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rpc SCIENCE amp ENGINEERING
New Brunswicks Provincial Research Organization
Strategic Plan 2010middot2015
RPCs Vision Statement RP( will excel in technological innovation enabling our partners in business and industry to create wealth and high quality employment opportunities
RPCs Mission Statement Our mission is to assist small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) in New Brunswick to develop and apply innovative technology and to provide specialized laboratory-based technical services to clients in New Brunswick and the global marketplace
Strategic Corporate Objectives Strategic corporate objectives have been derived from the mission statement to reflect stakeholder input and the needs of the organization The objectives are targets intended to challenge the organization and provide a basis for planning The strategic plan has been endorsed by RPCs board of directors and defines the direction for the organization
The strategic plan includes a description of the process summary of inputs and results objectives rationale measures and preliminary actions The objectives have been developed to be specific measurable actionable realistic and timely (SMART)
Grow our revenue invest in our business The RP( business model for recovering overheads and
reinvesting consists of two components 1) a modest provincial grant and 2) margin from technical services Growth of our business requires growth in both ofthese components
Specific measures of success have been identified including a 4 annual sales revenue growth target ($11 million by 2015) introduction of new service offerings at the rate of at least one per year and maintenance of our 95 customer satisfaction through our survey process
Balance our innovation activities RPC services can be categorized as
1) Technical services (analyses tests and investigations) 2) Applied research
Technical services have predictable costs and minimal financial risk and if effectively managed can generate positive margins While New Brunswick industry depends on RP( delivering these services locally they also benefit from RPCs applied research capabilities This initiative aims to place more focus on the applied research aspects of our organization
Applied research is a key component of our mandate and consistent with the scope of other provincial research organizations In fact with the tremendous resources focused on basic research RP( has an important role in balancing innovation strategy by delivering applied research services for industry However increasing applied research introduces more risk and more cost to the organization Balancing our innovation activities will involve hiring new employees with new capabilities and is likely to have a moderating affect on our net income
Measures of success include the introduction of at least two new or substantially advanced technology offerings associated speCifically with new capabilities through recruitment and equipment purchases and growing our applied research and consulting services by 15 from the 20092010 billing levels
Open for Business RPC Moncton
RPC is pleased to offer improved service to its Moncton area clients with the opening of RP( Moncton The
facility is located at 150 Lutz Street in the downtown core The Moncton branch carries out accredited microbiological analyses on site and serves as a depot and local point of contact for RPCs wide variety of other services
Grow our human capital RPCs success requires continued investment in our human
capital Demographic trends are sure to increase the significance of human capital RPC will experience a number of retirements in the coming five-year period and will need successors Additionally the strategic objective to balance our innovation activities will require new hires
Our plan calls for growth in human capital Measures of success include 1) increasing the percentage of Masters and PhD level employees from 15 of our workforce to 20 by 2015 2) adding five strategic hires that expand our capabilities over the next five years and 3) reducing our exposure to specific risks identified in our Succession Plan
Revitalize our relationship with our owner There are opportunities for improving the relationship with
our owner as ongoing issues with duplication and reduction of our annual grant indicate there is a lack of awareness regarding RPCs role as New Brunswicks provincial research organization As globalization and productivity challenges place renewed Significance on applied research and technology RPCs role is critically important
Measures of success include 1) restoration of the annual provincial grant 2) recognition of RPCs leading role in provincial innovation and applied research policy 3) 50 increase in sales to provincial government and 4) increased activity and communications with government
Expand RPC awareness and understanding RPC enjoys an excellent relationship with established
customers and attracts new customers annually However to maximize our value and avoid initiatives that duplicate established RPC capabilities we need to create widespread awareness and understanding of the organization This initiative is to improve the awareness and understanding of RPCs role as the provincial research organization
Measures of success include 1) meet the sales revenue increases identified in strategic objective 1 2) retention of top 10 customers 3) zero examples of government duplication through new lab construction and 4) recognition of our 50th anniversary (in 2012)
Influential Opinions RPC Experts in Demand
RPC employees are involved in trade associations standard committees and conferences for both professionall development and promotion purposes Some examples of the past years activities demonstrating RPCs involvement in the science
community are
Presentation in Achievements and Challenges in Mass Spectrometry session at Pittcon in Orlando Florida
bull Presentation on the Belledune pipe failure findings at the ASME Pressure Vessel and Piping Conference in Seattle Washington
bull Presentation on our accredited wildlife forensics service the first in North America at the Society forWildlife Forensic Science conference in Oregon
bull Presentation on radon gas at the Worksafe NB conference in New Brunswick
bull Presentation and participation in a variety of conferences and workshops including Futures NB (Moncton) the UniverSudshyParis Eco Innovation program (Paris) the Research Money conference (Ottawa) and various aquaculture conferences
Participation on a number of boards including the Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association Genome Atlantic the Center for Nuclear Energy Research and the N8 Environmental Industries Association
bull Participation in avariety of committees including a NB Community College curriculum committee medical gas standards committee breathing r standards committee and the Council of Academies committee studying the state of science and technology in Canada
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econoving SETTING THE STANDARD
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From the Chairman and Executive Director
This past year was highlighted by growth We successfully
grew our organization with the opening of the RPC Moncton
location (see Open for Business p 2) We invested in growth
of our operations with new equipment and facility upgrades
(see Growing Capabilities p4) We grew our service offerings
highlighted by the launch of wwwrpcgeneticscom (see 2010shy
2011 RPC Merit Award p 9) and a fully accredited food chemistry
service There was growth in our people with investments in
training and new hires Finally and most importantly there
was growth in our client base with the number of clients served
climbing to an impressive 939 (see Chart 2 Clients by Location
p7)
New developments in science and the changing demands of
our clients require RPC to be in continuous growth mode as we
enhance expand and optimize our capabilities The achievements
highlighted above are a particularly satisfying collection of
successes some of which are the culmination of several years of
effort
We made excellent progress with our annual plan goals during
the past year (see Annual Plan Goals 2010-2011 p 7) These
goals complement our strategic plan objectives Of particular
strategic importance is our initiative to advance our applied
research efforts Business and industry is continually challenged
to be globally competitive RPC is assisting by providing product
and process development and testing services RPC is working
to promote this service while ensuring people equipment and
processes are in place to deliver the service
RPC continues to support New Brunswick industry and provides
technical services and expertise in support of numerous
sectors including consulting engineering aquaculture energy
manufacturing mining food and beverage pulp and paper
and others We offer an extensive array of accredited analytical
services as well as scientific and engineering expertise to facilitate
the development and optimization of new and improved products
and processes
There is wide spread agreement that research and development
has a significant influence on prosperity however research policy
and funding tends to be focused on technology-push research and
knowledge generation Effective innovation performance requires
a balance of market-led innovation RPCs legislated mandate As
New Brunswicks provincial research organization RPC provides
technical services and market-led research
Every year RPC makes investments in its people equipment and facilities with the objective of
anticipating and responding to client needs Some highlights over the past year Iliiiii~=~iiiiiiI bull Expanded breathing air lab This service area has experienced a consistent I
growth in demand In the past year we expanded the lab and added new
equipment
bull Pilot plant improvements Significant improvements were made in the pilot
plant area including the addition of a new crusher and an X-ray fluorescence
bull
(XRF) instrument that allows for rapid elemental analysis
The RPC genetics service line was launched providing accredited genetic
services This service is promoted through a consumer-friendly website
wwwrpcgeneticscom (see RPC Merit Award p 9)
Accreditations were obtained for nutritional analysis leading to a new service
line in food chemistry
In addition to facilities and equipment RPC invested in
training including safety programs asbestos identification
and participation in relevant conferences
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Innovation The Role of Market-Led Research
Canadas lack luster innovation performance is well documented and analyzed Despite significant increases in research investments Canada continues to struggle with converting research into commercial success
Research and development has two key paths to commercial success technology push (see figure 1) and market-pull (see figure 2)
Figure 1 Technology-push process originates with a curiosity or idea
- Fundamental Discovery Opportunity
Commercial~ri~ or Basic or Application Value
Invention or Problem Research ~i
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Figure 2 Market-pull (or market-led) research originates with a problem or opportunity
shyOpportunity Discovery Commercial
Research Applied
Application or Value or Problem Invention
RPCs mandate as with all provincial research organizations is to facilitate marketshyled research An indicator of market-led research activity is the measure of business expenditure on research and development (BERD) There are few programs designed to increase BERDj in fact the percentage of government financed business research and development dropped from 5 in 1997 to 23 in 2007 1
The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SRED) tax credit program is the major program targeted at increasing business expenditure on research and development (BERD) As one of the very few programs available speCifically for industry business paSSionately defends SRED However SRED effectiveness is debatable Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) data from 2006 indicates Canadas BERD is about 11 of gross domestic product (GDP) substantially lower than the OECD average of nearly 16 of GDp2 The same data highlights that New Brunswicks BERD is only 04 of GDP about a quarter of the Canadian average
Improvement in our innovation performance will require an increase in market-led research and an increase in BERD As RPC emphasizes our applied research services we are advocating effective incentives and increased business expenditure on research and development
RPC has been developing and applying its expertise in ultrasonic flow metering
for more than two decades Initially for application in the nuclear industry our flow metering expertise has been applied in New Brunswicks food processing industry pulp and paper industry and even a geo-thermal heating system
During the past year a significant success was achieved when RPC was awarded a threeshyyear service contract to design manufacture and install a high accuracy (gt99) flow and temperature meter at Bruce Power in Ontario The application required a comprehensive quality assurance regimen and reliability in a harsh environment that includes operating temperatures reaching 260 degrees Celsius Our innovative use of ultrasonic technology included temperature measurements co-located with flow measurements
The project required the design and construction of innovative fixtures and high temperature transducers as well as the development of control software and measurement procedures The calibration process demonstrated accuracy in excess of requirements and the systems were installed to take measurements beginning in March of 2011
RPCs success in providing an innovative solution to meet an industry need is expected to generate additional inquiries for precision temperature and flow measurement This is an excellent example of market-led innovation
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From the Chairman and Executive Director continued
Looking Ahead
At the time of writing the world economy is in a precarious position - on the edge of recovery while on the verge of falling back into recession The outcome will be apparent with time however there are two influential realities we can be confident of 1) government debt concerns will reduce defiCit-spending on infrastructure and 2) global competition and emerging markets will require our businesses to be more competitive more productive and more innovative in order to succeed
RPC began to experience the effects of government spending reductions during the past year as demand softened for some of our analytical services driven by infrastructure spending We expect these conditions to continue for the near future and will be working to expand our customer base and introduce new service offerings to sustain revenues As governments search for cost saving opportunities RPC will continue to highlight our value proposition for the delivery of laboratory services Our high throughput from a diverse customer base results in a cost-effective lab service offering which is attractive to hundreds of clients and could be attractive to governments seeking to reduce costs
RPCs strategic plan was developed to complement the second challenge of global competition Our strategic plan includes the objective to expand capabilities and our client base for applied research services RPC is unique with its focus on market-led research - research which originates from a market need or opportunity As business addresses the challenges of global competition RPCs science and engineering services will be well positioned to assist with capabilities to develop new and improved products and processes
While RPCs financial performance is closely tied to the health of the economy our mandate to deliver applied research services is perhaps of greatest value in challenging economic environments RPC was created in 1962 with the mandate to help business and industry with their science and engineering needs Fifty years later in 2012 we will be recognizing our golden anniversary we look forward to continuing to help businesses overcome challenges by building on their successes as we have done for nearly five decades
Notes of Appreciation
RPCs success is made possible by a number of people and organizations We extend our appreciation to all who have contributed including those identified below
Our employee commitment to quality and customer service is outstanding and consistently reflected in our quality surveys We extend appreciation to our employees relentless contribution to our organizationS success A particularly impressive effort during the past year was the successful integration of the RPC Moncton location (see Open for Business RPC Moncton p 2)
RPCs board of directors volunteer their time to contribute to New Brunswicks provincial research organization We are grateful to these leaders and visionaries for their inSight and guidance (see RPC Board of Directors p 10)
We are thankful for the ongoing productive relationship with agencies committed to advanCing the New Brunswick economy including Business New Brunswick the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation the Industrial Research Assistance Program Natural Science and Engineering Research Council and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
bull Finally we thank our clients for their ongoing support and loyalty Our client base includes hundreds of New Brunswick businesses and all three levels of government We are aware that globalization provides choices and we are proud and appreciative that clients continue to choose RPC
Kenneth Reeder PEng Chairman
Eric Cook PEng MBA Executive DirectorCEO
J See G overnment-Financed Research and Development in Business Selected Organization for Economic Comiddotoperation and Development Coun tries 1997 and 2007 at httpwwwsciencegc codefa ult asp lang=enampn=DC429832middot1
2 See BERD Intensity at the Provincial Level 1996 2001 and 2006 at httpwwwsciencegccodefa ultasp lang=enampn=DC429832middot1
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Annual Plan Goals for 2010-2011
RP(sannual plan for 2010-2011 is asubsidiary document to the strategic plan 2010-2015 The annua l plan cross references the strategic corporate objectives and is endorsed by the board of directors The annual plan goa ls and the relevant progress made are reported below
I Produce a profitable result
RPC sales revenue grew to just over $94 million in 2010-2011
(see Consolidated Statement of Operations p 15) Although
this is a minor increase from 2010s $93 million sales revenue
we are pleased with the result when considering the reduction in
federal stimulus spending and the uncertain economy Careful
management of costs allowed for revenue to exceed expenses by
$328038 - the profitable result we were targeting
The Revenue Sources Profile (Chart I) illustrates that the bulk of
RPCs sales revenue (78_8) continues to come from industry The
second largest source is federa l government contracts (11 6)
Revenue from federal sources remains strong driven by RPCs
service contracts to Atomic Energy of Canada Limited for the
Point Lepreau NGS refurbishment project The provincial grant
remained at $50000 a much-appreciated contribution but a
substantial reduction from prior years
The Clients by Location (Chart 2) illustrates that 540 of RPCs
939 clients (58) were from New Brunswick Other clients were
regional (20) national (19) and international (3)
We are pleased that our expertise attracted 399 clients from
outside New Brunswick including 31 international clients As
illustrated in the Clients Served by Revenue chart (Chart 3) RPC
exported $36 million of services from the province helping to
create and maintain highly skilled labour opportunities here at home
As illustrated by the analysis above and the results presented in
the financial statements presented in this report the objective of
producing a profitable result was fulfilled
CHART 1 REVENUE SOURCES PROFILE
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90
80 Q gt 70 c Q 60 gt Q
0 50
40 ~ 30
20
10
0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Fiscal Year Ending
bull Re nt Interest Sundry bull ProvinCIal Government Contracts o Municipalities Individuals Other o Federal Government Contracts bull Provincial Government Grant bull Indust ry
CHART 2 CLIENTS BY LOCATION
1000
900
800
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600c sao 0 u
400 It
300
200
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a 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Year bull International Other Canadian Other AtlantIC bull NewBrunswick
NoteLocation data is by billing address
CHART 3 CLIENTS SERVED BY REVENUE
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C 8 ~ E ~ 6 Q gt 5 c ~ 4 Q
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Year
bull International Other Canadian bull Other Atlantic bull New Brunswick
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Annual Plan Goals for 2010-2011 continued
Market-led Research RPCs raison detre
Every year RPC works with dozens of entrepreneurs inventors and businesses to facilitate their research needs
Examples of the types of projects include
bull Environmental process development for recycling of waste
Process evaluation for high performance water filters
bull Development and test of sea lice treatment processes
bull Shelf life studies for the food and beverage industry
Probiotic applications
Electronics testing for a new remote control product
bull Mining process to extract minerals from smelter slag
bull Product process optimization
bull Development of precision flow and temperature measurement devices
bull Environmental process development for waste reduction
II Progress succession efforts
Several long-serving senior employees will retire from RPC
over the next few years RPC has developed a regularly updated
succession plan to address these succession challenges The plan
employs a strategy that includes a combination of promotion and
new hiring
We have begun acting on this plan and have made some progress
However with regards to new hiring for senior positions we have
found it challenging to identify candidates with both an advanced
science degree and a customerbusiness focus There is work
remaining to be done on this goal we have engaged a human
resource search professional to facilitate our efforts and have
carried the objective forward for the coming year
11 1 Advance applied research efforts
Emphasizing RPCs applied research efforts is one of our strategic
plan objectives a fundamental part of RPCs mandate and an
important initiative in helping business to be competitive
A number of initiatives were progressed to help advance our
applied research service offerings We continued our excellent
relationship with the National Research Councils Industrial
Research Assistance Program (IRAP) fully utilizing and receiving
an extension to the Network Members Agreement which assists
industry with small research projects We are involved as a
collaborator on two Atlantic Innovation Fund project proposals
We continued targeted industry visits to describe RPCs services
and gain an understanding of their needs Presentations and
submissions were made advocating the importance of market-led
resea rch We participated in relevant panels committees and
conferences (see Influential Opinions RPC Experts in Demand
p3) Finally we advocated RPCs applied research services
through news articles that were published on our website and local
newspapers
A sustained effort is required to advance RPCs applied research
efforts however we are pleased with the progress during the past
year
IV Promotion and awareness of RPC
Promotion and awareness is a continuous effort however during
the past year we focused additional effort on the initiative
including advertizing efforts through a variety of mediums such as
newspapers sponsorships radio Google and Facebook Another
highlight was the launch of the wwwrpcgeneticscom website
to promote our DNA services This site includes secure payment
options for clients
Other initiatives included
Launch of RPCs newsletter RPC Researcher
Participation in relevant trade shows such as the Prospectors
and Developers Association of Canada show in Toronto
bull Submission to The Review of Federal Support to RampD
highlighting the importance of market-led research
Presentations by RPC employees at conferences workshops
and roundtables
Presentation to Business New Brunswick senior staff
Partic ipation by RPC employees on boards industry
associations and standards committees
Focused efforts to meet directly with existi ng and potential
clients
bull Official opening of our Moncton lab to better serve clients in
the Greater Moncton area
In summary a variety of traditional and new activities helped to
promote RPC and meet this objective
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RPC Employees
2010middot2011 Merit Award
The RPC Merit Award is presented to an individual or team of individuals who made an outstanding contribution or was responsible for a
substantial achievement for RPC
The 2010 -2011 merit award was presented to the team who developed and launched RPCs accredited genetics testing service line including the wwwrpcgentics com website
This project evolved from our DNA capabilities in the aquaculture and wi ldlife forensics sector Research was completed to understand market demand and the requirements to obtain accreditation for human genetics testing specifically paternity and maternity analysis Technical requirements including state -of-the-art DNA extraction capability were established Standard operating procedures were developed then audited and approved by the Standards Counc il of Canada A consumer-friendly website was developed that allows for on-line ordering of test kits and secure payment with credit card or PayPal The service was officially launched in January 2011 and has resulted in a variety of projects including the identification of siblings and parents resolution of inheritance disputes and assisting provincia l medical examiners to identify unknown remains
The development and launch of new services is crucial to RPCs long term success This highly technical scientific service was combined with an easy-to-use customer interface and immediately resulted in international business The project is an important achievement and
Team members (from left to right) Dr Ben Forward Samantha Atkinson Sherry Binette Amy Brown Lenora Fanjoy Eric Johnsen
an excellent example of RPCs renewal
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5Years
10 Years
15 Years
20Years
25Years
Retirement
1_ Employee Career Milestones
Sean McGrath Jodi Buckingham Matt Ness Dr Ben Forward
Cathy Hay
John Spee lman
Stacey Munn Bev Byers Kirk Kierstead Theresa Logan Krista Skinner TroyYoung Germain Landry
Brian Bell
Lynn Jewett
Senior Management Team --_ __
Executive Management Eric Cook Executive DirectorCEO Stephen Fox Chief Operating OfficerCFO
Department Heads John Aikens Mechanical Systems amp Diagnostics and Physical Metallurgy Eric Cook Process and Environmental Techno logy Dr Ben Forward Food Fisheries and Aquaculture Ross Kean Inorganic Analytical Chemistry Bruce Phillips Organic Analyt ical Chemistry
Section Heads Ross Gilders Mining and Industrial Services Thelma Green Air Ouality Services Dr John Macaulay High Reso lution Mass Spectrometry John Speelman Senior Metallurgist
(291f2 years of service to RPC)
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RPC Board of Directors
Ken Reeder PEng Chairman (Past) President amp CEO Neill and Gunter Ltd Saint John NB
Eric Cook PEng Executive Director ICEO RPC Fredericton NB
Dr Bev Bacon President RDI Strategies Fredericton NB
David Beattie PEng Vice-President expcom Fredericton NB
Stephen Beatty CMA CFO AL-PACK Enterprises Ltd Moncton NB
Mr Lee Corey President Corey Nutrition Company Fredericton NB
Bob Crawford PEng (Past) Vice President NB Power Mactaquac NB
Doug Ettinger President and CEO Ganong Bros Limited St Stephen NB
Dr Greg Kealey Provost and VP Research University of New Brunswick Fredericton NB
Mr Daniel Laplante Director of Operations Enseignes Pattison Sign Group Edmundston NB
Bernard F LeBlanc PEng President and CEO Saint John Airport Inc Saint John NB
Bill Levesque Deputy Minister Business New Brunswick Fredericton NB
Dr Sharon McGladdery Director St Andrews Biological Station St Andrews NB
Michelyne Paulin Regional Director - Atlantic Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada Moncton NB
RPCs June board meeting was conducted in the St AndrewsSt Stephen area In addition to the business meeting the board participated in an aquaculture tour that included a cage site visit and a factory tour of Canadas oldest candy company Ganongs Directors enjoyed New Brunswick products including Cooke Aquacultures Eco Certified salmon and a variety of Ganongs famous candy products
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RPC Director Bob Crawford and Chief Operating Officer Steve Fox on our tour of Fundy aquaculture farms
Our tour guide Betty House Research and Development Coordinator at the Atlantic Canada Fish Farme rs Association and Dr Bev Bacon RPC Director
Revenue Highlights
- __e SOURCES OF REVENUE
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2010-2011 2009-2010
Industry $ 7685672 $ 7610538
Federal Government Contracts 1132361 1136319
Provincial Government Contracts 368346 359801
Provincial Government Grant 50000 50000
Other 518868 539227
Total $ 9755247 $ 9695885
DISTRIBUTION OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE
Under 200 Employees
Over 200 Employees
Foreign Industry
2010-2011 2009-2010
$ 4691949 $ 5363848
1695899 1132880
964810 733758
333014 380052
$ 7685672 $ 7610538
--e TOTAL INCOME 2000middot2011
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FiscalYear
bull Provincia l Grant bull Contract and Other
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Auditor 5 Report
To The Honourable David Alward
Premier of the Province of New Brunswick
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To the Chairman and Members of the
New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council
I have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council which comprise
the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 March 2011 and the consolidated statements of operations net assets and cash
flows for the year then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information
Managements Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with the Canashy
dian generally accepted accounting principles and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation
of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditors Responsibility
My responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on my audit I conducted my audit in accordance
with the Canadian generally accepted auditing standards Those standards require that I comply with ethical requirements and plan and pershy
form the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements
The procedures selected depend on the auditors judgment including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolishy
dated financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to
the entitys preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are approprishy
ate in the circumstances but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entitys internal control An audit also
includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management
as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements
I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion
Opinion
In my opinion these consolidated financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial position of the New Brunswick
Research and Productivity Council as at March 31 2011 and the results of its operations its net assets and its cash flows for the year then
ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles
~~Lu~M Kim MacPherson CA
Auditor General
Fredericton NB
June 29 2011
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
ASSETS Cu rre nt assets
Cash and term deposits $ 706638 $ $ 706638 $ 1188674
Accounts receivable 1712855 1712855 1767903 Work in progress 361224 361224 154769 Prepaid expenses 110370 110370 84157
2891087 2891087 3195503
Marketable securities 2664125 4446174 7110299 6891520 Capital assets net (Note 4) 2806514 2806514 2985215 Goodwill (Note 5) 395458 395458
$ 5950670 $ 7252688 $13203358 $13072238
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $1230867 $ $ 1230867 $ 1492661 Deferred revenue 412962 412962 554223 Current portion of long term debt (Note 6) 27503 27503 26456
1643829 27503 1671332 2073340
Long term liabilities Accrued retirement benefits 835446 835446 738802 Note payable (Note 6) 46743 46743 74246
835446 46743 882189 813048
Deferred contributions (Note 7) 42684 42684 72245
Fund balances Unrestricted 3471395 3471395 2790945 Board restricted (Note 8) 4446174 4446174 4510392 Invested in capital assets 2689584 2689584 2812268
3471395 7135758 10607153 10113605 $ 5950670 $ 7252688 $13203358 $13072238
Approved by the Council
Chairman
Executive Director
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS 31 MARCH 2011
Capital Capital Operating Board Invested in Total Total
Unrestricted Restricted Capital Assets 2011 2010
Balance opening $ 2790945 $ 4510392 $ 2812268 $10113605 $ 9350668
Excess of revenue over expense 493548 493548 762937 Acquisition of capital assets (386715) 386715
Reduction in term loans payable 1047 (27503) 26456
Amortization of capital assets 535855 (535855)
Interfund transfer (350000) 350000
Balance closing $ 3471395 $ 4446174 $ 2689584 $10607153 $ 10113605
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
REVENUE Operations $ 9408638 $ $ 9408638 $ 9317799
Operating grant Province of New Brunswick 50000 50000 50000
Investment 183748 183748 191666
Sundry 112861 112861 136420
9755247 9755247 9695885
EXPENSE Operations 6827418 6827418 6647280 Administration 2066279 2066279 1924022 Amortization (Notes 4 and 7) 535855 535855 537083 Bad debts (Recovery) (2343) (2343) 11668
9427209 9427209 9120053
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE FROM OPERATIONS 328038 328038 575832
Adjustment for unrealized gains on marketable securities 165510 165510 187105
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE $ 493548 $ $ 493548 $ 762937
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) Operating activities
Excess of revenue over expense Amortization Gain on sale of assets Net change in non-cash working capital Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ $ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ 575832 537083
(6950) 246795
1352760
Financing and investing activities Purchase or transfer of long -term investment Accrual of retireme nt allowance entitlements Proceeds on disposal of capital assets Acquisition of Moncton operation (goodwill) Reduction in lo ng term debt Acquisit ion of capital assets Net cash provided (used) in financ in g and
investing activities
(117487) 96645
(395458)
(416300)
64218
(27503) (386715)
(350000)
(53269) 96645
(395458) (27503)
(386715)
(766300)
(566266) 46255 25700
(26456) (524025)
(1044792)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (132036) (350000) (482036) 307968
Cash and term deposits beginning of year Interfund transfer (Note 8)
CASH AND TERM DEPOSITS end of yea r
1188674 (350000)
$ 706638
350000 $
1188674
$ 706638
880706
$1188674
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MARCH 2011
1 Purpose of the organization
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council (the Council) is a non-profit organization incorporated under the Research and Productivity Council Act 1962 The objectives of the Council are to promote stimulate and expedite continuing improvement in productive efficiency and expansion in the various sectors of the New Brunswick economy The Council provides independent research testing and technical services to enterprises primarily within New Brunswick on a fee-for-service basis
2 Future accounting changes
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants has issued new accounting standards which may change the Councils accounting framework The impact on future financial statements of implementing a new accounting framework will be assessed during the coming year
3 Significant accounting policies
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles The significant policies are detailed as follows
a) Fund accounting
Revenue and expense associated with delivery of services and administrative support are reported in the Operating Fund The Capital Fund reports assets liabilities gains and expenditures related to the acquisition disposal and financing of capital assets as well as the amount of net assets restricted for capital purposes
b) Revenue recognition
Revenue is determined to be earned and is recorded in the Operating Fund on a percentage of completion basis when services are performed The value of work completed but not billed is reported as Work in Progress while amounts which have been paid or billed in advance but for which work has not been done are reflected as Deferred Revenue
Investment income includes dividends interest and gains and losses on securities All investment income is reported in the Operating Fund in the year it is earned including unrealized gains and losses on held-for-trading financial assets
The Council follows the deferral method of accounting for grants received for operations and specific projects Grants to be used for restricted purposes are recognized as revenue in the period in which the related expenditures are incurred Where a portion of a grant relates to a future period it is deferred and recognized in the subsequent period
Unrestricted grants are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured Grants approved but not received at the end of an accounting period are accrued
c) Financial instruments
Financial instruments are comprised of cash term deposits accounts receivable marketable securities accounts payable and accrued liabilities accrued retirement benefits and note payable They are classified and accounted for in accordance with The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) Handbook section 3855 Financial Instruments Recognition and Measurement as follows
Marketable securities including equities and bonds which are held-for-trading are carried at fair value which is determined by reference to published price quotations Accrued retirement benefits are recorded at fair value as estimated by management Estimated fair value has not been subjected to actuarial review
The non-interest bearing note payable is recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method The fair value of this note has been determined using a discount rate of 39 this has resulted in a reduction in the initial carrying value of $14956
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Due to the ir short-term nature al l other financial instruments are carried at amounts which are considered to approximate their fair value
The Council does not enter into hedging activities and does not engage in derivative transactions
The Council discloses its exposure to risk and its risk management practices in accordance with the accounting standards issued by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in Section 3861- Financial Instruments-Presentation and Disclosures in place of Financial Instruments-Disclosures- Section 3862 and Financial Instruments- Presentation Section 3863
d) Capital assets
Capital assets are recorded in the Capita l Fund at cost Amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over the assets estimated useful lives Amortization is recorded in the Operating Fund as part of the cost of service delivery at rates as disclosed in Note 4 (Capital assets)
e) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of acquisit ion cost of a business over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired and is not amortized Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or when changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment
f) Consolidation policy
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Council and those of its wholly owned subsidiary Minuvar Ltd
g) Pension
Full -time employees of the Council are members of the New Brunswick Public Service Superannuation Plan The Plan is a defined benefit multi-employer plan under which contributions are made by both the Council and its employees The employers contributions to the plan are accounted for as a defined contribution plan as the Councils obligation is limited to the amount of these contributions
h) Retirement allowance entitlements
Retirement allowance entitlements are earned by employees at the rate of one weeks pay for each full year worked to a maximum of twenty-five weeks The amount of the retirement allowance is based upon years of service and the employees final salary
i) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting princip les requires management to make estimates and assumptions that could differ from actual results Estimates have been made of the retirement allowance benefits earned to date that may become payable in the future Estimates have also been established for accounts receivable which are or may become uncollectible
4 Capital assets
2011 2010
Vehicle
Computer equipment
Operating equipment
Land and buildings
Amortization rates
25
25
1250
3
Cost
$ 11880
1634169
9364415
2918245
Accumulated amortization
$ 11880
1563908
7993710
1552697
Net book Net book value value
$ $
70261 47785
1370705 1560648
1365548 1376782
$13928709 $11122195 $ 2806514 $ 2985215
Amortization expense is comprised ofthe following amounts 2011 2010
Amortization of assets $ 565416 $ 572347
Amortizat ion of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264)
$ 535855 $ 537083
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5 Goodwill
2011 2010
Goodwill at 1 April $ $
Goodwill acquired with purchase of Moncton operation 395458
Goodwill at 31 March $ 395458 $
6 Note payable
2011 2010 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency interest free payable $7500
quarterly through November 12013 $ 74246 $ 100702
Less current portion ( 27503) ( 26456)
$ 46743 $ 74246
7 Deferred contributions
Deferred contributions reported in the Capital Fund represent the unamortized portion of external contributions received towards the cost of specific capital assets Amortization of deferred contributions is calculated at the same rate as amortization of the assets to which they relate and is netted with amortization expense for presentation purposes
The changes for the year in the deferred contributions balance reported in the Capital Fund are as follows
2011 2010 Deferred contributions at 1 April $ 72245 $ 107509 Amortization of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264) Deferred contributions at 31 March $ 42684 $ 72245
8 Intermiddotfund transfers and internally restricted fund balances
The board of directors of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council internally restricted resources amounting to $4446174 as at 31 March 2011 (2010 - $4510392) This internally restricted amount is intended for the acquisition of capital assets and payment of capital obligations and is not available for other purposes without the approval of the board of directors This amount includes a 31 March 2011 transfer of $350000 from the Operating Fund to the Capital Fund (2010 - $600000)
9 Business Acquisition
On January 20th 2011 RPC acquired the Moncton New Brunswick operations of Caduceon Enterprises Inc The asset purchase agreement included acquisition of the assets and assumption of the obligation respecting the leased premises RPC provides laboratory services from this location to Caduceons former customers and employs those individuals formerly employed by Caduceon in this location The cost of purchase has been allocated as follows
Capital assets at fair market value $ 25140 Materials and supplies 22293
$ 47433 Remainder as Goodwill 395548
$ 442981
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10 Related party transactions
During the year the Council provided services to government departments and Crown agencies of the Province of New Brunswick The
Council provides these services under its normal terms and conditions
2011 2010 Revenue from services provided for the year
Government departments and agencies $1005694 $ 994207
Accounts receivable at 31 March
Government departments and agencies $222878 $ 180495
11 Management of Net Assets
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Councils objective in managing its net assets is to remain a sustainable operation while
fulfilling its overall mandate of being an independent research testing and technical services organization It achieves this objective
through strong day-to-day management of cash poundlows and by regularly monitoring revenues and expenditures against its annual
operating and capital budgets
12 Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Councils risk management policies are part of the overall management of the entitys operations Managements direct
involvement in day-to-day operations identifies risks and variations from expectations leading to risk management activities
requirements and actions
Management has not entered into hedging transact ions to manage risks As part of the overa ll management of the entitys operations
management considers avoidance of undue concentrations of risk and employs appropriate investment and credit management
policies to manage the Councils exposure
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Strategic Plan 2010middot2015
RPCs Vision Statement RP( will excel in technological innovation enabling our partners in business and industry to create wealth and high quality employment opportunities
RPCs Mission Statement Our mission is to assist small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) in New Brunswick to develop and apply innovative technology and to provide specialized laboratory-based technical services to clients in New Brunswick and the global marketplace
Strategic Corporate Objectives Strategic corporate objectives have been derived from the mission statement to reflect stakeholder input and the needs of the organization The objectives are targets intended to challenge the organization and provide a basis for planning The strategic plan has been endorsed by RPCs board of directors and defines the direction for the organization
The strategic plan includes a description of the process summary of inputs and results objectives rationale measures and preliminary actions The objectives have been developed to be specific measurable actionable realistic and timely (SMART)
Grow our revenue invest in our business The RP( business model for recovering overheads and
reinvesting consists of two components 1) a modest provincial grant and 2) margin from technical services Growth of our business requires growth in both ofthese components
Specific measures of success have been identified including a 4 annual sales revenue growth target ($11 million by 2015) introduction of new service offerings at the rate of at least one per year and maintenance of our 95 customer satisfaction through our survey process
Balance our innovation activities RPC services can be categorized as
1) Technical services (analyses tests and investigations) 2) Applied research
Technical services have predictable costs and minimal financial risk and if effectively managed can generate positive margins While New Brunswick industry depends on RP( delivering these services locally they also benefit from RPCs applied research capabilities This initiative aims to place more focus on the applied research aspects of our organization
Applied research is a key component of our mandate and consistent with the scope of other provincial research organizations In fact with the tremendous resources focused on basic research RP( has an important role in balancing innovation strategy by delivering applied research services for industry However increasing applied research introduces more risk and more cost to the organization Balancing our innovation activities will involve hiring new employees with new capabilities and is likely to have a moderating affect on our net income
Measures of success include the introduction of at least two new or substantially advanced technology offerings associated speCifically with new capabilities through recruitment and equipment purchases and growing our applied research and consulting services by 15 from the 20092010 billing levels
Open for Business RPC Moncton
RPC is pleased to offer improved service to its Moncton area clients with the opening of RP( Moncton The
facility is located at 150 Lutz Street in the downtown core The Moncton branch carries out accredited microbiological analyses on site and serves as a depot and local point of contact for RPCs wide variety of other services
Grow our human capital RPCs success requires continued investment in our human
capital Demographic trends are sure to increase the significance of human capital RPC will experience a number of retirements in the coming five-year period and will need successors Additionally the strategic objective to balance our innovation activities will require new hires
Our plan calls for growth in human capital Measures of success include 1) increasing the percentage of Masters and PhD level employees from 15 of our workforce to 20 by 2015 2) adding five strategic hires that expand our capabilities over the next five years and 3) reducing our exposure to specific risks identified in our Succession Plan
Revitalize our relationship with our owner There are opportunities for improving the relationship with
our owner as ongoing issues with duplication and reduction of our annual grant indicate there is a lack of awareness regarding RPCs role as New Brunswicks provincial research organization As globalization and productivity challenges place renewed Significance on applied research and technology RPCs role is critically important
Measures of success include 1) restoration of the annual provincial grant 2) recognition of RPCs leading role in provincial innovation and applied research policy 3) 50 increase in sales to provincial government and 4) increased activity and communications with government
Expand RPC awareness and understanding RPC enjoys an excellent relationship with established
customers and attracts new customers annually However to maximize our value and avoid initiatives that duplicate established RPC capabilities we need to create widespread awareness and understanding of the organization This initiative is to improve the awareness and understanding of RPCs role as the provincial research organization
Measures of success include 1) meet the sales revenue increases identified in strategic objective 1 2) retention of top 10 customers 3) zero examples of government duplication through new lab construction and 4) recognition of our 50th anniversary (in 2012)
Influential Opinions RPC Experts in Demand
RPC employees are involved in trade associations standard committees and conferences for both professionall development and promotion purposes Some examples of the past years activities demonstrating RPCs involvement in the science
community are
Presentation in Achievements and Challenges in Mass Spectrometry session at Pittcon in Orlando Florida
bull Presentation on the Belledune pipe failure findings at the ASME Pressure Vessel and Piping Conference in Seattle Washington
bull Presentation on our accredited wildlife forensics service the first in North America at the Society forWildlife Forensic Science conference in Oregon
bull Presentation on radon gas at the Worksafe NB conference in New Brunswick
bull Presentation and participation in a variety of conferences and workshops including Futures NB (Moncton) the UniverSudshyParis Eco Innovation program (Paris) the Research Money conference (Ottawa) and various aquaculture conferences
Participation on a number of boards including the Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association Genome Atlantic the Center for Nuclear Energy Research and the N8 Environmental Industries Association
bull Participation in avariety of committees including a NB Community College curriculum committee medical gas standards committee breathing r standards committee and the Council of Academies committee studying the state of science and technology in Canada
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From the Chairman and Executive Director
This past year was highlighted by growth We successfully
grew our organization with the opening of the RPC Moncton
location (see Open for Business p 2) We invested in growth
of our operations with new equipment and facility upgrades
(see Growing Capabilities p4) We grew our service offerings
highlighted by the launch of wwwrpcgeneticscom (see 2010shy
2011 RPC Merit Award p 9) and a fully accredited food chemistry
service There was growth in our people with investments in
training and new hires Finally and most importantly there
was growth in our client base with the number of clients served
climbing to an impressive 939 (see Chart 2 Clients by Location
p7)
New developments in science and the changing demands of
our clients require RPC to be in continuous growth mode as we
enhance expand and optimize our capabilities The achievements
highlighted above are a particularly satisfying collection of
successes some of which are the culmination of several years of
effort
We made excellent progress with our annual plan goals during
the past year (see Annual Plan Goals 2010-2011 p 7) These
goals complement our strategic plan objectives Of particular
strategic importance is our initiative to advance our applied
