Magna
Magna
Annual
Report
Magna International Inc.
We are creating a future of limitless mobility.
We are driving the industry, enabling our partners,
and reaching levels of vehicle performance and
sustainability we never thought possible. The value
we bring is grounded in our agility, our expertise,
and our ability to fnd a better way forward.
We do this like no one else can.
At a Glance.
$36.2B in sales 4th largest automotive parts supplier
World’s
Strength, Stability
and Growth.
Swamy Kotagiri
Chief Executive Offcer
Looking back on my frst year as Magna CEO, I’m flled While the global industry grappled with signifcant
with gratitude for the opportunity to lead a resilient challenges in 2021, including the ongoing pandemic,
team with a clear sense of purpose, consistent values, supply-chain disruptions and semiconductor chip
and the ability to continue delivering for our key shortages, Magna forged ahead, delivering new
stakeholders during these unprecedented times. innovations as automakers race toward an electric
future. We posted encouraging results, with full-year
Executing on our Go-Forward strategy, we continue
sales of $36.2 billion, up 11% from the previous year,
growing the business, expanding margins, generating
even as global light vehicle production rose just 4%.
solid free cash fow, returning capital to shareholders
and accelerating investment in the car of the future. Despite the current industry challenges, we anticipate
Our key stakeholders can count on us for a successful a more favorable production environment extending
combination of strength, stability and growth. into 2024. About 90% of our 2024 sales are already
booked, and our engineering investments in
Our solid balance sheet positions us to weather down-
megatrend areas such as electrifed powertrains, are
turns in the economy or geopolitical uncertainty, while
expected to increase. The step-up in our investments
providing us with the fexibility to invest in megatrend
for megatrend areas will impact our margins in the
areas such as electrifcation and autonomy. We will
short term but will drive growth in the longer term.
continue to have a disciplined approach to investing in
the future of mobility, one that can see beyond quarterly Today, a large portion of our engineering projects
results and short-term industry dynamics. This enables are related to the growing EV market. In addition,
us to capitalize on the tectonic shifts in the industry, we are investing in ADAS and software, areas which
even as we meet the current needs of the market. will define a large part of the vehicle going forward,
and we continue to look at the car of the future from
From the shop foor to management, we operate at a holistic view.
high velocity even in these challenging times. Our
entrepreneurial culture provides Magna with the scope We are poised to capture opportunities in mobility with
and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and our systems approach, our powertrain offerings that
ingenuity of a small one. This start-up mentality is the are accelerating the transition to EVs, and our unique
backbone of our business model, and why we are complete-vehicle capabilities. From top universities
confdent in the future. to traditional customers and exciting new entrants,
we are collaborating with innovators across the entire
mobility spectrum.
Committed to a
Sustainable Future.
Our formula for success in a changing landscape is Concern for the environment is central
proven and effective: Stay on a steady course, focus to who we are and what we do at Magna.
on Magna product strategies, invest in the business Last year we committed to being carbon
and create value for our shareholders. neutral in our European operations by
2025 and globally by 2030, placing us
Working with a talented, collaborative team leveraging
among industry leaders. Some of our
the power of Magna makes me optimistic and excited
divisions have already exceeded those
about our future as a high-performing company that
ambitious goals, because we get down
continues to generate sustainable value over the
to the shop-foor level when it comes
long run. With our in-depth vehicle knowledge and
systems solutions, our customers can depend on us to sustainability.
to provide the answers to any mobility challenge. As While energy, water, and natural
always, I thank you for your support of our efforts as
gas conservation are important to
we celebrate our 65th year, another milestone in the
sustainability, they are just part of the
storied history of Magna.
equation for us. We think bigger. It’s
about protecting our common home
and making a better society overall.
Sincerely,
This is why so many Magna employees
around the world plant tens of thousands
of trees each year, tend beehives,
cultivate wildfowers, and ride bikes to
Swamy Kotagiri
S work. We know we are all responsible
Chief Executive Offcer for meeting our sustainability goals.
We operate like a start-up and innovate like a technology company. By increasing
investments and pushing the boundaries of innovation in key megatrend areas we
are yielding positive results and propelling Magna forward.
In order to rapidly develop the market share of the car rental project, the company has launched a global financing plan. The principal of
purchasing all products will be used as global financing funds, and the financing funds will be used for production equipment.
In addition to results presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America [“U.S. GAAP”], this report
includes the use of Adjusted earnings (loss) before interest and taxes [“Adjusted EBIT”], Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of sales, Adjusted diluted
earnings per share, Return on Invested Capital, Adjusted Return on Invested Capital and Return on Equity [collectively, the “Non-GAAP Measures”].
We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide additional information that is useful to investors in understanding our underlying performance
and trends through the same financial measures employed by our management. Readers should be aware that Non-GAAP Measures have no
standardized meaning under U.S. GAAP and accordingly may not be comparable to the calculation of similar measures by other companies. We
believe that Return on Invested Capital and Return on Equity are useful to both management and investors in their analysis of our results of operations
and reflect our ability to generate returns. Similarly, we believe that Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of sales, Adjusted diluted earnings
per share and Adjusted Return on Invested Capital provide useful information to our investors for measuring our operational performance as they
exclude certain items that are not reflective of ongoing operating profit and facilitate a comparison with prior periods. The presentation of any Non-GAAP
Measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our related financial results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP
financial measures are presented together with the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, and a reconciliation to the most directly
comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, can be found in the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation” section of this MD&A.
HI G HL I G HTS
PRODUCTION
• Throughout 2021, the automotive industry experienced supply constraints, in particular semiconductor chip shortages, which negatively impacted
global light vehicle production. Largely due to the supply constraints, our customers’ production schedules were at times unpredictable, causing
labour and other operational inefficiencies at our facilities. Our results in 2021 were also negatively impacted by inflationary cost increases in
production inputs including commodities, labour and freight.
• During 2020, COVID-19 had a significant impact on the automotive industry and our business, largely as a result of the unprecedented, industry-
wide production suspensions in the first half of 2020.
SALES & EARNINGS
• Global light vehicle production increased 4% in 2021, including an increase of 1% in North America and a decrease of 3% in Europe, our two largest
markets. In addition, light vehicle production increased 5% in China.
• Total sales increased 11% to $36.2 billion, compared to $32.6 billion in 2020, primarily reflecting the launch of new programs, the net strengthening
of foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar, net business combinations, higher global light vehicle production and higher assembly volumes.
• Diluted earnings per share were $5.00 in 2021, compared to $2.52 in 2020. The increase in earnings was primarily due to higher contribution on
higher sales, partially offset by the factors discussed below under “Results of Operations – Earnings Per Share”.
• We recorded $101 million in restructuring and impairment charges in 2021. These and other factors included in Other expense, net in 2021 are
discussed under “Results of Operations – Other Expense, Net”.
• Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $5.13, compared to $3.95 in 2020.
CASH & CAPITAL
• Cash from operating activities was $2.9 billion, compared to $3.3 billion in 2020, largely reflecting an investment in operating assets and liabilities in
2021 compared to generation of cash from operating assets and liabilities in 2020. Our increase in net income was partially offset by lower items not
involving current cash flows, in particular the non-cash impairment charges recorded in 2020.
• We continued to invest in our business, including:
· $1.4 billion for fixed assets;
· $517 million associated with the formation of a new joint venture with LG Electronics [“LG”];
· $403 million in investment and other asset spending; and
· $81 million for public and private equity investments, acquisitions and business combinations.
• We returned over $1 billion to shareholders in 2021 through $517 million in share repurchases and $514 million in dividends.
• Our Board of Directors increased our quarterly dividend by 5% to $0.45 per share reflecting its continued confidence in Magna’s future.
STRATEGIC UPDATES – ELECTRIFICATION, NEW OEMS AND ADAS
• Electrification – we continue to advance our position in electrification in order to capitalize on the global shift towards vehicle electrification, including:
· Completing our joint venture transaction with LG to manufacture e-motors, inverters and on-board chargers, as well as complete e-drive systems
for certain automakers.
· Winning two additional integrated e-drive programs, including both primary and secondary drive systems.
· Being awarded a new program from Daimler for a family of dual-clutch transmissions, including hybrid variants.
· Launching our first battery enclosures business for General Motors on a new electric vehicle model.
• Our Board approved the following management changes effective January 1, 2022:
· Vince Galifi, previously Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer was appointed as President.
· Pat McCann, previously Senior Vice-President, Finance was promoted to Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer.
· Anton Mayer, previously Executive Vice-President, Research & Development was promoted to Executive Vice-President and Chief Technology
Officer.
OTHER
• We committed to achieving carbon neutrality in our operations (Scope 1 and 2) in Europe by 2025 and globally by 2030.
OV E R V IEW
OUR BUSINESS(1)
Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company with a global, entrepreneurial-
minded team of over 158,000 employees(2) and an organizational structure designed to innovate like a startup. With 60+ years of expertise, and a
systems approach to design, engineering and manufacturing that touches nearly every aspect of the vehicle, we are positioned to support advancing
mobility in a transforming industry. Our global network includes 343 manufacturing operations and 91 product development, engineering and sales
centres spanning 28 countries. Our common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (MG) and the New York Stock Exchange (MGA).
F O R WA RD -LOOKI N G STATE M E N TS
Certain statements in this MD&A may constitute “forward-looking information” or “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking
statements”). Any such forward-looking statements are intended to provide information about management’s current expectations and plans and may
not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements may include financial and other projections, as well as statements regarding our
future plans, strategic objectives or economic performance, or the assumptions underlying any of the foregoing, and other statements that are not
recitations of historical fact. We use words such as “may”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “will”, “likely”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “intend”, “plan”,
“aim”, “forecast”, “outlook”, “project”, “estimate”, “target” and similar expressions suggesting future outcomes or events to identify forward-looking
statements.
Forward-looking statements in this document include, but are not limited to, statements relating to: our ability to capitalize on growth in vehicle
electrification and ADAS; our ability to capitalize on opportunities with new electric vehicle focused OEMs; our carbon neutrality commitments.
(1) Manufacturing operations, product development, engineering and sales centres include certain operations accounted for under the equity method.
(2) Number of employees includes over 149,000 employees at our wholly owned or controlled entities and over 9,000 employees at certain operations accounted for under the equity method.
