EX-99.3 4 ex99_3.htm FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ex99_3.htm

Exhibit 99.3
 

 
JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT
(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars)
                   
 
 
Notes
   
December 31, 2012
   
March 31, 2012
 
ASSETS
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
Non-current assets
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
     Property, plant and equipment
 
 
    $ 363,426     $ 291,061  
     Intangible assets
 
 
      452,164       549,409  
     Contract initiation costs
 
 
      55,992       44,225  
     Other non-current financial assets
    6       12,071       15,315  
     Non-current receivables
            10,029       6,475  
     Investments
    5       8,948       -  
     Deferred tax asset
            36,159       78,398  
 
            938,789       984,883  
Current assets
                       
     Inventory
            10,341       9,988  
     Gas delivered in excess of consumption
            58,208       12,844  
     Gas in storage
            31,313       11,453  
     Current trade and other receivables
            250,114       294,311  
     Accrued gas receivables
            -       2,875  
     Unbilled revenues
            143,345       130,796  
     Prepaid expenses and deposits
            11,776       9,451  
     Other current assets
    6       14,149       12,799  
     Corporate tax recoverable
            8,598       8,225  
     Restricted cash
            10,920       12,199  
     Cash and cash equivalents
            33,290       53,220  
 
            572,054       558,161  
TOTAL ASSETS
          $ 1,510,843     $ 1,543,044  
 
                       
DEFICIT AND LIABILITIES
                       
Deficit attributable to equity holders of the parent
                       
   Deficit
          $ (1,393,243 )   $ (1,652,188 )
   Accumulated other comprehensive income
    7       43,618       70,293  
   Shareholders’ capital
    8       1,008,500       993,181  
   Equity component of convertible debentures
            25,795       25,795  
   Contributed surplus
            69,568       62,147  
Shareholders’ deficit
            (245,762 )     (500,772 )
 
                       
Non-controlling interest
            (1,557 )     (637 )
TOTAL DEFICIT
            (247,319 )     (501,409 )
 
                       
Non-current liabilities
                       
     Long-term debt
    9       756,873       679,072  
     Provisions
            3,171       3,068  
     Deferred lease inducements
            1,789       1,778  
     Other non-current financial liabilities
    6       130,678       309,617  
     Deferred tax liability
            6,480       6,073  
 
            898,991       999,608  
Current liabilities
                       
     Bank indebtedness
            5,273       1,060  
     Trade and other payables
            253,559       287,145  
     Accrued gas payable
            -       2,960  
     Deferred revenue
            59,116       11,985  
     Income taxes payable
            4,690       4,814  
     Current portion of long-term debt
    9       224,927       97,611  
     Provisions
            2,933       3,226  
     Other current financial liabilities
    6       308,673       636,044  
 
            859,171       1,044,845  
TOTAL LIABILITIES
            1,758,162       2,044,453  
TOTAL DEFICIT AND LIABILITIES
          $ 1,510,843     $ 1,543,044  
 
                       
Commitments (Note 15)
                       
See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
         
 
 
 
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JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)
(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)
                               
 
 
 
   
Three months
   
Three months
   
Nine months
   
Nine months
 
 
 
 
   
ended
   
ended
   
ended
   
ended
 
 
 
 
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
 
 
Notes
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
SALES
    12     $ 733,847     $ 738,614     $ 2,083,611     $ 1,964,857  
COST OF SALES
    11 (b)     591,350       591,207       1,709,620       1,620,628  
GROSS MARGIN
            142,497       147,407       373,991       344,229  
EXPENSES
                                       
   Administrative expenses
            36,711       31,308       108,081       88,366  
   Selling and marketing expenses
            49,918       48,866       158,752       118,722  
   Other operating expenses
    11 (a)     32,422       40,249       102,017       119,833  
 
            119,051       120,423       368,850       326,921  
Operating profit
            23,446       26,984       5,141       17,308  
Finance costs
    9       (19,692 )     (16,377 )     (57,540 )     (44,509 )
Change in fair value of derivative instruments
    6       47,201       (110,721 )     493,554       (6,128 )
Proportionate share of loss from joint venture
    5       (1,910 )     -       (5,770 )     -  
Other income
            740       2,299       5,718       5,298  
Income (loss) before income taxes
            49,785       (97,815 )     441,103       (28,031 )
Provision for (recovery of) income taxes
    10       9,547       (429 )     49,139       21,717  
PROFIT (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD
          $ 40,238     $ (97,386 )   $ 391,964     $ (49,748 )
 
                                       
Attributable to:
                                       
Shareholders of Just Energy
          $ 40,312     $ (97,262 )   $ 392,380     $ (49,624 )
Non-controlling interest
            (74 )     (124 )     (416 )     (124 )
PROFIT (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD
          $ 40,238     $ (97,386 )   $ 391,964     $ (49,748 )
 
                                       
See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
                 
 
                                       
 
                                       
Earnings (loss) per share
    13                                  
Basic
          $ 0.29     $ (0.70 )   $ 2.81     $ (0.36 )
Diluted
          $ 0.28     $ (0.70 )   $ 2.43     $ (0.36 )

 
 
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JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
   INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars)
                               
 
 
 
   
Three months
   
Three months
   
Nine months
   
Nine months
 
 
 
 
   
ended
   
ended
   
ended
   
ended
 
 
 
 
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
 
 
Notes
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Profit (loss) for the period
 
 
    $ 40,238     $ (97,386 )   $ 391,964     $ (49,748 )
 
 
 
                                 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
    7                                  
 
                                       
Unrealized gain (loss) on translation of foreign operations
            3,402       (9,441 )     (4,083 )     6,086  
 
                                       
Amortization of deferred unrealized gain of discontinued hedges net of income taxes of $1,222 (2011 - $3,447) and $5,084 (2011 - $9,961) for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2012 respectively
            (6,123 )     (14,203 )     (22,592 )     (43,967 )
 
                                       
Other comprehensive loss for the period, net of tax
            (2,721 )     (23,644 )     (26,675 )     (37,881 )
 
                                       
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period
          $ 37,517     $ (121,030 )   $ 365,289     $ (87,629 )
 
                                       
 
                                       
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:
                                       
 
                                       
Shareholders of Just Energy
          $ 37,591     $ (120,906 )   $ 365,705     $ (87,505 )
 
                                       
Non-controlling interest
            (74 )     (124 )     (416 )     (124 )
 
                                       
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period
          $ 37,517     $ (121,030 )   $ 365,289     $ (87,629 )
 
                                       
See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
 
 

 
 
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JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
 INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31
(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars)
                   
 
 
Notes
   
2012
   
2011
 
ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE SHAREHOLDERS
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
Accumulated deficit
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
Accumulated deficit, beginning of period
 
 
    $ (442,812 )   $ (315,934 )
Loss on cancellation of shares
    8       -       (141 )
Profit (loss) for the period, attributable to the shareholders
            392,380       (49,624 )
Accumulated deficit, end of period
            (50,432 )     (365,699 )
 
                       
DIVIDENDS
                       
Dividends, beginning of period
            (1,209,376 )     (1,033,994 )
Dividends
    14       (133,435 )     (131,230 )
Dividends, end of period
            (1,342,811 )     (1,165,224 )
DEFICIT
          $ (1,393,243 )   $ (1,530,923 )
 
                       
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
    7                  
Accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning of period
          $ 70,293     $ 123,919  
Other comprehensive loss
            (26,675 )     (37,881 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income, end of period
          $ 43,618     $ 86,038  
 
                       
SHAREHOLDERS’ CAPITAL
    8                  
Shareholders’ capital, beginning of period
          $ 993,181     $ 963,982  
Share-based compensation awards exercised
            1,964       1,239  
Shares issued (cancelled)
            7       (256 )
Dividend reinvestment plan
            13,348       26,475  
Shareholders’ capital, end of period
          $ 1,008,500     $ 991,440  
 
                       
EQUITY COMPONENT OF CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
                       
Balance, beginning of period
          $ 25,795     $ 18,186  
Allocations of new convertible debentures issued
            -       10,188  
Future tax impact on convertible debentures
            -       (2,579 )
Balance, end of period
          $ 25,795     $ 25,795  
 
                       
CONTRIBUTED SURPLUS
                       
Balance, beginning of period
          $ 62,147     $ 52,723  
Add:  Share-based compensation awards
            9,255       7,660  
          Non-cash deferred share grant distributions
            130       107  
Less: Share-based awards exercised
            (1,964 )     (1,239 )
Balance, end of period
          $ 69,568     $ 59,251  
 
