Press Release
CAE reports first quarter fiscal 2027 results
•Revenue of $1,173.4 million vs. $1,098.6 million in prior year, up 6.8% year-over-year
•EPS of $0.10 vs. $0.18 in prior year and adjusted EPS(1) of $0.26 vs. $0.26 in prior year
•Free cash flow(1) of $104.0 million and net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA(1) of 2.27x
•Adjusted order intake(1) of $1,289.6 million and a book-to-sales(1) ratio of 1.10x
•On track for the transformation targets, including $125 million to $150 million annual transformation run-rate savings(1) by fiscal 2030
•Fiscal 2027 outlook unchanged
Montreal, Canada, August 12, 2026 - (Nasdaq: CAE; TSX: CAE) - CAE Inc. (CAE or the Company) today reported its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2026. For more information, please refer to the annex for first quarter fiscal 2027 available at cae.com/investors.
"We started fiscal 2027 with solid first quarter performance and continued progress across our transformation workstreams," said Matthew Bromberg, CAE's President and CEO. “Q1 results were aligned with our plans. Civil revenues were up 5.6% year-over-year, though profitability was down, as expected. Strong performance in business aviation and improving utilization trends were offset by higher costs, a lower contribution from Civil products and impacts from the Middle East conflict. Defense delivered another strong quarter with revenues up 8.3% and continued year-over-year adjusted segment operating income margin expansion.
During the quarter, we advanced several strategic partnerships with global defence OEMs that meaningfully expand our long-term opportunity set and support our growth ambitions. Additionally, we generated strong cash flow enabling us to further bolster our balance sheet, invest in growth and our transformation and return cash to shareholders. Our fiscal 2027 outlook remains unchanged.
Our transformation plan advanced across all three priorities: portfolio, capital discipline and operational performance. Our review of strategic alternatives for Flightscape is progressing well and is generating strong interest. Our Civil training network rationalization is on track to achieve our goals for fiscal 2027 and beyond. This includes closing between 4 and 6 Civil training centers, concentrating revenue across a leaner footprint and cost base. We are focused on maximizing customer retention through this transition, driving meaningful cost savings through improved labor productivity and reducing our global square footage. Supporting these priorities is a continued emphasis on accountability, performance and execution. The executive compensation changes outlined in our proxy circular reinforce that focus by aligning incentives with long-term shareholder value.
First quarter results keep us on plan to deliver materially stronger performance and sustained value creation over time, positioning CAE as a growth company operating in attractive end-markets that is poised to generate stronger free cash flow, higher returns on invested capital, expanding margins, and a flexible, resilient capital structure."
(1) This press release includes non-IFRS financial measures, non-IFRS ratios, capital management measures and supplementary financial measures. These measures are not standardized financial measures prescribed under IFRS and therefore should not be confused with, or used as an alternative for, performance measures calculated according to IFRS. Furthermore, these measures should not be compared with similarly titled measures provided or used by other issuers. Refer to the “Non-IFRS and other financial measures” section of this press release for the definitions and a reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable measure under IFRS.
Consolidated results for Q1 fiscal 2027
First quarter fiscal 2027 revenue was $1,173.4 million, compared to $1,098.6 million in the first quarter last year. First quarter EPS was $0.10 compared to $0.18 last year. Adjusted EPS in the first quarter was $0.26, compared to $0.26 last year.
Operating income this quarter was $86.8 million (7.4% of revenue(1)). This compares to $133.8 million (12.2% of revenue) last year. This period's operating income included restructuring costs of $48.3 million. Last year's operating income included executive management transition costs of $14.0 million. First quarter adjusted segment operating income was $156.6 million (13.3% of revenue(1)) compared to $169.3 million (15.4% of revenue) last year. All financial information is in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.
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| Summary of consolidated results | | | | | | |
| (amounts in millions, except per share amounts) | | Q1-2027 | | Q1-2026 | | Variance % |
| Revenue | $ | 1,173.4 | | $ | 1,098.6 | | | 6.8 | % |
| Operating income | $ | 86.8 | | $ | 133.8 | | | (35.1 | %) |
Adjusted segment operating income(1) | $ | 156.6 | | $ | 169.3 | | | (7.5 | %) |
As a % of revenue(1) | % | 13.3 | | % | 15.4 | | | |
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| Net income attributable to equity holders of the Company | $ | 31.0 | | $ | 57.2 | | | (45.8 | %) |
Earnings per share (EPS) | $ | 0.10 | | $ | 0.18 | | | (44.4 | %) |
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Adjusted EPS(1) | $ | 0.26 | | $ | 0.26 | | | — | % |
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Adjusted order intake(1) | $ | 1,289.6 | | $ | 1,122.8 | | | 14.9 | % |
Adjusted backlog(1) | $ | 19,192.3 | | $ | 19,484.1 | | | (1.5 | %) |
(1) This press release includes non-IFRS financial measures, non-IFRS ratios, capital management measures and supplementary financial measures. These measures are not standardized financial measures prescribed under IFRS and therefore should not be confused with, or used as an alternative for, performance measures calculated according to IFRS. Furthermore, these measures should not be compared with similarly titled measures provided or used by other issuers. Refer to the “Non-IFRS and other financial measures” section of this press release for the definitions and a reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable measure under IFRS.
Civil Aviation (Civil)
First quarter Civil revenue was $641.6 million vs. $607.7 million in the first quarter last year. Operating income was $61.5 million (9.6% of revenue) compared to $99.4 million (16.4% of revenue) in the same quarter last year. Adjusted segment operating income was $106.1 million (16.5% of revenue) compared to $123.0 million (20.2% of revenue) in the first quarter last year. The decrease in adjusted segment operating income was mainly due to higher selling, general and administrative expenses, including credit-related charges on financial assets, a lower contribution from simulator sales and lower profitability in our joint ventures primarily due to impacts in the Middle East. The decrease was partially offset by a higher contribution from business training services, driven by higher utilization. During the quarter, Civil delivered 8 full-flight simulators (FFSs) and first quarter Civil training centre utilization was 72.2%.
During the quarter, Civil signed training solutions contracts valued at $837.7 million for a range of long-term commercial and business aviation training agreements, including 6 FFS sales.
The Civil book-to-sales ratio(1) was 1.31 times for the quarter and 1.07 times for the last 12 months. The Civil adjusted backlog at the end of the quarter was $8.5 billion.
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| Summary of Civil Aviation results |
| (amounts in millions) | | Q1-2027 | | Q1-2026 | | Variance % |
| Revenue | $ | 641.6 | | $ | 607.7 | | | 5.6 | % |
| Operating income | $ | 61.5 | | $ | 99.4 | | | (38.1 | %) |
| Adjusted segment operating income | $ | 106.1 | | $ | 123.0 | | | (13.7 | %) |
| As a % of revenue | % | 16.5 | | % | 20.2 | | | |
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| Adjusted order intake | $ | 837.7 | | $ | 511.4 | | | 63.8 | % |
| Adjusted backlog | $ | 8,502.3 | | $ | 8,379.8 | | | 1.5 | % |
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| Simulator equivalent unit | | 319 | | | 319 | | | — | % |
FFSs in CAE’s network | | 375 | | | 373 | | | 0.5 | % |
| FFS deliveries | | 8 | | | 8 | | | — | % |
| Utilization rate | % | 72.2 | | % | 68.8 | | | 4.9 | % |
Defense and Security (Defense)
First quarter Defense revenue was $531.8 million vs. $490.9 million in the first quarter last year. Operating income was $25.3 million (4.8% of revenue) compared to $34.4 million (7.0% of revenue) in the same quarter last year. Adjusted segment operating income was $50.5 million (9.5% of revenue), compared to $46.3 million (9.4% of revenue) in the first quarter last year. The increase in adjusted segment operating income was mainly due to higher profitability and activity on our contracts in North America, as well as the realization of program efficiencies from the completion of key program milestones, partially offset by higher selling, general and administrative expenses related to increased bid and proposal activity.
Defense booked orders for $451.9 million this quarter for a book-to-sales ratio of 0.85 times. The ratio for the last 12 months was 1.01 times. The Defense adjusted backlog, including unfunded contract awards and CAE’s interest in joint ventures, at the end of the quarter was $10.7 billion.
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| Summary of Defense and Security results |
| (amounts in millions) | | Q1-2027 | | Q1-2026 | | Variance % |
| Revenue | $ | 531.8 | | $ | 490.9 | | | 8.3 | % |
| Operating income | $ | 25.3 | | $ | 34.4 | | | (26.5 | %) |
| Adjusted segment operating income | $ | 50.5 | | $ | 46.3 | | | 9.1 | % |
| As a % of revenue | % | 9.5 | | % | 9.4 | | | |
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| Adjusted order intake | $ | 451.9 | | $ | 611.4 | | | (26.1 | %) |
| Adjusted backlog | $ | 10,690.0 | | $ | 11,104.3 | | | (3.7 | %) |
Additional financial highlights
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| Summary of additional financial highlights |
| (amounts in millions) | | Q1-2027 | | Q1-2026 | | Variance % |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 175.1 | | $ | (15.3) | | | |
Free cash flow(1) | $ | 104.0 | | $ | (134.7) | | | |
| Capital expenditures | $ | 51.7 | | $ | 106.9 | | | (51.6 | %) |
Adjusted return on invested capital (ROIC)(1) | % | 7.5 | | % | 7.8 | | | |
Net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA(1) | | 2.27 | | | 2.75 | | | |
Net finance expense this quarter was $45.5 million, down from $54.6 million in the first quarter last year. The year-over-year decrease was mainly due to lower finance expense on long-term debt due to a decreased level of borrowings during the period.
Income tax expense this quarter amounted to $8.7 million, representing an effective tax rate of 21.1%, compared to 24.0% for the first quarter last year. The adjusted effective tax rate(1), which is the income tax rate used to
determine adjusted net income(1) and adjusted EPS, was 23.4% this quarter compared to 24.3% in the first quarter of last year. The decrease in the adjusted effective tax rate was mainly attributable to the change in the mix of income from various jurisdictions.
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities was $175.1 million for the quarter, compared to negative $15.3 million in the first quarter last year. Free cash flow(1) was $104.0 million for the quarter compared to negative $134.7 million in the first quarter last year. The increase was mainly due to a higher contribution from non-cash working capital and lower capital expenditures.
Capital expenditures(1) totaled $51.7 million this quarter compared to $106.9 million in in the first quarter of fiscal 2026.
Net debt(1) at the end of the quarter was $2,646.2 million for a net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA(1) of 2.27 times. This compares to net debt of $2,681.8 million and a net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA of 2.29 times at the end of the preceding quarter.
Adjusted return on invested capital(1) was 7.5% this quarter compared to 7.6% last quarter and 7.8% in the first quarter last year.
During the quarter, CAE repurchased and cancelled a total of 1,107,279 common shares under its normal course issuer bid (NCIB), at a weighted average price of $35.26 per common share for a total consideration of $39.0 million.
Fiscal 2027 outlook
Fiscal 2027 is an execution year, defined by actions underway to reshape the business.
The total cost of the transformation plan is anticipated to be approximately $200 million to $250 million, with approximately $100 million arising from non-cash charges. Of the total cost, $48 million was incurred in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, bringing the total costs incurred to date to $133 million. The majority of the balance is expected to be incurred in fiscal 2027.
The company's fiscal 2027 outlook remains unchanged and continues to exclude divestitures, acquisitions or new joint ventures.
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| Fiscal 2027 consolidated financial outlook |
| Revenue | Low-single digit percentage growth |
Adjusted segment operating income margin(1) | 14.6% to 15.1% |
Adjusted EPS(1) | $1.21 to $1.28 |
Cash conversion rate(1) | 85% to 95% |
In fiscal 2027, management expects consolidated revenue to increase by a low-single digit percentage, with Civil revenue expected to be flat to slightly down and Defense expected to grow at a mid-single digit rate.
On a consolidated basis, management expects fiscal 2027 adjusted segment operating income margin(1) to be 14.6% to 15.1%. This outlook reflects the combined effect of continued margin expansion in Defense, temporarily lower profitability in Civil, transformation-related actions, temporary cost inefficiencies associated with network rationalization and relocations, and elevated investment levels intended to support stronger long-term performance, with benefits expected to build progressively over time.
In Defense, CAE expects continued growth and increased profitability, supported by strong demand and adjusted backlog conversion. In Civil, performance is expected to remain below prior levels, reflecting ongoing softness in the civil aviation training market, softer demand for products, and the impact of optimization actions currently underway.
Ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East is affecting CAE's operations and customers in the region. Currently, the Company is experiencing operational and financial impacts associated with the conflict and undertaking mitigation actions, including the redeployment of certain training activities within its global network. Our outlook assumes that our actions continue to be effective and we are able to largely mitigate these impacts for the balance of fiscal year 2027. Intensification of the conflict or a further deterioration in regional conditions, including sustained increases in fuel prices, broader effects on airline activity, customer operations, or supply chains, could result in additional pressure on performance.
This outlook is provided as at August 12, 2026, to assist analysts, investors and shareholders in forming their respective views on CAE’s expected performance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. This outlook constitutes forward-looking information and is based on multiple estimates and assumptions, including those set out in the “Forward-Looking Statements” section below, and are subject to the risks and uncertainties summarized therein. As such, the reader is cautioned that using this information for other purposes may be inappropriate and these measures are subject to change as conditions evolve and actual results may differ, and such differences may be material. The Company cautions that the assumptions used to prepare the outlook could prove to be incorrect or inaccurate.
(1) This section of this press release includes non-IFRS financial measures, non-IFRS ratios, capital management measures, and supplementary financial measures. These measures are not standardized financial measures prescribed under IFRS and therefore should not be confused with, or used as an alternative for, performance measures calculated according to IFRS. Furthermore, these measures should not be compared with similarly titled measures provided or used by other issuers. Refer to the “Non-IFRS and other financial measures” section of this press release for the definitions and a reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable measure under IFRS.
Caution concerning limitations of summary earnings press release
This summary earnings press release contains limited information meant to assist the reader in assessing CAE’s performance, but it is not a suitable source of information for readers who are unfamiliar with CAE and is not in any way a substitute for the Company’s financial statements, notes to the financial statements, and MD&A reports.
Caution concerning forward-looking statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements about our activities, events and developments that we expect to or anticipate may occur in the future including, for example, statements about our fiscal 2027 consolidated financial outlook, long-term transformation plan targets to fiscal 2030, transformation costs and savings, vision, strategies, market trends and outlook, future revenues, earnings, cash flow growth, profit trends, growth capital spending, expansions and new initiatives, including initiatives that pertain to sustainability matters, financial obligations, available liquidities, expected sales, general economic and political outlook, inflation trends, prospects and trends of an industry, expected annual recurring cost savings from operational excellence programs, our management of the supply chain, estimated addressable markets, demand for CAE’s products and services, our access to capital resources, our financial position, the expected accretion in various financial metrics, the expected capital returns to shareholders, our business outlook, business opportunities, objectives, development, plans, growth strategies and other strategic priorities, our competitive and leadership position in our markets, the expansion of our market shares, CAE's ability and preparedness to respond to demand for new technologies, the sustainability of our operations and other statements that are not historical facts.
