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CHC GROUP REPORTS FISCAL-2015 FIRST-QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS
Company Posts 11-Percent Revenue Growth; Adjusted EBITDAR Up 1 Percent

Sept. 8, 2014 - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - Revenue was up solidly and adjusted EBITDAR also increased in the fiscal-2015 first quarter for CHC Group Ltd. (NYSE: HELI), the parent company of CHC Helicopter.

CHC’s revenue for the quarter, which ended July 31, was $461 million, up 11 percent year-over-year. The company reported a net loss of $34 million. Adjusted EBITDAR (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and aircraft rental costs), excluding special items1, was $112 million, up 1 percent.

(Periods ended July 31; US$ in millions, except margin, shares, EPS data)
Quarter
FY14
FY15
% Change
As reported:
 
Revenue
$
415

$
461

11
 %
Operating revenue2
373

421

13
 %
Operating income
16

8

(50)
 %
Net earnings (loss)
(36
)
(34
)
4
 %
Controlling interest
(38
)
(42
)
(10
)%
Non-controlling interest
3

8

194
 %
Net loss per ordinary share3
$
(0.82
)
$
(0.52
)
37
 %
Weighted average number of ordinary stock outstanding - basic and diluted
46,519,484

80,530,687

73
 %
Adjusted4:
 
 
 
EBITDAR excluding special items5
111

112

1
 %
Margin6
30
%
27
%
-330bps

Net loss7
(32
)
(37
)
-16
 %
Net loss per ordinary share8
$
(0.41
)
$
(0.46
)
-12
 %
Share count9
77,519,484

80,530,687



1.
All references to EBITDAR in this release represent “adjusted EBITDAR excluding special items.”
2.
Operating revenue is total revenue less reimbursable revenue which is costs reimbursed from customers.
3.
Net loss per ordinary share is calculated by net loss attributable to controlling interest divided by weighted average number of ordinary stock outstanding - basic and diluted.
4.
See a description of non-GAAP calculations and reconciliation to comparable GAAP measures on Pages 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13.
5.
For the first quarter of fiscal 2015, the impact of items related to corporate transaction cost was excluded from adjusted EBITDAR. See a description of non-GAAP calculations and reconciliation to comparable GAAP measures on Pages 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13.
6.
Adjusted EBITDAR margin is calculated as a percentage of operating revenue. All references to EBITDAR in this release represent “adjusted EBITDAR excluding special items.”
7.
Net loss, which excludes corporate transaction costs, asset dispositions, asset impairments, the revaluation of our derivatives and foreign-exchange, and net income or loss attributable to non-controlling interests and debt extinguishment.
8.
Net loss per share is calculated by dividing adjusted net loss by adjusted share count.
9.
Adjusted share count is the number of ordinary shares outstanding at the IPO date for the prior year quarter and the weighted average for the current year quarter.


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The company’s first-quarter results reflect an internal realignment and the associated change in how CHC records intercompany revenue and costs for services performed by Heli-One, its helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) segment, on aircraft operated by the Helicopter Services segment. The change does not affect CHC’s consolidated results, but alters segment results to provide even better visibility, accountability and decision-making across both business units.

Higher adjusted EBITDAR was partly attributable to new, more favorable contracts for both CHC’s flying and MRO segments. Growth in EBITDAR was moderated by an incremental $3.5 million in expense for stock-based compensation, a cost that was not incurred in the year-ago quarter, when the company was still privately held.

As previously announced, during the quarter CHC repurchased $65 million of its senior secured notes.

William Amelio, CHC president and chief executive officer:
“The first quarter was a solid step toward achieving the superior, long-term financial performance that we expect for CHC. Expected long-term industry demand, especially for flying services to deepwater and ultra-deepwater locations, remains attractive, and we are positioning CHC to profitably meet the transportation needs of our customers.”

“The skills and accomplishments of our people, and CHC’s role in helping to lead the industry to higher levels of safety, are unmistakable. Customers and others recognize our high and increasing reliability and best-in-class aircraft availability.”

