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Exhibit 99.3
 

 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT
(in thousands of Canadian dollars)

 
 
 
Notes
   
September 30, 2013
   
March 31, 2013
 
ASSETS
 
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(audited)
 
Non-current assets
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
     Property, plant and equipment
 
 
    $ 274,088     $ 258,003  
     Intangible assets
 
 
      420,554       447,333  
     Contract initiation costs
 
 
      67,314       58,446  
     Other non-current financial assets
    7       11,517       31,305  
     Non-current receivables
            10,696       11,046  
     Investments
    6       9,036       9,000  
     Deferred tax asset
            18,309       24,858  
 
            811,514       839,991  
Current assets
                       
     Inventory
            8,541       6,073  
     Gas delivered in excess of consumption
            18,896       5,224  
     Gas in storage
            34,811       11,051  
     Current trade and other receivables
            408,535       315,551  
     Accrued gas receivables
            1,268       33,989  
     Unbilled revenues
            89,860       129,166  
     Prepaid expenses and deposits
            26,001       15,874  
     Other current assets
    7       15,410       33,005  
     Corporate tax recoverable
            9,581       9,761  
     Restricted cash
            13,477       13,320  
     Cash and cash equivalents
            22,194       38,498  
 
            648,574       611,512  
     Assets classified as held for sale
    5       73,401       77,439  
 
            721,975       688,951  
TOTAL ASSETS
          $ 1,533,489     $ 1,528,942  
 
                       
DEFICIT AND LIABILITIES
                       
Deficit attributable to equity holders of the parent
                       
   Deficit
          $ (1,515,022 )   $ (1,300,280 )
   Accumulated other comprehensive income
    8       48,682       47,155  
   Shareholders’ capital
    9       1,029,949       1,018,082  
   Equity component of convertible debentures
            25,795       25,795  
   Contributed surplus
            67,588       70,893  
Shareholders’ deficit
            (343,008 )     (138,355 )
 
                       
Non-controlling interest
            9,032       (702 )
TOTAL DEFICIT
            (333,976 )     (139,057 )
 
                       
Non-current liabilities
                       
     Long-term debt
    10       719,305       795,224  
     Provisions
            3,967       3,773  
     Deferred lease inducements
            929       1,044  
     Other non-current financial liabilities
    7       108,008       85,380  
     Deferred tax liability
            31,904       31,327  
 
            864,113       916,748  
Current liabilities
                       
     Trade and other payables
            374,532       301,820  
     Accrued gas payable
            516       28,476  
     Deferred revenue
            43,838       13,017  
     Income taxes payable
            5,048       5,143  
     Current portion of long-term debt
    10       285,737       162,474  
     Provisions
            2,944       3,063  
     Other current financial liabilities
    7       217,866       159,819  
 
            930,481       673,812  
     Liabilities relating to assets classified as held for sale
    5       72,871       77,439  
 
            1,003,352       751,251  
TOTAL LIABILITIES
            1,867,465       1,667,999  
TOTAL DEFICIT AND LIABILITIES
          $ 1,533,489     $ 1,528,942  
 
                       
Commitments and Guarantees (Note 16)
                       
See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
         

 
 
1.

 
 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)
(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
 
 
 
   
Three months
   
Three months
   
Six months
   
Six months
 
 
 
 
   
ended
   
ended
   
ended
   
ended
 
 
 
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
 
 
Notes
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
SALES
    13     $ 853,013     $ 713,190     $ 1,599,136     $ 1,370,527  
COST OF SALES
    12 (b)     724,513       598,904       1,351,222       1,142,584  
GROSS MARGIN
            128,500       114,286       247,914       227,943  
EXPENSES
                                       
   Administrative expenses
            35,217       33,390       71,237       67,228  
   Selling and marketing expenses
            47,962       50,268       100,382       108,834  
   Other operating expenses
    12 (a)     27,276       33,770       52,562       68,506  
 
            110,455       117,428       224,181       244,568  
Operating profit (loss) before the following
            18,045       (3,142 )     23,733       (16,625 )
Finance costs
    10       (22,326 )     (18,436 )     (44,846 )     (34,746 )
Change in fair value of derivative instruments
    7       (103,784 )     52,462       (120,943 )     446,353  
Proportionate share of loss from joint venture
    6       (2,678 )     (2,701 )     (4,790 )     (3,860 )
Other income
            19       2,676       510       4,978  
Income (loss) before income taxes
            (110,724 )     30,859       (146,336 )     396,100  
Provision for income taxes
    11       3,671       6,895       7,829       39,592  
PROFIT (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
          $ (114,395 )   $ 23,964     $ (154,165 )   $ 356,508  
 
                                       
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
                                       
Income (loss) for the period from discontinued operations
    5       2,875       (877 )     696       (4,782 )
 
                                       
PROFIT (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD
          $ (111,520 )   $ 23,087     $ (153,469 )   $ 351,726  
 
                                       
Attributable to:
                                       
Shareholders of Just Energy
          $ (111,312 )   $ 23,596     $ (153,136 )   $ 352,068  
Non-controlling interest
            (208 )     (509 )     (333 )     (342 )
PROFIT (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD
          $ (111,520 )   $ 23,087     $ (153,469 )   $ 351,726  
 
                                       
 
                                       
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations
    14                                  
Basic
          $ (0.80 )   $ 0.17     $ (1.08 )   $ 2.56  
Diluted
          $ (0.80 )   $ 0.17     $ (1.08 )   $ 2.18  
Earnings (loss) per share available to shareholders
                                       
Basic
          $ (0.78 )   $ 0.17     $ (1.07 )   $ 2.53  
Diluted
          $ (0.78 )   $ 0.16     $ (1.07 )   $ 2.15  
 
                                       
See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
                 

 
 
2.

 
 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
   INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars)

 
 
 
 
   
Three months
   
Three months
   
Six months
   
Six months
 
 
 
 
   
ended
   
ended
   
ended
   
ended
 
 
 
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
 
 
Notes
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Profit (loss) for the period
 
 
    $ (111,520 )   $ 23,087     $ (153,469 )   $ 351,726  
 
 
 
                                 
Other comprehensive income (loss) to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods:
    8                                  
 
                                       
Unrealized gain (loss) on translation of foreign operations
            (7,294 )     (10,562 )     5,925       (7,485 )
 
                                       
Amortization of deferred unrealized gain of discontinued
                                       
hedges net of income taxes of $49 (2012 - $1,573) and
                                       
$450 (2012 - $3,862) for the three and six months ended September 30, 2013 respectively
            (1,297 )     (7,177 )     (4,398 )     (16,469 )
 
                                       
Other comprehensive income (loss) to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods, net of tax
            (8,591 )     (17,739 )     1,527       (23,954 )
 
                                       
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period, net of tax
          $ (120,111 )   $ 5,348     $ (151,942 )   $ 327,772  
 
                                       
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:
                                       
 
                                       
Shareholders of Just Energy
          $ (119,903 )   $ 5,857     $ (151,609 )   $ 328,114  
 
                                       
Non-controlling interest
            (208 )     (509 )     (333 )     (342 )
 
                                       
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period, net of tax
          $ (120,111 )   $ 5,348     $ (151,942 )   $ 327,772  
 
                                       
See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
 

 
 
3.

 
 
 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
 INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars)

 
 
 
Notes
   
2013
   
2012
 
ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE SHAREHOLDERS
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
Accumulated earnings (deficit)
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
Accumulated earnings (deficit), beginning of period
 
 
    $ 87,496     $ (442,812 )
Profit (loss) for the period, attributable to the shareholders
 
 
      (153,136 )     352,068  
Accumulated earnings (deficit), end of period
 
 
      (65,640 )     (90,744 )
 
 
 
                 
DIVIDENDS
 
 
                 
Dividends, beginning of period
 
 
      (1,387,776 )     (1,209,376 )
Dividends
    15       (61,606 )     (88,799 )
Dividends, end of period
            (1,449,382 )     (1,298,175 )
DEFICIT
          $ (1,515,022 )   $ (1,388,919 )
 
                       
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
    8                  
Accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning of period
          $ 47,155     $ 70,293  
Other comprehensive income (loss)
            1,527       (23,954 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income, end of period
          $ 48,682     $ 46,339  
 
                       
SHAREHOLDERS’ CAPITAL
    9                  
Shareholders’ capital, beginning of period
          $ 1,018,082     $ 993,181  
Share-based compensation awards exercised
            6,668       859  
Dividend reinvestment plan
            5,199       3,269  
Shareholders’ capital, end of period
          $ 1,029,949     $ 997,309  
 
                       
EQUITY COMPONENT OF CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
                       
Balance, beginning of period
          $ 25,795     $ 25,795  
Balance, end of period
          $ 25,795     $ 25,795  
 
                       
CONTRIBUTED SURPLUS
                       
Balance, beginning of period
          $ 70,893     $ 62,147  
Add:  Share-based compensation awards
    12(a)       3,301       6,388  
          Non-cash deferred share grant distributions
            62       84  
Less: Share-based awards exercised
            (6,668 )     (859 )
Balance, end of period
          $ 67,588     $ 67,760  
 
                       
NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST
                       
Balance, beginning of period
          $ (702 )   $ (637 )
Investment by minority shareholder
    10(h)       9,949       -  
Foreign exchange impact on non-controlling interest
            118       (502 )
Profit (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest
            (333 )     (342 )
Balance, end of period
          $ 9,032     $ (1,481 )
TOTAL DEFICIT
          $ (333,976 )   $ (253,197 )
           
See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
         

 
 
4.