Since forward-looking statements and information relate to future events or future performance and reflect current expectations or beliefs regarding future events, they are typically identified by words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “could”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “likely”, “may”, “plan”, “seek”, “should”, “will”, “strategy”, “future” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. All such statements constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
By their nature, forward-looking statements require us to make assumptions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties associated with our business which may cause actual results in future periods to differ materially from results indicated in forward-looking statements. While these statements are based on management’s expectations and assumptions regarding historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that we believe are reasonable and appropriate in the circumstances, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements as there is a risk that they may not be
accurate. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release describe our expectations as of August 12, 2026 and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. Except as required by law, we disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking information and statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. In addition, statements that “we believe” and similar statements reflect our beliefs and opinions on the relevant subject. These statements are based on information available to us as of the date of this press release. While we believe that information provides a reasonable basis for these statements, that information may be limited or incomplete. Our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain, and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely on these statements. Except as otherwise indicated by CAE, forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any special items or of any dispositions, monetizations, mergers, acquisitions, other business combinations or other transactions that may occur after August 12, 2026. The financial impact of these transactions and special items can be complex and depends on the facts particular to each of them. We therefore cannot describe the expected impact in a meaningful way or in the same way we present known risks affecting our business. Forward-looking statements are presented in this press release for the purpose of assisting investors and others in understanding certain key elements of our expected fiscal 2027 financial results and in obtaining a better understanding of our anticipated operating environment. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes.
Material assumptions
The forward-looking statements set out in this press release are based on certain assumptions including, without limitation: the prevailing market conditions, geopolitical instability including the ongoing military conflicts in the Middle East and the rapidly evolving trade and tariff environment, customer receptivity to our training and operational support solutions, the accuracy of our estimates of addressable markets and market opportunity, the realization of anticipated annual recurring cost savings and other intended benefits from restructuring initiatives, transformation plans or operational excellence programs, the ability to respond to anticipated inflationary pressures and our ability to pass along rising costs through increased prices, the actual impact to supply, production levels, and costs from global supply chain logistics challenges, the stability of foreign exchange rates, the ability to hedge exposures to fluctuations in interest rates and foreign exchange rates, the availability of borrowings to be drawn down under, and the utilization, of one or more of our senior credit agreements, our available liquidity from cash and cash equivalents, undrawn amounts on our revolving credit facility, the balance available under our receivable purchase facility, the assumption that our cash flows from operations and continued access to debt funding will be sufficient to meet financial requirements in the foreseeable future, access to expected capital resources within anticipated timeframes, no material financial, operational or competitive consequences from changes in regulations affecting our business, our ability to retain and attract new business, our ability to effectively execute on the opportunities identified as part of our transformation plan to simplify our structure, sharpen our focus and strengthen execution, and the realization of the expected strategic, financial and other benefits of our multi-year transformation plan in the timeframe anticipated and at expected cost levels. Air travel is a major driver for CAE's business and management relies on analysis from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to inform its assumptions about the rate and profile of growth in its key civil aviation market. Forward-looking statements relating to the transformation plan targets to fiscal 2030 are also based on the assumptions underlying management's long-term targets disclosed as part of the transformation plan set out in CAE's press release dated May 21, 2026, available on our website (www.cae.com), SEDAR+ (www.SEDARplus.ca) and EDGAR (www.sec.gov). Accordingly, the assumptions outlined in this press release and, consequently, the forward‑looking statements based on such assumptions, may turn out to be inaccurate. For additional information, including with respect to other assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements made in this press release, refer to Section 9 “Business risk and uncertainty” of our MD&A for the year ended March 31, 2026 available on our website (www.cae.com), SEDAR+ (www.SEDARplus.ca) and EDGAR (www.sec.gov).
Material risks
Important risks that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by our forward-looking statements are set out in CAE’s MD&A for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and MD&A for the three months ended June 30, 2026, available on our website (www.cae.com), SEDAR+ (www.SEDARplus.ca) and EDGAR (www.sec.gov). In addition, forward-looking statements relating to the transformation plan targets to fiscal 2030 are subject to the material risks and uncertainties underlying management’s long-term targets disclosed as part of the transformation plan set out in CAE’s press release dated
May 21, 2026, available on our website (www.cae.com), SEDAR+ (www.SEDARplus.ca) and EDGAR (www.sec.gov). Readers are cautioned that any of the disclosed risks could have a material adverse effect on our forward-looking statements. We caution that the disclosed list of risk factors is not exhaustive and other factors could also adversely affect our results.
Non-IFRS and other financial measures
This press release includes non-IFRS financial measures, non-IFRS ratios, capital management measures and supplementary financial measures. These measures are not standardized financial measures prescribed under IFRS and therefore should not be confused with, or used as an alternative for, performance measures calculated according to IFRS. Furthermore, these measures should not be compared with similarly titled measures provided or used by other issuers. Management believes that these measures provide additional insight into our operating performance and trends and facilitate comparisons across reporting periods.
Certain non-IFRS and other financial measures are provided on a consolidated basis and separately for each of our segments (Civil Aviation and Defense and Security) since we analyze their results and performance separately.
Reconciliations and calculations of non-IFRS measures to the most directly comparable measures under IFRS are also set forth below in the section “Reconciliations and Calculations of this press release”.
Changes to non-IFRS measures
As announced in May 2026, we revised the composition of certain non-IFRS measures in the first quarter of fiscal 2027:
–Adjusted segment operating income was revised to exclude the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets; and
–Adjusted net income was revised to exclude the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets; which also impacts the determination of adjusted EPS.
In addition, we refined the measurement of simulator utilization rates, full-flight simulators (FFSs) in CAE's network and Simulator equivalent unit (SEU), which are no longer adjusted for factors such as relocations, downtime or storage.
Comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to these changes.
Performance measures
Gross profit margin (or gross profit as a % of revenue)
Gross profit margin is a supplementary financial measure calculated by dividing our gross profit by revenue for a given period. We track it because we believe it provides an enhanced understanding of our operating performance and facilitates the comparison across reporting periods.
Operating income margin (or operating income as a % of revenue)
Operating income margin is a supplementary financial measure calculated by dividing our operating income by revenue for a given period. We track it because we believe it provides an enhanced understanding of our operating performance and facilitates the comparison across reporting periods.
Adjusted segment operating income or loss
Adjusted segment operating income or loss is a non-IFRS financial measure that gives us an indication of the profitability of each segment because it does not include the impact of any items not specifically related to the segment’s performance. We calculate adjusted segment operating income by taking operating income and adjusting for restructuring, integration and acquisition costs, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, and impairments and other gains and losses arising from significant strategic transactions or specific events. Impairments and other gains and losses arising from significant strategic transactions or specific events consist of the executive management transition costs (as described in Section 5.4 of the MD&A for the year ended March 31, 2026 and Section 5.6 of the MD&A for the year ended March 31, 2025), the gain on fair value remeasurement of SIMCOM (as described in Note 7 of our consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2025) and the shareholder matters (as described in Section 5.5 of the MD&A for the year ended March 31, 2025). We
track adjusted segment operating income because we believe it provides an enhanced understanding of our operating performance and facilitates the comparison across reporting periods. Adjusted segment operating income on a consolidated basis is a total of segments measure since it is the profitability measure employed by management for making decisions about allocating resources to segments and assessing segment performance.
Adjusted segment operating income margin (or adjusted segment operating income as a % of revenue)
Adjusted segment operating income margin is a non-IFRS ratio calculated by dividing our adjusted segment operating income by revenue for a given period. We track it because we believe it provides an enhanced understanding of our operating performance and facilitates the comparison across reporting periods.
Adjusted effective tax rate
Adjusted effective tax rate is a supplementary financial measure that represents the effective tax rate on adjusted net income or loss. It is calculated by dividing our income tax expense by our earnings before income taxes, adjusting for the same items used to determine adjusted net income or loss. We track it because we believe it provides an enhanced understanding of the impact of changes in income tax rates and the mix of income on our operating performance and facilitates the comparison across reporting periods.
Adjusted net income or loss
Adjusted net income or loss is a non-IFRS financial measure we use as an alternate view of our operating results. We calculate it by taking our net income attributable to equity holders of the Company from continuing operations and adjusting for restructuring, integration and acquisition costs, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, and impairments and other gains and losses arising from significant strategic transactions or specific events, after tax, as well as significant one-time tax items. Impairments and other gains and losses arising from significant strategic transactions or specific events consist of the executive management transition costs (as described in Section 5.4 of the MD&A for the year ended March 31, 2026 and Section 5.6 of the MD&A for the year ended March 31, 2025), the gain on fair value remeasurement of SIMCOM (as described in Note 7 of our consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2025) and the shareholder matters (as described in Section 5.5 of the MD&A for the year ended March 31, 2025). We track adjusted net income because we believe it provides an enhanced understanding of our operating performance and facilitates the comparison across reporting periods.
Adjusted earnings or loss per share (EPS)
Adjusted earnings or loss per share is a non-IFRS ratio calculated by dividing adjusted net income or loss by the weighted average number of diluted shares. We track it because we believe it provides an enhanced understanding of our operating performance on a per share basis and facilitates the comparison across reporting periods.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial measure which comprises net income or loss from continuing operations before income taxes, finance expense – net, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA further adjusts for restructuring, integration and acquisition costs, and impairments and other gains and losses arising from significant strategic transactions or specific events. Impairments and other gains and losses arising from significant strategic transactions or specific events consist of the executive management transition costs (as described in Section 5.4 of the MD&A for the year ended March 31, 2026 and Section 5.6 of the MD&A for the year ended March 31, 2025), the gain on fair value remeasurement of SIMCOM (as described in Note 7 of our consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2025) and the shareholder matters (as described in Section 5.5 of the MD&A for the year ended March 31, 2025). We use EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA to evaluate our operating performance, by eliminating the impact of non-operational or non-cash items.
Free cash flow
Free cash flow is a non-IFRS financial measure that assesses our ability to generate cash from our ongoing operations after considering ongoing investments required for property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. It demonstrates our ability to generate cash to repay debt obligations, make strategic investments and return cash to shareholders through either dividends or share repurchases. We use it as an indicator of our financial strength and liquidity. We calculate it by taking the net cash generated by our continuing operating activities, subtracting property, plant and equipment expenditures, intangible assets expenditures and other
investing activities and adding proceeds from the disposal of property, plant and equipment, dividends received from equity accounted investees and proceeds, net of payments, from equity accounted investees.
Cash conversion rate
Cash conversion rate is a non-IFRS ratio calculated by dividing free cash flow by adjusted net income. We use it to assess our performance in cash flow generation and as a basis for evaluating our capitalization structure.
Liquidity and capital structure measures
Invested capital
Invested capital is a non-IFRS financial measure we use to evaluate and monitor how much we are investing in our business:
–For the Company as a whole, we take total assets (not including cash and cash equivalents), and subtract total liabilities (not including long-term debt and the current portion of long-term debt);
–For each segment, we take the total assets (not including cash and cash equivalents, tax accounts, employee benefits assets and other non-operating assets), and subtract total liabilities (not including tax accounts, long-term debt and the current portion of long‑term debt, royalty obligations, employee benefit obligations and other non-operating liabilities).
Adjusted return on invested capital (ROIC)
Adjusted ROIC is a non-IFRS ratio calculated over a rolling four-quarter period by taking adjusted net operating income after tax, divided by the average invested capital from continuing operations. Adjusted net operating income after tax is calculated by taking adjusted net income and further adjusting for finance expense – net, after tax, and amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, after tax. We use adjusted ROIC to evaluate the profitability of our invested capital.
Net debt
Net debt is a capital management measure we use to monitor how much debt we have after taking into account cash and cash equivalents. We use it as an indicator of our overall financial position, and calculate it by taking our total long-term debt, including the current portion of long-term debt, and subtracting cash and cash equivalents.
Net debt-to-EBITDA and net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA
Net debt-to-EBITDA and net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA are non-IFRS ratios calculated as net debt divided by the last twelve months EBITDA (or adjusted EBITDA). We use net debt-to-EBITDA and net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA because they reflect our ability to service our debt obligations.
Growth measures
Adjusted order intake
Adjusted order intake is a supplementary financial measure that represents the expected value of orders we have received:
–For the Civil Aviation segment, we consider an item part of our adjusted order intake when we have a legally binding commercial agreement with a client that includes enough detail about each party’s obligations to form the basis for a contract. Additionally, expected future revenues from customers under short-term and long-term training contracts are included when these customers commit to pay us training fees, or when we reasonably expect the revenue to be generated;
–For the Defense and Security segment, we consider an item part of our adjusted order intake when we have a legally binding commercial agreement with a client that includes enough detail about each party’s obligations to form the basis for a contract. Defense and Security contracts are usually executed over a long-term period but some of them must be renewed each year. For this segment, we only include a contract item in adjusted order intake when the customer has authorized the contract item and has received funding for it.
Adjusted backlog
Adjusted backlog is a supplementary financial measure that represents expected future revenues and includes obligated backlog, joint venture backlog and unfunded backlog and options:
–Obligated backlog represents the value of our adjusted order intake not yet executed and is calculated by adding the adjusted order intake of the current period to the balance of the obligated backlog at the end of the previous fiscal year, subtracting the revenue recognized in the current period and adding or subtracting backlog adjustments. If the amount of an order already recognized in a previous fiscal year is modified, the backlog is revised through adjustments;
–Joint venture backlog is obligated backlog that represents the expected value of our share of orders that our joint ventures have received but have not yet executed. Joint venture backlog is determined on the same basis as obligated backlog described above, but excludes any portion of orders that have been directly subcontracted to a CAE subsidiary, which are already reflected in the determination of obligated backlog;
–Unfunded backlog represents legally binding Defense and Security orders with the U.S. government that we have received but have not yet executed and for which funding authorization has not yet been obtained. The uncertainty relates to the timing of the funding authorization, which is influenced by the government’s budget cycle, based on a September year-end. Options are included in adjusted backlog when there is a high probability of being exercised, which we define as at least 80% probable, but multi-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) contracts are excluded. When an option is exercised, it is considered adjusted order intake in that period, and it is removed from unfunded backlog and options.
Book-to-sales ratio
The book-to-sales ratio is a supplementary financial measure calculated by dividing adjusted order intake by revenue in a given period. We use it to monitor the level of future growth of the business over time.