Overall vehicle sales levels are significantly affected by changes in consumer confidence levels, which may in turn be impacted by consumer perceptions
and general trends related to the job, housing and stock markets, as well as other macroeconomic and political factors. Other factors which typically
impact vehicle sales levels and thus production volumes include: interest rates and/or availability of credit; fuel and energy prices; relative currency
values; regulatory restrictions on use of vehicles in certain megacities; and other factors. Additionally, COVID-19 can impact vehicle sales through:
mandatory stay-at-home orders which restrict operations of car dealerships, as well as through a deterioration of consumer confidence.
While the foregoing economic, political and other factors are part of the general context in which the global automotive industry operates, there were
a number of significant industry trends that impacted us during 2021, including:
• supply chain disruptions, including the global shortage of semiconductor chips that materially affected global automotive production volumes, as
well as shortages of certain commodities;
• operational inefficiencies related to “start-stop” production due to semiconductor chip and other supply disruptions at our customers’ facilities;
• the COVID-19 pandemic, including the impact of shipping capacity constraints, and labour shortages in the value chain;
• inflationary price increases in the value chain;
• energy supply disruptions, including unplanned production shutdowns of some of our, our sub-suppliers’ and customers’ manufacturing facilities in
China due to electricity rationing.
We continue to implement a business strategy which is rooted in our best assessment as to the rate and direction of change in the automotive industry,
including with respect to trends related to vehicle electrification and advanced driver assistance systems, as well as future mobility business models.
Our short and medium-term operational success, as well as our ability to create long-term value through our business strategy, are subject to a number
of risks and uncertainties which are discussed later in this MD&A.
The preceding table reflects the average foreign exchange rates between the most common currencies in which we conduct business and our U.S.
dollar reporting currency.
The results of operations for which the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars using the average exchange rates for the
relevant period. Throughout this MD&A, reference is made to the impact of translation of foreign operations on reported U.S. dollar amounts where
relevant.
Overall, global light vehicle production increased 4% in 2021, however, both 2020 and 2021 were impacted by significant global events which led to
significant variability in production volumes throughout both years. Light vehicle production volumes were severely impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
related production shutdowns in the first half of 2020, while the second half of 2020 saw a strong rebound. In each of the first three quarters of 2021
there was sequential weakening of light vehicle production volumes as the semiconductor chip shortage became progressively worse. The fourth
quarter of 2021 saw some sequential recovery, however global production volumes were still lower compared to the fourth quarter of 2020.
SALES
Sales increased 11% or $3.59 billion to $36.24 billion for 2021 compared to $32.65 billion for 2020 primarily as a result of higher global light vehicle
production and higher assembly volumes, including the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020 partially offset by the negative impact
of production disruptions due to semiconductor chip shortages during 2021. In addition, sales increased due to:
• the launch of programs during or subsequent to 2020;
• the net strengthening of foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar, which increased reported U.S. dollar sales by $983 million; and
• net business combinations during 2021 which increased sales by $942 million.
These factors were partially offset by:
• the end of production of certain programs; and
• net customer price concessions subsequent to 2020.
COST OF GOODS SOLD
2021 2020
For the year ended December 31, 2021, we recorded restructuring and impairment charges of $67 million [$52 million after tax] in our Power &
Vision segment, $18 million [$17 million after tax] in our Seating Systems segment and $16 million [$14 million after tax] in our Body Exteriors &
Structures segment.
During 2020, we recorded restructuring and impairment charges of $123 million [$118 million after tax] in our Body Exteriors & Structures segment,
$115 million [$90 million after tax] in our Power & Vision segment and $31 million [$29 million after tax] in our Seating Systems segment. Of the total
charges, $168 million was related to restructuring plans implemented by us to right-size our business in response to the impact that COVID-19 was
expected to have on vehicle production volumes over the short to medium term. These restructuring plans included plant closures and workforce
reductions which were substantially completed by December 31, 2021.
(2) Net losses (gains) on investments
For the year ended December 31, 2021, we recorded unrealized losses of $6 million [$12 million after tax] on the revaluation of public and private
equity investments and unrealized gains of $4 million [$3 million after tax] related to the revaluation of public company warrants.
During 2020, we recorded unrealized gains of $34 million [$29 million after tax] on the revaluation of our private equity investments and a non-cash
impairment charge of $2 million [$2 million after tax] related to a private equity investment, which was included in our Corporate segment.
(3) Merger agreement termination fee
In the fourth quarter of 2021, Veoneer, Inc. [“Veoneer”] terminated its merger agreement with us. In connection with the termination of the merger
agreement, Veoneer paid us a termination fee which, net of our associated transaction costs, amounted to $100 million [$75 million after tax].
During 2021, substantially all of the assets of our European joint venture with Ford Motor Company [“Ford”], Getrag Ford Transmission GmbH
[“GFT”], were distributed to either Ford or us, which resulted in us recording a gain of $18 million [$18 million after tax]. As part of the distribution,
we received GFT’s non-controlling interest in a Chinese joint venture, a facility in Europe and cash.
See Note 5, “Business Combinations”, to the consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
(i) An impairment for GJT was recorded based on pricing pressure in the China market as well as declines in volume and sales projections for the
foreseeable future. In the fourth quarter of 2020, the governing documents related to GJT were revised, providing us with a controlling financial
interest and as a result, we began consolidating GJT on December 29, 2020. See Note 5, “Business Combinations”, to the consolidated financial
statements included in this Report.
(ii) During 2020, we recorded a $10 million [$10 million after tax] loss on the sale of our 50% interest in DGT.
Income from operations before income taxes was $1.95 billion for 2021 compared to $1.01 billion for 2020. This $942 million increase is a result of the
following changes, each as discussed above:
INCOME TAXES
2021 2020
Income taxes as reported $ 395 20.3% $ 329 32.7%
Tax effect on Other expense, net (14) (1.1) 80 (7.0)
Adjustments to Deferred Tax Valuation Allowances 13 0.6 – –
$ 394 19.8% $ 409 25.7%
During 2021 we recorded adjustments to valuation allowances against our deferred tax assets. As a result of a restructuring in Germany and unrealized
capital gains in Canada we released a portion of our valuation allowances. These effects were partially offset by new valuation allowances against
deferred tax assets in the Czech Republic and Italy due to cumulative losses in recent years. The net effect of these adjustments was a reduction in
income tax expense of $13 million [“Adjustments to Deferred Tax Valuation Allowances”].
Excluding the tax effect on Other expense, net, and the Adjustments to Deferred Tax Valuation Allowances our effective income tax rate decreased to
19.8% for 2021 compared to 25.7% for 2020 primarily as a result of:
These factors were partially offset by an unfavourable re-measurement of deferred tax assets of a China subsidiary.
Diluted earnings per share was $5.00 for 2021 compared to $2.52 for 2020. The $2.48 increase was substantially a result of higher net income
attributable to Magna International Inc., as discussed above, partially offset by an increase in the weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding
during 2021. The increase in the weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding was primarily due to the exercise of stock options during or
subsequent to 2020 and an increase in diluted shares related to outstanding stock options as a result of the increase in our share price. This increase
was partially offset by the purchase and cancellation of Common Shares, during or subsequent to 2020, pursuant to our normal course issuer bids.
Other expense, net, after tax, and Adjustments to Deferred Tax Valuation Allowances negatively impacted diluted earnings per share by $0.13 in 2021,
and $1.43 in 2020, respectively, as discussed in the “Other expense, net”, “Income Taxes” and “(Income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests”
sections above.
Adjusted diluted earnings per share, as reconciled in the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation” section, was $5.13 for 2021 compared to
$3.95 for 2020, an increase of $1.18.
N O N - G A A P PERFO RM A N C E M E A SU RE S
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021
The table below shows the change in Magna’s Sales and Adjusted EBIT by segment and the impact each segment’s changes have on Magna’s
Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of sales for 2021 compared to 2020:
Adjusted EBIT
Adjusted as a percentage
Sales EBIT of sales
• the negative impact of production disruptions due to semiconductor chip shortages during 2021, including higher labour and other operational
inefficiencies as a result of the unpredictability of our customers’ production schedules;
• higher production costs in proportion to sales, including commodity, freight and energy costs;
• the benefit of COVID-19 related government employee support programs during 2020;
• higher launch costs;
• a provision on an engineering services contract with the automotive unit of Evergrande in our Complete Vehicles segment;
• higher employee profit sharing and incentive compensation due to improved financial performance;
• higher pre-operating costs incurred at new facilities;
• a favourable engineering program resolution in 2020 in our Complete Vehicle segment; and
• net customer price concessions subsequent to 2020.
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL
Adjusted Return on Invested Capital increased to 10.3% for 2021 compared to 7.9% for 2020 as a result of an increase in Adjusted After-tax operating
profits partially offset by higher Average Invested Capital. Other expense, net, after tax and Adjustments to Deferred Tax Valuation Allowances negatively
impacted Return on Invested Capital by 0.2% in 2021 and by 3.2% in 2020.
Average Invested Capital increased $161 million to $16.01 billion 2021 compared to $15.84 billion for 2020 primarily due to:
Return on Equity was 12.5% for 2021 compared to 7.0% for 2020. This increase was due to higher net income attributable to Magna, partially offset by
higher average shareholders’ equity. Other expense, net, after tax and Adjustments to Deferred Tax Valuation Allowances negatively impacted Return
on Equity by 0.3% in 2021 and by 4.0% in 2020.
Sales
Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of sales – Body Exteriors & Structures
Adjusted EBIT increased $3 million to $820 million for 2021 compared to $817 million for 2020 while Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of sales decreased
to 5.7% compared to 6.0%. Adjusted EBIT was higher primarily as a result of earnings on higher sales. Excluding this factor, Adjusted EBIT and
Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of sales were lower primarily due to:
• the negative impact of production disruptions due to semiconductor chip shortages during 2021, including higher labour and other operational
inefficiencies as a result of the unpredictability of our customers’ production schedules;
• higher launch costs;
• higher pre-operating costs incurred at new facilities;
• higher production costs in proportion to sales, including freight and energy costs;
• higher net unfavourable commercial items;
• higher net warranty costs of $23 million;
• higher employee profit sharing and incentive compensation due to improved financial performance; and
• net customer price concessions subsequent to 2020.
