Management's Responsibility for Financial Reporting
The accompanying consolidated financial statements of AirBoss of America Corp. and all the information in the annual report are the responsibility of management and have been approved by the Board of Directors. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared by management, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. When alternate accounting methods exist, management has chosen those it deems most appropriate in the circumstances. Financial statements are not precise since they include certain amounts based on estimates and judgments. Management has determined such amounts on a reasonable basis in order to ensure that the financial statements are presented fairly, in all material respects. Management has prepared the financial information presented in this annual report and has ensured that it is consistent with that presented in the consolidated financial statements.
AirBoss of America Corp. maintains systems of internal accounting and administrative controls consistent with reasonable cost. Such systems are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the financial information is relevant, reliable and accurate and the Company's assets are appropriately accounted for and adequately safeguarded.
The Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that management fulfills its responsibilities for reviewing and approving the financial statements. The Board carries out this responsibility principally through its Audit Committee.
The Audit Committee is appointed by the Board and all members are outside directors. The Committee meets periodically with management, as well as the external auditors, to discuss internal controls over the financial reporting process, auditing matters and financial reporting issues, to satisfy itself that each party is properly discharging its responsibilities and to review the annual report, the financial statements and the external auditors' report. The Committee reports its findings to the Board for consideration when approving the financial statements for issuance to the shareholders. The Committee also considers the engagement or re-appointment of the external auditors for review by the Board and approval by the shareholders.
KPMG LLP, the Company's external auditors, who are appointed by the shareholders, audited the consolidated financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards to enable them to express to the shareholders their opinion on the consolidated financial statements. KPMG LLP has full and free access to the Audit Committee.
March 20, 2026
P. Gren Schoch Frank Ientile
Chairman and co-Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer
Independent Auditor's Report
To the Shareholders of AirBoss of America Corp. OpinionWe have audited the consolidated financial statements of AirBoss of America Corp. (the Entity), which comprise:
the consolidated statements of financial position as at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024
the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss for the years then ended
the consolidated statements of changes in equity for the years then ended
the consolidated statements of cash flows for the years then ended
and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of material accounting policy information (Hereinafter referred to as the "financial statements").
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Entity as at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, and its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.
Basis for OpinionWe conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the "Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements" section of our auditor's report.
We are independent of the Entity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in Canada and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Key Audit MattersKey audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
We have determined the matters described below to be the key audit matters to be communicated in our auditor's report.
Evaluation of impairment of goodwill Description of the matter
We draw attention to Notes 3(e)(i) and 8 to the financial statements. The goodwill balance included within intangible assets is $24,929 thousand. The Entity performs goodwill impairment testing at least annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the cash-generating unit likely exceeds its recoverable amount. The allocation of goodwill is made to those cash-generating units or groups of cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the business combination in which the goodwill arose, identified according to operating segment. The recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is based on value in use, which is determined by discounting the future cash flows generated from the continuing use of the cash-generating unit or cash-generating unit group. In determining the estimated recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit or group, the Entity's significant assumptions include projected sales and cost of sales, discount rates and the terminal multiple.
Why the matter is a key audit matter
We identified the evaluation of the impairment of goodwill as a key audit matter. This matter represented significant auditor judgment due to the high degree of estimation uncertainty in determining the recoverable amount. In addition, the involvement of those with specialized skills and knowledge were required in performing and evaluating the results of our audit procedures due to the sensitivity of the recoverable amount to changes in significant assumptions.
How the matter was addressed in the audit
The primary procedures we performed to address the key audit matter included the following:
We assessed the Entity's ability to accurately forecast by comparing the Entity's projected sales and cost of sales used in the prior year impairment test to actual results
We compared the Entity's projected sales and cost of sales to actual results. We took into account changes in conditions and events, affecting each cash-generating unit or cash-generating group to assess the adjustments made in arriving at the projected assumptions
We involved valuation professionals with specialized skills and knowledge, who assisted in evaluating the appropriateness of (1) the discount rates and (2) the terminal multiple. We assessed the appropriateness of the discount rates for the cash-generating units by comparing them against ranges that were independently developed using publicly available market data for comparable entities. We assessed the appropriateness of the terminal multiple assumption by calculating the implied terminal growth rate and comparing it to publicly available market and industry data.
Other InformationManagement is responsible for the other information. Other information comprises:
the information included in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
the information, other than the financial statements and the auditor's report thereon, included in a document likely to be entitled "2025 Annual Report".
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not and will not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information identified above and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit and remain alert for indications that the other information appears to be materially misstated.
We obtained the information included in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations as at the date of this auditor's report. If, based on the work we have performed on this other information, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact in the auditor's report.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
The information, other than the financial statements and the auditor's report thereon, included in a document likely to be entitled "2025 Annual Report" is expected to be made available to us after the date of this auditor's report. If, based on the work we will perform on this other information, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact to those charged with governance.
Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Financial StatementsManagement is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Entity's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Entity or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Entity's financial reporting process.
Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial StatementsOur objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists.
Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of the financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
We also:
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Entity's internal control.
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management.
Conclude on the appropriateness of management's use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Entity's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor's report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor's report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Entity to cease to continue as a going concern.
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
Communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
Provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
Plan and perform the group audit to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business units within the group as a basis for forming an opinion on the group financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and review of the audit work performed for the purposes of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
Determine, from the matters communicated with those charged with governance, those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor's report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our auditor's report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
Chartered Professional Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants
The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this auditor's report is Phillip M. Collins. Hamilton, Canada
March 20, 2026
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
In thousands of US dollars | Note | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 |
ASSETS | |||
Current assets | |||
Cash | 7,993 | 6,491 | |
Trade and other receivables, including derivatives | 4, 10 | 62,368 | 69,508 |
Prepaid expenses | 6,366 | 6,637 | |
Inventories | 5 | 50,493 | 57,136 |
Current income taxes receivable | 16 | 1,912 | 2,195 |
Total current assets | 129,132 | 141,967 | |
Non-current assets | |||
Property, plant and equipment | 6, 7 | 78,957 | 83,927 |
Intangible assets | 8 | 58,704 | 71,219 |
Deferred income tax assets | 16 | 7,500 | 9,702 |
Other assets | 9, 16 | 2,676 | 2,713 |
Total non-current assets | 147,837 | 167,561 | |
Total assets | 276,969 | 309,528 | |
LIABILITIES | |||
Current liabilities | |||
Trade and other payables, including derivatives | 10 | 70,710 | 57,534 |
Current portion of loans and borrowings | 7, 11 | 5,494 | 5,002 |
Provisions | 13 | 1,132 | 198 |
Current income taxes payable | 16 | 1,484 | 552 |
Total current liabilities | 78,820 | 63,286 | |
Non-current liabilities | |||
Loans and borrowings | 7, 11 | 78,272 | 112,388 |
Employee benefits | 19 | 379 | 385 |
Other payables | 10 | 93 | 118 |
Provisions | 13 | 1,174 | 4,264 |
Deferred income tax liabilities | 16 | 2,496 | 3,077 |
Total non-current liabilities | 82,414 | 120,232 | |
Total liabilities | 161,234 | 183,518 | |
EQUITY | |||
Share capital | 14 | 88,082 | 87,992 |
Contributed surplus | 14 | 7,454 | 6,469 |
Retained earnings | 20,199 | 31,549 | |
Total equity | 115,735 | 126,010 | |
Total liabilities and equity | 276,969 | 309,528 | |
The notes on pages 27 to 52 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. Commitments and contingencies (note 18)
On behalf of the Board
P.G. Schoch
Director
Robert L. McLeish
Director
Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss
For the year ended December 31 In thousands of US dollars | Note | 2025 | 2024 |
Net Sales Cost of sales | 5 | 410,203 (339,134) | 387,024 (333,028) |
Gross profit | 71,069 | 53,996 | |
General and administrative expenses | (46,462) | (48,275) | |
Selling and marketing expenses | (11,200) | (6,312) | |
Research and development expenses | 17 | (3,161) | (3,207) |
Impairment of assets | 6, 8 | (8,733) | - |
Restructuring costs | (1,627) | (802) | |
Other income and expenses | 23 | 3,970 | (1,349) |
Operating expenses | (67,213) | (59,945) | |
Results from operating activities | 3,856 | (5,949) | |
Finance costs | 11, 12, 19 | (8,045) | (12,763) |
Loss before income tax | (4,189) | (18,712) | |
Income tax expense | 16 | (4,428) | (1,678) |
Loss and comprehensive loss | (8,617) | (20,390) | |
Loss per share Basic | 15 | (0.32) | (0.75) |
Diluted | 15 | (0.32) | (0.75) |
The notes on pages 27 to 52 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
Attributable to equity holders of the CompanyIn thousands of US dollars | Share Capital | Contributed Surplus | Retained Earnings | Total Equity |
Balance at January 1, 2024 | 87,992 | 5,480 | 55,385 | 148,857 |
Loss and comprehensive loss for the year | - | - | (20,390) | (20,390) |
Share-based compensation expense | - | 1,022 | - | 1,022 |
Stock options forfeited | - | (33) | - | (33) |
Dividends to equity holders | - | - | (3,446) | (3,446) |
Balance at December 31, 2024 | 87,992 | 6,469 | 31,549 | 126,010 |
Attributable to equity holders of the Company | ||||
In thousands of US dollars | Share Capital | Contributed Surplus | Retained Earnings | Total Equity |
Balance at January 1, 2025 | 87,992 | 6,469 | 31,549 | 126,010 |
Loss and comprehensive loss for the year | - | - | (8,617) | (8,617) |
Share-based compensation expense | - | 1,236 | - | 1,236 |
Stock options forfeited | - | (147) | - | (147) |
Settlement of deferred share units | 90 | (104) | - | (14) |
Dividends to equity holders | - | - | (2,733) | (2,733) |
Balance at December 31, 2025 | 88,082 | 7,454 | 20,199 | 115,735 |
The notes on pages 27 to 52 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the year ended December 31 In thousands of US dollars | Note | 2025 | 2024 |
Cash flows from operating activities | |||
Loss for the year | (8,617) | (20,390) | |
Adjustments for: | |||
Depreciation | 6, 7 | 12,357 | 12,812 |
Amortization of intangible assets | 8 | 7,166 | 8,200 |
Impairment of assets | 6, 8 | 8,733 | - |
Write-down of inventory | 5 | 249 | 6,049 |
Finance costs | 11, 12, 19 | 8,045 | 12,763 |
Unrealized foreign exchange (gains) / losses | (138) | 98 | |
Share-based payment expense | 13, 14 | 2,048 | 1,241 |
Research and development tax credits | 17 | (446) | (429) |
Income tax expense | 16 | 4,428 | 1,678 |
Restructuring and legal provisions | 13 | 2,378 | - |
Loss on disposal | 155 | 7 | |
Other | 26 | 34 | |
36,384 | 22,063 | ||
Change in inventories | 6,394 | 974 | |
Change in trade and other receivables | 7,292 | 3,755 | |
Change in prepaid assets | 315 | 76 | |
Change in trade and other payables | 12,424 | (10,413) | |
Change in provisions | (3,654) | (794) | |
Net change in non-cash working capital balances | 22,771 | (6,402) | |
Interest paid | (9,372) | (10,289) | |
Income tax paid | (675) | 3,408 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 49,108 | 8,780 | |
Cash flows from investing activities | |||
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment | 6 | (11,144) | (9,902) |
Acquisition of intangible assets | 8 | (899) | (730) |
Government investment tax credits | 17 | 189 | - |
Proceeds from sale of asset | - | 26 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (11,854) | (10,606) | |
Cash flows from financing activities | |||
Repayment of revolving line of credit | (28,350) | (66,750) | |
Dividends paid | (2,707) | (4,170) | |
Principal payments for lease liabilities | (2,693) | (2,541) | |
Repayment of loans and borrowings | (2,062) | - | |
Proceeds from loans and borrowings | - | 55,000 | |
Debt refinancing costs | (149) | (2,338) | |
Settlement of deferred share units (net of withholding taxes) | (14) | - | |
Interest received on share purchase loans | 3 | 7 | |
Net cash used in financing activities | (35,972) | (20,792) | |
Net increase / (decrease) in cash | 1,282 | (22,618) | |
Cash at January 1 | 6,491 | 28,989 | |
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held | 220 | 120 | |
Cash at December 31 | 7,993 | 6,491 | |
The notes on pages 27 to 52 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ("CFS")
For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024(Amounts in thousands of US dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise specified)
NOTE 1 REPORTING ENTITYAirBoss of America Corp. is a public company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and cross-traded on the OTCQX® Best Market in the United States, incorporated and domiciled in Ontario. Its registered office is located at 16441 Yonge Street, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. AirBoss of America Corp. and its subsidiaries are together referred to, in these consolidated financial statements, as the "Company" or "AirBoss". The Company has operations in Canada, the US and Germany and is involved primarily in the manufacture of high-quality rubber-based products to resource, military, health care, government, automotive and industrial markets (see note 20).
