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Exhibit 99.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

 

For the years ended

December 31, 2020 and 2019

 


 

 

TFI International Inc.

Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019

 

 

 

CONTENTS

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

KPMG LLP

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of TFI International Inc.

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statement of financial position of TFI International Inc. (the Company) as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in equity, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, and the financial performance and its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

Change in Presentation Currency

As discussed in Note 2(c) to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has elected to change its presentation currency from Canadian dollars to United States dollars effective December 31, 2020 and it has been applied retrospectively. The Company has included the presentation of the statement of financial position as of January 1, 2019.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matter

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

 


 

Assessment of the self-insurance provisions

As discussed in Note 17 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has $47.7 million of self-insurance provisions as of December 31, 2020. As discussed in Note 3(l), self-insurance provisions represent the uninsured portion of outstanding claims at year-end, related to cargo loss, bodily injury, worker’s compensation and property damages. The Company records an estimate of the provisions for estimated future disbursements associated with the self-insured portion for claims filed at year-end and incurred but not reported.  

We identified the assessment of the self-insurance provisions as a critical audit matter. Significant auditor judgment was required to evaluate the amounts that will ultimately be paid to settle these claims. Significant assumptions that affected the estimated provisions included the consideration of historical claim experience, severity factors affecting the amounts ultimately paid which are used to determine the loss development pattern, and current and expected levels of cost per claims which are used to determine expected loss ratios. Additionally, the provisions included estimates for claims that have been incurred but have not been reported, and specialized skills and knowledge were needed to evaluate the actuarial methods and assumptions used to assess these estimates.

The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. For claims for which the estimate is determined using actuarial methods, which included all claims incurred but not reported, we involved actuarial professionals with specialized skills and knowledge, who assisted in:

comparing the Company’s actuarial reserving methods with generally accepted actuarial standards

evaluating assumptions used in determining the provisions, including the loss development pattern and the expected loss ratios

developing an expected range of the provisions, including for claims incurred but not reported, by applying actuarial methods and assumptions to the Company’s data and comparing to the Company’s estimated provisions.

For claims for which the estimate is not determined using actuarial methods, for a selection of claims, we confirmed with the Company’s external counsel regarding the Company’s evaluation of claims and any excluded claims.

 

/s/ KPMG LLP

 

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2003.

 

Montréal, Canada

February 18, 2021

 

 

 


 

 

TFI International Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

December 31, 2020 AND 2019 AND JANUARY 1, 2019

 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

 

 

As at

 

 

As at

 

 

As at

 

 

 

Note

 

December 31,

2020

 

 

December 31,

2019*

 

 

January 1,

2019**

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

 

4,297

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Trade and other receivables

 

7

 

 

597,873

 

 

 

452,241

 

 

 

463,075

 

Inventoried supplies

 

 

 

 

8,761

 

 

 

10,659

 

 

 

9,350

 

Current taxes recoverable

 

 

 

 

7,606

 

 

 

13,211

 

 

 

9,541

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

 

 

29,904

 

 

 

27,777

 

 

 

28,256

 

Derivative financial instruments

 

26

 

 

-

 

 

 

30

 

 

 

3,980

 

Assets held for sale

 

 

 

 

4,331

 

 

 

3,561

 

 

 

5,551

 

Other assets

 

12

 

 

-

 

 

 

19,105

 

 

 

-

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

652,772

 

 

 

526,584

 

 

 

519,753

 

Property and equipment

 

9

 

 

1,074,428

 

 

 

1,125,429

 

 

 

1,023,595

 

Right-of-use assets

 

10

 

 

337,285

 

 

 

334,168

 

 

 

-

 

Intangible assets

 

11

 

 

1,749,773

 

 

 

1,505,160

 

 

 

1,393,854

 

Other assets

 

12

 

 

23,899

 

 

 

8,655

 

 

 

24,685

 

Deferred tax assets

 

18

 

 

11,207

 

 

 

8,824

 

 

 

4,698

 

Derivative financial instruments

 

26

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,159

 

Non-current assets

 

 

 

 

3,196,592

 

 

 

2,982,236

 

 

 

2,448,991

 

Total assets

 

 

 

 

3,849,364

 

 

 

3,508,820

 

 

 

2,968,744

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank indebtedness

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,927

 

 

 

9,041

 

Trade and other payables

 

13

 

 

468,238

 

 

 

341,443

 

 

 

348,618

 

Current taxes payable

 

 

 

 

33,220

 

 

 

4,658

 

 

 

13,892

 

Provisions

 

17

 

 

17,452

 

 

 

18,264

 

 

 

18,372

 

Other financial liabilities

 

 

 

 

4,031

 

 

 

2,043

 

 

 

1,446

 

Derivative financial instruments

 

26

 

 

-

 

 

 

649

 

 

 

-

 

Long-term debt

 

14

 

 

42,997

 

 

 

41,305

 

 

 

89,679

 

Lease liabilities

 

15

 

 

88,522

 

 

 

76,326

 

 

 

-

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

654,460

 

 

 

487,615

 

 

 

481,048

 

Long-term debt

 

14

 

 

829,547

 

 

 

1,302,002

 

 

 

1,071,751

 

Lease liabilities

 

15

 

 

267,464

 

 

 

279,265

 

 

 

-

 

Employee benefits

 

16

 

 

15,502

 

 

 

14,310

 

 

 

11,824

 

Provisions

 

17

 

 

36,803

 

 

 

22,522

 

 

 

31,375

 

Other financial liabilities

 

 

 

 

22,699

 

 

 

2,810

 

 

 

4,329

 

Derivative financial instruments

 

26

 

 

-

 

 

 

684

 

 

 

-

 

Deferred tax liabilities

 

18

 

 

232,712

 

 

 

240,320

 

 

 

212,535

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

1,404,727

 

 

 

1,861,913

 

 

 

1,331,814

 

Total liabilities

 

 

 

 

2,059,187

 

 

 

2,349,528

 

 

 

1,812,862

 

Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share capital

 

19

 

 

1,120,049

 

 

 

678,915

 

 

 

697,232

 

Contributed surplus

 

19, 21

 

 

19,783

 

 

 

19,549

 

 

 

19,082

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

(154,723

)

 

 

(173,398

)

 

 

(200,029

)

Retained earnings

 

 

 

 

805,068

 

 

 

634,226

 

 

 

639,597

 

Equity attributable to owners of the Company

 

 

 

 

1,790,177

 

 

 

1,159,292

 

 

 

1,155,882

 

Contingencies, letters of credit and other commitments

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subsequent events

 

29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

 

 

 

3,849,364

 

 

 

3,508,820

 

 

 

2,968,744

 

* Recasted for change in presentation currency (see note 2c))

** Recasted for change in presentation currency (see note 2c)) prior to the adoption of IFRS 16

 

The notes on pages 6 to 50 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

On behalf of the Board:

 

/s/ Alain Bédard

Director

/s/ André Bérard

Director

Alain Bédard

André Bérard

 

 

1


 

TFI International Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019

 

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note

 

2020

 

 

2019*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

3,484,303

 

 

 

3,477,576

 

Fuel surcharge

 

 

 

 

296,831

 

 

 

425,969

 

Total revenue

 

 

 

 

3,781,134

 

 

 

3,903,545

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Materials and services expenses

 

22

 

 

2,051,835

 

 

 

2,134,720

 

Personnel expenses

 

23

 

 

888,185

 

 

 

980,785

 

Other operating expenses

 

 

 

 

150,572

 

 

 

156,121

 

Depreciation of property and equipment

 

9

 

 

170,520

 

 

 

168,720

 

Depreciation of right-of-use assets

 

10

 

 

80,496

 

 

 

77,326

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

11

 

 

48,213

 

 

 

49,701

 

Gain on sale of business

 

 

 

 

(306

)

 

 

-

 

Bargain purchase gain

 

5

 

 

(4,008

)

 

 

(8,014

)

Gain on sale of rolling stock and equipment

 

 

 

 

(7,888

)

 

 

(15,386

)

Gain on derecognition of right-of-use assets

 

 

 

 

(1,159

)

 

 

(1,716

)

Loss (gain) on sale of land and buildings

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

(9

)

Gain on sale of assets held for sale

 

 

 

 

(11,899

)

 

 

(21,571

)

Total operating expenses

 

 

 

 

3,364,567

 

 

 

3,520,677

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

 

 

 

416,567

 

 

 

382,868

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finance (income) costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finance income

 

24

 

 

(2,776

)

 

 

(2,285

)

Finance costs

 

24

 

 

56,686

 

 

 

64,392

 

Net finance costs

 

 

 

 

53,910

 

 

 

62,107

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income tax

 

 

 

 

362,657

 

 

 

320,761

 

Income tax expense

 

25

 

 

86,982

 

 

 

76,536

 

Net income from continuing operations

 

 

 

 

275,675

 

 

 

244,225

 

Net loss from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(10,548

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income for the year attributable to owners of the Company

 

 

 

 

275,675

 

 

 

233,677

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share attributable to owners of the Company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

 

20

 

 

3.09

 

 

 

2.80

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

20

 

 

3.03

 

 

 

2.74

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable

   to owners of the Company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

 

20

 

 

3.09

 

 

 

2.93

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

20

 

 

3.03

 

 

 

2.86

 

 

* Recasted for changes in presentation currency (see note 2c)) and mark-to-market gain (loss) on deferred share units presentation (see note 24)

The notes on pages 6 to 50 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


 

2


 

TFI International Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019

 

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income for the year attributable to owners of the Company

 

 

275,675

 

 

 

233,677

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Items that may be reclassified to income or loss in future years:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation differences

 

 

21,182

 

 

 

17,476

 

Net investment hedge, net of tax

 

 

(2,010

)

 

 

12,158

 

Changes in fair value of cash flow hedge, net of tax

 

 

(487

)

 

 

(7,394

)

Employee benefits, net of tax

 

 

(10

)

 

 

32

 

Items that may never be reclassified to income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Defined benefit plan remeasurement

 

 

(1,623

)

 

 

(1,228

)

Items directly reclassified to retained earnings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized gain on investment in equity securities measured at fair value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

through OCI, net of tax

 

 

-

 

 

 

970

 

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

 

 

17,052

 

 

 

22,014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to owners of the Company

 

 

292,727

 

 

 

255,691

 

*Recasted for change in presentation currency (see note 2c))

 

The notes on pages 6 to 50 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

3


 

 

 

TFI International Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 

Years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019

 

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

foreign

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

unrealized

 

 

 

 

 

 

currency

 

 

unrealized

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

loss on

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

translation

 

 

loss on

 

 

 

 

 

 

attributable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

employee

 

 

cash flow

 

 

differences

 

 

investment

 

 

 

 

 

 

to owners

 

 

 

 

 

Share

 

 

Contributed

 

 

benefit

 

 

hedge

 

 

& net invest-

 

 

in equity

 

 

Retained

 

 

of the

 

 

 

Note

 

capital

 

 

surplus

 

 

plans

 

 

gain (loss)

 

 

ment hedge

 

 

securities

 

 

earnings

 

 

Company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as at December 31, 2019*

 

 

 

 

678,915

 

 

 

19,549

 

 

 

(369

)

 

 

487

 

 

 

(173,516

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

634,226

 

 

 

1,159,292

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income for the year

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

275,675

 

 

 

275,675

 

Other comprehensive income (loss) for the year, net of tax

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(10

)

 

 

(487

)

 

 

19,172

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,623

)

 

 

17,052

 

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(10

)

 

 

(487

)

 

 

19,172

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

274,052

 

 

 

292,727

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share-based payment transactions

 

21

 

 

-

 

 

 

7,046

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

7,046

 

Stock options exercised

 

19, 21

 

 

25,915

 

 

 

(4,554

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

21,361

 

Issuance of shares, net of expenses

 

19

 

 

425,350

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

425,350

 

Dividends to owners of the Company

 

19

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(72,735

)

 

 

(72,735

)

Repurchase of own shares

 

19

 

 

(12,025

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(25,996

)

 

 

(38,021

)

Net settlement of restricted share units

 

19, 21

 

 

1,894

 

 

 

(2,258

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(4,479

)

 

 

(4,843

)

Total transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity

 

 

 

 

441,134

 

 

 

234

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(103,210

)

 

 

338,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as at December 31, 2020

 

 

 

 

1,120,049

 

 

 

19,783

 

 

 

(379

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(154,344

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

805,068

 

 

 

1,790,177

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as at January 1, 2019*

 

 

 

 

697,232

 

 

 

19,082

 

 

 

(401

)

 

 

7,881

 

 

 

(203,150

)

 

 

(4,359

)

 

 

639,597

 

 

 

1,155,882

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustment on initial application of IFRS 16

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(18,880

)

 

 

(18,880

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income for the year

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

233,677

 

 

 

233,677

 

Other comprehensive income (loss) for the year, net of tax

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

32

 

 

 

(7,394

)

 

 

29,634

 

 

 

970

 

 

 

(1,228

)

 

 

22,014

 

Realized loss on equity securities, net of tax

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,389

 

 

 

(3,389

)

 

 

-

 

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

32

 

 

 

(7,394

)

 

 

29,634

 

 

 

4,359

 

 

 

229,060

 

 

 

255,691

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share-based payment transactions

 

21

 

 

-

 

 

 

6,227

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

6,227

 

Stock options exercised

 

19, 21

 

 

20,580

 

 

 

(4,233

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

16,347

 

Dividends to owners of the Company

 

19

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(61,631

)

 

 

(61,631

)

Repurchase of own shares

 

19

 

 

(39,621

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(152,835

)

 

 

(192,456

)

Net settlement of restricted share units

 

19, 21

 

 

724

 

 

 

(1,527

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,085

)

 

 

(1,888

)

Total transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity

 

 

 

 

(18,317

)

 

 

467

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(215,551

)

 

 

(233,401

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as at December 31, 2019*

 

 

 

 

678,915

 

 

 

19,549

 

 

 

(369

)

 

 

487

 

 

 

(173,516

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

634,226

 

 

 

1,159,292

 

* Recasted for change in presentation currency (see note 2c))

 

The notes on pages 6 to 50 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

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TFI International Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019

 

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note

 

 

2020

 

 

2019*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income for the year

 

 

 

 

 

 

275,675

 

 

 

233,677

 

Net loss from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(10,548

)

Net income from continuing operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

275,675

 

 

 

244,225

 

Adjustments for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation of property and equipment

 

 

9

 

 

 

170,520

 

 

 

168,720

 

Depreciation of right-of-use assets

 

 

10

 

 

 

80,496

 

 

 

77,326

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

 

11

 

 

 

48,213

 

 

 

49,701

 

Share-based payment transactions

 

 

21

 

 

 

7,046

 

 

 

6,227

 

Net finance costs

 

 

24

 

 

 

53,910

 

 

 

62,107

 

Income tax expense

 

 

25

 

 

 

86,982

 

 

 

76,536

 

Gain on sale of business

 

 

 

 

 

 

(306

)

 

 

-

 

Bargain purchase gain

 

 

5

 

 

 

(4,008

)

 

 

(8,014

)

Gain on sale of property and equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,882

)

 

 

(15,395

)

Gain on derecognition of right-of-use assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,159

)

 

 

(1,716

)

Gain on sale of assets held for sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

(11,899

)

 

 

(21,571

)

Provisions and employee benefits

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,274

 

 

 

(3,696

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

703,862

 

 

 

634,450

 

Net change in non-cash operating working capital

 

 

8

 

 

 

33,661

 

 

 

16,337

 

Cash generated from operating activities before the following

 

 

 

 

 

 

737,523

 

 

 

650,787

 

Interest paid

 

 

 

 

 

 

(50,366

)

 

 

(65,075

)

Income tax paid

 

 

 

 

 

 

(73,256

)

 

 

(85,216

)

Settlement of derivative contract

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,039

)

 

 

-

 

Net cash from continuing operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

610,862

 

 

 

500,496

 

Net cash used in discontinued operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(12,022

)

Net cash from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

610,862

 

 

 

488,474

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

 

9

 

 

 

(142,710

)

 

 

(261,295

)

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

52,116

 

 

 

71,754

 

Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

24,480

 

 

 

39,146

 

Purchases of intangible assets

 

 

11

 

 

 

(1,665

)

 

 

(3,636

)

Proceeds from sale of business

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,351

 

 

 

-

 

Business combinations, net of cash acquired

 

 

5

 

 

 

(327,650

)

 

 

(150,912

)

Proceeds from sale of intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

201

 

Purchases of investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,446

)

 

 

(600

)

Proceeds from sale of investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,814

 

Proceeds from collection of promissory notes

 

12

 

 

 

18,892

 

 

 

-

 

Others

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,151

 

 

 

(329

)

Net cash used in continuing investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

(378,481

)

 

 

(303,857

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decrease in bank indebtedness

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,231

)

 

 

(6,083

)

Proceeds from long-term debt

 

 

14

 

 

 

33,175

 

 

 

328,045

 

Repayment of long-term debt

 

 

14

 

 

 

(191,221

)

 

 

(103,247

)

Net decrease in revolving facilities

 

 

14

 

 

 

(326,201

)

 

 

(88,229

)

Repayment of lease liabilities

 

 

15

 

 

 

(82,587

)

 

 

(75,072

)

Increase (decrease) in other financial liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,738

 

 

 

(1,556

)

Dividends paid

 

 

 

 

 

 

(67,604

)

 

 

(60,478

)

Repurchase of own shares

 

 

19

 

 

 

(38,021

)

 

 

(192,455

)

Proceeds from the issuance of common shares, net of expenses

 

 

19

 

 

 

425,350

 

 

 

-

 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

 

19

 

 

 

21,361

 

 

 

16,347

 

Repurchase of own shares for restricted share unit settlement

 

 

19

 

 

 

(4,843

)

 

 

(1,889

)

Net cash used in continuing financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

(228,084

)

 

 

(184,617

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,297

 

 

 

-

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,297

 

 

 

-

 

 

* Recasted for changes in presentation currency (see notes 2c)) and mark-to-market gain (loss) on deferred share units presentation (see note 24)

The notes on pages 6 to 50 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

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TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

1.

Reporting entity

TFI International Inc. (the “Company”) is incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act, and is a company domiciled in Canada. The address of the Company’s registered office is 8801 Trans-Canada Highway, Suite 500, Montreal, Quebec, H4S 1Z6.

The consolidated financial statements of the Company as at and for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 comprise the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the “Group” and individually as “Group entities”).

The Group is involved in the provision of transportation and logistics services across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

2.

Basis of preparation

 

a)

Statement of compliance

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).

These consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on February 18, 2021.