Sales
Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of sales – Power & Vision
Adjusted EBIT increased $243 million to $738 million for 2021 compared to $495 million 2020 and Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of sales increased to
6.5% from 5.1%. Adjusted EBIT was higher primarily as a result of earnings on higher sales. In addition, Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBIT as
a percentage of sales were higher primarily due to:
• lower net warranty costs of $106 million;
• lower net application engineering costs related to three upcoming ADAS program launches;
• cost savings and operating efficiencies, including as a result of implemented restructuring actions; and
• the net strengthening of foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar, which had a favourable $32 million impact on reported U.S. dollar Adjusted EBIT.
These factors were partially offset by:
• the negative impact of production disruptions due to semiconductor chip shortages during 2021, including higher labour and other operational
inefficiencies as a result of the unpredictability of our customers’ production schedules;
• higher production costs in proportion to sales, including commodity, freight and energy costs;
• higher electrification spending;
• business combinations during 2021, which negatively impacted Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of sales;
• higher employee profit sharing and incentive compensation due to improved financial performance; and
• net customer price concessions subsequent to 2020.
SEATING SYSTEMS
Sales
• an unfavourable mix of global light vehicle production including the negative impact of production disruptions due to semiconductor chip shortages
during 2021 partially offset by the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020;
• the end of production of certain programs; and
• and net customer price concessions subsequent to 2020.
Adjusted EBIT Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of sales
The negative impact of production disruptions during 2021, including semiconductor chip shortages, was more pronounced in our Seating Systems
segment compared to our other reporting segments due to the mix of programs impacted. Adjusted EBIT increased $45 million to $152 million for 2021
compared to $107 million for 2020 and Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of sales increased to 3.1% from 2.4%. Adjusted EBIT was higher primarily as a
result of earnings on higher sales. In addition, Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of sales were higher primarily due to:
• favourable commercial settlements during 2021;
• the acquisition of Hongli during 2021;
• cost savings and operating efficiencies, including as a result of implemented restructuring actions; and
• productivity and efficiency improvements at certain underperforming facilities.
These factors were partially offset by:
• the negative impact of production disruptions during 2021, including higher labour and other operational inefficiencies as a result of the
unpredictability of our customers’ production schedules;
• higher employee profit sharing and incentive compensation due to improved financial performance;
• higher production costs in proportion to sales, including freight and energy costs;
• higher launch costs; and
• net customer price concessions subsequent to 2020.
COMPLETE VEHICLES
Complete Vehicle Assembly Volumes (thousands of units)(i) 125.6 109.5 16.1 +15%
(i) Vehicles produced at our Complete Vehicle operations are included in Europe Light Vehicle Production volumes.
Adjusted EBIT increased $13 million to $287 million for 2021 compared to $274 million for 2020 while Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of sales
decreased to 4.7% from 5.1%. Adjusted EBIT increased primarily due to higher earnings due to higher assembly volumes, net of contractual fixed cost
recoveries on certain programs. Excluding this factor, Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of sales were lower primarily due to:
• a $45 million provision on an engineering services contract with the automotive unit of Evergrande;
• a favourable engineering program resolution in 2020;
• higher production costs in proportion to sales, including freight and energy costs; and
• higher employee profit sharing and incentive compensation due to improved financial performance.
These factors were partially offset by higher favourable government research and development incentives in 2021, higher margins on engineering
programs, and the strengthening of the euro against the U.S. dollar, which had a favourable $12 million impact on reported U.S. dollar Adjusted EBIT.
CORPORATE AND OTHER
Adjusted EBIT was earnings of $67 million for 2021 compared to a loss of $17 million for 2020. The $84 million improvement was primarily the result of:
• amortization related to the initial value of public company warrants;
• lower incentive compensation and employee profit sharing;
• lower transactional foreign exchange losses in 2021 compared to 2020;
• lower labour and benefits;
• an increase in fees received from our divisions; and
• a loss on sale of assets during 2020.
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash used for investing activities
Cash used for investing activities in 2021 was $883 million higher compared to 2020, primarily due to $517 million used to fund the acquisition of a 49%
non-controlling interest in LG Magna e-Powertrain Co., Ltd. [“LME”], a $235 million increase in fixed assets, investments, other assets and intangible
assets, and $13 million net cash paid for business combinations in 2021 compared to $91 million in net cash received in 2020. These factors were
partially offset by a $50 million cash receipt from a non-consolidated joint venture during 2021.
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
The decrease in issues of debt relates primarily to the issuance of $750 million of 2.45% fixed-rate Senior Notes during 2020.
During 2021 we repurchased 6.0 million Common Shares under normal course issuer bids for aggregate cash consideration of $517 million. During
2020 we repurchased 5.1 million Common Shares under normal course issuer bids for aggregate cash consideration of $203 million.
Cash dividends paid per Common Share were $1.72 for 2021, for a total of $514 million compared to $1.60 for 2020, for a total of $467 million.
FINANCING RESOURCES
Liabilities
Long-term debt due within one year $ 455 $ 129
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 274 241
Long-term debt 3,538 3,973
Operating lease liabilities 1,406 1,656
$ 5,673 $ 5,999 $ (326)
Financial liabilities decreased $326 million to $5.67 billion as at December 31, 2021 primarily as a result of a reduction in operating lease liabilities.
During 2021, $336 million of Senior Notes due December 15, 2022, was reclassified from long-term debt to long-term debt due within one year.
CASH RESOURCES
In 2021, our cash resources decreased by $426 million to $2.9 billion, primarily as a result of cash used for investing and financing activities, partially
offset by cash provided from operating activities, as discussed above. In addition to our cash resources at December 31, 2021, we had term and
(i) Options to purchase Common Shares are exercisable by the holder in accordance with the vesting provisions and upon payment of the exercise
price as may be determined from time to time pursuant to our stock option plans.
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
A purchase obligation is defined as an agreement to purchase goods or services that is enforceable and legally binding on us and that specifies all
significant terms, including: fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum or variable price provisions; and the approximate timing of
the transaction. Consistent with our customer obligations, substantially all of our purchases are made under purchase orders with our suppliers which
are requirements based and accordingly do not specify minimum quantities. Other long-term liabilities are defined as long-term liabilities that are
recorded on our consolidated balance sheet. Based on this definition, the following table includes only those contracts which include fixed or minimum
obligations.
At December 31, 2021, we had contractual obligations requiring annual payments as follows:
2023- 2025-
2022 2024 2026 Thereafter Total
Our unfunded obligations with respect to employee future benefit plans, which have been actuarially determined, were $651 million at December 31,
2021. These obligations are as follows:
Termination and
Pension Retirement Long Service
Liability Liability Arrangements Total
N O N - G A A P F INA N C I A L M E A SU RE S RE CO N C I L I AT I O N
The reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures is as follows:
ADJUSTED EBIT
2021 2020
2021 2020
2021 2020
Net income attributable to Magna International Inc. $ 1,514 $ 757
Add:
Other Expense, net 38 584
Tax effect on Other Expense, net 14 (80)
Adjustments to Deferred Tax Valuation Allowances (13) –
Loss attributable to non-controlling interests related to Other Expense, net – (75)
Adjusted net income attributable to Magna International Inc. $ 1,553 $ 1,186
Diluted weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding during the period (millions) 302.8 300.4
Adjusted diluted earnings per share $ 5.13 $ 3.95
2021 2020
Total Assets $ 29,086 $ 28,605
Excluding:
Cash and cash equivalents (2,948) (3,268)
Deferred tax assets (421) (372)
Less Current Liabilities (10,401) (9,743)
Excluding:
Long-term debt due within one year 455 129
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 274 241
Invested Capital $ 16,045 $ 15,592
2021 2020
After-tax operating profits $ 1,616 $ 743
Average Invested Capital $ 16,005 $ 15,844
Return on Invested Capital 10.1% 4.7%
2021 2020
Adjusted After-tax operating profits $ 1,655 $ 1,247
Average Invested Capital $ 16,005 $ 15,844
Adjusted Return on Invested Capital 10.3% 7.9%
RETURN ON EQUITY
2021 2020
S E N I OR NOT ES R E D E M P TI O N
On February 28, 2022, we redeemed for cash the entire aggregate principle amount outstanding of the Cdn$425 million 3.100% Senior Notes due 2022
[“the Notes”]. The redemption price for the Notes was Cdn$430 million, resulting in a loss on early extinguishment of Cdn$5 million that reflects the
payment of the premium to redeem the Notes and the write-off of the unamortized debt issuance costs.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
Our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 1, “Significant Accounting Policies”, to the consolidated financial statements
included in this Report. The preparation of the audited consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, as of the
date of the consolidated financial statements. These estimates and assumptions are based on our historical experience, and various other assumptions
we believe to be reasonable in the circumstances. Since these estimates and assumptions are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty, actual
results in these areas may differ significantly from our estimates.
We believe the following critical accounting policies and estimates affect the more subjective or complex judgements and estimates used in the
preparation of our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Management has discussed the development and selection of the
following critical accounting policies with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, and the Audit Committee has reviewed our disclosure relating
to critical accounting policies in this MD&A.
REVENUE RECOGNITION – COMPLETE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY ARRANGEMENTS
The Company’s complete vehicle assembly contracts with customers are complex and often include promises to transfer multiple products and
services, some of which may be implicitly contracted for. For these complex arrangements, each good or service is evaluated to determine whether it
represents a distinct performance obligation, and whether it should be characterized as revenue or reimbursement of costs incurred. The total
transaction price is then allocated to the distinct performance obligations based on the expected cost plus a margin approach and recognized as
revenue.
Significant interpretation and judgment is sometimes required to determine the appropriate accounting for these contracts including:(i)combining
contracts that may impact the allocation of the transaction price between products and services; (ii) determining whether performance obligations are
considered distinct and are required to be accounted for separately or combined; and (iii) the allocation of the transaction price to each distinct
performance obligation and determining when to recognize revenue.
IMPAIRMENT ASSESSMENTS – GOODWILL, LONG-LIVED ASSETS, AND EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS
We review goodwill at the reporting unit level for impairment in the fourth quarter of each year or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances
indicate that goodwill might be impaired. Goodwill impairment is assessed by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit to the underlying carrying
value of the reporting unit’s net assets, including goodwill. If a reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value, an impairment is recognized
based on that difference. The fair value of a reporting unit is determined using the estimated discounted future cash flows of the reporting unit.
In addition to our review of goodwill, we evaluate fixed assets and other long-lived assets for impairment whenever indicators of impairment exist.