                       
NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST
                       
Balance, beginning of period
          $ (637 )   $ -  
Foreign exchange on non-controlling interest and adjustment to acquisition value
            (504 )     -  
Acquisition of non-controlling interest
            -       (198 )
Loss attributable to non-controlling interest
            (416 )     (124 )
Balance, end of period
          $ (1,557 )   $ (322 )
TOTAL DEFICIT
          $ (247,319 )   $ (368,721 )
See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
         

 
 
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    JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
           INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars)
                         
 
 
Three months
   
Three months
   
Nine months
   
Nine months
 
 
 
ended
   
ended
   
ended
   
ended
 
Net outflow of cash related to the following activities
 
December 31, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
OPERATING
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ 49,785     $ (97,815 )   $ 441,103     $ (28,031 )
Items not affecting cash
                               
   Amortization of intangible assets and related supply contracts
    20,815       26,317       64,308       85,254  
   Amortization of contract initiation costs
    4,630       3,072       10,975       10,570  
   Amortization of property, plant and equipment
    2,554       1,531       5,914       4,307  
   Amortization included in cost of sales
    3,650       3,236       10,351       9,173  
   Share-based compensation
    2,867       3,054       9,255       7,660  
   Financing charges, non-cash portion
    2,714       2,390       7,795       6,330  
   Transaction costs on acquisition
    -       1,078       -       1,078  
   Other
    (816 )     5       (850 )     (182 )
   Change in fair value of derivative instruments
    (47,201 )     110,721       (493,554 )     6,128  
 
    (10,787 )     151,404       (385,806 )     130,318  
Adjustment required to reflect net cash receipts from gas sales
    (566 )     (1,109 )     (83 )     14,083  
Changes in non-cash working capital
    (9,360 )     (33,998 )     (22,821 )     (43,293 )
 
    29,072       18,482       32,393       73,077  
Income tax paid
    (79 )     (1,009 )     (1,897 )     (6,230 )
Cash inflow from operating activities
    28,993       17,473       30,496       66,847  
 
                               
INVESTING
                               
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
    (34,363 )     (21,112 )     (89,068 )     (43,113 )
Purchase of intangible assets
    (4,737 )     (902 )     (7,287 )     (4,396 )
Release of holdback on acquisition
    -       (91,103 )     -       (93,326 )
Advances of long-term receivables
    (1,719 )     (702 )     (3,554 )     (1,488 )
Transaction costs on acquisition
    -       (1,078 )     -       (1,078 )
Investments
    -       -       (8,942 )     -  
Settlement of contingent consideration
    -       -       (1,551 )     -  
Contract initiation costs
    (6,804 )     (5,416 )     (22,622 )     (19,323 )
Cash outflow from investing activities
    (47,623 )     (120,313 )     (133,024 )     (162,724 )
 
                               
FINANCING
                               
Dividends paid
    (34,511 )     (33,533 )     (119,957 )     (104,398 )
Shares issued for cash (purchased for cancellation)
    7       (397 )     7       (397 )
Increase in bank indebtedness
    1,435       1,054       4,213       2,721  
Issuance of long-term debt
    127,779       104,924       408,084       352,983  
Repayment of long-term debt
    (74,779 )     (56,817 )     (200,672 )     (176,245 )
Restricted cash
    -       (11,359 )     1,251       (11,558 )
Debt issuance costs
    (8,383 )     -       (9,336 )     -  
Cash inflow from financing activities
    11,548       3,872       83,590       63,106  
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash balances
    (193 )     (2,351 )     (992 )     (2,207 )
Net cash outflow
    (7,275 )     (101,319 )     (19,930 )     (34,978 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    40,565       163,974       53,220       97,633  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 33,290     $ 62,655     $ 33,290     $ 62,655  
See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
                 
 
 
 
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JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (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 February 7, 2013.

2.
OPERATIONS
 
Just Energy’s business primarily 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 U.S. and commencing in July 2012, the United Kingdom, under the following trade names: Just Energy, Hudson Energy, Commerce Energy, Smart Prepaid Electric, Amigo Energy and Tara 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 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”). In August 2012, Just Energy purchased a 15% ownership in ecobee Inc. (“ecobee”), a company that designs, manufactures and distributes “smart” thermostats to residential and commercial customers throughout North America. Just Energy also operates a network marketing division under the trade name Momentis. Through its subsidiary, Terra Grain Fuels, Inc. (“TGF”), Just Energy produces and sells wheat-based ethanol. 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.

 
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.
 
 
 
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JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (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, 2012 and 2011.
 
 
The 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 interim operating results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending March 31, 2013, 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.  For the 12 months ended December 31, 2012, the gas segment reported gross margin of $115,438 (2011- $181,742) and profit of $242,250 (2011 - $144,858). 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 December 31, 2012, the electricity segment reported gross margin of $364,502 (2011 - $281,148) and profit of $145,315 (2011 – ($141,388)).
 
 
 (c)
Principles of consolidation
 
 
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Just Energy and its directly or indirectly owned subsidiaries and affiliates as at December 31, 2012. 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.

4.                  ACQUISITIONS
 
Acquisition of Fulcrum Retail Holdings LLC
 
On October 3, 2011, Just Energy completed the acquisition of the 100% equity interest of Fulcrum Retail Holdings LLC (“Fulcrum”) with an effective date of October 1, 2011.  The acquisition was funded by an issuance of $100 million in convertible debentures (Note 9(g)).
 
The consideration for the acquisition was US$79.4 million paid at the time of closing, subject to customary working capital adjustments. Just Energy paid US$7.3 million in connection with the preliminary working capital adjustment. Just Energy will also pay up to US$11.0 million in cash and issue up to 867,025 common shares (collectively, the “Earn-Out” amount) to the sellers 18 months following the closing date, provided that certain EBITDA and billed volume targets are satisfied by Fulcrum. On the Earn-Out amount, Just Energy will pay 4.006% interest on the cash portion and $1.86 per share issued at the end of the Earn-Out period.  The $11.0 million is being held in a restricted cash account until the amount is finalized. The fair value of the contingent consideration at acquisition was estimated to be $18,327.  Changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration are recorded in the interim condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) as a change in fair value of derivative instruments.  The contingent consideration was valued at $3,935 as at December 31, 2012, and is included in other current financial liabilities.
 
 
 
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JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
 
The acquisition of Fulcrum was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. Just Energy allocated the purchase price to the identified assets and liabilities acquired based on their fair values at the time of acquisition as follows:
 
Fair value recognized on acquisition
 
Current assets (including cash of $3,875)
  $ 41,129  
Property, plant and equipment
    758  
Software
    215  
Customer contracts and relationships
    39,533  
Affinity relationships
    42,359  
Brand
    13,034  
Contract initiation costs
    156  
Non-controlling interest
    1,082  
 
    138,266  
 
       
Current liabilities
    (44,856 )
Other liabilities – current
    (12,430 )
Other liabilities – long term
    (3,768 )
Deferred lease inducements
    (322 )
Long-term debt
    (586 )
 
    (61,962 )
 
       
Total identifiable net assets acquired
    76,304  
Goodwill arising on acquisition
    26,833  
Total consideration
  $ 103,137  
 
       
Cash paid, net of estimated working capital
       
    adjustment
  $ 84,810  
Contingent consideration (Earn-Out amount)
    18,327  
Total consideration
  $ 103,137  
 
The transaction costs related to the acquisition of Fulcrum were expensed in fiscal 2012. There were no changes made to the purchase price allocation during the nine months ended December 31, 2012, except an increase of $542 to the non-controlling interest and an adjustment to working capital at acquisition. An offsetting net increase was recorded to goodwill. Goodwill of $26,833 comprises the value of expected ongoing synergies from the acquisition. None of the goodwill recognized is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Goodwill associated with the Fulcrum acquisition is part of the electricity marketing segment.  The purchase price allocation has been finalized.
 
The fair value of the trade receivables amounted to $18,210 at the date of acquisition. The gross amount of trade receivables was $25,500.
 
The customer contracts and relationships and affinity relationships are amortized over the average remaining life at the time of acquisition. The electricity customer contracts and customer relationships are amortized over 42 months (3.5 years). The affinity relationships are amortized over eight years.  The brand value is considered to be indefinite and, therefore, is not subject to amortization. Brand represents the value allocated to the market awareness of the operating names used to sell and promote its products.
 
 
 
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JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
 
If the combination had taken place at the beginning of the prior fiscal year, consolidated sales would have been $2,109,098, and the consolidated loss attributable to shareholders of Just Energy would have been $35,414 for the nine months ended December 31, 2011.

5.
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.
 
 
 
2012
 
Share of the associate's revenue and loss:
 
 
 
Revenue eliminated on consolidation
  $ 2,534  
Loss
  $ (5,770 )
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 December 31, 2012, the Put was estimated to have a nominal value.
 