Subsidiaries are consolidated based on control which is assessed on whether the Company has power over an investee, exposure or rights to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and ability to use its power to affect those returns.
List of SubsidiariesSet out below is a list of operating subsidiaries of the Company.
Operating Subsidiaries | Jurisdiction | Ownership % |
Ace Elastomer, LLC ("ACE") | South Carolina | 100% |
AirBoss Defense Group Ltd. ("ADG Canada") | Quebec | 100% |
AirBoss Defense Group, LLC ("ADG USA") | Delaware | 100% |
AirBoss Flexible Products, LLC ("AFP") | Michigan | 100% |
AirBoss GmbH | Germany | 100% |
AirBoss Rubber Compounding (NC), LLC ("ANC") | North Carolina | 100% |
AirBoss Silicone, LLC | Michigan | 100% |
Blackbox Biometrics, Inc. ("B3") | New York | 100% |
Critical Solutions International, LLC ("CSI") | Texas | 100% |
The Company's operating segments are organized into the following reportable segments:
AirBoss Rubber Solutions ("ARS") - Includes manufacturing and distribution of rubber compounds and distribution of rubber compounding related chemicals.
AirBoss Manufactured Products ("AMP") - Includes the manufacture and distribution of anti-noise, vibration and harshness dampening parts, and personal protection and safety products, primarily for CBRN-E threats.
Unallocated Corporate Costs - Includes corporate activities and certain unallocated costs.
ARS consists of AirBoss' custom rubber compounding operations in Kitchener, Ontario, Rock Hill, South Carolina, Scotland Neck, North Carolina, Auburn Hills, Michigan, and Acton Vale, Quebec. AMP consists of the Company's rubber molded product operations in Auburn Hills, Michigan and defense businesses in Auburn Hills, Michigan, Acton Vale, Quebec, Rochester, New York and Charleston, South Carolina.
NOTE 2 BASIS OF PREPARATION-
Statement of compliance
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.
The consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on March 20, 2026.
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Basis of measurement
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for the following material items in the statement of financial position:
certain property, plant and equipment was re-measured at fair value on the adoption of IFRS
forward contracts are measured at fair value
liabilities for cash settled share-based payment arrangements are initially and thereafter measured at fair value
equity settled share-based payment arrangements are measured at fair value at the grant date
recognition of future income taxes on foreign exchange differences where the currency of the tax basis on non-monetary assets and liabilities differ from the functional currency
the employee benefit liability is recognized as the net total of the plan assets, at fair value, less the present value of the defined benefit obligation.
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Functional and presentation currency
These consolidated financial statements are presented in US dollars ("USD"), which is the Company's functional currency. All financial information presented in USD has been rounded to the nearest thousand, except where otherwise indicated.
- Use of estimates and judgments
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Significant areas requiring the use of estimates include the recoverable amount of cash-generating units ("CGUs") for purposes of goodwill and intangible asset impairment testing and the valuation of deferred tax assets. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.
Information about critical judgments in applying accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statements is included in the following notes:
Note 8 - recoverable amount of CGUs Note 16 - valuation of deferred tax assets
Information about assumptions and estimation uncertainties that have a significant risk resulting in a material adjustment within the next financial year are included in the following notes:
Note 8 - recoverable amount of CGUs - significant assumptions used in value-in-use calculations
Note 16 - valuation of deferred tax assets - likelihood that deferred income tax assets will be realized based upon the generation of future taxable income during the period in which the temporary differences are deductible
NOTE 3 MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements.
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Basis of consolidation
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Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Company. Control exists when the Company is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. The financial information of subsidiaries is included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases.
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Transactions eliminated on consolidation
Inter-company balances and transactions, and any unrealized income and expenses arising from inter-company transactions, are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements.
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Subsidiaries
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Foreign currency
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Functional and presentation currency
Items included in the financial statements of each of the Company's entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates ("the functional currency"). The consolidated financial statements are presented in USD, which is the Company's functional and presentation currency.
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Foreign currency transactions
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to functional currencies at exchange rates at the dates of the transactions, or valuation where items are re-measured. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are translated to the functional currency at the exchange rate at the reporting date. The foreign currency gain or loss on the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities are recognized in profit or loss on the consolidated income statement. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Foreign exchange gains and losses are presented within other expenses in the consolidated statement of loss.
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Functional and presentation currency
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Financial instruments
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Financial assets and liabilities
The Company recognizes financial assets and financial liabilities initially at fair value and subsequently measures these at either fair value or amortized cost based on the following classifications:
Fair value through profit or loss ("FVTPL"):
Financial assets and financial liabilities purchased or incurred, respectively, with the intention of generating earnings in the near term, and derivatives are classified as FVTPL. This category includes derivative assets and derivative liabilities that do not qualify for hedge accounting. For items classified as FVTPL, the Company initially recognizes such financial assets on the consolidated statement of financial position at fair value and recognizes subsequent changes in the consolidated statement of loss. Transaction costs incurred are expensed in the consolidated statement of loss.
Amortized cost:
The Company classifies financial assets held to collect contractual cash flows at amortized cost, including cash, trade and other receivables, income taxes receivable and share purchase loans. The Company initially recognizes the carrying amount of such assets on the consolidated statement of financial position at fair value plus directly attributable transaction costs, and subsequently measures these at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, less any impairment losses.
Financial liabilities that are not classified as FVTPL include trade and other payables and loans and borrowings. These financial liabilities are recorded at amortized cost on the consolidated statement of financial position.
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Impairment of financial assets
The Company uses the forward-looking "expected credit loss" model to determine the allowance for impairment as it relates to trade and other receivables. The Company's allowance is determined by historical experiences, and considers factors including the aging of the balances, the customer's credit worthiness, and updates based on the current economic conditions, expectation of bankruptcies, and the political and economic volatility in the markets/location of customers.
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Derecognition
The Company derecognizes a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows and benefits from the asset expire or are settled. The difference between the carrying amount of the financial asset and the sum of consideration received and receivable is recognized in the consolidated statement of loss.
Financial liabilities are derecognized when obligations under the contract expire, are discharged or cancelled. The difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability derecognized and the consideration paid and payable is recognized in the consolidated statement of loss.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount presented in the statement of financial position when and only when, the Company has a legal right to offset the amounts and intends either to settle on a net basis or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
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Derivative financial instruments
The Company holds stand-alone derivative financial instruments to reduce its foreign currency risk exposures. Such derivatives are recognized initially at fair value; attributable transaction costs are recognized in profit or loss as incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, derivatives are measured at fair value and changes therein are recognized immediately in the consolidated statement of loss.
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Financial assets and liabilities
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Property, plant and equipment
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Recognition and measurement
Land and buildings comprise mainly manufacturing facilities and offices. Items of property, plant and equipment are measured at historical cost (net of government grants) less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.
Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. The cost of self-constructed assets includes the cost of materials and direct labour, any other costs directly attributable to bringing the assets to a working condition for their intended use, the costs of dismantling and removing the items and restoring the site on which they are located and borrowing costs. Cost also includes transfers from equity of any gain or loss on qualifying cash flow hedges of foreign currency purchases of property, plant and equipment. Purchased software that is integral to the functionality of the related equipment is capitalized as part of that equipment.
When parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components) of property, plant and equipment.
Gains and losses on disposal of an item of property, plant and equipment are determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment and are recognized net within other expenses in the consolidated statement of loss.
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Subsequent costs
The cost of replacing a part of an item of property, plant and equipment is recognized in the carrying amount of the item or recognized as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognized. The costs of the day-to-day servicing of property, plant and equipment are recognized in profit or loss as incurred.
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Depreciation
Land is not depreciated. For other property, plant and equipment, depreciation is calculated over the depreciable amount, which is the cost of an asset, revalued amount or other amount substituted for cost, less its residual value.