 
 
 
    JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
           INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars)

 
 
 
Three months
   
Three months
   
Six months
   
Six months
 
 
 
ended
   
ended
   
ended
   
ended
 
Net outflow of cash related to the following activities    Notes     September 30, 2013      September 30, 2013      September 30, 2013      September 30, 2013  
OPERATING
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
 
 
    $ (110,724 )   $ 30,859     $ (146,336 )   $ 396,100  
Items not affecting cash
 
 
                                 
   Amortization of intangible assets
 
 
                                 
      and related supply contracts
 
 
      12,814       21,686       25,352       43,459  
   Amortization of contract initiation costs
 
 
      4,736       3,007       10,348       6,345  
   Amortization of property, plant and equipment
 
 
      1,115       1,214       2,194       2,305  
   Amortization included in cost of sales
 
 
      3,411       2,219       7,288       4,279  
   Share-based compensation
    12(a)       1,464       3,156       3,301       6,388  
   Financing charges, non-cash portion
            3,280       2,579       6,756       5,081  
   Other
            (60 )     (52 )     (120 )     (34 )
   Change in fair value of derivative instruments
            103,784       (52,462 )     120,943       (446,353 )
   Cash flows used in operating activities of discontinued    operations
            3,194       881       2,603       (1,271 )
 
            133,738       (17,772 )     178,665       (379,801 )
Adjustment required to reflect net cash receipts from gas sales
            12,319       1,312       18,162       483  
Changes in non-cash working capital
            (19,646 )     (34,925 )     (13,118 )     (13,694 )
 
            15,687       (20,526 )     37,373       3,088  
Income tax paid
            131       (214 )     (181 )     (1,818 )
Cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities
            15,818       (20,740 )     37,192       1,270  
 
                                       
INVESTING
                                       
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
            (10,456 )     (30,157 )     (24,098 )     (54,484 )
Purchase of intangible assets
            (681 )     (1,008 )     (2,815 )     (2,550 )
Receipts from (advances of) long-term receivables
            (248 )     (1,017 )     350       (1,835 )
Investments
            -       (8,942 )     -       (8,942 )
Settlement of contingent consideration
            -       (1,551 )     -       (1,551 )
Cash flows used in investing activities of discontinued operations
            (86 )     (220 )     (86 )     (221 )
Contract initiation costs
            (10,960 )     (7,654 )     (19,067 )     (15,818 )
Cash outflow from investing activities
            (22,431 )     (50,549 )     (45,716 )     (85,401 )
 
                                       
FINANCING
                                       
Dividends paid
            (29,576 )     (41,098 )     (56,345 )     (85,446 )
Issuance of long-term debt
            166,014       213,803       292,462       280,305  
Repayment of long-term debt
            (142,903 )     (114,666 )     (250,392 )     (123,350 )
Restricted cash
            -       1,251       -       1,251  
Debt issuance costs
            (517 )     (953 )     (2,153 )     (953 )
Investment made by minority shareholder
            3,832       -       9,949       -  
Cash flows provided by financing activities of discontinued operations
            (3,110 )     (3,398 )     (2,351 )     235  
Cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities
            (6,260 )     54,939       (8,830 )     72,042  
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash balances
            1,086       (714 )     1,050       (799 )
Net cash outflow
            (11,787 )     (17,064 )     (16,304 )     (12,888 )
Cash and cash equivalents reclassified to assets held for sale
            -       -       -       (396 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
            33,981       57,000       38,498       53,220  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
          $ 22,194     $ 39,936     $ 22,194     $ 39,936  
 
                                       
See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
                 
 
 
 
5.

 


 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

  
1.       ORGANIZATION
 
Just Energy Group Inc. (“JEGI”, “Just Energy” or the “Company”) is a corporation established under the laws of Canada to hold securities and to distribute the income of its directly or indirectly owned operating subsidiaries and affiliates.  The registered office of Just Energy is First Canadian Place, 100 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements consist of Just Energy and its subsidiaries and affiliates. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on November 7, 2013.

2.
OPERATIONS
 
Just Energy’s business involves the sale of natural gas and/or electricity to residential and commercial customers under long-term fixed-price, price-protected or variable-priced contracts. Just Energy markets its gas and electricity contracts in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom under the following trade names: Just Energy, Hudson Energy, Commerce Energy, Amigo Energy, Tara Energy and Green Star Energy. By fixing the price of natural gas or electricity under its fixed-price or price-protected program contracts for a period of up to five years, Just Energy’s customers offset their exposure to changes in the price of these essential commodities. Variable rate products allow customers to maintain competitive rates while retaining the ability to lock into a fixed price at their discretion.  Just Energy derives its margin or gross profit from the difference between the price at which it is able to sell the commodities to its customers and the related price at which it purchases the associated volumes from its suppliers.
 
Just Energy also offers green products through its JustGreen programs. The electricity JustGreen product offers customers the option of having all or a portion of their electricity sourced from renewable green sources such as wind, run of the river hydro or biomass. The gas JustGreen product offers carbon offset credits that allow customers to reduce or eliminate the carbon footprint of their homes or businesses. Additional green products that allow customers in certain jurisdictions to offset their carbon footprint without purchasing commodity products, can be offered in all states and provinces and are not dependent on energy deregulation.
 
In addition, Just Energy sells and rents high efficiency and tankless water heaters, air conditioners and furnaces to Ontario and Quebec residents through a subsidiary operating under the trade name National Home Services (“NHS”). Just Energy also operates a network marketing division under the trade name Momentis. Just Energy’s subsidiary, Hudson Energy Solar Corp. (“HES”), and its subsidiaries, provide a solar project development platform operating in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, under the trade name Hudson Energy Solar. Through its subsidiary, Terra Grain Fuels, Inc. (“TGF”), Just Energy produces and sells wheat-based ethanol.  As at March 31, 2013, TGF has been classified as held for sale; see Note 5.

 
3.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
           (a) Statement of compliance 
 
 
These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). Accordingly, certain informa­tion and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as issued by the IASB, have been omitted or condensed.
 
 
 
6.

 

 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
 
 (b)
Basis of presentation and interim reporting
 
 
These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with and follow the same accounting policies and methods of application as those used in the audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, except for the adoption of new standards and interpretations effective April 1, 2013 as disclosed in Note 3(d).
 
 
The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, the functional currency of Just Energy, and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand.
 
 
The unaudited interim operating results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending March 31, 2014, due to seasonal variations resulting in fluctuations in quarterly results.  Gas consumption by customers is typically highest in October through March and lowest in April through September.  Electricity consumption is typically highest in January through March and July through September.  Electricity consumption is lowest in October through December and April through June.  For the 12 months ended September 30, 2013, the consumer and commercial segments, where the seasonal impact is recognized, reported gross margin of $491,510 (2012-$506,483) and profit of $98,735 (2012-$238,373).
 
 
 (c)
Principles of consolidation
 
 
The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Just Energy and its directly or indirectly owned subsidiaries and affiliates as at September 30, 2013. Subsidiaries and affiliates are consolidated from the date of acquisition and control, and continue to be consolidated until the date that such control ceases. The financial statements of the subsidiaries and affiliates are prepared for the same reporting period as Just Energy, using consistent accounting policies. All intercompany balances, sales, expenses and unrealized gains and losses resulting from intercompany transactions are eliminated on consolidation.
 
 
(d)
New standards, interpretations and amendments adopted by the Company during the quarter
 
 
The following new accounting standards applied or adopted had no material impact on the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. Please see Note 4 (II) – Accounting Standards Issued but Not Yet Applied in the audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 for further details.
IAS 1, Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income – Amendments to IAS 1
IFRS 7, Disclosures – Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities – Amendments to IFRS 7
IFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements
IFRS 11, Joint Arrangements, and IAS 28, Investment in Associates and Joint Ventures
IFRS 12, Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities
IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement
IAS 28, Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures
IAS 32, Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities – Amendments to IAS 32
IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting and Segment Information for Total Assets and Liabilities
 
 
 
7.

 

 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
4.            SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

The preparation of the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements requires the use of estimates and assumptions to be made in applying the accounting policies that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income, expenses and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. The estimates and related assumptions are based on previous experience and other factors considered reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making the assumptions about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised. Judgments made by management in the application of IFRS that have a significant impact on the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements relate to the following:

Impairment of non-financial assets
Just Energy’s impairment test is based on value-in-use calculations that use a discounted cash flow model. The cash flows are derived from the budget for the next five years and are sensitive to the discount rate used as well as the expected future cash inflows and the growth rate used for extrapolation purposes.

Deferred taxes
Significant management judgment is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets and liabilities that can be recognized, based upon the likely timing and the level of future taxable income realized, including the usage of tax-planning strategies.

Useful life of key property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
The amortization method and useful lives reflect the pattern in which management expects the asset’s future economic benefits to be consumed by Just Energy.

Provisions for litigation
The State of California has filed a number of complaints to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) against many suppliers of electricity, including Commerce, a subsidiary of Just Energy, with respect to events stemming from the 2001 energy crisis in California.  Pursuant to the complaints, the State of California is challenging the FERC’s enforcement of its market-based rate system. At this time, the likelihood of damages or recoveries and the ultimate amounts, if any, with respect to this litigation are not certain; however, an estimated amount has been recorded in these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements as at September 30, 2013. In the general course of operations, Just Energy has made additional provisions for litigation matters that have arisen.

On December 17, 2012, and then amended on September 11, 2013, NHS was served with a $60 million claim from a competitor for unfair trade practices and misleading marketing.  Just Energy has issued a counterclaim for $60 million and will vigorously defend itself against this claim.    Just Energy believes the claim is without merit and has not included an accrual in its provisions for this claim.

On August 12, 2013, Fulcrum Power Services L.P. (“FPS”) filed a lawsuit against Just Energy and Fulcrum Retail Holdings LLC (“FRH”), for up to $20 million in connection with FRH, failing to achieve an earn-out target under the Purchase and Sales Agreement dated August 24, 2011 for the purchase of FRH from FPS.  FPS’ alleges that Just Energy conducted itself in a manner that was intended to or reasonably likely to reduce or avoid the achievement of the earn-out target.  Just Energy will vigorously defend itself against this claim.  Just Energy believes the claim is without merit and has not included an accrual in its provisions for this claim.
 
 
 
8.

 

 

 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

Trade receivables
Just Energy reviews its individually significant receivables at each reporting date to assess whether an impairment loss should be recorded in the interim condensed consolidated statements of income (loss). In particular, judgment by management is required in the estimation of the amount and timing of future cash flows when determining the impairment loss. In estimating these cash flows, Just Energy makes judgments about the borrower’s financial situation and the net realizable value of collateral. These estimates are based on assumptions about a number of factors and actual results may differ, resulting in future changes to the allowance.

Fair value of financial instruments
Where the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the interim condensed consolidated statements of financial position cannot be derived from active markets, they are determined using valuation techniques including discounted cash flow models. The inputs to these models are taken from observable markets where possible, but where this is not feasible, a degree of judgment is required in establishing fair values. The judgment includes consideration of inputs such as liquidity risk, credit risk and volatility. Changes in assumptions about these factors could affect the reported fair value of financial instruments. Refer to Note 7 for further details about the assumptions as well as sensitivity analysis.
 
5.         DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

In March 2013, Just Energy formally commenced the process to dispose of TGF. The business of TGF has been operating in an unpredictable product environment, making it difficult for management to derive real growth and profitability from the segment. In addition, it has been viewed as a non-core business since it was acquired with the Universal Energy acquisition in 2009.  The disposal of TGF is due to be completed within the current fiscal year. As at September 30, 2013, TGF is classified as held for sale and as a discontinued operation.

The results of TGF for the three and six months ended September 30 are presented below:
 
 
 
For the three months ended September 30
   
For the six months ended September 30
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
                                 
Sales
  $ 28,182     $ 29,300     $ 58,956     $ 52,837  
Cost of sales
    22,068       26,351       51,256       49,286  
Gross margin
    6,114       2,949       7,700       3,551  
 
                               
Expenses
                               
   Administrative and operating expenses
    1,622       2,294       3,888       5,231  
Operating income (loss)
    4,492       655       3,812       (1,680 )
Finance costs
    (1,617 )     (1,532 )     (3,116 )     (3,102 )
PROFIT (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
  $ 2,875     $ (877 )   $ 696     $ (4,782 )
 
                               
Earnings (loss) per share
                               
Basic earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations
  $ 0.02     $ (0.01 )   $ 0.00     $ (0.03 )
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations
  $ 0.02     $ (0.01 )   $ 0.00     $ (0.03 )
 
 
 
9.

