EX-99.1 2 exh_991p.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(in thousands of Canadian dollars)

 

 

      As at   As at 
      June 30, 2019   March 31, 2019 
   Notes  (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
ASSETS             
Current assets             
Cash and cash equivalents     $2,531   $9,927 
Restricted cash      4,708    4,048 
Trade and other receivables  6   456,962    672,615 
Gas in storage      11,321    2,943 
Fair value of derivative financial assets  8   73,476    144,512 
Income taxes recoverable      17,009    18,973 
Other current assets  7   127,555    169,240 
       693,562    1,022,258 
Non-current assets             
Investments      36,815    36,897 
Property and equipment, net      37,980    25,862 
Intangible assets, net      452,393    472,656 
Fair value of derivative financial assets  8   28,733    9,255 
Deferred income tax assets  14   4,131    1,092 
Other non-current assets  7   45,388    49,512 
       605,440    595,274 
Assets classified as held for sale  11   237,813    8,971 
       843,253    604,245 
TOTAL ASSETS     $1,536,815   $1,626,504 
              
LIABILITIES             
Current liabilities             
Bank overdraft     $2,921   $- 
Trade and other payables  9   527,550    714,110 
Deferred revenue  10   3,299    43,228 
Income taxes payable      4,825    11,895 
Fair value of derivative financial liabilities  8   168,261    79,387 
Provisions  13   3,470    7,205 
Current portion of long-term debt  12   37,164    37,429 
Other current liabilities      4,077    - 
       751,567    893,254 
Non-current liabilities             
Long-term debt  12   737,721    687,943 
Fair value of derivative financial liabilities  8   107,887    63,658 
Deferred income tax liabilities  14   4,169    4,124 
Other non-current liabilities      72,030    61,339 
       921,807    817,064 
Liabilities relating to assets classified as held for sale  11   244,663    5,200 
       1,166,470    822,264 
TOTAL LIABILITIES      1,918,037    1,715,518 
SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT             
Shareholders’ capital  15   1,242,463    1,235,503 
Equity component of convertible debentures      13,029    13,029 
Contributed deficit      (25,202)   (25,540)
Accumulated deficit      (1,687,911)   (1,390,700)
Accumulated other comprehensive income      76,795    79,093 
Non-controlling interest      (396)   (399)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT      (381,222)   (89,014)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT     $1,536,815   $1,626,504 
              
Commitments and guarantees (Note 21)             

 

See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements      

 

Approved on behalf of Just Energy Group Inc.

 

/s/ Rebecca MacDonald    /s/ H. Clark Hollands   
Rebecca MacDonald   H. Clark Hollands  
Executive Chair   Corporate Director  

 

 

  1.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30
(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

 

   Notes  2019   2018 
CONTINUING OPERATIONS             
Sales  16  $670,165   $702,515 
Cost of sales      537,873    569,921 
GROSS MARGIN      132,292    132,594 
EXPENSES             
Administrative      40,803    39,931 
Selling and marketing      61,704    41,965 
Other operating expenses  17(a)   35,765    23,359 
Restructuring costs      -    1,917 
       138,272    107,172 
Operating profit (loss) before the following      (5,980)   25,422 
Finance costs  12   (23,546)   (16,313)
Change in fair value of derivative instruments and other  8   (241,999)   (68,441)
Other expenses, net  17(a)   (740)   (13)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes      (272,265)   (59,345)
Provision for (recovery of) income taxes  14   (2,294)   4,683 
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS     $(269,971)  $(64,028)
              
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS             
Profit (loss) from discontinued operations  11   (5,189)   22,605 
LOSS FOR THE PERIOD     $(275,160)  $(41,423)
              
Attributable to:             
Shareholders of Just Energy     $(275,140)  $(41,377)
Non-controlling interest      (20)   (46)
LOSS FOR THE PERIOD     $(275,160)  $(41,423)
              
              
Loss per share from continuing operations  18          
Basic     $(1.82)  $(0.45)
Diluted     $(1.82)  $(0.45)
Earnings per share from discontinued operations  11          
Basic     $(0.03)  $0.16 
Diluted     $(0.03)  $0.16 
Loss per share available to shareholders  18          
Basic     $(1.85)  $(0.29)
Diluted     $(1.85)  $(0.29)

 

See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements

 

  2.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30
(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars)

 

 

   2019   2018 
LOSS FOR THE PERIOD  $(275,160)  $(41,423)
Other comprehensive income (loss) to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods:          
Unrealized (loss) gain on translation of foreign operations   (2,298)   3,750 
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE PERIOD, NET OF TAX  $(277,458)  $(37,673)
           
Total comprehensive loss attributable to:          
Shareholders of Just Energy  $(277,438)  $(37,627)
Non-controlling interest   (20)   (46)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE PERIOD, NET OF TAX  $(277,458)  $(37,673)

 

See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements      

 

 

 

 

 

 

  3.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES

IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30
(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars)

 

 

   Notes  2019   2018 
ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE SHAREHOLDERS             
Accumulated earnings             
Accumulated earnings, beginning of period     $533,107   $768,847 
Adjustment for adoption of recent accounting pronouncements      -    20,711 
Loss for the period, attributable to shareholders      (275,140)   (41,377)
Accumulated earnings, end of period      257,968    748,181 
              
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS             
Dividends and distributions, beginning of period      (1,923,808)   (1,835,778)
Dividends and distributions declared and paid  20   (22,070)   (22,262)
Dividends and distributions, end of period      (1,945,879)   (1,858,040)
ACCUMULATED DEFICIT     $(1,687,911)  $(1,109,859)
              
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME             
Accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning of period     $79,093   $91,934 
Adjustment for adoption of recent accounting pronouncements  4   -    (17,863)
Other comprehensive income (loss)      (2,298)   3,750 
Accumulated other comprehensive income, end of period     $76,795   $77,821 
              
SHAREHOLDERS’ CAPITAL  15          
Common shares             
Common shares, beginning of period     $1,088,538   $1,079,055 
Share-based units exercised      6,960    4,979 
Common shares, end of period     $1,095,498   $1,084,034 
              
Preferred shares             
Preferred shares, beginning of period     $146,965   $136,771 
Shares issued  15   -    10,447 
Shares issuance costs      -    (235)
Preferred shares, end of period      146,965    146,983 
SHAREHOLDERS’ CAPITAL     $1,242,463   $1,231,017 
              
EQUITY COMPONENT OF CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES             
Balance, beginning of period     $13,029   $13,029 
Balance, end of period     $13,029   $13,029 
              
CONTRIBUTED DEFICIT             
Balance, beginning of period     $(25,540)  $(22,693)
Add:    Share-based compensation expense  17(a)   7,118    1,694 
Discontinued operations      137    81 
Non-cash deferred share grant distributions      23    14 
Purchase of non-controlling interest      -    1,566 
Less: Share-based units exercised      (6,960)   (4,979)
Share-based compensation adjustment      20    (273)
Balance, end of period     $(25,202)  $(24,590)
              
NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST             
Balance, beginning of period     $(399)  $(422)
Foreign exchange impact on non-controlling interest      23    60 
Loss attributable to non-controlling interest      (20)   (46)
Balance, end of period     $(396)  $(408)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)     $(381,222)  $187,010 

 

See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements            

 

  4.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars)

 

 

Net inflow (outflow) of cash related to the following activities  Notes  2019   2018 
OPERATING             
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes     $(272,265)  $(59,345)
Profit (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes  11   (5,299)   25,883 
Loss before income taxes      (277,564)   (33,462)
              
Items not affecting cash             
Amortization of intangible assets  17(a)   7,612    4,070 
Depreciation of property and equipment  17(a)   2,988    889 
Amortization included in cost of sales      578    782 
Amortization of commission      760    - 
Share-based compensation  17(a)   7,118    1,694 
Financing charges, non-cash portion      4,316    3,467 
Other      (28)   (27)
Change in fair value of derivative instruments and other  8   241,999    68,441 
Adjustment required to reflect net cash receipts from gas sales      2,758    4,581 
Net change in working capital balances      27,181    (54,909)
Adjustment for non-cash discontinued operations      (26,064)   365 
Income taxes paid      (5,703)   (8,437)
Cash outflow from operating activities      (14,049)   (12,546)
              
INVESTING             
Purchase of property and equipment      (562)   (1,929)
Purchase of intangible assets      (9,409)   (7,926)
Payments for previously acquired business  19   (12,013)   - 
Cash outflow from investing activities      (21,984)   (9,855)
              
FINANCING             
Dividends paid  20   (22,047)   (22,249)
Repayment of long-term debt      (1,645)   - 
Leased asset payments      (1,468)   - 
Debt issuance costs      (190)   (2,173)
Credit facilities withdrawal      54,155    31,210 
Issuance of preferred shares      -    10,447 
Preferred shares issuance costs      -    (334)
Cash inflow from financing activities      28,805    16,901 
              
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash balances      (168)   (1,277)
              
Net cash outflow      (7,396)   (6,777)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period      9,927    48,861 
              
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period     $2,531   $42,084 
              
Supplemental cash flow information:             
Interest paid     $15,208   $11,225 

 

  See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements

 

  5.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

1.ORGANIZATION

 

Just Energy Group Inc. (“Just Energy” or the “Company”) is a corporation established under the laws of Canada to hold securities and to distribute the income of its directly or indirectly owned operating subsidiaries and affiliates. The registered office of Just Energy is First Canadian Place, 100 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements (“Interim Financial Statements”) consist of Just Energy and its subsidiaries and affiliates. The Interim Financial Statements were approved by the Board of Directors on August 14, 2019.