research efforts Business and industry is continually challenged
to be globally competitive RPC is assisting by providing product
and process development and testing services RPC is working
to promote this service while ensuring people equipment and
processes are in place to deliver the service
RPC continues to support New Brunswick industry and provides
technical services and expertise in support of numerous
sectors including consulting engineering aquaculture energy
manufacturing mining food and beverage pulp and paper
and others We offer an extensive array of accredited analytical
services as well as scientific and engineering expertise to facilitate
the development and optimization of new and improved products
and processes
There is wide spread agreement that research and development
has a significant influence on prosperity however research policy
and funding tends to be focused on technology-push research and
knowledge generation Effective innovation performance requires
a balance of market-led innovation RPCs legislated mandate As
New Brunswicks provincial research organization RPC provides
technical services and market-led research
Every year RPC makes investments in its people equipment and facilities with the objective of
anticipating and responding to client needs Some highlights over the past year Iliiiii~=~iiiiiiI bull Expanded breathing air lab This service area has experienced a consistent I
growth in demand In the past year we expanded the lab and added new
equipment
bull Pilot plant improvements Significant improvements were made in the pilot
plant area including the addition of a new crusher and an X-ray fluorescence
bull
(XRF) instrument that allows for rapid elemental analysis
The RPC genetics service line was launched providing accredited genetic
services This service is promoted through a consumer-friendly website
wwwrpcgeneticscom (see RPC Merit Award p 9)
Accreditations were obtained for nutritional analysis leading to a new service
line in food chemistry
In addition to facilities and equipment RPC invested in
training including safety programs asbestos identification
and participation in relevant conferences
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Innovation The Role of Market-Led Research
Canadas lack luster innovation performance is well documented and analyzed Despite significant increases in research investments Canada continues to struggle with converting research into commercial success
Research and development has two key paths to commercial success technology push (see figure 1) and market-pull (see figure 2)
Figure 1 Technology-push process originates with a curiosity or idea
- Fundamental Discovery Opportunity
Commercial~ri~ or Basic or Application Value
Invention or Problem Research ~i
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Figure 2 Market-pull (or market-led) research originates with a problem or opportunity
shyOpportunity Discovery Commercial
Research Applied
Application or Value or Problem Invention
RPCs mandate as with all provincial research organizations is to facilitate marketshyled research An indicator of market-led research activity is the measure of business expenditure on research and development (BERD) There are few programs designed to increase BERDj in fact the percentage of government financed business research and development dropped from 5 in 1997 to 23 in 2007 1
The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SRED) tax credit program is the major program targeted at increasing business expenditure on research and development (BERD) As one of the very few programs available speCifically for industry business paSSionately defends SRED However SRED effectiveness is debatable Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) data from 2006 indicates Canadas BERD is about 11 of gross domestic product (GDP) substantially lower than the OECD average of nearly 16 of GDp2 The same data highlights that New Brunswicks BERD is only 04 of GDP about a quarter of the Canadian average
Improvement in our innovation performance will require an increase in market-led research and an increase in BERD As RPC emphasizes our applied research services we are advocating effective incentives and increased business expenditure on research and development
RPC has been developing and applying its expertise in ultrasonic flow metering
for more than two decades Initially for application in the nuclear industry our flow metering expertise has been applied in New Brunswicks food processing industry pulp and paper industry and even a geo-thermal heating system
During the past year a significant success was achieved when RPC was awarded a threeshyyear service contract to design manufacture and install a high accuracy (gt99) flow and temperature meter at Bruce Power in Ontario The application required a comprehensive quality assurance regimen and reliability in a harsh environment that includes operating temperatures reaching 260 degrees Celsius Our innovative use of ultrasonic technology included temperature measurements co-located with flow measurements
The project required the design and construction of innovative fixtures and high temperature transducers as well as the development of control software and measurement procedures The calibration process demonstrated accuracy in excess of requirements and the systems were installed to take measurements beginning in March of 2011
RPCs success in providing an innovative solution to meet an industry need is expected to generate additional inquiries for precision temperature and flow measurement This is an excellent example of market-led innovation
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From the Chairman and Executive Director continued
Looking Ahead
At the time of writing the world economy is in a precarious position - on the edge of recovery while on the verge of falling back into recession The outcome will be apparent with time however there are two influential realities we can be confident of 1) government debt concerns will reduce defiCit-spending on infrastructure and 2) global competition and emerging markets will require our businesses to be more competitive more productive and more innovative in order to succeed
RPC began to experience the effects of government spending reductions during the past year as demand softened for some of our analytical services driven by infrastructure spending We expect these conditions to continue for the near future and will be working to expand our customer base and introduce new service offerings to sustain revenues As governments search for cost saving opportunities RPC will continue to highlight our value proposition for the delivery of laboratory services Our high throughput from a diverse customer base results in a cost-effective lab service offering which is attractive to hundreds of clients and could be attractive to governments seeking to reduce costs
RPCs strategic plan was developed to complement the second challenge of global competition Our strategic plan includes the objective to expand capabilities and our client base for applied research services RPC is unique with its focus on market-led research - research which originates from a market need or opportunity As business addresses the challenges of global competition RPCs science and engineering services will be well positioned to assist with capabilities to develop new and improved products and processes
While RPCs financial performance is closely tied to the health of the economy our mandate to deliver applied research services is perhaps of greatest value in challenging economic environments RPC was created in 1962 with the mandate to help business and industry with their science and engineering needs Fifty years later in 2012 we will be recognizing our golden anniversary we look forward to continuing to help businesses overcome challenges by building on their successes as we have done for nearly five decades
Notes of Appreciation
RPCs success is made possible by a number of people and organizations We extend our appreciation to all who have contributed including those identified below
Our employee commitment to quality and customer service is outstanding and consistently reflected in our quality surveys We extend appreciation to our employees relentless contribution to our organizationS success A particularly impressive effort during the past year was the successful integration of the RPC Moncton location (see Open for Business RPC Moncton p 2)
RPCs board of directors volunteer their time to contribute to New Brunswicks provincial research organization We are grateful to these leaders and visionaries for their inSight and guidance (see RPC Board of Directors p 10)
We are thankful for the ongoing productive relationship with agencies committed to advanCing the New Brunswick economy including Business New Brunswick the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation the Industrial Research Assistance Program Natural Science and Engineering Research Council and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
bull Finally we thank our clients for their ongoing support and loyalty Our client base includes hundreds of New Brunswick businesses and all three levels of government We are aware that globalization provides choices and we are proud and appreciative that clients continue to choose RPC
Kenneth Reeder PEng Chairman
Eric Cook PEng MBA Executive DirectorCEO
J See G overnment-Financed Research and Development in Business Selected Organization for Economic Comiddotoperation and Development Coun tries 1997 and 2007 at httpwwwsciencegc codefa ult asp lang=enampn=DC429832middot1
2 See BERD Intensity at the Provincial Level 1996 2001 and 2006 at httpwwwsciencegccodefa ultasp lang=enampn=DC429832middot1
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Annual Plan Goals for 2010-2011
RP(sannual plan for 2010-2011 is asubsidiary document to the strategic plan 2010-2015 The annua l plan cross references the strategic corporate objectives and is endorsed by the board of directors The annual plan goa ls and the relevant progress made are reported below
I Produce a profitable result
RPC sales revenue grew to just over $94 million in 2010-2011
(see Consolidated Statement of Operations p 15) Although
this is a minor increase from 2010s $93 million sales revenue
we are pleased with the result when considering the reduction in
federal stimulus spending and the uncertain economy Careful
management of costs allowed for revenue to exceed expenses by
$328038 - the profitable result we were targeting
The Revenue Sources Profile (Chart I) illustrates that the bulk of
RPCs sales revenue (78_8) continues to come from industry The
second largest source is federa l government contracts (11 6)
Revenue from federal sources remains strong driven by RPCs
service contracts to Atomic Energy of Canada Limited for the
Point Lepreau NGS refurbishment project The provincial grant
remained at $50000 a much-appreciated contribution but a
substantial reduction from prior years
The Clients by Location (Chart 2) illustrates that 540 of RPCs
939 clients (58) were from New Brunswick Other clients were
regional (20) national (19) and international (3)
We are pleased that our expertise attracted 399 clients from
outside New Brunswick including 31 international clients As
illustrated in the Clients Served by Revenue chart (Chart 3) RPC
exported $36 million of services from the province helping to
create and maintain highly skilled labour opportunities here at home
As illustrated by the analysis above and the results presented in
the financial statements presented in this report the objective of
producing a profitable result was fulfilled
CHART 1 REVENUE SOURCES PROFILE
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CHART 2 CLIENTS BY LOCATION
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CHART 3 CLIENTS SERVED BY REVENUE
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Annual Plan Goals for 2010-2011 continued
Market-led Research RPCs raison detre
Every year RPC works with dozens of entrepreneurs inventors and businesses to facilitate their research needs
Examples of the types of projects include
bull Environmental process development for recycling of waste
Process evaluation for high performance water filters
bull Development and test of sea lice treatment processes
bull Shelf life studies for the food and beverage industry
Probiotic applications
Electronics testing for a new remote control product
bull Mining process to extract minerals from smelter slag
bull Product process optimization
bull Development of precision flow and temperature measurement devices
bull Environmental process development for waste reduction
II Progress succession efforts
Several long-serving senior employees will retire from RPC
over the next few years RPC has developed a regularly updated
succession plan to address these succession challenges The plan
employs a strategy that includes a combination of promotion and
new hiring
We have begun acting on this plan and have made some progress
However with regards to new hiring for senior positions we have
found it challenging to identify candidates with both an advanced
science degree and a customerbusiness focus There is work
remaining to be done on this goal we have engaged a human
resource search professional to facilitate our efforts and have
carried the objective forward for the coming year
11 1 Advance applied research efforts
Emphasizing RPCs applied research efforts is one of our strategic
plan objectives a fundamental part of RPCs mandate and an
important initiative in helping business to be competitive
A number of initiatives were progressed to help advance our
applied research service offerings We continued our excellent
relationship with the National Research Councils Industrial
Research Assistance Program (IRAP) fully utilizing and receiving
an extension to the Network Members Agreement which assists
industry with small research projects We are involved as a
collaborator on two Atlantic Innovation Fund project proposals
We continued targeted industry visits to describe RPCs services
and gain an understanding of their needs Presentations and
submissions were made advocating the importance of market-led
resea rch We participated in relevant panels committees and
conferences (see Influential Opinions RPC Experts in Demand
p3) Finally we advocated RPCs applied research services
through news articles that were published on our website and local
newspapers
A sustained effort is required to advance RPCs applied research
efforts however we are pleased with the progress during the past
year
IV Promotion and awareness of RPC
Promotion and awareness is a continuous effort however during
the past year we focused additional effort on the initiative
including advertizing efforts through a variety of mediums such as
newspapers sponsorships radio Google and Facebook Another
highlight was the launch of the wwwrpcgeneticscom website
to promote our DNA services This site includes secure payment
options for clients
Other initiatives included
Launch of RPCs newsletter RPC Researcher
Participation in relevant trade shows such as the Prospectors
and Developers Association of Canada show in Toronto
bull Submission to The Review of Federal Support to RampD
highlighting the importance of market-led research
Presentations by RPC employees at conferences workshops
and roundtables
Presentation to Business New Brunswick senior staff
Partic ipation by RPC employees on boards industry
associations and standards committees
Focused efforts to meet directly with existi ng and potential
clients
bull Official opening of our Moncton lab to better serve clients in
the Greater Moncton area
In summary a variety of traditional and new activities helped to
promote RPC and meet this objective
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RPC Employees
2010middot2011 Merit Award
The RPC Merit Award is presented to an individual or team of individuals who made an outstanding contribution or was responsible for a
substantial achievement for RPC
The 2010 -2011 merit award was presented to the team who developed and launched RPCs accredited genetics testing service line including the wwwrpcgentics com website
This project evolved from our DNA capabilities in the aquaculture and wi ldlife forensics sector Research was completed to understand market demand and the requirements to obtain accreditation for human genetics testing specifically paternity and maternity analysis Technical requirements including state -of-the-art DNA extraction capability were established Standard operating procedures were developed then audited and approved by the Standards Counc il of Canada A consumer-friendly website was developed that allows for on-line ordering of test kits and secure payment with credit card or PayPal The service was officially launched in January 2011 and has resulted in a variety of projects including the identification of siblings and parents resolution of inheritance disputes and assisting provincia l medical examiners to identify unknown remains
The development and launch of new services is crucial to RPCs long term success This highly technical scientific service was combined with an easy-to-use customer interface and immediately resulted in international business The project is an important achievement and
Team members (from left to right) Dr Ben Forward Samantha Atkinson Sherry Binette Amy Brown Lenora Fanjoy Eric Johnsen
an excellent example of RPCs renewal
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Retirement
1_ Employee Career Milestones
Sean McGrath Jodi Buckingham Matt Ness Dr Ben Forward
Cathy Hay
John Spee lman
Stacey Munn Bev Byers Kirk Kierstead Theresa Logan Krista Skinner TroyYoung Germain Landry
Brian Bell
Lynn Jewett
Senior Management Team --_ __
Executive Management Eric Cook Executive DirectorCEO Stephen Fox Chief Operating OfficerCFO
Department Heads John Aikens Mechanical Systems amp Diagnostics and Physical Metallurgy Eric Cook Process and Environmental Techno logy Dr Ben Forward Food Fisheries and Aquaculture Ross Kean Inorganic Analytical Chemistry Bruce Phillips Organic Analyt ical Chemistry
Section Heads Ross Gilders Mining and Industrial Services Thelma Green Air Ouality Services Dr John Macaulay High Reso lution Mass Spectrometry John Speelman Senior Metallurgist
(291f2 years of service to RPC)
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RPC Board of Directors
Ken Reeder PEng Chairman (Past) President amp CEO Neill and Gunter Ltd Saint John NB
Eric Cook PEng Executive Director ICEO RPC Fredericton NB
Dr Bev Bacon President RDI Strategies Fredericton NB
David Beattie PEng Vice-President expcom Fredericton NB
Stephen Beatty CMA CFO AL-PACK Enterprises Ltd Moncton NB
Mr Lee Corey President Corey Nutrition Company Fredericton NB
Bob Crawford PEng (Past) Vice President NB Power Mactaquac NB
Doug Ettinger President and CEO Ganong Bros Limited St Stephen NB
Dr Greg Kealey Provost and VP Research University of New Brunswick Fredericton NB
Mr Daniel Laplante Director of Operations Enseignes Pattison Sign Group Edmundston NB
Bernard F LeBlanc PEng President and CEO Saint John Airport Inc Saint John NB
Bill Levesque Deputy Minister Business New Brunswick Fredericton NB
Dr Sharon McGladdery Director St Andrews Biological Station St Andrews NB
Michelyne Paulin Regional Director - Atlantic Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada Moncton NB
RPCs June board meeting was conducted in the St AndrewsSt Stephen area In addition to the business meeting the board participated in an aquaculture tour that included a cage site visit and a factory tour of Canadas oldest candy company Ganongs Directors enjoyed New Brunswick products including Cooke Aquacultures Eco Certified salmon and a variety of Ganongs famous candy products
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RPC Director Bob Crawford and Chief Operating Officer Steve Fox on our tour of Fundy aquaculture farms
Our tour guide Betty House Research and Development Coordinator at the Atlantic Canada Fish Farme rs Association and Dr Bev Bacon RPC Director
Revenue Highlights
- __e SOURCES OF REVENUE
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2010-2011 2009-2010
Industry $ 7685672 $ 7610538
Federal Government Contracts 1132361 1136319
Provincial Government Contracts 368346 359801
Provincial Government Grant 50000 50000
Other 518868 539227
Total $ 9755247 $ 9695885
DISTRIBUTION OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE
Under 200 Employees
Over 200 Employees
Foreign Industry
2010-2011 2009-2010
$ 4691949 $ 5363848
1695899 1132880
964810 733758
333014 380052
$ 7685672 $ 7610538
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Auditor 5 Report
To The Honourable David Alward
Premier of the Province of New Brunswick
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To the Chairman and Members of the
New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council
I have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council which comprise
the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 March 2011 and the consolidated statements of operations net assets and cash
flows for the year then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information
Managements Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with the Canashy
dian generally accepted accounting principles and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation
of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditors Responsibility
My responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on my audit I conducted my audit in accordance
with the Canadian generally accepted auditing standards Those standards require that I comply with ethical requirements and plan and pershy
form the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements
The procedures selected depend on the auditors judgment including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolishy
dated financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to
the entitys preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are approprishy
ate in the circumstances but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entitys internal control An audit also
includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management
as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements
I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion
Opinion
In my opinion these consolidated financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial position of the New Brunswick
Research and Productivity Council as at March 31 2011 and the results of its operations its net assets and its cash flows for the year then
ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles
~~Lu~M Kim MacPherson CA
Auditor General
Fredericton NB
June 29 2011
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
ASSETS Cu rre nt assets
Cash and term deposits $ 706638 $ $ 706638 $ 1188674
Accounts receivable 1712855 1712855 1767903 Work in progress 361224 361224 154769 Prepaid expenses 110370 110370 84157
2891087 2891087 3195503
Marketable securities 2664125 4446174 7110299 6891520 Capital assets net (Note 4) 2806514 2806514 2985215 Goodwill (Note 5) 395458 395458
$ 5950670 $ 7252688 $13203358 $13072238
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $1230867 $ $ 1230867 $ 1492661 Deferred revenue 412962 412962 554223 Current portion of long term debt (Note 6) 27503 27503 26456
1643829 27503 1671332 2073340
Long term liabilities Accrued retirement benefits 835446 835446 738802 Note payable (Note 6) 46743 46743 74246
835446 46743 882189 813048
Deferred contributions (Note 7) 42684 42684 72245
Fund balances Unrestricted 3471395 3471395 2790945 Board restricted (Note 8) 4446174 4446174 4510392 Invested in capital assets 2689584 2689584 2812268
3471395 7135758 10607153 10113605 $ 5950670 $ 7252688 $13203358 $13072238
Approved by the Council
Chairman
Executive Director
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS 31 MARCH 2011
Capital Capital Operating Board Invested in Total Total
Unrestricted Restricted Capital Assets 2011 2010
Balance opening $ 2790945 $ 4510392 $ 2812268 $10113605 $ 9350668
Excess of revenue over expense 493548 493548 762937 Acquisition of capital assets (386715) 386715
Reduction in term loans payable 1047 (27503) 26456
Amortization of capital assets 535855 (535855)
Interfund transfer (350000) 350000
Balance closing $ 3471395 $ 4446174 $ 2689584 $10607153 $ 10113605
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
REVENUE Operations $ 9408638 $ $ 9408638 $ 9317799
Operating grant Province of New Brunswick 50000 50000 50000
Investment 183748 183748 191666
Sundry 112861 112861 136420
9755247 9755247 9695885
EXPENSE Operations 6827418 6827418 6647280 Administration 2066279 2066279 1924022 Amortization (Notes 4 and 7) 535855 535855 537083 Bad debts (Recovery) (2343) (2343) 11668
9427209 9427209 9120053
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE FROM OPERATIONS 328038 328038 575832
Adjustment for unrealized gains on marketable securities 165510 165510 187105
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE $ 493548 $ $ 493548 $ 762937
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) Operating activities
Excess of revenue over expense Amortization Gain on sale of assets Net change in non-cash working capital Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ $ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ 575832 537083
(6950) 246795
1352760
Financing and investing activities Purchase or transfer of long -term investment Accrual of retireme nt allowance entitlements Proceeds on disposal of capital assets Acquisition of Moncton operation (goodwill) Reduction in lo ng term debt Acquisit ion of capital assets Net cash provided (used) in financ in g and
investing activities
(117487) 96645
(395458)
(416300)
64218
(27503) (386715)
(350000)
(53269) 96645
(395458) (27503)
(386715)
(766300)
(566266) 46255 25700
(26456) (524025)
(1044792)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (132036) (350000) (482036) 307968
Cash and term deposits beginning of year Interfund transfer (Note 8)
CASH AND TERM DEPOSITS end of yea r
1188674 (350000)
$ 706638
350000 $
1188674
$ 706638
880706
$1188674
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MARCH 2011
1 Purpose of the organization
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council (the Council) is a non-profit organization incorporated under the Research and Productivity Council Act 1962 The objectives of the Council are to promote stimulate and expedite continuing improvement in productive efficiency and expansion in the various sectors of the New Brunswick economy The Council provides independent research testing and technical services to enterprises primarily within New Brunswick on a fee-for-service basis
2 Future accounting changes
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants has issued new accounting standards which may change the Councils accounting framework The impact on future financial statements of implementing a new accounting framework will be assessed during the coming year
3 Significant accounting policies
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles The significant policies are detailed as follows
a) Fund accounting
Revenue and expense associated with delivery of services and administrative support are reported in the Operating Fund The Capital Fund reports assets liabilities gains and expenditures related to the acquisition disposal and financing of capital assets as well as the amount of net assets restricted for capital purposes
b) Revenue recognition
Revenue is determined to be earned and is recorded in the Operating Fund on a percentage of completion basis when services are performed The value of work completed but not billed is reported as Work in Progress while amounts which have been paid or billed in advance but for which work has not been done are reflected as Deferred Revenue
Investment income includes dividends interest and gains and losses on securities All investment income is reported in the Operating Fund in the year it is earned including unrealized gains and losses on held-for-trading financial assets
The Council follows the deferral method of accounting for grants received for operations and specific projects Grants to be used for restricted purposes are recognized as revenue in the period in which the related expenditures are incurred Where a portion of a grant relates to a future period it is deferred and recognized in the subsequent period
Unrestricted grants are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured Grants approved but not received at the end of an accounting period are accrued
c) Financial instruments
Financial instruments are comprised of cash term deposits accounts receivable marketable securities accounts payable and accrued liabilities accrued retirement benefits and note payable They are classified and accounted for in accordance with The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) Handbook section 3855 Financial Instruments Recognition and Measurement as follows
Marketable securities including equities and bonds which are held-for-trading are carried at fair value which is determined by reference to published price quotations Accrued retirement benefits are recorded at fair value as estimated by management Estimated fair value has not been subjected to actuarial review
The non-interest bearing note payable is recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method The fair value of this note has been determined using a discount rate of 39 this has resulted in a reduction in the initial carrying value of $14956
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Due to the ir short-term nature al l other financial instruments are carried at amounts which are considered to approximate their fair value
The Council does not enter into hedging activities and does not engage in derivative transactions
The Council discloses its exposure to risk and its risk management practices in accordance with the accounting standards issued by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in Section 3861- Financial Instruments-Presentation and Disclosures in place of Financial Instruments-Disclosures- Section 3862 and Financial Instruments- Presentation Section 3863
d) Capital assets
Capital assets are recorded in the Capita l Fund at cost Amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over the assets estimated useful lives Amortization is recorded in the Operating Fund as part of the cost of service delivery at rates as disclosed in Note 4 (Capital assets)
e) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of acquisit ion cost of a business over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired and is not amortized Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or when changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment
f) Consolidation policy
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Council and those of its wholly owned subsidiary Minuvar Ltd
g) Pension
Full -time employees of the Council are members of the New Brunswick Public Service Superannuation Plan The Plan is a defined benefit multi-employer plan under which contributions are made by both the Council and its employees The employers contributions to the plan are accounted for as a defined contribution plan as the Councils obligation is limited to the amount of these contributions
h) Retirement allowance entitlements
Retirement allowance entitlements are earned by employees at the rate of one weeks pay for each full year worked to a maximum of twenty-five weeks The amount of the retirement allowance is based upon years of service and the employees final salary
i) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting princip les requires management to make estimates and assumptions that could differ from actual results Estimates have been made of the retirement allowance benefits earned to date that may become payable in the future Estimates have also been established for accounts receivable which are or may become uncollectible
4 Capital assets
2011 2010
Vehicle
Computer equipment
Operating equipment
Land and buildings
Amortization rates
25
25
1250
3
Cost
$ 11880
1634169
9364415
2918245
Accumulated amortization
$ 11880
1563908
7993710
1552697
Net book Net book value value
$ $
70261 47785
1370705 1560648
1365548 1376782
$13928709 $11122195 $ 2806514 $ 2985215
Amortization expense is comprised ofthe following amounts 2011 2010
Amortization of assets $ 565416 $ 572347
Amortizat ion of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264)
$ 535855 $ 537083
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5 Goodwill
2011 2010
Goodwill at 1 April $ $
Goodwill acquired with purchase of Moncton operation 395458
Goodwill at 31 March $ 395458 $
6 Note payable
2011 2010 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency interest free payable $7500
quarterly through November 12013 $ 74246 $ 100702
Less current portion ( 27503) ( 26456)
$ 46743 $ 74246
7 Deferred contributions
Deferred contributions reported in the Capital Fund represent the unamortized portion of external contributions received towards the cost of specific capital assets Amortization of deferred contributions is calculated at the same rate as amortization of the assets to which they relate and is netted with amortization expense for presentation purposes
The changes for the year in the deferred contributions balance reported in the Capital Fund are as follows
2011 2010 Deferred contributions at 1 April $ 72245 $ 107509 Amortization of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264) Deferred contributions at 31 March $ 42684 $ 72245
8 Intermiddotfund transfers and internally restricted fund balances
The board of directors of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council internally restricted resources amounting to $4446174 as at 31 March 2011 (2010 - $4510392) This internally restricted amount is intended for the acquisition of capital assets and payment of capital obligations and is not available for other purposes without the approval of the board of directors This amount includes a 31 March 2011 transfer of $350000 from the Operating Fund to the Capital Fund (2010 - $600000)
9 Business Acquisition
On January 20th 2011 RPC acquired the Moncton New Brunswick operations of Caduceon Enterprises Inc The asset purchase agreement included acquisition of the assets and assumption of the obligation respecting the leased premises RPC provides laboratory services from this location to Caduceons former customers and employs those individuals formerly employed by Caduceon in this location The cost of purchase has been allocated as follows
Capital assets at fair market value $ 25140 Materials and supplies 22293
$ 47433 Remainder as Goodwill 395548
$ 442981
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10 Related party transactions
During the year the Council provided services to government departments and Crown agencies of the Province of New Brunswick The
Council provides these services under its normal terms and conditions
2011 2010 Revenue from services provided for the year
Government departments and agencies $1005694 $ 994207
Accounts receivable at 31 March
Government departments and agencies $222878 $ 180495
11 Management of Net Assets
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Councils objective in managing its net assets is to remain a sustainable operation while
fulfilling its overall mandate of being an independent research testing and technical services organization It achieves this objective
through strong day-to-day management of cash poundlows and by regularly monitoring revenues and expenditures against its annual
operating and capital budgets
12 Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Councils risk management policies are part of the overall management of the entitys operations Managements direct
involvement in day-to-day operations identifies risks and variations from expectations leading to risk management activities
requirements and actions
Management has not entered into hedging transact ions to manage risks As part of the overa ll management of the entitys operations
management considers avoidance of undue concentrations of risk and employs appropriate investment and credit management
policies to manage the Councils exposure
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Grow our human capital RPCs success requires continued investment in our human
capital Demographic trends are sure to increase the significance of human capital RPC will experience a number of retirements in the coming five-year period and will need successors Additionally the strategic objective to balance our innovation activities will require new hires
Our plan calls for growth in human capital Measures of success include 1) increasing the percentage of Masters and PhD level employees from 15 of our workforce to 20 by 2015 2) adding five strategic hires that expand our capabilities over the next five years and 3) reducing our exposure to specific risks identified in our Succession Plan
Revitalize our relationship with our owner There are opportunities for improving the relationship with
our owner as ongoing issues with duplication and reduction of our annual grant indicate there is a lack of awareness regarding RPCs role as New Brunswicks provincial research organization As globalization and productivity challenges place renewed Significance on applied research and technology RPCs role is critically important
Measures of success include 1) restoration of the annual provincial grant 2) recognition of RPCs leading role in provincial innovation and applied research policy 3) 50 increase in sales to provincial government and 4) increased activity and communications with government
Expand RPC awareness and understanding RPC enjoys an excellent relationship with established
customers and attracts new customers annually However to maximize our value and avoid initiatives that duplicate established RPC capabilities we need to create widespread awareness and understanding of the organization This initiative is to improve the awareness and understanding of RPCs role as the provincial research organization
Measures of success include 1) meet the sales revenue increases identified in strategic objective 1 2) retention of top 10 customers 3) zero examples of government duplication through new lab construction and 4) recognition of our 50th anniversary (in 2012)
Influential Opinions RPC Experts in Demand
RPC employees are involved in trade associations standard committees and conferences for both professionall development and promotion purposes Some examples of the past years activities demonstrating RPCs involvement in the science
community are
Presentation in Achievements and Challenges in Mass Spectrometry session at Pittcon in Orlando Florida
bull Presentation on the Belledune pipe failure findings at the ASME Pressure Vessel and Piping Conference in Seattle Washington
bull Presentation on our accredited wildlife forensics service the first in North America at the Society forWildlife Forensic Science conference in Oregon
bull Presentation on radon gas at the Worksafe NB conference in New Brunswick
bull Presentation and participation in a variety of conferences and workshops including Futures NB (Moncton) the UniverSudshyParis Eco Innovation program (Paris) the Research Money conference (Ottawa) and various aquaculture conferences
Participation on a number of boards including the Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association Genome Atlantic the Center for Nuclear Energy Research and the N8 Environmental Industries Association
bull Participation in avariety of committees including a NB Community College curriculum committee medical gas standards committee breathing r standards committee and the Council of Academies committee studying the state of science and technology in Canada
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From the Chairman and Executive Director
This past year was highlighted by growth We successfully
grew our organization with the opening of the RPC Moncton
location (see Open for Business p 2) We invested in growth
of our operations with new equipment and facility upgrades
(see Growing Capabilities p4) We grew our service offerings
highlighted by the launch of wwwrpcgeneticscom (see 2010shy
2011 RPC Merit Award p 9) and a fully accredited food chemistry
service There was growth in our people with investments in
training and new hires Finally and most importantly there
was growth in our client base with the number of clients served
climbing to an impressive 939 (see Chart 2 Clients by Location
p7)
New developments in science and the changing demands of
our clients require RPC to be in continuous growth mode as we
enhance expand and optimize our capabilities The achievements
highlighted above are a particularly satisfying collection of
successes some of which are the culmination of several years of
effort
We made excellent progress with our annual plan goals during
the past year (see Annual Plan Goals 2010-2011 p 7) These
goals complement our strategic plan objectives Of particular
strategic importance is our initiative to advance our applied
research efforts Business and industry is continually challenged
to be globally competitive RPC is assisting by providing product
and process development and testing services RPC is working
to promote this service while ensuring people equipment and
processes are in place to deliver the service
RPC continues to support New Brunswick industry and provides
technical services and expertise in support of numerous
sectors including consulting engineering aquaculture energy
manufacturing mining food and beverage pulp and paper
and others We offer an extensive array of accredited analytical
services as well as scientific and engineering expertise to facilitate
the development and optimization of new and improved products
and processes
There is wide spread agreement that research and development
has a significant influence on prosperity however research policy
and funding tends to be focused on technology-push research and
knowledge generation Effective innovation performance requires
a balance of market-led innovation RPCs legislated mandate As
New Brunswicks provincial research organization RPC provides
technical services and market-led research
Every year RPC makes investments in its people equipment and facilities with the objective of
anticipating and responding to client needs Some highlights over the past year Iliiiii~=~iiiiiiI bull Expanded breathing air lab This service area has experienced a consistent I
growth in demand In the past year we expanded the lab and added new
equipment
bull Pilot plant improvements Significant improvements were made in the pilot
plant area including the addition of a new crusher and an X-ray fluorescence
bull
(XRF) instrument that allows for rapid elemental analysis
The RPC genetics service line was launched providing accredited genetic
services This service is promoted through a consumer-friendly website
wwwrpcgeneticscom (see RPC Merit Award p 9)
Accreditations were obtained for nutritional analysis leading to a new service
line in food chemistry
In addition to facilities and equipment RPC invested in
training including safety programs asbestos identification
and participation in relevant conferences
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Innovation The Role of Market-Led Research
Canadas lack luster innovation performance is well documented and analyzed Despite significant increases in research investments Canada continues to struggle with converting research into commercial success
Research and development has two key paths to commercial success technology push (see figure 1) and market-pull (see figure 2)
Figure 1 Technology-push process originates with a curiosity or idea
- Fundamental Discovery Opportunity
Commercial~ri~ or Basic or Application Value
Invention or Problem Research ~i
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Figure 2 Market-pull (or market-led) research originates with a problem or opportunity
shyOpportunity Discovery Commercial
Research Applied
Application or Value or Problem Invention
RPCs mandate as with all provincial research organizations is to facilitate marketshyled research An indicator of market-led research activity is the measure of business expenditure on research and development (BERD) There are few programs designed to increase BERDj in fact the percentage of government financed business research and development dropped from 5 in 1997 to 23 in 2007 1
The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SRED) tax credit program is the major program targeted at increasing business expenditure on research and development (BERD) As one of the very few programs available speCifically for industry business paSSionately defends SRED However SRED effectiveness is debatable Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) data from 2006 indicates Canadas BERD is about 11 of gross domestic product (GDP) substantially lower than the OECD average of nearly 16 of GDp2 The same data highlights that New Brunswicks BERD is only 04 of GDP about a quarter of the Canadian average
Improvement in our innovation performance will require an increase in market-led research and an increase in BERD As RPC emphasizes our applied research services we are advocating effective incentives and increased business expenditure on research and development
RPC has been developing and applying its expertise in ultrasonic flow metering
for more than two decades Initially for application in the nuclear industry our flow metering expertise has been applied in New Brunswicks food processing industry pulp and paper industry and even a geo-thermal heating system
During the past year a significant success was achieved when RPC was awarded a threeshyyear service contract to design manufacture and install a high accuracy (gt99) flow and temperature meter at Bruce Power in Ontario The application required a comprehensive quality assurance regimen and reliability in a harsh environment that includes operating temperatures reaching 260 degrees Celsius Our innovative use of ultrasonic technology included temperature measurements co-located with flow measurements
The project required the design and construction of innovative fixtures and high temperature transducers as well as the development of control software and measurement procedures The calibration process demonstrated accuracy in excess of requirements and the systems were installed to take measurements beginning in March of 2011
RPCs success in providing an innovative solution to meet an industry need is expected to generate additional inquiries for precision temperature and flow measurement This is an excellent example of market-led innovation
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From the Chairman and Executive Director continued
Looking Ahead
At the time of writing the world economy is in a precarious position - on the edge of recovery while on the verge of falling back into recession The outcome will be apparent with time however there are two influential realities we can be confident of 1) government debt concerns will reduce defiCit-spending on infrastructure and 2) global competition and emerging markets will require our businesses to be more competitive more productive and more innovative in order to succeed
RPC began to experience the effects of government spending reductions during the past year as demand softened for some of our analytical services driven by infrastructure spending We expect these conditions to continue for the near future and will be working to expand our customer base and introduce new service offerings to sustain revenues As governments search for cost saving opportunities RPC will continue to highlight our value proposition for the delivery of laboratory services Our high throughput from a diverse customer base results in a cost-effective lab service offering which is attractive to hundreds of clients and could be attractive to governments seeking to reduce costs
RPCs strategic plan was developed to complement the second challenge of global competition Our strategic plan includes the objective to expand capabilities and our client base for applied research services RPC is unique with its focus on market-led research - research which originates from a market need or opportunity As business addresses the challenges of global competition RPCs science and engineering services will be well positioned to assist with capabilities to develop new and improved products and processes
While RPCs financial performance is closely tied to the health of the economy our mandate to deliver applied research services is perhaps of greatest value in challenging economic environments RPC was created in 1962 with the mandate to help business and industry with their science and engineering needs Fifty years later in 2012 we will be recognizing our golden anniversary we look forward to continuing to help businesses overcome challenges by building on their successes as we have done for nearly five decades
Notes of Appreciation
RPCs success is made possible by a number of people and organizations We extend our appreciation to all who have contributed including those identified below
Our employee commitment to quality and customer service is outstanding and consistently reflected in our quality surveys We extend appreciation to our employees relentless contribution to our organizationS success A particularly impressive effort during the past year was the successful integration of the RPC Moncton location (see Open for Business RPC Moncton p 2)
RPCs board of directors volunteer their time to contribute to New Brunswicks provincial research organization We are grateful to these leaders and visionaries for their inSight and guidance (see RPC Board of Directors p 10)
We are thankful for the ongoing productive relationship with agencies committed to advanCing the New Brunswick economy including Business New Brunswick the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation the Industrial Research Assistance Program Natural Science and Engineering Research Council and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
bull Finally we thank our clients for their ongoing support and loyalty Our client base includes hundreds of New Brunswick businesses and all three levels of government We are aware that globalization provides choices and we are proud and appreciative that clients continue to choose RPC
Kenneth Reeder PEng Chairman
Eric Cook PEng MBA Executive DirectorCEO
J See G overnment-Financed Research and Development in Business Selected Organization for Economic Comiddotoperation and Development Coun tries 1997 and 2007 at httpwwwsciencegc codefa ult asp lang=enampn=DC429832middot1
2 See BERD Intensity at the Provincial Level 1996 2001 and 2006 at httpwwwsciencegccodefa ultasp lang=enampn=DC429832middot1
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Annual Plan Goals for 2010-2011
RP(sannual plan for 2010-2011 is asubsidiary document to the strategic plan 2010-2015 The annua l plan cross references the strategic corporate objectives and is endorsed by the board of directors The annual plan goa ls and the relevant progress made are reported below
I Produce a profitable result
RPC sales revenue grew to just over $94 million in 2010-2011
(see Consolidated Statement of Operations p 15) Although
this is a minor increase from 2010s $93 million sales revenue
we are pleased with the result when considering the reduction in
federal stimulus spending and the uncertain economy Careful
management of costs allowed for revenue to exceed expenses by
$328038 - the profitable result we were targeting
The Revenue Sources Profile (Chart I) illustrates that the bulk of
RPCs sales revenue (78_8) continues to come from industry The
second largest source is federa l government contracts (11 6)
Revenue from federal sources remains strong driven by RPCs
service contracts to Atomic Energy of Canada Limited for the
Point Lepreau NGS refurbishment project The provincial grant
remained at $50000 a much-appreciated contribution but a
substantial reduction from prior years
The Clients by Location (Chart 2) illustrates that 540 of RPCs
939 clients (58) were from New Brunswick Other clients were
regional (20) national (19) and international (3)
We are pleased that our expertise attracted 399 clients from
outside New Brunswick including 31 international clients As
illustrated in the Clients Served by Revenue chart (Chart 3) RPC
exported $36 million of services from the province helping to
create and maintain highly skilled labour opportunities here at home
As illustrated by the analysis above and the results presented in
the financial statements presented in this report the objective of
producing a profitable result was fulfilled
CHART 1 REVENUE SOURCES PROFILE
100
90
80 Q gt 70 c Q 60 gt Q
0 50
40 ~ 30
20
10
0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Fiscal Year Ending
bull Re nt Interest Sundry bull ProvinCIal Government Contracts o Municipalities Individuals Other o Federal Government Contracts bull Provincial Government Grant bull Indust ry
CHART 2 CLIENTS BY LOCATION
1000
900
800
700
600c sao 0 u
400 It
300
200
100
a 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Year bull International Other Canadian Other AtlantIC bull NewBrunswick
NoteLocation data is by billing address
CHART 3 CLIENTS SERVED BY REVENUE
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C 8 ~ E ~ 6 Q gt 5 c ~ 4 Q
~ 3 Q
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o 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Year
bull International Other Canadian bull Other Atlantic bull New Brunswick
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Annual Plan Goals for 2010-2011 continued
