Enerflex Ltd. ("Enerflex" or the "Company") (EFX–TSX) today
reported its second quarter 2022 financial and operational results.
"Enerflex delivered another strong quarter,
continuing to generate momentum in our business as we recover from
the low activity levels we experienced over the last two years,"
explained Marc Rossiter, Enerflex's President and Chief Executive
Officer. "Today, we are seeing sustained strength across all
regions and product lines and are diligently protecting our margins
through prudent cost control and planning efforts."
"With our base business in an advantageous
position, we are focused on progressing the acquisition of Exterran
Corporation," continued Mr. Rossiter. "Enerflex and Exterran have
each announced strong business performance based, in part, on a
strong macro environment for natural gas, capturing meaningful new
bookings and advancing in-flight projects. Through strong cash flow
generation and expected synergies of US$60 million compared to
US$40 million at announcement, we anticipate deleveraging more
quickly, bringing our bank-adjusted net debt to EBITDA to below 2.5
times within 12 to 18 months of closing. The global outlook for
natural gas is as constructive as ever, confirming the logic of
consolidating two global leaders in the natural gas infrastructure
business into one leaner, more cost-competitive, and capable
organization."
OVERVIEW
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Protecting and expanding gross margins is one of Enerflex's top
priorities. Driven by higher activity levels in the period, the
Company's revenue increased by $49 million to $372 million, and its
gross margin of $64 million, or 17.1%, increased by $10 million
from the first quarter of 2022. Gross margins improved across all
product lines and continue to trend positively towards pre-pandemic
levels.
-
Reflecting the higher activity levels, Enerflex recognized earnings
of $13 million, or $0.15 per share, and adjusted earnings before
finance costs, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization
("EBITDA") of $45 million(1), increases of $13 million and $6
million, respectively, compared to the first quarter of 2022.
-
Enerflex's Engineered Systems bookings of $313 million(2) increased
by 32% relative to the first quarter of 2022 and more than doubled
compared to the second quarter of 2021. Margins on new bookings
have expanded from those secured during the pandemic.
-
Enerflex grew its Engineered Systems backlog by $117 million during
the quarter to a total of $737 million(2) at June 30, 2022, the
Company's largest backlog in three years.
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The Company maintained its strong financial position, closing the
period with long-term debt and net debt balances of $346 million
and $199 million, respectively. The bank-adjusted net debt to
EBITDA ratio was a conservative 1.36 times(2), excluding
non-recourse debt.
-
The Company continues to progress all matters that need to be
addressed to close the proposed acquisition (the "Transaction") of
Exterran Corporation ("Exterran"). See "Exterran Transaction
Update" of this news release.
________________(1) Non-IFRS measure that
is not a standardized financial measure under International
Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and may not be comparable to
similar non-IFRS measures disclosed by other issuers. See "Non-IFRS
Measures" of this news release for the most directly comparable
financial measure disclosed in Enerflex's current financial
statements to which such non-IFRS measure relates and a
reconciliation to such comparable financial measure.(2)
Non-IFRS measure that is not a standardized measure under IFRS and
may not be comparable to similar non-IFRS measures disclosed by
other issuers.
Enerflex's unaudited condensed interim
consolidated financial statements and notes (the "financial
statements") and Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A")
as at and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, are
available on Enerflex's website at www.enerflex.com and under
Enerflex's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.
FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL
RESULTS
$ millions, except per share amounts(1),percentages, and
horsepower |
Three Months Ended |
Six Months Ended |
June 30,2022 |
March 31,2022 |
|
June 30,2021(2) |
June 30,2022 |
June 30,2021(2) |
FINANCIAL RESULTS |
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue |
372.1 |
323.1 |
|
204.5 |
695.1 |
407.7 |
Gross margin |
63.6 |
53.6 |
|
51.1 |
117.2 |
96.6 |
Gross margin as a percentage of revenue (%) |
17.1 |
16.6 |
|
25.0 |
16.9 |
23.7 |
Selling and administrative ("SG&A") expenses |
43.3 |
46.8 |
|
33.4 |
90.2 |
71.8 |
Operating income |
20.2 |
6.8 |
|
17.7 |
27.1 |
24.8 |
Net earnings (loss) |
13.4 |
(0.4 |
) |
4.3 |
13.0 |
7.3 |
Per share |
0.15 |
(0.00 |
) |
0.05 |
0.14 |
0.08 |
Earnings before finance costs and income taxes ("EBIT") |
20.9 |
7.1 |
|
18.0 |
28.0 |
24.6 |
EBIT as a percentage of revenue (%) |
5.6 |
2.2 |
|
8.8 |
4.0 |
6.0 |
EBITDA(3) |
42.9 |
29.0 |
|
39.4 |
72.0 |
67.0 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
44.9 |
38.7 |
|
36.1 |
83.6 |
65.8 |
Long-term debt |
346.0 |
339.1 |
|
339.4 |
346.0 |
339.4 |
Net debt |
198.9 |
205.9 |
|
240.4 |
198.9 |
240.4 |
Return on capital employed (%)(3) |
3.7 |
3.5 |
|
4.6 |
3.7 |
4.6 |
Engineered Systems bookings |
313.3 |
236.9 |
|
154.5 |
550.2 |
253.2 |
Engineered Systems backlog |
737.0 |
620.0 |
|
259.0 |
737.0 |
259.0 |
OPERATIONAL RESULTS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Energy Infrastructure (horsepower) |
826,691 |
833,872 |
|
780,916 |
826,691 |
780,916 |
(1) Per share amounts are based on
weighted average diluted common shares
outstanding.(2) Certain prior period amounts have been
reclassified between cost of goods sold ("COGS") and SG&A
expenses following Management's continuing review of the function
of expenditures incurred. See Note 1 "Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies" of the financial
statements.(3) Non-IFRS measure that is not a
standardized measure under IFRS and may not be comparable to
similar non-IFRS measures disclosed by other issuers.
OUTLOOK
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The growing need for a secure energy supply has led to a
structurally tight global commodity complex. While ongoing
volatility is expected in global economies and commodity prices,
Enerflex is strategically positioned to benefit over the long term.
-
The underlying driver of Enerflex's business is the demand for
natural gas, the outlook for which is robust. The continued growth
of liquefied natural gas ("LNG") exports off the US Gulf Coast and
the need for reliable power generation in regions like Latin
America and the Middle East present strong demand
fundamentals.
-
The Company is also strategically positioned to participate
meaningfully in global decarbonization efforts, partnering with
customers across the globe as they strive to reduce their emissions
profiles.
-
Managing a strong balance sheet and maintaining ample liquidity are
key tenets of Enerflex's long-term strategy. The Company continues
to be disciplined in its investments and discretionary spending to
protect its financial position.
-
Enerflex is focused on expanding its gross margins while profitably
investing in Energy Infrastructure to grow its recurring revenue
profile. Recurring revenue from Enerflex's Energy Infrastructure
and Service product lines continues to stabilize the Company's cash
flows, and recent growth in Engineered Systems bookings and backlog
should continue to improve the Company's financial position.
-
Enerflex continues to actively manage supply chain and inflationary
pressures across its regions and will continue to do so through the
balance of 2022.
-
Most inflationary pressures experienced to date pertain to the
availability of materials and escalating operating expenses. The
Company continues to be strategic in its inventory planning based
on the bid pipeline, working closely with customers to mitigate
significant cost exposures and delivery delays.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Revenue
-
The Company's revenue increased by 15% to $372 million, compared to
first quarter 2022 revenue of $323 million. The increase in revenue
was the result of a larger opening backlog, a higher contract
compression utilization rate, and increased work volume within all
segments.
Gross Margin
-
The Company's gross margin increased to $64 million, or 17.1%, up
$10 million from first quarter 2022 gross margin of $54 million.
The positive trend in gross margin is primarily due to the
increased volume of work in the quarter.
-
The gross margins for Service and Engineered Systems product lines
improved, increasing to 15.4% and 10.0%, respectively, as margins
for the two product lines continue to trend positively towards
pre-pandemic levels.