Joan Hooper, CHC chief financial officer:
“Our first-quarter results were in line with our expectations and we are pleased with our progress toward meeting the full-year targets we communicated in August. Every action we are taking is guided by our fundamental commitment to safety and our financial priorities: strengthening our balance sheet, expanding EBITDAR dollars and margin, and growing with discipline.”

BUSINESS SEGMENTS
HELICOPTER SERVICES (flying):
Quarterly revenue from Helicopter Services, which accounts for about 90 percent of company sales, was $424 million, up 9 percent. Increased flying revenue was attributable, in part, to new customer contracts, including greater demand for search-and-rescue services, in the West North Sea region.
In July, Shell Australia launched a dedicated SAR helicopter service, operated by CHC, to support Shell’s offshore Prelude Floating LNG Project in Western Australia. The service, which is the first of its kind in the country, comprises highly trained pilots, paramedics, engineers and other crewmen. They operate a specially equipped EC225 helicopter - with a range of 300 nautical miles - based in Broome.

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HELI-ONE (MRO):
Heli-One external revenue increased 34 percent, to $37 million. Revenue growth was driven by increased modification and completion projects in the segment’s airframe shop.
One area of emphasis for the MRO business is Asia, a region where Heli-One was selected for new business by customers in Japan and Malaysia. The five-year agreement with Sazma Aviation of Malaysia is to provide tip-to-tail, power-by-the-hour support for a Sikorsky S-76C++ helicopter.

GUIDANCE
Due to legal and regulatory restrictions in connection with previous announcements, the company is not in a position to update our prior guidance. 
 
ABOUT CHC
CHC Helicopter is a leader in enabling customers to go further, do more and come home safely, including oil and gas companies, government search-and-rescue agencies and organizations requiring helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul services through the Heli-One segment. The company operates about 230 aircraft in approximately 30 countries around the world.

#####

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Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the transactions contemplated by definitive agreements with affiliates of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Fund IX, L.P., or CD&R, the Company plans to file a proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF THE COMPANY ARE ADVISED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE COMMISSION WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THOSE DOCUMENTS WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. The final proxy statement will be mailed or otherwise made available to shareholders of the Company. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the proxy statement, when it becomes available, and other documents filed by the Company with the Commission at the Commission's website at http://www.sec.gov or at the Company’s website at http://www.chc.ca. Free copies of the proxy statement, when it becomes available, and the Company's other filings with the Commission may also be obtained from the Company by directing a written request to CHC Group Ltd. at 190 Elgin Avenue, George Town, Grand Cayman, KY1-9005, Cayman Islands, Attention: Investor Relations or by contacting the same at +1 (914) 485-1150.

The convertible preferred shares offered to the purchaser in the private placement will not be or have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.

Participants in the Solicitation
The Company and its directors, executive officers and certain other members of its management and employees may be deemed to be soliciting proxies from the Company's shareholders in favor of the transactions contemplated by the definitive agreements and the attached materials. Information regarding the Company's directors and executive officers is available in the Company's proxy statement for its 2014 annual general meeting of shareholders, which was filed with the Commission on July 30, 2014. Additional information regarding the interests of such potential participants will be included in the proxy statement to be filed in connection with these transactions and the other relevant documents filed with the Commission when they become available.

Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements and information within the meaning of certain securities laws, including the “safe harbor” provision of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and other applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this press release regarding the benefits of the transactions, as well as, our strategy, future operations, projections, conclusions, forecasts and other statements are “forward-looking statements”. While these forward-looking statements represent our best current judgment, actual results could differ materially from the conclusions, forecasts or projections contained in the forward-looking statements. Certain material factors or assumptions were applied in drawing a conclusion or making a forecast or projection in the forward-looking information contained herein. Such factors include: our ability to obtain the approval of previously announced transaction by our shareholders; the ability to obtain governmental approvals of the transaction or to satisfy other conditions to the transaction on the proposed terms and timeframe; the possibility that the transaction does not close when expected or at all, or that CHC may be required to modify aspects of the transaction to achieve regulatory approval; the ability to realize the expected reduction of debt and interest expense from the transaction in the amounts or in the timeframe anticipated, as well as, competition in the markets we serve, our ability to secure and maintain long-term support contracts, our ability to maintain standards of acceptable safety performance, political, economic, and regulatory uncertainty, problems with our non-wholly owned entities, including potential conflicts with the other owners of such entities, exposure to credit risks, our ability to continue funding our working capital requirements, risks inherent in the operation of helicopters, unanticipated costs or cost increases associated with our business operations, exchange rate fluctuations, trade industry exposure, inflation, ability to continue maintaining government issued licenses, necessary aircraft or insurance, loss of key personnel, work stoppages due to labor disputes, and future material acquisitions or dispositions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those indicated. The Company disclaims any intentions or obligations to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Please refer to our annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and our other filings, in particular any discussion of risk factors or forward-looking statements, which are filed with the SEC and available free of charge at the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov), for a full discussion of the risks and other factors that may impact any estimates or forward-looking statements made herein.


