TFI International Declares Quarterly Dividend

Montreal, Quebec, December 17, 2019 – The Board of Directors of TFI International Inc. (TSX: TFII, OTCQX: TFIFF), a North American leader in the transportation and logistics industry, declared a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per outstanding common share of its capital payable on January 15, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2019. As announced October 24, 2019, the new quarterly dividend of $0.26 per outstanding common share represents an increase over the previous quarterly dividend of $0.24 per outstanding common share.

A portion of dividends paid will not be eligible dividends as they come from earnings of acquired companies that were taxed at lower rates. Therefore, 12% (approximately $0.03 per share) of the current dividend will not be designated as an eligible dividend while the balance of 88% (approximately $0.23 per share) will be designed as an eligible dividend pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any applicable provincial legislation pertaining to eligible dividends.

TFI International Announces 2019 Third Quarter Results

  • Third quarter operating income up 3% over the prior year period to $131.9 million
  • Diluted EPS of $0.98 up from $0.96 in Q3 2018, while Adjusted Diluted EPS1 remained at $1.04
  • Net cash from operating activities grew 12% to $187.1 million2
  • $84.2 million returned to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases; Board authorization and approval from TSX to expand, then renew, share repurchase program
  • Raising quarterly dividend to $0.26 from $0.24

Montreal, Quebec, October 24, 2019TFI International Inc. (TSX: TFII; OTCQX: TFIFF), a North American leader in the transportation and logistics industry, today announced its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019.

“TFI International has continued to perform well throughout 2019 and we are pleased to report record third quarter results. While we closely monitor economic conditions and their impact on the North American freight business, our own attention to the fundamentals of the business has allowed us to outperform,” said Alain Bédard, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We set another third quarter TFI record for operating income, and produced double-digit growth in net cash from operating activities. Three of our four segments produced higher operating income than a year earlier, including a 19% increase for Truckload. On the capital allocation front, we returned $84 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, and we’re pleased to have recently renewed our share repurchase program. During the quarter we also completed two attractive acquisitions, continuing our disciplined approach to M&A. Looking ahead, we plan to continue our emphasis on creating and unlocking shareholder value, and returning excess capital to shareholders whenever possible.”

Financial highlights
(in millions of dollars, except per share data)
Quarters ended Sept 30 Nine months ended Sept 30
2019 20182 2019 20182
Total revenue 1,304.8 1,287.6 3,873.4 3,801.8
Revenue before fuel surcharge 1,165.8 1,127.4 3,447.2 3,345.9
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations1 221.6 190.0 647.0 505.6
Operating income from continuing operations 131.9 128.2 387.3 327.2
Net cash from continuing operating activities 187.1 166.6 489.1 369.7
Adjusted net income from continuing operations1 88.1 95.0 257.2 235.4
Adjusted EPS from continuing operations – diluted1 ($) 1.04 1.04 2.99 2.58
Net income from continuing operations 82.6 86.7 247.9 215.3
EPS from continuing operations – diluted ($) 0.98 0.96 2.88 2.37
Weighted average number of shares (‘000s) 82,707 87,673 84,013 88,153

1 This is a non-IFRS measure. For a reconciliation, please refer to the “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section below.
2 The current period results include the impacts from the adoption of the new IFRS 16 Leases as discussed in note 3 of the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements. As is permitted with this new standard, comparative information has not been restated and, therefore, may not be comparable.

THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

Total revenue of $1.3 billion was up 1%, and net of fuel surcharge, revenue of $1.17 billion was up 3%, compared to the prior year period.

Operating income grew 3% to $131.9 million from $128.2 million the prior year period, driven by strong execution across the organization, increased quality of revenue, an asset-light approach, and cost efficiencies.

Net income was $82.6 million, or $0.98 per diluted share, down from net income of $86.7 million, or $0.96 per diluted share, the prior year period. Adjusted net income, a non-IFRS measure, was $88.1 million, or $1.04 per diluted share, as compared to $95.0 million, or $1.04 per diluted share, the prior year period.

