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EX-99.2 5 exh_992.htm EXHIBIT 99.2

Exhibit 99.2

 

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (UNAUDITED)

 

(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)   

September 30,

2020

    

December 31,

2019

 
ASSETS          
Current assets:          
Cash  $177,785   $74,701 
Accounts receivable   175,243    310,204 
Inventory   29,137    31,718 
Income tax recoverable       1,142 
Total current assets   382,165    417,765 
Non-current assets:          
Deferred tax assets   5,179    4,724 
Right of use assets   59,571    66,142 
Property, plant and equipment   2,597,577    2,749,463 
Intangibles   28,832    31,746 
Total non-current assets   2,691,159    2,852,075 
Total assets  $3,073,324   $3,269,840 
           
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  $145,726   $199,478 
Income taxes payable   5,079    4,142 
Current portion of lease obligation   11,187    12,449 
Total current liabilities   161,992    216,069 
           
Non-current liabilities:          
Share-based compensation (Note 9)   5,261    8,830 
Provisions and other   9,434    9,959 
Lease obligation   52,267    54,980 
Long-term debt (Note 7)   1,359,800    1,427,181 
Deferred tax liabilities   23,017    25,389 
Total non-current liabilities   1,449,779    1,526,339 
Shareholders’ equity:          
Shareholders’ capital (Note 10)   2,291,796    2,296,378 
Contributed surplus   73,097    66,255 
Deficit   (1,052,076)   (969,456)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (Note 12)   148,736    134,255 
Total shareholders’ equity   1,461,553    1,527,432 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $3,073,324   $3,269,840 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET EARNINGS (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)

 

    

Three Months Ended

September 30,

    

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)   2020    2019    2020    2019 
                     
Revenue (Note 3)  $164,822   $375,552   $734,065   $1,169,019 
Expenses:                    
Operating (Note 6)   103,147    256,593    457,926    797,250 
General and administrative (Note 6)   11,954    21,064    49,938    78,432 
Restructuring (Note 6)   1,950        18,061    6,438 
Earnings before income taxes, gain on repurchase of unsecured senior notes, finance charges, foreign exchange, impairment reversal, gain on asset disposals and depreciation and amortization   47,771    97,895    208,140    286,899 
Depreciation and amortization   77,588    82,604    241,626    252,684 
Gain on asset disposals   (3,032)   (3,944)   (10,111)   (46,853)
Impairment reversal               (5,810)
Foreign exchange   1,161    1,470    2,924    (4,416)
Finance charges (Note 8)   27,613    28,490    83,276    90,178 
Gain on repurchase of unsecured senior notes   (27,971)   (2,239)   (29,942)   (3,637)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes   (27,588)   (8,486)   (79,633)   4,753 
Income taxes:                    
Current   2,946    1,540    6,121    4,553 
Deferred   (2,058)   (6,492)   (3,134)   (7,479)
    888    (4,952)   2,987    (2,926)
Net earnings (loss)  $(28,476)  $(3,534)  $(82,620)  $7,679 
Net earnings (loss) per share: (Note 11)                    
Basic  $(0.10)  $(0.01)  $(0.30)  $0.03 
Diluted  $(0.10)  $(0.01)  $(0.30)  $0.03 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

 

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)

 

    

Three Months Ended

September 30,

    

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)   2020    2019    2020    2019 
Net earnings (loss)  $(28,476)  $(3,534)  $(82,620)  $7,679 
Unrealized gain (loss) on translation of assets and liabilities of operations denominated in foreign currency   (36,384)   26,432    49,313    (64,932)
Foreign exchange gain (loss) on net investment hedge with U.S. denominated debt, net of tax   29,404    (18,792)   (34,832)   50,081 
Comprehensive income (loss)  $(35,456)  $4,106   $(68,139)  $(7,172)

 

See accompanying notes to condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

 

    

Three Months Ended

September 30,

    