    (ii)
On August 24, 2012, the Company advanced US$2,500 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)
On August 10, 2012, Just Energy through a subsidiary acquired a 15% interest in ecobee, 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. Just Energy has an option that expires on May 10, 2013, to increase its interest to 30% on a fully diluted basis.
 
 
 
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JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
 
6.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 
(a)
Fair value
 
Fair value is the estimated amount that Just Energy would pay or receive to dispose of the supply contracts in an arm’s length transaction between knowledgeable, willing parties who are under no compulsion to act. 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 consolidated statements of income (loss). Due to the commodity volatility and size of Just Energy, the quarterly swings in mark to market on these positions will increase the volatility in Just Energy’s earnings.
 
The following tables illustrate gains/(losses) related to Just Energy’s derivative financial instruments classified as held-for-trading 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.
 
 
 
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JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)


 
 
Change in fair value of derivative instruments
 
For the three
 
For the three
 
For the three
 
For the three
 
months ended
 
months ended
 
months ended
 
months ended
 
December 31, 2012
 
December 31, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
 
December 31, 2011
 
 
 
 
(USD/GBP)
 
 
 
 
(USD)
Canada
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Fixed-for-floating electricity swaps (i)
$
 12,012 
 
n/a
 
$
 6,756 
 
n/a
     Renewable energy certificates (ii)
 
 181 
 
n/a
 
 
 (604)
 
n/a
     Verified emission-reduction credits (iii)
 
 8 
 
n/a
 
 
 134 
 
n/a
     Options (iv)
 
 1,563 
 
n/a
 
 
 610 
 
n/a
     Physical gas forward contracts (v)
 
 23,778 
 
n/a
 
 
 (21,575)
 
n/a
     Transportation forward contracts (vi)
 
 18 
 
n/a
 
 
 (3,109)
 
n/a
     Fixed financial swaps (vii)
 
 (2,355)
 
n/a
 
 
 (13,960)
 
n/a
United States
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Fixed-for-floating electricity swaps (viii)
 
 7,363 
 
 7,427 
 
 
 (51,085)
 
 (49,936)
     Physical electricity forward contracts (ix)
 
 4,283 
 
 4,403 
 
 
 (20,008)
 
 (19,558)
     Unforced capacity forward contracts (x)
 
 1,367 
 
 1,378 
 
 
 86 
 
 84 
     Unforced capacity physical contracts (xi)
 
 3,061 
 
 3,089 
 
 
 5,113 
 
 4,998 
     Renewable energy certificates (xii)
 
 (1,233)
 
 (1,244)
 
 
 (421)
 
 (412)
     Verified emission-reduction credits (xiii)
 
 (886)
 
 (894)
 
 
 505 
 
 493 
     Options (xiv)
 
 (714)
 
 (721)
 
 
 165 
 
 161 
     Physical gas forward contracts (xv)
 
 5,626 
 
 5,675 
 
 
 3,212 
 
 3,140 
     Transportation forward contracts (xvi)
 
 333 
 
 336 
 
 
 118 
 
 116 
     Heat rate swaps (xvii)
 
 542 
 
 546 
 
 
 13,078 
 
 12,784 
     Fixed financial swaps (xviii)
 
 (1,538)
 
 (1,551)
 
 
 (23,518)
 
 (22,989)
United Kingdom
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Physical electricity forward contracts (xx)
 
 (13)
 
 (16)
 
 
 - 
 
 - 
Foreign exchange forward contracts (xix)
 
 (472)
 
n/a
 
 
 1,483 
 
n/a
Ethanol physical forward contracts
 
 - 
 
n/a
 
 
 (50)
 
n/a
Share swap
 
 (4,162)
 
n/a
 
 
n/a
 
n/a
Amortization of deferred unrealized gains on discontinued hedges
 
 7,345 
 
n/a
 
 
 17,650 
 
n/a
Amortization of derivative financial instruments related to acquisitions
 
 (12,885)
 
n/a
 
 
 (23,264)
 
n/a
Change in fair value of contingent consideration
 
 3,979 
 
 3,934 
 
 
 (2,037)
 
n/a
Change in fair value of derivative instruments
$
 47,201 
 
 
 
$
 (110,721)
 
 
 
 
 
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JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
 
 
Change in fair value of derivative instruments
 
For the nine
 
For the nine
 
For the nine
 
For the nine
 
months ended
 
months ended
 
months ended
 
months ended
 
December 31, 2012
 
December 31, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
 
December 31, 2011
 
 
 
 
(USD/GBP)
 
 
 
 
(USD)
Canada
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Fixed-for-floating electricity swaps (i)
$
 49,912 
 
n/a
 
$
 79,652 
 
n/a
     Renewable energy certificates (ii)
 
 (103)
 
n/a
 
 
 (59)
 
n/a
     Verified emission-reduction credits (iii)
 
 888 
 
n/a
 
 
 105 
 
n/a
     Options (iv)
 
 4,995 
 
n/a
 
 
 4,811 
 
n/a
     Physical gas forward contracts (v)
 
 130,045 
 
n/a
 
 
 38,892 
 
n/a
     Transportation forward contracts (vi)
 
 6,295 
 
n/a
 
 
 (879)
 
n/a
     Fixed financial swaps (vii)
 
 (14,248)
 
n/a
 
 
 (14,390)
 
n/a
United States
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Fixed-for-floating electricity swaps (viii)
 
 109,117 
 
 109,111 
 
 
 (35,092)
 
 (33,415)
     Physical electricity forward contracts (ix)
 
 106,091 
 
 104,219 
 
 
 (29,196)
 
 (28,939)
     Unforced capacity forward contracts (x)
 
 457 
 
 468 
 
 
 (2,935)
 
 (3,016)
     Unforced capacity physical contracts (xi)
 
 4,605 
 
 4,598 
 
 
 916 
 
 718 
     Renewable energy certificates (xii)
 
 699 
 
 670 
 
 
 1,972 
 
 2,040 
     Verified emission-reduction credits (xiii)
 
 (431)
 
 (444)
 
 
 157 
 
 134 
     Options (xiv)
 
 (3,447)
 
 (3,259)
 
 
 1,265 
 
 1,292 
     Physical gas forward contracts (xv)
 
 23,736 
 
 23,704 
 
 
 8,004 
 
 8,106 
     Transportation forward contracts (xvi)
 
 1,232 
 
 1,233 
 
 
 785 
 
 799 
     Heat rate swaps (xvii)
 
 (8,686)
 
 (9,086)
 
 
 15,647 
 
 15,391 
     Fixed financial swaps (xviii)
 
 89,146 
 
 88,985 
 
 
 (28,388)
 
 (27,889)
United Kingdom
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Physical electricity forward contracts (xx)
 
 (70)
 
 (52)
 
 
 - 
 
 - 
Foreign exchange forward contracts (xix)
 
 32 
 
n/a
 
 
 (1,586)
 
n/a
Ethanol physical forward contracts
 
 - 
 
n/a
 
 
 (135)
 
n/a
Share swap
 
 (11,856)
 
n/a
 
 
 - 
 
n/a
Amortization of deferred unrealized gains on discontinued hedges
 
 27,676 
 
n/a
 
 
 53,928 
 
n/a
Amortization of derivative financial instruments related to acquisitions
 
 (39,822)
 
n/a
 
 
 (97,565)
 
n/a
Change in fair value of contingent consideration
 
 17,291 
 
 17,506 
 
 
 (2,037)
 
 - 
Change in fair value of derivative instruments
$
 493,554 
 
 
 
$
 (6,128)
 
 
 
 
 
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JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (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 December 31, 2012:
 
 
Other assets
 
Other assets
 
Other financial liabilities
 
Other financial liabilities
 
(current)
 
(non-current)
 
(current)
 
(non-current)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Canada
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Fixed-for-floating electricity swaps (i)
$
 - 
 
$
 108 
 
$
 74,836 
 
$
 55,768 
     Renewable energy certificates (ii)
 
 164 
 
 
 43 
 
 
 278 
 
 
 278 
     Verified emission-reduction credits (iii)
 
 48 
 
 
 33 
 
 
 41 
 
 
 - 
     Options (iv)
 
 1,454 
 
 
 54 
 
 
 292 
 
 
 - 
     Physical gas forward contracts (v)
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 82,751 
 
 
 36,498 
     Transportation forward contracts (vi)
 
 476 
 
 
 167 
 
 
 2,392 
 
 
 129 
     Fixed financial swaps (vii)
 
 - 
 
 
 5 
 
 
 20,477 
 
 
 16,128 
United States
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Fixed-for-floating electricity swaps (viii)
 
 - 
 
 
 187 
 
 
 19,687 
 
 
 3,713 
     Physical electricity forward contracts (ix)
 
