Magellan Aerospace Corporation Announces Financial Results

TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2015 /CNW/ - Magellan Aerospace Corporation ("Magellan" or the "Corporation") released its financial results for the second quarter of 2015 and recorded its highest quarterly revenues in its history.  All amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated. The results are summarized as follows:

		Three month period ended			Six month period ended
		June 30			June 30
Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts		2015	2014	Change	2015	2014	Change
Revenues		234,439	221,050	6.1%	462,692	431,552	7.2%
Gross Profit		40,832	34,497	18.3%	80,027	63,973	25.1%
Net Income		16,467	13,606	21.0%	35,689	25,685	38.9%
Net Income per Share		0.28	0.23	21.7%	0.61	0.44	38.6%
EBITDA		33,521	30,191	11.0%	70,873	57,321	23.6%
EBITDA per Share		0.58	0.52	11.5%	1.22	0.98	24.5%

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements that reflect the current views and/or expectations of the Corporation with respect to its performance, business and future events. Such statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which may cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied. The Corporation assumes no future obligation to update these forward-looking statements except as required by law.

 

This news release presents certain non-IFRS financial measures to assist readers in understanding the Corporation's performance. Non-IFRS financial measures are measures that either exclude or include amounts that are not excluded or included in the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). Throughout this news release, reference is made to EBITDA (defined as net income before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization), which the Corporation considers to be an indicative measure of operating performance and a metric to evaluate profitability. EBITDA is not a generally accepted earnings measure and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) or cash flows as determined in accordance with IFRS. As there is no standardized method of calculating this measure, the Corporation's EBITDA may not be directly comparable with similarly titled measures used by other companies.

Overview
Magellan is a diversified supplier of components to the aerospace industry and in certain circumstances for power generation projects. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Magellan designs, engineers, and manufactures aeroengine and aerostructure components for aerospace markets, advanced products for defence and space markets, and complementary specialty products.  The Corporation also supports the aftermarket through supply of spare parts as well as performing repair and overhaul services and supplies in certain circumstances parts and equipment for power generation projects.

The Corporation's strategy has been to focus on several core competencies within the aerospace industry.  These include precision machining of a wide variety of aerospace material, composites, complex high technology magnesium and aluminum alloy castings, repair and overhaul technologies and design of structures.  The Corporation is now seeking to leverage these core competencies by achieving growth in applications where these abilities are critical in meeting customer needs. 

Business Update

Magellan Aerospace exhibited at the 2015 Paris International Air Show held in June in Le Bourget, France.  Magellan considers this event as one of its primary venues to meet key customers and discuss alignment of business strategies.  The theme in Paris this year was less about announcing new programs and orders, and more about new program demands and execution.  OEM's are acutely focused on the global supply chain's capacity and readiness to manage the growth in both the commercial and military aircraft market, with particular concern in supporting the steep ramp up of new single aisle production.  This show was the first opportunity for the Corporation to promote the added maintenance, repair and overhaul ("MRO") capabilities of Euravia Engineering & Supply Co. ("Euravia"), which was acquired by Magellan in May 2015.  Also during the show, Magellan announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Mahindra Aerospace, establishing a framework to offer mutual customers major structural assemblies, machined components and fabrications for the global market. 

During the quarter, the Corporation announced the acquisition of Euravia, an aviation company that provides MRO solutions for a wide range of aircraft and helicopter gas turbine engines.  Euravia is located in Lancashire, UK and holds 19 international approvals supporting over 150 civil and defence customers in 50 countries.  Euravia's revenues for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014 were approximately $25.5M (£14.0M).  This acquisition complements Magellan's existing repair and overhaul capability in North America. On June 29, 2015, Magellan announced that Euravia had been selected to provide PT6T and PT6C engine MRO for Petroleum Air Services ("PAS").  The contract is expected to generate US $6 million over a 3 year period.  PAS is a major airline providing oil industry support and commercial passenger services across Egypt.