 

2.OPERATIONS

 

Just Energy is a leading consumer company focused on essential needs, including electricity and natural gas commodities; on health and well-being, through products such as water quality and filtration devices; and on utility conservation, bringing energy efficient solutions and renewable energy options to consumers. Currently operating in the United States (“U.S.”) and Canada, Just Energy serves residential and commercial customers. Just Energy is the parent company of Amigo Energy, EdgePower Inc., Filter Group Inc., (“Filter Group”), Hudson Energy, Interactive Energy Group, Just Energy Advanced Solutions, Tara Energy and TerraPass.

 

Just Energy’s current commodity product offerings include fixed, variable, index and flat rate options. By fixing the price of natural gas or electricity under its fixed-price or price-protected program contracts for a period of up to five years, Just Energy’s customers offset their exposure to changes in the price of these essential commodities. Variable rate products allow customers to maintain competitive rates while retaining the ability to lock into a fixed price at their discretion. Flat-bill products allow customers to pay a flat rate each month regardless of usage. Just Energy derives its margin or gross profit from the difference between the price at which it is able to sell the commodities to its customers and the related price at which it purchases the associated volumes from its suppliers.

 

Through the Filter Group business acquired by Just Energy on October 1, 2018, Just Energy provides subscription-based, home water filtration systems to residential customers, including under-counter and whole-home water filtration solutions. In addition, Just Energy markets smart thermostats, offering the thermostats as a stand-alone unit or bundled with certain commodity products. The smart thermostats are currently manufactured and distributed by ecobee Inc. (“ecobee”), a company in which Just Energy holds a 8% fully diluted equity interest. Just Energy also offers green products through its JustGreen program. The JustGreen electricity product offers customers the option of having all or a portion of their electricity sourced from renewable green sources such as wind, solar, hydropower or biomass. The JustGreen gas product offers carbon offset credits that allow customers to reduce or eliminate the carbon footprint of their homes or businesses. Additional green products allow customers to offset their carbon footprint without buying energy commodity products and can be offered in all states and provinces without being dependent on energy deregulation. Just Energy also provides energy management solutions to both Consumer and Commercial customers in the form of value-added products and services, which include, but are not limited to, LED retrofit lighting and HVAC controls, as well as enterprise monitoring.

 

Just Energy markets its product offerings through several sales channels including brokers, online marketing, retail and affinity relationships, and door-to-door.

 

In March 2019, Just Energy formally approved and commenced a process to dispose of its businesses in Germany, Ireland and Japan. In June 2019, Just Energy also formally approved and commenced a process to dispose of its business in the United Kingdom (“U.K.”), as part of the Company’s the strategic review. The decision was part of a strategic transition to focus on the core business in North America. The disposal of the operations is expected to be completed within the next 12 months. At June 30, 2019, these operations were classified as a disposal group held for sale and as a discontinued operation. Previously, these operations were reported within the Consumer segment while a portion of the U.K. was allocated to the commercial segment.

 

  6.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

3.FINANCIAL STATEMENT PREPARATION

 

(a)Statement of compliance with IFRS

 

These Interim Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (“IAS”) 34, Interim Financial Reporting, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”), utilizing the accounting policies Just Energy outlined in its March 31, 2019 annual audited consolidated financial statements except the adoption of a new International Financial Reporting Standard (“IFRS”) described in Note 4. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the annual audited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS, as issued by the IASB, have been omitted or condensed.

 

(b)Basis of presentation and interim reporting

 

These Interim Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with and follow the same accounting policies and methods of application as those used in the annual audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 except for the adoption of IFRS 16, Leases (“IFRS 16”) as discussed in Note 4.

 

The Interim Financial Statements are presented in Canadian dollars, the functional currency of Just Energy, and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand, except where otherwise indicated. The Interim Financial Statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, except for certain financial assets and liabilities that are stated at fair value.

 

The interim operating results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending March 31, 2020, due to seasonal variations resulting in fluctuations in quarterly results. Gas consumption by customers is typically highest in October through March and lowest in April through September. Electricity consumption is typically highest in January through March and July through September. Electricity consumption is lowest in October through December and April through June.

 

(c)Principles of consolidation

 

The Interim Financial Statements include the accounts of Just Energy and its directly or indirectly owned subsidiaries and affiliates as at June 30, 2019. Subsidiaries and affiliates are consolidated from the date of acquisition and control, and continue to be consolidated until the date that such control ceases. The financial statements of the subsidiaries and affiliates are prepared for the same reporting period as Just Energy, using consistent accounting policies. All intercompany balances, sales, expenses and unrealized gains and losses resulting from intercompany transactions are eliminated on consolidation.

 

  7.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

4.ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND NEW STANDARDS ADOPTED

 

IFRS 16 Leases

 

IFRS 16 supersedes IAS 17, Leases and related interpretations and is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019. The Company adopted the standard, effective April 1, 2019, using the modified retrospective approach, with the cumulative effect of adopting IFRS 16 being recognized in equity as an adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit for the current period. Prior periods have not been restated.

 

Accounting policy

 

At inception of a contract, the Company assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease.  A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.

 
To assess whether a contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset, the Company assesses whether:


•The contract involves the use of an identified asset – this may be specified explicitly or implicitly and should be physically distinct or represent substantially all of the capacity of a physically distinct asset. If the supplier has a substantive substitution right, then the asset is not identified;

• The Company has the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from use of the asset throughout the period of use; and

• The Company has the right to direct the use of the asset.  The Company has this right when it has the decision-making rights that are most relevant to changing how and for what purpose the asset is used. In rare cases where the decision about how and for what purpose the asset is used is predetermined, the Company has the right to direct the use of the asset if either:

• The Company has the right to operate the asset; or

• The Company designed the asset in a way that predetermines how and for what purpose it will be used.

At inception or on reassessment of a contract that contains a lease component, the Company allocates the consideration in the contract to each lease component on the basis of their relative stand-alone price.

The Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of costs to dismantle and remove the underlying asset or to restore the underlying asset or the site on which it is located, less any lease incentives received.


The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated using the straight-line method from the commencement date to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the lease term.  The estimated useful lives of right-of-use assets are determined on the same basis as those of property and equipment.  In addition, the right-of-use asset is periodically reduced by impairment losses, if any, and adjusted for certain remeasurements of the lease liability.


The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Company’s incremental borrowing rate.


  8.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability comprise the following:

 

• Fixed payments, including in-substance fixed payments;

• Variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, initially measured using the relevant index or rate as at the commencement date;

• Amounts expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee; and

• The exercise price under a purchase option that the Company is reasonably certain to exercise, lease payments in an optional renewal period if the Company is reasonably certain to exercise an extension option, and penalties for early termination of a lease unless the Company is reasonably certain not to terminate early.


The lease liability is measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. It is remeasured when there is a change in future lease payments arising from a change in the relevant index or rate, if there is a change in the Company’s estimate of the amount expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee, or if the Company changes its assessment of whether it will exercise a purchase, extension or termination option.

When the lease liability is remeasured in this way, a corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset, or is recorded in profit or loss if the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset has been reduced to zero.


The Company presents right-of-use assets in “property and equipment” and lease liabilities in “other long-term debt” in the consolidated statement of financial position.


Short-term leases and leases of low-value assets


The Company has elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases of property and equipment that have a lease term of 12 months or less and leases of low-value assets, such as some IT-equipment.  The Company recognizes the lease payments associated with these leases as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 

Nature of leased assets


The Company leases various offices, equipment and vehicles.  Rental contracts are typically made for fixed periods of one to ten years but may have extension options as described below.  Lease terms are negotiated on an individual basis and contain a wide range of different terms and conditions.  Leased assets may not be used as security for borrowing purposes. Some leases provide for additional rent payments based on changes in inflation.


