Velan Inc. Reports Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results

/EIN News/ -- Significant full year improvement in bookings¹, sales, gross profit and cash flow generation
Dividend of CA$0.33 per share including a special dividend of CA$0.30 per share, partially returning proceeds from recent transactions to shareholders

MONTREAL, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Velan Inc. (TSX: VLN) (“Velan” or the “Company”), a world-leading manufacturer of industrial valves, announced today financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 28, 2025. All amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars unless indicated otherwise.

“Velan achieved its financial objectives in fiscal 2025, concluding the year with sales growth from continuing operations of 14.1%, a significant improvement in gross profit, adjusted net income and adjusted EBITDA,” said James A. Mannebach, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Velan. “Following the sale of our French assets and divestiture of our asbestos-related liabilities, we are entering fiscal 2026 with a sharper focus and a stronger balance sheet. Our flow control activities will continue to benefit from strong momentum in clean energy markets, including nuclear energy which is undergoing a multi-year growth cycle, while remaining firmly entrenched in other industrial markets that value our ability to develop purpose-built solutions. By leveraging our strengths, we are confident about delivering on our interwoven goals of maximizing profitable growth and rewarding shareholders with enhanced value. Today’s announcement of a special dividend reflects the Board of Directors’ commitment to return funds to shareholders.”

“Strong operating cash flow enabled Velan to conclude fiscal 2025 with a net cash position of $32.4 million and reduced long-term debt,” added Rishi Sharma, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of Velan. “The closing of the divestiture of asbestos-related liabilities and the sale of our French businesses subsequent to year-end de-risk the balance sheet and provide for additional liquidity of approximately $25.0 million. This financial strength, combined with our new credit facilities of $35 million, will allow Velan to invest in its operations to support long-term profitable growth and seek strategic acquisitions that expand its reach in niche markets.”

FISCAL 2025 HIGHLIGHTS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

IFRS MEASURES INCLUDING SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS (see details below)

• Sales of $295.2 million, up $36.5 million or 14.1% compared to the same period last year.
• Strong improvement in gross profit, reaching $84.9 million or 28.8% of sales in fiscal 2025, up from $54.6 million, or 21.1% of sales, last year.
• Solid cash flows from operating activities of $26.5 million, versus $12.5 million last year.
• Cash and cash equivalents of $34.9 million at the end of fiscal 2025, increasing to approximately $55.0 million pro forma following the closing of the significant transactions in the first quarter of fiscal 2026.

NON-IFRS AND SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL MEASURES

• Backlog of $274.9 million, versus $283.6 million at the end of last year.
• Bookings of $292.5 million, versus $288.7 million last year, representing a book-to-bill ratio of 0.99.
• Adjusted net income of $6.6 million, versus an adjusted net loss of $15.7 million last year.
• Adjusted net income per share of $0.31, compared to an adjusted net loss per share of $0.73 last year.
• Significant increase in Adjusted EBITDA to $27.5 million in fiscal 2025, compared to $2.1 million last year, reflecting higher sales and gross profit.
• Following the closing of the France transaction in March 2025, a $96 million gain is expected to be recorded in Q1 fiscal 2026.

FOURTH-QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

IFRS MEASURES INCLUDING SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS

• Sales of $83.2 million, up $2.4 million or 2.9% compared to the same quarter last year.
• Gross profit of $19.8 million or 23.8% of sales, versus $22.4 million, or 27.7% of sales, last year.
• Cash flows from operating activities of $5.7 million, versus $13.3 million last year.
  

NON-IFRS AND SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL MEASURES

• Bookings of $62.0 million, versus $111.7 million last year, representing a book-to-bill ratio of 0.75.
• Adjusted net loss of $4.9 million, versus adjusted net income of $3.7 million last year.
• Adjusted net loss per share of $0.23, compared to adjusted net income per share of $0.17 last year.
• Adjusted EBITDA of $3.6 million, compared $9.3 million last year, reflecting lower gross profit and higher administration costs.
  