Market-led Research RPCs raison detre
Every year RPC works with dozens of entrepreneurs inventors and businesses to facilitate their research needs
Examples of the types of projects include
bull Environmental process development for recycling of waste
Process evaluation for high performance water filters
bull Development and test of sea lice treatment processes
bull Shelf life studies for the food and beverage industry
Probiotic applications
Electronics testing for a new remote control product
bull Mining process to extract minerals from smelter slag
bull Product process optimization
bull Development of precision flow and temperature measurement devices
bull Environmental process development for waste reduction
II Progress succession efforts
Several long-serving senior employees will retire from RPC
over the next few years RPC has developed a regularly updated
succession plan to address these succession challenges The plan
employs a strategy that includes a combination of promotion and
new hiring
We have begun acting on this plan and have made some progress
However with regards to new hiring for senior positions we have
found it challenging to identify candidates with both an advanced
science degree and a customerbusiness focus There is work
remaining to be done on this goal we have engaged a human
resource search professional to facilitate our efforts and have
carried the objective forward for the coming year
11 1 Advance applied research efforts
Emphasizing RPCs applied research efforts is one of our strategic
plan objectives a fundamental part of RPCs mandate and an
important initiative in helping business to be competitive
A number of initiatives were progressed to help advance our
applied research service offerings We continued our excellent
relationship with the National Research Councils Industrial
Research Assistance Program (IRAP) fully utilizing and receiving
an extension to the Network Members Agreement which assists
industry with small research projects We are involved as a
collaborator on two Atlantic Innovation Fund project proposals
We continued targeted industry visits to describe RPCs services
and gain an understanding of their needs Presentations and
submissions were made advocating the importance of market-led
resea rch We participated in relevant panels committees and
conferences (see Influential Opinions RPC Experts in Demand
p3) Finally we advocated RPCs applied research services
through news articles that were published on our website and local
newspapers
A sustained effort is required to advance RPCs applied research
efforts however we are pleased with the progress during the past
year
IV Promotion and awareness of RPC
Promotion and awareness is a continuous effort however during
the past year we focused additional effort on the initiative
including advertizing efforts through a variety of mediums such as
newspapers sponsorships radio Google and Facebook Another
highlight was the launch of the wwwrpcgeneticscom website
to promote our DNA services This site includes secure payment
options for clients
Other initiatives included
Launch of RPCs newsletter RPC Researcher
Participation in relevant trade shows such as the Prospectors
and Developers Association of Canada show in Toronto
bull Submission to The Review of Federal Support to RampD
highlighting the importance of market-led research
Presentations by RPC employees at conferences workshops
and roundtables
Presentation to Business New Brunswick senior staff
Partic ipation by RPC employees on boards industry
associations and standards committees
Focused efforts to meet directly with existi ng and potential
clients
bull Official opening of our Moncton lab to better serve clients in
the Greater Moncton area
In summary a variety of traditional and new activities helped to
promote RPC and meet this objective
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RPC Employees
2010middot2011 Merit Award
The RPC Merit Award is presented to an individual or team of individuals who made an outstanding contribution or was responsible for a
substantial achievement for RPC
The 2010 -2011 merit award was presented to the team who developed and launched RPCs accredited genetics testing service line including the wwwrpcgentics com website
This project evolved from our DNA capabilities in the aquaculture and wi ldlife forensics sector Research was completed to understand market demand and the requirements to obtain accreditation for human genetics testing specifically paternity and maternity analysis Technical requirements including state -of-the-art DNA extraction capability were established Standard operating procedures were developed then audited and approved by the Standards Counc il of Canada A consumer-friendly website was developed that allows for on-line ordering of test kits and secure payment with credit card or PayPal The service was officially launched in January 2011 and has resulted in a variety of projects including the identification of siblings and parents resolution of inheritance disputes and assisting provincia l medical examiners to identify unknown remains
The development and launch of new services is crucial to RPCs long term success This highly technical scientific service was combined with an easy-to-use customer interface and immediately resulted in international business The project is an important achievement and
Team members (from left to right) Dr Ben Forward Samantha Atkinson Sherry Binette Amy Brown Lenora Fanjoy Eric Johnsen
an excellent example of RPCs renewal
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5Years
10 Years
15 Years
20Years
25Years
Retirement
1_ Employee Career Milestones
Sean McGrath Jodi Buckingham Matt Ness Dr Ben Forward
Cathy Hay
John Spee lman
Stacey Munn Bev Byers Kirk Kierstead Theresa Logan Krista Skinner TroyYoung Germain Landry
Brian Bell
Lynn Jewett
Senior Management Team --_ __
Executive Management Eric Cook Executive DirectorCEO Stephen Fox Chief Operating OfficerCFO
Department Heads John Aikens Mechanical Systems amp Diagnostics and Physical Metallurgy Eric Cook Process and Environmental Techno logy Dr Ben Forward Food Fisheries and Aquaculture Ross Kean Inorganic Analytical Chemistry Bruce Phillips Organic Analyt ical Chemistry
Section Heads Ross Gilders Mining and Industrial Services Thelma Green Air Ouality Services Dr John Macaulay High Reso lution Mass Spectrometry John Speelman Senior Metallurgist
(291f2 years of service to RPC)
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RPC Board of Directors
Ken Reeder PEng Chairman (Past) President amp CEO Neill and Gunter Ltd Saint John NB
Eric Cook PEng Executive Director ICEO RPC Fredericton NB
Dr Bev Bacon President RDI Strategies Fredericton NB
David Beattie PEng Vice-President expcom Fredericton NB
Stephen Beatty CMA CFO AL-PACK Enterprises Ltd Moncton NB
Mr Lee Corey President Corey Nutrition Company Fredericton NB
Bob Crawford PEng (Past) Vice President NB Power Mactaquac NB
Doug Ettinger President and CEO Ganong Bros Limited St Stephen NB
Dr Greg Kealey Provost and VP Research University of New Brunswick Fredericton NB
Mr Daniel Laplante Director of Operations Enseignes Pattison Sign Group Edmundston NB
Bernard F LeBlanc PEng President and CEO Saint John Airport Inc Saint John NB
Bill Levesque Deputy Minister Business New Brunswick Fredericton NB
Dr Sharon McGladdery Director St Andrews Biological Station St Andrews NB
Michelyne Paulin Regional Director - Atlantic Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada Moncton NB
RPCs June board meeting was conducted in the St AndrewsSt Stephen area In addition to the business meeting the board participated in an aquaculture tour that included a cage site visit and a factory tour of Canadas oldest candy company Ganongs Directors enjoyed New Brunswick products including Cooke Aquacultures Eco Certified salmon and a variety of Ganongs famous candy products
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RPC Director Bob Crawford and Chief Operating Officer Steve Fox on our tour of Fundy aquaculture farms
Our tour guide Betty House Research and Development Coordinator at the Atlantic Canada Fish Farme rs Association and Dr Bev Bacon RPC Director
Revenue Highlights
- __e SOURCES OF REVENUE
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2010-2011 2009-2010
Industry $ 7685672 $ 7610538
Federal Government Contracts 1132361 1136319
Provincial Government Contracts 368346 359801
Provincial Government Grant 50000 50000
Other 518868 539227
Total $ 9755247 $ 9695885
DISTRIBUTION OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE
Under 200 Employees
Over 200 Employees
Foreign Industry
2010-2011 2009-2010
$ 4691949 $ 5363848
1695899 1132880
964810 733758
333014 380052
$ 7685672 $ 7610538
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Auditor 5 Report
To The Honourable David Alward
Premier of the Province of New Brunswick
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To the Chairman and Members of the
New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council
I have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council which comprise
the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 March 2011 and the consolidated statements of operations net assets and cash
flows for the year then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information
Managements Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with the Canashy
dian generally accepted accounting principles and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation
of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditors Responsibility
My responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on my audit I conducted my audit in accordance
with the Canadian generally accepted auditing standards Those standards require that I comply with ethical requirements and plan and pershy
form the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements
The procedures selected depend on the auditors judgment including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolishy
dated financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to
the entitys preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are approprishy
ate in the circumstances but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entitys internal control An audit also
includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management
as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements
I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion
Opinion
In my opinion these consolidated financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial position of the New Brunswick
Research and Productivity Council as at March 31 2011 and the results of its operations its net assets and its cash flows for the year then
ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles
~~Lu~M Kim MacPherson CA
Auditor General
Fredericton NB
June 29 2011
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
ASSETS Cu rre nt assets
Cash and term deposits $ 706638 $ $ 706638 $ 1188674
Accounts receivable 1712855 1712855 1767903 Work in progress 361224 361224 154769 Prepaid expenses 110370 110370 84157
2891087 2891087 3195503
Marketable securities 2664125 4446174 7110299 6891520 Capital assets net (Note 4) 2806514 2806514 2985215 Goodwill (Note 5) 395458 395458
$ 5950670 $ 7252688 $13203358 $13072238
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $1230867 $ $ 1230867 $ 1492661 Deferred revenue 412962 412962 554223 Current portion of long term debt (Note 6) 27503 27503 26456
1643829 27503 1671332 2073340
Long term liabilities Accrued retirement benefits 835446 835446 738802 Note payable (Note 6) 46743 46743 74246
835446 46743 882189 813048
Deferred contributions (Note 7) 42684 42684 72245
Fund balances Unrestricted 3471395 3471395 2790945 Board restricted (Note 8) 4446174 4446174 4510392 Invested in capital assets 2689584 2689584 2812268
3471395 7135758 10607153 10113605 $ 5950670 $ 7252688 $13203358 $13072238
Approved by the Council
Chairman
Executive Director
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS 31 MARCH 2011
Capital Capital Operating Board Invested in Total Total
Unrestricted Restricted Capital Assets 2011 2010
Balance opening $ 2790945 $ 4510392 $ 2812268 $10113605 $ 9350668
Excess of revenue over expense 493548 493548 762937 Acquisition of capital assets (386715) 386715
Reduction in term loans payable 1047 (27503) 26456
Amortization of capital assets 535855 (535855)
Interfund transfer (350000) 350000
Balance closing $ 3471395 $ 4446174 $ 2689584 $10607153 $ 10113605
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
REVENUE Operations $ 9408638 $ $ 9408638 $ 9317799
Operating grant Province of New Brunswick 50000 50000 50000
Investment 183748 183748 191666
Sundry 112861 112861 136420
9755247 9755247 9695885
EXPENSE Operations 6827418 6827418 6647280 Administration 2066279 2066279 1924022 Amortization (Notes 4 and 7) 535855 535855 537083 Bad debts (Recovery) (2343) (2343) 11668
9427209 9427209 9120053
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE FROM OPERATIONS 328038 328038 575832
Adjustment for unrealized gains on marketable securities 165510 165510 187105
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE $ 493548 $ $ 493548 $ 762937
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) Operating activities
Excess of revenue over expense Amortization Gain on sale of assets Net change in non-cash working capital Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ $ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ 575832 537083
(6950) 246795
1352760
Financing and investing activities Purchase or transfer of long -term investment Accrual of retireme nt allowance entitlements Proceeds on disposal of capital assets Acquisition of Moncton operation (goodwill) Reduction in lo ng term debt Acquisit ion of capital assets Net cash provided (used) in financ in g and
investing activities
(117487) 96645
(395458)
(416300)
64218
(27503) (386715)
(350000)
(53269) 96645
(395458) (27503)
(386715)
(766300)
(566266) 46255 25700
(26456) (524025)
(1044792)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (132036) (350000) (482036) 307968
Cash and term deposits beginning of year Interfund transfer (Note 8)
CASH AND TERM DEPOSITS end of yea r
1188674 (350000)
$ 706638
350000 $
1188674
$ 706638
880706
$1188674
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MARCH 2011
1 Purpose of the organization
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council (the Council) is a non-profit organization incorporated under the Research and Productivity Council Act 1962 The objectives of the Council are to promote stimulate and expedite continuing improvement in productive efficiency and expansion in the various sectors of the New Brunswick economy The Council provides independent research testing and technical services to enterprises primarily within New Brunswick on a fee-for-service basis
2 Future accounting changes
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants has issued new accounting standards which may change the Councils accounting framework The impact on future financial statements of implementing a new accounting framework will be assessed during the coming year
3 Significant accounting policies
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles The significant policies are detailed as follows
a) Fund accounting
Revenue and expense associated with delivery of services and administrative support are reported in the Operating Fund The Capital Fund reports assets liabilities gains and expenditures related to the acquisition disposal and financing of capital assets as well as the amount of net assets restricted for capital purposes
b) Revenue recognition
Revenue is determined to be earned and is recorded in the Operating Fund on a percentage of completion basis when services are performed The value of work completed but not billed is reported as Work in Progress while amounts which have been paid or billed in advance but for which work has not been done are reflected as Deferred Revenue
Investment income includes dividends interest and gains and losses on securities All investment income is reported in the Operating Fund in the year it is earned including unrealized gains and losses on held-for-trading financial assets
The Council follows the deferral method of accounting for grants received for operations and specific projects Grants to be used for restricted purposes are recognized as revenue in the period in which the related expenditures are incurred Where a portion of a grant relates to a future period it is deferred and recognized in the subsequent period
Unrestricted grants are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured Grants approved but not received at the end of an accounting period are accrued
c) Financial instruments
Financial instruments are comprised of cash term deposits accounts receivable marketable securities accounts payable and accrued liabilities accrued retirement benefits and note payable They are classified and accounted for in accordance with The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) Handbook section 3855 Financial Instruments Recognition and Measurement as follows
Marketable securities including equities and bonds which are held-for-trading are carried at fair value which is determined by reference to published price quotations Accrued retirement benefits are recorded at fair value as estimated by management Estimated fair value has not been subjected to actuarial review
The non-interest bearing note payable is recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method The fair value of this note has been determined using a discount rate of 39 this has resulted in a reduction in the initial carrying value of $14956
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Due to the ir short-term nature al l other financial instruments are carried at amounts which are considered to approximate their fair value
The Council does not enter into hedging activities and does not engage in derivative transactions
The Council discloses its exposure to risk and its risk management practices in accordance with the accounting standards issued by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in Section 3861- Financial Instruments-Presentation and Disclosures in place of Financial Instruments-Disclosures- Section 3862 and Financial Instruments- Presentation Section 3863
d) Capital assets
Capital assets are recorded in the Capita l Fund at cost Amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over the assets estimated useful lives Amortization is recorded in the Operating Fund as part of the cost of service delivery at rates as disclosed in Note 4 (Capital assets)
e) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of acquisit ion cost of a business over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired and is not amortized Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or when changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment
f) Consolidation policy
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Council and those of its wholly owned subsidiary Minuvar Ltd
g) Pension
Full -time employees of the Council are members of the New Brunswick Public Service Superannuation Plan The Plan is a defined benefit multi-employer plan under which contributions are made by both the Council and its employees The employers contributions to the plan are accounted for as a defined contribution plan as the Councils obligation is limited to the amount of these contributions
h) Retirement allowance entitlements
Retirement allowance entitlements are earned by employees at the rate of one weeks pay for each full year worked to a maximum of twenty-five weeks The amount of the retirement allowance is based upon years of service and the employees final salary
i) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting princip les requires management to make estimates and assumptions that could differ from actual results Estimates have been made of the retirement allowance benefits earned to date that may become payable in the future Estimates have also been established for accounts receivable which are or may become uncollectible
4 Capital assets
2011 2010
Vehicle
Computer equipment
Operating equipment
Land and buildings
Amortization rates
25
25
1250
3
Cost
$ 11880
1634169
9364415
2918245
Accumulated amortization
$ 11880
1563908
7993710
1552697
Net book Net book value value
$ $
70261 47785
1370705 1560648
1365548 1376782
$13928709 $11122195 $ 2806514 $ 2985215
Amortization expense is comprised ofthe following amounts 2011 2010
Amortization of assets $ 565416 $ 572347
Amortizat ion of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264)
$ 535855 $ 537083
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5 Goodwill
2011 2010
Goodwill at 1 April $ $
Goodwill acquired with purchase of Moncton operation 395458
Goodwill at 31 March $ 395458 $
6 Note payable
2011 2010 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency interest free payable $7500
quarterly through November 12013 $ 74246 $ 100702
Less current portion ( 27503) ( 26456)
$ 46743 $ 74246
7 Deferred contributions
Deferred contributions reported in the Capital Fund represent the unamortized portion of external contributions received towards the cost of specific capital assets Amortization of deferred contributions is calculated at the same rate as amortization of the assets to which they relate and is netted with amortization expense for presentation purposes
The changes for the year in the deferred contributions balance reported in the Capital Fund are as follows
2011 2010 Deferred contributions at 1 April $ 72245 $ 107509 Amortization of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264) Deferred contributions at 31 March $ 42684 $ 72245
8 Intermiddotfund transfers and internally restricted fund balances
The board of directors of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council internally restricted resources amounting to $4446174 as at 31 March 2011 (2010 - $4510392) This internally restricted amount is intended for the acquisition of capital assets and payment of capital obligations and is not available for other purposes without the approval of the board of directors This amount includes a 31 March 2011 transfer of $350000 from the Operating Fund to the Capital Fund (2010 - $600000)
9 Business Acquisition
On January 20th 2011 RPC acquired the Moncton New Brunswick operations of Caduceon Enterprises Inc The asset purchase agreement included acquisition of the assets and assumption of the obligation respecting the leased premises RPC provides laboratory services from this location to Caduceons former customers and employs those individuals formerly employed by Caduceon in this location The cost of purchase has been allocated as follows
Capital assets at fair market value $ 25140 Materials and supplies 22293
$ 47433 Remainder as Goodwill 395548
$ 442981
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10 Related party transactions
During the year the Council provided services to government departments and Crown agencies of the Province of New Brunswick The
Council provides these services under its normal terms and conditions
2011 2010 Revenue from services provided for the year
Government departments and agencies $1005694 $ 994207
Accounts receivable at 31 March
Government departments and agencies $222878 $ 180495
11 Management of Net Assets
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Councils objective in managing its net assets is to remain a sustainable operation while
fulfilling its overall mandate of being an independent research testing and technical services organization It achieves this objective
through strong day-to-day management of cash poundlows and by regularly monitoring revenues and expenditures against its annual
operating and capital budgets
12 Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Councils risk management policies are part of the overall management of the entitys operations Managements direct
involvement in day-to-day operations identifies risks and variations from expectations leading to risk management activities
requirements and actions
Management has not entered into hedging transact ions to manage risks As part of the overa ll management of the entitys operations
management considers avoidance of undue concentrations of risk and employs appropriate investment and credit management
policies to manage the Councils exposure
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From the Chairman and Executive Director
This past year was highlighted by growth We successfully
grew our organization with the opening of the RPC Moncton
location (see Open for Business p 2) We invested in growth
of our operations with new equipment and facility upgrades
(see Growing Capabilities p4) We grew our service offerings
highlighted by the launch of wwwrpcgeneticscom (see 2010shy
2011 RPC Merit Award p 9) and a fully accredited food chemistry
service There was growth in our people with investments in
training and new hires Finally and most importantly there
was growth in our client base with the number of clients served
climbing to an impressive 939 (see Chart 2 Clients by Location
p7)
New developments in science and the changing demands of
our clients require RPC to be in continuous growth mode as we
enhance expand and optimize our capabilities The achievements
highlighted above are a particularly satisfying collection of
successes some of which are the culmination of several years of
effort
We made excellent progress with our annual plan goals during
the past year (see Annual Plan Goals 2010-2011 p 7) These
goals complement our strategic plan objectives Of particular
strategic importance is our initiative to advance our applied
research efforts Business and industry is continually challenged
to be globally competitive RPC is assisting by providing product
and process development and testing services RPC is working
to promote this service while ensuring people equipment and
processes are in place to deliver the service
RPC continues to support New Brunswick industry and provides
technical services and expertise in support of numerous
sectors including consulting engineering aquaculture energy
manufacturing mining food and beverage pulp and paper
and others We offer an extensive array of accredited analytical
services as well as scientific and engineering expertise to facilitate
the development and optimization of new and improved products
and processes
There is wide spread agreement that research and development
has a significant influence on prosperity however research policy
and funding tends to be focused on technology-push research and
knowledge generation Effective innovation performance requires
a balance of market-led innovation RPCs legislated mandate As
New Brunswicks provincial research organization RPC provides
technical services and market-led research
Every year RPC makes investments in its people equipment and facilities with the objective of
anticipating and responding to client needs Some highlights over the past year Iliiiii~=~iiiiiiI bull Expanded breathing air lab This service area has experienced a consistent I
growth in demand In the past year we expanded the lab and added new
equipment
bull Pilot plant improvements Significant improvements were made in the pilot
plant area including the addition of a new crusher and an X-ray fluorescence
bull
(XRF) instrument that allows for rapid elemental analysis
The RPC genetics service line was launched providing accredited genetic
services This service is promoted through a consumer-friendly website
wwwrpcgeneticscom (see RPC Merit Award p 9)
Accreditations were obtained for nutritional analysis leading to a new service
line in food chemistry
In addition to facilities and equipment RPC invested in
training including safety programs asbestos identification
and participation in relevant conferences
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Innovation The Role of Market-Led Research
Canadas lack luster innovation performance is well documented and analyzed Despite significant increases in research investments Canada continues to struggle with converting research into commercial success
Research and development has two key paths to commercial success technology push (see figure 1) and market-pull (see figure 2)
Figure 1 Technology-push process originates with a curiosity or idea
- Fundamental Discovery Opportunity
Commercial~ri~ or Basic or Application Value
Invention or Problem Research ~i
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Figure 2 Market-pull (or market-led) research originates with a problem or opportunity
shyOpportunity Discovery Commercial
Research Applied
Application or Value or Problem Invention
RPCs mandate as with all provincial research organizations is to facilitate marketshyled research An indicator of market-led research activity is the measure of business expenditure on research and development (BERD) There are few programs designed to increase BERDj in fact the percentage of government financed business research and development dropped from 5 in 1997 to 23 in 2007 1
The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SRED) tax credit program is the major program targeted at increasing business expenditure on research and development (BERD) As one of the very few programs available speCifically for industry business paSSionately defends SRED However SRED effectiveness is debatable Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) data from 2006 indicates Canadas BERD is about 11 of gross domestic product (GDP) substantially lower than the OECD average of nearly 16 of GDp2 The same data highlights that New Brunswicks BERD is only 04 of GDP about a quarter of the Canadian average
Improvement in our innovation performance will require an increase in market-led research and an increase in BERD As RPC emphasizes our applied research services we are advocating effective incentives and increased business expenditure on research and development
RPC has been developing and applying its expertise in ultrasonic flow metering
for more than two decades Initially for application in the nuclear industry our flow metering expertise has been applied in New Brunswicks food processing industry pulp and paper industry and even a geo-thermal heating system
During the past year a significant success was achieved when RPC was awarded a threeshyyear service contract to design manufacture and install a high accuracy (gt99) flow and temperature meter at Bruce Power in Ontario The application required a comprehensive quality assurance regimen and reliability in a harsh environment that includes operating temperatures reaching 260 degrees Celsius Our innovative use of ultrasonic technology included temperature measurements co-located with flow measurements
The project required the design and construction of innovative fixtures and high temperature transducers as well as the development of control software and measurement procedures The calibration process demonstrated accuracy in excess of requirements and the systems were installed to take measurements beginning in March of 2011
RPCs success in providing an innovative solution to meet an industry need is expected to generate additional inquiries for precision temperature and flow measurement This is an excellent example of market-led innovation
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From the Chairman and Executive Director continued
Looking Ahead
At the time of writing the world economy is in a precarious position - on the edge of recovery while on the verge of falling back into recession The outcome will be apparent with time however there are two influential realities we can be confident of 1) government debt concerns will reduce defiCit-spending on infrastructure and 2) global competition and emerging markets will require our businesses to be more competitive more productive and more innovative in order to succeed
RPC began to experience the effects of government spending reductions during the past year as demand softened for some of our analytical services driven by infrastructure spending We expect these conditions to continue for the near future and will be working to expand our customer base and introduce new service offerings to sustain revenues As governments search for cost saving opportunities RPC will continue to highlight our value proposition for the delivery of laboratory services Our high throughput from a diverse customer base results in a cost-effective lab service offering which is attractive to hundreds of clients and could be attractive to governments seeking to reduce costs
RPCs strategic plan was developed to complement the second challenge of global competition Our strategic plan includes the objective to expand capabilities and our client base for applied research services RPC is unique with its focus on market-led research - research which originates from a market need or opportunity As business addresses the challenges of global competition RPCs science and engineering services will be well positioned to assist with capabilities to develop new and improved products and processes
While RPCs financial performance is closely tied to the health of the economy our mandate to deliver applied research services is perhaps of greatest value in challenging economic environments RPC was created in 1962 with the mandate to help business and industry with their science and engineering needs Fifty years later in 2012 we will be recognizing our golden anniversary we look forward to continuing to help businesses overcome challenges by building on their successes as we have done for nearly five decades
Notes of Appreciation
RPCs success is made possible by a number of people and organizations We extend our appreciation to all who have contributed including those identified below
Our employee commitment to quality and customer service is outstanding and consistently reflected in our quality surveys We extend appreciation to our employees relentless contribution to our organizationS success A particularly impressive effort during the past year was the successful integration of the RPC Moncton location (see Open for Business RPC Moncton p 2)
RPCs board of directors volunteer their time to contribute to New Brunswicks provincial research organization We are grateful to these leaders and visionaries for their inSight and guidance (see RPC Board of Directors p 10)
We are thankful for the ongoing productive relationship with agencies committed to advanCing the New Brunswick economy including Business New Brunswick the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation the Industrial Research Assistance Program Natural Science and Engineering Research Council and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
bull Finally we thank our clients for their ongoing support and loyalty Our client base includes hundreds of New Brunswick businesses and all three levels of government We are aware that globalization provides choices and we are proud and appreciative that clients continue to choose RPC
Kenneth Reeder PEng Chairman
Eric Cook PEng MBA Executive DirectorCEO
J See G overnment-Financed Research and Development in Business Selected Organization for Economic Comiddotoperation and Development Coun tries 1997 and 2007 at httpwwwsciencegc codefa ult asp lang=enampn=DC429832middot1
2 See BERD Intensity at the Provincial Level 1996 2001 and 2006 at httpwwwsciencegccodefa ultasp lang=enampn=DC429832middot1
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Annual Plan Goals for 2010-2011
RP(sannual plan for 2010-2011 is asubsidiary document to the strategic plan 2010-2015 The annua l plan cross references the strategic corporate objectives and is endorsed by the board of directors The annual plan goa ls and the relevant progress made are reported below
I Produce a profitable result
RPC sales revenue grew to just over $94 million in 2010-2011
(see Consolidated Statement of Operations p 15) Although
this is a minor increase from 2010s $93 million sales revenue
we are pleased with the result when considering the reduction in
federal stimulus spending and the uncertain economy Careful
management of costs allowed for revenue to exceed expenses by
$328038 - the profitable result we were targeting
The Revenue Sources Profile (Chart I) illustrates that the bulk of
RPCs sales revenue (78_8) continues to come from industry The
second largest source is federa l government contracts (11 6)
Revenue from federal sources remains strong driven by RPCs
service contracts to Atomic Energy of Canada Limited for the
Point Lepreau NGS refurbishment project The provincial grant
remained at $50000 a much-appreciated contribution but a
substantial reduction from prior years
The Clients by Location (Chart 2) illustrates that 540 of RPCs
939 clients (58) were from New Brunswick Other clients were
regional (20) national (19) and international (3)
We are pleased that our expertise attracted 399 clients from
outside New Brunswick including 31 international clients As
illustrated in the Clients Served by Revenue chart (Chart 3) RPC
exported $36 million of services from the province helping to
create and maintain highly skilled labour opportunities here at home
As illustrated by the analysis above and the results presented in
the financial statements presented in this report the objective of
producing a profitable result was fulfilled
CHART 1 REVENUE SOURCES PROFILE
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80 Q gt 70 c Q 60 gt Q
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40 ~ 30
20
10
0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Fiscal Year Ending
bull Re nt Interest Sundry bull ProvinCIal Government Contracts o Municipalities Individuals Other o Federal Government Contracts bull Provincial Government Grant bull Indust ry
CHART 2 CLIENTS BY LOCATION
1000
900
800
700
600c sao 0 u
400 It
300
200
100
a 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Year bull International Other Canadian Other AtlantIC bull NewBrunswick
NoteLocation data is by billing address
CHART 3 CLIENTS SERVED BY REVENUE
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o 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
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bull International Other Canadian bull Other Atlantic bull New Brunswick
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Annual Plan Goals for 2010-2011 continued
Market-led Research RPCs raison detre
Every year RPC works with dozens of entrepreneurs inventors and businesses to facilitate their research needs
Examples of the types of projects include
bull Environmental process development for recycling of waste
Process evaluation for high performance water filters
bull Development and test of sea lice treatment processes
bull Shelf life studies for the food and beverage industry
Probiotic applications
Electronics testing for a new remote control product
bull Mining process to extract minerals from smelter slag
bull Product process optimization
bull Development of precision flow and temperature measurement devices
bull Environmental process development for waste reduction
II Progress succession efforts
Several long-serving senior employees will retire from RPC
over the next few years RPC has developed a regularly updated
succession plan to address these succession challenges The plan
employs a strategy that includes a combination of promotion and
new hiring
We have begun acting on this plan and have made some progress
However with regards to new hiring for senior positions we have
found it challenging to identify candidates with both an advanced
science degree and a customerbusiness focus There is work
remaining to be done on this goal we have engaged a human
resource search professional to facilitate our efforts and have
carried the objective forward for the coming year
11 1 Advance applied research efforts
Emphasizing RPCs applied research efforts is one of our strategic
plan objectives a fundamental part of RPCs mandate and an
important initiative in helping business to be competitive
A number of initiatives were progressed to help advance our
applied research service offerings We continued our excellent
relationship with the National Research Councils Industrial
Research Assistance Program (IRAP) fully utilizing and receiving
an extension to the Network Members Agreement which assists
industry with small research projects We are involved as a
collaborator on two Atlantic Innovation Fund project proposals
We continued targeted industry visits to describe RPCs services
and gain an understanding of their needs Presentations and
submissions were made advocating the importance of market-led
resea rch We participated in relevant panels committees and
conferences (see Influential Opinions RPC Experts in Demand
p3) Finally we advocated RPCs applied research services
through news articles that were published on our website and local
newspapers
A sustained effort is required to advance RPCs applied research
efforts however we are pleased with the progress during the past
year
IV Promotion and awareness of RPC
Promotion and awareness is a continuous effort however during
the past year we focused additional effort on the initiative
including advertizing efforts through a variety of mediums such as
newspapers sponsorships radio Google and Facebook Another
highlight was the launch of the wwwrpcgeneticscom website
to promote our DNA services This site includes secure payment
options for clients
Other initiatives included
Launch of RPCs newsletter RPC Researcher
Participation in relevant trade shows such as the Prospectors
and Developers Association of Canada show in Toronto
bull Submission to The Review of Federal Support to RampD
highlighting the importance of market-led research
Presentations by RPC employees at conferences workshops
and roundtables
Presentation to Business New Brunswick senior staff
Partic ipation by RPC employees on boards industry
associations and standards committees
Focused efforts to meet directly with existi ng and potential
clients
bull Official opening of our Moncton lab to better serve clients in
the Greater Moncton area
In summary a variety of traditional and new activities helped to
promote RPC and meet this objective
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RPC Employees
2010middot2011 Merit Award
The RPC Merit Award is presented to an individual or team of individuals who made an outstanding contribution or was responsible for a
substantial achievement for RPC
The 2010 -2011 merit award was presented to the team who developed and launched RPCs accredited genetics testing service line including the wwwrpcgentics com website
This project evolved from our DNA capabilities in the aquaculture and wi ldlife forensics sector Research was completed to understand market demand and the requirements to obtain accreditation for human genetics testing specifically paternity and maternity analysis Technical requirements including state -of-the-art DNA extraction capability were established Standard operating procedures were developed then audited and approved by the Standards Counc il of Canada A consumer-friendly website was developed that allows for on-line ordering of test kits and secure payment with credit card or PayPal The service was officially launched in January 2011 and has resulted in a variety of projects including the identification of siblings and parents resolution of inheritance disputes and assisting provincia l medical examiners to identify unknown remains
The development and launch of new services is crucial to RPCs long term success This highly technical scientific service was combined with an easy-to-use customer interface and immediately resulted in international business The project is an important achievement and
Team members (from left to right) Dr Ben Forward Samantha Atkinson Sherry Binette Amy Brown Lenora Fanjoy Eric Johnsen
an excellent example of RPCs renewal
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5Years
10 Years
15 Years
20Years
25Years
Retirement
1_ Employee Career Milestones
Sean McGrath Jodi Buckingham Matt Ness Dr Ben Forward
Cathy Hay
John Spee lman
Stacey Munn Bev Byers Kirk Kierstead Theresa Logan Krista Skinner TroyYoung Germain Landry
Brian Bell
Lynn Jewett
Senior Management Team --_ __
Executive Management Eric Cook Executive DirectorCEO Stephen Fox Chief Operating OfficerCFO
Department Heads John Aikens Mechanical Systems amp Diagnostics and Physical Metallurgy Eric Cook Process and Environmental Techno logy Dr Ben Forward Food Fisheries and Aquaculture Ross Kean Inorganic Analytical Chemistry Bruce Phillips Organic Analyt ical Chemistry
Section Heads Ross Gilders Mining and Industrial Services Thelma Green Air Ouality Services Dr John Macaulay High Reso lution Mass Spectrometry John Speelman Senior Metallurgist
(291f2 years of service to RPC)
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RPC Board of Directors
Ken Reeder PEng Chairman (Past) President amp CEO Neill and Gunter Ltd Saint John NB
Eric Cook PEng Executive Director ICEO RPC Fredericton NB
Dr Bev Bacon President RDI Strategies Fredericton NB
David Beattie PEng Vice-President expcom Fredericton NB
Stephen Beatty CMA CFO AL-PACK Enterprises Ltd Moncton NB
Mr Lee Corey President Corey Nutrition Company Fredericton NB
Bob Crawford PEng (Past) Vice President NB Power Mactaquac NB
Doug Ettinger President and CEO Ganong Bros Limited St Stephen NB
Dr Greg Kealey Provost and VP Research University of New Brunswick Fredericton NB
Mr Daniel Laplante Director of Operations Enseignes Pattison Sign Group Edmundston NB
Bernard F LeBlanc PEng President and CEO Saint John Airport Inc Saint John NB
Bill Levesque Deputy Minister Business New Brunswick Fredericton NB
Dr Sharon McGladdery Director St Andrews Biological Station St Andrews NB
Michelyne Paulin Regional Director - Atlantic Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada Moncton NB
RPCs June board meeting was conducted in the St AndrewsSt Stephen area In addition to the business meeting the board participated in an aquaculture tour that included a cage site visit and a factory tour of Canadas oldest candy company Ganongs Directors enjoyed New Brunswick products including Cooke Aquacultures Eco Certified salmon and a variety of Ganongs famous candy products
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RPC Director Bob Crawford and Chief Operating Officer Steve Fox on our tour of Fundy aquaculture farms
Our tour guide Betty House Research and Development Coordinator at the Atlantic Canada Fish Farme rs Association and Dr Bev Bacon RPC Director
Revenue Highlights
- __e SOURCES OF REVENUE
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2010-2011 2009-2010
Industry $ 7685672 $ 7610538
Federal Government Contracts 1132361 1136319
Provincial Government Contracts 368346 359801
Provincial Government Grant 50000 50000
Other 518868 539227
Total $ 9755247 $ 9695885
DISTRIBUTION OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE
Under 200 Employees
Over 200 Employees
Foreign Industry
2010-2011 2009-2010
$ 4691949 $ 5363848
1695899 1132880
964810 733758
333014 380052
$ 7685672 $ 7610538
--e TOTAL INCOME 2000middot2011
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FiscalYear
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Auditor 5 Report
To The Honourable David Alward
Premier of the Province of New Brunswick
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To the Chairman and Members of the
New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council
I have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council which comprise
the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 March 2011 and the consolidated statements of operations net assets and cash
flows for the year then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information
Managements Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with the Canashy
dian generally accepted accounting principles and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation
of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditors Responsibility
My responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on my audit I conducted my audit in accordance
with the Canadian generally accepted auditing standards Those standards require that I comply with ethical requirements and plan and pershy
form the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements
The procedures selected depend on the auditors judgment including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolishy
dated financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to
the entitys preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are approprishy
ate in the circumstances but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entitys internal control An audit also
includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management
as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements
I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion
Opinion
In my opinion these consolidated financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial position of the New Brunswick
Research and Productivity Council as at March 31 2011 and the results of its operations its net assets and its cash flows for the year then
ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles
~~Lu~M Kim MacPherson CA
Auditor General
Fredericton NB
June 29 2011
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
ASSETS Cu rre nt assets
Cash and term deposits $ 706638 $ $ 706638 $ 1188674
Accounts receivable 1712855 1712855 1767903 Work in progress 361224 361224 154769 Prepaid expenses 110370 110370 84157
2891087 2891087 3195503
Marketable securities 2664125 4446174 7110299 6891520 Capital assets net (Note 4) 2806514 2806514 2985215 Goodwill (Note 5) 395458 395458
$ 5950670 $ 7252688 $13203358 $13072238
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $1230867 $ $ 1230867 $ 1492661 Deferred revenue 412962 412962 554223 Current portion of long term debt (Note 6) 27503 27503 26456
1643829 27503 1671332 2073340
Long term liabilities Accrued retirement benefits 835446 835446 738802 Note payable (Note 6) 46743 46743 74246
835446 46743 882189 813048
Deferred contributions (Note 7) 42684 42684 72245
Fund balances Unrestricted 3471395 3471395 2790945 Board restricted (Note 8) 4446174 4446174 4510392 Invested in capital assets 2689584 2689584 2812268
3471395 7135758 10607153 10113605 $ 5950670 $ 7252688 $13203358 $13072238
Approved by the Council
Chairman
Executive Director
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS 31 MARCH 2011
Capital Capital Operating Board Invested in Total Total
Unrestricted Restricted Capital Assets 2011 2010
Balance opening $ 2790945 $ 4510392 $ 2812268 $10113605 $ 9350668
Excess of revenue over expense 493548 493548 762937 Acquisition of capital assets (386715) 386715
Reduction in term loans payable 1047 (27503) 26456
Amortization of capital assets 535855 (535855)
Interfund transfer (350000) 350000
Balance closing $ 3471395 $ 4446174 $ 2689584 $10607153 $ 10113605
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
REVENUE Operations $ 9408638 $ $ 9408638 $ 9317799
Operating grant Province of New Brunswick 50000 50000 50000
Investment 183748 183748 191666
Sundry 112861 112861 136420
9755247 9755247 9695885
EXPENSE Operations 6827418 6827418 6647280 Administration 2066279 2066279 1924022 Amortization (Notes 4 and 7) 535855 535855 537083 Bad debts (Recovery) (2343) (2343) 11668
9427209 9427209 9120053
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE FROM OPERATIONS 328038 328038 575832
Adjustment for unrealized gains on marketable securities 165510 165510 187105
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE $ 493548 $ $ 493548 $ 762937
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) Operating activities
Excess of revenue over expense Amortization Gain on sale of assets Net change in non-cash working capital Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ $ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ 575832 537083
(6950) 246795
1352760
Financing and investing activities Purchase or transfer of long -term investment Accrual of retireme nt allowance entitlements Proceeds on disposal of capital assets Acquisition of Moncton operation (goodwill) Reduction in lo ng term debt Acquisit ion of capital assets Net cash provided (used) in financ in g and
investing activities
(117487) 96645
(395458)
(416300)
64218
(27503) (386715)
(350000)
(53269) 96645
(395458) (27503)
(386715)
(766300)
(566266) 46255 25700
(26456) (524025)
(1044792)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (132036) (350000) (482036) 307968
Cash and term deposits beginning of year Interfund transfer (Note 8)
CASH AND TERM DEPOSITS end of yea r
1188674 (350000)
$ 706638
350000 $
1188674
$ 706638
880706
$1188674
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MARCH 2011
1 Purpose of the organization
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council (the Council) is a non-profit organization incorporated under the Research and Productivity Council Act 1962 The objectives of the Council are to promote stimulate and expedite continuing improvement in productive efficiency and expansion in the various sectors of the New Brunswick economy The Council provides independent research testing and technical services to enterprises primarily within New Brunswick on a fee-for-service basis
2 Future accounting changes
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants has issued new accounting standards which may change the Councils accounting framework The impact on future financial statements of implementing a new accounting framework will be assessed during the coming year
3 Significant accounting policies
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles The significant policies are detailed as follows
