December 31, 2011 and each year thereafter, the
holder of Class B preferred shares is entitled to cause MFC to redeem up to that number of Class B
preferred shares which have an aggregate redemption amount equal to but not exceeding 6 2/3% of the
redemption amount of the Class B preferred shares then outstanding. In the event of liquidation,
dissolution or winding up of MFC, the holder of the Class B preferred shares is entitled to receive
in preference and priority over the common shares and Class A common shares of MFC, an amount equal
to the Class B redemption amount plus any declared and unpaid dividends thereon. No class of shares
may be created or issued ranking, in the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of MFC, as
to capital or dividend prior to or on parity with the Class B preferred shares without the prior
approval of holder of the Class B preferred shares.
Pursuant to the loan agreement and pledge agreement, KHD had an inter-corporate indebtedness due to
MFC of $31,751 (Cdn$37,000) as at December 31, 2006, as evidenced by a promissory note. The
promissory note bears interest at 4.4367% per annum, with the first annual interest payment to be
made on December 31, 2007. Beginning December 31, 2011 and each year thereafter, KHD will repay a
principal amount of Cdn$2,467 each year, over a 15-year period. Under the pledge agreement, KHD
deposits in pledge with MFC the collateral (KHD’s investment in Class B preferred shares in MFC) to
be held for the benefit of MFC as continuing security for the due payment of the promissory note.
Under the letter agreement, KHD and MFC agreed that at any time KHD repays to MFC any portion of
the principal amount of the promissory note, MFC shall redeem not less than Cdn$3.34784 Class B
preferred shares for every Cdn$1 promissory note repaid. The two parties also agreed that at any
time MFC redeems or retracts its Class B preferred shares, KHD shall repay to MFC Cdn$0.2987 of the
promissory note for every Cdn$1 Class B preferred shares redeemed. Since KHD meets the criteria
outlined in IAS 32, MFC preferred shares are offset and reduced by KHD’s promissory note owing to
MFC and the net amount is reported in MFC’s consolidated balance sheet. As a result of the offset,
MFC had a net financial liability of Cdn$90,866 due to KHD at both December 31, 2007 and 2006. As a
result of the fluctuation of exchange rate between Canadian and U.S. dollars, MFC reported $91,956
and $77,976 as the financial liabilities in its consolidated balance sheet as at December 31, 2007
and 2006, respectively. Accordingly, MFC reported a currency translation adjustment loss of $13,980
which was included in equity as at December 31, 2007.
Note 19. Share capital
Class A common shares without par value
There were 17,044,229 Class A common shares without par value issued and outstanding at both
December 31, 2007 and 2006.
In December 2005, KHD, being the sole shareholder of MFC, decided to reorganize the share capital
structure of MFC. We refer to Note 1 (i). On January 31, 2006 13,635,383 Class A Common Share
without par value were distributed by KHD to its shareholders on a one-to-one basis.
In July 2006, 3,408,846 Class A common shares of the company were issued to Mass Employees
Incentive Corporation for $2,591 in cash.
There was no issuance of new shares in 2007.
Shareholder rights plan agreement
On July 2, 2006, the Company entered into a shareholder rights plan agreement with a corporate
trust company as the rights agent. Pursuant to a rights plan, the board of directors of the Company
authorized and declared a distribution of one right in respect of each common share outstanding at
the close of business on July 2, 2006 and authorized the issuance of one right in respect of each
common share issued after the record time and prior to the earlier of the separation time and the
expiration time. Each right entitles the holder, after the separation time but before expiration
time, to purchase securities of MFC pursuant to the terms and condition set forth in the
shareholder rights plan agreement. The expiration time is the date of termination of the 2025
annual meeting of shareholders of MFC, or earlier if one of the events (as defined in the
shareholder rights plan agreement) occurs.
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Note 20. Retained earnings
Prior to January 31, 2006, MFC was a wholly-owned subsidiary of KHD. Following its parent company,
MFC prepared its financial statements in conformity with Canadian GAAP which conformed in all
material respects with those of IFRS, except for the accounting for securities at fair value
through profit or loss.
Under IFRS, securities at fair value through profit or loss are marked to market with changes in
fair value are debited or credited to profit and loss account. Under the Canadian GAAP prior to
January 1, 2007, the short-term securities were recorded at the lower of cost or market. The
accounting difference between Canadian GAAP and IFRS with respect to the short-term securities held
by the Group as of December 31, 2005 has been reconciled in Note 1(d).
Note 21. Consolidated statement of operations
Revenues
The majority portion of the revenues are derived from sales of commodities and natural resources
and the related logistics business. The remaining portion are derived from provision of consulting
and financial services and net gain on the securities.
The Group’s revenues also included the following items:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Interest income |
|
$ |
10,513 |
|
|
$ |
3,457 |
|
Dividend income |
|
|
4,066 |
|
|
|
438 |
|
Gains on securities at fair value through profit or loss* |
|
|
27,150 |
|
|
|
25,263 |
|
Realized gain on available-for-sale securities |
|
|
55 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Gains on sales of subsidiaries and an equity method investee |
|
|
7,479 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Fair value gain on derivatives |
|
|
1,559 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
| * |
|
including a holding gain on change in fair value of securities of $9,842 in 2007 |
Expenses
The Group recognized a valuation allowance for inventory of $1,101 and $nil, respectively, in 2007
and 2006. The Group recognized impairment losses on its loans and receivables of $3,487 and $4,005,
respectively, in 2007 and 2006. In 2006, the Group recognized impairment losses of $5,231 on its
long-term securities. These impairment losses were included in cost of sales.
Note 22. Income taxes
MFC is a company organized under the laws of Barbados and is licensed as an “international business
company” under the Barbados International Business Companies Act, 1991 (as amended). As an
international business company MFC is subject to Barbados income tax at regressive rates ranging
from 2.5% to 1%; such rates being 2.5% on all profits and gains up to Barbados dollars (“Bds”)
$10,000, 2% on all profits and gains exceeding Bds$10,000 but not exceeding Bds$20,000, 1.5% on all
profits and gains exceeding Bds$20,000 but not exceeding Bds$30,000 and 1% on all profits and gains
in excess of Bds$30,000. Barbados does not levy any form of tax on capital gains, nor does it
subject MFC to tax on earnings of foreign corporations in which MFC has an equity interest. As at
December 31, 2007, Bds$2 approximated $1.
