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UNITED STATES FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will
file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form
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information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to
the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934. If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to
the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): N/A SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. DATED the 10th day of December, 2010. HARRY WINSTON DIAMOND CORPORATION
By: /s/ LYLE R.
HEPBURN
EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit 99.1 Harry Winston Diamond Corporation reports Third
Quarter Results: Company posts solid sales growth TORONTO, CANADA (December 9, 2010) Harry Winston Diamond
Corporation (TSX:HW, NYSE:HWD) (the Company) today announced its third quarter
results for the period ending October 31, 2010. Third Quarter Highlights: Consolidated sales increased 88% to $140.9 million from $74.8 million in
the comparable quarter of the prior year, resulting in earnings from
operations of $13.7 million, compared to a loss from operations of $4.9
million for the same quarter of the prior year.
Rough diamond sales rose 192% to $60.7 million from $20.8 million in the
comparable quarter of the prior year. The increase in sales resulted primarily
from a 182% increase in volume of carats sold. Although rough diamond prices
showed continued strength increasing approximately 20% over the comparable
quarter of the prior year, our achieved price increased 4% due to a change in
ore mix.
Retail sales increased 48% to $80.2 million from $54.0 million for the
same quarter of the prior year. Earnings from operations of $5.4 million for
the quarter compared to a loss from operations of $0.5 million, in the same
quarter of the prior year.
Rough diamond production for the three months ended September 30, 2010,
was 0.71 million carats compared to 0.33 million carats (on a 40% basis),
which was 115% higher than the comparable quarter of the prior year.
Production in the same quarter last year was unusually low, due to the planned
lower volume of ore mined that reflected the continued disruption in the rough
diamond market last year.
Consolidated net income attributable to shareholders for the third quarter
was $3.9 million or $0.05 per share compared to net loss attributable to
shareholders of $0.2 million or $nil per share in the third quarter of the
prior year. Included in the consolidated net income attributable to
shareholders for the quarter was a net foreign exchange loss of $3.0 million
or $0.04 per share primarily on future income tax liabilities compared to a
net foreign exchange gain of $1.6 million or $0.02 per share in the comparable
quarter of the prior year. Robert Gannicott, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said,
"
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
OR 15D-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of December, 2010
Commission File Number: 001-33838
HARRY WINSTON DIAMOND CORPORATION
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
P.O. Box 4569, Station A
Toronto, ON,
Canada M5W 4T9
(Address of principal executive offices)
Form 20-F [ ]
Form 40-F [X]
Yes [ ]
No [X]
(Registrant)
Name: Lyle R.
Hepburn
Title: Corporate
Secretary
Fiscal 2011 Third Quarter Financial Summary
(US$ in millions except Earnings per Share amounts)
Three months ended Oct 31, 2010 |
Three months ended Oct 31, 2009 |
Nine months ended Oct 31, 2010 |
Nine months ended Oct 31, 2009 | |
Sales - Mining Segment - Retail Segment |
140.9 60.7 80.2 |
74.8 20.8 54.0 |
408.6 196.5 212.1 |
279.2 124.4 154.8 |
Earnings (loss) from operations
- Mining Segment - Retail Segment |
13.7 8.3 5.4 |
(4.9) (4.5) (0.5) |
44.0 34.9 9.2 |
(18.9) (7.8) (11.0) |
Net Earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders | 3.9 | (0.2) | 11.8 | (69.8) |
Earnings (loss) per share | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $(0.95) |
Conference Call and Webcast
Beginning at 8:30AM (EST) on Friday, December 10, the Company will host a conference call for analysts, investors and other interested parties. Listeners may access a live broadcast of the conference call on the Company's investor relations web site at http://investor.harrywinston.com or by dialing 866-543-6408 within North America or 617-213-8899 from international locations and entering passcode 29982663.
An online archive of the broadcast will be available by accessing the Company's investor relations web site at http://investor.harrywinston.com. A telephone replay of the call will be available one hour after the call through 11:00PM (EST), Friday, December 24, 2010 by dialing 888-286-8010 within North America or 617-801-6888 from international locations and entering passcode 56445791.
About Harry Winston Diamond Corporation
Harry Winston Diamond Corporation is a specialist diamond enterprise with assets in the mining and retail segments of the diamond industry. Harry Winston supplies rough diamonds to the global market from its 40 percent ownership interest in the Diavik Diamond Mine. The Companys retail division is a premier diamond jeweler and luxury timepiece retailer with salons in key locations, including New York, Paris, London, Beijing, Tokyo, and Beverly Hills.
The Company focuses on the two most profitable segments of the diamond industry, mining and retail, in which its expertise creates shareholder value. This unique business model provides key competitive advantages; rough diamond sales and polished diamond purchases provide market intelligence that enhances the Companys overall performance.
For more information, please visit www.harrywinston.com. or for investor information, visit http://investor.harrywinston.com .
Ms. Kelley Stamm, Manager, Investor Relations (416) 362-2237 ext 223 or kstamm@harrywinston.com
Harry Winston Diamond Corporation
Highlights
(ALL FIGURES ARE IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)
Consolidated sales were $140.9 million for the quarter compared to $74.8 million for the comparable quarter of the prior year, resulting in an 86% increase in gross margin and earnings from operations of $13.7 million, compared to a loss from operations of $4.9 million in the comparable quarter of the prior year.
The mining segment recorded sales of $60.7 million, a 192% increase from $20.8 million in the comparable quarter of the prior year. The increase in sales resulted from a significantly higher volume of carats sold during the quarter. Carats produced in the second quarter of the prior year was unusually low as a result of the planned six-week shutdown from July 14, 2009, to August 24, 2009 (the 2009 Summer Shutdown) to reflect the softness in the rough diamond market last year. The mining segment recorded earnings from operations of $8.3 million compared to a loss from operations of $4.5 million in the comparable quarter of the prior year.
The retail segment recorded sales of $80.2 million, an increase of 48% from sales of $54.0 million in the comparable quarter of the prior year. Earnings from retail operations of $5.4 million for the quarter compare favorably to a loss from operations of $0.5 million in the same quarter of the prior year.
The Company recorded consolidated net income attributable to shareholders of $3.9 million or $0.05 per share for the quarter, compared to a net loss attributable to shareholders of $0.2 million or $nil per share in the third quarter of the prior year. Included in consolidated net income attributable to shareholders for the quarter was a net foreign exchange loss of $3.0 million or $0.04 per share primarily on future income tax liabilities compared to a net foreign exchange gain of $1.6 million or $0.02 per share in the comparable quarter of the prior year.
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Harry Winston Diamond Corporation
Managements Discussion and Analysis
Prepared as of December 9, 2010 (ALL FIGURES ARE IN UNITED STATES
DOLLARS UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)
The following is managements discussion and analysis (MD&A) of the results of operations for Harry Winston Diamond Corporation (Harry Winston Diamond Corporation, or the Company) for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2010 and its financial position as at October 31, 2010. This MD&A is based on the Companys consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in Canada (Canadian GAAP) and should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2010 and the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and notes thereto for the year ended January 31, 2010. Unless otherwise specified, all financial information is presented in United States dollars. Unless otherwise indicated, all references to third quarter refer to the three months ended October 31, 2010 and all references to international for the retail segment refer to Europe and Asia.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information
Certain information included in this MD&A may constitute
forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian and United States
securities laws. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by
the use of terms such as may, will, should, expect, plan,
anticipate, appears, believe, intend, estimate, predict,
potential, continue, objective or other similar expressions concerning
matters that are not historical facts. Forward-looking information may relate to
managements future outlook and anticipated events or results, and may include
statements or information regarding plans, timelines and targets for
construction, mining, development, production and exploration activities at the
Diavik Diamond Mine, future mining and processing at the Diavik Diamond Mine,
projected capital expenditure requirements and the funding thereof, liquidity
and working capital requirements and sources, estimated reserves and resources
at, and production from, the Diavik Diamond Mine, the number and timing of
expected rough diamond sales, expected diamond prices and expectations
concerning the diamond industry and the demand for luxury goods, expected cost
of sales and gross margin trends in the mining segment, and expected sales
trends and market conditions in the retail segment. Actual results may vary from
the forward-looking information. See Risks and Uncertainties on page 16 for
material risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
the forward-looking information.
Forward-looking information is based on certain factors and assumptions regarding, among other things, mining, production, construction and exploration activities at the Diavik Diamond Mine, world and US economic conditions and the worldwide demand for luxury goods. Specifically, in making statements regarding expected diamond prices and expectations concerning the diamond industry and expected sales trends and market conditions in the retail segment, the Company has made assumptions regarding, among other things, continuing recovery of world and US economic conditions and demand for luxury goods. While the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on the information currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect. See Risks and Uncertainties on page 16.
Forward-looking information is subject to certain factors, including risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from what we currently expect. These factors include, among other things, the uncertain nature of mining activities, including risks associated with underground construction and mining operations, risks associated with joint venture operations, risks associated with the remote location of and harsh climate at the Diavik Diamond Mine site, risks associated with regulatory requirements, fluctuations in diamond prices and changes in US and world economic conditions, the risk of fluctuations in the Canadian/US dollar exchange rate, cash flow and liquidity risks and the risks of competition in the luxury jewelry segment as well as changes in demand for high end luxury goods. Please see page 16 of this Interim Report, as well as the Companys Annual Report, available at www.sedar.com, for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties involved in the Companys operations.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue importance on forward-looking information, which speaks only as of the date of this MD&A, and should not rely upon this information as of any other date. Due to assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including the assumptions, risks and uncertainties identified above and elsewhere in this MD&A, actual events may differ materially from current expectations. The Company uses forward-looking statements because it believes such statements provide useful information with respect to the expected future operations and financial performance of the Company, and cautions readers that the information may not be appropriate for other purposes. While the Company may elect to, it is under no obligation and does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise at any particular time, except as required by law. Additional information concerning factors that may cause actual results to materially differ from those in such forward-looking statements is contained in the Companys filings with Canadian and United States securities regulatory authorities and can be found at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov, respectively.
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Harry Winston Diamond Corporation
Summary Discussion
Harry Winston
Diamond Corporation is a specialist diamond company focusing on the mining and
retail segments of the diamond industry. The Company supplies rough diamonds to
the global market from production received from its 40% ownership interest in
the Diavik Diamond Mine, located off Lac de Gras in Canadas Northwest
Territories. The Company also owns Harry Winston Inc., the premier fine jewelry
and watch retailer operating under the Harry Winston® brand.
The Companys most significant asset is an ownership interest in the Diavik group of mineral claims. The Diavik Joint Venture (the Joint Venture) is an unincorporated joint arrangement between Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. (DDMI) (60%) and Harry Winston Diamond Limited Partnership (HWDLP) (40%) where HWDLP holds an undivided 40% ownership interest in the assets, liabilities and expenses of the Diavik Diamond Mine. DDMI is the operator of the Diavik Diamond Mine. DDMI and HWDLP are headquartered in Yellowknife, Canada. DDMI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto plc of London, England.
On August 25, 2010, Harry Winston Diamond Corporation reacquired from Kinross Gold Corporation (Kinross) for $191.2 million (including transaction costs) its 9% indirect interest in the Diavik Joint Venture (the Kinross Buy Back Transaction), representing Kinrosss direct 22.5% interest in HWDLP previously acquired in March 2009. The purchase price for Kinrosss 22.5% interest in HWDLP was based on the market value of consideration on the closing date and was satisfied by the payment of $50.0 million in cash, the issuance to Kinross of approximately 7.1 million Harry Winston Diamond Corporation common shares from treasury with a market value of $69.7 million and the issuance to Kinross of a promissory note in the amount of $70.0 million, maturing on August 25, 2011. The note bears interest at a rate of 5% per annum and can be repaid in cash or, subject to certain limitations, treasury common shares issued by the Company. The issuance of such shares is expected to be subject to approval by the Companys shareholders in most circumstances. With this transaction, the Companys ownership interest in the Diavik Joint Venture was increased back to 40%.
Market Commentary
The Diamond Market
The rough diamond market
sustained its strength in the third quarter as a result of the ongoing relative
scarcity of rough diamond supply. This together with continued positive demand
in the run up to the holiday season led to solid improvement in rough and
polished diamond prices. The market price for rough diamonds has increased
approximately 20% over the comparable quarter of the prior year.
The Retail Jewelry Market
The luxury jewelry market continued to improve over the
prior quarter. Although the global economy faces significant challenges with
high unemployment and lackluster growth in Europe and the US, the luxury jewelry
retail market remains relatively strong. Consumer demand for luxury brands has
increased, fueled by continued demand from high net worth individuals
particularly from China.
® Harry Winston is a registered trademark of Harry Winston Inc.