  

FINANCIAL RESULTS (From continuing operations, in ‘000s of U.S. dollars, excluding per share amounts)	Three-month periods ended				Fiscal years ended
	February 28, 2025		February 29, 2024		February 28, 2025		February 29, 2024
Sales	$83,198		$80,847		$295,196		$258,652
Gross profit	$19,830		$22,412		$84,917		$54,630
Gross margin	23.8	%	27.7	%	28.8	%	21.1	%
Restructuring expenses	19,111		12,537		100,412		19,383
Net income (loss)	($16,056	)	($8,462	)	($67,246	)	($31,969	)
per share - basic and diluted	($0.74	)	($0.39	)	($3.12	)	($1.48	)
Weighted average share outstanding (‘000s)	21,586		21,586		21,586		21,586

NON-IFRS AND SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL MEASURES (From continuing operations, in ‘000s of U.S. dollars, excluding per share amounts)	Three-month periods ended				Fiscal years ended
	February 28, 2025		February 29, 2024		February 28, 2025		February 29, 2024
Adjusted EBITDA1	$3,620		$9,281		$27,470		$2,126
Adjusted net income1 (loss)	($4,899	)	$3,689		$6,600		($15,653	)
per share - basic and diluted	($0.23	)	$0.17		$0.31		($0.73	)

UPDATE ON SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS

On January 14, 2025, the Company announced that it had entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Global Risk Capital (the “Buyer”) to permanently divest its asbestos-related liabilities (the “Asbestos Divestiture Transaction”). The Asbestos Divestiture Transaction, completed on April 3, 2025, was achieved by Velan Inc. creating a new subsidiary and selling its existing U.S. subsidiary, Velan Valve Corp, which was capitalized with $143.0 million from Velan Inc. and $7.0 million from the Buyer. The Asbestos Divestiture Transaction has permanently removed all asbestos-related liabilities and obligations from Velan Inc.’s balance sheet and indemnified the Company for all legacy asbestos liabilities.

The Company also announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Velan UK, closed the sale of 100% of the share capital and voting rights of its French subsidiaries, Segault SAS and Velan SAS, to Framatome SAS, on March 31, 2025, for a total consideration of $208.2 million (€192.5 million), including $184.1 million (€170.0 million) in cash.

The sale of the French businesses met the criteria, at February 28, 2025, of assets held for sale and discontinued operations. As a result, the consolidated balance sheet as at February 28, 2025, has been adjusted to present the disposal group as asset held for sale, and the consolidated income statement and cash flows have been retrospectively adjusted to present only the results from continuing operations. Following the closing of the France transaction in March 2025, a gain of approximately $96 million is expected to be recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2026.

BACKLOG AND BOOKINGS

BACKLOG (‘000s of U.S. dollars)					As at
					February 28, 2025		February 29, 2024
Backlog					$274,877		$283,647
for delivery within the next 12 months					$225,662		$259,662
BOOKINGS (‘000s of U.S. dollars, excluding ratios)	Three-month periods ended				Fiscal years ended
	February 28, 2025		February 29, 2024		February 28, 2025		February 29, 2024
Bookings	$62,032		$111,657		$292,505		$288,681
Book-to-bill ratio	0.75		1.38		0.99		1.12

As at February 28, 2025, the backlog from continuing operations stood at $274.9 million, down 3.1%, from $283.6 million a year earlier. Currency movements had a $12.7 million negative effect on the value of the backlog during the year mainly due to the weakening of the euro versus the U.S. dollar. Excluding currency movements, the backlog increased slightly as a higher North American backlog reflecting orders from the nuclear sector was offset by a decrease in the Italian backlog due to strong shipments. As at February 28, 2025, 82.1% of the backlog, representing orders of $225.7 million, is deliverable in the next 12 months.

Fiscal 2025 bookings from continuing operations reached $292.5 million, up $3.8 million or 1.3% compared to the previous year. The increase reflects higher North American bookings in the nuclear sector and for MRO activity, and higher bookings in Germany for oil refinery projects. These factors were partially offset by lower bookings in Italy following a strong order flow in the prior year. Currency movements had a $3.3 million negative effect on the value of bookings for the year mainly due to the weakening of the euro versus the U.S. dollar.