Depreciation is recognized in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of each component of property, plant and equipment, with certain manufacturing equipment being depreciated on a units of production basis since this most closely reflects the expected pattern of consumption of the future economic benefits embodied in the asset.
The estimated useful lives for the current and comparative periods are as follows:
buildings 15-40 years
plant and manufacturing equipment 5-15 years
vehicles 3-5 years
furniture, office, lab and computer equipment 3-5 years
Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each financial year end and adjusted if appropriate.
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Recognition and measurement
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Intangible assets
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Goodwill
Goodwill that arises upon the acquisition of a business is included in intangible assets. At initial recognition, goodwill is measured as the excess of purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets.
In respect of acquisitions prior to January 1, 2010, goodwill is included on the basis of its deemed cost, the amount recorded prior to the transition to IFRS.
Subsequent measurementGoodwill is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is tested at least annually for impairment and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the cash-generating unit likely exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment losses on goodwill are not reversed. Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units for the purpose of impairment testing. The allocation is made to those cash-generating units or groups of cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the business combination in which the goodwill arose, identified according to operating segment.
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Customer Relationships
Customer Relationships that arise upon the acquisition of a business are included in intangible assets. At initial recognition, customer relationships are measured at fair value based on total sales to customers, estimating an annual attrition rate and future growth based on current market conditions and historical data.
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Other intangible assets
Other intangible assets that are acquired or developed by the Company and have finite useful lives are measured at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses. Costs associated with annual licenses and maintaining computer software programs are recognized as an expense as incurred. Development costs that are directly attributable to the design and testing of identifiable and unique software products controlled by the Company are recognized as intangible assets when there is an ability to use the software product and it can be demonstrated how the software product will generate probable future economic benefits.
Directly attributable costs that are capitalized as part of the software product include the incremental software development or contracted employee costs. Other development expenditures that do not meet these criteria are recognized as an expense as incurred.
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Subsequent expenditures
Subsequent expenditures are capitalized only when they increase the future economic benefits embodied in the specific asset to which it relates. All other expenditures, including expenditures on internally generated goodwill and intellectual property, are recognized in profit or loss as incurred.
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Amortization
Amortization is recognized in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of intangible assets, other than goodwill, from the date that they are available for use, since this most closely reflects the expected pattern of consumption of the future economic benefits embodied in the asset. Amortization is calculated over the cost of the asset, or other amount substituted for cost, less its residual value.
The estimated useful lives for the current and comparative periods are as follows:
software 5 years
capitalized development costs 3-5 years
customer relationships 10-17 years
brands, patents and trademarks 8-20 years
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Goodwill
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Inventories
Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The cost of manufactured inventories is based on the weighted average cost method and includes expenditures incurred in acquiring the inventories, production or conversion costs and other costs incurred in bringing inventories to their existing locations and conditions. Inventory that is not interchangeable is determined on an individual item basis and includes expenditures incurred in acquiring the inventories, shipping and logistics costs. In the case of manufactured inventories and work in progress, cost includes an appropriate share of production overheads based on normal operating capacity. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs to sell. Impairment charges are recorded against cost of sales, when it is determined the net realizable value is less than cost.
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Employee benefits:
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Defined Benefit plan
The Company provides certain employees with post-retirement life insurance benefits that are unfunded. The expected costs of these benefits are accrued over the period of employment using the same accounting methodology as used for defined benefit pension plans. These obligations are valued annually by independent qualified actuaries. The Company's net obligation in respect of longterm employee benefits, other than pension plans, is the amount of future benefits that employees have earned in return for their service in the current and prior periods; that benefit is discounted to determine its present value. The discount rate is the yield at the reporting date on high quality corporate bonds that have maturity dates approximating the terms of the Company's obligations. Any actuarial gains and losses are recognized in other comprehensive income and retained earnings in the period in which they arise.
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Multi-Employer Pension Plan
The Company contributes to the Steel Workers Pension Trust, a defined benefit multi-employer pension plan (MEPP) under the terms of collective-bargaining agreements that cover its union-represented employees in the State of Michigan. Defined benefit MEPPs are accounted for as defined contribution plans as adequate information to account for the Company's participation in the plan is not available due to the size and number of contributing employees in the plan. The risks of participating in a MEPP are different from participation in a single-employer plan in the following aspects:
Assets contributed to the multi-employer plan by one employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers.
If a participating employer stops contributing to the plan, the unfunded obligations of the plan may be borne by the remaining participating employers.
If the Company chooses to stop participating in the multi-employer plan, the Company may be required to pay those plans an amount based on the underfunded status of the plan, referred to as a withdrawal liability.
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Defined Benefit plan
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Provisions
Provisions for environmental restoration and legal claims are recognized when: the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events; it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation; and the amount has been reliably estimated.
Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognized as finance cost.
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Net Sales:
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Goods Sold
Net sales from the sale of goods in the course of ordinary activities is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of returns, trade discounts and volume rebates. Net sales for production of finished goods is recognized at the point in time control of the goods is transferred to the customer. Control of finished goods production transfers upon shipment to, or receipt
by, customers depending on the terms of the contract. Generally, the buyer has no right of return except if the product did not comply with the agreed upon specifications.
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Services
Net sales for tolling services is recognized over time as value is added to the raw materials which are controlled and provided by the customer. Net sales for other services are recognized upon acceptance by the customer.
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Goods Sold
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Government assistance
Government assistance is recognized as a reduction of the related expense or cost of the asset acquired in the period the expenditure is recognized, unless the conditions for receiving the assistance are met after the related expenditure has been recognized. In this case, the assistance is recognized when it becomes receivable.
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Lease payments
The Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, and subsequently at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted for certain remeasurements of the lease liability. When a right-of-use asset meets the definition of investment property, it is presented in investment property. The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, and subsequently measured at fair value, in accordance with the Company's accounting policies.
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Company's incremental borrowing rate. Generally, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate.
The Company applied judgment to determine the lease term for a lease contract running month-to-month, which significantly affects the amount of lease liability and right-of-use asset recognized.
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Finance income and finance costs
Finance income comprises interest income on funds invested and changes in the fair value of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. Interest income is recognized, as it accrues in profit or loss, using the effective interest method.
Finance costs comprise interest expense on borrowings, unwinding of the discount on provisions, changes in the fair value of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, impairment losses recognized on financial assets and the financing component of employee benefits. Borrowing costs that are not directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset are recognized in profit or loss using the effective interest method.
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Income tax
Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current tax and deferred tax are recognized in profit or loss except to the extent that it relates to a business combination, or items recognized directly in equity or in other comprehensive income.
Current tax is the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable income or loss for the period, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years. Current tax also includes any tax arising from dividends.
Deferred tax is recognized in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax is not recognized for the following temporary differences: the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and that affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss and differences relating to investments in subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities to the extent that it is probable that they will not reverse in the foreseeable future. In addition, deferred tax is not recognized for taxable temporary differences arising on the initial recognition of goodwill. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to temporary differences when they reverse, based on the laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax liabilities and assets, and they relate to income taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same taxable entity, or on different tax entities, but they intend to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis, or their tax assets and liabilities will be realized simultaneously.
A deferred tax asset is recognized for unused tax losses, tax credits and deductible temporary differences, to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which they can be utilized. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realized.
In determining the amount of current and deferred tax, the Company takes into account the impact of uncertain tax positions and whether additional taxes and interest may be due. This assessment relies on estimates and assumptions and may involve a series of judgments about future events. New information may become available that causes the Company to change its judgment regarding the adequacy of existing tax liabilities; such changes to tax liabilities will impact tax expense in the period that such a determination is made.
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Segment reporting
Segment results that are reported to the Company's Chairman & co-CEO, and President & co-CEO (the chief operating decision makers) include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Operating segments are aggregated if they are similar and demonstrate similar economic characteristics. Unallocated items comprise mainly corporate assets (primarily the Company's headquarters), and head office expenses.
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Share-based payments
In 2015, the shareholders approved the Company's 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan ("Omnibus Plan"). The Omnibus Plan is a share-based compensation plan under which the entity receives services from directors, employees and certain advisors as consideration for equity instruments of the Company. The fair value of the services received in exchange for the grant of the equity awards is recognized as an expense. The total amount to be expensed is determined by reference to the fair value of the awards granted.
Under the Omnibus Plan, the Company can issue restricted stock units, performance share units, deferred share units and stock options pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Omnibus Plan and the related award agreements entered into thereunder.
Non-market vesting conditions are included in assumptions about the number of equity awards that are expected to vest. The total expense is recognized over the vesting period, which is the period over which all of the specified vesting conditions are to be satisfied. At the end of each reporting period, the entity revises its estimates of the number of equity awards that are expected to vest based on the non-market vesting conditions. It recognizes the impact of the revision to original estimates, if any, in the income statement, with a corresponding adjustment to equity. Unless net settled, when options are exercised the Company issues new shares. The proceeds received, together with the amount recorded in contributed surplus, are credited to share capital when the options are exercised. The beneficiary can elect to convert the fair value of the vested options to the market value of shares on a cashless basis on the exercise date. Liabilities related to performance share units are settled through cash payment.
The dilutive effect of outstanding equity awards is reflected as additional share dilution in the computation of diluted earnings per share.
- New Standards adopted
IFRS 18 will replace IAS 1 and applies for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027 and is to be applied retrospectively. The new standard will change how the Company presents and discloses its financial statements and accompanying notes by requiring defined subtotals in the statement of profit or loss, requiring disclosure about management-defined performance measures and adding new principles for aggregation and disaggregation of information. The Company is currently evaluating the standard and developing an implementation plan.
NOTE 4 TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLESDecember 31 | 2025 | 2024 |
Trade receivables Less: expected credit loss | 62,469 (1,355) | 68,035 (187) |
Other receivables | 61,114 1,254 | 67,848 1,660 |
62,368 | 69,508 |
The aging of trade receivables at the reporting date was:
December 31 | 2025 Gross | Impairment | 2024 Gross Impairment |
Within terms | 50,014 | - | 50,170 - |
Past due 0-30 days | 7,212 | - | 12,011 - |
Past due 31-120 days | 5,243 | (1,355) | 5,854 (187) |
62,469 | (1,355) | 68,035 (187) |
The continuity of the allowance for impairment was:
For the year ended December 31 | 2025 | 2024 |
Balance at January 1 | (187) | (669) |
Impairment loss recognized | (1,270) | (120) |
Collected | 8 | 94 |
Written-off | 94 | 508 |
Balance at December 31 | (1,355) | (187) |
December 31 | 2025 | 2024 |
Raw materials and consumables | 30,738 | 38,028 |
Work in progress | 8,373 | 7,271 |
Finished goods | 22,371 | 25,110 |
61,482 | 70,409 | |
Provisions | (10,989) | (13,273) |
50,493 | 57,136 |
Inventories expensed in cost of sales were $330,323 (2024: $321,231). The inventory provision relates primarily to net realizable value adjustments based on management's estimates of future selling prices and demand. The Company recorded a $249 write-down of medical gowns to net realizable value (2024: $6,049 from gowns and nitrile gloves) and an increase in the provisions of $528 (2024:
$132), which have been recognized in cost of sales, offset by the reversal of $3,061 (2024: $9,898) related to sale of inventory previously provided for.