Supplementary non-financial information definitions
Full-flight simulators (FFSs) in CAE's network
A FFS is a full-size replica of a specific make, model and series of an aircraft cockpit, including a motion system. In our count of FFSs in the network, we generally only include FFSs that are of the highest fidelity and do not include any fixed based training devices, or other lower-level devices, as these are typically used in addition to FFSs in the same approved training programs.
Simulator equivalent unit (SEU)
SEU is a measure we use to show the total average number of FFSs available to generate earnings during the period. For example, in the case of a 50/50 flight training joint venture, we will report only 50% of the FFSs under this joint venture as a SEU.
Utilization rate
Utilization rate is a measure we use to assess the performance of our Civil simulator training network. While utilization rate does not perfectly correlate to revenue recognized, we track it, together with other measures, because we believe it is an indicator of our operating performance. We calculate it by taking the number of training hours sold on our simulators during the period divided by the practical training capacity available for the same period.
Forward-looking financial measures
Transformation run-rate savings
Transformation run-rate savings is a supplementary financial measure we use to show the targeted total cost savings from the activities and initiatives associated with our transformation plan and their anticipated contribution to adjusted segment operating income. We use it to track and measure the success of our transformation plan.
Reconciliations and Calculations
Reconciliation of adjusted segment operating income
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| (amounts in millions) | Civil Aviation | and Security | | | Total |
Three months ended June 30 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | | | 2026 | 2025 |
| Operating income | $ | 61.5 | | $ | 99.4 | | $ | 25.3 | | $ | 34.4 | | | | $ | 86.8 | | $ | 133.8 | |
| Restructuring, integration and acquisition costs | 29.1 | | — | | 19.2 | | — | | | | 48.3 | | — | |
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | 15.5 | | 15.4 | | 6.0 | | 6.1 | | | | 21.5 | | 21.5 | |
| Impairments and other gains and losses arising from | | | | | | | | |
| significant strategic transactions or specific events: | | | | | | | | |
| Executive management transition costs | — | | 8.2 | | — | | 5.8 | | | | — | | 14.0 | |
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| Adjusted segment operating income | $ | 106.1 | | $ | 123.0 | | $ | 50.5 | | $ | 46.3 | | | | $ | 156.6 | | $ | 169.3 | |
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Reconciliation of adjusted net income and adjusted EPS
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| | | June 30 |
| (amounts in millions, except per share amounts) | | | | | 2026 | | 2025 |
| Net income attributable to equity holders of the Company | | $ | 31.0 | | | $ | 57.2 | |
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| Restructuring, integration and acquisition costs, after tax | | | | | 36.2 | | | — | |
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, after tax | | | | | 16.3 | | | 16.3 | |
| Impairments and other gains and losses arising from | | | | | | | |
| significant strategic transactions or specific events: | | | | | | | |
| Executive management transition costs, after tax | | | | | — | | | 10.3 | |
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| Adjusted net income | | | | | $ | 83.5 | | | $ | 83.8 | |
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| Average number of shares outstanding (diluted) | | | | | 322.1 | | | 321.1 | |
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| Adjusted EPS | | | | | $ | 0.26 | | | $ | 0.26 | |
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Calculation of adjusted effective tax rate
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| (amounts in millions, except effective tax rates) | | | | | | | | | | | 2026 | | 2025 |
| Earnings before income taxes | | | | | | | | | | $ | 41.3 | | $ | 79.2 | |
| Restructuring, integration and acquisition costs | | | | | | | | | | | 48.3 | | | — | |
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | | | | | | | | | | | 21.5 | | | 21.5 | |
| Impairments and other gains and losses arising from | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| significant strategic transactions or specific events: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Executive management transition costs | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | 14.0 | |
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| Adjusted earnings before income taxes | | | | | | | | | | $ | 111.1 | | $ | 114.7 | |
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| Income tax expense | | | | | | | | | | $ | 8.7 | | $ | 19.0 | |
| Tax impact on restructuring, integration and acquisition costs | | | | | | | | | | | 12.1 | | | — | |
| Tax impact on amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | | | | | | | | | 5.2 | | | 5.2 | |
| Tax impact on impairments and other gains and losses arising | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| from significant strategic transactions or specific events: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Tax impact on executive management transition costs | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | 3.7 | |
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| Adjusted income tax expense | | | | | | | | | | $ | 26.0 | $ | 27.9 |
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| Effective tax rate | | | | | | | | | | % | 21.1 | | % | 24.0 | |
| Adjusted effective tax rate | | | | | | | | | | % | 23.4 | | % | 24.3 | |
Reconciliation of free cash flow
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| (amounts in millions) | | | | | | | | 2026 | | 2025 |
| Cash provided by operating activities* | | | | | | | | $ | 156.1 | | | $ | 189.2 | |
| Changes in non-cash working capital | | | | | | | | 19.0 | | | (204.5) | |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | | | | $ | 175.1 | | | $ | (15.3) | |
| Property, plant and equipment expenditures | | | | | | | | (51.7) | | | (106.9) | |
| Intangible assets expenditures | | | | | | | | (8.8) | | | (22.4) | |
| Proceeds from the disposal of property, plant and equipment | | | | | | — | | | 5.1 | |
| Net payments to equity accounted investees | | | | | | (5.5) | | | (13.1) | |
| Dividends received from equity accounted investees | | | | | | | | 7.1 | | | 20.1 | |
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| Other investing activities | | | | | | | | (12.2) | | | (2.2) | |
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| Free cash flow | | | | | | | | $ | 104.0 | | | $ | (134.7) | |
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Reconciliation of EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, net debt-to-EBITDA and net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA
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| | | Last twelve months ended |
| | | June 30 |
| (amounts in millions, except net debt-to-EBITDA ratios) | | | | | 2026 | | 2025 |
| Operating income | | | | | $ | 565.3 | | | $ | 754.4 | |
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| Depreciation and amortization | | | | | 466.9 | | | 430.6 | |
| EBITDA | | | | | $ | 1,032.2 | | | $ | 1,185.0 | |
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| Restructuring, integration and acquisition costs | | | | | 132.7 | | | 30.9 | |
| Impairments and other gains and losses arising from | | | | | | | |
| significant strategic transactions or specific events: | | | | | | | |
| Executive management transition costs | | | | | — | | | 22.3 | |
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| Gain on fair value remeasurement of SIMCOM | | | | | — | | | (72.6) | |
| Shareholder matters | | | | | — | | | 10.6 | |
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| Adjusted EBITDA | | | $ | 1,164.9 | | | $ | 1,176.2 | |
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| Net debt | | | | | $ | 2,646.2 | | | $ | 3,236.1 | |
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| Net debt-to-EBITDA | | | | | 2.56 | | | 2.73 | |
| Net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA | | | | | 2.27 | | | 2.75 | |
Reconciliation of invested capital
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| | | As at June 30 | | As at March 31 |
| (amounts in millions) | | | | 2026 | | | | 2026 |
| Use of capital: | | | | | | | | |
| Current assets | | | $ | 2,209.8 | | | | $ | 2,265.2 | |
| Less: cash and cash equivalents | | | | (568.7) | | | | | (552.4) | |
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| Current liabilities | | | | (2,653.9) | | | | | (2,361.3) | |
| Less: current portion of long-term debt | | | | 592.6 | | | | | 252.0 | |
| Non-cash working capital | | | $ | (420.2) | | | | $ | (396.5) | |
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| Property, plant and equipment | | | | 3,013.1 | | | | | 2,993.0 | |
| Intangible assets | | | | 3,704.9 | | | | | 3,692.2 | |
| Other long-term assets | | | | 2,250.2 | | | | | 2,197.4 | |
| Other long-term liabilities | | | | (418.5) | | | | | (416.2) | |
| Invested capital | | | $ | 8,129.5 | | | | $ | 8,069.9 | |
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Calculation of adjusted ROIC
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| | | Last twelve months ended |
| | | | June 30 |
| (amounts in millions) | | | | | 2026 | | 2025 |
| Adjusted net income | | | | $ | 453.8 | | $ | 448.0 | |
| Finance expense – net, after tax | | | | | 160.4 | | | 167.1 | |
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Adjusted net operating income, after tax | | | | $ | 614.2 | | $ | 615.1 | |
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| Average invested capital | | | | $ | 8,161.1 | | $ | 7,911.8 | |
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| Adjusted ROIC | | | | % | 7.5 | | % | 7.8 | |
For non-IFRS and other financial measures monitored by CAE, and a reconciliation of such measures to the most directly comparable measure under IFRS, please refer to Section 9 of CAE’s MD&A for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (which is incorporated by reference into this press release) available on our website (www.cae.com), SEDAR+ (www.SEDARplus.ca) and EDGAR (www.sec.gov).
Consolidated Income Statement
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| (Unaudited) | | | | | | Three months ended June 30 |
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| (amounts in millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) | | | | | | | | 2026 | | 2025 |
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| Revenue | | | | | | | $ | 1,173.4 | | $ | 1,098.6 | |
| Cost of sales | | | | | | | | 830.5 | | | 790.3 | |
| Gross profit | | | | | | | $ | 342.9 | | $ | 308.3 | |
| Research and development expenses | | | | | | | | 40.3 | | | 36.7 | |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | | | | | | 182.9 | | | 159.4 | |
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| Other (gains) and loss | | | | | | | | 1.6 | | | — | |
| Share of after-tax profit of equity accounted investees | | | | | | | | (17.0) | | | (21.6) | |
| Restructuring, integration and acquisition costs | | | | | | | | 48.3 | | | — | |
| Operating income | | | | | | | $ | 86.8 | | $ | 133.8 | |
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| Finance expense – net | | | | | | | | 45.5 | | | 54.6 | |
| Earnings before income taxes | | | | | | | $ | 41.3 | | $ | 79.2 | |
| Income tax expense | | | | | | | | 8.7 | | | 19.0 | |
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| Net income | | | | | | | $ | 32.6 | | $ | 60.2 | |
| Attributable to: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Equity holders of the Company | | | | | | | $ | 31.0 | | $ | 57.2 | |
| Non-controlling interests | | | | | | | | 1.6 | | | 3.0 | |
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| Earnings per share attributable to equity holders of the Company | | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic and diluted | | | | | | | $ | 0.10 | | $ | 0.18 | |
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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
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| (Unaudited) | | | | | | Three months ended June 30 |
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| (amounts in millions of Canadian dollars) | | | | | | | | 2026 | | 2025 |
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| Net income | | | | | | | $ | 32.6 | | $ | 60.2 | |
| Items that may be reclassified to net income | | | | | | | | | | |
| Foreign currency exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | | | | | | | $ | 109.1 | | $ | (218.8) | |
| Net (loss) gain on hedges of net investment in foreign operations | | | | | | | | (32.5) | | | 112.9 | |
| Reclassification to income of gains on foreign currency exchange differences | | | | | | | | — | | | (1.7) | |
| Net (loss) gain on cash flow hedges | | | | | | | | (9.9) | | | 18.8 | |
| Reclassification to income of losses (gains) on cash flow hedges | | | | | | | | 4.9 | | | (1.3) | |
| Income taxes | | | | | | | | (0.5) | | | (4.7) | |
| | | | | | | $ | 71.1 | | $ | (94.8) | |
| Items that will never be reclassified to net income | | | | | | | | | | |
| Remeasurement of defined benefit pension plan obligations | | | | | | | $ | 25.9 | | $ | 26.7 | |
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| Income taxes | | | | | | | | (6.9) | | | (7.1) | |
| | | | | | | $ | 19.0 | | $ | 19.6 | |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | | | | | | | $ | 90.1 | | $ | (75.2) | |
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| Total comprehensive income (loss) | | | | | | | $ | 122.7 | | $ | (15.0) | |
| Attributable to: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Equity holders of the Company | | | | | | | $ | 120.4 | | $ | (16.0) | |
| Non-controlling interests | | | | | | | | 2.3 | | | 1.0 | |
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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
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| (Unaudited) | June 30 | March 31 | | |
| (amounts in millions of Canadian dollars) | | | 2026 | 2026 | | |
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Assets | | | | | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 568.7 | | $ | 552.4 | | | |
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| Accounts receivable | | | 533.6 | | | 624.3 | | | |
| Contract assets | | | 458.1 | | | 485.3 | | | |
| Inventories | | | 481.5 | | | 454.8 | | | |
| Prepayments | | | 98.1 | | | 77.2 | | | |
| Income taxes recoverable | | | 64.4 | | | 61.5 | | | |
| Derivative financial assets | | | 5.4 | | | 9.7 | | | |
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Total current assets | | $ | 2,209.8 | | $ | 2,265.2 | | | |
| Property, plant and equipment | | | 3,013.1 | | | 2,993.0 | | | |
| Right-of-use assets | | | 732.4 | | | 743.4 | | | |
| Intangible assets | | | 3,704.9 | | | 3,692.2 | | | |
| Investment in equity accounted investees | | | 591.4 | | | 572.7 | | | |
| Employee benefits assets | | | 69.8 | | | 44.5 | | | |
| Deferred tax assets | | | 149.6 | | | 147.6 | | | |
| Derivative financial assets | | | 0.4 | | | 0.6 | | | |
| Other non-current assets | | | 706.6 | | | 688.6 | | | |
Total assets | | $ | 11,178.0 | | $ | 11,147.8 | | | |
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Liabilities and equity | | | | | | | |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | $ | 854.6 | | $ | 935.1 | | | |
| Provisions | | | 59.7 | | | 42.8 | | | |
| Income taxes payable | | | 20.5 | | | 20.0 | | | |
| Contract liabilities | | | 1,092.8 | | | 1,086.9 | | | |
| Current portion of long-term debt | | | 592.6 | | | 252.0 | | | |
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| Derivative financial liabilities | | | 33.7 | | | 24.5 | | | |
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Total current liabilities | | $ | 2,653.9 | | $ | 2,361.3 | | | |
| Provisions | | | 11.5 | | | 11.2 | | | |
| Long-term debt | | | 2,622.3 | | | 2,982.2 | | | |
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| Employee benefits obligations | | | 109.9 | | | 106.1 | | | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | | | 39.3 | | | 38.3 | | | |
| Derivative financial liabilities | | | 23.8 | | | 14.6 | | | |
| Other non-current liabilities | | | 234.0 | | | 246.0 | | | |
Total liabilities | | $ | 5,694.7 | | $ | 5,759.7 | | | |
Equity | | | | | | | |
| Share capital | | $ | 2,400.4 | | | 2,382.2 | | | |
| Contributed surplus | | | 94.0 | | | 96.8 | | | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | 417.6 | | | 347.2 | | | |