Bookings from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 amounted to $62.0 million, compared to bookings of $111.7 million a year earlier. The variation is mainly attributable to the timing of orders for Italian operations due to project delays this year and strong oil & gas bookings a year ago, and to lower bookings in North America. These factors were partially offset by higher orders recorded by the Company’s operations in China.

FISCAL 2025 RESULTS

Sales from continuing operations amounted to $295.2 million, an increase of $36.5 million or 14.1% compared to last year. The variation mainly reflects higher shipments from Italian operations for the oil & gas industry and higher business volume at German operations, including non-recurring revenue of $5.2 million in the second quarter for which no gross profit was recognized. These factors were partially offset by slightly lower sales in North American and in other international markets. Currency movements had a $2.2 million negative effect on sales for the year mainly due to the weakening of the euro versus the U.S. dollar.

Gross profit from continuing operations reached $84.9 million, up significantly from $54.6 million last year. The variation reflects a higher business volume which impacted the absorption of fixed production overhead costs and a more favorable product mix. Currency movements had a $0.4 million negative effect on gross profit for the year. As a percentage of sales, gross profit was 28.8%, compared to 21.1% last year.

Administration costs from continuing operations amounted to $68.6 million, or 23.2% of sales, compared to $62.6 million, or 24.2% of sales, in fiscal 2024. The increase is mostly attributable to higher sales commissions due to higher volume, higher freight costs and the non-cash impact of a significant increase in the market value of the Company’s share on the long-term incentive plan. These factors were partially offset by lower professional fees.

In fiscal 2025, the Company incurred restructuring expenses of $100.4 million, including $76.2 million in asbestos-related costs and $24.2 million in transaction-related costs. In fiscal 2024, restructuring expenses of $19.4 million were incurred, including $14.5 million in asbestos-related costs and $4.9 million in transaction-related costs.

Excluding restructuring expenses, adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations for fiscal 2025 was $27.5 million, versus $2.1 million in fiscal 2024. The increase is primarily attributable to higher gross profit, partially offset by higher administration costs.

Fiscal 2025 net loss from continuing operations was $67.2 million, or $3.12 per share, compared to $32.0 million, or $1.48 per share, in fiscal 2024. Net loss from discontinued operations was $8.3 million, versus net income from discontinued operations of $12.2 million in fiscal 2024. As a result, the net loss for the year was $75.5 million, or $3.50 per share, compared with a net loss of $19.7 million, or $0.91 per share, last year.

Adjusted net income from continuing operations was $6.6 million, or net income of $0.31 per share, in fiscal 2025, versus an adjusted net loss of $15.7 million, or a net loss of $0.73 per share, in fiscal 2024. The variation is attributable to higher adjusted EBITDA.

FOURTH-QUARTER RESULTS

Sales from continuing operations reached $83.2 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, an increase of $2.4 million or 2.9% compared to the same period last year. The variation is mostly attributable to higher shipments from Italian and German operations, partially offset by lower shipments from North American operations, including MRO activities. Currency movements had a $2.4 million negative effect on sales for the quarter mainly due to the weakening of the euro versus the U.S. dollar.

Gross profit from continuing operations was $19.8 million, compared with $22.4 million a year ago. The variation reflects a less favorable product mix this year compared to last due to lower MRO sales and higher provisions for aging inventory. Currency movements had a $0.4 million negative effect on gross profit for the quarter. As a percentage of sales, gross profit was 23.8%, versus 27.7% last year.

Administration costs from continuing operations totaled $20.3 million, or 24.3% of sales, compared to $16.1 million, or 19.9% of sales, last year. The increase essentially reflects the factors noted above.

Restructuring expenses amounted to $19.1 million, consisting of $2.5 million in asbestos-related costs and $16.6 million in transaction-related costs. In last year’s fourth quarter, restructuring expenses of $12.5 million consisted of $11.1 million in asbestos-related costs and $1.2 million in transaction-related costs.

Excluding restructuring expenses, adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was $3.6 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, compared to $9.3 million a year earlier. This decrease reflects lower gross profit and higher administration costs.