Extension and termination options


Some office leases include an option to renew the lease for an additional period after the non-cancellable contract period.  Where practicable, the Company seeks to include extension options in new leases to provide operational flexibility. The Company assesses at lease commencement whether it is reasonably certain to exercise the extension options.  The Company reassesses its portfolio of leases to determine whether it is reasonably certain to exercise the options if there is a significant event or significant change in circumstances within its control.  The Company considers all facts and circumstances when making this decision. The Company examines whether there is an economic incentive or penalty that would affect the decision to exercise the option, for example, whether the lease option is below market value or whether the Company has made significant investments in leasehold improvements. Where it is not reasonably certain that the lease will be extended or terminated the Company will not recognize these options.


  9.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

The application of IFRS 16 “Leases” requires significant judgements and certain key estimations to be made including:


• Identifying whether a contract (or part of a contract) includes a lease;

• Determining whether it is reasonably certain that an extension or termination option will be exercised;
• Determining whether variable payments are in-substance fixed;

• Establishing whether there are multiple leases in an arrangement; and

• Determining the stand-alone selling price of lease and non-lease components.

 

Key sources of estimation uncertainty in the application of IFRS 16 includes the following:


• Estimating the lease term;

• Determining the appropriate rate to discount lease payments; and

• Assessing whether a right-of-use asset is impaired.


Unanticipated changes in these judgments or estimates could affect the identification and determination of the fair value of lease liabilities and right-of-use assets at initial recognition, as well as the subsequent measurement of lease liabilities and right-of-use assets. These items could potentially result in changes to amounts reported in the consolidated statements of income and consolidated statements of financial position in a given period.

 

Initial application

 

The Company has elected the practical expedient to not reassess whether a contract is, or contains, a lease at April 1, 2019, the date of initial application of IFRS 16. The Company has also elected the practical expedient to not separate non-lease components from lease components, accounting for them as a single lease component. On transition to IFRS 16, the weighted average incremental borrowing rate applied to the calculation of lease liabilities is 6.75%.

 

For previously recognized operating leases, the Company has elected the practical expedient to measure the right-of-use assets equal to the lease liability, adjusted by the amount of any prepaid or accrued lease payments recognized immediately before the date of initial application. Additionally, the Company has elected the practical expedient to not include initial direct costs in the measurement of the right-of-use asset for these leases as at the initial application date.

 

For previously recognized operating leases with an initial lease term of 12 months or less (short-term leases) and for leases of low value assets, the Company has applied the optional recognition exemptions to not recognize the right-of-use assets and related lease liabilities for these leases. In addition, the Company has elected the practical expedient to account for previously recognized operating leases with a remaining lease term of 12 months or less upon transition as short-term leases. The Company is accounting for the lease expense on a straight-line basis over the remaining lease term. The Company's former operating leases consist of office facility leases.

 

Instead of performing an impairment review on the right-of-use assets at the date of initial application, the Company has elected the practical expedient to rely on its historic assessment as to whether leases were onerous immediately before the initial application date.

 

  10.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

Impact on interim condensed consolidated financial statements

 

The following is a reconciliation of total operating lease commitments at March 31, 2019 to the lease liabilities recognized at April 1, 2019:

 

Total operating lease commitments disclosed at March 31, 2019  $21,243 
Short-term leases and other minor adjustments   (707)
Operating lease liabilities before discounting   20,536 
Discounted using the incremental borrowing rate    (2,011)
Total lease liabilities recognized under IFRS 16 at April 1, 2019  $18,525 

 

As at April 1, 2019, the financial statement impact of IFRS 16 was as follows:

 

·Right-of-use assets of $18.5 million have been recognized in relation to former operating leases and have been included in property and equipment caption on the interim unaudited condensed consolidated statements of financial position.

 

·Additional lease liabilities of $18.5 million have been recognized in relation to former operating leases and have been included in other current and non-current liabilities on the unaudited interim condensed consolidated statements of financial position, depending on the maturity of the lease.

  

IFRS Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”) 23, Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatment (“IFRIC 23”)

 

The Company adopted IFRIC 23 on April 1, 2019. There was no effect to the consolidated financial statements as a result of adoption of the standard

 

5.ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ISSUED BUT NOT YET EFFECTIVE

 

IFRIC Agenda Paper 11, Physical Settlement of Contracts to Buy or Sell a Non-Financial Item (“Agenda Paper 11”)

 

The IFRS Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”) reached a decision on Agenda Paper 11 during its meeting on March 5 to 6, 2019. The decision was in respect to a request about how an entity applies IFRS 9 to particular contracts to buy or sell a non-financial item at a fixed price.

 

The Company has reviewed the agenda decision and determined that a change is required in its accounting policy related to contracts to buy or sell a non-financial item that can be settled net in cash or another financial instrument, or by exchanging financial instruments. These are contracts the Company enters into that are accounted for as derivatives at fair value through profit or loss but physically settled by the underlying non-financial item. The IFRIC concluded that IFRS 9 neither permits or requires an entity to reverse the accumulated gain or loss previously recognized on the derivative and recognize a corresponding adjustment to cost of goods sold or inventory when the contract is physically settled.

 

In its December 2018 meeting, IASB confirmed its view that it expects companies to be entitled to sufficient time to implement changes in accounting policy that result from agenda decisions of the IFRIC. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of implementing the agenda decision on its consolidated financial statements, systems and processes. Given the nature of its current systems and processes and the volume of transactions affected, the Company determined it was not possible to affect the accounting change in time for its June 30, 2019 reporting. The Company expects to implement the change retrospectively in fiscal 2020 year. While the impact has not been quantified, the Company expects there will be material movements between cost of sales and change in fair value of derivative instruments and other in Just Energy’s consolidated statement of loss and the value of gas in storage on the consolidated statement of financial position. There is no impact on the net income of the Company.

 

 

  11.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

6.TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

 

   As at   As at 
   June 30, 2019   March 31, 2019 
Trade accounts receivable, net  $260,724   $365,008 
Accrued gas receivables   6,331    13,637 
Unbilled revenues   152,728    277,556 
Other   37,179    16,414 
   $456,962   $672,615 

 

7.OTHER CURRENT AND NON-CURRENT ASSETS

 

(a) Other current assets

 

   As at   As at 
   June 30, 2019   March 31, 2019 
Prepaid expenses and deposits  $20,849   $45,709 
Customer acquisition costs   74,973    75,707 
Green certificates   21,198    39,749 
Gas delivered in excess of consumption   4,476    3,121 
Inventory   6,059    4,954 
   $127,555   $169,240 

 

(b) Other non-current assets

 

   As at   As at 
   June 30, 2019   March 31, 2019 
Customer acquisition costs  $43,872   $46,416 
Income taxes recoverable   1,516    3,096 
   $45,388   $49,512 

  

 

8.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

(a)Fair value of derivative financial instruments and other

 

The fair value of financial instruments is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., an exit price). Management has estimated the value of financial swaps, physical forwards and option contracts for electricity, natural gas, carbon and renewable energy certificates, and generation and transmission capacity contracts using a discounted cash flow method, which employs market forward curves that are either directly sourced from third parties or developed internally based on third-party market data. These curves can be volatile, thus leading to volatility in the mark to market with no immediate impact to cash flows. Gas options have been valued using the Black option pricing model using the applicable market forward curves and the implied volatility from other market traded options. Management periodically uses non-exchange-traded swap agreements based on cooling degree days and heating degree days measured in its utility service territories to reduce the impact of weather volatility on Just Energy’s electricity volumes, commonly referred to as “weather derivatives”. The fair value of these swaps on a given measurement station indicated in the derivative contract is determined by calculating the difference between the agreed strike and expected variable observed at the same station.

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JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

The following table illustrates gains (losses) related to Just Energy’s derivative financial instruments classified as fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”) and recorded on the interim condensed consolidated statements of financial position as fair value of derivative financial assets and fair value of derivative financial liabilities, with their offsetting values recorded in change in fair value of derivative instruments and other on the interim condensed consolidated statements of loss.