-
The gross margin for the Energy Infrastructure product line was
relatively unchanged at 39.4%, reflecting the stability of the
revenue and cost profiles associated with the Company's long-term
build-own-operate-maintain solutions, infrastructure leases, and
contract compression solutions.
Net Earnings
-
Enerflex recognized net earnings of $13 million, or $0.15 per
share, during the second quarter of 2022, compared to a slight net
loss in the first quarter of 2022. The increase in earnings was
primarily driven by a stronger gross margin resulting from improved
business activity, and lower share-based compensation
expenses.
Adjusted EBITDA
-
During the second quarter of 2022, Enerflex delivered an adjusted
EBITDA of $45 million compared to $39 million in the first quarter
of 2022. An expanding gross margin, lower share-based compensation
expenses, and lower transaction costs resulted in a higher adjusted
EBITDA.
Capital Expenditures and Work-in-progress
Related to Finance Leases
-
Enerflex invested approximately $24 million in Energy
Infrastructure capital expenditures and work-in-progress ("WIP")
related to finance leases during the second quarter of 2022.
-
$12 million was invested in the Company's rental assets, including
$8 million for the organic expansion of the USA contract
compression fleet to meet growing customer demand in the Permian
Basin.
-
$12 million was invested in the large natural gas infrastructure
project underway in the Rest of World segment, which remains on
schedule to be completed in late 2022.
Financial Position
-
At June 30, 2022, Enerflex's long-term debt balance was $346
million, and its net debt balance was $199 million. The
bank-adjusted net debt to EBITDA ratio was a conservative 1.36
times, excluding non-recourse debt.
-
Long-term debt comprised $271 million of senior unsecured notes
outstanding and $78 million in combined borrowings under the
Company's Bank Facility and Asset-based Facility, which were offset
by $3 million in deferred transaction costs.
-
Enerflex maintains ample liquidity, with approximately $679 million
of capacity currently remaining on its Bank Facility and
Asset-based Facility.
Dividends
-
The Company is committed to delivering a sustainable dividend to
shareholders. Accordingly, the Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly dividend of $0.025 per share, payable on October 6, 2022
to shareholders of record on August 18, 2022.
SEGMENTED RESULTS
-
The following table details financial and operational results by
business segment for the second quarter of 2022:
|
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 |
$ millions |
Total |
USA |
Canada |
|
Rest of World |
|
FINANCIAL RESULTS |
|
|
|
|
Revenue |
372.1 |
197.4 |
70.7 |
|
104.0 |
|
Energy Infrastructure |
69.9 |
31.6 |
1.0 |
|
37.3 |
|
Service |
105.8 |
53.1 |
20.9 |
|
31.9 |
|
Engineered Systems |
196.4 |
112.7 |
48.9 |
|
34.8 |
|
Operating income (loss) |
20.2 |
14.0 |
(1.0 |
) |
7.2 |
|
EBIT |
20.9 |
14.0 |
(0.4 |
) |
7.2 |
|
EBITDA |
42.9 |
25.6 |
1.5 |
|
15.9 |
|
Engineered Systems bookings |
313.3 |
228.7 |
92.0 |
|
(7.4 |
) |
Engineered Systems backlog |
737.0 |
478.9 |
139.9 |
|
118.1 |
|
USA
-
The USA segment continued to significantly contribute to Enerflex's
overall performance, with increased Permian activity and the
continued growth of LNG exports off the US Gulf Coast driving
demand for the Company's products and services.
-
Revenue during the second quarter of 2022 increased across all
product lines compared to the first quarter of 2022, and the USA
contract compression fleet reached an average utilization rate of
94%, its highest to date.
Canada
-
Canadian activity levels have improved despite producers'
commitment to capital discipline and returning capital to
shareholders. However, the ongoing negotiations between Blueberry
River First Nations and the Government of British Columbia
regarding continued resource development in the province continue
to temper activity in the region.
-
Enerflex realized revenue increases across all product lines
relative to the first quarter of 2022. Notably, Service revenue
expanded from new parts orders and maintenance service agreements
during the period.