The net loss from continuing operations was $16.1 million, or $0.74 per share, compared to a net loss of $8.5 million, or $0.39 per share last year. Net income from discontinued operations amounted to $3.6 million, versus net income from discontinued operations of $6.4 million a year ago. As a result, the net loss for the quarter was $12.4 million, or $0.57 per share, compared to a net loss of $2.1 million, or $0.10 per share, last year.

Adjusted net loss from continuing operations in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 was $4.9 million, or $0.23 per share, versus adjusted net income of $3.7 million, or $0.17 per share, last year. The variation is due to lower adjusted EBITDA, partially offset by an income tax recovery this year, versus an income tax expense last year.

FINANCIAL POSITION

As at February 28, 2025, the Company held cash and cash equivalents of $34.9 million and short-term investments of $0.4 million. Bank indebtedness stood at $2.5 million, while long-term debt, including the current portion, amounted to $16.2 million.

Following the closing of the significant transactions in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the Company’s pro forma cash and cash equivalents total approximately $55.0 million.

OUTLOOK

As at February 28, 2025, orders amounting to $225.7 million, representing 82.1% of a total backlog of $274.9 million, are expected to be delivered in the next 12 months. Given these orders, and despite the current uncertainty related to tariffs, the Company expects to deliver another solid performance in fiscal 2026.

DIVIDEND

The Board of Directors of Velan has declared a dividend of CA$0.33 per common share payable on June 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as at June 16, 2025. This dividend includes the payment of a special dividend of CA$0.30 per common share which returns to shareholders a portion of net proceeds received from the significant transactions.

The Board intends to review its dividend policy on a quarterly basis.

SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On May 21, 2025, the Company announced it had entered into a new, $25 million, three-year, revolving credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”). Additionally, the Credit Agreement also includes a $5 million swing line and a $5 million letter of credit facility. The Credit Agreement replaces the prior ABL agreement, dated as of February 28, 2025, which matured on the closing of the French and Asbestos transactions.

The revolving credit facility may be used for general corporate purposes. The credit facility matures on May 21, 2028, and may be extended at maturity, subject to lender and borrower agreement.

The facility is expected to be operational and funded in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2026.

CONFERENCE CALL NOTICE

Financial analysts, shareholders, and other interested individuals are invited to attend the fourth quarter conference call to be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (EDT). The toll-free call-in number is 1-888-510-2154 or by RapidConnect URL: https://emportal.ink/42DHnaH. The material that will be referenced during the conference call will be made available shortly before the event on the company’s website under the Investor Relations section (https://www.velan.com/en/company/investor_relations). A recording of this conference call will be available for seven days at 1-289-819-1450 or 1-888-660-6345, access code 38179.

ABOUT VELAN

Founded in Montreal in 1950, Velan Inc. (www.velan.com) is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial valves, with sales from continuing operations of US$295.2 million in its last reported fiscal year. The Company employs 1,272 people and has manufacturing plants in 8 countries. Velan Inc. is a public company with its shares listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol VLN.

SAFE HARBOUR STATEMENT

This news release may include forward-looking statements, which generally contain words like “should”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “may”, “will”, “expect”, “intend”, “continue” or “estimate” or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar expressions, all of which are subject to risks and uncertainties, which are disclosed in the Company’s filings with the appropriate securities commissions. While these statements are based on management’s assumptions regarding historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that it believes are reasonable and appropriate in the circumstances, no forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may differ materially from those expressed herein. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by the applicable securities laws. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

NON-IFRS AND SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL MEASURES

In this press release, the Company has presented measures of performance or financial condition which are not defined under IFRS (“non-IFRS measures”) and are, therefore, unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. These measures are used by management in assessing the operating results and financial condition of the Company and are reconciled with the performance measures defined under IFRS. The Company has also presented supplementary financial measures which are defined at the end of this report. Reconciliation and definition can be found below.

