EX-1 3 cfmfin.htm AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CFM CORP. - CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - PREPARED BY TNT FILINGS INC.

MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSIBILITY

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of CFM Corporation have been prepared by management in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied. The significant accounting policies, which management believes are appropriate for the Company, are described in note 2 to the consolidated financial statements. The financial information contained elsewhere in this Annual Report is consistent with that in the consolidated financial statements.

Management is responsible for the integrity and objectivity of the consolidated financial statements. Estimates are necessary in the preparation of these statements and, based on careful judgements, have been properly reflected. The Company's accounting procedures and related systems of internal control are designed to provide reasonable assurance that its assets are safeguarded and its financial records are reliable.

The Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that management fulfills its responsibilities for financial reporting and internal control. The Audit Committee of the Board is responsible for reviewing the annual consolidated financial statements and reporting to the Board, making recommendations with respect to the appointment and remuneration of the Company's Auditors and reviewing the scope of the audit. Management recognizes its responsibility for conducting the Company's affairs in compliance with established financial standards and applicable laws and maintaining proper standards of conduct for its activities.

SINCERELY, COLIN ADAMSON J. DAVID WOOD
  CHAIRMAN AND VICE PRESIDENT AND
  CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
     
     
  COLIN ADAMSON  
    J. DAVID WOOD

AUDITORS' REPORT

We have audited the consolidated statements of financial position of CFM CORPORATION as at September 27, 2003 and September 28, 2002 and the consolidated statements of operations and retained earnings 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 Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance 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.

In our opinion, these consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as at September 27, 2003 and September 28, 2002 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.

TORONTO, CANADA,  
NOVEMBER 7, 2003 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
   
   
  ERNST & YOUNG LLP

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND RETAINED EARNINGS
(in thousands of dollars, except earnings per share)

For the year ended
September 27
September 28
  2003   2002
    $   $
Sales   685,663   576,232
         
         
Cost of sales   498,017   402,534
Gross profit   187,646   173,698
         
         
Expenses        
         
Selling and administrative, research and development (note 6)   100,892   91,734
Amortization   17,253   13,319
Interest income   (188)   (282)
Interest expense   8,382   7,127
Restructuring costs (note 13)   7,986  
    134,325   111,898
Income before income taxes   53,321   61,800
Income taxes (note 11)   17,464   19,719
         
         
Net income for the year   35,857   42,081
Retained earnings, beginning of year   156,501   119,942
Options repurchased (2002 - net of taxes of $1,584) (note 10)     (2,598)
Premium on repurchased common shares (note 10)   (5,363)   (1,076)
Goodwill impairment on transition (2002 - net of taxes of $166) (note 7)     (1,848)
Retained earnings, end of year   186,995   156,501
         
         
Earnings per share (note 15) $ 0.89 $ 1.06
Diluted earnings per share (note 15) $ 0.88 $ 1.03

See accompanying notes

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(in thousands of dollars)

As at
September 27
September 28
  2003 2002
  $ $
ASSETS    
Current    
Cash and cash equivalents 18,110 11,720
Accounts receivable (note 3) 144,111 156,064
Inventory (note 4) 107,694 118,232
Prepaid and other expenses 2,632 4,123
Future income taxes (note 11) 17,665 9,588
Total current assets 290,212 299,727
Capital assets, net (note 5) 101,776 116,376
Other assets (notes 6 & 12c) 7,184 6,780
Goodwill (note 7a) 217,665 232,716
Intangible assets (note 7b) 7,305 8,298
Future income taxes (note 11) 1,013 888
  625,155 664,785
     
     
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Current    
Bank indebtedness 14,271 19,279
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 83,416 79,152
Current portion of long-term debt (note 9) 11,091 16,338
Current portion of note payable (notes 8c & 8d) 6,689 14,722
Income taxes payable 3,095 1,370
Future income taxes (note 11) 1,978 205
Total current liabilities 120,540 131,066
Long-term debt (note 9) 145,334 157,695
Note payable (notes 8c & 8d) 2,842 4,978
Future income taxes (note 11) 25,233 27,662
Total liabilities 293,949 321,401
Minority interest 40 8
Contingencies and commitments (note 14)    
Shareholders' equity    
Share capital (note 10) 163,586 161,498
Retained earnings 186,995 156,501
Cumulative translation adjustment (note 16) (19,415) 25,377
Total shareholders' equity 331,166 343,376
 
625,155
664,785

 

See accompanying notes    
     
On behalf of the Board:    
  D I R E C T O R D I R E C T O R
     
     
  WILLIAM CULLEN CARLO DE PELLEGRIN

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands of dollars)

For the year ended September 27 September 28
  2003 2002
  $ $
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
Net income for the year 35,857 42,081
Add (deduct) items not involving cash    
  Amortization 17,253 13,319
  Future income taxes (2,967) 6,432
  Non-cash interest on Keanall note payable (note 8d) 284 357
  Loss on disposal of capital assets 85 144
  Restructuring costs 7,690
  Minority interest 32 (11)
  58,234 62,322
Changes in non-cash working capital (note 17) 8,141 (12,141)
Cash flows provided by operating activities 66,375 50,181
     
     
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
Acquisitions (note 8) (4,404) (29,421)
Purchase of capital assets (12,307) (20,854)
Development costs (655) (584)
Proceeds on disposal of capital assets 46 64
Cash flows used in investing activities (17,320) (50,795)
     
     
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
Proceeds from senior notes 82,061
Repayment of non-revolving term facilities (26,811) (11,280)
Revolving term facility, net (69,876) 31,645
Bank indebtedness, net (4,193) 3,445
Repayment of note payable (note 8) (15,000) (10,000)
Repurchase of common shares (note 10) (8,090) (1,705)
Deferred financing costs (note 6) (2,411)
Options repurchased (note 10) (4,182)
Issuance of common shares (note 10) 2,951 114
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities (41,369) 8,037
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash and cash equivalents (1,296) 31
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents during the year 6,390 7,454
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 11,720 4,266
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year 18,110 11,720
Supplementary cash flow information    
Cash taxes paid 18,367 1,068
Cash interest paid 6,838 6,424