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)   2020    2019    2020    2019 
Cash provided by (used in):                    
Operations:                    
Net earnings (loss)  $(28,476)  $(3,534)  $(82,620)  $7,679 
Adjustments for:                    
Long-term compensation plans   3,106    2,461    8,727    13,385 
Depreciation and amortization   77,588    82,604    241,626    252,684 
Gain on asset disposals   (3,032)   (3,944)   (10,111)   (46,853)
Impairment reversal               (5,810)
Foreign exchange   1,293    1,796    2,447    (4,322)
Finance charges   27,613    28,490    83,276    90,178 
Income taxes   888    (4,952)   2,987    (2,926)
Other   (142)   (39)   (905)   (198)
Gain on repurchase of unsecured senior notes   (27,971)   (2,239)   (29,942)   (3,637)
Income taxes paid   (2,137)   (857)   (6,085)   (4,744)
Income taxes recovered   1,228    71    1,228    1,142 
Interest paid   (22,644)   (20,240)   (75,687)   (80,736)
Interest received   175    313    504    1,031 
Funds provided by operations   27,489    79,930    135,445    216,873 
Changes in non-cash working capital balances   14,461    (13,374)   85,936    (3,695)
    41,950    66,556    221,381    213,178 
Investments:                    
Purchase of property, plant and equipment   (3,211)   (23,914)   (38,623)   (138,345)
Purchase of intangibles       (12)   (57)   (476)
Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment   5,705    3,385    16,416    85,837 
Changes in non-cash working capital balances   (1,367)   (4,456)   (6,773)   (5,183)
    1,127    (24,997)   (29,037)   (58,167)
Financing:                    
Proceeds from Senior Credit Facility   123,029        128,059     
Repurchase of unsecured senior notes   (158,921)   (18,742)   (204,386)   (142,575)
Share repurchase       (8,183)   (5,259)   (8,183)
Lease payments   (1,987)   (1,767)   (5,612)   (5,124)
Debt amendment fees   (22)       (690)    
    (37,901)   (28,692)   (87,888)   (155,882)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash   (2,516)   314    (1,372)   (1,994)
Increase (decrease) in cash   2,660    13,181    103,084    (2,865)
Cash, beginning of period   175,125    80,580    74,701    96,626 
Cash, end of period  $177,785   $93,761   $177,785   $93,761 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

 

(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)   

Shareholders’

Capital

    

Contributed

Surplus

    

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income

(Note 12)

    Deficit    

Total

Equity

 
Balance at January 1, 2020  $2,296,378   $66,255   $134,255   $(969,456)  $1,527,432 
Net loss for the period               (82,620)   (82,620)
Other comprehensive income for the period           14,481        14,481 
Share repurchases   (5,259)               (5,259)
Redemption of non-management director DSUs   677    (502)           175 
Share-based compensation reclassification (Note 9)       (1,498)           (1,498)
Share-based compensation expense (Note 9)       8,842            8,842 
Balance at September 30, 2020  $2,291,796   $73,097   $148,736   $(1,052,076)  $1,461,553 

 

(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)   

Shareholders’

Capital

    

Contributed

Surplus

    

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income

    Deficit    

Total

Equity

 
Balance at January 1, 2019  $2,322,280   $52,332   $162,014   $(978,874)  $1,557,752 
Lease transition adjustment               2,800    2,800 
Net earnings for the period               7,679    7,679 
Other comprehensive loss for the period           (14,851)       (14,851)
Share repurchases   (8,183)               (8,183)
Share-based compensation expense       10,250            10,250 
Balance at September 30, 2019  $2,314,097   $62,582   $147,163   $(968,395)  $1,555,447 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

 

(Tabular amounts are stated in thousands of Canadian dollars except share numbers and per share amounts)

 

NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

 

Precision Drilling Corporation (“Precision” or the “Corporation”) is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada and is a provider of contract drilling and completion and production services primarily to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in Canada, the United States and certain international locations. The address of the registered office is Suite 800, 525 - 8th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2P 1G1.