On the space side, Magellan continues to make progress on the Canadian Space Agency's RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) satellite bus contract.  The Company has delivered two of three payload modules to the customer.  The first bus is assembled and undergoing testing with the second in assembly.  Magellan is leveraging its expertise in this field and targeting new markets for satellite buses, spacecraft avionics and potentially satellites providing broadband internet services.

For additional information, please refer to the "Management's Discussion and Analysis" section of the Corporation's 2014 Annual Report available on www.sedar.com.

Results of Operations
A discussion of Magellan's operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015

The Corporation operates substantially all of its activities in one reportable segment, Aerospace, which include the design, development, manufacture, repair and overhaul and sale of systems and components for defence and civil aviation.  The Corporation continues to provide services to the Power Generation segment; however, the Corporation has removed the disclosure of this segment as the activity in relation to these services were not material in the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2015 and, at present, they are not expected to be material in future periods. 

The Corporation reported higher revenue in the second quarter of 2015 of $234.4 million when compared to the second quarter of 2014 of $221.1 million. Gross profit and net income for the second quarter of 2015 were $40.8 million and $16.5 million, respectively, an increase from the second quarter of 2014 gross profit of $34.5 million and net income of $13.6 million. 

Consolidated Revenue
	Three month period					Six month period
	ended June 30					ended June 30
Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars		2015		2014	Change		2015		2014	Change
Canada		78,295		92,204	(15.1%)		156,846		169,803	(7.6%)
United States		84,726		68,109	24.4%		167,432		135,796	23.3%
Europe		71,418		60,737	17.6%		138,414		125,953	9.9%
Total revenues		234,439		221,050	6.1%		462,692		431,552	7.2%

Consolidated revenues for the second quarter of 2015 of $234.4 million were 6.1% higher than revenues of $221.1 million in the second quarter of 2014.   Revenues in Canada in the second quarter of 2015 decreased 15.1% from the same period in 2014.  Decreased revenues were mainly attributed to a decline in volumes on the Corporation's proprietary products and in the defence market. The lower revenues were partially offset by higher production volumes on the Corporation's commercial aircraft programs and the appreciation of the US dollar in comparison to the Canadian dollar.  On a constant currency basis, Canadian revenues decreased in the second quarter of 2015 by 21.1% over the same period of 2014 as a result of lower revenues earned.  Increased revenues of 24.4% in the United States in the second quarter of 2015 in comparison to the second quarter of 2014 were partially due the stronger United States dollar in comparison to the Canadian dollar during the same periods in 2015 and 2014, and higher production volumes on several of the Corporation's commercial aircraft programs.  On a constant currency basis, revenues in the United States increased by 10.3% in the second quarter of 2015 over the same period in 2014.  European revenues in the second quarter of 2015 increased 17.6% over revenues in the same period in 2014 primarily due to an increase in revenues on the Airbus statement of work and the strengthening of the British pound in comparison to the Canadian dollar.  On a constant currency basis, revenues in the second quarter of 2015 in Europe increased by 14.4% over the same period in 2014.  The acquisition of Euravia, which was included in operations from May 15, 2015, also contributed to the higher revenues earned in Europe in the second quarter of 2015.

Gross Profit
	Three month period					Six month period
	ended June 30					ended June 30
Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars		2015		2014	Change		2015		2014	Change
Gross profit		40,832		34,497	18.3%		80,027		63,973	25.1%
Percentage of revenues		17.4%		15.6%			17.3%		14.8%

Gross profit of $40.8 million (17.4% of revenues) was reported for the second quarter of 2015 compared to $34.5 million (15.6% of revenues) during the same period in 2014.  Increased gross profit in the second quarter of 2015 over the same period in 2014 was primarily due to the strengthening year over year of the United States dollar and British pound against the Canadian dollar and the change in mix of revenues across the Corporation's geographic locations.