a) Fund accounting
Revenue and expense associated with delivery of services and administrative support are reported in the Operating Fund The Capital Fund reports assets liabilities gains and expenditures related to the acquisition disposal and financing of capital assets as well as the amount of net assets restricted for capital purposes
b) Revenue recognition
Revenue is determined to be earned and is recorded in the Operating Fund on a percentage of completion basis when services are performed The value of work completed but not billed is reported as Work in Progress while amounts which have been paid or billed in advance but for which work has not been done are reflected as Deferred Revenue
Investment income includes dividends interest and gains and losses on securities All investment income is reported in the Operating Fund in the year it is earned including unrealized gains and losses on held-for-trading financial assets
The Council follows the deferral method of accounting for grants received for operations and specific projects Grants to be used for restricted purposes are recognized as revenue in the period in which the related expenditures are incurred Where a portion of a grant relates to a future period it is deferred and recognized in the subsequent period
Unrestricted grants are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured Grants approved but not received at the end of an accounting period are accrued
c) Financial instruments
Financial instruments are comprised of cash term deposits accounts receivable marketable securities accounts payable and accrued liabilities accrued retirement benefits and note payable They are classified and accounted for in accordance with The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) Handbook section 3855 Financial Instruments Recognition and Measurement as follows
Marketable securities including equities and bonds which are held-for-trading are carried at fair value which is determined by reference to published price quotations Accrued retirement benefits are recorded at fair value as estimated by management Estimated fair value has not been subjected to actuarial review
The non-interest bearing note payable is recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method The fair value of this note has been determined using a discount rate of 39 this has resulted in a reduction in the initial carrying value of $14956
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Due to the ir short-term nature al l other financial instruments are carried at amounts which are considered to approximate their fair value
The Council does not enter into hedging activities and does not engage in derivative transactions
The Council discloses its exposure to risk and its risk management practices in accordance with the accounting standards issued by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in Section 3861- Financial Instruments-Presentation and Disclosures in place of Financial Instruments-Disclosures- Section 3862 and Financial Instruments- Presentation Section 3863
d) Capital assets
Capital assets are recorded in the Capita l Fund at cost Amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over the assets estimated useful lives Amortization is recorded in the Operating Fund as part of the cost of service delivery at rates as disclosed in Note 4 (Capital assets)
e) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of acquisit ion cost of a business over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired and is not amortized Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or when changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment
f) Consolidation policy
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Council and those of its wholly owned subsidiary Minuvar Ltd
g) Pension
Full -time employees of the Council are members of the New Brunswick Public Service Superannuation Plan The Plan is a defined benefit multi-employer plan under which contributions are made by both the Council and its employees The employers contributions to the plan are accounted for as a defined contribution plan as the Councils obligation is limited to the amount of these contributions
h) Retirement allowance entitlements
Retirement allowance entitlements are earned by employees at the rate of one weeks pay for each full year worked to a maximum of twenty-five weeks The amount of the retirement allowance is based upon years of service and the employees final salary
i) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting princip les requires management to make estimates and assumptions that could differ from actual results Estimates have been made of the retirement allowance benefits earned to date that may become payable in the future Estimates have also been established for accounts receivable which are or may become uncollectible
4 Capital assets
2011 2010
Vehicle
Computer equipment
Operating equipment
Land and buildings
Amortization rates
25
25
1250
3
Cost
$ 11880
1634169
9364415
2918245
Accumulated amortization
$ 11880
1563908
7993710
1552697
Net book Net book value value
$ $
70261 47785
1370705 1560648
1365548 1376782
$13928709 $11122195 $ 2806514 $ 2985215
Amortization expense is comprised ofthe following amounts 2011 2010
Amortization of assets $ 565416 $ 572347
Amortizat ion of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264)
$ 535855 $ 537083
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5 Goodwill
2011 2010
Goodwill at 1 April $ $
Goodwill acquired with purchase of Moncton operation 395458
Goodwill at 31 March $ 395458 $
6 Note payable
2011 2010 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency interest free payable $7500
quarterly through November 12013 $ 74246 $ 100702
Less current portion ( 27503) ( 26456)
$ 46743 $ 74246
7 Deferred contributions
Deferred contributions reported in the Capital Fund represent the unamortized portion of external contributions received towards the cost of specific capital assets Amortization of deferred contributions is calculated at the same rate as amortization of the assets to which they relate and is netted with amortization expense for presentation purposes
The changes for the year in the deferred contributions balance reported in the Capital Fund are as follows
2011 2010 Deferred contributions at 1 April $ 72245 $ 107509 Amortization of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264) Deferred contributions at 31 March $ 42684 $ 72245
8 Intermiddotfund transfers and internally restricted fund balances
The board of directors of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council internally restricted resources amounting to $4446174 as at 31 March 2011 (2010 - $4510392) This internally restricted amount is intended for the acquisition of capital assets and payment of capital obligations and is not available for other purposes without the approval of the board of directors This amount includes a 31 March 2011 transfer of $350000 from the Operating Fund to the Capital Fund (2010 - $600000)
9 Business Acquisition
On January 20th 2011 RPC acquired the Moncton New Brunswick operations of Caduceon Enterprises Inc The asset purchase agreement included acquisition of the assets and assumption of the obligation respecting the leased premises RPC provides laboratory services from this location to Caduceons former customers and employs those individuals formerly employed by Caduceon in this location The cost of purchase has been allocated as follows
Capital assets at fair market value $ 25140 Materials and supplies 22293
$ 47433 Remainder as Goodwill 395548
$ 442981
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10 Related party transactions
During the year the Council provided services to government departments and Crown agencies of the Province of New Brunswick The
Council provides these services under its normal terms and conditions
2011 2010 Revenue from services provided for the year
Government departments and agencies $1005694 $ 994207
Accounts receivable at 31 March
Government departments and agencies $222878 $ 180495
11 Management of Net Assets
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Councils objective in managing its net assets is to remain a sustainable operation while
fulfilling its overall mandate of being an independent research testing and technical services organization It achieves this objective
through strong day-to-day management of cash poundlows and by regularly monitoring revenues and expenditures against its annual
operating and capital budgets
12 Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Councils risk management policies are part of the overall management of the entitys operations Managements direct
involvement in day-to-day operations identifies risks and variations from expectations leading to risk management activities
requirements and actions
Management has not entered into hedging transact ions to manage risks As part of the overa ll management of the entitys operations
management considers avoidance of undue concentrations of risk and employs appropriate investment and credit management
policies to manage the Councils exposure
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Innovation The Role of Market-Led Research
Canadas lack luster innovation performance is well documented and analyzed Despite significant increases in research investments Canada continues to struggle with converting research into commercial success
Research and development has two key paths to commercial success technology push (see figure 1) and market-pull (see figure 2)
Figure 1 Technology-push process originates with a curiosity or idea
- Fundamental Discovery Opportunity
Commercial~ri~ or Basic or Application Value
Invention or Problem Research ~i
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Figure 2 Market-pull (or market-led) research originates with a problem or opportunity
shyOpportunity Discovery Commercial
Research Applied
Application or Value or Problem Invention
RPCs mandate as with all provincial research organizations is to facilitate marketshyled research An indicator of market-led research activity is the measure of business expenditure on research and development (BERD) There are few programs designed to increase BERDj in fact the percentage of government financed business research and development dropped from 5 in 1997 to 23 in 2007 1
The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SRED) tax credit program is the major program targeted at increasing business expenditure on research and development (BERD) As one of the very few programs available speCifically for industry business paSSionately defends SRED However SRED effectiveness is debatable Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) data from 2006 indicates Canadas BERD is about 11 of gross domestic product (GDP) substantially lower than the OECD average of nearly 16 of GDp2 The same data highlights that New Brunswicks BERD is only 04 of GDP about a quarter of the Canadian average
Improvement in our innovation performance will require an increase in market-led research and an increase in BERD As RPC emphasizes our applied research services we are advocating effective incentives and increased business expenditure on research and development
RPC has been developing and applying its expertise in ultrasonic flow metering
for more than two decades Initially for application in the nuclear industry our flow metering expertise has been applied in New Brunswicks food processing industry pulp and paper industry and even a geo-thermal heating system
During the past year a significant success was achieved when RPC was awarded a threeshyyear service contract to design manufacture and install a high accuracy (gt99) flow and temperature meter at Bruce Power in Ontario The application required a comprehensive quality assurance regimen and reliability in a harsh environment that includes operating temperatures reaching 260 degrees Celsius Our innovative use of ultrasonic technology included temperature measurements co-located with flow measurements
The project required the design and construction of innovative fixtures and high temperature transducers as well as the development of control software and measurement procedures The calibration process demonstrated accuracy in excess of requirements and the systems were installed to take measurements beginning in March of 2011
RPCs success in providing an innovative solution to meet an industry need is expected to generate additional inquiries for precision temperature and flow measurement This is an excellent example of market-led innovation
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From the Chairman and Executive Director continued
Looking Ahead
At the time of writing the world economy is in a precarious position - on the edge of recovery while on the verge of falling back into recession The outcome will be apparent with time however there are two influential realities we can be confident of 1) government debt concerns will reduce defiCit-spending on infrastructure and 2) global competition and emerging markets will require our businesses to be more competitive more productive and more innovative in order to succeed
RPC began to experience the effects of government spending reductions during the past year as demand softened for some of our analytical services driven by infrastructure spending We expect these conditions to continue for the near future and will be working to expand our customer base and introduce new service offerings to sustain revenues As governments search for cost saving opportunities RPC will continue to highlight our value proposition for the delivery of laboratory services Our high throughput from a diverse customer base results in a cost-effective lab service offering which is attractive to hundreds of clients and could be attractive to governments seeking to reduce costs
RPCs strategic plan was developed to complement the second challenge of global competition Our strategic plan includes the objective to expand capabilities and our client base for applied research services RPC is unique with its focus on market-led research - research which originates from a market need or opportunity As business addresses the challenges of global competition RPCs science and engineering services will be well positioned to assist with capabilities to develop new and improved products and processes
While RPCs financial performance is closely tied to the health of the economy our mandate to deliver applied research services is perhaps of greatest value in challenging economic environments RPC was created in 1962 with the mandate to help business and industry with their science and engineering needs Fifty years later in 2012 we will be recognizing our golden anniversary we look forward to continuing to help businesses overcome challenges by building on their successes as we have done for nearly five decades
Notes of Appreciation
RPCs success is made possible by a number of people and organizations We extend our appreciation to all who have contributed including those identified below
Our employee commitment to quality and customer service is outstanding and consistently reflected in our quality surveys We extend appreciation to our employees relentless contribution to our organizationS success A particularly impressive effort during the past year was the successful integration of the RPC Moncton location (see Open for Business RPC Moncton p 2)
RPCs board of directors volunteer their time to contribute to New Brunswicks provincial research organization We are grateful to these leaders and visionaries for their inSight and guidance (see RPC Board of Directors p 10)
We are thankful for the ongoing productive relationship with agencies committed to advanCing the New Brunswick economy including Business New Brunswick the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation the Industrial Research Assistance Program Natural Science and Engineering Research Council and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
bull Finally we thank our clients for their ongoing support and loyalty Our client base includes hundreds of New Brunswick businesses and all three levels of government We are aware that globalization provides choices and we are proud and appreciative that clients continue to choose RPC
Kenneth Reeder PEng Chairman
Eric Cook PEng MBA Executive DirectorCEO
J See G overnment-Financed Research and Development in Business Selected Organization for Economic Comiddotoperation and Development Coun tries 1997 and 2007 at httpwwwsciencegc codefa ult asp lang=enampn=DC429832middot1
2 See BERD Intensity at the Provincial Level 1996 2001 and 2006 at httpwwwsciencegccodefa ultasp lang=enampn=DC429832middot1
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Annual Plan Goals for 2010-2011
RP(sannual plan for 2010-2011 is asubsidiary document to the strategic plan 2010-2015 The annua l plan cross references the strategic corporate objectives and is endorsed by the board of directors The annual plan goa ls and the relevant progress made are reported below
I Produce a profitable result
RPC sales revenue grew to just over $94 million in 2010-2011
(see Consolidated Statement of Operations p 15) Although
this is a minor increase from 2010s $93 million sales revenue
we are pleased with the result when considering the reduction in
federal stimulus spending and the uncertain economy Careful
management of costs allowed for revenue to exceed expenses by
$328038 - the profitable result we were targeting
The Revenue Sources Profile (Chart I) illustrates that the bulk of
RPCs sales revenue (78_8) continues to come from industry The
second largest source is federa l government contracts (11 6)
Revenue from federal sources remains strong driven by RPCs
service contracts to Atomic Energy of Canada Limited for the
Point Lepreau NGS refurbishment project The provincial grant
remained at $50000 a much-appreciated contribution but a
substantial reduction from prior years
The Clients by Location (Chart 2) illustrates that 540 of RPCs
939 clients (58) were from New Brunswick Other clients were
regional (20) national (19) and international (3)
We are pleased that our expertise attracted 399 clients from
outside New Brunswick including 31 international clients As
illustrated in the Clients Served by Revenue chart (Chart 3) RPC
exported $36 million of services from the province helping to
create and maintain highly skilled labour opportunities here at home
As illustrated by the analysis above and the results presented in
the financial statements presented in this report the objective of
producing a profitable result was fulfilled
CHART 1 REVENUE SOURCES PROFILE
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80 Q gt 70 c Q 60 gt Q
0 50
40 ~ 30
20
10
0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Fiscal Year Ending
bull Re nt Interest Sundry bull ProvinCIal Government Contracts o Municipalities Individuals Other o Federal Government Contracts bull Provincial Government Grant bull Indust ry
CHART 2 CLIENTS BY LOCATION
1000
900
800
700
600c sao 0 u
400 It
300
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Year bull International Other Canadian Other AtlantIC bull NewBrunswick
NoteLocation data is by billing address
CHART 3 CLIENTS SERVED BY REVENUE
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Annual Plan Goals for 2010-2011 continued
Market-led Research RPCs raison detre
Every year RPC works with dozens of entrepreneurs inventors and businesses to facilitate their research needs
Examples of the types of projects include
bull Environmental process development for recycling of waste
Process evaluation for high performance water filters
bull Development and test of sea lice treatment processes
bull Shelf life studies for the food and beverage industry
Probiotic applications
Electronics testing for a new remote control product
bull Mining process to extract minerals from smelter slag
bull Product process optimization
bull Development of precision flow and temperature measurement devices
bull Environmental process development for waste reduction
II Progress succession efforts
Several long-serving senior employees will retire from RPC
over the next few years RPC has developed a regularly updated
succession plan to address these succession challenges The plan
employs a strategy that includes a combination of promotion and
new hiring
We have begun acting on this plan and have made some progress
However with regards to new hiring for senior positions we have
found it challenging to identify candidates with both an advanced
science degree and a customerbusiness focus There is work
remaining to be done on this goal we have engaged a human
resource search professional to facilitate our efforts and have
carried the objective forward for the coming year
11 1 Advance applied research efforts
Emphasizing RPCs applied research efforts is one of our strategic
plan objectives a fundamental part of RPCs mandate and an
important initiative in helping business to be competitive
A number of initiatives were progressed to help advance our
applied research service offerings We continued our excellent
relationship with the National Research Councils Industrial
Research Assistance Program (IRAP) fully utilizing and receiving
an extension to the Network Members Agreement which assists
industry with small research projects We are involved as a
collaborator on two Atlantic Innovation Fund project proposals
We continued targeted industry visits to describe RPCs services
and gain an understanding of their needs Presentations and
submissions were made advocating the importance of market-led
resea rch We participated in relevant panels committees and
conferences (see Influential Opinions RPC Experts in Demand
p3) Finally we advocated RPCs applied research services
through news articles that were published on our website and local
newspapers
A sustained effort is required to advance RPCs applied research
efforts however we are pleased with the progress during the past
year
IV Promotion and awareness of RPC
Promotion and awareness is a continuous effort however during
the past year we focused additional effort on the initiative
including advertizing efforts through a variety of mediums such as
newspapers sponsorships radio Google and Facebook Another
highlight was the launch of the wwwrpcgeneticscom website
to promote our DNA services This site includes secure payment
options for clients
Other initiatives included
Launch of RPCs newsletter RPC Researcher
Participation in relevant trade shows such as the Prospectors
and Developers Association of Canada show in Toronto
bull Submission to The Review of Federal Support to RampD
highlighting the importance of market-led research
Presentations by RPC employees at conferences workshops
and roundtables
Presentation to Business New Brunswick senior staff
Partic ipation by RPC employees on boards industry
associations and standards committees
Focused efforts to meet directly with existi ng and potential
clients
bull Official opening of our Moncton lab to better serve clients in
the Greater Moncton area
In summary a variety of traditional and new activities helped to
promote RPC and meet this objective
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RPC Employees
2010middot2011 Merit Award
The RPC Merit Award is presented to an individual or team of individuals who made an outstanding contribution or was responsible for a
substantial achievement for RPC
The 2010 -2011 merit award was presented to the team who developed and launched RPCs accredited genetics testing service line including the wwwrpcgentics com website
This project evolved from our DNA capabilities in the aquaculture and wi ldlife forensics sector Research was completed to understand market demand and the requirements to obtain accreditation for human genetics testing specifically paternity and maternity analysis Technical requirements including state -of-the-art DNA extraction capability were established Standard operating procedures were developed then audited and approved by the Standards Counc il of Canada A consumer-friendly website was developed that allows for on-line ordering of test kits and secure payment with credit card or PayPal The service was officially launched in January 2011 and has resulted in a variety of projects including the identification of siblings and parents resolution of inheritance disputes and assisting provincia l medical examiners to identify unknown remains
The development and launch of new services is crucial to RPCs long term success This highly technical scientific service was combined with an easy-to-use customer interface and immediately resulted in international business The project is an important achievement and
Team members (from left to right) Dr Ben Forward Samantha Atkinson Sherry Binette Amy Brown Lenora Fanjoy Eric Johnsen
an excellent example of RPCs renewal
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5Years
10 Years
15 Years
20Years
25Years
Retirement
1_ Employee Career Milestones
Sean McGrath Jodi Buckingham Matt Ness Dr Ben Forward
Cathy Hay
John Spee lman
Stacey Munn Bev Byers Kirk Kierstead Theresa Logan Krista Skinner TroyYoung Germain Landry
Brian Bell
Lynn Jewett
Senior Management Team --_ __
Executive Management Eric Cook Executive DirectorCEO Stephen Fox Chief Operating OfficerCFO
Department Heads John Aikens Mechanical Systems amp Diagnostics and Physical Metallurgy Eric Cook Process and Environmental Techno logy Dr Ben Forward Food Fisheries and Aquaculture Ross Kean Inorganic Analytical Chemistry Bruce Phillips Organic Analyt ical Chemistry
Section Heads Ross Gilders Mining and Industrial Services Thelma Green Air Ouality Services Dr John Macaulay High Reso lution Mass Spectrometry John Speelman Senior Metallurgist
(291f2 years of service to RPC)
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RPC Board of Directors
Ken Reeder PEng Chairman (Past) President amp CEO Neill and Gunter Ltd Saint John NB
Eric Cook PEng Executive Director ICEO RPC Fredericton NB
Dr Bev Bacon President RDI Strategies Fredericton NB
David Beattie PEng Vice-President expcom Fredericton NB
Stephen Beatty CMA CFO AL-PACK Enterprises Ltd Moncton NB
Mr Lee Corey President Corey Nutrition Company Fredericton NB
Bob Crawford PEng (Past) Vice President NB Power Mactaquac NB
Doug Ettinger President and CEO Ganong Bros Limited St Stephen NB
Dr Greg Kealey Provost and VP Research University of New Brunswick Fredericton NB
Mr Daniel Laplante Director of Operations Enseignes Pattison Sign Group Edmundston NB
Bernard F LeBlanc PEng President and CEO Saint John Airport Inc Saint John NB
Bill Levesque Deputy Minister Business New Brunswick Fredericton NB
Dr Sharon McGladdery Director St Andrews Biological Station St Andrews NB
Michelyne Paulin Regional Director - Atlantic Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada Moncton NB
RPCs June board meeting was conducted in the St AndrewsSt Stephen area In addition to the business meeting the board participated in an aquaculture tour that included a cage site visit and a factory tour of Canadas oldest candy company Ganongs Directors enjoyed New Brunswick products including Cooke Aquacultures Eco Certified salmon and a variety of Ganongs famous candy products
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RPC Director Bob Crawford and Chief Operating Officer Steve Fox on our tour of Fundy aquaculture farms
Our tour guide Betty House Research and Development Coordinator at the Atlantic Canada Fish Farme rs Association and Dr Bev Bacon RPC Director
Revenue Highlights
- __e SOURCES OF REVENUE
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2010-2011 2009-2010
Industry $ 7685672 $ 7610538
Federal Government Contracts 1132361 1136319
Provincial Government Contracts 368346 359801
Provincial Government Grant 50000 50000
Other 518868 539227
Total $ 9755247 $ 9695885
DISTRIBUTION OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE
Under 200 Employees
Over 200 Employees
Foreign Industry
2010-2011 2009-2010
$ 4691949 $ 5363848
1695899 1132880
964810 733758
333014 380052
$ 7685672 $ 7610538
--e TOTAL INCOME 2000middot2011
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2
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FiscalYear
bull Provincia l Grant bull Contract and Other
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Auditor 5 Report
To The Honourable David Alward
Premier of the Province of New Brunswick
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To the Chairman and Members of the
New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council
I have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council which comprise
the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 March 2011 and the consolidated statements of operations net assets and cash
flows for the year then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information
Managements Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with the Canashy
dian generally accepted accounting principles and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation
of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditors Responsibility
My responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on my audit I conducted my audit in accordance
with the Canadian generally accepted auditing standards Those standards require that I comply with ethical requirements and plan and pershy
form the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements
The procedures selected depend on the auditors judgment including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolishy
dated financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to
the entitys preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are approprishy
ate in the circumstances but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entitys internal control An audit also
includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management
as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements
I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion
Opinion
In my opinion these consolidated financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial position of the New Brunswick
Research and Productivity Council as at March 31 2011 and the results of its operations its net assets and its cash flows for the year then
ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles
~~Lu~M Kim MacPherson CA
Auditor General
Fredericton NB
June 29 2011
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
ASSETS Cu rre nt assets
Cash and term deposits $ 706638 $ $ 706638 $ 1188674
Accounts receivable 1712855 1712855 1767903 Work in progress 361224 361224 154769 Prepaid expenses 110370 110370 84157
2891087 2891087 3195503
Marketable securities 2664125 4446174 7110299 6891520 Capital assets net (Note 4) 2806514 2806514 2985215 Goodwill (Note 5) 395458 395458
$ 5950670 $ 7252688 $13203358 $13072238
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $1230867 $ $ 1230867 $ 1492661 Deferred revenue 412962 412962 554223 Current portion of long term debt (Note 6) 27503 27503 26456
1643829 27503 1671332 2073340
Long term liabilities Accrued retirement benefits 835446 835446 738802 Note payable (Note 6) 46743 46743 74246
835446 46743 882189 813048
Deferred contributions (Note 7) 42684 42684 72245
Fund balances Unrestricted 3471395 3471395 2790945 Board restricted (Note 8) 4446174 4446174 4510392 Invested in capital assets 2689584 2689584 2812268
3471395 7135758 10607153 10113605 $ 5950670 $ 7252688 $13203358 $13072238
Approved by the Council
Chairman
Executive Director
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS 31 MARCH 2011
Capital Capital Operating Board Invested in Total Total
Unrestricted Restricted Capital Assets 2011 2010
Balance opening $ 2790945 $ 4510392 $ 2812268 $10113605 $ 9350668
Excess of revenue over expense 493548 493548 762937 Acquisition of capital assets (386715) 386715
Reduction in term loans payable 1047 (27503) 26456
Amortization of capital assets 535855 (535855)
Interfund transfer (350000) 350000
Balance closing $ 3471395 $ 4446174 $ 2689584 $10607153 $ 10113605
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
REVENUE Operations $ 9408638 $ $ 9408638 $ 9317799
Operating grant Province of New Brunswick 50000 50000 50000
Investment 183748 183748 191666
Sundry 112861 112861 136420
9755247 9755247 9695885
EXPENSE Operations 6827418 6827418 6647280 Administration 2066279 2066279 1924022 Amortization (Notes 4 and 7) 535855 535855 537083 Bad debts (Recovery) (2343) (2343) 11668
9427209 9427209 9120053
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE FROM OPERATIONS 328038 328038 575832
Adjustment for unrealized gains on marketable securities 165510 165510 187105
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE $ 493548 $ $ 493548 $ 762937
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) Operating activities
Excess of revenue over expense Amortization Gain on sale of assets Net change in non-cash working capital Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ $ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ 575832 537083
(6950) 246795
1352760
Financing and investing activities Purchase or transfer of long -term investment Accrual of retireme nt allowance entitlements Proceeds on disposal of capital assets Acquisition of Moncton operation (goodwill) Reduction in lo ng term debt Acquisit ion of capital assets Net cash provided (used) in financ in g and
investing activities
(117487) 96645
(395458)
(416300)
64218
(27503) (386715)
(350000)
(53269) 96645
(395458) (27503)
(386715)
(766300)
(566266) 46255 25700
(26456) (524025)
(1044792)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (132036) (350000) (482036) 307968
Cash and term deposits beginning of year Interfund transfer (Note 8)
CASH AND TERM DEPOSITS end of yea r
1188674 (350000)
$ 706638
350000 $
1188674
$ 706638
880706
$1188674
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MARCH 2011
1 Purpose of the organization
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council (the Council) is a non-profit organization incorporated under the Research and Productivity Council Act 1962 The objectives of the Council are to promote stimulate and expedite continuing improvement in productive efficiency and expansion in the various sectors of the New Brunswick economy The Council provides independent research testing and technical services to enterprises primarily within New Brunswick on a fee-for-service basis
2 Future accounting changes
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants has issued new accounting standards which may change the Councils accounting framework The impact on future financial statements of implementing a new accounting framework will be assessed during the coming year
3 Significant accounting policies
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles The significant policies are detailed as follows
a) Fund accounting
Revenue and expense associated with delivery of services and administrative support are reported in the Operating Fund The Capital Fund reports assets liabilities gains and expenditures related to the acquisition disposal and financing of capital assets as well as the amount of net assets restricted for capital purposes
b) Revenue recognition
Revenue is determined to be earned and is recorded in the Operating Fund on a percentage of completion basis when services are performed The value of work completed but not billed is reported as Work in Progress while amounts which have been paid or billed in advance but for which work has not been done are reflected as Deferred Revenue
Investment income includes dividends interest and gains and losses on securities All investment income is reported in the Operating Fund in the year it is earned including unrealized gains and losses on held-for-trading financial assets
The Council follows the deferral method of accounting for grants received for operations and specific projects Grants to be used for restricted purposes are recognized as revenue in the period in which the related expenditures are incurred Where a portion of a grant relates to a future period it is deferred and recognized in the subsequent period
Unrestricted grants are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured Grants approved but not received at the end of an accounting period are accrued
c) Financial instruments
Financial instruments are comprised of cash term deposits accounts receivable marketable securities accounts payable and accrued liabilities accrued retirement benefits and note payable They are classified and accounted for in accordance with The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) Handbook section 3855 Financial Instruments Recognition and Measurement as follows
Marketable securities including equities and bonds which are held-for-trading are carried at fair value which is determined by reference to published price quotations Accrued retirement benefits are recorded at fair value as estimated by management Estimated fair value has not been subjected to actuarial review
The non-interest bearing note payable is recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method The fair value of this note has been determined using a discount rate of 39 this has resulted in a reduction in the initial carrying value of $14956
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Due to the ir short-term nature al l other financial instruments are carried at amounts which are considered to approximate their fair value
The Council does not enter into hedging activities and does not engage in derivative transactions
The Council discloses its exposure to risk and its risk management practices in accordance with the accounting standards issued by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in Section 3861- Financial Instruments-Presentation and Disclosures in place of Financial Instruments-Disclosures- Section 3862 and Financial Instruments- Presentation Section 3863
d) Capital assets
Capital assets are recorded in the Capita l Fund at cost Amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over the assets estimated useful lives Amortization is recorded in the Operating Fund as part of the cost of service delivery at rates as disclosed in Note 4 (Capital assets)
e) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of acquisit ion cost of a business over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired and is not amortized Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or when changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment
f) Consolidation policy
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Council and those of its wholly owned subsidiary Minuvar Ltd
g) Pension
Full -time employees of the Council are members of the New Brunswick Public Service Superannuation Plan The Plan is a defined benefit multi-employer plan under which contributions are made by both the Council and its employees The employers contributions to the plan are accounted for as a defined contribution plan as the Councils obligation is limited to the amount of these contributions
h) Retirement allowance entitlements
Retirement allowance entitlements are earned by employees at the rate of one weeks pay for each full year worked to a maximum of twenty-five weeks The amount of the retirement allowance is based upon years of service and the employees final salary
i) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting princip les requires management to make estimates and assumptions that could differ from actual results Estimates have been made of the retirement allowance benefits earned to date that may become payable in the future Estimates have also been established for accounts receivable which are or may become uncollectible
4 Capital assets
2011 2010
Vehicle
Computer equipment
Operating equipment
Land and buildings
Amortization rates
25
25
1250
3
Cost
$ 11880
1634169
9364415
2918245
Accumulated amortization
$ 11880
1563908
7993710
1552697
Net book Net book value value
$ $
70261 47785
1370705 1560648
1365548 1376782
$13928709 $11122195 $ 2806514 $ 2985215
Amortization expense is comprised ofthe following amounts 2011 2010
Amortization of assets $ 565416 $ 572347
Amortizat ion of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264)
$ 535855 $ 537083
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5 Goodwill
2011 2010
Goodwill at 1 April $ $
Goodwill acquired with purchase of Moncton operation 395458
Goodwill at 31 March $ 395458 $
6 Note payable
2011 2010 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency interest free payable $7500
quarterly through November 12013 $ 74246 $ 100702
Less current portion ( 27503) ( 26456)
$ 46743 $ 74246
7 Deferred contributions
Deferred contributions reported in the Capital Fund represent the unamortized portion of external contributions received towards the cost of specific capital assets Amortization of deferred contributions is calculated at the same rate as amortization of the assets to which they relate and is netted with amortization expense for presentation purposes
The changes for the year in the deferred contributions balance reported in the Capital Fund are as follows
2011 2010 Deferred contributions at 1 April $ 72245 $ 107509 Amortization of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264) Deferred contributions at 31 March $ 42684 $ 72245
8 Intermiddotfund transfers and internally restricted fund balances
The board of directors of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council internally restricted resources amounting to $4446174 as at 31 March 2011 (2010 - $4510392) This internally restricted amount is intended for the acquisition of capital assets and payment of capital obligations and is not available for other purposes without the approval of the board of directors This amount includes a 31 March 2011 transfer of $350000 from the Operating Fund to the Capital Fund (2010 - $600000)
9 Business Acquisition
On January 20th 2011 RPC acquired the Moncton New Brunswick operations of Caduceon Enterprises Inc The asset purchase agreement included acquisition of the assets and assumption of the obligation respecting the leased premises RPC provides laboratory services from this location to Caduceons former customers and employs those individuals formerly employed by Caduceon in this location The cost of purchase has been allocated as follows
Capital assets at fair market value $ 25140 Materials and supplies 22293
$ 47433 Remainder as Goodwill 395548
$ 442981
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10 Related party transactions
During the year the Council provided services to government departments and Crown agencies of the Province of New Brunswick The
Council provides these services under its normal terms and conditions
2011 2010 Revenue from services provided for the year
Government departments and agencies $1005694 $ 994207
Accounts receivable at 31 March
Government departments and agencies $222878 $ 180495
11 Management of Net Assets
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Councils objective in managing its net assets is to remain a sustainable operation while
fulfilling its overall mandate of being an independent research testing and technical services organization It achieves this objective
through strong day-to-day management of cash poundlows and by regularly monitoring revenues and expenditures against its annual
operating and capital budgets
12 Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Councils risk management policies are part of the overall management of the entitys operations Managements direct
involvement in day-to-day operations identifies risks and variations from expectations leading to risk management activities
requirements and actions
Management has not entered into hedging transact ions to manage risks As part of the overa ll management of the entitys operations
management considers avoidance of undue concentrations of risk and employs appropriate investment and credit management
policies to manage the Councils exposure
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From the Chairman and Executive Director continued
Looking Ahead
At the time of writing the world economy is in a precarious position - on the edge of recovery while on the verge of falling back into recession The outcome will be apparent with time however there are two influential realities we can be confident of 1) government debt concerns will reduce defiCit-spending on infrastructure and 2) global competition and emerging markets will require our businesses to be more competitive more productive and more innovative in order to succeed
RPC began to experience the effects of government spending reductions during the past year as demand softened for some of our analytical services driven by infrastructure spending We expect these conditions to continue for the near future and will be working to expand our customer base and introduce new service offerings to sustain revenues As governments search for cost saving opportunities RPC will continue to highlight our value proposition for the delivery of laboratory services Our high throughput from a diverse customer base results in a cost-effective lab service offering which is attractive to hundreds of clients and could be attractive to governments seeking to reduce costs
RPCs strategic plan was developed to complement the second challenge of global competition Our strategic plan includes the objective to expand capabilities and our client base for applied research services RPC is unique with its focus on market-led research - research which originates from a market need or opportunity As business addresses the challenges of global competition RPCs science and engineering services will be well positioned to assist with capabilities to develop new and improved products and processes
While RPCs financial performance is closely tied to the health of the economy our mandate to deliver applied research services is perhaps of greatest value in challenging economic environments RPC was created in 1962 with the mandate to help business and industry with their science and engineering needs Fifty years later in 2012 we will be recognizing our golden anniversary we look forward to continuing to help businesses overcome challenges by building on their successes as we have done for nearly five decades
Notes of Appreciation
RPCs success is made possible by a number of people and organizations We extend our appreciation to all who have contributed including those identified below
Our employee commitment to quality and customer service is outstanding and consistently reflected in our quality surveys We extend appreciation to our employees relentless contribution to our organizationS success A particularly impressive effort during the past year was the successful integration of the RPC Moncton location (see Open for Business RPC Moncton p 2)
RPCs board of directors volunteer their time to contribute to New Brunswicks provincial research organization We are grateful to these leaders and visionaries for their inSight and guidance (see RPC Board of Directors p 10)
We are thankful for the ongoing productive relationship with agencies committed to advanCing the New Brunswick economy including Business New Brunswick the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation the Industrial Research Assistance Program Natural Science and Engineering Research Council and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
bull Finally we thank our clients for their ongoing support and loyalty Our client base includes hundreds of New Brunswick businesses and all three levels of government We are aware that globalization provides choices and we are proud and appreciative that clients continue to choose RPC
Kenneth Reeder PEng Chairman
Eric Cook PEng MBA Executive DirectorCEO
J See G overnment-Financed Research and Development in Business Selected Organization for Economic Comiddotoperation and Development Coun tries 1997 and 2007 at httpwwwsciencegc codefa ult asp lang=enampn=DC429832middot1
2 See BERD Intensity at the Provincial Level 1996 2001 and 2006 at httpwwwsciencegccodefa ultasp lang=enampn=DC429832middot1
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Annual Plan Goals for 2010-2011
RP(sannual plan for 2010-2011 is asubsidiary document to the strategic plan 2010-2015 The annua l plan cross references the strategic corporate objectives and is endorsed by the board of directors The annual plan goa ls and the relevant progress made are reported below
I Produce a profitable result
RPC sales revenue grew to just over $94 million in 2010-2011
(see Consolidated Statement of Operations p 15) Although
this is a minor increase from 2010s $93 million sales revenue
we are pleased with the result when considering the reduction in
federal stimulus spending and the uncertain economy Careful
management of costs allowed for revenue to exceed expenses by
$328038 - the profitable result we were targeting
The Revenue Sources Profile (Chart I) illustrates that the bulk of
RPCs sales revenue (78_8) continues to come from industry The
second largest source is federa l government contracts (11 6)
Revenue from federal sources remains strong driven by RPCs
service contracts to Atomic Energy of Canada Limited for the
Point Lepreau NGS refurbishment project The provincial grant
remained at $50000 a much-appreciated contribution but a
substantial reduction from prior years
The Clients by Location (Chart 2) illustrates that 540 of RPCs
939 clients (58) were from New Brunswick Other clients were
regional (20) national (19) and international (3)
We are pleased that our expertise attracted 399 clients from
outside New Brunswick including 31 international clients As
illustrated in the Clients Served by Revenue chart (Chart 3) RPC
exported $36 million of services from the province helping to
create and maintain highly skilled labour opportunities here at home
As illustrated by the analysis above and the results presented in
the financial statements presented in this report the objective of
producing a profitable result was fulfilled
CHART 1 REVENUE SOURCES PROFILE
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80 Q gt 70 c Q 60 gt Q
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40 ~ 30
20
10
0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Fiscal Year Ending
bull Re nt Interest Sundry bull ProvinCIal Government Contracts o Municipalities Individuals Other o Federal Government Contracts bull Provincial Government Grant bull Indust ry
CHART 2 CLIENTS BY LOCATION
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300
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Year bull International Other Canadian Other AtlantIC bull NewBrunswick
NoteLocation data is by billing address
CHART 3 CLIENTS SERVED BY REVENUE
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bull International Other Canadian bull Other Atlantic bull New Brunswick
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Annual Plan Goals for 2010-2011 continued
Market-led Research RPCs raison detre
Every year RPC works with dozens of entrepreneurs inventors and businesses to facilitate their research needs
Examples of the types of projects include
bull Environmental process development for recycling of waste
Process evaluation for high performance water filters
bull Development and test of sea lice treatment processes
bull Shelf life studies for the food and beverage industry
Probiotic applications
Electronics testing for a new remote control product
bull Mining process to extract minerals from smelter slag
bull Product process optimization
bull Development of precision flow and temperature measurement devices
bull Environmental process development for waste reduction
II Progress succession efforts
Several long-serving senior employees will retire from RPC
over the next few years RPC has developed a regularly updated
succession plan to address these succession challenges The plan
employs a strategy that includes a combination of promotion and
new hiring
We have begun acting on this plan and have made some progress
However with regards to new hiring for senior positions we have
found it challenging to identify candidates with both an advanced
science degree and a customerbusiness focus There is work
remaining to be done on this goal we have engaged a human
resource search professional to facilitate our efforts and have
carried the objective forward for the coming year
11 1 Advance applied research efforts
Emphasizing RPCs applied research efforts is one of our strategic
plan objectives a fundamental part of RPCs mandate and an
important initiative in helping business to be competitive
A number of initiatives were progressed to help advance our
applied research service offerings We continued our excellent
relationship with the National Research Councils Industrial
Research Assistance Program (IRAP) fully utilizing and receiving
an extension to the Network Members Agreement which assists
industry with small research projects We are involved as a
collaborator on two Atlantic Innovation Fund project proposals
We continued targeted industry visits to describe RPCs services
and gain an understanding of their needs Presentations and
submissions were made advocating the importance of market-led
resea rch We participated in relevant panels committees and
conferences (see Influential Opinions RPC Experts in Demand
p3) Finally we advocated RPCs applied research services
through news articles that were published on our website and local
newspapers
A sustained effort is required to advance RPCs applied research
efforts however we are pleased with the progress during the past
year
IV Promotion and awareness of RPC
Promotion and awareness is a continuous effort however during
the past year we focused additional effort on the initiative
including advertizing efforts through a variety of mediums such as