 

 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
The major classes of assets and liabilities of TGF classified as held for sale are as follows:
 
 
Notes
 
As at
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
   
March 31, 2013
 
Assets
 
 
 
   
(audited)
 
Non-current assets
 
 
 
   
 
 
Property, plant and equipment
 
  $ 63,332     $ 63,289  
Intangible assets
 
    40       39  
 
 
               
Current assets
 
               
Inventory
 
    4,394       7,666  
Current trade and other receivables
 
    3,921       5,215  
Prepaid expenses and deposits
 
    1,602       1,068  
Cash and cash equivalents
 
    112       162  
ASSETS CLASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALE
 
  $ 73,401     $ 77,439  
 
 
               
Current liabilities
 
               
Bank indebtedness
 
  $ 588     $ 5,191  
Trade and other payables
 
    3,806       6,013  
Deferred revenue
 
    9       19  
Debt
10
    68,468       66,216  
      $ 72,871     $ 77,439  
 
Following the classification as discontinued operations, an impairment loss of $64,729 was recognized in the prior fiscal year, to reduce the carrying amount of the assets in the disposal group to the fair value less costs to sell. This loss was recognized in discontinued operations in the statement of income (loss).

TGF has commitments for each of the next five years as follows:
 
COMMITMENTS
 
 
 
Less than 1 year
   
1 to 3 years
   
4 to 5 years
   
Total
 
As at September 30, 2013
 
 
   
 
 
Premises and equipment leasing
  $ 415     $ 45     $ 851     $ 1,311  
Grain production contracts
    15,601       664       -       16,265  
 
  $ 16,016     $ 709     $ 851     $ 17,576  

 
 
10.

 

 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
6.
INVESTMENTS

(i)
Just Energy has a 50% interest in Just Ventures LLC and Just Ventures L.P. (collectively “Just Ventures”), jointly controlled entities that are involved in the marketing of Just Energy products.  The marketing efforts of Just Ventures are primarily Internet and telemarketing-based, which differs from Just Energy’s traditional sales channels.
 
Just Ventures is currently funded by its investors and all advances are recorded as additional capital contributions.
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
 
Share of the associate's revenue and loss
 
 
   
 
 
Revenue eliminated on consolidation
  $ 6,215     $ 1,332  
Loss
  $ (4,790 )   $ (3,860 )
Carrying amount of the investment
  $ -     $ -  

At any time subsequent to the second anniversary of the joint venture agreements, the other participant in the joint venture has the ability to sell part or all of its interest in Just Ventures (the “Put”). The amount is determined based on the fair value of the previous month’s billed customers.  As at September 30, 2013, the Put was estimated to have a nominal value.
 
(ii)
In August 2012, the Company issued a US$2,500 promissory note to its joint venture partner.  The promissory note receivable matures on August 24, 2037, and bears interest at the annual federal rate established by the Internal Revenue Service.
 
(iii)
In August 2012, Just Energy through a subsidiary acquired a 15% interest in ecobee Inc., a private company that designs, manufactures and distributes smart thermostats for an amount of $6,460.  The Company intends to market these smart thermostats in all its core markets linking them to commodity and home service sales.
 
 
 
11.

 
 

 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
 
7.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
 
(a)
Fair value
 
The fair value of financial instruments is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., an exit price). Management has estimated the value of electricity, unforced capacity, heat rates, heat rate options, renewable and gas swap and forward contracts using a discounted cash flow method, which employs market forward curves that are either directly sourced from third parties or are developed internally based on third party market data. These curves can be volatile thus leading to volatility in the mark to market with no impact to cash flows. Gas options have been valued using the Black option value model using the applicable market forward curves and the implied volatility from other market traded gas options.
 
Effective July 1, 2008, Just Energy ceased the utilization of hedge accounting. Accordingly, all the mark-to-market changes on Just Energy’s derivative instruments are recorded on a single line on the interim condensed consolidated statements of income (loss). Due to the commodity volatility and size of Just Energy, the swings in mark to market on these positions will increase the volatility in Just Energy’s earnings.
 
The following table illustrates gains/(losses) related to Just Energy’s derivative financial instruments classified as fair value through profit and loss and recorded on the interim condensed consolidated statements of financial position as other assets and other liabilities, with their offsetting values recorded in change in fair value of derivative instruments.
 
Change in fair value of derivative instruments
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
For the three months
   
For the three months
   
For the six months
   
For the six months
 
 
 
ended
   
ended
   
ended
   
ended
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
   
September 30, 2012
   
September 30, 2013
   
September 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Fixed-for-floating electricity swaps (i)
  $ 10,335     $ 54,982     $ (5,428 )   $ 139,654  
Renewable energy certificates (ii)
    (2,221 )     506       3,430       1,648  
Verified emission-reduction credits (iii)
    883       (36 )     868       1,335  
Options (iv)
    104       44       451       699  
Physical gas forward contracts (v)
    14,728       53,060       26,994       124,377  
Physical electricity  forward contracts (viii)
    (103,319 )     (58,677 )     (118,801 )     101,751  
Transportation forward contracts (vi)
    (2,581 )     2,183       (926 )     7,176  
Fixed financial swaps (vii)
    3,412       34,540       (12,484 )     78,791  
Unforced capacity forward contracts (ix)
    441       (607 )     803       (910 )
Unforced capacity physical contracts (x)
    (5,290 )     (1,250 )     925       1,544  
Heat rate swaps (xi)
    (18,118 )     (32,589 )     (12,907 )     (9,228 )
Weather derivative
    -       (2,689 )     -       -  
Foreign exchange forward contracts (xii)
    1,018       820       145       504  
Amortization of deferred unrealized gains on
                               
    discontinued hedges
    1,346       8,750       4,848       20,331  
Share swap
    (870 )     (678 )     (1,459 )     (7,694 )
Amortization of derivative financial instruments
                               
    related to acquisitions
    (3,652 )     (13,431 )     (7,302 )     (26,937 )
Prepayment option on long-term debt
    -       -       (100 )     -  
Change in fair value of contingent consideration
    -       7,534       -       13,312  
Change in fair value of derivative
                               
instruments
  $ (103,784 )   $ 52,462     $ (120,943 )   $ 446,353  
 
 
 
12.

 

 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
The following table summarizes certain aspects of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the interim condensed consolidated statements of financial position as at September 30, 2013:
 
 
 
Other assets
   
Other assets
   
Other financial liabilities
    Other financial liabilities  
 
 
(current)
   
(non-current)
   
(current)
    (non-current)  
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Fixed-for floating electricity swaps (i)
  $ 1,462     $ 1,054     $ 48,106     $ 37,643  
Renewable energy certificates (ii)
    2,172       5,564       2,204       2,347  
Verified emission-reduction credits (iii)
    230       802       592       606  
Options (iv)
    34       -       307       42  
Physical gas forward contracts (v)
    269       -       45,926       16,301  
Physical electricity forward contracts (viii)
    47       -       65,676       27,637  
Transportation forward contracts (vi)
    583       -       1,001       715  
Fixed financial swaps (vii)
    3       -       33,412       22,106  
Unforced capacity forward contracts (ix)
    -       -       1,190       -  
Unforced capacity physical contracts (x)
    6,094       2,055       672       611  
Heat rate swaps (xi)
    4,516       1,742       651       -  
Foreign exchange forward contracts (xii)
    -       -       341       -  
Share swap
    -       -       17,374       -  
Cash-out option on stock based compensation
    -       -       414       -  
Prepayment option on long-term debt
    -       300       -       -  
As at September 30, 2013
  $ 15,410     $ 11,517     $ 217,866     $ 108,008  
 
The following table summarizes certain aspects of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the consolidated statements of financial position as at March 31, 2013:
 
 
 
Other assets
   
Other assets
   
Other financial liabilities
   
Other financial liabilities
 
 
 
(current)
   
(non-current)
   
(current)
   
(non-current)
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Fixed-for floating electricity swaps (i)
  $ 2,632     $ 1,421     $ 42,959     $ 38,524  
Renewable energy certificates (ii)
    1,413       686       1,326       1,033  
Verified emission-reduction credits (iii)
    60       73       568       579  
Options (iv)
    214       -       909       67  
Physical electricity forward contracts (viii)
    10,970       16,515       2,804       51  
Physical gas forward contracts (v)
    2       -       63,284       25,586  
Transportation forward contracts (vi)
    970       437       1,557       51  
Fixed financial swaps (vii)
    4,052       23       27,350       19,200  
Unforced capacity forward contracts (ix)
    456       -       2,134       289  
Unforced capacity physical contracts (x)
    2,008       3,865       113       -  
Heat rate swaps (xi)
    10,228       7,885       -       -  
Foreign exchange forward contracts (xii)
    -       -       486       -  
Share swap
    -       -       15,915       -  
Prepayment option on long-term debt
    -       400       -       -  
Cash-out option on stock based compensation
    -       -       414       -  
As at March 31, 2013
  $ 33,005     $ 31,305     $ 159,819     $ 85,380  
 
 
 
13.

 

 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
 
The following table summarizes financial instruments classified as fair value through profit and loss as at September 30, 2013, to which Just Energy has committed:
 
 
 
 
 
   
Total
 
 
 
 
   
Fair value
   
 
 
 
Contract type
 
Notional volume
   
remaining
 
Maturity date
 
Fixed price
   
favourable
   
Notional
 
 
 
 
 
   
volume
 
 
 
 
   
(unfavourable)
   
value
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
(i)
Fixed-for-floating
    0-76.90       20,386,946  
October 1, 2013
  $ 0.03-$129.05     $ (83,233 )   $ 940,812  
 
   electricity swaps
 
MWh
   
MWh
 
December 31, 2019
                       
(ii)
Renewable energy
    10-160,000       7,769,668  
December 31, 2013
  $ 0.30-$280.00     $ 3,185     $ 39,319  
 
   certificates
 
MWh
   
MWh
 
December 31, 2018
                       
(iii)
Verified emission-
    2,000-73,082       936,000  
December 31, 2013
  $ 1.50-$11.50     $ (166 )   $ 5,766  
 
   reduction credits
 
tonnes
   
tonnes
 
December 31, 2016
                       
(iv)
Options
    985-40,000       352,531  
October 31, 2013
  $ 3.70-$10.99     $ (315 )   $ (72 )
 
 
 
GJ/month
   
GJ
 
December 31, 2014
                       
(v)
Physical gas forward
    0.35-5,076.00       40,353,212  
October 1, 2013
  $ 2.50-$11.88     $ (61,958 )   $ 210,061  
 
   contracts
 
GJ/day
   
GJ
 
December 31, 2018
                       
(vi)
Transportation forward
    1-155,000       30,491,684  
October 1, 2013
  $ 0.00-$3.70     $ (1,133 )   $ 75,154  
 
   contracts
 
GJ/day
   
GJ
 
December 31, 2016
                       
(vii)
Fixed financial swaps
    930-600,000       82,245,581  
October 31, 2013
  $ 2.62-$7.65     $ (55,515 )   $ 353,781  
 
 
 
GJ/month
   
GJ
 
December 31, 2018
                       
(viii)
Physical electricity
    0.20-200.00       20,618,558  
October 1, 2013
  $ 25.50-$74.67     $ (93,266 )   $ 973,214  
 
   forwards contracts
 
MWh
   
MWh
 
December 31, 2018
                       
(ix)
Unforced capacity
    4,200-4,650       36,450  
May 31, 2014
  $ 60.57-$60.57     $ (1,190 )   $ 2,284  
 
   forward contracts
 
MWCap
   
MWCap
 
May 31, 2014
                       
(x)
Unforced capacity
    1-210       8,175  
October 31, 2013
  $ 6-$15,700     $ 6,866     $ 65,662  
 
   physical contracts
 
MWCap
   
MWCap
 
May 31, 2016
                       
(xi)
Heat rate swaps
    1-20       1,192,616  
October 31, 2013
  $ 25.20-$51.48     $ 5,607     $ 43,194  
 
 
 
MWh
   
MWh
 
October 31, 2016
                       
(xii)
Foreign exchange
  $ US1,000,000-$4,000,000       n/a  
October 1, 2013
  $ 1.00-$1.06     $ (341 )   $ 26,500  
 
    forward contracts
               
July 7, 2014
                       

The estimated amortization of deferred gains and losses on the discontinued hedges reported in accumulated other comprehensive income that is expected to be amortized to the interim condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) within the next 12 months is a gain of approximately $8,031.