 

   Three   Three 
   months ended   months ended 
   June 30, 2019   June 30, 2018 
Change in fair value of derivative instruments and other          
           
Physical forward contracts and options (i)  $(224,974)  $(130,196)
Financial swap contracts and options (ii)   (15,635)   68,804 
Foreign exchange forward contracts   (227)   2,304 
Share swap (iii)   836    (3,263)
6.5% convertible bond conversion feature   -    232 
Unrealized foreign exchange on 6.5% convertible bond   5,815    (3,997)
Weather derivatives   (3,021)   - 
Other derivative options   (4,793)   (2,325)
Change in fair value of derivative instruments and other  $(241,999)  $(68,441)

 

The following table summarizes certain aspects of the fair value of derivative financial assets and liabilities recorded in the interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position as at June 30, 2019:

 

   Financial
assets
(current)
   Financial
assets
(non-current)
   Financial
liabilities
(current)
   Financial
liabilities
(non-current)
 
                 
Physical forward contracts and options (i)  $20,769   $13,588   $102,555   $87,213 
Financial swap contracts and options (ii)   35,695    14,085    52,448    17,388 
Foreign exchange forward contracts   -    1    1,344    384 
Share swap (iii)   -    -    11,070    - 
Weather derivatives   12,951    -    -    - 
Other derivative options   4,061    1,059    844    2,902 
As at June 30, 2019  $73,476   $28,733   $168,261   $107,887 

 

  13.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

The following table summarizes certain aspects of the fair value of derivative financial assets and liabilities recorded   in the consolidated statement of financial position as at March 31, 2019:

 

   Financial
assets
(current)
   Financial
assets
(non-current)
   Financial
liabilities
(current)
   Financial
liabilities
(non-current)
 
                 
Physical forward contracts and options  $115,483   $7,237   $49,601   $50,174 
Financial swap contracts and options   18,212    1,876    16,142    8,583 
Foreign exchange forward contracts   -    56    1,555    - 
Share swap   -    -    11,907    - 
Other derivative options   10,817    86    182    4,901 
As at March 31, 2019  $144,512   $9,255   $79,387   $63,658 

 

Below is a summary of the financial instruments classified through profit or loss as at June 30, 2019, to which Just Energy has committed:

 

(i)Physical forward contracts and options consist of:

 

·Electricity contracts with a total remaining volume of 36,492,959 MWh, a weighted average price of $48.14/MWh and expiry dates up to March 31, 2029.

 

·Natural gas contracts with a total remaining volume of 102,602,953 GJs, a weighted average price of $2.66/GJ and expiry dates up to October 31, 2025.

 

·Renewable energy certificates (“RECs”) and emission-reduction credit contracts with a total remaining volume of 3,614,716 MWh and 55,000 tonnes, respectively, a weighted average price of $37.79/REC and $3.40/tonne, respectively, and expiry dates up to December 31, 2028 and December 31, 2021.

 

·Electricity generation capacity contracts with a total remaining volume of 3,787 MWCap, a weighted average price of $4,766.12/MWCap and expiry dates up to May 31, 2023.

 

·Ancillary contracts with a total remaining volume of 624,964 MWh, a weighted average price of $22.72/MWh and expiry dates up to December 31, 2020.

 

(ii)Financial swap contracts and options consist of:

 

·Electricity contracts with a total remaining volume of 14,860,376 MWh, an average price of $41.38/MWh and expiry dates up to November 30, 2024.

 

·Natural gas contracts with a total remaining volume of 133,532,922 GJs, an average price of $3.34/GJ and expiry dates up to October 31, 2025.

 

·Electricity generation capacity contracts with a total remaining volume of 48 MWCap, a weighted average price of $462,953.59/MWCap and expiry dates up to October 31, 2020.

 

·Ancillary contracts with a total remaining volume of 990,825 MWh, a weighted average price of $21.23/MWh and expiry dates up to December 31, 2020.

 

  14.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

(iii)Share swap agreement

 

Just Energy has entered into a share swap agreement to manage the interim condensed consolidated statements of loss volatility associated with the Company’s restricted share grants and deferred share grants Plans. The value, on inception, of the 2,500,000 shares under this share swap agreement was approximately $33,803. On August 22, 2018, Just Energy reduced the notional value of the share swap to $23,803 through a payment of $10,000 and renewed the share swap agreement for an additional year. Net monthly settlements received under the share swap agreement are recorded in other income. Just Energy records the fair value of the share swap agreement in the non-current derivative financial liabilities on the interim condensed consolidated statements of financial position. Changes in the fair value of the share swap agreement are recorded through the interim condensed consolidated statements of loss as a change in fair value of derivative instruments and other.

 

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

 

Fair value (“FV”) hierarchy of derivatives

 

Level 1

 

The fair value measurements are classified as Level 1 in the FV hierarchy if the fair value is determined using quoted unadjusted market prices.

 

Level 2

 

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

 

Level 3

 

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

 

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JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

Weather derivatives are non-exchange-traded financial instruments used as part of a risk management strategy to mitigate the impact adverse weather conditions have on gross margin. The fair values of the derivatives are determined using an internally developed model that relies upon both observable inputs and significant unobservable inputs. Accordingly, the fair values of these derivatives are classified as Level 3. Market and contractual inputs to these models vary by contract type and would typically include notional amounts, reference weather stations, strike prices, temperature strike values, terms to expiration, historical weather data and historical commodity prices. The historical weather data and commodity prices were utilized to value the expected payouts with respect to weather derivatives and, as a result, are the most significant assumptions contributing to the determination of fair value estimates, and changes in these inputs can result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement.

 

For the share swap, Just Energy uses a forward interest rate curve along with a volume weighted average share price to model out its value. As the inputs have no observable market, it is classified as Level 3.

 

Just Energy’s accounting policy is to recognize transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy on the date of the event or change in circumstances that caused the transfer.

 

Fair value measurement input sensitivity

 

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

 

The following table illustrates the classification of derivative financial assets (liabilities) in the FV hierarchy as at June 30, 2019:

 

   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Derivative financial assets  $-   $-   $102,209   $102,209 
Derivative financial liabilities   -    (30,646)   (245,502)   (276,148)
Total net derivative assets (liabilities)  $-   $(30,646)  $(143,293)  $(173,939)

 

The following table illustrates the classification of derivative financial assets (liabilities) in the FV hierarchy as at March 31, 2019:

 

   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Derivative financial assets  $-   $-   $153,767   $153,767 
Derivative financial liabilities   -    (6,588)   (136,457)   (143,045)
Total net derivative assets (liabilities)  $-   $(6,588)  $17,310   $10,722 

 

Commodity price sensitivity – Level 3 derivative financial instruments  

 

If the energy prices associated with only Level 3 derivative financial instruments including natural gas, electricity, verified emission-reduction credits and RECs had risen (fallen) by 10%, assuming that all of the other variables had remained constant, profit (loss) before income taxes for the period ended June 30, 2019 would have increased (decreased) by $198,793 ($197,498), primarily as a result of the change in fair value of Just Energy’s derivative financial instruments.

 

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JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

A key assumption used when determining the significant unobservable inputs included in Level 3 of the FV hierarchy consists of up to 5% price extrapolation to calculate monthly prices that extend beyond the market observable 12- to 15-month forward curve.

 

The following table illustrates the changes in net fair value of financial assets (liabilities) classified as Level 3 in the FV hierarchy for the following periods:

 

   Three months ended   Year ended 
   June 30, 2019   March 31, 2019 
Balance, beginning of period  $17,310   $166,364 
Total gains (losses)   (199,072)   19,644 
Purchases   (41,251)   11,502 
Sales   20,561    (25,575)
Settlements   59,159    (154,625)
Balance, end of period  $(143,293)  $17,310 

 

(b)Classification of non-derivative financial assets and liabilities

 

As at June 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019, the carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, bank overdraft, restricted cash, trade and other receivables, and trade and other payables approximates their fair value due to their short-term nature.

 

Long-term debt recorded at amortized cost has a fair value as at June 30, 2019 of $774.9 million (March 31, 2019 - $740.6 million) and the interest payable on outstanding amounts is at rates that vary with bankers’ acceptances, LIBOR, Canadian bank prime rate or U.S. prime rate, with the exceptions of the 8.75% loan, 6.75% $100M convertible debentures, 6.75% $160M convertible debentures, 6.5% convertible bonds and 5.75% convertible debentures, which are fair valued based on market value. The 6.75% $100M convertible debentures, 6.75% $160M convertible debentures, 6.5% convertible bonds and 5.75% convertible debentures are classified as Level 1 in the FV hierarchy.

 

Investments in equity instruments have a fair value as at June 30, 2019 of $36.8 million (March 31, 2019 - $36.9 million) and are measured based on Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy for the investment in Energy Earth and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy for the investment in ecobee.

 

No adjustments were made in the period in valuing the investment in ecobee or Energy Earth. Movements are related to foreign exchange revaluations.

 

The following table illustrates the classification of investments in the FV hierarchy as at June 30, 2019:

 

   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Investment in ecobee  $-   $-   $32,889   $32,889 
Investment in Energy Earth   -    3,926    -    3,926 
Total investments  $-   $3,926   $32,889   $36,815 

 

 

  17.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

The risks associated with Just Energy’s financial instruments are as follows:

 

(i)Market risk

 

Market risk is the potential loss that may be incurred as a result of changes in the market or fair value of a particular instrument or commodity. Components of market risk to which Just Energy is exposed are discussed below.