Adjusted net income (loss), Adjusted net income (loss) per share, Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") and Adjusted EBITDA

	Three-month periods ended				Twelve-month periods ended
(in thousands, except per share amounts; certain totals may not add up due to rounding)	February 28, 2025 $		February 29, 2024 $		February 28, 2025 $		February 29, 2024 $
Reconciliation of net income (loss) from continuing operations to adjusted net income (loss) from continuing operations and adjusted net income (loss) from continuing operations per share
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	(16,056	)	(8,462	)	(67,246	)	(31,969	)
Adjustments for:
Asbestos-related costs	2,466		11,124		76,211		14,497
Deferred tax assets related to the transactions	(3,543	)	-		(20,242	)	-
Other restructuring costs	-		919		89		919
Transaction costs	12,234		108		17,788		900
Adjusted net income (loss) from continuing operations	(4,899	)	3,689		6,600		(15,653	)
per share – basic and diluted	(0.23	)	0.17		0.31		(0.73	)
Reconciliation of net income (loss) from continuing operations to Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	(16,056	)	(8,462	)	(67,246	)	(31,969	)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment	1,775		1,978		6,864		7,103
Amortization of intangible assets and financing costs	577		607		2,132		2,127
Finance costs – net	(1,229	)	1,202		(263	)	1,963
Income taxes	(558	)	1,437		(14,551	)	2,269
EBITDA	(15,491	)	(3,238	)	(73,064	)	(18,507	)
Adjustments for:
Other restructuring costs	-		173		121		1,250
Asbestos-related costs	2,466		11,124		76,211		14,497
Transaction-related costs	16,645		1,222		24,201		4,886
Adjusted EBITDA	3,620		9,281		27,470		2,126

The term “Adjusted net income (loss)” is defined as net income or loss attributable to Subordinate and Multiple Voting Shares plus adjustment, net of income taxes, for costs related to restructuring and to the proposed transaction. The terms “Adjusted net income (loss) per share” is obtained by dividing Adjusted net income (loss) by the total amount of subordinate and multiple voting shares. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

The term “EBITDA” is defined as adjusted net income plus depreciation of property, plant & equipment, plus amortization of intangible assets, plus net finance costs, plus income tax provision. The term “Adjusted EBITDA” is defined as EBITDA plus adjustment for costs related to restructuring and to the proposed transaction. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

Definitions of supplementary financial measures

The term “Net new orders” or “bookings” is defined as firm orders, net of cancellations, recorded by the Company during a period. Bookings are impacted by the fluctuation of foreign exchange rates for a given period. The measure provides an indication of the Company’s sales operation performance for a given period as well as well as an expectation of future sales and cash flows to be achieved on these orders.

The term “backlog” is defined as the buildup of all outstanding bookings to be delivered by the Company. The Company’s backlog is impacted by the fluctuation of foreign exchange rates for a given period. The measure provides an indication of the future operational challenges of the Company as well as an expectation of future sales and cash flows to be achieved on these orders.

The term “book-to-bill” is obtained by dividing bookings by sales. The measure provides an indication of the Company’s performance and outlook for a given period.  

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

Contact:
Rishi Sharma, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer	Martin Goulet, M.Sc., CFA
Velan Inc.	MBC Capital Markets Advisors
Tel: (438) 817-4430	Tel.: (514) 731-0000, ext. 229

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¹ Non-IFRS and supplementary financial measure. Refer to the Non-IFRS and Supplementary Financial Measures section for definitions and reconciliations.
² Net income or loss refer to net income or loss attributable to Subordinate and Multiple Voting Shares.

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
				As at
		February 28,		February 29,
		2025		2024
		$		$
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		34,872		36,445
Short-term investments		358		5,271
Accounts receivable		62,612		119,914
Income taxes recoverable		5,617		6,132
Inventories		134,969		208,702
Deposits and prepaid expenses		3,689		10,421
Derivative assets		24		125
Assets held for sale		176,762		-
		418,903		387,010
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment		51,349		69,918
Intangible assets and goodwill		5,893		16,543
Deferred income taxes		25,101		5,193
Other assets		720		729
		83,063		92,383
Total assets		501,966		479,393
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Bank indebtedness		2,508		-
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		78,776		88,230
Income taxes payable		1,818		1,568
Customer deposits		22,338		30,396
Provisions		153,957		14,129
Derivative liabilities		480		26
Current portion of long-term lease liabilities		1,437		1,607
Current portion of long-term debt		2,096		24,431
Liabilities held for sale		110,883		-
		374,293		160,387
Non-current liabilities
Long-term lease liabilities		4,727		11,036
Long-term debt		14,107		4,346
Income taxes payable		692		2,325
Deferred income taxes		737		3,462
Customer deposits		3,876		35,082
Provisions		-		74,058
Other liabilities		4,796		5,438
		28,935		135,747
Total liabilities		403,228		296,134
Total equity		98,738		183,259
Total liabilities and equity		501,966		479,393

