UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549


FORM 10-Q


(MARK ONE)


x

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MAY 31, 2017FEBRUARY 28, 2018



¨

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ________ TO ________


COMMISSION FILE NUMBER  000-19954


JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


BRITISH COLUMBIA

 

NONE

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


32275 N.W. Hillcrest, North Plains, Oregon

 

97133

(Address Of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)


(503) 647-0110

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  xYes    ¨ No


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer


Large accelerated filer  ¨

Accelerated filer  ¨

Non-accelerated filer  ¨

Smaller Reporting Company  x


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). 

Yes  ¨     No  x


APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:


Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. Common Stock, no par value – 2,245,6342,234,494 common shares as of July 17, 2017.April 16, 2018.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd.


Index to Form 10-Q



PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

3

 

 

 

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations


21

 

 

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

2526

 

 

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

26

 

 

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

2627

 

 

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

2627

 

 

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

2627

 

 

 

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

2627

 

 

 

Item 5.

Other Information

27

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

27


 

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PART 1 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION


Item 1.

Financial Statements




JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.



CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)



MAY 31, 2017FEBRUARY 28, 2018


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

(Prepared by Management)

(Unaudited)


May 31,

2017

 

August 31,

2016

February 28,

2018

 

August 31,

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

$  4,872,068

 

$  4,519,922

$  2,790,723

 

$   5,912,250

Accounts receivable, net of allowance

of $Nil (August 31, 2016 - $Nil)


5,532,541

 


3,342,204

Inventory, net of allowance

of $157,879 (August 31, 2016 - $176,717) (note 3)


8,053,663

 


8,069,017

Accounts receivable, net of allowance

of $Nil (August 31, 2017 - $1,725)


6,064,903

 


3,565,055

Inventory, net of allowance

of $139,704 (August 31, 2017 - $156,713) (note 3)


9,289,193

 


8,807,545

Prepaid expenses

772,802

 

832,895

883,204

 

595,776

Prepaid income taxes

-

 

596

469,577

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current assets

19,231,074

 

16,764,634

19,497,600

 

18,880,626

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net(note 4)

3,150,916

 

2,954,595

3,139,156

 

3,222,572

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets, net(note 5)

96,014

 

150,543

3,862

 

77,837

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

$ 22,478,004

 

$  19,869,772

$  22,640,618

 

$  22,181,035

 

 

 

 

 

 


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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

(Prepared by Management)

(Unaudited)


May 31,

2017

 

August 31,

2016

February 28,

2018

 

August 31,

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

$    891,623

 

$    839,972

$     782,869

 

$    638,128

Accrued liabilities

1,710,069

 

1,473,792

1,265,612

 

1,807,192

Income taxes payable

317,074

 

-

  

 

 

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

2,918,766

 

2,313,764

2,048,481

 

2,445,320

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax liability(note 6)

33,515

 

31,353

37,035

 

11,344

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

2,952,281

 

2,345,117

2,085,516

 

2,456,664

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contingent liabilities and commitments(note 12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital stock (note 8, 9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Authorized

 

 

 

 

 

 

21,567,564 common shares, without par value

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,000,000 preferred shares, without par value

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,286,294 common shares (August 31, 2016 – 2,286,294)

1,078,759

 

1,078,759

2,234,494 common shares (August 31, 2017 – 2,234,494)

1,054,316

 

1,054,316

Additional paid-in capital

600,804

 

600,804

600,804

 

600,804

Retained earnings

17,846,160

 

15,845,092

18,899,982

 

18,069,251

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

19,525,723

 

17,524,655

20,555,102

 

19,724,371

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$  22,478,004

 

$  19,869,772

$  22,640,618

 

$  22,181,035

 

 

 

 

 

 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

(Prepared by Management)

(Unaudited)


Three Month

Period Ended

May 31,

 

Nine Month

Period Ended

 May 31,

Three Month

Periods ended

February 28,

 

Six Month

Periods ended

February 28,

2017

 

2016

 

2017

 

2016

2018

2017

 

2018

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SALES

$  16,718,234

 

$  14,458,713

 

$  36,639,323

 

$  37,588,354

$  13,341,338

$  9,499,286

 

$  22,755,308

$  19,921,089

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COST OF SALES

12,906,533

 

11,281,973

 

28,304,118

 

29,996,180

10,705,532

7,370,224

 

17,932,754

15,397,585

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GROSS PROFIT

3,811,701

 

3,176,740

 

8,335,205

 

7,592,174

2,635,806

2,129,062

 

4,822,554

4,523,504

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

466,014

 

542,581

 

1,470,731

 

1,616,796

616,074

453,668

 

1,061,951

1,004,717

Depreciation and amortization

84,693

 

82,978

 

222,700

 

226,961

122,745

69,368

 

195,410

138,007

Wages and employee benefits

1,237,756

 

1,046,229

 

3,277,797

 

3,017,643

1,176,743

1,057,792

 

2,274,647

2,040,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,915,562

1,580,828

 

3,532,008

3,182,765

(1,788,463)

 

(1,671,788)

 

(4,971,228)

 

(4,861,400)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from operations

2,023,238

 

1,504,952

 

3,363,977

 

2,730,774

720,244

548,234

 

1,290,546

1,340,739

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER ITEMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Loss) gain on sale of property, plant and equipment


-

 


-

 


(393)

 


5,600


530


(393)

 


(27,022)


(393)

Interest and other income

2,400

 

2,978

 

6,220

 

13,538

5,793

2,000

 

8,483

3,820

Interest expense

-

 

-

 

-

 

(27)

Litigation expense (Note 12(a))

-

 

-

 

-

 

(115,990)

2,400

 

2,978

 

5,827

 

(96,879)

6,323

1,607

 

(18,539)

3,427

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

2,025,638

 

1,507,930

 

3,369,804

 

2,633,895

726,567

549,841

 

1,272,007

1,344,166

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

(819,503)

 

(599,200)

 

(1,368,736)

 

(1,060,960)

(218,269)

(240,828)

 

(441,276)

(549,233)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$   1,206,135

 

$      908,730

 

$  2,001,068

 

$  1,572,935

$     508,298

$    309,013

 

$      830,731

$     794,933

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per common share

$            0.53

 

$            0.37

 

$           0.88

 

$           0.64

$           0.23

$          0.14

 

$            0.37

$           0.35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per common share

$            0.53

 

$            0.37

 

$           0.88

 

$           0.64

$           0.23

$          0.14

 

$            0.37

$           0.35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

2,286,294

 

2,458,170

 

2,286,294

 

2,470,566

2,234,494

2,286,294

 

2,234,494

2,286,294

Diluted

2,286,294

 

2,458,170

 

2,286,294

 

2,470,566

2,234,494

2,286,294

 

2,234,494

2,286,294

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

(Prepared by Management)

(Unaudited)


Capital Stock

 

 

 

Capital Stock

 

 

 






Number of Shares




Amount


Additional paid-in capital



Retained earnings




Total



Number of  Shares




Amount


Additional paid-in capital



Retained earnings




Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 31, 2015

2,476,832

$  1,168,712

$  600,804

$  15,754,619

$  17,524,135

August 31, 2016

2,286,294

$  1,078,759

$  600,804

$  15,845,092

$  17,524,655

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares repurchased and cancelled (note 9)

(190,538)

(89,953)

-

(2,034,626)

(2,124,579)

(51,800)

(24,443)

-

(502,498)

(526,941)

Net income

-

-

-

2,125,099

2,125,099

-

-

-

2,726,657

2,726,657

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 31, 2016

2,286,294

$  1,078,759

$  600,804

$  15,845,092

$  17,524,655

August 31, 2017

2,234,494

$  1,054,316

$  600,804

$  18,069,251

$  19,724,371

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

-

-

-

2,001,068

2,001,068

-

-

-

830,731

830,731

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 31, 2017

2,286,294

$  1,078,759

$  600,804

$  17,846,160

$  19,525,723

February 28, 2018

2,234,494

$  1,054,316

$  600,804

$  18,899,982

$  20,555,102


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

(Prepared by Management)

(Unaudited)


 

Three Month

Period Ended

May 31,

 

Nine Month

Period Ended

May 31,

 

2017

 

2016

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$ 1,206,135

 

$    908,730

 

$ 2,001,068

 

$  1,572,935

Items not involving an outlay of cash:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Depreciation and amortization

84,693

 

82,978

 

222,700

 

226,961

  Loss (gain) on sale of property, plant and equipment

-

 

-

 

393

 

(5,600)

  Deferred income tax expense (recovery)

(2,378)

 

(33,601)

 

2,162

 

(30,097)

  Interest income on litigation

-

 

-

 

-

 

(6,661)

  Decrease in litigation reserve

-

 

-

 

-

 