| Retained earnings | | | 2,497.8 | | | 2,478.6 | | | |
| Equity attributable to equity holders of the Company | | $ | 5,409.8 | | $ | 5,304.8 | | | |
| Non-controlling interests | | | 73.5 | | | 83.3 | | | |
Total equity | | $ | 5,483.3 | | $ | 5,388.1 | | | |
Total liabilities and equity | | $ | 11,178.0 | | $ | 11,147.8 | | | |
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
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| (Unaudited) | | Attributable to equity holders of the Company | | | | |
| Three months ended June 30, 2026 | | Common shares | | | Accumulated other | | | | | | | | |
(amounts in millions of Canadian dollars, | | Number of | | Stated | Contributed | comprehensive | Retained | | | Non-controlling | | Total |
| except number of shares) | | shares | | value | | surplus | income | | earnings | | Total | | interests | | equity |
Balances as at March 31, 2026 | | 321,734,387 | | $ | 2,382.2 | | $ | 96.8 | | $ | 347.2 | | $ | 2,478.6 | | $ | 5,304.8 | | $ | 83.3 | | $ | 5,388.1 | |
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| Net income | | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 31.0 | | $ | 31.0 | | $ | 1.6 | | $ | 32.6 | |
| Other comprehensive income | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 70.4 | | | 19.0 | | | 89.4 | | | 0.7 | | | 90.1 | |
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| Total comprehensive income | | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 70.4 | | $ | 50.0 | | $ | 120.4 | | $ | 2.3 | | $ | 122.7 | |
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| Exercise of stock options | | 313,283 | | | 12.7 | | | (2.4) | | | — | | | — | | | 10.3 | | | — | | | 10.3 | |
| Settlement of equity-settled awards | | 455,500 | | | 13.7 | | | (13.7) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Repurchase and cancellation of common shares | | (1,107,279) | | | (8.2) | | | — | | | — | | | (30.8) | | | (39.0) | | | — | | | (39.0) | |
| Equity-settled share-based payments expense, after tax | | — | | | — | | | 13.3 | | | — | | | — | | | 13.3 | | | — | | | 13.3 | |
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| Transactions with non-controlling interests | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (12.1) | | | (12.1) | |
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Balances as at June 30, 2026 | | 321,395,891 | | $ | 2,400.4 | | $ | 94.0 | | $ | 417.6 | | $ | 2,497.8 | | $ | 5,409.8 | | $ | 73.5 | | $ | 5,483.3 | |
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| Three months ended June 30, 2025 | | Common shares | | | Accumulated other | | | | | | | | |
(amounts in millions of Canadian dollars, | | Number of | | Stated | Contributed | comprehensive | Retained | | | Non-controlling | | Total |
| except number of shares) | | shares | | value | | surplus | income | | earnings | | Total | | interests | | equity |
Balances as at March 31, 2025 | | 320,265,108 | | $ | 2,327.1 | | $ | 69.8 | | $ | 381.8 | | $ | 2,112.8 | | $ | 4,891.5 | | $ | 84.5 | | $ | 4,976.0 | |
| Net income | | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 57.2 | | $ | 57.2 | | $ | 3.0 | | $ | 60.2 | |
| Other comprehensive (loss) income | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (92.8) | | | 19.6 | | | (73.2) | | | (2.0) | | | (75.2) | |
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| Total comprehensive (loss) income | | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | (92.8) | | $ | 76.8 | | $ | (16.0) | | $ | 1.0 | | $ | (15.0) | |
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| Exercise of stock options | | 348,020 | | | 12.2 | | | (2.2) | | | — | | | — | | | 10.0 | | | — | | | 10.0 | |
| Settlement of equity-settled awards | | 817 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
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| Equity-settled share-based payments expense, after tax | | — | | | — | | | 22.3 | | | — | | | — | | | 22.3 | | | — | | | 22.3 | |
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Balances as at June 30, 2025 | | 320,613,945 | | $ | 2,339.3 | | $ | 89.9 | | $ | 289.0 | | $ | 2,189.6 | | $ | 4,907.8 | | $ | 83.3 | | $ | 4,991.1 | |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
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| Net income | | | $ | 32.6 | | $ | 60.2 | |
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| Depreciation and amortization | | | | 120.5 | | | 113.7 | |
Impairment of non-financial assets – net | | | | 12.3 | | | 1.5 | |
| Share of after-tax profit of equity accounted investees | | | | (17.0) | | | (21.6) | |
| Deferred income taxes | | | | (7.5) | | | 6.3 | |
| Investment tax credits | | | | (7.7) | | | (4.6) | |
| Equity-settled share-based payments expense | | | | 12.0 | | | 19.5 | |
| Defined benefit pension plans | | | | 4.3 | | | 5.0 | |
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| Derivative financial assets and liabilities – net | | | | 4.6 | | | 2.9 | |
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| Other | | | | 2.0 | | | 6.3 | |
| Changes in non-cash working capital | | | | 19.0 | | | (204.5) | |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | $ | 175.1 | | $ | (15.3) | |
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| Property, plant and equipment expenditures | | | | (51.7) | | | (106.9) | |
| Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment | | | | — | | | 5.1 | |
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| Intangible assets expenditures | | | | (8.8) | | | (22.4) | |
| Net payments to equity accounted investees | | | | (5.5) | | | (13.1) | |
| Dividends received from equity accounted investees | | | | 7.1 | | | 20.1 | |
| Other | | | | (12.2) | | | (3.4) | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | | | $ | (71.1) | | $ | (120.6) | |
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| Net proceeds from borrowing under revolving credit facilities | | | $ | — | | $ | 157.8 | |
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| Proceeds from long-term debt | | | | — | | | 75.3 | |
| Repayment of long-term debt | | | | (41.0) | | | (207.6) | |
| Repayment of lease liabilities | | | | (20.4) | | | (15.8) | |
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| Net proceeds from the issuance of common shares | | | | 10.3 | | | 10.0 | |
| Repurchase and cancellation of common shares | | | | (39.0) | | | — | |
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| Other | | | | (0.6) | | | (1.3) | |
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | | | $ | (90.7) | | $ | 18.4 | |
Effect of foreign currency exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents | | | $ | 3.0 | | $ | (5.0) | |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | | $ | 16.3 | | $ | (122.5) | |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | | | | 552.4 | | | 293.7 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | | | $ | 568.7 | | $ | 171.2 | |
ABOUT CAE
At CAE, we exist to make the world safer. We deliver cutting-edge training, simulation, and critical operations solutions to prepare aviation professionals and defence forces for the moments that matter. Every day, we empower pilots, cabin crew, maintenance technicians, airlines, business aviation operators, and defence and security personnel to perform at their best and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with sites and training locations in over 40 countries. For nearly 80 years, CAE has been at the forefront of innovation, consistently seeking to set the standard by delivering excellence in high-fidelity flight simulators and training solutions, while embedding sustainability at the heart of everything we do. By harnessing technology and enhancing human performance, we strive to be the trusted partner in advancing safety and mission readiness—today and tomorrow.
Read our FY26 Global Annual Activity and Sustainability Report (https://www.cae.com/sustainability)
Contacts
General Media:
Samantha Golinski, Senior Vice President, Communications, +1-438-805-5856, samantha.golinski@cae.com
Investor Relations:
Andrew Arnovitz, Chief Strategy Officer, +1-514-734-5760, andrew.arnovitz@cae.com
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| Management’s Discussion and Analysis | |
| 1. | Highlights | 1 |
| 2. | Introduction | 2 |
| 3. | About CAE | 5 |
| 4. | Foreign exchange | 6 |
| 5. | Consolidated results | 7 |
| 6. | Results by segment | 10 |
| 7. | Consolidated cash movements and liquidity | 14 |
| 8. | Consolidated financial position | 15 |
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| 10. | Changes in accounting policies | 23 |
| 11. | Internal control over financial reporting | 23 |
| 12. | Selected quarterly financial information | 24 |
| Consolidated Interim Financial Statements | |
| Consolidated income statement | 25 |
| Consolidated statement of comprehensive income | 26 |
| Consolidated statement of financial position | 27 |
| Consolidated statement of changes in equity | 28 |
| Consolidated statement of cash flows | 29 |
| Notes to the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements | |
| Note 1 - Nature of operations and summary of material accounting policies | 30 |
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
for the three months ended June 30, 2026
1. HIGHLIGHTS
FINANCIAL
FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL 2027
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| Revenue | $ | 1,173.4 | | $ | 1,098.6 | | $ | 74.8 | | 6.8 | % | |
| Operating income | $ | 86.8 | | $ | 133.8 | | $ | (47.0) | | (35.1 | %) | |
Adjusted segment operating income(1) | $ | 156.6 | | $ | 169.3 | | $ | (12.7) | | (7.5 | %) | |
| Net income attributable to equity holders of the Company | $ | 31.0 | | $ | 57.2 | | $ | (26.2) | | (45.8 | %) | |
| Basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) | $ | 0.10 | | $ | 0.18 | | $ | (0.08) | | (44.4 | %) | |
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Adjusted EPS(1) | $ | 0.26 | | $ | 0.26 | | $ | — | | — | % | |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 175.1 | | $ | (15.3) | | $ | 190.4 | | | |
Free cash flow(1) | $ | 104.0 | | $ | (134.7) | | $ | 238.7 | | | |
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Invested capital(1) | $ | 8,129.5 | | $ | 8,227.2 | | $ | (97.7) | | (1.2 | %) | |
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Adjusted return on invested capital (ROIC)(1) | % | 7.5 | | % | 7.8 | | | | | |
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Net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA(1) | | 2.27 | | | 2.75 | | | | | |
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Adjusted order intake(1) | $ | 1,289.6 | | $ | 1,122.8 | | $ | 166.8 | | 14.9 | % | |
Adjusted backlog(1) | $ | 19,192.3 | | $ | 19,484.1 | | $ | (291.8) | | (1.5 | %) | |
Book-to-sales ratio(1) | | 1.10 | | | 1.02 | | | | | |
Book-to-sales ratio(1) for the last 12 months | | 1.04 | | | 1.61 | | | | | |
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(1) Non-IFRS financial measure, non-IFRS ratio, capital management measure, or supplementary financial measure. Refer to Section 9 “Non-IFRS and other financial measures and supplementary non-financial information” of this MD&A for the definitions and reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable measure under IFRS.
CHANGES TO NON-IFRS MEASURES
As announced in May 2026, we revised the composition of certain non-IFRS measures in the first quarter of fiscal 2027:
–Adjusted segment operating income was revised to exclude the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets; and
–Adjusted net income was revised to exclude the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets; which also impacts the determination of adjusted EPS.
In addition, we refined the measurement of simulator utilization rates, full-flight simulators (FFSs) in CAE's network and Simulator equivalent unit (SEU), which are no longer adjusted for factors such as relocations, downtime or storage.
Comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to these changes.
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2. INTRODUCTION
In this management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A), we, us, our, CAE and Company refer to CAE Inc. and its subsidiaries. Unless we have indicated otherwise:
–This year and 2027 mean the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027;
–Last year, prior year and a year ago mean the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026;
–Dollar amounts are in Canadian dollars.
This MD&A was prepared as of August 12, 2026. It is intended to enhance the understanding of our unaudited consolidated interim financial statements and notes for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026 and should therefore be read in conjunction with this document and our annual audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026. We have prepared it to help you understand our business, performance and financial condition for the first quarter of fiscal 2027. Except as otherwise indicated, all financial information has been reported in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards (IFRS), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), and based on unaudited figures.
For additional information, please refer to our MD&A for the year ended March 31, 2026 which provides you with a view of CAE as seen through the eyes of management and helps you understand the Company from a variety of perspectives:
–Our purpose, mission and vision;
–Our strategy;
–Our operations;
–Foreign exchange;
–Consolidated results;
–Results by segment;
–Consolidated cash movements and liquidity;
–Consolidated financial position;
–Business risk and uncertainty;
–Compensation of key management personnel;
–Non-IFRS and other financial measures and supplementary non-financial information;
–Changes in accounting policies;
–Internal control over financial reporting;
–Oversight role of Audit Committee and Board of Directors (the Board).
You will find our most recent financial report and Annual Information Form (AIF) on our website (www.cae.com), SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) and EDGAR (www.sec.gov). Holders of CAE’s securities may also request a printed copy of the Company’s consolidated financial statements and MD&A free of charge by contacting Investor Relations (investor.relations@cae.com).
NON-IFRS AND OTHER FINANCIAL MEASURES
This MD&A includes non-IFRS financial measures, non-IFRS ratios, capital management measures and supplementary financial measures. These measures are not standardized financial measures prescribed under IFRS and therefore should not be confused with, or used as an alternative for, performance measures calculated according to IFRS. Furthermore, these measures should not be compared with similarly titled measures provided or used by other issuers. Management believes that these measures provide additional insight into our operating performance and trends and facilitate comparisons across reporting periods.
Performance Measures
–Gross profit margin (or gross profit as a % of revenue);
–Operating income margin (or operating income as a % of revenue);
–Adjusted segment operating income or loss;
–Adjusted segment operating income margin (or adjusted segment operating income as a % of revenue);
–Adjusted effective tax rate;
–Adjusted net income or loss;
–Adjusted earnings or loss per share (EPS);
–EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA;
–Free cash flow.
Liquidity and Capital Structure Measures
–Non-cash working capital;
–Invested capital;
–Adjusted return on invested capital (ROIC);
–Net debt;
–Net debt-to-capital;
–Net debt-to-EBITDA and net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA.
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Growth Measures
–Adjusted order intake;
–Adjusted backlog;
–Book-to-sales ratio.
Definitions of all non-IFRS and other financial measures are provided in Section 9.1 “Non-IFRS and other financial measure definitions” of this MD&A to give the reader a better understanding of the indicators used by management. In addition, when applicable, we provide a quantitative reconciliation of the non-IFRS and other financial measures to the most directly comparable measure under IFRS. Refer to Section 9.1 “Non-IFRS and other financial measure definitions” for references to where these reconciliations are provided.
ABOUT MATERIAL INFORMATION
This MD&A includes the information we believe is material to investors after considering all circumstances, including potential market sensitivity. We consider something to be material if:
–It results in, or would reasonably be expected to result in, a significant change in the market price or value of our shares; or
–It is likely that a reasonable investor would consider the information to be important in making an investment decision.
CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This MD&A includes forward-looking statements about our activities, events and developments that we expect to or anticipate may occur in the future including, for example, statements about our vision, strategies, market trends and outlook, future revenues, earnings, cash flow growth, profit trends, growth capital spending, expansions and new initiatives, including initiatives that pertain to sustainability matters, financial obligations, available liquidities, expected sales, general economic and political outlook, inflation trends, prospects and trends of an industry, expected annual recurring cost savings from operational excellence programs, our management of the supply chain, estimated addressable markets, demands for CAE’s products and services, our access to capital resources, our financial position, the expected accretion in various financial metrics, the expected capital returns to shareholders, our business outlook, business opportunities, objectives, development, plans, growth strategies and other strategic priorities, our competitive and leadership position in our markets, the expansion of our market shares, CAE's ability and preparedness to respond to demand for new technologies, the sustainability of our operations, and other statements that are not historical facts. Since forward‑looking statements and information relate to future events or future performance and reflect current expectations or beliefs regarding future events, they are typically identified by words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “could”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “likely”, “may”, “plan”, “seek”, “should”, “will”, “strategy”, “future” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. All such statements constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. By their nature, forward‑looking statements require us to make assumptions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties associated with our business which may cause actual results in future periods to differ materially from results indicated in forward‑looking statements. While these statements are based on management’s expectations and assumptions regarding historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that we believe are reasonable and appropriate in the circumstances, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements as there is a risk that they may not be accurate.
Important risks that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, strategic risks, such as geopolitical uncertainty, transformation plan implementation, global economic conditions, competitive business environment, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) encroachment, inflation, international scope of our business, changes in U.S. trade policies or regulations, level and timing of defence spending, constraints within the civil aviation industry, our ability to penetrate new markets, research and development (R&D) activities, evolving standards and technology innovation and disruption, length of sales cycle, business development and awarding of new contracts, strategic partnerships and long-term contracts, our ability to effectively manage our growth, estimates of market opportunity and competing priorities; operational risks, such as supply chain disruptions, program management and execution, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, business continuity, subcontractors, fixed price and long-term supply contracts, our continued reliance on certain parties and information, and global safety and governance; cybersecurity risks; talent risks, such as recruitment, development and retention, ability to attract, recruit and retain key personnel and management, corporate culture and labour relations; financial risks, such as availability of capital, customer credit risk, foreign exchange, effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, liquidity risk, interest rate volatility, shareholder activism, returns to shareholders, estimates used in accounting, impairment risk, pension plan funding, indebtedness, restructuring, integration and acquisition costs, sales of additional common shares, market price and volatility of our common shares, seasonality, taxation matters and adjusted backlog; legal and compliance risks, such as data rights and governance, U.S. foreign ownership, control or influence mitigation measures, compliance with laws and regulations, insurance coverage potential gaps, product-related liabilities, environmental laws and regulations, government audits and investigations, protection of our intellectual property and brand, third-party intellectual property, foreign private issuer status, and enforceability of civil liabilities against our directors and officers; sustainability risks, such as extreme climate events and the impact of natural or other disasters (including effects of climate change) and sustainability commitments and expectations; reputational risks; technological risks, such as information technology (IT) and reliance on third-party providers for information technology systems and infrastructure management; and data and artificial intelligence risks.
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The foregoing list is not exhaustive and other unknown or unpredictable factors could also have a material adverse effect on the performance or results of CAE. Additionally, differences could arise because of events announced or completed after the date of this MD&A. You will find more information about the risks and uncertainties affecting our business in Section 9 “Business risk and uncertainty” of our MD&A for the year ended March 31, 2026. Readers are cautioned that any of the disclosed risks could have a material adverse effect on CAE’s forward-looking statements. Readers are also cautioned that the risks described above and elsewhere in this MD&A are not necessarily the only ones we face; additional risks and uncertainties that are presently unknown to us or that we may currently deem immaterial may adversely affect our business.
Except as required by law, we disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking information and statements contained in this MD&A are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
In addition, statements that “we believe” and similar statements reflect our beliefs and opinions on the relevant subject. These statements are based on information available to us as of the date of this MD&A. While we believe that information provides a reasonable basis for these statements, that information may be limited or incomplete. Our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain, and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely on these statements.
MATERIAL ASSUMPTIONS
The forward-looking statements set out in this MD&A are based on certain assumptions including, without limitation: the prevailing market conditions, geopolitical instability including the ongoing military conflicts in the Middle East and the rapidly evolving trade and tariff environment, customer receptivity to our training and operational support solutions, the accuracy of our estimates of addressable markets and market opportunity, the realization of anticipated annual recurring cost savings and other intended benefits from restructuring initiatives, transformation plans or operational excellence programs, the ability to respond to anticipated inflationary pressures and our ability to pass along rising costs through increased prices, the actual impact to supply, production levels, and costs from global supply chain logistics challenges, the stability of foreign exchange rates, the ability to hedge exposures to fluctuations in interest rates and foreign exchange rates, the availability of borrowings to be drawn down under, and the utilization, of one or more of our senior credit agreements, our available liquidity from cash and cash equivalents, undrawn amounts on our revolving credit facility, the balance available under our receivable purchase facility, the assumption that our cash flows from operations and continued access to debt funding will be sufficient to meet financial requirements in the foreseeable future, access to expected capital resources within anticipated timeframes, no material financial, operational or competitive consequences from changes in regulations affecting our business, our ability to retain and attract new business, our ability to effectively execute on the opportunities identified as part of our transformation plan to simplify our structure, sharpen our focus and strengthen execution, and the realization of the expected strategic, financial and other benefits of our multi-year transformation plan in the timeframe anticipated and at expected cost levels. Air travel is a major driver for CAE's business and management relies on analysis from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to inform its assumptions about the rate and profile of growth in its key civil aviation market. Accordingly, the assumptions outlined in this MD&A and, consequently, the forward‑looking statements based on such assumptions, may turn out to be inaccurate. For additional information, including with respect to other assumptions underlying the forward‑looking statements made in this MD&A, refer to Section 9 “Business risk and uncertainty” of our MD&A for the year ended March 31, 2026.
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3. ABOUT CAE
3.1 Who we are
At CAE, we exist to make the world safer. We deliver cutting-edge training, simulation, and critical operations solutions to prepare aviation professionals and defence forces for the moments that matter. Every day, we empower pilots, cabin crew, maintenance technicians, airlines, business aviation operators, and defence and security personnel to perform at their best and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with sites and training locations in over 40 countries. For nearly 80 years, CAE has been at the forefront of innovation, consistently seeking to set the standard by delivering excellence in high-fidelity flight simulators and training solutions, while embedding sustainability at the heart of everything we do. By harnessing technology and enhancing human performance, we strive to be the trusted partner in advancing safety and mission readiness—today and tomorrow.
CAE’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Nasdaq Global Select Market (Nasdaq) under the symbol CAE.
3.2 Our purpose, mission and vision
Our purpose is to make the world safer.
Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge training, simulation and critical operations solutions to prepare aviation professionals and defence forces for the moments that matter.
Our vision is to be the trusted partner in advancing safety and mission readiness, defining the standard of excellence in training and critical operations by harnessing technology and enhancing human performance.
3.3 Our strategy
CAE’s four strategic pillars
There are four fundamental pillars that underpin our strategy:
–Market leadership;
–Revolutionizing training;
–Efficient growth;
–Skills and culture.
For further details, refer to Section 3.3 “Our strategy” of CAE’s MD&A for the year ended March 31, 2026 available on our website (www.cae.com), SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) and EDGAR (www.sec.gov).
3.4 Our operations
Our operations are managed through two segments:
–Civil Aviation – We provide comprehensive training solutions for flight, cabin, maintenance, ground personnel and air traffic controllers in commercial, business and helicopter aviation, a complete range of flight simulation training devices, ab initio pilot training and crew sourcing services, as well as airline operations digital solutions. The civil aviation market includes major commercial airlines, regional airlines, business aircraft operators, civil helicopter operators, aircraft manufacturers, third-party training centres, flight training organizations, air navigation service providers, maintenance, repair and overhaul organizations and aircraft finance leasing companies;
–Defense and Security – We are a global training and simulation provider delivering scalable, platform-independent solutions that enable and enhance force readiness and security. The defence and security market includes defence forces, OEMs, government agencies and public safety organizations worldwide.
There have been no significant changes to our operations since the end of fiscal 2026. For further details, refer to Section 3.4 “Our operations” of CAE’s MD&A for the year ended March 31, 2026 available on our website (www.cae.com), SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) and EDGAR (www.sec.gov).
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4. FOREIGN EXCHANGE
We report all dollar amounts in Canadian dollars. We value assets, liabilities and transactions that are measured in foreign currencies using various exchange rates as required by IFRS.
The tables below show the variations of the closing and average exchange rates for the two main foreign currencies in which we operate.
We used the closing foreign exchange rates below to value our assets, liabilities and adjusted backlog in Canadian dollars at the end of each of the following periods:
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| U.S. dollar (US$ or USD) | | 1.42 | | | | | | | | | | | 1.39 | | | 2.2 | % | | | | |
| Euro (€ or EUR) | | 1.62 | | | | | | | | | | | 1.61 | | | 0.6 | % | | | | |
We used the average quarterly foreign exchange rates below to value our revenues and expenses throughout the following periods:
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The effect of translating the results of our foreign operations into Canadian dollars resulted in an increase in this quarter's revenue of $9.0 million of which $5.5 million was within Civil and $3.5 million within Defense and Security when compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2026. We calculated this by translating the current quarter foreign currency revenue of our foreign operations using the average monthly exchange rates from the prior year’s first quarter and comparing these adjusted amounts to our current quarter reported results.
You will find more details about our foreign exchange exposure and hedging strategies in Section 9 “Business Risk and Uncertainty” of our MD&A for the year ended March 31, 2026.
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5. CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
5.1 Results from operations – first quarter of fiscal 2027
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| Revenue | $ | 1,173.4 | | 1,326.7 | | 1,252.1 | | 1,236.6 | | 1,098.6 | |
| Cost of sales | $ | 830.5 | | 925.7 | | 889.9 | | 917.3 | | 790.3 | |
| Gross profit | $ | 342.9 | | 401.0 | | 362.2 | | 319.3 | | 308.3 | |
As a % of revenue(1) | % | 29.2 | | 30.2 | | 28.9 | | 25.8 | | 28.1 | |
| Research and development expenses | $ | 40.3 | | 44.3 | | 26.0 | | 37.0 | | 36.7 | |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | $ | 182.9 | | 154.9 | | 161.7 | | 148.3 | | 159.4 | |
| Other (gains) and losses | $ | 1.6 | | 9.9 | | 4.0 | | (5.4) | | — | |
| Share of after-tax profit of equity accounted investees | $ | (17.0) | | (19.9) | | (25.3) | | (15.9) | | (21.6) | |
| Restructuring, integration and acquisition costs | $ | 48.3 | | 84.4 | | — | | — | | — | |
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| Operating income | $ | 86.8 | | 127.4 | | 195.8 | | 155.3 | | 133.8 | |
As a % of revenue(1) | % | 7.4 | | 9.6 | | 15.6 | | 12.6 | | 12.2 | |
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| Finance expense – net | $ | 45.5 | | 46.5 | | 54.1 | | 56.9 | | 54.6 | |
| Earnings before income taxes | $ | 41.3 | | 80.9 | | 141.7 | | 98.4 | | 79.2 | |
| Income tax expense | $ | 8.7 | | 6.6 | | 29.6 | | 22.3 | | 19.0 | |
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| (effective tax rate) | % | 21.1 | | 8.2 | | 20.9 | | 22.7 | | 24.0 | |
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| Net income | $ | 32.6 | | 74.3 | | 112.1 | | 76.1 | | 60.2 | |
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| Equity holders of the Company | $ | 31.0 | | 73.1 | | 108.9 | | 73.9 | | 57.2 | |
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| Non-controlling interests | $ | 1.6 | | 1.2 | | 3.2 | | 2.2 | | 3.0 | |
| | $ | 32.6 | | 74.3 | | 112.1 | | 76.1 | | 60.2 | |
| EPS attributable to equity holders of the Company | | | | |
| Basic and diluted | $ | 0.10 | | 0.23 | | 0.34 | | 0.23 | | 0.18 | |
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Adjusted segment operating income(1) | $ | 156.6 | | 233.2 | | 217.4 | | 176.7 | | 169.3 | |
Adjusted net income(1) | $ | 83.5 | | 152.4 | | 125.3 | | 90.2 | | 83.8 | |
Adjusted EPS(1) | $ | 0.26 | | 0.47 | | 0.39 | | 0.28 | | 0.26 | |
(1) Non-IFRS financial measure, non-IFRS ratio, capital management measure, or supplementary financial measure. Refer to Section 9 “Non-IFRS and other financial measures and supplementary non-financial information” of this MD&A for the definitions and reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable measure under IFRS.
Revenue was $1,173.4 million this quarter, $74.8 million or 6.8% higher compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Revenue variances by segment were as follows:
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| Civil Aviation | $ | 641.6 | | $ | 607.7 | | $ | 33.9 | | 5.6 | % |
| Defense and Security | | 531.8 | | | 490.9 | | | 40.9 | | 8.3 | % |
| Revenue | $ | 1,173.4 | | $ | 1,098.6 | | $ | 74.8 | | 6.8 | % |
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You will find more details in Section 6 “Results by segment” of this MD&A.
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Gross profit was $342.9 million this quarter, $34.6 million or 11.2% higher compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Gross profit variances by segment were as follows:
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| Civil Aviation | $ | 209.3 | | $ | 201.1 | | $ | 8.2 | | 4.1 | % |
| Defense and Security | | 133.6 | | | 107.2 | | | 26.4 | | 24.6 | % |
| Gross profit | $ | 342.9 | | $ | 308.3 | | $ | 34.6 | | 11.2 | % |
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You will find more details in Section 6 “Results by segment” of this MD&A.
Operating income was $86.8 million this quarter, $47.0 million or 35.1% lower compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2026. This period's operating income included restructuring costs of $48.3 million. Last year's operating income included executive management transition costs of $14.0 million. Operating income variances by segment were as follows:
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| Civil Aviation | $ | 61.5 | | $ | 99.4 | | $ | (37.9) | | (38.1 | %) |
| Defense and Security | | 25.3 | | | 34.4 | | | (9.1) | | (26.5 | %) |
| Operating income | $ | 86.8 | | $ | 133.8 | | $ | (47.0) | | (35.1 | %) |
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Adjusted segment operating income was $156.6 million this quarter, $12.7 million or 7.5% lower compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Adjusted segment operating income variances by segment were as follows:
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| Civil Aviation | $ | 106.1 | | $ | 123.0 | | $ | (16.9) | | (13.7 | %) |
| Defense and Security | | 50.5 | | | 46.3 | | | 4.2 | | 9.1 | % |
| Adjusted segment operating income | $ | 156.6 | | $ | 169.3 | | $ | (12.7) | | (7.5 | %) |
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You will find more details in Section 6 “Results by segment” of this MD&A.
Finance expense – net was $45.5 million this quarter, $9.1 million or 16.7% lower compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The decrease was mainly due to lower finance expense on long-term debt mainly attributable to a decreased level of borrowings during the period.
Income tax expense this quarter amounted to $8.7 million, representing an effective tax rate of 21.1%, compared to an effective tax rate of 24.0% for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The adjusted effective tax rate on our adjusted net income was 23.4% this quarter compared to 24.3% in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The decrease in the adjusted effective tax rate was mainly attributable to the change in the mix of income from various jurisdictions.