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Harry Winston Diamond Corporation
Consolidated Financial Results
The
following is a summary of the Companys consolidated quarterly results for the eight quarters ended October 31,
2010 following the basis of presentation utilized in its Canadian GAAP financial
statements:
(expressed in thousands of United
States dollars except per share amounts and where otherwise noted)
(quarterly results are unaudited)
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Nine | Nine | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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months | months | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ended | ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2009 | Oct. 31, | Oct. 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sales |
$ | 140,877 | $ | 153,728 | $ | 114,000 | $ | 133,654 | $ | 74,828 | $ | 94,776 | $ | 109,643 | $ | 118,399 | $ | 408,605 | $ | 279,247 | ||||||||||
Cost of sales |
85,831 | 86,797 | 76,692 | 96,257 | 45,227 | 66,294 | 83,944 | 68,908 | 249,320 | 195,465 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Gross margin |
55,046 | 66,931 | 37,308 | 37,397 | 29,601 | 28,482 | 25,699 | 49,491 | 159,285 | 83,782 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Gross margin (%) |
39.1% | 43.5% | 32.7% | 28.0% | 39.6% | 30.1% | 23.4% | 41.8% | 39.0% | 30.0% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
41,306 | 37,998 | 35,948 | 40,479 | 34,542 | 32,380 | 35,749 | 39,399 | 115,252 | 102,671 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) from operations |
13,740 | 28,933 | 1,360 | (3,082 | ) | (4,941 | ) | (3,898 | ) | (10,050 | ) | 10,092 | 44,033 | (18,889 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Interest and financing expenses |
(3,338 | ) | (2,483 | ) | (2,384 | ) | (2,396 | ) | (2,448 | ) | (2,998 | ) | (3,699 | ) | (4,960 | ) | (8,205 | ) | (9,145 | ) | ||||||||||
Other income |
69 | 154 | 168 | 129 | 99 | 83 | 281 | 778 | 391 | 463 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Insurance settlement |
| | | | 100 | | 3,250 | 17,240 | | 3,350 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dilution loss |
| | | | | (539 | ) | (34,222 | ) | | | (34,761 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Impairment charge |
| | | | | | | (93,780 | ) | | | |||||||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange gain (loss) |
(2,960 | ) | 3,319 | (11,792 | ) | (1,978 | ) | 1,598 | (25,274 | ) | (5,839 | ) | 4,649 | (11,433 | ) | (29,515 | ) | |||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) before income taxes |
7,511 | 29,923 | (12,648 | ) | (7,327 | ) | (5,592 | ) | (32,626 | ) | (50,279 | ) | (65,981 | ) | 24,786 | (88,497 | ) | |||||||||||||
Income taxes (recovery) |
2,833 | 9,114 | (3,879 | ) | (5,800 | ) | (4,221 | ) | (5,662 | ) | (3,120 | ) | 7,052 | 8,067 | (13,002 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) |
$ | 4,678 | $ | 20,809 | $ | (8,769 | ) | $ | (1,527 | ) | $ | (1,371 | ) | $ | (26,964 | ) | $ | (47,159 | ) | $ | (73,033 | ) | $ | 16,719 | $ | (75,495 | ) | |||
Attributable to shareholders |
$ | 3,938 | $ | 16,490 | $ | (8,654 | ) | $ | (3,358 | ) | $ | (214 | ) | $ | (24,521 | ) | $ | (45,084 | ) | $ | (72,975 | ) | $ | 11,775 | $ | (69,819 | ) | |||
Attributable to non-controlling interest (i) |
$ | 740 | $ | 4,319 | $ | (115 | ) | $ | 1,831 | $ | (1,157 | ) | $ | (2,443 | ) | $ | (2,075 | ) | $ | (58 | ) | $ | 4,944 | $ | (5,676 | ) | ||||
Basic earnings (loss) per share |
$ | 0.05 | $ | 0.22 | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | 0.00 | $ | (0.32 | ) | $ | (0.68 | ) | $ | (1.19 | ) | $ | 0.15 | $ | (0.95 | ) | ||||
Diluted earnings (loss) per share |
$ | 0.05 | $ | 0.21 | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | 0.00 | $ | (0.32 | ) | $ | (0.68 | ) | $ | (1.19 | ) | $ | 0.15 | $ | (0.95 | ) | ||||
Cash dividends declared per share |
$ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | ||||||||||
Total assets(ii) |
$ | 1,600 | $ | 1,613 | $ | 1,539 | $ | 1,495 | $ | 1,535 | $ | 1,533 | $ | 1,592 | $ | 1,567 | $ | 1,600 | $ | 1,535 | ||||||||||
Total long-term liabilities(ii) |
$ | 631 | $ | 565 | $ | 487 | $ | 477 | $ | 506 | $ | 507 | $ | 496 | $ | 550 | $ | 631 | $ | 506 |
(i) |
Effective February 1, 2010, the Company early adopted Handbook Section 1582, Business Combinations, Handbook Section 1601 Consolidated Financial Statements, Handbook Section 1602 Non-Controlling Interests, and amendments to Handbook Section 3251 Equity from the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA), which have been applied retrospectively. Under these sections, non-controlling interest is reported as a component of shareholders equity. As a result, the prior year amounts for non-controlling interest in the consolidated balance sheet have been reclassified into shareholders equity. In addition, non-controlling interest of $4.2 million reported in the first two quarters of fiscal 2011 as a reduction to earnings has been reclassified as a direct charge to retained earnings. |
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(ii) |
Total assets and total long-term liabilities are expressed in millions of United States dollars. |
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The comparability of quarter-over-quarter results is impacted by seasonality for both the mining and retail segments. Harry Winston Diamond Corporation expects that the quarterly results for its mining segment will continue to fluctuate depending on the seasonality of production at the Diavik Diamond Mine, the number of sales events conducted during the quarter, and the volume, size and quality distribution of rough diamonds delivered from the Diavik Diamond Mine in each quarter. The quarterly results for the retail segment are also seasonal, with generally higher sales during the fourth quarter due to the holiday season. See Segmented Analysis on page 9 for additional information. |
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Harry Winston Diamond Corporation
Three Months Ended October 31, 2010 Compared to
Three Months Ended October 31, 2009
CONSOLIDATED NET EARNINGS
The Company recorded third quarter consolidated net income attributable to
shareholders of $3.9 million or $0.05 per share compared to a net loss
attributable to shareholders of $0.2 million or $nil per share in the third
quarter of the prior year. Included in consolidated net income attributable to
shareholders for the quarter was a net foreign exchange loss of $3.0 million or
$0.04 per share primarily on future income tax liabilities compared to a net
foreign exchange gain of $1.6 million or $0.02 per share in the comparable
quarter of the prior year.
CONSOLIDATED SALES
Sales for the third quarter totalled
$140.9 million, consisting of rough diamond sales of $60.7 million and retail
segment sales of $80.2 million. This compares to sales of $74.8 million in the
comparable quarter of the prior year (rough diamond sales of $20.8 million and
retail segment sales of $54.0 million). The Company held two rough diamond sales
in the third quarter, compared to one in the comparable quarter of the prior
year. See Segmented Analysis on page 9 for additional information.
CONSOLIDATED COST OF SALES AND GROSS MARGIN
The Companys
third quarter cost of sales was $85.8 million for a gross margin of 39.1%
compared to a cost of sales of $45.2 million and a gross margin of 39.6% for the
comparable quarter of the prior year. The Companys cost of sales includes costs
associated with mining, rough diamond sorting and retail sales activities. See
Segmented Analysis on page 9 for additional information.
CONSOLIDATED SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
The principal components of selling, general and administrative (SG&A)
expenses include expenses for salaries and benefits, advertising and marketing,
rent and building related costs. The Company incurred SG&A expenses of $41.3
million for the third quarter, compared to $34.5 million in the comparable
quarter of the prior year.
Included in SG&A expenses for the third quarter are $6.3 million for the mining segment compared to $4.9 million for the comparable quarter of the prior year and $35.1 million for the retail segment compared to $29.6 million for the comparable quarter of the prior year. For the mining segment, increased expenses were associated with higher sales ($0.2 million) and executive severance ($1.0 million). For the retail segment, the increase was due primarily to higher advertising, marketing and selling expenses and higher variable compensation expenses resulting from the increase in sales. See Segmented Analysis on page 9 for additional information.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME TAXES
The Company recorded a net income
tax expense of $2.8 million during the third quarter, compared to a net income
tax recovery of $4.2 million in the comparable quarter of the prior year. The
Companys effective income tax rate for the quarter, excluding Harry Winstons
retail segment, is 52%, which is based on a statutory income tax rate of 29%
adjusted for various items including Northwest Territories mining royalty,
impact of foreign exchange, earnings subject to tax different than the statutory
rate and impact of net income allocated to non-controlling interest.
The Companys functional and reporting currency is US dollars; however, the calculation of income tax expense is based on income in the currency of the country of origin. As such, the Company is continually subject to foreign exchange fluctuations, particularly as the Canadian dollar moves against the US dollar. During the third quarter, the Canadian dollar strengthened against the US dollar. As a result, the Company recorded an unrealized foreign exchange loss of $3.1 million on the revaluation of the Companys Canadian dollar denominated future income tax liability. This compares to an unrealized foreign exchange gain of $0.8 million in the comparable quarter of the previous year. The unrealized foreign exchange loss is not deductible for Canadian income tax purposes.
The rate of income tax payable by Harry Winston Inc. varies by jurisdiction. Net operating losses are available in certain jurisdictions to offset future income taxes payable in such jurisdictions. The net operating losses are scheduled to expire through 2031.
The Company has provided a table below summarizing the movement from the statutory to the effective income tax rate as a percentage of earnings before taxes:
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Harry Winston Diamond Corporation
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Three months | Three months |
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ended | ended |
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October 31, | October 31, |
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2010 | 2009 |
Statutory income tax rate |
29% | 30% |
Stock compensation |
2% | (2)% |
Northwest Territories mining royalty (net of income tax relief) |
10% | 5% |
Impact of foreign exchange |
7% | 22% |
Earnings subject to tax different than statutory rate |
(3)% | 34% |
Changes in valuation allowance |
(10)% | (4)% |
Impact of net income allocated to non-controlling interest |
6% | (10)% |
Assessments and adjustments |
% | (4)% |
Other items |
(3)% | 4% |
Effective income tax rate |
38% | 75% |
CONSOLIDATED INTEREST AND FINANCING EXPENSES
Interest and
financing expenses of $3.3 million were incurred during the third quarter
compared to $2.4 million during the comparable quarter of the prior year.
Interest and financing expenses were impacted primarily by an increase in debt
levels in the mining segment.
CONSOLIDATED OTHER INCOME
Other income of $0.1 million was
recorded during the quarter compared to $0.1 million in the comparable quarter
of the prior year.
CONSOLIDATED FOREIGN EXCHANGE
A net foreign exchange loss
of $3.0 million was recognized during the quarter compared to a net foreign
exchange gain of $1.6 million in the comparable quarter of the prior year. The
loss relates principally to the revaluation of the Companys Canadian dollar
denominated long-term future income tax liability as a result of the
strengthening of the Canadian dollar against the US dollar at October 31, 2010.
The Companys ongoing currency exposure relates primarily to expenses and
obligations incurred in Canadian dollars, as well as the revaluation of certain
Canadian monetary balance sheet amounts. The Company does not currently have any
significant foreign exchange derivative instruments outstanding.
Nine Months Ended October 31, 2010 Compared to
Nine Months Ended October 31, 2009
CONSOLIDATED NET EARNINGS
The Company recorded consolidated net income attributable to shareholders of
$11.8 million or $0.15 per share for the nine months ended October 31, 2010,
compared to a net loss attributable to shareholders of $69.8 million or $0.95
per share for the nine months ended October 31, 2009. Consolidated net income
attributable to shareholders for the nine months ended October 31, 2010,
included a net foreign exchange loss of $11.4 million or $0.15 per share
primarily on future income tax liabilities compared to a net foreign exchange
loss of $29.5 million or $0.40 per share in the comparable period of the prior
year. The consolidated net loss attributable to shareholders for the comparable
period of the prior year also included a non-cash dilution loss of $34.8 million
or $0.47 per share as a result of the 2009 investment by Kinross in HWDLP, which
holds the Companys 40% interest in the Diavik Diamond Mine.
CONSOLIDATED SALES
Sales for the nine months ended October
31, 2010 totalled $408.6 million, consisting of rough diamond sales of $196.5
million and retail segment sales of $212.1 million. This compares to sales of
$279.2 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2009 (rough diamond sales
of $124.4 million and retail segment sales of $154.8 million). See Segmented
Analysis on page 9 for additional information.
CONSOLIDATED COST OF SALES AND GROSS MARGIN
The Companys
cost of sales was $249.3 million for a gross margin of 39.0% compared to a cost
of sales of $195.5 million and a gross margin of 30.0% for the comparable period
of the prior year. The Companys cost of sales includes costs associated with
mining, rough diamond sorting and retail sales activities. See Segmented
Analysis on page 9 for additional information.
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CONSOLIDATED SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
The Company incurred SG&A expenses of $115.3 million for the nine months
ended October 31, 2010, compared to $102.7 million for the nine months ended
October 31, 2009.
Included in SG&A expenses for the nine months ended October 31, 2010 are $15.0 million for the mining segment compared to $14.6 million for the comparable period of the prior year and $100.3 million for the retail segment compared to $88.1 million for the comparable period of the prior year. The increase for the retail segment was due primarily to higher advertising, marketing and selling expenses and higher variable compensation expenses resulting from higher sales. In addition, SG&A expenses for the retail segment in the comparable period of the prior year were lower due to an adjustment to incentive-based compensation. See Segmented Analysis on page 9 for additional information.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME TAXES
The Company recorded a net income
tax expense of $8.1 million during the nine months ended October 31, 2010,
compared to a net income tax recovery of $13.0 million in the comparable period
of the prior year. The Companys effective income tax rate for the nine months
ended October 31, 2010, excluding Harry Winstons retail segment, is 35%, which
is based on a statutory income tax rate of 29% adjusted for various items
including Northwest Territories mining royalty, impact of foreign exchange,
earnings subject to tax different than the statutory rate and impact of net
income allocated to non-controlling interest.
The Companys functional and reporting currency is US dollars; however, the calculation of income tax expense is based on income in the currency of the country of origin. As such, the Company is continually subject to foreign exchange fluctuations, particularly as the Canadian dollar moves against the US dollar. During the nine months ended October 31, 2010, the Canadian dollar strengthened against the US dollar. As a result, the Company recorded an unrealized foreign exchange loss of $10.4 million on the revaluation of the Companys Canadian dollar denominated future income tax liability. This compares to an unrealized foreign exchange loss of $22.2 million in the comparable period of the prior year. The unrealized foreign exchange loss is not deductible for Canadian income tax purposes.
The rate of income tax payable by Harry Winston Inc. varies by jurisdiction. Net operating losses are available in certain jurisdictions to offset future income taxes payable in such jurisdictions. The net operating losses are scheduled to expire through 2031.
The Company has provided a table below summarizing the movement from the statutory to the effective income tax rate as a percentage of earnings before taxes:
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Nine months | Nine months |
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ended | ended |
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October 31, | October 31, |
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2010 | 2009 |
Statutory income tax rate |
29% | 30% |
Stock compensation |
1% | % |
Northwest Territories mining royalty (net of income tax relief) |
13% | % |
Impact of foreign exchange |
3% | (5)% |
Earnings subject to tax different than statutory rate |
(1)% | 6% |
Changes in valuation allowance |
(2)% | (1)% |
Impact of dilution loss |
% | (12)% |
Impact of net income allocated to non-controlling interest |
(7)% | (2)% |
Assessments and adjustments |
(3)% | (1)% |
Effective income tax rate |
33% | 15% |
CONSOLIDATED INTEREST AND FINANCING EXPENSES
Interest and
financing expenses of $8.2 million were incurred during the nine months ended
October 31, 2010 compared to $9.1 million during the comparable period of the
prior year. Interest and financing expenses were impacted by lower average debt
levels during the period and lower interest rates.
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CONSOLIDATED OTHER INCOME
Other income of $0.4 million was
recorded during the nine months ended October 31, 2010 compared to $0.5 million
in the comparable period of the prior year.
CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE SETTLEMENT
During the comparable
period of the prior year, the Company received the remaining insurance
settlement of $3.4 million related to the December 2008 robbery at the Harry
Winston Paris salon.
CONSOLIDATED DILUTION LOSS
During the comparable period of
the prior year, the Company recorded a non-cash dilution loss of $34.8 million
as a result of the investment by Kinross in HWDLP, which holds the Companys 40%
interest in the Diavik Diamond Mine.
