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Uni-Select Announces Strong Q3 2015 Financial Results

- $276.2 million in sales, up 4.0% organically;

- EBITDA margin reaches 9.4%;

- Net earnings up 6.1% to $15.7 million, while EPS reaches $0.73, up 4.3%;

- Adjusted EPS, once converted to Canadian dollars, is up 18.8%;

- First full-quarter completed without the assets of Uni-Select USA, Inc. and Beck/Arnley Worldparts, Inc. since the closing of the sale transaction on June 1, 2015.


/EINPresswire.com/ -- BOUCHERVILLE, QUEBEC -- (Marketwired) -- 10/28/15 -- Unless otherwise indicated in this press release, all amounts are expressed in US dollars.

Uni-Select Inc. (TSX: UNS), a leading distributor of automotive products in Canada and parent of FinishMaster, Inc., a leading distributor of paint and related products in the United States, today reported solid financial results with increased profitability for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015.

"I am very pleased with the performance displayed by our automotive and paint and related products businesses in the third quarter and particularly delighted that both sectors are delivering healthy organic growth, said Henry Buckley, President and Chief Executive Officer of Uni-Select." We now turn to the fourth quarter with confidence that our continued focus on growth initiatives, accretive acquisitions and our commitment to the continued expansion of a network of corporate stores will all contribute to our successes in the months ahead."

The 2015 results in dollars vary compared to last year's figures, since the 2015 nine-month period includes five months of operations from the net assets of Uni-Select USA, Inc. and Beck/Arnley Worldparts, Inc., sold on June 1, 2015.


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(in thousands of US dollars,
 except per share amounts and
 percentages)                           THIRD QUARTER      NINE-MONTH PERIOD
                               ---------------------------------------------
                                      2015       2014       2015        2014
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Sales                              276,229    465,408  1,096,213   1,357,175
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EBITDA                              25,938     29,906    (77,292)     78,189
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Adjusted EBITDA                     26,038     31,434     76,580      83,576
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Adjusted EBITDA margin                9.4%       6.8%       7.0%        6.2%
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Net earnings (loss)                 15,747     14,842    (54,162)     38,762
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Adjusted earnings                   15,808     15,755     45,795      41,948
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Earnings (loss) per share             0.73       0.70      (2.53)       1.82
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Adjusted earnings per share           0.73       0.74       2.14        1.97
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THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

(All percentage increases and decreases represent year-over-year changes for the third quarter of 2015 compared to the third quarter of 2014, unless otherwise noted.)

Consolidated sales for the third quarter reached $276.2 million, a 40.6% decrease mainly due to the sale of the net assets of Uni-Select USA, Inc. and Beck/Arnley Worldparts, Inc. and to a weaker Canadian dollar. The decline was partly compensated by additional sales from recent acquisitions and organic growth. On an organic basis, consolidated sales grew 4.0%, fuelled namely by the recruitment of new customers in the paint and related products segment and by the success of the Corporation's fill rate commitment to its customers in the automotive products segment.

The Corporation generated an EBITDA of $25.9 million (including restructuring and other charges of $0.1 million resulting from the relocation of certain stores), compared to $29.9 million last year, while adjusted EBITDA reached $26.0 million from $31.4 million last year. The EBITDA margin and adjusted EBITDA margin grew to a solid 9.4%, fuelled by a combination of organic growth across both segments as well as by the recent accretive acquisitions.

Net earnings grew by 6.1% to $15.7 million from $14.8 million last year, while adjusted earnings grew slightly by 0.4%. EPS and adjusted EPS are $0.73 ($0.70 and $0.74 respectively in 2014).

As indicated above, the Corporation's results are presented in US dollars. Once converted to Canadian dollars, adjusted earnings per share reached C$0.95 for the third quarter of 2015, up 18.8% compared to C$0.80 for the same quarter in 2014.

Segmented Results

Sales for the automotive products segment declined to $114.2 million, from $316.5 million in the prior year. Excluding the impact of the net assets sold and the weaker Canadian dollar, this alone accounted for 17.5% of the decrease, sales decreased by 9.3% compared to 2014, partly offset by organic growth and sales from recent acquisitions. Segment organic sales grew 4.4% in the third quarter, driven by an increased focus on customer needs through enhanced product offering and pricing increases. EBITDA for the automotive products segment decreased to $9.1 million in the third quarter, from $15.8 million last year, while adjusted EBITDA decreased to $9.1 million from $17.3 million in 2014. The EBITDA margin and adjusted EBITDA margin both reached 8.0%, up 3.0 and 3.5 points from 5.0% and 5.5% respectively in 2014.