These derivative financial instruments create a credit risk for Just Energy since they have been transacted with a limited number of counterparties. Should any counterparty be unable to fulfill its obligations under the contracts, Just Energy may not be able to realize the other assets balance recognized in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

Share swap agreement

The Company has entered into a share swap agreement to manage the risks associated with the Company’s restricted share grant and deferred share grant plans. The value, on inception, of the 2,500,000 shares under this share swap agreement was approximately $33,803.  Net monthly settlements received under the share swap agreement are recorded in other income.  The Company marks to market the fair value of the share swap agreement and has included that value as other current financial liabilities on the interim condensed consolidated statements of financial position.  Changes in the fair value of the share swap agreement are recorded through the interim condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) as a change in fair value of derivative instruments.
 
 
 
14.

 

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
 
Fair value (“FV”) hierarchy

Level 1

The fair value measurements are classified as Level 1 in the FV hierarchy if the fair value is determined using quoted unadjusted market prices. Just Energy values its cash and cash equivalents, current trade and other receivables, unbilled revenues, trade and other payables under Level 1.

Level 2

Fair value measurements that require inputs other than quoted prices in Level 1, either directly or indirectly, are classified as Level 2 in the FV hierarchy. This could include the use of statistical techniques to derive the FV curve from observable market prices. However, in order to be classified under Level 2, inputs must be directly or indirectly observable in the market. Just Energy values its New York Mercantile Exchange (“NYMEX”) financial gas fixed-for-floating swaps under Level 2.

Level 3

Fair value measurements that require unobservable market data or use statistical techniques to derive forward curves from observable market data and unobservable inputs are classified as Level 3 in the FV hierarchy. For the supply contracts, Just Energy uses quoted market prices as per available market forward data and applies a price-shaping profile to calculate the monthly prices from annual strips and hourly prices from block strips for the purposes of mark to market calculations. The profile is based on historical settlements with counterparties or with the system operator and is considered an unobservable input for the purposes of establishing the level in the FV hierarchy. For the natural gas supply contracts, Just Energy uses three different market observable curves: i) Commodity (predominately NYMEX), ii) Basis and iii) Foreign exchange. NYMEX curves extend for over five years (thereby covering the length of Just Energy’s contracts); however, most basis curves only extend 12 to 15 months into the future. In order to calculate basis curves for the remaining years, Just Energy uses extrapolation, which leads natural gas supply contracts to be classified under Level 3. The carrying value of TGF has been adjusted to the fair value less costs to sell based on expected managements expected selling price.

Fair value measurement input sensitivity

The main cause of changes in the fair value of derivative instruments are changes in the forward curve prices used for the fair value calculations. Just Energy provides a sensitivity analysis of these forward curves under the market risk section of this note. Other inputs, including volatility and correlations, are driven off historical settlements.

The following table illustrates the classification of financial assets (liabilities) in the FV hierarchy as at September 30, 2013:
 
 
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Financial assets
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
     Derivative financial assets
  $ -     $ -     $ 26,927     $ 26,927  
     Discontinued operations (Note 5)
    -       -       73,401       73,401  
Financial liabilities
                               
     Derivative financial liabilities
    -       (31,316 )     (294,558 )     (325,874 )
     Discontinued operations (Note 5)
    -       -       (72,871 )     (72,871 )
Total net derivative liabilities
  $ -     $ (31,316 )   $ (267,101 )   $ (298,417 )
 
 
 
15.

 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
The following table illustrates the classification of financial assets (liabilities) in the FV hierarchy as at March 31, 2013:
 
 
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Financial assets
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
     Derivative financial assets
  $ -     $ -     $ 64,310     $ 64,310  
     Discontinued operations (Note 5)
    -       -       77,439       77,439  
Financial liabilities
                               
     Derivative financial liabilities
    -       (32,243 )     (212,956 )     (245,199 )
     Discontinued operations (Note 5)
    -       -       (77,439 )     (77,439 )
Total net derivative liabilities
  $ -     $ (32,243 )   $ (148,646 )   $ (180,889 )
 
The following table illustrates the changes in net fair value of financial assets (liabilities) classified as Level 3 n the FV hierarchy for the six months ended September 30, 2013 and the year ended March 31, 2013:
 
 
September 30, 2013
   
March 31, 2013
 
Balance, beginning of period
  $ (148,646 )   $ (819,354 )
     Total gains (losses)
    (85,336 )     79,853  
     Purchases
    (55,004 )     49,885  
     Sales
    1,647       (525 )
     Settlements
    20,238       541,495  
     Transfer out of Level 3
    -       -  
Balance, end of period
  $ (267,101 )   $ (148,646 )
 
 
 
16.

 

 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)


 
(b)  Classification of financial assets and liabilities
 
Long-term debt recorded at amortized cost has a fair value of $949,594.

 
 
For the three
   
For the three
   
For the six
   
For the six
 
 
 
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
   
September 30, 2012
   
September 30, 2013
   
September 30, 2012
 
Interest expense on financial liabilities not classified as fair value through profit and loss
  $ 22,326     $ 18,436     $ 44,846     $ 34,746  

As at September 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013, the carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, current trade and other receivables, unbilled revenues and trade and other payables approximates their fair value due to their short-term nature.

The carrying value of long-term debt approximates its fair value as the interest payable on outstanding amounts is at rates that vary with Bankers’ Acceptances, LIBOR, Canadian bank prime rate or U.S. prime rate, with the following exceptions:

(i)  
the $90 million, $330 million and $100 million convertible debentures, which are fair valued based on market value, and,
(ii)  
the carrying value of the senior unsecured note which approximates fair value due to the limited time that has passed since its issuance.
 
(c)  Management of risks arising from financial instruments
 
            The risks associated with Just Energy’s financial instruments are as follows:
 
         (i)       Market risk
 
Market risk is the potential loss that may be incurred as a result of changes in the market or fair value of a particular instrument or commodity.  Components of market risk to which Just Energy is exposed are discussed below.
 
 
Foreign currency risk

Foreign currency risk is created by fluctuations in the fair value or cash flows of financial instruments due to changes in foreign exchange rates and exposure as a result of investments in U.S. operations.

A portion of Just Energy’s income is generated in U.S. dollars and is subject to currency fluctuations. The performance of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar could positively or negatively affect Just Energy’s income. Due to its growing operations in the U.S., Just Energy expects to have a greater exposure to U.S. fluctuations in the future than in prior years.  Just Energy has economically hedged between 0% and 50% of certain forecasted cross border cash flows that are expected to occur within the next 13 to 24 months and between 50% and 90% of forecasted cross border cash flows that are expected to occur within the next 12 months. The level of hedging is dependent on the source of the cash flow and the time remaining until the cash repatriation occurs.
 
 
 
17.

 

 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)


 
Just Energy may, from time to time, experience losses resulting from fluctuations in the values of its foreign currency transactions, which could adversely affect its operating results.  Translation risk is not hedged.
 
With respect to translation exposure, if the Canadian dollar had been 5% stronger or weaker against the U.S. dollar for the six months ended September 30, 2013, assuming that all the other variables had remained constant, loss for the period would have been $3,000 higher/lower and other comprehensive income would have been $3,300 lower/higher.
 
 
Interest rate risk
 
Just Energy is also exposed to interest rate fluctuations associated with its floating rate credit facility. Just Energy’s current exposure to interest rates does not economically warrant the use of derivative instruments. Just Energy’s exposure to interest rate risk is relatively immaterial and temporary in nature. Just Energy does not currently believe that long-term debt exposes it to material financial risks but has set out parameters to actively manage this risk within its Risk Management Policy.
 
A 1% increase (decrease) in interest rates would have resulted in a decrease (increase) of approximately $603 in income before income taxes for the period ended September 30, 2013.
 
 
Commodity price risk
 
Just Energy is exposed to market risks associated with commodity prices and market volatility where estimated customer requirements do not match actual customer requirements. Management actively monitors these positions on a daily basis in accordance with its Risk Management Policy. This policy sets out a variety of limits, most importantly, thresholds for open positions in the gas and electricity portfolios which also feed a Value at Risk limit. Should any of the limits be exceeded, they are closed expeditiously or express approval to continue to hold is obtained.  Just Energy's exposure to market risk is affected by a number of factors, including accuracy of estimation of customer commodity requirements, commodity prices, volatility and liquidity of markets. Just Energy enters into derivative instruments in order to manage exposures to changes in commodity prices. The derivative instruments that are used are designed to fix the price of supply for estimated customer commodity demand and thereby fix margins such that shareholder dividends can be appropriately established.  Derivative instruments are generally transacted over the counter.  The inability or failure of Just Energy to manage and monitor the above market risks could have a material adverse effect on the operations and cash flows of Just Energy. Just Energy mitigates the exposure for variances in customer requirements that are driven by changes in expected weather conditions, through active management of the underlying portfolio, which involves, but is not limited to, the purchase of options including weather derivatives. Just Energy’s ability to mitigate weather effects is limited by the severity of weather from normal.
 
 
Commodity price sensitivity – all derivative financial instruments
 
If all the energy prices associated with derivative financial instruments including natural gas, electricity, verified emission-reduction credits and renewable energy certificates had risen (fallen) by 10%, assuming that all of the other variables had remained constant, income before income taxes for the six months ended September 30, 2013 would have increased (decreased) by $206,059 ($204,086) primarily as a result of the change in fair value of Just Energy’s derivative financial instruments.
 
 
Commodity price sensitivity – Level 3 derivative financial instruments

If the energy prices associated with only Level 3 derivative financial instruments including natural gas, electricity, verified emission-reduction credits and renewable energy certificates had risen (fallen) by 10%, assuming that all of the other variables had remained constant, income before income taxes for the six months ended September 30, 2013 would have increased (decreased) by $195,899 ($194,148) primarily as a result of the change in fair value of Just Energy’s derivative financial instruments.
 
 
 
18.

 
 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)


 
 
(ii)      Credit risk
 
Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument fails to discharge an obligation and causes financial loss to another party. Just Energy is exposed to credit risk in two specific areas: customer credit risk and counterparty credit risk.
 