Total revenue grew for Package and Courier, Truckload and Logistics and Last Mile, while Less-Than-Truckload declined 10% relative to the prior year period. Operating income was higher for Package and Courier, Less-Than-Truckload and Truckload, while Logistics and Last Mile declined 18%.

NINE-MONTH RESULTS

For the first nine months of 2019, total revenue reached $3.87 billion, versus $3.80 billion in the first nine months of 2018. Net of fuel surcharge, revenue reached $3.45 billion, as compared to $3.35 billion last year. Operating income from continuing operations totalled $387.3 million, or 11.2% of revenue before fuel surcharge, an increase of 18% compared to $327.2 million and 9.8% of revenue before fuel surcharge last year.

Net income from continuing operations was $247.9 million, or $2.88 per diluted share, versus $215.3 million, or $2.37 per diluted share, a year ago. Adjusted net income from continuing operations, a non-IFRS measure, was $257.2 million, or $2.99 per diluted share, compared to $235.4 million, or $2.58 per diluted share the prior year period.

During the first nine months of 2019, total revenue grew for Package and Courier, Truckload and Logistics and Last Mile, while the Less-Than-Truckload declined 6% relative to the first nine months of 2018. Operating income from continuing operations was higher for all four segments.

SEGMENTED RESULTS

(in millions of dollars) Quarters ended Sept 30 Nine months ended Sept 30
  2019 20182 2019 20182
$ $ $ $
Revenue1
    Package and Courier 154.8 154.6 460.3 455.7
    Less-Than-Truckload 205.4 227.5 632.5 670.3
    Truckload 557.2 520.6 1,654.7 1,536.4
    Logistics and Last Mile 256.8 234.7 726.0 718.1
    Eliminations (8.4) (10.0) (26.3) (34.7)
Total 1,165.8 1,127.4 3,447.2 3,345.9
$ % of Rev.1 $ % of Rev.1 $ % of Rev.1 $ % of Rev.1
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations
    Package and Courier 28.2 18.2% 28.0 18.1% 79.2 17.2% 78.8 17.3%
    Less-Than-Truckload 25.8 12.6% 25.4 11.2% 83.7 13.2% 61.7 9.2%
    Truckload 75.8 13.6% 63.7 12.2% 193.7 11.7% 155.4 10.1%
    Logistics and Last Mile 13.8 5.4% 16.8 7.2% 57.6 7.9% 51.6 7.2%
    Corporate (11.7) (5.6) (26.9) (20.3)
Total 131.9 11.3% 128.2 11.4% 387.3 11.2% 327.2 9.8%

Note: due to rounding, totals may differ slightly from the sum.

1 Revenue before fuel surcharge.

2 The current period results include the impacts from the adoption of the new IFRS 16 Leases as discussed in note 3 of the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements. As is permitted with this new standard, comparative information has not been restated and, therefore, may not be comparable.

CASH FLOW

Net cash from continuing operating activities was $187.1 million during Q3 2019 versus $166.6 million the prior year quarter. The 12% increase was due to stronger operating performance and the impact of the adoption of IFRS 16. The Company returned $84.2 million to shareholders during the year, of which $20.0 million was through dividends and $64.1 million was through share repurchases.

The Board of Directors of TFI has approved a $0.26 quarterly dividend, a 8% increase over its previous quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, effective as of the next regular dividend payment.

SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM

On August 30, 2019, the Toronto Stock Exchange approved an amendment to the Company’s normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) entitling TFI International to repurchase for cancellation up to 8,300,000 common shares until expiry on October 1, 2019. The previous maximum under the NCIB was 7,000,000 common shares. All other terms and conditions of the 2018-2019 NCIB remained the same. A total of 1,638,246 common shares were repurchased during the third quarter at a weighted average price of $39.1563 per share.