Additions | - | 329 | 109 | 11,229 | 11,667 |
Tax credits | - | - | - | (464) | (464) |
Disposals | (6,753) | (1,699) | (74) | (154) | (8,680) |
Impairment | - | - | - | (1,032) | (1,032) |
Transfers | 1,852 | 8,206 | 80 | (10,138) | - |
Balance at December 31, 2025 | 51,317 | 141,924 | 3,418 | 8,591 | 205,250 |
Land and buildings1 | Plant and equipment1 | Furniture and equipment1 | Under construction | Total | |
Cost | |||||
Balance at January 1, 2024 | 55,039 | 124,405 | 3,133 | 9,686 | 192,263 |
Additions | - | 2,315 | 116 | 9,769 | 12,200 |
Disposals | - | (703) | (1) | - | (704) |
Transfers | 1,179 | 9,071 | 55 | (10,305) | - |
Balance at December 31, 2024 | 56,218 | 135,088 | 3,303 | 9,150 | 203,759 |
Depreciation for the period Impairment Disposals | 3,747 1,711 (5,847) | 8,317 - (1,686) | 293 - (74) | - - - | 12,357 1,711 (7,607) |
Balance at December 31, 2025 | 28,359 | 94,956 | 2,978 | - | 126,293 |
Accumulated Depreciation | |||||
Balance at January 1, 2024 | 25,027 | 80,228 | 2,435 | - | 107,690 |
Depreciation for the period | 3,721 | 8,767 | 324 | - | 12,812 |
Disposals | - | (670) | - | - | (670) |
Balance at December 31, 2024 | 28,748 | 88,325 | 2,759 | - | 119,832 |
(1) includes right of use assets. See note 7 for additional details.
Carrying amounts | Land and buildings | Plant and equipment | Furniture and equipment | Under construction | Total |
Balance at December 31, 2024 | 27,470 | 46,763 | 544 | 9,150 | 83,927 |
Balance at December 31, 2025 | 22,958 | 46,968 | 440 | 8,591 | 78,957 |
Depreciation expense of $11,592 (2024: $12,158) was charged to cost of sales, $655 (2024: $638) was charged to general and administrative expense and $110 (2024: $16) was charged to research and development expenses.
In the third quarter of 2025, the Manufactured Products segment began relocating its Jessup, Maryland operations to Auburn Hills, Michigan, and re-launched its operations in the fourth quarter of 2025. The Company agreed to pay $750 to terminate the lease of the Jessup property. The Company recorded $1,711 of impairment charges against a right of use asset and leasehold improvements of
$640 and $1,071, respectively.
At December 31, 2025, the Company recognized an impairment charge against assets related to a CGU within AMP's defense operations. The carrying amount of these assets was determined to be higher than their recoverable amount of nil and an impairment loss of $1,032 was recognized.
NOTE 7 LEASESThe Company leases some of its plants, offices, and equipment. The majority of the Company's leases are for buildings, which have remaining terms between 1 and 4 years.
Right-of-Use Assets
Land and buildings | Equipment | Total | |
Cost Balance at January 1, 2024 | 19,064 | 2,484 | 21,548 |
Lease additions | - | 718 | 718 |
Disposals | - | (183) | (183) |
Balance at December 31, 2024 | 19,064 | 3,019 | 22,083 |
Lease additions Disposals | - (4,517) | 523 (640) | 523 (5,157) |
Balance at December 31, 2025 | 14,547 | 2,902 | 17,449 |
Accumulated depreciation | |||
Balance at January 1, 2024 | 7,749 | 1,489 | 9,238 |
Depreciation | 2,021 | 575 | 2,596 |
Disposals | - | (183) | (183) |
Balance at December 31, 2024 | 9,770 | 1,881 | 11,651 |
Depreciation | 2,022 | 590 | 2,612 |
Impairment (note 6) | 640 | - | 640 |
Disposals | (3,603) | (640) | (4,243) |
Transfers | - | - | - |
Balance at December 31, 2025 | 8,829 | 1,831 | 10,660 |
Balance at December 31, 2024 9,294 1,138 10,432
Balance at December 31, 2025 5,718 1,071 6,789
Lease Liabilities
Interest expense on lease liabilities of $538 (2024: $633) is included in Finance Costs.
Lease liabilities of $8,200 (2024: $12,011) are included in Loans and Borrowings (see note 11) Cash outflow related to leases was $3,231 (2024: $3,174).
The future undiscounted contractual lease payments are as follows:
Total | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | Thereafter | |
Lease payments | 9,097 | 2,354 | 2,290 | 2,280 | 1,869 | 181 | 123 |
Goodwill | Customer Relationships | Brands, Patents and Trademarks | Software and Development costs | Total | |
Cost Balance at January 1, 2024 | 24,929 | 63,210 | 31,224 | 10,769 | 130,132 |
Additions | - | - | - | 730 | 730 |
Balance at December 31, 2024 | 24,929 | 63,210 | 31,224 | 11,499 | 130,862 |
Additions Tax credits Transfers | - - - | - - - | - - - | 899 (258) - | 899 (258) - |
Balance at December 31, 2025 | 24,929 | 63,210 | 31,224 | 12,140 | 131,503 |
Accumulated Amortization | |||||
Balance at January 1, 2024 | - | 35,914 | 8,799 | 6,730 | 51,443 |
Amortization for the year | - | 4,018 | 2,913 | 1,269 | 8,200 |
Balance at December 31, 2024 | - | 39,932 | 11,712 | 7,999 | 59,643 |
Amortization for the year Impairment | - - | 3,406 - | 2,638 5,990 | 1,122 - | 7,166 5,990 |
Balance at December 31, 2025 | - | 43,338 | 20,340 | 9,121 | 72,799 |
Carrying amounts | |||||
Balance at December 31, 2024 | 24,929 | 23,278 | 19,512 | 3,500 | 71,219 |
Balance at December 31, 2025 24,929 19,872 10,884 3,019 58,704
Amortization expense of $7,166 (2024: $8,200) was charged to general and administrative expense. Remaining amortization for customer relationships acquired is 4 to 13 years and patents and trademarks is 4 to 16 years.
Goodwill is allocated to CGUs or CGU groups as follows:
Goodwill December 31 | 2025 | 2024 |
AirBoss Rubber Solutions CGU group AirBoss Manufactured Products - rubber molded products CGU group | 14,864 10,065 | 14,864 10,065 |
24,929 | 24,929 |
Goodwill is allocated to the CGU or CGU group that are expected to benefit from synergies of the related business combination and represent the lowest level within the Company at which management monitors goodwill. As at December 31, 2025, there was no goodwill impairment. AMP's defense CGU goodwill balance was fully impaired during the year ended December 31, 2023, with an accumulated impairment loss of $26,648.
At December 31, 2025, the Company recognized an impairment charge against assets related to a CGU within AMP's defense operations. The carrying amount of these assets was determined to be higher than their recoverable amount of nil and an impairment loss of $5,990 was recognized.
Recoverable amountRecoverable amounts for testing impairment of goodwill and a CGU within AMP's defense operations was based on value-in-use. Value-in-use was determined by discounting the future cash flows generated from the continuing use of the CGU or CGU group.
Significant assumptions used in value-in-use calculationsAirBoss Rubber Solutions
The calculation of value-in-use is most sensitive to the following assumptions:
Discount rate of 12.3% (13.5% pre-tax discount rate) (2024: 11.6%) determined using risk-adjusted returns from comparable companies adjusted for the Company's capital structure
Terminal multiple of 5.9 based on analyst estimates
Projected sales based on annual growth rates ranging from 9-10% over the forecast period
Projected cost of sales based on annual growth in cost of sales ranging from 8-9% over the forecast period
Growth rates used represent a return to normal operating levels and margins, consistent with historical performance as well as realization of strategic initiatives.
AirBoss Manufactured Products - rubber molded products
The calculation of value-in-use is most sensitive to the following assumptions:
Discount rate of 12.7% (14.0% pre-tax discount rate) (2024: 11.5%) determined using risk-adjusted returns from comparable companies adjusted for the Company's capital structure
Terminal multiple of 5.9 based on analyst estimates
Projected sales based on annual growth rates ranging from 8-13% over the forecast period
Projected cost of sales based on annual growth rates ranging from 7-12% over the forecast period
Growth rates used represent a return to normal operating levels and margins, consistent with historical performance as well as realization of strategic initiatives.
Cash flows were projected based on past experience, actual operating results and the business plan for a one-year period. Cash flows for a further four-year period were extrapolated using projected sales and a growth rate for costs based on past experiences and future growth trends.
Projected sales and cost of sales in the business plan were budgeted based on discussions with customers, contracts on-hand and industry information, past experience and trends, as well as continuous improvement initiatives. The anticipated annual sales are based on expected growth levels (net of the inflationary effect of rising raw material prices).
The values assigned to the significant assumptions represent management's assessment of future trends in the rubber, defense and engineered products industries, which are based on both external sources and internal sources (historical data).
NOTE 9 OTHER ASSETSShare purchase loans1 | Other | Total | |
Balance at January 1, 2024 | 395 | 446 | 841 |
Tax credits | - | 1,955 | 1,955 |
Accrued interest | 7 | - | 7 |
Interest paid | (7) | - | (7) |
Loan forgiven | (55) | - | (55) |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | (28) | - | (28) |
Balance at December 31, 2024 | 312 | 2,401 | 2,713 |
Tax credits | - | - | - | - |
Accrued interest | 5 | - | - | 5 |
Interest paid | (3) | - | - | (3) |
Loan forgiven | (51) | - | - | (51) |
Effect of movements in exchange rates | 12 | - | - | 12 |
Balance at December 31, 2025 | 275 | 2,401 | 2,676 | |
(1) see note 21 for additional details.
