공시 • Dec 06
American Pacific Group, L.P. completed the acquisition of Spark Power Group Inc. (TSX:SPG) from Red Jar Capital Corp. and Others. American Pacific Group, L.P. entered into an arrangement agreement to acquire Spark Power Group Inc. (TSX:SPG) from Red Jar Capital Corp. and Others for CAD 79.5 million on October 13, 2023. Under the terms of the transaction, American Pacific Group, L.P. will pay CAD 0.825 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately CAD 140 million (including assumed debt). Upon closing of the Transaction, it is expected that the Shares of Spark Power will be delisted from the TSX and that it will cease to be a reporting issuer under applicable Canadian securities laws. The transaction also involves a termination fee of CAD 2.7 million payable by Spark Power if the Company accepts a superior proposal. In connection with the Arrangement, the Purchaser and certain affiliates of American Pacific Group, LP (the "Equity Funding Parties") have entered into an equity commitment letter, pursuant to which such Equity Funding Parties have committed to, among other things, provide the Purchaser with the funds necessary to allow the Purchaser to pay the aggregate Consideration and have guaranteed certain other payments required to be made by the Purchaser pursuant to the Arrangement Agreement in certain circumstances.
The transaction is subject to approval by Spark Power shareholders, court approval and is unanimously approved by board of directors of Spark Power, having received unanimous recommendation from a special committee comprised solely of independent directors of Spark Power. As per the filling on November 10, 2023, Spark Power Group announced the special meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held on December 1, 2023. As of December 1, 2023, shareholders of Spark Power approved the proposed plan of arrangement. The transaction is expected to close in December 2023. The Arrangement is expected to become effective on or about December 5, 2023, subject to, among other things, Spark Power obtaining a final order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the satisfaction or waiver of certain other customary closing conditions.
MPA Morrison Park Advisors Inc. is acting as financial advisor as well as fairness opinion provider to the Special Committee. Kris Hanc of Bennett Jones LLP is acting as legal advisor to the Special Committee. John Lee, Khalfan Khalfan, Justin Parappally, Natasha vandenHoven, Ramandeep K. Grewal, Alethea Au and Jeilah Chan of Stikeman Elliott LLP and Joseph D.Hatina of Jones Day are acting as legal advisors to American Pacific Group. Grant McGlaughlin and Justine Connors of Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP acted as legal advisor to Red Jar Capital Corp.
American Pacific Group, L.P. completed the acquisition of Spark Power Group Inc. (TSX:SPG) from Red Jar Capital Corp. and Others on December 5, 2023. Spark Power obtained a final order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) approving the Arrangement on December 4, 2023. 공시 • Nov 09
Spark Power Group Inc. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Nov 13, 2023 Spark Power Group Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results After-Market on Nov 13, 2023 공시 • Oct 17
Spark Power, American Pacific Enter Go-Private Deal Spark Power Group Inc. has entered into an arrangement agreement with Generator-Spark Canada Buyer Inc., an affiliate of American Pacific Group LP, pursuant to which the purchaser will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Spark Power for a price of 82.5 cents per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $140-million (including assumed debt). Subject to the satisfaction of all conditions to closing set out in the Arrangement Agreement, it is anticipated that the Transaction will be completed in December 2023. Upon closing of the Transaction, it is expected that the Shares will be delisted from the TSX and that the Company will cease to be a reporting issuer under applicable Canadian securities laws. Reported Earnings • Aug 15
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: CA$0.02 loss per share (vs CA$0.02 loss in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: CA$0.02 loss per share (in line with 2Q 2022). Revenue: CA$66.2m (down 6.3% from 2Q 2022). Net loss: CA$1.82m (loss widened 34% from 2Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 42% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 29% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. 공시 • Aug 03
Spark Power Group Inc. to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Aug 10, 2023 Spark Power Group Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results After-Market on Aug 10, 2023 Board Change • May 30
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 2 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 2 independent directors. 3 non-independent directors. Independent Director Joe Quarin was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. 공시 • May 26
Spark Power Group Inc. Announces Lucio Di Clemente, a Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors Made the Decision Not to Stand for Reelection Spark Power Group Inc. announced that Lucio Di Clemente, a Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors made the decision not to stand for reelection for personal reasons. Reported Earnings • May 14
First quarter 2023 earnings released: CA$0.03 loss per share (vs CA$0.036 loss in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: CA$0.03 loss per share (improved from CA$0.036 loss in 1Q 2022). Revenue: CA$65.8m (down 6.0% from 1Q 2022). Net loss: CA$2.34m (loss narrowed 28% from 1Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 61% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 29% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. 공시 • May 09
Spark Power Group Inc. to Report Q1, 2023 Results on May 12, 2023 Spark Power Group Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2023 results at 4:00 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on May 12, 2023 Reported Earnings • Mar 30
Full year 2022 earnings released: CA$0.12 loss per share (vs CA$0.37 loss in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: CA$0.12 loss per share (improved from CA$0.37 loss in FY 2021). Revenue: CA$272.3m (up 6.4% from FY 2021). Net loss: CA$11.0m (loss narrowed 47% from FY 2021). Revenue is forecast to grow 4.0% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 2.4% decline forecast for the Renewable Energy industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 63 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Nov 16