newspapers sponsorships radio Google and Facebook Another
highlight was the launch of the wwwrpcgeneticscom website
to promote our DNA services This site includes secure payment
options for clients
Other initiatives included
Launch of RPCs newsletter RPC Researcher
Participation in relevant trade shows such as the Prospectors
and Developers Association of Canada show in Toronto
bull Submission to The Review of Federal Support to RampD
highlighting the importance of market-led research
Presentations by RPC employees at conferences workshops
and roundtables
Presentation to Business New Brunswick senior staff
Partic ipation by RPC employees on boards industry
associations and standards committees
Focused efforts to meet directly with existi ng and potential
clients
bull Official opening of our Moncton lab to better serve clients in
the Greater Moncton area
In summary a variety of traditional and new activities helped to
promote RPC and meet this objective
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RPC Employees
2010middot2011 Merit Award
The RPC Merit Award is presented to an individual or team of individuals who made an outstanding contribution or was responsible for a
substantial achievement for RPC
The 2010 -2011 merit award was presented to the team who developed and launched RPCs accredited genetics testing service line including the wwwrpcgentics com website
This project evolved from our DNA capabilities in the aquaculture and wi ldlife forensics sector Research was completed to understand market demand and the requirements to obtain accreditation for human genetics testing specifically paternity and maternity analysis Technical requirements including state -of-the-art DNA extraction capability were established Standard operating procedures were developed then audited and approved by the Standards Counc il of Canada A consumer-friendly website was developed that allows for on-line ordering of test kits and secure payment with credit card or PayPal The service was officially launched in January 2011 and has resulted in a variety of projects including the identification of siblings and parents resolution of inheritance disputes and assisting provincia l medical examiners to identify unknown remains
The development and launch of new services is crucial to RPCs long term success This highly technical scientific service was combined with an easy-to-use customer interface and immediately resulted in international business The project is an important achievement and
Team members (from left to right) Dr Ben Forward Samantha Atkinson Sherry Binette Amy Brown Lenora Fanjoy Eric Johnsen
an excellent example of RPCs renewal
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5Years
10 Years
15 Years
20Years
25Years
Retirement
1_ Employee Career Milestones
Sean McGrath Jodi Buckingham Matt Ness Dr Ben Forward
Cathy Hay
John Spee lman
Stacey Munn Bev Byers Kirk Kierstead Theresa Logan Krista Skinner TroyYoung Germain Landry
Brian Bell
Lynn Jewett
Senior Management Team --_ __
Executive Management Eric Cook Executive DirectorCEO Stephen Fox Chief Operating OfficerCFO
Department Heads John Aikens Mechanical Systems amp Diagnostics and Physical Metallurgy Eric Cook Process and Environmental Techno logy Dr Ben Forward Food Fisheries and Aquaculture Ross Kean Inorganic Analytical Chemistry Bruce Phillips Organic Analyt ical Chemistry
Section Heads Ross Gilders Mining and Industrial Services Thelma Green Air Ouality Services Dr John Macaulay High Reso lution Mass Spectrometry John Speelman Senior Metallurgist
(291f2 years of service to RPC)
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RPC Board of Directors
Ken Reeder PEng Chairman (Past) President amp CEO Neill and Gunter Ltd Saint John NB
Eric Cook PEng Executive Director ICEO RPC Fredericton NB
Dr Bev Bacon President RDI Strategies Fredericton NB
David Beattie PEng Vice-President expcom Fredericton NB
Stephen Beatty CMA CFO AL-PACK Enterprises Ltd Moncton NB
Mr Lee Corey President Corey Nutrition Company Fredericton NB
Bob Crawford PEng (Past) Vice President NB Power Mactaquac NB
Doug Ettinger President and CEO Ganong Bros Limited St Stephen NB
Dr Greg Kealey Provost and VP Research University of New Brunswick Fredericton NB
Mr Daniel Laplante Director of Operations Enseignes Pattison Sign Group Edmundston NB
Bernard F LeBlanc PEng President and CEO Saint John Airport Inc Saint John NB
Bill Levesque Deputy Minister Business New Brunswick Fredericton NB
Dr Sharon McGladdery Director St Andrews Biological Station St Andrews NB
Michelyne Paulin Regional Director - Atlantic Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada Moncton NB
RPCs June board meeting was conducted in the St AndrewsSt Stephen area In addition to the business meeting the board participated in an aquaculture tour that included a cage site visit and a factory tour of Canadas oldest candy company Ganongs Directors enjoyed New Brunswick products including Cooke Aquacultures Eco Certified salmon and a variety of Ganongs famous candy products
10
RPC Director Bob Crawford and Chief Operating Officer Steve Fox on our tour of Fundy aquaculture farms
Our tour guide Betty House Research and Development Coordinator at the Atlantic Canada Fish Farme rs Association and Dr Bev Bacon RPC Director
Revenue Highlights
- __e SOURCES OF REVENUE
----- shy
--e
2010-2011 2009-2010
Industry $ 7685672 $ 7610538
Federal Government Contracts 1132361 1136319
Provincial Government Contracts 368346 359801
Provincial Government Grant 50000 50000
Other 518868 539227
Total $ 9755247 $ 9695885
DISTRIBUTION OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE
Under 200 Employees
Over 200 Employees
Foreign Industry
2010-2011 2009-2010
$ 4691949 $ 5363848
1695899 1132880
964810 733758
333014 380052
$ 7685672 $ 7610538
--e TOTAL INCOME 2000middot2011
10
8
~
r 2 middotE
6
~ QI J r QIgt QI
0
4
2
o 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
FiscalYear
bull Provincia l Grant bull Contract and Other
-- 1 1
Auditor 5 Report
To The Honourable David Alward
Premier of the Province of New Brunswick
- and shy
To the Chairman and Members of the
New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council
I have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council which comprise
the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 March 2011 and the consolidated statements of operations net assets and cash
flows for the year then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information
Managements Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with the Canashy
dian generally accepted accounting principles and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation
of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditors Responsibility
My responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on my audit I conducted my audit in accordance
with the Canadian generally accepted auditing standards Those standards require that I comply with ethical requirements and plan and pershy
form the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements
The procedures selected depend on the auditors judgment including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolishy
dated financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to
the entitys preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are approprishy
ate in the circumstances but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entitys internal control An audit also
includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management
as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements
I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion
Opinion
In my opinion these consolidated financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial position of the New Brunswick
Research and Productivity Council as at March 31 2011 and the results of its operations its net assets and its cash flows for the year then
ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles
~~Lu~M Kim MacPherson CA
Auditor General
Fredericton NB
June 29 2011
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
ASSETS Cu rre nt assets
Cash and term deposits $ 706638 $ $ 706638 $ 1188674
Accounts receivable 1712855 1712855 1767903 Work in progress 361224 361224 154769 Prepaid expenses 110370 110370 84157
2891087 2891087 3195503
Marketable securities 2664125 4446174 7110299 6891520 Capital assets net (Note 4) 2806514 2806514 2985215 Goodwill (Note 5) 395458 395458
$ 5950670 $ 7252688 $13203358 $13072238
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $1230867 $ $ 1230867 $ 1492661 Deferred revenue 412962 412962 554223 Current portion of long term debt (Note 6) 27503 27503 26456
1643829 27503 1671332 2073340
Long term liabilities Accrued retirement benefits 835446 835446 738802 Note payable (Note 6) 46743 46743 74246
835446 46743 882189 813048
Deferred contributions (Note 7) 42684 42684 72245
Fund balances Unrestricted 3471395 3471395 2790945 Board restricted (Note 8) 4446174 4446174 4510392 Invested in capital assets 2689584 2689584 2812268
3471395 7135758 10607153 10113605 $ 5950670 $ 7252688 $13203358 $13072238
Approved by the Council
Chairman
Executive Director
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS 31 MARCH 2011
Capital Capital Operating Board Invested in Total Total
Unrestricted Restricted Capital Assets 2011 2010
Balance opening $ 2790945 $ 4510392 $ 2812268 $10113605 $ 9350668
Excess of revenue over expense 493548 493548 762937 Acquisition of capital assets (386715) 386715
Reduction in term loans payable 1047 (27503) 26456
Amortization of capital assets 535855 (535855)
Interfund transfer (350000) 350000
Balance closing $ 3471395 $ 4446174 $ 2689584 $10607153 $ 10113605
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
REVENUE Operations $ 9408638 $ $ 9408638 $ 9317799
Operating grant Province of New Brunswick 50000 50000 50000
Investment 183748 183748 191666
Sundry 112861 112861 136420
9755247 9755247 9695885
EXPENSE Operations 6827418 6827418 6647280 Administration 2066279 2066279 1924022 Amortization (Notes 4 and 7) 535855 535855 537083 Bad debts (Recovery) (2343) (2343) 11668
9427209 9427209 9120053
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE FROM OPERATIONS 328038 328038 575832
Adjustment for unrealized gains on marketable securities 165510 165510 187105
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE $ 493548 $ $ 493548 $ 762937
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) Operating activities
Excess of revenue over expense Amortization Gain on sale of assets Net change in non-cash working capital Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ $ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ 575832 537083
(6950) 246795
1352760
Financing and investing activities Purchase or transfer of long -term investment Accrual of retireme nt allowance entitlements Proceeds on disposal of capital assets Acquisition of Moncton operation (goodwill) Reduction in lo ng term debt Acquisit ion of capital assets Net cash provided (used) in financ in g and
investing activities
(117487) 96645
(395458)
(416300)
64218
(27503) (386715)
(350000)
(53269) 96645
(395458) (27503)
(386715)
(766300)
(566266) 46255 25700
(26456) (524025)
(1044792)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (132036) (350000) (482036) 307968
Cash and term deposits beginning of year Interfund transfer (Note 8)
CASH AND TERM DEPOSITS end of yea r
1188674 (350000)
$ 706638
350000 $
1188674
$ 706638
880706
$1188674
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MARCH 2011
1 Purpose of the organization
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council (the Council) is a non-profit organization incorporated under the Research and Productivity Council Act 1962 The objectives of the Council are to promote stimulate and expedite continuing improvement in productive efficiency and expansion in the various sectors of the New Brunswick economy The Council provides independent research testing and technical services to enterprises primarily within New Brunswick on a fee-for-service basis
2 Future accounting changes
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants has issued new accounting standards which may change the Councils accounting framework The impact on future financial statements of implementing a new accounting framework will be assessed during the coming year
3 Significant accounting policies
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles The significant policies are detailed as follows
a) Fund accounting
Revenue and expense associated with delivery of services and administrative support are reported in the Operating Fund The Capital Fund reports assets liabilities gains and expenditures related to the acquisition disposal and financing of capital assets as well as the amount of net assets restricted for capital purposes
b) Revenue recognition
Revenue is determined to be earned and is recorded in the Operating Fund on a percentage of completion basis when services are performed The value of work completed but not billed is reported as Work in Progress while amounts which have been paid or billed in advance but for which work has not been done are reflected as Deferred Revenue
Investment income includes dividends interest and gains and losses on securities All investment income is reported in the Operating Fund in the year it is earned including unrealized gains and losses on held-for-trading financial assets
The Council follows the deferral method of accounting for grants received for operations and specific projects Grants to be used for restricted purposes are recognized as revenue in the period in which the related expenditures are incurred Where a portion of a grant relates to a future period it is deferred and recognized in the subsequent period
Unrestricted grants are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured Grants approved but not received at the end of an accounting period are accrued
c) Financial instruments
Financial instruments are comprised of cash term deposits accounts receivable marketable securities accounts payable and accrued liabilities accrued retirement benefits and note payable They are classified and accounted for in accordance with The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) Handbook section 3855 Financial Instruments Recognition and Measurement as follows
Marketable securities including equities and bonds which are held-for-trading are carried at fair value which is determined by reference to published price quotations Accrued retirement benefits are recorded at fair value as estimated by management Estimated fair value has not been subjected to actuarial review
The non-interest bearing note payable is recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method The fair value of this note has been determined using a discount rate of 39 this has resulted in a reduction in the initial carrying value of $14956
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Due to the ir short-term nature al l other financial instruments are carried at amounts which are considered to approximate their fair value
The Council does not enter into hedging activities and does not engage in derivative transactions
The Council discloses its exposure to risk and its risk management practices in accordance with the accounting standards issued by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in Section 3861- Financial Instruments-Presentation and Disclosures in place of Financial Instruments-Disclosures- Section 3862 and Financial Instruments- Presentation Section 3863
d) Capital assets
Capital assets are recorded in the Capita l Fund at cost Amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over the assets estimated useful lives Amortization is recorded in the Operating Fund as part of the cost of service delivery at rates as disclosed in Note 4 (Capital assets)
e) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of acquisit ion cost of a business over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired and is not amortized Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or when changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment
f) Consolidation policy
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Council and those of its wholly owned subsidiary Minuvar Ltd
g) Pension
Full -time employees of the Council are members of the New Brunswick Public Service Superannuation Plan The Plan is a defined benefit multi-employer plan under which contributions are made by both the Council and its employees The employers contributions to the plan are accounted for as a defined contribution plan as the Councils obligation is limited to the amount of these contributions
h) Retirement allowance entitlements
Retirement allowance entitlements are earned by employees at the rate of one weeks pay for each full year worked to a maximum of twenty-five weeks The amount of the retirement allowance is based upon years of service and the employees final salary
i) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting princip les requires management to make estimates and assumptions that could differ from actual results Estimates have been made of the retirement allowance benefits earned to date that may become payable in the future Estimates have also been established for accounts receivable which are or may become uncollectible
4 Capital assets
2011 2010
Vehicle
Computer equipment
Operating equipment
Land and buildings
Amortization rates
25
25
1250
3
Cost
$ 11880
1634169
9364415
2918245
Accumulated amortization
$ 11880
1563908
7993710
1552697
Net book Net book value value
$ $
70261 47785
1370705 1560648
1365548 1376782
$13928709 $11122195 $ 2806514 $ 2985215
Amortization expense is comprised ofthe following amounts 2011 2010
Amortization of assets $ 565416 $ 572347
Amortizat ion of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264)
$ 535855 $ 537083
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5 Goodwill
2011 2010
Goodwill at 1 April $ $
Goodwill acquired with purchase of Moncton operation 395458
Goodwill at 31 March $ 395458 $
6 Note payable
2011 2010 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency interest free payable $7500
quarterly through November 12013 $ 74246 $ 100702
Less current portion ( 27503) ( 26456)
$ 46743 $ 74246
7 Deferred contributions
Deferred contributions reported in the Capital Fund represent the unamortized portion of external contributions received towards the cost of specific capital assets Amortization of deferred contributions is calculated at the same rate as amortization of the assets to which they relate and is netted with amortization expense for presentation purposes
The changes for the year in the deferred contributions balance reported in the Capital Fund are as follows
2011 2010 Deferred contributions at 1 April $ 72245 $ 107509 Amortization of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264) Deferred contributions at 31 March $ 42684 $ 72245
8 Intermiddotfund transfers and internally restricted fund balances
The board of directors of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council internally restricted resources amounting to $4446174 as at 31 March 2011 (2010 - $4510392) This internally restricted amount is intended for the acquisition of capital assets and payment of capital obligations and is not available for other purposes without the approval of the board of directors This amount includes a 31 March 2011 transfer of $350000 from the Operating Fund to the Capital Fund (2010 - $600000)
9 Business Acquisition
On January 20th 2011 RPC acquired the Moncton New Brunswick operations of Caduceon Enterprises Inc The asset purchase agreement included acquisition of the assets and assumption of the obligation respecting the leased premises RPC provides laboratory services from this location to Caduceons former customers and employs those individuals formerly employed by Caduceon in this location The cost of purchase has been allocated as follows
Capital assets at fair market value $ 25140 Materials and supplies 22293
$ 47433 Remainder as Goodwill 395548
$ 442981
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10 Related party transactions
During the year the Council provided services to government departments and Crown agencies of the Province of New Brunswick The
Council provides these services under its normal terms and conditions
2011 2010 Revenue from services provided for the year
Government departments and agencies $1005694 $ 994207
Accounts receivable at 31 March
Government departments and agencies $222878 $ 180495
11 Management of Net Assets
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Councils objective in managing its net assets is to remain a sustainable operation while
fulfilling its overall mandate of being an independent research testing and technical services organization It achieves this objective
through strong day-to-day management of cash poundlows and by regularly monitoring revenues and expenditures against its annual
operating and capital budgets
12 Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Councils risk management policies are part of the overall management of the entitys operations Managements direct
involvement in day-to-day operations identifies risks and variations from expectations leading to risk management activities
requirements and actions
Management has not entered into hedging transact ions to manage risks As part of the overa ll management of the entitys operations
management considers avoidance of undue concentrations of risk and employs appropriate investment and credit management
policies to manage the Councils exposure
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Annual Plan Goals for 2010-2011
RP(sannual plan for 2010-2011 is asubsidiary document to the strategic plan 2010-2015 The annua l plan cross references the strategic corporate objectives and is endorsed by the board of directors The annual plan goa ls and the relevant progress made are reported below
I Produce a profitable result
RPC sales revenue grew to just over $94 million in 2010-2011
(see Consolidated Statement of Operations p 15) Although
this is a minor increase from 2010s $93 million sales revenue
we are pleased with the result when considering the reduction in
federal stimulus spending and the uncertain economy Careful
management of costs allowed for revenue to exceed expenses by
$328038 - the profitable result we were targeting
The Revenue Sources Profile (Chart I) illustrates that the bulk of
RPCs sales revenue (78_8) continues to come from industry The
second largest source is federa l government contracts (11 6)
Revenue from federal sources remains strong driven by RPCs
service contracts to Atomic Energy of Canada Limited for the
Point Lepreau NGS refurbishment project The provincial grant
remained at $50000 a much-appreciated contribution but a
substantial reduction from prior years
The Clients by Location (Chart 2) illustrates that 540 of RPCs
939 clients (58) were from New Brunswick Other clients were
regional (20) national (19) and international (3)
We are pleased that our expertise attracted 399 clients from
outside New Brunswick including 31 international clients As
illustrated in the Clients Served by Revenue chart (Chart 3) RPC
exported $36 million of services from the province helping to
create and maintain highly skilled labour opportunities here at home
As illustrated by the analysis above and the results presented in
the financial statements presented in this report the objective of
producing a profitable result was fulfilled
CHART 1 REVENUE SOURCES PROFILE
100
90
80 Q gt 70 c Q 60 gt Q
0 50
40 ~ 30
20
10
0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Fiscal Year Ending
bull Re nt Interest Sundry bull ProvinCIal Government Contracts o Municipalities Individuals Other o Federal Government Contracts bull Provincial Government Grant bull Indust ry
CHART 2 CLIENTS BY LOCATION
1000
900
800
700
600c sao 0 u
400 It
300
200
100
a 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Year bull International Other Canadian Other AtlantIC bull NewBrunswick
NoteLocation data is by billing address
CHART 3 CLIENTS SERVED BY REVENUE
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C 8 ~ E ~ 6 Q gt 5 c ~ 4 Q
~ 3 Q
~ 2 1
o 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Year
bull International Other Canadian bull Other Atlantic bull New Brunswick
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Annual Plan Goals for 2010-2011 continued
Market-led Research RPCs raison detre
Every year RPC works with dozens of entrepreneurs inventors and businesses to facilitate their research needs
Examples of the types of projects include
bull Environmental process development for recycling of waste
Process evaluation for high performance water filters
bull Development and test of sea lice treatment processes
bull Shelf life studies for the food and beverage industry
Probiotic applications
Electronics testing for a new remote control product
bull Mining process to extract minerals from smelter slag
bull Product process optimization
bull Development of precision flow and temperature measurement devices
bull Environmental process development for waste reduction
II Progress succession efforts
Several long-serving senior employees will retire from RPC
over the next few years RPC has developed a regularly updated
succession plan to address these succession challenges The plan
employs a strategy that includes a combination of promotion and
new hiring
We have begun acting on this plan and have made some progress
However with regards to new hiring for senior positions we have
found it challenging to identify candidates with both an advanced
science degree and a customerbusiness focus There is work
remaining to be done on this goal we have engaged a human
resource search professional to facilitate our efforts and have
carried the objective forward for the coming year
11 1 Advance applied research efforts
Emphasizing RPCs applied research efforts is one of our strategic
plan objectives a fundamental part of RPCs mandate and an
important initiative in helping business to be competitive
A number of initiatives were progressed to help advance our
applied research service offerings We continued our excellent
relationship with the National Research Councils Industrial
Research Assistance Program (IRAP) fully utilizing and receiving
an extension to the Network Members Agreement which assists
industry with small research projects We are involved as a
collaborator on two Atlantic Innovation Fund project proposals
We continued targeted industry visits to describe RPCs services
and gain an understanding of their needs Presentations and
submissions were made advocating the importance of market-led
resea rch We participated in relevant panels committees and
conferences (see Influential Opinions RPC Experts in Demand
p3) Finally we advocated RPCs applied research services
through news articles that were published on our website and local
newspapers
A sustained effort is required to advance RPCs applied research
efforts however we are pleased with the progress during the past
year
IV Promotion and awareness of RPC
Promotion and awareness is a continuous effort however during
the past year we focused additional effort on the initiative
including advertizing efforts through a variety of mediums such as
newspapers sponsorships radio Google and Facebook Another
highlight was the launch of the wwwrpcgeneticscom website
to promote our DNA services This site includes secure payment
options for clients
Other initiatives included
Launch of RPCs newsletter RPC Researcher
Participation in relevant trade shows such as the Prospectors
and Developers Association of Canada show in Toronto
bull Submission to The Review of Federal Support to RampD
highlighting the importance of market-led research
Presentations by RPC employees at conferences workshops
and roundtables
Presentation to Business New Brunswick senior staff
Partic ipation by RPC employees on boards industry
associations and standards committees
Focused efforts to meet directly with existi ng and potential
clients
bull Official opening of our Moncton lab to better serve clients in
the Greater Moncton area
In summary a variety of traditional and new activities helped to
promote RPC and meet this objective
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RPC Employees
2010middot2011 Merit Award
The RPC Merit Award is presented to an individual or team of individuals who made an outstanding contribution or was responsible for a
substantial achievement for RPC
The 2010 -2011 merit award was presented to the team who developed and launched RPCs accredited genetics testing service line including the wwwrpcgentics com website
This project evolved from our DNA capabilities in the aquaculture and wi ldlife forensics sector Research was completed to understand market demand and the requirements to obtain accreditation for human genetics testing specifically paternity and maternity analysis Technical requirements including state -of-the-art DNA extraction capability were established Standard operating procedures were developed then audited and approved by the Standards Counc il of Canada A consumer-friendly website was developed that allows for on-line ordering of test kits and secure payment with credit card or PayPal The service was officially launched in January 2011 and has resulted in a variety of projects including the identification of siblings and parents resolution of inheritance disputes and assisting provincia l medical examiners to identify unknown remains
The development and launch of new services is crucial to RPCs long term success This highly technical scientific service was combined with an easy-to-use customer interface and immediately resulted in international business The project is an important achievement and
Team members (from left to right) Dr Ben Forward Samantha Atkinson Sherry Binette Amy Brown Lenora Fanjoy Eric Johnsen
an excellent example of RPCs renewal
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5Years
10 Years
15 Years
20Years
25Years
Retirement
1_ Employee Career Milestones
Sean McGrath Jodi Buckingham Matt Ness Dr Ben Forward
Cathy Hay
John Spee lman
Stacey Munn Bev Byers Kirk Kierstead Theresa Logan Krista Skinner TroyYoung Germain Landry
Brian Bell
Lynn Jewett
Senior Management Team --_ __
Executive Management Eric Cook Executive DirectorCEO Stephen Fox Chief Operating OfficerCFO
Department Heads John Aikens Mechanical Systems amp Diagnostics and Physical Metallurgy Eric Cook Process and Environmental Techno logy Dr Ben Forward Food Fisheries and Aquaculture Ross Kean Inorganic Analytical Chemistry Bruce Phillips Organic Analyt ical Chemistry
Section Heads Ross Gilders Mining and Industrial Services Thelma Green Air Ouality Services Dr John Macaulay High Reso lution Mass Spectrometry John Speelman Senior Metallurgist
(291f2 years of service to RPC)
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RPC Board of Directors
Ken Reeder PEng Chairman (Past) President amp CEO Neill and Gunter Ltd Saint John NB
Eric Cook PEng Executive Director ICEO RPC Fredericton NB
Dr Bev Bacon President RDI Strategies Fredericton NB
David Beattie PEng Vice-President expcom Fredericton NB
Stephen Beatty CMA CFO AL-PACK Enterprises Ltd Moncton NB
Mr Lee Corey President Corey Nutrition Company Fredericton NB
Bob Crawford PEng (Past) Vice President NB Power Mactaquac NB
Doug Ettinger President and CEO Ganong Bros Limited St Stephen NB
Dr Greg Kealey Provost and VP Research University of New Brunswick Fredericton NB
Mr Daniel Laplante Director of Operations Enseignes Pattison Sign Group Edmundston NB
Bernard F LeBlanc PEng President and CEO Saint John Airport Inc Saint John NB
Bill Levesque Deputy Minister Business New Brunswick Fredericton NB
Dr Sharon McGladdery Director St Andrews Biological Station St Andrews NB
Michelyne Paulin Regional Director - Atlantic Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada Moncton NB
RPCs June board meeting was conducted in the St AndrewsSt Stephen area In addition to the business meeting the board participated in an aquaculture tour that included a cage site visit and a factory tour of Canadas oldest candy company Ganongs Directors enjoyed New Brunswick products including Cooke Aquacultures Eco Certified salmon and a variety of Ganongs famous candy products
10
RPC Director Bob Crawford and Chief Operating Officer Steve Fox on our tour of Fundy aquaculture farms
Our tour guide Betty House Research and Development Coordinator at the Atlantic Canada Fish Farme rs Association and Dr Bev Bacon RPC Director
Revenue Highlights
- __e SOURCES OF REVENUE
----- shy
--e
2010-2011 2009-2010
Industry $ 7685672 $ 7610538
Federal Government Contracts 1132361 1136319
Provincial Government Contracts 368346 359801
Provincial Government Grant 50000 50000
Other 518868 539227
Total $ 9755247 $ 9695885
DISTRIBUTION OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE
Under 200 Employees
Over 200 Employees
Foreign Industry
2010-2011 2009-2010
$ 4691949 $ 5363848
1695899 1132880
964810 733758
333014 380052
$ 7685672 $ 7610538
--e TOTAL INCOME 2000middot2011
10
8
~
r 2 middotE
6
~ QI J r QIgt QI
0
4
2
o 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
FiscalYear
bull Provincia l Grant bull Contract and Other
-- 1 1
Auditor 5 Report
To The Honourable David Alward
Premier of the Province of New Brunswick
- and shy
To the Chairman and Members of the
New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council
I have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council which comprise
the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 March 2011 and the consolidated statements of operations net assets and cash
flows for the year then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information
Managements Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with the Canashy
dian generally accepted accounting principles and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation
of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditors Responsibility
My responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on my audit I conducted my audit in accordance
with the Canadian generally accepted auditing standards Those standards require that I comply with ethical requirements and plan and pershy
form the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements
The procedures selected depend on the auditors judgment including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolishy
dated financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to
the entitys preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are approprishy
ate in the circumstances but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entitys internal control An audit also
includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management
as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements
I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion
Opinion
In my opinion these consolidated financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial position of the New Brunswick
Research and Productivity Council as at March 31 2011 and the results of its operations its net assets and its cash flows for the year then
ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles
~~Lu~M Kim MacPherson CA
Auditor General
Fredericton NB
June 29 2011
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
ASSETS Cu rre nt assets
Cash and term deposits $ 706638 $ $ 706638 $ 1188674
Accounts receivable 1712855 1712855 1767903 Work in progress 361224 361224 154769 Prepaid expenses 110370 110370 84157
2891087 2891087 3195503
Marketable securities 2664125 4446174 7110299 6891520 Capital assets net (Note 4) 2806514 2806514 2985215 Goodwill (Note 5) 395458 395458
$ 5950670 $ 7252688 $13203358 $13072238
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $1230867 $ $ 1230867 $ 1492661 Deferred revenue 412962 412962 554223 Current portion of long term debt (Note 6) 27503 27503 26456
1643829 27503 1671332 2073340
Long term liabilities Accrued retirement benefits 835446 835446 738802 Note payable (Note 6) 46743 46743 74246
835446 46743 882189 813048
Deferred contributions (Note 7) 42684 42684 72245
Fund balances Unrestricted 3471395 3471395 2790945 Board restricted (Note 8) 4446174 4446174 4510392 Invested in capital assets 2689584 2689584 2812268
3471395 7135758 10607153 10113605 $ 5950670 $ 7252688 $13203358 $13072238
Approved by the Council
Chairman
Executive Director
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS 31 MARCH 2011
Capital Capital Operating Board Invested in Total Total
Unrestricted Restricted Capital Assets 2011 2010
Balance opening $ 2790945 $ 4510392 $ 2812268 $10113605 $ 9350668
Excess of revenue over expense 493548 493548 762937 Acquisition of capital assets (386715) 386715
Reduction in term loans payable 1047 (27503) 26456
Amortization of capital assets 535855 (535855)
Interfund transfer (350000) 350000
Balance closing $ 3471395 $ 4446174 $ 2689584 $10607153 $ 10113605
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
REVENUE Operations $ 9408638 $ $ 9408638 $ 9317799
Operating grant Province of New Brunswick 50000 50000 50000
Investment 183748 183748 191666
Sundry 112861 112861 136420
9755247 9755247 9695885
EXPENSE Operations 6827418 6827418 6647280 Administration 2066279 2066279 1924022 Amortization (Notes 4 and 7) 535855 535855 537083 Bad debts (Recovery) (2343) (2343) 11668
9427209 9427209 9120053
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE FROM OPERATIONS 328038 328038 575832
Adjustment for unrealized gains on marketable securities 165510 165510 187105
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE $ 493548 $ $ 493548 $ 762937
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) Operating activities
Excess of revenue over expense Amortization Gain on sale of assets Net change in non-cash working capital Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ $ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ 575832 537083
(6950) 246795
1352760
Financing and investing activities Purchase or transfer of long -term investment Accrual of retireme nt allowance entitlements Proceeds on disposal of capital assets Acquisition of Moncton operation (goodwill) Reduction in lo ng term debt Acquisit ion of capital assets Net cash provided (used) in financ in g and
investing activities
(117487) 96645
(395458)
(416300)
64218
(27503) (386715)
(350000)
(53269) 96645
(395458) (27503)
(386715)
(766300)
(566266) 46255 25700
(26456) (524025)
(1044792)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (132036) (350000) (482036) 307968
Cash and term deposits beginning of year Interfund transfer (Note 8)
CASH AND TERM DEPOSITS end of yea r
1188674 (350000)
$ 706638
350000 $
1188674
$ 706638
880706
$1188674
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MARCH 2011
1 Purpose of the organization
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council (the Council) is a non-profit organization incorporated under the Research and Productivity Council Act 1962 The objectives of the Council are to promote stimulate and expedite continuing improvement in productive efficiency and expansion in the various sectors of the New Brunswick economy The Council provides independent research testing and technical services to enterprises primarily within New Brunswick on a fee-for-service basis
2 Future accounting changes
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants has issued new accounting standards which may change the Councils accounting framework The impact on future financial statements of implementing a new accounting framework will be assessed during the coming year
3 Significant accounting policies
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles The significant policies are detailed as follows
a) Fund accounting
Revenue and expense associated with delivery of services and administrative support are reported in the Operating Fund The Capital Fund reports assets liabilities gains and expenditures related to the acquisition disposal and financing of capital assets as well as the amount of net assets restricted for capital purposes
b) Revenue recognition
Revenue is determined to be earned and is recorded in the Operating Fund on a percentage of completion basis when services are performed The value of work completed but not billed is reported as Work in Progress while amounts which have been paid or billed in advance but for which work has not been done are reflected as Deferred Revenue
Investment income includes dividends interest and gains and losses on securities All investment income is reported in the Operating Fund in the year it is earned including unrealized gains and losses on held-for-trading financial assets
The Council follows the deferral method of accounting for grants received for operations and specific projects Grants to be used for restricted purposes are recognized as revenue in the period in which the related expenditures are incurred Where a portion of a grant relates to a future period it is deferred and recognized in the subsequent period
Unrestricted grants are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured Grants approved but not received at the end of an accounting period are accrued
c) Financial instruments
Financial instruments are comprised of cash term deposits accounts receivable marketable securities accounts payable and accrued liabilities accrued retirement benefits and note payable They are classified and accounted for in accordance with The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) Handbook section 3855 Financial Instruments Recognition and Measurement as follows
Marketable securities including equities and bonds which are held-for-trading are carried at fair value which is determined by reference to published price quotations Accrued retirement benefits are recorded at fair value as estimated by management Estimated fair value has not been subjected to actuarial review
The non-interest bearing note payable is recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method The fair value of this note has been determined using a discount rate of 39 this has resulted in a reduction in the initial carrying value of $14956
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Due to the ir short-term nature al l other financial instruments are carried at amounts which are considered to approximate their fair value
The Council does not enter into hedging activities and does not engage in derivative transactions
The Council discloses its exposure to risk and its risk management practices in accordance with the accounting standards issued by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in Section 3861- Financial Instruments-Presentation and Disclosures in place of Financial Instruments-Disclosures- Section 3862 and Financial Instruments- Presentation Section 3863
d) Capital assets
Capital assets are recorded in the Capita l Fund at cost Amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over the assets estimated useful lives Amortization is recorded in the Operating Fund as part of the cost of service delivery at rates as disclosed in Note 4 (Capital assets)
e) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of acquisit ion cost of a business over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired and is not amortized Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or when changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment
f) Consolidation policy
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Council and those of its wholly owned subsidiary Minuvar Ltd
g) Pension
Full -time employees of the Council are members of the New Brunswick Public Service Superannuation Plan The Plan is a defined benefit multi-employer plan under which contributions are made by both the Council and its employees The employers contributions to the plan are accounted for as a defined contribution plan as the Councils obligation is limited to the amount of these contributions
h) Retirement allowance entitlements
Retirement allowance entitlements are earned by employees at the rate of one weeks pay for each full year worked to a maximum of twenty-five weeks The amount of the retirement allowance is based upon years of service and the employees final salary
i) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting princip les requires management to make estimates and assumptions that could differ from actual results Estimates have been made of the retirement allowance benefits earned to date that may become payable in the future Estimates have also been established for accounts receivable which are or may become uncollectible
4 Capital assets
2011 2010
Vehicle
Computer equipment
Operating equipment
Land and buildings
Amortization rates
25
25
1250
3
Cost
$ 11880
1634169
9364415
2918245
Accumulated amortization
$ 11880
1563908
7993710
1552697
Net book Net book value value
$ $
70261 47785
1370705 1560648
1365548 1376782
$13928709 $11122195 $ 2806514 $ 2985215
Amortization expense is comprised ofthe following amounts 2011 2010
Amortization of assets $ 565416 $ 572347
Amortizat ion of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264)
$ 535855 $ 537083
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5 Goodwill
2011 2010
Goodwill at 1 April $ $
Goodwill acquired with purchase of Moncton operation 395458
Goodwill at 31 March $ 395458 $
6 Note payable
2011 2010 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency interest free payable $7500
quarterly through November 12013 $ 74246 $ 100702
Less current portion ( 27503) ( 26456)
$ 46743 $ 74246
7 Deferred contributions
Deferred contributions reported in the Capital Fund represent the unamortized portion of external contributions received towards the cost of specific capital assets Amortization of deferred contributions is calculated at the same rate as amortization of the assets to which they relate and is netted with amortization expense for presentation purposes
The changes for the year in the deferred contributions balance reported in the Capital Fund are as follows
2011 2010 Deferred contributions at 1 April $ 72245 $ 107509 Amortization of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264) Deferred contributions at 31 March $ 42684 $ 72245
8 Intermiddotfund transfers and internally restricted fund balances
The board of directors of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council internally restricted resources amounting to $4446174 as at 31 March 2011 (2010 - $4510392) This internally restricted amount is intended for the acquisition of capital assets and payment of capital obligations and is not available for other purposes without the approval of the board of directors This amount includes a 31 March 2011 transfer of $350000 from the Operating Fund to the Capital Fund (2010 - $600000)
9 Business Acquisition
On January 20th 2011 RPC acquired the Moncton New Brunswick operations of Caduceon Enterprises Inc The asset purchase agreement included acquisition of the assets and assumption of the obligation respecting the leased premises RPC provides laboratory services from this location to Caduceons former customers and employs those individuals formerly employed by Caduceon in this location The cost of purchase has been allocated as follows
Capital assets at fair market value $ 25140 Materials and supplies 22293
$ 47433 Remainder as Goodwill 395548
$ 442981
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10 Related party transactions
During the year the Council provided services to government departments and Crown agencies of the Province of New Brunswick The
Council provides these services under its normal terms and conditions
2011 2010 Revenue from services provided for the year
Government departments and agencies $1005694 $ 994207
Accounts receivable at 31 March
Government departments and agencies $222878 $ 180495
11 Management of Net Assets
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Councils objective in managing its net assets is to remain a sustainable operation while
fulfilling its overall mandate of being an independent research testing and technical services organization It achieves this objective
through strong day-to-day management of cash poundlows and by regularly monitoring revenues and expenditures against its annual
operating and capital budgets
12 Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Councils risk management policies are part of the overall management of the entitys operations Managements direct
involvement in day-to-day operations identifies risks and variations from expectations leading to risk management activities
requirements and actions
Management has not entered into hedging transact ions to manage risks As part of the overa ll management of the entitys operations
management considers avoidance of undue concentrations of risk and employs appropriate investment and credit management
policies to manage the Councils exposure
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Annual Plan Goals for 2010-2011 continued
Market-led Research RPCs raison detre
Every year RPC works with dozens of entrepreneurs inventors and businesses to facilitate their research needs
Examples of the types of projects include
bull Environmental process development for recycling of waste
Process evaluation for high performance water filters
bull Development and test of sea lice treatment processes
bull Shelf life studies for the food and beverage industry
Probiotic applications
Electronics testing for a new remote control product
bull Mining process to extract minerals from smelter slag
bull Product process optimization
bull Development of precision flow and temperature measurement devices
bull Environmental process development for waste reduction
II Progress succession efforts
Several long-serving senior employees will retire from RPC
over the next few years RPC has developed a regularly updated
succession plan to address these succession challenges The plan
employs a strategy that includes a combination of promotion and
new hiring
We have begun acting on this plan and have made some progress
However with regards to new hiring for senior positions we have
found it challenging to identify candidates with both an advanced
science degree and a customerbusiness focus There is work
remaining to be done on this goal we have engaged a human
resource search professional to facilitate our efforts and have
carried the objective forward for the coming year
11 1 Advance applied research efforts
Emphasizing RPCs applied research efforts is one of our strategic
plan objectives a fundamental part of RPCs mandate and an
important initiative in helping business to be competitive
A number of initiatives were progressed to help advance our
applied research service offerings We continued our excellent
relationship with the National Research Councils Industrial
Research Assistance Program (IRAP) fully utilizing and receiving
an extension to the Network Members Agreement which assists
industry with small research projects We are involved as a
collaborator on two Atlantic Innovation Fund project proposals
We continued targeted industry visits to describe RPCs services
and gain an understanding of their needs Presentations and
submissions were made advocating the importance of market-led
resea rch We participated in relevant panels committees and
conferences (see Influential Opinions RPC Experts in Demand
p3) Finally we advocated RPCs applied research services
through news articles that were published on our website and local
newspapers
A sustained effort is required to advance RPCs applied research
efforts however we are pleased with the progress during the past
year
IV Promotion and awareness of RPC
Promotion and awareness is a continuous effort however during
the past year we focused additional effort on the initiative
including advertizing efforts through a variety of mediums such as
newspapers sponsorships radio Google and Facebook Another
highlight was the launch of the wwwrpcgeneticscom website
to promote our DNA services This site includes secure payment
options for clients
Other initiatives included
Launch of RPCs newsletter RPC Researcher
Participation in relevant trade shows such as the Prospectors
and Developers Association of Canada show in Toronto
bull Submission to The Review of Federal Support to RampD
highlighting the importance of market-led research
Presentations by RPC employees at conferences workshops
and roundtables
Presentation to Business New Brunswick senior staff
Partic ipation by RPC employees on boards industry
associations and standards committees
Focused efforts to meet directly with existi ng and potential
clients
bull Official opening of our Moncton lab to better serve clients in
the Greater Moncton area
In summary a variety of traditional and new activities helped to
promote RPC and meet this objective
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RPC Employees
2010middot2011 Merit Award
The RPC Merit Award is presented to an individual or team of individuals who made an outstanding contribution or was responsible for a
substantial achievement for RPC
The 2010 -2011 merit award was presented to the team who developed and launched RPCs accredited genetics testing service line including the wwwrpcgentics com website
This project evolved from our DNA capabilities in the aquaculture and wi ldlife forensics sector Research was completed to understand market demand and the requirements to obtain accreditation for human genetics testing specifically paternity and maternity analysis Technical requirements including state -of-the-art DNA extraction capability were established Standard operating procedures were developed then audited and approved by the Standards Counc il of Canada A consumer-friendly website was developed that allows for on-line ordering of test kits and secure payment with credit card or PayPal The service was officially launched in January 2011 and has resulted in a variety of projects including the identification of siblings and parents resolution of inheritance disputes and assisting provincia l medical examiners to identify unknown remains