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A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes calculated at applicable statutory rates in
Barbados to the provision in the consolidated statements of income is as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Income before income taxes and minority interests from continuing
operations |
|
$ |
49,858 |
|
|
$ |
15,246 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Computed provision for income taxes at statutory rates |
|
$ |
1,246 |
|
|
$ |
381 |
|
Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting
from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Statutory tax rate differences |
|
|
2,546 |
|
|
|
(948 |
) |
Non-taxable income |
|
|
(2,655 |
) |
|
|
(701 |
) |
Non-deductible expense |
|
|
2,473 |
|
|
|
2,849 |
|
Permanent differences: capital gains |
|
|
(3,259 |
) |
|
|
(910 |
) |
Change in valuation allowance |
|
|
348 |
|
|
|
170 |
|
Other, net |
|
|
125 |
|
|
|
16 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision for income taxes |
|
$ |
824 |
|
|
$ |
857 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consisting of: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current taxes |
|
$ |
741 |
|
|
$ |
368 |
|
Deferred taxes |
|
|
83 |
|
|
|
489 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
824 |
|
|
$ |
857 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The tax effect of temporary differences and tax loss carryforwards that give rise to significant
components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Tax loss carryforwards |
|
$ |
676 |
|
|
$ |
261 |
|
Other |
|
|
(293 |
) |
|
|
(111 |
) |
Valuation allowance |
|
|
(169 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
214 |
|
|
$ |
150 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are
included in the consolidated balance
sheet as follows: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax assets |
|
$ |
368 |
|
|
$ |
318 |
|
Deferred tax liabilities |
|
|
(154 |
) |
|
|
(168 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred tax assets |
|
$ |
214 |
|
|
$ |
150 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In assessing the realizability of future tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely
than not that some portion or all of the future tax assets will be realized. The ultimate
realization of future tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during
the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible or before the tax loss
carryforwards expire. Management considers the scheduled reversal of future tax liabilities,
projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Management
believes it is more likely than not that the Group will realize the benefits of these future income
tax assets, net of the valuation allowances.
At December 31, 2007, the Group had estimated accumulated non-capital losses which expire in the
following countries as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Country |
|
Amount |
|
|
Expiration dates |
|
Austria |
|
$ |
2,025 |
|
|
Indefinite |
|
Canada |
|
|
397 |
|
|
|
2037 |
|
China |
|
|
143 |
|
|
|
2012 |
|
Note 23. Earnings per share
Earnings per share data for years ended December 31 is summarized as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Profit attributable to shareholders of
Class A common shares |
|
$ |
48,492 |
|
|
$ |
14,223 |
|
Effect of dilutive securities: Interest on convertible bonds |
|
|
179 |
|
|
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings |
|
$ |
48,671 |
|
|
$ |
14,403 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-70
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Number of shares |
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding — basic |
|
|
17,044,229 |
|
|
|
15,307,118 |
|
Effect of dilutive securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
convertible bonds |
|
|
6,265,664 |
|
|
|
2,736,293 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding — diluted |
|
|
23,309,893 |
|
|
|
18,043,411 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 24. Consolidated statement of cash flows
The consolidated statement of cash flows is prepared in accordance with IAS 7, Cash Flow
Statements.
Supplemental disclosure with respect to consolidated statements of cash flows
Interest paid on a cash basis was $10,042 and $5,171 in 2007 and 2006, respectively. Income tax
paid on a cash basis was $319 and $131 in 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Interest received on a cash basis was $10,438 and $3,684 in 2007 and 2006, respectively. Dividend
received on a cash basis was $2,990 and $438 in 2007 and 2006, respectively.
In addition to nonmonetary transactions that are disclosed elsewhere in the consolidated financial
statements, the Group had the following significant nonmonetary transactions in 2007: (1) the Group
settled a payable of $2,296 due to an affiliate by delivery of certain trading securities at their
fair market value; (2) the Group acquired short-term available-for-sale securities with fair market
value of $8,878 from the affiliate by issuing a promissory note; and (3) the Group settled the
promissory of $8,878 by delivery of certain trading securities at the fair value. The Group did not
have significant nonmonetary transactions in 2006.
Note 25. Related party transactions
In the normal course of its operations, the Group enters into transactions with related parties
which include affiliates which the Group has a significant equity interest (10% or more) in the
affiliates or has the ability to influence the affiliates’ operating and financing policies through
significant shareholding, representation on the board of directors, corporate charter and/or
bylaws. In the normal course of business, the Group enters into sales, service and financing
transactions with these related parties. All transactions with related parties are conducted on the
same commercial terms that are normally conducted with unrelated third parties.
In addition to transactions disclosed elsewhere in these consolidated financial statements, the
Group had the following transactions with affiliates:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Year ended December 31 |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Sales of goods |
|
$ |
2,172 |
|
|
$ |
37,372 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
1,436 |
|
|
|
69 |
|
Fee income |
|
|
5,763 |
|
|
|
2,323 |
|
Dividend income |
|
|
3,982 |
|
|
|
389 |
|
Purchases of goods |
|
|
103,025 |
|
|
|
208,282 |
|
Interest expense* |
|
|
3,853 |
|
|
|
50 |
|
General and administrative/fee expense |
|
|
260 |
|
|
|
368 |
|
|
|
|
| * |
|
including interest on MFC Preferred Shares |
Furthermore, the Group recognized credit losses of $1,593 and $1,118, respectively, relating
to receivables from affiliates in 2007 and 2006. In 2007, the Group acquired common shares of $64
in a non-wholly-owned subsidiary from an affiliate and sold an investment in a private company to
the same affiliate for $50. The Group also paid management fees of $53 and $72, respectively, in
2007 and 2006 to a corporation of which one of MFC’s former directors (who resigned in October
2007) is an officer.
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Note 26. Commitments and contingencies
Leases
Future minimum commitments under long-term non-cancellable leases are as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
| Year |
|
Amount |
|
2008 |
|
$ |
954 |
|
2009 |
|
|
556 |
|
2010 |
|
|
22 |
|
2011 |
|
|
10 |
|
2012 |
|
|
— |
|
Thereafter |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,542 |
|
|
|
|
|
Rent expense was $984 and $766 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Litigation
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to litigation in the normal course of business.
Management considers the aggregate liability which may result from such litigation not material at
December 31, 2007.
Guarantees
As at December 31, 2007, the Group had issued guarantees up to a maximum of $371,737 to its trading
and financing partners in the normal course of its commodities and natural resources trading
activities. As of December 31, 2007, $59,809 has been used and outstanding, and there has been no
claim against the guarantees.
Commitment
The Group has granted a credit facility up to $20,000 to an affiliate, of which $12,852 had been
drawn and outstanding as at December 31, 2007. The credit facility is to expire on December 31,
2012 or, if extended, June 30, 2013 (Note 3).
As at December 31, 2007, the Group had open purchase contracts aggregating $2,399 and open sale
contracts aggregating $8,750, with respect to its commodities and natural resources trading.