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: CA$0.02 (vs CA$0.042 loss in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: CA$0.02 (up from CA$0.042 loss in 3Q 2021). Revenue: CA$70.9m (up 2.8% from 3Q 2021). Net income: CA$1.39m (up CA$3.78m from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 2.0% (up from net loss in 3Q 2021). Revenue is forecast to grow 7.3% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 5.3% growth forecast for the Renewable Energy industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 94 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Aug 13
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: CA$0.01 (vs CA$0.004 in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: CA$0.01 (up from CA$0.004 in 2Q 2021). Revenue: CA$72.9m (up 12% from 2Q 2021). Net income: CA$467.0k (up 199% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 0.6% (up from 0.2% in 2Q 2021). Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 7.9% compared to a 23% decline forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 30% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 10% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • May 15
First quarter 2022 earnings released First quarter 2022 results: Revenue: CA$70.0m (up 25% from 1Q 2021). Net loss: CA$3.26m (loss widened 358% from 1Q 2021). Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 5.9% compared to a 30% decline forecast for the industry in Germany. Reported Earnings • Apr 01
Full year 2021 earnings released: CA$0.38 loss per share (vs CA$0.031 loss in FY 2020) Full year 2021 results: CA$0.38 loss per share (down from CA$0.031 loss in FY 2020). Revenue: CA$255.8m (up 12% from FY 2020). Net loss: CA$20.8m (loss widened CA$19.1m from FY 2020). Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 14% compared to a 21% decline forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 96% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 21% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Nov 17
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: CA$0.05 loss per share (vs CA$0.04 profit in 3Q 2020) The company reported a soft third quarter result with weaker earnings and weaker control over costs, although revenues improved. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: CA$69.0m (up 12% from 3Q 2020). Net loss: CA$2.39m (down 215% from profit in 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 130% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 11% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Aug 18
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS CA$0.004 (vs CA$0.03 in 2Q 2020) The company reported a mediocre second quarter result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues improved. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: CA$65.4m (up 41% from 2Q 2020). Net income: CA$156.0k (down 87% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 0.2% (down from 2.7% in 2Q 2020). Reported Earnings • May 18
First quarter 2021 earnings released: CA$0.01 loss per share (vs CA$0.05 loss in 1Q 2020) The company reported a solid first quarter result with reduced losses, improved revenues and improved control over expenses. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: CA$56.0m (up 4.7% from 1Q 2020). Net loss: CA$711.0k (loss narrowed 58% from 1Q 2020). Reported Earnings • Apr 02
Full year 2020 earnings released: CA$0.03 loss per share (vs CA$0.025 profit in FY 2019) The company reported a soft full year result with weaker earnings and weaker control over costs, although revenues improved. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: CA$228.2m (up 21% from FY 2019). Net loss: CA$1.68m (down 243% from profit in FY 2019). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 11
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 20% share price decline to CA$1.03, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 30.9x, down from the previous P/E ratio of 38.7x. This compares to an average P/E of 28x in the Renewable Energy industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders over the past year are 4.0%. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 29
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 24% share price gain to CA$1.69, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 44.2x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 35.5x. This compares to an average P/E of 35x in the Renewable Energy industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders over the past year are 58%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 27
New 90-day high: €1.39 The company is up 54% from its price of €0.90 on 28 October 2020. The German market is up 16% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Renewable Energy industry, which is up 20% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €11.30 per share. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 14
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 17% share price gain to CA$1.23, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 35.3x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 30.2x. This compares to an average P/E of 31x in the Renewable Energy industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders over the past year are 47%. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 07
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 20% share price gain to CA$1.05, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 30x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 25x. This compares to an average P/E of 33x in the Renewable Energy industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders over the past year are 26%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 07
New 90-day high: €1.05 The company is up 4.0% from its price of €1.01 on 09 October 2020. The German market is up 8.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Renewable Energy industry, which is up 10.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €11.00 per share. Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Nov 12
Revenue beats expectations Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 6.8%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 11% compared to a 3.5% decline forecast for the Renewable Energy industry in Germany. Reported Earnings • Nov 12
Third quarter 2020 earnings released: EPS CA$0.04 The company reported a soft third quarter result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues were improved. Third quarter 2020 results: Revenue: CA$61.4m (up 18% from 3Q 2019). Net income: CA$2.07m (down 21% from 3Q 2019). Profit margin: 3.4% (down from 5.0% in 3Q 2019). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 30
New 90-day low: €0.87 The company is down 3.0% from its price of €0.90 on 31 July 2020. The German market is down 4.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Renewable Energy industry, which is down 7.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €7.82 per share.