(84,010)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Changes in non-cash working capital items:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  (Increase) in accounts receivable

(984,800)

 

(597,843)

 

(2,190,337)

 

(694,191)

  Decrease in inventory

832,580

 

213,122

 

15,354

 

1,053,681

  Decrease in note receivable

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,310

  Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses

34,891

 

(271,860)

 

60,093

 

(61,249)

  Decrease in prepaid income taxes

149,487

 

159,031

 

596

 

26,570

  Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities

1,249,205

 

974,527

 

287,928

 

689,427

  Increase in income taxes payable

317,074

 

-

 

317,074

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

2,886,887

 

1,435,084

 

717,031

 

2,689,076

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Purchase of property, plant and equipment

(33,351)

 

(31,618)

 

(368,365)

 

(79,520)

  Proceeds from sale of property, plant and

  equipment


-

 


-

 


3,480

 


5,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

(33,351)

 

(31,618)

 

(364,885)

 

(73,920)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Redemption of common stock

-

 

(745,878)

 

-

 

(745,878)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

-

 

(745,878)

 

-

 

(745,878)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in cash

2,853,536

 

657,588

 

352,146

 

1,869,278

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, beginning of period

2,018,532

 

5,627,987

 

4,519,922

 

4,416,297

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

$ 4,872,068

 

$ 6,285,575

 

$ 4,872,068

 

$  6,285,575

 

Six Month Period

ended February 28,

 

2018

 

2017

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

Net income

$   830,731

 

$  794,933

Items not involving an outlay of cash:

 

 

 

  Depreciation and amortization

195,410

 

138,007

  Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment

27,022

 

393

  Deferred income taxes

25,691

 

4,540

 

 

 

 

Changes in non-cash working capital items:

 

 

 

  (Increase) in accounts receivable

(2,499,848)

 

(1,205,537)

  (Increase) in inventory

(481,648)

 

(817,226)

  (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses

(287,428)

 

25,202

  (Increase) in prepaid income taxes

(469,577)

 

(148,891)

  (Decrease) in accounts payable and

  accrued liabilities

(396,839)

 

(961,277)

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

(3,056,486)

 

(2,169,856)

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

  Purchase of property, plant and equipment

(66,041)

 

(335,014)

  Proceeds from sale of property, plant and

  equipment

1,000

 

3,480

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

(65,041)

 

(331,534)

 

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash

(3,121,527)

 

(2,501,390)

 

 

 

 

Cash, beginning of period

5,912,250

 

4,519,922

 

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

$  2,790,723

 

$  2,018,532


Supplemental disclosure with respect to cash flows (note 15)14)


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2017February 28, 2018

(Unaudited)


1.

NATURE OF OPERATIONS


Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. was incorporated in British Columbia on July 8, 1987 as a holding company for Jewett-Cameron Lumber Corporation (“JCLC”), incorporated September 1953. Jewett-Cameron Trading Company, Ltd. acquired all the shares of JCLC through a stock-for-stock exchange on July 13, 1987, and at that time JCLC became a wholly owned subsidiary. Effective September 1, 2013, the Company reorganized certain of its subsidiaries. JCLC’s name was changed to JC USA Inc. (“JC USA”), and a new subsidiary, Jewett-Cameron Company (“JCC”), was incorporated.


JC USA has the following wholly owned subsidiaries: MSI-PRO Co. (“MSI”), incorporated April 1996, Jewett-Cameron Seed Company, (“JCSC”), incorporated October 2000, Greenwood Products, Inc. (“Greenwood”), incorporated February 2002, and Jewett-Cameron Company, incorporated September 2013. Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) have no significant assets in Canada.


The Company, through its subsidiaries, operates out of facilities located in North Plains, Oregon. JCC’s business consists of the manufacturing and distribution of specialty metal products and wholesale distribution of wood products to home centers and other retailers located primarily in the United States. Greenwood is a processor and distributor of industrial wood and other specialty building products principally to customers in the marine and transportation industries in the United States. MSI is an importer and distributor of pneumatic air tools and industrial clamps in the United States. JCSC is a processor and distributor of agricultural seeds in the United States. JC USA provides professional and administrative services, including accounting and credit services, to its subsidiary companies.


These unaudited financial statements are those of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. In the opinion of management, the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd., contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to fairly state its financial position as of May 31, 2017February 28, 2018 and August 31, 20162017 and its results of operations and cash flows for the three and ninesix month periods ended May 31,February 28, 2018 and 2017 and 2016 in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Operating results for the three and ninesix month periods ended May 31, 2017February 28, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be experienced for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2017.2018.


2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


Generally accepted accounting principles


These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America.  


Principles of consolidation


These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, JC USA, JCC, MSI, JCSC, and Greenwood, all of which are incorporated under the laws of Oregon, U.S.A.


All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2017February 28, 2018

(Unaudited)


2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(cont’d…)


Estimates


The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Significant estimates incorporated into the Company’s consolidated financial statements include the estimated useful lives for depreciable and amortizable assets, the estimated allowances for doubtful accounts receivable and inventory obsolescence, possible product liability and possible product returns, and litigation contingencies and claims. Actual results could differ from those estimates.


Cash and cash equivalents


The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with maturity of three months or less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents.  At May 31, 2017,February 28, 2018, cash was $4,872,068$2,790,723 compared to $4,519,922$5,912,250 at August 31, 2016.2017.  At May 31, 2017February 28, 2018 and August 31, 2016,2017, there were no cash equivalents.


Accounts receivable


Trade and other accounts receivable are reported at face value less any provisions for uncollectible accounts considered necessary. Accounts receivable primarily includes trade receivables from customers. The Company estimates doubtful accounts on an item-by-item basis and includes over aged accounts as part of allowance for doubtful accounts, which are generally ones that are ninety days or greater overdue.  


The Company extends credit to domestic customers and offers discounts for early payment.  When extension of credit is not advisable, the Company relies on either prepayment or a letter of credit.


Inventory


Inventory, which consists primarily of finished goods, is recorded at the lower of cost, based on the average cost method, and market.  Market is defined as net realizable value. An allowance for potential non-saleable inventory due to excess stock or obsolescence is based upon a review of inventory components.


Property, plant and equipment


Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation.  The Company provides for depreciation over the estimated life of each asset on a straight-line basis over the following periods:


 

Office equipment

3-7 years

 

Warehouse equipment

2-10 years

 

Buildings

5-30 years


Intangibles


The Company’s intangible assets have a finite life and are recorded at cost. The most significant intangible assets are two patents related to gate support systems.  Amortization is calculated using the straight-line method over the remaining liveslife of 9 months and 21 months, respectively, andthe asset. The intangible assets are reviewed annually for impairment.


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2017February 28, 2018

(Unaudited)


2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(cont’d…)


Asset retirement obligations


The Company records the fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the period in which it incurs a legal obligation associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development, and normal use of the long-lived assets.  The Company also records a corresponding asset which is amortized over the life of the asset.  Subsequent to the initial measurement of the asset retirement obligation, the obligation is adjusted at the end of each period to reflect the passage of time (accretion expense) and changes in the estimated future cash flows underlying the obligation (asset retirement cost).  The Company does not have any significant asset retirement obligations.


Impairment of long-lived assets and long-lived assets to be disposed of


Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.  Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset.  If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets.  Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount and the fair value less costs to sell.


Currency and foreign exchange


These financial statements are expressed in U.S. dollars as the Company's operations are based only in the United StatesStates.


The Company does not have significant non-monetary or monetary assets and liabilities that are in a currency other than the U.S. dollar.  Any statement of operations transactions in a foreign currency are translated at rates that approximate those in effect at the time of translation.  Gains and losses from translation of foreign currency transactions into U.S. dollars are included in current results of operations.


Earnings per share


Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding in the period. Diluted earnings per common share takes into consideration common shares outstanding (computed under basic earnings per share) and potentially dilutive common shares.


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2017February 28, 2018

(Unaudited)


2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(cont’d…)


Earnings per share(cont’d…)


The earnings per share data for the three and ninesix month periods ended May 31,February 28, 2018 and 2017 and 2016 are as follows:


 

 

Three Month Periods

ended May 31,

 

Nine Month Periods

ended May 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017

 

2016

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$  1,206,135

 

$  908,730

 

$  2,001,068

 

$ 1,572,935

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted average number of

       common shares outstanding


2,286,294

 


2,458,170

 


2,286,294

 


2,470,566

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of dilutive securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average number

      of common shares outstanding


2,286,294

 


2,458,170

 


2,286,294

 


2,470,566

 

 

Three Month Periods

ended February 28,

 

Six Month Periods

ended February 28,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

2017

 

2018

 

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$    508,298

 

$    309,013

 

$    830,731

 

$   794,933

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted average number of

       common shares outstanding


2,234,494

 


2,286,294

 


2,234,494

 


2,286,294

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of dilutive securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average number

      of common shares outstanding


2,234,494

 


2,286,294

 


2,234,494

 


2,286,294


Comprehensive income


The Company has no items of other comprehensive income in any year presented.  Therefore, net income presented in the consolidated statements of operations equals comprehensive income.