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5.2 Restructuring, integration and acquisition costs
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Severances and other employee related costs | | | | | | | | | $ | 28.1 | | | $ | — | |
| Impairment of non-financial assets | | | | | | | | | 12.0 | | | — | |
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| Other costs | | | | | | | | | 8.2 | | | — | |
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| Total restructuring, integration and acquisition costs | | | | | | | | | $ | 48.3 | | | $ | — | |
On November 11, 2025, we announced a transformation plan to simplify our structure, sharpen our focus and strengthen execution. The transformation focuses on streamlining our organizational structure, assessing our portfolio, tightening our capital discipline, and optimizing our operational performance. As a result of these measures, we expect to record approximately $200 million to $250 million of total expenses for this transformation plan, with the majority to be incurred in fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2027, and realize annual recurring savings of approximately $125 million to $150 million through fiscal 2030. During the first quarter of 2027, costs related to this program totalled $48.3 million and included $28.1 million of severances and other employee related costs and $12.0 million of impairment of non-financial assets. Impairment of non‑financial assets included right-of-use assets of $3.9 million within Defense and Security, property, plant and equipment of $3.3 million within Civil Aviation and $2.2 million within Defense and Security, as well as a $2.6 million impairment of capitalized development costs mainly within Civil Aviation related to technologies no longer aligned with the Company’s strategic focus. Total costs incurred under the transformation plan since its inception amounted to $132.7 million as at June 30, 2026.
5.3 Consolidated adjusted order intake and adjusted backlog
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Three months ended June 30 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 |
Obligated backlog(1), beginning of period | $ | 7,760.3 | | $ | 8,165.0 | | $ | 5,732.5 | | $ | 5,563.5 | | $ | 13,492.8 | | $ | 13,728.5 | |
'+ adjusted order intake(1) | 837.7 | | 511.4 | | 451.9 | | 611.4 | | 1,289.6 | | 1,122.8 | |
| - revenue | (641.6) | | (607.7) | | (531.8) | | (490.9) | | (1,173.4) | | (1,098.6) | |
| + / - adjustments | (151.6) | | (310.1) | | 20.3 | | (80.4) | | (131.3) | | (390.5) | |
Obligated backlog(1), end of period | $ | 7,804.8 | | $ | 7,758.6 | | $ | 5,672.9 | | $ | 5,603.6 | | $ | 13,477.7 | | $ | 13,362.2 | |
Joint venture backlog(1) (all obligated) | 697.5 | | 621.2 | | 3,359.4 | | 3,576.7 | | 4,056.9 | | 4,197.9 | |
Unfunded backlog and options(1) | — | | — | | 1,657.7 | | 1,924.0 | | 1,657.7 | | 1,924.0 | |
Adjusted backlog(1) | $ | 8,502.3 | | $ | 8,379.8 | | $ | 10,690.0 | | $ | 11,104.3 | | $ | 19,192.3 | | $ | 19,484.1 | |
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(1) Non-IFRS financial measure, non-IFRS ratio, capital management measure, or supplementary financial measure. Refer to Section 9 “Non-IFRS and other financial measures and supplementary non-financial information” of this MD&A for the definitions and reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable measure under IFRS.
The book-to-sales ratio for the quarter was 1.10x. The ratio for the last 12 months was 1.04x.
You will find more details in Section 6 “Results by segment” of this MD&A.
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6. RESULTS BY SEGMENT
We manage our business and report our results in two segments:
–Civil Aviation;
–Defense and Security.
The method used for the allocation of assets jointly used by operating segments and costs and liabilities jointly incurred (mostly corporate costs) between operating segments is based on the level of consumption when determinable and measurable, otherwise the allocation is based on a proportion of each segment’s cost of sales and revenue.
Unless otherwise indicated, elements within our segment revenue and adjusted segment operating income analysis are presented in order of magnitude.
6.1 Civil Aviation
FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL 2027
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| Revenue | $ | 641.6 | | | 746.7 | | | 717.2 | | | 670.0 | | | 607.7 | |
| Gross profit | $ | 209.3 | | | 257.6 | | | 232.9 | | | 198.6 | | | 201.1 | |
As a % of revenue(1) | % | 32.6 | | | 34.5 | | | 32.5 | | | 29.6 | | | 33.1 | |
| Operating income | $ | 61.5 | | | 88.0 | | | 141.8 | | | 108.7 | | | 99.4 | |
Adjusted segment operating income(1) | $ | 106.1 | | | 167.8 | | | 157.3 | | | 124.1 | | | 123.0 | |
As a % of revenue(1) | % | 16.5 | | 22.5 | | 21.9 | | 18.5 | | | 20.2 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | $ | 90.4 | | | 89.3 | | | 88.1 | | | 86.7 | | | 86.9 | |
| Property, plant and equipment expenditures | $ | 18.6 | | | 23.5 | | | 29.0 | | | 48.3 | | | 62.9 | |
| Intangible asset expenditures | $ | 7.4 | | | 16.7 | | | 9.7 | | | 15.9 | | | 17.7 | |
Invested capital(1) | $ | 5,753.6 | | | 5,766.5 | | | 5,691.8 | | | 5,913.9 | | | 5,838.0 | |
Adjusted backlog(1) | $ | 8,502.3 | | | 8,437.2 | | | 8,227.8 | | | 8,477.1 | | | 8,379.8 | |
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| Simulator equivalent unit | | 319 | | | 323 | | | 324 | | | 321 | | | 319 | |
| FFSs in CAE's network | | 375 | | | 377 | | | 381 | | | 375 | | | 373 | |
| Utilization rate | % | 72.2 | | | 71.4 | | | 68.4 | | | 61.9 | | | 68.8 | |
| FFS deliveries | | 8 | | | 17 | | | 15 | | | 12 | | | 8 | |
(1) Non-IFRS financial measure, non-IFRS ratio, capital management measure, or supplementary financial measure. Refer to Section 9 “Non-IFRS and other financial measures and supplementary non-financial information” of this MD&A for the definitions and reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable measure under IFRS.
Revenue was $641.6 million this quarter, $33.9 million or 5.6% higher compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The increase was mainly due to higher revenue from business training services, driven by higher utilization. The increase was partially offset by lower revenue from simulator sales, primarily due to a lower contribution from contracts accounted for based on progress toward completion, while simulator deliveries remained consistent with the prior year.
Gross profit was $209.3 million this quarter, $8.2 million or 4.1% higher compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The increase was mainly due to a higher contribution from business training services, driven by higher utilization. The increase was partially offset by a lower contribution from simulator sales, primarily due to a lower contribution from contracts accounted for based on progress toward completion, while simulator deliveries remained consistent with the prior year.
Adjusted segment operating income was $106.1 million this quarter, $16.9 million or 13.7% lower compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The decrease was mainly due to higher selling, general and administrative expenses, including credit-related charges on financial assets, a lower contribution from simulator sales, primarily due to a lower contribution from contracts accounted for based on progress toward completion, while simulator deliveries remained consistent with the prior year, and lower profitability in our joint ventures primarily due to the impacts from the military conflicts in the Middle East. The decrease was partially offset by a higher contribution from business training services, driven by higher utilization.
You will find more details on the reconciliation between operating income and adjusted segment operating income in Section 9.3 “Non-IFRS measure reconciliations” of this MD&A.
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Invested capital decreased by $12.9 million compared to last quarter. The decrease was mainly due to depreciation and amortization in excess of capital expenditures, and lower non-cash working capital, partially offset by movements in foreign exchange rates.
Adjusted backlog
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Obligated backlog(1), beginning of period | | | | | | $ | 7,760.3 | | | $ | 8,165.0 | |
'+ adjusted order intake(1) | | | | | | 837.7 | | | 511.4 | |
| - revenue | | | | | | (641.6) | | | (607.7) | |
| + / - adjustments | | | | | | (151.6) | | | (310.1) | |
Obligated backlog(1), end of period | | | | | | $ | 7,804.8 | | | $ | 7,758.6 | |
Joint venture backlog(1) (all obligated) | | | | | | 697.5 | | | 621.2 | |
Adjusted backlog(1) | | | | | | $ | 8,502.3 | | | $ | 8,379.8 | |
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Adjusted order intake included contracts for 6 full-flight simulators (FFSs) sold in the quarter.
Adjustments this quarter were mainly due to the revaluation of prior year contracts, partially offset by foreign exchange movements.
This quarter's book-to-sales ratio was 1.31x. The ratio for the last 12 months was 1.07x.
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6.2 Defense and Security
FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL 2027
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| Revenue | $ | 531.8 | | | 580.0 | | | 534.9 | | | 566.6 | | | 490.9 | |
| Gross profit | $ | 133.6 | | | 143.4 | | | 129.3 | | | 120.7 | | | 107.2 | |
As a % of revenue(1) | % | 25.1 | | | 24.7 | | | 24.2 | | | 21.3 | | | 21.8 | |
| Operating income | $ | 25.3 | | | 39.4 | | | 54.0 | | | 46.6 | | | 34.4 | |
Adjusted segment operating income(1) | $ | 50.5 | | | 65.4 | | | 60.1 | | | 52.6 | | | 46.3 | |
As a % of revenue(1) | % | 9.5 | | | 11.3 | | | 11.2 | | | 9.3 | | | 9.4 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | $ | 30.1 | | | 27.6 | | | 27.4 | | | 27.3 | | | 26.8 | |
| Property, plant and equipment expenditures | $ | 33.1 | | | 19.2 | | | 21.6 | | | 39.3 | | | 44.0 | |
| Intangible asset expenditures | $ | 1.4 | | | 1.8 | | | 3.1 | | | 4.1 | | | 4.7 | |
Invested capital(1) | $ | 2,007.8 | | | 1,971.6 | | | 2,004.0 | | | 2,096.9 | | | 2,062.2 | |
Adjusted backlog(1) | $ | 10,690.0 | | | 10,821.4 | | | 10,966.1 | | | 11,160.0 | | | 11,104.3 | |
(1) Non-IFRS financial measure, non-IFRS ratio, capital management measure, or supplementary financial measure. Refer to Section 9 “Non-IFRS and other financial measures and supplementary non-financial information” of this MD&A for the definitions and reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable measure under IFRS.
Revenue was $531.8 million this quarter, $40.9 million or 8.3% higher compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The increase was primarily driven by higher revenue in North America, reflecting increased activity on new program awards, as well as the realization of program efficiencies resulting in the completion of key program milestones.
Gross profit was $133.6 million this quarter, $26.4 million or 24.6% higher compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The increase was mainly due to higher profitability and activity on our contracts in North America, as well as the realization of program efficiencies resulting in the completion of key program milestones.
Adjusted segment operating income was $50.5 million this quarter, $4.2 million or 9.1% higher compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The increase was mainly due to higher profitability and activity on our contracts in North America, as well as the realization of program efficiencies resulting in the completion of key program milestones, partially offset by higher selling, general and administrative expenses related to increased bid and proposal activity.
You will find more details on the reconciliation between operating income and adjusted segment operating income in Section 9.3 "Non-IFRS measure reconciliations" of this MD&A.
Invested capital increased by $36.2 million compared to last quarter. The increase was mainly due to movements in foreign exchange rates.
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Adjusted backlog
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Obligated backlog(1), beginning of period | | | | | | $ | 5,732.5 | | | $ | 5,563.5 | |
'+ adjusted order intake(1) | | | | | | 451.9 | | | 611.4 | |
| - revenue | | | | | | (531.8) | | | (490.9) | |
| + / - adjustments | | | | | | 20.3 | | | (80.4) | |
Obligated backlog(1), end of period | | | | | | $ | 5,672.9 | | | $ | 5,603.6 | |
Joint venture backlog(1) (all obligated) | | | | | | 3,359.4 | | | 3,576.7 | |
Unfunded backlog and options(1) | | | | | | 1,657.7 | | | 1,924.0 | |
Adjusted backlog(1) | | | | | | $ | 10,690.0 | | | $ | 11,104.3 | |
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Adjustments this quarter were mainly due to foreign exchange movements, partially offset by the revaluation of prior year contracts.
This quarter's book-to-sales ratio was 0.85x. The ratio for the last 12 months was 1.01x.
This quarter, $65.8 million was added to the unfunded backlog and $86.6 million was transferred to obligated backlog.
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7. CONSOLIDATED CASH MOVEMENTS AND LIQUIDITY
We manage liquidity and regularly monitor the factors that could affect it, including:
–Cash generated from operations, including timing of milestone payments and management of working capital;
–Capital expenditure requirements;
–Scheduled repayments of long-term debt obligations, our credit capacity and expected future debt market conditions.
7.1 Consolidated cash movements
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| Cash provided by operating activities* | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 156.1 | | | $ | 189.2 | |
| Changes in non-cash working capital | | | | | | | | | | | 19.0 | | | (204.5) | |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | | | | $ | 175.1 | | | $ | (15.3) | |
| Property, plant and equipment expenditures | | | | | | | | | | | (51.7) | | | (106.9) | |
| Intangible assets expenditures | | | | | | | | | | | (8.8) | | | (22.4) | |
| Proceeds from the disposal of property, plant and equipment | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | 5.1 | |
| Net payments to equity accounted investees | | | | | | | | | | | (5.5) | | | (13.1) | |
| Dividends received from equity accounted investees | | | | | | | | | | | 7.1 | | | 20.1 | |
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Net proceeds from the issuance of common shares | | | | | | | | | | | 10.3 | | | 10.0 | |
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Net change in cash before proceeds and repayment of long-term debt | | | | | | $ | 77.5 | | | $ | (132.2) | |
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(1) Non-IFRS financial measure, non-IFRS ratio, capital management measure, or supplementary financial measure. Refer to Section 9 “Non-IFRS and other financial measures and supplementary non-financial information” of this MD&A for the definitions and reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable measure under IFRS.
Net cash from operating activities was $175.1 million this quarter, $190.4 million higher compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The increase was mainly due to a higher contribution from non-cash working capital.
Free cash flow was $104.0 million this quarter, $238.7 million higher compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The increase was mainly due to a higher contribution from non-cash working capital and lower capital expenditures.
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8. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL POSITION
8.1 Consolidated invested capital
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| Current assets | | | | | $ | 2,209.8 | | | | $ | 2,265.2 | |
| Less: cash and cash equivalents | | | | | | (568.7) | | | | | (552.4) | |
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| Current liabilities | | | | | | (2,653.9) | | | | | (2,361.3) | |
| Less: current portion of long-term debt | | | | | | 592.6 | | | | | 252.0 | |
Non-cash working capital(1) | | | | | $ | (420.2) | | | | $ | (396.5) | |
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| Property, plant and equipment | | | | | | 3,013.1 | | | | | 2,993.0 | |
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| Intangible assets | | | | | | 3,704.9 | | | | | 3,692.2 | |
| Other long-term assets | | | | | | 2,250.2 | | | | | 2,197.4 | |
| Other long-term liabilities | | | | | | (418.5) | | | | | (416.2) | |
Invested capital(1) | | | | | $ | 8,129.5 | | | | $ | 8,069.9 | |
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Adjusted return on invested capital (ROIC) was 7.5% this quarter, which compares to 7.8% in the first quarter of last year and 7.6% last quarter.