On September 30, 2019, the Toronto Stock Exchange approved the renewal of the NCIB, allowing TFI International to repurchase for cancellation a maximum of 7,000,000 common shares over the twelve-month period from October 2, 2019 to October 1, 2020. There were 81,903,603 common shares of TFI International issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2019.

CONFERENCE CALL

TFI International will host a conference call on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 8 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results. Interested parties can join the call by dialling 1-877-223-4471. A recording of the call will be available until midnight, November 8, 2019, by dialing 1-800-585-8367 or 416-621-4642 and entering passcode 3988648.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Except for historical information provided herein, this press release may contain information and statements of a forward-looking nature concerning the future performance of TFI International. These statements are based on assumptions and uncertainties as well as on management’s best possible evaluation of future events. Such factors may include, without excluding other considerations, fluctuations in quarterly results, evolution in customer demand for TFI International’s products and services, the impact of price pressures exerted by competitors, and general market trends or economic changes. As a result, readers are advised that actual results may differ from expected results.

NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES

This press release includes references to certain non-IFRS financial measures as described below. These non-IFRS measures do not have any standardized meanings prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Accordingly, they should not be considered in isolation, in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. The terms and definitions of the non-IFRS measures used in this press release and a reconciliation of each non-IFRS measure to the most directly comparable IFRS measure are provided below.

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations is calculated as net income or loss from continuing operations before finance income and costs, income tax expense, depreciation, amortization, bargain purchase gain, and gain or loss on sale of land and buildings and assets held for sale. Management believes adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations to be a useful supplemental measure. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations is provided to assist in determining the ability of the Company to assess its performance.

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations
(unaudited, in millions of dollars)
Quarters ended September 30 Nine months ended September 30
2019 20181 2019 20181
Net income from continuing operations 82.6 86.7 247.9 215.3
Net finance costs 21.2 16.9 63.3 48.3
Income tax expense 28.1 24.6 76.1 63.6
Depreciation of property and equipment 56.6 49.6 164.8 146.1
Depreciation of right-of-use assets 26.4 76.8
Amortization of intangible assets 16.8 15.3 49.1 46.6
Bargain purchase gain (10.8)
Gain on sale of land and buildings (0.2) (0.2)
Gain on sale of assets held for sale (10.1) (2.9) (20.2) (14.1)
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations 221.6 190.0 647.0 505.6

Note: due to rounding, totals may differ slightly from the sum.

1 The current period results include the impacts from the adoption of the new IFRS 16 Leases as discussed in note 3 of the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements. As is permitted with this new standard, comparative information has not been restated and, therefore, may not be comparable.

Adjusted net income from continuing operations and adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations (adjusted “EPS”), basic or diluted

Adjusted net income from continuing operations is calculated as net income excluding amortization of intangible assets related to business acquisitions, net change in the fair value and accretion expense of contingent considerations, net change in the fair value of derivatives, net foreign exchange gain or loss, bargain purchase gain, gain or loss on sale of land and buildings and assets held for sale, and loss from discontinued operations, net of tax. Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations, basic or diluted, is calculated as adjusted net income from continuing operations divided by the weighted average number of common shares, basic or diluted. The Company uses adjusted net income from continuing operations and adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations to measure its performance from one period to the next, without the variation caused by the impacts of the items described above. The Company excludes these items because they affect the comparability of its financial results and could potentially distort the analysis of trends in its business performance. Excluding these items does not imply they are necessarily non-recurring.

Adjusted net income from continuing operations
(unaudited, in millions of dollars, except per share data)
Quarters ended
September 30
Nine months ended
September 30
2019 2018 2019 2018
Net income 82.6 86.7 235.5 215.3
Amortization of intangible assets related to business acquisitions, net of tax 12.0 10.8 35.1 33.0
Net change in fair value and accretion expense of contingent considerations, net of tax 0.5 0.1 0.4
Net change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax (0.2) (0.3)
Net foreign exchange (gain) loss, net of tax 0.4 (0.1) 0.6 (0.7)
Bargain purchase gain (10.8)
(Gain) loss on sale of land and buildings and assets held for sale, net of tax (7.0) (2.7) (15.7) (12.3)
Net loss from discontinued operations 12.5
Adjusted net income from continuing operations 88.1 95.0 257.2 235.4
Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations – basic 1.07 1.08 3.06 2.67
Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations – diluted 1.04 1.04 2.99 2.58

Note: due to rounding, totals may differ slightly from the sum.