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Note 27. Financial instruments
The fair value of financial instruments at December 31 is summarized as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Fair |
|
|
|
|
|
Fair |
|
| |
|
Carrying amount |
|
|
value |
|
|
Carrying amount |
|
value |
|
Financial Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At fair value through profit or loss: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
183,903 |
|
|
$ |
183,903 |
|
|
$ |
99,078 |
|
|
$ |
99,078 |
|
Short-term securities |
|
|
39,904 |
|
|
|
39,904 |
|
|
|
36,603 |
|
|
|
36,603 |
|
Derivative assets |
|
|
458 |
|
|
|
458 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Loans and receivables: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loans |
|
|
13,861 |
|
|
|
15,319 |
|
|
|
7,587 |
|
|
|
7,587 |
|
Current receivables* |
|
|
35,494 |
|
|
|
35,494 |
|
|
|
28,587 |
|
|
|
28,587 |
|
Non-current receivables |
|
|
972 |
|
|
|
972 |
|
|
|
625 |
|
|
|
625 |
|
Available-for-sale securities that have
a quoted market price in an active
market: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term securities |
|
|
5,811 |
|
|
|
5,811 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Long-term securities |
|
|
4,528 |
|
|
|
4,528 |
|
|
|
3,370 |
|
|
|
3,370 |
|
Available-for-sale instruments that do
no have a quoted market price in an
active market: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term securities, unlisted |
|
|
1,461 |
|
|
|
1,461 |
|
|
|
33 |
|
|
|
33 |
|
Restricted stock: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term securities |
|
|
269 |
|
|
|
269 |
|
|
|
184 |
|
|
|
184 |
|
Long-term securities |
|
|
9,357 |
|
|
|
9,357 |
|
|
|
9,357 |
|
|
|
9,357 |
|
Fair value hedge: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derivative assets |
|
|
1,101 |
|
|
|
1,101 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Financial Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other financial liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current financial liabilities |
|
|
85,185 |
|
|
|
85,185 |
|
|
|
53,000 |
|
|
|
53,000 |
|
Payables and accrued expenses |
|
|
56,716 |
|
|
|
56,716 |
|
|
|
36,879 |
|
|
|
36,879 |
|
Debt |
|
|
28,068 |
|
|
|
26,212 |
|
|
|
4,910 |
|
|
|
4,855 |
|
Long-term financial liabilities |
|
|
9,357 |
|
|
|
9,357 |
|
|
|
9,357 |
|
|
|
9,357 |
|
MFC Preferred Shares |
|
|
91,956 |
|
|
|
91,956 |
|
|
|
77,976 |
|
|
|
77,976 |
|
|
|
|
| * |
|
not including derivative financial instruments |
The fair value of cash and cash equivalents is based on reported market value. The fair values
of listed investments are based on quoted market prices. The unlisted securities are based on their
estimated net realizable values. The fair values of current receivables, financial liabilities and
payables and accrued expenses, due to their short-term nature and normal trade credit terms,
approximate their carrying values. The fair values of non-current receivables, long-term debt and
long-term financial liabilities are determined using discounted cash flows at prevailing market
rates of interest for a similar instrument with a similar credit rating. The fair values of the
derivative financial instruments are based on a quoted price or the Group’s valuation techniques if
the quoted price is not available. The fair values of MFC Preferred Shares are determined by the
Group’s valuation process. Restricted stock is not considered to be quoted in an active market and
their carrying amounts are deemed to be their fair values. The long-term financial liability and
the long-term restricted securities offset each other.
Generally, management of the Group believes that the current financial assets and financial
liabilities, due to their short-term nature, do not pose significant financial risks. The Group
uses various financial instruments to manage its exposure to various financial risks. The policies
for controlling the risks associated with financial instruments include, but are not limited to,
standardized company procedures and policies on matters such as hedging of risk exposures,
avoidance of undue concentration of risk and requirements for collateral (including letters of
credit) to mitigate credit risk.
Many of the Group’s strategies, including the use of derivative instruments and the types of
derivative instruments selected by the Group, are based on historical trading patterns and
correlations and the Group’s management’s expectations of future events. However, these strategies
may not be fully effective in all market environments or against all types of risks. Unexpected
market developments may affect the Group’s risk management strategies
F-73
during this time, and
unanticipated developments could impact the Group’s risk management strategies in the future. If
any of the variety of instruments and strategies the Group utilizes are not effective, the Group
may incur losses.
The nature of the risk that the Group’s financial instruments are subject to is set out in the
following table:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Risks |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Market risks |
|
| Financial instrument |
|
Credit |
|
|
Liquidity |
|
|
Currency |
|
|
Interest rate |
|
|
Other price |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
X |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
X |
|
|
|
X |
|
|
|
|
|
Securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
X |
|
|
|
X |
|
|
|
X |
|
Derivative assets |
|
|
X |
|
|
|
X |
|
|
|
X |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
X |
|
Loans and receivables |
|
|
X |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
X |
|
|
|
X |
|
|
|
|
|
Financial liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
X |
|
|
|
X |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payables and accrued expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
X |
|
|
|
X |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
X |
|
|
|
X |
|
|
|
|
|
MFC Preferred Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
X |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument
will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. Short-term financial assets and financial
liabilities are generally not exposed to interest rate risk, because of their short-term nature.
The majority of the Group’s long-term debt is not exposed to interest rate cash flow risk as the
interest rate has been fixed, though they are exposed to interest rate price risk.
Sensitivity analysis:
At December 31, 2007, if interest rates at that date had been 50 basis points (0.50% per annum)
lower or higher with all other variables held constant, there would have been no material impact on
the Group’s after-tax net income or other components of equity.
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will fail to discharge an
obligation and cause the other party to incur a financial loss. Financial instruments which
potentially subject the Group to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash and cash
equivalents, derivatives and loans and receivables. The Group has deposited the cash and cash
equivalents with reputable financial institutions, from which management believes the risk of loss
to be remote. The Group has trade receivables from various entities including customers and
affiliates and they are not concentrated in any specific geographic area. Management does not
believe that any single customer or geographic region represents a significant credit risk. Credit
risk concentration with respect to trade receivables is limited due to the Group’s large and
diversified customer base. Credit risk from trade receivables is remote since the customers
generally have high credit quality and/or provide letters of credit, bank guarantees, credit
insurance and other credit enhancements. The credit ratings are performed by the Group internally.
Generally, the trade receivables are factored under a non-recourse financing agreement with a bank
upon invoicing.
The credit period for trade receivables is between 14-175 days, depending on product type, sale
market and export country. As at December 31, 2007, and the Group provided for an allowance for
credit losses of $3,021 for the past due accounts.
The Group had a few loans outstanding as at December 31, 2007. The Group from time to time makes
loans to affiliates or third parties as part of the Group’s propriety investments. Due to the
nature of the propriety investments which involve a great deal of work to analyze and monitor a
company’s business and financial information, management does not believe that any single borrower
represents a significant credit risk.
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The maximum credit risk exposure as at December 31, 2007 is computed as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
Amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheet |
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
183,903 |
|
Derivative assets |
|
|
1,559 |
|
Loans and receivables |
|
|
50,327 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
235,789 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount of credit facility committed but
not drawn (Note 26) |
|
|
7,148 |
|
Amount of indebtedness due from KHD and offset by MFC Preferred Shares (Note 18) |
|
|
37,446 |
|
Guarantees (Note 26) |
|
|
371,737 |
|
|
|
|
|
Maximum credit risk exposure |
|
$ |
652,120 |
|
|
|
|
|
As at December 31, 2007, the Group had issued guarantees up to a maximum of $371,737 to its trading
and financing partners in the normal course of its commodities and natural resources trading
activities. As of December 31, 2007, $59,809 has been used and outstanding, and there has been no
claim against the guarantees. In the past two years, no claim has been made against the guarantees
issued by the Group. Typically, these guarantees are issued on behalf of the Group’s trading and
financing partners and, in case of non-performance by a trading or financing partner and a claim is
made against the Group, the Group can make the claim against the defaulting trading or financing
partner to recover the loss.
Currency risk
Currency risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in
foreign exchange rates. Currency risk does not arise from financial instruments that are
non-monetary items or from financial instruments denominated in the functional currency. The Group
operates internationally and is exposed to risks from changes in foreign currency rates,
particularly Euros and U.S. dollars. In order to reduce the Group’s exposure to foreign currency
risk, the Group may use foreign currency forward contracts and options to protect its financial
position. As at December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Group did not have any currency derivative
financial instruments outstanding.