 

b)

Basis of measurement

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for the following material items in the statements of financial position:

 

investment in equity securities, derivative financial instruments and contingent considerations are measured at fair value;

 

liabilities for cash-settled share-based payment arrangements are measured at fair value in accordance with IFRS 2;

 

the defined benefit pension plan liability is recognized as the net total of the present value of the defined benefit obligation less the fair value of the plan assets; and

 

assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations are measured at fair value at acquisition date.

These consolidated financial statements are expressed in U.S. dollars, except where otherwise indicated.

 

c)

Functional and presentation currency

The Company has elected to change its presentation currency from Canadian dollars (“CAD” or “CDN$”) to United States dollars (“U.S. dollars” or “USD”) effective December 31, 2020. Management is of the view that financial reporting in USD provides a more relevant presentation of the group’s financial position in comparison to its peers. The change in presentation currency is a voluntary change which is accounted for retrospectively. For comparative purposes, the historical consolidated financial statements have been recast to U.S. dollars using the procedures outlined below:

 

Consolidated Statements of Income, Comprehensive Income, and Cash Flows have been translated into U.S. dollars using average foreign currency rates prevailing for the relevant periods.

 

Assets and liabilities in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position have been translated into U.S. dollars at the closing foreign currency rates on the relevant balance sheet dates.

 

Equity in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position and Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, including foreign currency translation reserve and net investment hedge, retained earnings, share capital, contributed surplus and other reserves, have been translated into U.S. dollars using historical rates.

 

Consolidated Earnings per share and dividend disclosures have also been translated to U.S. dollars to reflect the change in presentation currency.

The Company has also presented an opening consolidated statement of financial position as at January 1, 2019 in USD which does not reflect adjustments related to the adoption of IFRS 16, which has been derived from the consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2018. The Company’s consolidated financial statements are now presented in U.S. dollars. All information in these consolidated financial statements is presented in USD unless otherwise specified.

 

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TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

The Company’s functional currency remains Canadian dollar. Translation gains and losses from the application of the U.S. dollar as the presentation currency while the Canadian dollar is the functional currency are included as part of the cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment.

All financial information presented in U.S. dollars has been rounded to the nearest thousand.

 

d)

Use of estimates and judgments

The preparation of the accompanying financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about future events. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosures about contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Such estimates include the valuation of goodwill and intangible assets, the measurement of identified assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations, income tax provisions and the self-insurance and other provisions and contingencies. These estimates and assumptions are based on management’s best estimates and judgments.

Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, which management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Management adjusts such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Changes in those estimates and assumptions resulting from changes in the economic environment will be reflected in the financial statements of future periods.

Information about critical judgments, assumptions and estimation uncertainties that have a significant risk of resulting in a material adjustment within the next financial year is included in the following notes:

Note 5 – Establishing the fair value of intangible assets related to business combinations;

Note 11 – Determining estimates and assumptions related to the determination of the recoverable amount of goodwill when it is tested for impairment; and

Note 17 – Determining estimates and assumptions related to the evaluation of provisions for self-insurance and litigations.

3.

Significant accounting policies

The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements, unless otherwise indicated. The accounting policies have been applied consistently by Group entities.

 

a)

Basis of consolidation

 

i)

Business combinations

The Group measures goodwill as the fair value of the consideration transferred including the fair value of liabilities resulting from contingent consideration arrangements, less the net recognized amount of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, all measured at fair value as of the acquisition date. When the excess is negative, a bargain purchase gain is recognized immediately in income or loss.

Transaction costs, other than those associated with the issue of debt or equity securities, that the Group incurs in connection with a business combination, are expensed as incurred.

 

ii)

Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Group. The Group controls an entity when it is exposed to, or has the right to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those through its power over the entity. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases.

 

iii)

Transactions eliminated on consolidation

Intra-group balances and transactions, and any unrealized income and expenses arising from intra-group transactions, are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements.

 

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TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

 

b)

Foreign currency translation

 

i)

Foreign currency transactions

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the respective functional currencies of the Group’s entities at exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated to the functional currency at the exchange rate in effect at the reporting date. The foreign currency gain or loss on monetary items is the difference between amortized cost in the functional currency at the beginning of the period, adjusted for effective interest and payments during the period, and the amortized cost in foreign currency translated at the exchange rate at the end of the reporting period. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated at the rate in effect on the transaction date. Income and expense items denominated in foreign currency are translated at the date of the transactions. Gains and losses are included in income or loss.

 

ii)

Foreign operations

The assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on business combinations, are translated to Canadian dollars at exchange rates in effect at the reporting date. The income and expenses of foreign operations are translated to Canadian dollars at the average exchange rate in effect during the reporting period.

Foreign currency differences are recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) in the accumulated foreign currency translation differences account.

When a foreign operation is disposed of, the relevant amount in the cumulative amount of foreign currency translation differences is transferred to income or loss as part of the income or loss on disposal. On the partial disposal of a subsidiary while retaining control, the relevant proportion of such cumulative amount is reattributed to non-controlling interest. In any other partial disposal of a foreign operation, the relevant proportion is reclassified to income or loss.

Foreign exchange gains or losses arising from a monetary item receivable from or payable to a foreign operation, the settlement of which is neither planned nor likely to occur in the foreseeable future and which in substance is considered to form part of the net investment in the foreign operation, are recognized in other comprehensive income in the accumulated foreign currency translation differences account.

Translation gains and losses from the application of U.S dollars as the presentation currency while the Canadian dollar is the functional currency are included as part of the cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment.

 

c)

Financial instruments

 

i)

Non-derivative financial assets

The Group initially recognizes financial assets on the trade date at which the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets are initially measured at fair value, except for trade receivables which are initially measured at their transaction price when the trade receivables do not contain a significant financing component. If the financial asset is not subsequently accounted for at fair value through profit or loss, then the initial measurement includes transaction costs that are directly attributable to the asset’s acquisition or origination. On initial recognition, the Group classifies its financial assets as subsequently measured at either amortized cost or fair value, depending on its business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial assets and depending on the purpose for which the financial assets were acquired.

The Group derecognizes a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or it transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows on the financial asset in a transaction in which substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset are transferred. Any interest in transferred financial assets that is created or retained by the Group is recognized as a separate asset or liability.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount is presented in the statement of financial position when, and only when, the Group has a legal right to offset the amounts and intends either to settle on a net basis or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

 

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TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

Financial assets measured at amortized cost

A financial asset is subsequently measured at amortized cost, using the effective interest method and net of any impairment loss, if:

 

The asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets in order to collect contractual cash flows; and

 

The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise, on specified dates, to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and/or interest.

The Group currently classifies its cash equivalents, trade and other receivables and long-term non-trade receivables included in other non-current assets as financial assets measured at amortized cost.

The Group recognizes loss allowances for expected credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost. The Group has a portfolio of trade receivables at the reporting date. The Group uses a provision matrix to determine the lifetime expected credit losses for the portfolio.  

The Group uses historical trends of the probability of default, the timing of recoveries and the amount of loss incurred, adjusted for management’s judgement as to whether current economic and credit conditions are such that the actual losses are likely to be greater or less than suggested by historical trends.

An impairment loss in respect of a financial asset measured at amortized cost is calculated as the difference between its carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. Losses are recognized in income or loss and reflected in an allowance account against trade and other receivables.

Financial assets measured at fair value

These assets are measured at fair value and changes therein, including any interest or dividend income, are recognized in income or loss. However, for investments in equity instruments that are not held for trading, the Group may elect at initial recognition to present gains and losses in other comprehensive income. For such investments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, gains and losses are never reclassified to profit or loss, and no impairment is recognized in profit or loss. Dividends earned from such investments are recognized in profit or loss, unless the dividend clearly represents a repayment of part of the cost of the investment.

Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

On initial recognition of an equity investment that is not held for trading, the Group may irrevocably elect to present subsequent changes in the investment’s fair value in OCI. This election is made on an investment-by-investment basis.

 

ii)

Non-derivative financial liabilities

The Group initially recognizes debt issued and subordinated liabilities on the date that they are originated. All other financial liabilities are recognized initially on the trade date at which the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

A financial liability is derecognized when its contractual obligations are discharged or cancelled or expire.

Financial liabilities are classified into financial liabilities measured at amortized cost and financial liabilities measured at fair value.

Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost

A financial liability is subsequently measured at amortized cost, using the effective interest method. The Group currently classifies bank indebtedness, trade and other payables and long-term debt as financial liabilities measured at amortized cost.

 

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TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

Financial liabilities measured at fair value

Financial liabilities at fair value are initially recognized at fair value and are re-measured at each reporting date with any changes therein recognized in net earnings. The Group currently classifies its contingent consideration liability in connection with a business acquisition as a financial liability measured at fair value.

 

iii)

Share capital

Common shares

Common shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of common shares and stock options are recognized as a deduction to share capital, net of any tax effects.

When share capital recognized as equity is repurchased, share capital is reduced by the amount equal to weighted average historical cost of repurchased equity. The excess amount of the consideration paid, which includes directly attributable costs, net of any tax effects, is recognized as a deduction from retained earnings.

 

iv)

Derivative financial instruments

The Group uses derivative financial instruments to manage its foreign currency and interest rate risk exposures. Embedded derivatives are separated from the host contract and accounted for separately if the economic characteristics and risks of the host contract and the embedded derivative are not closely related, a separate instrument with the same terms as the embedded derivative would meet the definition of a derivative, and the combined instrument is not measured at fair value through income or loss.

Derivatives and embedded derivatives are recognized initially at fair value; related transaction costs are recognized in income or loss as incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, derivatives and embedded derivatives are measured at fair value, and changes therein are recognized in net change in fair value of foreign exchange derivatives in income or loss with the exception of net change in fair value of cross currency interest rate swap contracts recognized in net foreign exchange gain or loss in income or loss.

 

d)

Hedge accounting

Management’s risk strategy is focused on reducing the variability in profit or losses and cash flows associated with exposure to market risks. Hedge accounting is used to reduce this variability to an acceptable level. The hedges employed by the Group reduce the currency and interest rate fluctuation exposures.

On the initial designation of a hedging relationship, the Group formally documents the relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged items, including the risk management objectives and strategy in undertaking the hedge transaction, together with the methods that will be used to assess the effectiveness of the hedging relationship. The Group makes an assessment, both at the inception of the hedge relationship as well as on an ongoing basis, whether the hedging instruments are expected to be effective in offsetting the changes in the fair value or cash flows of the respective hedged items throughout the period for which the hedge is designated.  

Net investment hedge

The Group designates a portion of its U.S. dollar denominated debt as a hedging item in a net investment hedge. The Group applies hedge accounting to foreign currency differences arising between the functional currency of the foreign operation and the Company’s functional currency (CAD), regardless of whether the net investment is held directly or through an intermediate parent.

Foreign currency differences arising on the translation of a financial liability designated as a hedge of a net investment in foreign operations are recognized in other comprehensive income to the extent that the hedge is effective, and are presented in the currency translation differences account within equity. To the extent that the hedge is ineffective, such differences are recognized in income or loss. When the hedged net investment is disposed of, the relevant amount in the translation reserve is transferred to income or loss as part of the gain or loss on disposal.

 

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TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

Cash flow hedges

When a derivative is designated as the hedging instrument in a hedge of the variability in cash flows attributable to a particular risk associated with a recognized asset or liability or a highly probable forecasted transaction that could affect income or loss, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivatives is recognized in other comprehensive income and presented in accumulated other comprehensive income as part of equity. The amount recognized in other comprehensive income is removed and included in net earnings under the same line item in the consolidated statement of earnings and comprehensive income as the hedged item, in the same period that the hedged cash flows affect income or loss. If the hedging instrument no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, expires or is sold, terminated, exercised, or the designation is revoked, then hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively. The cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in other comprehensive income remains in accumulated other comprehensive income until the forecasted transaction affects income or loss. If the forecasted transaction is no longer expected to occur, then the balance in accumulated other comprehensive income is recognized immediately in income or loss.

 

e)

Property and equipment

Property and equipment are accounted for at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.

Cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset and borrowing costs on qualifying assets.

When parts of an item of property and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components) of property and equipment.

Gains and losses on disposal of an item of property and equipment are determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount of property and equipment, and are recognized in net income or loss.

Depreciation is based on the cost of an asset less its residual value and is recognized in income or loss over the estimated useful life of each component of an item of property and equipment.

 

The depreciation method and useful lives are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

Categories

Basis

Useful lives

Buildings

Straight-line

15 – 40 years

Rolling stock

Primarily straight-line

3 – 20 years

Equipment

Primarily straight-line

5 – 12 years

 

Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each financial year-end and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate.

Property and equipment are reviewed for impairment in accordance with IAS 36 Impairment of Assets when there are indicators that the carrying value may not be recoverable.

 

f)

Intangible assets

 

i)

Goodwill

Goodwill that arises upon business combinations is included in intangible assets.

Goodwill is not amortized and is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses.

 

ii)

Other intangible assets

Intangible assets consist of customer relationships, trademarks, non-compete agreements and information technology.

The Group determines the fair value of the customer relationship intangible assets using the discounted cash flow model and internally developed assumptions including:

 

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TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

 

1.

Forecasted revenue attributable to existing customer contracts and relationships;

 

2.

Estimated annual attrition rate;

 

3.

Forecasted operating margins; and

 

4.

Discount rates

The internally developed assumptions are based on limited observable market information which cause measurement uncertainty, and the fair value of the customer related intangible assets are sensitive to changes to these assumptions.

Intangible assets that are acquired by the Group and have finite lives are measured at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses.

Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over the following estimated useful lives:

 

Categories

Useful lives

Customer relationships

5 – 20 years

Trademarks*

5 – 20 years

Non-compete agreements

3 – 10 years

Information technology

5 – 7 years

 

* Includes indefinite useful life assets. They are reviewed at least annually for impairment (see note 11).

Useful lives are reviewed at each financial year-end and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate.

 

g)

Leases

At inception of a contract, the Group 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 Group assesses whether:

 

the contract involves the use of an identified asset – this may be specific 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, the asset is not identified;

 

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

 

the Group has the right to direct the use of the asset. The Group 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.

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

The Group 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, less any lease incentives received.

The assets are depreciated to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the lease term using the straight-line method as this most closely reflects the expected pattern consumption of the future economic benefits. The lease term includes periods covered by an option to extend if the Group is reasonably certain to exercise that option. 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 cannot be readily determined, the Group's incremental borrowing rate. The incremental borrowing rate is a function of the Group’s incremental borrowing rate, the nature of the underlying asset, the location of the asset and the length of the lease. Generally, the Group uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate.

 

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TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

The lease liability is measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. It is remeasured when there is a change in the future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate, if there is a change in the Group's estimate of the amount expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee, or if the Group 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 Group has elected not to recognise right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases that have a lease term of 12 months or leases and leases of low-value assets. The Group recognises these lease payments as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Prior to adoption of IFRS 16, the Company applied IAS 17 and IFRIC 4 and leases with terms which indicated that the Group assumed substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership were classified as finance leases. Upon initial recognition the leased asset was measured at an amount equal to the lower of its fair value and the present value of the minimum lease payments. Subsequent to initial recognition, the asset was accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy applicable to that asset.

Other leases were operating leases and the leased assets were not recognized in the Group’s statements of financial position.

On the initial application, a right-of-use asset and a lease liability were recorded as of January 1, 2019, for all outstanding lease contracts that met the definition of a lease, with any difference recorded in retained earnings, being recognized. An additional impact of $6.1 million on provisions and retained earnings was recognized for previously recorded straight-line rental costs under IAS 17. The Group also recognized a deferred tax liability which was recorded directly to retained earnings, and reclassed any assets recorded as finance lease from property and equipment to right-of-use assets, and the corresponding finance lease liability from long-term debt to the new lease liability presentation.

 

 

 

As reported as

at December 31, 2018

 

 

Adjustments

 

 

Restated balance

as at January 1, 2019

 

Property and equipment

 

 

1,023,595

 

 

 

(19,406

)

 

 

1,004,189

 

Right-of-use assets

 

 

-

 

 

 

341,505

 

 

 

341,505

 

Provisions (including current portion)

 

 

(49,747

)

 

 

6,092

 

 

 

(43,655

)

Long-term debt (including current portion)

 

 

(1,161,430

)

 

 

6,718

 

 

 

(1,154,712

)

Lease liabilities (including current portion)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(361,107

)

 

 

(361,107

)

Deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(212,535

)

 

 

7,376

 

 

 

(205,159

)

Retained earnings

 

 

(639,597

)

 

 

18,880

 

 

 

(620,717

)

 

The following table reconciles the Group’s operating lease obligations at December 31, 2018, as previously disclosed in the Group’s audited annual consolidated financial statements, to the lease obligation recognized on initial application of IFRS 16 at January 1, 2019:

 

Operating lease commitment as at December 31, 2018

 

 

370,995

 

Finance lease liability as at December 31, 2018

 

 

6,717

 

Discounted using the incremental borrowing rate at January 1, 2019

 

 

(53,249

)

Recognition exemption for short-term leases

 

 

(11,469

)

Extension options reasonably certain to be exercised

 

 

48,113

 

Lease liabilities recognized at January 1, 2019

 

 

361,107

 

 

 

h)

Inventoried supplies

Inventoried supplies consist primarily of repair parts and fuel and are measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value.

 

i)

Impairment

Non-financial assets

The carrying amounts of the Group’s non-financial assets other than inventoried supplies and deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, then the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated. For goodwill, the recoverable amount is estimated on December 31 of each year.

 

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TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

For the purpose of impairment testing, assets that cannot be tested individually are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets (the “cash-generating unit”, or “CGU”). For the purposes of goodwill impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated to the group of CGUs (usually a Group’s operating segment), that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. This allocation is subject to an operating segment ceiling test and reflects the lowest level at which that goodwill is monitored for internal reporting purposes. The Company performs goodwill impairment testing annually, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate the carrying value of a CGU, which is a Group’s operating segment, may exceed the recoverable amount of the CGU. The recoverable amount of an asset or CGU is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs to sell. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset or group of assets. The fair value less cost to sell is based on market comparable multiples applied to forecasted earnings before financial expenses, income taxes, depreciation and amortization ("adjusted EBITDA") for the next year, which takes into account financial forecasts approved by senior management.

The Group’s corporate assets do not generate separate cash inflows. If there is an indication that a corporate asset may be impaired, then the recoverable amount is determined for the CGU to which the corporate asset belongs.

An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an asset or its CGU exceeds its estimated recoverable amount. Impairment losses recognized in respect of CGUs are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the units, if any, and then to reduce the carrying amounts of the other assets in the unit (group of units) on a prorata basis.

An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. In respect of other assets, impairment losses recognized in prior periods are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has decreased or no longer exists. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortization, if no impairment loss had been recognized. Impairment losses and impairment reversals are recognized in income or loss.