CONSOLIDATED FOREIGN EXCHANGE
A net foreign exchange loss
of $11.4 million was recognized during the nine months ended October 31, 2010
compared to a net foreign exchange loss of $29.5 million in the comparable
period of the prior year. The current year to date loss relates principally to
the revaluation of the Companys Canadian dollar denominated long-term future
income tax liability as a result of the strengthening of the Canadian dollar
against the US dollar at October 31, 2010. The Companys ongoing currency
exposure relates primarily to expenses and obligations incurred in Canadian
dollars, as well as the revaluation of certain Canadian monetary balance sheet
amounts. The Company does not currently have any significant foreign exchange
derivative instruments outstanding.
Segmented Analysis
The operating
segments of the Company include mining and retail segments.
Mining
The mining segment
includes the production and sale of rough diamonds.
(expressed in thousands of United States dollars)
(quarterly results are unaudited)
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Sales |
$ | 60,708 | $ | 86,827 | $ | 48,922 | $ | 63,489 | $ | 20,765 | $ | 45,941 | $ | 57,690 | $ | 51,100 | $ | 196,457 | $ | 124,396 | ||||||||||
Cost of sales |
46,105 | 55,407 | 45,124 | 57,027 | 20,319 | 40,049 | 57,256 | 34,612 | 146,636 | 117,624 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Gross margin |
14,603 | 31,420 | 3,798 | 6,462 | 446 | 5,892 | 434 | 16,488 | 49,821 | 6,772 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Gross margin (%) |
24.1% | 36.2% | 7.8% | 10.2% | 2.1% | 12.8% | 0.8% | 32.3% | 25.4% | 5.4% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
6,255 | 4,813 | 3,870 | 4,885 | 4,932 | 4,182 | 5,503 | 4,430 | 14,938 | 14,617 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) from operations |
$ | 8,348 | $ | 26,607 | $ | (72 | ) | $ | 1,577 | $ | (4,486 | ) | $ | 1,710 | $ | (5,069 | ) | $ | 12,058 | $ | 34,883 | $ | (7,845 | ) |
Three Months Ended October 31, 2010 Compared to
Three Months Ended October 31, 2009
MINING SALES
Rough
diamond sales for the quarter totalled $60.7 million compared to $20.8 million
in the comparable quarter of the prior year. The increase in sales resulted
primarily from a 182% increase in volume of carats sold. Although rough diamond
prices showed continued strength, increasing approximately 20% over the
comparable quarter of the prior year, our achieved price increased 4% due to a
change in the ore mix. Rough diamond production was 115% higher than the
comparable calendar quarter of the prior year primarily due to the 2009 Summer
Shutdown. The Company held two rough diamond sales in the third quarter compared
to one in the comparable quarter of the prior year.
The Company expects that results for its mining segment will continue to fluctuate depending on the seasonality of production at the Diavik Diamond Mine, the number of sales events conducted at each sales location during the quarter, rough diamond prices and the volume, size and quality distribution of rough diamonds delivered from the Diavik Diamond Mine in each quarter.
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MINING COST OF SALES AND GROSS MARGIN
The Companys third
quarter cost of sales was $46.1 million, resulting in a gross margin of 24.1%
compared to a cost of sales of $20.3 million and a gross margin of 2.1% in the
comparable quarter of the prior year. The lower cost of sales in the comparable
quarter of the prior year was due primarily to lower mining activity related to
the 2009 Summer Shutdown. Mining gross margin is anticipated to fluctuate
between quarters, resulting from variations in the specific mix of product sold
during each quarter and rough diamond prices.
A substantial portion of cost of sales is mining operating costs, which are incurred at the Diavik Diamond Mine. Cost of sales also includes sorting costs, which consist of the Companys cost of handling and sorting product in preparation for sales to third parties, and amortization and depreciation, the majority of which is recorded using the unit-of-production method over estimated proven and probable reserves.
MINING SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
SG&A expenses for the mining segment increased by $1.3 million from the
comparable quarter of the prior year as a result of higher sales ($0.2 million)
and executive severance ($1.0 million).
Nine Months Ended October 31, 2010 Compared to
Nine Months Ended October 31, 2009
MINING SALES
Rough diamond
sales for the nine months ended October 31, 2010 totalled $196.5 million
compared to $124.4 million in the comparable period of the prior year. These
higher sales resulted from an 81% increase in achieved diamond prices. Sales in
the first quarter of the prior year included 0.4 million carats carried in
inventory at January 31, 2009 for revenue of $13.0 million. Excluding those
carats sold, the increase in the Companys achieved rough diamond prices was
61%.
The Company held seven rough diamond sales during the nine months ended October 31 2010, one of which was a tender. This compares to five rough diamond sales in the comparable period of the prior year. The Company expects that results for its mining segment will continue to fluctuate depending on the seasonality of production at the Diavik Diamond Mine, the number of sales events conducted at each sales location during the quarter, rough diamond prices and the volume, size and quality distribution of rough diamonds delivered from the Diavik Diamond Mine in each quarter.
MINING COST OF SALES AND GROSS MARGIN
For the nine months
ended October 31, 2010, cost of sales was $146.6 million, resulting in a gross
margin of 25.4%, compared to a cost of sales of $117.6 million and a gross
margin of 5.4% in the comparable period of the prior year. Included in cost of
sales in the first quarter of the prior year was $9.8 million related to goods
carried in inventory at January 31, 2009 and an inventory write-down of $4.1
million. Excluding these factors, the higher cost of sales was due primarily to
the cost of mining open pit synchronously with the high-cost development ore
from underground mining and the 2009 Summer Shutdown. The mining gross margin is
anticipated to fluctuate between quarters, resulting from variations in the
specific mix of product sold during each quarter and rough diamond prices.
A substantial portion of cost of sales is mining operating costs, which are incurred at the Diavik Diamond Mine. Cost of sales also includes sorting costs, which consist of the Companys cost of handling and sorting product in preparation for sales to third parties, and amortization and depreciation, the majority of which is recorded using the unit-of-production method over estimated proven and probable reserves.
MINING SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
SG&A expenses for the mining segment increased by $0.3 million from the
comparable period of the prior year.
Mining Segment Operational Update
Ore production for the third calendar quarter consisted of 1.0
million carats produced from 0.38 million tonnes of ore from the A-418
kimberlite pipe, 0.7 million carats produced from 0.17 million tonnes of ore
from the A-154 South kimberlite pipe, and 0.1 million carats produced from 0.05
million tonnes of ore from underground mining in the A-154 North pipe. Rough
diamond production was unusually low in the comparable quarter of the prior year
primarily due to the 2009 Summer Shutdown. Average grade decreased to 3.0 carats
per tonne in the third calendar quarter from 4.4 carats per tonne in the
comparable quarter of the prior year. The decrease in average grade was driven
primarily by an increase in the proportion of ore sourced from the lower grade
A-418 kimberlite pipe.
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HARRY WINSTON DIAMOND LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS 40% SHARE OF DIAVIK
DIAMOND MINE PRODUCTION
(reported on a one-month lag)
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Three months | Three months | Nine months | Nine months |
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ended | ended | ended | ended |
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September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, |
|
2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 |
Diamonds recovered (000s carats) |
713 | 331 | 1,983 | 1,614 |
Grade (carats/tonne) |
2.98 | 4.43 | 3.28 | 4.05 |
Mining Segment Outlook
PRODUCTION
In calendar 2010, the original mine plan contemplated open pit mining from
the A-418 kimberlite pipe supplemented by the A-154 South kimberlite pipe to be
the primary source of ore. Underground ore was expected to be sourced from the
A-154 South and A-154 North kimberlite pipes. Production was expected to be
approximately 7.8 million carats from approximately 2.3 million tonnes of ore
mined and processed.
The production forecast for calendar 2010 has now been revised to approximately 6.9 million carats from 7.8 million carats. The revision is primarily the result of two factors. First, a reduction in ore processed to approximately 2.1 million tonnes from the 2.3 million tonnes mined. Certain ore in the A-418 pipe contains mud-rich material, which has reduced processing capacity. Rio Tinto plc, the operator of the Diavik Diamond Mine, expects to make modifications to the processing flow to remediate this issue by the end of the year. Second, a lower grade has resulted from a shift in underground ore mined from the A-154 South pipe to the lower grade A-154 North underground and A-418 open pit while a revised, more efficient underground mining method is reviewed.
A new mine plan and budget for calendar 2011 is under final review by Rio Tinto plc and the Company. The plan for calendar 2011 foresees Diavik Diamond Mine production of approximately 6.9 million carats from the mining of 2.0 million tonnes of ore and processing of 2.2 million tonnes of ore, with the increment delivered from stockpile. Open pit mining of approximately 1.4 million tonnes is expected to be exclusively from A-418, almost all of which is expected to be sourced from the mud-rich ore type. Underground mining of approximately 0.6 million tonnes is expected to be primarily sourced equally from the A-154 South and A-154 North kimberlite pipes. Should the more efficient mining method be approved for A-154 South during the year, the production plan may be augmented to include more ore from this pipe.
Looking beyond calendar 2011, the objective is to fully utilize processing capacity with a combination of underground and open pit production. New mining techniques, with the potential to reduce unit cost and increase mining velocity, are under consideration for the underground ore reserves and the A-21 resource. In addition, exploration work has identified extensions at depth to the A-418 and A-154 North kimberlite pipes. The inclusion of these extensions into ore reserves will be largely dependent upon the costs of new underground mining techniques currently under review.
PRICING
The recovery in the rough diamond market is being
sustained and the Company anticipates that market conditions will remain
favourable for the remainder of the year. The market anticipates further
increases in polished prices in the new year that will result in sustained
increases in rough diamond prices.
The Company plans to hold two rough diamond sales in the fourth quarter, for a total of nine rough diamond sales in fiscal 2011.
COST OF SALES
The Company expects cost of sales in fiscal
2011 to be approximately $220 million at an assumed average Canadian/US dollar
exchange rate of $1.00. Included in cost of sales is depreciation and
amortization of approximately $70 million. This compares to an original plan of
$265 million and $90 million, respectively. This reduction in cost of sales
results primarily from lower than planned underground mining from the A-154
South pipe. The Company expects cost of sales in fiscal 2012 to increase to
approximately $265 million. Included in this amount is depreciation and
amortization of approximately $80 million. This increase in cost of sales
results primarily from an increase in the proportion of underground ore
mined.
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CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
During fiscal 2011, HWDLPs 40% share
of the planned capital expenditures is expected to be approximately $47 million
at an assumed average Canadian/US dollar exchange rate of $1.00, of which $19
million relates to the underground. During the third quarter, HWDLPs share of
capital expenditures was $12.5 million, of which $5.1 million related to the
underground. During fiscal 2012, HWDLPs 40% share of the planned capital
expenditures is expected to be approximately $62 million at an assumed average
Canadian/US dollar exchange rate of $1.00, of which $27 million relates to the
underground.
Retail
The retail segment
includes sales from Harry Winston salons, which are located in prime markets
around the world, including eight salons in the United States: New York, Beverly
Hills, Bal Harbour, Honolulu, Las Vegas, Dallas, Chicago and Costa Mesa; five
salons in Japan: Ginza, Roppongi Hills, Osaka, Omotesando and Nagoya; two salons
in Europe: Paris and London; and four salons in Asia outside of Japan: Beijing,
Taipei, Hong Kong and Singapore.
(expressed in thousands of United
States dollars)
(quarterly results
are unaudited)
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Sales |
$ | 80,169 | $ | 66,901 | $ | 65,078 | $ | 70,165 | $ | 54,063 | $ | 48,835 | $ | 51,953 | $ | 67,299 | $ | 212,148 | $ | 154,851 | ||||||||||
Cost of sales |
39,726 | 31,390 | 31,568 | 39,230 | 24,908 | 26,245 | 26,688 | 34,296 | 102,684 | 77,841 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Gross margin |
40,443 | 35,511 | 33,510 | 30,935 | 29,155 | 22,590 | 25,265 | 33,003 | 109,464 | 77,010 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Gross margin (%) |
50.4% | 53.1% | 51.5% | 44.1% | 53.9% | 46.3% | 48.6% | 49.0% | 51.6% | 49.7% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
35,051 | 33,185 | 32,078 | 35,594 | 29,610 | 28,198 | 30,246 | 34,969 | 100,314 | 88,054 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) from operations |
$ | 5,392 | $ | 2,326 | $ | 1,432 | $ | (4,659 | ) | $ | (455 | ) | $ | (5,608 | ) | $ | (4,981 | ) | $ | (1,966 | ) | $ | 9,150 | $ | (11,044 | ) |
Three Months Ended October 31, 2010 Compared to
Three Months Ended October 31, 2009
RETAIL SALES
Sales for
the third quarter were $80.2 million compared to $54.0 million for the
comparable quarter of the prior year, an increase of 48%. Sales in the US
increased 76% to $22.6 million, European sales increased 56% to $32.6 million
and Asian sales increased 23% to $25.0 million.
RETAIL COST OF SALES AND GROSS MARGIN
Cost of sales for the
retail segment for the third quarter was $39.7 million compared to $24.9 million
for the comparable quarter of the prior year. Gross margin for the quarter was
$40.4 million or 50.4% compared to $29.2 million or 53.9% for the third quarter
of the prior year. The decrease in gross margin resulted primarily from a
significant increase in high-value transactions, which carry lower-than-average
gross margins, combined with an increase in raw material costs in the watch
business.
RETAIL SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
SG&A expenses increased to $35.1 million from $29.6 million in the
comparable quarter of the prior year. The increase was due primarily to higher
advertising, marketing and selling expenses and higher variable compensation
expenses resulting from the increase in sales. SG&A expenses include
depreciation and amortization expense of $3.1 million compared to $3.4 million
in the comparable quarter of the prior year.
Nine Months Ended October 31, 2010 Compared to
Nine Months Ended October 31, 2009
RETAIL SALES
Sales for the
nine months ended October 31, 2010 were $212.1 million compared to $154.8
million for the comparable period of the prior year, an increase of 37%. Sales
in Asia increased 42% to $71.1 million, US sales increased 38% to $64.2 million
and European sales increased 32% to $76.8 million.
RETAIL COST OF SALES AND GROSS MARGIN
Cost of sales for the
retail segment for the nine months ended October 31, 2010 was $102.7 million
compared to $77.8 million for the comparable period of the prior year. Gross
margin for the nine months ended October 31, 2010 was $109.5 million or 51.6%
compared to $77.0 million or 49.7% for the comparable period of the prior year.
The increase in gross margin resulted primarily from a more balanced product mix
in salon sales and higher margins from watch sales.
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RETAIL SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
SG&A expenses increased to $100.3 million from $88.1 million in the
comparable period of the prior year. The increase was due primarily to higher
advertising, marketing and selling expenses and higher variable compensation
expenses resulting from the increase in sales. In addition, SG&A expenses in
the comparable period of the prior year were lower due to an adjustment to
incentive-based compensation. SG&A expenses include depreciation and
amortization expense of $9.4 million compared to $9.7 million in the comparable
period of the prior year.