Sensitivity analysis:
The major trading currencies of the Group are U.S. dollars and Euro.
At December 31, 2007, if the U.S. dollar had weakened 10% against the local functional currencies
with all other variables held constant, after-tax net income for the year would have been $5,687
higher. Conversely, if the U.S. dollar had strengthened 10% against the local functional currencies
with all other variables held constant, after-tax net income would have been $4,585 lower. The
reason for such change is primarily due to certain Euro- and Canadian dollar-denominated financial
assets held an entity whose functional currency is U.S. dollars. There would have been no material
impact on other components of equity in either case.
At December 31, 2007, if the Euro had weakened 10% against the local functional currencies with all
other variables held constant, after-tax net income for the year would have been $3,986 lower.
Conversely, if the Euro had strengthened 10% against the local functional currencies with all other
variables held constant, after-tax net income would have been $3,982 higher. The reason for such
change is primarily due to certain Euro-denominated financial assets held by entities whose
functional currency is not Euros. There would have been no impact on other components of equity in
either case.
Other price risk
Other price risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate as a result of
changes in market prices, whether those changes are caused by factors specific to the individual
instrument or its issuer or factors affecting all instruments traded in the market. The Group’s
other price risk includes equity price risk with respect to the Group’s investments in securities.
The Group does not hold any asset-backed securities.
The Group buys and sells commodities future contracts on the London Metal Exchange. These contracts
usually meet the conditions for fair value hedges as stipulated in IAS 39 and management concludes
that these fair value hedges are highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in fair value
attributable to the hedged risk, consistently with the originally documented risk management
strategy for that particular hedging relationship. Accordingly, the
F-75
Group does not have any
material commodities price risk with respect to its commodities derivative contracts because any
fair value change on the hedging instrument will be offset by the change in the carrying amount of
the hedged item.
Sensitivity analysis:
At December 31, 2007, if the equity price in general had weakened 10% with all other variables held
constant, after-tax net income for the year would have been $3,816 lower, and other components of
equity would have been $978 lower. Conversely, if the equity price in general had strengthened 10%
with all other variables held constant, after-tax net income would have been $3,702 higher, and
other components of equity would have been $978 higher.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that an entity will encounter difficulty in raising funds to meet
commitments associated with financial instruments. The Group is not subject to material liquidity
risks because of its strong cash balance and working capital position.
Generally, trades payables are due within 60 days and other payables and accrued expenses are due
within one year. Please also refer to Note 16 for debt maturity schedule.
As of December 31, 2007, the Group did not have significant purchase obligations (Note 26).
The Company has granted a credit facility up to $20,000 to an affiliate, of which $12,852 had been
drawn and was outstanding as at December 31, 2007. An amount of $7,148 can be drawn by the
affiliate at any time.
Cash flow risk
Cash flow risk is the risk that future cash flows associated with a monetary financial instrument
will fluctuate in amount. The Group is not exposed to material cash flow risk as the Group does not
have significant long-term floating interest rate financial assets and financial liabilities.
Concentration risk
Management determines the concentration risk threshold amount as any single financial asset (or
liability) exceeding 10% of the aggregate financial assets (or liabilities) in the Group’s
consolidated balance sheet. The Group identified that MFC Preferred Shares represented a material
concentration risk as at December 31, 2007, which had a carrying value of $91,956. The sole holder
of MFC Preferred Shares is KHD. There is one common director between MFC and KHD. MFC Preferred
Shares are share capital in legal format, although they are classified and presented as financial
liabilities in the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IAS 32.
The Group regularly maintains cash balances in financial institutions in excess of insured limits.
The Group has deposited the cash and cash equivalents with reputable financial institutions, and
management believes the risk of loss to be remote.
In addition to information disclosed elsewhere in these financial statements, the Group had
significant items of income, expenses, and gains and losses resulting from financial assets and
financial liabilities which were included in the result of operations in 2007 as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
Net gains on financial liabilities measured at amortized cost (debt extinguishment) |
|
$ |
466 |
|
Total interest income on financial assets not at fair value through profit or loss |
|
|
1,437 |
|
Total interest expense on financial liabilities not at fair value through profit or loss |
|
|
4,149 |
* |
Total dividend income on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss |
|
|
84 |
|
Total dividend income on financial assets classified as available-for-sale |
|
|
2,366 |
|
Fee income arising from financial assets that are not at fair value through profit or loss |
|
|
4,218 |
|
Fee expense arising from financial liabilities that are not at fair value through profit or loss |
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
|
| * |
|
including expense of $3,853 on MFC Preferred Shares |
F-76
Note 28. Segment information
The Group has one principal business which is merchant banking business whose principal activities
focus on provision of financial services. This includes financial advisory services, proprietary
investing and trading activities on an international basis which are facilitated by the Group’s
trading subsidiaries. The Group seeks investments in many industries, emphasizing those business
opportunities where the perceived intrinsic value is not properly recognized. The Group uses its
financial and management expertise to add or unlock value within a relatively short time period.
The Group also trades in commodities and natural resources, engages in logistics business and
provides trade financing. The business activities of the financial services and trading are
integrated and interdependent as the Group deals with some of its major clients or customers in
both financial services and trading activities. Services to these clients and customers share the
use of the same pool of human and capital resources with respect to finance, accounting, general
support and risk management.
The Group also has trading in medical equipment, instruments and supplies. The Group does not
consider this trading activity as a reportable segment as none of its revenue, profit or loss and
assets, both individually and in aggregate, results in 10% or more of the combined revenue, profit
or loss or assets.
The Company is incorporated in Barbados and maintains an office in Hong Kong SAR, China. The
majority of merchant banking activities are conducted through its office in Europe.
The following table presents revenues by geographic areas based upon the customers’ location:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Africa |
|
$ |
3,551 |
|
|
$ |
189 |
|
Asia |
|
|
35,935 |
|
|
|
26,544 |
|
Europe |
|
|
450,919 |
|
|
|
405,789 |
|
North America |
|
|
53,543 |
|
|
|
10,038 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
543,948 |
|
|
$ |
442,560 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
There were no revenue concentrations by customer in 2007 and 2006.
The following table presents non-current assets (other than financial instruments, deferred tax
assets) by geographic area based upon the location of the assets:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Asia |
|
$ |
284 |
|
|
$ |
215 |
|
Europe |
|
|
4,938 |
|
|
|
4,511 |
|
North America |
|
|
524 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
5,746 |
|
|
$ |
4,726 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 29. Information about members of the board of directors
The following table set forth the names of MFC’s directors as at December 31, 2007:
| |
|
|
| Director |
|
Residency |
Michael Smith
|
|
Hong Kong SAR, China |
Eugene Chen
|
|
Shanghai, China |
Ravin Prakash
|
|
New Delhi, India |
During 2007, the Group did not pay any director fees, nor grant any stock options to its directors.
At December 31, 2007, the directors beneficially owned the following Class A common shares in the
Company:
| |
|
|
|
|
| Director |
|
Number of shares |
|
Michael Smith |
|
|
85,000 |
|
Eugene Chen |
|
|
None |
|
Ravin Prakash |
|
|
None |
|
Note 30. Number of employees
As of December 31, 2007, the Group had 119 employees.