NOTE 10 DERIVATIVES NOT DESIGNATED IN A FORMAL HEDGING RELATIONSHIPForeign exchange hedge
At December 31, 2025, the Company had contracts to sell $7,934 from January 2026 to June 2026 for Canadian dollars ("CAD")
$11,000. The fair value of these contracts, representing an unrealized gain of $92, are included in trade and other receivables, including
derivatives on the consolidated statement of financial position. The unrealized changes in fair value, representing a gain of $92 (2024: loss of $586), are recorded on the statement of loss as other expenses.
At December 31, 2024, the Company had contracts to sell $14,486 from January 2025 to September 2025 for CAD $20,000. The fair value of these contracts, representing an unrealized loss of $586, are included in trade and other payables, including derivatives on the consolidated statement of financial position.
Interest rate swap
The Company's interest rate swap agreement for a notional amount of $20,000, matured in May 2025. Swap interest was calculated and settled on a monthly basis based on the difference between the floating rate of Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") and a fixed rate of 3.84%.
Interest recovery on the swap agreement was $42 (2024: $517) and is included in finance costs on the consolidated statement of loss.
At December 31, 2024, the fair value of this agreement, representing a gain of $38 was included in loans and borrowings on the consolidated statement of financial position. The change in the fair value, representing a loss of $38 (2024: loss of $213), is included in finance costs on the consolidated statement of loss.
Share price hedge
At December 31, 2025, the Company had contracts to reduce its exposure to the change in its share price from 228,000 shares on its share-based compensation costs (see note 13). The contracts mature between March and April 2026 and in February 2026 were subsequently extended to April 2027. The fair value of these agreements, representing a loss of $422 (2024: loss of $535) is included in trade and other payables, including derivatives on the consolidated statement of financial position. The change in the fair value, representing a gain of $143 (2024: loss of $166), is recorded on the consolidated statement of loss as other expenses. The realized loss from the swap agreements was $43 (2024: loss of $61).
Life Insurance
In September 2024, the Company took out a life insurance policy requiring an annual premium of $103. At December 31, 2025, the net fair values of the financial instruments, representing a loss of $93 (2024: loss of $118) are included in Other payables on the consolidated statement of financial position. The change in the fair value, representing a gain of $25 (2024: loss of $118) are recorded in Other expenses on the consolidated statement of loss.
NOTE 11 LOANS AND BORROWINGSDecember 31 | 2025 | 2024 |
Non-current | ||
Revolving line of credit | 24,000 | 52,350 |
Term debt | 48,698 | 52,594 |
Interest rate swap | - | - |
Lease liabilities | 6,230 | 9,377 |
Less: deferred financing | (656) | (1,933) |
78,272 | 112,388 | |
Current | ||
Term debt | 4,240 | 2,406 |
Interest rate swap | - | (38) |
Lease liabilities | 1,970 | 2,634 |
Less: deferred financing | (716) | - |
5,494 | 5,002 |
December 31 | 2025 | 2024 |
Revolving line of credit | 24,000 | 52,350 |
Term debt | 52,938 | 55,000 |
Interest rate swap | - | (38) |
Lease liabilities | 8,200 | 12,011 |
Subtotal | 85,138 | 119,323 |
Less principal due within one year | (5,494) | (5,002) |
79,644 | 114,321 | |
Less deferred financing | (1,372) | (1,933) |
78,272 | 112,388 |
In November 2024, the Company entered into two secured credit facilities: an asset-based revolving line of credit; and a term loan. Proceeds from the two secured credit facilities were used to repay the Company's previous revolving credit facility. The two facilities are secured against substantially all of the Company's assets and contain cross-default provisions along with customary financial and nonfinancial covenants, including minimum earnings and liquidity (assessed monthly), and limitations on capital expenditures, dividend payments and additional indebtedness.
At December 31, 2025, the revolving line of credit provides for maximum borrowings of up to $125,000 (with an accordion of $25,000 upon the satisfaction of customary conditions). In January 2025, the facility was modified from a maximum borrowing of $100,000 with a
$50,000 accordion, with all other terms unchanged. In June 2025, the facility was modified to exclude insured letters of credit from the calculation of excess availability. In July 2025, the revolving credit facility and term loan were amended to extend the deadline to add back certain costs for earnings covenants. The revolving line of credit is subject to a borrowing base calculation that is based on cash on hand, and a percentage of eligible accounts receivable and inventory (as defined in the credit agreement). As of December 31, 2025, the total available borrowing capacity under this facility was $71,532 with $24,315 drawn under the facility (2024: $79,428 available and
$52,665 drawn). The borrowing base is recalculated monthly and may fluctuate based on changes in cash, accounts receivable and inventory levels. The revolving line of credit bears interest at SOFR plus applicable margins from 175 to 225 basis points, depending on unused borrowing capacity, and matures on November 29, 2027. The previous revolving facility provided up to $150,000, bore interest at SOFR plus applicable margins from 145 to 450 basis points, depending on covenants, and was scheduled to mature on September 23, 2026.
The term loan was for an original amount of $55,000 and matures on November 29, 2027. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding principal balance was $52,938. The term loan bears interest at SOFR plus applicable margins from 425 to 450 basis points, depending on earnings. Interest and principal are paid on a monthly basis, with additional principal payments required if the balance outstanding exceeds a borrowing base calculation that is based on appraised collateral.
Deferred financing fees less accumulated amortization are deducted against borrowings for presentation purposes. The Company is amortizing $2,137 of financing fees over the term of the new credit facilities. $1,355 of unamortized deferred financing fees related to the previous credit facility were written-off in 2024 and are included in finance costs.
Principal repayments on the loans and borrowings are as follows:
Total | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | Thereafter | |
Revolving line of credit | 24,000 | - | 24,000 | - | - | - | - |
Term debt | 52,938 | 4,240 | 48,698 | - | - | - | - |
Lease liabilities | 8,200 | 1,970 | 2,012 | 2,113 | 1,810 | 173 | 122 |
85,138 | 6,210 | 74,710 | 2,113 | 1,810 | 173 | 122 |
At December 31, 2025 the Company is not in default, nor has it breached any terms of the revolving credit facility or term loan. The carrying amount and fair value of the borrowings are as follows:
Carrying amount | Fair value | |||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
Revolving line of credit | 23,153 | 51,182 | 24,000 | 52,350 |
Term debt | 52,413 | 54,235 | 52,938 | 55,000 |
Interest rate swap | - | (38) | - | (38) |
Lease liabilities | 8,200 | 12,011 | 7,955 | 11,464 |
The fair value of the revolving credit facility and term loan approximate the gross carrying amount. The fair values of lease liabilities are based on cash-flows discounted using a borrowing rate of 5.6% (2024: 6.5%).
NOTE 12 FINANCE COSTSFor the year ended December 31 | Note | 2025 | 2024 |
Interest on revolving line of credit | 11 | 3,333 | 10,277 |
Interest on term debt | 11 | 4,890 | 467 |
Interest on lease liabilities | 7 | 538 | 633 |
Write-off of deferred finance fees | 11 | - | 1,355 |
Amortization of deferred finance fees | 11 | 710 | 696 |
Change in fair value of interest rate hedges | 10 | 38 | 213 |
Cash settlement of interest rate hedges | 10 | (42) | (517) |
Change in fair value of contingent consideration | 13 | (1,865) | (96) |
Other | 443 | (265) | |
Net finance costs | 8,045 | 12,763 | |
Contingent liability from acquisition of AMP | |||||
Legal and | defense | ||||
other | Restructuring | PSUs | entity | Total | |
Balance at January 1, 2024 | 1,729 | 351 | 413 | 2,651 | 5,144 |
Change in fair value of contingent liability | - | - | - | (96) | (96) |
Provisions accrued | - | - | 252 | - | 252 |
Payments | - | (351) | (137) | (306) | (794) |
Forfeitures | - | - | - | - | 0 |
Foreign Exchange | - | - | (44) | - | (44) |
Balance at December 31, 2024 | 1,729 | - | 484 | 2,249 | 4,462 |
Less: amount due within one year | - | - | (123) | (75) | (198) |
1,729 | - | 361 | 2,174 | 4,264 | |
Change in fair value of contingent liability | - | - | - | (1,865) | (1,865) |
Provisions accrued | 751 | 1,627 | 959 | - | 3,337 |
Payments | (2,400) | (1,048) | (129) | (77) | (3,654) |
Foreign Exchange | - | - | 26 | - | 26 |
Balance at December 31, 2025 | 80 | 579 | 1,340 | 307 | 2,306 |
Less: amount due within one year | - | (579) | (468) | (85) | (1,132) |
80 | - | 872 | 222 | 1,174 |
In 2023, the Company was named a defendant in legal proceedings related to a settlement agreement associated with shipping and demurrage costs owed to a vendor by a former subcontractor of the Company. In 2025, the Company paid $2,400 to settle these legal proceedings. The Company is occasionally named as a party in various claims and legal proceedings, which arise during the normal course of its business. The Company reviews each of these claims, including the nature of the claim, the amount in dispute or claimed and the availability of insurance coverage. Although there can be no assurance that any particular claim will be resolved in the Company's favour, management does not believe that the outcome of any claim or potential claims of which it is currently aware will have a material adverse effect on the Company.
In 2025, the Manufactured Products segment substantially completed the relocation of its operations in Jessup, Maryland to Auburn Hills, Michigan. In connection with this move, the Company recorded restructuring costs of $1,147 related to staff reductions. In addition, the Rubber Solutions segment incurred restructuring costs of $480 related to staff reductions.
Performance Share Units ("PSUs")
The Company has issued 692,933 PSUs to certain executives pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Omnibus Plan. Each PSU entitles the holder to receive on vesting a cash payment equal to the product of (a) the fair market value of a common share as of the
vesting date and (b) a performance factor between 0.5 and 1.5, based on the level of achievement of predetermined performance objectives over the vesting period generally. The PSUs vest three years following the grant date.
Performance stock units | 2025 | 2024 |
January 1 | 315,447 | 233,460 |
New issuances | 520,908 | 128,969 |
Forfeitures | (82,787) | (6,648) |
Settlements | (60,635) | (40,334) |
December 31 | 692,933 | 315,447 |
The Company recognized costs of $959 (2024: $252) related to PSUs in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of loss. The Company uses Share Price hedges (see note 10) to offset PSU costs related to the change in share price.