Rest of World
-
Service revenues improved in several countries within the Rest of
World segment, as the Company was able to alleviate certain supply
chain constraints experienced in early 2022. Revenues generated by
the Engineered Systems product line decreased due to the
recognition of the finance lease that began operations in the first
quarter of 2022.
-
Enerflex reclassed a small project from the Engineered Systems
product line to the Energy Infrastructure product line, which
resulted in negative bookings for the period.
EXTERRAN TRANSACTION UPDATE
On January 24, 2022, the Company announced the
proposed acquisition of Exterran, in which Enerflex would acquire
all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Exterran by
issuing 1.021 common shares of Enerflex in exchange for each share
of Exterran. The closing of the Transaction is subject to obtaining
regulatory approvals and approval by shareholders of Enerflex and
Exterran, and satisfying other conditions that are customary for a
transaction of this type, which are fully described in the Merger
Agreement that has been entered into by Enerflex, Enerflex US
Holdings Inc., and Exterran (the "Merger Agreement") and is
available under Enerflex's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.
The Company continues to progress all matters
that need to be addressed to close the Transaction. A number of the
required regulatory approvals have been obtained and the Company
continues to pursue the approval required from the Securities and
Exchange Commission ("SEC") in connection with the registration of
the common shares of Enerflex in the United States.
Subject to receipt of all regulatory approvals,
Enerflex expects to deliver to its shareholders a management
information circular (the "Circular") in the coming weeks for the
special meeting of Enerflex shareholders that will consider the
Transaction. The Circular will contain a detailed description of
the Transaction and will be available under Enerflex's SEDAR
profile at www.sedar.com as well as Enerflex's website at
www.enerflex.com. All Enerflex shareholders are urged to read the
Circular in its entirety once available, as it will contain
important information concerning the Transaction. Pending
satisfaction of the terms and conditions as set forth in the Merger
Agreement, Enerflex anticipates closing the Transaction in the
second half of 2022.
Following the execution of the Merger Agreement,
Exterran advised Enerflex that the Local Labor Board of the State
of Tabasco in Mexico (the "Labor Board") had awarded (the "Labor
Board Decision") a former employee of one of Exterran's Mexican
subsidiaries approximately US$120 million in connection with a
dispute (the "Dispute") substantially relating to such former
employee's (i) severance pay following their termination of
employment; and (ii) alleged differences in salary payments.
Exterran has filed an appeal of the Labor Board
Decision to the federal appellate court in Mexico (the "Appeals
Court") and is of the view that the Labor Board erred in granting
such award and that the award has no credible basis in law or fact.
Exterran has publicly disclosed that it has already paid the
employee the undisputed portion of their severance pay, as
previously determined by the Labor Board based on company records,
and that the Labor Board Decision contradicts earlier court
rulings. According to Exterran, among other errors that are the
subject of the appeal is the Labor Board's (a) violation of
principles of res judicata by disregarding prior court decisions
establishing that the former employee's salary was roughly $3,500
MXN per day (approximately US$170 per day), (b) ignoring the
applicable one-year statute of limitations in these types of
matters, and (c) awarding of salary differences that were never
part of the former employee's original or subsequent claims.
Exterran has disclosed that although it may
incur some loss with respect to such matter, the ultimate
resolution of this matter will not be material to Exterran.
Enerflex has been regularly communicating with
Exterran regarding the Dispute since the time that the Company was
made aware of it and has engaged and sought advice from legal
counsel, including two separate expert legal litigation counsel in
Mexico, to assist the Company in evaluating the Dispute and the
impact on Exterran, Enerflex, the potentially combined entity, and
the Transaction in the event that the Labor Board Decision is not
reversed.