Stock-based compensation


All stock-based compensation is recognized as an expense in the financial statements and such costs are measured at the fair value of the award.


No options were granted during the ninesix month period ended May 31, 2017,February 28, 2018, and there were no options outstanding on May 31, 2017.February 28, 2018.


Financial instruments


The Company uses the following methods and assumptions to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate such values:


Cash- the carrying amount approximates fair value because the amounts consist of cash held at a bank and cash held in short term investment accounts.


Accounts receivable- the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short-term nature and historical collectability.


Accounts payable and accrued liabilities- the carrying amount approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of the obligations.


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2017February 28, 2018

(Unaudited)


2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(cont’d…)


Financial instruments(cont’d…)


The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments as of May 31, 2017February 28, 2018 and August 31, 20162017 follows:


 

 

May 31,

2017

 

August 31,

2016

 

 

Carrying

Fair

 

Carrying

Fair

 

 

Amount

Value

 

Amount

Value

 

Cash

$4,872,068

$4,872,068

 

$4,519,922

$4,519,922

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance

5,532,541

5,532,541

 

3,342,204

3,342,204

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

2,601,692

2,601,692

 

2,313,764

2,313,764

 

 

February 28,

2018

 

August 31,

2017

 

 

Carrying

Fair

 

Carrying

Fair

 

 

Amount

Value

 

Amount

Value

 

Cash

$2,790,723

$2,790,723

 

$5,912,250

$5,912,250

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance

6,064,903

6,064,903

 

3,565,055

3,565,055

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

2,048,481

2,048,481

 

2,445,320

2,445,320


The following table presents information about the assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of May 31, 2017,February 28, 2018 and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques the Company utilized to determine such fair value. In general, fair values determined by Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets. Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs utilize data points that are observable such as quoted prices, interest rates and yield curves. Fair values determined by Level 3 inputs are unobservable data points for the asset or liability, and included situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset:

 

 

 

 

May 31,

2017

 

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets
(Level 1)

 

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

 

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

4,872,068

 

$

4,872,068

 

$

 

$

 

 

 

February 28,

2018

 

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets
(Level 1)

 

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

 

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

2,790,723

 

$

2,790,723

 

$

 

$


The fair values of cash are determined through market, observable and corroborated sources.


Income taxes


A deferred tax asset or liability is recorded for all temporary differences between financial and tax reporting and net operating loss carryforwards.  Deferred tax expense (benefit) results from the net change during the year of deferred tax assets and liabilities.


Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.


Shipping and handling costs


The Company incurs certain expenses related to preparing, packaging and shipping its products to its customers, mainly third-party transportation fees. All costs related to these activities are included as a component of cost of goods sold in the consolidated statement of operations. All costs billed to the customer are included as sales in the consolidated statement of operations.


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2017February 28, 2018

(Unaudited)


2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(cont’d…)


Revenue recognition


The Company recognizes revenue from the sales of lumber, building supply products, industrial wood products, specialty metal products, and other specialty products and tools, when the products are shipped, title passes, and the ultimate collection is reasonably assured.  Revenue from the Company's seed operations is generated from seed processing, handling and storage services provided to seed growers, and by the sales of seed products. Revenue from the provision of these services and products is recognized when the services have been performed, products sold and collection of the amounts is reasonably assured.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements


Management has reviewedIn May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09,Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The new standard provides a five-step approach to be applied to all contracts with customers and also requires expanded disclosures about revenue recognition. The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods and is to be retrospectively applied. Early application is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The Company adopted this ASU on April 1, 2017, prospectively.  There was no material impact on the Company’s financial statements on adoption as the sale of goods by the Company is performed on a standalone basis and revenue is recognized when the customer obtains control of the goods.


In November 2015, an ASU was issued to simplify the presentation of deferred income taxes.  The amendments in this ASU require that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as non-current on the balance sheet as compared to the current requirements to separate deferred tax liabilities and assets into current and non-current amounts.  This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those annual periods. Earlier application is permitted.  This ASU may be applied either prospectively to all deferred tax liabilities and assets or retrospectively to all periods presented.  The Company adopted this ASU on April 1, 2017, prospectively. There was no material impact on the Company’s financial statements on adoption.


In February 2016, Topic 842,Leases was issued to replace the leases requirements in Topic 840,Leases.  The main difference between previous GAAP and Topic 842 is the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases under previous GAAP. A lessee should recognize in the balance sheet a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting guidancepolicy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize lease assets and determinedlease liabilities. If a lessee makes this election, it should recognize lease expense for such leases generally on a straight-line basis over the lease term.  The accounting applied by a lessor is largely unchanged from that thereapplied under previous GAAP.  Topic 842 will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those annual periods and is to be retrospectively applied.  Earlier application is permitted.  The adoption of this new guidance is not expected to have a material impact on ourthe Company’s consolidated financial statements.


3.

INVENTORY


A summaryIn July 2015, Topic 330, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which requires that inventory within the scope of the guidance be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Inventory measured using last-in, first-out (LIFO) and the retail inventory method (RIM) are not impacted by the new guidance. The new standard is being issued as follows:


 

 

May 31,

2017

 

August 31,

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wood products and metal products

$  7,331,381

 

$  7,374,255

 

Industrial tools

413,312

 

450,924

 

Agricultural seed products

308,970

 

243,838

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$  8,053,663

 

$  8,069,017


4.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT


A summarypart of property, plant,the simplification initiative. Prior to the issuance of the standard, inventory was measured at the lower of cost or market (where market was defined as replacement cost, with a ceiling of net realizable value and equipmentfloor of net realizable value less a normal profit margin). This necessitated obtaining three data points to determine market value. Replacing the concept of market with the single measurement of net realizable value is as follows:intended to create efficiencies for preparers. Further, this change will more closely align U.S. GAAP and IFRS.The guidance will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those years and is to be prospectively applied. The Company adopted this ASU on April 1, 2017, prospectively. There was no material impact on the Company’s financial statements on adoption.


 

 

May 31,

2017

 

August 31,

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

Office equipment

$     558,370

 

$     615,031

 

Warehouse equipment

1,294,695

 

1,498,960

 

Buildings

3,990,308

 

3,697,100

 

Land

761,924

 

761,924

 

 

6,605,297

 

6,573,015

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation

(3,454,381)

 

(3,618,420)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net book value

$  3,150,916

 

$  2,954,595


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2017February 28, 2018

(Unaudited)


2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(cont’d…)


Recent Accounting Pronouncements(cont’d…)


In November 2016, Topic 230, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows: Restricted Cash, a consensus of the FASB’s Emerging Issues Task Force (the “Task Force”). The new standard requires that the statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. Entities will also be required to reconcile such total to amounts on the balance sheet and disclose the nature of the restrictions. Topic 230 will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those annual periods. The Company adopted this ASU on December 1 2017, prospectively. There was no material impact on the Company’s financial statements on adoption.


3.

INVENTORY


A summary of inventory is as follows:


 

 

February 28,

2018

 

August 31,

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wood products and metal products

$  8,620,418

 

$  8,184,921

 

Industrial tools

427,986

 

434,871

 

Agricultural seed products

240,789

 

187,753

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$  9,289,193

 

$  8,807,545


4.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT(cont’d…)


A summary of property, plant, and equipment is as follows:


 

 

February 28,

2018

 

August 31,

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

Office equipment

$    458,853

 

$     561,090

 

Warehouse equipment

1,284,075

 

1,290,838

 

Buildings

4,090,527

 

4,097,438

 

Land

761,924

 

761,924

 

 

6,595,379

 

6,711,290

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation

(3,456,223)

 

(3,488,718)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net book value

$  3,139,156

 

$  3,222,572


In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable and an estimate of future discounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss will be recognized. Management's estimates of revenues, operating expenses, and operating capital are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which may affect the recoverability of the Company's investments in its assets. Although management has made its best estimate of these factors based on current conditions, it is possible that changes could occur which could adversely affect management's estimate of the net cash flow expected to be generated from its operations.