Operating margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income (loss) from continuing operations as a percentage of revenue before fuel surcharge.

TFI International to Host Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter Results

Montreal, Quebec, October 10, 2019 – TFI International Inc. (TSX: TFII, OTCQX: TFIFF), a North American leader in the transportation and logistics industry, today announced that it will issue its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019 via news release on Thursday, October 24, 2019 after market close.

The Company will host a conference call for the investment community with Alain Bédard, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 8 a.m. Eastern Time, to discuss results. Business media are also invited to listen to the call. Please dial in 10 minutes prior to the start of the call.

Details of conference call:

  • Date: Friday, October 25, 2019
  • Time: 8 a.m. Eastern Time
  • Call-in number: 1-877-223-4471

A recording of the call will be available until midnight, November 8, 2019, by dialing 1-800-585-8367 or 416-621-4642 and entering passcode 3988648.

TFI International Announces Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bid

Montreal, Quebec, September 30, 2019 – TFI International Inc. (TSX: TFII; OTCQX: TFIFF), a North American leader in the transportation and logistics industry, today announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) has approved the renewal of TFI International’s normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”). Under the NCIB, as renewed, TFI International may repurchase for cancellation a maximum of 7,000,000 common shares, representing 9.0% of the 77,660,985 shares forming TFI International’s public float. The shares may be repurchased through the facilities of the TSX and on alternative trading systems in Canada over the twelve-month period from October 2, 2019 to October 1, 2020. As of September 18, 2019, TFI International had 82,524,662 common shares issued and outstanding.

Under its current NCIB, which entered into effect on October 2, 2018 and which expires on October 1, 2019, TFI International is authorized to repurchase up to 8,300,000 common shares. As of September 18, 2019, TFI International had repurchased 6,990,000 common shares at a volume weighted average purchase price of $39.58 per share, through the facilities of the TSX and on alternative trading systems in Canada. All of the repurchased shares were cancelled by TFI International.

Any shares repurchased by TFI International under the renewed NCIB will be at the market price of the shares at the time of such repurchases. The actual number of shares that may be repurchased and the timing of any such repurchases will be determined by TFI International. Any repurchases made by TFI International pursuant to the renewed NCIB will be made in accordance with the rules and policies of the TSX.

During the most recently-completed six months, the average daily trading volume for the common shares of TFI International on the TSX was 232,582. Consequently, under the policies of the TSX, TFI International will have the right to repurchase during any one trading day a maximum of 58,145 shares, representing 25% of the average daily trading volume. In addition, TFI International may make, once per calendar week, a block repurchase (as such term is defined in the TSX Company Manual) of shares not directly or indirectly owned by insiders of TFI International, in accordance with the policies of the TSX.

In the opinion of TFI International’s Board of Directors, TFI International’s shares have been trading in a price range which does not adequately reflect their value, based on TFI International’s business and strong financial position, and the share price is driving an unusually high yield. As a result, TFI International believes that, at appropriate times, repurchases of its shares through the NCIB can enhance shareholder value and represents an appropriate use of TFI International’s financial resources.

To the knowledge of TFI International, no director or senior officer, including the CEO, and no person acting jointly or in concert with TFI International currently intends to sell shares during the renewed NCIB. However, sales by such persons through the facilities of the TSX may occur if any such person makes a decision unrelated to the NCIB. The benefits to any such person whose shares are repurchased would be the same as the benefits available to all other shareholders whose shares are repurchased under the NCIB.

In connection with the renewed NCIB, TFI International has entered into an automatic share repurchase plan with RBC Dominion Securities Inc. in order to allow for repurchases under the NCIB during TFI International’s “black-out” periods, as permitted by the TSX Company Manual and the Securities Act (Québec).