Retail Segment Outlook
With the
approach of the holiday season, the retail segment anticipates increased demand
for luxury products. Harry Winstons global distribution network and high
quality products position the retail segment well to benefit from the increasing
mobility of high-end luxury consumers. The Company expects the rate of sales
growth for the retail segment for the fiscal year to be in the range of 35% to
40%. In November, the Company celebrated the 50th anniversary of the
Hope Diamond donation to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, by Harry
Winston with the Court of Jewels, a major exhibition of rare gemstones and
jewelry in New York. The Company expects to generate significant sales of
high-value items from the event that are generally at a lower gross margin. In
addition, the Company launched a new advertising campaign further supporting the
development of the brand. Although the costs associated with these initiatives
will impact operating margin in the fourth quarter, the Company anticipates that
the retail segment will generate an operating profit for the quarter.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Working Capital
As at October
31, 2010, the Company had unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $85.1
million, compared to $63.0 million at January 31, 2010. The Company had cash on
hand and balances with banks of $83.7 million and short-term investments of $1.4
million at October 31, 2010. During the quarter ended October 31, 2010, the
Company generated $12.4 million in cash from operations, compared to a use of
cash from operations of $16.3 million in the comparable quarter of the prior
year.
Working capital increased to $299.2 million at October 31, 2010 from $284.5 million at January 31, 2010. During the quarter, the Company increased inventory by $24.9 million, increased accounts payable and accrued liabilities by $9.2 million, increased accounts receivable by $1.7 million, decreased prepaid expenses and other current assets by $8.1 million, and decreased income taxes payable by $13.2 million.
The Companys liquidity requirements fluctuate from quarter to quarter depending on, among other factors, the seasonality of production at the Diavik Diamond Mine, seasonality of mine operating expenses, capital expenditure programs, the number of rough diamond sales events conducted during the quarter and the volume, size and quality distribution of rough diamonds delivered from the Diavik Diamond Mine in each quarter, along with the seasonality of sales and salon expansion in the retail segment. The Companys principal working capital needs include investments in inventory, prepaid expenses and other current assets, and accounts payable and income taxes payable.
The Company assesses liquidity and capital resources on a consolidated basis. The Companys requirements are for cash operating expenses, working capital, contractual debt requirements and capital expenditures. The Company believes that it will generate sufficient liquidity to meet its anticipated requirements for the next twelve months.
Financing Activities
On June 24,
2010, the Company announced that it has completed a mining segment senior
secured revolving credit facility with Standard Chartered Bank for $100.0
million. The facility has an initial maturity date of June 24, 2013 with two
one-year extensions at the Companys option. There are no scheduled repayments
required before maturity. The facility is available to the Company and Harry
Winston Diamond Mines Ltd. for general corporate purposes. Borrowings bear an
interest margin of 3.5% . The Company is required to comply with financial
covenants at the mining segment level customary for a financing of this nature,
with change in control provisions at the Company and Diavik Diamond Mines level.
At October 31, 2010, the Company had $50.0 million outstanding on its $100.0
million mining segment senior secured revolving credit facility which was used
to fund the Kinross Buy Back Transaction.
As at October 31, 2010, the Companys retail subsidiary, Harry Winston Inc., had $169.5 million outstanding on its $250.0 million secured five-year revolving credit facility maturing on March 31, 2013, which is used to fund salon inventory and capital expenditure requirements. This compares to $140.0 million outstanding at January 31, 2010.
Also included in long-term debt of the Companys retail operations is a 25-year loan agreement for CHF 17.5 million ($17.6 million) used to finance the construction of the Companys watch factory in Geneva, Switzerland. At October 31, 2010, $16.1 million was outstanding compared to $15.5 million at January 31, 2010. The bank has a secured interest in the factory building.
Harry Winston Japan, K.K. maintains secured and unsecured credit agreements with three banks amounting to ¥1,925 million ($23.9 million). At October 31, 2010, $23.9 million had been drawn against these facilities and classified as bank advances compared to $22.5 million at January 31, 2010.
At October 31, 2010, no amounts were outstanding under the Companys revolving financing facility relating to its Belgian subsidiary, Harry Winston Diamond International N.V., or its Indian subsidiary, Harry Winston Diamond (India) Private Limited. At January 31, 2010, no amounts were outstanding under the Companys revolving financing facilities relating to either Harry Winston Diamond International N.V., or Harry Winston Diamond (India) Private Limited.
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Investing Activities
On August
25, 2010, Harry Winston Diamond Corporation reacquired from Kinross for $191.2
million (including transaction costs) its 9% indirect interest in the Diavik
Joint Venture, representing Kinrosss direct 22.5% interest in HWDLP previously
acquired in March 2009. The purchase price for Kinrosss 22.5% interest in HWDLP
was based on the market value of consideration on the closing date and was
satisfied by the payment of $50.0 million in cash, the issuance to Kinross of
approximately 7.1 million Harry Winston Diamond Corporation common shares from
treasury with a market value of $69.7 million and the issuance to Kinross of a
promissory note in the amount of $70.0 million, maturing on August 25, 2011. The
note bears interest at a rate of 5% per annum and can be repaid in cash or,
subject to certain limitations, treasury common shares issued by the Company.
The issuance of such shares is expected to be subject to approval by the
Companys shareholders in most circumstances. With this transaction, the
Companys ownership interest in the Diavik Joint Venture was increased back to
40%.
During the third quarter, the Company incurred $14.3 million relating to capital assets, of which $12.5 million related to the mining segment and $1.8 million to the retail segment.
Contractual Obligations
The
Company has contractual payment obligations with respect to long-term debt and,
through its participation in the Joint Venture, future site restoration costs at
the Diavik Diamond Mine level. Additionally, at the Joint Venture level,
contractual obligations exist with respect to operating purchase obligations, as
administered by DDMI, the operator of the mine. In order to maintain its 40%
ownership interest in the Diavik Diamond Mine, HWDLP is obligated to fund 40% of
the Joint Ventures total expenditures on a monthly basis. HWDLPs current
projected share of the planned capital expenditures at the Diavik Diamond Mine,
which are not reflected in the table below, including capital expenditures for
the calendar years 2010 to 2014, is approximately $190 million assuming a
Canadian/US average exchange rate of $1.00 for the five years. The most
significant contractual obligations for the ensuing five-year period can be
summarized as follows:
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS |
Less than | Year | Year | After | |||||||||||
(expressed in thousands of United States dollars) |
Total | 1 year | 23 | 45 | 5 years | ||||||||||
Long-term debt (a)(b) |
$ | 343,691 | $ | 81,286 | $ | 239,916 | $ | 4,553 | $ | 17,936 | |||||
Environmental and participation agreements incremental commitments (c) |
94,011 | 79,304 | 1,960 | 4,757 | 7,990 | ||||||||||
Operating lease obligations (d) |
109,727 | 18,800 | 29,671 | 22,967 | 38,289 | ||||||||||
Capital lease obligations (e) |
158 | 158 | | | | ||||||||||
Total contractual obligations |
$ | 547,587 | $ | 179,548 | $ | 271,547 | $ | 32,277 | $ | 64,215 |
(a) |
Long-term debt presented in the foregoing table includes current and long-term portions. The mining segment maintains a senior secured revolving credit facility with Standard Chartered Bank for $100.0 million. The facility has an initial maturity date of June 24, 2013 with two one- year extensions at the Companys option. There are no scheduled repayments required before maturity. At October 31, 2010, $50.0 million was outstanding. |
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On August 25, 2010, the Company issued a promissory note in the amount of $70.0 million, maturing on August 25, 2011, as part of the Kinross Buyback Transaction. The note bears interest at a rate of 5% per annum and can be repaid in cash or, subject to certain limitations, treasury common shares issued by the Company. | |
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Harry Winston Inc. maintains a credit agreement with a syndicate of banks for a $250.0 million five-year revolving credit facility. There are no scheduled repayments required before maturity. At October 31, 2010, $169.5 million had been drawn against this secured credit facility, which expires on March 31, 2013. | |
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Also included in long-term debt of Harry Winston Inc. is a 25-year loan agreement for CHF 17.5 million ($17.6 million) used to finance the construction of the Companys watch factory in Geneva, Switzerland. The loan agreement is comprised of a CHF 3.5 million ($3.5 million) loan and a CHF 14.0 million ($14.1 million) loan. The CHF 3.5 million loan bears interest at a rate of 3.15% and matures on April 22, 2013. The CHF 14.0 million loan bears interest at a rate of 3.55% and matures on January 31, 2033. At October 31, 2010, $16.1 million was outstanding on the loan agreement compared to $15.5 million at January 31, 2010. The bank has a secured interest in the factory building. | |
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The Companys first mortgage on real property has scheduled principal payments of approximately $0.2 million quarterly, and may be prepaid at any time. On October 31, 2010, $7.1 million was outstanding on the mortgage payable. |
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(b) |
Interest on long-term debt is calculated at various fixed and floating rates. Projected interest payments on the current debt outstanding were based on interest rates in effect at October 31, 2010, and have been included under long-term debt in the table above. Interest payments for the next twelve months are approximated to be $10.0 million. |
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(c) |
The Joint Venture, under environmental and other agreements, must provide funding for the Environmental Monitoring Advisory Board. These agreements also state that the Joint Venture must provide security deposits for the performance by the Joint Venture of its reclamation and abandonment obligations under all environmental laws and regulations. The operator of the Joint Venture has fulfilled such obligations for the security deposits by posting letters of credit of which HWDLPs share as at October 31, 2010 was $77.8 million based on its 40% ownership interest in the Diavik Diamond Mine. There can be no assurance that the operator will continue its practice of posting letters of credit in fulfillment of this obligation, in which event HWDLP would be required to post its proportionate share of such security directly, which would result in additional constraints on liquidity. The requirement to post security for the reclamation and abandonment obligations may be reduced to the extent of amounts spent by the Joint Venture on those activities. The Joint Venture has also signed participation agreements with various native groups. These agreements are expected to contribute to the social, economic and cultural well-being of area Aboriginal bands. The actual cash outlay for the Joint Ventures obligations under these agreements is not anticipated to occur until later in the life of the Diavik Diamond Mine. |
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(d) |
Operating lease obligations represent future minimum annual rentals under non-cancellable operating leases for Harry Winston salons and office space, and long-term leases for property, land, office premises and a fuel tank farm for the Diavik Diamond Mine. |
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(e) |
Capital lease obligations represent future minimum annual rentals under non-cancellable capital leases for Harry Winston Inc. retail exhibit space. |
Risks and Uncertainties
Harry Winston
Diamond Corporation is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties as a
result of its operations. In addition to the other information contained in this
MD&A and the Companys other publicly filed disclosure documents, readers
should give careful consideration to the following risks, each of which could
have a material adverse effect on the Companys business prospects or financial
condition.
Nature of Mining
The operation
of the Diavik Diamond Mine is subject to risks inherent in the mining industry,
including variations in grade and other geological differences, unexpected
problems associated with required water retention dikes, water quality, surface
and underground conditions, processing problems, equipment performance,
accidents, labour disputes, risks relating to the physical security of the
diamonds, force majeure risks and natural disasters. Particularly with
underground mining operations, inherent risks include variations in rock
structure and strength as it impacts on mining method selection and performance,
de-watering and water handling requirements, achieving the required paste
backfill strengths, and unexpected local ground conditions. Hazards, such as
unusual or unexpected rock formations, rock bursts, pressures, collapses,
flooding or other conditions, may be encountered during mining. Such risks could
result in personal injury or fatality; damage to or destruction of mining
properties, processing facilities or equipment; environmental damage; delays,
suspensions or permanent reductions in mining production; monetary losses; and
possible legal liability.
The Diavik Diamond Mine, because of its remote northern location and access only by winter road or by air, is subject to special climate and transportation risks. These risks include the inability to operate or to operate efficiently during periods of extreme cold, the unavailability of materials and equipment, and increased transportation costs due to the late opening and/or early closure of the winter road. Such factors can add to the cost of mine development, production and operation and/or impair production and mining activities, thereby affecting the Companys profitability.
Nature of Joint Arrangement with DDMI
HWDLP holds an undivided 40% interest in the assets, liabilities
and expenses of the Diavik Diamond Mine and the Diavik group of mineral claims.
The Diavik Diamond Mine and the exploration and development of the Diavik group
of mineral claims is a joint arrangement between DDMI (60%) and HWDLP (40%), and
is subject to the risks normally associated with the conduct of joint ventures
and similar joint arrangements. These risks include the inability to exert
influence over strategic decisions made in respect of the Diavik Diamond Mine
and the Diavik group of mineral claims. By virtue of DDMIs 60% interest in the
Diavik Diamond Mine, it has a controlling vote in virtually all Joint Venture
management decisions respecting the development and operation of the Diavik
Diamond Mine and the development of the Diavik group of mineral claims.
Accordingly, DDMI is able to determine the timing and scope of future project
capital expenditures, and therefore is able to impose capital expenditure
requirements on HWDLP that the Company may not have sufficient cash to meet. A
failure to meet capital expenditure requirements imposed by DDMI could result in
HWDLPs interest in the Diavik Diamond Mine and the Diavik group of mineral
claims being diluted.
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Diamond Prices and Demand for Diamonds
The profitability of the Company is dependent upon production
from the Diavik Diamond Mine and on the results of the operations of its retail
operations. Each, in turn, is dependent in significant part upon the worldwide
demand for and price of diamonds. Diamond prices fluctuate and are affected by
numerous factors beyond the control of the Company, including worldwide economic
trends, particularly in the US, Japan, China and India, worldwide levels of
diamond discovery and production, and the level of demand for, and discretionary
spending on, luxury goods such as diamonds and jewelry. Low or negative growth
in the worldwide economy, renewed or additional credit market disruptions or the
occurrence of further terrorist attacks or similar activities creating
disruptions in economic growth could result in decreased demand for luxury goods
such as diamonds and jewelry, thereby negatively affecting the price of diamonds
and jewelry. Similarly, a substantial increase in the worldwide level of diamond
production or in diamonds available for sale through recommencement of suspended
mining activity or the release of stocks held back during recent periods of low
demand could also negatively affect the price of diamonds. In each case, such
developments could have a material adverse effect on the Companys results of
operations.
Cash Flow and Liquidity
The
Companys liquidity requirements fluctuate from quarter to quarter and year to
year depending on, among other factors, the seasonality of production at the
Diavik Diamond Mine, seasonality of mine operating expenses, capital expenditure
programs, the number of rough diamond sales events conducted during the quarter
and the volume, size and quality distribution of rough diamonds delivered from
the Diavik Diamond Mine in each quarter, along with the seasonality of sales and
salon refurbishment and expansion in the retail segment. The Companys principal
working capital needs include investments in inventory, prepaid expenses and
other current assets, and accounts payable and income taxes payable. The Kinross
Note (described below) is also a significant short-term financial obligation.