Since announcing the Transaction, both Enerflex
and Exterran have reported better-than-expected financial results,
driven by strengthened bookings and macroeconomic conditions. In
addition, interest rates have risen, the timing of expected
expenditures has been delayed, and the timing of associated tax
payments has been revised. Accordingly, the Company has updated its
expectations for the following pro forma Transaction-related
metrics:
Transaction-related Guidance as at June 30,
2022(1) |
Leverage |
- Enerflex will target a
bank-adjusted net debt to EBITDA ratio of less than 2.5 times
within 12 to 18 months of closing
|
Improved Operational Efficiencies |
- Expect to realize at least US$60
million of annual run-rate synergies within 12 to 18 months of
closing, primarily achieved through overhead savings and
operational efficiencies
|
Gross Margin |
- 2022 estimated consolidated gross
margin: US$540 - US$600 million
|
Enhanced Scale |
- 2022 estimated adjusted EBITDA
(inclusive of synergies): US$355 - US$405 million
- 2023 estimated adjusted EBITDA
(inclusive of synergies): US$380 - US$420 million
|
Capital Expenditures and WIP |
- 2022 estimated maintenance capital
expenditures: US$40 - US$50 million
- 2022 estimated growth capital
expenditures: US$200 - US$220 million
- 2022 estimated WIP: US$180 - US$200
million
- 2023 estimated maintenance capital
expenditures: US$40 - US$50 million
|
Total Expenditures |
- 2022 estimated total expenditures:
US$470 - US$500 million
- 2023 estimated total expenditures:
US$170 - US$210 million
|
Accretion to Enerflex Shareholders |
- Expected doubling of adjusted
EBITDA and approximately 20% accretive to earnings per share
(subject to purchase price allocation to be determined upon
closing) and approximately 11% accretive to cash flow per share,
for Enerflex shareholders
|
(1) See the news release and
the investor presentation, both dated January 24, 2022, available
on Enerflex's website at www.enerflex.com and under Enerflex's
SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com for previously announced
transaction-related guidance.
CONFERENCE CALL
Enerflex's senior leadership team will be
hosting a conference call to discuss the Company's second quarter
2022 results on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. Mountain
Time. To participate, register at
https://register.vevent.com/register/BIda88f82fdcde4dc3b64ab869f5790e16.
Once registered, participants will receive the dial-in numbers and
a unique PIN to enter the call. The live audio webcast of the
conference call will be available on Enerflex's website at
www.enerflex.com under the Investors section.
NON-IFRS MEASURES
Throughout this news release and in other
materials disclosed by the Company, Enerflex employs certain
measures to analyze its financial performance, financial position,
and cash flow. These non-IFRS measures are not standardized
financial measures under IFRS and may not be comparable to similar
financial measures disclosed by other issuers. The non-IFRS
measures should not be considered to be more meaningful than
generally accepted accounting principles measures which are
determined in accordance with IFRS, such as net earnings (loss),
EBIT, and EBITDA, as indicators of Enerflex's performance.
Adjusted EBITDA
The Company's results include items that are
unique and items that Management and users of the financial
statements adjust for when evaluating the Company's performance and
results. The presentation of adjusted EBITDA should not be
considered in isolation from EBIT or EBITDA, as determined under
IFRS. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure and may not be
comparable to similar non-IFRS measures disclosed by other
issuers.
The items that have been adjusted historically
for presentation purposes relate generally to five categories:
-
Impairment or gains on idle facilities, excluding rental asset
impairments
-
Severance costs associated with restructuring activities and cost
reduction initiatives undertaken in response to the COVID-19
pandemic
-
Grants received from federal governments in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic
-
Transaction costs related to mergers and acquisitions activity
-
Share-based compensation
Enerflex has presented the impact of share-based
compensation as it is an item that can fluctuate significantly with
share price changes during a period based on factors that are not
specific to the long-term performance of the Company.
Management believes that identification of these
items allows for a better understanding of the underlying
operations of the Company based on the current assets and
structure.