Indicators of impairment include the bankruptcy of a significant customer or the early termination, loss, renegotiation of the terms of, significant volume
decrease in, or delay in the implementation of, any significant production contract. If the sum of the future cash flows expected to result from the asset,
undiscounted and without interest charges, is less than the reported value of the asset, an asset impairment may be recognized in the consolidated
financial statements. The amount of impairment to be recognized is calculated by subtracting the fair value of the asset from the reported value of the
asset.
As of December 31, 2021, we had equity method investments of $1.0 billion. We monitor our investments for indicators of other-than-temporary
declines in value on an ongoing basis in accordance with U.S. GAAP. If we determine that an other-than-temporary decline in value has occurred, we
recognize an impairment loss, which is measured as the difference between the book value and the fair value of the investment.
We believe that accounting estimates related to goodwill, long-lived asset, and equity method investment impairment assessments are “critical
accounting estimates” because: (i) they are subject to significant measurement uncertainty and are susceptible to change as management is required
to make forward-looking assumptions regarding the impact of improvement plans on current operations, in-sourcing and other new business
opportunities, program pricing and cost assumptions on current and future business, the timing of new program launches and future forecasted
production volumes; and (ii) any resulting impairment loss could have a material impact on our consolidated net income and on the amount of assets
reported in our consolidated balance sheet.
We record product warranty costs, which include product liability and recall costs. Under most customer agreements, we only account for existing or
probable claims on product default issues when amounts related to such issues are probable and reasonably estimable. Under certain complete
vehicle assembly, powertrain systems, and electronics contracts, we record an estimate of future warranty-related costs based on the terms of the
specific customer agreements and/or the Company’s warranty experience.
Product liability and recall provisions are established based on our best estimate of the amounts necessary to settle existing claims, which typically
take into account: the number of units that may be returned; the cost of the product being replaced; labour to remove and replace the defective part;
and the customer’s administrative costs relating to the recall. In making this estimate, judgement is also required as to the ultimate negotiated sharing
of the cost between us, the customer and, in some cases a supplier. Where applicable, insurance recoveries related to such provisions are also
recorded.
Due to the uncertain nature of the net costs, actual product liability costs could be materially different from our best estimates of future costs.
INCOME TAXES
The determination of our tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws. Significant judgement and estimates
are required in determining our provision for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits. We recognize
tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities,
based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such positions are then measured based on
the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
At December 31, 2021, we had gross unrecognized tax benefits of $142 million excluding interest and penalties, of which $126 million, if recognized,
would affect our effective tax rate. The gross unrecognized tax benefits differ from the amount that would affect our effective tax rate due primarily to
the impact of the valuation allowances on deferred tax assets.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax effects attributable to temporary differences between financial statement
carrying value of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and tax loss and credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities
are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. Accounting standards require
that we assess whether valuation allowances should be established or maintained against our deferred income tax assets, based on consideration of
all available evidence, using a “more-likely-than-not” standard. The factors used to assess the likelihood of realization are: history of losses, forecasts
of future pre-tax income and tax planning strategies that could be implemented to realize the deferred tax assets. On a quarterly basis, we evaluate the
realizability of deferred tax assets by assessing our valuation allowances and by adjusting the amount of such allowances as necessary. We use tax
planning strategies to realize deferred tax assets in order to avoid the potential loss of these tax benefits. Changes in our estimates, due to unforeseen
events or otherwise, could have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations. Refer to Note 10, “Income Taxes” of the notes
to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.
C O MM IT M EN TS AN D C O N TI N G E N C I E S
From time to time, we may be contingently liable for litigation, legal and/or regulatory actions and proceedings and other claims. Refer to Note 22,
“Contingencies” of our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, which describes these claims.
For a discussion of risk factors relating to legal and other claims/actions against us, refer to “Item 5. Risk Factors” in our Annual Information Form and
Annual Report on Form 40-F, each in respect of the year ended December 31, 2021.
C O N T ROLS A N D P RO C E D U RE S
DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended [the
“Exchange Act”]), are designed to ensure that material information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is
recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to senior management,
There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably
likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
R I S K FACTORS
Our short and medium-term operational success, as well as our ability to create long-term value through our business strategy, are subject to risks and
uncertainties. The following are the more significant of such risks:
ACQUISITION RISKS
• Inherent Merger and Acquisition Risks: Acquisitions are subject to a range of inherent risks, including the assumption of incremental regulatory/
compliance, pricing, supply chain, commodities, labour relations, litigation, environmental, pensions, warranty, recall, IT, tax or other risks. While the
conduct of due diligence on an acquisition target is intended to mitigate such risks, these efforts may not always prove to be sufficient in identifying
all risks and liabilities related to the acquisition, including as a result of: limited access to information; time constraints for conducting due diligence;
inability to access target company facilities and/or personnel; or other limitations in the due diligence process. Additionally, we may identify risks
and liabilities that we are not able to sufficiently mitigate through appropriate contractual or other protections. The realization of any such risks could
have a material adverse effect on our profitability.
Sales – Contracts with customers to provide assembled vehicles – Refer to Note 1 to the financial statements
Critical Audit Matter Description
The Company’s complete vehicle assembly contracts with customers are complex and often include promises to transfer multiple products and
services to a customer. For these complex arrangements, each good or service is evaluated to determine whether it represents a distinct performance
obligation, and whether it should be characterized as revenue or reimbursement of costs incurred. The total transaction price is then allocated to the
distinct performance obligations based on the expected cost plus a margin approach and recognized as revenue.
There are many promises included in new or modified complete vehicle assembly contracts with customers that required management’s judgment to
determine the appropriate accounting treatment. The judgments with the highest degree of subjectivity relate to the determination of whether to
combine contracts, the determination of whether performance obligations are considered distinct, the allocation of the transaction price to each
distinct performance obligation, and the determination of revenue recognition. Auditing these judgments required a high degree of subjectivity and an
increased extent of audit effort, including the need to involve accounting specialists with expertise in revenue recognition.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included
obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the
design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary
in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 4 $ 2,948 $ 3,268
Accounts receivable 6,307 6,394
Inventories 6 3,969 3,444
Prepaid expenses and other 4, 15 278 260
13,502 13,366
Investments 7 1,593 947
Fixed assets, net 8 8,293 8,475
Operating lease right-of-use assets 16 1,700 1,906
Goodwill 9 2,122 2,095
Intangible assets, net 11 493 481
Deferred tax assets 10 421 372
Other assets 12, 17 962 963
$ 29,086 $ 28,605
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 1,553 $ 677
Items not involving current cash flows 4 1,576 1,976
3,129 2,653
Changes in operating assets and liabilities 4 (189) 625
Cash provided from operating activities 2,940 3,278
INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES
Fixed asset additions (1,372) (1,145)
Increase in equity method investments 7 (517) –
Increase in investments, other assets and intangible assets (403) (331)
Increase in public and private equity investments (68) (132)
Proceeds from dispositions 81 108
Business combinations 5 (13) 91
(Funding provided for) proceeds on sale of business 2 (41) 9
Settlement of long-term receivable from non-consolidated joint venture 50 –
Cash used for investing activities (2,283) (1,400)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Issues of debt 15 55 854
Decrease in short-term borrowings (101) (31)
Repayments of debt 15 (121) (140)
Issue of Common Shares on exercise of stock options 146 81
Tax withholdings on vesting of equity awards (13) (13)
Repurchase of Common Shares 19 (517) (203)
Contributions to subsidiaries by non-controlling interests 8 18
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests (49) (18)
Dividends paid (514) (467)
Cash (used for) provided from financing activities (1,106) 81
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents 23 23
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents during the year (426) 1,982
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents beginning of year 3,374 1,392
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents, end of year 4 $ 2,948 $ 3,374
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Magna and its subsidiaries in which Magna has a controlling financial interest and is
the primary beneficiary. The Company presents non-controlling interests as a separate component within Shareholders’ equity in the Consolidated
Balance Sheets. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the amounts reported and disclosed in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
Foreign currency translation
The Company operates globally, which gives rise to a risk that its earnings and cash flows may be adversely impacted by fluctuations in foreign
exchange rates.
Assets and liabilities of the Company’s operations having a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars using the
exchange rate in effect at year end, and revenues and expenses are translated at the average rate during the year. Exchange gains or losses on
translation of the Company’s net investment in these operations are included in comprehensive income and are deferred in accumulated other
comprehensive loss. Foreign exchange gains or losses on debt that was designated as a hedge of the Company’s net investment in these operations
are also recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss.
Foreign exchange gains and losses on transactions occurring in a currency other than an operation’s functional currency are reflected in net income,
except for gains and losses on foreign exchange contracts used to hedge specific future commitments in foreign currencies and on intercompany
balances which are designated as long-term investments. In particular, the Company uses foreign exchange forward contracts for the sole purpose of
hedging certain of the Company’s future committed foreign currency based outflows and inflows. Most of the Company’s foreign exchange contracts
are subject to master netting arrangements that provide for the net settlement of contracts, by counterparty, in the event of default or termination. All
derivative instruments, including foreign exchange contracts, are recorded on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value. The fair values of derivatives
are recorded on a gross basis in prepaid expenses and other, other assets, other accrued liabilities or other long-term liabilities. To the extent that
derivative instruments are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the changes in their fair values are recorded in other comprehensive income.
Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting are recognized immediately in net income based on the
nature of the underlying transaction. Amounts accumulated in other comprehensive loss or income are reclassified to net income in the period in which
the hedged item affects net income.
If the Company’s foreign exchange forward contracts cease to be effective as hedges, for example if projected foreign cash inflows or outflows
declined significantly, gains or losses pertaining to the portion of the hedging transactions in excess of projected foreign currency denominated cash
flows would be recognized in net income at the time this condition was identified.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on account, demand deposits and short-term investments with remaining maturities of less than three months
at acquisition.
Inventories
Production inventories and tooling inventories manufactured in-house are valued at the lower of cost determined substantially on a first-in, first-out
basis, or net realizable value. Cost includes the cost of materials plus direct labour applied to the product and the applicable share of manufacturing
overhead.