 
Customer credit risk
 
In Alberta, Texas, Illinois, British Columbia, Massachusetts, California, Michigan and Georgia, Just Energy has customer credit risk and, therefore, credit review processes have been implemented to perform credit evaluations of customers and manage customer default. If a significant number of customers were to default on their payments, it could have a material adverse effect on the operations and cash flows of Just Energy.  Management factors default from credit risk in its margin expectations for all the above markets.
 
The aging of the accounts receivable from the above markets was as follows:

 
 
September 30, 2013
   
March 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
Current
  $ 98,548     $ 86,604  
1 – 30 days
    29,542       33,944  
31 – 60 days
    9,406       7,893  
61 – 90 days
    6,990       4,340  
Over 91 days
    35,936       31,853  
 
               
 
  $ 180,422     $ 164,634  
 
 
Changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts were as follows:

 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
   
March 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 40,190     $ 34,926  
Provision for doubtful accounts
    21,715       30,850  
Bad debts written off
    (8,906 )     (23,120 )
Other
    (180 )     (2,466 )
Balance, end of period
  $ 52,819     $ 40,190  

 
In the remaining markets, the local distribution companies (“LDCs”), provide collection services and assume the risk of any bad debts owing from Just Energy’s customers for a fee. Management believes that the risk of the LDCs failing to deliver payment to Just Energy is minimal. There is no assurance that the LDCs that provide these services will continue to do so in the future.
 
Counterparty credit risk

Counterparty credit risk represents the loss that Just Energy would incur if a counterparty fails to perform under its contractual obligations. This risk would manifest itself in Just Energy replacing contracted supply at prevailing market rates, thus impacting the related customer margin. Counterparty limits are established within the Risk Management Policy. Any exceptions to these limits require approval from the Board of Directors of JEGI. The Risk Department and Risk Committee monitor current and potential credit exposure to individual counterparties and also monitor overall aggregate counterparty exposure.  However, the failure of a counterparty to meet its contractual obligations could have a material adverse effect on the operations and cash flows of Just Energy.

 
19.

 

 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
 
        As at September 30, 2013, the estimated counterparty credit risk exposure amounted to $207,349 representing the risk relating to the Company’s derivative financial assets and accounts receivable.
 
(iii)    Liquidity risk
 
Liquidity risk is the potential inability to meet financial obligations as they fall due. Just Energy manages this risk by monitoring detailed weekly cash flow forecasts covering a rolling six-week period, monthly cash forecasts for the next 12 months, and quarterly forecasts for the following two-year period to ensure adequate and efficient use of cash resources and credit facilities.
 
The following are the contractual maturities, excluding interest payments, reflecting undiscounted disbursements of Just Energy’s financial liabilities as at September 30, 2013:
 

 
         
Contractual cash
                     
More than 5
 
   
Carrying amount
   
flows
   
Less than 1 year
   
1 to 3 years
   
4 to 5 years
   
years
 
Trade and other payables
  $ 374,532     $ 374,532     $ 374,532     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Long-term debt*
    1,005,042       1,057,131       287,326       96,591       610,087       63,127  
Derivative instruments
    325,874       2,717,240       1,335,087       1,141,545       229,805       10,803  
 
  $ 1,705,448     $ 4,148,903     $ 1,996,945     $ 1,238,136     $ 839,892     $ 73,930  
 
                                               
As at March 31, 2013:
                                               
 
                                               
           
Contractual cash
                                 
   
Carrying amount
    flow    
Less than 1 year
   
1 to 3 years
   
4 to 5 years
   
years
 
Trade and other payables
  $ 301,820     $ 301,820     $ 301,820     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Long-term debt*
    957,698       1,014,227       162,474       189,801       403,946       258,006  
Derivative instruments
    245,199       2,549,866       1,372,855       993,719       182,020       1,272  
 
  $ 1,504,717     $ 3,865,913     $ 1,837,149     $ 1,183,520     $ 585,966     $ 259,278  

* Included in long-term debt are the $330,000, $100,000 and $90,000 relating to convertible debentures, which may be settled through the issuance of shares at the option of the holder or Just Energy upon maturity.
 
In addition to the amounts noted above, at September 30, 2013, the contractual net interest payments over the term of the long-term debt with scheduled repayment terms are as follows:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
 
Interest payments
 
 $61,382 
 
 $100,049 
 
 $63,377 
 
 $6,168 


 
 
20.

 
 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
(iv)   Supplier risk
Just Energy purchases the majority of the gas and electricity delivered to its customers through long-term contracts entered into with various suppliers. Just Energy has an exposure to supplier risk as the ability to continue to deliver gas and electricity to its customers is reliant upon the ongoing operations of these suppliers and their ability to fulfill their contractual obligations. Just Energy has discounted the fair value of its financial assets by $1,890 to accommodate for its counterparties’ risk of default.


8.      ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 
 
For the six months ended September 30, 2013
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
Foreign
 
 
 
 
 
 
currency
 
 
 
 
 
 
translation
 
Cash flow
 
 
 
 
adjustments
 
hedges
 
Total
 
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 34,726     $ 12,429     $ 47,155  
Other comprehensive income (loss) to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods:
                       
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment
    5,925       -       5,925  
Amortization of deferred unrealized gain on discontinued
                       
  hedges, net of income taxes of $450
    -       (4,398 )     (4,398 )
Balance, end of period
  $ 40,651     $ 8,031     $ 48,682  
 
                       
 
 
For the six months ended September 30, 2012
                       
 
                       
 
Foreign
                 
 
currency
                 
 
translation
 
Cash flow
         
 
adjustments
 
hedges
 
Total
 
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 31,419     $ 38,874     $ 70,293  
Other comprehensive loss to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods:
                       
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment
    (7,485 )     -       (7,485 )
Amortization of deferred unrealized gain on discontinued
                       
  hedges, net of income taxes of $3,862
    -       (16,469 )     (16,469 )
Balance, end of period
  $ 23,934     $ 22,405     $ 46,339  



 
21.

 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

 
9.
SHAREHOLDERS’ CAPITAL

 
 Just Energy is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares and 50,000,000 preference shares both with no par value.  Shares outstanding have no preferences, rights or restrictions attached to them.  Details of issued and outstanding shareholders’ capital as at September 30, 2013, with comparatives as at March 31, 2013, are as follows:

 
 
Six months ended
 
Year ended
 
Issued and outstanding
September 30, 2013
 
March 31, 2013
 
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
 142,029,340 
 
$
 1,018,082 
 
 139,348,926 
 
$
 993,181 
 
Share-based awards exercised
 508,507 
 
 
 6,668 
 
 235,301 
 
 
 3,320 
 
Dividend reinvestment plan (i)
 777,850 
 
 
 5,199 
 
 2,444,284 
 
 
 21,574 
 
Shares issued for cash
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 829 
 
 
 7 
 
Balance, end of period
 143,315,697 
 
$
 1,029,949 
 
 142,029,340 
 
$
 1,018,082 



(i)      Dividend reinvestment plan
Under Just Energy’s dividend reinvestment plan (“DRIP”), shareholders holding a minimum of 100 common shares can elect to receive their dividends in common shares rather than cash at a 2% discount to the simple average closing price of the common shares for the five trading days preceding the applicable dividend payment date, providing that the common shares are issued from treasury and not purchased on the open market. The DRIP was suspended as of February 1, 2012, but was re-instated as of September 30, 2012.


(ii)     Repurchase and cancellation of shares and debentures
During the 12 month period commencing February 14, 2013 and ending February 13, 2014, Just Energy has approval to make a normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) to purchase up to 10,000,000 common shares.  Just Energy commenced another NCIB on February 22, 2013 with an expiration of February 21, 2014 for the 6% convertible extendible unsecured subordinated debentures due June 30, 2017 (the “6% $330 million debentures”) and the 5.75% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures due September 30, 2018 (the “5.75% $100 million debentures”).  Under the NCIB, Just Energy may purchase such convertible debentures, up to $33,000 of the 6% $330 million convertible extendible unsecured subordinated debentures and $10,000 of the 5.75% $100 million debentures.   No shares or convertible debentures have been purchased yet under these plans.

 

 
22.

 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

10.
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING
 
 
September 30, 2013
   
March 31, 2013
 
Credit facility (a)
  $ 133,970     $ 110,121  
   Less: debt issue costs (a)
    (46 )     (427 )
$105 million senior unsecured note (b)
    105,000       105,000  
   Less: debt issue costs (b)
    (6,774 )     (7,335 )
TGF credit facility (c)(i)
    28,571       28,571  
TGF debentures (c)(ii)
    39,897       37,645  
NHS financing (d)
    272,191       257,427  
$90 million convertible debentures (e)
    88,411       87,610  
$330 million convertible debentures (f)
    301,132       297,928  
$100 million convertible debentures (g)
    88,485       87,579  
HES financing (h)
               
  Credit facility
    11,591       11,431  
  Construction loan
    2,995       9,776  
  Term loan
    11,043       -  
      Less: debt issue costs
    (3,297 )     (1,884 )
Capital leases (i)
    341       472  
 
    1,073,510       1,023,914  
Less: transfer of discontinued operations
    (68,468 )     (66,216 )
Less: current portion
    (285,737 )     (162,474 )
 
  $ 719,305     $ 795,224  

 
 

 
Future annual minimum repayments are as follows:
 
 
 
Less than 1 year
   
1 to 3 years
   
4 to 5 years
   
More than 5 years
   
Total
 
 
       
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Credit facility (a)
  $ 133,970 1     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 133,970  
$105 million senior unsecured note (b)
    -       -       105,000       -       105,000  
NHS financing (d)
    48,523       95,959       74,457       53,252       272,191  
$90 million convertible debentures (e)
    90,000       -       -       -       90,000  
$330 million convertible debentures (f)
    -       -       330,000       -       330,000  
$100 million convertible debentures (g)
    -       -       100,000       -       100,000  
HES financing - Credit facility (h)
    11,591       -       -       -       11,591  
HES financing - Construction loan (h)
    2,756       -       -       -       2,756  
HES financing - Solar term loan (h)
    239       538       630       9,875       11,282  
Capital leases (i)
    247       94       -       -       341  
 
  $ 287,326     $ 96,591     $ 610,087     $ 63,127     $ 1,057,131  
 
 
1On October 2, 2013, Just Energy reached an agreement with its syndicate of lenders to renew and extend its revolving credit facility for a period of two years from the closing date of October 2, 2013.
 

 
 
23.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
 
The following table details the finance costs for the three and six ended September 30. Interest is expensed
 
 at the effective interest rate.
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
Three months
   
Three months
   
Six months
   
Six months
 
 
 
ended
   
ended
   
ended
   
ended
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
   
September 30, 2012
   
September 30, 2013
   
September 30, 2012
 
Credit facility (a)
  $ 3,460     $ 4,878     $ 6,799     $ 8,072  
$105 million senior unsecured note (b)
    2,824       -       6,086       -  
NHS financing (d)
    4,983       3,312       9,857       6,332  
$90 million convertible debentures (e)
    1,752       1,722       3,500       3,440  
$330 million convertible debentures (f)
    6,582       6,448       13,104       12,840  
$100 million convertible debentures (g)
    1,891       1,854       3,781       3,708  
HES financing (h)
    742       136       1,543       136  
Capital lease interest (i)
    19       23       34       72  
Unwinding of discount on provisions
    73       63       142       146  
 
  $ 22,326     $ 18,436     $ 44,846     $ 34,746  
 
                               

(a)  
As at September 30, 2013, Just Energy has a $370 million credit facility to meet working capital requirements. On October 2, 2013 (“the closing date”), Just Energy reached an agreement with its syndicate of lenders to renew and extend its revolving credit facility for a period of two years from the closing date. Based on projected operating requirements, the line has been set at $300 million with an option for Just Energy to draw up to $340 million between the closing date and February 28, 2014. The pricing of the renewed facility is the same as that of the previous extension. The syndicate of lenders includes Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Royal Bank of Canada, National Bank of Canada, The Bank of Nova Scotia, The Toronto-Dominion Bank, HSBC Bank Canada and Alberta Treasury Branches.