|
Three Months Ended |
Six Months Ended |
$ millions |
June 30,2022 |
|
March 31,2022 |
June 30,2021 |
|
June 30,2022 |
June 30,2021 |
|
EBIT |
20.9 |
|
7.1 |
18.0 |
|
28.0 |
24.6 |
|
Severance costs in COGS and SG&A |
– |
|
– |
– |
|
– |
0.7 |
|
Government grants in COGS and SG&A |
– |
|
– |
(6.4 |
) |
– |
(10.5 |
) |
Transaction costs |
4.6 |
|
5.7 |
– |
|
10.3 |
– |
|
Share-based compensation |
(2.7 |
) |
4.0 |
3.2 |
|
1.4 |
8.4 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
22.1 |
|
21.9 |
21.4 |
|
43.9 |
42.5 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
44.9 |
|
38.7 |
36.1 |
|
83.6 |
65.8 |
|
ADVISORY REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING
INFORMATION
This news release contains forward-looking
information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities
laws and within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the US
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements
relate to the respective Management expectations about future
events, results of operations, and the future performance (both
financial and operational) and business prospects of Enerflex,
Exterran, or the combined entity. All statements other than
statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. The
use of any of the words "anticipate", "future", "plan",
"contemplate", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "intend",
"propose", "might", "may", "will", "shall", "project", "should",
"could", "would", "believe", "predict", "forecast", "pursue",
"potential", "objective", "capable", and similar expressions are
intended to identify forward-looking information. In particular,
this news release includes (without limitation) forward-looking
information pertaining to: the closing of the Transaction and the
timing associated therewith, if at all; the amount and nature of
any losses incurred as a result of the Labor Board Decision; the
anticipated financial performance of the combined entity, including
its expected gross margin; the expected run-rate synergies and
efficiencies to be achieved as a result of the Transaction and the
quantum and timing associated therewith; anticipated shareholder
value; expected accretion to adjusted EBITDA, cash flow per share,
and earnings per share for shareholders of Enerflex; excess cash
flow beginning in 2023; future capital expenditures, including the
amount and nature thereof; Engineered Systems bookings and backlog;
crude oil and natural gas prices and the impact of such prices on
demand for the combined entity's products and services; development
trends in the oil and gas industry; seasonal variations in the
activity levels of certain crude oil and natural gas markets;
expectation in respect of excess cash flow following closing of the
Transaction; business prospects and strategy; expansion and growth
of the business and operations, including position in the Energy
Services markets; expectations regarding future dividends;
expectations and implications of changes in government regulation,
laws, and income taxes; environmental, social, and governance
matters; the receipt of all necessary approvals including the
approval of the Enerflex shareholders and Exterran shareholders and
the timing associated therewith, if at all; the approval of the SEC
and the timing associated therewith; the expectations with respect
to the mailing of the Circular, the timing associated therewith,
and the disclosures to be made therein; the disclosures provided in
the table entitled "Transaction-related Guidance as at June 30,
2022"; Exterran's expectation regarding the Dispute that although
it may incur some loss with respect to such matter, the ultimate
resolution of this matter will not be material to Exterran; and the
successful completion of the Transaction and the anticipated
closing date. This forward-looking information is based on
assumptions, estimates, and analysis made by Enerflex and its
perception of trends, current conditions, and expected
developments, as well as other factors that are believed by
Enerflex to be reasonable and relevant in the circumstances and in
light of the Transaction.