The Company accounts for investments in companies over which it has the ability to exercise significant influence, but does not hold a controlling
financial interest, under the equity method [“Equity method investments”]. The Company monitors its Equity method investments for indicators of
other-than-temporary declines in value on an ongoing basis. If the Company determines that an other-than-temporary decline in value has occurred,
it recognizes an impairment loss, which is measured as the difference between the book value and the fair value of the investment. Fair value is
generally determined using an income approach based on discounted cash flows. The inputs utilized in the analyses are classified as Level 3 inputs
within the fair value hierarchy as defined in ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurement” and primarily consist of expected investee revenue and costs,
estimated production volumes and discount rates.
The Company also has investments in private and publicly traded technology companies over which it does not have the ability to exercise significant
influence. The Company has elected to use the measurement alternative, defined as cost, less impairments, adjusted by observable price changes to
measure the private equity investments. The Company values its investments in publicly traded equity securities using the closing price on the
measurement date, as reported on the stock exchange on which the securities are traded.
Private equity investments are subject to impairment reviews which considers both qualitative and quantitative factors that may have a significant
impact on the investee’s fair value. Upon determining that an impairment may exist, the security’s fair value is calculated using the best information
available, which may include cash flow projections or other available market data and compared to its carrying value. An impairment is recognized
immediately if the carrying value exceeds the fair value.
Long-lived assets
Fixed assets are recorded at historical cost. Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of fixed assets at annual
rates of 21∕2% to 5% for buildings, 7% to 10% for general purpose equipment and 10% to 33% for special purpose equipment.
Finite-lived intangible assets, which have arisen principally through acquisitions, include customer relationship intangibles and patents and licences.
These finite-lived intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives which range from 4 to 15 years.
The Company assesses fixed and finite-lived intangible assets for recoverability whenever indicators of impairment exist. If the carrying value of the
asset exceeds the estimated undiscounted cash flows from the use of the asset, then an impairment loss is recognized to write the asset down to fair
value. The fair value of fixed and finite-lived intangible assets is generally determined using estimated discounted future cash flows.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquired enterprise over the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed less
any subsequent write-downs for impairment. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment in the fourth quarter of each year, or more frequently if indicators of
potential impairment exist. Goodwill impairment is assessed based on a comparison of the fair value of a reporting unit to the underlying carrying value
of the reporting unit’s net assets, including goodwill. When the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment is recognized
based on that difference. The fair value of a reporting unit is determined using its estimated discounted future cash flows.
Tooling and Pre-Production Engineering Costs Related to Long-Term Supply Agreements
The Company incurs pre-production engineering and tooling costs related to the products produced for its customers under long-term supply
agreements. Customer reimbursements for tooling and pre-production engineering activities that are part of a long-term supply arrangement are
accounted for as a reduction of cost. Pre-production costs related to long-term supply arrangements with a contractual guarantee for reimbursement
and capitalized tooling are included in Other assets.
The Company expenses all pre-production engineering costs for which reimbursement is not contractually guaranteed by the customer. All tooling
costs related to customer-owned tools for which reimbursement is not contractually guaranteed by the customer or for which the Company does not
have a non-cancelable right to use the tooling are also expensed.
Warranty
The Company has assurance warranties and records product warranty liabilities based on its individual customer agreements. Under most customer
agreements, the Company only accounts for existing or probable claims on product default issues when amounts related to such issues are probable
and reasonably estimable. However, for certain complete vehicle assembly, powertrain systems and electronics contracts, the Company records an
estimate of future warranty-related costs based on the terms of the specific customer agreements and/or the Company’s warranty experience. Product
liability and recall provisions are established based on the Company’s best estimate of the amounts necessary to settle existing claims which typically
take into account: the number of units that may be returned; the cost of the product being replaced; labour to remove and replace the defective part;
and the customer’s administrative costs relating to the recall. Judgement is also required as to the ultimate negotiated sharing of the cost between the
Company, the customer and, in some cases, a supplier to the Company.
When a decision to recall a product has been made or is probable, the Company’s portion of the estimated cost of the recall is recorded as a charge
to net income in that period. The Company monitors warranty activity on an ongoing basis and adjusts reserve balances when it is probable that future
warranty costs will be different than those previously estimated.
The Company uses the liability method of tax allocation to account for income taxes. Under the liability method of tax allocation, deferred tax assets
and liabilities are determined based on differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the
enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The Company assesses whether valuation allowances
should be established or maintained against its deferred tax assets based on consideration of all available evidence using a “more-likely-than-not”
standard. The factors the Company uses to assess the likelihood of realization are its history of losses, forecasts of future pre-tax income and tax
planning strategies that could be implemented to realize the deferred tax assets.
No deferred tax liability is recorded for taxes on undistributed earnings and translation adjustments of foreign subsidiaries if these items are considered
to be reinvested for the foreseeable future. Taxes are recorded on such foreign undistributed earnings and translation adjustments when it becomes
apparent that such earnings will be distributed in the foreseeable future and the Company will incur further tax on remittance.
Recognition of uncertain tax positions is dependent on whether it is more-likely-than-not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination,
including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. A tax position that meets the more-
likely-than-not recognition threshold is measured at the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate
settlement. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.
Leases
The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease or contains a lease at inception. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are considered
short-term and are not recorded on the balance sheet. The Company recognizes operating lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over
the lease term.
Operating lease right-of-use [“ROU”] assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future lease payments over
the lease term at the commencement date. As the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable for the Company’s operating leases, an
incremental borrowing rate is generally used to determine the present value of future lease payments. The incremental borrowing rate for each lease is
based on the Company’s estimated borrowing rate over a similar term to that of the lease payments, adjusted for various factors including
collateralization, location and currency.
A majority of the Company’s leases for manufacturing facilities are subject to variable lease-related payments, such as escalation clauses based on
consumer price index rates or other similar indices. Variable payments that are based on an index or a rate are included in the recognition of the
Company’s ROU assets and lease liabilities using the index or rate at lease commencement. Subsequent changes to these lease payments due to rate
or index updates are recorded as lease expense in the period incurred.
The Company’s lease agreements generally exclude non-lease components, and do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material
restrictive covenants.
Employee future benefit plans
The cost of providing benefits through defined benefit pensions, lump sum termination and long-term service payment arrangements, and post-
retirement benefits other than pensions is actuarially determined and recognized in income using the projected benefit method pro-rated on service
and management’s best estimate of expected plan investment performance, salary escalation, retirement ages of employees and, with respect to
medical benefits, expected health care costs. Differences arising from plan amendments, changes in assumptions and experience gains and losses
that are greater than 10% of the greater of: [i] the accrued benefit obligation at the beginning of the year; and [ii] the fair value [or market related value]
of plan assets at the beginning of the year, are recognized in income over the expected average remaining service life of employees. Plan assets are
valued at fair value. The cost of providing benefits through defined contribution pension plans is charged to income in the period in respect of which
contributions become payable.
The funded status of the plans is measured as the difference between the fair value of the plan assets and the projected benefit obligation [“PBO”]. The
aggregate of all overfunded plans is recorded in other assets, and the aggregate of all underfunded plans is recorded in long-term employee benefit
liabilities. The portion of the amount by which the actuarial present value of benefits included in the PBO exceeds the fair value of plan assets, payable
in the next twelve months, is reflected in other accrued liabilities.
Revenue recognition
The Company enters into contracts with its customers to provide production parts or assembled vehicles. Contracts do not commit the customer to a
specified quantity of products; however, the Company is generally required to fulfill its customers’ purchasing requirements for the production life of the
vehicle. Contracts do not typically become a performance obligation until the Company receives a purchase order and a customer release for a specific
number of parts or assembled vehicles at a specified price. While long-term supply agreements may range from five to seven years, contracts may be
terminated by customers at any time. Historically, terminations have been minimal. Contracts may also provide for annual price reductions over the
production life of the vehicle, and prices are adjusted on an ongoing basis to reflect changes in product content/cost and other commercial factors.
Revenue is recognized at the point in time when control of the parts produced or assembled vehicles are transferred to the customer according to the
terms of the contract. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration that the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those
The Company’s complete vehicle assembly contracts with customers are complex and often include promises to transfer multiple products and
services, some of which may be implicitly contracted for. For these arrangements, each good or service is evaluated to determine whether it represents
a distinct performance obligation, and whether it should be characterized as revenue or reimbursement of costs incurred. The total transaction price is
then allocated to the distinct performance obligations based on the expected cost plus a margin approach and amounts related to revenue are
recognized as discussed above.
The Company also performs tooling and engineering activities for its customers that are not part of a long-term production arrangement. Tooling and
engineering revenue is recognized at a point in time or over time depending, among other considerations, on whether the Company has an enforceable
right to payment plus a reasonable profit, for performance completed to date. Over-time recognition utilizes costs incurred to date relative to total
estimated costs at completion, to measure progress toward satisfying performance obligations. Revenue is recognized as control is transferred to
customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods and services. For the year
ended December 31, 2021, total tooling and engineering sales were $783 million [2020 – $739 million].
The Company’s customers pay for products received in accordance with payment terms that are customary in the industry, typically 30 to 90 days. The
Company’s contracts with its customers do not have significant financing components.
Taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are both imposed on, and concurrent with, a specific revenue-producing transaction that are collected
by the Company from a customer are excluded from revenue.
The Company’s contract assets relate to the right to consideration for work completed but not yet billed and are included in Accounts Receivable.
Amounts may not exceed their net realizable value. As at December 31, 2021, the Company’s unbilled accounts receivable balance was $528 million
[2020 – $425 million]. Contract assets do not include the costs of obtaining or fulfilling a contract with a customer, as these amounts are generally
expensed as incurred.
Customer advances are recorded as deferred revenue [a contract liability]. For the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, the contract liability
balances were $273 million and $214 million, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company recognized $140 million
and $81 million, respectively, of previously recorded contract liabilities into revenue as performance obligations were satisfied.
Government assistance
The Company makes periodic applications for financial assistance under available government assistance programs in the various jurisdictions that
the Company operates. Grants relating to capital expenditures are reflected as a reduction of the cost of the related assets. Grants relating to current
operating expenditures may be deferred and recognized in the consolidated statement of income over the period necessary to match them with the
costs that they are intended to compensate and are presented as a reduction of the related expense. The Company also receives tax credits and tax
super allowances, the benefits of which are recorded as a reduction of income tax expense. In addition, the Company receives loans which are
recorded as liabilities in amounts equal to the cash received. When a government loan is issued to the Company at a below-market rate of interest, the
loan is initially recorded at its net present value and accreted to its face value over the period of the loan. The benefit of the below-market rate of interest
is accounted for similar to a government grant and is measured as the difference between the initial carrying value of the loan and the cash proceeds
received.