F-77
APPENDIX “C”
MASS FINANCIAL CORP.
UNAUUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2010
F-78
MASS FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009
(U.S. Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
June 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
| |
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
235,312 |
|
|
$ |
329,554 |
|
Securities |
|
|
17,171 |
|
|
|
17,196 |
|
Restricted cash |
|
|
2,125 |
|
|
|
2,466 |
|
Loan receivable |
|
|
12,723 |
|
|
|
111 |
|
Trade and other receivables |
|
|
27,110 |
|
|
|
19,778 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
50,759 |
|
|
|
46,197 |
|
Properties for sale |
|
|
11,675 |
|
|
|
13,616 |
|
Tax receivables |
|
|
1,747 |
|
|
|
3,138 |
|
Prepaid and other |
|
|
17,935 |
|
|
|
5,211 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
376,557 |
|
|
|
437,267 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restricted cash |
|
|
28 |
|
|
|
29 |
|
Securities |
|
|
13,421 |
|
|
|
5,880 |
|
Securities, restricted |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
9,357 |
|
Property, plant and equipment |
|
|
25,280 |
|
|
|
5,460 |
|
Investment property |
|
|
35,595 |
|
|
|
41,290 |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
4,793 |
|
|
|
5,657 |
|
Deferred tax assets |
|
|
3,539 |
|
|
|
3,317 |
|
Equity method investments |
|
|
4,921 |
|
|
|
4,074 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total non-current assets |
|
|
87,577 |
|
|
|
75,064 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
464,134 |
|
|
$ |
512,331 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial liabilities, short-term bank loans |
|
$ |
102,978 |
|
|
$ |
141,016 |
|
Trade and other payables and accrued expenses |
|
|
44,233 |
|
|
|
45,714 |
|
Provisions |
|
|
1,090 |
|
|
|
959 |
|
Income tax liabilities |
|
|
840 |
|
|
|
933 |
|
Long-term debt, current portion |
|
|
1,921 |
|
|
|
16,071 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
151,062 |
|
|
|
204,693 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt, less current portion |
|
|
50,922 |
|
|
|
58,097 |
|
Financial liabilities |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
9,357 |
|
Decommissioning and restoration liabilities |
|
|
972 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Deferred tax liabilities |
|
|
1,953 |
|
|
|
1,367 |
|
Note payable |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,672 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other non-current liabilities |
|
|
26,171 |
|
|
|
25,829 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total long-term liabilities |
|
|
80,018 |
|
|
|
96,322 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities |
|
|
231,080 |
|
|
|
301,015 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders’ equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock, net |
|
|
47,032 |
|
|
|
46,132 |
|
Equity component of convertible debt |
|
|
620 |
|
|
|
800 |
|
Other reserves |
|
|
(11,221 |
) |
|
|
(3,073 |
) |
Retained earnings |
|
|
178,931 |
|
|
|
166,461 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total shareholders’ equity |
|
|
215,362 |
|
|
|
210,320 |
|
Noncontrolling interests |
|
|
17,692 |
|
|
|
996 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total equity |
|
|
233,054 |
|
|
|
211,316 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
464,134 |
|
|
$ |
512,331 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-79
MASS FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009
(U.S. Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Revenues from sales, services and other |
|
$ |
170,635 |
|
|
$ |
210,599 |
|
Share of the results of associates and joint ventures |
|
|
3,066 |
|
|
|
1,898 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues |
|
|
173,701 |
|
|
|
212,497 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of sales |
|
|
139,907 |
|
|
|
124,577 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
13,767 |
|
|
|
14,884 |
|
Interest |
|
|
4,787 |
|
|
|
4,920 |
|
Other |
|
|
2,901 |
|
|
|
3,278 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
161,362 |
|
|
|
147,659 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating profit |
|
|
12,339 |
|
|
|
64,838 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other items |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Currency transaction gain (loss) |
|
|
1,843 |
|
|
|
(3,836 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit before income taxes |
|
|
14,182 |
|
|
|
61,002 |
|
Provision for income taxes |
|
|
(805 |
) |
|
|
(482 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
13,377 |
|
|
$ |
60,520 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable to: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders of Mass Financial Corp. |
|
$ |
12,470 |
|
|
$ |
60,331 |
|
Non-controlling interests |
|
|
907 |
|
|
|
189 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
13,377 |
|
|
$ |
60,520 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
basic |
|
$ |
0.56 |
|
|
$ |
2.97 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
diluted |
|
$ |
0.48 |
|
|
$ |
2.22 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of weighted average shares outstanding, basic |
|
|
22,244,083 |
|
|
|
20,333,696 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of weighted average shares outstanding, diluted |
|
|
26,478,659 |
|
|
|
27,264,252 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-80
MASS FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009
(U.S. Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Net income |
|
$ |
13,377 |
|
|
$ |
60,520 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) recognized directly in equity: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net exchange translation differences |
|
|
(4,605 |
) |
|
|
2,538 |
|
Gains (loss) on available-for-sale securities |
|
|
(3,749 |
) |
|
|
710 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(8,354 |
) |
|
|
3,248 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive income for the period |
|
$ |
5,023 |
|
|
$ |
63,768 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable to: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders of Mass Financial Corp. |
|
$ |
4,322 |
|
|
$ |
63,570 |
|
Minority interests |
|
|
701 |
|
|
|
198 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
5,023 |
|
|
$ |
63,768 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-81
MASS FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009
(U.S. Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Shareholders’ equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other reserves |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Treasury stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity component |
|
|
Foreign |
|
|
Available-for-sale |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Number |
|
|
|
|
|
|
of convertible |
|
|
exchange |
|
|
fair value |
|
|
Retained |
|
|
Number |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-controlling |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
of Shares |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
debt |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
Earnings |
|
|
of shares |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Total |
|
|
interests |
|
|
Total equity |
|
As at December 31, 2009 |
|
|
26,107,401 |
|
|
$ |
76,296 |
|
|
$ |
800 |
|
|
$ |
1,784 |
|
|
$ |
(4,857 |
) |
|
$ |
166,461 |
|
|
|
(4,461,187 |
) |
|
$ |
(30,164 |
) |
|
$ |
210,320 |
|
|
$ |
996 |
|
|
$ |
211,316 |
|
Conversion of bonds |
|
|
1,071,429 |
|
|
|
900 |
|
|
|
(180 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
720 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
720 |
|
Business combination |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
15,995 |
|
|
|
15,995 |
|
Net income |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
12,470 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
12,470 |
|
|
|
907 |
|
|
|
13,377 |
|
Fair value gains taken
to equity |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(3,751 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(3,751 |
) |
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
(3,749 |
) |
Exchange translation
difference |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(4,397 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(4,397 |
) |
|
|
(208 |
) |
|
|
(4,605 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As at June 30, 2010 |
|
|
22,178,830 |
|
|
$ |
77,196 |
|
|
$ |
620 |
|
|
$ |
(2,613 |
) |
|
$ |
(8,608 |
) |
|
$ |
178,931 |
|
|
|
(4,461,187 |
) |
|
$ |
(30,164 |
) |
|
$ |
215,362 |
|
|
$ |
17,692 |
|
|
$ |
233,054 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As at December 31, 2008 |
|
|
24,528,642 |
|
|
$ |
51,239 |
|
|
$ |
1,000 |
|
|
$ |
516 |
|
|
$ |
(12,172 |
) |
|
$ |
108,576 |
|
|
|
(5,889,421 |
) |
|
$ |
(33,149 |
) |
|
$ |
116,010 |
|
|
$ |
1,524 |
|
|
$ |
117,534 |
|
Cancellation of
treasury stock |
|
|
(1,800,000 |
) |
|
|
(6,568 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,800,000 |
|
|
|
6,568 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Net income |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
