March 16, 2021
Montréal, Québec – LOGISTEC Corporation (“LOGISTEC”) [TSX: LGT.A and LGT.B] (the “Company”), a marine and environmental services provider, today announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2020.
2020 Highlights
- Consolidated revenue reached $604.7 million, down $35.2 million or 5.5%;
- Adjusted EBITDA (1)closed at $100.7million, up $11.0 million;
- Total diluted earnings per share of $2.49, up 24.5%;
- Launch of ALTRA Proven Solutions, LOGISTEC’s field-proven innovation in water technology solutions.
“I am proud of our people’s resiliency in safely navigating COVID-19 while continuing to provide the essential services that our customers and communities rely upon on a day-to-day basis,” said Madeleine Paquin, President and CEO, LOGISTEC. ” We remain focused on our strategic and sustainable long-term priorities, which gives us confidence in our growth in the years ahead. While short-term uncertainty remains, we are well-positioned to emerge stronger, more resilient and more innovative than ever.”
2020 Results
Consolidated revenue totalled $604.7 million in 2020, a decrease of $35.2 million or 5.5% over 2019. Revenue from the marine services segment was lower at $344.6 million, compared to $385.3 million in 2019. As anticipated, cargo volumes were depressed, as global trade decelerated in response to government measures put in place to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. In addition, volumes in the United States further suffered from a heavy hurricane season on the U.S. Gulf Coast. Revenue from the environmental services segment amounted to $260.1 million, an increase of $5.5 million over 2019. This is mostly attributable to the performance of our services related to the renewal of underground water mains, despite delays encountered at the beginning of the season due to pandemic constraints.
In 2020, the Company benefitted from the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program. The subsidies received were instrumental in assisting us to maintain employment and respond to our stakeholders’ needs, which included implementing new working protocols and incurring additional costs to protect our people in the field and customers alike.
The Company reported a profit for the year of $32.8 million, of which $32.6 million was attributable to owners of the Company. This translated into total diluted earnings per share of $2.49, of which $2.39 per share was attributable to Class A Common Shares and $2.63 per share was attributable to Class B Subordinate Voting Shares.
Outlook
We expect renewed growth in both marine and environmental services, as industries resume more normal production levels. In addition, we will realize the benefits from the acquisitions completed in 2020.
In marine services, we expect volumes to return to historical levels, as the economy adjusts to the new normal and vaccines are rolled out. Our marine services remain essential and will continually operate with the health and safety of our people and our customers as a top priority. We remain focused on maximizing the use of our facilities for the benefit of our customers while continuing to grow and strengthen our network. In addition, we continue to embed operational excellence into our day-to-day activities by applying our innovative approach, thereby resulting in increased productivity and expanding margins.
In our environmental services segment, we begin 2021 with a solid project order book of approximately $120 million, representing 46% of the segment’s revenue in 2020, thus positioning the segment to surpass this year’s results. We also expect environmental services to deliver solid growth by continuing to provide our customers with innovative solutions. This will be supported by a product rollout to promote our suite of ALTRA Proven Solutions in Canada and the United States, and expand the service offering to include additional large remediation sites across Canada.
Our Response to COVID-19
LOGISTEC continues to monitor developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic and takes all appropriate measures to protect the health and safety of its people, its customers, and its communities.
Terminal operations, which were deemed essential services by the government authorities in Canada and the United States, remained open and functional. On the environmental services side, our manufacturing of woven hoses, which is essential in providing communities with drinking water and fighting forest fires, remained operational. In all our business segments, we kept operating under strict distancing and sanitation protocols.
About LOGISTEC
LOGISTEC Corporation is based in Montréal (QC) and provides specialized services to the marine community and industrial companies in the areas of bulk, break-bulk and container cargo handling in 53 ports and 79 terminals located in North America. LOGISTEC also offers marine transportation services geared primarily to the Arctic coastal trade as well as marine agency services to foreign shipowners and operators serving the Canadian market. Furthermore, the Company operates in the environmental industry where it provides services to industrial, municipal and other governmental customers for the renewal of underground water mains, soils and materials management, site remediation, risk assessment, and manufacturing of woven hoses.
The Company has been profitable and has paid regular dividends since becoming public and payments have grown steadily over the years. A public company since 1969, LOGISTEC’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols LGT.A and LGT.B. More information can be obtained on the Company’s website at www.logistec.com.
(1) Non-IFRS measure
Adjusted earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization expense (“adjusted EBITDA”) is not defined by IFRS and cannot be formally presented in financial statements. The definition of adjusted EBITDA excludes the Company’s impairment charge and includes the customer repayment of an investment in a service contract. The definition of adjusted EBITDA used by the Company may differ from those used by other companies. Even though adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure, it is used by managers, analysts, investors, and other financial stakeholders to analyze and assess the Company’s performance and management from a financial and operational standpoint.
Forward-looking statements
For the purpose of informing shareholders and potential investors about the Company’s prospects, sections of this document may contain forward-looking statements, within the meaning of securities legislation, about the Company’s activities, performance and financial position and, in particular, hopes for the success of the Company’s efforts in the development and growth of its business. These forward-looking statements express, as of the date of this document, the estimates, predictions, projections, expectations, or opinions of the Company about future events or results. Although the Company believes that the expectations produced by these forward-looking statements are founded on valid and reasonable bases and assumptions, these forward-looking statements are inherently subject to important uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, such that the Company’s performance may differ significantly from the predicted performance expressed or presented in such forward-looking statements. The important risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results and future events to differ significantly from the expectations currently expressed are examined under business risks in the Company’s annual report and include (but are not limited to) the performances of domestic and international economies and their effect on shipping volumes, weather conditions, labour relations, pricing and competitors’ marketing activities. The reader of this document is thus cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.