 

Foreign currency risk

 

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

 

The performance of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar could positively or negatively affect Just Energy’s income, as a portion of Just Energy’s income is generated in U.S. dollars and is subject to currency fluctuations upon translation to Canadian dollars. Due to its growing operations in the U.S., Just Energy expects to have a greater exposure to foreign currency fluctuations in the future than in prior years. Just Energy has economically hedged between 50% and 100% of forecasted cross-border cash flows that are expected to occur within the next 12 months and between 0% and 50% of certain forecasted cross-border cash flows that are expected to occur within the following 13 to 24 months. The level of economic hedging is dependent on the source of the cash flows and the time remaining until the cash repatriation occurs.

 

Just Energy may, from time to time, experience losses resulting from fluctuations in the values of its foreign currency transactions, which could adversely affect its operating results. Translation risk is not hedged.

 

With respect to translation exposure, if the Canadian dollar had been 5% stronger or weaker against the U.S. dollar for the period ended June 30, 2019, assuming that all the other variables had remained constant, loss for the three months ended June 30, 2019 would have been $15.4 million lower/higher and other comprehensive loss would have been $13.5 million lower/higher.

 

Interest rate risk

 

Just Energy is only exposed to interest rate fluctuations associated with its floating rate credit facility. Just Energy’s current exposure to interest rates does not economically warrant the use of derivative instruments. Just Energy’s exposure to interest rate risk is relatively immaterial and temporary in nature. Just Energy does not currently believe that its long-term debt exposes the Company to material interest rate risks but has set out parameters to actively manage this risk within its Risk Management Policy.

 

A 1% increase (decrease) in interest rates would have resulted in an increase (decrease) of approximately $606 in loss before income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 2019 (June 30, 2018 - $361).

 

Commodity price risk

 

Just Energy is exposed to market risks associated with commodity prices and market volatility where estimated customer requirements do not match actual customer requirements. Management actively monitors these positions on a daily basis in accordance with its Risk Management Policy. This policy sets out a variety of limits, most importantly thresholds for open positions in the gas and electricity portfolios, which also feed a value at risk limit. Should any of the limits be exceeded, they are closed expeditiously or express approval to continue to hold is obtained. Just Energy’s exposure to market risk is affected by a number of factors, including accuracy of estimation of customer commodity requirements, commodity prices, volatility and liquidity of markets. Just Energy enters into derivative instruments in order to manage exposures to changes in commodity prices. The derivative instruments that are used are designed to fix the price of supply for estimated customer commodity demand and thereby fix margins such that shareholder dividends can be appropriately established. Derivative instruments are generally transacted over the counter. The inability or failure of Just Energy to manage and monitor the above market risks could have a material adverse effect on the operations and cash flows of Just Energy. Just Energy mitigates the exposure to variances in customer requirements that are driven by changes in expected weather conditions through active management of the underlying portfolio, which involves, but is not limited to, the purchase of options including weather derivatives. Just Energy’s ability to mitigate weather effects is limited by the degree to which weather conditions deviate from normal.

  18.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

Commodity price sensitivity – all derivative financial instruments

 

If all the energy prices associated with derivative financial instruments including natural gas, electricity, verified emission-reduction credits and RECs had risen (fallen) by 10%, assuming that all of the other variables had remained constant, loss before income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 2019 would have increased (decreased) by $192,662 ($191,367), primarily as a result of the change in fair value of Just Energy’s derivative financial instruments.

 

(ii)Credit risk

 

Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument fails to discharge an obligation and causes financial loss to another party. Just Energy is exposed to credit risk in two specific areas: customer credit risk and counterparty credit risk.

 

Customer credit risk

 

In Alberta, Texas, Illinois, California, Delaware, Ohio and Georgia, Just Energy has customer credit risk and, therefore, credit review processes have been implemented to perform credit evaluations of customers and manage customer default. If a significant number of customers were to default on their payments, it could have a material adverse effect on the operations and cash flows of Just Energy. Management factors default from credit risk in its margin expectations for all the above markets.

 

The aging of the accounts receivable from the above markets was as follows:

 

   June 30, 2019   March 31, 2019 
         
Current  $118,467   $116,892 
1–30 days   41,634    42,562 
31–60 days   22,374    22,317 
61–90 days   23,564    16,352 
Over 90 days   130,210    100,580 
   $336,249   $298,703 

 

Changes in the expected lifetime credit loss were as follows:

 

   June 30, 2019   March 31, 2019 
         
Balance, beginning of period  $192,586   $60,121 
Provision for doubtful accounts   17,287    202,423 
Bad debts written off   (16,677)   (90,231)
Adjustment from IFRS 9 adoption   -    23,636 
Foreign exchange   (802)   (3,363)
Assets classified as held for sale   (46,928)   - 
Balance, end of period  $145,466   $192,586 

 

  19.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

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

 

Counterparty credit risk

 

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

 

As at June 30, 2019, the estimated counterparty credit risk exposure amounted to $102,209 (June 30, 2018 - $213,268), representing the risk relating to Just Energy’s exposure to derivatives that are in an asset position.

 

(iii)Liquidity risk

 

Liquidity risk is the potential inability to meet financial obligations as they fall due. Just Energy manages this risk by monitoring detailed daily cash flow forecasts covering a rolling 13-week period, cash forecasts for the next 12 months, and quarterly forecasts for the following two-year period to ensure adequate and efficient use of cash resources and credit facilities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  20.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

The following are the contractual maturities, excluding interest payments, reflecting undiscounted disbursements of Just Energy’s financial liabilities:

 

As at June 30, 2019:

 

   Carrying   Contractual   Less than           More than 
   amount   cash flows   1 year   1–3 years   4–5 years   5 years 
Trade and other payables  $528,670   $528,670   $528,670   $-   $-   $- 
Long-term debt1   774,884    829,194    38,487    264,719    525,988    - 
Gas, electricity and non-commodity contracts   276,148    3,628,720    1,524,002    1,631,593    357,763    115,362 
   $1,579,702   $4,986,584   $2,091,159   $1,896,312   $883,751   $115,362 

 

As at March 31, 2019:

 

   Carrying   Contractual   Less than           More than 
   amount   cash flows   1 year   1–3 years   4–5 years   5 years 
Trade and other payables  $714,110   $714,110   $714,110   $-   $-   $- 
Long-term debt1   725,372    781,701    39,150    210,564    531,987    - 
Gas, electricity and non-commodity contracts   143,045    3,500,493    1,899,713    1,439,479    119,212    42,089 
   $1,582,527   $4,996,304   $2,652,973   $1,650,043   $651,199   $42,089 

1 Included in long-term debt are the 6.75% $100M convertible debentures, 6.75% $160M convertible debentures, 6.5% convertible bonds and 5.75% convertible debentures, which may be settled through the issuance of shares at the option of the holder or Just Energy upon maturity.

 

In addition to the amounts noted above, as at June 30, 2019, the contractual net interest payments over the term of the long-term debt with scheduled repayment terms are as follows:

 

   Less than
1 year
   1–3 years   4–5 years   More than
5 years
 
Interest payments  $40,286   $79,301   $39,901   $- 

 

(iv)Supplier risk

 

Just Energy purchases the majority of the gas and electricity delivered to its customers through long-term contracts entered into with various suppliers. Just Energy has an exposure to supplier risk as the ability to continue to deliver gas and electricity to its customers is reliant upon the ongoing operations of these suppliers and their ability to fulfil their contractual obligations. As at June 30, 2019, Just Energy has applied an adjustment factor to determine the fair value of its financial instruments in the amount of $8,246 (2019 - $4,999) to accommodate for its counterparties’ risk of default.

 

 

  21.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

9.TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

 

   As at   As at 
   June 30, 2019   March 31, 2019 
Commodity suppliers' payables  $174,814   $189,554 
Accrued liabilities   87,468    112,039 
Green provisions   43,218    151,992 
Sales tax payable   36,925    22,969 
Trade accounts payable   136,412    184,257 
Payable for former joint venture partner   20,602    22,625 
Accrued gas payable   10,407    12,937 
Other payables   17,704    17,737 
   $527,550   $714,110 

 

As at June 30, 2019, the Company has recognized $31.1 million related to the potential earn-out payments over the next three years relating to the Filter Group acquisition. The change in fair value of the contingent consideration from $29.1 million at March 31, 2019 to $31.1 million at June 30, 2019 results in a change of $2.0 million reported in other expenses, net in the interim condensed consolidated statements of loss. As the contingent consideration does not meet the definition of equity, it is carried at fair value through profit or loss and is revalued at each reporting period. Significant assumptions affecting the measurement of contingent consideration each quarter include the Just Energy share price and the performance of Filter Group. Each quarter, the contingent consideration is revalued. To estimate the number of Just Energy common shares that are exchanged in each period, a Monte Carlo simulation model was used where the trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA for each period is forecasted based on a Geometric Brownian Motion process. Inputs used in the Monte Carlo simulation model are as follows:

 

• Adjusted trailing 12-months EBITDA as at each quarter end date;

 

• Average EBITDA forecasts for new periods;

 

• Implied asset volatility;

 

• Equity volatility of Just Energy;

 

• Underlying asset price of Just Energy common shares;

 

• Dividend yield; and

 

• Risk-free rate.