Non-cash working capital decreased by $23.7 million compared to last quarter. The decrease was mainly due to lower accounts receivable, partially offset by lower accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
Property, plant and equipment increased by $20.1 million compared to last quarter. The increase was mainly due to movements in foreign exchange rates, partially offset by depreciation in excess of capital expenditures.
Intangible assets increased by $12.7 million compared to last quarter. The increase was mainly due to movements in foreign exchange rates, partially offset by amortization in excess of capital expenditures.
Other long-term assets increased by $52.8 million compared to last quarter. The increase was mainly due to higher defined benefit pension plan assets and a higher carrying amount of investment in equity accounted investees due to undistributed profit and movements in foreign exchange rates.
Other long-term liabilities remained relatively unchanged compared to last quarter.
Total debt decreased by $19.3 million compared to last quarter. The decrease in total debt was mainly due to the net repayments of borrowings, partially offset by movements in foreign exchange rates.
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Net debt decreased by $35.6 million compared to last quarter
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Net debt(1), beginning of period | | | | | $ | 2,681.8 | |
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(see table in the consolidated cash movements section 7.1) | | | | | | (77.5) | |
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on long-term debt | | | | | | 32.9 | |
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Net debt(1), end of period | | | | | $ | 2,646.2 | |
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Net debt-to-capital(1) | | | % | 32.6 | | % | 39.3 | |
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Net debt-to-EBITDA(1) | | | | 2.56 | | | 2.73 | |
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Net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA(1) | | | | 2.27 | | | 2.75 | |
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(1) Non-IFRS financial measure, non-IFRS ratio, capital management measure, or supplementary financial measure. Refer to Section 9 “Non-IFRS and other financial measures and supplementary non-financial information” of this MD&A for the definitions and reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable measure under IFRS.
We have a US$1.0 billion committed unsecured revolving credit facility at floating rates, provided by a syndicate of lenders. In June 2026, we extended the maturity date of our US$1.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility by one year, until June 2031. We and some of our subsidiaries can borrow funds directly from this credit facility to cover operating and general corporate expenses and to issue letters of credit. We manage an uncommitted receivable purchase facility of up to US$400.0 million, in which we sell interests in certain of our accounts receivable to third parties for cash consideration. We have certain debt agreements which require the maintenance of standard financial covenants. As at June 30, 2026, we are compliant with all our financial covenants.
Credit rating
CAE's credit rating issued by S&P Global Ratings of BBB- with stable outlook has remained unchanged as at June 30, 2026.
Total equity increased by $95.2 million this quarter. The increase in equity was mainly due to changes in other comprehensive income driven by foreign currency translation adjustments and net income realized this quarter, partially offset by the repurchase and cancellation of common shares under the normal course issuer bid program (NCIB).
Outstanding share data
Our articles of incorporation authorize the issue of an unlimited number of common shares and an unlimited number of preferred shares issued in series. We had a total of 321,395,891 common shares issued and outstanding as at June 30, 2026 with total share capital of $2,400.4 million. In addition, we had 2,500,577 options outstanding. As at July 31, 2026, we had a total of 320,456,259 common shares issued and outstanding and 2,479,054 options outstanding.
Repurchase and cancellation of common shares
On June 5, 2026, we announced the renewal of the NCIB to purchase, for cancellation, up to 16,073,033 of our common shares. The NCIB began on June 10, 2026 and will end on June 9, 2027 or on such earlier date when the Company completes its purchases or elects to terminate the NCIB. These purchases may be made through the facilities of the TSX or the Nasdaq, or in such other manner as may be permitted under applicable stock exchange rules and securities laws, at the prevailing market price at the time of acquisition, plus brokerage fees. All common shares purchased pursuant to the NCIB will be cancelled.
During the three months ended June 30, 2026, we repurchased and cancelled a total of 1,107,279 common shares (2025 – nil) under the NCIB, at a weighted average price of $35.26 per common share (2025 – nil), for a total consideration of $39.0 million (2025 – nil).
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9. NON-IFRS AND OTHER FINANCIAL MEASURES AND SUPPLEMENTARY NON-FINANCIAL INFORMATION
9.1 Non-IFRS and other financial measure definitions
This MD&A includes non-IFRS financial measures, non-IFRS ratios, capital management measures and supplementary financial measures. These measures are not standardized financial measures prescribed under IFRS and therefore should not be confused with, or used as an alternative for, performance measures calculated according to IFRS. Furthermore, these measures should not be compared with similarly titled measures provided or used by other issuers. Management believes that these measures provide additional insight into our operating performance and trends and facilitate comparisons across reporting periods.
A non-IFRS financial measure is a financial measure that depicts our financial performance, financial position, or cash flow and either excludes an amount that is included in or includes an amount that is excluded from the composition of the most directly comparable financial measures disclosed in our financial statements.
A non-IFRS ratio is a financial measure disclosed in the form of a ratio, fraction, percentage, or similar representation, that has a non‑IFRS financial measure as one or more of its components.
A total of segments measure is a financial measure that is a subtotal or total of two or more reportable segments and is disclosed within the notes to our consolidated financial statements, but not in our primary financial statements.
A capital management measure is a financial measure intended to enable an individual to evaluate our objectives, policies and processes for managing our capital and is disclosed within the notes to our consolidated financial statements, but not in our primary financial statements.
A supplementary financial measure is a financial measure that depicts our historical or expected future financial performance, financial position or cash flow and is not disclosed within our primary financial statements, nor does it meet the definition of any of the above measures.
Certain non-IFRS and other financial measures are provided on a consolidated basis and separately for each of our segments (Civil Aviation and Defense and Security) since we analyze their results and performance separately.
CHANGES TO NON-IFRS MEASURES
As announced in May 2026, we revised the composition of certain non-IFRS measures in the first quarter of fiscal 2027:
–Adjusted segment operating income was revised to exclude the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets; and
–Adjusted net income was revised to exclude the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets; which also impacts the determination of adjusted EPS.
In addition, we refined the measurement of simulator utilization rates, full-flight simulators (FFSs) in CAE's network and Simulator equivalent unit (SEU), which are no longer adjusted for factors such as relocations, downtime or storage.
Comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to these changes.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Gross profit margin (or gross profit as a % of revenue)
Gross profit margin is a supplementary financial measure calculated by dividing our gross profit by revenue for a given period. We track it because we believe it provides an enhanced understanding of our operating performance and facilitates the comparison across reporting periods.
Operating income margin (or operating income as a % of revenue)
Operating income margin is a supplementary financial measure calculated by dividing our operating income by revenue for a given period. We track it because we believe it provides an enhanced understanding of our operating performance and facilitates the comparison across reporting periods.
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Adjusted segment operating income or loss
Adjusted segment operating income or loss is a non-IFRS financial measure that gives us an indication of the profitability of each segment because it does not include the impact of any items not specifically related to the segment’s performance. We calculate adjusted segment operating income by taking operating income and adjusting for restructuring, integration and acquisition costs, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, and impairments and other gains and losses arising from significant strategic transactions or specific events. Impairments and other gains and losses arising from significant strategic transactions or specific events consist of the executive management transition costs (as described in Section 5.4 of the MD&A for the year ended March 31, 2026 and Section 5.6 of the MD&A for the year ended March 31, 2025), the gain on fair value remeasurement of SIMCOM (as described in Note 7 of our consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2025) and the shareholder matters (as described in Section 5.5 of the MD&A for the year ended March 31, 2025). We track adjusted segment operating income because we believe it provides an enhanced understanding of our operating performance and facilitates the comparison across reporting periods. Adjusted segment operating income on a consolidated basis is a total of segments measure since it is the profitability measure employed by management for making decisions about allocating resources to segments and assessing segment performance. Refer to Section 9.3 “Non‑IFRS measure reconciliations” of this MD&A for a reconciliation of this measure to the most directly comparable measure under IFRS.
Adjusted segment operating income margin (or adjusted segment operating income as a % of revenue)
Adjusted segment operating income margin is a non-IFRS ratio calculated by dividing our adjusted segment operating income by revenue for a given period. We track it because we believe it provides an enhanced understanding of our operating performance and facilitates the comparison across reporting periods.
Adjusted effective tax rate
Adjusted effective tax rate is a supplementary financial measure that represents the effective tax rate on adjusted net income or loss. It is calculated by dividing our income tax expense by our earnings before income taxes, adjusting for the same items used to determine adjusted net income or loss. We track it because we believe it provides an enhanced understanding of the impact of changes in income tax rates and the mix of income on our operating performance and facilitates the comparison across reporting periods. Refer to Section 9.3 “Non‑IFRS measure reconciliations” of this MD&A for a calculation of this measure.
Adjusted net income or loss
Adjusted net income or loss is a non-IFRS financial measure we use as an alternate view of our operating results. We calculate it by taking our net income attributable to equity holders of the Company from continuing operations and adjusting for restructuring, integration and acquisition costs, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, and impairments and other gains and losses arising from significant strategic transactions or specific events, after tax, as well as significant one-time tax items. Impairments and other gains and losses arising from significant strategic transactions or specific events consist of the executive management transition costs (as described in Section 5.4 of the MD&A for the year ended March 31, 2026 and Section 5.6 of the MD&A for the year ended March 31, 2025), the gain on fair value remeasurement of SIMCOM (as described in Note 7 of our consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2025) and the shareholder matters (as described in Section 5.5 of the MD&A for the year ended March 31, 2025). We track adjusted net income because we believe it provides an enhanced understanding of our operating performance and facilitates the comparison across reporting periods. Refer to Section 9.3 “Non-IFRS measure reconciliations” of this MD&A for a reconciliation of this measure to the most directly comparable measure under IFRS.
Adjusted earnings or loss per share (EPS)
Adjusted earnings or loss per share is a non-IFRS ratio calculated by dividing adjusted net income or loss by the weighted average number of diluted shares. We track it because we believe it provides an enhanced understanding of our operating performance on a per share basis and facilitates the comparison across reporting periods. Refer to Section 9.3 “Non-IFRS measure reconciliations” of this MD&A for a calculation of this measure.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial measure which comprises net income or loss from continuing operations before income taxes, finance expense – net, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA further adjusts for restructuring, integration and acquisition costs, and impairments and other gains and losses arising from significant strategic transactions or specific events. Impairments and other gains and losses arising from significant strategic transactions or specific events consist of the executive management transition costs (as described in Section 5.4 of the MD&A for the year ended March 31, 2026 and Section 5.6 of the MD&A for the year ended March 31, 2025), the gain on fair value remeasurement of SIMCOM (as described in Note 7 of our consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2025) and the shareholder matters (as described in Section 5.5 of the MD&A for the year ended March 31, 2025). We use EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA to evaluate our operating performance, by eliminating the impact of non‑operational or non‑cash items. Refer to Section 9.3 “Non-IFRS measure reconciliations” of this MD&A for a reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable measure under IFRS.
Free cash flow
Free cash flow is a non-IFRS financial measure that assesses our ability to generate cash from our ongoing operations after considering ongoing investments required for property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. It demonstrates our ability to generate cash to repay debt obligations, make strategic investments and return cash to shareholders through either dividends or share repurchases. We use it as an indicator of our financial strength and liquidity. We calculate it by taking the net cash generated by our continuing operating activities, subtracting property, plant and equipment expenditures, intangible assets expenditures and other investing activities and adding proceeds from the disposal of property, plant and equipment, dividends received from equity accounted investees and proceeds, net of payments, from equity accounted investees. Refer to Section 7.1 “Consolidated cash movements” of this MD&A for a reconciliation of this measure to the most directly comparable measure under IFRS.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL STRUCTURE MEASURES
Non-cash working capital
Non-cash working capital is a non-IFRS financial measure we use to monitor how much money we have committed in the day-to-day operation of our business. We calculate it by taking current assets (not including cash and cash equivalents and assets held for sale) and subtracting current liabilities (not including the current portion of long-term debt and liabilities held for sale). Refer to Section 8.1 “Consolidated invested capital” of this MD&A for a reconciliation of this measure to the most directly comparable measure under IFRS.
Invested capital
Invested capital is a non-IFRS financial measure we use to evaluate and monitor how much we are investing in our business.
–For the Company as a whole, we take total assets (not including cash and cash equivalents), and subtract total liabilities (not including long-term debt and the current portion of long-term debt);
–For each segment, we take the total assets (not including cash and cash equivalents, tax accounts, employee benefits assets and other non-operating assets), and subtract total liabilities (not including tax accounts, long-term debt and the current portion of long‑term debt, royalty obligations, employee benefit obligations and other non-operating liabilities).
Refer to Section 8.1 “Consolidated invested capital” of this MD&A for a reconciliation of this measure to the most directly comparable measure under IFRS.
Adjusted return on invested capital (ROIC)
Adjusted ROIC is a non-IFRS ratio calculated over a rolling four-quarter period by taking adjusted net operating income after tax, divided by the average invested capital from continuing operations. Adjusted net operating income after tax is calculated by taking adjusted net income and further adjusting for finance expense – net, after tax, and amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, after tax. We use adjusted ROIC to evaluate the profitability of our invested capital. Refer to Section 9.3 “Non-IFRS measure reconciliations” of this MD&A for a calculation of this measure.
Net debt
Net debt is a capital management measure we use to monitor how much debt we have after taking into account cash and cash equivalents. We use it as an indicator of our overall financial position, and calculate it by taking our total long-term debt, including the current portion of long-term debt, and subtracting cash and cash equivalents. Refer to Section 8.1 “Consolidated invested capital” of this MD&A for a reconciliation of this measure to the most directly comparable measure under IFRS.
Net debt-to-capital
Net debt-to-capital is a capital management measure calculated as net debt divided by the sum of total equity plus net debt. We use this to manage our capital structure and monitor our capital allocation priorities.
Net debt-to-EBITDA and net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA
Net debt-to-EBITDA and net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA are non-IFRS ratios calculated as net debt divided by the last twelve months EBITDA (or adjusted EBITDA). We use net debt-to-EBITDA and net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA because they reflect our ability to service our debt obligations. Refer to Section 9.3 “Non-IFRS measure reconciliations” of this MD&A for a calculation of these measures.