 

j)

Assets held for sale

Non-current assets are classified as held-for-sale if it is highly probable that they will be recovered primarily through sale rather than through continuing use.

Such assets are generally measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. Impairment losses on initial classification as held-for-sale or held-for-distribution and subsequent gains and losses on remeasurement are recognized in income or loss.

Once classified as held-for-sale, intangible assets and property and equipment are no longer amortized or depreciated.

 

k)

Employee benefits

 

i)

Defined contribution plans

A defined contribution plan is a post-employment benefit plan under which an entity pays fixed contributions into a separate entity and will have no legal or constructive obligation to pay further amounts. Obligations for contributions to defined contribution pension plans are recognized as an employee benefit expense in income or loss in the periods during which services are rendered by employees. Prepaid contributions are recognized as an asset to the extent that a cash refund or a reduction in future payments is available.

 

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TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

 

ii)

Defined benefit plans

The Group’s net obligation in respect of defined benefit pension plans is calculated separately for each plan by estimating the amount of future benefit that employees have earned in return for their services in the current and prior periods discounting that amount and deducting the fair value of any plan assets. The discount rate is the yield at the reporting date on AA credit-rated bonds that have maturity dates approximating the terms of the Group’s obligations and that are denominated in the same currency in which the benefits are expected to be paid. The calculation is performed annually by a qualified actuary using the projected unit credit method. When the calculation results in a benefit to the Group, the recognized asset is limited to the present value of economic benefits available in the form of any future refunds from the plan or reductions in future contributions to the plan. In order to calculate the present value of economic benefits, consideration is given to any minimum funding requirements that apply to any plan in the Group.

Remeasurements of the net defined benefit liability, which comprise actuarial gains and losses, the return on plan assets (excluding interest) and the effect of the asset ceiling (if any, excluding interest), are recognized immediately in other comprehensive income. The Group determines the net interest expense (income) on the net defined benefit liability (asset) for the period by applying the discount rate used to measure the defined benefit obligation at the beginning of the annual period to the then-net defined benefit liability (asset), taking into account any changes in the net defined benefit liability (asset) during the period as a result of contributions and benefit payments. Net interest expense and other expenses related to defined benefit plans are recognized in profit or loss.

When the benefits of a plan are changed or when a plan is curtailed, the resulting change in benefit that relates to past service or the gain or loss on curtailment is recognized immediately in profit or loss. The Group recognizes gains and losses on the settlement of a defined benefit plan when the settlement occurs.

 

iii)

Short-term employee benefits

Short-term employee benefit obligations are measured on an undiscounted basis and are expensed as the related service is provided. A liability is recognized for the amount expected to be paid under short-term cash bonus or income-sharing plans if the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation to pay this amount as a result of past service provided by the employee, and the obligation can be estimated reliably.

 

iv)

Share-based payment transactions

The grant date fair value of equity share-based payment awards granted to employees is recognized as a personnel expense, with a corresponding increase in contributed surplus, over the period that the employees unconditionally become entitled to the awards. The amount recognized as an expense is adjusted to reflect the number of awards for which the related service conditions are expected to be met, such that the amount ultimately recognized as an expense is based on the number of awards that do meet the related service condition at the vesting date.

The fair value of the amount payable to board members in respect of deferred share unit (“DSU”), which are to be settled in cash, is recognized as an expense with a corresponding increase in liabilities. The liability is remeasured at each reporting date until settlement. The Group presents mark-to-market (gain) loss on DSUs in personnel expenses.

 

v)

Termination benefits

Termination benefits are expensed at the earlier of when the Group can no longer withdraw the offer of those benefits and when the Group recognises costs for a restructuring. If benefits are not expected to be fully settled within 12 months of the end of the reporting period, then they are discounted.

 

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TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

 

l)

Provisions

A provision is recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated reliably, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. Where discounting is used, the unwinding of the discount is recognized as finance cost.

Self-Insurance

Self-insurance provisions represent the uninsured portion of outstanding claims at year-end. The provision represents an accrual for estimated future disbursements associated with the self-insured portion for claims filed at year-end and incurred but not reported, related to cargo loss, bodily injury, worker’s compensation and property damages. The estimates are based on the Group’s historical experience including settlement patterns and payment trends. The most significant assumptions in the estimation process include the consideration of historical claim experience, severity factors affecting the amounts ultimately paid, and current and expected levels of cost per claims. Changes in assumptions and experience could cause these estimates to change significantly in the near term.

 

m)

Revenue recognition

The Group’s normal business operations consist of the provision of transportation and logistics services. All revenue relating to normal business operations is recognized over time in the statement of income. The stage of completion of the service is determined using the proportion of days completed to date compared to the estimated total days of the service. Revenue is presented net of trade discounts and volume rebates. Revenue is recognized as services are rendered, when the control of promised services is transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Group expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for those services measured based on the consideration specified in a contract with the customers. The Group considers the contract with customers to include the general transportation service agreement and the individual bill of ladings with customers.

Based on the evaluation of the control model, certain businesses, mainly in the Less-Than-Truckload segment, act as the principal within their revenue arrangements. The affected businesses report transportation revenue gross of associated purchase transportation costs rather than net of such amounts within the consolidated statements of income.

 

n)

Finance income and finance costs

Finance income comprises interest income on funds invested, dividend income and interest and accretion on promissory note. Interest income is recognized as it accrues in income or loss, using the effective interest method.

Finance costs comprise interest expense on bank indebtedness and long-term debt, unwinding of the discount on provisions and impairment losses recognized on financial assets (other than trade receivables).

Fair value gains or losses on derivative financial instruments and on contingent considerations, and foreign currency gains and losses are reported on a net basis as either finance income or cost.

 

o)

Income taxes

Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current tax and deferred tax are recognized in income or loss except to the extent that it relates to a business combination, or items recognized directly in equity or in other comprehensive income.

Current tax is the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable income or loss for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.

 

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TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

Deferred tax is recognized in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax is not recognized for the following temporary differences: the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and that affects neither accounting nor taxable income or loss, and differences relating to investments in subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities to the extent that it is probable that they will not reverse in the foreseeable future. In addition, deferred tax is not recognized for taxable temporary differences arising on the initial recognition of goodwill. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to temporary differences when they reverse, based on the laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax liabilities and assets, and they relate to income taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same taxable entity, or on different tax entities, but they intend to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis or their tax assets and liabilities will be realized simultaneously.

A deferred tax asset is recognized for unused tax losses, tax credits and deductible temporary differences, to the extent that it is probable that future taxable income will be available against which they can be utilized. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realized.

 

p)

Earnings per share

The Group presents basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) data for its common shares. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the income or loss attributable to common shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, adjusted for own shares held, if any. Diluted EPS is determined by adjusting the income or loss attributable to common shareholders and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, adjusted for own shares held, for the effects of all dilutive potential common shares, which comprise convertible debentures, warrants, and restricted share units and stock options granted to employees.

 

q)

Segment reporting

An operating segment is a component of the Group that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, including revenues and expenses that relate to transactions with any of the Group’s other components. All operating segments’ operating results are reviewed regularly by the Group’s chief executive officer (“CEO”) to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance, and for which discrete financial information is available.

Segment results that are reported to the CEO include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Unallocated items comprise mainly corporate assets (primarily the Group’s headquarters), head office expenses, income tax assets, liabilities and expenses, as well as long-term debt and interest expense thereon.

Sales between the Group’s segments are measured at the exchange amount. Transactions, other than sales, are measured at carrying value. Segment capital expenditure is the total cost incurred during the period to acquire property and equipment, and intangible assets other than goodwill.

 

r)

Government grants

The Group recognizes a government grant when there is reasonable assurance it will comply with the conditions required to qualify for the grant, and that the grant will be received. The Group recognizes government grants as a reduction to the expense that the grant is intended to offset.

 

s)

New standards and interpretations adopted during the year

Definition of a business (Amendments to IFRS 3): On October 22, 2018, the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 3 Business Combinations that seek to clarify whether a transaction results in an asset or a business acquisition. The amendments apply to businesses acquired in annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2020. The amendments include an election to use a concentration test. This is a simplified assessment that results in an asset acquisition if substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets. If a preparer chooses not to apply the concentration test, or the test fails, then the assessment focuses on the existence of a substantive process. The adoption of the amendments did not have a material impact on the Group’s consolidated financial statements at the date of adoption.

 

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TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

Amendments to Hedge Accounting Requirements - IBOR Reform and its Effects on Financial Reporting (Phase 1): On September 26, 2019, the IASB issued amendments for some of its requirements for hedge accounting in IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement, as well as the related Standard on disclosures, IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures in relation to Phase 1 of IBOR Reform and its Effects on Financial Reporting project. The amendments are effective from January 1, 2020. The amendments address issues affecting financial reporting in the period leading up to IBOR reform, are mandatory and apply to all hedging relationships directly affected by uncertainties related to IBOR reform. The amendments modify some specific hedge accounting requirements to provide relief from potential effects of the uncertainty caused by the IBOR reform in the following areas:

 

the ‘highly probable’ requirement,

 

prospective assessments,

 

retrospective assessments (for IAS 39), and

 

eligibility of risk components.

The adoption of the amendments on January 1, 2020 did not have a material impact on the Group’s consolidated financial statements. As at December 31, 2020, the Group has no interest rate swaps that hedge variable interest debt.

New standards and interpretations not yet adopted

The following new standards are not yet effective for the year ended December 31, 2020, and have not been applied in preparing these consolidated financial statements:

Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current (Amendments to IAS 1)

On January 23, 2020, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements, to clarify the classification of liabilities as current or non-current. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023. Early adoption is permitted. For the purposes of non-current classification, the amendments removed the requirement for a right to defer settlement or roll over of a liability for at least twelve months to be unconditional. Instead, such a right must have substance and exist at the end of the reporting period. The extent of the impact of adoption of the amendments has not yet been determined.

Onerous Contracts – Cost of Fulfilling a Contract (Amendments to IAS 37)

On May 14, 2020, the IASB issued Onerous Contracts – Cost of Fulfilling a Contract (Amendments to IAS 37). The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2022 and apply to contracts existing at the date when the amendments are first applied. Early adoption is permitted. IAS 37 does not specify which costs are included as a cost of fulfilling a contract when determining whether a contract is onerous. The IASB’s amendments address this issue by clarifying that the “costs of fulfilling a contract” comprise both:

 

the incremental costs – e.g. direct labour and materials; and

 

an allocation of other direct costs – e.g. an allocation of the depreciation charge for an item of property and equipment used in fulfilling the contract.

The extent of the impact of adoption of the amendments has not yet been determined.

Interest Rate Benchmark Reform—Phase 2 (Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39, IFRS 7, IFRS 4 and IFRS 16)

On August 27, 2020, the IASB finalized its response to the ongoing reform of inter-bank offered rates and other interest rate benchmarks by issuing a package of amendments to IFRS Standards. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2021. Earlier application is permitted.

 

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TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

The amendments complement those issued in 2019 as part of Phase 1 amendments and mainly relate to:

 

changes to contractual cash flows—a company will not have to derecognise the carrying amount of financial instruments for changes required by the reform, but will instead update the effective interest rate to reflect the change to the alternative benchmark rate;

 

hedge accounting—a company will not have to discontinue its hedge accounting solely because it makes changes required by the reform, if the hedge meets other hedge accounting criteria; and

 

disclosures—a company will be required to disclose information about new risks arising from the reform and how it manages the transition to alternative benchmark rates.

The extent of the impact of the adoption of the amendments depends upon debt and hedge transactions impacted by reference rate reform in future periods.

4.

Segment reporting

The Group operates within the transportation and logistics industry in the United States, Canada and Mexico in different reportable segments, as described below. The reportable segments are managed independently as they require different technology and capital resources. For each of the operating segments, the Group’s CEO reviews internal management reports. The following summary describes the operations in each of the Group’s reportable segments:

 

Package and Courier:

Pickup, transport and delivery of items across North America.

Less-Than-Truckload:

Pickup, consolidation, transport and delivery of smaller loads.

Truckload (a):

Full loads carried directly from the customer to the destination using a closed van or specialized equipment to meet customers’ specific needs. Includes expedited transportation, flatbed, tank, container and dedicated services.

Logistics:

Asset-light logistics services, including brokerage, freight forwarding and transportation management, as well as small package parcel delivery.

 

(a)The Truckload reporting segment represents the aggregation of the Canadian Conventional Truckload, U.S. Conventional Truckload, and Specialized Truckload operating segments. The aggregation of the segment was analyzed using management’s judgment in accordance with IFRS 8. The operating segments were determined to be similar with respect to the nature of services offered and the methods used to distribute their services, additionally, they have similar economic characteristics with respect to long-term expected gross margin, levels of capital invested and market place trends.

Information regarding the results of each reportable segment is included below. Performance is measured based on segment operating income or loss. This measure is included in the internal management reports that are reviewed by the Group’s CEO and refers to “Operating income (loss)” in the consolidated statements of income. Segment’s operating income or loss is used to measure performance as management believes that such information is the most relevant in evaluating the results of certain segments relative to other entities that operate within these industries.

 

 

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TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

 

 

Package

 

 

Less-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and

 

 

Than-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courier

 

 

Truckload

 

 

Truckload

 

 

Logistics

 

 

Corporate

 

 

Eliminations

 

 

Total

 

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External revenue

 

 

478,707

 

 

 

516,720

 

 

 

1,569,835

 

 

 

919,041

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,484,303

 

External fuel surcharge

 

 

47,393

 

 

 

66,144

 

 

 

161,680

 

 

 

21,614

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

296,831

 

Inter-segment revenue and fuel surcharge

 

 

3,055

 

 

 

6,371

 

 

 

16,844

 

 

 

4,475

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(30,745

)

 

 

-

 

Total revenue

 

 

529,155

 

 

 

589,235

 

 

 

1,748,359

 

 

 

945,130

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(30,745

)

 

 

3,781,134

 

Operating income (loss)

 

 

78,753

 

 

 

87,950

 

 

 

206,346

 

 

 

84,459

 

 

 

(40,941

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

416,567

 

Selected items:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

25,357

 

 

 

50,354

 

 

 

188,979

 

 

 

33,429

 

 

 

1,110

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

299,229

 

Loss on sale of land and buildings

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(5

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(6

)

Gain (loss) on sale of assets held for sale

 

 

91

 

 

 

(56

)

 

 

11,864

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

11,899

 

Gain on sale of business

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

306

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

306

 

Bargain purchase gain

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,008

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,008

 

Intangible assets

 

 

193,288

 

 

 

189,579

 

 

 

907,170

 

 

 

457,098

 

 

 

2,638

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,749,773

 

Total assets

 

 

387,919

 

 

 

593,653

 

 

 

2,100,900

 

 

 

729,690

 

 

 

37,202

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,849,364

 

Total liabilities

 

 

123,970

 

 

 

219,234

 

 

 

478,630

 

 

 

226,218

 

 

 

1,011,268

 

 

 

(133

)

 

 

2,059,187

 

Additions to property and equipment

 

 

17,304

 

 

 

22,829

 

 

 

101,477

 

 

 

760

 

 

 

444

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

142,814

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External revenue

 

 

470,192

 

 

 

619,949

 

 

 

1,645,025

 

 

 

742,410

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,477,576

 

External fuel surcharge

 

 

65,515

 

 

 

99,538

 

 

 

231,470

 

 

 

29,446

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

425,969

 

Inter-segment revenue and fuel surcharge

 

 

3,903

 

 

 

7,761

 

 

 

15,060

 

 

 

2,977

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(29,701

)

 

 

-

 

Total revenue

 

 

539,610

 

 

 

727,248

 

 

 

1,891,555

 

 

 

774,833

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(29,701

)

 

 

3,903,545

 

Operating income (loss)

 

 

82,228

 

 

 

82,230

 

 

 

192,172

 

 

 

57,447

 

 

 

(31,209

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

382,868

 

Selected items:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

24,893

 

 

 

52,920

 

 

 

182,817

 

 

 

33,597

 

 

 

1,520

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

295,747

 

Gain on sale of land and buildings

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

9

 

Gain (loss) on sale of assets held for sale

 

 

843

 

 

 

8,509

 

 

 

12,339

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(120

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

21,571

 

Intangible assets

 

 

190,135

 

 

 

188,448

 

 

 

860,671

 

 

 

262,691

 

 

 

3,215

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,505,160

 

Total assets

 

 

371,037

 

 

 

595,806

 

 

 

2,067,191

 

 

 

421,843

 

 

 

52,943

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,508,820

 

Total liabilities

 

 

119,642

 

 

 

230,282

 

 

 

417,545

 

 

 

128,013

 

 

 

1,454,047

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,349,528

 

Additions to property and equipment

 

 

13,404

 

 

 

49,553

 

 

 

192,820

 

 

 

2,224

 

 

 

5,697

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

263,698

 

 

Geographical information

Revenue is attributed to geographical locations based on the origin of service’s location.

 

Total revenue

 

Package

 

 

Less-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and

 

 

Than-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courier

 

 

Truckload

 

 

Truckload

 

 

Logistics

 

 

Eliminations

 

 

Total

 

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canada

 

 

529,155

 

 

 

517,199

 

 

 

725,347

 

 

 

239,413

 

 

 

(26,019

)

 

 

1,985,095

 

United States

 

 

-

 

 

 

72,036

 

 

 

1,023,012

 

 

 

686,811

 

 

 

(4,726

)

 

 

1,777,133

 

Mexico

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

18,906

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

18,906

 

Total

 

 

529,155

 

 

 

589,235

 

 

 

1,748,359

 

 

 

945,130

 

 

 

(30,745

)

 

 

3,781,134

 

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canada

 

 

539,610

 

 

 

607,086

 

 

 

799,396

 

 

 

216,232

 

 

 

(28,352

)

 

 

2,133,972

 

United States

 

 

-

 

 

 

120,162

 

 

 

1,092,159

 

 

 

542,911

 

 

 

(1,349

)

 

 

1,753,883

 

Mexico

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

15,690

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

15,690

 

Total

 

 

539,610

 

 

 

727,248

 

 

 

1,891,555

 

 

 

774,833

 

 

 

(29,701

)

 

 

3,903,545

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

Segment assets are based on the geographical location of the assets.

 

 

 

December 31,

2020

 

 

December 31,

2019

 

 

January 1,

2019

 

Property and equipment, right-of-use assets and intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canada

 

 

1,802,417

 

 

 

1,777,333

 

 

 

1,412,726

 

United States

 

 

1,342,720

 

 

 

1,169,446

 

 

 

987,813

 

Mexico

 

 

16,349

 

 

 

17,978

 

 

 

16,910

 

 

 

 

3,161,486

 

 

 

2,964,757

 

 

 

2,417,449

 

 

5.