 43 
 
 
 3,052 
 
 
 47,314 
 
 
 3,585 
     Unforced capacity forward contracts (x)
 
 341 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 2,902 
 
 
 708 
     Unforced capacity physical contracts (xi)
 
 202 
 
 
 764 
 
 
 1,471 
 
 
 50 
     Renewable energy certificates (xii)
 
 781 
 
 
 98 
 
 
 792 
 
 
 485 
     Verified emission-reduction credits (xiii)
 
 12 
 
 
 41 
 
 
 516 
 
 
 579 
     Options (xiv)
 
 1,540 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 2,665 
 
 
 208 
     Physical gas forward contracts (xv)
 
 40 
 
 
 2 
 
 
 12,226 
 
 
 1,258 
     Transportation forward contracts (xvi)
 
 6 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 58 
 
 
 61 
     Heat rate swaps (xvii)
 
 8,752 
 
 
 7,513 
 
 
 551 
 
 
 - 
     Fixed financial swaps (xviii)
 
 75 
 
 
 4 
 
 
 23,562 
 
 
 11,213 
United Kingdom
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Physical power forward contracts (xx)
 
 4 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 71 
 
 
 17 
Foreign exchange forward contracts (xix)
 
 211 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
Share swap
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 11,856 
 
 
 - 
Contingent consideration
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 3,935 
 
 
 - 
As at December 31, 2012
$
 14,149 
 
$
 12,071 
 
$
 308,673 
 
$
 130,678 
 
 
 
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JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (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 March 31, 2012:
 
 
 
Other assets
   
Other assets
   
Other financial liabilities
   
Other financial liabilities
 
 
 
(current)
   
(non-current)
   
(current)
   
(non-current)
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Canada
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
     Fixed-for floating electricity swaps (i)
  $ -     $ -     $ 105,794     $ 74,614  
     Renewable energy certificates (ii)
    154       49       158       292  
     Verified emission-reduction credits (iii)
    -       -       387       462  
     Options (iv)
    975       359       1,644       656  
     Physical gas forward contracts (v)
    -       -       159,742       89,576  
     Transportation forward contracts (vi)
    -       -       5,396       2,776  
     Fixed financial swaps (vii)
    -       -       8,192       14,159  
United States
                               
     Fixed-for-floating electricity swaps (viii)
    -       11       90,698       41,425  
     Physical electricity forward contracts (ix)
    -       -       121,213       30,674  
     Unforced capacity forward contracts (x)
    5       -       1,664       2,086  
     Unforced capacity physical contracts (xi)
    724       -       4,642       1,225  
     Renewable energy certificates (xii)
    266       305       750       889  
     Verified emission-reduction credits (xiii)
    42       80       304       420  
     Options (xiv)
    73       -       601       349  
     Physical gas forward contracts (xv)
    40       -       29,442       7,720  
     Transportation forward contracts (xvi)
    34       -       1,137       241  
     Heat rate swaps (xvii)
    10,307       14,511       -       -  
     Fixed financial swaps (xviii)
    -       -       81,497       42,053  
Foreign exchange forward contracts (xix)
    179       -       -       -  
Contingent consideration
    -       -       22,783       -  
As at March 31, 2012
  $ 12,799     $ 15,315     $ 636,044     $ 309,617  
 
 
 
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JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)


The following table summarizes financial instruments classified as held-for-trading as at December 31, 2012, to which Just Energy has committed:
 
 
 
 
 
   
Total
 
 
 
 
   
Fair value
   
 
 
 
Contract type
 
Notional volume
   
remaining
 
Maturity date
 
Fixed price
   
favourable/
   
Notional
 
 
 
 
 
   
volume
 
 
 
 
   
(unfavourable)
   
value
 
 
Canada
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
(i)
Fixed-for-floating
    0.0001-28       7,606,001  
January 1, 2013
  $ 16.75-$128.13     $ (130,496 )   $ 387,345  
 
   electricity swaps *
 
MWh
   
MWh
 
December 31, 2019
                       
(ii)
Renewable energy
    10-100,000       806,341  
December 31, 2013
  $ 3.00-$26.00     $ (349 )   $ 4,947  
 
   certificates
 
MWh
   
MWh
 
December 31, 2017
                       
(iii)
Verified emission-
    6,000-50,000       406,000  
December 31, 2013
  $ 6.25-$11.50     $ 40     $ 3,584  
 
   reduction credits
 
tonnes
   
tonnes
 
December 31, 2016
                       
(iv)
Options
    7,000-252,000       278,201  
January 31, 2013
  $ 7.56-$12.39     $ 1,216     $ (2,077 )
 
 
 
GJ/month
   
GJ
 
February 28, 2014
                       
(v)
Physical gas forward
    10-5,557       44,460,976  
January 31, 2013
  $ 2.29-$10.00     $ (119,249 )   $ 268,425  
 
   contracts
 
GJ/day
   
GJ
 
June 30, 2017
                       
(vi)
Transportation forward
    74-34,100       23,443,769  
January 31, 2013
  $ 0.02-$2.87     $ (1,878 )   $ 16,616  
 
   contracts
 
GJ/day
   
GJ
 
August 31, 2015
                       
(vii)
Fixed financial swaps
    7,000-252,000       51,739,750  
January 31, 2013
  $ 2.34-$5.20     $ (36,599 )   $ 201,164  
 
 
 
GJ/month
   
GJ
 
January 31, 2018
                       
 
United States
               
 
                       
(viii)
Fixed-for-floating
    0.1-65.0       12,037,774  
January 1, 2013
  $ 24.75-$136.75     $ (23,213 )   $ 555,235  
 
   electricity swaps *
 
MWh
   
MWh
 
September 30, 2017
  $ (US24.88-$137.45 )  
(US$23,332)
   
US$558,082
 
(ix)
Physical electricity
    1.0-70.0       13,298,655  
January 1, 2013
  $ 25.00-$110.25     $ (47,804 )   $ 590,283  
 
   forward contracts
 
MWh
   
MWh
 
December 31, 2017
  $ (US25.13-$110.82 )  
(US$48,049)
   
US$599,309
 
(x)
Unforced capacity
    100-4,650       77,647  
April 30, 2013
  $ 60.57-$7,310     $ (3,269 )   $ 7,560  
 
   forward contracts
 
MWCap
   
MWCap
 
May 31, 2014
  $ (US60.88-$7,347.47 )  
(US$3,286)
   
USS$7,599
 
(xi)
Unforced capacity
    2-100       5,063  
January 31, 2013
  $ 1,000-$9,350     $ (556 )   $ 32,511  
 
   physical contracts
 
MWCap
   
MWCap
 
May 31, 2016
  $ (US1,005.13-$9397.93 )  
(US$559)
   
US$32,678
 
(xii)
Renewable energy
    10-110,000       2,316,580  
December 31, 2013
  $ 0.3-$215     $ (398 )   $ 14,613  
 
   certificates
 
MWh
   
MWh
 
December 31, 2017
  $ (US0.31-$216.10 )  
(US$400)
   
US$14,688
 
(xiii)
Verified emission-
    10,000-50,000       420,000  
December 31, 2013
  $ 4.75-$8.75     $ (1,042 )   $ 2,628  
 
   reduction credits
 
tonnes
   
tonnes
 
December 31, 2016
  $ (US4.77-$8.79 )  
(US$1,048)
   
US$2,642
 
(xiv)
Options
    2000-60,000       703,645  
January 31, 2013
  $ 3.56-$13.80     $ (1,333 )   $ (650 )
 
 
 
mmBTU/month
   
mmBTU
 
December 31, 2014
  $ (US3.58-$13.87 )  
(US$1,340)
   
(US$653)
 
(xv)
Physical gas forward
    10-7500       5,527,460  
January 2, 2013
  $ 3.39-$11.88     $ (13,442 )   $ 33,882  
 
    contracts
 
mmBTU/month
   
mmBTU
 
October 31, 2016
  $ (US3.41-$11.94 )  
(US$13,511)
   
US$34,056
 
(xvi)
Transportation forward
    700-140,000       5,788,267  
January 31, 2013
  $ 0.0025-$0.6     $ (114 )   $ 20,989  
 
    contracts
 
mmBTU/day
   
mmBTU
 
August 31, 2015
  $ (US0.0025-$0.60 )  
(US$114)
   
US$21,097
 
(xvii)
Heat rate swaps
    1-20       2,152,922  
January 31, 2013
  $ 23.32-$82.87     $ 15,713     $ 74,377  
 
 
 
MWh
   
MWh
 
October 31, 2016
  $ (US23.44-$83.29 )  
US$15,793
   
US$74,758
 
(xviii)
Fixed financial swaps
    930-500,000       38,893,060  
January 31, 2013
  $ 2.92-$8.14     $ (34,696 )   $ 201,304  
 