 

NOTE 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

(a) Statement of Compliance

 

These condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, Interim Financial Reporting, using accounting policies consistent with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee.

 

The condensed interim consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Corporation as at and for the year ended December 31, 2019.

 

These condensed interim consolidated financial statements were prepared using accounting policies and methods of their application consistent with those used in the preparation of the Corporation’s consolidated audited annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019.

 

These condensed interim consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on October 21, 2020.

 

(b) Use of Estimates and Judgements

 

The preparation of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingencies. These estimates and judgments are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The estimation of anticipated future events involves uncertainty and, consequently, the estimates used in preparation of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements may change as future events unfold, more experience is acquired, or the Corporation’s operating environment changes.

 

Significant estimates and judgements used in the preparation of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements remained unchanged from those disclosed in the Corporation’s consolidated audited annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019. As described in Note 2(c), due to the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) and the resulting impact on the economy and in particular the prices of oil and natural gas, the estimates and judgements used to prepare these financial statements were subject to a higher degree of measurement uncertainty.

 

(c) Impact of COVID-19

 

In March 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Governments worldwide, including those countries in which Precision operates, have enacted emergency measures to combat the spread of the virus. These measures, which include the implementation of travel bans, self-imposed quarantine periods and social distancing, have caused a material disruption to businesses globally resulting in an economic slowdown and decreased demand for oil. Governments and central banks have reacted with significant monetary and fiscal interventions designed to stabilize economic conditions; however, the long-term success of these interventions is not yet determinable. The current challenging economic climate has had a significant adverse impact on the Corporation including, but not limited to, substantial reductions in revenue and cash flows, increased risk of non-payment of accounts receivable and risk of future impairments of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets.

 

As a result of the decrease in demand, worldwide inventories of oil have increased significantly. However, in the second and third quarters of 2020, voluntary production restraint from national oil companies and governments of oil-producing nations along with curtailments in the U.S. and Canada have shifted global oil markets from a position of over supply to inventory draws. The situation remains dynamic and the ultimate duration and magnitude of the impact on the economy and the financial effect on the Corporation remains unknown at this time. Estimates and judgements made by management in the preparation of these financial statements are increasingly difficult and subject to a higher degree of measurement uncertainty during this volatile period.

 

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NOTE 3. Revenue

 

(a)Disaggregation of revenue

 

The following table includes a reconciliation of disaggregated revenue by reportable segment (Note 4). Revenue has been disaggregated by primary geographical market and type of service provided.

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020   

Contract

Drilling

Services

    

Completion

and

Production

Services

    

Corporate

and Other

    

Inter-

Segment

Eliminations

    Total 
United States  $73,974   $2,714   $   $(1)  $76,687 
Canada   35,906    11,729        (393)   47,242 
International   40,893                40,893 
   $150,773   $14,443   $   $(394)  $164,822 
                          
Day rate/hourly services  $133,385   $14,443   $   $(62)  $147,766 
Shortfall payments/idle but contracted   12,731                12,731 
Turnkey drilling services   3,328                3,328 
Directional services   485                485 
Other   844            (332)   512 
   $150,773   $14,443   $   $(394)  $164,822 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2019   

Contract

Drilling

Services

    

Completion

and

Production

Services

    

Corporate

and Other

    

Inter-

Segment

Eliminations

    Total 
United States  $209,506   $4,531   $   $(88)  $213,949 
Canada   81,000    26,349        (1,683)   105,666 
International   55,937                55,937 
   $346,443   $30,880   $   $(1,771)  $375,552 
                          
Day rate/hourly services  $331,193   $30,880   $   $(455)  $361,618 
Directional services   12,523                12,523 
Other   2,727            (1,316)   1,411 
   $346,443   $30,880   $   $(1,771)  $375,552 

 


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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020   

Contract

Drilling

Services

    