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Contact Information
INVESTORS
Lynn Antipas Tyson
Vice President, Investor Relations
+1.914.485.1150
lynn.tyson@chc.ca

MEDIA
T.R. Reid
Vice President, Global Communications
+1.512.869.9094
t.r.reid@chc.ca




5



 
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)
(Unaudited)

 
Three months ended
 
July 31, 2013
 
July 31, 2014
Operating revenue
$
373,059

 
$
421,074

Reimbursable revenue
41,872

 
39,574

Revenue
414,931

 
460,648

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
Direct costs
(343,106
)
 
(394,547
)
Earnings from equity accounted investees
2,391

 
2,677

General and administration costs
(18,116
)
 
(21,662
)
Depreciation
(32,057
)
 
(33,725
)
Asset impairments
(7,324
)
 
(275
)
Loss on disposal of assets
(1,122
)
 
(5,259
)
 
(399,334
)
 
(452,791
)
Operating income
15,597

 
7,857

Interest on long-term debt
(38,708
)
 
(34,872
)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)
(13,087
)
 
4,908

Other financing income (charges)
5,823

 
(4,325
)
Loss before income tax
(30,375
)
 
(26,432
)
Income tax expense
(5,308
)
 
(7,887
)
Net loss
$
(35,683
)
 
$
(34,319
)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to:
 
 
 
Controlling interest
$
(38,331
)
 
$
(42,100
)
Non-controlling interests
2,648

 
7,781

Net loss
$
(35,683
)
 
$
(34,319
)
 
 
 
 
Net loss per ordinary share attributable to controlling interest - basic and diluted:
 
 
 
Net loss per ordinary share(1)
$
(0.82
)
 
$
(0.52
)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic and diluted:
46,519,484

 
80,530,687


(1) Net loss per ordinary share is calculated by net loss attributable to controlling interest divided by weighted average number of ordinary stock outstanding - basic and diluted.


5



Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)
(Unaudited)
 
April 30, 2014
 
July 31, 2014
Assets
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
302,522

 
$
119,928

Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2.3 million and $2.8 million, respectively
292,339

 
292,109

Income taxes receivable
28,172

 
30,559

Deferred income tax assets
60

 
128

Inventories
130,891

 
133,611

Prepaid expenses
27,683

 
29,953

Other assets
49,209

 
48,444

 
830,876

 
654,732

Property and equipment, net
1,050,759

 
1,062,975

Investments
31,351

 
33,202

Intangible assets
177,863

 
175,984

Goodwill
432,376

 
426,410

Restricted cash
31,566

 
29,462

Other assets
519,306

 
518,944

Deferred income tax assets
3,381

 
2,925

Assets held for sale
26,849

 
28,866

 
$
3,104,327

 
$
2,933,500

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Payables and accruals
$
355,341

 
$
341,197

Deferred revenue
30,436

 
38,988

Income taxes payable
41,975

 
43,690

Deferred income tax liabilities
98

 
157

Current facility secured by accounts receivable
62,596

 
51,749

Other liabilities
55,170

 
54,507

Current portion of long-term debt obligations
4,107

 
3,654

 
549,723

 
533,942

Long-term debt obligations
1,546,155

 
1,480,604

Deferred revenue
81,485

 
79,863

Other liabilities
287,385

 
273,889

Deferred income tax liabilities
10,665

 
11,009

Total liabilities
2,475,413

 
2,379,307

Redeemable non-controlling interests
(22,578
)
 