See accompanying notes

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands of dollars, except earnings per share)

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS

CFM Corporation (the "Company") is amalgamated under the laws of the Province of Ontario. The Company is a vertically integrated manufacturer of hearth and home products in North America and the United Kingdom. The Company designs, develops, manufactures and distributes hearth and space heating products, barbeque and outdoor products and water dispensing and purification products. The Company maintains an ongoing program of research and development aimed at continually improving the quality, design, features and efficiency of its products. The Company began operating in 1987 in Mississauga, Ontario and now has seven facilities in Ontario, nine facilities in the United States and one in Stoke-on-Trent, England.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Company's accounting policies are in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.

Consolidation

These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its subsidiaries from the dates of their acquisition and the proportionate share of the assets, liabilities and results of operations from its joint venture interest. All significant intercompany amounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.

Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Management believes that the estimates utilized in preparing its consolidated financial statements are reasonable and prudent; however, actual results could differ from these estimates.

Translation of foreign currencies

The accounts of self-sustaining foreign operations are translated into Canadian dollars using the current rate method, under which all assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate prevailing at year-end, and revenue and expenses at average rates of exchange during the year. Gains and losses on the translation of these account balances are not included in the consolidated statement of operations and retained earnings but are deferred and shown as a separate item of shareholders' equity.

Foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities of Canadian operations are translated at the exchange rate prevailing at year-end, and revenue and expenses at average rates of exchange during the year. Exchange gains and losses arising on the translation of the accounts are included in income. Long-term debt payable in foreign currency is translated at the exchange rate prevailing at the year-end, with the resulting adjustment included as a separate item in shareholders' equity if the related debt has been designated as a hedge against the net investment in foreign operations.

Cash and cash equivalents

All highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less are classified as cash and cash equivalents.

Inventory

Inventory is carried at the lower of cost, as determined on a first-in, first-out basis, and market value. Market value is defined as net realizable value for finished goods and work-in-process, and replacement cost for raw materials.

Capital assets

Capital assets are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is provided on the original cost less estimated salvage value of buildings and equipment using the straight-line method based on estimated useful lives as follows:

Buildings 31 years
Leasehold improvements over lease term
Machinery and equipment 4 to 20 years
Computer hardware and software 4 to 7 years
Automotive equipment 4 to 7 years
Office furniture and equipment 10 years

Amortization commences on capital assets under construction once the construction has been completed.

Other assets

Deferred charges are carried at cost less accumulated amortization.

Research and development costs Research and development costs are expensed as incurred unless the development costs meet the criteria for deferral. Deferred development costs are amortized over the estimated product life not longer than three years and are subject to an annual impairment assessment.

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Deferred start-up costs Costs incurred during the start-up period prior to commencement of commercial operations of new facilities or businesses are deferred. Amortization of these deferred costs commences when the pre-operating period ends. Amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over five years.

Deferred financing costs Deferred financing costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining term of the corresponding debt.

Goodwill

Goodwill comprises the excess of cost over fair values of the underlying net assets acquired arising from business combinations accounted for using the purchase method. Goodwill is subject to an assessment of impairment by applying a fair value based test on an annual basis.

Intangible assets

Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized over their useful lives.

Income taxes

The Company uses the liability method of tax allocation for accounting for income taxes. Under the liability method of tax allocation, future tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the substantively enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse.

Revenue recognition

Revenue from sales of manufactured products, net of allowances for potential returned merchandise which are determined by reference to past experience and expectations, is recognized either at the date of shipment or delivery, depending on the shipping terms. Commission revenue is earned when an exclusive manufacturer ships product directly to the customer.

Stock-based compensation

Effective fiscal 2003, the Company adopted the recommendations of CICA Section 3870, "Stock-Based Compensation and Other Stock-Based Payments." This change was applied prospectively and had no impact on the financial position or results of operations of the Company. The new recommendations were applied to awards granted after the date of adoption.

Compensation expense is not recognized when stock options are issued to employees. Consideration received on the exercise of stock options is charged to share capital. Pro forma disclosure of net income and earnings per share will be provided as if all awards were accounted for using the fair value method. Pro forma compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period of the option.

Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share has been determined by dividing net income attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share is calculated in accordance with the treasury stock method and is based on the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive common share equivalents outstanding.

Derivative financial instruments

Interest rate swap contracts are used to hedge current and anticipated interest rate risks. Interest paid or received under such swap contracts is recognized over the life of the contracts as adjustments to interest expense. Unrealized gains or losses resulting from market movements are not recognized.

3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

The combined accounts receivable of three customers represent 33% of the total receivable outstanding at September 27, 2003 (three customers represented 52% of the total receivable outstanding at September 28, 2002).

For the year ended September 27, 2003, three customers (2002 - three customers) accounted for 41% (2002 - 38%) of annual sales.