Completion

and

Production

Services

    

Corporate

and Other

    

Inter-

Segment

Eliminations

    Total 
United States  $347,598   $11,757   $   $(11)  $359,344 
Canada   188,295    41,874        (1,615)   228,554 
International   146,167                146,167 
   $682,060   $53,631   $   $(1,626)  $734,065 
                          
Day rate/hourly services  $619,847   $53,631   $   $(309)  $673,169 
Shortfall payments/idle but contracted   41,550                41,550 
Turnkey drilling services   7,930                7,930 
Directional services   8,084                8,084 
Other   4,649            (1,317)   3,332 
   $682,060   $53,631   $   $(1,626)  $734,065 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019   

Contract

Drilling

Services

    

Completion

and

Production

Services

    

Corporate

and Other

    

Inter-

Segment

Eliminations

    Total 
United States  $664,130   $12,897   $   $(217)  $676,810 
Canada   242,116    99,947        (3,790)   338,273 
International   153,936                153,936 
   $1,060,182   $112,844   $   $(4,007)  $1,169,019 
                          
Day rate/hourly services  $1,013,058   $112,844   $   $(798)  $1,125,104 
Shortfall payments/idle but contracted   6,366                6,366 
Turnkey drilling services   305                305 
Directional services   32,827                32,827 
Other   7,626            (3,209)   4,417 
   $1,060,182   $112,844   $   $(4,007)  $1,169,019 

 

(b)Seasonality

 

Precision has operations that are carried on in Canada which represent approximately 31% (2019 - 29%) of consolidated revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 36% (2019 - 34%) of consolidated total assets as at September 30, 2020. The ability to move heavy equipment in Canadian oil and natural gas fields is dependent on weather conditions. As warm weather returns in the spring, the winter's frost comes out of the ground rendering many secondary roads incapable of supporting the weight of heavy equipment until they have thoroughly dried out. The duration of this “spring break-up” has a direct impact on Precision’s activity levels. In addition, many exploration and production areas in northern Canada are accessible only in winter months when the ground is frozen hard enough to support equipment. The timing of freeze up and spring break-up affects the ability to move equipment in and out of these areas. As a result, late March through May is traditionally Precision’s slowest time in this region.

 

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NOTE 4. SEGMENTED INFORMATION

 

The Corporation has two reportable operating segments; Contract Drilling Services and Completion and Production Services. Contract Drilling Services includes drilling rigs, directional drilling, procurement and distribution of oilfield supplies, and manufacture, sale and repair of drilling equipment. Completion and Production Services includes service rigs, oilfield equipment rentals and camp and catering services. The Corporation provides services primarily in Canada, the United States and certain international locations.

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020   

Contract

Drilling

Services

    

Completion

and

Production

Services

    

Corporate

and Other

    

Inter-

Segment

Eliminations

    Total 
Revenue  $150,773   $14,443   $   $(394)  $164,822 
Operating earnings (loss)   (16,397)   167    (10,555)       (26,785)
Depreciation and amortization   70,675    4,014    2,899        77,588 
Gain on asset disposals   (2,684)   (236)   (112)       (3,032)
Total assets   2,699,247    127,792    246,285        3,073,324 
Capital expenditures   2,906    207    98        3,211 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2019   

Contract

Drilling

Services

    

Completion

and

Production

Services

    

Corporate

and Other

    

Inter-

Segment

Eliminations

    Total 
Revenue  $346,443   $30,880   $   $(1,771)  $375,552 
Operating earnings (loss)   34,591    279    (15,635)       19,235 
Depreciation and amortization   74,532    4,282    3,790        82,604 
Loss (gain) on asset disposals   (3,956)   36    (24)       (3,944)
Total assets   3,134,866    151,895    158,973        3,445,734 
Capital expenditures   22,443    1,341    142        23,926 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020   

Contract

Drilling

Services

    

Completion

and

Production

Services

    