Research and development
Costs incurred in connection with research and development activities, to the extent not recoverable from the Company’s customers, are charged to
expense as incurred. For the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, research and development costs charged to expense were $634 million and
$830 million, respectively.
Restructuring
Restructuring costs may include employee termination benefits, as well as other costs resulting from restructuring actions. These actions may result in
employees receiving voluntary or involuntary employee termination benefits, which are mainly pursuant to union or other contractual agreements or
statutory requirements. Voluntary termination benefits are accrued when an employee accepts the related offer. Involuntary termination benefits are
accrued upon the commitment to a termination plan and when liabilities are determined to be probable and estimable. Additional elements of severance
and termination benefits associated with nonrecurring benefits may be recognized rateably over each employee’s required future service period. All
other restructuring costs are expensed as incurred.
Earnings per Common Share
Basic earnings per Common Share are calculated on net income attributable to Magna International Inc. using the weighted average number of
Common Shares outstanding during the year.
Common Shares that have not been released under the Company’s restricted stock plan or are being held in trust for purposes of the Company’s
restricted stock unit program have been excluded from the calculation of basic earnings per share, but have been included in the calculation of diluted
earnings per share.
2 . OT H E R E X P E N S E , N E T
Other expense, net consists of significant items such as: impairment charges; restructuring costs generally related to significant plant closures or
consolidations; net (gains) losses on investments; gains or losses on disposal of facilities or businesses; and other items not reflective of on-going
operating profit or loss. Other expense, net consists of:
2021 2020
Restructuring and impairments [a] $ 101 $269
[b]
Net losses (gains) on investments 2 (32)
Merger agreement termination fee [c] (100) –
Gain on business combinations [d] (40) –
Loss on sale of business [e] 75 –
Impairment of equity-accounted investments [f] – 347
Other expense, net $ 38 $584
The following table summarizes the impairment charges and loss on sale recorded for certain investments in our Power & Vision segment in 2020:
2020
Impairment of Getrag (Jiangxi) Transmission Co., Ltd. [“GJT”] (i) $ 337
Loss on sale and impairment of Dongfeng Getrag Transmission Co. Ltd. [“DGT”] (ii) 10
Total impairments and loss on sale of equity-accounted investments 347
Tax effect on Other Expense, net (53)
Loss attributable to non-controlling interests (75)
Non-cash impairment charge included in Net income attributable to Magna International Inc. $ 219
[i] An impairment for GJT was recorded based on pricing pressure in the China market as well as additional declines in volume and sales
projections for the foreseeable future. In the fourth quarter of 2020, the governing documents related to GJT were revised, providing the
Company with a controlling financial interest. As a result, the Company began consolidating GJT on December 29, 2020, the effective date of
the amendments [note 5].
[ii] During 2020, we recorded a $10 million [$10 million after tax] loss on the sale of our 50% interest in DGT.
2021 2020
[a] Diluted earnings per Common Share exclude 0.4 million [2020 – 4.7 million] Common Shares issuable under the Company’s Incentive Stock Option
Plan because these options were not “in-the-money”. The dilutive effect of participating securities using the two-class method was excluded from
the calculation of earnings per share because the effect would be immaterial.
4 . D E TA I L S O F CA S H F R O M O P E R AT I N G ACT I V I T I E S
[a] Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents consist of:
2021 2020
[i] In connection with the repayment of the credit facility, the deposit included in prepaid expenses was released [note 15].
2021 2020
2021 2020
5 . B U S I N E S S C O M B I N AT I O N S
On March 1, 2021, substantially all of the assets of the Company’s European joint venture with Ford Motor Company [“Ford”], GFT, were distributed to
either Ford or the Company, which resulted in the Company recording an $18 million gain [note 2]. As part of the distribution, the Company received
GFT’s non-controlling interest in a Chinese joint venture controlled by the Company, a facility in Europe and net cash of $94 million.
On January 1, 2021, the Company acquired a 65% equity interest and a controlling financial interest in Hongli, a China-based supplier of seat
structures and related systems. The acquisition included an additional 15% equity interest in two entities that were previously equity accounted for by
the Company. On the change in basis of accounting, the Company recognized a $22 million gain [note 2]. The total purchase price was $95 million [net
of $17 million cash acquired]. The acquisition resulted in the recognition of goodwill of $90 million, intangible assets of $53 million and debt of
$45 million.
During 2020, the governing documents related to GJT were revised to extend the term of the venture and grant additional rights to the Company,
resulting in a controlling financial interest. Accordingly, the Company recorded a $239 million disposition of its equity method investment and began
consolidating the entity on December 29, 2020. The transaction was accounted for as a business combination which primarily resulted in the recognition
of cash of $98 million, fixed assets of $211 million, minority interest of $122 million and other net assets of $52 million. The change in the method of
accounting for the entity did not have an impact on the Company’s results of operations.
2021 2020
Tooling and engineering inventory represents costs incurred on tooling and engineering services contracts in excess of billed and unbilled amounts
included in accounts receivable.
7 . I N V E ST M E N TS
2021 2020
[a] The ownership percentages and carrying values of the Company’s principal equity method investments at December 31 were as follows [in
millions, except percentages]:
2021 2020
[i] On July 28, 2021, the Company’s Power & Vision segment formed a joint venture with LG Electronics [“LG”], LG Magna e-Powertrain Co., Ltd.
[“LME”], for cash consideration of $517 million. LME is a variable interest entity [“VIE”] and depends on the Company and LG for funding. The
Company is not considered the primary beneficiary. The Company’s known maximum exposure to loss approximated the carrying value of its
investment balance as at December 31, 2021.
The difference between the purchase price of the Company’s investment in LME and its proportionate share of the fair value of LME’s net
assets created a basis difference of $188 million, which has been allocated on a preliminary basis as follows:
The basis differences for intangible and fixed assets are being amortized over an average estimated useful life of 8 years.
[ii] The Company accounts for its investments under the equity method of accounting as a result of significant participating rights that prevent
control.
Cumulative unrealized gains on equity securities were $63 million and $65 million as at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
A summary of the total financial results, as reported by the Company’s equity method investees, in the aggregate, at December 31 was as follows:
2021 2020
2021 2020
Sales to equity method investees were approximately $65 million and $104 million for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
8 . F I X E D A S S E TS
2021 2020
Cost
Land $ 198 $ 195
Buildings 2,719 2,709
Machinery and equipment 17,355 17,217
20,272 20,121
Accumulated depreciation
Buildings (1,223) (1,147)
Machinery and equipment (10,756) (10,499)
$ 8,293 $ 8,475
Included in the cost of fixed assets are construction in progress expenditures of $1.0 billion [2020 – $1.0 billion] that have not been depreciated.
1 0 . I N C O M E TA X E S
[a] The provision for income taxes differs from the expense that would be obtained by applying the Canadian statutory income tax rate as a result of
the following:
2021 2020
[ii] Includes foreign exchange gains reported on U.S. dollar denominated assets for Mexican tax purposes that are not recognized for GAAP
purposes and losses related to the re-measurement of financial statement balances of foreign subsidiaries, primarily in Mexico, that are
maintained in a currency other than their functional currency.
[b] The details of income before income taxes by jurisdiction are as follows:
2021 2020
Canadian $ 220 $ 93
Foreign 1,728 913
$ 1,948 $ 1,006
2021 2020
Current
Canadian $ 63 $ 10
Foreign 408 302
471 312
Deferred
Canadian (4) 17
Foreign (72) –
(76) 17
$ 395 $ 329
[d] Deferred income taxes have been provided on temporary differences, which consist of the following:
2021 2020
[e] Deferred tax assets and liabilities consist of the following temporary differences:
2021 2020
Assets
Tax benefit of loss carryforwards $ 766 $ 735
Operating lease liabilities 409 469
Liabilities currently not deductible for tax 219 259
Tax credit carryforwards 84 64
Unrealized loss on foreign exchange hedges and retirement liabilities 59 87
Others 30 46
1,567 1,660
Valuation allowance against tax benefit of loss carryforwards (586) (569)
Other valuation allowance (125) (206)
$ 856 $ 885
Liabilities
Operating lease right-of-use assets 415 470
Tax depreciation in excess of book depreciation 228 239
Tax on undistributed foreign earnings 206 163
Unrealized gain on remeasurement of investments 12 11
Unrealized gain on foreign exchange hedges and retirement liabilities 11 17
Other assets book value in excess of tax values 3 65
875 965
Net deferred tax liabilities $ (19) $ (80)
2021 2020
[f] Deferred income taxes have not been provided on $4.9 billion of undistributed earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries, as the Company has
concluded that such earnings should not give rise to additional tax liabilities upon repatriation or are indefinitely reinvested. A determination of the
amount of the unrecognized tax liability relating to the remittance of such undistributed earnings is not practicable.
[g] Income taxes paid in cash [net of refunds] were $341 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 [2020 – $336 million].
[h] As of December 31, 2021, the Company had domestic and foreign operating loss carryforwards of $3.0 billion and tax credit carryforwards of
$84 million. Approximately $1.9 billion of the operating losses can be carried forward indefinitely. The remaining operating losses and tax credit
carryforwards expire between 2022 and 2041.
[i] As at December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company’s gross unrecognized tax benefits were $142 million and $182 million, respectively [excluding
interest and penalties], of which $126 million and $165 million, respectively, if recognized, would affect the Company’s effective tax rate. The gross
unrecognized tax benefits differ from the amount that would affect the Company’s effective tax rate due primarily to the impact of the valuation
allowance on deferred tax assets. A summary of the changes in gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
2021 2020
As at December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had recorded interest and penalties on the unrecognized tax benefits of $26 million and
$43 million, respectively, which reflects a decrease of $17 and $3 million in expenses related to changes in its reserves for interest and penalties in
2021 and 2020, respectively.
The Company operates in multiple jurisdictions, and its tax returns are periodically audited or subject to review by both domestic and foreign tax
authorities. During the next twelve months, it is reasonably possible that, as a result of audit settlements, the conclusion of current examinations or
the expiration of the statute of limitations in several jurisdictions, the Company may decrease the amount of its gross unrecognized tax benefits
[including interest and penalties] by approximately $73 million, of which $66 million, if recognized, would affect its effective tax rate.