Business combinations

 

a)

Business combinations

In line with the Group’s growth strategy, the Group acquired thirteen businesses during 2020, of which DLS Worldwide (“DLS”), which was renamed “TForce Worldwide” in November 2020, was considered material. All other acquisitions, including R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company, were not considered to be material. These transactions were concluded in order to add density in the Group’s current network and further expand value-added services.

On November 2, 2020, the Group completed the acquisition of DLS, a business unit of R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company. DLS provides logistics services through a third-party logistics network of internal sales personnel, commissioned sales agents, and approximately 140 agent-stations. The purchase price for this business acquisition totalled $225.0 million, which has been paid in cash. During the year ended December 31, 2020, DLS contributed revenue and net income of $98.3 million and $1.5 million, respectively since the acquisition.

On March 2, 2020, the Group completed the acquisition of the courier service business of R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company. The purchase price for this business acquisition totalled $10.6 million, which has been paid in cash. The estimated fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired, including the fair value of the customer relationships acquired, exceeded the purchase price, resulting in an estimated bargain purchase gain of $4.0 million in the logistics segment.

During the year ended December 31, 2020, the thirteen businesses, in aggregate, contributed revenue and net income of $213.2 million and $4.6 million respectively since the acquisitions.

Had the Group acquired these thirteen businesses on January 1, 2020, as per management’s best estimates, the revenue and net income for these entities would have been $807.2 million and $31.9 million, respectively. In determining these estimated amounts, management assumed that the fair value adjustments that arose on the date of acquisition would have been the same had the acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2020.

During 2020, transaction costs of $0.8 million have been expensed in other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of income in relation to the above-mentioned business acquisitions.

As of the reporting date, the Group had not completed the purchase price allocation over the identifiable net assets and goodwill of the 2020 acquisitions. Information to confirm fair value of certain assets and liabilities is still to be obtained for these acquisitions. As the Group obtains more information, the allocation will be completed. The information that was available to the Group regarding DLS was affected by the proximity of the acquisition to its year-end. The table below presents the purchase price allocation based on the best information available to the Group to date.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

 

Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed

 

Note

 

 

DLS

 

 

Others*

 

 

December 31, 2020

 

 

December 31, 2019

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,332

 

 

 

3,332

 

 

 

15,339

 

Trade and other receivables

 

 

 

 

 

 

93,520

 

 

 

29,373

 

 

 

122,893

 

 

 

34,260

 

Inventoried supplies and prepaid expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

824

 

 

 

1,509

 

 

 

2,333

 

 

 

5,774

 

Property and equipment

 

 

9

 

 

 

262

 

 

 

23,741

 

 

 

24,003

 

 

 

66,703

 

Right-of-use assets

 

 

10

 

 

 

285

 

 

 

39,928

 

 

 

40,213

 

 

 

11,039

 

Intangible assets

 

 

11

 

 

 

65,404

 

 

 

31,125

 

 

 

96,529

 

 

 

47,088

 

Other assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,630

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,630

 

 

 

79

 

Trade and other payables

 

 

 

 

 

 

(54,845

)

 

 

(9,149

)

 

 

(63,994

)

 

 

(24,778

)

Income tax payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(445

)

 

 

(445

)

 

 

(4,636

)

Provisions

 

 

17

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(338

)

 

 

(338

)

 

 

(1,424

)

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

(14,374

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(14,374

)

 

 

(370

)

Long-term debt

 

 

14

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(5,365

)

 

 

(5,365

)

 

 

(8,655

)

Lease liabilities

 

 

15

 

 

 

(285

)

 

 

(40,192

)

 

 

(40,477

)

 

 

(11,039

)

Deferred tax liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(6,653

)

 

 

(6,653

)

 

 

(16,541

)

Total identifiable net assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

95,421

 

 

 

66,866

 

 

 

162,287

 

 

 

112,839

 

Total consideration transferred

 

 

 

 

 

 

225,007

 

 

 

106,595

 

 

 

331,602

 

 

 

166,941

 

Goodwill

 

 

11

 

 

 

129,586

 

 

 

43,737

 

 

 

173,323

 

 

 

62,116

 

Bargain purchase gain

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(4,008

)

 

 

(4,008

)

 

 

(8,014

)

Cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

225,007

 

 

 

105,975

 

 

 

330,982

 

 

 

166,251

 

Contingent consideration

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

620

 

 

 

620

 

 

 

690

 

Total consideration transferred

 

 

 

 

 

 

225,007

 

 

 

106,595

 

 

 

331,602

 

 

 

166,941

 

* Includes non-material adjustments to prior year's acquisitions

 

 

The trade receivables comprise gross amounts due of $127.4 million, of which $4.5 million was expected to be uncollectible at the acquisition date.

Of the goodwill and intangible assets acquired through business combinations in 2020, $21.2 million is deductible for tax purposes (2019 - $19.2 million).

During 2019, the Group acquired eight businesses, of which Schilli Corporation (“Schilli”), which was renamed BTC East in September 2019, was considered material.

On February 22, 2019, the Group completed the acquisition of Schilli. Based in St. Louis, Schilli specializes in the transportation of dry and liquid bulk and offers dedicated fleet solutions and other value-add services throughout the Midwest, Southeast and Gulf Coast regions of the United States. The purchase price for this business acquisition totalled $58.2 million, which had been paid in cash. During the year ended December 31, 2019, Schilli contributed revenue and net income of $53.2 million and $2.3 million, respectively since the acquisition.

On April 29, 2019, the Group completed the acquisition of certain assets of BeavEx Incorporated Inc. and its affiliates Guardian Medical Logistics, JNJW Enterprises Inc. and USXP LLC (collectively “BeavEx”). The purchase price for this business acquisition totalled $7.2 million, which had been paid in cash. The fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired, including the fair value of the customer relationships acquired, exceeded the purchase price, resulting in a bargain purchase gain of $8.0 million in the logistics segment.

During 2019, transaction costs of $0.1 million have been expensed in other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of income in relation to the above-mentioned business acquisitions.

 

b)

Goodwill

The goodwill is attributable mainly to the premium of an established business operation with a good reputation in the transportation industry, and the synergies expected to be achieved from integrating the acquired entity into the Group’s existing business.

The goodwill arising in the business combinations has been allocated to operating segments as indicated in the table below, which represents the lowest level at which goodwill is monitored internally.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

 

Operating segment

Reportable segment

 

December 31, 2020*

 

 

December 31, 2019

 

Less-Than-Truckload

Less-Than-Truckload

 

 

3,872

 

 

 

-

 

U.S. Truckload

Truckload

 

 

330

 

 

 

-

 

Specialized Truckload

Truckload

 

 

33,718

 

 

 

50,692

 

Logistics

Logistics

 

 

135,403

 

 

 

11,424

 

 

 

 

 

173,323

 

 

 

62,116

 

* Includes non-material adjustments to prior year's acquisitions

 

 

c)

Adjustment to the provisional amounts of prior year’s business combinations

The 2019 annual consolidated financial statements included details of the Group’s business combinations and set out provisional fair values relating to the consideration paid and net assets acquired of Schilli and various other non-material acquisitions. These acquisitions were accounted for under the provisions of IFRS 3.

As required by IFRS 3, the provisional fair values have been reassessed in light of information obtained during the measurement period following the acquisition. Consequently, the fair value of certain assets acquired, and liabilities assumed of Schilli and the other non-material acquisitions in fiscal 2019 have been adjusted and finalized in 2020. No material adjustments were required to the provisional fair values for these prior period’s business combinations, and have been included with the acquisitions of 2020.

6.

Discontinued operations

In 2019, the Group received an unfavorable ruling on an accident claim, resulting in a loss of $10.6 million ($12.4 million, net of tax of $1.8 million). The incident occurred in an operating division which was part of the discontinued rig moving segment.  The rig moving segment was classified as discontinued on September 30, 2015.

The net cash outflows from discontinued operations was $12.0 million during the second quarter of 2019 ($13.8 million, net of tax of $1.8 million).

The basic and diluted loss per share for the year ended December 31, 2019 from discontinued operations is $0.13 and $0.12, respectively.

7.

Trade and other receivables

 

 

 

December 31,

2020

 

 

December 31,

2019

 

 

January 1,

2019

 

Trade receivables

 

 

570,609

 

 

 

442,148

 

 

 

443,718

 

Other receivables

 

 

27,264

 

 

 

10,093

 

 

 

19,357

 

 

 

 

597,873

 

 

 

452,241

 

 

 

463,075

 

 

The Group’s exposure to credit and currency risks related to trade and other receivables is disclosed in note 26 a) and d).

Trade receivables at December 31, 2020 include $13.5 million of in-transit revenue balances (December 31, 2019 – $7.6 million; January 1, 2019 - $7.9 million). Due to the short-term nature of the transportation and logistics services provided by the Group, these services are expected to be completed within the week following the year-end.

 

 

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TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

8.

Additional cash flow information

 

Net change in non-cash operating working capital

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019*

 

Trade and other receivables

 

 

(16,399

)

 

 

58,763

 

Inventoried supplies

 

 

2,200

 

 

 

2,292

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

192

 

 

 

3,839

 

Trade and other payables

 

 

47,668

 

 

 

(48,557

)

 

 

 

33,661

 

 

 

16,337

 

* Recasted for changes in presentation (see note 24)

9.

Property and equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land and

 

 

Rolling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note

 

 

buildings

 

 

stock

 

 

Equipment

 

 

Total

 

Cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

276,144

 

 

 

1,119,520

 

 

 

114,972

 

 

 

1,510,636

 

Additions through business combinations

 

 

5

 

 

 

4,816

 

 

 

59,684

 

 

 

2,203

 

 

 

66,703

 

Other additions

 

 

 

 

 

 

39,733

 

 

 

211,796

 

 

 

12,169

 

 

 

263,698

 

Disposals

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,617

)

 

 

(126,388

)

 

 

(9,747

)

 

 

(138,752

)

Reclassification to assets held for sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

(21,226

)

 

 

(2,684

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(23,910

)

Transfer to right-of-use assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(29,316

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(29,316

)

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,827

 

 

 

34,701

 

 

 

5,699

 

 

 

52,227

 

Balance at December 31, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

308,677

 

 

 

1,267,313

 

 

 

125,296

 

 

 

1,701,286

 

Additions through business combinations

 

 

5

 

 

 

1,771

 

 

 

21,634

 

 

 

598

 

 

 

24,003

 

Other additions

 

 

 

 

 

 

19,331

 

 

 

112,645

 

 

 

10,838

 

 

 

142,814

 

Disposals

 

 

 

 

 

 

(731

)

 

 

(133,149

)

 

 

(5,134

)

 

 

(139,014

)

Reclassification to assets held for sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

(19,201

)

 

 

(9,971

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(29,172

)

Sale of business

 

 

 

 

 

 

(484

)

 

 

(3,395

)

 

 

(283

)

 

 

(4,162

)

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,441

 

 

 

12,540

 

 

 

2,919

 

 

 

20,900

 

Balance at December 31, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

314,804

 

 

 

1,267,617

 

 

 

134,234

 

 

 

1,716,655

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

56,093

 

 

 

356,377

 

 

 

74,571

 

 

 

487,041

 

Depreciation for the year

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,886

 

 

 

149,622

 

 

 

10,212

 

 

 

168,720

 

Disposals

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,419

)

 

 

(71,325

)

 

 

(8,649

)

 

 

(82,393

)

Reclassification to assets held for sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6,321

)

 

 

(2,244

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(8,565

)

Transfer to right-of-use assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(9,910

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(9,910

)

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,370

 

 

 

14,643

 

 

 

3,951

 

 

 

20,964

 

Balance at December 31, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

58,609

 

 

 

437,163

 

 

 

80,085

 

 

 

575,857

 

Depreciation for the year

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,462

 

 

 

151,369

 

 

 

10,689

 

 

 

170,520

 

Disposals

 

 

 

 

 

 

(657

)

 

 

(89,676

)

 

 

(4,447

)

 

 

(94,780

)

Reclassification to assets held for sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,326

)

 

 

(8,488

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(15,814

)

Sale of business

 

 

 

 

 

 

(329

)

 

 

(2,494

)

 

 

(253

)

 

 

(3,076

)

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,058

 

 

 

6,448

 

 

 

2,014

 

 

 

9,520

 

Balance at December 31, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

59,817

 

 

 

494,322

 

 

 

88,088

 

 

 

642,227

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net carrying amounts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At January 1, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

220,051

 

 

 

763,143

 

 

 

40,401

 

 

 

1,023,595

 

At December 31, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

250,068

 

 

 

830,150

 

 

 

45,211

 

 

 

1,125,429

 

At December 31, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

254,987

 

 

 

773,295

 

 

 

46,146

 

 

 

1,074,428

 

 

As at December 31, 2020, $2.5 million is included in trade and other payables for the purchases of property and equipment (December 31, 2019 – 2.4, January 1, 2019 - nil).

Security

At December 31 2020, certain rolling stock are pledged as security for conditional sales contracts, with a carrying amount of $140.7 million (December 31, 2019 - $138.6 million, January 1, 2019 - $131.2 million) (see note 14).

 

 

24


 

TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

10.

Right-of-use assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land and

 

 

Rolling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note

 

 

buildings

 

 

stock

 

 

Equipment

 

 

Total

 

Cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Initial recognition of IFRS 16

 

 

 

 

 

 

414,866

 

 

 

95,884

 

 

 

1,422

 

 

 

512,172

 

Transfer from property and equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

29,316

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

29,316

 

Other additions

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,287

 

 

 

41,041

 

 

 

351

 

 

 

63,679

 

Additions through business combinations

 

 

5

 

 

 

8,916

 

 

 

2,123

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

11,039

 

Derecognition*

 

 

 

 

 

 

(35,299

)

 

 

(10,388

)

 

 

(10

)

 

 

(45,697

)

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

 

 

 

 

19,327

 

 

 

6,114

 

 

 

70

 

 

 

25,511

 

Balance at December 31, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

430,097

 

 

 

164,090

 

 

 

1,833

 

 

 

596,020

 

Other additions

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,869

 

 

 

30,353

 

 

 

1,003

 

 

 

50,225

 

Additions through business combinations

 

 

5

 

 

 

13,716

 

 

 

26,497

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

40,213

 

Derecognition*

 

 

 

 

 

 

(18,524

)

 

 

(32,111

)

 

 

(589

)

 

 

(51,224

)

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,948

 

 

 

2,335

 

 

 

43

 

 

 

10,326

 

Balance at December 31, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

452,106

 

 

 

191,164

 

 

 

2,290

 

 

 

645,560

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Initial recognition of IFRS 16

 

 

 

 

 

 

152,052

 

 

 

37,493

 

 

 

528

 

 

 

190,073

 

Transfer from property and equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

9,910

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

9,910

 

Depreciation

 

 

 

 

 

 

50,697

 

 

 

26,128

 

 

 

501

 

 

 

77,326

 

Derecognition*

 

 

 

 

 

 

(16,953

)

 

 

(8,817

)

 

 

(1

)

 

 

(25,771

)

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,888

 

 

 

2,439

 

 

 

(13

)

 

 

10,314

 

Balance at December 31, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

193,684

 

 

 

67,153

 

 

 

1,015

 

 

 

261,852

 

Depreciation

 

 

 

 

 

 

48,628

 

 

 

31,247

 

 

 

621

 

 

 

80,496

 

Derecognition*

 

 

 

 

 

 

(14,573

)

 

 

(25,371

)

 

 

(428

)

 

 

(40,372

)

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,802

 

 

 

1,474

 

 

 

23

 

 

 

6,299

 

Balance at December 31, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

232,541

 

 

 

74,503

 

 

 

1,231

 

 

 

308,275

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net carrying amounts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At December 31, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

236,413

 

 

 

96,937

 

 

 

818

 

 

 

334,168

 

At December 31, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

219,565

 

 

 

116,661

 

 

 

1,059

 

 

 

337,285

 

 

* Derecognized right-of-use assets include negotiated asset purchases and extinguishments resulting from accidents as well as fully amortized or end of term right-of-use assets.

 

25


 

TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

11.

Intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer

 

 

 

 

 

 

compete

 

 

Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note

 

Goodwill

 

 

relationships

 

 

Trademarks

 

 

agreements

 

 

technology

 

 

Total

 

Cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

1,227,671

 

 

 

427,307

 

 

 

81,303

 

 

 

8,521

 

 

 

18,124

 

 

 

1,762,926

 

Additions through business combinations*

 

 

5

 

 

62,116

 

 

 

41,237

 

 

 

2,541

 

 

 

3,272

 

 

 

38

 

 

 

109,204

 

Other additions

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,636

 

 

 

3,636

 

Disposals

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(205

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(205

)

Extinguishments

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,110

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(167

)

 

 

(1,768

)

 

 

(3,045

)

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

 

 

 

41,343

 

 

 

14,199

 

 

 

1,911

 

 

 

307

 

 

 

814

 

 

 

58,574

 

Balance at December 31, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

1,331,130

 

 

 

481,428

 

 

 

85,755

 

 

 

11,933

 

 

 

20,844

 

 

 

1,931,090

 

Additions through business combinations*

 

 

5

 

 

173,323

 

 

 

88,692

 

 

 

627

 

 

 

3,984

 

 

 

3,226

 

 

 

269,852

 

Other additions

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,665

 

 

 

1,665

 

Sale of business

 

 

 

 

 

(715

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(30

)

 

 

(745

)

Extinguishments

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,397

)

 

 

(1,014

)

 

 

(1,456

)

 

 

(440

)

 

 

(4,307

)

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

 

 

 

19,888

 

 

 

6,219

 

 

 

1,034

 

 

 

227

 

 

 

483

 

 

 

27,851

 

Balance at December 31, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

1,523,626

 

 

 

574,942

 

 

 

86,402

 

 

 

14,688

 

 

 

25,748

 

 

 

2,225,406

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization and impairment losses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at  January 1, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

143,982

 

 

 

174,228

 

 

 

34,160

 

 

 

2,649

 

 

 

14,053

 

 

 

369,072

 

Amortization for the year

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

41,058

 

 

 

5,022

 

 

 

1,875

 

 

 

1,746

 

 

 

49,701

 

Disposals

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(4

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(4

)

Extinguishments

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,110

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(167

)

 

 

(1,768

)

 

 

(3,045

)

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

 

 

 

2,908

 

 

 

5,592

 

 

 

999

 

 

 

113

 

 

 

594

 

 

 

10,206

 

Balance at December 31, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

146,890

 

 

 

219,764

 

 

 

40,181

 

 

 

4,470

 

 

 

14,625

 

 

 

425,930

 

Amortization for the year

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

39,580

 

 

 

3,897

 

 

 

2,160

 

 

 

2,576

 

 

 

48,213

 

Sale of business

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(28

)

 

 

(28

)

Extinguishments

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,397

)

 

 

(1,014

)

 

 

(1,456

)

 

 

(440

)

 

 

(4,307

)

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

 

 

 

1,126

 

 

 

3,652

 

 

 

572

 

 

 

130

 

 

 

345

 

 

 

5,825

 

Balance at December 31, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

148,016

 

 

 

261,599

 

 

 

43,636

 

 

 

5,304

 

 

 

17,078

 

 

 

475,633

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net carrying amounts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At January 1, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

1,083,689

 

 

 

253,079

 

 

 

47,143

 

 

 

5,872

 

 

 

4,071

 

 

 

1,393,854

 

At December 31, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

1,184,240

 

 

 

261,664

 

 

 

45,574

 

 

 

7,463

 

 

 

6,219

 

 

 

1,505,160

 

At December 31, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

1,375,610

 

 

 

313,343

 

 

 

42,766

 

 

 

9,384

 

 

 

8,670

 

 

 

1,749,773

 

* Includes non-material adjustments to prior year's acquisitions

In 2020, the Group reassessed useful lives of some operational trademarks from finite to indefinite representing a carrying value of $6.3 million. Brand recognition as well as management intent to keep the brands indefinitely were decisive factors leading to this conclusion. At the time of change in estimate, which is applied prospectively, the Group tested these trademarks for impairment, resulting in no impairment charge.