Contingent liability from acquisition of AMP defense entity
The contingent liability is determined by discounting estimated future payments. The large reduction in the fair value of the liability during the year corresponds with the factors leading to the impairment charge disclosed in notes 6 and 8 regarding assets in a CGU within AMP's defense operations.
NOTE 14 CAPITAL AND OTHER COMPONENTS OF EQUITYShare Capital and Contributed Surplus
Share Capital: AuthorizedUnlimited number of Class A shares designated as common shares Unlimited number of Class B preference shares
The directors may fix, from time to time before such issue, the number of shares that is to comprise each series and the designations, rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to each series.
Under the Omnibus plan, a maximum of 10% of the Company's issued and outstanding shares are available for issuance under any type of share-based compensation plan. As at December 31, 2025, 212,458 shares are available (2024: 383,639).
Issued common shares were as follows:
2025 | 2024 | |
January 1 | 27,130,556 | 27,130,556 |
Settlement of deferred share units | 18,668 | - |
December 31 | 27,149,224 | 27,130,556 |
During 2025 and 2024, no options were exercised. 18,668 shares were issued to settle 23,600 DSUs. Capital and other components of equity
Contributed surplusContributed surplus is comprised of the difference between the book value per share and the purchase price paid for shares acquired for cancellation by the Company and stock-based compensation of employees and non-employees.
Stock Options
The term of an option shall not exceed 10 years from the date of grant. Options granted to directors and officers of the Company, which were outstanding at December 31, 2025, are as follows:
Exercise price ($CAD) | Options outstanding quantity | Weighted average contract life | Options exercisable quantity |
3.84 | 1,407,473 | 4.24 | - |
5.91 | 246,188 | 3.39 | - |
7.65 | 315,138 | 2.22 | 78,785 |
32.45 | 162,884 | 1.21 | 81,442 |
36.01 | 86,113 | 0.22 | 64,585 |
2,217,796 | 224,812 |
Options granted and outstanding:
A summary of the status of the Company's stock option plan as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 and changes during the years then ended, is presented below:
2025 2024Quantity | Weighted average exercise price ($CAD) | Quantity | Weighted average exercise price ($CAD) | |
Outstanding beginning of year | 2,111,424 | 9.45 | 1,956,515 | 10.13 |
Granted | 1,494,327 | 3.84 | 323,036 | 5.91 |
Expired | (1,146,477) | 5.38 | (138,644) | 9.49 |
Forfeited | (241,478) | 9.07 | (29,483) | 13.79 |
Outstanding end of year | 2,217,796 | 7.96 | 2,111,424 | 9.45 |
Inputs for measurement of grant date fair values
The grant date fair value of all options were measured based on the Black-Scholes model. Expected volatility is estimated by considering historic average share price volatility. The inputs used in the measurement of the fair values at grant date of the share-based payment plans are the following:
Fair value of share options and assumptionsIn Canadian dollars | March 2025 | May 2024 |
Fair value at grant date Share price at grant date Exercise price Expected volatility (weighted average volatility) Option life (expected weighted average life) Expected annual dividend rate Risk-free interest rate (based on government bonds) | $1.34 $3.79 $3.84 52.5% 5 years 3.7% 2.7% | $2.36 $5.79 $5.91 53.2% 5 years 2.4% 3.7% |
The stock options issued vest as follows:
Quantity | |
Vested at December 31, 2025 | 224,812 |
2026 | 554,449 |
2027 | 532,921 |
2028 | 492,200 |
2029 | 413,414 |
2,217,796 |
The Company recognized employee costs of $815 (2024: $742) relating to option grants in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of loss.
Deferred Stock Units ("DSUs")
The Company has issued DSUs to non-executive directors pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Omnibus Plan. Each vested DSU entitles the holder to receive, on redemption, either: (a) one common share; (b) a cash payment equal to the fair market value of a common share as of the redemption date; or (c) a combination of both cash and common shares, at the sole discretion of the Company. The redemption of a DSU occurs only following the termination of a holder's service as director and will occur on either: (a) a date selected by a recipient following the termination of their services as a director (which can be no earlier than 10 days, and no later than one year, after the service termination date); or (b) a date selected by the Company following the death of the recipient while still serving as director (which can be no later than 90 days following the death of the recipient). Under the terms of compensation for independent directors of the Company approved by the Compensation Committee and Board in 2016, commencing with the second quarter of 2016 and for each subsequent quarter while he or she remains a director, each independent director is to be granted a number of DSUs having a fair market value equal to CAD $6.25. The fair market value of each DSU is equal to the volume-weighted average trading price of a Common Share on the TSX for the 5 trading days preceding the relevant grant date. In addition to this fixed amount of DSUs, independent directors are able to elect to be paid all or a portion of all other director's fees in DSUs in lieu of cash, using the same calculation of fair market value as for the fixed amount of DSUs, to be granted on a quarterly basis. All DSUs issued to independent directors vest three months following the relevant grant date. The compensation expense is accrued over the vesting period with a corresponding increase in liabilities in the amount which represents the fair value of the amount payable to the independent director in respect of the DSUs.
Deferred stock units | 2025 | 2024 |
January 1 | 217,993 | 153,239 |
New issuances | 90,275 | 64,754 |
Settlements | (23,600) | - |
December 31 | 284,668 | 217,993 |
The Company recognized costs of $274 (2024: $247) related to DSUs in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of loss.
Dividends
Dividends on common shares were paid to shareholders of record quarterly in 2025 and in 2024 as follows:
2025 2024Shareholder of record at: | $CAD/share Date Paid | $CAD/share Date Paid |
March 31 | 0.035 April 15, 2025 | 0.070 April 15, 2024 |
June 30 | 0.035 July 15, 2025 | 0.035 July 15, 2024 |
September 30 | 0.035 October 15, 2025 | 0.035 October 15, 2024 |
December 31 | 0.035 January 15, 2026 | 0.035 January 15, 2025 |
0.140 | 0.175 |
The dividend payable at December 31, 2025 was $693 (2024: $660).
NOTE 15 EARNINGS PER SHAREThe following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
For the year ended December 31 In thousands of US dollars except per share amounts | 2025 | 2024 |
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share: Net income (loss) Denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share: Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding | (8,617) 27,144 27,144 | (20,390) 27,131 27,131 |
Loss per share: Basic | (0.32) | (0.75) |
Diluted | (0.32) | (0.75) |
As of December 31, 2025, 2,217,796 options (2024: 2,111,424 options) were excluded from the diluted weighted average number of common shares calculation as their effect would have been anti-dilutive.
The average market value of the Company's shares for the purpose of calculating the dilutive effect of share options was based on quoted market prices for the period during which the options were outstanding.
NOTE 16 INCOME TAXESThe provision for income taxes differs from the amount computed by applying the Canadian statutory income tax rate to income before income taxes for the following reasons:
For the year ended December 31 | 2025 | 2024 |
Combined federal and provincial statutory income tax Foreign tax differential Effect of permanent differences Change in tax rates and new legislation Difference arising on filing and assessments Deductible temporary differences not recognized Other | (1,110) 462 (164) - (11) 4,945 306 | (4,959) 999 273 405 5 4,916 39 |
Total expense | 4,428 | 1,678 |
The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows: Current Deferred | 2,807 1,621 | 1,661 17 |
Total expense | 4,428 | 1,678 |
The income tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
December 31 | 2025 | 2024 |
Deferred income tax assets: Non-capital income tax loss carry-forwards Equity compensation Capital assets Reserve Other | 3,939 683 1,580 7,856 219 | 8,219 435 1,895 5,578 177 |
Deferred income tax liabilities: Reserve Capital assets Other | 14,277 (16) (9,037) (220) | 16,304 (87) (9,421) (171) |
(9,273) | (9,679) | |
Net deferred income tax liabilities | 5,004 | 6,625 |
Recorded on the consolidated statement of financial position: Deferred income tax assets Deferred income tax liabilities | 7,500 (2,496) | 9,702 (3,077) |
Net | 5,004 | 6,625 |
In assessing the recognition of deferred income tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred income tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the period in which the temporary differences are deductible.
Management considers the scheduled reversals of deferred income tax liabilities, the character of the income tax asset and the tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Management would not recognize deferred income tax assets if the more likely than not realization criterion is not met.
The Company has $123,915 of unused tax losses (2024: $120,271) available to offset future income taxes in the US. $42,092 of these losses were incurred prior to 2018 and are set to expire starting 2037. Losses incurred after 2017 can be carried forward indefinitely.
At December 31, 2025, taxable temporary differences related to investments in subsidiaries were not recognized because the Company controls the reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Deferred tax assets have not been recognized in respect of the following items because it is not probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the Company can use the benefits therefrom.
December 31 | 2025 Gross amount | Tax effect | 2024 Gross amount | Tax effect |
Capital losses | 575 | 72 | 575 | 72 |
Operating losses | 109,144 | 24,258 | 88,869 | 19,643 |
Deductible temporary differences | 9,067 | 2,032 | 6,394 | 1,427 |
118,786 | 26,362 | 95,838 | 21,142 |
In addition, the Company has unrecognized US R&D tax credits in the amount of $852 (2024: $352).
NOTE 17 GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCEThe Company recognized $722 from government investment tax credits to support the acquisition of capital assets that were reduced accordingly, of which $189 has been collected. Scientific research and investment tax credits of $446 were recognized in 2025 (2024:
$429); research and development expenses were reduced accordingly.
NOTE 18 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIESCommitments
The Company has purchase commitments of $24,822 (2024: $37,328) for raw materials. Delivery on these commitments is expected in 2026.
Litigation
No legal provisions are recognized as of December 31, 2025. The Company is occasionally named as a party in various claims and legal proceedings, which arise during the normal course of its business. The Company reviews each of these claims, including the nature of the claim, the amount in dispute or claimed and the availability of insurance coverage. Although there can be no assurance that any particular claim will be resolved in the Company's favour, management does not believe that the outcome of any claim or potential claims of which it is currently aware will have a material adverse effect on the Company.
NOTE 19 POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITSThe Company provides post-retirement life insurance benefits to eligible retirees (the "Benefit Plan"). The post-retirement life insurance benefits under the other benefit plan are for non-unionized and unionized employees of ADG Canada, which are unfunded defined benefit plans covering life insurance.
