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Long term debt
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long term debt Long-term debt
NoteDecember 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Credit Facility13(a)$180,000 $110,000 
Convertible debentures13(b)129,750 129,750 
Financing obligations13(c)32,889 47,945 
Mortgage13(d)29,231 30,000 
Promissory notes13(e)11,238 13,210 
Unamortized deferred financing costs13(f)(4,371)(5,178)
 $378,737 $325,727 
Less: current portion of long-term debt(20,600)(19,693)
$358,137 $306,034 
The aggregate maturities of long-term debt for each of the five years subsequent to December 31, 2022 are: $20.6 million in 2023, $18.7 million in 2024, $184.7 million in 2025, $58.4 million in 2026 and $100.7 million in 2027 and thereafter.
a) Credit Facility
The Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Credit Facility") with a banking syndicate that allows borrowing under the revolving loan to $300.0 million with the ability to increase the maximum borrowings by $50.0 million, subject to certain conditions. The amended agreement matures on October 8, 2025, with an option to extend on an annual basis, subject to certain conditions. The Credit Facility permits finance lease obligations to a limit of $175.0 million and certain other borrowings outstanding to a limit of $20.0 million. In the amended agreement, the permitted amount of $175.0 million was expanded to include guarantees provided by the Company to certain joint ventures.
As at December 31, 2022, there was $32.0 million (December 31, 2021 - $33.9 million) in issued letters of credit under the Credit Facility and the unused borrowing availability was $88.0 million (December 31, 2021 - $181.1 million). As at December 31, 2022, there was an additional $46.6 million in borrowing availability under finance lease obligations (December 31, 2021 - $28.6 million). Borrowing availability under finance lease obligations considers the current and long-term portion of finance lease obligations and financing obligations, including the finance lease obligations for the joint ventures that the Company guarantees.
The Credit Facility has two financial covenants that must be tested quarterly on a trailing four-quarter basis. As at December 31, 2022, the Company was in compliance with its financial covenants.
The first covenant is the Senior Leverage Ratio which is Bank Senior Debt plus outstanding letters of credit compared to Bank EBITDA less NACG Acheson Ltd. rental revenue.
"Bank Senior Debt" is defined as the Company's long-term debt, finance leases and outstanding letters of credit, excluding Convertible Debentures, deferred financing costs, mortgages related to NACG Acheson Ltd. and debt related to investment in affiliates and joint ventures.
"Bank EBITDA" is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, excluding the effects of unrealized foreign exchange gain or loss, realized and unrealized gain or loss on derivative financial instruments, cash and non-cash stock-based compensation expense, gain or loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment, and certain other non-cash items included in the calculation of net income.
The Senior Leverage Ratio must be less than or equal to 3.0:1. In the event the Company enters into a material acquisition, the maximum allowable Senior Leverage Ratio would include a step up of 0.50x for four quarters following the acquisition.
The second covenant is the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio which is defined as Bank EBITDA less cash taxes compared to Fixed Charges.
"Fixed Charges" is defined as cash interest, scheduled payments on debt, unfunded cash distributions by the Company and unfunded capital expenditures.
The Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio is to be maintained at a ratio greater than 1.15:1.
The Credit Facility bears interest at Canadian prime rate, U.S. Dollar Base Rate, Canadian bankers’ acceptance rate or the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") (all such terms as used or defined in the Credit Facility), plus applicable margins. The Company is also subject to non-refundable standby fees, 0.40% to 0.75% depending on the Company's Total Debt to Bank EBITDA Ratio. Total debt ("Total Debt") is defined in the Credit Facility as long-term debt including finance leases and letters of credit, excluding convertible debentures, deferred financing costs, the mortgage related to NACG Acheson Ltd., and other non-recourse debt. The Credit Facility is secured by a first priority lien on all of the Company's existing and after-acquired property excluding the Company's first securities interests on the Business Development Bank of Canada ("BDC") mortgage.