At December 31, 2020, the Group performed its annual impairment testing for indefinite life trademarks. The Group estimated the value in use to be $42.6 million (2019 - $26.7 million) compared to its carrying value of $31.6 million (2019 - $25.3 million), resulting in no impairment charge. Management used the relief-from-royalty method and discount rates between 6.6% and 9.7% (2019 – between 8.5% and 9.7%) in its analysis.

 

26


 

TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

At December 31, 2020, the Group performed its annual goodwill impairment tests for operating segments which represent the lowest level within the Group at which the goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes. The aggregate carrying amounts of goodwill allocated to each unit are as follows:

 

Reportable segment / operating segment

 

December 31,

2020

 

 

December 31,

2019

 

 

January 1,

2019

 

Package and Courier

 

 

189,533

 

 

 

185,695

 

 

 

176,793

 

Less-Than-Truckload

 

 

136,914

 

 

 

130,389

 

 

 

124,138

 

Truckload

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian Truckload

 

 

86,416

 

 

 

84,666

 

 

 

80,607

 

U.S. Truckload

 

 

244,824

 

 

 

243,914

 

 

 

242,236

 

Specialized Truckload

 

 

394,303

 

 

 

353,516

 

 

 

288,903

 

Logistics

 

 

323,620

 

 

 

186,060

 

 

 

171,012

 

 

 

 

1,375,610

 

 

 

1,184,240

 

 

 

1,083,689

 

The results as at December 31, 2020 determined that the recoverable amounts of the Group’s operating segments exceeded their respective carrying amounts.

The recoverable amounts of the Group’s operating segments were determined using the value in use approach. The value in use methodology is based on discounted future cash flows. Management believes that the discounted future cash flows method is appropriate as it allows more precise valuation of specific future cash flows.

In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using pre-tax discount rates as follows:

 

Reportable segment / operating segment

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Package and Courier

 

 

9.1

%

 

 

9.7

%

Less-Than-Truckload

 

 

9.1

%

 

 

9.2

%

Truckload

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian Truckload

 

 

11.5

%

 

 

11.7

%

U.S. Truckload

 

 

10.3

%

 

 

10.7

%

Specialized Truckload

 

 

10.3

%

 

 

11.2

%

Logistics

 

 

8.5

%

 

 

9.7

%

 

The discount rates were estimated based on past experience, and industry average weighted average cost of capital, which were based on a possible range of debt leveraging of 40.0% (2019 – 50.0%) at a market interest rate of 5.9% (2019 – 7.7%).

First year cash flows were projected based on forecasted cash flows which are based on previous operating results adjusted to reflect current economic conditions. For a further 4-year period, cash flows were extrapolated using an average growth rate of 2.0% (2019 – 2.0%) in revenues and margins were adjusted where deemed appropriate. The terminal value growth rate was 2.0% (2019 – 2.0%). The values assigned to the key assumptions represent management’s assessment of future trends in the transportation industry and were based on both external and internal sources (historical data).

12.

Other assets

 

 

 

December 31,

2020

 

 

December 31,

2019

 

 

January 1,

2019

 

Restricted cash

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,309

 

 

 

3,128

 

Security deposits

 

 

3,143

 

 

 

3,164

 

 

 

2,525

 

Investments in equity securities

 

 

9,727

 

 

 

1,071

 

 

 

1,098

 

Indemnification asset

 

 

4,736

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Other

 

 

6,293

 

 

 

1,111

 

 

 

1,304

 

Promissory note

 

 

-

 

 

 

19,105

 

 

 

16,630

 

 

 

 

23,899

 

 

 

27,760

 

 

 

24,685

 

Presented as :

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current other assets

 

 

-

 

 

 

19,105

 

 

 

-

 

Non-current other assets

 

 

23,899

 

 

 

8,655

 

 

 

24,685

 

 

Restricted cash consisted of cash held as potential claims collateral pursuant to re-insurance agreements under the Group’s insurance program. The restrictions on cash are no longer required as at December 31, 2020.

 

27


 

TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

On February 1, 2016, the Company sold the Waste Management segment (“Waste”) to GFL Environmental Inc. (“GFL”) for a total consideration of $575 million (CAD $800 million), which included an unsecured promissory note of $18 million (CAD $25 million) yielding 3% interest with a term of 4 years. On February 1, 2020, the promissory note was collected in full by the Company.

13.

Trade and other payables

 

 

 

December 31,

2020

 

 

December 31,

2019

 

 

January 1,

2019

 

Trade payables and accrued expenses

 

 

327,619

 

 

 

238,405

 

 

 

247,376

 

Personnel accrued expenses

 

 

119,334

 

 

 

86,733

 

 

 

86,043

 

Dividend payable

 

 

21,285

 

 

 

16,305

 

 

 

15,199

 

 

 

 

468,238

 

 

 

341,443

 

 

 

348,618

 

 

The Group’s exposure to currency and liquidity risk related to trade and other payables is disclosed in note 26.

14.

Long-term debt

This note provides information about the contractual terms of the Group’s interest-bearing long-term debt, which are measured at amortized cost. For more information about the Group’s exposure to interest rate, foreign exchange currency and liquidity, see note 26.

 

 

 

December 31,

2020

 

 

December 31,

2019

 

 

January 1,

2019

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unsecured revolving facilities

 

 

123,666

 

 

 

454,465

 

 

 

542,849

 

Unsecured term loan

 

 

321,852

 

 

 

469,008

 

 

 

365,639

 

Unsecured debenture

 

 

156,479

 

 

 

153,141

 

 

 

91,501

 

Unsecured senior notes

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

-

 

Conditional sales contracts

 

 

77,550

 

 

 

75,388

 

 

 

69,068

 

Finance lease liabilities

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,694

 

 

 

 

829,547

 

 

 

1,302,002

 

 

 

1,071,751

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current portion of unsecured revolving facilities

 

 

7,461

 

 

 

9,216

 

 

 

-

 

Current portion of conditional sales contracts

 

 

35,536

 

 

 

32,089

 

 

 

30,728

 

Current portion of unsecured term loan

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

54,927

 

Current portion of finance lease liabilities

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,024

 

 

 

 

42,997

 

 

 

41,305

 

 

 

89,679

 

 

 

Terms and conditions of outstanding long-term debt are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

 

 

 

 

2019

 

 

 

 

 

Currency

 

Nominal

interest

rate

 

 

 

 

Year of

maturity

 

 

 

Face

value

 

 

 

 

Carrying

amount

 

 

 

 

Face

value

 

 

 

 

Carrying

amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unsecured revolving facility

 

a

 

CAD

 

BA + 1.45%

 

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

41,700

 

 

 

 

 

32,279

 

 

 

 

 

140,600

 

 

 

 

 

106,114

 

Unsecured revolving facility

 

a

 

USD

 

Libor + 1.45%

 

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

92,634

 

 

 

 

 

91,387

 

 

 

 

 

349,906

 

 

 

 

 

348,351

 

Unsecured revolving facility

 

b

 

USD

 

Libor + 1.45%

 

 

 

 

2021

 

 

 

 

7,461

 

 

 

 

 

7,461

 

 

 

 

 

9,216

 

 

 

 

 

9,216

 

Unsecured term loan

 

a

 

CAD

 

BA + 1.45%

 

 

 

 

2022

 

 

 

 

410,000

 

 

 

 

 

321,852

 

 

 

 

 

610,000

 

 

 

 

 

469,008

 

Unsecured debenture

 

c

 

CAD

 

3.32% - 4.22%

 

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

 

200,000

 

 

 

 

 

156,479

 

 

 

 

 

200,000

 

 

 

 

 

153,141

 

Unsecured senior notes

 

d

 

USD

 

 

              3.85%

 

 

 

 

2026

 

 

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

 

 

150,000

 

Conditional sales contracts

 

e

 

Mainly CAD

 

1.49% - 4.72%

 

 

 

 

2021-2027

 

 

 

 

143,796

 

 

 

 

 

113,086

 

 

 

 

 

139,591

 

 

 

 

 

107,477

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

872,544

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,343,307

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

The table below summarizes changes to the long-term debt:

 

 

 

Note

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Balance at beginning of year

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,343,307

 

 

 

1,161,430

 

Transfer to lease liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(6,718

)

Proceeds from long-term debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

33,175

 

 

 

328,045

 

Business combinations

 

 

5

 

 

 

5,365

 

 

 

8,655

 

Repayment of long-term debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

(191,221

)

 

 

(103,247

)

Net decrease in revolving facilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

(326,201

)

 

 

(88,229

)

Accretion of deferred financing fees

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,214

 

 

 

1,705

 

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,588

 

 

 

55,697

 

Effect of movements in exchange rates - OCI hedge

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,317

 

 

 

(14,031

)

Balance at end of year

 

 

 

 

 

 

872,544

 

 

 

1,343,307

 

 

 

a)

Unsecured revolving credit facility and term loans

On December 18, 2020, the Group repaid, without penalty, the first tranche of CAD $200 million of its term loan which was due in June 2021.   

The revolving credit facility is unsecured and can be extended annually. The total available amount under this revolving facility is CAD $1,200 million. The agreement provides, under certain conditions, an additional $196.5 million of credit availability (CAD $245 million and USD $5 million). Based on certain ratios, the interest rate will vary between banker's acceptance rate (or Libor rate on USD denominated debt) plus applicable margin, which can vary between 120 basis points and 200 basis points. As of December 31, 2020, the credit facility’s interest rate on CAD denominated debt was 2.9% (2019 – 3.8%) and on USD denominated debt was 1.6% (2019 – 3.4%). The Group is subject to certain covenants regarding the maintenance of financial ratios and was in compliance with these covenants at year-end (see note 26 (f)).

The remaining second tranche of term loan of CAD $410 million is unsecured and is due in June 2022.  Early repayment, in part or whole, is permitted, without penalty, and will permanently reduce the amount borrowed. The terms and conditions of this unsecured term loan are the same as the unsecured revolving credit facility and are subject to the same covenants. As of December 31, 2020, the term loan’s interest rate was 1.9% (2019 – 3.3% on the first tranche and 3.5% on the second tranche).

On February 1, 2019, the CAD $500 million unsecured term loan was amended to increase the indebtedness to CAD $575 million. On February 11, 2019, the related incremental funds were used to reimburse a separate CAD $75 million unsecured term loan that was due to mature in August 2019. Deferred financing fees of $0.1 million were recognized on the increase.

On February 1, 2019, the Group renegotiated the pricing grid of both its revolving credit facility and CAD $575 million term loan. The CAD $575 million term loan remained within the confines of the credit facility, but has a pricing grid different than the revolving credit facility and each of the two tranches have their own pricing grid. Deferred financing fees of $0.2 million were recognized on the pricing grid revision.

On June 27, 2019, the Group extended its existing revolving credit facility by one year, to June 2023. Deferred financing fees of $0.7 million were recognized on the extension.

On June 27, 2019, the Group extended the maturity of the CAD $575 million unsecured term loan by one year for each tranche, CAD $200 million due in June 2021 and CAD $375 million due in June 2022. Deferred financing fees of $0.4 million were recognized on the extension.

On December 27, 2019, the CAD $575 million unsecured term loan was amended to increase the indebtedness to CAD $610 million. Deferred financing fees of $0.1 million were recognized on the increase.

 

b)

Unsecured revolving facility

On November 21, 2020, the Group renewed its credit facility for one year. The credit facility is unsecured and provides an availability of $25 million maturing in November 2021. Interest rate is following the same pricing grid applicable for the USD denominated debt in the CAD $1,200 million revolving credit facility. As of December 31, 2020, the credit facility’s interest rate was 1.6% (2019 – 3.4%). The Group is subject to certain covenants regarding the maintenance of financial ratios and was in compliance with these covenants at year-end (see note 26 (f)).

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

On November 22, 2019, the Group entered into a new revolving credit facility agreement. The credit facility is unsecured and provides an availability of $25 million maturing in November 2020. Interest rate is following the same pricing grid applicable for the USD denominated debt in the CAD $1,200 million revolving credit facility.

 

c)

Unsecured debenture

The unsecured debenture is maturing in December 2024 and is carrying an interest rate between 3.32% and 4.22% (2019 – 3.32% to 4.22%) depending on certain ratios. As of December 31, 2020, the debenture’s effective rate was 3.57% (2019 – 3.77%). The debenture may be repaid, without penalty, after December 20, 2022, subject to the approval of the Group’s syndicate of bank lenders.

On December 20, 2019, the unsecured debenture was amended to increase the indebtedness by CAD $75 million, to CAD $200 million, and to extend maturity date by four years, to December 2024. 

 

d)

Unsecured senior notes

This loan takes the form of senior notes each carrying an interest rate of 3.85% and with a December 2026 maturity date. These notes may be prepaid at any time prior to maturity date, in part or in total, at 100% of the principal amount and the make-whole amount determined at the prepayment date with respect to such principal amount.

 

e)

Conditional sales contracts

Conditional sales contracts are secured by rolling stock having a carrying value of $140.7 million (December 31, 2019 - $138.6 million, January 1, 2019 - $131.2 million) (see note 9).

 

f)

Principal installments of other long-term debt payable during the subsequent years are as follows:

 

 

 

Less than

 

 

1 to 5

 

 

More than

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 year

 

 

years

 

 

5 years

 

 

Total

 

Unsecured revolving facilities

 

 

7,461

 

 

 

125,428

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

132,889

 

Unsecured term loan

 

 

-

 

 

 

322,200

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

322,200

 

Unsecured debenture

 

 

-

 

 

 

157,171

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

157,171

 

Unsecured senior notes

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

150,000

 

Conditional sales contracts

 

 

35,536

 

 

 

77,093

 

 

 

457

 

 

 

113,086

 

 

 

 

42,997

 

 

 

681,892

 

 

 

150,457

 

 

 

875,346

 

 

15.

Lease liabilities

 

 

 

December 31, 2020

 

 

December 31, 2019

 

Current portion of lease liabilities

 

 

88,522

 

 

 

76,326

 

Long-term portion of lease liabilities

 

 

267,464

 

 

 

279,265

 

 

 

 

355,986

 

 

 

355,591

 

 

The table below summarizes changes to the lease liabilities:

 

 

 

Note

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Balance at beginning of year

 

 

 

 

 

 

355,591

 

 

 

-

 

Business combinations

 

 

5

 

 

 

40,477

 

 

 

11,039

 

Additions

 

 

 

 

 

 

50,225

 

 

 

63,679

 

Derecognition*

 

 

 

 

 

 

(12,011

)

 

 

(21,642

)

Repayment

 

 

 

 

 

 

(82,587

)

 

 

(75,072

)

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,291

 

 

 

16,480

 

Initial recognition on transition to IFRS 16 on January 1, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

354,389

 

Transfer of finance leases from long-term debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

6,718

 

Balance at end of year

 

 

 

 

 

 

355,986

 

 

 

355,591

 

* Derecognized lease liabilities include negotiated asset purchases and extinguishments resulting from accidents.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

The incremental borrowing rate used on average for 2020 is 3.56% (2019 – 2.66%).

Extension options

Some real estate leases contain extension options exercisable by the Group. Where practicable, the Group seeks to include extension options in new leases to provide operational flexibility. The Group assesses at the lease commencement date whether it is reasonably certain to exercise the extension options. The Group reassesses whether it is reasonably certain to exercise the options if there are significant events or significant changes in circumstances within its control.

The lease liabilities include future lease payments of $21.1 million (2019 – $38.8 million) related to extension options that the Group is reasonably certain to exercise.

The Group has estimated that the potential future lease payments, should it exercise the remaining extension options, would result in an increase in lease liabilities of $352.1 million (2019 - $357.1 million).

The Group does not have a significant exposure to termination options and penalties.

Variable lease payments

Some leases contain variable lease payments which are not included in the measurement of the lease liability. These payments include, amongst others, common area maintenance fees, municipal taxes and vehicle maintenance fees. The expense related to variable lease payments for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $17.4 million (2019 - $18.1 million).

Sub-leases

The Group sub-leases some of its properties. Income from sub-leasing right-of-use assets for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $13.8 million (2019 - $12.3 million), presented in “Other operating expenses”.

Contractual cash flows

The total contractual cash flow maturities of the Group’s lease liabilities are as follows:

 

 

 

2020

 

Less than 1 year

 

 

99,570

 

Between 1 and 5 years

 

 

222,140

 

More than 5 years

 

 

75,510

 

 

 

 

397,220

 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2020, operating lease expenses of $26.1 million (2019 – $33.3 million) were recognized in the consolidated statement of income for leases that either did not meet the definition of a lease under IFRS 16, which was adopted on January 1, 2019, or were excluded based on practical expedients applied at transition.

16.

Employee benefits

The Group sponsors defined benefit pension plans for 161 of its employees (2019 – 165).

These plans are all within Canada and include one unregistered plan. All the defined benefit plans are no longer offered to employees and two defined benefits plan in the past have been converted prospectively to defined contribution plans. Therefore, the future obligation will only vary by actuarial re-measurements.

With the exception of one plan, all other plans do not have recurring contributions for employees. These plans are still required to fund past service costs. The remaining plan is fully funded by the Group.

The Group measures its accrued benefit obligations and the fair value of plan assets for accounting purposes as at December 31 of each year. The most recent actuarial valuation of the pension plans for funding purposes was as of December 31, 2019 and the next required valuation will be as of December 31, 2020.