Administrative and General Expenses
	Three month period					Six month period
	ended June 30					ended June 30
Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars		2015		2014	Change		2015		2014	Change
Administrative and general expenses		14,603		11,802	23.7%		27,718		23,272	19.1%
Percentage of revenues		6.2%		5.3%			6.0%		5.4%

Administrative and general expenses were $14.6 million (6.2% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2015 compared to $11.8 million (5.3% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2014.  In absolute terms, administrative and general expenses increased during the current quarter relative to the same quarter of the prior year largely as a result of the effect on translation of the strengthening United States dollar and British pound exchange rates against the Canadian dollar. In addition, the acquisition of Euravia, including acquisition related transaction costs of $0.5 million, increased administrative and general expenses in the three months ended June 30, 2015 versus the same period in 2014.

Other
	Three month period				Six month period
	ended June 30				ended June 30
Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars		2015		2014		2015		2014
Foreign exchange loss		2,251		610		72		314
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment		375		811		476		764
Total other		2,626		1,421		548		1,078

Other expense of $2.7 million in the second quarter of 2015 consisted of realized and unrealized foreign exchange losses and losses recorded on the disposal of property, plant and equipment.

Interest Expense
		Three month period				Six month period
		ended June 30				ended June 30
Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars			2015		2014		2015		2014
Interest on bank indebtedness and long-term debt			1,002		1,212		1,973		2,431
Accretion charge on borrowings and long-term debt			268		1,050		480		1,360
Discount on sale of accounts receivable			225		206		432		375
Total interest expense			1,495		2,468		2,885		4,166

Interest expense of $1.5 million in the second quarter of 2015 was lower than the second quarter of 2014 amount of $2.5 million, primarily as a result of a decrease in non-cash accretion expense in the current quarter when compared to the same period in 2014.  The decrease in interest on bank indebtedness and long-term debt quarter over quarter is mainly due to the repayment of debt resulting in lower principal amounts outstanding during the second quarter of 2015 than those in the second quarter of 2014.  In addition, the Corporation did not incur any guarantee fees for the operating credit facility during the second quarter of 2015.

Provision for Income Taxes
		Three month period					Six month period
		ended June 30					ended June 30
Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars			2015		2014			2015		2014
Current income tax expense			2,792		1,014			4,282		2,238
Deferred income tax expense			2,849		4,186			8,905		7,534
Income tax expense			5,641		5,200			13,187		9,772
Effective tax rate			25.5%		27.7%			27.0%		27.6%

The Corporation recorded an income tax expense of $5.6 million in the second quarter of 2015 as compared to an income tax expense of $5.2 million in the second quarter of 2014.  The change in effective tax rates quarter over quarter is a result of a changing mix of income across the different jurisdictions in which the Corporation operates.  The decrease in deferred income tax expense in the second quarter of 2015 consisted primarily of changes in temporary differences in various jurisdictions.

Selected Quarterly Financial Information
A summary view of Magellan's quarterly financial performance
	2015		2014				2013
Expressed in millions of dollars, except per share amounts	Jun 30	Mar 31	Dec 31	Sep 30	Jun 30	Mar 31	Dec 31	Sep 30
Revenues	234.4	228.3	208.9	202.5	221.0	210.5	195.9	181.0
Income before taxes	22.1	26.8	23.9	17.7	18.8	16.7	21.0	13.2
Net Income	16.5	19.2	17.9	13.0	13.6	12.1	16.8	9.5
Net Income per share
Basic and diluted	0.28	0.33	0.31	0.22	0.23	0.21	0.29	0.16
EBITDA	33.5	37.4	34.7	28.3	30.2	27.1	31.0	22.9

The Corporation reported its highest quarterly revenues in its history in the second quarter of 2015.  Revenues and net income reported in the quarterly information were impacted positively by the fluctuations in the Canadian dollar exchange rate in comparison to the United States dollar and British pound.  The United States dollar/Canadian dollar exchange rate in the second quarter of 2015 fluctuated reaching a low of 1.1957 and a high of 1.2699.  During the second quarter of 2015, the British pound relative to the Canadian dollar fluctuated reaching a low of 1.8237 and a high of 1.9626.  Had the foreign exchange rates remained at levels experienced in the second quarter of 2014, reported revenues in the second quarter of 2015 would have been lower by $17.1 million.