Consolidated Statements of Loss
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, excluding number of shares and per share amounts)
	Three-month periods ended					Fiscal years ended
	February 28,		February 29,			February 28,		February 29,
	2025		2024			2025		2024
	$		$			$		$
Sales	83,198		81,194			295,196		258,652
Cost of sales	63,368		58,435			210,279		204,022
Gross profit	19,830		22,759			84,917		54,630
Administration costs	20,255		16,082			68,603		62,586
Other expense (income)	(957	)	1,412			(1,833	)	463
Restructuring expenses	19,111		12,537			100,412		19,383
Operating loss	(18,579	)	(7,273	)		(82,265	)	(27,802	)
Finance income	225		216			470		346
Finance costs	1,039		(1,115	)		(297	)	(2,309	)
Finance costs – net	1,354		(899	)		263		(1,963	)
Loss before income taxes	(17,225	)	(8,172	)		(82,002	)	(29,765	)
Income tax expense (recovery)	(558	)	1,437			(14,551	)	2,269
Net loss for the period from continuing operations	(16,667	)	(9,609	)		(67,451	)	(32,034	)
Results from discontinued operations	4,195		7,520			(8,254	)	12,232
	(12,472	)	(2,089	)		(75,705	)	(19,802	)
Net loss attributable to:
Subordinate Voting Shares and Multiple Voting Shares	(12,419	)	(2,083	)		(75,500	)	(19,737	)
Non-controlling interest	(53	)	(6	)		(205	)	(65	)
Net loss for the period	(12,472	)	(2,089	)		(75,705	)	(19,802	)
Net Income (loss) per Subordinate and Multiple Voting Share
Basic and diluted from continuing operations	(0.77	)	(0.44	)		(3.12	)	(1.48	)
Basic and diluted from discontinued operations	0.19		0.35			(0.38	)	0.57
Basic and diluted all operations	(0.58	)	(0.09	)		(3.50	)	(0.91	)
Dividends declared per Subordinate and Multiple	-		-			0.02		0.02
Voting Share	(CA$ -	)	(CA$ -	)		(CA$0.03	)	(CA$0.03	)
Total weighted average number of Subordinate and
Multiple Voting Shares
Basic and diluted	21,585,635		21,585,635			21,585,635		21,585,635