4. INVENTORY

Inventory consists of the following:

  2003 2002
  $ $
Raw materials 26,811 40,466
Work-in-process 9,442 13,520
Finished goods 71,441 64,246
 
107,694
118,232

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands of dollars, except earnings per share)

5. CAPITAL ASSETS

Capital assets consist of the following:

    2003  
    Accumulated Net book
  Cost amortization value
  $ $ $
Land 6,761 6,761
Buildings 31,672 5,778 25,894
Leasehold improvements 8,145 1,810 6,335
Machinery and equipment 96,247 46,159 50,088
Computer hardware and software 18,482 10,532 7,950
Automotive equipment 1,051 846 205
Office furniture and equipment 6,009 3,014 2,995
Capital assets under construction 1,548 1,548
  169,915 68,139 101,776
       
       
    2002  
    Accumulated Net book
  Cost amortization value
  $ $ $
Land 6,987 6,987
Buildings 33,788 4,989 28,799
Leasehold improvements 10,356 1,258 9,098
Machinery and equipment 95,783 37,787 57,996
Computer hardware and software 13,719 8,046 5,673
Automotive equipment 1,008 709 299
Office furniture and equipment 7,393 2,322 5,071
Capital assets under construction 2,453 2,453
  171,487 55,111 116,376

6. OTHER ASSETS

Other assets consists of the following (net of amortization):

 
2003
2002
  $ $
Deferred barbeque facility start-up costs 2,364 3,195
Deferred development costs 1,590 1,792
Deferred financing costs 2,976 1,442
Other 254 351
 
7,184
6,780

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Changes in the carrying amount of other assets for the year ended September 27, 2003 were:

  Deferred      
  barbeque      
  facility Deferred Deferred Other
  start-up development financing deferred
  costs costs costs costs
Balance September 28, 2002 3,195 1,792 1,442 351
Additions 655 2,411
Amortization (831) (626) (877) (78)
Impairment of development costs (158)
Foreign currency translation (73) (19)
Balance September 27, 2003 2,364 1,590 2,976 254

Research and development expenses for the year ended September 27, 2003 were $8,388 (2002 - $6,976).

Amortization of deferred barbeque facility start-up costs in the year was $831 (2002 - $623).

Additions to deferred development costs in the year were $655 (2002 - $584). Amortization of deferred development costs in the year was $626 (2002 - $659).

Additions to deferred financing costs include interest paid under swap contracts expired on August 20, 2003 of $2,063 and $348 of financing fees associated with other long-term debt.

7. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

(a) Goodwill

In 2002, it was determined that the goodwill of the United Kingdom subsidiary was impaired. In accordance with the transition rules, the net writedown, including goodwill and deferred tax liabilities, of $1,848 was charged to opening retained earnings. In implementing the recommendations of the CICA with respect to accounting for business combinations, goodwill and intangibles, future tax liabilities of $2,752 recorded at the time of a prior year acquisition were reclassified against goodwill.

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows:

  $
Balance as at September 29, 2001 172,051
Goodwill acquired on the purchase of The Great Outdoors (note 8c) 12,859
Goodwill acquired on the purchase of Keanall (note 8d) 51,508
Transitional impairment loss (2,014)
Adjustment of future tax liabilities (2,752)
Foreign currency translation 336
Other 728
Balance September 28, 2002 232,716
   
 
 
  $
Goodwill acquired on the purchase of The Great Outdoors (note 8c) 4,547
Adjustments to purchase price allocation of The Great Outdoors (note 8c) (57)
Adjustments to purchase price allocation of Keanall (note 8d) (636)
Goodwill acquired on the purchase of Greenway (note 8b) 3,535
Foreign currency translation (22,396)
Other (44)
Balance September 27, 2003
217,665

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of dollars, except earnings per share)

(b) Intangible assets

As part of the asset purchase of Harris Systems Inc. on November 1, 1997, the Company purchased a long-term facility operating lease. The market value of the lease exceeded the present value of the future lease commitments. This leasehold right was recognized as an asset at the time of the acquisition and has been amortized over the lease term of which seventeen years remain.

Trademarks include the British hearth trademarks acquired on April 9, 2002 (Note 8e).

 
September 27
September 28
  2003 2002
  $ $
Leasehold rights 4,817 5,964
Trademarks 1,518 1,655
Other 970 679
 
7,305
8,298

Amortization expense of intangible assets for the year ended September 27, 2003 was $789 (2002 - $349).

8. ACQUISITIONS

(a) Century Heating

Effective June 17, 2003, the Company acquired substantially all of the net assets of a manufacturer of wood stove products sold under the Century Heating Product brand, located in Orillia, Ontario, for cash consideration including acquisition costs of $2,267.

The results of operations from the date of acquisition are included in the Company's consolidated statement of operations for the year ended September 27, 2003. The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method with the purchase price allocated to net identifiable assets at their fair values. The purchase price allocation is subject to change based on final determination of these fair value amounts.

The following is a summary of the acquisition representing the estimated values assigned and consideration given:

 
$
Current assets acquired 2,660
Long-term assets acquired 552
Current liabilities assumed (926)
Long-term liabilities assumed (19)
  2,267
   
   
Consideration:  
   
Cash, including acquisition costs
2,267

(b) Greenway Home Products Inc.

Effective October 3, 2002, the Company acquired all the issued and outstanding shares of Greenway Home Products Inc. ("Greenway") of Guelph, Ontario. Greenway is a participant in the residential water dispensing, purification and air treatment products market, offering a line of innovative water dispensing, water purification and air treatment appliances. In October 2002, the Company satisfied the purchase price by a cash payment, including acquisition costs of $1,365. Additional contingent consideration not to exceed $35,000 will be paid based on the earnings performance of Greenway over a number of specified periods. The first such payment was earned based on the earnings performance for the year ended December 31, 2002 and was satisfied on April 24, 2003 with a $1,771 cash payment and the issuance of 126,494 shares of the Company valued at $1,866. The fair value of the Company's common shares was $14.75 each, representing the average market price on the payment date. The remaining contingent consideration will be payable only once the earnings of Greenway have reached a stipulated level and any such consideration will not exceed $31,458. All future contingent consideration paid will be recorded to goodwill.

The results of operations of Greenway from the date of acquisition are included in the Company's consolidated statement of operations for the year ended September 27, 2003. The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method with the purchase price allocated to net identifiable assets at their estimated fair values.

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The following is a summary of the acquisition representing the estimated values assigned and consideration given:

  $
Current assets acquired 4,988
Long-term assets acquired 139
Current liabilities assumed (5,002)
Goodwill 3,535
  3,660
   
   
Consideration:  
   
Cash, including acquisition costs (net of cash acquired of $1,342) 1,794
Share capital issued 1,866
  3,660

None of the goodwill is tax deductible.