 

As at June 30, 2019, the Company has not recognized any contingent consideration related to the Just Energy Advanced Solutions and EdgePower Inc. acquisitions.

 

  22.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

10.DEFERRED REVENUE

 

   Three months     
   ended   Year ended 
   June 30,   March 31, 
   2019   2019 
Balance, beginning of period  $43,228   $38,710 
Additions to deferred revenue   16,154    569,880 
Revenue recognized during the period   (22,959)   (563,922)
Foreign exchange impact   (586)   (1,440)
Liabilities held for sale   (32,538)   - 
Balance, end of period  $3,299   $43,228 

 

11.DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

In March 2019, Just Energy formally approved and commenced a process to dispose of its businesses in Germany, Ireland and Japan. In June 2019, Just Energy formally approved and commenced a process to dispose of its business in the U.K, as part of the Company’s the strategic review. The decision was part of a strategic transition to focus on the core business in North America. The disposal of the operations is expected to be completed within the next 12 months. At June 30, 2019, these operations were classified as a disposal group held for sale and as a discontinued operation. Previously, these operations were reported within the Consumer segment while a portion of the U.K. was allocated to the Commercial segment. The tax impact on the discontinued operations is minimal.

 

The results of the discontinued operations are presented below for the three months ended June 30:

 

   2019   2018 
Sales  $168,113   $173,942 
Cost of sales   152,410    153,004 
Gross margin   15,703    20,938 
Expenses          
Administrative, selling and operating expenses   38,123    26,871 
Operating loss   (22,420)   (5,933)
Finance costs   (1,358)   (27)
Change in fair value of derivative instruments and other   17,600    31,885 
Other income (loss)   879    (42)
Profit from discontinued operations before the undernoted   (5,299)   25,883 
Provision for income taxes   (110)   3,278 
PROFIT FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS  $(5,189)  $22,605 
           
Cash inflow from operating activities  $872    30,969 
Cash outflow from investing activities  $(1,734)  $(2,661)
Cash outflow from financing activities  $(18,669)  $(23,614)

 

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JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

Assets and liabilities of the discontinued operations classified as held for sale as at June 30, 2019 were:

 

ASSETS    
Current assets     
Cash and cash equivalents  $12,589 
Current trade and other receivables   161,327 
Income taxes recoverable   2,623 
Other current assets   38,481 
    215,020 
Non-current assets     
Property and equipment   3,426 
Intangible assets   18,757 
Other non-current assets   610 
ASSETS CLASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALE  $237,813 
      
Liabilities     
Current liabilities     
Trade and other payables  $184,687 
Deferred revenue   32,538 
Other current liabilities   23,559 
    240,784 
Non-current liabilities     
Other non-current liabilities   3,879 
      
LIABILITIES RELATING TO ASSETS CLASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALE  $244,663 

 

12.LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING

 

      June 30,   March 31, 
   Maturity  2019   2019 
Credit facility (a)  September 1, 2020  $255,732   $201,577 
Less: Debt issue costs (a)      (2,014)   (1,824)
Filter Group Financing (b)      15,933    17,577 
8.75% loan (c)  September 12, 2023   236,172    240,094 
6.75% $100M convertible debentures (d)  March 31, 2023   88,169    87,520 
6.75% $160M convertible debentures (e)  December 31, 2021   151,675    150,945 
6.5% convertible bonds (f)  December 31, 2020   29,218    29,483 
       774,885    725,372 
Less: Current portion      (37,164)   (37,429)
      $737,721   $687,943 

 

  24.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

Future annual minimum repayments are as follows:

 

   Less than
1 year
   1–3 years   4–5 years   More than
5 years
   Total 
                     
Credit facility (a)  $-   $255,732   $-   $-   $255,732 
Filter Group financing (b)   9,217    8,987    1,186    -    19,390 
8.75% loan (c)   -    -    264,803    -    264,803 
6.75% $100M convertible debentures (d)   -    -    100,000    -    100,000 
6.75% $160M convertible debentures (e)   -    -    160,000    -    160,000 
6.5% convertible bonds (f)   29,270    -    -    -    29,270 
   $38,487   $264,719   $525,989   $-   $829,195 

 

The following table details the finance costs for the quarter ended June 30. Interest is expensed based on the effective interest rate.

 

   2019   2018 
Credit facility (a)  $6,052   $4,407 
Filter Group financing (b)   384    - 
8.75% loan (c)   7,337    - 
6.75% $100M convertible debentures (d)   2,337    2,292 
6.75% $160M convertible debentures (e)   3,430    3,370 
6.5% convertible bonds (f)   804    4,147 
Collateral management and others (g)   3,202    2,097 
   $23,546   $16,313 

 

(a)As at April 18, 2018, the Company has renegotiated an agreement with a syndicate of lenders that includes Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, National Bank of Canada, HSBC Bank Canada, JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Alberta Treasury Branches, Canadian Western Bank and Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Bank N.A. The agreement extends Just Energy’s credit facility for an additional two years to September 1, 2020. The facility size was increased to $352.5 million from $342.5 million, with an accordion for Just Energy to draw up to $370 million. A certain principal amount outstanding under the credit facility is guaranteed by Export Development Canada under its Account Performance Security Guarantee Program.

 

Interest is payable on outstanding loans at rates that vary with bankers’ acceptance rates, LIBOR, Canadian bank prime rate or U.S. prime rate. Under the terms of the operating credit facility, Just Energy is able to make use of bankers’ acceptances and LIBOR advances at stamping fees of 3.750%. Prime rate advances are at a rate of bank prime (Canadian bank prime rate or U.S. prime rate) plus 2.750% and letters of credit are at a rate of 3.750%. Interest rates are adjusted quarterly based on certain financial performance indicators.

 

As at June 30, 2019, the Canadian prime rate was 3.95% and the U.S. prime rate was 5.5%. As at June 30, 2019, $328.9 million has been drawn against the facility and total letters of credit outstanding as of June 30, 2019, amounted to $73 million (March 31, 2019 - $94 million). As at June 30, 2019, Just Energy has $13.5 million of the facility remaining for future working capital and/or security requirements. Just Energy’s obligations under the credit facility are supported by guarantees of certain subsidiaries and affiliates and secured by a general security agreement and a pledge of the assets and securities of Just Energy and the majority of its operating subsidiaries and affiliates. Just Energy is required to meet a number of financial covenants under the credit facility agreement. As at June 30, 2019, the Company was compliant with all of these covenants.

 

  25.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

The renewal on the facility agreement included an extension for an additional two years to September 1, 2020. On June 28, 2019, the Company exercised its option to access the amounts relating to the accordion agreement as part of the credit facility. On July 2, 2019, the Company withdrew $17.5 million on the addition on the credit facility.

 

(b)Filter Group, which was acquired on October 1, 2018, has an outstanding loan payable to Home Trust Company (“HTC”). The loan is a result of factoring receivables to finance the cost of rental equipment over a period of three to five years with HTC and bears interest at 8.99% per annum. Principal and interest are repayable on a monthly basis.

 

(c)On September 12, 2018, Just Energy entered into a US$250 million non-revolving multi-draw senior unsecured term loan facility (the “8.75% loan”) with Sagard Credit Partners, LP and certain funds managed by a leading U.S.-based global fixed income asset manager. The 8.75% loan bears interest at 8.75% per annum payable semi-annually in arrears on June 30 and December 31 in each year plus fees and will mature on September 12, 2023. Counterparties were issued 7.5 million warrants at a strike price of $8.56 each, convertible to one Just Energy common stock. The value of these warrants has been assessed as nominal. The 8.75% loan has three tranches. The first tranche of US$50 million is earmarked for general corporate purposes, including to pay down Just Energy's credit facility. The second tranche of US$150 million is earmarked towards the settlement of Just Energy's 6.5% convertible bonds. The third tranche of US$50 million is earmarked for investments and future acquisitions. As at June 30, 2019, US$193.0 million was drawn from the 8.75% loan. On July 29, 2019, the Company drew US$7.0 million from the second tranche and US$7.0 million from the third tranche. These draws were secured by a personal guarantee from a director of the Company.