Corporate

and Other

    

Inter-

Segment

Eliminations

    Total 
Revenue  $682,060   $53,631   $   $(1,626)  $734,065 
Operating earnings (loss)   25,096    (5,219)   (43,252)       (23,375)
Depreciation and amortization   220,461    12,416    8,749        241,626 
Gain on asset disposals   (8,617)   (1,237)   (257)       (10,111)
Total assets   2,699,247    127,792    246,285        3,073,324 
Capital expenditures   36,261    2,086    333        38,680 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019   

Contract

Drilling

Services

    

Completion

and

Production

Services

    

Corporate

and Other

    

Inter-

Segment

Eliminations

    Total 
Revenue  $1,060,182   $112,844   $   $(4,007)  $1,169,019 
Operating earnings (loss)   138,269    7,890    (59,281)       86,878 
Depreciation and amortization   227,686    13,572    11,426        252,684 
Gain on asset disposals   (43,228)   (3,566)   (59)       (46,853)
Impairment reversal   (5,810)               (5,810)
Total assets   3,134,866    151,895    158,973        3,445,734 
Capital expenditures   134,679    3,575    567        138,821 

 

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A reconciliation of operating earnings (loss) to earnings (loss) before income taxes is as follows:

 

    

Three Months Ended

September 30,

    

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
    2020    2019    2020    2019 
Total segment operating earnings (loss)  $(26,785)  $19,235   $(23,375)  $86,878 
Add (deduct):                    
Foreign exchange   1,161    1,470    2,924    (4,416)
Finance charges   27,613    28,490    83,276    90,178 
Gain on repurchase of unsecured senior notes   (27,971)   (2,239)   (29,942)   (3,637)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes  $(27,588)  $(8,486)  $(79,633)  $4,753 

 

NOTE 5. IMPAIRMENT

 

Precision reviews the carrying value of its long-lived assets for indications of impairment at the end of each reporting period. Due to the global economic slowdown and significant commodity price reductions in the first quarter of 2020, the Corporation identified indications of impairment in each of its cash-generating units (“CGU”) at March 31, 2020. Accordingly, the Corporation tested all CGUs for impairment as at March 31, 2020 and concluded no impairment charge was required.

 

At September 30, 2020, Precision reviewed each of its cash-generating units and did not identify indications of impairment and therefore, did not test its CGUs for impairment.

 

There is risk that impairment charges may be required in future periods due to the volatility and uncertainty of the economy and commodity price environment caused by COVID-19. Increasing costs of capital combined with declining activity levels could result in material asset impairments. However, the introduction of various government economic stimulus programs and continued efforts of certain oil-producing countries to restrict supply may provide a level of stability to the energy sector. The outcome of future impairment tests cannot be predicted with any certainty and will be impacted by the assumptions and estimates based on market conditions at that time.

 

NOTE 6. RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER

 

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, Precision incurred restructuring charges of $2 million (2019 - nil) and $18 million (2019 - $6 million), respectively. These charges were comprised of severance, as the Corporation aligned its cost structure to reflect reduced global activity, and certain costs associated with the shutdown of directional drilling operations in the United States in the first quarter of 2020.

 

In response to the economic slowdown caused by COVID-19, governments enacted various employer assistance and economic stimulus programs. In the second quarter of 2020, the Government of Canada introduced the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy program. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, Precision recognized $8 million and $16 million of salary and wage subsidies, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, these subsidies were presented as reductions of operating and general and administrative expense of $12 million and $4 million, respectively.