The methods of accounting, assumptions and frequency of valuations for the Benefit Plan are similar to those used for defined benefit pension schemes. This plan is funded through proceeds from an insurance policy. Total estimated contribution to this plan for the next fiscal year is $18. This plan is unfunded, as such there is no plan asset to be disclosed. At December 31, 2025, the weighted average duration of the defined benefit obligation was 10 years (2024: 10 years).
The Benefit Plan exposes the Company to actuarial risks, such as interest rate risk and longevity risk.
December 31 | 2025 | 2024 |
Present value of unfunded obligation and liability in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position | 379 | 385 |
Movement in the defined benefit obligation is as follows: At January 1 Current service cost Interest cost Benefit payment Actuarial gain Foreign currency translation | 385 1 18 (38) (6) 19 | 441 1 19 (43) 2 (35) |
379 | 385 | |
At December 31 Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Loss: Post-retirement benefits expense Interest cost Foreign currency translation | (4) 18 19 | 3 19 (35) |
Recovery | 33 | (13) |
The current service charge was included in general and administrative expense and the interest cost is included in finance costs in the consolidated statement of loss.
December 31 | 2025 | 2024 |
The principal actuarial valuation assumptions used were as follows: | ||
Discount rate | 4.75% | 4.60% |
Mortality | CPM mortality table projected with scale MI-2017 for the private sector | CPM mortality table projected with scale MI-2017 for the private sector |
The sensitivity of the Benefit Plan to changes in assumptions is set out below. The sensitivity analysis was performed by changing each assumption individually. If actual changes occur, some of these assumptions are likely to be correlated and result in a combined impact.
Fiscal Year ending December 31 | 2025 | 2024 |
Effect of an increase of 1% Post-employment benefit obligation Effect of a decrease in 1% Post-employment benefit obligation | (33) 41 | (34) 42 |
Mortality Sensitivity Analysis Effect of an increase of 10% on mortality rates Post-employment benefit obligation Effect of a decrease of 10% on mortality rates Post-employment benefit obligation | (3) 3 | (5) 6 |
AirBoss of America Corp. maintains a registered retirement savings defined contribution plan for all of their employees. Total contribution and expense to this plan for 2025 were $644 (2024: $593).
ANC maintains a 401(k) plan for its employees. Total contributions and expense to this plan during 2025 were $117 (2024: $102). ACE maintains a 401(k) plan for its employees. Total contributions and expense to this plan during 2025 were $50 (2024: $57).
AFP maintains a 401(k) defined contribution plan for its employees. Total contributions and expense to this plan during 2025 were $431 (2024: $440).
ADG USA maintains a 401(k) defined contribution plan for its employees. Total contributions and expense to this plan during 2025 were
$80 (2024: $224).
ADG Canada employees are covered under various registered and unregistered defined contribution plans. Total contribution and expense to these plans for 2025 were $270 (2024: $266).
CSI maintains a 401(k) defined contribution plan for its employees. Total contribution and expense to these plans for 2025 were $29 (2024: $46).
B3 maintains a 401(k) defined contribution plan for its employees. Total contribution and expense to these plans for 2025 were $48 (2024: $49).
Multi-Employer Pension PlanDuring 2025, the Company made contributions of $267 (2024: $263) to a multi-employer pension plan. The collective bargaining agreement requires that the Company contributes 50 cents for each hour worked by eligible employees during the preceding wage month.
NOTE 20 SEGMENTED INFORMATIONThe Company's operating segments are organized into the following reportable segments:
ARS - Includes manufacturing and distribution of rubber compounds and distribution of rubber compounding related chemicals.
AMP - Includes the manufacture and distribution of anti-noise, vibration and harshness dampening parts, and personal protection and safety products, primarily for CBRN-E threats.
Unallocated Corporate Costs - Includes corporate activities and certain unallocated costs.
ARS consists of AirBoss' custom rubber compounding operations in Kitchener, Ontario, Rock Hill, South Carolina, Scotland Neck, North Carolina, Auburn Hills, Michigan, and Acton Vale, Quebec. AMP consists of the Company's rubber molded product operations in Auburn Hills, Michigan and the Company's defense businesses in Auburn Hills, Michigan, Acton Vale, Quebec, Rochester, New York and Charleston, South Carolina.
Performance of each reportable segment is measured based on profit before finance costs and income tax, as included in the internal management reports that are reviewed by the Company's Chief Operating Decision Makers: the Chairman & co-CEO, and President & co-CEO. Segment profit is used to measure performance as management believes that such information is the most relevant in evaluating the results of certain segments relative to other entities that operate within these industries. Transfer pricing is based on third-party rates.
Information regarding the results of each reportable segment is included below. Inter-company amounts, which represent items purchased and sold between different segments, have been presented within the segment disclosure and are eliminated to arrive at the consolidated amounts.
For the year ended December 31Rubber Solutions
Manufactured Products
Unallocated
Corporate Costs Total
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
Segment net sales Inter-segment net sales | 205,247 (20,473) | 226,351 (15,423) | 239,203 (13,774) | 176,696 (600) | - - | - - | 444,450 (34,247) | 403,047 (16,023) |
External net sales | 184,774 | 210,928 | 225,429 | 176,096 | - | - | 410,203 | 387,024 |
Depreciation and amortization | 8,449 | 8,383 | 10,918 | 12,400 | 156 | 229 | 19,523 | 21,012 |
Impairment of assets | - | - | 8,733 | - | - | - | 8,733 | - |
Restructuring costs | 480 | - | 1,147 | 802 | - | - | 1,627 | 802 |
Segment measure of profit (loss) | 11,080 | 19,499 | 4,965 | (12,720) | (12,189) | (12,728) | 3,856 | (5,949) |
Finance costs | 8,045 | 12,763 | ||||||
Income tax expense | 4,428 | 1,678 | ||||||
Loss | (8,617) | (20,390) | ||||||
Segment assets | 140,378 | 164,659 | 128,858 | 142,781 | 7,733 | 2,088 | 276,969 | 309,528 |
Segment liabilities | 50,487 | 41,985 | 49,347 | 67,527 | 61,400 | 74,006 | 161,234 | 183,518 |
Capital expenditures | 4,528 | 4,364 | 6,616 | 5,538 | 899 | 730 | 12,043 | 10,632 |
Geographical segments
The Company operates manufacturing facilities and sales offices in the US and Canada, selling primarily in North American markets.
In presenting information on the basis of geographical segments, segment net sales is based on the geographical location of customers. Segment assets are based on the geographical location of the assets. Non-current assets include property, plant and equipment, software, goodwill, future income taxes and other assets.
For the year ended December 31 | Net sales | 2025 | Non-current assets | Net sales | 2024 | Non-current assets |
Canada | 66,290 | 39,283 | 70,866 | 46,653 | ||
United States | 285,505 | 108,554 | 280,489 | 120,908 | ||
Other countries | 58,408 | - | 35,669 | - | ||
410,203 | 147,837 | 387,024 | 167,561 | |||
Major customers
Five customers represented 31% of consolidated net sales in 2025 (2024: 30%).
Major products
2025 | 2024 | |
Rubber Solutions | ||
Tolling | 1,338 | 2,814 |
Industrial | 25,862 | 30,077 |
Mixing | 157,574 | 178,037 |
184,774 | 210,928 | |
Manufactured Products | ||
Anti-vibration | 109,733 | 118,737 |
Defense | 115,696 | 57,359 |
225,429 | 176,096 | |
410,203 | 387,024 |
Transactions with key management personnel
During the year, the Company paid $167 (2024: $173) to companies controlled by the Chairman & co-CEO of the Company for use of office facilities.
Key management includes directors, Chairman & co-CEO, President & co-CEO, CFO, and senior management. The compensation expense to key management for employee services is shown below:
December 31 | 2025 | 2024 |
Salaries and other short-term benefits Share-based payment expense | 5,037 1,080 | 3,218 851 |
6,117 | 4,069 |
The amounts disclosed in this table are the amounts recognized as operating expenses for accounting purposes during the period and do not necessarily represent amounts receivable or received in cash.
Key management own 20.4% of the outstanding common shares as at December 31, 2025 (2024: 20.1%).
In July 2023, the Company agreed to forgive CAD $591 of loans due from the President & co-Chief Executive Officer by 12.5% annually. The loans bear interest at 2% and 51,178 shares of the Company having a fair value of CAD $237 are pledged as collateral on these loans. At December 31, 2025, CAD $369 remains outstanding under the loans. Principal and accrued interest totaling $274 is included in Other Assets on the consolidated statement of financial position ($312 at December 31, 2024). The loans are due upon the earlier of the disposition date of all or proportionate to any part of the pledged securities, termination of employment, and maturity. The loans are full recourse and interest is due and payable semi-annually. During the year, interest payments of $3 (2024: $7) was received.
NOTE 22 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTSFinancial risk management
The Company's activities result in exposure to a variety of financial risks, including risks related to commodity prices, currency fluctuation, interest rates, credit and liquidity.
Market Risk
Commodity prices and supplies
The Company's financial performance depends on certain outside sources for raw materials, including carbon black, synthetic and natural rubber, chemicals for rubber mixing, and metals (such as steel and aluminum) used in the production of its products. The price and availability of these raw materials are subject to fluctuations from such factors as weather, exchange rates, the price of oil, changes in industry production capacity, changes in world inventory levels and other factors beyond the Company's control.
The Company manages its commodity price and supply risk by matching purchase commitments to its customers' requirements during term of the price quote, generally ranging from 1 to 3 months and maintains supply sources in different areas of the world.
The Company does not enter into commodity contracts other than to meet the Company's expected usage and sale requirements; such contracts are not settled net.
The following table approximates the financial impact (assuming changes are not passed along to its customers) on the Company of a 10% increase in the cost of its most critical raw materials based upon purchases made in the respective years:
Earnings before tax
in millions of dollars | 2025 | 2024 |
Natural and synthetic rubber | (5.56) | (6.15) |
Chemicals (Rubber mixing) | (3.76) | (4.98) |
Carbon black | (2.24) | (2.61) |
Metal | (1.74) | (2.04) |
(13.30) | (15.78) |
Foreign Exchange Risk
A portion of the Company's products are sold at prices denominated in CAD or based on prevailing CAD; most of the raw material purchases are denominated in USD and a significant portion of its operational costs and expenses are incurred in CAD. Therefore, an increase in the value of the USD to CAD decreases the net sales in USD terms realized by the Company from sales made in CAD, partially offset by lower CAD operational costs/expenses, which decreases operating margin and the cash flow available to fund operations. The net CAD monetary assets of its Canadian operations represent a currency risk as the balances are re-measured at the month end spot rate creating an unrealized exchange gain or loss.
