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Goodfellow Reports Its Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended November 30, 2023 and Declares a Dividend

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Goodfellow Inc.
Goodfellow Inc.

DELSON, Quebec, Feb. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Goodfellow Inc. (TSX: GDL) (the “Company” or “Goodfellow”) announced its financial results today.

For the fourth quarter ended November 30, 2023, the Company reported net earnings of $2.1 million or $0.25 per share compared to net earnings of $4.4 million or $0.52 per share a year ago. Consolidated sales for the three months ended November 30, 2023 were $125.4 million compared to $149.3 million last year.

For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, the Company reported net earnings of $14.7 million or $1.72 per share compared to net earnings of $32.7 million or $3.82 per share a year ago. Consolidated sales for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023 were $512.8 million compared to $631.2 million last year.

Goodfellow concluded its 125th anniversary year on a positive note, demonstrating resilience despite numerous external challenges. The retail sector experienced a significant downturn in demand, leading to an oversupply in the market, with the flooring category suffering the most significant setback in the second quarter of 2023. In addition, demand and prices for hardwoods declined considerably, with signs of recovery becoming evident only in the early months of fiscal 2024. Goodfellow’s ability to meet expectations in difficult business conditions, can be attributed to the diversity of its product offering and the dedication of its talented team.

The Board of directors of Goodfellow Inc. declared an eligible dividend of $0.50 per share payable on March 19, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 5, 2024. This dividend is designated as an eligible dividend under the Income Tax Act (Canada). The declaration, timing, amount and payment of future dividends remain at the direction of the Board of Directors.

About Goodfellow

Goodfellow is a diversified manufacturer of value-added lumber products, as well as a wholesale distributor of building materials and floor coverings. Goodfellow has a distribution footprint from coast-to-coast in Canada servicing commercial and residential sectors through lumber yard retailer networks, manufacturers, industrial and infrastructure project partners, and floor covering specialists. Goodfellow also leverages its value-added product capabilities to serve lumber markets internationally. Goodfellow Inc. is a publicly traded company, and its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “GDL”.

 

 

 

GOODFELLOW INC.

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

 

For the years ended November 30, 2023 and 2022

 

(in thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)
Unaudited

 

 

 

 

 

Years ended

 

November 30
2023

November 30
2022

 

$

$

 

 

 

Sales

512,821

631,185

Expenses

 

 

Cost of goods sold

400,461

495,125

Selling, administrative and general expenses

89,841

88,143

Net financial costs

2,429

3,201

 

492,731

586,469

 

 

 

Earnings before income taxes

20,090

44,716

 

 

 

Income taxes

5,402

12,037

 

 

 

Net earnings

14,688

32,679

 

 

 

Items that will not subsequently be reclassified to net earnings

 

 

 

 

 

Remeasurement of defined benefit plan obligation
net of taxes of $984 ($355 in 2022)

2,531

914

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

17,219

33,593

 

 

 

Net earnings per share – Basic and Diluted

1.72

3.82


GOODFELLOW INC.

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

 

 

(in thousands of dollars)
Unaudited

 

 

 

 

 

 

As at

As at

 

November 30
2023

November 30
2022

 

$

$

Assets

 

 

Current Assets

 

 

Cash

28,379

3,420

Trade and other receivables

53,674

64,423

Income taxes receivable

6,286

2,439

Inventories

98,473

112,294

Prepaid expenses

4,215

2,555

Total Current Assets

191,027

185,131

 

 

 

Non-Current Assets

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

32,761

32,269

Intangible assets

1,487

2,096

Right-of-use assets

11,354

14,999

Defined benefit plan asset

15,347

11,620

Other assets

777

802

Total Non-Current Assets

61,726

61,786

Total Assets

252,753

246,917

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

Trade and other payables

37,620

36,286

Provision

2,789

2,281

Current portion of lease liabilities

4,732

4,969

Total Current Liabilities

45,141

43,536

 

 

 

Non-Current Liabilities

 

 

Provision

-

634

Lease liabilities

8,497

12,537

Deferred income taxes

4,112

3,431

Total Non-Current Liabilities

12,609

16,602

Total Liabilities

57,750

60,138

 

 

 

Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

Share capital

9,379

9,419

Retained earnings

185,624

177,360

 

195,003

186,779

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

252,753

246,917


GOODFELLOW INC.

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

 

For the years ended November 30, 2023 and 2022

 

(in thousands of dollars)
Unaudited

 

 

Years ended



November 30
2023

November 30
2022

 

$

$

Operating Activities

 

 

Net earnings

14,688

32,679

Adjustments for:

 

 

  Depreciation and amortization of:

 

 

      Property, plant and equipment

3,311

2,551

      Intangible assets

602

608

      Right-of-use assets

4,697

4,551

  Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment

(139)

(45)

  Accretion expense on provision

271

102

  Provision

(397)

666

  Income taxes

5,402

12,037

  Interest expense

996

1,230

  Interest on lease liabilities

431

603

  Funding in (deficit) excess of pension plan expense

(212)

46

  Other

24

23

 

29,674

55,051

 

 

 

Changes in non-cash working capital items

24,213

(3,734)

Interest paid

(1,367)

(1,731)

Income taxes paid

(9,552)

(23,573)

 

13,294

(29,038)

Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities

42,968

26,013

 

 

 

Financing Activities

 

 

Net decrease in bank indebtedness

-

(2,000)

Payment of lease liabilities

(5,350)

(4,985)

Redemption of shares

(456)

(56)

Dividends paid

(8,539)

(7,706)

Net Cash Flows from Financing Activities

(14,345)

(14,747)

 

 

 

Investing Activities

 

 

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

(3,836)

(4,827)

Decrease (increase) in intangible assets

7

(54)

Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment

147

45

Other assets

18

(17)

Net Cash Flows from Investing Activities

(3,664)

(4,853)

 

 

 

Net cash inflow

24,959

6,413

Cash (bank indebtedness), beginning of year

3,420

(2,993)

Cash, end of year

28,379

3,420


GOODFELLOW INC.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

For years ended November 30, 2023 and 2022

(in thousands of dollars)

Unaudited

 

 

Share
Capital

Retained
Earnings

Total

 

$

$

$

 

 

 

 

Balance as at November 30, 2021

9,424

151,524

160,948

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

-

32,679

32,679

Other comprehensive income

-

914

914

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

-

33,593

33,593

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividend

-

(7,706)

(7,706)

Redemption of Shares

(5)

(51)

(56)

 

 

 

 

Balance as at November 30, 2022

9,419

177,360

186,779

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

-

14,688

14,688

Other comprehensive income

-

2,531

2,531

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

-

17,219

17,219

 

 

 

 

Dividend

-

(8,539)

(8,539)

Redemption of Shares

(40)

(416)

(456)

 

 

 

 

Balance as at November 30, 2023

9,379

185,624

195,003


Goodfellow Inc.
Patrick Goodfellow
President and CEO
T: 450 635-6511   
F: 450 635-3730
info@goodfellowinc.com