Net income for the second quarter of 2015, the first quarter of 2015, and the fourth quarters of 2014 and 2013 of $16.5 million, $19.2 million, $17.9 million and $16.8 million, respectively, were higher than all other quarterly net income shown in the table above.  In the second and first quarter of 2015, movements of the US dollar and British pound in relation to the Canadian dollar favourably impacted net income.  Somewhat offsetting the favourable transactional currency movement in the second quarter of 2015, the Corporation recorded a loss on translation of its foreign currency liabilities within Canada and Europe.  In the fourth quarter of 2013 the Corporation recognized a reversal of previous impairment losses against intangible assets relating to various commercial aircraft programs and in the fourth quarter of 2013 and 2014 the Corporation recognized previously unrecognized investment tax credits.

Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA
A description and reconciliation of certain non-IFRS measures used by management

In addition to the primary measures of earnings and earnings per share (basic and diluted) in accordance with IFRS, the Corporation includes EBITDA (earnings before interest expense, income taxes and depreciation and amortization) in this quarterly statement. The Corporation has provided this measure because it believes this information is used by certain investors to assess financial performance and that EBITDA is a useful supplemental measure as it provides an indication of the results generated by the Corporation's principal business activities prior to consideration of how these activities are financed and how the results are taxed in the various jurisdictions.  Each of the components of this measure are calculated in accordance with IFRS, but EBITDA is not a recognized measure under IFRS, and the Corporation's method of calculation may not be comparable with that of other companies. Accordingly, EBITDA should not be used as an alternative to net income as determined in accordance with IFRS or as an alternative to cash provided by or used in operations.

		Three month period				Six month period
		ended June 30				ended June 30
Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars			2015		2014		2015		2014
Net income			16,467		13,606		35,689		25,685
Interest			1,495		2,468		2,885		4,166
Taxes			5,641		5,200		13,187		9,772
Depreciation and amortization			9,918		8,917		19,112		17,698
EBITDA			33,521		30,191		70,873		57,321

EBITDA for the second quarter of 2015 was $33.5 million, compared to $30.2 million in the second quarter of 2014, an increase of 11.0% on a year-over-year basis.  Increased gross profit in the second quarter of 2015, offset somewhat by foreign exchange losses on translation, resulted in higher EBITDA when compared to the second quarter of 2014.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
A discussion of Magellan's cash flow, liquidity, credit facilities and other disclosures

The Corporation's liquidity needs can be met through a variety of sources including cash on hand, cash provided by operations, short-term borrowings from its credit facility and accounts receivable securitization program, and long-term debt and equity capacity.  Principal uses of cash are to fund liabilities as they become due, finance capital expenditures, fund debt repayments, pay dividends and provide flexibility for new investment opportunities.  Based on current funds available and expected cash flow from operating activities, management believes that the Corporation has sufficient funds available to meet its liquidity requirements at any point in time.  However, if cash from operating activities is lower than expected or capital projects exceed current estimates, or if the Corporation incurs major unanticipated expenses, it may be required to seek additional capital in the form of debt or equity or a combination of both.

Cash Flow from Operations
	Three month period				Six month period
	ended June 30				ended June 30
Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars		2015		2014		2015		2014
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable		2,728		(3,206)		(23,931)		(16,684)
(Increase) decrease in inventories		(942)		256		(7,759)		(3,746)
Increase in prepaid expenses and other		(2,549)		(660)		(1,716)		(367)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued liabilities     and provisions		8,168		(1,563)		14,153		(5,238)
Changes in non-cash working capital balances		7,405		(5,173)		(19,253)		(26,035)
Cash provided by operating activities		36,070		21,709		43,032		23,659

In the quarter ended June 30, 2015, the Corporation generated $36.1 million in cash from operations, compared to $21.7 million in the second quarter of 2014.  The increase in cash generated from operations was primarily due to improvement in working capital balances. Decreased accounts receivables, an increase in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and provisions, offset in part by an increase in prepaid expenses and other resulted in a $12.6 million increase in cash provided by changes in non-cash working capital balances.