60,331 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
60,331 |
|
|
|
189 |
|
|
|
60,520 |
|
Fair value gains taken
to equity |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
716 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
716 |
|
|
|
(6 |
) |
|
|
710 |
|
Exchange translation
difference |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,523 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,523 |
|
|
|
15 |
|
|
|
2,538 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As at June 30, 2009 |
|
|
22,728,642 |
|
|
$ |
44,671 |
|
|
$ |
1,000 |
|
|
$ |
3,039 |
|
|
$ |
(11,456 |
) |
|
$ |
168,907 |
|
|
|
(4,089,421 |
) |
|
$ |
(26,581 |
) |
|
$ |
179,580 |
|
|
$ |
1,722 |
|
|
$ |
181,302 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-82
MASS FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009
(U.S. Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Cash flows from operating activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
13,377 |
|
|
$ |
60,520 |
|
Adjustments for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization and depreciation |
|
|
700 |
|
|
|
451 |
|
Share of the results of associates and joint ventures |
|
|
(3,066 |
) |
|
|
(1,898 |
) |
Currency transaction (gain) loss |
|
|
(1,841 |
) |
|
|
3,836 |
|
(Gains) losses on securities at fair value through profit or loss |
|
|
1,780 |
|
|
|
(1,914 |
) |
(Gains) losses on long-term securities and subsidiaries |
|
|
(58 |
) |
|
|
594 |
|
Extinguishment of preferred share liability |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(49,142 |
) |
Bad debt expense (recovery) |
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
225 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
(149 |
) |
|
|
51 |
|
Warrants received for fees |
|
|
(3,025 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Mark-to-market valuation adjustment on inventories |
|
|
(4,173 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Debt settlements |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(15,335 |
) |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of
acquisitions and dispositions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term securities |
|
|
(2,588 |
) |
|
|
(6,041 |
) |
Restricted cash |
|
|
339 |
|
|
|
15,794 |
|
Trade receivables |
|
|
(9,427 |
) |
|
|
6,271 |
|
Receivables, other |
|
|
7,617 |
|
|
|
4,968 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
(4,037 |
) |
|
|
12,637 |
|
Prepaid and other |
|
|
(12,053 |
) |
|
|
(9,425 |
) |
Trade and other payables and accrued expenses |
|
|
(2,716 |
) |
|
|
(11,563 |
) |
Financial liabilities, short-term trading loans |
|
|
(19,332 |
) |
|
|
38,320 |
|
Other |
|
|
429 |
|
|
|
443 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities |
|
|
(38,225 |
) |
|
|
48,792 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase in loans |
|
|
(12,612 |
) |
|
|
(11,779 |
) |
(Purchase) sales of long-term securities, net |
|
|
(11,289 |
) |
|
|
47 |
|
Purchases of property, plant and equipment, net |
|
|
(398 |
) |
|
|
(1,263 |
) |
Purchases of investment property |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(249 |
) |
Purchases of subsidiary, net of cash acquired |
|
|
(1,621 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Distributions from joint ventures, net |
|
|
2,169 |
|
|
|
2,356 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities |
|
|
(23,751 |
) |
|
|
(10,888 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Borrowings |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
3,994 |
|
Debt repayments |
|
|
(11,603 |
) |
|
|
(3,729 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities |
|
|
(11,603 |
) |
|
|
265 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exchange rate effect on cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
(20,663 |
) |
|
|
4,961 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
(94,242 |
) |
|
|
43,130 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
|
|
329,554 |
|
|
|
201,622 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
|
$ |
235,312 |
|
|
$ |
244,752 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalent at end of period consisted of: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and deposits |
|
$ |
233,970 |
|
|
$ |
203,252 |
|
Money market funds |
|
|
1,342 |
|
|
|
41,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
235,312 |
|
|
$ |
224,752 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-83
MASS FINANCIAL CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2010
(Unaudited)
Note 1. Basis of Presentation
The interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Mass Financial Corp. (“MFC”)
and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company” or the “Group”). The notes are stated in United
States dollars (except for per share amounts or unless otherwise indicated), as rounded to the
nearest thousands.
The interim period consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), which include International
Accounting Standards (“IAS”) and Interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards
Board (the “IASB”). The preparation of financial statements is based on accounting principles and
practices consistent with those used in the preparation of the most recent annual financial
statements. Certain information and footnote disclosure normally included in the consolidated
financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS have been condensed or omitted. These interim
consolidated financial statements should be read together with the audited consolidated financial
statements and the accompanying notes included in the Company’s latest annual report.
The preparation of financial information requires the use of estimates and assumptions about future
conditions. Use of available information and application of judgment are inherent in the formation
of estimates. Management’s best estimates are based on the facts and circumstances available at the
time estimates are made, historical experience, general economic conditions and trends, and
management’s assessment of probable future outcomes of these matters. These estimates and
assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues
and expenses during the period.
The measurement procedures followed in the interim financial statements are designed to ensure that
the resulting information is reliable and that all material financial information that is relevant
to an understanding of the financial position or performance of the Company is appropriately
disclosed. While measurements in both annual and interim financial statements are often based on
reasonable estimates, the preparation of interim financial statements generally requires a greater
use of estimation methods than annual financial statements. Actual results in the future could
differ from these estimates, and such differences could be material.
In the opinion of the Company, its interim consolidated financial statements contain all normal
recurring adjustments necessary in order to present a fair statement of the results of the interim
periods presented. The results of the periods presented herein may not be indicative of the results
for the entire year. There is no impact from seasonality or cyclicality on the Company’s interim
operations.
The condensed interim consolidated financial statements have not been audited or reviewed by the
Company’s auditors.
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s
presentation.
Note 2. Nature of Business
The Group is in the merchant banking business and its principal activities focus on provision of
financial services. This includes proprietary investing and trading activities on an international
basis which are facilitated by the Group. The Group seeks investments in many industries,
emphasizing those business opportunities where the perceived intrinsic value is not properly
recognized. The Group uses its financial and management expertise to add or unlock value. The Group
also purchases commodities, properties and provides trade financing.
The Group’s operations include commodities and properties, principally for its own account. To a
lesser extent, the Group also acts as an agent for clients. The commodities, financing and
properties are primarily conducted through subsidiaries.
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Note 3. Foreign Currency Translation and Transaction
The presentation currency (or reporting currency) of MFC is United States dollars. Where the
financial statements of subsidiaries are presented in a currency other than United States dollars,
their reported figures are translated into United States dollars. Pursuant to IAS 21, the Effects
of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates, assets, liabilities, contingent liabilities and other
financial obligations of self-sustaining subsidiaries are translated at the closing rate at the
date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses are translated at exchange rates at the dates
of the transactions. The resulting currency translation adjustments are recognized as a separate
component of equity and do not affect earnings.
Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated
in a currency other than the local functional currency are included in the consolidated statements
of operations.
Note 4. Accounting Policies
In 2010, the Group adopted the following standards and amendments to existing standards which are
effective in the current accounting period and relevant to its operations:
| |
|
|
IFRS 3 (Revised)
|
|
Business Combinations |
Amendments to IAS 27
|
|
Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements |
Amendments to IFRS 39
|
|
Eligible Hedged Items |
IFRC 17
|
|
Distribution of Non-cash Assets to Owner |
With the exception of IFRS 3 (Revised) and amendments to IAS 27, there are no changes in accounting
policies that affect the Group’s financial statements resulting from adoption of the above
standards and amendments.
Business Combinations
Pursuant to IFRS 3 (Revised), a business combination is generally accounted for by applying the
acquisition method whereby the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed are
measured at their acquisition-date fair values.
IFRS 3 (Revised) and the related amendment to IAS 27 provide guidance for applying the acquisition
method for business combinations. The major changes from the previous standards include: the
immediate expensing of all acquisition-related costs, the inclusion in the cost of acquisition of
the fair value at acquisition date of any contingent purchase consideration, the remeasurement of
previously held equity interest in the acquiree at fair value in a business combination achieved in
stages, and accounting for changes in a parent’s ownership interest in a subsidiary undertaking
that do not result in the loss of control as equity transactions. The adoption of IFRS 3 (Revised)
and the related amendment to IAS 27 has resulted in changes in the accounting policies for goodwill
and change in attributable interests in subsidiary undertakings. Until December 31, 2009,
acquisition-related costs were included in the cost of a business combination; contingent purchase
consideration was recognized in goodwill as incurred; the cost of each exchange transaction in a
business combination achieved in stages was compared with the fair values of the acquiree’s
identifiable net assets to determine the amount of goodwill associated with that transaction; the
difference between the cost of acquisition and the carrying amount of the proportion of minority
interest acquired in respect of an increase in attributable interest in a subsidiary undertaking
was recognized as goodwill or credited to profit and loss as discount on acquisition, where
appropriate; and the difference between the proceeds and the carrying amount of the proportion sold
in respect of a decrease in attributable interest in a subsidiary undertaking was recognized as
profit or loss on disposal. The Group continues to measure non-controlling interest in an acquiree
in a business combination at the non-controlling interest’s proportionate share of the acquiree’s
identifiable net assets.
If the initial accounting for a business combination is incomplete by the end of the reporting
period in which the combination occurs, the Group shall report in its financial statements
provisional amounts for the items for which the accounting is incomplete. During the measurement
period, the Group shall retrospectively adjust the provisional amounts recognised at the
acquisition date to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as
of the acquisition date and, if known, would have affected the measurement of the amounts
recognised as of that date. During the measurement period, the Group shall also recognise
additional assets or liabilities if new
F-85
information is obtained about facts and circumstances that
existed as of the acquisition date and, if known, would have resulted in the recognition of those
assets and liabilities as of that date. The measurement period ends as soon
as the Group receives the information it was seeking about facts and circumstances that existed as
of the acquisition date or learns that more information is not obtainable. However, the measurement
period shall not exceed one year from the acquisition date.
Interest in a Joint Venture
In connection with an acquisition of an energy company (see Note 5), the Group conducts certain
energy activities through joint ventures where the ventures have a direct ownership interest in,
and jointly control, the assets of the venture. The Group recognizes, on a line-by-line basis in
the consolidated financial statements, its share of the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of
these jointly controlled assets.
Note 5. Acquisition of a Subsidiary
In a series of transactions, which were completed on June 30, 2010, MFC subscribed for
approximately 17.8% of the common shares of Canoro Resources Ltd. (“Canoro”) for cash of $3,163
under a private placement and acquired approximately 35.1% of the common shares for cash of $11,766
under a rights offering. As a result, MFC currently owns and controls approximately 52.9% of the
total outstanding common shares and commenced to consolidate the acquiree from June 30, 2010.
In addition, pursuant to an investment agreement with respect to the rights offering, MFC received
34,692,791 warrants, each exercisable within six months into one common share at a subscription
price of CAN$0.10 per share.
Pursuant to a credit agreement, MFC has granted a facility up to $35,000 for a term of two years
and a structured facility up to $40,000 for a term of five years. The loans are convertible into
the common shares and are secured by all the assets. No facility was drawn at June 30, 2010.
The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination pursuant to IFRS 3 (Revised). The
subsidiary operates energy business and has resources in India. The reason of the acquisition is to
develop energy projects. The aggregated cost of the acquisition (including warrants) totaled
$17,964. The fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date was
allocated as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
Cash |
|
$ |
13,319 |
|
Other current assets |
|
|
8,937 |
|
Property, plant and equipment |
|
|
20,458 |
|
Current liabilities |
|
|
(7,783 |
) |
Non-current liabilities |
|
|
(972 |
) |
Non-controlling interests |
|
|
(15,995 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Total identifiable net assets acquired |
|
$ |
17,964 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total consideration transferred |
|
$ |
17,964 |
|
|
|
|
|
This business combination was not considered as a material business combination. No intangible
assets were recognized.
The consolidated revenue and net income for the current reporting period would be $177,054 and
$10,726, respectively, had the subsidiary been acquired as of January 1, 2010.
The initial accounting for the business combination of the subsidiary is incomplete by June 30,
2010 as a result of certain litigations (see Note 9) and, therefore, the amounts for the balance
sheet items are provisional only. The provisional amounts recognized at the acquisition date shall
be retrospectively adjusted during the measurement period to reflect new information to be
obtained. The measurement period should not exceed June 30, 2011.
Note 6. Current Financial Liabilities
Short-term bank loans comprised the following at June 30, 2010:
| |
|
|
|
|
Short-term bank loans |
|
$ |
94,208 |
|
Structured trade finance |
|
|
8,770 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
102,978 |
|
|
|
|
|
F-86
As at June 30, 2010, the Group had credit facilities aggregating $396,767 for its commodities
activities as follows:
The Group had credit facilities aggregating $292,306, of which $91,925 were for structured trade
finance (“STF”) and the balance of $200,381 were for either STF or short-term bank loans.
Short-term bank loans are used to finance the Group’s day-to-day business, primarily trade
financing and activities in commodities. The banks generally charge an interest rate at inter-bank
rate plus an interest margin. The facilities are renewable on a yearly basis. STF is a special
trade financing. The margin is negotiable when the facility is used.
In addition, the Group had a non-recourse factoring arrangement with a bank up to a credit limit of
$104,461 for the Group’s commodities activities, of which $35,764 were used as at June 30, 2010.
Generally, the Group factors all of its trade receivable accounts upon invoicing, at inter-bank
rate plus a margin. The factoring facility is renewable on a yearly basis.
Note 7. Revenues
The majority portion of the revenues are derived from sales of commodities. The remaining portion
are derived from the provision of consulting and financial services and net realized and unrealized
gains/losses on the securities.