In addition to the above-mentioned defined benefit plans, the Group sponsors an employee severance plan in Mexico. At December 31, 2020, total obligation under this arrangement amounted to $1.1 million ($1.0 million in 2019 and $0.8 million in 2018).

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

Information about the Group’s defined benefit pension plans is as follows:

 

 

 

December 31,

2020

 

 

December 31,

2019

 

 

January 1,

2019

 

Accrued benefit obligation

 

 

35,529

 

 

 

31,449

 

 

 

27,579

 

Fair value of plan assets

 

 

(21,147

)

 

 

(18,108

)

 

 

(16,581

)

Plan deficit - employee benefit liability

 

 

14,382

 

 

 

13,341

 

 

 

10,998

 

 

Plan assets comprise:

 

 

 

December 31,

2020

 

 

December 31,

2019

 

 

January 1,

2019

 

Equity securities

 

 

6

%

 

 

16

%

 

 

31

%

Debt securities

 

 

91

%

 

 

81

%

 

 

57

%

Other

 

 

3

%

 

 

3

%

 

 

12

%

 

All equity and debt securities have quoted prices in active markets. Debt securities are held through mutual funds and primarily hold investments with ratings of AAA or AA, based on Moody’s ratings.

The other asset categories are real estate investment trusts.

Movement in the present value of the accrued benefit obligation for defined benefit plans:

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Accrued benefit obligation, beginning of year

 

 

31,449

 

 

 

27,579

 

Current service cost

 

 

528

 

 

 

496

 

Interest cost

 

 

948

 

 

 

1,105

 

Benefits paid

 

 

(1,539

)

 

 

(1,277

)

Remeasurement (gain) loss arising from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Financial assumptions

 

 

3,563

 

 

 

2,267

 

- Experience

 

 

(343

)

 

 

(152

)

Settlement

 

 

113

 

 

 

-

 

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

810

 

 

 

1,431

 

Accrued benefit obligation, end of year

 

 

35,529

 

 

 

31,449

 

 

Movement in the fair value of plan assets for defined benefit plans:

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year

 

 

18,108

 

 

 

16,581

 

Interest income

 

 

544

 

 

 

665

 

Employer contributions

 

 

2,519

 

 

 

970

 

Benefits paid

 

 

(1,539

)

 

 

(1,277

)

Fair value remeasurement

 

 

1,129

 

 

 

467

 

Plan administration expenses

 

 

(124

)

 

 

(145

)

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

510

 

 

 

847

 

Fair value of plan assets, end of year

 

 

21,147

 

 

 

18,108

 

 

Expense recognized in income or loss:

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Current service cost

 

 

528

 

 

 

496

 

Net interest cost

 

 

404

 

 

 

440

 

Plan administration expenses

 

 

124

 

 

 

145

 

Settlement

 

 

113

 

 

 

-

 

Pension expense

 

 

1,169

 

 

 

1,081

 

Actual return on plan assets

 

 

1,673

 

 

 

1,132

 

 

Actuarial losses recognized in other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Amount accumulated in retained earnings, beginning of year

 

 

11,100

 

 

 

9,451

 

Recognized during the year

 

 

2,204

 

 

 

1,649

 

Amount accumulated in retained earnings, end of year

 

 

13,304

 

 

 

11,100

 

Recognized during the year, net of tax

 

 

1,623

 

 

 

1,228

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

The significant actuarial assumptions used (expressed as weighted average):

 

 

 

December 31,

2020

 

 

December 31,

2019

 

 

January 1,

2019

 

Accrued benefit obligation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discount rate at

 

 

2.4

%

 

 

3.3

%

 

 

4.0

%

Future salary increases

 

 

1.2

%

 

 

1.5

%

 

 

1.5

%

Employee benefit expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discount rate at

 

 

3.3

%

 

 

4.0

%

 

 

3.5

%

Rate of return on plan assets at

 

 

3.3

%

 

 

4.0

%

 

 

3.5

%

Future salary increases

 

 

1.2

%

 

 

1.5

%

 

 

1.2

%

 

Assumptions regarding future mortality are based on published statistics and mortality tables. The current longevities underlying the value of the liabilities in the defined benefit plans are as follows:

 

 

 

December 31,

2020

 

 

December 31,

2019

 

 

January 1,

2019

 

Longevity at age 65 for current pensioners

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Males

 

 

22.1

 

 

 

22.0

 

 

 

21.9

 

Females

 

 

24.7

 

 

 

24.7

 

 

 

24.6

 

Longevity at age 65 for current members aged 45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Males

 

 

23.5

 

 

 

23.5

 

 

 

23.4

 

Females

 

 

26.1

 

 

 

26.0

 

 

 

26.0

 

 

At December 31, 2020 the weighted-average duration of the defined benefit obligation was 12.5 years.

The following table presents the impact of changes of major assumptions on the defined benefit obligation for the years ended:

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

 

Increase

 

 

Decrease

 

 

Increase

 

 

Decrease

 

Discount rate (1% movement)

 

 

(3,022

)

 

 

3,650

 

 

 

(3,186

)

 

 

3,884

 

Life expectancy (1-year movement)

 

 

138

 

 

 

(246

)

 

 

755

 

 

 

(845

)

 

Historical information:

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Present value of the accrued benefit obligation

 

 

35,529

 

 

 

31,449

 

 

 

27,579

 

 

 

38,811

 

 

 

34,216

 

Fair value of plan assets

 

 

(21,147

)

 

 

(18,108

)

 

 

(16,581

)

 

 

(25,366

)

 

 

(23,579

)

Deficit in the plan

 

 

14,382

 

 

 

13,341

 

 

 

10,998

 

 

 

13,445

 

 

 

10,637

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Experience adjustments arising on plan obligations

 

 

3,220

 

 

 

2,116

 

 

 

(2,427

)

 

 

2,378

 

 

 

393

 

Experience adjustments arising on plan assets

 

 

1,129

 

 

 

467

 

 

 

(815

)

 

 

351

 

 

 

813

 

 

The Group expects approximately $0.3 million in contributions to be paid to its defined benefit plans in 2021.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

17.

Provisions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Self insurance

 

 

Other

 

 

Total

 

Balance at January 1, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

36,757

 

 

 

12,990

 

 

 

49,747

 

Additions through business combinations

 

 

5

 

 

 

508

 

 

 

916

 

 

 

1,424

 

Provisions made during the year

 

 

 

 

 

 

58,030

 

 

 

5,200

 

 

 

63,230

 

Provisions used during the year

 

 

 

 

 

 

(47,977

)

 

 

(17,228

)

 

 

(65,205

)

Provisions reversed during the year

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9,127

)

 

 

(421

)

 

 

(9,548

)

Unwind of discount on long-term provisions

 

 

 

 

 

 

326

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

326

 

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

 

 

 

 

671

 

 

 

141

 

 

 

812

 

Balance at January 1, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

39,188

 

 

 

1,598

 

 

 

40,786

 

Additions through business combinations

 

 

5

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

338

 

 

 

338

 

Provisions made during the year

 

 

 

 

 

 

48,534

 

 

 

9,685

 

 

 

58,219

 

Provisions used during the year

 

 

 

 

 

 

(32,439

)

 

 

(4,060

)

 

 

(36,499

)

Provisions reversed during the year

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,795

)

 

 

(1,177

)

 

 

(9,972

)

Unwind of discount on long-term provisions

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,012

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,012

 

Sale of business

 

 

 

 

 

 

(47

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(47

)

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

 

 

 

 

280

 

 

 

138

 

 

 

418

 

Balance at December 31, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

47,733

 

 

 

6,522

 

 

 

54,255

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current provisions

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,040

 

 

 

3,412

 

 

 

17,452

 

Non-current provisions

 

 

 

 

 

 

33,693

 

 

 

3,110

 

 

 

36,803

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current provisions

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,909

 

 

 

1,355

 

 

 

18,264

 

Non-current provisions

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,279

 

 

 

243

 

 

 

22,522

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

January 1, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current provisions

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,951

 

 

 

2,421

 

 

 

18,372

 

Non-current provisions

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,805

 

 

 

10,570

 

 

 

31,375

 

 

Self-insurance provisions represent the uninsured portion of outstanding claims at year-end. The current portion reflects the amount expected to be paid in the following year. Due to the long-term nature of the liability, the provision has been calculated using a discount rate of 0.7% (2019 - 2.2%). Other provisions include mainly litigation provisions.

18.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities

 

 

 

December 31,

2020

 

 

December 31,

2019

 

 

January 1,

2019

 

Property and equipment

 

 

(178,087

)

 

 

(188,604

)

 

 

(156,310

)

Intangible assets

 

 

(74,041

)

 

 

(79,346

)

 

 

(76,682

)

Derivative financial instruments and investment in equity securities

 

 

-

 

 

 

443

 

 

 

(923

)

Long-term debt

 

 

4,852

 

 

 

5,886

 

 

 

1,684

 

Employee benefits

 

 

10,634

 

 

 

7,449

 

 

 

5,460

 

Provisions

 

 

15,151

 

 

 

9,874

 

 

 

12,580

 

Tax losses

 

 

94

 

 

 

14,603

 

 

 

7,294

 

Other

 

 

(108

)

 

 

(1,801

)

 

 

(940

)

Net deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(221,505

)

 

 

(231,496

)

 

 

(207,837

)

Presented as:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax assets

 

 

11,207

 

 

 

8,824

 

 

 

4,698

 

Deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(232,712

)

 

 

(240,320

)

 

 

(212,535

)

 

 

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TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

Movement in temporary differences during the year:

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

Recognized

 

 

Recognized

 

 

Acquired

 

 

Balance

 

 

 

January 1,

 

 

in income

 

 

directly

 

 

in business

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2019

 

 

or loss

 

 

in equity

 

 

combinations

 

 

2019

 

Property and equipment

 

 

(156,310

)

 

 

(20,699

)

 

 

(3,633

)

 

 

(7,962

)

 

 

(188,604

)

Intangible assets

 

 

(76,682

)

 

 

8,584

 

 

 

(2,669

)

 

 

(8,579

)

 

 

(79,346

)

Long-term debt

 

 

1,684

 

 

 

(3,445

)

 

 

7,647

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,886

 

Employee benefits

 

 

5,460

 

 

 

1,279

 

 

 

710

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

7,449

 

Provisions

 

 

12,580

 

 

 

(2,912

)

 

 

206

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

9,874

 

Tax losses

 

 

7,294

 

 

 

7,384

 

 

 

(75

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

14,603

 

Other

 

 

(1,863

)

 

 

(1,362

)

 

 

1,867

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,358

)

Net deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(207,837

)

 

 

(11,171

)

 

 

4,053

 

 

 

(16,541

)

 

 

(231,496

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

Recognized

 

 

Recognized

 

 

Acquired

 

 

Balance

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

in income

 

 

directly

 

 

in business

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2019

 

 

or loss

 

 

in equity

 

 

combinations

 

 

2020

 

Property and equipment

 

 

(188,604

)

 

 

12,981

 

 

 

(1,206

)

 

 

(1,411

)

 

 

(178,087

)

Intangible assets

 

 

(79,346

)

 

 

11,396

 

 

 

(880

)

 

 

(5,211

)

 

 

(74,041

)

Long-term debt

 

 

5,886

 

 

 

(1,104

)

 

 

70

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,852

 

Employee benefits

 

 

7,449

 

 

 

2,387

 

 

 

798

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

10,634

 

Provisions

 

 

9,874

 

 

 

5,191

 

 

 

86

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

15,151

 

Tax losses

 

 

14,603

 

 

 

(14,396

)

 

 

(113

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

94

 

Other

 

 

(1,358

)

 

 

735

 

 

 

545

 

 

 

(30

)

 

 

(108

)

Net deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(231,496

)

 

 

17,190

 

 

 

(701

)

 

 

(6,653

)

 

 

(221,505

)

 

 

19.

Share capital and other components of equity

The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares and preferred shares, issuable in series. Both common and preferred shares are without par value. All issued shares are fully paid.

The common shares entitle the holders thereof to one vote per share. The holders of the common shares are entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time. Subject to the rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attached to any other class of shares of the Company, the holders of the common shares are entitled to receive the remaining property of the Company upon its dissolution, liquidation or winding-up.

The preferred shares may be issued in one or more series, with such rights and conditions as may be determined by resolution of the Directors who shall determine the designation, rights, privileges, conditions and restrictions to be attached to the preferred shares of such series. There are no voting rights attached to the preferred shares except as prescribed by law. In the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company, or any other distribution of assets of the Company among its shareholders, the holders of the preferred shares of each series are entitled to receive, with priority over the common shares and any other shares ranking junior to the preferred shares of the Company, an amount equal to the redemption price for such shares, plus an amount equal to any dividends declared thereon but unpaid and not more. The preferred shares for each series are also entitled to such other preferences over the common shares and any other shares ranking junior to the preferred shares as may be determined as to their respective series authorized to be issued. The preferred shares of each series shall be on a parity basis with the preferred shares of every other series with respect to payment of dividends and return of capital. There are no preferred shares currently issued and outstanding.

 

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TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

During the first quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company completed an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company issued a total of 6,900,000 common shares, that were issued at a price of $33.35 per share for gross proceeds to the Company of $230,115,000. The Company incurred share issuance costs of approximately $13.2 million of which $12.6 million were recorded to share capital and $0.6 million were recognized in the consolidated statement of income.

During the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company completed a common share offering in the United States and Canada. The Company issued a total of 5,060,000 common shares, that were issued at a price of $43.25 per share for gross proceeds to the Company of $218,845,000. The Company incurred share issuance costs of approximately $11.0 million which were fully recorded to share capital.

The following table summarizes the number of common shares issued:

 

(in number of shares)

 

Note

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Balance, beginning of year

 

 

 

 

 

 

81,450,326

 

 

 

86,397,588

 

Repurchase and cancellation of own shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,542,155

)

 

 

(6,409,446

)

Issuance of shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,960,000

 

 

 

-

 

Stock options exercised

 

 

21

 

 

 

1,529,814

 

 

 

1,462,184

 

Balance, end of year

 

 

 

 

 

 

93,397,985

 

 

 

81,450,326

 

 

The following table summarizes the share capital issued and fully paid:

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Balance, beginning of year

 

 

678,915

 

 

 

697,232

 

Issuance of shares, net of expenses

 

 

425,350

 

 

 

-

 

Repurchase and cancellation of own shares

 

 

(12,025

)

 

 

(39,621

)

Cash consideration of stock options exercised

 

 

21,361

 

 

 

16,347

 

Ascribed value credited to share capital on stock options exercised

 

 

4,554

 

 

 

4,233

 

Issuance of shares on settlement of RSUs

 

 

1,894

 

 

 

724

 

Balance, end of year

 

 

1,120,049

 

 

 

678,915

 

 

Pursuant to the normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) which began on October 14, 2020 and ending on October 13, 2021, the Company is authorized to repurchase for cancellation up to a maximum of 7,000,000 of its common shares under certain conditions. As at December 31, 2020, and since the inception of this NCIB, the Company has not repurchased and cancelled any shares.   

During 2020, the Company repurchased 1,542,155 common shares at a weighted average price of $24.64 (CAD $34.13) per share for a total purchase price of $38.0 million relating to the NCIB. During 2019, the Company repurchased 6,409,446 common shares at a weighted average price of 30.03 (CAD $39.89) per share for a total purchase price of $192.5 million relating to a previous NCIB. The excess of the purchase price paid over the carrying value of the shares repurchased in the amount of $26.0 million (2019 – $152.8 million) was charged to retained earnings as share repurchase premium.

Contributed surplus

The contributed surplus account is used to record amounts arising on the issue of equity-settled share-based payment awards (see note 21).

Accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”)

At December 31, 2020 and 2019 and January 1, 2019, AOCI is comprised of accumulated foreign currency translation differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign operations, financial assets measured at fair value through OCI, gain or loss on net investment hedge, realized gains on investments, cash flow hedges and defined benefit plan remeasurement gain or loss.

Dividends

In 2020, the Company declared quarterly dividends amounting to a total of $0.80 (CAD $1.07)  per outstanding common share when the dividend was declared (2019 – $0.74 (CAD $0.98)) for a total of $72.7 million (2019 - $61.6 million). The Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per outstanding common share of the Company’s capital, for an expected aggregate payment of $21.5 million to be paid on April 15, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 31, 2021.

 

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TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

20.

Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share

The basic earnings per share and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding have been calculated as follows:

 

(in thousands of dollars and number of shares)

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Net income attributable to owners of the Company

 

 

275,675

 

 

 

233,677

 

Issued common shares, beginning of period

 

 

81,450,326

 

 

 

86,397,588

 

Effect of stock options exercised

 

 

858,488

 

 

 

846,690

 

Effect of repurchase of own shares

 

 

(1,204,210

)

 

 

(3,854,133

)

Effect of share issuance

 

 

8,008,750

 

 

 

-

 

Weighted average number of common shares

 

 

89,113,354

 

 

 

83,390,145

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share – basic (in dollars)

 

 

3.09

 

 

 

2.80

 

Earnings per share from continuing operations – basic (in dollars)

 

 

3.09

 

 

 

2.93

 

 

Diluted earnings per share

The diluted earnings per share and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding after adjustment for the effects of all dilutive common shares have been calculated as follows:

 

(in thousands of dollars and number of shares)

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Net income attributable to owners of the Company

 

 

275,675

 

 

 

233,677

 

Weighted average number of common shares

 

 

89,113,354

 

 

 

83,390,145

 

Dilutive effect:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options and restricted share units

 

 

1,821,452

 

 

 

1,974,038

 

Weighted average number of diluted common shares

 

 

90,934,806

 

 

 

85,364,183

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share - diluted (in dollars)

 

 

3.03

 

 

 

2.74

 

Earnings per share from continuing operations - diluted (in dollars)

 

 

3.03

 

 

 

2.86

 

 

As at December 31, 2020, 99,485 stock options were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share (2019 – 900,545) as these options were deemed to be anti-dilutive.

The average market value of the Company’s shares for purposes of calculating the dilutive effect of stock options was based on quoted market prices for the period during which the options were outstanding.

21.