There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to meet each or all of
its liquidity requirements. A failure by the Company to meet its liquidity
requirements could result in the Company failing to meet its planned development
objectives, or in the Company being in default of a contractual obligation, each
of which could have a material adverse effect on the Companys business
prospects or financial condition.
Economic Environment
The
Companys financial results are tied to the global economic environment. The
global markets have experienced the impact of a significant US and international
economic downturn since the fall of 2008. This has restricted the Companys
growth opportunities both domestically and internationally, and a return to a
recession or weak recovery, due to recent disruptions in financial markets in
the European Union or otherwise, could cause the Company to experience further
revenue declines across both of its business segments, and a decrease in the
availability of credit, which could have a material adverse effect on the
Companys business prospects or financial condition.
Currency Risk
Currency
fluctuations may affect the Companys financial performance. Diamonds are sold
throughout the world based principally on the US dollar price, and although the
Company reports its financial results in US dollars, a majority of the costs and
expenses of the Diavik Diamond Mine are incurred in Canadian dollars. Further,
the Company has a significant future income tax liability that has been incurred
and will be payable in Canadian dollars. The Companys currency exposure relates
primarily to expenses and obligations incurred by it in Canadian dollars and,
secondarily, to revenues of Harry Winston Inc. in currencies other than the US
dollar. The appreciation of the Canadian dollar against the US dollar, and the
depreciation of such other currencies, such as the Euro, which has shown
significant volatility in recent weeks against the US dollar, therefore, will
increase the expenses of the Diavik Diamond Mine and the amount of the Companys
Canadian dollar liabilities relative to the revenue the Company will receive
from diamond sales, and will decrease the US dollar revenues received by Harry
Winston Inc. From time to time, the Company may use a limited number of
derivative financial instruments to manage its foreign currency exposure.
Licences and Permits
The
operation of the Diavik Diamond Mine and exploration on the Diavik property
requires licences and permits from the Canadian government. The Diavik Diamond
Mine Type A Water Licence was renewed by the regional Wekeezhii Land and
Water Board to October 31, 2015. While the Company anticipates that DDMI, the
operator of the Diavik Diamond Mine, will be able to renew this licence and
other necessary permits in the future, there can be no guarantee that DDMI will
be able to do so or obtain or maintain all other necessary licences and permits
that may be required to maintain the operation of the Diavik Diamond Mine or to
further explore and develop the Diavik property.
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Regulatory and Environmental Risks
The operation of the Diavik Diamond Mine, exploration activities
at the Diavik Project and the manufacturing of jewelry and watches are subject
to various laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment,
exploration, development, production, taxes, labour standards, occupational
health, waste disposal, mine safety, manufacturing safety and other matters. New
laws and regulations, amendments to existing laws and regulations, or more
stringent implementation or changes in enforcement policies under existing laws
and regulations could have a material adverse effect on the Company by
increasing costs and/or causing a reduction in levels of production from the
Diavik Diamond Mine and in the manufacture of jewelry and watches. As well, as
the Companys international operations expand, it or its subsidiaries become
subject to laws and regulatory regimes which differ materially from those under
which they operate in Canada and the US.
Mining and manufacturing are subject to potential risks and liabilities associated with pollution of the environment and the disposal of waste products occurring as a result of mining and manufacturing operations. To the extent that the Companys operations are subject to uninsured environmental liabilities, the payment of such liabilities could have a material adverse effect on the Company.
Climate Change
Canada ratified
the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
in late 2002 and the Kyoto Protocol came into effect in Canada in February 2005.
The Canadian government has established a number of policy measures in order to
meet its emission reduction guidelines. While the impact of these measures
cannot be quantified at this time, the likely effect will be to increase costs
for fossil fuels, electricity and transportation; restrict industrial emission
levels; impose added costs for emissions in excess of permitted levels; and
increase costs for monitoring and reporting. Compliance with these initiatives
could have a material adverse effect on the Companys results of operations.
Resource and Reserve Estimates
The Companys figures for mineral resources and ore reserves on
the Diavik group of mineral claims are estimates, and no assurance can be given
that the anticipated carats will be recovered. The estimation of reserves is a
subjective process. Forecasts are based on engineering data, projected future
rates of production and the timing of future expenditures, all of which are
subject to numerous uncertainties and various interpretations. The Company
expects that its estimates of reserves will change to reflect updated
information as well as to reflect depletion due to production. Reserve estimates
may be revised upward or downward based on the results of current and future
drilling, testing or production levels, and on changes in mine design. In
addition, market fluctuations in the price of diamonds or increases in the costs
to recover diamonds from the Diavik Diamond Mine may render the mining of ore
reserves uneconomical.
Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Due to the uncertainty that may attach to inferred mineral resources, there is no assurance that mineral resources at the Diavik property will be upgraded to proven and probable ore reserves.
Insurance
The Companys business
is subject to a number of risks and hazards, including adverse environmental
conditions, industrial accidents, labour disputes, unusual or unexpected
geological conditions, risks relating to the physical security of diamonds and
jewelry held as inventory or in transit, changes in the regulatory environment
and natural phenomena such as inclement weather conditions. Such occurrences
could result in damage to the Diavik Diamond Mine, personal injury or death,
environmental damage to the Diavik property, delays in mining, the closing of
Harry Winston Inc.s manufacturing facilities or salons, monetary losses and
possible legal liability. Although insurance is maintained to protect against
certain risks in connection with the Diavik Diamond Mine and the Companys
operations, the insurance in place will not cover all potential risks. It may
not be possible to maintain insurance to cover insurable risks at economically
feasible premiums.
Fuel Costs
The Diavik Diamond
Mines expected fuel needs are purchased periodically during the year for
storage, and transported to the mine site by way of the winter road. These costs
will increase if transportation by air freight is required due to a shortened
winter road season or unexpectedly high fuel usage.
The cost of the fuel purchased is based on the then prevailing price and expensed into operating costs on a usage basis. The Diavik Diamond Mine currently has no hedges for its future anticipated fuel consumption.
Reliance on Skilled Employees
Production at the Diavik Diamond Mine is dependent upon the
efforts of certain skilled employees of DDMI. The loss of these employees or the
inability of DDMI to attract and retain additional skilled employees may
adversely affect the level of diamond production from the Diavik Diamond
Mine.
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The Companys success in marketing rough diamonds and operating the business of Harry Winston Inc. is dependent on the services of key executives and skilled employees, as well as the continuance of key relationships with certain third parties, such as diamantaires. The loss of these persons or the Companys inability to attract and retain additional skilled employees or to establish and maintain relationships with required third parties may adversely affect its business and future operations in marketing diamonds and operating its retail segment.
Expansion and Refurbishment of the Existing
Salon Network
A key component of the Companys retail strategy in
recent years has been the expansion of its salon network. This strategy requires
the Company to make ongoing capital expenditures to build and open new salons,
to refurbish existing salons from time to time, and to incur additional
operating expenses in order to operate the new salons. To date, much of this
expansion has been financed by Harry Winston Inc. through borrowings. There can
be no assurance that the expansion of the salon network will continue or that
the current expansion will prove successful in increasing annual sales or
earnings from the retail segment, and the increased debt levels resulting from
this expansion could negatively impact the Companys liquidity and its results
from operations in the absence of increased sales and earnings.
Competition in the Luxury Jewelry Segment
The Company is exposed to competition in the retail diamond
market from other luxury goods, diamond, jewelry and watch retailers. The
ability of Harry Winston Inc. to successfully compete with such luxury goods,
diamond, jewelry and watch retailers is dependent upon a number of factors,
including the ability to source high-end polished diamonds and protect and
promote its distinctive brand name and reputation. If Harry Winston Inc. is
unable to successfully compete in the luxury jewelry segment, then the Companys
results of operations will be adversely affected.
Agreement with Kinross
On August
25, 2010, the Company completed the Kinross Buy Back Transaction, reacquiring
the 22.5% interest in HWDLP that had been previously acquired by Kinross in
March 2009. Pursuant to this agreement, the Company has issued to Kinross a
promissory note (the Kinross Note) in the amount of $70.0 million due and
repayable on the first anniversary of the date of issue. The Kinross Note can,
subject to certain limitations, be paid in treasury common shares. The issuance
of such shares is expected to be subject to approval by the Companys
shareholders in most circumstances.
Changes in Disclosure Controls and Procedures and
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
During the third quarter of
fiscal 2011, there were no changes in the Companys disclosure controls and
procedures or internal control over financial reporting that materially
affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys
disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Management is often required to make judgments, assumptions and
estimates in the application of Canadian GAAP that have a significant impact on
the financial results of the Company. Certain policies are more significant than
others and are, therefore, considered critical accounting policies. Accounting
policies are considered critical if they rely on a substantial amount of
judgment (use of estimates) in their application or if they result from a choice
between accounting alternatives and that choice has a material impact on the
Companys reported results or financial position.
Changes in Accounting Policies
Business Combinations and Non-Controlling Interests
Effective February 1, 2010, the Company early adopted Handbook
Section 1582, Business Combinations, Handbook Section 1601 Consolidated
Financial Statements, Handbook Section 1602 Non-Controlling Interests, and
amendments to Handbook Section 3251 Equity from the Canadian Institute of
Chartered Accountants (CICA), which have been applied retrospectively. Under
these sections, non-controlling interest is reported as a component of
shareholders equity. As a result, the prior year amounts for non-controlling
interest in the consolidated balance sheet have been reclassified into
shareholders equity. In addition, non-controlling interest of $4.2 million
reported in the first two quarters of fiscal 2011 as a reduction to earnings has
been reclassified as a direct charge to retained earnings.
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Recently Issued Accounting Standards
International Financial Reporting Standards
In February 2008, the Canadian Accounting Standards Board
confirmed that publicly accountable enterprises must adopt International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in place of Canadian GAAP for financial
periods beginning on or after January 1, 2011. Accordingly, for the transition
year, which commenced February 1, 2010 (the date of transition), the Company
will continue to report under Canadian GAAP and is required to capture
comparable IFRS financial information. Commencing February 1, 2011 (the
changeover date), the Company will convert to IFRS and prepare its first
unaudited interim period consolidated financial statements in accordance with
International Accounting Standards (IAS) 34, Interim Financial Reporting for
the three-month period ended April 30, 2011, with comparative information also
presented under IFRS.
The conversion project from Canadian GAAP to IFRS is led by finance management, and includes representatives from various areas of the Company as necessary to plan for and achieve a smooth transition. The Company has engaged the services of a third party expert advisor to assist. Regular progress reporting to senior management and to the Audit Committee on the status of the IFRS conversion project is in place. The conversion project consists of three phases:
Assessment Phase This phase involves a review of accounting differences between Canadian GAAP and IFRS; an evaluation of First Time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS 1) exemptions for first time IFRS adopters; and a high-level impact assessment on systems and business processes. This phase was completed during the third quarter of fiscal 2010.
Design Phase This phase involves prioritizing and resolving accounting treatment issues; quantifying the impact of converting to IFRS; reviewing and approving accounting policy choices; performing a detailed impact assessment on systems and processes; designing system and business process changes; developing IFRS training material; and drafting IFRS financial statement content. This phase was completed during the third quarter of fiscal 2011.
Implementation Phase This phase involves changes to systems and business processes; determining the opening IFRS transition balance sheet; dual accounting under both Canadian GAAP and IFRS; and preparing detailed reconciliations of Canadian GAAP to IFRS financial statements for fiscal 2011. The Company is currently progressing through the implementation phase of its conversion project and expects completion by the end of this fiscal year, January 31, 2011.
The Company has identified the following major areas noted below, as those expected to have the most significant impact on the financial statements as of the date of transition to IFRS. These areas should not be regarded as a complete list of expected changes. As the Company progresses through the implementation phase of its conversion project, and as changes to Canadian GAAP and IFRS standards may occur prior to the Companys changeover date to IFRS, the differences and impacts described below may be subject to change. The Company will continue to monitor these international accounting developments and continue to disclose additional impacts on its financial reporting as they are determined.
FIRST TIME ADOPTION OF IFRS
IFRS 1 provides mandatory
guidance that generally requires full retrospective application of IFRS and
interpretations from the date of transition, February 1, 2010. All material
accounting differences between Canadian GAAP and IFRS will be eliminated
generally through opening retained earnings at the date of transition. However,
IFRS 1 allows certain optional exemptions in the application of particular
standards to prior periods in order to assist companies with the transition
process. The following are the significant optional exemptions available under
IFRS 1 that the Company expects to apply in preparing its opening balance sheet
in accordance with IFRS:
Business Combinations IFRS 1 allows the Company not to apply Business Combinations (IFRS 3 (Revised)) retrospectively to past acquisitions. The Company expects to apply this election as of the date of transition, February 1, 2010. IFRS 3 (Revised) will be applied prospectively from the date of the opening balance sheet.
Cumulative Translation Differences Retrospective application of IFRS would require the Company to determine cumulative currency translation differences in accordance with the Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates (IAS 21) from the date a subsidiary or associate was formed or acquired. This exemption permits the Company to reset existing cumulative translation differences to zero at transition date. The Company expects to apply this election on February 1, 2010, which will result in a reduction in accumulated other comprehensive income of approximately $29 million and a corresponding increase in retained earnings.
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Borrowing Costs This exemption allows the Company to adopt Borrowing Costs (IAS 23), which requires the capitalization of borrowing costs on all qualifying assets, prospectively from the date of the opening IFRS balance sheet. The alternative to this exemption requires the Company to retrospectively restate borrowing costs in accordance with IFRS requirements, in addition to capitalizing borrowing costs from the date of transition. The Company expects to apply this election as of the date of transition February 1, 2010.
EXPECTED ACCOUNTING DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN GAAP AND IFRS
The following accounting policy changes resulting from differences between
Canadian GAAP and IFRS are expected to result in a significant adjustment to the
Companys opening IFRS balance sheet and/or to the financial statements
subsequent to the Companys transition. The accounting differences described
immediately below should not be regarded as a complete list of areas that may be
impacted by the transition to IFRS.
Exploration and Evaluation Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources (IFRS 6) allows an entity to either develop a new accounting policy for exploration and evaluation expenditures consistent with IFRS requirements or continue to follow the Companys existing policy. Accordingly, the Company has evaluated alternative accounting policy choices to its existing approach to capitalizing all exploration costs incurred. The Company has determined that changes to its existing accounting policy would be appropriate in order for the future recognition of exploration expenditures as an asset to be more in line with the IFRS Conceptual Framework.
Under the Companys new accounting policy for exploration expenditures, effective with its transition to IFRS on February 1, 2010, costs incurred before mineralization is classified as proven and probable reserves, which will be expensed as exploration and evaluation expenditures. Drilling and related costs will be capitalized for an ore body where proven and probable reserves exist and the activities are directed at either (a) obtaining additional information on the ore body that is classified within proven and probable reserves, or (b) converting non-reserve mineralization to proven and probable reserves and the benefit is expected to be realized over an extended period of time. All other drilling and related costs will be expensed as incurred. Capitalized exploration and evaluation expenditures are expected to be recorded as a component of property, plant and equipment. The retrospective application of this new accounting policy as at February 1, 2010 is expected to reduce mining capital assets by approximately $19 million, with a reduction in retained earnings of approximately $13 million, after the impact of related income taxes.