The Company acts as a guarantor for drawn amounts under revolving equipment lease credit facilities which have a combined capacity of $80.0 million for Mikisew North American Limited Partnership ("MNALP"), an affiliate of the Company. This equipment lease credit facility will allow MNALP to avail the credit through a lease agreement and/or equipment finance contract with appropriate supporting documents. As at December 31, 2022, the Company has provided guarantees on this facility of $53.4 million. At this time, there have been no instances or indication that payments will not be made by MNALP. Therefore, no liability has been recorded related to this guarantee. Subsequent to December 2022, there was a $30.0 million increase to the capacity of these facilities.
The Company also acts as guarantor for equipment leases of Nuna Logistics Ltd. ("NLL"), an affiliate of the Company, to avail more favourable financing terms. As at December 31, 2022, Nuna had an outstanding balance of $0.3 million under this arrangement. At this time, there have been no instances or indication that payments will not be made by NLL. Therefore, no liability has been recorded related to this guarantee.
b) Convertible debentures
December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
5.50% convertible debentures
$74,750 $74,750 
5.00% convertible debentures
55,000 55,000 
$129,750 $129,750 
The terms of the convertible debentures are summarized as follows:
Date of issuanceMaturityConversion priceShare equivalence per $1000 debentureDebt issuance costs
5.50% convertible debentures
June 1, 2021June 30, 2028$24.75 $40.4040 $3,531 
5.00% convertible debentures
March 20, 2019March 31, 2026$26.25 $38.0952 $2,691 
Interest on the 5.50% convertible debentures is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 30 and December 31 of each year, commencing on December 31, 2021. Interest on the 5.00% convertible debentures is payable semi-annually on March 31 and September 30 of each year.
The 5.50% convertible debentures are not redeemable prior to June 30, 2024, except under certain exceptional circumstances. The 5.50% convertible debentures may be redeemed at the option of the Company, in whole or in part, at any time on or after June 30, 2024, at a redemption price equal to the principal amount provided that the market price of the common shares is at least 125% of the original conversion price; and on or after June 30, 2026, at a redemption price equal to the principal amount. In each case, the Company will pay accrued and unpaid interest on the debentures redeemed to the redemption date.
Both the 5.00% convertible debentures and the 5.50% convertible debentures are redeemable under certain conditions after a change in control has occurred. If a change in control occurs, we are required to offer to purchase all of the convertible debentures at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase.
c) Financing obligations
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recorded new financing obligations of $11,700. The financing contract expires on February 9, 2026. The Company is required to make monthly payments over the life of the contract with an annual interest rate of 2.23%. The financing obligations are secured by the corresponding property, plant and equipment.
d) Mortgage
On October 28, 2021, the Company entered into an updated mortgage agreement with BDC which increased the mortgage amount from $21.1 million to $30.0 million. The updated mortgage includes an additional loan of $7.0 million for a building expansion and a $1.9 million cash advance. The mortgage has a maturity date of November 1, 2046, and bears interest at 3.40%. The mortgage is secured by the corresponding land and building in Acheson, Alberta.
e) Promissory notes
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded a new equipment promissory note of $3.4 million. The contract expires on May 13, 2026. The Company is required to make monthly payments over the life of the contract with an annual interest rate of 5.85%. The promissory note is secured by the corresponding property, plant and equipment. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company made payments of $5.4 million towards promissory notes.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recorded a new equipment promissory note of $4.3 million. The contract expires on August 5, 2025. The Company is required to make monthly payments over the life of the contract with an annual interest rate of 4.20%. The promissory note is secured by the corresponding property, plant and equipment. The Company also acquired a new promissory note of $0.4 million upon acquisition of DGI (note 20). The contract expires in November 2023 and bears interest at 2.90%. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company made payments of $4.2 million towards promissory notes.
f) Deferred financing costs
December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Cost $6,336 $6,351 
Accumulated amortization1,965 1,173 
$4,371 $5,178