Share-based payment arrangements

Stock option plan (equity-settled)

The Company offers a stock option plan for the benefit of certain of its employees. The maximum number of shares that can be issued upon the exercise of options granted under the current 2012 stock option plan is 5,979,201. Each stock option entitles its holder to receive one common share upon exercise. The exercise price payable for each option is determined by the Board of Directors at the date of grant, and may not be less than the volume weighted average trading price of the Company’s shares for the last five trading days immediately preceding the grant date. The options vest in equal installments over three years and the expense is recognized following the accelerated method as each installment is fair valued separately and recorded over the respective vesting periods. The table below summarizes the changes in the outstanding stock options:

 

(in thousands of options and in dollars)

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Number

 

 

average

 

 

Number

 

 

average

 

 

 

of

 

 

exercise

 

 

of

 

 

exercise

 

 

 

options

 

 

price

 

 

options

 

 

price

 

Balance, beginning of year

 

 

4,422

 

 

 

21.56

 

 

 

5,031

 

 

 

17.66

 

Granted

 

 

99

 

 

 

40.41

 

 

 

909

 

 

 

30.71

 

Exercised

 

 

(1,530

)

 

 

16.73

 

 

 

(1,462

)

 

 

13.58

 

Forfeited

 

 

(9

)

 

 

27.87

 

 

 

(56

)

 

 

28.14

 

Balance, end of year

 

 

2,982

 

 

 

24.65

 

 

 

4,422

 

 

 

21.56

 

Options exercisable, end of year

 

 

2,111

 

 

 

22.34

 

 

 

3,040

 

 

 

18.45

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2020:

 

(in thousands of options and in dollars)

 

 

Options outstanding

 

 

Options

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

exercisable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

average

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number

 

 

remaining

 

 

Number

 

 

 

 

 

of

 

 

contractual life

 

 

of

 

Exercise prices

 

 

options

 

 

(in years)

 

 

options

 

 

23.40

 

 

 

241

 

 

 

0.6

 

 

 

241

 

 

19.12

 

 

 

517

 

 

 

1.6

 

 

 

517

 

 

18.83

 

 

 

598

 

 

 

2.6

 

 

 

598

 

 

26.82

 

 

 

227

 

 

 

3.1

 

 

 

227

 

 

23.70

 

 

 

470

 

 

 

4.1

 

 

 

276

 

 

30.71

 

 

 

830

 

 

 

5.2

 

 

 

252

 

 

40.41

 

 

 

99

 

 

 

6.6

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,982

 

 

 

3.4

 

 

 

2,111

 

 

Of the options outstanding at December 31, 2020, a total of 2,502,339 (2019 – 3,463,098) are held by key management personnel.

The weighted average share price at the date of exercise for stock options exercised in 2020 was $33.78 (2019 – $32.02).

In 2020, the Group recognized a compensation expense of $1.7 million (2019 - $3.3 million)  with a corresponding increase to contributed surplus.

On July 27, 2020, the Board of Directors approved the grant of 99,485 stock options under the Company’s stock option plan of which 99,485 were granted to key management personnel. The options vest in equal installments over three years and have a life of seven years. The fair value of the stock options granted was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:

 

 

 

July 27, 2020

 

 

February 27, 2019

 

Exercise price

 

 

40.41

 

 

 

30.71

 

Average expected option life

 

4.5 years

 

 

4.5 years

 

Risk-free interest rate

 

 

0.71

%

 

 

1.88

%

Expected stock price volatility*

 

 

26.29

%

 

 

24.30

%

Average dividend yield

 

 

2.62

%

 

 

2.72

%

Weighted average fair value per option of options granted

 

 

6.73

 

 

 

6.74

 

 

* Expected stock price volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Group’s stock over a period commensurate with the expected term of the award.

Deferred share unit plan for board members (cash-settled)

The Company offers a deferred share unit (“DSU”) plan for its board members. Under this plan, board members may elect to receive cash, DSUs or a combination of both for their compensation. The following table provides the number of DSUs related to this plan:

 

(in units)

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Balance, beginning of year

 

 

348,031

 

 

 

306,042

 

Board members compensation

 

 

29,168

 

 

 

34,144

 

Paid

 

 

(11,512

)

 

 

-

 

Dividends paid in units

 

 

8,239

 

 

 

7,845

 

Balance, end of year

 

 

373,926

 

 

 

348,031

 

 

In 2020, the Group recognized, as a result of DSUs, a compensation expense of $1.1 million (2019 - $1.1 million) with a corresponding increase to trade and other payables. In addition, in personnel expenses, the Group recognized a mark-to-market loss on DSUs of $6.5 million (2019 – $2.5 million).

As at December 31, 2020, the total carrying amount of liabilities for cash-settled arrangements recorded in trade and other payables amounted to $19.2 million (2019 - $11.9 million, 2018- $7.9 million).

 

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TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

Performance contingent restricted share unit and performance share unit plans (equity-settled)

The Company offers an equity incentive plan for the benefit of senior employees of the Group. In February 2020, upon the recommendation of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee, the Board approved the following changes to the long-term incentive plan (“LTIP”) policy for designated eligible participants in 2020 and future years. Each participant’s annual LTIP allocation will be split in two equally weighted awards of performance share units (“PSUs”) and of restricted share units (‘’RSUs’’). The PSUs are subject to both performance and time cliff vesting conditions on the third anniversary of the award whereas the RSUs will only be subject to a time cliff vesting condition on the third anniversary of the award. The performance conditions attached to the PSUs will be equally weighted between absolute earnings before interest and income tax and relative total shareholder return (“TSR”). For purposes of the relative TSR portion, there are two equally weighted comparisons: the first portion is compared against the TSR of a group of transportation industry peers and the second portion is compared against the S&P/TSX60 index.

RSUs awarded under the equity incentive plan prior to 2020 will vest in December of the second year from the grant date. Upon satisfaction of the required service period, the plan provides for settlement of the award through shares.    

Restricted share units

On February 7, 2020, the Company granted a total of 145,218 RSUs under the Company’s equity incentive plan of which 95,358 were granted to key management personnel, at that date. The fair value of the RSUs is determined to be the share price fair value at the date of the grant and is recognized as a share-based compensation expense, through contributed surplus, over the vesting period. The fair value of the RSUs granted was $32.41 per unit.

The table below summarizes changes to the outstanding RSUs:

 

(in thousands of RSUs and in dollars)

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Number

 

 

average

 

 

Number

 

 

average

 

 

 

of

 

 

grant date

 

 

of

 

 

grant date

 

 

 

RSUs

 

 

fair value

 

 

RSUs

 

 

fair value

 

Balance, beginning of year

 

 

239

 

 

 

28.08

 

 

 

147

 

 

 

24.87

 

Granted

 

 

145

 

 

 

32.41

 

 

 

153

 

 

 

30.70

 

Reinvested

 

 

8

 

 

 

29.74

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

27.45

 

Settled

 

 

(92

)

 

 

23.75

 

 

 

(59

)

 

 

26.73

 

Forfeited

 

 

(1

)

 

 

31.06

 

 

 

(9

)

 

 

28.66

 

Balance, end of year

 

 

299

 

 

 

31.54

 

 

 

239

 

 

 

28.08

 

 

The following table summarizes information about RSUs outstanding and exercisable as at December 31, 2020:

 

(in thousands of RSUs and in dollars)

 

 

RSUs outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

 

Number of

 

contractual life

 

Grant date fair value

 

 

RSUs

 

(in years)

 

 

30.70

 

 

152

 

 

1.0

 

 

32.41

 

 

147

 

 

2.1

 

 

 

 

 

299

 

 

1.5

 

 

The weighted average share price at the date of settlement of RSUs vested in 2020 was $53.10 (2019 – $32.80). The excess of the purchase price paid over the carrying value of shares repurchased for settlement of the award, in the amount of $4.5 million (2019 – $1.1 million), was charged to retained earnings as share repurchase premium.

In 2020, the Group recognized, as a result of RSUs, a compensation expense of $3.7 million (2019 - $2.9 million) with a corresponding increase to contributed surplus.

Of the RSUs outstanding at December 31, 2020, a total of 196,343 (2019 – 155,974) are held by key management personnel.

 

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TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

Performance share units

On February 7, 2020, the Company granted a total of 145,218 PSUs under the Company’s equity incentive plan of which 95,358 were granted to key management personnel, at that date. The fair value of the PSUs is determined using the share market price at the date of the grant and reflects the impact of satisfying the market conditions. The share-based compensation expense is recognized, through contributed surplus, over the vesting period. The fair value of the PSUs granted was $32.41 per unit.

The table below summarizes changes to the outstanding PSUs:

 

(in thousands of PSUs and in dollars)

 

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Number

 

 

average

 

 

 

of

 

 

grant date

 

 

 

PSUs

 

 

fair value

 

Balance, beginning of period

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Granted

 

 

145

 

 

 

32.41

 

Reinvested

 

 

2

 

 

 

32.41

 

Balance, end of period

 

 

147

 

 

 

32.41

 

 

The following table summarizes information about PSUs outstanding and exercisable as at December 31, 2020:

 

(in thousands of PSUs and in dollars)

 

 

PSUs outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Number of

 

contractual life

Grant date fair value

 

 

PSUs

 

(in years)

 

32.41

 

 

147

 

2.1

In 2020, the Group recognized, as a result of PSUs, a compensation expense of $1.6 million with a corresponding increase to contributed surplus.

Of the PSUs outstanding at December 31, 2020, a total of 96,984 are held by key management personnel.

 

22.

Materials and services expenses

The Group’s materials and services expenses are primarily costs related to independent contractors and vehicle operation expenses. Vehicle operation expenses consists primarily of fuel costs, repairs and maintenance, insurance, permits and operating supplies.

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Independent contractors

 

 

1,535,394

 

 

 

1,521,388

 

Vehicle operation expenses

 

 

516,441

 

 

 

613,332

 

 

 

 

2,051,835

 

 

 

2,134,720

 

 

23.

Personnel expenses

 

 

 

Note

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Short-term employee benefits

 

 

 

 

 

 

857,217

 

 

 

958,619

 

Contributions to defined contribution plans

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,925

 

 

 

6,153

 

Current and past service costs related to defined benefit

   plans

 

 

16

 

 

 

528

 

 

 

496

 

Termination benefits

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,863

 

 

 

5,702

 

Equity-settled share-based payment transactions

 

 

21

 

 

 

7,046

 

 

 

6,227

 

Cash-settled share-based payment transactions

 

 

21

 

 

 

7,606

 

 

 

3,588

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

888,185

 

 

 

980,785

 

 

In 2020, the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) was established to enable Canadian employers to re-hire workers previously laid off, help prevent further job losses, and to better position themselves to resume normal operations following the COVID-19 pandemic declaration and crisis.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

The program has been separated in 4-week claim periods spanning from March 15, 2020 to June 30, 2021.  The CEWS for periods prior to July 5, 2020 provides a subsidy of 75% of employee wages to a maximum of CAD $847 (approximately USD $631) per employee per week for eligible Canadian employers. The subsidy available for periods after July 5, 2020 is determined on a sliding scale that is capped at specific rates per period.

To be eligible to receive the wage subsidy, a Canadian employer needs to have sustained a 30% decrease in revenues (15% for the first claim period) as compared to the same period in the previous year or to the average monthly sales recognized in January and February 2020 for the periods prior to July 5, 2020. For the following periods, any drop in qualifying revenues makes an employer entitled to the subsidy, in an amount determined on a sliding scale and in proportion to the decrease in the qualifying revenues.

During 2020, certain legal entities within the Company qualified for the CEWS resulting in a $52.3 million subsidy that is recorded and offset against personnel expenses, presented in short-term employee benefits, in the consolidated statement of income.

 

24.

Finance income and finance costs

Recognized in income or loss:

 

Costs (income)

 

2020

 

 

2019*

 

Interest expense on long-term debt and accretion of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

deferred financing fees

 

 

34,967

 

 

 

43,949

 

Interest expense on lease liabilities

 

 

12,443

 

 

 

13,983

 

Interest income and accretion on promissory note

 

 

(1,051

)

 

 

(2,285

)

Net change in fair value and accretion expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of contingent considerations

 

 

224

 

 

 

199

 

Net foreign exchange (gain) loss

 

 

(1,237

)

 

 

220

 

Net change in fair value of interest rate derivatives

 

 

(488

)

 

 

-

 

Other financial expenses

 

 

9,052

 

 

 

6,041

 

Net finance costs

 

 

53,910

 

 

 

62,107

 

Presented as:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finance income

 

 

(2,776

)

 

 

(2,285

)

Finance costs

 

 

56,686

 

 

 

64,392

 

 

* Effective January 1, 2020, the Group presents mark-to-market (gain) loss on DSUs in personnel expenses. Therefore, $2.5 million loss on mark-to-market on DSUs for the year ended December 31, 2019 have been recast to adhere to the newly adopted presentation.

25.

Income tax expense

Income tax recognized in income or loss:

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Current tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current year

 

 

103,080

 

 

 

66,905

 

Adjustment for prior years

 

 

1,092

 

 

 

(2,204

)

 

 

 

104,172

 

 

 

64,701

 

Deferred tax expense (recovery)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Origination and reversal of temporary differences

 

 

(7,536

)

 

 

8,345

 

Variation in tax rate

 

 

70

 

 

 

(2,370

)

Adjustment for prior years

 

 

(9,724

)

 

 

5,860

 

 

 

 

(17,190

)

 

 

11,835

 

Income tax expense

 

 

86,982

 

 

 

76,536

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

 

 

Income tax recognized in other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before

 

 

(benefit)

 

 

Net of

 

 

Before

 

 

(benefit)

 

Net of

 

 

 

tax

 

 

expense

 

 

tax

 

 

Tax

 

 

expense

 

tax

 

Foreign currency translation differences

 

 

21,182

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

21,182

 

 

 

17,476

 

 

 

-

 

 

17,476

 

Defined benefit plan remeasurement gains (losses)

 

 

(2,204

)

 

 

(581

)

 

 

(1,623

)

 

 

(1,649

)

 

 

(421

)

 

(1,228

)

Employee benefit

 

 

(14

)

 

 

(4

)

 

 

(10

)

 

 

45

 

 

 

14

 

 

32

 

Gain (loss) on net investment hedge

 

 

(2,317

)

 

 

(307

)

 

 

(2,010

)

 

 

14,031

 

 

 

1,873

 

 

12,158

 

Loss on cash flow hedge

 

 

(488

)

 

 

(1

)

 

 

(487

)

 

 

(10,007

)

 

 

(2,613

)

 

(7,394

)

Change in fair value of investment in equity securities

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,039

 

 

 

679

 

 

4,360

 

Reclassification to retained earnings of

   accumulated unrealized loss on investment in

   equity securities

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(3,936

)

 

 

(546

)

 

(3,390

)

 

 

 

16,159

 

 

 

(893

)

 

 

17,052

 

 

 

20,999

 

 

 

(1,014

)

 

22,014

 

 

Reconciliation of effective tax rate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

 

 

 

 

 

2019

 

Income before income tax

 

 

 

 

 

362,657

 

 

 

 

 

 

320,761

 

Income tax using the Company’s statutory tax rate

 

 

26.5

%

 

96,104

 

 

 

26.6

%

 

85,322

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) resulting from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rate differential between jurisdictions

 

 

-1.2

%

 

(4,452

)

 

 

-3.0

%

 

(9,623

)

Variation in tax rate

 

 

0.0

%

 

70

 

 

 

-0.7

%

 

(2,370

)

Non deductible expenses

 

 

2.4

%

 

8,704

 

 

 

1.1

%

 

3,528

 

Tax deductions and tax exempt income

 

 

-2.8

%

 

(10,176

)

 

 

-2.2

%

 

(7,057

)

Adjustment for prior years

 

 

-2.4

%

 

(8,632

)

 

 

1.1

%

 

3,528

 

Multi-jurisdiction tax

 

 

0.3

%

 

913

 

 

 

1.0

%

 

3,208

 

Treasury Regulations, interpretive guidance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

clarifying the U.S. Tax Reform Bill

 

 

1.2

%

 

4,451

 

 

 

0.0

%

 

-

 

 

 

 

24.0

%

 

86,982

 

 

 

23.9

%

 

76,536

 

 

On December 22, 2017, the President of the United States signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“U.S. Tax Reform”). The U.S. Tax Reform reduces the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%, effective as of January 1, 2018. The U.S. Tax Reform also allows for immediate capital expensing of new investments in certain qualified depreciable assets made after September 27, 2017, which will be phased down starting in year 2023.

The U.S. Tax Reform introduces important changes to U.S. corporate income tax laws that may significantly affect the Group in future years including the creation of a new Base Erosion Anti-abuse Tax (BEAT) that subjects certain payments from U.S. corporations to foreign related parties to additional taxes, and limitations to the deduction for net interest expense incurred by U.S. corporations. On April 7, 2020, the U.S. Treasury Department issued Treasury Regulations, interpretive guidance clarifying the U.S. Tax Reform Bill. As anticipated, a tax benefit relating to 2019 and Q1 2020 was disallowed, resulting in a one-time tax expense of $7.3 million in the second quarter of 2020. On July 23, 2020, the U.S. Treasury Department issued final regulations on changes made to the U.S. Tax Reform Bill. It introduces a High-Tax Exception under the Global Intangible Low-taxed Income (GILTI) provisions. A tax benefit relating to 2018 and 2019 was recorded, resulting in a one-time tax recovery of $2.0 million in 2020. For the year ended December 31, 2020, the total impact from these new regulations was $4.5 million following positive adjustments recorded in the fourth quarter of 2020.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

26.

Financial instruments and financial risk management

Derivative financial instruments designated as effective cash flow hedge instruments' fair values were as follows:

 

 

 

December 31,

2020

 

 

December 31,

2019

 

 

January 1,

2019

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate derivatives

 

 

-

 

 

 

30

 

 

 

3,980

 

Non-current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate derivatives

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,159

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate derivatives

 

 

-

 

 

 

649

 

 

 

-

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate derivatives

 

 

-

 

 

 

684

 

 

 

-

 

 

As at December 31, 2020 and 2019, the impact to income or loss and other comprehensive income is as follows:

 

 

 

Finance (loss) income

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

income

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Derivative financial instruments measured at fair

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

value through other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate derivatives

 

 

(488)

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

488

 

 

 

10,007

 

 

 

 

(488)

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

488

 

 

 

10,007

 

 

Risks

In the normal course of its operations and through its financial assets and liabilities, the Group is exposed to the following risks:

 

credit risk

 

liquidity risk

 

market risk.

This note presents information about the Group’s exposure to each of the above risks, the Group’s objectives and processes for managing risk, and the Group’s management of capital. Further quantitative disclosures are included throughout these consolidated financial statements.

Risk management framework

The Group’s management identifies and analyzes the risks faced by the Group, sets appropriate risk limits and controls, and monitors risks and adherence to limits. Risk management is reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Group’s activities.

The Board of Directors has overall responsibility of the Group’s risk management framework. The Board of Directors monitors the Group’s risks through its audit committee. The audit committee reports regularly to the Board of Directors on its activities.

The Group’s audit committee oversees how management monitors and manages the Group’s risks and is assisted in its oversight role by the Group’s internal audit. Internal audit undertakes both regular and ad hoc reviews of risk, the results of which are reported to the audit committee.