The Group’s total revenues comprised the following for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009,
respectively:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Commodities |
|
$ |
99,765 |
|
|
$ |
88,103 |
|
Trade and financial services |
|
|
59,209 |
|
|
|
43,430 |
|
Debt settlements |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
15,335 |
|
Interest and dividend |
|
|
3,719 |
|
|
|
7,475 |
|
Extinguishment of preferred share liability |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
49,142 |
|
Securities and investment property |
|
|
1,617 |
|
|
|
1,155 |
|
Equity income |
|
|
3,066 |
|
|
|
1,898 |
|
Other income |
|
|
6,325 |
|
|
|
5,959 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
173,701 |
|
|
$ |
212,497 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 8. Related Party Transactions
In the normal course of its operations, the Group enters into transactions with related parties
which include affiliates which the Group has a significant equity interest (10% or more) in the
affiliates or which has the ability to influence the affiliates’ or the Group’s operating and
financing policies through significant shareholding, representation on the board of directors,
corporate charter and/or bylaws. In the normal course of business, the Group enters into sales,
service and financing transactions with these related parties. All transactions with related
parties are conducted on the same commercial terms that are normally conducted with unrelated third
parties.
In addition to transactions disclosed elsewhere in these consolidated financial statements, the
Group had the following transactions with affiliates during the period ended June 30, 2010:
| |
|
|
|
|
Sales of goods |
|
$ |
248 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
171 |
|
Fee income |
|
|
952 |
|
Purchase of goods |
|
|
2,432 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
16 |
|
General and administrative expense |
|
|
26 |
|
As at June 30, 2010, the Group had following balance sheet items with affiliates:
| |
|
|
|
|
Current loan receivable |
|
$ |
12,723 |
|
Trade receivables |
|
|
40 |
|
Other receivables |
|
|
75 |
|
Prepaid and other |
|
|
12,976 |
|
Non-current securities |
|
|
1,268 |
|
Trade payable |
|
|
448 |
|
Other payables and accrued expenses |
|
|
187 |
|
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In addition, in March 2010, MFC and the prior owner entered into: (i) an agreement whereby MFC
agreed to offset its note payable of $1,672 plus accrued interest thereon against its receivables due from the prior
owner; and (ii) agreements whereby MFC agreed to unwind MFC’s restricted securities and the
long-term financial liabilities. The transactions resulted in no gain or loss to both parties.
Furthermore, in June 2010, MFC granted temporary bridge financing of $8,000 to the affiliate. The
affiliate did not pay any interest and fees to MFC in relation to such bridge financing.
Note 9. Changes in Contingent Liabilities Since the Last Annual Balance Sheet
Litigation
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to litigation in the normal course of business.
Management considers the aggregate liabilities which may result from such litigation not material
at June 30, 2010, except for the following:
On June 1, 2010, Canoro received a Show Cause Notice (the “Notice”) from the Government of India
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (“MOPNG”) alleging that Canoro had, by way of the
transactions under the investment agreement with MFC, violated the Production Sharing Contract
(“PSC”) respecting Amguri. On August 14, 2010, Canoro served notice on the MOPNG, referring the
matter to an arbitration tribunal. On August 30, 2010, Canoro announced that the MOPNG had
provided a notice that it was terminating the Amguri PSC. On August 31, 2010, Canoro obtained an
ad interim injunction from the Indian Court prohibiting termination of the Amguri PSC. The ad
interim injunction has been granted until November 5, 2010, being the date of the next scheduled
hearing of the matter. The question of whether Canoro is in breach of the Amguri PSC remains
subject to determination by an arbitration tribunal.
Canoro’s Amguri project is its primary operating asset. A termination of the Amguri PSC may result
in the Company losing all or a substantial portion of its investment in the Amguri project, and may
have a material adverse affect on the results of operations and financial position of the Company.
Based upon its current assessment, management believes that the MOPNG’s termination of the Amguri
PSC lacks merit. However, due to the inherent nature of litigation, management can provide no
assurances as to the eventual outcome.
Canoro has received an arbitration notice from Assam Company India Ltd. (“ACIL”) in August 2010
subsequent to the High Court directive in the case filed by ACIL for the “Injunction of the
Investment agreement with MFC”.
Off-Balance Sheet Guarantees
As at June 30, 2010, the Group had issued guarantees up to a maximum of $26,435 to its trading and
financing partners in the normal course of its commodities activities. As of June 30, 2010, $1,929
has been used and outstanding and has not been recorded as liabilities in the consolidated balance
sheet. There has been no claim against the guarantees.
Commitment
The Group has granted a credit facility up to $20,000 to an affiliate, of which $12,723 had been
drawn and outstanding as at June 30, 2010. The credit facility is to expire in December 2010 and
may be extended for one additional term of up to six months at the option of the Group. (See Note
11.)
The Group, as a result of the consolidation of Canoro, is required, pursuant to PSCs in India, to
perform minimum exploration activities that include the drilling of exploration wells. These
obligations, which amount to $2,300 in the year, have not been provided for in the financial
statements.
In 2007 and 2009, Canoro entered into two limited-recourse funding agreements of $10,000 and
$4,000, respectively, for its capital expenditure programs in India with a private fund based in
Jersey, Channel Islands (the “Fund”). The Fund is only entitled to receive repayments based on
Canoro’s share of gross revenue from the particular fields at pre-determined percentages. The
agreements also provides that Canoro shall have the option to
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buy back the Fund’s entitlements,
after recovery of initial investment, with a pre-determined payment of $12,750 and $5,100,
respectively, prior to December 31, 2012. If any of the options is exercised by Canoro, the Fund
will be granted, subject to Toronto Stock Exchange’s approval, warrants to subscribe for 5,000,000
and 2,000,000, respectively, common shares of Canoro.
Note 10. Financial Instruments — Additional Disclosure
Reclassification of a financial instrument asset
During the second half of 2008, in the midst of the world’s financial crisis and in response to the
amendments to IFRS 7, Reclassification of Financial Assets, the Group, after concluding that the
2008 financial crisis was a rare situation, reclassified a short-term security out of the fair
value through profit and loss category into the long-term available-for-sale category.
Pursuant to IFRS 7, additional information on the reclassified security during the six months ended
June 30, 2010 is as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
Carrying amount of the financial asset that has been reclassified |
|
$ |
157 |
|
Fair value of the financial asset that has been reclassified |
|
|
157 |
|
Fair value gain (loss) which would have been recognized in net income* |
|
|
(31 |
) |
|
|
|
| * |
|
The amount was included in the equity section directly. |
There was no security which as reclassified into available-for-sale category out of
held-for-trading category during the current period.
Derivatives
In the normal course of business, the Group entered into derivative contracts. As at June 30, 2010,
the Group had the following derivative positions outstanding:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Nature of derivatives |
|
Notional amount |
|
|
Holding Gain |
|
|
Holding Loss |
|
Foreign exchange |
|
$ |
61,170 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
1,963 |
|
Commodities |
|
|
48,446 |
|
|
|
1,057 |
|
|
|
655 |
|
Note 11. Subsequent Event
On September 2, 2010, MFC and an affiliate entered into the a bonding and facilities continuation
agreement whereby MFC extended the maturity date of the facility of $20,000 to December 8, 2011 or,
if extended, the day so elected by MFC shall be no later than six months after December 8, 2011.
Note 12. Approval of Consolidated Financial Statements
The board of directors of MFC approved the interim consolidated financial statements for period
ended June 30, 2010 on September 15, 2009.
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