TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwire) — 08/12/11 — Toromont Industries Ltd. (TSX: TIH) today reported financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2011.
Toromont reported strong results from continuing operations in the second quarter. Net earnings from continuing operations increased 33% in the second quarter, reflecting higher revenues and better margins.
“Our customers are continuing to recover from the recession. Product support and rental activity were at record levels. Second quarter bookings were up 15%, reflecting strength in mining, construction and road building industries. Backlogs were up 45% over last year,” said Robert M. Ogilvie, Chairman and CEO of Toromont Industries Ltd.
The Company completed the spinoff of its natural gas compression and processing equipment business, Enerflex Ltd. (“Enerflex”), to its shareholders as a separate, publicly traded company effective June 1, 2011. The financial results of Enerflex have been included in the Company–s results of operations up to that effective date and are reported as discontinued operations. A net gain of $133.2 million, $1.73 per share basic, was recorded on the spinoff of Enerflex.
The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 11 cents per share, payable October 3, 2011, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2011. This represents a 10% increase in Toromont–s regular quarterly cash dividend.
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“Toromont is well positioned to achieve continuing success, with a healthy backlog, leading market positions and record volumes in our product support activities,” continued Mr. Ogilvie. “We have significant organic growth opportunities. While growing, our markets have not yet recovered to pre-recession levels and we can improve our share of market. Our entire team is focused on providing exceptional service to our customers. We will be participating in the recent acquisitions of Bucyrus and MWM by Caterpillar as well as continuing to search for strategic acquisitions. As mine development is particularly active in our region, we expect to be participating in numerous new mine projects over the next few years. Our dividend declaration continues forty-two consecutive years of dividend payments and marks twenty-two years of dividend increases. We have a strong balance sheet, we have confidence in our business and we are optimistic about our growth prospects.”
Quarterly Results Materials
The complete second quarter report for 2011, including MD&A and unaudited interim financial statements, is available on our website at .
Quarterly Conference Call and Webcast
Interested parties are invited to join the quarterly conference call with investment analysts, in listen-only mode, on Friday, August 12, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. (ET). The call may be accessed by telephone at 1-866-226-1792 (toll free) or 416-340-2216 (Toronto area). A replay of the conference call will be available until Friday, August 26, 2011 by calling 1-800-408-3053 or 905-694-9451 (Toronto area) and quoting passcode 6567856.
Both the live webcast and the replay of the quarterly conference call can be accessed at .
Advisory
Information in this press release that is not a historical fact is “forward-looking information”. Words such as “plans”, “intends”, “outlook”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “estimates”, “believes”, “likely”, “should”, “could”, “will”, “may” and similar expressions are intended to identify statements containing forward-looking information. Forward-looking information in this press release is based on current objectives, strategies, expectations and assumptions which management considers appropriate and reasonable at the time including, but not limited to, general economic and industry growth rates, commodity prices, currency exchange and interest rates, competitive intensity and shareholder and regulatory approvals.
By its nature, forward-looking information is subject to risks and uncertainties which may be beyond the ability of Toromont to control or predict. The actual results, performance or achievements of Toromont could differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking information. Factors that could cause actual results, performance, achievements or events to differ from current expectations include, among others, risks and uncertainties related to: business cycles, including general economic conditions in the countries in which Toromont operates; commodity price changes, including changes in the price of precious and base metals; changes in foreign exchange rates, including the Cdn$/US$ exchange rate; the termination of distribution or original equipment manufacturer agreements; equipment product acceptance and availability of supply; increased competition; credit of third parties; additional costs associated with warranties and maintenance contracts; changes in interest rates; tax and other risks associated with the spinoff of Enerflex; the availability of financing; and, environmental regulation.
Any of the above mentioned risks and uncertainties could cause or contribute to actual results that are materially different from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking information and statements included in this press release. For a further description of certain risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause or contribute to actual results that are materially different, see the risks and uncertainties set out in the “Risks and Risk Management” and “Outlook” sections of Toromont–s most recent annual or interim Management Discussion and Analysis, as filed with Canadian securities regulators at and may also be found at . Other factors, risks and uncertainties not presently known to Toromont or that Toromont currently believes are not material could also cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by statements containing forward-looking information.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on statements containing forward-looking information that are included in this press release, which are made as of the date of this press release, and not to use such information for anything other than their intended purpose. Toromont disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities legislation.
About Toromont
Toromont Industries Ltd. operates through two business segments: The Equipment Group and CIMCO. The Equipment Group includes one of the larger Caterpillar dealerships by revenue and geographic territory in addition to industry leading rental operations. CIMCO is a market leader in the design, engineering, fabrication and installation of industrial and recreational refrigeration systems. Both segments offer comprehensive product support capabilities. This press release and more information about Toromont Industries can be found on the Web at .
Contacts:
Toromont Industries Ltd.
Robert M. Ogilvie
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
(416) 667-5554
Toromont Industries Ltd.
Paul R. Jewer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(416) 667-5638