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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

February 28, 2018

(Unaudited)


5.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS


A summary of intangible assets is as follows:


 

 

May 31,

2017

 

August 31,

2016

 

Patent

$  850,000

 

$  850,000

 

Other

43,655

 

43,655

 

 

893,655

 

893,655

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated amortization

(797,641)

 

(743,112)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net book value

$    96,014

 

$  150,543

 

 

February 28,

2018

 

August 31,

2017

 

Patent

$                 -

 

$    850,000

 

Other

43,655

 

43,655

 

 

43,655

 

893,655

 

Accumulated amortization

(39,793)

 

(815,818)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net book value

$          3,862

 

$     77,837


During the period, the Company conducted a periodic review of the Company’s patents and determined that two of the patents had expired. The Company immediately amortized the remaining book value of the patents and derecognized the respective costs and accumulated amortization values.


6.

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES


Deferred income tax liabilityliabilities as of MayFebruary 28, 2018 of $37,035 (August 31, 2017 of $33,515 (August 31, 2016 – $31,353)- $11,344) reflects the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.


7.

BANK INDEBTEDNESS


There was no bank indebtedness under the Company’s $3,000,000 line of credit as of May 31, 2017February 28, 2018 or August 31, 2016.2017.


Bank indebtedness, when it exists, is secured by an assignment of accounts receivable and inventory. Interest is calculated solely on the one month LIBOR rate plus 175 basis points.


8.

CAPITAL STOCK


Common Stock


Holders of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held.  There are no restrictions that limit the Company's ability to pay dividends on its common stock.  The Company has not declared any dividends since incorporation.


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2017February 28, 2018

(Unaudited)


9.

CANCELLATION OF CAPITAL STOCK


Treasury stock may be kept based on an acceptable inventory method such as the average cost basis.  Upon disposition or cancellation, the treasury stock account is credited for an amount equal to the number of shares cancelled, multiplied by the cost per share and the difference is treated as additional paid-in-capital in excess of stated value.


During the 34rdth quarter of fiscal 2017 ended MayAugust 31, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share repurchase plan to repurchase up to 225,000 common shares. The plan will commence on June 1, 2017 and will terminate automatically on August 30, 2017, but may be limited or terminated at any time without notice.


During the 4th quarter of fiscal 2016 ended August 31, 2016, the Company repurchased and cancelled a total of 112,15241,800 common shares under a 10b5-1 share repurchase plan. The total cost was $1,378,701$526,941 at an average price of $12.29.$12.61 per share. The premium paid to acquire these shares over their per share book value in the amount of $1,325,994$507,217 was recorded as a decrease to retained earnings. In addition to the shares repurchased under the 10b5-1 repurchase plan,


Donald Boone, Chairman and former President and CEO of the Company, voluntarily returned 15,00010,000 common shares to treasury for cancellation.cancellation during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017. The Company paid no consideration for the shares. Capital stock was reduced by the book value of the shares in the amount of $7,124,$4,719, with a corresponding increase to retained earnings of $7,124.


During the 3rd quarter of fiscal 2016 ended May 31, 2016, the Company repurchased and cancelled a total of 63,386 common shares under a 10b5-1 share repurchase plan. The total cost was $745,878 at an average price of $11.77 per share. The premium paid to acquire these shares over their per share book value in the amount of $715,756 was recorded as a decrease to retained earnings.$4,719.


10.

STOCK OPTIONS


The Company has a stock option program under which stock options to purchase securities from the Company can be granted to directors and employees of the Company on terms and conditions acceptable to the regulatory authorities of Canada, notably the Ontario Securities Commission and the British Columbia Securities Commission.


Under the stock option program, stock options for up to 10% of the number of issued and outstanding common shares may be granted from time to time, provided that stock options in favor of any one individual may not exceed 5% of the issued and outstanding common shares.  No stock option granted under the stock option program is transferable by the optionee other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and each stock option is exercisable during the lifetime of the optionee only by such optionee.  Generally, no option can be for a term of more than 10 years from the date of the grant.


The exercise price of all stock options, granted under the stock option program, must be at least equal to the fair market value (subject to regulated discounts) of such common shares on the date of grant.  Options vest at the discretion of the Board of Directors.


The Company had no stock options outstanding as of May 31, 2017February 28, 2018 and August 31, 2016.2017.


11.

PENSION AND PROFIT-SHARING PLANS


The Company has a deferred compensation 401(k) plan for all employees with at least 12 months of service pending a monthly enrolmentenrollment time.  The plan allows for a non-elective discretionary contribution based on the first $50,000$45,000 of eligible compensation, which was decreased from the prior $50,000 during the second quarter of fiscal 2018 and from $60,000 of eligible compensation during the second quarter of fiscal 2017. During the second quarter of fiscal 2016 ended February 29, 2016, the Company made an additional 10% contribution for all eligible employees as a one-time compensation bonus. For the ninesix month periods ended May 31,February 28, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, the 401(k) compensation expense was $256,385$166,369 and $360,275,$160,157, respectively.


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2017February 28, 2018

(Unaudited)


12.

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS


a)

A subsidiary was a plaintiff in a lawsuit filed in Portland, Oregon, entitled, Greenwood Products, Inc. et al v. Greenwood Forest Products, Inc. et al., Case No. 05-02553 (Multnomah County Circuit Court).


During fiscal 2002 the Company entered into a purchase agreement to acquire inventory over a 15 month period with an initial estimated value of $7,000,000 from Greenwood Forest Products, Inc.  During the year ended August 31, 2003, the Company completed the final phase of the inventory acquisition.  As partial consideration for the purchase of the inventory the Company issued two promissory notes, based on its understanding of the value of the inventory purchased.  The Company believes it overpaid the obligation by approximately $820,000. The holder counterclaimed for approximately $2,400,000.


Litigation was completed on March 5, 2007, with the court’s general judgment and money award.  The net effect was money judgment in favor of Greenwood Forest Products, Inc. for $242,604.  The Company accrued reserves to cover the money judgment related to this dispute.  Both parties filed appeals for review of the court’s opinion.


A series of rulings and appeals between the years ended August 31, 2011 to August 31, 2015, resulted in the Company recognizing aggregate litigation income of $272,695, and aggregate interest expense of $363,366 to August 31, 2015, totaling a net loss of $90,671.


During the year ended August 31, 2016, the Company and Greenwood Forest Products, Inc., settled all litigation between the two companies. The Company made a cash payment of $200,000 to Greenwood Forest Products, Inc., as full settlement and termination of the litigation (the “Settlement Payment”). During the nine months ended May 31, 2016 and year ended August 31, 2016, litigation expense of $115,990 was recorded. As a result, to the date of settlement during the year ended August 31, 2016, the Company recognized aggregate litigation income, and aggregate interest expense of $156,705, and $363,366 respectively, resulting in an aggregate loss of $206,661.


b)

At May 31, 2017 and August 31, 2016, the Company had an un-utilized line-of-credit of $3,000,000 (note 7).  The line-of-credit has certain financial covenants. The Company is in compliance with these covenants.


13.

SEGMENT INFORMATION


The Company has four principal reportable segments. These reportable segments were determined based on the nature of the products offered.  Reportable segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.  


The Company evaluates performance based on several factors, of which the primary financial measure is business segment income before taxes.  The following tables show the operations of the Company's reportable segments.


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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2017

(Unaudited)


13.

SEGMENT INFORMATION(cont’d…)


Following is a summary of segmented information as at and for the ninesix month periods ended May 31, 2017February 28, 2018 and 2016:2017:


 

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales to unaffiliated customers:

 

 

 

 

Industrial wood products

$    2,857,334

 

$    3,810,183

 

Lawn, garden, pet and other

29,692,781

 

30,313,357

 

Seed processing and sales

2,834,311

 

2,587,373

 

Industrial tools and clamps

1,254,897

 

877,441

 

 

$  36,639,323

 

$  37,588,354

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes:

 

 

 

 

Industrial wood products

$        (58,597)

 

$         36,714

 

Lawn, garden, pet and other

2,494,172

 

2,417,382

 

Seed processing and sales

126,507

 

(95,840)

 

Industrial tools and clamps

86,581

 

(83,839)

 

Corporate and administrative

721,141

 

359,478

 

 

$    3,369,804

 

$     2,633,895

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identifiable assets:

 

 

 

 

Industrial wood products

$     1,066,183

 

$     1,074,934

 

Lawn, garden, pet and other

11,987,315

 

10,215,128

 

Seed processing and sales

528,954

 

364,294

 

Industrial tools and clamps

494,625

 

504,628

 

Corporate and administrative

8,400,927

 

8,895,151

 

 

$  22,478,004

 

$   21,054,135

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization:

 

 

 

 

Industrial wood products

$              248

 

$               573

 

Lawn, garden, pet and other

38,626

 

49,318

 

Seed processing and sales

9,857

 

7,943

 

Industrial tools and clamps

986

 

1,528

 

Corporate and administrative

172,983

 

167,599

 

 

$       222,700

 

$        226,961

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures:

 

 

 

 

Industrial wood products

$                   -

 

$                    -

 

Lawn, garden, pet and other

-

 

-

 

Seed processing and sales

12,495

 

-

 

Industrial tools and clamps

-

 

-

 

Corporate and administrative

355,870

 

79,520

 

 

$       368,365

 

$          79,520

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense:

$                   -

 

 $               658


*

Litigation expense of $115,990 incurred during the nine months ended May 31, 2016 is included in the 2016 balance (Note 12(a)).