The paint and related products segment recorded sales of $162.0 million, up 8.8% from 2014, or 3.8% organically as a result of the recruitment of new customers. Segment EBITDA reached $18.3 million, up 15.1% from $15.9 million last year, while adjusted EBITDA grew 15.7% to $18.4 million from $15.9 million last year. The segment EBITDA margin and adjusted EBITDA margin reached 11.3% and 11.4% respectively, up 0.6 and 0.7 point from last year. This performance is namely attributable to enhanced gross margins resulting from purchases made in advance of pricing increases (partially offset by an unfavorable customer mix due to the growth of large national accounts with different buying conditions), improved fixed expenses coverage in relation to organic growth, as well as accretive business acquisitions.

NINE-MONTH PERIOD RESULTS

(All percentage increases and decreases represent year-over-year changes for the nine-month period of 2015 compared to the nine-month period of 2014, unless otherwise noted. The 2015 nine-month period results include five months of operations from the net assets sold.)

Consolidated sales for the first nine months of 2015 decreased by 19.2% to $1,096.2 million, representing an increase of 0.2% when excluding the impact of the sales from the net assets sold, a performance explained by the same factors as for the third quarter. On an organic basis, sales grew 3.2% in the first nine months of the year.

The Corporation recorded a negative EBITDA of $77.3 million for the first nine months of 2015, compared to an EBITDA of $78.2 million last year. This is explained by non recurring charges of $150.8 million consisting of impairment and transaction charges in connection with the sale of the net assets of the US automotive products distribution business activities and restructuring charges to rightsize the corporate operations recorded over the course of the first semester. Adjusted EBITDA for the first nine months of the year decreased by 8.4%, while the adjusted EBITDA margin increased by 0.8 points, from 6.2% to 7.0%.

The Corporation recorded a net loss of $54.2 million in the first nine months of the year while adjusted earnings grew 9.2% to $45.8 million ($2.14 on a per share basis) from $41.9 million ($1.97 on a per share basis) for the corresponding period last year.

As indicated above, the Corporation's results are presented in US dollars. Once converted to Canadian dollars, adjusted earnings per share for the nine-month period amount to C$2.71 compared to C$2.16 in 2014, up 25.5%.

Segmented Results

Prior to their disposal on June 1, 2015, the net assets sold over the course of the first half of the year were included in the automotive products group for segmented reporting. Accordingly, sales of the automotive products segment were down 31.8% for the first nine months of 2015 to $631.0 million, or down 8.9% excluding the impact of net assets sold, mainly related to the impact of the weaker Canadian dollar and partially compensated by the organic growth and sales from recent acquisitions. On an organic basis, sales grew 1.6% in the first nine months of the year. A negative segment EBITDA of $116.9 million was recorded in the first nine months of the year, down from $39.4 million last year, a decline explained by impairment and transaction charges. Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $29.8 million, a performance mainly attributable to the inclusion of five months of lower productivity of the net assets sold on June 1, 2015.

The paint and related products segment recorded sales of $465.3 million in the first nine months of the year, up 7.8%. Segment sales grew 4.6% organically, driven mainly by the recruitment of new customers. Segment EBITDA reached $53.6 million, up 18.7% from 2014, while adjusted EBITDA reached $54.1 million, up 19.7%, mainly attributable to the sales leverage and accretive business acquisitions. Segment EBITDA margin and adjusted EBITDA margin reached 11.5% and 11.6% respectively, up from 10.5% for the corresponding period last year.

DIVIDEND

The Uni-Select Board of Directors declared a dividend of C$0.16 per share payable on January 19, 2016 to shareholders of record on December 31, 2015. This dividend is an eligible dividend for tax purposes.

CONFERENCE CALL

Uni-Select will host a conference call to discuss its third quarter results for 2015 on October 29, 2015 at 3 PM (EDT). To join the conference, dial 1 866 696-5910 followed by 2686549.

A replay of the conference call will be available from 5 PM (EDT) until 11:59 PM (EST) on November 9, 2015. To access the replay, dial 1 800 408-3053 followed by 7308519.