 

a)

Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligation, and arises principally from the Group’s trade receivables. The Group grants credit to its customers in the ordinary course of business. Management believes that the credit risk of trade receivables is limited due to the following reasons:

 

There is a broad base of customers with dispersion across different market segments;

 

No single customer accounts for more than 5% of the Group’s revenue;

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

 

 

Approximately 94.9% (2019 – 94.2%) of the Group’s trade receivables are not past due or 30 days or less past due;

 

Bad debt expense has been less than 0.1% of consolidated revenues for the last 3 years.

Exposure to credit risk

The Group’s maximum credit exposure corresponds to the carrying amount of the financial assets. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date was:

 

 

 

December 31,

2020

 

 

December 31,

2019

 

 

January 1,

2019

 

Trade and other receivables

 

 

597,873

 

 

 

452,241

 

 

 

463,075

 

Promissory note

 

 

-

 

 

 

19,105

 

 

 

16,630

 

Derivative financial assets

 

 

-

 

 

 

30

 

 

 

6,140

 

 

 

 

597,873

 

 

 

471,376

 

 

 

485,844

 

 

Impairment losses

The aging of trade and other receivables at the reporting date was:

 

 

 

Total

 

 

Impairment

 

 

Total

 

 

Impairment

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2019

 

Not past due

 

 

447,517

 

 

 

224

 

 

 

345,953

 

 

 

-

 

Past due 1 – 30 days

 

 

104,491

 

 

 

1,211

 

 

 

80,642

 

 

 

669

 

Past due 31 – 60 days

 

 

26,601

 

 

 

3,439

 

 

 

17,467

 

 

 

2,008

 

Past due more than 60 days

 

 

30,792

 

 

 

6,654

 

 

 

14,871

 

 

 

4,015

 

 

 

 

609,401

 

 

 

11,528

 

 

 

458,933

 

 

 

6,692

 

 

The movement in the allowance for expected credit loss in respect of trade and other receivables during the year was as follows:

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Balance, beginning of year

 

 

6,692

 

 

 

5,095

 

Business combinations

 

 

4,473

 

 

 

398

 

Bad debt expenses

 

 

2,749

 

 

 

2,161

 

Amount written off and recoveries

 

 

(2,795

)

 

 

(1,237

)

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

409

 

 

 

275

 

Balance, end of year

 

 

11,528

 

 

 

6,692

 

b)

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations associated with its financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. The Group’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to its reputation.

Cash inflows and cash outflows requirements from Group’s entities are monitored closely and separately to ensure the Group optimizes its cash return on investment. Typically, the Group ensures that it has sufficient cash to meet expected operational expenses; this excludes the potential impact of extreme circumstances that cannot reasonably be predicted. The Group monitors its short and medium-term liquidity needs on an ongoing basis using forecasting tools. In addition, the Group maintains revolving facilities, which have $825 million availability at December 31, 2020 (2019 - $466 million) and an additional $196.5 million credit available (CAD $245 million and USD $5 million). The additional credit is available under certain conditions under the Group’s syndicated bank agreement (2019 - $192.5 million, CAD $245 million and USD $5 million).

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

The following are the contractual maturities of the financial liabilities, including estimated interest payment:

 

 

 

Carrying

 

 

Contractual

 

 

Less than

 

 

1 to 2

 

 

2 to 5

 

 

More than

 

 

 

amount

 

 

cash flows

 

 

1 year

 

 

years

 

 

years

 

 

5 years

 

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade and other payables

 

 

468,238

 

 

 

468,238

 

 

 

468,238

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Long-term debt

 

 

872,544

 

 

 

953,425

 

 

 

65,697

 

 

 

539,317

 

 

 

192,087

 

 

 

156,324

 

Other financial liability

 

 

19,793

 

 

 

11,017

 

 

 

4,016

 

 

 

2,395

 

 

 

1,607

 

 

 

2,999

 

 

 

 

1,360,575

 

 

 

1,432,680

 

 

 

537,951

 

 

 

541,712

 

 

 

193,694

 

 

 

159,323

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank indebtedness

 

 

2,927

 

 

 

2,927

 

 

 

2,927

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Trade and other payables

 

 

341,443

 

 

 

341,443

 

 

 

341,443

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Long-term debt

 

 

1,343,307

 

 

 

1,508,763

 

 

 

85,255

 

 

 

595,574

 

 

 

666,210

 

 

 

161,725

 

Derivatives financial liabilities

 

 

1,333

 

 

 

1,333

 

 

 

649

 

 

 

342

 

 

 

342

 

 

 

-

 

Other financial liability

 

 

3,984

 

 

 

4,158

 

 

 

2,079

 

 

 

2,079

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

1,692,994

 

 

 

1,858,624

 

 

 

432,352

 

 

 

597,995

 

 

 

666,551

 

 

 

161,725

 

 

It is not expected that the contractual cash flows could occur significantly earlier, or at significantly different amounts.

c)

Market risk

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates and interest rates, will affect the Group’s income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposure within acceptable parameters, while optimizing the return.

The Group buys and sells derivatives, and also incurs financial liabilities, in order to manage market risks. All such transactions are carried out within the guidelines set by the Group’s management and it does not use derivatives for speculative purposes.

d)

Currency risk

The Group is exposed to currency risk on financial assets and liabilities, sales and purchases that are denominated in a currency other than the respective functional currencies of Group entities. Primarily the Canadian entities are exposed to U.S. dollars and entities having a functional currency other than the Canadian dollars (foreign operations) are not significantly exposed to currency risk. The Group mitigates and manages its future USD cash flow by creating offsetting positions through the use of foreign exchange contracts periodically and USD debt.

To mitigate its financial net liabilities exposure to foreign currency risk related to Canadian entities, the Group designated a portion of its U.S. dollar denominated debt as a hedging item in a net investment hedge.

The Group’s financial assets and liabilities exposure to foreign currency risk related to Canadian entities was as follows based on notional amounts:

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Trade and other receivables

 

 

36,250

 

 

 

30,733

 

Trade and other payables

 

 

(2,162

)

 

 

(2,573

)

Long-term debt

 

 

(225,393

)

 

 

(478,566

)

Balance sheet exposure

 

 

(191,305

)

 

 

(450,406

)

Long-term debt designated as investment hedge

 

 

225,000

 

 

 

325,000

 

Net balance sheet exposure

 

 

33,695

 

 

 

(125,406

)

 

The Group estimates its annual net USD denominated cash flow from operating activities at approximately $280 million (2019 - $330 million). This cash flow is earned evenly throughout the year.

 

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TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

The following exchange rates applied during the year:

 

 

 

December 31,

2020

 

 

December 31,

2019

 

 

January 1,

2019

 

Average USD for the year ended

 

 

1.3415

 

 

 

1.3269

 

 

 

1.2957

 

Closing USD as at

 

 

1.2725

 

 

 

1.2988

 

 

 

1.3642

 

 

Sensitivity analysis

A 1-cent increase in the U.S. dollar at the reporting date, assuming all other variables, in particular interest rates, remain constant, would have increased (decreased) equity and income or loss by the amounts shown below. The analysis is performed on the same basis for 2019.

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

 

1-cent

 

 

1-cent

 

 

1-cent

 

 

1-cent

 

 

 

Increase

 

 

Decrease

 

 

Increase

 

 

Decrease

 

Balance sheet exposure

 

 

(1,503

)

 

 

1,503

 

 

 

(3,468

)

 

 

3,468

 

Long-term debt designated as investment hedge

 

 

1,768

 

 

 

(1,768

)

 

 

2,502

 

 

 

(2,502

)

Net balance sheet exposure

 

 

265

 

 

 

(265

)

 

 

(966

)

 

 

966

 

 

Net impact on change in fair value of foreign exchange derivatives is not significant.

 

e)

Interest rate risk

The Group’s intention is to minimize its exposure to changes in interest rates by maintaining a significant portion of fixed-rate interest-bearing long-term debt. This is achieved by entering into interest rate swaps.

The Group enters into interest rate swaps designated for cash flow hedges. During 2020, three hedging relationships ended due to the repayment of the hedged items. At December 31, 2020, the Group has no interest rate swaps that hedge variable interest debt set using the 30-day Libor rate (2019 – $325 million). A $0.5 million loss, $0.5 million net of tax, (2019 – $10.0 million loss, $7.4 million net of tax) was recorded on the marking-to-market of the interest rate derivative to other comprehensive income for these cash flow hedges.

Ineffectiveness in hedging stems from differences between the hedged item and hedging instruments with respect to interest rate characteristics, currency, notional values and term. For the year ended December 31, 2020, the derivatives that were designated as cash flow hedges were considered to be fully effective and no ineffectiveness has been recognized in net income.

 

 

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TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

At December 31, 2020 and 2019, the interest rate profile of the Group’s carrying amount interest-bearing financial instruments excluding the effects of interest rate derivatives was:

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Fixed rate instruments

 

 

419,565

 

 

 

410,618

 

Variable rate instruments

 

 

452,979

 

 

 

932,689

 

 

 

 

872,544

 

 

 

1,343,307

 

 

The Group’s interest rate derivatives are as follows:

 

 

 

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notional

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notional

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

Contract

 

 

Average

 

 

Contract

 

 

Fair

 

 

Average

 

 

Contract

 

 

Average

 

 

Contract

 

 

Fair

 

 

 

B.A.

 

 

Amount

 

 

Libor

 

 

Amount

 

 

value

 

 

B.A.

 

 

Amount

 

 

Libor

 

 

Amount

 

 

value

 

 

 

rate

 

 

CAD

 

 

rate

 

 

USD

 

 

USD

 

 

rate

 

 

CAD

 

 

rate

 

 

USD

 

 

USD

 

Coverage period:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less than 1 year

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

0.99

%

 

 

75,000

 

 

 

1.90

%

 

 

293,750

 

 

 

(619

)

1 to 2 years

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

0.00

%

 

 

-

 

 

 

1.92

%

 

 

100,000

 

 

 

(342

)

2 to 3 years

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

0.00

%

 

 

-

 

 

 

1.92

%

 

 

100,000

 

 

 

(342

)

Liability

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,303

)

Presented as:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(649

)

Non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(684

)

 

The fair value of the interest rate swaps has been estimated using industry standard valuation models which use rates published on financial capital markets, adjusted for credit risk.

Fair value sensitivity analysis for fixed rate instruments

The Group does not account for any fixed rate financial liabilities at fair value through income or loss. Therefore a change in interest rates at the reporting date would not affect income or loss.

Cash flow sensitivity analysis for variable rate instruments

A 1% change in interest rates at the reporting date would have increased (decreased) equity and net income or net loss by the amounts shown below. This analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular foreign currency rates, remain constant. The analysis is performed on the same basis for 2019.

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

 

1% increase

 

 

1% decrease

 

 

1% increase

 

 

1% decrease

 

Interest on variable rate instrument

 

 

(3,311

)

 

 

3,311

 

 

 

(4,455

)

 

 

4,455

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impact on instruments used in cash flow hedge:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

 

1% increase

 

 

1% decrease

 

 

1% increase

 

 

1% decrease

 

Interest on variable rate instrument

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,577

)

 

 

2,577

 

Interest on interest rate swaps

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,577

 

 

 

(2,577

)

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

Net impact on change in fair value of interest rate swaps is not significant.

 

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TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

f)

Capital management

For the purposes of capital management, capital consists of share capital and retained earnings of the Group. The Group's objectives when managing capital are:

 

To ensure proper capital investment in order to provide stability and competitiveness to its operations;

 

To ensure sufficient liquidity to pursue its growth strategy and undertake selective acquisitions;

 

To maintain an appropriate debt level so that there are no financial constraints on the use of capital; and

 

To maintain investors, creditors and market confidence.

The Group seeks to maintain a balance between the highest returns that might be possible with higher level of borrowings and the advantages and security by a sound capital position.

The Group monitors its long-term debt using the ratios below to maintain an appropriate debt level. The Group’s debt-to-equity and debt-to-capitalization ratios are as follows:

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Long-term debt

 

 

872,544

 

 

 

1,343,307

 

Shareholders' equity

 

 

1,790,177

 

 

 

1,159,292

 

Debt-to-equity ratio

 

 

0.49

 

 

 

1.16

 

Debt-to-capitalization ratio1

 

 

0.33

 

 

 

0.54

 

1 Long-term debt divided by the sum of shareholders' equity and long-term debt.

 

There were no changes in the Group’s approach to capital management during the year.

The Group’s credit facility agreement requires monitoring two ratios on a quarterly basis. The first is a ratio of total debt plus letters of credit and some other long-term liabilities to net income or loss from continuing operations before finance income and costs, income tax expense (recovery), depreciation, amortization, impairment of intangible assets, bargain purchase gain, and gain or loss on sale of land and buildings, assets held for sale and intangible assets (“Adjusted EBITDA”). The second is a ratio of adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization and rent expense (“EBITDAR”), and, including last twelve months adjusted EBITDAR from acquisitions to interest and net rent expenses. These ratios are measured on a consolidated last twelve-month basis and are calculated as prescribed by the credit agreement which, among other things, requires the exclusion of the impact of IFRS 16. These ratios must be kept below a certain threshold so as not to breach a covenant in the Group’s syndicated bank. At December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Group was in compliance with its financial covenants.

Management believes that the Group has sufficient liquidity to continue both its operations as well as its acquisition strategy.

Upon maturity of the Group’s long-term debt, the Group’s management and its Board of Directors will assess if the long-term debt should be renewed at its original value, increased or decreased based on the then required capital need, credit availability and future interest rates.

 

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TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

g)

Accounting classification and fair values

The fair values of financial assets and liabilities, together with the carrying amounts shown in the statements of financial position, are as follows:

 

 

 

December 31, 2020

 

 

December 31, 2019

 

 

January 1, 2019

 

 

 

Carrying

 

 

Fair

 

 

Carrying

 

 

Fair

 

 

Carrying

 

 

Fair

 

 

 

Amount

 

 

Value

 

 

Amount

 

 

Value

 

 

Amount

 

 

Value

 

Financial assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets carried at fair value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

30

 

 

 

30

 

 

 

6,139

 

 

 

6,139

 

Investment in equity securities

 

 

9,727

 

 

 

9,727

 

 

 

1,071

 

 

 

1,071

 

 

 

1,098

 

 

 

1,098

 

Assets carried at amortized cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade and other receivables

 

 

597,873

 

 

 

597,873

 

 

 

452,241

 

 

 

452,241

 

 

 

463,075

 

 

 

463,075

 

Promissory note

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

19,105

 

 

 

19,105

 

 

 

16,630

 

 

 

16,630

 

 

 

 

607,600

 

 

 

607,600

 

 

 

472,447

 

 

 

472,447

 

 

 

486,942

 

 

 

486,942

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities carried at fair value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,333

 

 

 

1,333

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Other financial liability

 

 

26,730

 

 

 

26,730

 

 

 

4,853

 

 

 

4,853

 

 

 

5,775

 

 

 

5,775

 

Liabilities carried at amortized cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank indebtedness

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,927

 

 

 

2,927

 

 

 

9,041

 

 

 

9,041

 

Trade and other payables

 

 

468,238

 

 

 

468,238

 

 

 

341,443

 

 

 

341,443

 

 

 

348,618

 

 

 

348,618

 

Long-term debt

 

 

872,544

 

 

 

876,829

 

 

 

1,343,307

 

 

 

1,346,286

 

 

 

1,161,430

 

 

 

1,207,408

 

 

 

 

1,367,512

 

 

 

1,371,797

 

 

 

1,693,863

 

 

 

1,696,842

 

 

 

1,524,864

 

 

 

1,570,842

 

 

Interest rates used for determining fair value

The interest rates used to discount estimated cash flows, when applicable, are based on the government yield curve at December 31 plus an adequate credit spread, and were as follows:

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Long-term debt

 

 

2.5

%

 

 

3.3

%

 

Fair value hierarchy

Group’s financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis are investment in equity securities and the derivative financial instruments discussed above. Investment in equity securities is measured using level-3 inputs of the fair value hierarchy and derivative financial instruments are measured using level-2 inputs.

The fair value of the promissory note represents the present value of the future cash flows, based on the interest rate of the note, discounted by the company specific rate of the counterparty of the note. The company specific rate is comprised of a risk-free market rate and a company specific premium based on their risk profile. The counterparty to the note is GFL, a private company, for which limited publicly available information exists. At the issuance of the promissory note, the fair value was established using public information on the source of funding to acquire the Waste Management segment. Subsequent to the initial measurement, adjustments to the company risk premium are made based on the analysis of published financial information and on significant macro environmental factors impacting their segment. The risk-free market rate is publicly available.

 

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TFI International Inc.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

27.

Contingencies, letters of credit and other commitments

 

a)

Contingencies

There are pending operational and personnel related claims against the Group. In the opinion of management, these claims are adequately provided for in long-term provisions on the consolidated statements of financial position and settlement should not have a significant impact on the Group’s financial position or results of operations.

 

b)

Letters of credit

As at December 31, 2020, the Group had $29.5 million of outstanding letters of credit (2019 - $32.1 million).

 

c)

Other commitments

As at December 31, 2020, the Group had $117.1 million of purchase commitments (2019 – $27.1 million) and $44.1 million of purchase orders for leases that the Group intends to enter into and that are expected to materialize within a year (2019 – $9.0 million).

28.

Related parties

Parent and ultimate controlling party

There is no single ultimate controlling party. The shares of the Company are widely held.

Transactions with key management personnel

Board members of the Company, executive officers and top managers of major Group’s entities are deemed to be key management personnel.   There were no other transactions with key management personnel other than their respective compensation.

Key management personnel compensation

In addition to their salaries, the Company also provides non-cash benefits to board members and executive officers.

Executive officers also participate in the Company’s stock option and performance contingent restricted share unit and performance share unit plans and board members are entitled to deferred share units, as described in note 21. Costs incurred for key management personnel in relation to these plans are detailed below.

 

Key management personnel compensation comprised:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Short-term benefits

 

 

13,906

 

 

 

11,244

 

Post-employment benefits

 

 

704

 

 

 

645

 

Equity-settled share-based payment transactions

 

 

4,627

 

 

 

3,700

 

Cash-settled share-based payment transactions

 

 

1,086

 

 

 

1,107

 

 

 

 

20,323

 

 

 

16,696

 

 

29.

Subsequent events

The Company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire UPS Freight, the Less-Than-Truckload and dedicated truckload divisions of United Parcel Service, Inc. for $800 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis before working capital and other adjustments, which is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021 subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals.

On January 13, 2021, the Company received $500 million in proceeds from the issuance of a new debt taking the form of unsecured senior notes consisting of four tranches maturing between January 2029 and January 2036 and bearing interest between 3.15% and 3.50%.

On January 29, 2021, the Company acquired Fleetway Transport Inc. for $21 million.

 

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