(c) The Great Outdoors Grill Company

Effective May 30, 2002, the Company acquired all the issued and outstanding shares of The Great Outdoors Grill Company ("TGO") of Joplin, Missouri. TGO is a North American manufacturer and distributor of quality cast aluminum barbeques. The Company satisfied the purchase price by a cash payment, including acquisition costs, of $15,765 and the issuance of 195,366 common shares of the Company valued at $3,102. The fair value of CFM shares was $15.88 representing the average market price on the announcement date. Additional contingent consideration of US$3,361, in the form of a non-interest-bearing promissory note, will be paid in equal installments over a two-year period commencing on January 2, 2004. The discounted value of the contingent consideration has been recorded as goodwill. The results of the operations of TGO from the date of acquisition are included in the Company's consolidated statement of operations from the date of acquisition.

The following is a summary of the acquisition representing the final values assigned and consideration given:

 
$
Current assets acquired 17,036
Long-term assets acquired 2,837
Current liabilities assumed (13,808)
Goodwill 17,349
  23,414
   
   
Consideration:  
   
Cash, including acquisition costs 15,765
Unsecured note payable 4,547
Share capital issued 3,102
 
23,414

It is estimated that goodwill of $9,012 is tax deductible.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of dollars, except earnings per share)

(d) Keanall Holdings Limited

Effective January 2, 2002, the Company acquired all the issued and outstanding shares of Keanall Holdings Limited ("Keanall") of Mississauga, Ontario. Keanall is a leading manufacturer and distributor of quality aftermarket gas grill products to many of North America's largest retailers that serve the recreational and home improvement market. Under the terms of the transaction, the Company satisfied the purchase price with a combination of a cash payment, including acquisition costs, of $10,848, the issuance of a $30,000 face value non-interest-bearing note repayable monthly over 24 months with a fair value of $29,343, and a further $30,366, paid by the issuance of 2,526,314 common shares of the Company. The fair value of the Company's common shares was $12.02 representing the average market price on the announcement date. The results of the operations of Keanall from the date of acquisition are included in the Company's consolidated statement of operations.

The following is a summary of the acquisition representing the final values assigned and consideration given:

 
$
Current assets acquired 24,576
Long-term assets acquired 12,224
Intangible assets acquired 212
Current liabilities assumed (17,327)
Goodwill 50,872
  70,557
   
   
Consideration:  
   
  $
Cash, including acquisition costs 10,848
Unsecured note payable 29,343
Share capital issued 30,366
 
70,557

It is estimated that goodwill of $15,000 is tax deductible.

(e) Other

Effective April 9, 2002, the Company acquired substantially all of the net assets of a British hearth fireplace business for cash consideration, including acquisition costs of $2,718.

The results of operations from the date of acquisition are included in the Company's consolidated statement of operations. The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method with the purchase price allocated to net identifiable assets at their fair values.

The following is a summary of the assets purchased:

 
$
Current assets acquired 685
Long-term assets acquired 114
Intangible assets 1,563
Liabilities assumed (68)
Goodwill 424
 
2,718

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9. BANK INDEBTEDNESS AND LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt consists of the following:

 
2003
2002
  $ $
Senior Unsecured Notes Series A issued September 12, 2003 for a ten-year period at a fixed interest    
rate of 6.1%. The principal repayment of US$60,000 is due on September 12, 2013. Semi-annual    
interest payments due in arrears on March 12 and September 12 of each year. 81,174
Non-revolving term credit facility currently advanced at fixed and floating rates not exceeding 90 days    
(2002 - 90 days) with a weighted average rate of 4.74% (2002 - 4.47%) repayable over quarterly    
installments beginning September 28, 2000 and is to be fully paid by July 26, 2005. As at    
September 27, 2003 the Company may borrow up to $28,775 (2002 - $55,000) with pound sterling    
advances not to exceed £ 5,000. Included in the amount outstanding at September 27, 2003 was U.S.    
dollar debt of US$6,500 (2002 - US$4,035) and U.K. pound sterling debt of £ 2,050 (2002 - £ 3,400). 26,155 53,703
Revolving operating loans currently advanced at fixed and floating rates not exceeding 90 days    
(2002 - 90 days) with a weighted average rate of 4.52% (2002 - 4.50%) under which the Company    
may borrow up to $111,862 (2002 - $130,000). Letters of credit totalling $21,405 (2002 - $8,549)    
have been issued against this facility. Included in the amount outstanding at September 27, 2003    
was U.K. pound sterling debt of £ 1,050 (2002 - £ 0). The credit facility expires on July 26, 2005. 44,909 54,000
Revolving term credit facility of up to $40,426 (2002 - $80,000) advanced at fixed rates and/or    
floating rates not exceeding 90 days (2002 - 90 days) with a weighted average rate in 2002 of    
4.31%. Included in the amount outstanding at September 28, 2002 was U.S. dollar debt of $8,000.    
The credit facility expires on July 26, 2005. 60,468
Other long-term debt bearing interest at 4.88% (2002 - 4.94%). 4,187 5,862
  156,425 174,033
Less current portion 11,091 16,338
 
145,334
157,695

Senior Unsecured Notes Series B were issued on September 12, 2003 with US$65,000 of the proceeds not received until November 21, 2003 for a ten-yearperiod with a fixed interest rate of 6.1%. Principal repayment of US$65,000 is due on November 21, 2013. Semi-annual interest payments are due in arrears on May 21 and November 21 of each year.

The Company's syndicated credit agreement, which consists of the non-revolving and revolving term facility and the revolving operating loan, expires on July 26, 2005 with the revolving facilities extended annually for an additional 364-day period. As at September 27, 2003, the Company's total available line of credit was $203,562 (2002 - $265,000).