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
	Three-month periods ended					Fiscal years ended
	February 28,		February 29,			February 28,		February 29,
	2025		2024			2025		2024
	$		$			$		$
Comprehensive loss
Net loss for the period	(12,472	)	(2,089	)		(75,705	)	(19,802	)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation of foreign subsidiaries	(3,578	)	(15	)		(4,318	)	456
Foreign currency translation of foreign subsidiaries from discontinued operations	(2,008	)	(704	)		(4,131	)	2,060
Comprehensive loss	(18,058	)	(2,808	)		(84,154	)	(17,286	)
Comprehensive loss attributable to:
Subordinate Voting Shares and Multiple Voting Shares	(18,005	)	(2,802	)		(83,949	)	(17,221	)
Non-controlling interest	(53	)	(6	)		(205	)	(65	)
Comprehensive loss	(18,058	)	(2,808	)		(84,154	)	(17,286	)
Other comprehensive loss is composed solely of items that may be reclassified subsequently to the consolidated statement of loss.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, excluding number of shares)
	Equity attributable to the Subordinate and Multiple Voting shareholders
	Share capital		Contributed surplus		Accumulated other comprehensive loss		Retained earnings		Total		Non-controlling interest		Total equity
Balance - February 28, 2023	72,695		6,260		(41,208	)	162,142		199,889		946		200,835
Net loss for the year	-		-		-		(19,737	)	(19,737	)	(65	)	(19,802	)
Other comprehensive loss	-		-		2,516		-		2,516		-		2,516
Comprehensive loss	-		-		2,516		(19,737	)	(17,221	)	(65	)	(17,286	)
Acquisition of non-controlling interests	-		-		-		-		-		201		201
Dividends
Multiple Voting Shares	-		-		-		(354	)	(354	)	-		(354	)
Subordinate Voting Shares	-		-		-		(137	)	(137	)	-		(137	)
Balance - February 29, 2024	72,695		6,260		(38,692	)	141,914		182,177		1,082		183,259
Net loss for the year	-		-		-		(75,500	)	(75,500	)	(205	)	(75,705	)
Other comprehensive loss	-		-		(8,449	)	-		(8,449	)	-		(8,449	)
Comprehensive loss	-		-		(8,449	)	(75,500	)	(83,949	)	(205	)	(84,154	)
Other	-		95		-		-		95		-		95
Dividends
Multiple Voting Shares	-		-		-		(333	)	(333	)	-		(333	)
Subordinate Voting Shares	-		-		-		(129	)	(129	)	-		(129	)
Balance - February 28, 2025	72,695		6,355		(47,141	)	65,952		97,861		877		98,738

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
	Three-month periods ended					Fiscal years ended
	February 28,		February 29,			February 28,		February 29,
	2025		2024			2025		2024
	$		$			$		$
Cash flows from
Operating activities
Net income (loss) for the period	(12,420	)	(2,083	)		(75,705	)	(19,802	)
Results from discontinued operations	3,636		(8,462	)		(8,254	)	12,232
Net Income (loss) for the period for continued operations	(16,056	)	6,379			(67,451	)	(32,034	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by operating activities	4,152		(10,332	)		60,153		12,635
Changes in non-cash working capital items	17,580		17,293			33,823		31,860
Cash provided by operating activities from continued operations	5,676		13,340			26,525		12,461
Investing activities
Short-term investments	(300	)	(933	)		172		(911	)
Additions to property, plant and equipment	88		(1,546	)		(7,772	)	(5,876	)
Additions to intangible assets	(1,822	)	(1,045	)		(2,905	)	(2,365	)
Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment	54		1			231		83
Net change in other assets	187		-			(3	)	(52	)
Cash provided (used) by investing activities from continued operations	(1,793	)	(3,382	)		(10,277	)	(9,121	)
Financing activities
Dividends paid to Subordinate and Multiple Voting shareholders	(462	)	-			(462	)	(491	)
Acquisition of non-controlling interests	-		-			-		200
Net change in revolving credit facility	-		-			(5,000	)	5,000
Increase in long-term debt	-		-			326		1,286
Repayment of long-term debt	(2,208	)	(4,770	)		(4,163	)	(8,896	)
Repayment of long-term lease liabilities	(91	)	(719	)		(516	)	(1,979	)
Cash provided (used) by financing activities from continued operations	(2,761	)	(5,489	)		(9,815	)	(4,880	)
Effect of exchange rate differences on cash	(819	)	(562	)		(1,352	)	159
Net change in cash during the period from continuated operations	303		3,907			5,081		(1,382	)
Net change in cash during the period from discontinued operations	208		6,176			6,354		(12,685	)
Net change in cash during the period	511		9,824			11,435		(14,067	)
Net cash – Beginning of the period	32,061		23,376			27,283		28,665
Net cash – End of the period	32,364		27,283			32,364		27,283
Net cash is composed of:
Cash and cash equivalents	34,872		27,283			34,872		27,283
Bank indebtedness	(2,508	)	-			(2,508	)	-
Net cash – End of the period	32,364		27,283			32,364		27,283
Supplementary information
Interest paid	(845	)	(524	)		(735	)	(1,692	)
Income taxes paid	(2,523	)	(1,361	)		(3,261	)	(3,905	)