 

(d)On February 22, 2018, Just Energy issued $100 million of convertible unsecured senior subordinated debentures (the “6.75% $100 million convertible debentures”). The 6.75% $100 million convertible debentures bear interest at an annual rate of 6.75%, payable semi-annually in arrears on March 31 and September 30 in each year, and have a maturity date of March 31, 2023. Each $1,000 principal amount of the 6.75% $100 million convertible debentures is convertible at the option of the holder at any time prior to the close of business on the earlier of the maturity date and the last business day immediately preceding the date fixed for redemption into 112.3596 common shares of Just Energy, representing a conversion price of $8.90, subject to certain anti-dilution provisions. Holders who convert their debentures will receive accrued and unpaid interest for the period from and including the date of the latest interest payment up to, but excluding, the date of conversion.

 

The 6.75% $100 million convertible debentures will not be redeemable at the option of the Company on or before March 31, 2021. After March 31, 2021 and prior to March 31, 2022, the 6.75% $100 million convertible debentures may be redeemed in whole or in part from time to time at the option of the Company on not more than 60 days’ and not less than 30 days’ prior notice, at a price equal to their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, provided that the weighted average trading price of the common shares of Just Energy on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) for the 20 consecutive trading days ending five trading days preceding the date on which the notice of redemption is given is at least 125% of the conversion price. On or after March 31, 2022, the 6.75% $100 million convertible debentures may be redeemed in whole or in part from time to time at the option of the Company on not more than 60 days’ and not less than 30 days’ prior notice, at a price equal to their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.

 

  26.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

The conversion feature of the 6.75% $100 million convertible debentures has been accounted for as a separate component of shareholders’ deficit in the amount of $9.7 million. Upon initial recognition of the convertible debentures, Just Energy recorded a deferred income tax liability of $2.6 million and reduced the equity component of the convertible debentures by this amount. The remainder of the net proceeds of the 6.75% $100 million convertible debentures has been recorded as long-term debt, which is being accreted up to the face value of $100 million over the term of the 6.75% $100 million convertible debentures using an effective interest rate of 10.7%. If the 6.75% $100 million convertible debentures are converted into common shares, the value of the conversion will be reclassified to share capital along with the principal amount converted. No amounts of the 6.75% $100 million convertible debentures have been converted or redeemed as at June 30, 2019.

 

(e)On October 5, 2016, Just Energy issued $160 million of convertible unsecured senior subordinated debentures (the “6.75% $160 million convertible debentures”). The 6.75% $160 million convertible debentures bear interest at an annual rate of 6.75%, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 30 and December 31 in each year and have a maturity date of December 31, 2021. Each $1,000 principal amount of the 6.75% $160 million convertible debentures is convertible at the option of the holder at any time prior to the close of business on the earlier of the maturity date and the last business day immediately preceding the date fixed for redemption into 107.5269 common shares of Just Energy, representing a conversion price of $9.30, subject to certain anti-dilution provisions. Holders who convert their debentures will receive accrued and unpaid interest for the period from and including the date of the latest interest payment up to, but excluding, the date of conversion.

 

The 6.75% $160 million convertible debentures will not be redeemable at the option of the Company on or before December 31, 2019. After December 31, 2019 and prior to December 31, 2020, the 6.75% $160 million convertible debentures may be redeemed in whole or in part from time to time at the option of the Company on not more than 60 days’ and not less than 30 days’ prior notice, at a price equal to their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, provided that the weighted average trading price of the common shares of Just Energy on the TSX for the 20 consecutive trading days ending five trading days preceding the date on which the notice of redemption is given is at least 125% of the conversion price. On or after December 31, 2020, the 6.75% $160 million convertible debentures may be redeemed in whole or in part from time to time at the option of the Company on not more than 60 days’ and not less than 30 days’ prior notice, at a price equal to their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.

 

The conversion feature of the 6.75% $160 million convertible debentures has been accounted for as a separate component of shareholders’ deficit in the amount of $8.0 million. Upon initial recognition of the convertible debentures, Just Energy recorded a deferred income tax liability of $2.1 million and reduced the equity component of the convertible debentures by this amount. The remainder of the net proceeds of the 6.75% $160 million convertible debentures has been recorded as long-term debt, which is being accreted up to the face value of $160 million over the term of the 6.75% $160 million convertible debentures using an effective interest rate of 9.1%. If the 6.75% $160 million convertible debentures are converted into common shares, the value of the conversion will be reclassified to share capital along with the principal amount converted. No amounts of the 6.75% $160 million convertible debentures have been converted or redeemed as at June 30, 2019.

 

  27.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

(f)On January 29, 2014, Just Energy issued US$150 million of European-focused senior convertible unsecured convertible bonds (the “6.5% convertible bonds”). The 6.5% convertible bonds bear interest at an annual rate of 6.5%, payable semi-annually in arrears in equal installments on January 29 and July 29 in each year and have a maturity date of December 31, 2020.

 

A conversion right in respect of a bond may be exercised, at the option of the holder thereof, at any time from May 30, 2014 to July 7, 2019. The initial conversion price is US$9.3762 per common share (being C$10.2819) but is subject to adjustments. In the event of the exercise of a conversion right, the Company may, at its option, subject to applicable regulatory approval and provided no event of default has occurred and is continuing, elect to satisfy its obligation in cash equal to the market value of the underlying shares to be received.

 

As a result of the debt being denominated in a different functional currency than that of Just Energy, the conversion feature is recorded as a financial liability instead of a component of equity. Therefore, the conversion feature of the 6.5% convertible bonds has been accounted for as a separate financial liability with an initial value of US$8,517. The remainder of the net proceeds of the 6.5% convertible bonds has been recorded as long-term debt, which is being accreted up to the face value of $150.0 million over the term of the 6.5% convertible bonds using an effective interest rate of 8.8%. At each reporting period, the conversion feature is recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded through profit or loss. On July 29, 2019, the Company redeemed US$13.2 million of the 6.5% convertible bonds. The remaining lenders of $9.2 million of the 6.5% convertible bonds elected to extend the maturity date of the bonds from July 29, 2019 to December 31, 2020, pursuant to an option offered by the Company announced on July 17, 2019.

 

(g)Collateral management and others include primarily collateral management costs of $1.2 million, a supplier credit term charge of $1.2 million and accretion costs relating to the acquisition of Just Ventures of $0.5 million.

 

13.PROVISIONS

 

During fiscal 2019, Just Energy’s management team approved several restructuring actions including targeted workforce reductions. These actions include the elimination of over 200 positions. The actions are in direct alignment with Just Energy’s ongoing transition to a consumer-focused company and are expected to generate future cost savings.

 

   Three months ended
June 30, 2019
 
Balance, beginning of the period   6,616 
Restructuring costs paid during the quarter   (3,146)
Balance, end of the period  $3,470 

 

 

  28.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

14.INCOME TAXES

 

   Three months   Three months 
   ended   ended 
   June 30, 2019   June 30, 2018 
Current income tax expense (recovery)  $462   $(1,257)
Deferred income tax expense (recovery)   (2,756)   5,940 
Provision for (recovery of) income taxes  $(2,294)  $4,683 

 

15.SHAREHOLDERS’ CAPITAL

 

Just Energy is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares and 50,000,000 preference shares issuable in series, both with no par value. Shares outstanding have no preferences, rights or restrictions attached to them.

 

Details of issued and outstanding shareholders’ capital are as follows:

 

   Three months ended   Year ended 
   June 30, 2019   March 31, 2019 
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount 
Common shares:                
                 
Issued and outstanding                    
Balance, beginning of period   149,595,952   $1,088,538    148,394,152   $1,079,055 
Share-based awards exercised   1,344,288    6,960    1,201,800    9,483 
Balance, end of period   150,940,240   $1,095,498    149,595,952   $1,088,538 
                     
Preferred shares:                    
                     
Issued and outstanding                    
Balance, beginning of period   4,662,165   $146,965    4,323,300   $136,771 
Shares issued for cash   -    -    338,865    10,447 
Preferred shares issuance cost   -    -    -    (253)
Balance, end of period   4,662,165   $146,965    4,662,165   $146,965 
                     
Shareholders' capital   155,602,405   $1,242,463    154,258,117   $1,235,503 

 

16.REPORTABLE BUSINESS SEGMENTS

 

Just Energy’s reportable segments are Consumer Energy and Commercial Energy. Just Energy has aggregated the operating segments into these reportable segments on the basis that the operating segments share economic characteristics. These characteristics include the nature of the product and services sold, the distribution methods, and the type of customer class and regulatory environment.