TFI International Declares Quarterly Dividend

Montreal, Quebec, September 17, 2019 – The Board of Directors of TFI International Inc. (TSX: TFII, OTCQX: TFIFF), a North American leader in the transportation and logistics industry, declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per outstanding common share of its capital payable on October 15, 2019 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 30, 2019.

This dividend is designated as an eligible dividend pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any applicable provincial legislation pertaining to eligible dividends.

TFI International Announces Amendment to Normal Course Issuer Bid

MONTREAL, Aug. 30, 2019 — TFI International Inc. (TSX: TFII; OTCQX: TFIFF), a North American leader in the
transportation and logistics industry, today announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange has approved an amendment to TFI International’s
normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) as a result of which TFI International will be entitled to repurchase for cancellation up to
8,300,000 common shares until the expiry of the NCIB on October 1, 2019, representing 9.98% of TFI International’s “public float” of
83,138,867 common shares as of September 25, 2018. The previous maximum under the NCIB was 7,000,000 common shares. All other
terms and conditions of the NCIB remain the same.

As of August 28, 2019, TFI International had repurchased a total of 6,630,000 shares pursuant to its NCIB at a weighted average price of
$39.59 per share. As of the close of business on August 26, 2019, there were 83,149,055 common shares of TFI International issued and
outstanding.

TFI International also announces that it intends to amend its previously-announced automatic share purchase plan entered into with
National Bank Financial Inc., acting as TFI International’s agent for the NCIB, in order to reflect the increase in the maximum number of
shares that TFI International may repurchase under the NCIB.

TFI International Announces 2019 Second Quarter Results

  • Record second quarter operating results
  • Record operating income from continuing operations up 21% over the prior year period to $149 million
  • Diluted EPS from continuing operations of $1.16 compares to $0.89 in Q2 2018, while Adjusted Diluted EPS1 from continuing operations increased 19% to $1.18
  • Net cash from continuing operating activities of $141 million2
  • $85 million returned to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases; Board authorization and approval from TSX to expand share repurchase program

Montreal, Quebec, July 25, 2019TFI International Inc. (TSX: TFII; OTCQX: TFIFF), a North American leader in the transportation and logistics industry, today announced its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019.

“TFI International again produced record quarterly results, continuing our strong momentum. Our consistent ability to perform even during challenging freight environments is a result of our relentless focus on profitable growth, through strong execution of business fundamentals,” said Alain Bédard, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We produced record quarterly operating income from continuing operations, up 21% the past year, with three of our four segments generating double digit growth, and our capital allocation remains highly strategic. During the quarter we completed three attractive acquisitions while also returning $85 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, and we’re pleased to be expanding our share repurchase program. In summary, regardless of the transportation environment, our focus will remain on creating and unlocking shareholder value, and returning excess capital to shareholders whenever possible.”

Financial highlights
(in millions of dollars, except per share data)
Quarters ended June 30 Six months ended June 30
2019 20182 2019 20182
Total revenue 1,337.8 1,317.7 2,568.6 2,514.2
Revenue before fuel surcharge 1,183.9 1,156.9 2,281.3 2,218.5
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations1 236.5 186.7 425.4 315.7
Operating income from continuing operations 149.2 123.6 255.4 199.0
Net cash from continuing operating activities 141.4 145.3 302.1 203.1
Adjusted net income from continuing operations1 102.0 89.9 169.1 140.3
Adjusted EPS from continuing operations – diluted1 ($) 1.18 0.99 1.94 1.54
Net income from continuing operations 100.2 80.4 165.3 128.6
EPS from continuing operations – diluted ($) 1.16 0.89 1.90 1.42
Weighted average number of shares (‘000s) 84,183 87,850 84,676 88,397

1 This is a non-IFRS measure. For a reconciliation, please refer to the “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section below.
2 The current period results include the impacts from the adoption of the new IFRS 16 Leases as discussed in note 3 of the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements. As is permitted with this new standard, comparative information has not been restated and, therefore, may not be comparable.

SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

Total revenue of $1.34 billion was up 2%, and net of fuel surcharge, revenue of $1.18 billion was also up 2%, compared to the prior year period.

Operating income from continuing operations grew 21% to $149.2 million from $123.6 million the prior year period, mainly driven by strong execution across the organization, increased quality of revenue, and cost efficiencies.

Net income from continuing operations was $100.2 million, or $1.16 per diluted share, up from net income of $80.4 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, the prior year period, with the increase primarily attributable to higher revenues and stronger operating margins. Adjusted net income from continuing operations, a non-IFRS measure, was $102.0 million, or $1.18 per diluted share, up from $89.9 million, or $0.99 per diluted share, the prior year period.

SIX-MONTH RESULTS

For the first six months of 2019, total revenue reached $2.57 billion, versus $2.51 billion in the first six months of 2018. Net of fuel surcharge, revenue reached $2.28 billion, as compared to $2.22 billion last year. Operating income from continuing operations totalled $255.4 million, or 11.2% of revenue before fuel surcharge, an increase compared to $199.0 million and 9.0% of revenue before fuel surcharge last year.

Net income from continuing operations was $165.3 million, or $1.90 per diluted share, versus $128.6 million, or $1.42 per diluted share, a year ago. Adjusted net income was $169.1 million compared to $140.3 million the prior year period.

During the first half of 2019, total revenue grew for Truckload and Package and Courier, while the Less-Than-Truckload and Logistics and Last Mile segments declined 4% and 3%, respectively relative to the first half of 2018.

Operating income was higher for all segments, driven by strong operating performance in addition to the sale of three properties in Less-Than-Truckload, for total consideration of $17.2 million, generating a gain of $9.4 million.

SEGMENTED RESULTS

(in millions of dollars) Quarters ended June 30 Six months ended June 30
  2019 20182 2019 20182
$ $ $ $
Revenue1
    Package and Courier 158.5 158.8 305.5 301.2
    Less-Than-Truckload 219.1 239.2 427.1 442.8
    Truckload 570.4 525.1 1,097.5 1,015.8
    Logistics and Last Mile 244.9 246.9 469.2 483.4
    Eliminations (9.0) (13.1) (17.9) (24.7)
 Total 1,183.9 1,156.9 2,281.3 2,218.5
$ % of Rev.1 $ % of Rev.1 $ % of Rev.1 $ % of Rev.1
Operating income (loss)
    Package and Courier 29.9 18.9% 30.2 19.0% 50.9 16.7% 50.8 16.9%
    Less-Than-Truckload 30.3 13.8% 24.9 10.4% 57.9 13.6% 36.3 8.2%
    Truckload 67.2 11.8% 55.5 10.6% 118.0 10.8% 91.8 9.0%
    Logistics and Last Mile 28.7 11.7% 19.8 8.0% 43.8 9.3% 34.8 7.2%
    Corporate (6.9) (6.8) (15.2) (14.7)
 Total 149.2 12.6% 123.6 10.7% 255.4 11.2% 199.0 9.0%

Note: due to rounding, totals may differ slightly from the sum.

1 Revenue before fuel surcharge.

2 The current period results include the impacts from the adoption of the new IFRS 16 Leases as discussed in note 3 of the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements. As is permitted with this new standard, comparative information has not been restated and, therefore, may not be comparable.

CASH FLOW

Net cash from continuing operating activities was $141.4 million during Q2 2019 relative to $145.3 million the prior year quarter. The 3% decline was impacted by an increase in working capital of $12.5 million relative to the prior year change, as well as an increase in income taxes paid of $28.8 million relative to the prior year, offset by stronger operating performance and the impact of the adoption of IFRS 16. The Company returned $85.1 million to shareholders during the year, of which $20.3 million was through dividends and $64.8 million was through share repurchases.

SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM

TFI International also announces that the Toronto Stock Exchange has approved an amendment to TFI International’s normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) as a result of which TFI International will be entitled to repurchase for cancellation up to 7,000,000 common shares until the expiry of the NCIB on October 1, 2019, representing 8.42% of TFI International’s “public float” of 83,138,867 common shares as of September 25, 2018. The previous maximum under the NCIB was 6,000,000 common shares. All other terms and conditions of the NCIB remain the same.

As of June 30, 2019, TFI International had repurchased a total of 5,621,754 shares pursuant to its NCIB at a weighted average price of $39.7213 per share. There are 83,514,153 common shares of TFI International currently issued and outstanding.

TFI International also announces that it intends to amend its previously-announced automatic share purchase plan entered into with National Bank Financial Inc., acting as TFI International’s agent for the NCIB, in order to reflect the increase in the maximum number of shares that TFI International may repurchase under the NCIB. Under the automatic share purchase plan, National Bank Financial Inc. may acquire, at its discretion, shares on TFI International’s behalf during its “black-out” periods, as permitted by the TSX Company Manual and the Securities Act (Québec), subject to certain parameters as to price and number of shares.

CONFERENCE CALL

TFI International will host a conference call on Friday, July 26, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results. Interested parties can join the call by dialling 1-877-223-4471. A recording of the call will be available until midnight, August 9, 2019, by dialing 1-800-585-8367 or 416-621-4642 and entering passcode 5393856.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Except for historical information provided herein, this press release may contain information and statements of a forward-looking nature concerning the future performance of TFI International. These statements are based on assumptions and uncertainties as well as on management’s best possible evaluation of future events. Such factors may include, without excluding other considerations, fluctuations in quarterly results, evolution in customer demand for TFI International’s products and services, the impact of price pressures exerted by competitors, and general market trends or economic changes. As a result, readers are advised that actual results may differ from expected results.

NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES

This press release includes references to certain non-IFRS financial measures as described below. These non-IFRS measures do not have any standardized meanings prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Accordingly, they should not be considered in isolation, in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. The terms and definitions of the non-IFRS measures used in this press release and a reconciliation of each non-IFRS measure to the most directly comparable IFRS measure are provided below.

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations is calculated as net income or loss from continuing operations before finance income and costs, income tax expense, depreciation, amortization, bargain purchase gain, and gain or loss on sale of assets held for sale. Management believes adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations to be a useful supplemental measure. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations is provided to assist in determining the ability of the Company to assess its performance.

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations
(unaudited, in millions of dollars)
Quarters ended June 30 Six months ended June 30
2019 20181 2019 20181
Net income from continuing operations 100.2 80.4 165.3 128.6
Net finance costs 21.7 17.5 42.1 31.4
Income tax expense 27.3 25.7 48.0 39.0
Depreciation of property and equipment 55.8 49.1 108.2 96.5
Depreciation of right-of-use assets 25.9 50.5
Amortization of intangible assets 16.5 15.6 32.3 31.4
Bargain purchase gain (10.8) (10.8)
Gain on sale of assets held for sale (0.1) (1.7) (10.2) (11.2)
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations 236.5 186.7 425.4 315.7

Note: due to rounding, totals may differ slightly from the sum.

1 The current period results include the impacts from the adoption of the new IFRS 16 Leases as discussed in note 3 of the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements. As is permitted with this new standard, comparative information has not been restated and, therefore, may not be comparable.

Adjusted net income from continuing operations and adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations (adjusted “EPS”), basic or diluted

Adjusted net income from continuing operations is calculated as net income excluding amortization of intangible assets related to business acquisitions, net change in the fair value and accretion expense of contingent considerations, net change in the fair value of derivatives, net foreign exchange gain or loss, bargain purchase gain, gain or loss on sale of assets held for sale, and loss from discontinued operations, net of tax. Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations, basic or diluted, is calculated as adjusted net income from continuing operations divided by the weighted average number of common shares, basic or diluted. The Company uses adjusted net income from continuing operations and adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations to measure its performance from one period to the next, without the variation caused by the impacts of the items described above. The Company excludes these items because they affect the comparability of its financial results and could potentially distort the analysis of trends in its business performance. Excluding these items does not imply they are necessarily non-recurring.