ABOUT UNI-SELECT

Uni-Select is a leader in the Canadian distribution of automotive products and its FinishMaster, Inc. subsidiary is a leading independent automotive paint distributor in the United States. Over 2,400 employees spread across 13 distribution centres and over 198 corporate stores are dedicated to offering advanced solutions and first-rate service to customers in order for them to benefit from a positively superior experience. Uni-Select's strong network and proficient programs contribute to the success of countless auto service shops and collision centres as well as more than 1,155 independent wholesalers in North America. Its Canadian banner programs made up of Auto Parts Plus®, Auto-Plus®, Bumper to Bumper®, Auto Select®, Uni-Pro®, SAX and Carrossier ProColor® regroup over 3,900 shops and stores. Uni-Select is headquartered in Boucherville and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol UNS.

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

The information provided in this press release may include some forward-looking information, which could include certain risks and uncertainties which may cause the final results to be significantly different from those listed or implied within this news release. Such risks and uncertainties may include, for example, the impact of the transaction on the business of Uni-Select and certain strategic benefits expected to result from the transaction. For additional information with respect to risks and uncertainties, refer to the Annual Report filed by Uni-Select with the Canadian securities commissions. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this press release, and Uni-Select does not undertake to publicly update such forward-looking information to reflect new information, subsequent or otherwise, unless required by applicable securities laws.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Management Report, the unaudited interim financial statements and the accompanying notes for the Third Quarter of 2015 are available in the "Investors" section on the Corporation's website at uniselect.com as well as on SEDAR at sedar.com. The Corporation's Annual Report may also be found on these websites as well as other information related to Uni-Select, including its Annual Information Form.

NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES

The information included in this press release contains certain measures that are consistent with IFRS. Non-IFRS financial measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and are, therefore, unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other entities.

Organic growth - This measure consists of quantifying the increase in pro forma consolidated sales between two given periods, excluding the impact of acquisitions, sales and disposals of stores, net assets sold, exchange-rate fluctuations and when necessary, the variance in the number of billing days. Determining the rate of organic growth, based on findings that Management regards as reasonable, may differ from the actual rate of organic growth.

EBITDA - This measure represents net earnings excluding finance costs, depreciation and amortization, equity income and income taxes. This measure is a financial indicator of a corporation's ability to service and incur debt. It should not be considered by an investor as an alternative to sales or net earnings, as an indicator of operating performance or cash flows, or as a measure of liquidity, but as additional information.

Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share - Management uses adjusted EBITDA, adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share to assess EBITDA, net earnings and net earnings per share from operating activities, excluding certain adjustments, net of income taxes (for adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share), which may affect the comparability of the Corporation's financial results. Management considers that these measures are more representative of the Corporation's operational performance and more appropriate in providing additional information. These adjustments include, among other things, restructuring and other charges, impairment and transaction charges related to the sale of net assets, the non-capitalizable costs related to the development and implementation of the ERP system and costs related to the closure and disposal of stores. The exclusion of these items does not indicate that they are non-recurring.

Adjusted EBITDA margin - The adjusted EBITDA margin is a percentage corresponding to the ratio of adjusted EBITDA to sales.

Free cash flows - This measure corresponds to the cash flows from operating activities according to the consolidated statements of cash flows adjusted for the following items: changes in working capital items, equity income, acquisitions of property and equipment and difference between amounts paid for post-employment benefits and current year expenses. Uni-Select considers the free cash flows to be a good indicator of financial strength and of operating performance because it shows the amount of funds available to manage growth in working capital, pay dividends, repay debt, reinvest in the Corporation and capitalize on various market opportunities that arise. The free cash flows exclude certain variations in working capital items (such as trade and other receivables, inventory and trade and other payables) and other funds generated and used according to the statement of cash flows. Therefore, it should not be considered as an alternative to the consolidated statement of cash flows, or as a measure of liquidity, but as additional information.

Total net debt - This measure consists of long-term debt, including the portion due within a year, net of cash.

RECONCILIATION OF NON-IFRS MEASURES

The following table presents a reconciliation of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA.