Investing Activities
		Three month period				Six month period
		ended June 30				ended June 30
Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars			2015		2014		2015		2014
Acquisition			(50,462)		─		(50,462)		─
Purchase of property, plant and equipment			(8,921)		(4,966)		(14,980)		(11,530)
Proceeds of disposals of property plant and equipment			107		259		299		330
Increase in intangibles and other assets			(921)		(5,672)		(3,533)		(8,771)
Cash used in investing activities			(60,197)		(10,379)		(68,676)		(19,971)

In May 2015, the Corporation invested $50.5 million, net of cash acquired, in the acquisition of Euravia.  The Corporation's capital expenditures for the second quarter of 2015 were $8.9 million compared to $5.0 million in capital expenditures in the second quarter of 2014. The capital expenditures were incurred primarily to enhance the Corporation's manufacturing capabilities in various geographies and to support new customer programs.

Financing Activities
		Three month period				Six month period
		ended June 30				ended June 30
Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars			2015		2014		2015		2014
Increase (decrease) in bank indebtedness			39,748		(9,624)		41,115		(4,127)
Increase in debt due within one year			323		402		3,292		6,145
Decrease in long-term debt			(2,961)		(1,170)		(3,955)		(2,515)
Increase in long-term debt			─		─		276		─
Increase (decrease) in long-term liabilities and provisions			28		(536)		768		(429)
Increase (decrease) in borrowings			99		(534)		184		(534)
Common share dividend			(3,201)		(2,328)		(6,403)		(4,656)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities			34,036		(13,790)		35,277		(6,116)

On September 30, 2014, the Corporation amended its operating credit agreement with its existing lenders. Under the terms of the amended agreement, the maximum amount available under the operating credit facility was amended to a Canadian dollar limit of $95.0 million (down from $115.0 million) plus a US dollar limit of US$35.0 million, and the addition of a British pound limit of £11.0 million with a maturity date of September 30, 2018.  The operating credit agreement also includes a Canadian $50.0 million uncommitted accordion provision which provides the Corporation with the option to increase the size of the operating credit facility.  Extensions of the facility are subject to mutual consent of the syndicate of lenders and the Corporation.  Pursuant to the amendment of the operating credit agreement, the guarantee of the facility by the Chairman of the Board of the Corporation, which had supported the Corporation since 2005, was released.

The Corporation's operating credit facility was drawn during the second quarter of 2015 to finance the acquisition of Euravia.

As at June 30, 2015 the Corporation has made contractual commitments to purchase $12.9 million of capital assets.

Dividends
During the second quarter of 2015, the Corporation declared and paid quarterly cash dividends of $0.055 per common shares representing an aggregating dividend payment of $3.2 million.

Subsequent to June 30, 2015 the Corporation announced that its Board of Directors had declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common shares of $0.055 per common share. The dividend will be payable on September 30, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 11, 2015.

Outstanding Share Information
The authorized capital of the Corporation consists of an unlimited number of Preference Shares, issuable in series, and an unlimited number of common shares. As at August 1, 2015, 58,209,001 common shares were outstanding and no preference shares were outstanding.

Financial Instruments
A summary of Magellan's financial instruments

Derivative Contracts
The Corporation operates internationally, which gives rise to a risk that its income, cash flows and shareholders' equity may be adversely impacted by fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.  Currency risk arises because the amount of the local currency receivable or payable for transactions denominated in foreign currencies may vary due to changes in exchange rates and because the non-Canadian dollar denominated financial statements of the Corporation's subsidiaries may vary on consolidation into the reporting currency of Canadian dollars.  The Corporation from time to time may use derivative financial instruments to help manage foreign exchange risk with the objective of reducing transaction exposures and the resulting volatility of the Corporation's earnings. The Corporation does not trade in derivatives for speculative purposes.  Under these contracts the Corporation is obligated to purchase specified amounts at predetermined dates and exchange rates.  These contracts are matched with anticipated cash flows in United States dollars. The counterparties to the foreign currency contracts are all major financial institutions with high credit ratings.  As at June 30, 2015 the Corporation had foreign exchange contracts outstanding as follows:

Foreign exchange forward contracts		Amount	Rate
Maturity – less than 1 year – US Dollar - buy		3,500	1.2229

The fair values of the Corporation's forward foreign exchange contracts are based on the current market values of similar contracts with the same remaining duration as if the contract had been entered into on June 30, 2015.

The mark-to-market on these financial instruments as at June 30, 2015 was an unrealized gain of $0.1 million which has been recorded in other income in the period.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Corporation does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or reasonably are likely to have a material effect on its financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources. As a result, the Corporation is not exposed materially to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if it had engaged in these arrangements.

Related Party Transactions
A summary of Magellan's transactions with related parties

During the three month period ended June 30, 2014, the Corporation paid guarantee fees in the amount of $0.2 million to the Chairman of the Board of the Corporation.  Upon renewal of the operating credit facility on September 30, 2014, the guarantee provided by the Chairman of the Board of the Corporation was released. 

Risk Factors
A summary of risks and uncertainties facing Magellan

The Corporation manages a number of risks in each of its businesses in order to achieve an acceptable level of risk without hindering the ability to maximize returns. Management has procedures to help identify and manage significant operational and financial risks.

For more information in relation to the risks inherent in Magellan's business, reference is made to the information under "Risk Factors" in the Corporation's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2014 and to the information under "Risks Inherent in Magellan's Business" in the Corporation's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2014, which have been filed with SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Outlook
The outlook for Magellan's business in 2015

Boeing's June 2015 Current Market Outlook confirmed a "strong, growing market being driven by expansion and emerging economies".   The commercial aircraft backlog currently reflects an estimated  nine years' worth of production orders.  Boeing predicts that the global commercial fleet will double in the next 20 years requiring approximately 38,000 new aircraft.  Pure market growth will account for 58% of this number with replacements representing 42%.  The new fleet of over 43,000 aircraft by 2034, will be comprised of 70% single-aisle aircraft from what is 65% today.   

Boeing previously announced a B737 build rate of 52 aircraft per month for 2018 and maintains that this record rate reflects the appetite of a strong global market demand.  This compares to the current rate of 42 aircraft per month in 2015 and a planned rate of 47 aircraft per month in 2017.  In the first quarter of 2015 Airbus announced a rate increase from the current A320 production rate of 42 aircraft per month to 50 aircraft per month beginning in the first quarter of 2017 to match market demand.

In the wide-body market, Airbus is considering a rate of 13 or 14 aircraft per month in 2018 for their A350XWB, an increase from the planned build of 32 aircraft in 2015.  Airbus plans to build 29 A380's in 2015 with reductions to the rate to 2 per month in the following year.  Airbus announced it will reduce the rate for its A330 family to 6 aircraft per month from the current rate of 8.5 aircraft per month commencing in the first quarter of 2016 as it transitions toward the A330 NEO.  Boeing is forecasting 787 build rates to reach 12 aircraft per month in 2016 and then reach 14 aircraft per month thereafter from the current rate of 10 aircraft per month.  The 777 build rate remains at 8.3 aircraft per month.  In June 2015, Boeing announced a 747 build rate cut to 1 aircraft per month from 1.3 aircraft per month, effective March 2016 to account for the soft cargo market demand.   Finally, the 767 build rate will be at 1.5 aircraft per month through the first quarter of 2016 after which it will step to 2 aircraft per month.