The development and launch of new services is crucial to RPCs long term success This highly technical scientific service was combined with an easy-to-use customer interface and immediately resulted in international business The project is an important achievement and
Team members (from left to right) Dr Ben Forward Samantha Atkinson Sherry Binette Amy Brown Lenora Fanjoy Eric Johnsen
an excellent example of RPCs renewal
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5Years
10 Years
15 Years
20Years
25Years
Retirement
1_ Employee Career Milestones
Sean McGrath Jodi Buckingham Matt Ness Dr Ben Forward
Cathy Hay
John Spee lman
Stacey Munn Bev Byers Kirk Kierstead Theresa Logan Krista Skinner TroyYoung Germain Landry
Brian Bell
Lynn Jewett
Senior Management Team --_ __
Executive Management Eric Cook Executive DirectorCEO Stephen Fox Chief Operating OfficerCFO
Department Heads John Aikens Mechanical Systems amp Diagnostics and Physical Metallurgy Eric Cook Process and Environmental Techno logy Dr Ben Forward Food Fisheries and Aquaculture Ross Kean Inorganic Analytical Chemistry Bruce Phillips Organic Analyt ical Chemistry
Section Heads Ross Gilders Mining and Industrial Services Thelma Green Air Ouality Services Dr John Macaulay High Reso lution Mass Spectrometry John Speelman Senior Metallurgist
(291f2 years of service to RPC)
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RPC Board of Directors
Ken Reeder PEng Chairman (Past) President amp CEO Neill and Gunter Ltd Saint John NB
Eric Cook PEng Executive Director ICEO RPC Fredericton NB
Dr Bev Bacon President RDI Strategies Fredericton NB
David Beattie PEng Vice-President expcom Fredericton NB
Stephen Beatty CMA CFO AL-PACK Enterprises Ltd Moncton NB
Mr Lee Corey President Corey Nutrition Company Fredericton NB
Bob Crawford PEng (Past) Vice President NB Power Mactaquac NB
Doug Ettinger President and CEO Ganong Bros Limited St Stephen NB
Dr Greg Kealey Provost and VP Research University of New Brunswick Fredericton NB
Mr Daniel Laplante Director of Operations Enseignes Pattison Sign Group Edmundston NB
Bernard F LeBlanc PEng President and CEO Saint John Airport Inc Saint John NB
Bill Levesque Deputy Minister Business New Brunswick Fredericton NB
Dr Sharon McGladdery Director St Andrews Biological Station St Andrews NB
Michelyne Paulin Regional Director - Atlantic Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada Moncton NB
RPCs June board meeting was conducted in the St AndrewsSt Stephen area In addition to the business meeting the board participated in an aquaculture tour that included a cage site visit and a factory tour of Canadas oldest candy company Ganongs Directors enjoyed New Brunswick products including Cooke Aquacultures Eco Certified salmon and a variety of Ganongs famous candy products
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RPC Director Bob Crawford and Chief Operating Officer Steve Fox on our tour of Fundy aquaculture farms
Our tour guide Betty House Research and Development Coordinator at the Atlantic Canada Fish Farme rs Association and Dr Bev Bacon RPC Director
Revenue Highlights
- __e SOURCES OF REVENUE
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--e
2010-2011 2009-2010
Industry $ 7685672 $ 7610538
Federal Government Contracts 1132361 1136319
Provincial Government Contracts 368346 359801
Provincial Government Grant 50000 50000
Other 518868 539227
Total $ 9755247 $ 9695885
DISTRIBUTION OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE
Under 200 Employees
Over 200 Employees
Foreign Industry
2010-2011 2009-2010
$ 4691949 $ 5363848
1695899 1132880
964810 733758
333014 380052
$ 7685672 $ 7610538
--e TOTAL INCOME 2000middot2011
10
8
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r 2 middotE
6
~ QI J r QIgt QI
0
4
2
o 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
FiscalYear
bull Provincia l Grant bull Contract and Other
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Auditor 5 Report
To The Honourable David Alward
Premier of the Province of New Brunswick
- and shy
To the Chairman and Members of the
New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council
I have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council which comprise
the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 March 2011 and the consolidated statements of operations net assets and cash
flows for the year then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information
Managements Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with the Canashy
dian generally accepted accounting principles and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation
of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditors Responsibility
My responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on my audit I conducted my audit in accordance
with the Canadian generally accepted auditing standards Those standards require that I comply with ethical requirements and plan and pershy
form the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements
The procedures selected depend on the auditors judgment including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolishy
dated financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to
the entitys preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are approprishy
ate in the circumstances but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entitys internal control An audit also
includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management
as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements
I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion
Opinion
In my opinion these consolidated financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial position of the New Brunswick
Research and Productivity Council as at March 31 2011 and the results of its operations its net assets and its cash flows for the year then
ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles
~~Lu~M Kim MacPherson CA
Auditor General
Fredericton NB
June 29 2011
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
ASSETS Cu rre nt assets
Cash and term deposits $ 706638 $ $ 706638 $ 1188674
Accounts receivable 1712855 1712855 1767903 Work in progress 361224 361224 154769 Prepaid expenses 110370 110370 84157
2891087 2891087 3195503
Marketable securities 2664125 4446174 7110299 6891520 Capital assets net (Note 4) 2806514 2806514 2985215 Goodwill (Note 5) 395458 395458
$ 5950670 $ 7252688 $13203358 $13072238
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $1230867 $ $ 1230867 $ 1492661 Deferred revenue 412962 412962 554223 Current portion of long term debt (Note 6) 27503 27503 26456
1643829 27503 1671332 2073340
Long term liabilities Accrued retirement benefits 835446 835446 738802 Note payable (Note 6) 46743 46743 74246
835446 46743 882189 813048
Deferred contributions (Note 7) 42684 42684 72245
Fund balances Unrestricted 3471395 3471395 2790945 Board restricted (Note 8) 4446174 4446174 4510392 Invested in capital assets 2689584 2689584 2812268
3471395 7135758 10607153 10113605 $ 5950670 $ 7252688 $13203358 $13072238
Approved by the Council
Chairman
Executive Director
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS 31 MARCH 2011
Capital Capital Operating Board Invested in Total Total
Unrestricted Restricted Capital Assets 2011 2010
Balance opening $ 2790945 $ 4510392 $ 2812268 $10113605 $ 9350668
Excess of revenue over expense 493548 493548 762937 Acquisition of capital assets (386715) 386715
Reduction in term loans payable 1047 (27503) 26456
Amortization of capital assets 535855 (535855)
Interfund transfer (350000) 350000
Balance closing $ 3471395 $ 4446174 $ 2689584 $10607153 $ 10113605
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
REVENUE Operations $ 9408638 $ $ 9408638 $ 9317799
Operating grant Province of New Brunswick 50000 50000 50000
Investment 183748 183748 191666
Sundry 112861 112861 136420
9755247 9755247 9695885
EXPENSE Operations 6827418 6827418 6647280 Administration 2066279 2066279 1924022 Amortization (Notes 4 and 7) 535855 535855 537083 Bad debts (Recovery) (2343) (2343) 11668
9427209 9427209 9120053
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE FROM OPERATIONS 328038 328038 575832
Adjustment for unrealized gains on marketable securities 165510 165510 187105
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE $ 493548 $ $ 493548 $ 762937
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) Operating activities
Excess of revenue over expense Amortization Gain on sale of assets Net change in non-cash working capital Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ $ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ 575832 537083
(6950) 246795
1352760
Financing and investing activities Purchase or transfer of long -term investment Accrual of retireme nt allowance entitlements Proceeds on disposal of capital assets Acquisition of Moncton operation (goodwill) Reduction in lo ng term debt Acquisit ion of capital assets Net cash provided (used) in financ in g and
investing activities
(117487) 96645
(395458)
(416300)
64218
(27503) (386715)
(350000)
(53269) 96645
(395458) (27503)
(386715)
(766300)
(566266) 46255 25700
(26456) (524025)
(1044792)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (132036) (350000) (482036) 307968
Cash and term deposits beginning of year Interfund transfer (Note 8)
CASH AND TERM DEPOSITS end of yea r
1188674 (350000)
$ 706638
350000 $
1188674
$ 706638
880706
$1188674
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MARCH 2011
1 Purpose of the organization
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council (the Council) is a non-profit organization incorporated under the Research and Productivity Council Act 1962 The objectives of the Council are to promote stimulate and expedite continuing improvement in productive efficiency and expansion in the various sectors of the New Brunswick economy The Council provides independent research testing and technical services to enterprises primarily within New Brunswick on a fee-for-service basis
2 Future accounting changes
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants has issued new accounting standards which may change the Councils accounting framework The impact on future financial statements of implementing a new accounting framework will be assessed during the coming year
3 Significant accounting policies
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles The significant policies are detailed as follows
a) Fund accounting
Revenue and expense associated with delivery of services and administrative support are reported in the Operating Fund The Capital Fund reports assets liabilities gains and expenditures related to the acquisition disposal and financing of capital assets as well as the amount of net assets restricted for capital purposes
b) Revenue recognition
Revenue is determined to be earned and is recorded in the Operating Fund on a percentage of completion basis when services are performed The value of work completed but not billed is reported as Work in Progress while amounts which have been paid or billed in advance but for which work has not been done are reflected as Deferred Revenue
Investment income includes dividends interest and gains and losses on securities All investment income is reported in the Operating Fund in the year it is earned including unrealized gains and losses on held-for-trading financial assets
The Council follows the deferral method of accounting for grants received for operations and specific projects Grants to be used for restricted purposes are recognized as revenue in the period in which the related expenditures are incurred Where a portion of a grant relates to a future period it is deferred and recognized in the subsequent period
Unrestricted grants are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured Grants approved but not received at the end of an accounting period are accrued
c) Financial instruments
Financial instruments are comprised of cash term deposits accounts receivable marketable securities accounts payable and accrued liabilities accrued retirement benefits and note payable They are classified and accounted for in accordance with The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) Handbook section 3855 Financial Instruments Recognition and Measurement as follows
Marketable securities including equities and bonds which are held-for-trading are carried at fair value which is determined by reference to published price quotations Accrued retirement benefits are recorded at fair value as estimated by management Estimated fair value has not been subjected to actuarial review
The non-interest bearing note payable is recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method The fair value of this note has been determined using a discount rate of 39 this has resulted in a reduction in the initial carrying value of $14956
17
Due to the ir short-term nature al l other financial instruments are carried at amounts which are considered to approximate their fair value
The Council does not enter into hedging activities and does not engage in derivative transactions
The Council discloses its exposure to risk and its risk management practices in accordance with the accounting standards issued by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in Section 3861- Financial Instruments-Presentation and Disclosures in place of Financial Instruments-Disclosures- Section 3862 and Financial Instruments- Presentation Section 3863
d) Capital assets
Capital assets are recorded in the Capita l Fund at cost Amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over the assets estimated useful lives Amortization is recorded in the Operating Fund as part of the cost of service delivery at rates as disclosed in Note 4 (Capital assets)
e) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of acquisit ion cost of a business over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired and is not amortized Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or when changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment
f) Consolidation policy
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Council and those of its wholly owned subsidiary Minuvar Ltd
g) Pension
Full -time employees of the Council are members of the New Brunswick Public Service Superannuation Plan The Plan is a defined benefit multi-employer plan under which contributions are made by both the Council and its employees The employers contributions to the plan are accounted for as a defined contribution plan as the Councils obligation is limited to the amount of these contributions
h) Retirement allowance entitlements
Retirement allowance entitlements are earned by employees at the rate of one weeks pay for each full year worked to a maximum of twenty-five weeks The amount of the retirement allowance is based upon years of service and the employees final salary
i) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting princip les requires management to make estimates and assumptions that could differ from actual results Estimates have been made of the retirement allowance benefits earned to date that may become payable in the future Estimates have also been established for accounts receivable which are or may become uncollectible
4 Capital assets
2011 2010
Vehicle
Computer equipment
Operating equipment
Land and buildings
Amortization rates
25
25
1250
3
Cost
$ 11880
1634169
9364415
2918245
Accumulated amortization
$ 11880
1563908
7993710
1552697
Net book Net book value value
$ $
70261 47785
1370705 1560648
1365548 1376782
$13928709 $11122195 $ 2806514 $ 2985215
Amortization expense is comprised ofthe following amounts 2011 2010
Amortization of assets $ 565416 $ 572347
Amortizat ion of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264)
$ 535855 $ 537083
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5 Goodwill
2011 2010
Goodwill at 1 April $ $
Goodwill acquired with purchase of Moncton operation 395458
Goodwill at 31 March $ 395458 $
6 Note payable
2011 2010 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency interest free payable $7500
quarterly through November 12013 $ 74246 $ 100702
Less current portion ( 27503) ( 26456)
$ 46743 $ 74246
7 Deferred contributions
Deferred contributions reported in the Capital Fund represent the unamortized portion of external contributions received towards the cost of specific capital assets Amortization of deferred contributions is calculated at the same rate as amortization of the assets to which they relate and is netted with amortization expense for presentation purposes
The changes for the year in the deferred contributions balance reported in the Capital Fund are as follows
2011 2010 Deferred contributions at 1 April $ 72245 $ 107509 Amortization of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264) Deferred contributions at 31 March $ 42684 $ 72245
8 Intermiddotfund transfers and internally restricted fund balances
The board of directors of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council internally restricted resources amounting to $4446174 as at 31 March 2011 (2010 - $4510392) This internally restricted amount is intended for the acquisition of capital assets and payment of capital obligations and is not available for other purposes without the approval of the board of directors This amount includes a 31 March 2011 transfer of $350000 from the Operating Fund to the Capital Fund (2010 - $600000)
9 Business Acquisition
On January 20th 2011 RPC acquired the Moncton New Brunswick operations of Caduceon Enterprises Inc The asset purchase agreement included acquisition of the assets and assumption of the obligation respecting the leased premises RPC provides laboratory services from this location to Caduceons former customers and employs those individuals formerly employed by Caduceon in this location The cost of purchase has been allocated as follows
Capital assets at fair market value $ 25140 Materials and supplies 22293
$ 47433 Remainder as Goodwill 395548
$ 442981
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10 Related party transactions
During the year the Council provided services to government departments and Crown agencies of the Province of New Brunswick The
Council provides these services under its normal terms and conditions
2011 2010 Revenue from services provided for the year
Government departments and agencies $1005694 $ 994207
Accounts receivable at 31 March
Government departments and agencies $222878 $ 180495
11 Management of Net Assets
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Councils objective in managing its net assets is to remain a sustainable operation while
fulfilling its overall mandate of being an independent research testing and technical services organization It achieves this objective
through strong day-to-day management of cash poundlows and by regularly monitoring revenues and expenditures against its annual
operating and capital budgets
12 Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Councils risk management policies are part of the overall management of the entitys operations Managements direct
involvement in day-to-day operations identifies risks and variations from expectations leading to risk management activities
requirements and actions
Management has not entered into hedging transact ions to manage risks As part of the overa ll management of the entitys operations
management considers avoidance of undue concentrations of risk and employs appropriate investment and credit management
policies to manage the Councils exposure
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RPC Employees
2010middot2011 Merit Award
The RPC Merit Award is presented to an individual or team of individuals who made an outstanding contribution or was responsible for a
substantial achievement for RPC
The 2010 -2011 merit award was presented to the team who developed and launched RPCs accredited genetics testing service line including the wwwrpcgentics com website
This project evolved from our DNA capabilities in the aquaculture and wi ldlife forensics sector Research was completed to understand market demand and the requirements to obtain accreditation for human genetics testing specifically paternity and maternity analysis Technical requirements including state -of-the-art DNA extraction capability were established Standard operating procedures were developed then audited and approved by the Standards Counc il of Canada A consumer-friendly website was developed that allows for on-line ordering of test kits and secure payment with credit card or PayPal The service was officially launched in January 2011 and has resulted in a variety of projects including the identification of siblings and parents resolution of inheritance disputes and assisting provincia l medical examiners to identify unknown remains
The development and launch of new services is crucial to RPCs long term success This highly technical scientific service was combined with an easy-to-use customer interface and immediately resulted in international business The project is an important achievement and
Team members (from left to right) Dr Ben Forward Samantha Atkinson Sherry Binette Amy Brown Lenora Fanjoy Eric Johnsen
an excellent example of RPCs renewal
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5Years
10 Years
15 Years
20Years
25Years
Retirement
1_ Employee Career Milestones
Sean McGrath Jodi Buckingham Matt Ness Dr Ben Forward
Cathy Hay
John Spee lman
Stacey Munn Bev Byers Kirk Kierstead Theresa Logan Krista Skinner TroyYoung Germain Landry
Brian Bell
Lynn Jewett
Senior Management Team --_ __
Executive Management Eric Cook Executive DirectorCEO Stephen Fox Chief Operating OfficerCFO
Department Heads John Aikens Mechanical Systems amp Diagnostics and Physical Metallurgy Eric Cook Process and Environmental Techno logy Dr Ben Forward Food Fisheries and Aquaculture Ross Kean Inorganic Analytical Chemistry Bruce Phillips Organic Analyt ical Chemistry
Section Heads Ross Gilders Mining and Industrial Services Thelma Green Air Ouality Services Dr John Macaulay High Reso lution Mass Spectrometry John Speelman Senior Metallurgist
(291f2 years of service to RPC)
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RPC Board of Directors
Ken Reeder PEng Chairman (Past) President amp CEO Neill and Gunter Ltd Saint John NB
Eric Cook PEng Executive Director ICEO RPC Fredericton NB
Dr Bev Bacon President RDI Strategies Fredericton NB
David Beattie PEng Vice-President expcom Fredericton NB
Stephen Beatty CMA CFO AL-PACK Enterprises Ltd Moncton NB
Mr Lee Corey President Corey Nutrition Company Fredericton NB
Bob Crawford PEng (Past) Vice President NB Power Mactaquac NB
Doug Ettinger President and CEO Ganong Bros Limited St Stephen NB
Dr Greg Kealey Provost and VP Research University of New Brunswick Fredericton NB
Mr Daniel Laplante Director of Operations Enseignes Pattison Sign Group Edmundston NB
Bernard F LeBlanc PEng President and CEO Saint John Airport Inc Saint John NB
Bill Levesque Deputy Minister Business New Brunswick Fredericton NB
Dr Sharon McGladdery Director St Andrews Biological Station St Andrews NB
Michelyne Paulin Regional Director - Atlantic Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada Moncton NB
RPCs June board meeting was conducted in the St AndrewsSt Stephen area In addition to the business meeting the board participated in an aquaculture tour that included a cage site visit and a factory tour of Canadas oldest candy company Ganongs Directors enjoyed New Brunswick products including Cooke Aquacultures Eco Certified salmon and a variety of Ganongs famous candy products
10
RPC Director Bob Crawford and Chief Operating Officer Steve Fox on our tour of Fundy aquaculture farms
Our tour guide Betty House Research and Development Coordinator at the Atlantic Canada Fish Farme rs Association and Dr Bev Bacon RPC Director
Revenue Highlights
- __e SOURCES OF REVENUE
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--e
2010-2011 2009-2010
Industry $ 7685672 $ 7610538
Federal Government Contracts 1132361 1136319
Provincial Government Contracts 368346 359801
Provincial Government Grant 50000 50000
Other 518868 539227
Total $ 9755247 $ 9695885
DISTRIBUTION OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE
Under 200 Employees
Over 200 Employees
Foreign Industry
2010-2011 2009-2010
$ 4691949 $ 5363848
1695899 1132880
964810 733758
333014 380052
$ 7685672 $ 7610538
--e TOTAL INCOME 2000middot2011
10
8
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6
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0
4
2
o 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
FiscalYear
bull Provincia l Grant bull Contract and Other
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Auditor 5 Report
To The Honourable David Alward
Premier of the Province of New Brunswick
- and shy
To the Chairman and Members of the
New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council
I have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council which comprise
the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 March 2011 and the consolidated statements of operations net assets and cash
flows for the year then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information
Managements Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with the Canashy
dian generally accepted accounting principles and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation
of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditors Responsibility
My responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on my audit I conducted my audit in accordance
with the Canadian generally accepted auditing standards Those standards require that I comply with ethical requirements and plan and pershy
form the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements
The procedures selected depend on the auditors judgment including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolishy
dated financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to
the entitys preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are approprishy
ate in the circumstances but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entitys internal control An audit also
includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management
as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements
I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion
Opinion
In my opinion these consolidated financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial position of the New Brunswick
Research and Productivity Council as at March 31 2011 and the results of its operations its net assets and its cash flows for the year then
ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles
~~Lu~M Kim MacPherson CA
Auditor General
Fredericton NB
June 29 2011
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
ASSETS Cu rre nt assets
Cash and term deposits $ 706638 $ $ 706638 $ 1188674
Accounts receivable 1712855 1712855 1767903 Work in progress 361224 361224 154769 Prepaid expenses 110370 110370 84157
2891087 2891087 3195503
Marketable securities 2664125 4446174 7110299 6891520 Capital assets net (Note 4) 2806514 2806514 2985215 Goodwill (Note 5) 395458 395458
$ 5950670 $ 7252688 $13203358 $13072238
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $1230867 $ $ 1230867 $ 1492661 Deferred revenue 412962 412962 554223 Current portion of long term debt (Note 6) 27503 27503 26456
1643829 27503 1671332 2073340
Long term liabilities Accrued retirement benefits 835446 835446 738802 Note payable (Note 6) 46743 46743 74246
835446 46743 882189 813048
Deferred contributions (Note 7) 42684 42684 72245
Fund balances Unrestricted 3471395 3471395 2790945 Board restricted (Note 8) 4446174 4446174 4510392 Invested in capital assets 2689584 2689584 2812268
3471395 7135758 10607153 10113605 $ 5950670 $ 7252688 $13203358 $13072238
Approved by the Council
Chairman
Executive Director
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS 31 MARCH 2011
Capital Capital Operating Board Invested in Total Total
Unrestricted Restricted Capital Assets 2011 2010
Balance opening $ 2790945 $ 4510392 $ 2812268 $10113605 $ 9350668
Excess of revenue over expense 493548 493548 762937 Acquisition of capital assets (386715) 386715
Reduction in term loans payable 1047 (27503) 26456
Amortization of capital assets 535855 (535855)
Interfund transfer (350000) 350000
Balance closing $ 3471395 $ 4446174 $ 2689584 $10607153 $ 10113605
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
REVENUE Operations $ 9408638 $ $ 9408638 $ 9317799
Operating grant Province of New Brunswick 50000 50000 50000
Investment 183748 183748 191666
Sundry 112861 112861 136420
9755247 9755247 9695885
EXPENSE Operations 6827418 6827418 6647280 Administration 2066279 2066279 1924022 Amortization (Notes 4 and 7) 535855 535855 537083 Bad debts (Recovery) (2343) (2343) 11668
9427209 9427209 9120053
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE FROM OPERATIONS 328038 328038 575832
Adjustment for unrealized gains on marketable securities 165510 165510 187105
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE $ 493548 $ $ 493548 $ 762937
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) Operating activities
Excess of revenue over expense Amortization Gain on sale of assets Net change in non-cash working capital Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ $ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ 575832 537083
(6950) 246795
1352760
Financing and investing activities Purchase or transfer of long -term investment Accrual of retireme nt allowance entitlements Proceeds on disposal of capital assets Acquisition of Moncton operation (goodwill) Reduction in lo ng term debt Acquisit ion of capital assets Net cash provided (used) in financ in g and
investing activities
(117487) 96645
(395458)
(416300)
64218
(27503) (386715)
(350000)
(53269) 96645
(395458) (27503)
(386715)
(766300)
(566266) 46255 25700
(26456) (524025)
(1044792)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (132036) (350000) (482036) 307968
Cash and term deposits beginning of year Interfund transfer (Note 8)
CASH AND TERM DEPOSITS end of yea r
1188674 (350000)
$ 706638
350000 $
1188674
$ 706638
880706
$1188674
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MARCH 2011
1 Purpose of the organization
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council (the Council) is a non-profit organization incorporated under the Research and Productivity Council Act 1962 The objectives of the Council are to promote stimulate and expedite continuing improvement in productive efficiency and expansion in the various sectors of the New Brunswick economy The Council provides independent research testing and technical services to enterprises primarily within New Brunswick on a fee-for-service basis
2 Future accounting changes
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants has issued new accounting standards which may change the Councils accounting framework The impact on future financial statements of implementing a new accounting framework will be assessed during the coming year
3 Significant accounting policies
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles The significant policies are detailed as follows
a) Fund accounting
Revenue and expense associated with delivery of services and administrative support are reported in the Operating Fund The Capital Fund reports assets liabilities gains and expenditures related to the acquisition disposal and financing of capital assets as well as the amount of net assets restricted for capital purposes
b) Revenue recognition
Revenue is determined to be earned and is recorded in the Operating Fund on a percentage of completion basis when services are performed The value of work completed but not billed is reported as Work in Progress while amounts which have been paid or billed in advance but for which work has not been done are reflected as Deferred Revenue
Investment income includes dividends interest and gains and losses on securities All investment income is reported in the Operating Fund in the year it is earned including unrealized gains and losses on held-for-trading financial assets
The Council follows the deferral method of accounting for grants received for operations and specific projects Grants to be used for restricted purposes are recognized as revenue in the period in which the related expenditures are incurred Where a portion of a grant relates to a future period it is deferred and recognized in the subsequent period
Unrestricted grants are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured Grants approved but not received at the end of an accounting period are accrued
c) Financial instruments
Financial instruments are comprised of cash term deposits accounts receivable marketable securities accounts payable and accrued liabilities accrued retirement benefits and note payable They are classified and accounted for in accordance with The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) Handbook section 3855 Financial Instruments Recognition and Measurement as follows
Marketable securities including equities and bonds which are held-for-trading are carried at fair value which is determined by reference to published price quotations Accrued retirement benefits are recorded at fair value as estimated by management Estimated fair value has not been subjected to actuarial review
The non-interest bearing note payable is recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method The fair value of this note has been determined using a discount rate of 39 this has resulted in a reduction in the initial carrying value of $14956
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Due to the ir short-term nature al l other financial instruments are carried at amounts which are considered to approximate their fair value
The Council does not enter into hedging activities and does not engage in derivative transactions
The Council discloses its exposure to risk and its risk management practices in accordance with the accounting standards issued by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in Section 3861- Financial Instruments-Presentation and Disclosures in place of Financial Instruments-Disclosures- Section 3862 and Financial Instruments- Presentation Section 3863
d) Capital assets
Capital assets are recorded in the Capita l Fund at cost Amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over the assets estimated useful lives Amortization is recorded in the Operating Fund as part of the cost of service delivery at rates as disclosed in Note 4 (Capital assets)
e) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of acquisit ion cost of a business over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired and is not amortized Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or when changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment
f) Consolidation policy
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Council and those of its wholly owned subsidiary Minuvar Ltd
g) Pension
Full -time employees of the Council are members of the New Brunswick Public Service Superannuation Plan The Plan is a defined benefit multi-employer plan under which contributions are made by both the Council and its employees The employers contributions to the plan are accounted for as a defined contribution plan as the Councils obligation is limited to the amount of these contributions
h) Retirement allowance entitlements
Retirement allowance entitlements are earned by employees at the rate of one weeks pay for each full year worked to a maximum of twenty-five weeks The amount of the retirement allowance is based upon years of service and the employees final salary
i) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting princip les requires management to make estimates and assumptions that could differ from actual results Estimates have been made of the retirement allowance benefits earned to date that may become payable in the future Estimates have also been established for accounts receivable which are or may become uncollectible
4 Capital assets
2011 2010
Vehicle
Computer equipment
Operating equipment
Land and buildings
Amortization rates
25
25
1250
3
Cost
$ 11880
1634169
9364415
2918245
Accumulated amortization
$ 11880
1563908
7993710
1552697
Net book Net book value value
$ $
70261 47785
1370705 1560648
1365548 1376782
$13928709 $11122195 $ 2806514 $ 2985215
Amortization expense is comprised ofthe following amounts 2011 2010
Amortization of assets $ 565416 $ 572347
Amortizat ion of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264)
$ 535855 $ 537083
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5 Goodwill
2011 2010
Goodwill at 1 April $ $
Goodwill acquired with purchase of Moncton operation 395458
Goodwill at 31 March $ 395458 $
6 Note payable
2011 2010 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency interest free payable $7500
quarterly through November 12013 $ 74246 $ 100702
Less current portion ( 27503) ( 26456)
$ 46743 $ 74246
7 Deferred contributions
Deferred contributions reported in the Capital Fund represent the unamortized portion of external contributions received towards the cost of specific capital assets Amortization of deferred contributions is calculated at the same rate as amortization of the assets to which they relate and is netted with amortization expense for presentation purposes
The changes for the year in the deferred contributions balance reported in the Capital Fund are as follows
2011 2010 Deferred contributions at 1 April $ 72245 $ 107509 Amortization of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264) Deferred contributions at 31 March $ 42684 $ 72245
8 Intermiddotfund transfers and internally restricted fund balances
The board of directors of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council internally restricted resources amounting to $4446174 as at 31 March 2011 (2010 - $4510392) This internally restricted amount is intended for the acquisition of capital assets and payment of capital obligations and is not available for other purposes without the approval of the board of directors This amount includes a 31 March 2011 transfer of $350000 from the Operating Fund to the Capital Fund (2010 - $600000)
9 Business Acquisition
On January 20th 2011 RPC acquired the Moncton New Brunswick operations of Caduceon Enterprises Inc The asset purchase agreement included acquisition of the assets and assumption of the obligation respecting the leased premises RPC provides laboratory services from this location to Caduceons former customers and employs those individuals formerly employed by Caduceon in this location The cost of purchase has been allocated as follows
Capital assets at fair market value $ 25140 Materials and supplies 22293
$ 47433 Remainder as Goodwill 395548
$ 442981
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10 Related party transactions
During the year the Council provided services to government departments and Crown agencies of the Province of New Brunswick The
Council provides these services under its normal terms and conditions
2011 2010 Revenue from services provided for the year
Government departments and agencies $1005694 $ 994207
Accounts receivable at 31 March
Government departments and agencies $222878 $ 180495
11 Management of Net Assets
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Councils objective in managing its net assets is to remain a sustainable operation while
fulfilling its overall mandate of being an independent research testing and technical services organization It achieves this objective
through strong day-to-day management of cash poundlows and by regularly monitoring revenues and expenditures against its annual
operating and capital budgets
12 Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Councils risk management policies are part of the overall management of the entitys operations Managements direct
involvement in day-to-day operations identifies risks and variations from expectations leading to risk management activities
requirements and actions
Management has not entered into hedging transact ions to manage risks As part of the overa ll management of the entitys operations
management considers avoidance of undue concentrations of risk and employs appropriate investment and credit management
policies to manage the Councils exposure
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RPC Board of Directors
Ken Reeder PEng Chairman (Past) President amp CEO Neill and Gunter Ltd Saint John NB
Eric Cook PEng Executive Director ICEO RPC Fredericton NB
Dr Bev Bacon President RDI Strategies Fredericton NB
David Beattie PEng Vice-President expcom Fredericton NB
Stephen Beatty CMA CFO AL-PACK Enterprises Ltd Moncton NB
Mr Lee Corey President Corey Nutrition Company Fredericton NB
Bob Crawford PEng (Past) Vice President NB Power Mactaquac NB
Doug Ettinger President and CEO Ganong Bros Limited St Stephen NB
Dr Greg Kealey Provost and VP Research University of New Brunswick Fredericton NB
Mr Daniel Laplante Director of Operations Enseignes Pattison Sign Group Edmundston NB
Bernard F LeBlanc PEng President and CEO Saint John Airport Inc Saint John NB
Bill Levesque Deputy Minister Business New Brunswick Fredericton NB
Dr Sharon McGladdery Director St Andrews Biological Station St Andrews NB
Michelyne Paulin Regional Director - Atlantic Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada Moncton NB
RPCs June board meeting was conducted in the St AndrewsSt Stephen area In addition to the business meeting the board participated in an aquaculture tour that included a cage site visit and a factory tour of Canadas oldest candy company Ganongs Directors enjoyed New Brunswick products including Cooke Aquacultures Eco Certified salmon and a variety of Ganongs famous candy products
10
RPC Director Bob Crawford and Chief Operating Officer Steve Fox on our tour of Fundy aquaculture farms
Our tour guide Betty House Research and Development Coordinator at the Atlantic Canada Fish Farme rs Association and Dr Bev Bacon RPC Director
Revenue Highlights
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2010-2011 2009-2010
Industry $ 7685672 $ 7610538
Federal Government Contracts 1132361 1136319
Provincial Government Contracts 368346 359801
Provincial Government Grant 50000 50000
Other 518868 539227
Total $ 9755247 $ 9695885
DISTRIBUTION OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE
Under 200 Employees
Over 200 Employees
Foreign Industry
2010-2011 2009-2010
$ 4691949 $ 5363848
1695899 1132880
964810 733758
333014 380052
$ 7685672 $ 7610538
--e TOTAL INCOME 2000middot2011
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8
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0
4
2
o 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
FiscalYear
bull Provincia l Grant bull Contract and Other
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Auditor 5 Report
To The Honourable David Alward
Premier of the Province of New Brunswick
- and shy
To the Chairman and Members of the
New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council
I have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council which comprise
the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 March 2011 and the consolidated statements of operations net assets and cash
flows for the year then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information
Managements Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with the Canashy
dian generally accepted accounting principles and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation
of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditors Responsibility
My responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on my audit I conducted my audit in accordance
with the Canadian generally accepted auditing standards Those standards require that I comply with ethical requirements and plan and pershy
form the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements
The procedures selected depend on the auditors judgment including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolishy
dated financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to
the entitys preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are approprishy
ate in the circumstances but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entitys internal control An audit also
includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management
as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements
I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion
Opinion
In my opinion these consolidated financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial position of the New Brunswick
Research and Productivity Council as at March 31 2011 and the results of its operations its net assets and its cash flows for the year then
ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles
~~Lu~M Kim MacPherson CA
Auditor General
Fredericton NB
June 29 2011
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
ASSETS Cu rre nt assets
Cash and term deposits $ 706638 $ $ 706638 $ 1188674
Accounts receivable 1712855 1712855 1767903 Work in progress 361224 361224 154769 Prepaid expenses 110370 110370 84157
2891087 2891087 3195503
Marketable securities 2664125 4446174 7110299 6891520 Capital assets net (Note 4) 2806514 2806514 2985215 Goodwill (Note 5) 395458 395458
$ 5950670 $ 7252688 $13203358 $13072238
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $1230867 $ $ 1230867 $ 1492661 Deferred revenue 412962 412962 554223 Current portion of long term debt (Note 6) 27503 27503 26456
1643829 27503 1671332 2073340
Long term liabilities Accrued retirement benefits 835446 835446 738802 Note payable (Note 6) 46743 46743 74246
835446 46743 882189 813048
Deferred contributions (Note 7) 42684 42684 72245
Fund balances Unrestricted 3471395 3471395 2790945 Board restricted (Note 8) 4446174 4446174 4510392 Invested in capital assets 2689584 2689584 2812268
3471395 7135758 10607153 10113605 $ 5950670 $ 7252688 $13203358 $13072238
Approved by the Council
Chairman
Executive Director
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS 31 MARCH 2011
Capital Capital Operating Board Invested in Total Total
Unrestricted Restricted Capital Assets 2011 2010
Balance opening $ 2790945 $ 4510392 $ 2812268 $10113605 $ 9350668
Excess of revenue over expense 493548 493548 762937 Acquisition of capital assets (386715) 386715
Reduction in term loans payable 1047 (27503) 26456
Amortization of capital assets 535855 (535855)
Interfund transfer (350000) 350000
Balance closing $ 3471395 $ 4446174 $ 2689584 $10607153 $ 10113605
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
REVENUE Operations $ 9408638 $ $ 9408638 $ 9317799
Operating grant Province of New Brunswick 50000 50000 50000
Investment 183748 183748 191666
Sundry 112861 112861 136420
9755247 9755247 9695885
EXPENSE Operations 6827418 6827418 6647280 Administration 2066279 2066279 1924022 Amortization (Notes 4 and 7) 535855 535855 537083 Bad debts (Recovery) (2343) (2343) 11668
9427209 9427209 9120053
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE FROM OPERATIONS 328038 328038 575832
Adjustment for unrealized gains on marketable securities 165510 165510 187105
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE $ 493548 $ $ 493548 $ 762937
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) Operating activities
Excess of revenue over expense Amortization Gain on sale of assets Net change in non-cash working capital Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ $ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ 575832 537083
(6950) 246795
1352760
Financing and investing activities Purchase or transfer of long -term investment Accrual of retireme nt allowance entitlements Proceeds on disposal of capital assets Acquisition of Moncton operation (goodwill) Reduction in lo ng term debt Acquisit ion of capital assets Net cash provided (used) in financ in g and
investing activities
(117487) 96645
(395458)
(416300)
64218
(27503) (386715)
(350000)
(53269) 96645
(395458) (27503)
(386715)
(766300)
(566266) 46255 25700
(26456) (524025)
(1044792)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (132036) (350000) (482036) 307968
Cash and term deposits beginning of year Interfund transfer (Note 8)
CASH AND TERM DEPOSITS end of yea r
1188674 (350000)
$ 706638
350000 $
1188674
$ 706638
880706
$1188674
~
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MARCH 2011
1 Purpose of the organization
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council (the Council) is a non-profit organization incorporated under the Research and Productivity Council Act 1962 The objectives of the Council are to promote stimulate and expedite continuing improvement in productive efficiency and expansion in the various sectors of the New Brunswick economy The Council provides independent research testing and technical services to enterprises primarily within New Brunswick on a fee-for-service basis
2 Future accounting changes
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants has issued new accounting standards which may change the Councils accounting framework The impact on future financial statements of implementing a new accounting framework will be assessed during the coming year
3 Significant accounting policies
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles The significant policies are detailed as follows
a) Fund accounting
Revenue and expense associated with delivery of services and administrative support are reported in the Operating Fund The Capital Fund reports assets liabilities gains and expenditures related to the acquisition disposal and financing of capital assets as well as the amount of net assets restricted for capital purposes
b) Revenue recognition
Revenue is determined to be earned and is recorded in the Operating Fund on a percentage of completion basis when services are performed The value of work completed but not billed is reported as Work in Progress while amounts which have been paid or billed in advance but for which work has not been done are reflected as Deferred Revenue
Investment income includes dividends interest and gains and losses on securities All investment income is reported in the Operating Fund in the year it is earned including unrealized gains and losses on held-for-trading financial assets
The Council follows the deferral method of accounting for grants received for operations and specific projects Grants to be used for restricted purposes are recognized as revenue in the period in which the related expenditures are incurred Where a portion of a grant relates to a future period it is deferred and recognized in the subsequent period
Unrestricted grants are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured Grants approved but not received at the end of an accounting period are accrued
c) Financial instruments
Financial instruments are comprised of cash term deposits accounts receivable marketable securities accounts payable and accrued liabilities accrued retirement benefits and note payable They are classified and accounted for in accordance with The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) Handbook section 3855 Financial Instruments Recognition and Measurement as follows
Marketable securities including equities and bonds which are held-for-trading are carried at fair value which is determined by reference to published price quotations Accrued retirement benefits are recorded at fair value as estimated by management Estimated fair value has not been subjected to actuarial review
The non-interest bearing note payable is recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method The fair value of this note has been determined using a discount rate of 39 this has resulted in a reduction in the initial carrying value of $14956
17
Due to the ir short-term nature al l other financial instruments are carried at amounts which are considered to approximate their fair value
The Council does not enter into hedging activities and does not engage in derivative transactions
The Council discloses its exposure to risk and its risk management practices in accordance with the accounting standards issued by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in Section 3861- Financial Instruments-Presentation and Disclosures in place of Financial Instruments-Disclosures- Section 3862 and Financial Instruments- Presentation Section 3863
d) Capital assets
Capital assets are recorded in the Capita l Fund at cost Amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over the assets estimated useful lives Amortization is recorded in the Operating Fund as part of the cost of service delivery at rates as disclosed in Note 4 (Capital assets)
e) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of acquisit ion cost of a business over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired and is not amortized Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or when changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment
f) Consolidation policy
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Council and those of its wholly owned subsidiary Minuvar Ltd
g) Pension
Full -time employees of the Council are members of the New Brunswick Public Service Superannuation Plan The Plan is a defined benefit multi-employer plan under which contributions are made by both the Council and its employees The employers contributions to the plan are accounted for as a defined contribution plan as the Councils obligation is limited to the amount of these contributions
h) Retirement allowance entitlements