 

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NOTE 7. LONG-TERM DEBT

 

   September 30,   December 31,    September 30,    December 31, 
   2020   2019    2020    2019 
Senior Credit Facility US $96,650  US $   $128,680   $ 
Unsecured senior notes:                  
6.5% senior notes due 2021     90,625        117,678 
7.75% senior notes due 2023  306,282   344,845    407,784    447,792 
5.25% senior notes due 2024  270,975   307,690    360,776    399,545 
7.125% senior notes due 2026  357,857   369,735    476,450    480,112 
  US $1,031,764  US $1,112,895    1,373,690    1,445,127 
Less net unamortized debt issue costs           (13,890)   (17,946)
           $1,359,800   $1,427,181 

 

    Senior Credit Facility    

Unsecured

Senior Notes

    

Debt Issue

Costs

    Total 
Balance December 31, 2019  $   $1,445,127   $(17,946)  $1,427,181 
Changes from financing cash flows:                    
Proceeds from Senior Credit Facility   128,059            128,059 
Repurchase of unsecured senior notes       (204,386)       (204,386)
    128,059    1,240,741    (17,946)   1,350,854 
Gain on repurchase of unsecured senior notes       (29,942)       (29,942)
Amortization of debt issue costs           4,056    4,056 
Foreign exchange adjustment   621    34,211        34,832 
Balance at September 30, 2020  $128,680   $1,245,010   $(13,890)  $1,359,800 

 

During the first nine months of 2020, Precision redeemed US$88 million principal amount and repurchased and cancelled US$3 million of its 6.50% unsecured senior notes due 2021, repurchased and cancelled US$37 million of its 5.25% unsecured senior notes due 2024, US$12 million of its 7.125% unsecured senior notes due 2026 and US$39 million of its 7.75% unsecured senior notes due 2023 and drew US$97 million under its Senior Credit Facility. We recognized a gain of $30 million on the repurchase of unsecured senior notes.

 

Subsequent to September 30, 2020, Precision repurchased and cancelled US$14 million of its 7.75% unsecured senior notes due 2023, recognizing a gain on repurchase of $5 million.

 

At September 30, 2020, Precision was in compliance with the covenants of the Senior Credit Facility. To the extent that the Senior Credit Facility is not renewed, amounts drawn are due on its maturity date of November 21, 2023.

 

Long-term debt obligations at September 30, 2020 will mature as follows:

 

2023   536,464 
2024   360,776 
Thereafter   476,450 
   $1,373,690 

 

On April 9, 2020, Precision agreed with the lenders of its Senior Credit Facility to reduce the consolidated Covenant EBITDA to consolidated interest expense coverage ratio for the most recent four consecutive quarters of greater than or equal to 2.5:1 to 2.0:1 for the period ending September 30, 2020, 1.75:1 for the period ending December 31, 2020, 1.25:1 for the periods ending March 31, June 30 and September 30, 2021, 1.75:1, for the period ending December 31, 2021, 2.0:1 for the period ending March 31, 2022 and 2.5:1 for periods ending thereafter.

 

During the covenant relief period, Precision’s distributions in the form of dividends, distributions and share repurchases are restricted to a maximum of US$15 million in 2020 and US$25 million in each of 2021 and 2022, subject to a pro forma senior net leverage ratio (as defined in the credit agreement) of less than or equal to 1.75:1.

 

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In addition, during 2021, Precision’s North American and acceptable secured foreign assets must directly account for at least 65% of consolidated Covenant EBITDA calculated quarterly on a rolling twelve-month basis, increasing to 70% thereafter. Precision also has the option to voluntarily terminate the covenant relief period prior to its March 31, 2022 end date.

 

The Senior Credit Facility limits the redemption and repurchase of junior debt subject to a pro forma senior net leverage covenant test of less than or equal to 1.75:1.

 

In addition, the Senior Credit Facility contains certain covenants that place restrictions on Precision’s ability to incur or assume additional indebtedness; dispose of assets; change its primary business; incur liens on assets; engage in transactions with affiliates; enter into mergers, consolidations or amalgamations; and enter into speculative swap agreements.

