Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. (JCTCF ) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 31, 2015.

For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 Jewett-Cameron reported net income of $1,773,971, or $0.69 per share, on sales of $42.24 million, compared to net income of $1,858,453, or $0.63 per diluted share, on sales of $42.34 million, reported for fiscal 2014.

Sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 totaled $11.5 million compared to sales of $9.3 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014. Net income was $701,524, or $0.27 per diluted share, compared to net income of $352,147, or $0.12 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.

"The extended winter weather across much of the US in 2015 slowed the buying of lawn and garden products and adversely affected our results. The West Coast port slowdowns also delayed the delivery of our products from manufacturers and resulted in sales order delays and higher freight costs" said CEO Don Boone. "However, we launched several new products beginning in the 3rd quarter which were well received by the marketplace, particularly by our established customer base".

As of August 31, 2015, the Company’s cash position was $4.4 million, and currently there is no borrowing against its $3.0 million line of credit. During fiscal 2015, the Company repurchased and cancelled a total of 227,798 common shares at a total cost of $2,448,542, which represents an average price of $10.75. The Company’s most recent share repurchase plan was terminated by the Board of Directors on July 17, 2015. The Board of Directors will consider implementing new share repurchase plans in the future as an effective use of the Company’s cash position.

About Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd.

Jewett-Cameron Trading Company is a holding company that, through its subsidiaries, operates out of facilities located in North Plains, Oregon. Jewett-Cameron Company’s business consists of the manufacturing and distribution of specialty metal products and wholesale distribution of wood products to home centers and other retailers located primarily in the United States. Greenwood Products is a processor and distributor of industrial wood and other specialty building products principally to customers in the marine and transportation industries in the United States. MSI-PRO is an importer and distributor of pneumatic air tools, industrial clamps, and the Avenger Products line of sawblades and other products. Jewett-Cameron Seed Company is a processor and distributor of agricultural seeds. JC USA provides professional and administrative services, including accounting and credit services, to its subsidiary companies.

Forward-looking Statements

The information in this release contains certain forward-looking statements that anticipate future trends and events. These statements are based on certain assumptions that may prove to be erroneous and are subject to certain risks, including but not limited to, the uncertainties of the Company’s new product introductions, the risks of increased competition and technological change in the Company’s industry, and other factors detailed in the Company’s SEC filings. Accordingly, actual results may differ, possibly materially, from predictions contained herein.

JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
AS OF AUGUST 31
                                                                       2015           2014
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash                                                                   $  4,416,297   $   4,327,540
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $Nil (August 31, 2014 - $Nil) 3,688,247      2,442,928
Inventory, net of allowance of $120,824 (August 31, 2014 - $111,756)   8,351,575      9,154,129
Note receivable                                                        1,310          15,000
Prepaid expenses                                                       719,459        762,533
Prepaid income taxes                                                   26,570         546,347
Total current assets                                                   17,203,458     17,248,477
Property, plant and equipment, net                                     2,231,711      2,147,387
Intangible assets, net                                                 223,250        295,956
Total assets                                                           $  19,658,419  $  19,691,820
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable                                                       $  984,955     $    240,825
Litigation reserve                                                     90,671         117,387
Accrued liabilities                                                    1,024,358      1,073,930
Total current liabilities                                              2,099,984      1,432,142
Deferred tax liability                                                 34,300         60,972
Total liabilities                                                      2,134,284      1,493,114
Contingent liabilities and commitments
Stockholders’ equity
Capital stock
Authorized
21,567,564 common shares, without par value
10,000,000 preferred shares, without par value
Issued
2,476,832 common shares (August 31, 2014 - 2,704,630)                  1,168,712      1,276,201
Additional paid-in capital                                             600,804        600,804
Retained earnings                                                      15,754,619     16,321,701
Total stockholders’ equity                                             17,524,135     18,198,706
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity                             $  19,658,419  $  19,691,820

JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31
                                                      2015           2014
SALES                                                 $ 42,238,151   $ 42,339,563
COST OF SALES                                         33,821,114     33,961,367
GROSS PROFIT                                          8,417,037      8,378,196
OPERATING EXPENSES
Selling, general and administrative                   1,814,899      1,700,030
Depreciation and amortization                         281,762        276,340
Wages and employee benefits                           3,396,793      3,317,228
                                                      5,493,454      5,293,598
Income from operations                                2,923,583      3,084,598
OTHER ITEMS
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment         -              3,546
Interest and other income                             31,993         27,086
                                                      31,993         30,632
Income before income taxes                            2,955,576      3,115,230
Income taxes
Current                                               1,208,277      1,246,198
Deferred                                              (26,672)       10,579
Net income for the year                               1,773,971      1,858,453
Basic earnings per common share                       $ 0.69         $ 0.63
Diluted earnings per common share                     $ 0.69         $ 0.63
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic                                                 2,581,850      2,968,220
Diluted                                               2,581,850      2,968,220

JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31
                                                                2015           2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income for the year                                         $  1,773,971   $  1,858,453
Items not affecting cash:
Depreciation and amortization                                   281,762        276,340
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment                   -              (3,546)
Deferred income taxes                                           (26,672)       10,579
Interest income on litigation                                   (26,716)       (26,716)
Changes in non-cash working capital items:
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable                      (1,245,319)    901,849
Decrease in note receivable                                     13,690         -
Decrease (increase) in inventory                                802,554        (633,138)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses                         43,074         (174,924)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid income taxes                     519,777        (275,924)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities 694,558        (1,550,585)
Net cash provided by operating activities                       2,830,679      382,388
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment               -              4,800
Purchase of property, plant and equipment                       (293,380)      (110,325)
Net cash used in investing activities                           (293,380)      (105,525)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Redemption of common stock                                      (2,448,542)    (4,257,768)
Net cash used in financing activities                           (2,448,542)    (4,257,768)
Net increase (decrease) in cash                                 88,757         (3,980,905)
Cash, beginning of year                                         4,327,540      8,308,445
Cash, end of year                                               4,416,297      $  4,327,540

Contact: Don Boone, President & CEO, (503) 647-0110

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