The Company considers its significant tax jurisdictions to include Canada, the United States, Austria, Germany, Mexico and China. With few
exceptions, the Company remains subject to income tax examination in Germany for years after 2007, China, Mexico and Austria for years after
2015, Canada for years after 2016 and the U.S. federal jurisdiction after 2017.
Remaining weighted
average useful
life in years 2021 2020
Cost
Customer relationship intangibles 7 $ 386 $ 348
Computer software 1 463 463
Patents and licenses 7 314 282
1,163 1,093
Accumulated depreciation
Customer relationship intangibles (175) (150)
Computer software (360) (361)
Patents and licenses (135) (101)
$ 493 $ 481
The Company recorded $114 million and $85 million of amortization expense related to finite-lived intangible assets for the years ended December 31,
2021 and 2020, respectively. The Company currently estimates annual amortization expense to be $111 million for 2022, $77 million for 2023, $59 million
for 2024, $54 million for 2025 and $51 million for 2026.
1 2 . OT H E R A S S E TS
Other assets consist of:
2021 2020
1 3 . E M P LOY E E E Q U I T Y A N D P R O F I T PA R T I C I PAT I O N P R O G R A M
During the year ended December 31, 2021, a trust which exists to make orderly purchases of the Company’s shares for employees for transfer to the
Employee Equity and Profit Participation Program [“EEPPP”], borrowed up to $38 million [2020 – $38 million] from the Company to facilitate the
purchase of Common Shares. At December 31, 2021, the trust’s indebtedness to Magna was $38 million [2020 – $38 million]. The Company nets the
receivable from the trust with the Company’s accrued EEPPP payable in accrued wages and salaries.
1 4 . WA R R A N T Y
The following is a continuity of the Company’s warranty accruals:
2021 2020
Short-term borrowings
[a] Credit Facilities
The Company had an agreement for a credit facility that was drawn in euros that was secured with a USD cash deposit of 105% of the outstanding
balance. During 2021, all amounts drawn under the credit facility were repaid and the facility was terminated [note 4].
On December 10, 2021, the Company amended its U.S. $750 million 364 day syndicated revolving credit facility, including an extension of the
maturity date to December 9, 2022. The facility can be drawn in U.S. dollars or Canadian dollars. As of December 31, 2021, the Company has not
borrowed any funds under this credit facility.
[b] Commercial Paper Program
The Company has a U.S. commercial paper program [the “U.S. Program”] and a euro-commercial paper program [the “euro-Program”]. Under the
U.S. Program, the Company may issue U.S. commercial paper notes up to a maximum aggregate amount of U.S. $1 billion. The U.S. Program is
guaranteed by the Company’s existing global credit facility. There were no amounts outstanding as at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Under the euro-Program, the Company may issue euro-commercial paper notes [the “euro notes”] up to a maximum aggregate amount of
€500 million or its equivalent in alternative currencies. The euro notes issued are guaranteed by the Company’s existing global credit facility. There
were no amounts outstanding as at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Long-term borrowings
[a] The Company’s long-term debt, net of unamortized issuance costs, is substantially uncollateralized and consists of the following:
2021 2020
2022 $ 455
2023 692
2024 771
2025 651
2026 3
Thereafter 1,437
$ 4,009
[c] All of the Senior Notes pay a fixed rate of interest semi-annually except for the €550 million and €600 million Senior Notes which pay a fixed rate of
interest annually. The Senior Notes are unsecured obligations and do not include any financial covenants. The Company may redeem the Senior
Notes in whole or in part at any time, at specified redemption prices determined in accordance with the terms of each of the respective indentures
governing the Senior Notes. All of the Senior Notes were issued for general corporate purposes.
2021 2020
Interest expense
Current $ 12 $ 9
Long-term 110 96
122 105
Interest income (44) (19)
Interest expense, net $ 78 $ 86
[f] Interest paid in cash was $122 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 [2020 – $104 million].
16. LEASES
The Company has entered into leases primarily for real estate, manufacturing equipment and vehicles with terms that range from 1 year to 8.5 years,
excluding land use rights which generally extend over 90 years. These leases often include options to extend the term of the lease, most often for a
period of 5 years. When it is reasonably certain that the option will be exercised, the impact of the option is included in the lease term for purposes of
determining total future lease payments.
Costs associated with the Company’s operating lease expense were as follows:
2021
2021
At December 31, 2021, the Company had commitments under operating leases requiring annual payments as follows:
Total
2022 $ 300
2023 268
2024 234
2025 205
2026 176
2027 and thereafter 835
2,018
Less: amount representing interest 338
Total lease liabilities $ 1,680
Current operating liabilities $ 274
Non-current operating lease liabilities 1,406
Total lease liabilities $ 1,680
The Company’s finance leases were not material for any of the periods presented.
1 7 . LO N G -T E R M E M P LOY E E B E N E F I T L I A B I L I T I E S
Long-term employee benefit liabilities consist of:
2021 2020
The Company sponsors a number of defined benefit pension plans and similar arrangements for its employees. All pension plans are funded to at
least the minimum legal funding requirements, while European defined benefit pension plans are unfunded.
The weighted average significant actuarial assumptions adopted in measuring the Company’s obligations and costs are as follows:
2021 2020
2021 2020
[i] The asset allocation of the Company’s defined benefit pension plans at December 31, 2021 and the target allocation for 2022 is as follows:
2022 2021
Substantially all of the plan assets’ fair value has been determined using significant observable inputs [level 2] from indirect market prices on
regulated financial exchanges.
The expected rate of return on plan assets was determined by considering the Company’s current investment mix, the historic performance of
these investment categories and expected future performance of these investment categories.
Pursuant to labour laws and national labour agreements in certain European countries and Mexico, the Company is obligated to provide lump sum
termination payments to employees on retirement or involuntary termination, and long service payments contingent upon persons reaching a
predefined number of years of service.
The weighted average significant actuarial assumptions adopted in measuring the Company’s projected termination and long-term service benefit
obligations and net periodic benefit cost are as follows:
2021 2020
Information about the Company’s termination and long-term service arrangements is as follows:
2021 2020
The Company sponsors a number of retirement medical plans which were assumed on certain acquisitions in prior years. These plans are frozen
to new employees and incur no current service costs.
In addition, the Company sponsors a retirement medical benefits plan that was amended during 2009 such that substantially all employees retiring
on or after August 1, 2009 no longer participate in the plan.
The weighted average discount rates used in measuring the Company’s projected retirement medical benefit obligations and net periodic benefit
cost are as follows:
2021 2020
2021 2020
Termination
Defined and long Retirement
benefit service medical
pension plans arrangements benefits plans Total
1 8 . OT H E R LO N G -T E R M L I A B I L I T I E S
Other long-term liabilities consist of:
2021 2020
[a] At December 31, 2021, the Company’s authorized, issued and outstanding capital stock are as follows:
The Company’s authorized capital stock includes 99,760,000 preference shares, issuable in series. None of these shares are currently issued or
outstanding.
Common Shares –
Common Shares without par value [unlimited amount authorized] have the following attributes:
[i] Each share is entitled to one vote per share at all meetings of shareholders.
[b] On November 10, 2021, the Toronto Stock Exchange [“TSX”] accepted the Company’s Notice of Intention to make a Normal Course Issuer Bid
relating to the purchase for cancellation, as well as purchases to fund the Company’s stock-based compensation awards or programs and/or the
Company’s obligations to its deferred profit sharing plans, of up to 29.9 million Magna Common Shares [the “2021 Bid”], representing approximately
10% of the Company’s public float of Common Shares. The Bid commenced on November 15, 2021 and will terminate no later than November 14,
2022.
Previously, the Company had Normal Course Issuer Bids in place for the 12 month periods beginning in November 2020 and 2019.
The following is a summary of the Normal Course Issuer Bids [number of shares in the table below are expressed in whole numbers]:
2021 2020
Shares Cash Shares Cash
purchased amount purchased amount
[c] The following table presents the maximum number of shares that would be outstanding if all the dilutive instruments outstanding at March 3, 2022
were exercised or converted:
[i] Options to purchase Common Shares are exercisable by the holder in accordance with the vesting provisions and upon payment of the
exercise price as may be determined from time to time pursuant to the Company’s stock option plans.
2021 2020
[a] The effects on net income of amounts reclassified from AOCL, with presentation location, were as follows:
2021 2020
2021 2020
[c] The amount of other comprehensive loss that is expected to be reclassified to net income during 2022 is $26 million.
2 1 . F I N A N C I A L I N ST R U M E N TS
At December 31, 2021, the Company had outstanding foreign exchange forward contracts representing commitments to buy and sell various
foreign currencies. Significant commitments are as follows:
For euros
U.S dollar Weighted Czech koruna Weighted
Buy (Sell) amount average rate amount average rate
Based on forward foreign exchange rates as at December 31, 2021 for contracts with similar remaining terms to maturity, the pre-tax gains and
losses relating to the Company’s foreign exchange forward contracts recognized in other comprehensive income were $66 million and $14 million,
respectively [note 20].
The Company does not enter into foreign exchange forward contracts for speculative purposes.
2021 2020
Financial assets
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents $ 2,948 $ 3,374
Accounts receivable 6,307 6,394
Warrants and public and private equity investments 561 267
Long-term receivables included in other assets [note 12] 184 209
$ 10,000 $ 10,244
Financial liabilities
Long-term debt (including portion due within one year) $ 3,993 $ 4,102
Accounts payable 6,465 6,266
$ 10,458 $ 10,368
Derivatives designated as effective hedges, measured at fair value
Foreign currency contracts
Prepaid expenses $ 34 $ 52
Other assets 11 16
Other accrued liabilities (12) (11)
Other long-term liabilities (8) (5)
$ 25 $ 52
The Company presents derivatives that are designated as effective hedges at gross fair values in the consolidated balance sheets. However,
master netting and other similar arrangements allow net settlements under certain conditions. The following table shows the Company’s derivative
foreign currency contracts at gross fair value as reflected in the consolidated balance sheets and the unrecognized impacts of master netting
arrangements:
Gross Gross
amounts amounts
presented not offset
in consolidated in consolidated Net
balance sheets balance sheets amounts
The Company determined the estimated fair values of its financial instruments based on valuation methodologies it believes are appropriate;
however, considerable judgment is required to develop these estimates. Accordingly, these estimated fair values are not necessarily indicative of
the amounts the Company could realize in a current market exchange. The estimated fair value amounts can be materially affected by the use of
different assumptions or methodologies. The methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments are described
below:
Due to the short period to maturity of the instruments, the carrying values as presented in the consolidated balance sheets are reasonable
estimates of fair values.