 

 

2018

 

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales to unaffiliated customers:

 

 

 

 

Industrial wood products

$     1,515,375

 

$    1,697,032

 

Lawn, garden, pet and other

19,323,517

 

15,585,202

 

Seed processing and sales

1,393,443

 

1,638,954

 

Industrial tools and clamps

522,973

 

999,901

 

 

$   22,755,308

 

$  19,921,089

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes:

 

 

 

 

Industrial wood products

$         (47,183)

 

$        (63,876)

 

Lawn, garden, pet and other

849,782

 

893,787

 

Seed processing and sales

90,495

 

84,030

 

Industrial tools and clamps

(3,778)

 

65,911

 

Corporate and administrative

382,691

 

364,314

 

 

$     1,272,007

 

$    1,344,166

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identifiable assets:

 

 

 

 

Industrial wood products

$        878,842

 

$       912,060

 

Lawn, garden, pet and other

13,969,856

 

11,390,537

 

Seed processing and sales

415,032

 

505,684

 

Industrial tools and clamps

498,865

 

671,308

 

Corporate and administrative

6,878,023

 

6,219,299

 

 

$   22,640,618

 

$  19,698,888


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2017February 28, 2018

(Unaudited)


13.12.

SEGMENT INFORMATION(cont’d…)


 

 

2018

 

2017

 

Depreciation and amortization:

 

 

 

 

Industrial wood products

$              165

 

$              165

 

Lawn, garden, pet and other

29,421

 

18,275

 

Seed processing and sales

3,883

 

6,482

 

Industrial tools and clamps

657

 

657

 

Corporate and administrative

161,284

 

112,428

 

 

$        195,410

 

$       138,007

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures:

 

 

 

 

Industrial wood products

$                   -

 

$                   -

 

Lawn, garden, pet and other

-

 

-

 

Seed processing and sales

-

 

-

 

Industrial tools and clamps

-

 

-

 

Corporate and administrative

66,041

 

335,014

 

 

$          66,041

 

$       335,014

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense:

$                   3

 

$                   -


The following table lists sales made by the Company to customers which were in excess of 10% of total sales for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2017February 28, 2018 and 2016:2017:


 

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

$      18,011,073

 

$      18,108,481

 

 

2018

 

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

$    14,152,519

 

$    9,159,127


The Company conducts business primarily in the United States, but also has limited amounts of sales in foreign countries. The following table lists sales by country for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2017February 28, 2018 and 2016:2017:


 

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

$

34,483,170

 

$

34,666,374

 

Canada

 

1,425,525

 

 

1,051,116

 

Mexico / Latin America

 

636,954

 

 

1,774,158

 

Middle East

 

-

 

 

11,686

 

Europe

 

16,330

 

 

-

 

Asia/Pacific

 

77,344

 

 

85,020

 

 

2018

 

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

$     21,679,684

 

$    18,635,193

 

Canada

759,136

 

866,057

 

Mexico/Latin America

159,436

 

362,556

 

Europe

38,993

 

12,408

 

Asia/Pacific

118,059

 

44,875


All of the Company’s significant identifiable assets were located in the United States as of May 31, 2017February 28, 2018 and 2016.2017.


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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

February 28, 2018

(Unaudited)


14.13.

CONCENTRATIONS


Credit risk


Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and accounts receivable.  The Company places its cash with a high quality financial institution.  The Company has concentrations of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable as large amounts of its accounts receivable are concentrated geographically in the United States amongst a small number of customers.


At May 31,February 28, 2018, three customers accounted for accounts receivable greater than 10% of total accounts receivable at 71%. At February 28, 2017, two customers accounted for accounts receivable greater than 10% of total accounts receivable at 53%. At May 31, 2016, one customer accounted for accounts receivable greater than 10% of total accounts receivable at 43%52%. The Company controls credit risk through credit approvals, credit limits, credit insurance and monitoring procedures.  The Company performs credit evaluations of its commercial customers but generally does not require collateral to support accounts receivable.


Volume of business


The Company has concentrations in the volume of purchases it conducts with its suppliers. For the ninesix months ended May 31,February 28, 2018, there were three suppliers that each accounted for 10% or greater of total purchases, and the aggregate purchases amounted to $11,365,503. For the six months ended February 28, 2017, there were two suppliers that each accounted for 10% or greater of total purchases, and the aggregate purchases amounted to $13,945,620. For the nine months ended May 31, 2016, there were three suppliers that each accounted for 10% of total purchases, and the aggregate purchases amounted to $16,016,162.


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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2017

(Unaudited)$7,425,603.


15.14.

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE WITH RESPECT TO CASH FLOWS


Certain cash payments for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2017 and 2016February 28 are summarized as follows:


 

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the periods for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Interest

$

-

 

$

-

 

  Income taxes

$

1,032,725

 

$

895,607

 

 

2018

 

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the periods for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Interest

$

3

 

$

-

 

  Income taxes

$

924,444

 

$

686,485


There were no non-cash investing or financing activities during the periods presented.


16.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS


Subsequent to the period ended May 31, 2017, the Company re-purchased for cancellation a total of 40,660 shares of its common stock pursuant to a 10b5-1 share re-purchase plan, previously announced on May 23, 2017. The total cost was $511,959 at an average share price of $12.59 per share.


 

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Item 2.  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.


These unaudited financial statements are those of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd., contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to fairly state its financial position as of May 31, 2017February 28, 2018 and August 31, 20162017 and its results of operations and cash flows for the three and ninesix month periods ended May 31,February 28, 2018 and February 28, 2017 and May 31, 2016 in accordance with U.S. GAAP.  Operating results for the three and ninesix month periods ended May 31, 2017February 28, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be experienced for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2017.2018.


The Company’s operations are classified into four reportable operating segments and the parent corporate and administrative segment, which were determined based on the nature of the products offered along with the markets being served.  The segments are as follows:

·

Industrial wood products

·

Lawn, garden, pet and other

·

Seed processing and sales

·

Industrial tools

·

Corporate and administration


The industrial wood products segment reflects the business conducted by Greenwood Products, Inc. (Greenwood),.  Greenwood is a processor and distributor of industrial wood products.  A major product category is treated plywood that is sold primarily to the transportation industry.


The lawn, garden, pet and other segment reflects the business of Jewett-Cameron Company (JCC), which is a wholesaler of wood products and a manufacturer and distributor of specialty metal products.  Wood products and a wholesaler of wood products formerly conducted by Jewett-Cameron Lumber Company (JCLC).Wood products includeare primarily fencing, and landscape timbers, while metal products include dogpet enclosures and kennels, proprietary gate support systems, perimeter fencing, greenhouses, canopies and greenhouses.umbrellas. Examples of the Company’s brands include Lucky Dog, Animal House and AKC (used under license from the American Kennel Club) for pet enclosures and kennels; Adjust-A-Gate, Fit-Right, and Perimeter Patrol for gates and fencing; Early Start, Spring Gardner, and Weatherguard for greenhouses; and TrueShade for patio umbrellas, furniture covers and canopies.  JCC uses contract manufacturers to make the specialty metal products.  Some of the products that JCC distributes flow through the Company’s distribution center locatedfacility in North Plains, Oregon, and some are shipped direct to the customer from the manufacturer.  Primary customers are home centers and other retailers.  


The seed processing and sales segment reflects the business of Jewett-Cameron Seed Company (JCSC).  JCSC processes and distributes agricultural seed.  Most of this segment’s sales come from selling seed to distributors with a lesser amount of sales derived from cleaning seed.


The industrial tools segment reflects the business of MSI-PRO (MSI). MSI imports and distributes products including pneumatic air tools, industrial clamps, saw blades, digital calipers, and saw blades; that are primarily soldlaser guides.  MSI brands include MSI-Pro, Avenger, and ProMax.


JC USA Inc. (“JC USA”) is the parent company for the four wholly-owned subsidiaries as described above.  JC USA provides professional and administrative services, including warehousing, accounting and credit services, to wholesalers that in turn sell to contractors and other end users.its subsidiary companies.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


Three Months Ended May 31,February 28, 2018 and February 28, 2017 and May 31, 2016


For the three months ended May 31, 2017,February 28, 2018, sales increased by $2,259,521, or 16%,$3,842,052 to $16,718,234$13,341,338 from sales$9,499,286. This represents an increase of $14,458,713 for the three months ended May 31, 2016.40%.