Future Income Taxes Under IFRS, future income taxes are recognized for temporary differences arising from the difference between the historical exchange rate and the current exchange rate translation of non-monetary items denominated in other than US dollars, the Companys functional currency. Under Canadian GAAP, these temporary differences are not accounted for. The cost of the mining assets owned by the Diavik Joint Venture are denominated in Canadian dollars, which will result in additional future income taxes recognized by the Company under IFRS. The retrospective application of this new accounting policy as at February 1, 2010 is expected to reduce future income tax liability by approximately $24 million, with an increase in retained earnings by the same amount. The Company is currently determining the impact on earnings from this new IFRS accounting for future income taxes. Future cash flows are not expected to be materially impacted.
Under IFRS, the Company expects to present the above new foreign exchange differences recognized along with the existing foreign exchange gains and losses from the translation of future income taxes, together as part of income tax expense. Under Canadian GAAP, the foreign exchange differences from the translation of deferred taxes is presented within the foreign exchange gain/loss account.
The Company also anticipates changes in presentation and a significant increase in disclosure within its consolidated financial statements resulting from the adoption of IFRS.
The following are significant areas of difference between Canadian GAAP and IFRS where the impact on transition is expected to be minor or none.
Actuarial Gains and Losses IFRS provides a policy choice regarding recognition of actuarial gains and losses for defined benefit pension plans, permitting either deferred recognition and amortization using the corridor approach or immediate recognition in other comprehensive income within equity. Under Canadian GAAP, the Company applies the corridor method. For IFRS, the Company expects to recognize its actuarial gains and losses immediately through equity and retrospectively apply this equity approach at the date of transition.
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Future Income Taxes Under IFRS, a future income tax liability (asset) is recognized for the differences in tax bases between jurisdictions as a result of intra-group transfer of assets. The deferred tax is computed using the tax rate applicable to the purchaser. These timing differences are not recognized under Canadian GAAP.
Asset Impairment Under IFRS, assets are tested for impairment either individually or within cash generating units. This approach reflects the smallest group of assets capable of generating largely independent cash inflows, which may differ from asset groups under Canadian GAAP. Impairment charges relating to long-lived assets may be more frequent under IFRS as the cash flow test for recoverability is based on a one-step discounted cash flow approach. Impairment under IFRS is recognized if the carrying amount exceeds the higher of fair value less cost to sell, or value in use. Reversal of impairment charges is required under IFRS if the circumstances leading to the impairment have changed.
Property, Plant and Equipment Separate accounting for components of property, plant and equipment is broader and more vigorously applied under IFRS. Costs are allocated to significant parts of an asset if the useful lives differ, and each part is then separately depreciated.
Outstanding Share Information
As at October 31, 2010
Authorized |
Unlimited |
Issued and outstanding shares |
84,093,100 |
Options outstanding |
2,935,079 |
Fully diluted |
87,028,179 |
Additional Information
Additional
information relating to the Company, including the Companys most recently filed
Annual Information Form, can be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, and is also
available on the Companys website at http://investor.harrywinston.com.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
(EXPRESSED IN THOUSANDS OF UNITED STATES DOLLARS)
October 31, | January 31, | |||||
2010 | 2010 | |||||
(unaudited) | ||||||
Assets |
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents (note 3) |
$ | 85,092 | $ | 62,969 | ||
Accounts receivable |
27,825 | 23,520 | ||||
Inventory and supplies (note 4) |
400,732 | 311,188 | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
32,889 | 44,220 | ||||
546,538 | 441,897 | |||||
Mining capital assets |
785,760 | 802,984 | ||||
Retail capital assets |
59,739 | 62,277 | ||||
Intangible assets, net (note 6) |
128,172 | 129,213 | ||||
Other assets |
18,158 | 15,629 | ||||
Future income tax asset |
61,805 | 42,805 | ||||
$ | 1,600,172 | $ | 1,494,805 | |||
Liabilities and Shareholders Equity |
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Current liabilities |
||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
$ | 134,243 | $ | 87,448 | ||
Income taxes payable |
19,379 | 46,297 | ||||
Bank advances (note 7) |
23,937 | 22,485 | ||||
Promissory note (note 1 and 7) |
70,000 | | ||||
Current portion of long-term debt (note 7) |
1,260 | 1,154 | ||||
248,819 | 157,384 | |||||
Long-term debt (note 7) |
241,447 | 161,538 | ||||
Future income tax liability |
342,884 | 271,822 | ||||
Other long-term liability |
4,005 | 2,201 | ||||
Future site restoration costs |
42,880 | 41,275 | ||||
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Shareholders Equity |
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Share capital (note 8) |
501,675 | 426,593 | ||||
Contributed surplus |
15,879 | 17,730 | ||||
Retained earnings |
166,726 | 210,001 | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
35,598 | 28,445 | ||||
719,878 | 682,769 | |||||
Non-controlling interest (note 1) |
259 | 177,816 | ||||
720,137 | 860,585 | |||||
Commitments and guarantees (note 9) |
||||||
$ | 1,600,172 | $ | 1,494,805 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Earnings
(EXPRESSED IN THOUSANDS OF UNITED STATES DOLLARS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) (UNAUDITED)
Three | Three | Nine | Nine | |||||||||
months | months | months | months | |||||||||
ended | ended | ended | ended | |||||||||
Oct. 31, | Oct. 31, | Oct. 31, | Oct. 31, | |||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | |||||||||
Sales |
$ | 140,877 | $ | 74,828 | $ | 408,605 | $ | 279,247 | ||||
Cost of sales |
85,831 | 45,227 | 249,320 | 195,465 | ||||||||
Gross margin |
55,046 | 29,601 | 159,285 | 83,782 | ||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
41,306 | 34,542 | 115,252 | 102,671 | ||||||||
Earnings (loss) from operations |
13,740 | (4,941 | ) | 44,033 | (18,889 | ) | ||||||
Interest and financing expenses |
(3,338 | ) | (2,448 | ) | (8,205 | ) | (9,145 | ) | ||||
Other income |
69 | 99 | 391 | 463 | ||||||||
Insurance settlement |
| 100 | | 3,350 | ||||||||
Dilution loss (note 13) |
| | | (34,761 | ) | |||||||
Foreign exchange gain (loss) |
(2,960 | ) | 1,598 | (11,433 | ) | (29,515 | ) | |||||
Earnings (loss) before income taxes |
7,511 | (5,592 | ) | 24,786 | (88,497 | ) | ||||||
Income tax expense Current |
611 | 1,293 | 2,922 | 2,487 | ||||||||
Income tax Future |
2,222 | (5,514 | ) | 5,145 | (15,489 | ) | ||||||
Net earnings (loss) |
$ | 4,678 | $ | (1,371 | ) | $ | 16,719 | $ | (75,495 | ) | ||
Attributable to shareholders |
$ | 3,938 | $ | (214 | ) | $ | 11,775 | $ | (69,819 | ) | ||
Attributable to non-controlling interest |
$ | 740 | $ | (1,157 | ) | $ | 4,944 | $ | (5,676 | ) | ||
Earnings (loss) per share |
||||||||||||
Basic |
$ | 0.05 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.15 | $ | (0.95 | ) | |||
Fully diluted |
$ | 0.05 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.15 | $ | (0.95 | ) | |||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding |
82,063,200 | 76,588,592 | 78,444,841 | 73,202,442 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements
of Comprehensive Income
(EXPRESSED IN THOUSANDS OF UNITED STATES DOLLARS) (UNAUDITED)
|
Three | Three | Nine | Nine | ||||||||
|
months | months | months | months | ||||||||
|
ended | ended | ended | ended | ||||||||
|
Oct. 31, | Oct. 31, | Oct. 31, | Oct. 31, | ||||||||
|
2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||
Net earnings (loss) |
$ | 4,678 | $ | (1,371 | ) | $ | 16,719 | $ | (75,495 | ) | ||
Other comprehensive income |
||||||||||||
Net gain on translation of net foreign operations (net of tax of nil) |
4,769 | 4,735 | 6,799 | 8,514 | ||||||||
Termination of derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges (net of tax of $0.1 million for the three months and $0.2 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2010; 2009 tax of $nil) |
101 | (613 | ) | 354 | (613 | ) | ||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) |
$ | 9,548 | $ | 2,751 | $ | 23,872 | $ | (67,594 | ) | |||
Attributable to shareholders |
$ | 8,808 | $ | 3,908 | $ | 18,928 | $ | (61,918 | ) | |||
Attributable to non-controlling interest |
$ | 740 | $ | (1,157 | ) | $ | 4,944 | $ | (5,676 | ) |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements
of Changes in Shareholders Equity
(EXPRESSED IN THOUSANDS OF UNITED STATES DOLLARS) (UNAUDITED)
Three months | Three months | Nine months | Nine months | |||||||||
ended | ended | ended | ended | |||||||||
Oct. 31, 2010 | Oct. 31, 2009 | Oct. 31, 2010 | Oct. 31, 2009 | |||||||||
COMMON SHARES: |
||||||||||||
Balance at beginning of period |
$ | 426,842 | $ | 426,281 | $ | 426,593 | $ | 381,541 | ||||
Issued during the period |
72,200 | | 72,449 | 44,740 | ||||||||
Transfer from contributed surplus on exercise of options |
2,633 | | 2,633 | | ||||||||
Balance at end of period |
501,675 | 426,281 | 501,675 | 426,281 | ||||||||
CONTRIBUTED SURPLUS: |
||||||||||||
Balance at beginning of period |
18,078 | 17,357 | 17,730 | 16,079 | ||||||||
Stock option expense |
434 | 203 | 782 | 1,481 | ||||||||
Transfer to common shares on exercise of options |
(2,633 | ) | | (2,633 | ) | | ||||||
Balance at end of period |
15,879 | 17,560 | 15,879 | 17,560 | ||||||||
RETAINED EARNINGS: |
||||||||||||
Balance at beginning of period |
217,838 | 213,572 | 210,001 | 283,177 | ||||||||
Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders |
3,938 | (214 | ) | 11,775 | (69,819 | ) | ||||||
Reacquisition of partnership units (including transaction costs) |
(55,050 | ) | | (55,050 | ) | | ||||||
Balance at end of period |
166,726 | 213,358 | 166,726 | 213,358 | ||||||||
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME: |
||||||||||||
Balance at beginning of period |
30,728 | 25,821 | 28,445 | 22,042 | ||||||||
Other comprehensive income |
||||||||||||
Net gain on translation of net foreign operations (net of tax of nil) |
4,769 | 4,735 | 6,799 | 8,514 | ||||||||
Termination of derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges (net of tax of $0.1 million for the three months and $0.2 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2010; 2009 tax of $nil) |
101 | (613 | ) | 354 | (613 | ) | ||||||
Balance at end of period |
35,598 | 29,943 | 35,598 | 29,943 | ||||||||
NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST: |
||||||||||||
Balance at beginning of period |
172,120 | 180,068 | 177,816 | 280 | ||||||||
Arising on investment by Kinross |
| | | 191,057 | ||||||||
Non-controlling interest |
740 | (1,157 | ) | 4,944 | (5,676 | ) | ||||||
Distribution to Kinross |
| | (9,900 | ) | (6,750 | ) | ||||||
Reacquisition of Kinross interest |
(172,601 | ) | | (172,601 | ) | | ||||||
Balance at end of period |
259 | 178,911 | 259 | 178,911 | ||||||||
Total Shareholders Equity |
$ | 720,137 | $ | 866,053 | $ | 720,137 | $ | 866,053 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(EXPRESSED IN THOUSANDS OF UNITED STATES DOLLARS) (UNAUDITED)
Three months | Three months | Nine months | Nine months | |||||||||
ended | ended | ended | ended | |||||||||
Oct. 31, 2010 | Oct. 31, 2009 | Oct. 31, 2010 | Oct. 31, 2009 | |||||||||
Cash provided by (used in): |
||||||||||||
Operating |
||||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) |
$ | 4,678 | $ | (1,371 | ) | $ | 16,719 | $ | (75,495 | ) | ||
Items not involving cash: |
||||||||||||
Amortization and accretion |
22,484 | 11,208 | 63,461 | 45,854 | ||||||||
Future income taxes |
2,222 | (5,514 | ) | 5,145 | (15,489 | ) | ||||||
Stock-based compensation and pension expense |
1,297 | 1,020 | 2,603 | 2,310 | ||||||||
Foreign exchange loss (gain) |
4,150 | (1,679 | ) | 13,233 | 29,419 | |||||||
Loss on disposal of assets |
| | 243 | | ||||||||
Dilution loss |
| | | 34,761 | ||||||||
Change in non-cash operating working capital |
(22,443 | ) | (19,977 | ) | (65,600 | ) | (18,910 | ) | ||||
12,388 | (16,313 | ) | 35,804 | 2,450 | ||||||||
Financing |
||||||||||||
Decrease in long-term debt |
(121 | ) | (142 | ) | (394 | ) | (264 | ) | ||||
Increase (decrease) in revolving credit |
9,625 | 7,886 | 81,550 | (43,959 | ) | |||||||
Repayment of mining segment senior secured term and revolving credit facilities |
| | | (74,160 | ) | |||||||
Distribution to Kinross |
| | (9,900 | ) | (6,750 | ) | ||||||
Issue of common shares, net of issue costs |
2,463 | | 2,712 | 44,740 | ||||||||
|
11,967 | 7,744 | 73,968 | (80,393 | ) | |||||||
Investing |
||||||||||||
Subscription of partnership units |
| | | 125,095 | ||||||||
Reacquisition of partnership units |
(51,450 | ) | | (51,450 | ) | | ||||||
Cash collateral and cash reserve |
| 1 | | 29,858 | ||||||||
Mining capital assets |
(12,498 | ) | (6,547 | ) | (32,609 | ) | (43,348 | ) | ||||
Retail capital assets |
(1,815 | ) | (1,029 | ) | (2,912 | ) | (2,596 | ) | ||||
Other assets |
(661 | ) | (446 | ) | (4,121 | ) | (753 | ) | ||||
|
(66,424 | ) | (8,021 | ) | (91,092 | ) | 108,256 | |||||
Foreign exchange effect on cash balances |
2,187 | 2,533 | 3,443 | 6,798 | ||||||||
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
(39,882 | ) | (14,057 | ) | 22,123 | 37,111 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
124,974 | 67,903 | 62,969 | 16,735 | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
$ | 85,092 | $ | 53,846 | $ | 85,092 | $ | 53,846 | ||||
Change in non-cash operating working capital |
||||||||||||
Accounts receivable |
(1,677 | ) | (4,709 | ) | (4,118 | ) | 44,465 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
8,101 | 12,548 | 11,256 | 7,612 | ||||||||
Inventory and supplies |
(24,897 | ) | (21,042 | ) | (89,544 | ) | 4,078 | |||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
9,237 | (4,171 | ) | 45,211 | (35,188 | ) | ||||||
Income taxes payable |
(13,207 | ) | (2,603 | ) | (28,405 | ) | (39,877 | ) | ||||
|
$ | (22,443 | ) | $ | (19,977 | ) | $ | (65,600 | ) | $ | (18,910 | ) |
Supplemental cash flow information |
||||||||||||
Cash taxes paid |
$ | 13,053 | $ | 6,304 | $ | 31,622 | $ | 42,782 | ||||
Cash interest paid |
$ | 2,144 | $ | 2,713 | $ | 6,152 | $ | 8,852 | ||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
OCTOBER 31, 2010 WITH COMPARATIVE FIGURES
(TABULAR AMOUNTS IN
THOUSANDS OF UNITED STATES DOLLARS, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE NOTED)
NOTE 1:
Nature of Operations
Harry
Winston Diamond Corporation (the Company) is a specialist diamond company
focusing on the mining and retail segments of the diamond industry.