(15,216
)
Capital stock: Par value $0.0001:
 
 
 
Authorized: 2,000,000,000; Issued: 80,519,484 and 80,597,912
8

 
8

Additional paid-in capital
2,039,371

 
2,042,602

Deficit
(1,265,103
)
 
(1,307,203
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(122,784
)
 
(165,998
)
 
651,492

 
569,409

 
$
3,104,327

 
$
2,933,500


6



Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)
(Unaudited)
 
Three months ended
 
July 31, 2013
 
July 31, 2014
Cash provided by (used in):
 
 
 
Operating activities:
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(35,683
)
 
$
(34,319
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash flows provided by (used) in operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation
32,057

 
33,725

Loss on disposal of assets
1,122

 
5,259

Asset impairments
7,324

 
275

Earnings from equity accounted investees less dividends received
(2,391
)
 
(2,174
)
Deferred income taxes
1,613

 
1,065

Non-cash stock-based compensation expense
117

 
3,231

Amortization of lease related fixed interest rate obligations
(547
)
 
(91
)
Amortization of long-term debt and lease deferred financing costs and debt extinguishment
2,595

 
10,017

Non-cash accrued interest income on funded residual value guarantees
(1,712
)
 
(1,348
)
Mark to market gain on derivative instruments
(14,764
)
 
(8,408
)
Non-cash defined benefit pension expense (income)
98

 
(207
)
Defined benefit contributions and benefits paid
(17,686
)
 
(17,127
)
Increase to deferred lease financing costs
(1,724
)
 
(1,278
)
Unrealized loss (gain) on foreign currency exchange translation
8,937

 
(5,990
)
Other
3,044

 
1,215

Decrease in cash resulting from changes in operating assets and liabilities
(26,671
)
 
(15,090
)
Cash used in operating activities
(44,271
)
 
(31,245
)
Financing activities:
 
 
 
Sold interest in accounts receivable, net of collections
(6,446
)
 
(9,146
)
Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes
300,000

 

Long-term debt proceeds
100,000

 
70,000

Long-term debt repayments
(225,948
)
 
(71,371
)
Redemption of senior secured notes

 
(70,620
)
Increase in deferred financing costs
(5,902
)
 

Related party loans
(25,148
)
 

Cash provided by (used in) financing activities
136,556

 
(81,137
)
Investing activities:
 
 
 
Property and equipment additions
(104,385
)
 
(125,879
)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment
46,163

 
69,198

Aircraft deposits net of lease inception refunds
(27,947
)
 
(14,780
)
Restricted cash
(4,852
)
 
1,605

Cash used in investing activities
(91,021
)
 
(69,856
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(10,410
)
 
(356
)
Change in cash and cash equivalents during the period
(9,146
)
 
(182,594
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
123,801

 
302,522

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
114,655

 
$
119,928



7



Segment Performance
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)
(Unaudited)
Segment Third-party Revenue
 
Three months ended
 
July 31, 2013
 
July 31, 2014
Helicopter Services operating revenue
$
345,430

 
$
384,137

Reimbursable revenue
41,872

 
39,574

Helicopter Services total external revenue
387,302

 
423,711

Heli-One external revenue
27,629

 
36,937

Consolidated external revenue
$
414,931

 
$
460,648


EBITDAR Summary
 
Three months ended
 
July 31, 2013
 
July 31, 2014
Helicopter Services
$
126,067

 
$
126,801

Heli-One
4,196

 
5,276

Corporate
(18,116
)
 
(21,662
)
Eliminations
(768
)
 
(19
)
Adjusted EBITDAR(1)
$
111,379

 
$
110,396


(1) See a description of non-GAAP calculations and reconciliation to comparable GAAP measures below.