 
 
mmBTU/month
   
mmBTU
 
May 31, 2017
  $ (US2.93-$8.18 )  
(US$34,874)
   
US$202,336
 
(xix)
Foreign exchange
  $ (1005.13-$5025.63 )     n/a  
January 1, 2013
  $ 0.969-$1.618     $ 211     $ 39,239  
 
    forward contracts
  $ (US1000-$5,000 )        
October 1, 2013
         
US$212
   
(US$39,440)
 
 
United Kingdom
               
 
                       
(xx)
Physical electricity
    1-2       127,495  
January 1, 2013 -
  $ 77.41-$104.99     $ (83 )   $ 10,783  
 
   forward contracts
 
MWh
   
MWh
 
March 1, 2015
 
(GBP 47.85- GBP 64.90)
   
(GBP52)
   
GBP6,665
 

* Some of the electricity fixed-for-floating contracts related to the Province of Alberta and the Province of Ontario are load-following, wherein the quantity of electricity contained in the supply contract “follows” the usage of customers designated by the supply contract. Notional volumes associated with these contracts are estimates and are subject to change with customer usage requirements.  There are also load shaped fixed-for-floating contracts in these and the rest of Just Energy’s electricity markets wherein the quantity of electricity is established but varies throughout the term of the contracts.
 
 
 
15

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)


 
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 profit (loss) within the next 12 months is a gain of approximately $10,500.

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

The Company has entered into a share swap agreement to manage the risks associated with its Company’s restricted share grant and deferred share grant plans. The value of the 2,500,000 shares under this share swap agreement is approximately $23,725.  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 consolidated statements of financial position.  Changes in the fair value of the share swap agreement are recorded through the consolidated statements of income (loss) as a change in fair value of derivative instruments.
 
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, bank indebtedness, trade and other payables, and long-term debt 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 substantially 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.
 
 
 
16

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
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 December 31, 2012:
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Financial assets
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
     Cash and short-term deposits
  $ 44,210     $ -     $ -     $ 44,210  
     Loans and receivables
    403,488       -       -       403,488  
     Derivative financial assets
    -       -       26,220       26,220  
Financial liabilities
                               
     Derivative financial liabilities
    -       (51,713 )     (387,638 )     (439,351 )
     Other financial liabilities
    (1,240,632 )     -       -       (1,240,632 )
Total net derivative liabilities
  $ (792,934 )   $ (51,713 )   $ (361,418 )   $ (1,206,065 )

The following table illustrates the classification of financial assets/(liabilities) in the FV hierarchy as at March 31, 2012:
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Financial assets
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
     Cash and short-term deposits
  $ 65,419     $ -     $ -     $ 65,419  
     Loans and receivables
    431,582       -       -       431,582  
     Derivative financial assets
    -       -       28,114       28,114  
Financial liabilities
                               
     Derivative financial liabilities
    -       (98,193 )     (847,468 )     (945,661 )
     Other financial liabilities
    (1,064,888 )     -       -       (1,064,888 )
Total net derivative liabilities
  $ (567,887 )   $ (98,193 )   $ (819,354 )   $ (1,485,434 )

 
 
 
   
 
 
The following table illustrates the changes in net fair value of financial assets/(liabilities) classified as Level 3 in the FV hierarchy for the nine months ended December 31, 2012 and year ended March 31, 2012:
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
   
March 31, 2012
 
Balance, beginning of period
  $ (819,354 )   $ (743,488 )
     Total gains(losses) - Profit for the period
    18,339       (376,121 )
     Purchases
    (22,334 )     (201,235 )
     Sales
    8,128       41,547  
     Settlements
    453,803       459,943  
     Transfer out of Level 3
    -       -  
Balance, end of period
  $ (361,418 )   $ (819,354 )
 
 
 
17

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
(b)  Classification of financial assets and liabilities
 
The following table represents the fair values and carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities measured at amortized cost.

As at December 31, 2012
 
 
 
Carrying amount
   
Fair value
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
 
  $ 33,290     $ 33,290  
Restricted cash
 
 
  $ 10,920     $ 10,920  
Current trade and other receivables
 
 
  $ 250,114     $ 250,114  
Unbilled revenues
 
 
  $ 143,345     $ 143,345  
Non-current receivables
 
 
  $ 10,029     $ 10,029  
Other financial assets
 
 
  $ 26,220     $ 26,220  
Bank indebtedness, trade and other payables
 
  $ 258,832     $ 258,832  
Long-term debt
 
 
  $ 981,800     $ 950,875  
Other financial liabilities
 
 
  $ 439,351     $ 439,351  
 
 
 
               
 
For the three
For the three
 
For the nine
   
For the nine
 
 
months ended
months ended
 
months ended
   
months ended
 
 
December 3
1, 2012
December
31, 2011
 
December
31, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
Interest expense on financial liabilities not held-for-trading
$19,692 $16,377   $ 57,540     $ 44,509  

As at December 31, 2012, and March 31, 2012, the carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, current trade and other receivables, unbilled revenues, bank indebtedness and trade and other payables approximates fair value due to their short-term liquidity.

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 exception of the $90 million, $330 million and $100 million convertible debentures, which are fair valued, based on market value and the carrying value of the senior unsecured note which approximates fair value due to the limited time that has passed since its issuance.  As at March 31, 2012, the fair value of long-term debt was $826,991.
 
(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.
 
 
 
18

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
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. The level of hedging is dependent on the source of the cash flow and the time remaining until the cash repatriation occurs.

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 nine months ended December 31, 2012, assuming that all the other variables had remained constant, profit for the period would have been $12,700 higher/lower and other comprehensive income would have been $8,600 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 this 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) in income before income taxes for the period ended December 31, 2012, of approximately $1,530.
 
 
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 the other variables had remained constant, income before income taxes for the nine months ended December 31, 2012 would have increased (decreased) by $181,956 ($180,704) primarily as a result of the change in fair value of Just Energy’s derivative instruments.
 
 
 
19

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
 
 
Commodity price sensitivity – Level 3 derivative financial instruments

If the energy prices associated with only level 3 derivative instruments including natural gas, electricity, verified emission-reduction credits and renewable energy certificates had risen (fallen) by 10%, assuming that all the other variables had remained constant, income before income taxes for the nine months ended December 31, 2012 would have increased (decreased) by $164,717 ($163,622) primarily as a result of the change in fair value of Just Energy’s derivative instruments.

(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, New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, 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:
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
   
March 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
Current
  $ 72,522     $ 69,738  
1 – 30 days
    19,472       15,530  
31 – 60 days
    5,533       5,681  
61 – 90 days
    5,187       2,905  
Over 91 days
    29,103       19,947  
 
               
 
  $ 131,817     $ 113,801  

Changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts were as follows:
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
   
March 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 34,926     $ 25,115  
Allowance on acquired receivables
    -       6,940  
Provision for doubtful accounts
    22,540       28,514  
Bad debts written off
    (18,187 )     (29,215 )
Other
    (3,263 )     3,572  
Balance, end of period
  $ 36,016     $ 34,926  
 
 
 
20

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
 
In the remaining markets, the local distribution companies (“LDCs”) for a fee, provide collection services and assume the risk of any bad debts owing from Just Energy’s customers. 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.

As at December 31, 2012, the maximum counterparty credit risk exposure amounted to $158,037, 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 December 31, 2012:

 
 
 
   
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
  $ 253,559     $ 253,559     $ 253,559     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Bank indebtedness
    5,273       5,273       5,273       -       -       -  
Long-term debt*
    981,800       1,040,836       224,927       175,822       395,365       244,722  
Derivative instruments
    439,351       2,412,738       1,203,898       1,020,442       182,913       5,485  
 
  $ 1,679,983     $ 3,712,406     $ 1,687,657     $ 1,196,264     $ 578,278     $ 250,207  
 
                                               
As at March 31, 2012:
                                               
 
                                               
 
         
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
  $ 287,145     $ 287,145     $ 287,145     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Bank indebtedness
    1,060       1,060       1,060       -       -       -  
Long-term debt*
    776,683       833,962       97,611       252,570       26,433       457,348  
Derivative instruments
    945,661       2,596,314       1,363,421       1,057,222       175,049       622  
 
  $ 2,010,549     $ 3,718,481     $ 1,749,237     $ 1,309,792     $ 201,482     $ 457,970  

* 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.
 
 
 
21

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 
In addition to the amounts noted above, at December 31, 2012, 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
  $ 60,190     $ 111,874     $ 79,508     $ 59,200  

 
(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 $1,377 to accommodate for its counterparties’ risk of default.