In accordance with the syndicated credit agreement, the Company may borrow in Canadian, U.S. dollars and U.K. pounds sterling by way of prime rate based loans, Bankers' Acceptances, LIBOR loans or any combination thereof. Fair values of the committed long-term facilities and other long-term debt are not materially different from the carrying values.

Effective September 12, 2003, the Senior Unsecured Notes Series A proceeds were used to repay the non-revolving term credit facility and this facility, excluding U.K. pound sterling advances, was cancelled.

The credit agreement includes certain restrictive covenants and undertakings.

The future minimum annual principal repayments of long-term debt over the next five years and thereafter are as follows:

  $
2004 11,091
2005 60,550
2006 230
2007 230
2008 230
Thereafter 84,094
  156,425

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of dollars, except earnings per share)

Interest on long-term debt amounted to $7,506 for the year ended September 27, 2003 (2002 - $6,845).

Bank indebtedness

As part of the total available credit facility of $203,562, the Company has available operating lines totalling $106,454, which includes bank overdraft facilities in Canada and the U.S.

10. SHARE CAPITAL

The Company's authorized share capital consists of an unlimited number of common shares without nominal or par value.

(a) Issued and outstanding

  Number  
  of shares Amount
  (in thousands)  
  # $
Balance September 29, 2001 38,036 128,545
Shares cancelled (iii) (6,000) (23,870)
Shares issued (iii) 6,000 23,870
Share consideration for Keanall acquisition 2,526 30,366
Share consideration for The Great Outdoors acquisition 195 3,102
Options exercised 3
Employee share purchase plan (i) 10 111
Shares repurchased and cancelled (ii) (179) (629)
Balance September 28, 2002 40,588 161,498
Share consideration for Greenway acquisition 127 1,866
Options exercised 359 2,826
Employee share purchase plan (i) 12 124
Shares repurchased and cancelled (ii) (686) (2,728)
Balance September 27, 2003 40,400 163,586

(i) The Company has established an Employee Share Purchase Plan ("ESPP") in order to encourage employees to participate in the growth and development of the Company. Annually, all eligible employees may contribute to the ESPP an amount up to 20% of their aggregate base cash compensation received in the previous year. Throughout the year, the administrator, on behalf of each participating employee, purchases shares from the Company at market price less a 15% discount. Employees can sell 85% of these share accounts at any time. The remaining 15% of the employee's share account vests equally over four quarters after the quarter in which shares were purchased. During fiscal 2003, 11,877 (2002 - 9,520) shares were issued under the ESPP for $124 (2002 - $111).

(ii) On October 3, 2002, the Company filed a Normal Course Issuer Bid enabling it to make market purchases of up to 2,800,000 of its common shares commencing October 9, 2002 during the next 12 month period. As at October 8, 2003, the expiry date of the Normal Course Issuer Bid, a total of 685,600 shares had been repurchased and cancelled at an average price of $11.78.

Details of fiscal 2003 repurchases are as follows:

  Number Price
  of shares paid
Month of purchase purchased per share
  # $
November 2002 410,400 11.6449
December 2002 53,300 11.6243
January 2003 221,900 12.0000
  685,600  

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On October 9, 2001, the Company filed a Normal Course Issuer Bid enabling it to make market purchases of up to 2,800,000 of its common shares during the next twelve-month period. As at October 8, 2002, the expiry date of the Normal Course Issuer Bid, a total of 179,500 shares had been repurchased and cancelled at an average price of $9.48.

Details of fiscal 2002 repurchases are as follows:

  Number Price
  of shares paid
Month of purchase purchased per share
  # $
October 2001 95,000 8.0000
November 2001 44,400 8.0000
July 2002 40,100 14.5145
  179,500  

(iii) During 2002, the Company purchased from and issued to an Officer and shareholder of the Company an equivalent number of common shares. This transaction, which was subject to regulatory approval, was reviewed and approved by the Board.

(b) Stock options

Under the terms of the Stock Option Plan, all options are granted for a term of seven years commencing on the date of grant. All options granted prior to January 10, 2000 are exercisable six years and three hundred and sixty days from the date upon which such options were granted. For all options granted after January 10, 2000 and before July 24, 2002, one-third of such options will become exercisable as of each of the first, second and third anniversaries, respectively, of the date such options are granted. For all options granted after July 24, 2002, one-fourth of such options will become exercisable as of each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries, respectively, of the date such options are granted.

Options granted prior to September 15, 1999, may vest early if certain stock price performance criteria are met, being, one-third of the options granted in each fiscal year will become exercisable as of the first day of each of the three immediately following fiscal years, provided that the cumulative percentage increase in the market value of the common shares of the Company since the first day of the fiscal year in which the options were granted has been at least equal to 110% of the cumulative increase of the Toronto Stock Exchange 300 Index during the same period.

Options granted after September 15, 1999 but prior to January 10, 2000 may vest early if certain stock price performance criteria are met, being, one-third of the options granted in each fiscal year will become exercisable as of the first day of each of the three immediately following fiscal years, provided that the cumulative percentage increase in the market value of the common shares of the Company since the first day of the fiscal year in which the options were granted has been at least equal to the cumulative percentage increase of the Toronto Stock Exchange Industrial Products Index during the same period.

Under the Stock Option Plan, the Company is authorized to issue a maximum of 5,624,500 common shares. As at September 27, 2003, a total of 835,752 common shares are available for future grants and options.