Sales at Greenwood were $1,160,302$852,921 for the three months ended May 31, 2017February 28, 2018 compared to sales of $951,820$737,417 for the three months ended May 31, 2016,February 28, 2017, which was an increase of $208,482,$115,504, or 22%16%. AlthoughOverall demand for Greenwood’s products remains weak. Historically, a large portion of Greenwood’s sales were in the marine industry, but the Company sold its excess marine industry inventory in fiscal 2014. The Company will maintain a readiness to participate in the marine segment continue to lag historic levels,when the increase in sales during the quarter was a result of certain primary customers adding to orders as indicated during the first half of the fiscal year.market rebounds. For the three months ended May 31, 2017,February 28, 2018, Greenwood had an operating incomeloss of $5,279($4,423) compared to an operating loss of ($7,698)35,414) for the three months ended May 31, 2016.


Sales at JCC were $14,107,579 for the three months ended May 31, 2017 compared to sales of $12,936,795 for the three months ended May 31. This represents an increase of $1,170,784, or 9%. During the current quarter, management has continued its work to broaden its sales channels, including through eCommerce and internationally. Operating income for the current quarter was $1,600,385 compared to operating income of $1,368,715 for the quarter ended May 31, 2016.


Sales at JCSC were $1,195,357 for the three months ended May 31, 2017 compared to sales of $238,904 for the three months ended May 31, 2016. This is an increase of $956,453, or 400%. The colder and wetter than normal winter and late arrival of Spring weather in much of the United States pushed some sales historically received in the second quarter into this year’s third quarter, while supplies in the year-ago quarter were restrained by drought conditions which reduced harvested yields. For the quarter, JCSC had an operating profit of $42,477 compared to an operating loss of ($44,415) in the quarter ended May 31, 2016.February 28, 2017.


 

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Sales at MSIJCC were $11,338,772 for the three months ended May 31, 2017 were $254,996, which was a decline of $76,198, or 23%, fromFebruary 28, 2018 compared to sales of $331,194$7,166,175 for the three months ended May 31, 2016.February 28, 2017. This represents an increase of $4,172,597, or 58%. The segment remains competitive, although management continueshigher level of sales was due to developthe addition of new eCommerce sales channelscustomers and increased shipments of specialty lumber products. Management secured additional supplies of cedar fencing which were shipped during the quarter to satisfy higher demand from areas previously affected by severe storms. Operating income for the tool and clamp products.current quarter was $548,910 compared to income of $366,568 for the quarter ended February 28, 2017. The operating results of JCC are historically seasonal with the first two quarters of the fiscal year being slower than the final two quarters of the fiscal year.


Sales at JCSC were $924,867 for the three months ended February 28, 2018 compared to sales of $1,159,843 for the three months ended February 28, 2017, which was a decrease of $234,976, or 20%. Overall demand for grass seed remains firm due to the continuing strength in the residential housing market in North America. Operating income at JCSC for the quarter was $27,033 compared to operating income of $47,218 for the quarter ended February 28, 2017.


Sales at MSI were $224,778 for the three months ended February 28, 2018 compared to sales of $435,851 for the three months ended February 28, 2017, which was a decrease of $211,073, or 48%.  Conditions in this segment remain challenging due to increased competition. For the quarter ended February 28, 2018, MSI had an operating profitloss of $20,670($14,399) compared to an operating lossincome of ($2,576)$25,504 for the three month periodquarter ended May 31, 2016.February 28, 2017.


JC USA is the holding company for the wholly-owned operating subsidiaries. For the quarter ended February 28, 2018, JC USA had operating income of $169,446 compared to operating income of $145,965 for the quarter ended February 28, 2017. The increase is due to higher rental and administrative fees charged to its subsidiaries related to higher inventory levels and utilization of the new warehouse space. The results of JC USA are eliminated on consolidation.


Gross margin for the three months ended May 31, 2017February 28, 2018 was 22.8%19.8% compared to 22.0%22.4% for the three months ended May 31, 2016.February 28, 2017. Margins improved duringin the current quarter were negatively affected by the product mix as much of the increase in sales in the quarter duewere attributable to higher eCommerce sales,wood products which was offset slightly by higher costs for certain raw materials, including cedar which hashave a lower supply available.overall margin than metal products.


Operating expenses increased by $116,675$334,734 to $1,788,463$1,915,562 from $1,671,788$1,580,828 for the three months ended May 31, 2016.February 28, 2017. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses declinedrose to $466,014$616,074 from $542,581.$453,668 which is consistent with the higher level of sales. Wages and Employee Benefits increased by $118,951 to $1,237,756$1,176,743 from $1,046,229, and$1,057,792. Depreciation and Amortization roseincreased to $84,693$122,745 from $82,978. Interest$69,368, as the Company conducted a periodic review of its patents during the current period and determined that two of its patents had expired. The Company immediately amortized the remaining book value of the patents and derecognized the assets. Other items in the current quarter ended February 28, 2018 included interest and other income fell to $2,400 from $2,978.of $5,793 and gain on sale of property, plant and equipment of $530. During the quarter ended February 28, 2017, other items included interest and other income of $2,000 and loss on sale of property, plant and equipment of ($393).


Income tax expense for the three months ended May 31, 2017 was $819,503 compared to $599,200 for the three month period ended May 31, 2016.February 28, 2018 was $218,269 compared to $240,828 for the quarter ended February 28, 2017. The Company estimates income tax expense for the quarter based on combined federal and state rates that are currently in effect. During the current period, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act became effective which has reduced the Company’s Federal tax rate and resulted in the lower income tax expense compared to the prior year’s period.


Net income for the quarter ended May 31, 2017February 28, 2018 was $1,206,135,$508,298, or $0.53$0.23 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $908,730,$309,013, or $0.37$0.14 per basic and diluted share, for the quarter ended May 31, 2016. The current quarter’s earnings per share was positively affected a lower weighted average number of common shares outstanding.February 28, 2017.


NineSix Months Ended May 31,February 28, 2018 and February 28, 2017 and May 31, 2016


For the ninesix months ended May 31, 2017,February 28, 2018, sales declinedincreased by $949,031,$2,834,219, or 3%,14% to $36,639,323$22,755,308 from sales of $37,588,354 for$19,921,089 recorded in the ninesix month period ended May 31, 2016.February 28, 2017.


Sales at Greenwood were $2,857,334$1,515,375 for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2017February 28, 2018 compared to sales of $3,810,183$1,697,032 for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2016. This representsFebruary 28, 2017, a decreasedecline of $952,849,$181,657, or 25%11%. Sales in the first half of fiscal 2017 were slow but began to rebound during the third quarter as certain primary customers increased their orders.Overall, demand for Greenwood’s industrial wood products remains weak. For the ninesix months ended May 31, 2017,February 28, 2018, Greenwood had an operating loss of ($58,597)47,183) compared to an operating incomeloss of $36,714($63,876) for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2016.February 28, 2017.


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Sales at JCC were $29,692,782$19,323,517 for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2017February 28, 2018 compared to sales of $30,313,357$15,585,202 for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2016,February 28, 2017, which was an increase of $3,738,315, or 24%. The increase in sales was attributable to new customers and increased sales of specialty lumber, particularly cedar fencing which was sourced in the first quarter and began shipping during the second quarter of the current fiscal year. During the current six month period, the Company instituted a decreasevoluntary recall of $620,575, or 2%. Management has continued its endeavorsa specific product which was sold to broadena single retail store customer. After two incidents of breakage, the Company and the retailer issued a voluntary safety advisory prior to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission issuing a formal recall of the product in March 2018, The actions taken by the Company included a recall of units sold and a permanent withdrawal from sale of all remaining unsold units. This recall had a significant negative effect on JCC’s sales channels, including increasing eCommerce sales and establishingincome during the current six month period, as the Company has provided the retailer with a dedicated sales team to obtain new customers in international markets. Salesreturn allowance for the nine months ended May 31, 2016 were higher than historical norms dueunits and destroyed all remaining inventory of the recalled product. The Company does not anticipate additional significant costs related to the Company receiving and shipping seasonal orders from certain customers earlier thanrecall in prior years.future periods. Operating income at JCC was $2,494,172 for the ninecurrent six month period was $849,782 compared to income of $893,787 for the six months ended May 31, 2017 compared to operating income of $2,417,382 for the nine months ended May 31, 2016, which was a increase of $76,790, or 3%.February 28, 2017. Overall, the operating results of JCC are seasonal with the first two quarters of the fiscal year being much slower than the final two quarters of the fiscal year.