All forward-looking information in this news
release is subject to important risks, uncertainties, and
assumptions, which are difficult to predict and which may affect
Enerflex's operations, including, without limitation: the
satisfaction of closing conditions to the Transaction in a timely
manner, if at all; receipt of all necessary regulatory and/or
competition approvals on terms acceptable to Enerflex and Exterran;
the impact of economic conditions, including volatility in the
price of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, interest
rates, and foreign exchange rates; industry conditions, including
supply and demand fundamentals for crude oil and natural gas, and
the related infrastructure, including new environmental, taxation,
and other laws and regulations; business disruptions resulting from
the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; the ability to continue to build and
improve on proven manufacturing capabilities and innovate into new
product lines and markets; increased competition; insufficient
funds to support capital investments required to grow the business;
the lack of availability of qualified personnel or management;
political unrest; and other factors, many of which are beyond the
control of Enerflex. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list
of assumptions and risk factors should not be construed as
exhaustive. While Enerflex believes that there is a reasonable
basis for the forward-looking information and statements included
in this news release, as a result of such known and unknown risks,
uncertainties, and other factors, actual results, performance, or
achievements could differ and such differences could be material
from those expressed in, or implied by, these statements. The
forward-looking information included in this news release should
not be unduly relied upon as a number of factors could cause actual
results to differ materially from the results discussed in these
forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: the
completion and related timing for completion of the Transaction;
the ability of Enerflex and Exterran to timely receive any
necessary regulatory, shareholder, stock exchange, lender, or other
third-party approvals to satisfy the closing conditions of the
Transaction; interloper risk; the ability to complete the
Transaction on the terms contemplated by Enerflex and Exterran, or
at all; the ability of the combined entity to realize the
anticipated benefits of, and synergies from, the Transaction and
the timing and quantum thereof; consequences of not completing the
Transaction, including the volatility of the share prices of
Enerflex and Exterran, negative reactions from the investment
community, and the required payment of certain costs related to the
Transaction; actions taken by government entities or others seeking
to prevent or alter the terms of the Transaction; potential
undisclosed liabilities unidentified during the due diligence
process; the accuracy of the pro forma financial information of the
combined entity; the interpretation of the Transaction by tax
authorities; the success of business integration and the time
required to successfully integrate; the focus of Management's time
and attention on the Transaction and other disruptions arising from
the Transaction; the ability to maintain desirable financial
ratios; the ability to access various sources of debt and equity
capital, generally, and on acceptable terms, if at all; the ability
to utilize tax losses in the future; the ability to maintain
relationships with partners and to successfully manage and operate
integrated businesses; risks associated with technology and
equipment, including potential cyberattacks; the occurrence of
unexpected events such as pandemics, war, terrorist threats, and
the instability resulting therefrom; risks associated with existing
and potential future lawsuits, shareholder proposals, and
regulatory actions; and those factors referred to under the heading
"Risk Factors" in Enerflex's Annual Information Form ("AIF") and
Exterran's Form 10-K, each for the year ended December 31, 2021,
and in Enerflex's MD&A and Exterran's Form 10-Q, each for the
three and six months ended June 30, 2022, available on SEDAR and
EDGAR, respectively.
The forward-looking information contained herein
is expressly qualified in its entirety by the above cautionary
statement. The forward-looking information included in this news
release is made as of the date of this news release and, other than
as required by law, Enerflex disclaims any intention or obligation
to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a
result of new information, future events, or otherwise. This news
release and its contents should not be construed, under any
circumstances, as investment, tax, or legal advice.
FUTURE-ORIENTED FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
This news release contains information that may
constitute future-oriented financial information or financial
outlook information ("FOFI") about Enerflex, Exterran, and the
combined entity's prospective financial performance, financial
position, or cash flows, including annual run-rate synergies,
adjusted EBITDA, capital expenditures, total expenditures, gross
margin, and bank-adjusted net debt to EBITDA ratio, all of which is
subject to the same assumptions, risk factors, limitations, and
qualifications as set forth above. Readers are cautioned that the
assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although
considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be
imprecise or inaccurate and, as such, undue reliance should not be
placed on FOFI. Enerflex, Exterran, or the combined entity's actual
results, performance, and achievements could differ materially from
those expressed in, or implied by, FOFI. Enerflex and Exterran have
included FOFI in this news release in order to provide readers with
a more complete perspective on the combined entity's future
operations and Management's current expectations regarding the
combined entity's future performance. Readers are cautioned that
such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. FOFI
contained herein was made as of the date of this news release.
Unless required by applicable laws, Enerflex and Exterran do not
undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any FOFI
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events,
or otherwise.