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                              2015     2014      %     2015     2014      %
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Net earnings (loss)         15,747   14,842         (54,162)  38,762
  Income tax expense
   (recovery)                6,703    4,482         (38,027)   8,529
  Equity loss (income)          14     (433)            (96)  (1,729)
  Depreciation and
   amortization              2,979    7,983           9,840   23,330
  Finance costs, net           495    3,032           5,153    9,297
                          --------------------------------------------------
EBITDA                      25,938   29,906         (77,292)  78,189
  Restructuring and other
   charges                     100        -           3,396        -
  Impairment and
   transaction charges
   related to the sale of
   net assets                    -        -         147,546        -
  Expenses related to the
   development and
   deployment of the
   enterprise resource
   planning system (ERP)
   (1)                           -        -               -      414
  Expenses related to the
   network optimization
   and to the closure and
   disposal of stores (2)        -    1,528           2,930    4,973
                          --------------------------------------------------
Adjusted EBITDA             26,038   31,434  (17.2)  76,580   83,576   (8.4)
Adjusted EBITDA margin         9.4%     6.8%            7.0%     6.2%
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(1) Include costs mainly related to data conversion, employee training and
    deployment to various sites.
(2) Consist primarily of handling and freight expenses required to relocate
    inventory.

The following table presents a reconciliation of adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share.


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                                  2015    2014     %     2015     2014     %
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Net earnings (loss)
 attributable to shareholders,
 as reported                    15,747  14,842        (54,162)  38,762
  Restructuring and other
   charges, net of taxes            61       -          2,620        -
  Impairment and transaction
   charges related to the sale
   of net assets, net of taxes       -       -         95,587        -
  Expenses related to the
   development and deployment
   of the ERP system, net of
   taxes                             -       -              -      247
  Expenses related to the
   network optimization and to
   the closure and disposal of
   stores, net of taxes              -     913          1,750    2,939
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Adjusted net earnings           15,808  15,755   0.4   45,795   41,948   9.2
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Net earnings (loss) per share
 attributable to shareholders,
 as reported                      0.73    0.70          (2.53)    1.82
  Restructuring and other
   charges, net of taxes             -       -           0.12        -
  Impairment and transaction
   charges related to the sale
   of net assets, net of taxes       -       -           4.47        -
  Expenses related to the
   development and deployment
   of the ERP system, net of
   taxes                             -       -              -     0.01
  Expenses related to the
   network optimization and to
   the closure and disposal of
   stores, net of taxes              -    0.04           0.08     0.14
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Adjusted earnings per share       0.73    0.74  (1.4)    2.14     1.97   8.6
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The effect of the declining Canadian dollar was $0.04 on earnings per share for the quarter compared to the same period of 2014, while the effect for the nine-month period was $0.08 compared to the same period last year.

UNI-SELECT INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS


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(In thousands of US dollars,
 except per share amounts,                  Quarter       Nine-month period
 unaudited)                          ended Sept. 30,        ended Sept. 30,
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                                    2015        2014       2015        2014
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Sales                            276,229     465,408  1,096,213   1,357,175
Purchases, net of changes in
 inventories                     197,746     328,743    771,128     955,353
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Gross margin                      78,483     136,665    325,085     401,822

Employee benefits                 38,656      70,293    171,394     212,395
Other operating expenses          13,789      36,466     80,041     111,238
Restructuring and other
 charges                             100           -      3,396           -
Impairment and transaction
 charges related to the sale
 of net assets                         -           -    147,546           -
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Earnings (loss) before
 finance costs, depreciation
 and amortization, equity
 income and income taxes          25,938      29,906    (77,292)     78,189
                             -----------------------------------------------

Finance costs, net                   495       3,032      5,153       9,297
Depreciation and amortization      2,979       7,983      9,840      23,330
                             -----------------------------------------------
Earnings (loss) before equity
 income and income taxes          22,464      18,891    (92,285)     45,562
Equity income (loss)                 (14)        433         96       1,729
                             -----------------------------------------------
Earnings (loss) before income
 taxes                            22,450      19,324    (92,189)     47,291
Income tax expense (recovery)
  Current                          1,490       1,686       (599)      9,889
  Deferred                         5,213       2,796    (37,428)     (1,360)
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                                   6,703       4,482    (38,027)      8,529
                             -----------------------------------------------
Net earnings (loss)
 attributable to shareholders     15,747      14,842    (54,162)     38,762
                             -----------------------------------------------
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Earnings (loss) per share
  Basic                             0.73        0.70      (2.53)       1.82
  Diluted                           0.73        0.69      (2.53)       1.81