Sales at JCSC for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2017February 28, 2018 were $2,834,311, which was an increase of $246,938, or 10%, from$1,393,443 compared to sales of $2,587,373$1,638,954 for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2016. The reboundFebruary 28, 2017. This represents a decrease of $245,511, or 15%. Overall demand for grass seed remains firm due to the continuing strength in the residential housing demandmarket in North America. Operating income for the United States has resulted in higher demand and prices for grass seed. Management has also workedsix months ended February 28, 2018 was $90,495 compared to improve its seed cleaning and seed sales operations, which have contributed to the improved results. For the nine month period ended May 31, 2017, JCSC had operating income of $126,507 compared to an operating loss of ($95,840)$84,030 for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2016.February 28, 2017.


Sales at MSI were $1,254,897 for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2017February 28, 2018 were $522,973, which was a decrease of $476,928, compared to sales of $877,441$999,901 for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2016, which was an increase of $377,456, or 43%.February 28, 2017. During fiscal 2017, management has worked to increase eCommerce sales and has also begun to build stronger relationships with distributors. Sales in the prior year’s period, werethe Company received a final large order from a now former customer, while results in the current period have been negatively affected by increased competition in the Company’s reduction of prices on certain products due to increased competitiveness in certain segments.segment. For the ninethree months ended May 31, 2017,February 28, 2018, MSI had an operating profitloss of $86,581($3,778) compared to an operating lossincome of ($83,839)$65,911 for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2016.February 28, 2017.


JC USA, the holding company that provides professional and administrative services for the wholly-owned operating subsidiaries had operating income of $382,691 for the six months ended February 28, 2018 compared to operating income of $364,314 for the six months ended February 28, 2018. The increase is due to higher rental and administrative fees charged to its subsidiaries related to higher inventory levels and utilization of the new warehouse space. The results of JC USA are eliminated on consolidation.


Gross margin for the ninesix month period ended May 31, 2017February 28, 2018 was 22.7%21.2% compared to 20.2%22.7% for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2016.February 28, 2017. The higherlower margin in the current period iswas primarily due to greater eCommercehigher sales although certain raw material prices have been increasing.of lower margin lumber products.


Operating expenses for the six months ended February 28, 2018 rose to $3,532,008 from expenses of $3,182,765 for the six month period ended February 28, 2017. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses increased to $1,061,951 from $1,004,717. Wages and Employee Benefits increased to $2,274,647 from $2,040,041. Depreciation and Amortization rose to $195,410 from $138,007 as the Company conducted a periodic review of its patents during the current period and determined that two of its patents had expired. The Company immediately amortized the remaining book value of the patents and derecognized the assets.


Other items in the current six month period ended February 28, 2018 included interest and other income of $8,483 and loss on sale of property, plant and equipment of ($27,022). During the six months ended February 28, 2017, other items included interest and other income of $3,820 and loss on sale of property, plant and equipment of ($393).


Income tax expense for the six months ended February 28, 2018 was $441,276 compared to $549,233 for the six months ended February 28, 2017. The Company estimates income tax expense for the period based on combined federal and state rates that are currently in effect. During the current period, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act became effective which has reduced the Company’s Federal tax rate and resulted in the lower income tax expense compared to the prior year’s period.


Net income for the six months ended February 28, 2018 was $830,731, or $0.37 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $794,933, or $0.35 per basic and diluted share, for the six months ended February 28, 2017.


 

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Operating expenses rose slightly by $109,828 to $4,971,228 from operating expenses of $4,861,400 in the nine month period ended May 31, 2016. Selling, general and administrative expenses fell to $1,470,731 from $1,616,796, a decrease of $146,065. Wages and employee benefits increased to $3,277,797 from $3,017,643. Depreciation and amortization decreased to $222,700 from $226,961.


Other items in the current nine month period ended May 31, 2017 were loss on the sale of property, plant and equipment of ($393) and interest and other income of $6,220. In the nine month period ended May 31, 2016, gain on sale of property, plant and equipment was $5,600 and interest and other income of $13,538. Interest expense was ($27). Litigation loss of ($115,990) was related to the settlement of the litigation between the Company and Greenwood Forest Products, Inc.


Income tax expense in the current nine month period was $1,368,736 compared to $1,060,960 for the nine months ended May 31, 2016. The Company estimates income tax expense for the period based on combined federal and state rates that are currently in effect.


Net income for the nine months ended May 31, 2017 was $2,001,068, or $0.88 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $1,572,935, or $0.64 per basic and diluted share, for the nine months ended May 31, 2016. The net income in the current nine month period was positively affected by a lower weighted average number of common shares.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES


As of May 31, 2017,February 28, 2018, the Company had working capital of $16,312,308$17,449,119 compared to working capital of $14,450,870$16,435,306 as of August 31, 2016,2017, an increase of $1,861,438.$1,013,813. Cash totaled $4,872,068, an increase$2,790,723, a decrease of $352,146.$3,121,527. Accounts receivable roseincreased to $5,532,541$6,064,903 from $3,342,204 as of August 31, 2016$3,565,055 due to the seasonal cycle of sales to customers and the related timing of cash receipts. Inventory decreasedincreased by $15,354$481,648 as persistent winter weather across much of the United States has slowed the purchase of Spring and prepaidSummer inventory by retailers. The Company also accelerated certain specialty metal product purchases from China in advance of announced increase in the price of steel. Prepaid expenses, which areis largely related to down payments for future inventory purchases, decreasedincreased by $60,093. Prepaid income taxes fell to $Nil from $596.$287,428. Accounts payable increased by $51,651$144,741 and accrued liabilities increaseddecreased by $236,277. Income taxes payable rose to $317,074 from $Nil.$541,580.


As of May 31, 2017,February 28, 2018, accounts receivable and inventory represented 71%79% of current assets and 60%68% of total assets. For the three months ended May 31, 2017,February 28, 2018, the accounts receivable collection period, or DSO, was 3041 compared to 2843 for the three months ended May 31, 2016.February 28, 2017. For the ninesix month period ended May 31, 2017,February 28, 2018, the DSO was 4148 compared to 3241 for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2016.February 28, 2017. Inventory turnover for the three months ended May 31, 2017February 28, 2018 was 6077 days compared to 60101 days for the three months ended May 31, 2016.February 28, 2017. For the ninesix months ended May 31, 2017,February 28, 2018, inventory turnover was 7891 days compared to 71100 days for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2016.February 28, 2017.


External sources of liquidity include a line of credit from U.S. Bank of $3,000,000. As of May 31, 2017,February 28, 2018, the Company had no borrowing balance leaving the entire amount available.  Borrowing under the line of credit is secured by an assignment of accounts receivable and inventory. The interest rate is calculated solely on the one month LIBOR rate plus 175 basis points.  As of May 31, 2017,February 28, 2018, the one month LIBOR rate plus 175 basis points was 2.76% (1.01%3.33% (1.58% + 1.75%). The line of credit has certain financial covenants.  The Company is in compliance with these covenants.


The Company has been expanding its infrastructure to support its growth. In May 2016,During the period, the Company received notice that its final permitsapplication for a patent on its updated Adjust-a-Gate gate system has been granted by the construction of a warehouse expansion at its headquarters property in North Plains. The completed building measures 150 feet by 80 feetUnited States Patent and has a height of 37 feet. DuringTrademark Office. This new patent will extend the second quarter of fiscal 2017,protection on the Company received its conditional occupation permits and began using the new expansionAdjust-a-Gate products for several new product lines. The Company has also begun addingan additional personnel to support its new product lines and sales initiatives.15 years.


The Company has historically utilized a portion ofbeen utilizing its cash position by repurchasing common shares under formal repurchase plans in order to increase shareholder value.  TheDuring the fiscal years ended August 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company has repurchased common shares through share repurchase plans approved by the Board of Directors in accordance with Rule 10b-18 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934.


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On May 23, 2017,March 7, 2016, the Company announced the Board of Directors approvedhad authorized a share repurchase plan to purchase for cancellation up to 225,000250,000 common shares through the facilities of the NASDAQ Stock Market (“NASDAQ”).  This amount represents approximately 9.9% of the 2,286,294 common shares outstanding.NASDAQ. Transactions may involve Jewett-Cameron insiders or their affiliates executed in compliance with Jewett-Cameron's Insider Trading Policy. The share repurchase plan will bewas effected in accordance with Rule 10b-18 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which contains restrictions on the number of shares that may be purchased on a single day, subject to certain exceptions for block purchases, based on the average daily trading volumes ("ADTV") of Jewett-Cameron's shares on NASDAQ. Purchases shall be limited to one “Block” purchase per week in lieu of the 25% of ADTV limitation for compliance with Rule 10b-18(b)(4). A “block” as defined under Rule 10b-18(a)(5) means a quantity of stock that, among other things, is at least 5,000 shares and has a purchase price of at least US$50,000.  The plan commenced on June 1, 2017 and will terminate automatically on August 30, 2017, but may be limited or terminated at any time without notice. Under the Plan, the Company has to date repurchased a total of 40,660 common shares at a cost of $511,959 which is an average price of $12.59 per share.