 

Transactions between segments are in the normal course of operations and are recorded at the exchange amount. Allocations made between segments for shared assets or allocated expenses are based on the number of residential customer equivalents in the respective segments.

  29.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

Management monitors the operating results of its business units separately for the purpose of making decisions about resource allocation and performance assessment. Segment performance is evaluated based on operating profit or loss and is measured consistently with operating profit or loss in the interim financial statements.

 

Corporate and shared services report the costs related to management oversight of the business units, public reporting and filings, corporate governance and other shared services functions.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2019:

 

   Consumer   Commercial   Corporate and     
   segment   segment   shared services   Consolidated 
                 
Sales  $409,998   $260,167   $-   $670,165 
Gross margin   105,976    26,316    -    132,292 
Depreciation of property and equipment   2,950    38    -    2,988 
Amortization of intangible assets   6,920    692    -    7,612 
Administrative expenses   11,235    6,151    23,417    40,803 
Selling and marketing expenses   41,800    19,904    -    61,704 
Other operating expenses   23,730    1,435    -    25,165 
Operating profit (loss) for the period  $19,341   $(1,904)  $(23,417)  $(5,980)
Finance costs                  (23,546)
Change in fair value of derivative instruments and other                  (241,999)
Other expenses, net                  (740)
Recovery of income taxes                  2,294 
Loss for the period from continued operations                  (269,971)
Loss from discontinued operations                  (5,189)
Loss for the period                 $(275,160)
                     
Capital expenditures  $9,170   $749   $-   $9,919 
                     
As at June 30, 2019                    
Total goodwill  $172,072   $165,324   $-   $337,396 
Total assets  $1,117,434   $419,380   $-   $1,536,814 
Total liabilities  $1,713,787   $204,250   $-   $1,918,037 

 

  30.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2018:

 

   Consumer   Commercial   Corporate and     
   segment   segment   shared services   Consolidated 
                 
Sales  $434,364   $268,151   $-   $702,515 
Gross margin   100,807    31,788    -    132,595 
Depreciation of property and equipment   844    45    -    889 
Amortization of intangible assets   3,728    342    -    4,070 
Administrative expenses   7,224    6,683    26,024    39,931 
Selling and marketing expenses   26,923    15,042    -    41,965 
Other operating expenses   16,234    2,166    -    18,400 
Restructuring costs   1,612    305    -    1,917 
Operating profit (loss) for the period  $44,242   $7,205   $(26,024)  $25,423 
Finance costs                  (16,313)
Change in fair value of derivative instruments and other                  (68,441)
Other expenses, net                  (13)
Provision for income taxes                  4,683 
Loss for the period from continued operations                 $(64,028)
Profit from discontinued operations                  22,605 
Loss for the period                  (41,423)
                     
Capital expenditures  $9,181   $674   $-   $9,855 
                     
As at June 30, 2018                    
Total goodwill  $148,375   $157,018   $-   $305,393 
Total assets  $1,222,492   $404,308   $-   $1,626,800 
Total liabilities  $1,216,190   $223,600   $-   $1,439,790 

 

Sales from external customers

 

The revenue is based on the location of the customer.

 

   Three   Three 
   months ended   months ended 
   June 30, 2019   June 30, 2018 
Canada  $75,485   $89,228 
U.S.   594,680    613,287 
Total  $670,165   $702,515 

 

  31.

JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

Non-current assets

 

Non-current assets by geographic segment consist of property and equipment and intangible assets and are summarized as follows:

 

   As at June 30, 2019   As at March 31, 2019 
Canada  $196,843   $266,775 
United States   293,531    223,802 
International   -    7,941 
Total  $490,374   $498,518 

 

17.OTHER EXPENSES

 

(a)Other operating expenses

 

   Three   Three 
   months ended   months ended 
   June 30, 2019   June 30, 2018 
Amortization of intangible assets  $7,612   $4,070 
Depreciation of property and equipment   2,988    889 
Bad debt expense   17,287    16,706 
Share-based compensation   7,118    1,694 
Other   760    - 
   $35,765   $23,359 

 

(b)Employee benefits expense

 

   Three   Three 
   months ended   months ended 
   June 30, 2019   June 30, 2018 
Wages, salaries and commissions  $61,757   $61,508 
Benefits   7,270    4,881 
   $69,027   $66,389 

 

 

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JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

18.LOSS PER SHARE

 

   For the three   For the three 
   months ended   months ended 
   June 30, 2019   June 30, 2018 
BASIC LOSS PER SHARE          
Loss from continuing operations available to shareholders  $(269,971)  $(64,028)
Dividend to preferred shareholders - net of tax   2,450    2,343 
Loss from continuing operations available to shareholders - net   (272,421)   (66,371)
Basic weighted average shares outstanding   149,846,539    148,472,715 
Basic loss per share from continuing operations available to shareholders  $(1.82)  $(0.45)
Basic loss per share available to shareholders  $(1.85)  $(0.29)
           
DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE          
Loss from continuing operations available to shareholders  $(272,421)   (66,371)
Adjusted loss from continuing operations available to shareholders  $(272,421)  $(66,371)
Basic weighted average shares outstanding   149,846,539    148,472,715 
Dilutive effect of:          
Restricted share and performance bonus grants   3,123,247 1   3,034,501  1
Deferred share grants   184,546 1   115,184  1
Convertible debentures   30,662,288 1   44,438,208  1
Shares outstanding on a diluted basis   183,816,620    196,060,608 
Diluted loss from continuing operations per share available to shareholders  $(1.82)  $(0.45)
Diluted loss per share available to shareholders  $(1.85)  $(0.29)

 

1 The assumed conversion into shares results in an anti-dilutive position; therefore, these items have not been included in the computation of diluted loss per share. The potentially dilutive instruments are the convertible features on the 6.5% convertible bonds, 6.75% $160M convertible debentures and 6.75% $100M convertible debentures as well as the stock options and share grants.

 

19.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REMUNERATION

 

Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability to control the other party or exercise influence over the other party in making financial or operating decisions. The definition includes subsidiaries and other persons.

 

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JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

The acquisition of Filter Group gives rise to a related party transaction as the CEO of Filter Group is the son of the Executive Chair of Just Energy. During the three months ended June 30, 2019, $10.6 million of deferred purchase consideration related to the acquisition of Filter Group was repaid.

 

20.DIVIDENDS PAID

 

For the quarter ended June 30, 2019, dividends of $0.125 (2018 - $0.125) per common share were declared by Just Energy. These dividends amounted to $18,714 (2018 - $19,074) and were approved by the Board of Directors and were paid out during the period.

 

For the quarter ended June 30, 2019, distributions of $0.125 (2018 - $0.125) per common share for share grants were declared by Just Energy. These distributions amounted to $23 (2018 - $525), which was paid in accordance with the terms of the Canadian and U.S. Plans during the period.

 

For the quarter ended June 30, 2019, dividends of US$0.53125 (2018 - $0.53125) per preferred share were declared by Just Energy. These dividends amounted to $3,333 (2018 - $3,188) and were approved by the Board of Directors and were paid out during the period.

 

21.COMMITMENTS AND GUARANTEES

 

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

 

As at June 30, 2019

 

   Less than
1 year
   1–3 years   4–5 years   More than
5 years
   Total 
Gas, electricity and non-commodity contracts  $1,524,002   $1,631,593   $357,763   $115,362   $3,628,720 

 

On October 9, 2018, Just Energy announced that it has entered into a Multi-Year Contingent Business Interruption Insurance Agreement (the “Insurance”).

 

The Insurance primarily complements Just Energy’s risk management program and is intended to mitigate the impacts to the Company due to, among other things, natural disasters and unusual winter freezes in Texas.

 

The Insurance provides up to US$25 million of insured limit per event, US$50 million per year and US$225 million of limit over an 80-month term, covering risks such as loss of income due to natural perils, sabotage, terrorism including cyber-attack, increased cost of supply from damage to supply and distribution infrastructure, interruption due to damage to customer property, losses in excess of Just Energy’s weather derivative program recoveries, and any unforeseen or unplanned weather-related loss.

 

Guarantees

 

Pursuant to separate arrangements with several bond agencies, The Hanover Insurance Group and Charter Brokerage LLC. Just Energy has issued surety bonds to various counterparties including states, regulatory bodies, utilities and various other surety bond holders in return for a fee and/or meeting certain collateral posting requirements. Such surety bond postings are required in order to operate in certain states or markets. Total surety bonds issued as at June 30, 2019 amounted to $65.5 million.

 

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JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended June 30, 2019

(unaudited in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where indicated and per share amounts)

 

As at June 30, 2019, Just Energy had total letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $73.0 million (Note 12(a)).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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