Retirement allowance entitlements are earned by employees at the rate of one weeks pay for each full year worked to a maximum of twenty-five weeks The amount of the retirement allowance is based upon years of service and the employees final salary
i) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting princip les requires management to make estimates and assumptions that could differ from actual results Estimates have been made of the retirement allowance benefits earned to date that may become payable in the future Estimates have also been established for accounts receivable which are or may become uncollectible
4 Capital assets
2011 2010
Vehicle
Computer equipment
Operating equipment
Land and buildings
Amortization rates
25
25
1250
3
Cost
$ 11880
1634169
9364415
2918245
Accumulated amortization
$ 11880
1563908
7993710
1552697
Net book Net book value value
$ $
70261 47785
1370705 1560648
1365548 1376782
$13928709 $11122195 $ 2806514 $ 2985215
Amortization expense is comprised ofthe following amounts 2011 2010
Amortization of assets $ 565416 $ 572347
Amortizat ion of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264)
$ 535855 $ 537083
18
5 Goodwill
2011 2010
Goodwill at 1 April $ $
Goodwill acquired with purchase of Moncton operation 395458
Goodwill at 31 March $ 395458 $
6 Note payable
2011 2010 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency interest free payable $7500
quarterly through November 12013 $ 74246 $ 100702
Less current portion ( 27503) ( 26456)
$ 46743 $ 74246
7 Deferred contributions
Deferred contributions reported in the Capital Fund represent the unamortized portion of external contributions received towards the cost of specific capital assets Amortization of deferred contributions is calculated at the same rate as amortization of the assets to which they relate and is netted with amortization expense for presentation purposes
The changes for the year in the deferred contributions balance reported in the Capital Fund are as follows
2011 2010 Deferred contributions at 1 April $ 72245 $ 107509 Amortization of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264) Deferred contributions at 31 March $ 42684 $ 72245
8 Intermiddotfund transfers and internally restricted fund balances
The board of directors of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council internally restricted resources amounting to $4446174 as at 31 March 2011 (2010 - $4510392) This internally restricted amount is intended for the acquisition of capital assets and payment of capital obligations and is not available for other purposes without the approval of the board of directors This amount includes a 31 March 2011 transfer of $350000 from the Operating Fund to the Capital Fund (2010 - $600000)
9 Business Acquisition
On January 20th 2011 RPC acquired the Moncton New Brunswick operations of Caduceon Enterprises Inc The asset purchase agreement included acquisition of the assets and assumption of the obligation respecting the leased premises RPC provides laboratory services from this location to Caduceons former customers and employs those individuals formerly employed by Caduceon in this location The cost of purchase has been allocated as follows
Capital assets at fair market value $ 25140 Materials and supplies 22293
$ 47433 Remainder as Goodwill 395548
$ 442981
19
10 Related party transactions
During the year the Council provided services to government departments and Crown agencies of the Province of New Brunswick The
Council provides these services under its normal terms and conditions
2011 2010 Revenue from services provided for the year
Government departments and agencies $1005694 $ 994207
Accounts receivable at 31 March
Government departments and agencies $222878 $ 180495
11 Management of Net Assets
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Councils objective in managing its net assets is to remain a sustainable operation while
fulfilling its overall mandate of being an independent research testing and technical services organization It achieves this objective
through strong day-to-day management of cash poundlows and by regularly monitoring revenues and expenditures against its annual
operating and capital budgets
12 Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Councils risk management policies are part of the overall management of the entitys operations Managements direct
involvement in day-to-day operations identifies risks and variations from expectations leading to risk management activities
requirements and actions
Management has not entered into hedging transact ions to manage risks As part of the overa ll management of the entitys operations
management considers avoidance of undue concentrations of risk and employs appropriate investment and credit management
policies to manage the Councils exposure
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Revenue Highlights
- __e SOURCES OF REVENUE
----- shy
--e
2010-2011 2009-2010
Industry $ 7685672 $ 7610538
Federal Government Contracts 1132361 1136319
Provincial Government Contracts 368346 359801
Provincial Government Grant 50000 50000
Other 518868 539227
Total $ 9755247 $ 9695885
DISTRIBUTION OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE
Under 200 Employees
Over 200 Employees
Foreign Industry
2010-2011 2009-2010
$ 4691949 $ 5363848
1695899 1132880
964810 733758
333014 380052
$ 7685672 $ 7610538
--e TOTAL INCOME 2000middot2011
10
8
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6
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0
4
2
o 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
FiscalYear
bull Provincia l Grant bull Contract and Other
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Auditor 5 Report
To The Honourable David Alward
Premier of the Province of New Brunswick
- and shy
To the Chairman and Members of the
New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council
I have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council which comprise
the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 March 2011 and the consolidated statements of operations net assets and cash
flows for the year then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information
Managements Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with the Canashy
dian generally accepted accounting principles and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation
of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditors Responsibility
My responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on my audit I conducted my audit in accordance
with the Canadian generally accepted auditing standards Those standards require that I comply with ethical requirements and plan and pershy
form the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements
The procedures selected depend on the auditors judgment including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolishy
dated financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to
the entitys preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are approprishy
ate in the circumstances but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entitys internal control An audit also
includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management
as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements
I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion
Opinion
In my opinion these consolidated financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial position of the New Brunswick
Research and Productivity Council as at March 31 2011 and the results of its operations its net assets and its cash flows for the year then
ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles
~~Lu~M Kim MacPherson CA
Auditor General
Fredericton NB
June 29 2011
12
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
ASSETS Cu rre nt assets
Cash and term deposits $ 706638 $ $ 706638 $ 1188674
Accounts receivable 1712855 1712855 1767903 Work in progress 361224 361224 154769 Prepaid expenses 110370 110370 84157
2891087 2891087 3195503
Marketable securities 2664125 4446174 7110299 6891520 Capital assets net (Note 4) 2806514 2806514 2985215 Goodwill (Note 5) 395458 395458
$ 5950670 $ 7252688 $13203358 $13072238
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $1230867 $ $ 1230867 $ 1492661 Deferred revenue 412962 412962 554223 Current portion of long term debt (Note 6) 27503 27503 26456
1643829 27503 1671332 2073340
Long term liabilities Accrued retirement benefits 835446 835446 738802 Note payable (Note 6) 46743 46743 74246
835446 46743 882189 813048
Deferred contributions (Note 7) 42684 42684 72245
Fund balances Unrestricted 3471395 3471395 2790945 Board restricted (Note 8) 4446174 4446174 4510392 Invested in capital assets 2689584 2689584 2812268
3471395 7135758 10607153 10113605 $ 5950670 $ 7252688 $13203358 $13072238
Approved by the Council
Chairman
Executive Director
13
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS 31 MARCH 2011
Capital Capital Operating Board Invested in Total Total
Unrestricted Restricted Capital Assets 2011 2010
Balance opening $ 2790945 $ 4510392 $ 2812268 $10113605 $ 9350668
Excess of revenue over expense 493548 493548 762937 Acquisition of capital assets (386715) 386715
Reduction in term loans payable 1047 (27503) 26456
Amortization of capital assets 535855 (535855)
Interfund transfer (350000) 350000
Balance closing $ 3471395 $ 4446174 $ 2689584 $10607153 $ 10113605
14
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
REVENUE Operations $ 9408638 $ $ 9408638 $ 9317799
Operating grant Province of New Brunswick 50000 50000 50000
Investment 183748 183748 191666
Sundry 112861 112861 136420
9755247 9755247 9695885
EXPENSE Operations 6827418 6827418 6647280 Administration 2066279 2066279 1924022 Amortization (Notes 4 and 7) 535855 535855 537083 Bad debts (Recovery) (2343) (2343) 11668
9427209 9427209 9120053
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE FROM OPERATIONS 328038 328038 575832
Adjustment for unrealized gains on marketable securities 165510 165510 187105
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE $ 493548 $ $ 493548 $ 762937
15
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) Operating activities
Excess of revenue over expense Amortization Gain on sale of assets Net change in non-cash working capital Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ $ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ 575832 537083
(6950) 246795
1352760
Financing and investing activities Purchase or transfer of long -term investment Accrual of retireme nt allowance entitlements Proceeds on disposal of capital assets Acquisition of Moncton operation (goodwill) Reduction in lo ng term debt Acquisit ion of capital assets Net cash provided (used) in financ in g and
investing activities
(117487) 96645
(395458)
(416300)
64218
(27503) (386715)
(350000)
(53269) 96645
(395458) (27503)
(386715)
(766300)
(566266) 46255 25700
(26456) (524025)
(1044792)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (132036) (350000) (482036) 307968
Cash and term deposits beginning of year Interfund transfer (Note 8)
CASH AND TERM DEPOSITS end of yea r
1188674 (350000)
$ 706638
350000 $
1188674
$ 706638
880706
$1188674
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16
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MARCH 2011
1 Purpose of the organization
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council (the Council) is a non-profit organization incorporated under the Research and Productivity Council Act 1962 The objectives of the Council are to promote stimulate and expedite continuing improvement in productive efficiency and expansion in the various sectors of the New Brunswick economy The Council provides independent research testing and technical services to enterprises primarily within New Brunswick on a fee-for-service basis
2 Future accounting changes
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants has issued new accounting standards which may change the Councils accounting framework The impact on future financial statements of implementing a new accounting framework will be assessed during the coming year
3 Significant accounting policies
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles The significant policies are detailed as follows
a) Fund accounting
Revenue and expense associated with delivery of services and administrative support are reported in the Operating Fund The Capital Fund reports assets liabilities gains and expenditures related to the acquisition disposal and financing of capital assets as well as the amount of net assets restricted for capital purposes
b) Revenue recognition
Revenue is determined to be earned and is recorded in the Operating Fund on a percentage of completion basis when services are performed The value of work completed but not billed is reported as Work in Progress while amounts which have been paid or billed in advance but for which work has not been done are reflected as Deferred Revenue
Investment income includes dividends interest and gains and losses on securities All investment income is reported in the Operating Fund in the year it is earned including unrealized gains and losses on held-for-trading financial assets
The Council follows the deferral method of accounting for grants received for operations and specific projects Grants to be used for restricted purposes are recognized as revenue in the period in which the related expenditures are incurred Where a portion of a grant relates to a future period it is deferred and recognized in the subsequent period
Unrestricted grants are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured Grants approved but not received at the end of an accounting period are accrued
c) Financial instruments
Financial instruments are comprised of cash term deposits accounts receivable marketable securities accounts payable and accrued liabilities accrued retirement benefits and note payable They are classified and accounted for in accordance with The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) Handbook section 3855 Financial Instruments Recognition and Measurement as follows
Marketable securities including equities and bonds which are held-for-trading are carried at fair value which is determined by reference to published price quotations Accrued retirement benefits are recorded at fair value as estimated by management Estimated fair value has not been subjected to actuarial review
The non-interest bearing note payable is recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method The fair value of this note has been determined using a discount rate of 39 this has resulted in a reduction in the initial carrying value of $14956
17
Due to the ir short-term nature al l other financial instruments are carried at amounts which are considered to approximate their fair value
The Council does not enter into hedging activities and does not engage in derivative transactions
The Council discloses its exposure to risk and its risk management practices in accordance with the accounting standards issued by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in Section 3861- Financial Instruments-Presentation and Disclosures in place of Financial Instruments-Disclosures- Section 3862 and Financial Instruments- Presentation Section 3863
d) Capital assets
Capital assets are recorded in the Capita l Fund at cost Amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over the assets estimated useful lives Amortization is recorded in the Operating Fund as part of the cost of service delivery at rates as disclosed in Note 4 (Capital assets)
e) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of acquisit ion cost of a business over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired and is not amortized Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or when changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment
f) Consolidation policy
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Council and those of its wholly owned subsidiary Minuvar Ltd
g) Pension
Full -time employees of the Council are members of the New Brunswick Public Service Superannuation Plan The Plan is a defined benefit multi-employer plan under which contributions are made by both the Council and its employees The employers contributions to the plan are accounted for as a defined contribution plan as the Councils obligation is limited to the amount of these contributions
h) Retirement allowance entitlements
Retirement allowance entitlements are earned by employees at the rate of one weeks pay for each full year worked to a maximum of twenty-five weeks The amount of the retirement allowance is based upon years of service and the employees final salary
i) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting princip les requires management to make estimates and assumptions that could differ from actual results Estimates have been made of the retirement allowance benefits earned to date that may become payable in the future Estimates have also been established for accounts receivable which are or may become uncollectible
4 Capital assets
2011 2010
Vehicle
Computer equipment
Operating equipment
Land and buildings
Amortization rates
25
25
1250
3
Cost
$ 11880
1634169
9364415
2918245
Accumulated amortization
$ 11880
1563908
7993710
1552697
Net book Net book value value
$ $
70261 47785
1370705 1560648
1365548 1376782
$13928709 $11122195 $ 2806514 $ 2985215
Amortization expense is comprised ofthe following amounts 2011 2010
Amortization of assets $ 565416 $ 572347
Amortizat ion of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264)
$ 535855 $ 537083
18
5 Goodwill
2011 2010
Goodwill at 1 April $ $
Goodwill acquired with purchase of Moncton operation 395458
Goodwill at 31 March $ 395458 $
6 Note payable
2011 2010 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency interest free payable $7500
quarterly through November 12013 $ 74246 $ 100702
Less current portion ( 27503) ( 26456)
$ 46743 $ 74246
7 Deferred contributions
Deferred contributions reported in the Capital Fund represent the unamortized portion of external contributions received towards the cost of specific capital assets Amortization of deferred contributions is calculated at the same rate as amortization of the assets to which they relate and is netted with amortization expense for presentation purposes
The changes for the year in the deferred contributions balance reported in the Capital Fund are as follows
2011 2010 Deferred contributions at 1 April $ 72245 $ 107509 Amortization of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264) Deferred contributions at 31 March $ 42684 $ 72245
8 Intermiddotfund transfers and internally restricted fund balances
The board of directors of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council internally restricted resources amounting to $4446174 as at 31 March 2011 (2010 - $4510392) This internally restricted amount is intended for the acquisition of capital assets and payment of capital obligations and is not available for other purposes without the approval of the board of directors This amount includes a 31 March 2011 transfer of $350000 from the Operating Fund to the Capital Fund (2010 - $600000)
9 Business Acquisition
On January 20th 2011 RPC acquired the Moncton New Brunswick operations of Caduceon Enterprises Inc The asset purchase agreement included acquisition of the assets and assumption of the obligation respecting the leased premises RPC provides laboratory services from this location to Caduceons former customers and employs those individuals formerly employed by Caduceon in this location The cost of purchase has been allocated as follows
Capital assets at fair market value $ 25140 Materials and supplies 22293
$ 47433 Remainder as Goodwill 395548
$ 442981
19
10 Related party transactions
During the year the Council provided services to government departments and Crown agencies of the Province of New Brunswick The
Council provides these services under its normal terms and conditions
2011 2010 Revenue from services provided for the year
Government departments and agencies $1005694 $ 994207
Accounts receivable at 31 March
Government departments and agencies $222878 $ 180495
11 Management of Net Assets
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Councils objective in managing its net assets is to remain a sustainable operation while
fulfilling its overall mandate of being an independent research testing and technical services organization It achieves this objective
through strong day-to-day management of cash poundlows and by regularly monitoring revenues and expenditures against its annual
operating and capital budgets
12 Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Councils risk management policies are part of the overall management of the entitys operations Managements direct
involvement in day-to-day operations identifies risks and variations from expectations leading to risk management activities
requirements and actions
Management has not entered into hedging transact ions to manage risks As part of the overa ll management of the entitys operations
management considers avoidance of undue concentrations of risk and employs appropriate investment and credit management
policies to manage the Councils exposure
20
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Auditor 5 Report
To The Honourable David Alward
Premier of the Province of New Brunswick
- and shy
To the Chairman and Members of the
New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council
I have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council which comprise
the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 March 2011 and the consolidated statements of operations net assets and cash
flows for the year then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information
Managements Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with the Canashy
dian generally accepted accounting principles and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation
of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditors Responsibility
My responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on my audit I conducted my audit in accordance
with the Canadian generally accepted auditing standards Those standards require that I comply with ethical requirements and plan and pershy
form the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements
The procedures selected depend on the auditors judgment including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolishy
dated financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to
the entitys preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are approprishy
ate in the circumstances but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entitys internal control An audit also
includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management
as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements
I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion
Opinion
In my opinion these consolidated financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial position of the New Brunswick
Research and Productivity Council as at March 31 2011 and the results of its operations its net assets and its cash flows for the year then
ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles
~~Lu~M Kim MacPherson CA
Auditor General
Fredericton NB
June 29 2011
12
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
ASSETS Cu rre nt assets
Cash and term deposits $ 706638 $ $ 706638 $ 1188674
Accounts receivable 1712855 1712855 1767903 Work in progress 361224 361224 154769 Prepaid expenses 110370 110370 84157
2891087 2891087 3195503
Marketable securities 2664125 4446174 7110299 6891520 Capital assets net (Note 4) 2806514 2806514 2985215 Goodwill (Note 5) 395458 395458
$ 5950670 $ 7252688 $13203358 $13072238
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $1230867 $ $ 1230867 $ 1492661 Deferred revenue 412962 412962 554223 Current portion of long term debt (Note 6) 27503 27503 26456
1643829 27503 1671332 2073340
Long term liabilities Accrued retirement benefits 835446 835446 738802 Note payable (Note 6) 46743 46743 74246
835446 46743 882189 813048
Deferred contributions (Note 7) 42684 42684 72245
Fund balances Unrestricted 3471395 3471395 2790945 Board restricted (Note 8) 4446174 4446174 4510392 Invested in capital assets 2689584 2689584 2812268
3471395 7135758 10607153 10113605 $ 5950670 $ 7252688 $13203358 $13072238
Approved by the Council
Chairman
Executive Director
13
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS 31 MARCH 2011
Capital Capital Operating Board Invested in Total Total
Unrestricted Restricted Capital Assets 2011 2010
Balance opening $ 2790945 $ 4510392 $ 2812268 $10113605 $ 9350668
Excess of revenue over expense 493548 493548 762937 Acquisition of capital assets (386715) 386715
Reduction in term loans payable 1047 (27503) 26456
Amortization of capital assets 535855 (535855)
Interfund transfer (350000) 350000
Balance closing $ 3471395 $ 4446174 $ 2689584 $10607153 $ 10113605
14
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
REVENUE Operations $ 9408638 $ $ 9408638 $ 9317799
Operating grant Province of New Brunswick 50000 50000 50000
Investment 183748 183748 191666
Sundry 112861 112861 136420
9755247 9755247 9695885
EXPENSE Operations 6827418 6827418 6647280 Administration 2066279 2066279 1924022 Amortization (Notes 4 and 7) 535855 535855 537083 Bad debts (Recovery) (2343) (2343) 11668
9427209 9427209 9120053
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE FROM OPERATIONS 328038 328038 575832
Adjustment for unrealized gains on marketable securities 165510 165510 187105
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE $ 493548 $ $ 493548 $ 762937
15
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) Operating activities
Excess of revenue over expense Amortization Gain on sale of assets Net change in non-cash working capital Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ $ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ 575832 537083
(6950) 246795
1352760
Financing and investing activities Purchase or transfer of long -term investment Accrual of retireme nt allowance entitlements Proceeds on disposal of capital assets Acquisition of Moncton operation (goodwill) Reduction in lo ng term debt Acquisit ion of capital assets Net cash provided (used) in financ in g and
investing activities
(117487) 96645
(395458)
(416300)
64218
(27503) (386715)
(350000)
(53269) 96645
(395458) (27503)
(386715)
(766300)
(566266) 46255 25700
(26456) (524025)
(1044792)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (132036) (350000) (482036) 307968
Cash and term deposits beginning of year Interfund transfer (Note 8)
CASH AND TERM DEPOSITS end of yea r
1188674 (350000)
$ 706638
350000 $
1188674
$ 706638
880706
$1188674
~
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16
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MARCH 2011
1 Purpose of the organization
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council (the Council) is a non-profit organization incorporated under the Research and Productivity Council Act 1962 The objectives of the Council are to promote stimulate and expedite continuing improvement in productive efficiency and expansion in the various sectors of the New Brunswick economy The Council provides independent research testing and technical services to enterprises primarily within New Brunswick on a fee-for-service basis
2 Future accounting changes
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants has issued new accounting standards which may change the Councils accounting framework The impact on future financial statements of implementing a new accounting framework will be assessed during the coming year
3 Significant accounting policies
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles The significant policies are detailed as follows
a) Fund accounting
Revenue and expense associated with delivery of services and administrative support are reported in the Operating Fund The Capital Fund reports assets liabilities gains and expenditures related to the acquisition disposal and financing of capital assets as well as the amount of net assets restricted for capital purposes
b) Revenue recognition
Revenue is determined to be earned and is recorded in the Operating Fund on a percentage of completion basis when services are performed The value of work completed but not billed is reported as Work in Progress while amounts which have been paid or billed in advance but for which work has not been done are reflected as Deferred Revenue
Investment income includes dividends interest and gains and losses on securities All investment income is reported in the Operating Fund in the year it is earned including unrealized gains and losses on held-for-trading financial assets
The Council follows the deferral method of accounting for grants received for operations and specific projects Grants to be used for restricted purposes are recognized as revenue in the period in which the related expenditures are incurred Where a portion of a grant relates to a future period it is deferred and recognized in the subsequent period
Unrestricted grants are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured Grants approved but not received at the end of an accounting period are accrued
c) Financial instruments
Financial instruments are comprised of cash term deposits accounts receivable marketable securities accounts payable and accrued liabilities accrued retirement benefits and note payable They are classified and accounted for in accordance with The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) Handbook section 3855 Financial Instruments Recognition and Measurement as follows
Marketable securities including equities and bonds which are held-for-trading are carried at fair value which is determined by reference to published price quotations Accrued retirement benefits are recorded at fair value as estimated by management Estimated fair value has not been subjected to actuarial review
The non-interest bearing note payable is recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method The fair value of this note has been determined using a discount rate of 39 this has resulted in a reduction in the initial carrying value of $14956
17
Due to the ir short-term nature al l other financial instruments are carried at amounts which are considered to approximate their fair value
The Council does not enter into hedging activities and does not engage in derivative transactions
The Council discloses its exposure to risk and its risk management practices in accordance with the accounting standards issued by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in Section 3861- Financial Instruments-Presentation and Disclosures in place of Financial Instruments-Disclosures- Section 3862 and Financial Instruments- Presentation Section 3863
d) Capital assets
Capital assets are recorded in the Capita l Fund at cost Amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over the assets estimated useful lives Amortization is recorded in the Operating Fund as part of the cost of service delivery at rates as disclosed in Note 4 (Capital assets)
e) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of acquisit ion cost of a business over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired and is not amortized Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or when changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment
f) Consolidation policy
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Council and those of its wholly owned subsidiary Minuvar Ltd
g) Pension
Full -time employees of the Council are members of the New Brunswick Public Service Superannuation Plan The Plan is a defined benefit multi-employer plan under which contributions are made by both the Council and its employees The employers contributions to the plan are accounted for as a defined contribution plan as the Councils obligation is limited to the amount of these contributions
h) Retirement allowance entitlements
Retirement allowance entitlements are earned by employees at the rate of one weeks pay for each full year worked to a maximum of twenty-five weeks The amount of the retirement allowance is based upon years of service and the employees final salary
i) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting princip les requires management to make estimates and assumptions that could differ from actual results Estimates have been made of the retirement allowance benefits earned to date that may become payable in the future Estimates have also been established for accounts receivable which are or may become uncollectible
4 Capital assets
2011 2010
Vehicle
Computer equipment
Operating equipment
Land and buildings
Amortization rates
25
25
1250
3
Cost
$ 11880
1634169
9364415
2918245
Accumulated amortization
$ 11880
1563908
7993710
1552697
Net book Net book value value
$ $
70261 47785
1370705 1560648
1365548 1376782
$13928709 $11122195 $ 2806514 $ 2985215
Amortization expense is comprised ofthe following amounts 2011 2010
Amortization of assets $ 565416 $ 572347
Amortizat ion of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264)
$ 535855 $ 537083
18
5 Goodwill
2011 2010
Goodwill at 1 April $ $
Goodwill acquired with purchase of Moncton operation 395458
Goodwill at 31 March $ 395458 $
6 Note payable
2011 2010 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency interest free payable $7500
quarterly through November 12013 $ 74246 $ 100702
Less current portion ( 27503) ( 26456)
$ 46743 $ 74246
7 Deferred contributions
Deferred contributions reported in the Capital Fund represent the unamortized portion of external contributions received towards the cost of specific capital assets Amortization of deferred contributions is calculated at the same rate as amortization of the assets to which they relate and is netted with amortization expense for presentation purposes
The changes for the year in the deferred contributions balance reported in the Capital Fund are as follows
2011 2010 Deferred contributions at 1 April $ 72245 $ 107509 Amortization of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264) Deferred contributions at 31 March $ 42684 $ 72245
8 Intermiddotfund transfers and internally restricted fund balances
The board of directors of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council internally restricted resources amounting to $4446174 as at 31 March 2011 (2010 - $4510392) This internally restricted amount is intended for the acquisition of capital assets and payment of capital obligations and is not available for other purposes without the approval of the board of directors This amount includes a 31 March 2011 transfer of $350000 from the Operating Fund to the Capital Fund (2010 - $600000)
9 Business Acquisition
On January 20th 2011 RPC acquired the Moncton New Brunswick operations of Caduceon Enterprises Inc The asset purchase agreement included acquisition of the assets and assumption of the obligation respecting the leased premises RPC provides laboratory services from this location to Caduceons former customers and employs those individuals formerly employed by Caduceon in this location The cost of purchase has been allocated as follows
Capital assets at fair market value $ 25140 Materials and supplies 22293
$ 47433 Remainder as Goodwill 395548
$ 442981
19
10 Related party transactions
During the year the Council provided services to government departments and Crown agencies of the Province of New Brunswick The
Council provides these services under its normal terms and conditions
2011 2010 Revenue from services provided for the year
Government departments and agencies $1005694 $ 994207
Accounts receivable at 31 March
Government departments and agencies $222878 $ 180495
11 Management of Net Assets
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Councils objective in managing its net assets is to remain a sustainable operation while
fulfilling its overall mandate of being an independent research testing and technical services organization It achieves this objective
through strong day-to-day management of cash poundlows and by regularly monitoring revenues and expenditures against its annual
operating and capital budgets
12 Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Councils risk management policies are part of the overall management of the entitys operations Managements direct
involvement in day-to-day operations identifies risks and variations from expectations leading to risk management activities
requirements and actions
Management has not entered into hedging transact ions to manage risks As part of the overa ll management of the entitys operations
management considers avoidance of undue concentrations of risk and employs appropriate investment and credit management
policies to manage the Councils exposure
20
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
ASSETS Cu rre nt assets
Cash and term deposits $ 706638 $ $ 706638 $ 1188674
Accounts receivable 1712855 1712855 1767903 Work in progress 361224 361224 154769 Prepaid expenses 110370 110370 84157
2891087 2891087 3195503
Marketable securities 2664125 4446174 7110299 6891520 Capital assets net (Note 4) 2806514 2806514 2985215 Goodwill (Note 5) 395458 395458
$ 5950670 $ 7252688 $13203358 $13072238
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $1230867 $ $ 1230867 $ 1492661 Deferred revenue 412962 412962 554223 Current portion of long term debt (Note 6) 27503 27503 26456
1643829 27503 1671332 2073340
Long term liabilities Accrued retirement benefits 835446 835446 738802 Note payable (Note 6) 46743 46743 74246
835446 46743 882189 813048
Deferred contributions (Note 7) 42684 42684 72245
Fund balances Unrestricted 3471395 3471395 2790945 Board restricted (Note 8) 4446174 4446174 4510392 Invested in capital assets 2689584 2689584 2812268
3471395 7135758 10607153 10113605 $ 5950670 $ 7252688 $13203358 $13072238
Approved by the Council
Chairman
Executive Director
13
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS 31 MARCH 2011
Capital Capital Operating Board Invested in Total Total
Unrestricted Restricted Capital Assets 2011 2010
Balance opening $ 2790945 $ 4510392 $ 2812268 $10113605 $ 9350668
Excess of revenue over expense 493548 493548 762937 Acquisition of capital assets (386715) 386715
Reduction in term loans payable 1047 (27503) 26456
Amortization of capital assets 535855 (535855)
Interfund transfer (350000) 350000
Balance closing $ 3471395 $ 4446174 $ 2689584 $10607153 $ 10113605
14
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
REVENUE Operations $ 9408638 $ $ 9408638 $ 9317799
Operating grant Province of New Brunswick 50000 50000 50000
Investment 183748 183748 191666
Sundry 112861 112861 136420
9755247 9755247 9695885
EXPENSE Operations 6827418 6827418 6647280 Administration 2066279 2066279 1924022 Amortization (Notes 4 and 7) 535855 535855 537083 Bad debts (Recovery) (2343) (2343) 11668
9427209 9427209 9120053
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE FROM OPERATIONS 328038 328038 575832
Adjustment for unrealized gains on marketable securities 165510 165510 187105
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE $ 493548 $ $ 493548 $ 762937
15
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) Operating activities
Excess of revenue over expense Amortization Gain on sale of assets Net change in non-cash working capital Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ $ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ 575832 537083
(6950) 246795
1352760
Financing and investing activities Purchase or transfer of long -term investment Accrual of retireme nt allowance entitlements Proceeds on disposal of capital assets Acquisition of Moncton operation (goodwill) Reduction in lo ng term debt Acquisit ion of capital assets Net cash provided (used) in financ in g and
investing activities
(117487) 96645
(395458)
(416300)
64218
(27503) (386715)
(350000)
(53269) 96645
(395458) (27503)
(386715)
(766300)
(566266) 46255 25700
(26456) (524025)
(1044792)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (132036) (350000) (482036) 307968
Cash and term deposits beginning of year Interfund transfer (Note 8)
CASH AND TERM DEPOSITS end of yea r
1188674 (350000)
$ 706638
350000 $
1188674
$ 706638
880706
$1188674
~
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16
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MARCH 2011
1 Purpose of the organization
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council (the Council) is a non-profit organization incorporated under the Research and Productivity Council Act 1962 The objectives of the Council are to promote stimulate and expedite continuing improvement in productive efficiency and expansion in the various sectors of the New Brunswick economy The Council provides independent research testing and technical services to enterprises primarily within New Brunswick on a fee-for-service basis
2 Future accounting changes
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants has issued new accounting standards which may change the Councils accounting framework The impact on future financial statements of implementing a new accounting framework will be assessed during the coming year
3 Significant accounting policies
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles The significant policies are detailed as follows
a) Fund accounting
Revenue and expense associated with delivery of services and administrative support are reported in the Operating Fund The Capital Fund reports assets liabilities gains and expenditures related to the acquisition disposal and financing of capital assets as well as the amount of net assets restricted for capital purposes
b) Revenue recognition
Revenue is determined to be earned and is recorded in the Operating Fund on a percentage of completion basis when services are performed The value of work completed but not billed is reported as Work in Progress while amounts which have been paid or billed in advance but for which work has not been done are reflected as Deferred Revenue
Investment income includes dividends interest and gains and losses on securities All investment income is reported in the Operating Fund in the year it is earned including unrealized gains and losses on held-for-trading financial assets
The Council follows the deferral method of accounting for grants received for operations and specific projects Grants to be used for restricted purposes are recognized as revenue in the period in which the related expenditures are incurred Where a portion of a grant relates to a future period it is deferred and recognized in the subsequent period
Unrestricted grants are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured Grants approved but not received at the end of an accounting period are accrued
c) Financial instruments
Financial instruments are comprised of cash term deposits accounts receivable marketable securities accounts payable and accrued liabilities accrued retirement benefits and note payable They are classified and accounted for in accordance with The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) Handbook section 3855 Financial Instruments Recognition and Measurement as follows
Marketable securities including equities and bonds which are held-for-trading are carried at fair value which is determined by reference to published price quotations Accrued retirement benefits are recorded at fair value as estimated by management Estimated fair value has not been subjected to actuarial review
The non-interest bearing note payable is recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method The fair value of this note has been determined using a discount rate of 39 this has resulted in a reduction in the initial carrying value of $14956
17
Due to the ir short-term nature al l other financial instruments are carried at amounts which are considered to approximate their fair value
The Council does not enter into hedging activities and does not engage in derivative transactions
The Council discloses its exposure to risk and its risk management practices in accordance with the accounting standards issued by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in Section 3861- Financial Instruments-Presentation and Disclosures in place of Financial Instruments-Disclosures- Section 3862 and Financial Instruments- Presentation Section 3863
d) Capital assets
Capital assets are recorded in the Capita l Fund at cost Amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over the assets estimated useful lives Amortization is recorded in the Operating Fund as part of the cost of service delivery at rates as disclosed in Note 4 (Capital assets)
e) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of acquisit ion cost of a business over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired and is not amortized Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or when changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment
f) Consolidation policy
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Council and those of its wholly owned subsidiary Minuvar Ltd
g) Pension
Full -time employees of the Council are members of the New Brunswick Public Service Superannuation Plan The Plan is a defined benefit multi-employer plan under which contributions are made by both the Council and its employees The employers contributions to the plan are accounted for as a defined contribution plan as the Councils obligation is limited to the amount of these contributions
h) Retirement allowance entitlements
Retirement allowance entitlements are earned by employees at the rate of one weeks pay for each full year worked to a maximum of twenty-five weeks The amount of the retirement allowance is based upon years of service and the employees final salary
i) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting princip les requires management to make estimates and assumptions that could differ from actual results Estimates have been made of the retirement allowance benefits earned to date that may become payable in the future Estimates have also been established for accounts receivable which are or may become uncollectible
4 Capital assets
2011 2010
Vehicle
Computer equipment
Operating equipment
Land and buildings
Amortization rates
25
25
1250
3
Cost
$ 11880
1634169
9364415
2918245
Accumulated amortization
$ 11880
1563908
7993710
1552697
Net book Net book value value
$ $
70261 47785
1370705 1560648
1365548 1376782
$13928709 $11122195 $ 2806514 $ 2985215
Amortization expense is comprised ofthe following amounts 2011 2010
Amortization of assets $ 565416 $ 572347
Amortizat ion of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264)
$ 535855 $ 537083
18
5 Goodwill
2011 2010
Goodwill at 1 April $ $
Goodwill acquired with purchase of Moncton operation 395458
Goodwill at 31 March $ 395458 $
6 Note payable
2011 2010 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency interest free payable $7500
quarterly through November 12013 $ 74246 $ 100702
Less current portion ( 27503) ( 26456)
$ 46743 $ 74246
7 Deferred contributions
Deferred contributions reported in the Capital Fund represent the unamortized portion of external contributions received towards the cost of specific capital assets Amortization of deferred contributions is calculated at the same rate as amortization of the assets to which they relate and is netted with amortization expense for presentation purposes
The changes for the year in the deferred contributions balance reported in the Capital Fund are as follows
2011 2010 Deferred contributions at 1 April $ 72245 $ 107509 Amortization of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264) Deferred contributions at 31 March $ 42684 $ 72245
8 Intermiddotfund transfers and internally restricted fund balances
The board of directors of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council internally restricted resources amounting to $4446174 as at 31 March 2011 (2010 - $4510392) This internally restricted amount is intended for the acquisition of capital assets and payment of capital obligations and is not available for other purposes without the approval of the board of directors This amount includes a 31 March 2011 transfer of $350000 from the Operating Fund to the Capital Fund (2010 - $600000)
9 Business Acquisition
On January 20th 2011 RPC acquired the Moncton New Brunswick operations of Caduceon Enterprises Inc The asset purchase agreement included acquisition of the assets and assumption of the obligation respecting the leased premises RPC provides laboratory services from this location to Caduceons former customers and employs those individuals formerly employed by Caduceon in this location The cost of purchase has been allocated as follows
Capital assets at fair market value $ 25140 Materials and supplies 22293
$ 47433 Remainder as Goodwill 395548
$ 442981
19
10 Related party transactions
During the year the Council provided services to government departments and Crown agencies of the Province of New Brunswick The
Council provides these services under its normal terms and conditions
2011 2010 Revenue from services provided for the year
Government departments and agencies $1005694 $ 994207
Accounts receivable at 31 March
Government departments and agencies $222878 $ 180495
11 Management of Net Assets
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Councils objective in managing its net assets is to remain a sustainable operation while
fulfilling its overall mandate of being an independent research testing and technical services organization It achieves this objective
through strong day-to-day management of cash poundlows and by regularly monitoring revenues and expenditures against its annual
operating and capital budgets
12 Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Councils risk management policies are part of the overall management of the entitys operations Managements direct
involvement in day-to-day operations identifies risks and variations from expectations leading to risk management activities
requirements and actions
Management has not entered into hedging transact ions to manage risks As part of the overa ll management of the entitys operations
management considers avoidance of undue concentrations of risk and employs appropriate investment and credit management
policies to manage the Councils exposure
20
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- 10-11_3-20
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS 31 MARCH 2011
Capital Capital Operating Board Invested in Total Total
Unrestricted Restricted Capital Assets 2011 2010
Balance opening $ 2790945 $ 4510392 $ 2812268 $10113605 $ 9350668
Excess of revenue over expense 493548 493548 762937 Acquisition of capital assets (386715) 386715
Reduction in term loans payable 1047 (27503) 26456
Amortization of capital assets 535855 (535855)
Interfund transfer (350000) 350000
Balance closing $ 3471395 $ 4446174 $ 2689584 $10607153 $ 10113605
14
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
REVENUE Operations $ 9408638 $ $ 9408638 $ 9317799
Operating grant Province of New Brunswick 50000 50000 50000
Investment 183748 183748 191666
Sundry 112861 112861 136420
9755247 9755247 9695885
EXPENSE Operations 6827418 6827418 6647280 Administration 2066279 2066279 1924022 Amortization (Notes 4 and 7) 535855 535855 537083 Bad debts (Recovery) (2343) (2343) 11668
9427209 9427209 9120053
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE FROM OPERATIONS 328038 328038 575832
Adjustment for unrealized gains on marketable securities 165510 165510 187105
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE $ 493548 $ $ 493548 $ 762937
15
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) Operating activities
Excess of revenue over expense Amortization Gain on sale of assets Net change in non-cash working capital Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ $ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ 575832 537083
(6950) 246795
1352760
Financing and investing activities Purchase or transfer of long -term investment Accrual of retireme nt allowance entitlements Proceeds on disposal of capital assets Acquisition of Moncton operation (goodwill) Reduction in lo ng term debt Acquisit ion of capital assets Net cash provided (used) in financ in g and
investing activities
(117487) 96645
(395458)
(416300)
64218
(27503) (386715)
(350000)
(53269) 96645
(395458) (27503)
(386715)
(766300)
(566266) 46255 25700
(26456) (524025)
(1044792)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (132036) (350000) (482036) 307968
Cash and term deposits beginning of year Interfund transfer (Note 8)
CASH AND TERM DEPOSITS end of yea r
1188674 (350000)
$ 706638
350000 $
1188674
$ 706638
880706
$1188674
~
- - -
16
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MARCH 2011
1 Purpose of the organization
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council (the Council) is a non-profit organization incorporated under the Research and Productivity Council Act 1962 The objectives of the Council are to promote stimulate and expedite continuing improvement in productive efficiency and expansion in the various sectors of the New Brunswick economy The Council provides independent research testing and technical services to enterprises primarily within New Brunswick on a fee-for-service basis
2 Future accounting changes
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants has issued new accounting standards which may change the Councils accounting framework The impact on future financial statements of implementing a new accounting framework will be assessed during the coming year
3 Significant accounting policies
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles The significant policies are detailed as follows
a) Fund accounting
Revenue and expense associated with delivery of services and administrative support are reported in the Operating Fund The Capital Fund reports assets liabilities gains and expenditures related to the acquisition disposal and financing of capital assets as well as the amount of net assets restricted for capital purposes