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Non-GAAP Financial Measures:

This press release includes non-GAAP financial measures, including: adjusted net earnings (loss); earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and aircraft lease rent and associated costs (“Adjusted EBITDAR”) referred to above as EBITDAR; adjusted net loss per ordinary share, which is calculated by dividing adjusted net loss by the number of ordinary shares outstanding at our IPO date for the prior year quarter, and the weighted average for the current quarter; free cash flow, which is calculated as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures, that are not required by, or presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Adjusted EBITDAR also excludes special items related to corporate transaction costs. These non-GAAP measures are not performance measures under GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives to net earnings (loss) or any other performance or liquidity measures derived in accordance with GAAP. In addition, these measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. CHC has provided a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure below and above. CHC has chosen to include adjusted net earnings (loss) as we consider this to be a useful measure of our results before asset impairments, gain or loss on the disposal of assets and foreign exchange gains or losses. We have chosen to include Adjusted EBITDAR and Adjusted EBITDAR excluding special items, as we consider these to be significant indicators of our financial performance and we use these measures to assist us in allocating available capital resources. CHC has provided a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure below and has presented a detailed discussion of its reasons for including non-GAAP financial measures and the limitations associated with those measures as part of the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. CHC encourages investors to review the reconciliation and the non-GAAP discussion in conjunction with our presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures.





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EBITDAR - Non-GAAP Reconciliation
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)
(Unaudited)

 
Three months ended
 
July 31, 2013
 
July 31, 2014
Helicopter Services
$
126,067

 
$
126,801

Heli-One
4,196

 
5,276

Corporate
(18,116
)
 
(21,662
)
Eliminations
(768
)
 
(19
)
Adjusted EBITDAR
111,379

 
110,396

Helicopter lease and associated costs
(55,279
)
 
(63,280
)
Depreciation
(32,057
)
 
(33,725
)
Asset impairments
(7,324
)
 
(275
)
Loss on disposal of assets
(1,122
)
 
(5,259
)
Operating income
15,597

 
7,857

Interest on long-term debt
(38,708
)
 
(34,872
)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)
(13,087
)
 
4,908

Other financing charges
5,823

 
(4,325
)
Loss before income tax
(30,375
)
 
(26,432
)
Income tax expense
(5,308
)
 
(7,887
)
Net loss
$
(35,683
)
 
$
(34,319
)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to:
 
 
 
Controlling interest
$
(38,331
)
 
$
(42,100
)
Non-controlling interests
2,648

 
7,781

Net loss
$
(35,683
)
 
$
(34,319
)




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EBITDAR - Non-GAAP Reconciliation - Prior Period Segment Results
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)
(Unaudited)
 
Year ended
 
Three months ended
 
Year ended
Revenue:
April 30, 2013
 
July 31, 2013
 
October 31, 2013
 
January 31, 2014
 
April 30, 2014
 
April 30, 2014
Helicopter Services:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating revenue
$
1,437,865

 
$
345,430

 
$
367,908

 
$
375,343

 
$
364,358

 
$
1,453,039

Reimbursable revenue
165,538

 
41,872

 
40,155

 
41,853

 
40,789

 
164,669

Helicopter Services total revenue
1,603,403

 
387,302

 
408,063

 
417,196

 
405,147

 
1,617,708

Heli-One:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
External revenue
140,444

 
27,629

 
35,309

 
36,698

 
47,635

 
147,271

Internal revenue
133,667

 
37,211

 
43,329

 
33,370

 
45,996

 
159,906

Heli-One total revenue
274,111

 
64,840

 
78,638

 
70,068

 
93,631

 
307,177

Eliminations
(133,667
)
 
(37,211
)
 
(43,329
)
 
(33,370
)
 
(45,996
)
 
(159,906
)
Consolidated external revenue
1,743,847

 
414,931


443,372


453,894

 
452,782

 
1,764,979

Adjusted EBITDAR:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Helicopter Services
546,827

 
126,067

 
120,495

 
127,785

 
139,644

 
513,991

Heli-One
14,524

 
4,196

 
8,402

 
6,385

 
10,235

 
29,218

Corporate
(74,113
)
 
(18,116
)
 
(20,541
)
 
(39,182
)
 
(17,248
)
 
(95,087
)
Eliminations
(2,887
)
 