 

NOTE 8. FINANCE CHARGES

 

    

Three Months Ended

September 30,

    

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
    2020    2019    2020    2019 
Interest:                    
Long-term debt  $24,708   $26,909   $76,594   $84,205 
Lease obligations   736    854    2,452    2,552 
Other       84    107    192 
Income   (235)   (548)   (547)   (1,231)
Amortization of debt issue costs and loan commitment fees   2,404    1,191    4,670    4,460 
Finance charges  $27,613   $28,490   $83,276   $90,178 

 

NOTE 9. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

 

Liability Classified Plans

 

    

Restricted

Share Units (a)

    

Performance

Share

Units (a)

    

Non-Management

Directors’

DSUs (b)

    Total 
December 31, 2019  $7,318   $2,858   $3,336   $13,512 
Expensed during the period   817    978    (1,845)   (50)
Payments and redemptions   (3,689)   (878)   (175)   (4,742)
September 30, 2020  $4,446   $2,958   $1,316   $8,720 
                     
Current  $2,919   $540   $   $3,459 
Long-term   1,527    2,418    1,316    5,261 
   $4,446   $2,958   $1,316   $8,720 

 

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(a) Restricted Share Units and Performance Share Units

 

A summary of the activity under the restricted share unit (“RSUs”) and the performance share unit (“PSUs”) plans are presented below:

 

    

RSUs

Outstanding

    

PSUs

Outstanding

 
December 31, 2019   6,338,063    3,335,350 
Granted   7,260,400    10,046,500 
Redeemed   (2,440,291)   (780,558)
Forfeited   (1,290,385)   (1,253,642)
September 30, 2020   9,867,787    11,347,650 

 

(b) Non-Management Directors – Deferred Share Unit Plan

 

Precision has a deferred share unit (“DSU”) plan for non-management directors whereby fully vested DSUs are granted quarterly based on an election by the non-management director to receive all or a portion of his or her compensation in DSUs. These DSUs are redeemable in cash or for an equal number of common shares upon the director’s retirement. The redemption of DSUs in cash or common shares is solely at Precision’s discretion.

 

A summary of the activity under the non-management director deferred share unit plan is presented below:

 

 Deferred Share Units   Outstanding 
December 31, 2019   1,792,254 
Redeemed   (240,786)
September 30, 2020   1,551,468 

 

During the second quarter of 2020, Precision elected to settle the redemption of DSUs in common shares.

 

Equity Settled Plans

 

(c) Non-Management Directors

 

Prior to January 1, 2012, Precision had a deferred share unit plan for non-management directors. Under the plan fully vested deferred share units were granted quarterly based upon an election by the non-management director to receive all or a portion of their compensation in deferred share units. These deferred share units are redeemable into an equal number of common shares any time after the director's retirement. A summary of the activity under this share-based incentive plan is presented below:

 

Deferred Share Units   Outstanding 
December 31, 2019   93,173 
Redeemed   (63,773)
September 30, 2020   29,400 

 

(d) Option Plan

 

A summary of the activity under the option plan is presented below:

 

Canadian share options   Outstanding    

Range of

Exercise Price

   

Weighted

Average

Exercise Price

    Exercisable  
December 31, 2019     4,021,584     $ 4.35             14.31     $ 7.29       3,569,069  
Forfeited     (1,028,684 )     4.35             10.15       8.36          
September 30, 2020     2,992,900     $ 4.35             14.31     $ 6.92       2,842,724  

 

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U.S. share options   Outstanding    

Range of

Exercise Price

(US$)

   

Weighted

Average

Exercise Price

(US$)

    Exercisable  
December 31, 2019     6,363,050     $ 2.56             9.18     $ 4.67       4,348,824  
Forfeited     (649,400 )     3.21             9.18       7.63          
September 30, 2020     5,713,650     $ 2.56             9.18     $ 4.33       4,828,216  

 

Included in net earnings (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 is an expense of $0.2 million (2019 - $0.5 million) and $0.7 million (2019 - $1.8 million), respectively.