The Companys most significant asset is an ownership interest in the Diavik group of mineral claims. The Diavik Joint Venture (the Joint Venture) is an unincorporated joint arrangement between Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. (DDMI) (60%) and Harry Winston Diamond Limited Partnership (HWDLP) (40%) where HWDLP holds an undivided 40% ownership interest in the assets, liabilities and expenses of the Diavik Diamond Mine. DDMI is the operator of the Diavik Diamond Mine. DDMI and HWDLP are headquartered in Yellowknife, Canada. DDMI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto plc of London, England.
On August 25, 2010, Harry Winston Diamond Corporation reacquired from Kinross Gold Corporation (Kinross) for $191.2 million (including transaction costs) its 9% indirect interest in the Diavik Joint Venture (the Kinross Buy Back Transaction), representing Kinrosss direct 22.5% interest in HWDLP previously acquired in March 2009. The purchase price for Kinrosss 22.5% interest in HWDLP was based on the market value of consideration on the closing date and was satisfied by the payment of $50.0 million in cash, the issuance to Kinross of approximately 7.1 million Harry Winston Diamond Corporation common shares from treasury with a market value of $69.7 million and the issuance to Kinross of a promissory note in the amount of $70.0 million, maturing on August 25, 2011. The note bears interest at a rate of 5% per annum and can be repaid in cash or, subject to certain limitations, treasury common shares issued by the Company. The issuance of such shares is expected to be subject to approval by the Companys shareholders in most circumstances. With this transaction, the Companys ownership interest in the Diavik Joint Venture was increased back to 40%.
The Company also owns Harry Winston Inc., the premier fine jewelry and watch retailer. The results of Harry Winston Inc., located in New York City, US, are consolidated in the financial statements of the Company.
NOTE 2:
Changes in Accounting Policies
Business Combinations and Non-Controlling Interests
Effective February 1, 2010, the Company early adopted Handbook
Section 1582, Business Combinations, Handbook Section 1601 Consolidated
Financial Statements, Handbook Section 1602 Non-Controlling Interests, and
amendments to Handbook Section 3251 Equity from the Canadian Institute of
Chartered Accountants (CICA), which have been applied retrospectively. Under
these sections, non-controlling interest is reported as a component of
shareholders equity. As a result, the prior year amounts for non-controlling
interest in the consolidated balance sheet have been reclassified into
shareholders equity. In addition, non-controlling interest of $4.2 million
reported in the first two quarters of fiscal 2011 as a reduction to earnings has
been reclassified as a direct charge to retained earnings.
Significant Accounting Policies
The
interim consolidated financial statements are prepared by management in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Canada. The interim
consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all of
its subsidiaries as well as its proportionate interest in the assets,
liabilities and expenses of joint arrangements. Intercompany transactions and
balances have been eliminated.
The interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto in the Companys Annual Report for the year ended January 31, 2010, since these interim financial statements do not include all disclosures required by Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). These statements have been prepared following the same accounting policies and methods of computation as the consolidated financial statements for the year ended January 31, 2010, except for changes in accounting policies noted above.
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NOTE 3:
Cash Resources
|
October 31, | January 31, | ||||
|
2010 | 2010 | ||||
Cash on hand and balances with banks |
$ | 83,683 | $ | 61,449 | ||
Short-term investments (a) |
1,409 | 1,520 | ||||
Total cash and cash equivalents |
85,092 | 62,969 | ||||
Total cash resources |
$ | 85,092 | $ | 62,969 |
(a) | Short-term investments are held in overnight deposits. |
NOTE 4:
Inventory and Supplies
|
October 31, | January 31, | ||||
|
2010 | 2010 | ||||
Merchandise inventory |
$ | 250,440 | $ | 176,114 | ||
Rough diamond inventory |
41,042 | 23,365 | ||||
Supplies inventory |
109,250 | 111,709 | ||||
Total inventory and supplies |
$ | 400,732 | $ | 311,188 |
NOTE 5:
Diavik Joint Venture
The
following represents HWDLPs 40% proportionate interest in the Joint Venture as
at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:
|
October 31, | January 31, | ||||
|
2010 | 2010 | ||||
Current assets |
$ | 81,543 | $ | 97,660 | ||
Long-term assets |
746,891 | 760,680 | ||||
Current liabilities |
32,566 | 27,422 | ||||
Long-term liabilities and participants account |
795,868 | 830,918 |
|
Three | Three | Nine | Nine | ||||||||
|
months | months | months | months | ||||||||
|
ended | ended | ended | ended | ||||||||
|
October 31, | October 31, | October 31, | October 31, | ||||||||
|
2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||
Expenses net of interest income of $nil (2009 interest income of $0.1 million) (a) (b) |
52,353 | 29,511 | 147,818 | 112,079 | ||||||||
Cash flows resulting from (used in) operating activities |
(31,951 | ) | (33,883 | ) | (85,265 | ) | (91,896 | ) | ||||
Cash flows resulting from financing activities |
41,189 | 36,433 | 113,108 | 132,030 | ||||||||
Cash flows resulting from (used in) investing activities |
(11,164 | ) | (1,457 | ) | (30,153 | ) | (40,700 | ) |
(a) | The Joint Venture only earns interest income. |
(b) | Expenses net of interest income for the nine months ended October 31, 2010 of $0.1 million (nine months ended October 31, 2009 of $0.3 million) |
HWDLP is contingently liable for DDMIs portion of the liabilities of the Joint Venture, and to the extent HWDLPs participating interest has increased because of the failure of DDMI to make a cash contribution when required, HWDLP would have access to an increased portion of the assets of the Joint Venture to settle these liabilities.
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NOTE 6:
Intangible Assets
|
Amortization | Accumulated | October 31, | January 31, | |||||||||||
|
period | Cost | amortization | 2010 net | 2010 net | ||||||||||
Trademark |
indefinite life | $ | 112,995 | $ | | $ | 112,995 | $ | 112,995 | ||||||
Drawings |
indefinite life | 12,365 | | 12,365 | 12,365 | ||||||||||
Wholesale distribution network |
120 months | 5,575 | (2,902 | ) | 2,673 | 3,092 | |||||||||
Store leases |
65 to 105 months | 5,639 | (5,500 | ) | 139 | 761 | |||||||||
Intangible assets |
$ | 136,574 | $ | (8,402 | ) | $ | 128,172 | $ | 129,213 |
Amortization expense for the nine months ended October 31, 2010 was $1.2 million ($1.2 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2009).
NOTE 7:
Long-Term Debt
|
October 31, | January 31, | ||||
|
2010 | 2010 | ||||
Retail segment credit facilities |
$ | 185,625 | $ | 155,486 | ||
Mining segment credit facility |
50,000 | | ||||
Mining segment promissory note |
70,000 | | ||||
First mortgage on real property |
7,082 | 7,206 | ||||
Total long-term debt |
312,707 | 162,692 | ||||
Less current portion |
(71,260 | ) | (1,154 | ) | ||
|
$ | 241,447 | $ | 161,538 |
Nominal | Carrying Amount at | ||||
Currency | interest rate | Date of maturity | October 31, 2010 | Borrower | |
Secured bank loan | US | 4.00% | March 31, 2013 | $169.5 million | Harry Winston Inc. |
Secured bank loan | CHF | 3.15% | April 22, 2013 | $3.5 million | Harry Winston S.A. |
Secured bank loan | CHF | 3.55% | January 31, 2033 | $12.6 million | Harry Winston S.A. |
Secured bank loan | US | 4.19% | June 24, 2013 | $50.0 million | Harry Winston Diamond Corporation and Harry Winston Diamond Mines Ltd. |
First mortgage on real property | CDN | 7.98% | September 1, 2018 | $7.1 million | 6019838 Canada Inc. |
Promissory note | US | 5.00% | August 25, 2011 | $70.0 million | Harry Winston Diamond Corporation |
Secured bank advance | US | N/A | Due on demand | $nil million | Harry Winston Diamond International N.V. |
N/A | $nil million | Harry Winston Diamond (India) Private Limited | |||
Secured bank advance | YEN | 2.25% | December 20, 2010 | $7.1 million | Harry Winston Japan, K.K. |
Unsecured bank advance | YEN | 2.98% | November 26, 2010 | $8.5 million | Harry Winston Japan, K.K. |
Unsecured bank advance | YEN | 2.98% | November 30, 2010 | $8.3 million | Harry Winston Japan, K.K. |
On June 24, 2010, the Company announced that it has completed a mining segment senior secured revolving credit facility with Standard Chartered Bank for $100.0 million. The facility has an initial maturity date of June 24, 2013 with two one-year extensions at the Companys option. There are no scheduled repayments required before maturity. The facility is available to the Company and Harry Winston Diamond Mines Ltd. for general corporate purposes. Borrowings bear an interest margin of 3.5% . The Company is required to comply with financial covenants at the mining segment level customary for a financing of this nature, with change in control provisions at the Company and Diavik Diamond Mines level. At October 31, 2010, the Company had $50.0 million outstanding on its mining segment senior secured revolving credit facility, which was used to fund the Kinross Buy Back Transaction.
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On August 25, 2010, the Company issued a promissory note in the amount of $70.0 million, maturing on August 25, 2011, as part of the Kinross Buyback Transaction. The note bears interest at a rate of 5% per annum and can be repaid in cash or, subject to certain limitations, treasury common shares issued by the Company.
NOTE 8:
Share Capital
(a) Authorized
Unlimited common shares without par value.
(b) Issued
|
Number of shares | Amount | ||||
Balance, January 31, 2010 |
76,588,593 | $ | 426,593 | |||
SHARES ISSUED FOR: |
||||||
Cash |
7,142,857 | 69,737 | ||||
Exercise of options |
361,650 | 2,712 | ||||
Transfer from contributed surplus on exercise of options |
| 2,633 | ||||
Balance, October 31, 2010 |
84,093,100 | $ | 501,675 |
(c) RSU and DSU Plans |
RSU |
Number of units | ||
Balance, January 31, 2010 |
45,880 | ||
AWARDS AND PAYOUTS DURING THE YEAR (NET) |
|||
RSU awards |
140,880 | ||
RSU payouts |
(30,685 | ) | |
Balance, October 31, 2010 |
156,075 |
DSU | Number of units | ||
Balance, January 31, 2010 |
159,475 | ||
AWARDS AND PAYOUTS DURING THE YEAR (NET) |
|||
DSU awards |
22,799 | ||
DSU payouts |
| ||
Balance, October 31, 2010 |
182,274 |
Three | Three | Nine | Nine | |||||||||
months | months | months | months | |||||||||
ended | ended | ended | ended | |||||||||
Oct. 31, | Oct. 31, | Oct. 31, | Oct. 31, | |||||||||
Expense (recovery) for the period | 2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||
RSU | $ | 204 | $ | 81 | $ | 250 | $ | 98 | ||||
DSU | 151 | 542 | 797 | 958 | ||||||||
$ | 355 | $ | 623 | $ | 1,047 | $ | 1,056 |
During the nine months ended October 31, 2010, the Company granted 140,880 RSUs (net of forfeitures) and 22,799 DSUs under an employee and director incentive compensation program, respectively. The RSU and DSU Plans are full value phantom shares that mirror the value of Harry Winston Diamond Corporations publicly traded common shares.
Grants under the RSU Plan are on a discretionary basis to employees of the Company subject to Board of Director approval or in accordance with contractual commitments. The RSUs granted in fiscal 2011 vest one-third on March 31, 2011, and one-third on each anniversary thereafter. Prior RSU grants vest on the third anniversary of the grant date. Grants of RSUs are subject to special rules for a change in control, death and disability. The Company shall pay out cash on the respective vesting dates of RSUs and redemption dates of DSUs.
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Only non-executive directors of the Company are eligible for grants under the DSU Plan. Each DSU grant vests immediately on the grant date.
The expenses related to the RSUs and DSUs are accrued based on the price of Harry Winston Diamond Corporations common shares at the end of the period and on the probability of vesting. This expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the grant.
NOTE 9:
Commitments and Guarantees
(a) Environmental Agreement
Through negotiations of
environmental and other agreements, the Joint Venture must provide funding for
the Environmental Monitoring Advisory Board. HWDLP anticipates its share of this
funding requirement will be approximately $0.2 million for calendar 2010.
Further funding will be required in future years; however, specific amounts have
not yet been determined. These agreements also state that the Joint Venture must
provide security deposits for the performance by the Joint Venture of its
reclamation and abandonment obligations under all environmental laws and
regulations. HWDLPs share of the letters of credit outstanding posted by the
operator of the Joint Venture with respect to the environmental agreements as at
October 31, 2010, was $77.8 million. The agreement specifically provides that
these funding requirements will be reduced by amounts incurred by the Joint
Venture on reclamation and abandonment activities.
(b) Participation
Agreements
The Joint Venture has signed participation agreements
with various native groups. These agreements are expected to contribute to
the social, economic and cultural well-being of the Aboriginal bands. The
agreements are each for an initial term of twelve years and shall be
automatically renewed on terms to be agreed for successive periods of six
years thereafter until termination. The agreements terminate in the event
that the mine permanently ceases to operate.