A summary of the Stock Option Plan as of September 27, 2003 and September 28, 2002 and changes during the years ended on these dates is presented below:

    Weighted Number
  Options average of vested
  outstanding price options
  # $ #
Outstanding at September 29, 2001 3,328,671 8.75 379,700
Granted 1,049,000 13.99  
Exercised (333) 9.50  
Repurchased (625,470) 8.33  
Forfeited (189,832) 9.20  
Outstanding at September 28, 2002 3,562,036 10.37 297,582

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands of dollars, except earnings per share)

    Weighted Number
  Options average of vested
  outstanding price options
  # $ #
Granted 1,035,000 9.99  
Exercised (358,840) 7.88  
Repurchased  
Forfeited (774,622) 10.98  
Outstanding at September 27, 2003 3,463,574 10.37 1,205,999

The following table outlines stock options outstanding at September 27, 2003:

  Exercise Options Expiry
Options outstanding price exercisable date
# $ #  
12,000 8.375 12,000 November 27, 2003
129,341 12.625 October 1, 2004
134,992 7.800 5,675 October 1, 2005
254,657 11.250 133,340 October 4, 2006
435,981 6.250 435,981 July 26, 2007
33,333 6.700 November 21, 2007
656,770 9.500 419,461 July 25, 2008
10,000 9.750 6,667 September 10, 2008
755,000 14.000 191,250 July 24, 2009
6,500 12.500 1,625 September 25, 2009
1,035,000 9.990 August 1, 2010

The Stock Option Plan was amended on September 26, 2002 removing the repurchase alternative (2002 - 625,470 options were repurchased for $4,182). During fiscal 2003, 358,840 options (2002 - 333) were exercised for common shares.

A summary of options outstanding at September 27, 2003 is as follows:

  Total Options Outstanding   Total Options Exercisable
    Weighted Weighted   Weighted
Number of Range of average average Number of average
options exercise exercise remaining exercisable exercise
outstanding prices price life options price
2,318,076 6.250 - 10.000 8.96 5.34 879,784 7.87
1,145,498 10.000 - 14.000 13.22 4.66 326,215 12.87

The closing market value of the Company's common stock at September 27, 2003 was $11.04.

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The Company does not apply the fair value method of accounting for stock-based compensation awards granted to employees. Accordingly, no compensation expense has been recognized for stock options issued under this plan for 2003. Section 3870, "Stock-based Compensation and Other Stock-based Payments," provides that companies should also disclose, on a pro forma basis, net earnings and earnings per share had the Company adopted the fair value method for accounting for stock options. Had compensation expense been determined based on the fair value at the grant date for stock options granted in fiscal 2003, the Company's results would have been as follows:

For the year ended September 27
    2003
Net income for the year:   $
  As reported   35,857
  Pro forma   35,740
Net income per share as reported:    
  Basic $ 0.89
  Diluted $ 0.88
Pro forma net income per share:    
  Basic $ 0.89
  Diluted $ 0.88

The fair value of the options granted during the year was $4.37 per option. The fair value of the stock option grant was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, based on the following assumptions:

For the year ended September 27
  2003
Risk-free interest rate 3.86%
Average expected life (years) 5
Expected volatility 0.441
Expected dividend yield

11. INCOME TAXES

(a) Rate reconciliation

The Company's effective income tax rates for the years ended September 27, 2003 and September 28, 2002 are derived as follows:

 
2003
2002
  % %
Combined Canadian federal and provincial tax rate 37.14 38.62
Manufacturing and processing profits deduction (.40) (.16)
Income taxes at different rates in foreign jurisdictions (7.52) (7.46)
Permanent differences and other 3.53 .91
 
32.75
31.91

(b) Provision for (recovery of) income taxes

The components of income before income taxes by jurisdiction are as follows:

 
2003
2002
  $ $
Income before income taxes 53,321 61,800
Domestic 1,425 2,224
Foreign 51,896 59,576
 
53,321
61,800

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of dollars, except earnings per share)

The provision for (recovery of) income taxes consists of the following:

 
2003
2002
  $ $
Income taxes 17,464 19,719
Current 20,431 13,287
Future (2,967) 6,432
 
17,464
19,719
     
     
The details of the provision for (recovery of) current income taxes are as follows:    
     
 
2003
2002
  $ $
Canadian federal taxes 555 (444)
Provincial taxes 184 (437)
Foreign taxes 19,692 14,168
 
20,431
13,287
     
     
The details of the provision for future income taxes are as follows:    
     
 
2003
2002
  $ $
Canadian federal taxes 107 1,028
Provincial taxes 169 463
Foreign taxes (3,243) 4,941
 
(2,967)
6,432
     
     
(c) Provision for future income taxes    
Future income taxes have been provided on temporary differences consisting of the following:    
     
 
2003
2002
  $ $
Reserves and allowances (6,231) 1,100
Inventory (1,336) (835)
Capital assets (295) 2,085
Goodwill 4,000 4,137
Financing 21 13
Compensation 427 44
Tax deferred income 1,103 111
Net operating losses (535) (326)
Other (121) 103
 
(2,967)
6,432

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(d) Future income tax assets and liabilities
Future income taxes have been provided on temporary differences consisting of the following:

  2003 2002
  $ $
Current future income tax assets    
Reserves and allowances 11,308 6,115
Net operating losses 3,005 632
Inventory 2,723 2,041
Compensation 757 618
Stock options 404
Other (128) (222)
Total current future income tax assets 17,665 9,588
Current future income tax liabilities (1,978) (205)
Net current future income tax assets 15,687 9,383
     
     
Long-term future income tax assets    
Net operating losses 110 595
Other 903 293
Total long-term future income tax assets 1,013 888
     
     
Long-term future income tax liabilities    
Goodwill 13,257 11,099
Capital assets 9,038 10,407
Reserves and allowances 1,244 1,238
Tax deferred income 1,033 604
Financing 99 4,117
Other 562 197
Total long-term future income tax liabilities 25,233 27,662
Net long-term future income tax liabilities 24,220 26,774

The Company has recognized the full amount of its future income tax assets with no valuation allowance for each of the years presented.

As at September 27, 2003, the Company has combined income tax losses of approximately $9,176 (2002 - $3,485) which can be applied against future years' taxable income, the benefit of which has been recorded in the consolidated financial statements. $2,130 of these income tax losses do not expire. The remainder of the income tax losses of $7,046 may be carried forward to 2010.

12. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT

(a) Fair value of financial statements

The following methods and assumptions were used in estimating the fair values of financial instruments:

Current financial assets and liabilities Terms are such that their carrying amounts approximate fair values.

Variable rate bank facilities The carrying amounts of variable rate debt approximate fair value because the rates are reflective of the current market.

Committed long-term bank facilities and other long-term debt Fair values are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on current incremental borrowing rates for similar borrowing arrangements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of dollars, except earnings per share)

(b) Credit risk

The Company's financial assets that are exposed to credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. Cash and cash equivalents consist of short-term investments, primarily overnight deposits, and are invested with recognized Canadian and U.S. banks.

(c) Interest rate risk

Long-term debt bears interest at fluctuating and fixed rates.

The Company entered into an interest swap contract to hedge against exposures to increases in interest rates prior to the coupon rate being set for the Senior Unsecured Notes. On August 6, 2003 the Company entered into a series of interest swap contracts at an average of 4.37% covering US$125,000 of long-term debt. These contracts expired on August 20, 2003.

The coupon rate set on August 20, 2003 for this fixed rate debt was based on the U.S. ten-year Treasury rate of 4.50% resulting in prepaid interest of $2,062. This prepaid interest is included in deferred financing costs (note 6) and amortized to interest expense over the ten-year term to maturity.

(d) Foreign currency risk

A significant portion of the Company's operations relates to subsidiaries located in the United States that are considered self-sustaining.

The parent Company and subsidiaries located in Canada maintain their accounts in Canadian dollars. The foreign currency risk associated with the Company's foreign currency denominated accounts receivable and payable balances as at September 27, 2003 is not material.

13. RESTRUCTURING COSTS

The Company intends to proceed with a restructuring of its operations to streamline operating processes and consolidate facilities which serve the Company's mass merchant customers and improve its manufacturing operations through anticipated product line rationalization and through the movement of certain product lines to lower wage cost locations. The restructuring will be completed in stages and will involve the closure of certain of the Company's manufacturing locations and the transfer of manufacturing and administrative activities, as well as certain assets, to other CFM facilities. In addition, as part of this restructuring, several of the Company's warehouses in the United States will be closed and distribution centralized into two larger distribution centres to more efficiently serve the Company's mass merchant customers. Currently management expects the restructuring activities to be completed by the end of fiscal 2004.

As at September 27, 2003, the following restructuring costs had been incurred:

 
$
Provision for severance and benefits 296
Assets impairment:  
  Inventory 3,978
  Capital assets 3,712
 
7,986

As at September 27, 2003, none of the restructuring charges had been paid.

14. CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

(a) Lease commitments

The Company is committed to premises and equipment leases with terms expiring at various dates during the next five years and thereafter. Future minimum annual payments under non-cancellable operating leases consist of the following at September 27, 2003:

  $
2004 3,718
2005 3,380
2006 3,219
2007 2,997
2008 2,882
Thereafter 6,797
  22,993

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(b) Legal

During the normal course of business, there are various claims and proceedings that have been or may be instituted against the Company. There are claims that are at the early stages of legal proceedings and thus the outcome of these matters is not determinable. These claims could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position of the Company or its results of operations.

(c) Other

Pursuant to certain acquisitions, including a joint venture investment, the minority shareholders and joint venture partner have the option to cause the Company to purchase their interests. The Company has similar options to require the minority shareholders to sell their shares. The purchase price in both cases would be based upon a prescribed valuation formula.

15. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share has been determined by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share is computed in accordance with the treasury stock method and is based on the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive common share equivalents outstanding.

For the year ended September 27 September 28
(in thousands, except earnings per share)   2003   2002
    $   $
Earnings for period   35,857   42,081
         
         
Weighted average number of shares outstanding   40,215   39,836
Basic earnings per share $ 0.89 $ 1.06
         
         
Diluted earnings per share        
Weighted average number of shares outstanding   40,215   39,836
  Add: Dilutive effect of stock options   436   1,048
  Adjusted weighted average number of shares outstanding   40,651   40,884
         
         
Diluted earnings per share $ 0.88 $ 1.03

16. CUMULATIVE TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT

For the year ended September 27, 2003, the change in the cumulative translation adjustment balance on the Company's net investment in self-sustaining foreign operations of $44,792 related primarily to the strengthening of the Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar during the year.

17. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

The net change in non-cash working capital balances consists of the following:

For the year ended September 27 September 28
  2003 2002
  $ $
Accounts receivable 1,445 (16,238)
Inventory (2,613) (16,929)
Prepaid and other expenses 980 (2,062)
Other assets (265) (3,093)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 8,244 14,428
Income taxes recoverable 350 11,753
  8,141 (12,141)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of dollars, except earnings per share)

18. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

The Company maintains various employee benefit plans which include a defined contribution plan and a multi-employer defined benefit plan. Contributions to the multi-employer defined benefit plan are predetermined based on agreements. During the year, the Company's benefit plan expenditures were $1,641 (2002 - $1,750).

19. SEGMENTED INFORMATION

The Company operates in one business segment, home products, which includes the development, manufacture, and sale of hearth and heating products, barbeque and outdoor products and water dispensing and purification products. In light of the growth and significance of barbeque and outdoor products to the overall revenue of CFM, the Company's revenue has been disclosed by product category.

The Chief Executive and Operating Officers of CFM review consolidated operating results to assess the performance of the business. The Company's business organization structure and performance measurement systems are not based on product categories.

For the year ended September 27 September 28
  2003 2002
  $ $
Net external sales:    
Hearth and heating products 452,548 443,250
Barbeque and outdoor products 216,431 132,982
Water 16,684
  685,663 576,232

Geographic information:

The Company conducts substantially all of its business activities in North America. External sales are allocated on the basis of sales to external customers.