Adjusted net income from continuing operations
(unaudited, in millions of dollars, except per share data)
Quarters ended
June 30
Six months ended
June 30
2019 2018 2019 2018
Net income 87.7 80.4 152.8 128.6
Amortization of intangible assets related to business acquisitions, net of tax 11.8 11.1 23.1 22.2
Net change in fair value and accretion expense of contingent considerations, net of tax 0.0 0.2 0.1 (0.2)
Net change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax 0.0 0.1 (0.0)
Net foreign exchange (gain) loss, net of tax 0.7 (0.4) 0.2 (0.6)
Bargain purchase gain (10.8) (10.8)
Gain on sale of assets held for sale, net of tax (0.0) (1.5) (8.8) (9.7)
Net loss from discontinued operations 12.5 12.5
Adjusted net income from continuing operations 102.0 89.9 169.1 140.3
Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations – basic 1.21 1.02 2.00 1.59
Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations – diluted 1.18 0.99 1.94 1.54

Note: due to rounding, totals may differ slightly from the sum.

Operating margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income (loss) from continuing operations as a percentage of revenue before fuel surcharge.

TFI International Announces Promotion of Kal Atwal to EVP Responsible for Final Mile in the United States and Canada

Montreal, Quebec, July 15, 2019 – TFI International Inc. (TSX: TFII, OTCQX: TFIFF), a North American leader in the transportation and logistics industry, today announced that effective immediately, Kal Atwal will become Executive Vice-President, taking responsibility for TFI’s U.S. final mile divisions, in addition to maintaining his current responsibilities as President, TForce Final Mile Canada.

Mr. Atwal joined TFI International in 2016 as Vice-President of Finance for Final Mile Canada, and was named Vice-President and General Manager of TForce Final Mile Canada in 2017. He became President of TForce Final Mile Canada in 2018, overseeing all aspects of the division’s Canadian same-day operations. Prior to joining TFI International, in addition to holding leadership roles at Progressive Waste Solutions and Day & Ross Transportation, a division of McCain Foods, he spent more than a decade at GE Capital. Mr. Atwal is a CPA and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance from the University of Greenwich in London, England.

“Kal has been an integral part of the ongoing TForce Final Mile Canada success story, and his promotion to EVP underscores our appreciation for all that he has accomplished since joining TFI just three years ago,” stated Alain Bedard, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of TFI. “I am excited at the prospect of Kal bringing to our U.S. operations his extensive industry experience, and confident his expertise will continue to serve as a significant asset to our rapidly growing company.”

TFI International to Host Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter Results

Montreal, Quebec, July 3, 2019 – TFI International Inc. (TSX: TFII, OTCQX: TFIFF), a North American leader in the transportation and logistics industry, today announced that it will issue its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019 via news release on Thursday, July 25, 2019 after market close.

The Company will host a conference call for the investment community with Alain Bédard, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, on Friday, July 26, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, to discuss results. Business media are also invited to listen to the call. Please dial in 10 minutes prior to the start of the call.

Details of conference call:

  • Date: Friday, July 26, 2019
  • Time: 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
  • Call-in number: 1-877-223-4471

A recording of the call will be available until midnight, August 9, 2019, by dialing 1-800-585-8367 or 416-621-4642 and entering passcode 5393856.

TFI International Declares Quarterly Dividend

Montreal, Quebec, June 17, 2019 – The Board of Directors of TFI International Inc. (TSX: TFII, OTCQX: TFIFF), a North American leader in the transportation and logistics industry, declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per outstanding common share of its capital payable on July 15, 2019 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 28, 2019.

This dividend is designated as an eligible dividend pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any applicable provincial legislation pertaining to eligible dividends.