Weighted average number of
 common shares outstanding
 (in thousands)
  Basic                           21,570      21,258     21,373      21,262
  Diluted                         21,720      22,544     21,373      22,557

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UNI-SELECT INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME


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(In thousands of US dollars,                   Quarter    Nine-month period
 unaudited)                             ended Sept. 30,     ended Sept. 30,
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                                         2015      2014      2015      2014
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Net earnings (loss)                    15,747    14,842   (54,162)   38,762
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Other comprehensive income (loss)
Items that will subsequently be
 reclassified to net earnings
 (loss):
  Effective portion of changes in
   the fair value of cash flow
   hedges (net of income tax of nil
   and $29 for the quarter and nine-
   month period ($3 and $56 in
   2014))                                   -         8       (78)     (150)

  Net change in the fair value of
   derivative financial instruments
   designated as cash flow hedges
   transferred to earnings (net of
   income tax of nil and $167 for
   the quarter and nine-month period
   ($46 and $134 in 2014))                  -       124       452       362

  Unrealized exchange gains (losses)
   on the translation of financial
   statements to the presentation
   currency                           (14,717)    6,371   (12,962)    6,334

  Unrealized exchange losses on the
   translation of debt designated as
   a hedge of net investments in
   foreign operations                       -   (11,728)  (10,257)  (11,428)
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                                      (14,717)   (5,225)  (22,845)   (4,882)

Items that will not subsequently be
 reclassified to net earnings
 (loss):
  Remeasurements of long-term
   employee benefit obligations (net
   of income tax of $256 and $343
   for the quarter and nine-month
   period ($39 and $1,232 in 2014))      (691)     (107)      926    (3,329)

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Total other comprehensive loss        (15,408)   (5,332)  (21,919)   (8,211)
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Comprehensive income (loss)
 attributable to shareholders             339     9,510   (76,081)   30,551
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY


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                                                            Attributable to
                                                               shareholders
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                                          Equity
                                            com-             Accu-
                                          ponent           mulated
                                          of the             other
                                            con-           compre-
                                Contri- vertible           hensive
(In thousands of US      Share    buted   deben- Retained   income    Total
 dollars, unaudited)   capital  surplus    tures earnings   (loss)   equity
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Balance, December 31,
 2013                   87,271    1,332    1,687  394,716    3,749  488,755
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Net earnings                 -        -        -   38,762        -   38,762
Other comprehensive
 loss                        -        -        -   (3,329)  (4,882)  (8,211)
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Comprehensive income
 (loss)                      -        -        -   35,433   (4,882)  30,551

Contributions by and
 distributions to
 shareholders:
  Share repurchases        (33)       -        -     (159)       -     (192)
  Dividends                  -        -        -   (8,332)       -   (8,332)
  Stock-based
   compensation              -      883        -        -        -      883
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                           (33)     883        -   (8,491)       -   (7,641)

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Balance, September 30,
 2014                   87,238    2,215    1,687  421,658   (1,133) 511,665
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Balance, December 31,
 2014                   87,238    2,424    1,687  428,497   (6,850) 512,996

Net loss                     -        -        -  (54,162)       -  (54,162)
Other comprehensive
 income (loss)               -        -        -      926  (22,845) (21,919)
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Comprehensive loss           -        -        -  (53,236) (22,845) (76,081)

Contributions by and
 distributions to
 shareholders:
  Shares repurchases      (674)       -        -   (6,921)       -   (7,595)
  Issuance of shares     8,546        -        -        -        -    8,546
  Convertible
   debentures
   redemption                -        -   (1,687)   1,687        -        -
  Dividends                  -        -        -   (8,006)       -   (8,006)
  Stock-based
   compensation              -      792        -        -        -      792
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                         7,872      792   (1,687) (13,240)       -   (6,263)

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Balance, September 30,
 2015                   95,110    3,216        -  362,021  (29,695) 430,652
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UNI-SELECT INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS


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(In thousands of US dollars,                   Quarter    Nine-month period
 unaudited)                             ended Sept. 30,     ended Sept. 30,
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                                         2015      2014      2015      2014
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings (loss)                    15,747    14,842   (54,162)   38,762
Non-cash items:
  Restructuring and other charges         100         -     3,396         -
  Impairment and transaction charges
   related to the sale of net assets        -         -   147,546         -
  Finance costs, net                      495     3,032     5,153     9,297
  Depreciation and amortization         2,979     7,983     9,840    23,330
  Income tax expense (recovery)         6,703     4,482   (38,027)    8,529
  Amortization of incentives granted
   to customers                         3,356     3,363     9,113     8,406
  Other non-cash items                  1,164       432     5,221       680
Changes in working capital items      (12,452)   19,836   (38,477)   32,126
Interest paid                            (227)   (2,899)   (4,771)   (8,186)
Income taxes paid                      (3,111)   (1,572)  (10,185)   (9,280)
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Cash flows from operating activities   14,754    49,499    34,647   103,664
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net business acquisitions             (15,369)      (40)  (26,097)  (17,617)
Net cash proceeds from sale of net
 assets                                 1,898         -   325,502         -
Net balance of purchase price          (5,293)      (19)   (5,575)       17
Advances to merchant members and
 incentives granted to customers       (4,168)   (1,854)  (10,622)  (12,350)
Reimbursement of advances to
 merchant members                       1,256     1,856     3,365     5,850
Dividends received from equity
 investments                              263         -       664         -
Net acquisitions of property and
 equipment                             (4,612)   (5,237)  (13,942)   (8,340)
Net acquisitions and development of
 intangible assets                     (1,116)   (1,305)   (4,074)   (5,548)
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Cash flows from (used in) investing
 activities                           (27,141)   (6,599)  269,221   (37,988)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Increase in long-term debt             13,466    14,825   109,891    58,859
Repayment of long-term debt           (14,427)  (54,618) (309,880) (116,332)
Convertible debenture redemption            -         -   (41,713)        -
Net increase (decrease) in merchant
 members' deposits in the guarantee
 fund                                      (6)     (135)       42       (40)
Share repurchases                      (7,595)      (44)   (7,595)     (192)
Issuance of shares                          -         -     8,546         -
Dividends paid                         (2,664)   (2,954)   (7,931)   (7,998)
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Cash flows used in financing
 activities                           (11,226)  (42,926) (248,640)  (65,703)
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Effects of fluctuations in exchange
 rates on cash                         (5,014)       (1)   (5,435)       (1)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash       (28,627)      (27)   49,793       (28)
Cash, beginning of period              78,527        56       107        57
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Cash, end of period                    49,900        29    49,900        29
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UNI-SELECT INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION


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(In thousands of US dollars, unaudited)               Sept. 30,    Dec. 31,
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                                                           2015        2014
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ASSETS
Current assets:
  Cash                                                   49,900         107
  Trade and other receivables                           133,333     224,910
  Income taxes receivable                                17,787      10,663
  Inventory                                             243,550     529,575
  Prepaid expenses                                       11,149      11,829
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  Total current assets                                  455,719     777,084
Equity investments, other investments and advances to
 merchant members                                        16,799      21,743
Property and equipment                                   29,029      51,924
Intangible assets                                        66,435     133,556
Goodwill                                                146,786     192,496
Deferred tax assets                                      50,141      13,502
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TOTAL ASSETS                                            764,909   1,190,305
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LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
  Trade and other payables                              289,359     373,690
  Provision for restructuring and other charges           3,157       6,724
  Dividends payable                                       2,557       2,743
  Current portion of long-term debt, convertible
   debentures and merchant members' deposits in the
   guarantee fund                                         2,723      49,993
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  Total current liabilities                             297,796     433,150
Long-term employee benefit obligations                   25,150      25,233
Long-term debt                                            5,424     210,462
Merchant members' deposits in the guarantee fund          5,592       6,388
Derivative financial instruments                              -         511
Deferred tax liabilities                                    295       1,565
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TOTAL LIABILITIES                                       334,257     677,309
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EQUITY
Share capital                                            95,110      87,238
Contributed surplus                                       3,216       2,424
Equity component of the convertible debentures                -       1,687
Retained earnings                                       362,021     428,497
Accumulated other comprehensive loss                    (29,695)     (6,850)
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TOTAL EQUITY                                            430,652     512,996
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY                            764,909   1,190,305
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