13.11.2017 22:20:00

Jewett-Cameron Announces Fiscal 2017 Financial Results

NORTH PLAINS, Ore., Nov. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. (NASDAQ: JCTCF) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 31, 2017.

For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017, Jewett-Cameron reported net income of $2,726,657, or $1.20 per share on sales of $47.70 million compared to net income of $2,125,099, or $0.87 per share, on sales of $48.11 million reported for fiscal 2016.

Sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 totaled $11.1 million compared to sales of $10.5 million in the prior year's fourth quarter. Net income was $725,589, or $0.32 per share, compared to net income of $552,164, or $0.23 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016.

"We are pleased with the progress we have made in eCommerce and in developing new international customers," said CEO Charlie Hopewell. "In fiscal 2018, we will continue our efforts to expand our business in both our existing sales channels and through new sales initiatives."

As of August 31, 2017, the Company's cash position was $5.9 million, and currently there is no borrowing against its $3.0 million line of credit. During fiscal 2017, the Company repurchased and cancelled a total of 41,800 common shares at a cost of $526,941, which represents an average price of $12.61 per share. Donald M. Boone, Chairman and Director, also voluntarily returned 10,000 common shares to the Company's treasury for cancellation. The Company paid Mr. Boone no consideration for these shares. The Company's most recent share repurchase plan terminated on August 31, 2017. The Board of Directors will consider implementing new share repurchase plans in the future as an effective use of the Company's cash position.

About Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd.

Jewett-Cameron Trading Company is a holding company that, through its subsidiaries, operates out of facilities located in North Plains, Oregon. Jewett-Cameron Company's business consists of the manufacturing and distribution of patented and patent pending specialty metal products, wholesale distribution of wood products, seed processing and sales, and sales of industrial tools and clamps. The Company's brands include Lucky Dog, Animal House and AKC licensed products in the expanding pet market; fencing products under the Adjust-A-Gates, Fit-Right, Perimeter Patrol, and INFINITY Euro fence systems brands; Early Start, Spring Gardner, and Weatherguard for greenhouses; and TrueShade for patio umbrellas, furniture covers and canopies. Additional information about the Company and its products can be found the Company's website at www.jewettcameron.com.

Forward-looking Statements

The information in this release contains certain forward-looking statements that anticipate future trends and events.  These statements are based on certain assumptions that may prove to be erroneous and are subject to certain risks, including but not limited to, the uncertainties of the Company's new product introductions, the risks of increased competition and technological change in the Company's industry, and other factors detailed in the Company's SEC filings.  Accordingly, actual results may differ, possibly materially, from predictions contained herein.

JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

AS OF AUGUST 31



2017


2016







ASSETS










Current assets





  Cash

$   5,912,250


$  4,519,922


  Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $1,725 (August 31, 2016 - $Nil)

3,565,055


3,342,204


  Inventory, net of allowance of $156,713 (August 31, 2016 - $176,717)

8,807,545


8,069,017


  Prepaid expenses

595,776


832,895


  Prepaid income taxes

-


596







  Total current assets

18,880,626


16,764,634







Property, plant and equipment, net

3,222,572


2,954,595







Intangible assets, net

77,837


150,543







Total assets

$  22,181,035


$  19,869,772







LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY








Current liabilities








  Accounts payable

$       638,128


$       839,972

  Accrued liabilities

1,807,192


1,473,792





  Total current liabilities

2,445,320


2,313,764





Deferred tax liability

11,344


31,353





Total liabilities

2,456,664


2,345,117





Contingent liabilities and commitments








Stockholders' equity




  Capital stock




     Authorized




      21,567,564 common shares, without par value




      10,000,000 preferred shares, without par value




    Issued




      2,234,494 common shares (August 31, 2016 – 2,286,294)

1,054,316


1,078,759

  Additional paid-in capital

600,804


600,804

  Retained earnings

18,069,251


15,845,092





  Total stockholders' equity

19,724,371


17,524,655





  Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$   22,181,035


$   19,869,772











 

JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31



2017


2016









SALES

$  47,701,056


$  48,110,998





COST OF SALES

36,621,773


38,374,405





GROSS PROFIT

11,079,283


9,736,593





OPERATING EXPENSES




Selling, general and administrative

2,016,776


1,789,231

Depreciation and amortization

275,214


276,268

Wages and employee benefits

4,349,542


4,055,948






6,641,532


6,121,447









Income from operations

4,437,751


3,615,146





OTHER ITEMS




       (Loss) gain on sale of property, plant and equipment

(394)


5,600

Interest and other income

27,894


15,164

Interest expense

-


(27)

Litigation expense

-


(115,990)


27,500


(95,253)





Income before income taxes

4,465,251


3,519,893





Income taxes




Current

1,758,603


1,397,741

Deferred (recovery)

(20,009)


(2,947)





Net income for the year

$   2,726,657


$   2,125,099





Basic earnings per common share

$            1.20


$            0.87





Diluted earnings per common share

$            1.20


$            0.87





Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:




Basic

2,272,522


2,435,650

Diluted

2,272,522


2,435,650

 

JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31



2017


2016









CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES




Net income for the year

$  2,726,657


$  2,125,099

Items not affecting cash:




Depreciation and amortization

275,214


276,268

Loss (gain) on sale of property, plant and equipment

394


(5,600)

Deferred income taxes

(20,009)


(2,947)

Interest income on litigation

-


(6,661)

Decrease in litigation reserve

-


(84,010)





Changes in non-cash working capital items:




(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable

(222,851)


346,043

Decrease in note receivable

-


1,310

(Increase) decrease in inventory

(738,528)


282,558

Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses

237,119


(113,436)

Decrease in prepaid income taxes

596


25,974

Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities

131,556


304,451





Net cash provided by operating activities

2,390,148


3,149,049





CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES




Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment

3,480


5,600

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

(474,359)


(926,445)





Net cash used in investing activities

(470,879)


(920,845)





CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES




Redemption of common stock

(526,941)


(2,124,579)





Net cash used in financing activities

(526,941)


(2,124,579)





Net increase in cash

1,392,328


103,625





Cash, beginning of year

4,519,922


4,416,297





Cash, end of year

$   5,912,250


$   4,519,922

 

Contact: Charlie Hopewell, President & CEO, (503) 647-0110

 

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