Interest is payable on outstanding loans at rates that vary with Bankers’ Acceptance rates, LIBOR, Canadian bank prime rate or U.S. prime rate. Under the terms of the operating credit facility, Just Energy is able to make use of Bankers’ Acceptances and LIBOR advances at stamping fees that vary between 2.88% and 4.00%. Prime rate advances are at rates of interest that vary between bank prime plus 1.88% and 3.00% and letters of credit are at rates that vary between 2.88% and 4.00%.  Interest rates are adjusted quarterly based on certain financial performance indicators.

As at September 30, 2013, the Canadian prime rate was 3.0% and the U.S. prime rate was 3.25%. As at September 30, 2013, Just Energy had drawn $133,970 (March 31, 2013 - $110,121) against the facility and total letters of credit outstanding amounted to $126,175 (March 31, 2013 - $115,466).  As at September 30, 2013, unamortized debt issue costs relating to the facility are $46 (March 31, 2013 - $427). As at September 30, 2013, Just Energy has $109,855 of the facility remaining for future working capital and security requirements.  Just Energy’s obligations under the credit facility are supported by guarantees of certain subsidiaries and affiliates and secured by a general security agreement and a pledge of the assets and securities of Just Energy and the majority of its operating subsidiaries and affiliates excluding, among others, NHS, HES, TGF and the U.K. operations. Just Energy is required to meet a number of financial covenants under the credit facility agreement.   During the six months ended September 30, 2013, certain financial covenants were amended to accommodate the growth of the business. As at September 30, 2013, all of these covenants had been met.
 
 
24.

 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
(b)  
On December 12, 2012, the Company issued $105,000 in senior unsecured notes (“$105,000 senior unsecured note”) bearing interest at 9.75% and maturing in June 2018.  As at September 30, 2013, unamortized debt issue costs are $6,774. These costs will be charged to operations as finance costs over the term of the debt. The $105,000 senior unsecured note is subject to certain financial and other covenants.  As at September 30, 2013, all of these covenants have been met.

In conjunction with the covenant requirements associated with the issuance of the senior unsecured note, the following represents select financial disclosure for the “Restricted Subsidiaries” as defined within the Note Indenture, which generally excludes NHS, TGF, HES, Momentis and the UK operations.
 
    Three Months ended     Six months ended  
    September 30, 2013     September 30, 2013  
             
 Sales     817,578       1,533,464  
 Gross margin     111,401       216,483  
 Finance costs     16,600       33,445  
 Profit for the period     128,652       180,968  
 Non-cash financing costs     3,017       6,397  
 Intercompany interest charges     -       18,148  
 Share-based compensation     1,385       3,124  
 Income tax paid (recovered)     (131 )     181  
 Dividends paid from unrestricted subsidiaries     -       -  
 

(c)  
The debt obligations of TGF, have been reclassified to liabilities relating to assets held for sale and  currently comprise the following separate facilities:

(i)  
TGF credit facility
A credit facility of up to $50,000 was established with a syndicate of Canadian lenders led by Conexus Credit Union and was arranged to finance the construction of the ethanol plant in 2007. The facility represents a fixed repayment term of ten years, commencing March 1, 2009, which includes interest costs at a rate of prime plus 3% with principal repayments commencing on March 1, 2010. The credit facility is secured by a demand debenture agreement, a first priority security interest on all assets and undertakings of TGF, a mortgage on title to the land owned by TGF and a general security interest on all other current and acquired assets of TGF.  The credit facility includes certain financial covenants, the most significant of which relate to current ratio, debt to equity ratio, debt service coverage and minimum shareholders’ capital.  As at September 30, 2013, the amount owing under this facility amounted to $28,571. Pursuant to a forbearance agreement dated as of June 1, 2013, the lenders have agreed that TGF shall not be required to make any principal payments until December 31, 2013. The lenders have no recourse to Just Energy or any other subsidiary of Just Energy.

(ii)  
TGF debentures
 
A debenture purchase agreement with a number of private parties providing for the issuance of up to $40,000 aggregate principal amount of debentures was entered into in 2006. On April 1, 2011, the interest rate was increased to 12%. The agreement includes certain financial covenants, the more significant of which relate to current ratio, debt to capitalization ratio, debt service coverage, debt to EBITDA and minimum shareholders’ equity.  The maturity date has been extended to May 15, 2014 with a call right any time after April 1, 2013. Pursuant to a waiver and forbearance agreement made as of June 24, 2013, the debenture holders have agreed to waive any principal and interest payments to and including January 1, 2014. As at September 30, 2013, the amount owing under this debenture agreement amounted to $39,897.  The debenture holders have no recourse to Just Energy or any other subsidiary to Just Energy.

 
25.

 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
(iii)  
TGF has a working capital operating line of $7,000 bearing interest at a rate of prime plus 2%. In addition to the amount shown in Note 5 as bank indebtedness, TGF has total letters of credit issued of $250.

(d)  
NHS has a long-term financing agreement for the funding of new and existing rental water heater and furnace and air conditioner contracts. Pursuant to the agreement, NHS receives financing of an amount equal to the present value of the five, seven or ten years of monthly rental income, discounted at the agreed upon financing rate of 7.25% to 7.99%, and is required to remit an amount equivalent to the rental stream from customers on the water heater, furnace and air conditioner contracts for the five, seven or ten years. NHS has provided security over the water heaters, furnace and air conditioner equipment and rental contracts, subject to the financing rental agreement, as collateral for performance of the obligation.

The financing agreement is subject to a holdback provision, of 3% to 5%.  Once all obligations of NHS are satisfied or expired, the remaining funds in the holdback account will immediately be released to NHS.  NHS has $243,156 owing under this agreement, including $9,299 relating to the holdback provision, recorded in non-current receivables.

NHS assumed debt, relating to the acquisition of customer contracts in the prior year.  The current outstanding debt of $29,035 bears interest at 7.5% to 11.0%, is secured by the underlying assets and will be satisfied through blended monthly payments up to August of 2022.  NHS has $2,168 in restricted cash as at September 30, 2013 related to this debt.

NHS is required to meet a number of non-financial covenants under these agreements.  As at September 30, 2013, all of these covenants had been met.

(e)  
In conjunction with an acquisition, the Company also acquired the obligations of the convertible unsecured subordinated debentures (the “$90 million convertible debentures”) issued in October 2007. The fair value of the $90 million convertible debentures was estimated by discounting the remaining contractual payments at the time of acquisition.  This discount will be accreted using an effective interest rate of 8%. These instruments have a face value of $90,000 and mature on September 30, 2014, unless converted prior to that date, and bear interest at an annual rate of 6% payable semi-annually on March 31 and September 30 of each year.  Each $1,000 principal amount of the $90 million convertible debentures is convertible at any time prior to maturity or on the date fixed for redemption, at the option of the holder, into approximately 41.23 common shares, representing a conversion price of $24.25 per common share as at September 30, 2013. Pursuant to the $90 million convertible debentures, if the Company fixes a record date for the payment of a dividend, the conversion price shall be adjusted in accordance therewith.  During the six months ended September 30, 2013, interest expense amounted to $3,500.

Prior to the maturity date, the $90 million convertible debentures are redeemable in whole or in part at a price equal to the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest at Just Energy’s sole option on not more than 60 days’ and not less than 30 days’ prior notice.

 
26.

 

 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)
 

 
The Company may, at its option, on not more than 60 days' and not less than 30 days' prior notice, subject to applicable regulatory approval and provided no event of default has occurred and is continuing, elect to satisfy its obligation to repay all or any portion of the principal amount of the $90 million convertible debentures that are to be redeemed or that are to mature, by issuing and delivering to the holders thereof that number of freely tradable common shares determined by dividing the principal amount of the $90 million convertible debentures being repaid by 95% of the current market price on the date of redemption or maturity, as applicable.

(f)  
  Just Energy issued $330 million of convertible extendible unsecured subordinated debentures (the “$330 million convertible debentures”).  The $330 million convertible debentures bear interest at a rate of 6% per annum payable semi-annually in arrears on June 30 and December 31, with a maturity date of June 30, 2017.  Each $1,000 principal amount of the $330 million convertible debentures is convertible at any time prior to maturity or on the date fixed for redemption, at the option of the holder, into approximately 55.6 common shares of the Company, representing a conversion price of $18 per share.  During the period ended September 30, 2013, interest expense amounted to $13,104. The $330 million convertible debentures are not redeemable prior to June 30, 2013, except under certain conditions after a change of control has occurred.  On or after June 30, 2013, but prior to June 30, 2015, the $330 million convertible debentures may be redeemed by the Company, in whole or in part, on not more than 60 days’ and not less than 30 days’ prior notice, at a redemption price equal to the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, provided that the current market price (as defined herein) on the date on which notice of redemption is given is not less than 125% of the conversion price ($22.50). On and after June 30, 2015, and prior to maturity, the $330 million convertible debentures may be redeemed by Just Energy, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

The Company may, at its own option, on not more than 60 days’ and not less than 40 days’ prior notice, subject to applicable regulatory approval and provided that no event of default has occurred and is continuing, elect to satisfy its obligation to repay all or any portion of the principal amount of the $330 million convertible debentures that are to be redeemed or that are to mature, by issuing and delivering to the holders thereof that number of freely tradable common shares determined by dividing the principal amount of the $330 million convertible debentures being repaid by 95% of the current market price on the date of redemption or maturity, as applicable.

The conversion feature of the $330 million convertible debentures has been accounted for as a separate component of shareholders’ deficit in the amount of $33,914. Upon initial recognition of the convertible debentures, Just Energy recorded a deferred tax liability of $15,728 and reduced the value of the equity component of convertible debentures by this amount. The remainder of the net proceeds of the $330 million convertible debentures has been recorded as long-term debt, which will be accreted up to the face value of $330,000 over the term of the $330 million convertible debentures using an effective interest rate of 8.8%. If the $330 million convertible debentures are converted into common shares, the value of the Conversion will be reclassified to share capital along with the principal amount converted.