(768
)
 
(626
)
 
(1
)
 
(1,739
)
 
(3,134
)
Adjusted EBITDAR
484,351

 
111,379

 
107,730

 
94,987

 
130,892

 
444,988

Helicopter lease and associated costs
(201,736
)
 
(55,279
)
 
(55,166
)
 
(56,216
)
 
(61,232
)
 
(227,893
)
Depreciation
(131,926
)
 
(32,057
)
 
(38,694
)
 
(35,407
)
 
(38,415
)
 
(144,573
)
Restructuring costs
(10,976
)
 

 

 

 

 

Asset impairments
(29,981
)
 
(7,324
)
 
(15,690
)
 
58

 
(2,977
)
 
(25,933
)
Gain (loss) on disposal of assets
(15,483
)
 
(1,122
)
 
(3,299
)
 
2,478

 
(4,688
)
 
(6,631
)
Operating income (loss)
94,249

 
15,597

 
(5,119
)
 
5,900

 
23,580

 
39,958

Interest on long-term debt
(127,199
)
 
(38,708
)
 
(39,146
)
 
(39,782
)
 
(35,586
)
 
(153,222
)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)
(11,383
)
 
(13,087
)
 
184

 
(11,573
)
 
18,448

 
(6,028
)
Other financing income (charges)
(18,729
)
 
5,823

 
(1,708
)
 
(5,730
)
 
(21,638
)
 
(23,253
)
Loss before income tax
(63,062
)
 
(30,375
)
 
(45,789
)
 
(51,185
)
 
(15,196
)
 
(142,545
)
Income tax expense
(54,452
)
 
(5,308
)
 
(5,492
)
 
(6,689
)
 
(10,885
)
 
(28,374
)
Loss from continuing operations
(117,514
)

(35,683
)

(51,281
)

(57,874
)

(26,081
)

(170,919
)
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
1,025

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss
$
(116,489
)
 
$
(35,683
)
 
$
(51,281
)
 
$
(57,874
)
 
$
(26,081
)
 
$
(170,919
)


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EBITDAR excluding special items - Non-GAAP Reconciliation
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)
(Unaudited)
 
Three months ended
 
July 31, 2013
 
July 31, 2014
Adjusted EBITDAR
$
111,379

 
$
110,396

Corporate transaction costs1

 
1,701

Adjusted EBITDAR excluding special items
$
111,379

 
$
112,097


Adjusted Net Loss - Non-GAAP Reconciliation
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)
(Unaudited)
 
Three months ended
 
July 31, 2013
 
July 31, 2014
Net loss attributable to controlling interest
$
(38,331
)
 
$
(42,100
)
Corporate transaction costs1

 
1,701

Asset impairments
7,324

 
275

Loss on disposal of assets
1,122

 
5,259

Foreign exchange loss (gain)
13,087

 
(4,908
)
Loss on debt extinguishment2

 
7,444

Unrealized gain on derivatives
(14,764
)
 
(4,343
)
Adjusted net loss
$
(31,562
)
 
$
(36,672
)

(1) Corporate transaction costs include costs related to senior executive turnover, potential financing and other transactions.
(2) Loss on extinguishment incurred on the redemption of $65.0 million of our senior secured notes at premiums ranging from 8.00% to 9.13% of the principal.


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Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDAR excluding special items to Adjusted Net Loss
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
Three months ended
 
July 31, 2013
 
July 31, 2014
Adjusted EBITDAR excluding special items
$
111,379

 
$
112,097

Helicopter lease and associated costs
(55,279
)
 
(63,280
)
Depreciation
(32,057
)
 
(33,725
)
Loss on debt extinguishment

 
7,444

Unrealized gain on derivatives
(14,764
)
 
(4,343
)
Interest on long-term debt
(38,708
)
 
(34,872
)
Other financing charges
5,823

 
(4,325
)
Income tax expense
(5,308
)
 
(7,887
)
Earnings attributable to non-controlling interests
(2,648
)
 
(7,781
)
Adjusted net loss
$
(31,562
)
 
$
(36,672
)
Adjusted share count
77,519,484

 
80,530,687







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