NO OFFER OR SOLICITATION
This news release is for informational purposes
only and is neither an offer to purchase, nor a solicitation of an
offer to sell, any securities or the solicitation of any vote in
any jurisdiction pursuant to the proposed Transaction or otherwise,
nor shall there be any sale, issuance, or transfer of securities in
any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. No offer of
securities shall be made, except by means of a prospectus meeting
the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WHERE TO FIND
IT
In connection with the proposed Transaction,
Enerflex and Exterran have filed and will file relevant materials
with the SEC. These materials include a Registration Statement
containing a proxy statement/prospectus on appropriate form of
registration statement regarding each of Enerflex and Exterran,
respectively. After the Registration Statement has become
effective, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus will be mailed
to Exterran stockholders and the Circular will be mailed to
Enerflex shareholders. The proxy statement/prospectus contains, and
the definitive proxy statement/prospectus will contain, important
information about the proposed Transaction and related matters. The
Circular will contain a detailed description of the Transaction and
will be available under Enerflex's SEDAR profile
at www.sedar.com as well as on Enerflex's website at
www.enerflex.com. INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED AND ADVISED
TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND/OR THE CIRCULAR
CAREFULLY WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE BECAUSE IT WILL CONTAIN
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRANSACTION AND THE PARTIES TO THE
TRANSACTION. The definitive proxy statement, the preliminary proxy
statement, and other relevant materials in connection with the
Transaction and any other documents filed by the Company with the
SEC, may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at
www.sec.gov, and with SEDAR, may be obtained free of charge from
the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com. The documents filed by Enerflex
with the SEC and SEDAR may also be obtained free of charge on
Enerflex's website at www.enerflex.com. Alternatively, these
documents, when available, can be obtained free of charge from
Enerflex upon written request to Enerflex Ltd., Attn: Investor
Relations, Suite 904, 1331 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta,
Canada T2G 0K3, or by calling +1.403.387.6377. The documents filed
by Exterran with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at
Exterran's website at www.exterran.com. Alternatively, these
documents, when available, can be obtained free of charge from
Exterran upon written request to investor.relations@exterran.com or
by calling +1.281.836.7000.
PARTICIPANTS IN THE
SOLICITATION
Enerflex, Exterran, and their respective
directors and executive officers may be deemed, under SEC rules, to
be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Exterran's
shareholders in connection with the Transaction. Information about
Exterran's directors and executive officers and their ownership of
Exterran's securities is set forth in Exterran's definitive proxy
statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on March 17, 2021, and
may also be obtained free of charge at Exterran's website at
www.exterran.com. Alternatively, these documents can be obtained
free of charge from Exterran upon written request to
investor.relations@exterran.com or by calling +1.281.836.7000. You
may obtain information about Enerflex's executive officers and
directors in Enerflex's AIF, which was filed with SEDAR on February
23, 2022. These documents may be obtained free of charge from the
SEDAR website at www.sedar.com and may also be obtained free
of charge at Enerflex's website at www.enerflex.com. Alternatively,
these documents can be obtained free of charge from Enerflex upon
written request to Enerflex Ltd., Attn: Investor Relations, Suite
904, 1331 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2G 0K3, or by
calling +1.403.387.6377. Additional information regarding the
interests of all such individuals in the proposed Transaction is
included in the proxy statement relating to the Transaction as
filed with the SEC, as amended.
ABOUT ENERFLEX
Enerflex is a single-source supplier of natural
gas compression, oil and gas processing, refrigeration systems, and
electric power generation equipment, including related in-house
engineering and mechanical services expertise. The Company's broad
in-house resources provide the capability to engineer, design,
manufacture, construct, commission, service, and operate
hydrocarbon handling systems. Enerflex's expertise encompasses
field production facilities, compression and natural gas processing
plants, gas lift compression, refrigeration systems, and electrical
power solutions serving the natural gas production industry.
Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada,
Enerflex has approximately 2,100 employees worldwide. Enerflex, its
subsidiaries, interests in associates, and joint operations operate
in Canada, the USA, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico,
the United Kingdom, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, the United Arab
Emirates, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and
Thailand. Enerflex operates three business segments: USA, Rest of
World, and Canada. Enerflex's shares trade on the Toronto Stock
Exchange under the symbol "EFX". For more information about
Enerflex, visit www.enerflex.com.
For investor and media enquiries, contact:
Marc Rossiter |
Sanjay Bishnoi |
Stefan Ali |
President &Chief Executive
Officer |
Senior Vice President
&Chief Financial Officer |
Vice President,Strategy &
Investor Relations |
Tel: 403.387.6325 |
Tel: 403.236.6857 |
Tel: 403.717.4953 |
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