(g)  
Just Energy issued $100 million of convertible unsecured subordinated debentures (the “$100 million convertible debentures”), which was used to purchase Fulcrum.  The $100 million convertible debentures bear interest at an annual rate of 5.75%, payable semi-annually on March 31 and September 30 in each year and have a maturity date of September 30, 2018.  Each $1,000 principal amount of the $100 million convertible debentures is convertible at the option of the holder at any time prior to the close of business on the earlier of the maturity date and the last business day immediately preceding the date fixed for redemption into 56.0 common shares of Just Energy, representing a conversion price of $17.85.  The $100 million convertible debentures are not redeemable at the option of the Company on or before September 30, 2014.  After September 30, 2014 and prior to September 30, 2016, the $100 million convertible debentures may be redeemed by the Company, in whole or in part, on not more than 60 days’ and not less than 30 days’ prior notice, at a price equal to their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, provided that the weighted average trading price of the common shares is at least 125% of the conversion price. On or after September 30, 2016, the $100 million convertible debentures may be redeemed in whole or in part from time to time at the option of the Company on not more than 60 days’ and not less than 30 days’ prior notice, at a price equal to their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.

 
27.

 
 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
The Company may, at its option, on not more than 60 days' and not less than 30 days' prior notice, subject to applicable regulatory approval and provided no event of default has occurred and is continuing, elect to satisfy its obligation to repay all or any portion of the principal amount of the $100 million convertible debentures that are to be redeemed or that are to mature, by issuing and delivering to the holders thereof that number of freely tradable common shares determined by dividing the principal amount of the $100 million convertible debentures being repaid by 95% of the current market price on the date of redemption or maturity, as applicable.

The conversion feature of the $100 million convertible debentures has been accounted for as a separate component of shareholders’ deficit in the amount of $10,188.  Upon initial recognition of the convertible debentures, Just Energy recorded a deferred tax liability of $2,579 and reduced the equity component of the convertible debenture by this amount.   The remainder of the net proceeds of the $100 million convertible debentures has been recorded as long-term debt, which will be accreted up to the face value of $100,000 over the term of the $100 million convertible debentures using an effective interest rate of 8.6%. If the $100 million convertible debentures are converted into common shares, the value of the Conversion will be reclassified to share capital along with the principal amount converted.

(h)  
Effective August 2012, HES through a subsidiary, entered into a US$30 million financing agreement to assist with the construction of certain solar projects.  The credit facility matures August 1, 2014 with no prepayment permitted, bearing interest, and payable quarterly, at U.S. prime plus 6.9% or Eurodollar rate plus 7.9%. As at September 30, 2013, HES had drawn $11,591 and had unamortized debt issue costs relating to the facility of $ 758.

HES, through a subsidiary, has entered into an arrangement providing access to construction loans to fund certain specified projects.  As at September 30, 2013, HES has $ 2,995 owing under these loans and had unamortized debt issue costs of $ 505.  The construction loans bear interest at 10% and are due upon completion of the underlying solar projects.  Upon completion of the solar projects, the construction loan will be settled from the proceeds of a term loan to be received from the same counterparty and an investment from an institutional investor.  The term loan to be received will bear interest at 8% and mature in six years.  The investment will provide the institutional investor with a significant portion of the tax incentives generated by the projects funded.

As at September 30, 2013, HES has $11,043 owing under term loans used to satisfy prior construction loans and has unamortized debt issue costs of $2,034.  The term loan bears interest at 8% and matures between May and June 2019.  In addition, during the six months ended September 30, 2013, HES received $9,949 from an institutional investor under this arrangement.  The proceeds received have been recorded as a contribution from a non-controlling interest.  The minority shareholder has approximately 49% interest in certain projects and is entitled to a significant portion of the tax incentives generated by these projects. The minority shareholder’s interest will decrease to 5% in approximately five years from the original investment.
 
 
28.

 
 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

 
(i)  
The Company, through its subsidiaries, leases certain computer and office equipment and software.  These financing arrangements bear interest at rates ranging from 0% to 29% and mature between October 1, 2013 and January 31, 2015.


11.
 INCOME TAXES
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
For the three
   
For the three
   
For the six
   
For the six
 
 
 
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
   
September 30, 2012
   
September 30, 2013
   
September 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Current income tax expense
  $ 354     $ 521     $ 315     $ 778  
Deferred tax expense
    3,317       6,374       7,514       38,814  
Provision for income taxes
  $ 3,671     $ 6,895     $ 7,829     $ 39,592  


12.
OTHER INCOME, EXPENSES AND ADJUSTMENTS
 
(a)
Other operating expenses

 
 
For the three
   
For the three
   
For the six
   
For the six
 
 
 
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
   
September 30, 2012
   
September 30, 2013
   
September 30, 2012
 
Amortization of gas contracts
  $ 2,059     $ 3,930     $ 4,119     $ 7,889  
Amortization of electricity contracts
    1,640       9,360       3,276       18,831  
Amortization of acquired water heaters and HVAC contracts
    1,131       411       2,185       825  
Amortization of other intangible assets
    7,984       7,985       15,772       15,914  
Amortization of property, plant and equipment
    1,115       1,214       2,194       2,305  
Bad debt expense
    11,883       7,714       21,715       16,354  
Share-based compensation (i)
    1,464       3,156       3,301       6,388  
 
  $ 27,276     $ 33,770     $ 52,562     $ 68,506  

(i)  
During the six months ended September 30, 2013, the Company issued approximately 520,000 restricted share grants, performance bonus grants and deferred share grants to employees and directors.  These share-based payments had a grant date fair value of approximately $6.51 and will be expensed over their vesting period, which is approximately three years.  These equity instruments are valued based on the grant date value of the underlying shares. Performance bonus grants (“PBGs”) are a new share-based compensation plan.  PBGs have all the same characteristics as restricted share grants except Just Energy can elect that, holders of PBGs receive cash or common shares when their PBGs are vested.
 

 
29.

 
 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)


 
 
(b)  
Amortization and cost of inventories included in cost of sales in the interim condensed consolidated statements of income (loss)

 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
For the three
 
For the three
   
For the six
   
For the six
 
 
months ended
 
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
September 30, 2012
   
September 30, 2013
   
September 30, 2012
 
Amortization
  $ 3,411     $ 2,219     $ 7,288     $ 4,279  
Direct energy costs and other
    721,102       596,685       1,343,934       1,138,305  
 
  $ 724,513     $ 598,904     $ 1,351,222     $ 1,142,584  

 
(c)  
Included in change in fair value of derivative instruments

 
 
For the three
   
For the three
   
For the six
   
For the six
 
 
 
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
   
September 30, 2012
   
September 30, 2013
   
September 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Amortization of gas contracts
  $ 2,514     $ 3,215     $ 5,028     $ 6,434  
Amortization of electricity contracts
    1,138       10,216       2,274       20,503  

 
(d)  
Employee benefits expense

 
 
For the three
   
For the three
   
For the six
   
For the six
 
 
 
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
   
September 30, 2012
   
September 30, 2013
   
September 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Wages, salaries and commissions
  $ 52,626     $ 51,821     $ 110,083     $ 110,826  
Benefits
    5,423       4,332       11,068       9,338  
 
  $ 58,049     $ 56,153     $ 121,151     $ 120,164  


 
30.

 
 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

13.
REPORTABLE BUSINESS SEGMENTS
 
Effective April 1, 2013, Just Energy revised its reportable segments to include the following: consumer energy marketing, commercial energy marketing, ethanol (TGF), home services (NHS) and solar (HES).  Previously Just Energy presented its reportable segments to include gas energy marketing, electricity energy marketing, home services and other. This revised presentation is consistent with the organizational alignment and management structure.  This change reflects the Company’s evolution to attract a more diverse client base consisting of both consumer and commercial customers.  This change in segment reporting had no impact on the Company’s interim condensed consolidated statements of financial position, income (loss) or cash flows for the periods.  The prior year segmented disclosure has been restated to conform to the current period presentation.
 
Transfer prices between operating segments are on an arm’s length basis in a manner similar to transactions with third parties.
 
Management monitors the operating results of its business units separately for the purpose of making decisions about resource allocation and performance assessment. Segment performance is evaluated based on operating profit or loss and is measured consistently with operating profit or loss in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. Just Energy is not considered to have any key customers.
 
The following tables present Just Energy’s results by operating segments:
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
For the three months ended September 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
Consumer
   
Commercial
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
division
   
division
   
Ethanol
   
Home services
   
Solar
   
Consolidated
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Sales
  $ 433,872           $ 399,838           $ -           $ 18,198           $ 1,105           $ 853,013  
Gross margin
    80,765    
 
      32,750    
 
      -    
 
      14,282    
 
      703    
 
      128,500  
Amortization of property, plant
         
 
           
 
           
 
           
 
           
 
         
and equipment
    805    
 
      240    
 
      -    
 
      70    
 
      -    
 
      1,115  
Amortization of intangible assets
    5,390    
 
      6,292    
 
      -    
 
      1,132    
 
      -    
 
      12,814  
Administrative expenses
    21,613    
 
      7,741    
 
      -    
 
      5,638    
 
      225    
 
      35,217  
Selling and marketing expenses
    33,993    
 
      11,422    
 
      -    
 
      2,547    
 
      -    
 
      47,962  
Other operating expenses
    11,575    
 
      1,692    
 
      -    
 
      80    
 
      -    
 
      13,347  
Operating profit for the
         
 
           
 
           
 
           
 
           
 
         
period
  $ 7,389           $ 5,363           $ -           $ 4,815           $ 478           $ 18,045  
Finance costs
    (5,965 )  
 
      (10,635 )  
 
      -    
 
      (4,983 )  
 
      (743 )  
 
      (22,326 )
Change in fair value of derivative
         
 
           
 
           
 
           
 
           
 
         
instruments
    (88,743 )  
 
      (13,945 )  
 
      -    
 
      -    
 
      (1,096 )  
 
      (103,784 )
Proportionate share of loss from joint venture
    (2,678 )  
 
      -    
 
      -    
 
      -    
 
      -    
 
      (2,678 )
Other income (loss)
    108    
 
      (89 )  
 
      -    
 
      -    
 
      -    
 
      19  
Recovery of (provision for) income taxes
    (3,616 )  
 
      (287 )  
 
      -    
 
      232    
 
      -    
 
      (3,671 )
Profit (loss) for the period
  $ (93,505 )     -       (19,593 )     -       -       -       64       -       (1,361 )     -       (114,395 )
Discontinued operations
    -               -               2,875               -               -               2,875  
Profit (loss) for the period
    (93,505 )             (19,593 )             2,875               64               (1,361 )             (111,520 )
Capital expenditures
  $ 106       -       147       -       -       -       8,340       -       1,863       -       10,456  
 
 
 
31.