The Company manages its currency risk relating to monetary assets and liabilities denominated in CAD by increasing or decreasing the proportion of borrowings denominated in CAD or forward currency contracts. The Rubber Solution segment's profit and loss is somewhat naturally hedged in that sales denominated in USD offset USD expenses and debt service costs.
The following table approximates the following impact on the Company of a 10.0% decrease in the value of one Canadian dollar in US currency:
in millions of dollars | 2025 | |
Sales (1) | (2.1) | (1.7) |
Purchases (2) | 4.8 | 5.4 |
Earnings before tax
2024
Based upon Canadian dollar-denominated sales
Based upon Canadian dollar-denominated expenses
The Company's term loan (denominated in USD) is secured against certain real estate (valued in CAD) and capital equipment. An increase in the value of the USD to CAD decreases the value of the collateral in USD. If the value of collateral is insufficient, the Company is required to make a principal repayment to cover the shortfall. At December 31, 2025, a $0.10 decrease in the value of one Canadian dollar in US currency would not require a principal repayment (2024: $1,797).
Interest Rate Risk
The Company's interest rate risk mainly arises from the interest rate impact on cash and floating rate debt. CAD and USD borrowings are on a variable rate basis. The Company has no formal policy to manage a certain proportion of borrowings on a fixed rate basis.
The Company's interest rate swap agreement for a notional amount of $20,000, matured in May 2025. Interest recovery on the swap agreements was $42 (2024: $517).
At December 31, 2024, the fair value of this agreement, representing a gain of $38 was included in loans and borrowings on the consolidated statement of financial position. The change in the fair value, representing a loss of $38 (2024: loss of $213), is recorded on the consolidated statement of loss as finance costs. The Company entered into the interest rate swap agreements to fix the interest rate on a portion of its borrowings and does not hold them for trading or speculative purposes.
At the reporting date, the interest profile of the Company's interest-bearing financial instruments was:
December 31 | 2025 | 2024 |
Fixed rate instruments Financial assets Financial liabilities Variable rate instruments Financial liabilities | 275 (8,200) (75,566) | 312 (11,973) (105,417) |
Total | (83,491) | (117,078) |
Fair value sensitivity analysis for variable rate instruments
A change of 100 basis points in interest rates for the year would have increased or decreased earnings before tax:
100bp increase | 100bp decrease | |
2025 | ||
Variable rate instruments | (906) | 906 |
2024 Variable rate instruments | (943) | 943 |
This analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular foreign exchange rates, remain constant. Credit Risk
The Company held cash of $7,993 at December 31, 2025 (2024: $6,491), which represents its maximum credit exposure on these
assets. The cash is held with bank and financial institution counterparties, which are rated A- to AA-, based on Standard and Poor's ratings.
The Company sells its products to a variety of customers under various payment terms in the normal course of its operations and therefore is exposed to credit risks. The Company's exposure to credit risk is influenced by general economic conditions, the default risk of the industry and the relative concentration of business. A majority of the Company's trade receivables are derived from sales to distributors and manufacturers who have been transacting with the Company for over five years. In monitoring credit risk, the Company considers industry, volume and aging trends (see note 4), maturity and other relevant factors. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers' financial condition and limits the amount of credit extended when deemed necessary. Purchase limits established for certain accounts represent the maximum open balance permitted without approval from the co-CEO. The Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses relating to specific exposures, and any such losses to date have been within management's expectations. Net sales from five customers represented 31% of consolidated net sales in 2025 (2024: 30%). The loss of any such customers or the delay or cancellation of any orders under certain high-volume contracts could have a significant impact on the Company. The Company believes that its five significant customers are creditworthy and insures the majority of its trade receivables.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Company's approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under normal and stressed conditions.
The Company manages liquidity by maintaining adequate cash balances, having appropriate lines of credit available and monitoring cash requirements to meet expected operational expenses, including debt service and capital requirements. In addition, the Company maintains a facility permitting the Company an accordion feature of up to an additional $25,000 availability, upon the satisfaction of customary conditions for such features. At year end, the Company had cash of $7,993 and had drawn $24,315 against its $125,000 revolving credit facilities (2024: cash of $6,491 and drawn $52,665 drawn against its $100,000 revolving credit facilities).
Fair value of financial instruments
The Company's financial instruments consist of cash, trade and other receivables, share purchase loans, trade and other payables, interest rate swap, revolving line of credit, other debt, and foreign exchange hedges. The fair values of cash, trade and other receivables, share purchase loans, trade and other payables, contingent consideration, interest rate swap and foreign exchange hedges, as recorded in the consolidated statement of financial position approximate their carrying amounts due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. The fair value of the revolving line of credit and leases have been discounted using current market interest rates.
The carrying value and fair value are as follows:
December 31, 2025 Amortized cost Fair value through profit and loss Total carrying amount Total fair valueCash | 7,993 | - | 7,993 | 7,993 |
Trade and other accounts receivable | 62,276 | - | 62,276 | 62,276 |
Foreign exchange hedge | - | 92 | 92 | 92 |
Share purchase loans | 275 | - | 275 | 275 |
Total financial assets | 70,544 | 92 | 70,636 | 70,636 |
Trade and other payables | 70,288 | - | 70,288 | 70,288 |
Share price hedge | - | 422 | 422 | 422 |
Loans and borrowings | 83,766 | - | 83,766 | 84,893 |
Contingent consideration | - | 307 | 307 | 307 |
Total financial liabilities | 154,054 | 729 | 154,783 | 155,910 |
December 31, 2024 | Amortized cost | Fair value through profit and loss | Total carrying amount | Total fair value |
Cash | 6,491 | - | 6,491 | 6,491 |
Trade and other accounts receivable | 69,470 | - | 69,470 | 69,470 |
Interest rate swap | - | 38 | 38 | 38 |
Share purchase loans | 312 | - | 312 | 312 |
Total financial assets | 76,273 | 38 | 76,311 | 76,311 |
Trade and other payables | 56,413 | - | 56,413 | 56,413 |
Foreign exchange hedge | - | 586 | 586 | 586 |
Share price hedge | - | 535 | 535 | 535 |
Loans and borrowings | 117,428 | - | 117,428 | 118,776 |
Contingent consideration | - | 2,249 | 2,249 | 2,249 |
Total financial liabilities | 173,841 | 3,370 | 177,211 | 178,559 |
The fair values of the share purchase loans and revolving line of credit have been based on market interest rate (level 2) in 2025 and 2024. The Company has not disclosed the fair values for financial instruments (trade and other receivables and other liabilities) as their carrying amounts approximate their fair values (level 1). There were no reclassifications between classes of financial assets and financial liabilities in 2025 and 2024. There were no transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy in 2025 and 2024.
Capital Management
The Company has defined its capital as follows:
December 31 | 2025 | 2024 |
Loans and borrowings | 83,766 | 117,390 |
less: leases included in loans and borrowings | (8,200) | (12,011) |
less: cash | (7,993) | (6,491) |
Net debt | 67,573 | 98,888 |
Shareholders' equity | 115,735 | 126,010 |
183,308 | 224,898 |
Net Debt measures the financial indebtedness of the Company assuming that all cash on hand is used to repay a portion of the outstanding debt.
The Company's business is cyclical and it experiences significant changes in cash flow over the business cycle. In addition, the Company's financial performance can be materially influenced by changes in the relative value of the CAD and USD.
The Company's fundamental objective in managing capital is to ensure adequate liquidity and financial flexibility at all times, but particularly at the bottom of the business cycle and in a strong Canadian dollar environment. The Company constantly monitors and assesses its financial performance in order to ensure that its net debt levels are prudent, taking into account the anticipated direction of the business cycle. When reviewing financing decisions, the Company considers the impact of debt and equity financing on its existing and future shareholders.
The Company has a revolving line of credit facility that provides liquidity and flexibility when capital markets are restricted. The facility provides for maximum borrowings of up to $125,000 (increased from $100,000 in January 2025). As of December 31, 2025, the total available borrowing capacity under this facility was $71,532, with $24,315 drawn.
Key management own 20.4% of the outstanding shares of the Company. Each Director is required to hold common shares and/or DSUs valued, at the time(s) of purchase or issuance, as applicable, at three times the annual base cash retainer entitlement. Directors have a period of five years from the date of their election to the Board to achieve the minimum shareholding requirement. There is no plan to extend availability of options beyond key management and senior employees. The Company has a dividend policy to provide an additional return to shareholders; the decision to pay dividends is reviewed quarterly.
The Company's term loan requires the Company to have cash plus undrawn revolving line of credit of at least $10,000, tested monthly.
NOTE 23 OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSESIn 2024, a court ruled in the Company's favor and awarded approximately $3,500 in damages plus interest. The Company settled the matter in 2025 for $3,700. The Company incurred $676 in legal fees pursuing this legal action over the course of several years.
During 2025, the Company had foreign exchange gains of $418 (2024: $767 loss).
2025
Corporate Information
Board of Directors Solicitors P. Grenville Schoch Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLPChairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer, AirBoss of America Corp.
Toronto, Ontario
Aurora, Ontario Auditors
Stephen Ryan (2)(3)KPMG LLPWashington, D.C. Hamilton, Ontario
Anita Antenucci Transfer Agent and RegistrarUpperville, Virginia
Computershare Investor Services, Inc.
David Camilleri (1)Toronto, OntarioWaterloo, Ontario
Stock Symbol Toronto Stock Exchange: BOS
Maxime Robillard (1)Stock Symbol OTCQX: ABSSFSaint-Basile-le-Grand, Quebec Web Site Address: https://www.airboss.com Email Address: [email protected]
Robert L. McLeish (1) (2) (3)
Port Carling, Ontario Our Annual Meeting is Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 9:00am at: Delta Hotels Waterloo
Alan J.D. Watson (1) (2) (3)
Sydney, Australia
(1)Member of the Audit Committee
(2)Member of the Compensation Committee
(3)Member of Corporate Governance Committee
CORPORATE OFFICE AirBoss of America Corp.16441 Yonge Street
Newmarket, Ontario, Canada L3X 2G8 Telephone: 905-751-1188
Facsimile: 905-751-1101
Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer:
P.G. (Gren) Schoch
President and Co-Chief Executive Officer: Chris Bitsakakis
Chief Financial Officer: Frank Ientile
110 Erb St. West, Waterloo, Ontario