7.      ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the nine months ended December 31, 2012
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
Foreign
 
 
 
 
 
 
currency
 
 
 
 
 
 
translation
 
Cash flow
 
 
 
 
adjustments
 
hedges
 
Total
 
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 31,419     $ 38,874     $ 70,293  
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment
    (4,083 )     -       (4,083 )
Amortization of deferred unrealized gain on discontinued
                       
  hedges, net of income taxes of $5,084
    -       (22,592 )     (22,592 )
Balance, end of period
  $ 27,336     $ 16,282     $ 43,618  
 
                       
For the nine months ended December 31, 2011
                       
 
                       
 
Foreign
                 
 
currency
                 
 
translation
 
Cash flow
         
 
adjustments
 
hedges
 
Total
 
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 29,033     $ 94,886     $ 123,919  
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment
    6,086       -       6,086  
Amortization of deferred unrealized gain on discontinued
                       
  hedges, net of income taxes of $9,961
    -       (43,967 )     (43,967 )
Balance, end of period
  $ 35,119     $ 50,919     $ 86,038  

 
 
22

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)



8.
SHAREHOLDERS’ CAPITAL


 
 Details of issued and outstanding shareholders’ capital are as follows for the nine months ended December 31, 2012, with comparatives as at March 31, 2012:

Issued and outstanding
 
Nine months ended December 31, 2012
   
As at March 31, 2012
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
    139,348,926     $ 993,181       136,963,726     $ 963,982  
Share-based awards exercised
    175,560       1,964       91,684       1,385  
Dividend reinvestment plan (i)
    1,411,623       13,348       2,377,616       28,413  
Repurchase and cancellation of shares(ii)
    -       -       (84,100 )     (599 )
Shares issued for cash
    829       7       -       -  
Balance, end of period
    140,936,938     $ 1,008,500       139,348,926     $ 993,181  

 
(i)      Dividend reinvestment plan
Under Just Energy’s dividend reinvestment plan (“DRIP”), Canadian 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 re-instated as of the date of the dividend payable, which was at September 30, 2012.


(ii)     Repurchase and cancellation of shares
During the 12-month period of December 16, 2011 to December 15, 2012, Just Energy had approval to make a normal course issuer bid to purchase up to 13,200,917 common shares. A maximum of 82,430 common shares could have been purchased during any trading day. Just Energy purchased and cancelled 84,100 common shares for cash consideration of $955.  The average book value of $599 was recorded as a reduction to share capital and the remaining loss of $356 was allocated to accumulated deficit. No additional shares were purchased for cancellation during the current fiscal year.
 
 
 
23

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)


 
9.
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING

 
 
December 31, 2012
   
March 31, 2012
 
Credit facility (a)
  $ 114,638     $ 98,455  
   Less: debt issue costs (a)
    (619 )     (1,196 )
$105 million senior unsecured note (b)
    105,000       -  
   Less: debt issue costs (b)
    (7,428 )     -  
TGF credit facility (c)(i)
    28,571       32,046  
TGF debentures (c)(ii)
    35,474       35,818  
NHS financing (d)
    218,702       147,220  
$90 million convertible debentures (e)
    87,224       86,101  
$330 million convertible debentures (f)
    296,374       291,937  
$100 million convertible debentures (g)
    87,145       85,879  
HES financing (h)
               
  Credit facility
    8,307       -  
  Construction loan
    9,571       -  
      Less: debt issue costs
    (1,732 )     -  
Capital leases (i)
    573       423  
 
    981,800       776,683  
Less: current portion
    (224,927 )     (97,611 )
 
  $ 756,873     $ 679,072  

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)
  $ 114,638     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 114,638  
$105 million senior unsecured note (b)
    -       -       -       105,000       105,000  
TGF credit facility (c)(i)
    28,571       -       -       -       28,571  
TGF debentures (c)(ii)
    35,474       -       -       -       35,474  
NHS financing (d)
    36,313       77,302       65,365       39,722       218,702  
$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)
    -       8,307       -       -       8,307  
HES financing - Construction loan (h)
    9,571       -       -       -       9,571  
Capital leases (i)
    360       213       -       -       573  
 
  $ 224,927     $ 175,822     $ 395,365     $ 244,722     $ 1,040,836  

 
 
24

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)



The following table details the finance costs for the three and nine months ended December 31. Interest is expensed at the effective interest rate.
 
 
 
Three months
   
Three months
   
Nine months
   
Nine months
 
 
 
ended
   
ended
   
ended
   
ended
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
Credit facility (a)
  $ 3,721     $ 2,194     $ 11,833     $ 6,257  
$105 million senior unsecured note (b)
    127       -       127       -  
TGF credit facility (c)(i)
    438       506       1,361       1,571  
TGF debentures (c)(ii)
    1,064       1,076       3,203       3,285  
NHS financing (d)
    3,992       2,646       10,324       7,159  
$90 million convertible debentures (e)
    1,732       1,704       5,172       5,088  
$330 million convertible debentures (f)
    6,447       6,324       19,287       18,921  
$100 million convertible debentures (g)
    1,871       1,831       5,579       1,992  
HES financing (h)
    213       -       349       -  
Capital lease interest (i)
    20       20       92       20  
Unwinding of discount on provisions
    67       76       213       216  
 
  $ 19,692     $ 16,377     $ 57,540     $ 44,509  

(a)  
As at December 31, 2012, Just Energy has a $370 million credit facility to meet working capital requirements. The syndicate of lenders includes Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Royal Bank of Canada, National Bank of Canada, Société Générale, The Bank of Nova Scotia, The Toronto-Dominion Bank and Alberta Treasury Branches. The term of the facility expires on December 31, 2013.

Interest is payable on outstanding loans at rates that vary with Bankers’ Acceptances, 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 December 31, 2012, the Canadian prime rate was 3.0% and the U.S. prime rate was 3.25%. As at December 31, 2012, Just Energy had drawn $114,638 (March 31, 2012 - $98,455) against the facility and total letters of credit outstanding amounted to $113,004 (March 31, 2012 - $121,054).  As at December 31, 2012, unamortized debt issue costs relating to the facility are $619 (March 31, 2012 - $1,196). As at December 31, 2012, Just Energy has $142,358 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 and TGF. Just Energy is required to meet a number of financial covenants under the credit facility agreement.  During the first and second quarters of this fiscal year, the credit facility agreement was amended pursuant to which certain financial and other covenants were renegotiated to accommodate the growth of the business. As at December 31, 2012, all of these covenants had been met.
 
 
 
25

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (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 May 2018.  Just Energy incurred costs of approximately $7,428 and has shown these as a debt issuance cost.  These costs will be charged to operations as interest expense over the term of the debt. The $105,000 Senior Unsecured Note is subject to certain financial and other covenants.  As at December 31, 2012, 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
December 31, 2012
   
Nine months ended
December 31, 2012
 
Sales    $ 685,206     $ 1,936,080  
Gross margin     127,392       324,725  
Finance costs      50,892       116,646  
Profit for the period     15,150       370,471  
Non-cash financing costs      2,322       7,403  
Intercompany interest charges      36,915       74,394  
Stock-based compensation     2,657       7,547  
Income tax paid         (79 )     (1,897 )
Dividends paid from unrestricted subsidiaries      9,452       9,452  
 
 
(c)  
In connection with an acquisition, Just Energy acquired the debt obligations of TGF, which 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.  The covenants were measured as at March 31, 2012 and TGF failed to meet all required covenants.  The non-compliance was waived by the lenders but did result in a non-compliance fee of $80, representing 0.25% of the loan balance as at March 31, 2012. The covenants will be re-measured at March 31, 2013. As at December 31, 2012, the amount owing under this facility amounted to $28,571. Pursuant to a forbearance agreement dated as of December 31, 2012, the lenders have agreed that TGF shall not be required to make any principal payments until May 31, 2013. The lenders have no recourse to the Company or any other Just Energy entity.

(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. Compliance with the new covenants will be measured annually beginning with the fiscal 2013 year-end. The maturity date has been extended to May 15, 2014, with a call right any time after April 1, 2013. On March 31, 2012, TGF agreed with the debenture holders to increase the quarterly blended principal and interest payments to $1,186 and to amend the financial covenants for fiscal 2013 to be more in line with the expected financial results of TGF for the year. TGF also agreed to make an additional debt repayment after March 31, 2013 if the cash flow from operations exceeds $500 for fiscal 2013, provided that this type of payment will not create a non-compliance issue for the Company under the TGF credit facility. The debenture holders have no recourse to the Company or any other Just Energy entity. Pursuant to a waiver and forbearance agreement made as of December 31, 2012, the debenture holders have agreed to waive any principal and interest payments to and including July 1, 2013. As at December 31, 2012, the amount owing under this debenture agreement amounted to $35,474.
 