b) Revenue recognition
Revenue is determined to be earned and is recorded in the Operating Fund on a percentage of completion basis when services are performed The value of work completed but not billed is reported as Work in Progress while amounts which have been paid or billed in advance but for which work has not been done are reflected as Deferred Revenue
Investment income includes dividends interest and gains and losses on securities All investment income is reported in the Operating Fund in the year it is earned including unrealized gains and losses on held-for-trading financial assets
The Council follows the deferral method of accounting for grants received for operations and specific projects Grants to be used for restricted purposes are recognized as revenue in the period in which the related expenditures are incurred Where a portion of a grant relates to a future period it is deferred and recognized in the subsequent period
Unrestricted grants are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured Grants approved but not received at the end of an accounting period are accrued
c) Financial instruments
Financial instruments are comprised of cash term deposits accounts receivable marketable securities accounts payable and accrued liabilities accrued retirement benefits and note payable They are classified and accounted for in accordance with The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) Handbook section 3855 Financial Instruments Recognition and Measurement as follows
Marketable securities including equities and bonds which are held-for-trading are carried at fair value which is determined by reference to published price quotations Accrued retirement benefits are recorded at fair value as estimated by management Estimated fair value has not been subjected to actuarial review
The non-interest bearing note payable is recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method The fair value of this note has been determined using a discount rate of 39 this has resulted in a reduction in the initial carrying value of $14956
17
Due to the ir short-term nature al l other financial instruments are carried at amounts which are considered to approximate their fair value
The Council does not enter into hedging activities and does not engage in derivative transactions
The Council discloses its exposure to risk and its risk management practices in accordance with the accounting standards issued by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in Section 3861- Financial Instruments-Presentation and Disclosures in place of Financial Instruments-Disclosures- Section 3862 and Financial Instruments- Presentation Section 3863
d) Capital assets
Capital assets are recorded in the Capita l Fund at cost Amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over the assets estimated useful lives Amortization is recorded in the Operating Fund as part of the cost of service delivery at rates as disclosed in Note 4 (Capital assets)
e) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of acquisit ion cost of a business over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired and is not amortized Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or when changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment
f) Consolidation policy
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Council and those of its wholly owned subsidiary Minuvar Ltd
g) Pension
Full -time employees of the Council are members of the New Brunswick Public Service Superannuation Plan The Plan is a defined benefit multi-employer plan under which contributions are made by both the Council and its employees The employers contributions to the plan are accounted for as a defined contribution plan as the Councils obligation is limited to the amount of these contributions
h) Retirement allowance entitlements
Retirement allowance entitlements are earned by employees at the rate of one weeks pay for each full year worked to a maximum of twenty-five weeks The amount of the retirement allowance is based upon years of service and the employees final salary
i) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting princip les requires management to make estimates and assumptions that could differ from actual results Estimates have been made of the retirement allowance benefits earned to date that may become payable in the future Estimates have also been established for accounts receivable which are or may become uncollectible
4 Capital assets
2011 2010
Vehicle
Computer equipment
Operating equipment
Land and buildings
Amortization rates
25
25
1250
3
Cost
$ 11880
1634169
9364415
2918245
Accumulated amortization
$ 11880
1563908
7993710
1552697
Net book Net book value value
$ $
70261 47785
1370705 1560648
1365548 1376782
$13928709 $11122195 $ 2806514 $ 2985215
Amortization expense is comprised ofthe following amounts 2011 2010
Amortization of assets $ 565416 $ 572347
Amortizat ion of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264)
$ 535855 $ 537083
18
5 Goodwill
2011 2010
Goodwill at 1 April $ $
Goodwill acquired with purchase of Moncton operation 395458
Goodwill at 31 March $ 395458 $
6 Note payable
2011 2010 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency interest free payable $7500
quarterly through November 12013 $ 74246 $ 100702
Less current portion ( 27503) ( 26456)
$ 46743 $ 74246
7 Deferred contributions
Deferred contributions reported in the Capital Fund represent the unamortized portion of external contributions received towards the cost of specific capital assets Amortization of deferred contributions is calculated at the same rate as amortization of the assets to which they relate and is netted with amortization expense for presentation purposes
The changes for the year in the deferred contributions balance reported in the Capital Fund are as follows
2011 2010 Deferred contributions at 1 April $ 72245 $ 107509 Amortization of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264) Deferred contributions at 31 March $ 42684 $ 72245
8 Intermiddotfund transfers and internally restricted fund balances
The board of directors of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council internally restricted resources amounting to $4446174 as at 31 March 2011 (2010 - $4510392) This internally restricted amount is intended for the acquisition of capital assets and payment of capital obligations and is not available for other purposes without the approval of the board of directors This amount includes a 31 March 2011 transfer of $350000 from the Operating Fund to the Capital Fund (2010 - $600000)
9 Business Acquisition
On January 20th 2011 RPC acquired the Moncton New Brunswick operations of Caduceon Enterprises Inc The asset purchase agreement included acquisition of the assets and assumption of the obligation respecting the leased premises RPC provides laboratory services from this location to Caduceons former customers and employs those individuals formerly employed by Caduceon in this location The cost of purchase has been allocated as follows
Capital assets at fair market value $ 25140 Materials and supplies 22293
$ 47433 Remainder as Goodwill 395548
$ 442981
19
10 Related party transactions
During the year the Council provided services to government departments and Crown agencies of the Province of New Brunswick The
Council provides these services under its normal terms and conditions
2011 2010 Revenue from services provided for the year
Government departments and agencies $1005694 $ 994207
Accounts receivable at 31 March
Government departments and agencies $222878 $ 180495
11 Management of Net Assets
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Councils objective in managing its net assets is to remain a sustainable operation while
fulfilling its overall mandate of being an independent research testing and technical services organization It achieves this objective
through strong day-to-day management of cash poundlows and by regularly monitoring revenues and expenditures against its annual
operating and capital budgets
12 Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Councils risk management policies are part of the overall management of the entitys operations Managements direct
involvement in day-to-day operations identifies risks and variations from expectations leading to risk management activities
requirements and actions
Management has not entered into hedging transact ions to manage risks As part of the overa ll management of the entitys operations
management considers avoidance of undue concentrations of risk and employs appropriate investment and credit management
policies to manage the Councils exposure
20
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
REVENUE Operations $ 9408638 $ $ 9408638 $ 9317799
Operating grant Province of New Brunswick 50000 50000 50000
Investment 183748 183748 191666
Sundry 112861 112861 136420
9755247 9755247 9695885
EXPENSE Operations 6827418 6827418 6647280 Administration 2066279 2066279 1924022 Amortization (Notes 4 and 7) 535855 535855 537083 Bad debts (Recovery) (2343) (2343) 11668
9427209 9427209 9120053
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE FROM OPERATIONS 328038 328038 575832
Adjustment for unrealized gains on marketable securities 165510 165510 187105
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE $ 493548 $ $ 493548 $ 762937
15
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) Operating activities
Excess of revenue over expense Amortization Gain on sale of assets Net change in non-cash working capital Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ $ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ 575832 537083
(6950) 246795
1352760
Financing and investing activities Purchase or transfer of long -term investment Accrual of retireme nt allowance entitlements Proceeds on disposal of capital assets Acquisition of Moncton operation (goodwill) Reduction in lo ng term debt Acquisit ion of capital assets Net cash provided (used) in financ in g and
investing activities
(117487) 96645
(395458)
(416300)
64218
(27503) (386715)
(350000)
(53269) 96645
(395458) (27503)
(386715)
(766300)
(566266) 46255 25700
(26456) (524025)
(1044792)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (132036) (350000) (482036) 307968
Cash and term deposits beginning of year Interfund transfer (Note 8)
CASH AND TERM DEPOSITS end of yea r
1188674 (350000)
$ 706638
350000 $
1188674
$ 706638
880706
$1188674
~
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16
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MARCH 2011
1 Purpose of the organization
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council (the Council) is a non-profit organization incorporated under the Research and Productivity Council Act 1962 The objectives of the Council are to promote stimulate and expedite continuing improvement in productive efficiency and expansion in the various sectors of the New Brunswick economy The Council provides independent research testing and technical services to enterprises primarily within New Brunswick on a fee-for-service basis
2 Future accounting changes
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants has issued new accounting standards which may change the Councils accounting framework The impact on future financial statements of implementing a new accounting framework will be assessed during the coming year
3 Significant accounting policies
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles The significant policies are detailed as follows
a) Fund accounting
Revenue and expense associated with delivery of services and administrative support are reported in the Operating Fund The Capital Fund reports assets liabilities gains and expenditures related to the acquisition disposal and financing of capital assets as well as the amount of net assets restricted for capital purposes
b) Revenue recognition
Revenue is determined to be earned and is recorded in the Operating Fund on a percentage of completion basis when services are performed The value of work completed but not billed is reported as Work in Progress while amounts which have been paid or billed in advance but for which work has not been done are reflected as Deferred Revenue
Investment income includes dividends interest and gains and losses on securities All investment income is reported in the Operating Fund in the year it is earned including unrealized gains and losses on held-for-trading financial assets
The Council follows the deferral method of accounting for grants received for operations and specific projects Grants to be used for restricted purposes are recognized as revenue in the period in which the related expenditures are incurred Where a portion of a grant relates to a future period it is deferred and recognized in the subsequent period
Unrestricted grants are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured Grants approved but not received at the end of an accounting period are accrued
c) Financial instruments
Financial instruments are comprised of cash term deposits accounts receivable marketable securities accounts payable and accrued liabilities accrued retirement benefits and note payable They are classified and accounted for in accordance with The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) Handbook section 3855 Financial Instruments Recognition and Measurement as follows
Marketable securities including equities and bonds which are held-for-trading are carried at fair value which is determined by reference to published price quotations Accrued retirement benefits are recorded at fair value as estimated by management Estimated fair value has not been subjected to actuarial review
The non-interest bearing note payable is recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method The fair value of this note has been determined using a discount rate of 39 this has resulted in a reduction in the initial carrying value of $14956
17
Due to the ir short-term nature al l other financial instruments are carried at amounts which are considered to approximate their fair value
The Council does not enter into hedging activities and does not engage in derivative transactions
The Council discloses its exposure to risk and its risk management practices in accordance with the accounting standards issued by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in Section 3861- Financial Instruments-Presentation and Disclosures in place of Financial Instruments-Disclosures- Section 3862 and Financial Instruments- Presentation Section 3863
d) Capital assets
Capital assets are recorded in the Capita l Fund at cost Amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over the assets estimated useful lives Amortization is recorded in the Operating Fund as part of the cost of service delivery at rates as disclosed in Note 4 (Capital assets)
e) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of acquisit ion cost of a business over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired and is not amortized Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or when changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment
f) Consolidation policy
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Council and those of its wholly owned subsidiary Minuvar Ltd
g) Pension
Full -time employees of the Council are members of the New Brunswick Public Service Superannuation Plan The Plan is a defined benefit multi-employer plan under which contributions are made by both the Council and its employees The employers contributions to the plan are accounted for as a defined contribution plan as the Councils obligation is limited to the amount of these contributions
h) Retirement allowance entitlements
Retirement allowance entitlements are earned by employees at the rate of one weeks pay for each full year worked to a maximum of twenty-five weeks The amount of the retirement allowance is based upon years of service and the employees final salary
i) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting princip les requires management to make estimates and assumptions that could differ from actual results Estimates have been made of the retirement allowance benefits earned to date that may become payable in the future Estimates have also been established for accounts receivable which are or may become uncollectible
4 Capital assets
2011 2010
Vehicle
Computer equipment
Operating equipment
Land and buildings
Amortization rates
25
25
1250
3
Cost
$ 11880
1634169
9364415
2918245
Accumulated amortization
$ 11880
1563908
7993710
1552697
Net book Net book value value
$ $
70261 47785
1370705 1560648
1365548 1376782
$13928709 $11122195 $ 2806514 $ 2985215
Amortization expense is comprised ofthe following amounts 2011 2010
Amortization of assets $ 565416 $ 572347
Amortizat ion of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264)
$ 535855 $ 537083
18
5 Goodwill
2011 2010
Goodwill at 1 April $ $
Goodwill acquired with purchase of Moncton operation 395458
Goodwill at 31 March $ 395458 $
6 Note payable
2011 2010 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency interest free payable $7500
quarterly through November 12013 $ 74246 $ 100702
Less current portion ( 27503) ( 26456)
$ 46743 $ 74246
7 Deferred contributions
Deferred contributions reported in the Capital Fund represent the unamortized portion of external contributions received towards the cost of specific capital assets Amortization of deferred contributions is calculated at the same rate as amortization of the assets to which they relate and is netted with amortization expense for presentation purposes
The changes for the year in the deferred contributions balance reported in the Capital Fund are as follows
2011 2010 Deferred contributions at 1 April $ 72245 $ 107509 Amortization of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264) Deferred contributions at 31 March $ 42684 $ 72245
8 Intermiddotfund transfers and internally restricted fund balances
The board of directors of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council internally restricted resources amounting to $4446174 as at 31 March 2011 (2010 - $4510392) This internally restricted amount is intended for the acquisition of capital assets and payment of capital obligations and is not available for other purposes without the approval of the board of directors This amount includes a 31 March 2011 transfer of $350000 from the Operating Fund to the Capital Fund (2010 - $600000)
9 Business Acquisition
On January 20th 2011 RPC acquired the Moncton New Brunswick operations of Caduceon Enterprises Inc The asset purchase agreement included acquisition of the assets and assumption of the obligation respecting the leased premises RPC provides laboratory services from this location to Caduceons former customers and employs those individuals formerly employed by Caduceon in this location The cost of purchase has been allocated as follows
Capital assets at fair market value $ 25140 Materials and supplies 22293
$ 47433 Remainder as Goodwill 395548
$ 442981
19
10 Related party transactions
During the year the Council provided services to government departments and Crown agencies of the Province of New Brunswick The
Council provides these services under its normal terms and conditions
2011 2010 Revenue from services provided for the year
Government departments and agencies $1005694 $ 994207
Accounts receivable at 31 March
Government departments and agencies $222878 $ 180495
11 Management of Net Assets
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Councils objective in managing its net assets is to remain a sustainable operation while
fulfilling its overall mandate of being an independent research testing and technical services organization It achieves this objective
through strong day-to-day management of cash poundlows and by regularly monitoring revenues and expenditures against its annual
operating and capital budgets
12 Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Councils risk management policies are part of the overall management of the entitys operations Managements direct
involvement in day-to-day operations identifies risks and variations from expectations leading to risk management activities
requirements and actions
Management has not entered into hedging transact ions to manage risks As part of the overa ll management of the entitys operations
management considers avoidance of undue concentrations of risk and employs appropriate investment and credit management
policies to manage the Councils exposure
20
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
Operating Capital 2011 2010 Fund Fund Total Total
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) Operating activities
Excess of revenue over expense Amortization Gain on sale of assets Net change in non-cash working capital Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ $ 328038 535855
(579629) 284264
$ 575832 537083
(6950) 246795
1352760
Financing and investing activities Purchase or transfer of long -term investment Accrual of retireme nt allowance entitlements Proceeds on disposal of capital assets Acquisition of Moncton operation (goodwill) Reduction in lo ng term debt Acquisit ion of capital assets Net cash provided (used) in financ in g and
investing activities
(117487) 96645
(395458)
(416300)
64218
(27503) (386715)
(350000)
(53269) 96645
(395458) (27503)
(386715)
(766300)
(566266) 46255 25700
(26456) (524025)
(1044792)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (132036) (350000) (482036) 307968
Cash and term deposits beginning of year Interfund transfer (Note 8)
CASH AND TERM DEPOSITS end of yea r
1188674 (350000)
$ 706638
350000 $
1188674
$ 706638
880706
$1188674
~
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16
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MARCH 2011
1 Purpose of the organization
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council (the Council) is a non-profit organization incorporated under the Research and Productivity Council Act 1962 The objectives of the Council are to promote stimulate and expedite continuing improvement in productive efficiency and expansion in the various sectors of the New Brunswick economy The Council provides independent research testing and technical services to enterprises primarily within New Brunswick on a fee-for-service basis
2 Future accounting changes
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants has issued new accounting standards which may change the Councils accounting framework The impact on future financial statements of implementing a new accounting framework will be assessed during the coming year
3 Significant accounting policies
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles The significant policies are detailed as follows
a) Fund accounting
Revenue and expense associated with delivery of services and administrative support are reported in the Operating Fund The Capital Fund reports assets liabilities gains and expenditures related to the acquisition disposal and financing of capital assets as well as the amount of net assets restricted for capital purposes
b) Revenue recognition
Revenue is determined to be earned and is recorded in the Operating Fund on a percentage of completion basis when services are performed The value of work completed but not billed is reported as Work in Progress while amounts which have been paid or billed in advance but for which work has not been done are reflected as Deferred Revenue
Investment income includes dividends interest and gains and losses on securities All investment income is reported in the Operating Fund in the year it is earned including unrealized gains and losses on held-for-trading financial assets
The Council follows the deferral method of accounting for grants received for operations and specific projects Grants to be used for restricted purposes are recognized as revenue in the period in which the related expenditures are incurred Where a portion of a grant relates to a future period it is deferred and recognized in the subsequent period
Unrestricted grants are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured Grants approved but not received at the end of an accounting period are accrued
c) Financial instruments
Financial instruments are comprised of cash term deposits accounts receivable marketable securities accounts payable and accrued liabilities accrued retirement benefits and note payable They are classified and accounted for in accordance with The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) Handbook section 3855 Financial Instruments Recognition and Measurement as follows
Marketable securities including equities and bonds which are held-for-trading are carried at fair value which is determined by reference to published price quotations Accrued retirement benefits are recorded at fair value as estimated by management Estimated fair value has not been subjected to actuarial review
The non-interest bearing note payable is recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method The fair value of this note has been determined using a discount rate of 39 this has resulted in a reduction in the initial carrying value of $14956
17
Due to the ir short-term nature al l other financial instruments are carried at amounts which are considered to approximate their fair value
The Council does not enter into hedging activities and does not engage in derivative transactions
The Council discloses its exposure to risk and its risk management practices in accordance with the accounting standards issued by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in Section 3861- Financial Instruments-Presentation and Disclosures in place of Financial Instruments-Disclosures- Section 3862 and Financial Instruments- Presentation Section 3863
d) Capital assets
Capital assets are recorded in the Capita l Fund at cost Amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over the assets estimated useful lives Amortization is recorded in the Operating Fund as part of the cost of service delivery at rates as disclosed in Note 4 (Capital assets)
e) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of acquisit ion cost of a business over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired and is not amortized Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or when changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment
f) Consolidation policy
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Council and those of its wholly owned subsidiary Minuvar Ltd
g) Pension
Full -time employees of the Council are members of the New Brunswick Public Service Superannuation Plan The Plan is a defined benefit multi-employer plan under which contributions are made by both the Council and its employees The employers contributions to the plan are accounted for as a defined contribution plan as the Councils obligation is limited to the amount of these contributions
h) Retirement allowance entitlements
Retirement allowance entitlements are earned by employees at the rate of one weeks pay for each full year worked to a maximum of twenty-five weeks The amount of the retirement allowance is based upon years of service and the employees final salary
i) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting princip les requires management to make estimates and assumptions that could differ from actual results Estimates have been made of the retirement allowance benefits earned to date that may become payable in the future Estimates have also been established for accounts receivable which are or may become uncollectible
4 Capital assets
2011 2010
Vehicle
Computer equipment
Operating equipment
Land and buildings
Amortization rates
25
25
1250
3
Cost
$ 11880
1634169
9364415
2918245
Accumulated amortization
$ 11880
1563908
7993710
1552697
Net book Net book value value
$ $
70261 47785
1370705 1560648
1365548 1376782
$13928709 $11122195 $ 2806514 $ 2985215
Amortization expense is comprised ofthe following amounts 2011 2010
Amortization of assets $ 565416 $ 572347
Amortizat ion of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264)
$ 535855 $ 537083
18
5 Goodwill
2011 2010
Goodwill at 1 April $ $
Goodwill acquired with purchase of Moncton operation 395458
Goodwill at 31 March $ 395458 $
6 Note payable
2011 2010 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency interest free payable $7500
quarterly through November 12013 $ 74246 $ 100702
Less current portion ( 27503) ( 26456)
$ 46743 $ 74246
7 Deferred contributions
Deferred contributions reported in the Capital Fund represent the unamortized portion of external contributions received towards the cost of specific capital assets Amortization of deferred contributions is calculated at the same rate as amortization of the assets to which they relate and is netted with amortization expense for presentation purposes
The changes for the year in the deferred contributions balance reported in the Capital Fund are as follows
2011 2010 Deferred contributions at 1 April $ 72245 $ 107509 Amortization of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264) Deferred contributions at 31 March $ 42684 $ 72245
8 Intermiddotfund transfers and internally restricted fund balances
The board of directors of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council internally restricted resources amounting to $4446174 as at 31 March 2011 (2010 - $4510392) This internally restricted amount is intended for the acquisition of capital assets and payment of capital obligations and is not available for other purposes without the approval of the board of directors This amount includes a 31 March 2011 transfer of $350000 from the Operating Fund to the Capital Fund (2010 - $600000)
9 Business Acquisition
On January 20th 2011 RPC acquired the Moncton New Brunswick operations of Caduceon Enterprises Inc The asset purchase agreement included acquisition of the assets and assumption of the obligation respecting the leased premises RPC provides laboratory services from this location to Caduceons former customers and employs those individuals formerly employed by Caduceon in this location The cost of purchase has been allocated as follows
Capital assets at fair market value $ 25140 Materials and supplies 22293
$ 47433 Remainder as Goodwill 395548
$ 442981
19
10 Related party transactions
During the year the Council provided services to government departments and Crown agencies of the Province of New Brunswick The
Council provides these services under its normal terms and conditions
2011 2010 Revenue from services provided for the year
Government departments and agencies $1005694 $ 994207
Accounts receivable at 31 March
Government departments and agencies $222878 $ 180495
11 Management of Net Assets
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Councils objective in managing its net assets is to remain a sustainable operation while
fulfilling its overall mandate of being an independent research testing and technical services organization It achieves this objective
through strong day-to-day management of cash poundlows and by regularly monitoring revenues and expenditures against its annual
operating and capital budgets
12 Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Councils risk management policies are part of the overall management of the entitys operations Managements direct
involvement in day-to-day operations identifies risks and variations from expectations leading to risk management activities
requirements and actions
Management has not entered into hedging transact ions to manage risks As part of the overa ll management of the entitys operations
management considers avoidance of undue concentrations of risk and employs appropriate investment and credit management
policies to manage the Councils exposure
20
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-
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MARCH 2011
1 Purpose of the organization
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council (the Council) is a non-profit organization incorporated under the Research and Productivity Council Act 1962 The objectives of the Council are to promote stimulate and expedite continuing improvement in productive efficiency and expansion in the various sectors of the New Brunswick economy The Council provides independent research testing and technical services to enterprises primarily within New Brunswick on a fee-for-service basis
2 Future accounting changes
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants has issued new accounting standards which may change the Councils accounting framework The impact on future financial statements of implementing a new accounting framework will be assessed during the coming year
3 Significant accounting policies
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles The significant policies are detailed as follows
a) Fund accounting
Revenue and expense associated with delivery of services and administrative support are reported in the Operating Fund The Capital Fund reports assets liabilities gains and expenditures related to the acquisition disposal and financing of capital assets as well as the amount of net assets restricted for capital purposes
b) Revenue recognition
Revenue is determined to be earned and is recorded in the Operating Fund on a percentage of completion basis when services are performed The value of work completed but not billed is reported as Work in Progress while amounts which have been paid or billed in advance but for which work has not been done are reflected as Deferred Revenue
Investment income includes dividends interest and gains and losses on securities All investment income is reported in the Operating Fund in the year it is earned including unrealized gains and losses on held-for-trading financial assets
The Council follows the deferral method of accounting for grants received for operations and specific projects Grants to be used for restricted purposes are recognized as revenue in the period in which the related expenditures are incurred Where a portion of a grant relates to a future period it is deferred and recognized in the subsequent period
Unrestricted grants are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured Grants approved but not received at the end of an accounting period are accrued
c) Financial instruments
Financial instruments are comprised of cash term deposits accounts receivable marketable securities accounts payable and accrued liabilities accrued retirement benefits and note payable They are classified and accounted for in accordance with The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) Handbook section 3855 Financial Instruments Recognition and Measurement as follows
Marketable securities including equities and bonds which are held-for-trading are carried at fair value which is determined by reference to published price quotations Accrued retirement benefits are recorded at fair value as estimated by management Estimated fair value has not been subjected to actuarial review
The non-interest bearing note payable is recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method The fair value of this note has been determined using a discount rate of 39 this has resulted in a reduction in the initial carrying value of $14956
17
Due to the ir short-term nature al l other financial instruments are carried at amounts which are considered to approximate their fair value
The Council does not enter into hedging activities and does not engage in derivative transactions
The Council discloses its exposure to risk and its risk management practices in accordance with the accounting standards issued by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in Section 3861- Financial Instruments-Presentation and Disclosures in place of Financial Instruments-Disclosures- Section 3862 and Financial Instruments- Presentation Section 3863
d) Capital assets
Capital assets are recorded in the Capita l Fund at cost Amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over the assets estimated useful lives Amortization is recorded in the Operating Fund as part of the cost of service delivery at rates as disclosed in Note 4 (Capital assets)
e) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of acquisit ion cost of a business over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired and is not amortized Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or when changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment
f) Consolidation policy
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Council and those of its wholly owned subsidiary Minuvar Ltd
g) Pension
Full -time employees of the Council are members of the New Brunswick Public Service Superannuation Plan The Plan is a defined benefit multi-employer plan under which contributions are made by both the Council and its employees The employers contributions to the plan are accounted for as a defined contribution plan as the Councils obligation is limited to the amount of these contributions
h) Retirement allowance entitlements
Retirement allowance entitlements are earned by employees at the rate of one weeks pay for each full year worked to a maximum of twenty-five weeks The amount of the retirement allowance is based upon years of service and the employees final salary
i) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting princip les requires management to make estimates and assumptions that could differ from actual results Estimates have been made of the retirement allowance benefits earned to date that may become payable in the future Estimates have also been established for accounts receivable which are or may become uncollectible
4 Capital assets
2011 2010
Vehicle
Computer equipment
Operating equipment
Land and buildings
Amortization rates
25
25
1250
3
Cost
$ 11880
1634169
9364415
2918245
Accumulated amortization
$ 11880
1563908
7993710
1552697
Net book Net book value value
$ $
70261 47785
1370705 1560648
1365548 1376782
$13928709 $11122195 $ 2806514 $ 2985215
Amortization expense is comprised ofthe following amounts 2011 2010
Amortization of assets $ 565416 $ 572347
Amortizat ion of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264)
$ 535855 $ 537083
18
5 Goodwill
2011 2010
Goodwill at 1 April $ $
Goodwill acquired with purchase of Moncton operation 395458
Goodwill at 31 March $ 395458 $
6 Note payable
2011 2010 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency interest free payable $7500
quarterly through November 12013 $ 74246 $ 100702
Less current portion ( 27503) ( 26456)
$ 46743 $ 74246
7 Deferred contributions
Deferred contributions reported in the Capital Fund represent the unamortized portion of external contributions received towards the cost of specific capital assets Amortization of deferred contributions is calculated at the same rate as amortization of the assets to which they relate and is netted with amortization expense for presentation purposes
The changes for the year in the deferred contributions balance reported in the Capital Fund are as follows
2011 2010 Deferred contributions at 1 April $ 72245 $ 107509 Amortization of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264) Deferred contributions at 31 March $ 42684 $ 72245
8 Intermiddotfund transfers and internally restricted fund balances
The board of directors of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council internally restricted resources amounting to $4446174 as at 31 March 2011 (2010 - $4510392) This internally restricted amount is intended for the acquisition of capital assets and payment of capital obligations and is not available for other purposes without the approval of the board of directors This amount includes a 31 March 2011 transfer of $350000 from the Operating Fund to the Capital Fund (2010 - $600000)
9 Business Acquisition
On January 20th 2011 RPC acquired the Moncton New Brunswick operations of Caduceon Enterprises Inc The asset purchase agreement included acquisition of the assets and assumption of the obligation respecting the leased premises RPC provides laboratory services from this location to Caduceons former customers and employs those individuals formerly employed by Caduceon in this location The cost of purchase has been allocated as follows
Capital assets at fair market value $ 25140 Materials and supplies 22293
$ 47433 Remainder as Goodwill 395548
$ 442981
19
10 Related party transactions
During the year the Council provided services to government departments and Crown agencies of the Province of New Brunswick The
Council provides these services under its normal terms and conditions
2011 2010 Revenue from services provided for the year
Government departments and agencies $1005694 $ 994207
Accounts receivable at 31 March
Government departments and agencies $222878 $ 180495
11 Management of Net Assets
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Councils objective in managing its net assets is to remain a sustainable operation while
fulfilling its overall mandate of being an independent research testing and technical services organization It achieves this objective
through strong day-to-day management of cash poundlows and by regularly monitoring revenues and expenditures against its annual
operating and capital budgets
12 Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Councils risk management policies are part of the overall management of the entitys operations Managements direct
involvement in day-to-day operations identifies risks and variations from expectations leading to risk management activities
requirements and actions
Management has not entered into hedging transact ions to manage risks As part of the overa ll management of the entitys operations
management considers avoidance of undue concentrations of risk and employs appropriate investment and credit management
policies to manage the Councils exposure
20
- 10-11_1-2
- 10-11_3-20
-
Due to the ir short-term nature al l other financial instruments are carried at amounts which are considered to approximate their fair value
The Council does not enter into hedging activities and does not engage in derivative transactions
The Council discloses its exposure to risk and its risk management practices in accordance with the accounting standards issued by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in Section 3861- Financial Instruments-Presentation and Disclosures in place of Financial Instruments-Disclosures- Section 3862 and Financial Instruments- Presentation Section 3863
d) Capital assets
Capital assets are recorded in the Capita l Fund at cost Amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over the assets estimated useful lives Amortization is recorded in the Operating Fund as part of the cost of service delivery at rates as disclosed in Note 4 (Capital assets)
e) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of acquisit ion cost of a business over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired and is not amortized Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or when changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment
f) Consolidation policy
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Council and those of its wholly owned subsidiary Minuvar Ltd
g) Pension
Full -time employees of the Council are members of the New Brunswick Public Service Superannuation Plan The Plan is a defined benefit multi-employer plan under which contributions are made by both the Council and its employees The employers contributions to the plan are accounted for as a defined contribution plan as the Councils obligation is limited to the amount of these contributions
h) Retirement allowance entitlements
Retirement allowance entitlements are earned by employees at the rate of one weeks pay for each full year worked to a maximum of twenty-five weeks The amount of the retirement allowance is based upon years of service and the employees final salary
i) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting princip les requires management to make estimates and assumptions that could differ from actual results Estimates have been made of the retirement allowance benefits earned to date that may become payable in the future Estimates have also been established for accounts receivable which are or may become uncollectible
4 Capital assets
2011 2010
Vehicle
Computer equipment
Operating equipment
Land and buildings
Amortization rates
25
25
1250
3
Cost
$ 11880
1634169
9364415
2918245
Accumulated amortization
$ 11880
1563908
7993710
1552697
Net book Net book value value
$ $
70261 47785
1370705 1560648
1365548 1376782
$13928709 $11122195 $ 2806514 $ 2985215
Amortization expense is comprised ofthe following amounts 2011 2010
Amortization of assets $ 565416 $ 572347
Amortizat ion of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264)
$ 535855 $ 537083
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5 Goodwill
2011 2010
Goodwill at 1 April $ $
Goodwill acquired with purchase of Moncton operation 395458
Goodwill at 31 March $ 395458 $
6 Note payable
2011 2010 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency interest free payable $7500
quarterly through November 12013 $ 74246 $ 100702
Less current portion ( 27503) ( 26456)
$ 46743 $ 74246
7 Deferred contributions
Deferred contributions reported in the Capital Fund represent the unamortized portion of external contributions received towards the cost of specific capital assets Amortization of deferred contributions is calculated at the same rate as amortization of the assets to which they relate and is netted with amortization expense for presentation purposes
The changes for the year in the deferred contributions balance reported in the Capital Fund are as follows
2011 2010 Deferred contributions at 1 April $ 72245 $ 107509 Amortization of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264) Deferred contributions at 31 March $ 42684 $ 72245
8 Intermiddotfund transfers and internally restricted fund balances
The board of directors of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council internally restricted resources amounting to $4446174 as at 31 March 2011 (2010 - $4510392) This internally restricted amount is intended for the acquisition of capital assets and payment of capital obligations and is not available for other purposes without the approval of the board of directors This amount includes a 31 March 2011 transfer of $350000 from the Operating Fund to the Capital Fund (2010 - $600000)
9 Business Acquisition
On January 20th 2011 RPC acquired the Moncton New Brunswick operations of Caduceon Enterprises Inc The asset purchase agreement included acquisition of the assets and assumption of the obligation respecting the leased premises RPC provides laboratory services from this location to Caduceons former customers and employs those individuals formerly employed by Caduceon in this location The cost of purchase has been allocated as follows
Capital assets at fair market value $ 25140 Materials and supplies 22293
$ 47433 Remainder as Goodwill 395548
$ 442981
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10 Related party transactions
During the year the Council provided services to government departments and Crown agencies of the Province of New Brunswick The
Council provides these services under its normal terms and conditions
2011 2010 Revenue from services provided for the year
Government departments and agencies $1005694 $ 994207
Accounts receivable at 31 March
Government departments and agencies $222878 $ 180495
11 Management of Net Assets
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Councils objective in managing its net assets is to remain a sustainable operation while
fulfilling its overall mandate of being an independent research testing and technical services organization It achieves this objective
through strong day-to-day management of cash poundlows and by regularly monitoring revenues and expenditures against its annual
operating and capital budgets
12 Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Councils risk management policies are part of the overall management of the entitys operations Managements direct
involvement in day-to-day operations identifies risks and variations from expectations leading to risk management activities
requirements and actions
Management has not entered into hedging transact ions to manage risks As part of the overa ll management of the entitys operations
management considers avoidance of undue concentrations of risk and employs appropriate investment and credit management
policies to manage the Councils exposure
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5 Goodwill
2011 2010
Goodwill at 1 April $ $
Goodwill acquired with purchase of Moncton operation 395458
Goodwill at 31 March $ 395458 $
6 Note payable
2011 2010 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency interest free payable $7500
quarterly through November 12013 $ 74246 $ 100702
Less current portion ( 27503) ( 26456)
$ 46743 $ 74246
7 Deferred contributions
Deferred contributions reported in the Capital Fund represent the unamortized portion of external contributions received towards the cost of specific capital assets Amortization of deferred contributions is calculated at the same rate as amortization of the assets to which they relate and is netted with amortization expense for presentation purposes
The changes for the year in the deferred contributions balance reported in the Capital Fund are as follows
2011 2010 Deferred contributions at 1 April $ 72245 $ 107509 Amortization of deferred contributions ( 29561) ( 35264) Deferred contributions at 31 March $ 42684 $ 72245
8 Intermiddotfund transfers and internally restricted fund balances
The board of directors of the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council internally restricted resources amounting to $4446174 as at 31 March 2011 (2010 - $4510392) This internally restricted amount is intended for the acquisition of capital assets and payment of capital obligations and is not available for other purposes without the approval of the board of directors This amount includes a 31 March 2011 transfer of $350000 from the Operating Fund to the Capital Fund (2010 - $600000)
9 Business Acquisition
On January 20th 2011 RPC acquired the Moncton New Brunswick operations of Caduceon Enterprises Inc The asset purchase agreement included acquisition of the assets and assumption of the obligation respecting the leased premises RPC provides laboratory services from this location to Caduceons former customers and employs those individuals formerly employed by Caduceon in this location The cost of purchase has been allocated as follows
Capital assets at fair market value $ 25140 Materials and supplies 22293
$ 47433 Remainder as Goodwill 395548
$ 442981
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10 Related party transactions
During the year the Council provided services to government departments and Crown agencies of the Province of New Brunswick The
Council provides these services under its normal terms and conditions
2011 2010 Revenue from services provided for the year
Government departments and agencies $1005694 $ 994207
Accounts receivable at 31 March
Government departments and agencies $222878 $ 180495
11 Management of Net Assets
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Councils objective in managing its net assets is to remain a sustainable operation while
fulfilling its overall mandate of being an independent research testing and technical services organization It achieves this objective
through strong day-to-day management of cash poundlows and by regularly monitoring revenues and expenditures against its annual
operating and capital budgets
12 Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Councils risk management policies are part of the overall management of the entitys operations Managements direct
involvement in day-to-day operations identifies risks and variations from expectations leading to risk management activities
requirements and actions
Management has not entered into hedging transact ions to manage risks As part of the overa ll management of the entitys operations
management considers avoidance of undue concentrations of risk and employs appropriate investment and credit management
policies to manage the Councils exposure
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10 Related party transactions
During the year the Council provided services to government departments and Crown agencies of the Province of New Brunswick The
Council provides these services under its normal terms and conditions
2011 2010 Revenue from services provided for the year
Government departments and agencies $1005694 $ 994207
Accounts receivable at 31 March
Government departments and agencies $222878 $ 180495
11 Management of Net Assets
The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Councils objective in managing its net assets is to remain a sustainable operation while
fulfilling its overall mandate of being an independent research testing and technical services organization It achieves this objective
through strong day-to-day management of cash poundlows and by regularly monitoring revenues and expenditures against its annual
operating and capital budgets
12 Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Councils risk management policies are part of the overall management of the entitys operations Managements direct
involvement in day-to-day operations identifies risks and variations from expectations leading to risk management activities
requirements and actions
Management has not entered into hedging transact ions to manage risks As part of the overa ll management of the entitys operations
management considers avoidance of undue concentrations of risk and employs appropriate investment and credit management
policies to manage the Councils exposure
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