The regional turbofan aircraft market has traditionally been led by Bombardier and Embraer, but new entrants to the market, such as COMAC's ARJ21, Mitsubishi's MRJ and Sukhoi's S100, are expected to challenge them for market share in certain regions.  The established two are developing their latest new platforms, Bombardier with the C-Series and Embraer with the new E2 lines, both of which use the new Pratt & Whitney PW1000 Geared Turbofan engine.  In the regional turboprop market Bombardier and ATR dominate the market, with ATR holding the larger market share.  They too are being challenged by new aircraft such as AVIC's MA700 turboprop, which will enter the 60 – 99 seat market with a goal to gain a third of the market share.  This aircraft will use a derivative of the PW150 engine that Bombardier uses in its Q400.  Both Bombardier and ATR were considering a move to enter the upper (90-seat) end of this segment, but neither is expected to do so at this time.

It is well recognized that global defence spending is in decline due to reduced armed conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan.  According to Deloitte's 2015 Industry Outlook, the top 20 US defence companies experienced a 2.5% decline in revenues in 2013 and a 2.1% decline in 2014.  Overall there has been a 9.7% decline since 2010.  Deloitte says that the "global defence industry…will be challenged in two major ways: how to grow profitably in a declining market and what actions are necessary to cut costs to maintain acceptable financial performance."  One approach being taken in the defence helicopter segment, is where companies are teaming together to share development costs on new programs, such as Boeing and Sikorsky on the Joint Multi-Role (JMR) helicopter program  Other actions are more drastic, such as United Technologies Corporation's (UTC) decision to spin off their Sikorsky Aircraft division.  Defence companies may also be forced to invest their own funds into new programs.  What this all means for the supply chain, is added pressure to cut costs, to share in new program development costs and to possibly consolidate to obtain the necessary critical mass to participate in future defence programs. 

The F-35 program continues to gain momentum.  Production is ramping up to deliver annual quantities of over 100 aircraft by 2019 and Magellan's participation will be growing accordingly.  The F-35 program surpassed 30,000 flight hours recently, doubling the previous expended hours in one year.    Extensive testing and training has been applied in support of the U.S. Marines target date for reaching Initial Operating Capacity  The first of 72 F-35A's required at Hill AFB will likely be completed in September 2015.    The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter was on display at this year's Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture event in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Civil helicopter markets, according to Honeywell's 2015 Global Outlook, are "stable despite a pullback in 2014 deliveries and ongoing concerns with the energy sector."  Their forecast shows a moderate improvement over the next five year period which is driven by increased utilization rates and replacement cycles in the tourism and parapublic sectors.  The energy sector shows near term volatility due to energy markets with a longer term positive outlook coming from the emerging super-medium class helicopters such as AW189, Bell 525 and EC175.  On the defence helicopter side, Airbus with its EC175, won from Poland one of the largest European procurement programs since the economic crisis.  They beat out Sikorsky and AgustaWestland on a US $3.0 billion deal to replace Poland's Soviet-era military helicopters.  Otherwise, the defence helicopter market continues to deal with global defence budget cuts.    

Overall the Corporation continues to be confident in its positioning in the aerospace market.  Magellan intends to be conservative in its approach and commitments to sectors of the industry that are experiencing stress from reduced demands and it is expected that current demands for high volume Magellan commodities will offset these known weaknesses.

Additional Information
Additional information relating to Magellan Aerospace Corporation, including the Corporation's annual information form, can be found on the SEDAR web site at www.sedar.com.

Forward Looking Statements
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MAGELLAN AEROSPACE CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
		Three month period		Six month period
(unaudited)		ended June 30		ended June 30
(expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)		2015	2014	2015	2014
Revenues		234,439	221,050	462,692	431,552
Cost of revenues		193,607	186,553	382,665	367,579
Gross profit		40,832	34,497	80,027	63,973
Administrative and general expenses		14,603	11,802	27,718	23,272
Other		2,626	1,421	548	1,078
Income before interest and income taxes		23,603	21,274	51,761	39,623
Interest		1,495	2,468	2,885	4,166
Income before income taxes		22,108	18,806	48,876	35,457
Income taxes
Current		2,792	1,014	4,282	2,238
Deferred		2,849	4,186	8,905	7,534
		5,641	5,200	13,187	9,772
Net income		16,467	13,606	35,689	25,685
Other comprehensive income
Items that may be reclassified to profit and
loss in subsequent periods:
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)		3,364	(6,079)	21,183	3,222
Items not to be reclassified to profit and loss
in subsequent periods:
Actuarial gain (loss) on defined benefit pension plans, net of tax		3,660	(1,173)	2,210	(4,376)
Total comprehensive income, net of tax		23,491	6,354	59,082	24,531
Net income per share
Basic and diluted		0.28	0.23	0.61	0.44