 
 
26

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (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 on the interim consolidated statements of financial position as bank indebtedness, TGF has total letters of credit issued of $250.

(d)  
NHS entered into a long-term financing agreement for the funding of new and existing rental water heater and HVAC contracts in the Enbridge and Union Gas distribution territories. 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 7.89% to 7.99%, and as settlement, 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. As security for performance of the obligation, NHS has provided security over the water heaters, HVAC equipment and rental contracts, subject to the financing rental agreement, as collateral.

In addition, on October 18, 2012, NHS obtained approximately $7,400 in additional financing at an interest rate of 7.89% to complete an asset purchase consisting of approximately 27,000 water heater and HVAC customer contracts, The total cost to acquire these contracts was approximately $9,500 and $6,471 has been allocated to the equipment and the remainder to water heater and HVAC contracts.

The financing agreement is subject to a holdback provision, whereby 3% in the Enbridge territory and 5% in the Union Gas territory of the outstanding balance of the funded amount is deducted and deposited into a reserve account in the event of default.  Once all obligations of NHS are satisfied or expired, the remaining funds in the reserve account will immediately be released to NHS.

NHS has $218,702 owing under this agreement, including $9,967 relating to the holdback provision, recorded in non-current receivables, as at December 31, 2012. NHS is required to meet a number of non-financial covenants under the agreement.  As at December 31, 2012, 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 37.17 shares, representing a conversion price of $26.91 per common share as at December 31, 2012. 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 three months and nine months ended December 31, 2012, interest expense amounted to $1,732 and $5,172.
 
 
 
27

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)


 
On and after September 30, 2012, but 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.

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)  
  In order to fund an acquisition in May 2010, 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 6.0% 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 shares of the Company, representing a conversion price of $18 per share.  During the three and nine months ended December 31, 2012, interest expense amounted to $6,447 and $19,287. 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.
 
 
 
28

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

(g)  
On September 22, 2011, 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 commencing March 31, 2012, 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.

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.  During the three and six months ended December 31, 2012, interest expense amounted to $1,871 and $5,579.

(h)  
Effective August 1, 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, payable quarterly, at U.S. prime plus 6.9% or Eurodollar rate plus 7.9%.

As at December 31, 2012, HES had drawn $8,307 and had unamortized debt issue costs relating to the facility of $1,065. HES is required to meet a number of financial and other covenants under this facility.  As at December 31, 2012, all of these covenants had been met.

HES through a subsidiary, has entered into an arrangement providing access to a construction loan for up to approximately $12,000 to fund certain specified projects.  As at December 31, 2012, $9,571 has been advanced under this loan and had unamortized debt issue costs of $667.  The construction loan bears interest at 10% and is due upon completion of certain 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 for approximately $6,500 will bear interest at 8% and mature in six years.  The investment will be for approximately $7,000 and will provide the institutional investor with a significant portion of the tax incentives generated by the projects funded. This arrangement is subject to certain financial covenants and warranties, all of which have been met as at December 31, 2012.
 
 
 
29

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (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 April 20, 2013 and January 31, 2015.

10.  INCOME TAXES
 
 
   
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
For the three
   
For the three
   
For the nine
   
For the nine
 
 
 
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
     
 
Current income tax expense (recovery)
  $ 598     $ 987     $ 1,376     $ (3,174) 
Deferred tax expense (recovery)
    8,949       (1,416 )     47,763       24,891
Provision for (recovery of)  income taxes
  $ 9,547     $ (429 )   $ 49,139     $ 21,717



11.
OTHER INCOME, EXPENSES AND ADJUSTMENTS
 
(a)  
Other operating expenses

 
 
For the three
   
For the three
   
For the nine
   
For the nine
 
 
 
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
Amortization of gas contracts
  $ 2,678     $ 5,556     $ 10,567     $ 19,086  
Amortization of electricity contracts
    9,319       13,725       28,150       46,158  
Amortization of acquired water heaters and HVAC contracts
    413       419       1,238       1,217  
Amortization of other intangible assets
    8,405       6,617       24,353       18,793  
Amortization of property, plant and equipment
    2,554       1,531       5,914       4,307  
Bad debt expense
    6,186       8,269       22,540       21,534  
Transaction costs
    -       1,078       -       1,078  
Share-based compensation
    2,867       3,054       9,255       7,660  
 
  $ 32,422     $ 40,249     $ 102,017     $ 119,833  
 
 
 
30

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)


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

Included in cost of sales
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
For the three
 
For the three
   
For the nine
   
For the nine
 
 
months ended
 
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
Amortization
  $ 3,647     $ 3,236     $ 10,348     $ 9,173  
Direct energy costs and other
    587,703       587,971       1,699,272       1,611,455  
 
  $ 591,350     $ 591,207     $ 1,709,620     $ 1,620,628  

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

 
 
For the three
   
For the three
   
For the nine
   
For the nine
 
 
 
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Amortization of gas contracts
  $ 2,746     $ 7,765     $ 9,180     $ 33,406  
Amortization of electricity contracts
    10,139       15,499       30,642       64,159  
 
 
(d)  
Employee benefits expense

 
 
For the three
   
For the three
   
For the nine
   
For the nine
 
 
 
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Wages, salaries and commissions
  $ 50,209     $ 52,126     $ 165,852     $ 133,987  
Benefits
    3,511       2,372       8,032       8,395  
 
  $ 53,720     $ 54,498     $ 173,884     $ 142,382  

 
 
31

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)


 
12.
REPORTABLE BUSINESS SEGMENTS
 
Just Energy operates in the following reportable segments: gas marketing, electricity marketing, ethanol, home services and other. Other represents HES and Momentis. Reporting by products and services is in line with Just Energy’s performance measurement parameters.
 
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.
 
 
 
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JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)


 
The following tables present Just Energy’s results by operating segments:
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
For the three months ended December 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
Gas
 
Electricity
   
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
marketing
 
marketing
 
Ethanol
 
Home services
 
Other
 
Consolidated
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Sales
  $ 220,774     $ 470,402     $ 26,285     $ 12,689     $ 3,697     $ 733,847  
Gross margin
    38,926       88,310       2,227       9,507       3,527       142,497  
Amortization of property, plant
                                               
and equipment
    191       908       447       60       948       2,554  
Amortization of intangible assets
    4,106       16,273       17       414       5       20,815  
Administrative expenses
    4,333       22,072       1,823       4,962       3,521       36,711  
Selling and marketing expenses
    9,577       35,162       -       1,260       3,919       49,918  
Other operating expenses
    2,474       6,268       -       299       12       9,053  
Operating profit (loss) for the
                                               
period
  $ 18,245     $ 7,627     $ (60 )   $ 2,512     $ (4,878 )   $ 23,446  
Finance costs
    (2,930 )     (11,048 )     (1,508 )     (3,993 )     (213 )     (19,692 )
Change in fair value of derivative
                                               
instruments
    32,241       14,960       -       -       -       47,201  
Proportionate share of loss from joint venture
    (400 )     (1,510 )     -       -       -       (1,910 )
Other income (loss)
    (901 )     1,579       -       -       62       740  
Provision for income taxes
    1,633       5,413       -       2,464       37       9,547  
Profit (loss) for the period
  $ 44,622     $ 6,195     $ (1,568 )   $ (3,945 )   $ (5,066 )   $ 40,238  
Capital expenditures
  $ 355     $ 1,065     $ 172     $ 14,469     $ 18,302     $ 34,363  
 
                                               
 
                                               
For the three months ended December 31, 2011
 
 
                                               
 
Gas
 
Electricity
                                 
 
marketing
 
marketing
 
Ethanol
 
Home services
 
Other
 
Consolidated
 
 
                                               
Sales
  $ 254,158     $ 432,182     $ 37,540     $ 9,411     $ 5,323     $ 738,614  
Gross margin
    49,016       79,470       6,466       7,188       5,267       147,407  
Amortization of property, plant
                                               
and equipment
    227       965       290       42       7       1,531  
Amortization of intangible assets
    5,293       21,609       1       419       1       27,323  
Administrative expenses
    336       25,343       1,426       2,968       1,235       31,308  
Selling and marketing expenses
    5,665       30,517       -       1,188       11,496       48,866  
Other operating expenses
    2,417       8,267       -       711       -       11,395  
Operating profit (loss) for the
                                               
period
  $ 35,078     $ (7,231 )   $ 4,749     $ 1,860     $ (7,472 )   $ 26,984  
Finance costs
    (2,820 )     (9,288 )     (1,620 )     (2,648 )     (1 )     (16,377 )
Change in fair value of derivative
                                               
instruments
    (45,846 )     (63,374 )     (1,501 )     -       -       (110,721 )
Other income
    870       880       171       -       378       2,299  
Provision for (recovery of) income taxes
    3,290       (3,670 )     -       -       (49 )     (429 )
Profit (loss) for the period
  $ (16,008 )   $ (75,343 )   $ 1,799     $ (788 )   $ (7,046 )   $ (97,386 )
Capital expenditures
  $ 266     $ 361     $ 64     $ 8,056     $ 12,365     $ 21,112  
 