External sales:

  U.S. Canada Other Total
  $ $ $ $
Year ended September 27, 2003 534,752 118,733 32,178 685,663
Year ended September 28, 2002 472,824 81,614 21,794 576,232
         
         
Capital assets, goodwill and intangibles:        
  U.S. Canada Other Total
  $ $ $ $
Year ended September 27, 2003 243,835 73,091 9,820 326,746
Year ended September 28, 2002 277,841 68,510 11,039 357,390

20. FOREIGN EXCHANGE

Foreign exchange gains for the year ended September 27, 2003 of $366 (2002 - losses of $999) are included in selling and administrative, research and development expenses on the Statement of Operations.

21. COMPARATIVE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The comparative consolidated financial statements have been reclassified from statements previously presented to conform to the presentation of the 2003 financial statements.

22. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On October 8, 2003, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Temtex Industries Inc. and certain assets of its subsidiary, Temco Fireplace Products Inc., as well as all of the shares of its subsidiary Temcomex S.A. de C.V., a Mexican corporation, for US$7 million. Temcomex, located in Mexicali, Mexico manufactures wood-burning and gas fireplaces.

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FIVE-YEAR HIGHLIGHTS
(in thousands except for per share amounts and number of employees)

 
2003
2002 2001 2000 1999
  $ $ $ $ $
OPERATING RESULTS          
Sales 685,663 576,232 416,332 381,900 355,742
EBITDA before restructuring and other costs* 86,754 81,964 69,344 72,012 66,309
Earnings before restructuring and other costs and income taxes 61,307 61,800 43,626 49,039 46,857
Earnings before restructuring and other costs 40,649 42,081 31,398 33,782 32,610
Restructuring and other costs before tax 7,986 23,005
Net income 35,857 42,081 31,398 33,782 16,487
Cash flow from operations 66,375 50,181 34,393 31,883 34,248
Capital expenditures 12,307 20,854 16,525 13,413 16,786
Acquisition expenditures* 21,270 72,889 23,363 22,741 45,123
Number of employees 2,731 2,400 1,880 2,100 2,190
           
PER SHARE          
EBITDA before restructuring and other costs* 2.16 2.06 1.81 1.74 1.58
Cash flow from operations* 1.65 1.26 0.90 0.77 0.82
Book value* 8.20 8.46 7.30 6.16 5.33
Earnings before restructuring and other costs* 1.01 1.06 0.82 0.82 0.78
Earnings 0.89 1.06 0.82 0.82 0.39
Diluted earnings before restructuring and other costs* 1.00 1.03 0.81 0.81 0.77
Average number of shares outstanding 40,215 39,836 38,346 41,398 41,945
           
FINANCIAL POSITION          
Working capital* 165,833 176,220 152,998 133,433 73,490
Total assets 625,155 664,785 502,029 452,248 418,420
Total net debt* 162,117 201,292 151,232 132,364 109,007
Shareholders' equity 331,166 343,376 277,612 243,453 225,706
           
FINANCIAL STATISTICS          
Gross margin 27.4% 30.1% 33.0% 35.9% 34.6%
EBITDA before restructuring and other costs margin* 12.7% 14.2% 16.7% 18.9% 18.6%
Current ratio* 2.56 2.58 3.31 3.18 1.73
Total net debt/equity* 0.49 0.59 0.54 0.54 0.48
Total net debt/total capitalization* 0.33 0.37 0.35 0.35 0.33
Return before restructuring and other costs on average equity*
12.1%
13.6% 12.1% 14.4% 14.9%

* The five-year highlights include the following measures which are not recognized for financial statement presentation under Canadian generally accepted accounting principles: EBITDA before restructuring and other costs, EBITDA per share, Cash flow from operations per share, Book value per share, Earnings before restructuring and other costs per share, Diluted earnings before restructuring and other costs per share, Working capital, Total net debt, Current ratio, Total net debt/equity, Total net debt/total capitalization and Return before restructuring and other costs on average equity. Non-GAAP measures (such as the aforementioned measures) do not have any standardized meaning and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. The following are definitions of the non-GAAP measures presented above: EBITDA before restructuring and other costs is defined as earnings before the taking of any deductions in respect of interest, taxes, amortization and restructuring costs. EBITDA is presented before deductions for interest expense, tax expense and amortizations to provide financial statement users a measure of CFM's earnings available to provide for these costs. EBITDA has been determined by taking net income for the period from the Consolidated Statement of Operations and adding to it interest expense, amortization and income taxes which are disclosed as individual line items within the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

EBITDA per share before restructuring and other costs is defined as EBITDA before restructuring and other costs divided by the average number of shares outstanding. Cash flow from operations per share is defined as cash flow from operations divided by the average number of shares outstanding.

Book value per share is defined as total shareholders' equity divided by the number of shares outstanding as at the balance sheet date.

Earnings before restructuring and other costs per share is defined as earnings before restructuring and other costs divided by the average number of shares outstanding.

Diluted earnings before restructuring and other costs per share is defined as earnings before restructuring and other costs divided by the adjusted weighted average number of shares outstanding. Working capital is defined as current assets less current liabilities less cash plus bank indebtedness.

Total net debt is defined as debt (current and long-term) plus bank indebtedness less cash.

EBITDA before restructuring and other costs margin is defined as EBITDA before restructuring and other costs divided by Sales. Current ratio is defined as current assets less cash divided by current liabilities less bank indebtedness.

Total net debt/equity is defined as total net debt divided by shareholders' equity.

Total net debt/total capitalization is defined as total net debt divided by total net debt and shareholders' equity.

Return before restructuring and other costs on average equity is defined as earnings before restructuring and other costs divided by the average of beginning and ending shareholders' equity. Acquisition expenditures include all cash consideration paid in the year and fair market value of CFM common stock issued in the year, if applicable.

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