 

 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
 
 
 
For the three months ended September 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
Consumer
   
Commercial
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
division
   
division
   
Ethanol
   
Home services
   
Solar
   
Consolidated
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Sales
  $ 322,865     $ 378,211     $ -     $ 11,996     $ 118     $ 713,190  
Gross margin
    66,901       38,031       -       9,236       118       114,286  
Amortization of property, plant
                                               
and equipment
    758       320       -       55       81       1,214  
Amortization of intangible assets
    5,202       16,072       -       411       1       21,686  
Administrative expenses
    21,742       6,921       -       4,231       496       33,390  
Selling and marketing expenses
    34,952       14,045       -       1,271       -       50,268  
Other operating expenses
    9,258       1,200       -       412       -       10,870  
Operating profit (loss) for the
                                               
period
  $ (5,011 )   $ (527 )   $ -     $ 2,856     $ (460 )   $ (3,142 )
Finance costs
    (5,958 )     (9,028 )     -       (3,314 )     (136 )     (18,436 )
Change in fair value of derivative
                                               
instruments
    44,801       7,531       -       130       -       52,462  
Proportionate share of loss from Joint Venture
    (2,701 )     -       -       -       -       (2,701 )
Other income (loss)
    2,649       27       -       (2 )     2       2,676  
Recovery of (provision for) income taxes
    (13,487 )     7,361       -       (769 )     -       (6,895 )
Profit (loss) from continued operations
    20,293       5,364       -       (1,099 )     (594 )     23,964  
Discontinued operations
    -       -       (877 )     -       -       (877 )
Profit (loss) for the period
  $ 20,293     $ 5,364     $ (877 )   $ (1,099 )   $ (594 )   $ 23,087  
Capital expenditures
  $ 125     $ 114     $ -     $ 8,953     $ 20,965     $ 30,157  

 
 
32.

 
 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
 
For the six months ended September 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
Consumer
 
Commercial
   
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
division
 
division
 
Ethanol
 
Home services
 
Solar
 
Consolidated
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Sales
  $ 847,192     $ 714,574     $ -     $ 35,046     $ 2,324     $ 1,599,136  
Gross margin
    151,081       68,368       -       27,267       1,198       247,914  
Amortization of property, plant
                                               
and equipment
    1,537       520       -       137       -       2,194  
Amortization of intangible assets
    11,024       12,142       -       2,186       -       25,352  
Administrative expenses
    43,953       15,209       -       11,050       1,025       71,237  
Selling and marketing expenses
    65,771       28,511       -       6,100       -       100,382  
Other operating expenses
    20,212       4,626       -       178       -       25,016  
Operating profit for the
                                               
period
  $ 8,584     $ 7,360     $ -     $ 7,616     $ 173     $ 23,733  
Finance costs
    (13,263 )     (20,182 )     -       (9,857 )     (1,544 )     (44,846 )
Change in fair value of derivative
                                               
instruments
    (106,393 )     (17,416 )     -       -       2,866       (120,943 )
Proportionate share of loss from joint venture
    (4,790 )     -       -       -       -       (4,790 )
Other income (loss)
    668       (158 )     -       -       -       510  
Provision for income taxes
    (6,133 )     (1,081 )     -       (615 )     -       (7,829 )
Loss from continuing operations
  $ (121,327 )   $ (31,477 )   $ -     $ (2,856 )   $ 1,495     $ (154,165 )
Discontinued operations
    -       -       696       -       -       696  
Profit (loss) for the period
  $ (121,327 )   $ (31,477 )   $ 696     $ (2,856 )   $ 1,495     $ (153,469 )
Capital expenditures
  $ 581     $ 579     $ -     $ 17,364     $ 5,574     $ 24,098  
Total goodwill
  $ 213,181     $ 44,140     $ -     $ 283     $ -     $ 257,604  
Total assets
  $ 729,953     $ 333,219     $ 73,401     $ 283,996     $ 112,920     $ 1,533,489  
Total liabilities
  $ 1,027,820     $ 421,703     $ 72,871     $ 308,960     $ 36,111     $ 1,867,465  
 
 
 
33.

 
 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)


 
                                               
 
Consumer
 
Commercial
                                 
 
division
 
division
 
Ethanol
 
Home services
 
Solar
 
Consolidated
 
 
                                               
Sales
  $ 647,532     $ 699,953     $ -     $ 22,920     $ 122     $ 1,370,527  
Gross margin
    134,244       75,862       -       17,715       122       227,943  
Amortization of property, plant
                                               
and equipment
    1,481       620       -       112       92       2,305  
Amortization of intangible assets
    10,331       32,302       -       825       1       43,459  
Administrative expenses
    44,409       13,644       -       8,023       1,152       67,228  
Selling and marketing expenses
    78,264       28,218       -       2,352       -       108,834  
Other operating expenses
    17,415       4,415       -       912       -       22,742  
Operating profit (loss) for the
                                               
period
  $ (17,656 )   $ (3,337 )   $ -     $ 5,491     $ (1,123 )   $ (16,625 )
Finance costs
    (10,303 )     (17,972 )     -       (6,335 )     (136 )     (34,746 )
Change in fair value of derivative
                                               
instruments
    327,718       118,810       -       (175 )     -       446,353  
Proportionate share of loss from joint venture
    (3,860 )     -       -       -       -       (3,860 )
Other income (loss)
    3,303       (25 )     -       -       1,700       4,978  
Provision for income taxes
    (9,232 )     (4,070 )     -       (26,290 )     -       (39,592 )
Profit (loss) from continued operations
    289,970       93,406       -       (27,309 )     441       356,508  
Discontinued operations
    -       -       (4,782 )     -       -       (4,782 )
Profit (loss) for the period
  $ 289,970     $ 93,406     $ (4,782 )   $ (27,309 )   $ 441     $ 351,726  
Capital expenditures
  $ 1,103     $ 1,002     $ -     $ 18,104     $ 34,275     $ 54,484  
As at March 31, 2013
                                               
Total goodwill
  $ 212,572     $ 43,527     $ -     $ 283     $ -     $ 256,382  
Total assets
  $ 800,271     $ 276,835     $ 77,439     $ 266,933     $ 107,464     $ 1,528,942  
Total liabilities
  $ 955,055     $ 307,678     $ 77,439     $ 294,401     $ 33,426     $ 1,667,999  
 
 
 
34.

 
 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)


 
Geographic information
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Sales from external customers
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
For the three months
 
For the three months
   
For the six months
   
For the six months
 
 
ended September 30, 2013
 
ended September 30, 2012
 
ended September 30, 2013
 
ended September 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Canada
  $ 143,628     $ 160,116     $ 309,141     $ 338,148  
United States
    700,011       552,842       1,274,456       1,032,147  
United Kingdom
    9,374       232       15,539       232  
Total sales per
                               
interim consolidated statements of income (loss)
  $ 853,013     $ 713,190     $ 1,599,136     $ 1,370,527  
 
                               
The sales are based on the location of the customer.
                 

 Non-current assets
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
Non-current assets by geographic segment consist of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets and are
 
 summarized as follows:
 
 
   
 
 
 
As at September 30, 2013
 
As at March 31, 2013
 
 Canada
  $ 388,564     $ 391,420  
 United States
    304,911       312,823  
 United Kingdom
    1,167       1,093  
 Total
  $ 694,642     $ 705,336  
           




 
35.

 
 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)


14.           EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

 
 
For the three
   
For the three
   
For the six
   
For the six
 
 
 
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
 
 
 
September 30,
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Basic earnings (loss) per share
                       
Profit (loss) from continuing operations
  $ (114,395 )   $ 23,964     $ (154,165 )   $ 356,508  
Profit (loss) available to shareholders
    (111,312 )     23,596       (153,136 )     352,068  
Basic shares outstanding
    142,858,118       139,383,216       142,565,083       139,367,769  
Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations
  $ (0.80 )   $ 0.17     $ (1.08 )   $ 2.56  
Basic earnings (loss) per share available to shareholders
  $ (0.78 )   $ 0.17     $ (1.07 )   $ 2.53  
 
                               
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
                               
Profit (loss) from continuing operations
  $ (114,395 )   $ 23,964     $ (154,165 )   $ 356,508  
Profit (loss) available to shareholders
    (111,312 )     23,596       (153,136 )     352,068  
Adjustment for dilutive impact of convertible debentures
    7,562     7,302     15,067     14,552  
Adjusted earnings (loss) from continuing operations
  $ (106,833 )   $ 31,266     $ (139,098 )   $ 371,060  
Adjusted earnings (loss) available to shareholders
  $ (103,750 )   $ 30,898     $ (138,069 )   $ 366,620  
Basic shares outstanding
    142,858,118       139,383,216       142,565,083       139,367,769  
Dilutive effect of:
                               
Restricted share grants
    3,900,911       3,732,826       3,982,649       3,722,903  
Deferred share grants
    154,780       146,452       161,918       146,161  
Convertible debentures
    27,646,914     27,170,657     27,646,914     27,170,657  
Shares outstanding on a diluted basis
    174,560,723       170,433,151       174,356,564       170,407,490  
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations
  $ (0.80 )   $ 0.17     $ (1.08 )   $ 2.18  
Diluted earnings (loss) per share available to shareholders
  $ (0.78 )   $ 0.16     $ (1.07 )   $ 2.15  
1 The assumed conversion into shares results in an anti-dilutive position; therefore, this conversion has not been included in computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share.
 

15.
DIVIDENDS PAID AND PROPOSED

For the three months ended September 30, 2013, dividends of $0.21 (2012 - $0.31) per share were declared by Just Energy. These dividends amounted to $30,850 (2012 - $44,409), which was approved throughout the period by the Board of Directors and was paid out during the quarter. For the six months ended September 30, 2013, dividends of $0.42 (2012 - $0.62) per share were declared and paid by Just Energy. This amounted to $61,606 (2012 - $88,799), which was approved throughout the period by the Board of Directors and was paid out during the period.
 

 
36.

 
 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
Declared dividends subsequent to quarter end
On October 3, 2013, the Board of Directors of Just Energy declared a dividend in the amount of $0.07 per common share ($0.84 annually).  The dividend was paid on October 31, 2013 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 15, 2013.

On November 4, 2013, the Board of Directors of Just Energy declared a dividend in the amount of $0.07 per common share ($0.84 annually).  The dividend will be paid on November 29, 2013 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 15, 2013.


16.
COMMITMENTS AND GUARANTEES
 
 
Commitments for each of the next five years and thereafter are as follows:

 
As at September 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
 
Total
 
Premises and equipment leasing
 
$7,629 
 
 $11,808 
 
 $7,895 
 
 $5,458 
 
 $32,790 
 
Royalty payments
 
 - 
 
 2,244 
 
 9,477 
 
 34,061 
 
 45,782 
 
Long-term gas and electricity contracts
 
 1,335,087 
 
 1,141,545 
 
 229,805 
 
 10,803 
 
 2,717,240 
 
 
$
 1,342,716 
$
 1,155,597 
$
 247,177 
$
 50,322 
$
 2,795,812 

 
Just Energy has entered into leasing contracts for office buildings and administrative equipment. These leases have a leasing period of between one and eight years. For the main office building of Just Energy, there is a renewal option for an additional five years. No purchase options are included in any major leasing contracts.  Royalty payments represent the future payments NHS is required to make on revenue earned on its current installed base.  Just Energy is also committed under long-term contracts with customers to supply gas and electricity.  These contracts have various expiry dates and renewal options.

Guarantees
 
Pursuant to separate arrangements with various entities, Just Energy has issued surety bonds to various counterparties including states, regulatory bodies, utilities and various other surety bond holders in return for a fee and/or meeting certain collateral posting requirements. Such surety bond postings are required in order to operate in certain states or markets. Total surety bonds issued as at September 30, 2013 was $35,000.  
 
As at September 30, 2013, Just Energy had total letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $126,175 (Note 10(a)).

 
17.
COMPARATIVE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
Certain figures from the comparative interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified from statements previously presented to conform to the presentation of the current period’s interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
 

38.