(c) Commitments
Commitments include the cumulative maximum funding
commitments secured by letters of credit of the Joint Ventures
environmental and participation agreements at HWDLPs 40% ownership
interest, before any reduction of future reclamation activities, and
future minimum annual rentals under non-cancellable operating and capital
leases for retail salons, corporate office space, and long-term leases for
property, land, office premises and a fuel tank farm at the Diavik Diamond
Mine, and are as follows:
2011 | $ | 98,262 | |
2012 | 97,342 | ||
2013 | 94,073 | ||
2014 | 107,275 | ||
2015 | 97,144 | ||
Thereafter | 132,300 |
NOTE 10:
Employee Benefit Plans
|
Three | Three | Nine | Nine | ||||||||
|
months | months | months | months | ||||||||
|
ended | ended | ended | ended | ||||||||
|
October 31, | October 31, | October 31, | October 31, | ||||||||
Expenses for the period |
2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||
Defined benefit pension plan Harry Winston retail segment |
$ | 532 | $ | 466 | $ | 1,540 | $ | 1,424 | ||||
Defined contribution plan Harry Winston retail segment |
210 | 210 | 630 | 630 | ||||||||
Defined contribution plan Harry Winston mining segment |
55 | 29 | 161 | 130 | ||||||||
Defined contribution plan Diavik Diamond Mine |
236 | 190 | 785 | 591 | ||||||||
|
$ | 1,033 | $ | 895 | $ | 3,116 | $ | 2,775 |
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NOTE 11:
Capital Management
With
the completion of the sale by Kinross of its 15.2 million common shares of the
Company as of July 31, 2010, the capital management provisions imposed on the
Company as part of the March 2009 Kinross investment no longer apply.
The Company's capital includes cash and cash equivalents, short-term debt, long-term debt and equity, which includes issued common shares, contributed surplus and retained earnings.
The Company's primary objective with respect to its capital management is to ensure that it has sufficient cash resources to maintain its ongoing operations, to provide returns to shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders, and to pursue growth opportunities. To meet these needs, the Company may from time to time raise additional funds through borrowing and/or the issuance of equity or debt or by securing strategic partners, upon approval by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors reviews and approves any material transactions out of the ordinary course of business, including proposals on acquisitions or other major investments or divestitures, as well as annual capital and operating budgets.
The Company assesses liquidity and capital resources on a consolidated basis. The Companys requirements are for cash operating expenses, working capital, contractual debt requirements and capital expenditures. The Company believes that it will generate sufficient liquidity to meet its anticipated requirements for the next twelve months.
NOTE 12:
Financial Instruments
The
Company has various financial instruments comprising cash and cash equivalents,
cash collateral and cash reserves, accounts receivable, accounts payable and
accrued liabilities, bank advances, promissory note and long-term debt.
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and balances with banks and short-term investments held in overnight deposits with a maturity on acquisition of less than 90 days. Cash and cash equivalents, which are designated as held-for-trading, are carried at fair value based on quoted market prices and are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy established by CICA Handbook Section 3862.
The fair value of accounts receivable is determined by the amount of cash anticipated to be received in the normal course of business from the financial asset.
The promissory note is short term in nature; hence the fair value of this instrument at October 31, 2010 is considered to approximate its carrying value.
The Companys long-term debt is fully secured; hence the fair value of this instrument at October 31, 2010 is considered to approximate its carrying value.
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The carrying values of these financial instruments are as follows:
|
October 31, 2010 | January 31, 2010 | ||||||||||
|
Estimated | Carrying | Estimated | Carrying | ||||||||
|
fair value | value | fair value | value | ||||||||
FINANCIAL ASSETS |
||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 85,092 | $ | 85,092 | $ | 62,969 | $ | 62,969 | ||||
Accounts receivable |
27,825 | 27,825 | 23,520 | 23,520 | ||||||||
|
$ | 112,917 | $ | 112,917 | $ | 86,489 | $ | 86,489 | ||||
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES |
||||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
$ | 134,243 | $ | 134,243 | $ | 87,448 | $ | 87,448 | ||||
Bank advances |
23,937 | 23,937 | 22,485 | 22,485 | ||||||||
Promissory note |
70,000 | 70,000 | | | ||||||||
Long-term debt |
242,707 | 242,707 | 162,692 | 162,692 | ||||||||
|
$ | 470,887 | $ | 470,887 | $ | 272,625 | $ | 272,625 |
NOTE 13:
Dilution Loss
The Company
recorded a non-cash dilution loss of $34.8 million in the prior year with
respect to the investment by Kinross of an indirect interest in the Diavik
Diamond Mine.
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NOTE 14:
Segmented Information
The
Company operates in two segments within the diamond industry, mining and retail,
for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2010.
The mining segment consists of the Companys rough diamond business. This business includes the 40% ownership interest in the Diavik group of mineral claims and the sale of rough diamonds in the market-place.
The retail segment consists of the Companys ownership in Harry Winston Inc. This segment consists of the marketing of fine jewelry and watches on a worldwide basis.
For the three months ended October 31, 2010 | Mining | Retail | Total | ||||||
Sales |
|||||||||
Canada |
$ | 60,708 | $ | | $ | 60,708 | |||
United States |
| 22,555 | 22,555 | ||||||
Europe |
| 32,655 | 32,655 | ||||||
Asia |
| 24,959 | 24,959 | ||||||
Cost of sales |
46,105 | 39,726 | 85,831 | ||||||
Gross margin |
14,603 | 40,443 | 55,046 | ||||||
Gross margin (%) |
24.1% | 50.4% | 39.1% | ||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
6,255 | 35,051 | 41,306 | ||||||
Earnings from operations |
8,348 | 5,392 | 13,740 | ||||||
Interest and financing expenses |
(1,615 | ) | (1,723 | ) | (3,338 | ) | |||
Other income |
63 | 6 | 69 | ||||||
Foreign exchange gain (loss) |
(2,965 | ) | 5 | (2,960 | ) | ||||
Segmented earnings before income taxes |
$ | 3,831 | $ | 3,680 | $ | 7,511 | |||
Segmented assets as at October 31, 2010 |
|||||||||
Canada |
$ | 971,589 | $ | | $ | 971,589 | |||
United States |
| 428,126 | 428,126 | ||||||
Other foreign countries |
20,725 | 179,732 | 200,457 | ||||||
$ | 992,314 | $ | 607,858 | $ | 1,600,172 | ||||
Capital expenditures |
$ | 12,498 | $ | 1,815 | $ | 14,313 | |||
OTHER SIGNIFICANT NON-CASH ITEMS |
|||||||||
Income tax expense (recovery) |
$ | 1,463 | $ | 759 | $ | 2,222 | |||
Amortization and accretion |
$ | 19,337 | $ | 3,147 | $ | 22,484 |
Sales to four significant customers in the mining segment totalled $6.3 million for the three months ended October 31, 2010 ($4.9 million for the three months ended October 31, 2009 for the same four significant customers).
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For the three months ended October 31, 2009 | Mining | Retail | Total | ||||||
Sales |
|||||||||
Canada |
$ | 20,765 | $ | | $ | 20,765 | |||
United States |
| 12,847 | 12,847 | ||||||
Europe |
| 20,987 | 20,987 | ||||||
Asia |
| 20,229 | 20,229 | ||||||
Cost of sales |
20,319 | 24,908 | 45,227 | ||||||
Gross margin |
446 | 29,155 | 29,601 | ||||||
Gross margin (%) |
2.1% | 53.9% | 39.6% | ||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
4,932 | 29,610 | 34,542 | ||||||
Loss from operations |
(4,486 | ) | (455 | ) | (4,941 | ) | |||
Interest and financing expenses |
(702 | ) | (1,746 | ) | (2,448 | ) | |||
Other income |
92 | 7 | 99 | ||||||
Insurance proceeds |
| 100 | 100 | ||||||
Foreign exchange gain |
1,551 | 47 | 1,598 | ||||||
Segmented loss before income taxes |
$ | (3,545 | ) | $ | (2,047 | ) | $ | (5,592 | ) |
Segmented assets as at October 31, 2009 |
|||||||||
Canada |
$ | 972,604 | $ | | $ | 972,604 | |||
United States |
| 371,109 | 371,109 | ||||||
Other foreign countries |
23,194 | 168,460 | 191,654 | ||||||
$ | 995,798 | $ | 539,569 | $ | 1,535,367 | ||||
Capital expenditures |
$ | 6,547 | $ | 1,029 | $ | 7,576 | |||
OTHER SIGNIFICANT NON-CASH ITEMS: |
|||||||||
Income tax recovery |
$ | (4,192 | ) | $ | (1,322 | ) | $ | (5,514 | ) |
Amortization and accretion |
$ | 7,845 | $ | 3,363 | $ | 11,208 |
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For the nine months ended October 31, 2010 | Mining | Retail | Total | ||||||
Sales |
|||||||||
Canada |
$ | 196,457 | $ | | $ | 196,457 | |||
United States |
| 64,235 | 64,235 | ||||||
Europe |
| 76,793 | 76,793 | ||||||
Asia |
| 71,120 | 71,120 | ||||||
Cost of sales |
146,636 | 102,684 | 249,320 | ||||||
Gross margin |
49,821 | 109,464 | 159,285 | ||||||
Gross margin (%) |
25.4% | 51.6% | 39.0% | ||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
14,938 | 100,314 | 115,252 | ||||||
Earnings from operations |
34,883 | 9,150 | 44,033 | ||||||
Interest and financing expenses |
(3,271 | ) | (4,934 | ) | (8,205 | ) | |||
Other income |
177 | 214 | 391 | ||||||
Foreign exchange gain (loss) |
(11,765 | ) | 332 | (11,433 | ) | ||||
Segmented earnings before income taxes |
$ | 20,024 | $ | 4,762 | $ | 24,786 | |||
Segmented assets as at October 31, 2010 |
|||||||||
Canada |
$ | 971,589 | $ | | $ | 971,589 | |||
United States |
| 428,126 | 428,126 | ||||||
Other foreign countries |
20,725 | 179,732 | 200,457 | ||||||
$ | 992,314 | $ | 607,858 | $ | 1,600,172 | ||||
Capital expenditures |
$ | 32,609 | $ | 2,912 | $ | 35,521 | |||
OTHER SIGNIFICANT NON-CASH ITEMS |
|||||||||
Income tax expense (recovery) |
$ | 4,518 | $ | 627 | $ | 5,145 | |||
Amortization and accretion |
$ | 54,085 | $ | 9,376 | $ | 63,461 |
Sales to four significant customers in the mining segment totalled $38.4 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2010 ($55.0 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2009 for the same four significant customers).
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For the nine months ended October 31, 2009 | Mining | Retail | Total | ||||||
Sales | |||||||||
Canada |
$ | 124,396 | $ | | $ | 124,396 | |||
United States |
| 46,657 | 46,657 | ||||||
Europe |
| 58,000 | 58,000 | ||||||
Asia |
| 50,194 | 50,194 | ||||||
Cost of sales |
117,624 | 77,841 | 195,465 | ||||||
Gross margin |
6,772 | 77,010 | 83,782 | ||||||
Gross margin (%) |
5.4% | 49.7% | 30.0% | ||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
14,617 | 88,054 | 102,671 | ||||||
Loss from operations |
(7,845 | ) | (11,044 | ) | (18,889 | ) | |||
Interest and financing expenses |
(3,115 | ) | (6,030 | ) | (9,145 | ) | |||
Other income |
432 | 31 | 463 | ||||||
Insurance settlement |
| 3,350 | 3,350 | ||||||
Dilution loss |
(34,761 | ) | | (34,761 | ) | ||||
Foreign exchange gain (loss) |
(31,045 | ) | 1,530 | (29,515 | ) | ||||
Segmented loss before income taxes |
$ | (76,334 | ) | $ | (12,163 | ) | $ | (88,497 | ) |
Segmented assets as at October 31, 2009 |
|||||||||
Canada |
$ | 972,604 | $ | | $ | 972,604 | |||
United States |
| 371,109 | 371,109 | ||||||
Other foreign countries |
23,194 | 168,460 | 191,654 | ||||||
$ | 995,798 | $ | 539,569 | $ | 1,535,367 | ||||
Capital expenditures |
$ | 43,348 | $ | 2,596 | $ | 45,944 | |||
OTHER SIGNIFICANT NON-CASH ITEMS: |
|||||||||
Income tax recovery |
$ | (9,044 | ) | $ | (6,445 | ) | $ | (15,489 | ) |
Amortization and accretion |
$ | 36,178 | $ | 9,676 | $ | 45,854 |
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Exhibit 99.3
FORM 52-109F2
CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS
FULL CERTIFICATE
I, Robert A. Gannicott, Chief Executive Officer of Harry Winston Diamond Corporation, certify the following:
1. |
Review: I have reviewed the interim financial statements and interim MD&A (together, the interim filings) of Harry Winston Diamond Corporation (the issuer) for the interim period ended October 31, 2010. |
| |
2. |
No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings. |
| |
3. |
Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial statements together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the interim filings. |
| |
4. |
Responsibility: The issuers other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as those terms are defined in National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers Annual and Interim Filings, for the issuer. |
| |
5. |
Design: Subject to the limitations, if any, described in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the issuers other certifying officer(s) and I have, as at the end of the period covered by the interim filings: |
(a) |
designed DC&P, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that: |
(i) |
material information relating to the issuer is made known to us by others, particularly during the period in which the interim filings are being prepared; and | |
| ||
(ii) |
information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and |
(b) |
designed ICFR, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuers GAAP. |
5.1 | Control framework: The control framework the issuers other certifying officer(s) and I used to design the issuers ICFR is Internal Control Integrated Framework, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. |
5.2 | N/A |
5.3 | N/A |
6. |
Reporting changes in ICFR: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the issuers ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on August 1, 2010 and ended on October 31, 2010 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuers ICFR. |
Date: December 10, 2010
(Signed) Robert A. Gannicott
Robert
A. Gannicott
Chief Executive Officer
Exhibit 99.4
FORM 52-109F2
CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS
FULL CERTIFICATE
I, Alan S. Mayne, Chief Financial Officer of Harry Winston Diamond Corporation, certify the following:
1. |
Review: I have reviewed the interim financial statements and interim MD&A (together, the interim filings) of Harry Winston Diamond Corporation (the issuer) for the interim period ended October 31, 2010. |
| |
2. |
No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings. |
| |
3. |
Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial statements together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the interim filings. |
| |
4. |
Responsibility: The issuers other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as those terms are defined in National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers Annual and Interim Filings, for the issuer. |
| |
5. |
Design: Subject to the limitations, if any, described in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the issuers other certifying officer(s) and I have, as at the end of the period covered by the interim filings: |
(a) |
designed DC&P, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that: |
(i) |
material information relating to the issuer is made known to us by others, particularly during the period in which the interim filings are being prepared; and | |
| ||
(ii) |
information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and |
(b) |
designed ICFR, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuers GAAP. |
5.1 |
Control framework: The control framework the issuers other certifying officer(s) and I used to design the issuers ICFR is Internal Control Integrated Framework, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. |
5.2 | N/A |
5.3 | N/A |
6. |
Reporting changes in ICFR: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the issuers ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on August 1, 2010 and ended on October 31, 2010 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuers ICFR. |
Date: December 10, 2010
(Signed) Alan S. Mayne
Alan S. Mayne
Chief Financial Officer
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