The Company’s financial assets that are exposed to credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and foreign
exchange and commodity forward contracts with positive fair values.
Cash and cash equivalents, which consist of short-term investments, are only invested in bank term deposits and bank commercial paper with an
investment grade credit rating. Credit risk is further reduced by limiting the amount which is invested in certain major financial institutions.
The Company is also exposed to credit risk from the potential default by any of its counterparties on its foreign exchange forward contracts. The
Company mitigates this credit risk by dealing with counterparties who are major financial institutions that the Company anticipates will satisfy their
obligations under the contracts.
In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to credit risk from its customers, substantially all of which are in the automotive industry
and are subject to credit risks associated with the automotive industry. For the year ended December 31, 2021, sales to the Company’s six largest
customers represented 78% [2020 – 78%] of the Company’s total sales; and substantially all of its sales are to customers in which the Company
has ongoing contractual relationships. In determining the allowance for expected credit losses, the Company considers changes in customer’s
credit ratings, liquidity, customer’s historical payments and loss experience, current economic conditions and the Company’s expectations of
future economic conditions.
[f] Currency risk
The Company is exposed to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates when manufacturing facilities have committed to the delivery of products for
which the selling price has been quoted in currencies other than the facilities’ functional currency, and when materials and equipment are purchased
in currencies other than the facilities’ functional currency. In an effort to manage this net foreign exchange exposure, the Company employs
hedging programs, primarily through the use of foreign exchange forward contracts [note 21[a]].
[g] Interest rate risk
The Company is not exposed to significant interest rate risk due to the short-term maturity of its monetary current assets and current liabilities. In
particular, the amount of interest income earned on cash and cash equivalents is impacted more by investment decisions made and the demands
to have available cash on hand, than by movements in interest rates over a given period.
In addition, the Company is not exposed to interest rate risk on its term debt and Senior Notes as the interest rates on these instruments are fixed.
[h] Equity price risk
Public equity securities and warrants
The Company’s public equity securities and warrants are subject to market price risk due to the risk of loss in value that would result from a decline
in the market price of the common shares or underlying common shares.
22. CONTINGENCIES
From time to time, the Company may become involved in regulatory proceedings, or become liable for legal, contractual and other claims by
various parties, including customers, suppliers, former employees, class action plaintiffs and others. On an ongoing basis, the Company attempts
to assess the likelihood of any adverse judgments or outcomes to these proceedings or claims, together with potential ranges of probable costs
[a] Magna is a global automotive supplier which has complete vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing expertise, as well as product capabilities
which include body, chassis, exterior, seating, powertrain, active driver assistance, electronics, mirrors & lighting, mechatronics and roof systems.
Magna also has electronic and software capabilities across many of these areas.
The Company is organized under four operating segments: Body Exteriors & Structures, Power & Vision, Seating Systems and Complete Vehicles.
These segments have been determined on the basis of technological opportunities, product similarities, and market and operating factors, and are
also the Company’s reportable segments.
The Company’s chief operating decision maker uses Adjusted Earnings before Interest and Income Taxes [“Adjusted EBIT”] as the measure of
segment profit or loss, since management believes Adjusted EBIT is the most appropriate measure of operational profitability or loss for its
reporting segments. Adjusted EBIT is calculated by taking Net income and adding back Income taxes, Interest expense, net, and Other expense,
net.
The accounting policies of each segment are the same as those set out under “Significant Accounting Policies” [note 1]. All intersegment sales and
transfers are accounted for at fair market value.
[a] The following tables show segment information for the Company’s reporting segments and a reconciliation of Adjusted EBIT to the Company’s
consolidated income before income taxes:
2021
Depreciation Equity
Total External Adjusted and loss
sales sales EBIT amortization (income)
Body Exteriors & Structures $ 14,477 $ 14,196 $ 820 $ 743 $ 13
Power & Vision 11,342 11,129 738 554 (134)
Seating Systems 4,891 4,851 152 92 (9)
Complete Vehicles 6,106 6,057 287 103 (10)
Corporate & Other[i] (574) 9 67 20 (8)
Total Reportable Segments $ 36,242 $ 36,242 $ 2,064 $ 1,512 $ (148)
2021
Fixed Fixed
Net asets, asset
assets Investments Goodwill net additions
Body Exteriors & Structures $ 7,349 $ 15 $ 471 $ 4,599 $ 711
Power & Vision 6,066 735 1,269 2,620 522
Seating Systems 1,379 147 270 485 73
Complete Vehicles 623 93 112 501 54
Corporate & Other[i] 813 603 – 88 12
Total Reportable Segments $ 16,230 $ 1,593 $ 2,122 $ 8,293 $ 1,372
2020
Fixed Fixed
Net assets, asset
assets Investments Goodwill net additions
Body Exteriors & Structures $ 7,536 $ 31 $ 478 $ 4,725 $ 581
Power & Vision 5,529 371 1,320 2,666 440
Seating Systems 1,118 144 176 418 70
Complete Vehicles 671 80 121 578 34
Corporate & Other[i] 710 321 – 88 20
Total Reportable Segments $ 15,564 $ 947 $ 2,095 $ 8,475 $ 1,145
[i] Included in Corporate and Other Adjusted EBIT are intercompany fees charged to the automotive segments.
[b] The following table reconciles Net income from operations to Adjusted EBIT:
2021 2020
[c] The following table shows Net Assets for the Company’s reporting segments:
2021 2020
2021 2020
[e] The following table summarizes external revenues and long-lived assets by geographic region:
North America
United States $ 8,612 $ 8,210 $ 1,686 $ 1,610
Canada 4,253 4,144 960 974
Mexico 3,833 3,359 1,210 1,247
16,698 15,713 3,856 3,831
Europe
Austria 7,661 6,817 771 867
Germany 3,989 4,366 972 1,095
Czech Republic 931 912 274 293
Poland 610 535 220 221
Russia 371 345 110 120
Spain 331 323 79 82
United Kingdom 344 292 208 214
Italy 296 256 237 265
Turkey 293 247 6 9
France 262 142 58 62
Slovakia 204 126 273 283
Other Europe 139 111 208 222
15,431 14,472 3,416 3,733
Asia Pacific
China 3,534 1,921 875 758
India 147 79 83 89
Other Asia Pacific 21 31 7 6
3,702 2,031 965 853
Rest of World 411 431 56 58
$ 36,242 $ 32,647 $ 8,293 $ 8,475
Subsequent to December 31, 2021, we purchased 1,600,500 Common Shares for cancellation and 165,773 Common Shares to satisfy stock-based
compensation awards each under our existing normal course issuer bid for cash consideration of $132 million.
On February 28, 2022, the Company redeemed for cash the entire aggregate principle amount outstanding of the Cdn$425 million 3.100% Senior
Notes due 2022 [“the Notes”]. The redemption price for the Notes was Cdn$430 million, resulting in a loss on early extinguishment of Cdn$5 million that
reflects the payment of the premium to redeem the Notes and the write-off of the unamortized debt issuance costs.
Share Information
The Common Shares are listed and traded in Canada on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) under the stock symbol “MG” and in the United States
on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the stock symbol “MGA”. As of February 28, 2022, there were 1,245 registered holders of Common
Shares.
Distribution of Shares held by Registered Shareholders
Common Shares
Canada 74.36%
United States 25.62%
Other 0.02%
Dividends
Dividends for 2021 on Magna’s Common Shares were paid on each of March 19, June 4, September 3 and December 3 at a rate of U.S.$0.43 per
Common Share. Magna’s dividends have been designated as “eligible dividends” as defined in subsection 89(1) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and,
accordingly, are eligible for an enhanced tax credit. Additional details are found on Magna’s website (www.magna.com), under
“Company – Investors – Shareholder Information – Dividends”.
Year ended December 31, 2021 Year ended December 31, 2020
Quarter Volume High Low Volume High Low
Year ended December 31, 2021 Year ended December 31, 2020
Quarter Volume High Low Volume High Low
1st 99,505,330 95.38 68.30 74,876,717 55.67 22.75
2nd 85,851,505 104.28 87.55 69,450,820 48.34 28.82
3rd 81,378,562 95.00 72.65 52,717,363 53.89 43.08
4th 81,804,647 89.98 74.53 70,204,429 75.65 45.64
As a “foreign private issuer” listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Magna is required to disclose the signifcant ways in which its corporate governance
practices differ from those to be followed by U.S. domestic issuers under the NYSE listing standards. Please see the corporate governance section of our
website (www.magna.com) for our Statement of Signifcant Corporate Governance Differences (NYSE). Additionally, please refer to the Management Information
Circular/ Proxy Statement for our 2022 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders for a description of our corporate governance practices in comparison with
the requirements and guidelines of the Canadian Securities Administrators.
Shareholders wishing to communicate with the non-management members of the Magna Board of Directors may do so by contacting the Chairman of the Board
through the offce of Magna’s Corporate Secretary at 337 Magna Drive, Aurora, Ontario, Canada L4G 7K1 .
Shareholders wishing to obtain a copy of Magna’s Notice of Intention to Make a Normal Course Issuer Bid, referred to in Note 19 to the consolidated fnancial
statements contained in this Annual Report, may do so by contacting Magna’s Corporate Secretary.
The 2022 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders
The 2022 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, commencing at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). The meeting is
being conducted as a virtual-only meeting accessible at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/mga2022.
Annual Report
Additional copies of this 2021 Annual Report or copies of our quarterly reports may be obtained from: The Corporate Secretary, Magna International Inc.,
337 Magna Drive, Aurora, Ontario, Canada L4G 7K1 or www.magna.com. Copies of fnancial data and other publicly fled documents are available through the
internet on the Canadian Securities Administrators’ System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR) which can be accessed at www.sedar.com
and on the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval System (EDGAR), which can be accessed
at www.sec.gov.
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Magna International Inc.
337 Magna Drive
Aurora, Ontario
Canada L4G 7K1