 

(e) Executive Performance Share Units

 

Precision granted PSUs to certain senior executives with the intention of settling them in voting shares of the Corporation either issued from treasury or purchased in the open market. These PSUs vest over a three-year period and incorporate performance criteria established at the date of grant that can adjust the number of performance share units available for settlement from zero to two times the amount originally granted. A summary of the activity under this share-based incentive plan is presented below:

 

    

 

Outstanding

    

Weighted Fair

Value

 
December 31, 2019   7,376,900   $4.98 
Redeemed   (1,148,837)   5.79 
Forfeited   (448,763)   5.22 
September 30, 2020   5,779,300   $4.80 

 

During the first quarter of 2020, pursuant to the omnibus equity incentive plan, Precision elected to cash-settle vested Executive PSUs. Precision reclassified $1 million of previously expensed share-based compensation charges from contributed surplus to establish a financial liability that was subsequently settled during the first quarter of 2020.

 

Included in net earnings (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 is an expense of $2 million (2019 - $3 million) and $8 million (2019 - $8 million), respectively.

 

NOTE 10. SHAREHOLDERS’ CAPITAL

 

Common shares   Number    Amount 
Balance December 31, 2019   277,299,804   $2,296,378 
Share repurchase   (3,104,127)   (5,259)
Redemption of non-management directors' DSUs   304,559    677 
Balance September 30, 2020   274,500,236   $2,291,796 

 

During the third quarter of 2020, the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) approved Precision’s application to renew its Normal Course Issuer Bid (“NCIB”). Under the terms of the NCIB, Precision may purchase and cancel up to a maximum of 23,997,668 common shares, representing 10% of the public float of common shares as of August 14, 2020. The NCIB will terminate no later than August 26, 2021. Purchases under the NCIB were made through the facilities of the TSX and the New York Stock Exchange and in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements at a price per common share representative of the market price at the time of acquisition.

 

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NOTE 11. PER SHARE AMOUNTS

 

The following tables reconcile the net earnings (loss) and weighted average shares outstanding used in computing basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per share:

 

    

Three Months Ended

September 30,

    

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
    2020    2019    2020    2019 
Net earnings (loss) - basic and diluted  $(28,476)  $(3,534)  $(82,620)  $7,679 

 

    

Three Months Ended

September 30,

    

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
(Stated in thousands)   2020    2019    2020    2019 
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic   274,500    292,811    274,718    293,455 
Effect of stock options and other equity compensation plans               6,213 
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted   274,500    292,811    274,718    299,668 

 

NOTE 12. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

    

Unrealized

Foreign

Currency

Translation

Gains

    

Foreign

Exchange

Loss on Net

Investment

Hedge

    

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income

 
December 31, 2019  $509,582   $(375,327)  $134,255 
Other comprehensive income (loss)   49,313    (34,832)   14,481 
September 30, 2020  $558,895   $(410,159)  $148,736 

 

NOTE 13. FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

The carrying value of cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair value due to the relatively short period to maturity of the instruments. Amounts drawn on the Senior Credit Facility, measured at amortized cost, approximates fair value as this indebtedness is subject to floating rates of interest. The fair value of the unsecured senior notes at September 30, 2020 was approximately $866 million (December 31, 2019 – $1,428 million).

 

Financial assets and liabilities recorded or disclosed at fair value in the consolidated statement of financial position are categorized based upon the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their fair value. Hierarchical levels are based on the amount of subjectivity associated with the inputs in the fair determination and are as follows:

 

Level I—Inputs are unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.

 

Level II—Inputs (other than quoted prices included in Level I) are either directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability through correlation with market data at the measurement date and for the duration of the instrument’s anticipated life.

 

Level III—Inputs reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. Consideration is given to the risk inherent in the valuation technique and the risk inherent in the inputs to the model.

 

The estimated fair value of unsecured senior notes is based on level II inputs. The fair value is estimated considering the risk-free interest rates on government debt instruments of similar maturities, adjusted for estimated credit risk, industry risk and market risk premiums.

 

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