On March 7, 2016, the Company announced the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase plan to purchase for cancellation up to 250,000 common shares through the facilities of NASDAQ. The terms and conditions of the March 2016 repurchase plan were similar to the May 2017 Plan disclosed above. The plan commenced on March 10, 2016 and terminated on August 25, 2016. Under the Plan, the Company repurchased a total of 175,538 common shares at a cost of $2,124,579 which iswas an average price of $12.10.


On May 23, 2017, the Company announced the Board of Directors had authorized a new share repurchase plan to purchase for cancellation up to 225,000 common shares through the facilities of NASDAQ under similar terms as the March 2016 repurchase plan. The Plan commenced on June 1, 2017 and terminated automatically on August 31, 2017. Under the Plan, the Company repurchased and cancelled a total of 41,800 common shares at a total cost of $526,941 which was an average price of $12.61 per share.


In addition to the Rule 10b-18 share repurchases, Donald M. Boone, CEO,Chairman and former President and Director,CEO, voluntarily returned 15,000 common shares to the Company’s treasury for cancellation in August 2015.June 2016. In June 2016,February 2017, Mr. Boone voluntarily returned an additional 15,00010,000 to treasury for cancellation. The Company paid no consideration for these shares.


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Business Risks


This quarterly report includes “forward–looking statements” as that term is defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” or “hopeful,” or the negative of those terms or other comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions. For example, this section contains numerous forward-looking statements.  All forward-looking statements in this report are made based on management’s current expectations and estimates, which involve risks and uncertainties, including those described in the following paragraphs.


Risks Related to Our Common Stock


We may decide to acquire assets or enter into business combinations, which could be paid for, either wholly or partially with our common stock and if we decide to do this our current shareholders would experience dilution in their percentage of ownership.


Our Articles of Incorporation give our Board of Directors the right to enter into any contract without the approval of our shareholders.  Therefore, our management could decide to make an investment (buy shares, loan money, etc.) without shareholder approval.  If we acquire an asset or enter into a business combination, this could include exchanging a large amount of our common stock, which could dilute the ownership interest of present stockholders.


Future stock distributions could be structured in such a way as to be 1) diluting to our current shareholders or 2) could cause a change in control to new investors.


If we raise additional funds by selling more of our stock, the new stock may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of the rights of our existing stock.  If common stock is issued in return for additional funds, the price per share could be lower than that paid by our current stockholders.  The result of this would be a lessening of each present stockholder’s relative percentage interest in our company.


Our shareholders could experience significant dilution if we issue our authorized 10,000,000 preferred shares.


The Company’s common shares currently trade within the NASDAQ Capital Market in the United States. The average daily trading volume of our common stock on NASDAQ was 2,2083,086 shares for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2017.February 28, 2018. With this limited trading volume, investors could find it difficult to purchase or sell our common stock.


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Risks Related to Our Business


We could experience a decrease in the demand for our products resulting in lower sales volumes.


In the past, we have at times experienced decreasing products sales with certain customers. The reasons for this can be generally attributed to: increased competition; general economic conditions; demand for products; and consumer interest rates.  If economic conditions deteriorate or if consumer preferences change, we could experience a significant decrease in profitability.


If our top customers were lost, we could experience lower sales volumes.


For the ninesix months ended May 31, 2017,February 28, 2018, our top ten customers represented 79%94% of our total sales. We would experience a significant decrease in sales and profitability and would have to cut back our operations, if these customers were lost and could not be replaced.  Our top ten customers are in the U.S., Canada and Mexico and are primarily in the retail home improvement industry.  


We could experience delays in the delivery of our products to our customers causing us to lose business.


We purchase our products from other vendors and a delay in shipment from these vendors to us could cause significant delays in our delivery to our customers.  This could result in a decrease in sales orders to us and we would experience a loss in profitability.


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We could lose our credit agreement and could result in our not being able to pay our creditors.


We have a line of credit with U.S. Bank in the amount of $3,000,000, of which $3,000,000 is available.  We are currently in compliance with the requirements of our existing line of credit.  If we lost this credit it could become impossible to pay some of our creditors on a timely basis.


If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, we may not be able to detect fraud or report our financial results accurately, which could harm our business and we could be subject to regulatory scrutiny.


We have completed a management assessment of internal controls as prescribed by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which we were required to do in connection with our year ended August 31, 2016.2017.  Based on this process we did not identify any material weaknesses.  Although we believe our internal controls are operating effectively, we cannot guarantee that in the future we will not identify any material weaknesses in connection with this ongoing process.



Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk


Interest Rate Risk


The Company does not have any derivative financial instruments as of May 31, 2017.February 28, 2018. However, the Company is exposed to interest rate risk.


The Company’s interest income and expense are most sensitive to changes in the general level of U.S. interest rates.  In this regard, changes in U.S. interest rates affect the interest earned on the Company’s cash.


The Company has a line of credit whose interest rate may fluctuate over time based on economic changes in the environment.  The Company is subject to interest rate risk and could be subject to increased interest payments if market interest rates fluctuate.  The Company does not expect any change in the interest rates to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results from operations.


Foreign Currency Risk


The Company operates primarily in the United States.  However, a relatively small amount of business is currently conducted in currencies other than U.S. dollars, and the Company may experience an increase in foreign exchange risk as they expand their international sales.  Also, to the extent that the Company uses contract manufacturers in China, currency exchange rates can influence the Company’s purchasing costs.


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Item 4.

Controls and Procedures


Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Management of the Company, including the Company’s Principal Executive and Financial Officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or Rule 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Based on that evaluation, our Principal Executive and Financial Officer has concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported in a timely manner, and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.


Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.


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Part II – OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1.

Legal Proceedings


a)

A subsidiary was a plaintiff in a lawsuit filed in Portland, Oregon, entitled, Greenwood Products, Inc. et al v. Greenwood Forest Products, Inc. et al., Case No. 05-02553 (Multnomah County Circuit Court).  


During fiscal 2002 the Company entered into a purchase agreement to acquire inventory over a 15 month period with an initial estimated value of $7,000,000 from Greenwood Forest Products, Inc.  During the year ended August 31, 2003, the Company completed the final phase of the inventory acquisition.  As partial consideration for the purchase of the inventory the Company issued two promissory notes, based on its understanding of the value of the inventory purchased.  The Company believes it overpaid the obligation by approximately $820,000.  The holder counterclaimed for approximately $2,400,000.


Litigation was completed on March 5, 2007, with the court’s general judgment and money award.  The net effect was money judgment in favor of Greenwood Forest Products, Inc. for $242,604.  The Company accrued reserves to cover the money judgment related to this dispute.  Both parties filed appeals for review of the court’s opinion.


A series of rulings and appeals between the years ended August 31, 2011 to August 31, 2015, resulted in the Company recognizing aggregate litigation income of $272,695, and aggregate interest expense of $363,366 to August 31, 2015, totaling a net loss of $90,671.


During the year ended August 31, 2016, the Company and Greenwood Forest Products, Inc., settled all litigation between the two companies. The Company made a cash payment of $200,000 to Greenwood Forest Products, Inc., as full settlement and termination of the litigation (the “Settlement Payment”). During the year ended August 31, 2016, litigation expense of $115,990 was recorded. As a result, to the date of settlement during the year ended August 31, 2016, the Company has recognized aggregate litigation income, and aggregate interest expense of $156,705, and $363,366 respectively, resulting in an aggregate loss of $206,661.


The Company does not know of any other material, active or pending legal proceedings against them; nor is the Company involved as a plaintiff in any other material proceeding or pending litigation.  The Company knows of no other active or pending proceedings against anyone that might materially adversely affect an interest of the Company.


Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

---No Disclosure Required---


Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

---No Disclosure Required---       


Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures

---No Disclosure Required---       


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Item 5.

Other Information

---No Disclosure Required---


Item 6.

Exhibits


3.1

Amended and RestatedNotice of Change of Articles of Incorporation of Jewett-Cameron Lumber Corporation

-= Filed as an exhibit to the 10-Q Quarterly Report filed on January 13, 2014 =-

3.2

Articles of Incorporation of Jewett-Cameron Company.Jewett Cameron Company

-= Filed as an exhibit to the 10-Q Quarterly Report filed on January 13, 2014 =-

31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Charles HopewellRule 13a-14a/15d-14(a) Certifications

32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.,Section 1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act), Charles HopewellCertifications


 

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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd.

(Registrant)


July 17, 2017April 16, 2018

 

/s/  “Charles Hopewell”

 

 

Charles Hopewell,

President/CEO/CFO


 

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