 
 
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JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)


 
For the nine months ended December 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
Gas
 
Electricity
   
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
marketing
 
marketing
 
Ethanol
 
Home services
 
Other
 
Consolidated
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Sales
  $ 409,262     $ 1,542,260     $ 79,122     $ 35,609     $ 17,358     $ 2,083,611  
Gross margin
    58,980       266,249       5,778       27,222       15,762       373,991  
Amortization of property, plant
                                               
and equipment
    643       2,550       1,502       172       1,047       5,914  
Amortization of intangible assets
    15,392       47,612       51       1,239       14       64,308  
Administrative expenses
    18,676       62,428       5,965       12,985       8,027       108,081  
Selling and marketing expenses
    29,682       98,058       -       3,612       27,400       158,752  
Other operating expenses
    4,319       25,724       -       1,211       541       31,795  
Operating profit (loss) for the
                                               
period
  $ (9,732 )   $ 29,877     $ (1,740 )   $ 8,003     $ (21,267 )   $ 5,141  
Finance costs
    (10,068 )     (32,185 )     (4,610 )     (10,328 )     (349 )     (57,540 )
Change in fair value of derivative
                                               
instruments
    255,949       237,780       -       (175 )     -       493,554  
Proportionate share of loss from joint venture
    (1,385 )     (4,385 )     -       -       -       (5,770 )
Other income
    403       3,260       -       -       2,055       5,718  
Provision for income taxes
    4,917       15,369       -       28,754       99       49,139  
Profit (loss) for the period
  $ 230,250     $ 218,978     $ (6,350 )   $ (31,254 )   $ (19,660 )   $ 391,964  
Capital expenditures
  $ 990     $ 2,523     $ 393     $ 32,573     $ 52,589     $ 89,068  
Total goodwill
  $ 127,018     $ 127,275     $ -     $ 283     $ -     $ 254,576  
Total assets
  $ 413,787     $ 670,226     $ 142,306     $ 189,895     $ 94,629     $ 1,510,843  
Total liabilities
  $ 560,116     $ 879,687     $ 75,946     $ 220,771     $ 21,642     $ 1,758,162  
 
                                               
For the nine months ended December 31, 2011
 
 
                                               
 
Gas
 
Electricity
                                 
 
marketing
 
marketing
 
Ethanol
 
Home services
 
Other
 
Consolidated
 
 
                                               
Sales
  $ 548,413     $ 1,279,163     $ 104,111     $ 25,589     $ 7,581     $ 1,964,857  
Gross margin
    83,682       217,979       15,223       19,965       7,380       344,229  
Amortization of property, plant
                                               
and equipment
    885       2,357       930       121       14       4,307  
Amortization of intangible assets
    26,190       58,844       8       1,217       1       86,260  
Administrative expenses
    17,815       51,240       6,249       9,305       3,757       88,366  
Selling and marketing expenses
    24,626       75,050       -       3,066       15,980       118,722  
Other operating expenses
    5,040       22,884       -       1,342       -       29,266  
Operating profit (loss) for the
                                               
period
  $ 9,126     $ 7,604     $ 8,036     $ 4,914     $ (12,372 )   $ 17,308  
Finance costs
    (9,723 )     (22,702 )     (4,913 )     (7,165 )     (6 )     (44,509 )
Change in fair value of derivative
                                               
instruments
    33,277       (37,819 )     (1,586 )     -       -       (6,128 )
Other income
    1,834       2,770       171       -       523       5,298  
Provision for (recovery of) income taxes
    11,006       10,811       -       -       (100 )     21,717  
Profit (loss) for the period
  $ 23,508     $ (60,958 )   $ 1,708     $ (2,251 )   $ (11,755 )   $ (49,748 )
Capital expenditures
  $ 1,011     $ 1,808     $ 186     $ 26,607     $ 13,501     $ 43,113  
 
                                               
As at March 31, 2012:
                                               
Total goodwill
  $ 127,055     $ 121,827     $ -     $ 283     $ -     $ 249,165  
Total assets
  $ 350,915     $ 904,504     $ 123,604     $ 159,696     $ 4,325     $ 1,543,044  
Total liabilities
  $ 543,062     $ 1,250,564     $ 76,995     $ 168,715     $ 5,117     $ 2,044,453  
 
 
 
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JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (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 nine months
   
For the nine months
 
 
ended December 31, 2012
 
ended December 31, 2011
 
ended December 31, 2012
 
ended December 31, 2011
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Canada
  $ 259,736     $ 298,878     $ 650,721     $ 805,594  
United States
    471,964       439,736       1,430,511       1,159,263  
United Kingdom
    2,147       -       2,379       -  
Total sales per interim consolidated statements of income
  $ 733,847     $ 738,614     $ 2,083,611     $ 1,964,857  
 
                               
The sales are based on the location of the customer.
                 

 Non-current assets

 Non-current assets for this purpose consist of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets and are  summarized as follows:

 
   
As at December 31, 2012
   
As at March 31,
2012
 
 Canada
  $ 488,369     $ 480,452  
 United States
    325,834       360,018  
 United Kingdom
    1,386       -  
 Total
  $ 815,589     $ 840,470  

 
 
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JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)


 
13.           EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

 
 
For the three
   
For the three
   
For the nine
   
For the nine
 
 
 
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
 
 
 
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
 
 
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Basic earnings (loss) per share
             
 
       
Profit (loss) available to shareholders
  $ 40,312     $ (97,262 )   $ 392,380     $ (49,624 )
Basic shares outstanding
    140,126,633       138,602,194       139,621,644       137,872,427  
Basic earnings (loss) per share
  $ 0.29     $ (0.70 )   $ 2.81     $ (0.36 )
 
                               
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
                               
Profit (loss) available to shareholders
  $ 40,312     $ (97,262 )   $ 392,380     $ (49,624 )
Adjustment for dilutive impact of convertible debentures
    6,046       7,002     21,880       18,492
Adjusted earnings
  $ 46,358     $ (90,260 )   $ 414,260     $ (31,132 )
Basic shares outstanding
    140,126,633       138,602,194       139,621,644       137,872,427  
Dilutive effect of:
                               
Restricted share grants
    3,704,287       3,017,451     3,716,675       3,026,838
Deferred share grants
    156,491       122,247     149,617       115,036
Convertible debentures
    23,935,575       26,927,596     27,280,056       23,382,905
Shares outstanding on a diluted basis
    167,922,986       168,669,488       170,767,992       164,397,206  
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
  $ 0.28     $ (0.70 )   $ 2.43     $ (0.36 )
1 The assumed conversion into shares results in an anti-dilutive position; therefore, this has not been included in computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share
 

14.
DIVIDENDS PAID AND PROPOSED

For the three months ended December 31, 2012, dividends of $0.31 (2011 - $0.31) per share were declared by Just Energy. This amounted to $44,636 (2011 - $43,934), which was approved throughout the period by the Board of Directors and was paid out during the quarter. For the nine months ended December 31, 2012, dividends of $0.93 (2011 - $0.93) per share were declared and paid by Just Energy. This amounted to $133,435 (2011 - $131,230), which was approved throughout the period by the Board of Directors and was paid out during the period.
 
Declared dividends subsequent to quarter end
On January 2, 2013, the Board of Directors of Just Energy declared a dividend in the amount of $0.10333 per common share ($1.24 annually).  The dividend was paid on January 31, 2013, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 15, 2013.

On February 4, 2013, the Board of Directors of Just Energy declared a dividend in the amount of $0.10333 per common share ($1.24 annually).  The dividend will be paid on February 28, 2013, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 15, 2013.

 
 
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JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 (unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)



15.
COMMITMENTS
 
 
Commitments for each of the next five years and thereafter are as follows:

As at December 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Less than 1 year
 
1 to 3 years
 
4 to 5 years
 
Exceeding 5 years
   
Total
 
Premises and equipment leasing
    8,702       11,970       8,273       9,687       38,632  
Grain production contracts
    5,593       -       -       -       5,593  
Long-term gas and electricity contracts
    1,203,898       1,020,442       182,913       5,485       2,412,738  
 
  $ 1,218,193     $ 1,032,412     $ 191,186     $ 15,172     $ 2,456,963  

 
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.  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.

 
16.
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.

 
 
 
 
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