MAGELLAN AEROSPACE CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(unaudited)				June 30	December 31
(expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)				2015	2014
Current assets
Cash				12,665	2,645
Trade and other receivables				203,951	160,989
Inventories				200,462	176,870
Prepaid expenses and other				14,991	12,396
				432,069	352,900
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment				368,394	351,057
Investment properties				4,812	4,370
Goodwill and intangible assets				103,013	60,588
Other assets				27,163	23,139
Deferred tax assets				38,094	42,499
				541,476	481,653
Total assets				973,545	834,553
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities and provisions				168,081	136,976
Debt due within one year				45,308	40,016
				213,389	176,992
Non-current liabilities
Bank indebtedness				125,550	81,442
Long-term debt				41,370	43,866
Borrowings subject to specific conditions				19,106	18,777
Other long-term liabilities and provisions				29,349	26,562
Deferred tax liabilities				32,506	27,318
				247,881	197,965
Equity
Share capital				254,440	254,440
Contributed surplus				2,044	2,044
Other paid in capital				13,565	13,565
Retained earnings				197,894	166,398
Accumulated other comprehensive income				44,332	23,149
				512,275	459,596
Total liabilities and equity				973,545	834,553

MAGELLAN AEROSPACE CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW

(unaudited)		Three month period ended June 30		Six month period ended June 30
(expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)		2015	2014	2015	2014
Cash flow from operating activities
Net income		16,467	13,606	35,689	25,685
Amortization/depreciation of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment		9,918	8,917	19,112	17,698
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment		375	811	476	764
(Decrease) increase in defined benefit plans		(22)	934	(178)	513
Accretion		269	1,032	481	1,322
Deferred taxes		1,698	1,618	6,604	3,828
(Income) loss on investments in joint ventures		(40)	(36)	101	(116)
Increase (decrease) in non-cash working capital		7,405	(5,173)	(19,253)	(26,035)
Net cash provided by operating activities		36,070	21,709	43,032	23,659
Cash flow from investing activities
Acquisition		(50,462)	─	(50,462)	─
Purchase of property, plant and equipment		(8,921)	(4,966)	(14,980)	(11,530)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment		107	259	299	330
Increase in other assets		(921)	(5,672)	(3,533)	(8,771)
Net cash used in investing activities		(60,197)	(10,379)	(68,676)	(19,971)
Cash flow from financing activities
Increase (decrease) in bank indebtedness		39,748	(9,624)	41,115	(4,127)
Increase in debt due within one year		323	402	3,292	6,145
Decrease in long-term debt		(2,961)	(1,170)	(3,955)	(2,515)
Increase in long-term debt		─	─	276	─
Increase (decrease) in long-term liabilities and provisions		28	(536)	768	(429)
Increase (decrease) in borrowings		99	(534)	184	(534)
Common share dividend		(3,201)	(2,328)	(6,403)	(4,656)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		34,036	(13,790)	35,277	(6,116)
Increase (decrease) in cash during the period		9,909	(2,460)	9,633	(2,428)
Cash at beginning of the period		2,608	8,124	2,645	7,760
Effect of exchange rate differences		148	(143)	387	189
Cash at end of the period		12,665	5,521	12,665	5,521

SOURCE Magellan Aerospace Corporation

Phil C. Underwood, President & Chief Executive Officer, T: [phone] ext. 400, E: [email protected]; John B. Dekker, Chief Financial Officer & Corporate Secretary, T: [phone] ext. 224, E: [email protected]