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GROWTH MEASURES
Adjusted order intake
Adjusted order intake is a supplementary financial measure that represents the expected value of orders we have received:
–For the Civil Aviation segment, we consider an item part of our adjusted order intake when we have a legally binding commercial agreement with a client that includes enough detail about each party’s obligations to form the basis for a contract. Additionally, expected future revenues from customers under short-term and long-term training contracts are included when these customers commit to pay us training fees, or when we reasonably expect the revenue to be generated;
–For the Defense and Security segment, we consider an item part of our adjusted order intake when we have a legally binding commercial agreement with a client that includes enough detail about each party’s obligations to form the basis for a contract. Defense and Security contracts are usually executed over a long-term period but some of them must be renewed each year. For this segment, we only include a contract item in adjusted order intake when the customer has authorized the contract item and has received funding for it.
Adjusted backlog
Adjusted backlog is a supplementary financial measure that represents expected future revenues and includes obligated backlog, joint venture backlog and unfunded backlog and options:
–Obligated backlog represents the value of our adjusted order intake not yet executed and is calculated by adding the adjusted order intake of the current period to the balance of the obligated backlog at the end of the previous fiscal year, subtracting the revenue recognized in the current period and adding or subtracting backlog adjustments. If the amount of an order already recognized in a previous fiscal year is modified, the backlog is revised through adjustments;
–Joint venture backlog is obligated backlog that represents the expected value of our share of orders that our joint ventures have received but have not yet executed. Joint venture backlog is determined on the same basis as obligated backlog described above, but excludes any portion of orders that have been directly subcontracted to a CAE subsidiary, which are already reflected in the determination of obligated backlog;
–Unfunded backlog represents legally binding Defense and Security orders with the U.S. government that we have received but have not yet executed and for which funding authorization has not yet been obtained. The uncertainty relates to the timing of the funding authorization, which is influenced by the government’s budget cycle, based on a September year-end. Options are included in adjusted backlog when there is a high probability of being exercised, which we define as at least 80% probable, but multi-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) contracts are excluded. When an option is exercised, it is considered adjusted order intake in that period, and it is removed from unfunded backlog and options.
Book-to-sales ratio
The book-to-sales ratio is a supplementary financial measure calculated by dividing adjusted order intake by revenue in a given period. We use it to monitor the level of future growth of the business over time.
9.2 Supplementary non-financial information definitions
Full-flight simulators (FFSs) in CAE's network
A FFS is a full-size replica of a specific make, model and series of an aircraft cockpit, including a motion system. In our count of FFSs in the network, we generally only include FFSs that are of the highest fidelity and do not include any fixed based training devices, or other lower-level devices, as these are typically used in addition to FFSs in the same approved training programs.
Simulator equivalent unit (SEU)
SEU is a measure we use to show the total average number of FFSs available to generate earnings during the period. For example, in the case of a 50/50 flight training joint venture, we will report only 50% of the FFSs under this joint venture as a SEU.
Utilization rate
Utilization rate is a measure we use to assess the performance of our Civil simulator training network. While utilization rate does not perfectly correlate to revenue recognized, we track it, together with other measures, because we believe it is an indicator of our operating performance. We calculate it by taking the number of training hours sold on our simulators during the period divided by the practical training capacity available for the same period.
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9.3 Non-IFRS measure reconciliations
Reconciliation of adjusted segment operating income
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| Operating income | | | $ | 61.5 | | $ | 99.4 | | $ | 25.3 | | $ | 34.4 | | | | $ | 86.8 | | $ | 133.8 | |
| Restructuring, integration and acquisition costs | | | 29.1 | | — | | 19.2 | | — | | | | 48.3 | | — | |
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | | | 15.5 | | 15.4 | | 6.0 | | 6.1 | | | | 21.5 | | 21.5 | |
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| Executive management transition costs | | | — | | 8.2 | | — | | 5.8 | | | | — | | 14.0 | |
| Adjusted segment operating income | | | $ | 106.1 | | $ | 123.0 | | $ | 50.5 | | $ | 46.3 | | | | $ | 156.6 | | $ | 169.3 | |
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| Net income attributable to equity holders of the Company | | | | | | $ | 31.0 | | | $ | 57.2 | |
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| Restructuring, integration and acquisition costs, after tax | | | | | | | | | 36.2 | | | — | |
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| Adjusted net income | | | | | | | | | $ | 83.5 | | | $ | 83.8 | |
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| Average number of shares outstanding (diluted) | | | | | | | | | 322.1 | | | 321.1 | |
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| Adjusted EPS | | | | | | $ | 0.26 | | | $ | 0.26 | |
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| Earnings before income taxes | | | | | | | $ | 41.3 | | $ | 79.2 | |
| Restructuring, integration and acquisition costs | | | | | | | | 48.3 | | | — | |
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | | | | | | | | 21.5 | | | 21.5 | |
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| Income tax expense | | | | | | | $ | 8.7 | | $ | 19.0 | |
| Tax impact on restructuring, integration and acquisition costs | | | | | | | | 12.1 | | | — | |
| Tax impact on amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | | | | | | | | 5.2 | | | 5.2 | |
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| Tax impact on executive management transition costs | | | | | | — | | | 3.7 | |
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| Adjusted income tax expense | | | | | | | $ | 26.0 | | $ | 27.9 | |
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| Effective tax rate | | | | | | | % | 21.1 | | % | 24.0 | |
| Adjusted effective tax rate | | | | | | | % | 23.4 | | % | 24.3 | |
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Reconciliation of EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, net debt-to-EBITDA and net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA
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| Operating income | | | | | $ | 565.3 | | | $ | 754.4 | | | | | |
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| Depreciation and amortization | | | | | 466.9 | | | 430.6 | | | | | |
| EBITDA | | | | | $ | 1,032.2 | | | $ | 1,185.0 | | | | | |
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| Executive management transition costs | | | | | — | | | 22.3 | | | | | |
| Gain on fair value remeasurement of SIMCOM | | | | | — | | | (72.6) | | | | | |
| Shareholder matters | | | | | — | | | 10.6 | | | | | |
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| Adjusted EBITDA | | | $ | 1,164.9 | | | $ | 1,176.2 | | | | | |
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| Net debt | | | | | $ | 2,646.2 | | | $ | 3,236.1 | | | | | |
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| Net debt-to-EBITDA | | | | | 2.56 | | | 2.73 | | | | | |
| Net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA | | | 2.27 | | | 2.75 | | | | | |
Calculation of adjusted ROIC
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| (amounts in millions) | | | | | 2026 | | 2025 |
| Adjusted net income | | | | $ | 453.8 | | $ | 448.0 | |
| Finance expense – net, after tax | | | | | 160.4 | | | 167.1 | |
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Adjusted net operating income, after tax | | | | $ | 614.2 | | $ | 615.1 | |
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| Average invested capital | | | | $ | 8,161.1 | | $ | 7,911.8 | |
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| Adjusted ROIC | | | | % | 7.5 | | % | 7.8 | |
22 I CAE First Quarter Report 2027
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
10. CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES
New and amended standards adopted
Amendments to IFRS 7 – Financial Statements Disclosures and IFRS 9 – Financial Instruments
In May 2024, the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 7 – Financial Statements Disclosures and IFRS 9 – Financial Instruments to clarify the date of recognition and derecognition of some financial assets and liabilities, with a new exception for some financial liabilities settled through an electronic cash transfer system, to clarify and add further guidance for assessing whether a financial asset meets the solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI) criterion, add new disclosures for certain instruments with contractual terms that can change cash flows (such as some instruments with features linked to the achievement of environment, social and governance (ESG) targets), and update the disclosures for equity instruments designated at FVOCI.
These amendments to IFRS 7 and IFRS 9 were applied for the first time on April 1, 2026 and had no material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
11. INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
The Company has established and maintains disclosure controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that material information relating to the Company is communicated to the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer by others, particularly during the period in which annual and interim filings are prepared, and that information required to be disclosed by the Company in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by the Company under Canadian and U.S. securities laws is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified under those laws and the related rules.
As of June 30, 2026, management evaluated, under the supervision of and with the participation of the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as defined under National Instrument 52-109 adopted by the Canadian Securities Administrators and in Rule 13(a)-15(e) under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
The Company has also established and maintains internal control over financial reporting, as defined under National Instrument 52-109 and in Rule 13(a)-15(f) under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed, under the supervision of the President and Chief Executive Officer as well as the Chief Financial Officer, and effected by management and other key CAE personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the first quarter of fiscal 2027 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
CAE First Quarter Report 2027 I 23
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
12. SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (amounts in millions, except per share amounts) | | Q1 | | Q2 | | Q3 | | Q4 | | Year to date |
| Fiscal 2027 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Revenue | | $ | 1,173.4 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,173.4 | |
| Net income | | $ | 32.6 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 32.6 | |
| Equity holders of the Company | | $ | 31.0 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 31.0 | |
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| Non-controlling interests | | $ | 1.6 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1.6 | |
| Basic and diluted EPS attributable to equity holders of the Company | | $ | 0.10 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 0.10 | |
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Adjusted EPS(1) | | $ | 0.26 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 0.26 | |
| Average number of shares outstanding (basic) | | 321.5 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 321.5 | |
| Average number of shares outstanding (diluted) | | 322.1 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 322.1 | |
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| Fiscal 2026 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Revenue | | $ | 1,098.6 | | | 1,236.6 | | | 1,252.1 | | | 1,326.7 | | | 4,914.0 | |
| Net income | | $ | 60.2 | | | 76.1 | | | 112.1 | | | 74.3 | | | 322.7 | |
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| Equity holders of the Company | | $ | 57.2 | | | 73.9 | | | 108.9 | | | 73.1 | | | 313.1 | |
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| Non-controlling interests | | $ | 3.0 | | | 2.2 | | | 3.2 | | | 1.2 | | | 9.6 | |
| Basic EPS attributable to equity holders of the Company | | $ | 0.18 | | | 0.23 | | | 0.34 | | | 0.23 | | | 0.98 | |
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| Diluted EPS attributable to equity holders of the Company | | $ | 0.18 | | | 0.23 | | | 0.34 | | | 0.23 | | | 0.97 | |
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Adjusted EPS(1) | | $ | 0.26 | | | 0.28 | | | 0.39 | | | 0.47 | | | 1.40 | |
| Average number of shares outstanding (basic) | | 320.4 | | | 320.7 | | | 321.4 | | | 321.8 | | | 321.1 | |
| Average number of shares outstanding (diluted) | | 321.1 | | | 322.2 | | | 322.7 | | | 323.2 | | | 322.2 | |
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| Fiscal 2025 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Revenue | | $ | 1,072.5 | | | 1,136.6 | | | 1,223.4 | | | 1,275.4 | | | 4,707.9 | |
| Net income (loss) | | $ | 50.8 | | | 54.8 | | | 171.2 | | | 138.2 | | | 415.0 | |
| Equity holders of the Company | | $ | 48.3 | | | 52.5 | | | 168.6 | | | 135.9 | | | 405.3 | |
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| Non-controlling interests | | $ | 2.5 | | | 2.3 | | | 2.6 | | | 2.3 | | | 9.7 | |
| Basic and diluted EPS attributable to equity holders of the Company | | $ | 0.15 | | | 0.16 | | | 0.53 | | | 0.42 | | | 1.27 | |
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Adjusted EPS(1) | | $ | 0.26 | | | 0.29 | | | 0.33 | | | 0.52 | | | 1.40 | |
| Average number of shares outstanding (basic) | | 318.6 | | | 318.7 | | | 319.0 | | | 320.0 | | | 319.1 | |
| Average number of shares outstanding (diluted) | | 318.8 | | | 319.1 | | | 319.8 | | | 321.1 | | | 319.7 | |
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(1) Non-IFRS financial measure, non-IFRS ratio, capital management measure, or supplementary financial measure. Refer to Section 9 “Non-IFRS and other financial measures and supplementary non-financial information” of this MD&A for the definitions and reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable measure under IFRS.
24 I CAE First Quarter Report 2027
Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
Consolidated Income Statement
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| | | | | | Three months ended June 30 |
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(amounts in millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) | Notes | | | | | | | 2026 | | 2025 |
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| Revenue | 2 | | | | | | | $ | 1,173.4 | | $ | 1,098.6 | |
| Cost of sales | | | | | | | | 830.5 | | | 790.3 | |
| Gross profit | | | | | | | $ | 342.9 | | $ | 308.3 | |
| Research and development expenses | | | | | | | | 40.3 | | | 36.7 | |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | | | | | | 182.9 | | | 159.4 | |
| Other (gains) and losses | | | | | | | | 1.6 | | | — | |
| Share of after-tax profit of equity accounted investees | 2 | | | | | | | | (17.0) | | | (21.6) | |
| Restructuring, integration and acquisition costs | 3 | | | | | | | | 48.3 | | | — | |
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| Operating income | | | | | | | $ | 86.8 | | $ | 133.8 | |
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| Finance expense – net | 4 | | | | | | | | 45.5 | | | 54.6 | |
| Earnings before income taxes | | | | | | | $ | 41.3 | | $ | 79.2 | |
| Income tax expense | | | | | | | | 8.7 | | | 19.0 | |
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| Net income | | | | | | | $ | 32.6 | | $ | 60.2 | |
| Attributable to: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Equity holders of the Company | | | | | | | $ | 31.0 | | $ | 57.2 | |
| Non-controlling interests | | | | | | | | 1.6 | | | 3.0 | |
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| Earnings per share attributable to equity holders of the Company | | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic and diluted | 5 | | | | | | | $ | 0.10 | | $ | 0.18 | |
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The accompanying notes form an integral part of these Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.
CAE First Quarter Report 2027 I 25
Consolidated Interim Financial Statement
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
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| (amounts in millions of Canadian dollars) | | | | | | | | 2026 | | 2025 | |
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| Net income | | | | | | | $ | 32.6 | | $ | 60.2 | | |
| Items that may be reclassified to net income | | | | | | | | | | |
| Foreign currency exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | | | | | | | $ | 109.1 | | $ | (218.8) | | |
| Net (loss) gain on hedges of net investment in foreign operations | | | | | | | | (32.5) | | | 112.9 | | |
| Reclassification to income of gains on foreign currency exchange differences | | | | | | — | | | (1.7) | | |
| Net (loss) gain on cash flow hedges | | | | | | | | (9.9) | | | 18.8 | | |
| Reclassification to income of losses (gains) on cash flow hedges | | | | | | | | 4.9 | | | (1.3) | | |
| Income taxes | | | | | | | | (0.5) | | | (4.7) | | |
| | | | | | | $ | 71.1 | | $ | (94.8) | | |
| Items that will never be reclassified to net income | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Remeasurement of defined benefit pension plan obligations | | | | | | | $ | 25.9 | | $ | 26.7 | | |
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| Income taxes | | | | | | | | (6.9) | | | (7.1) | | |
| | | | | | | $ | 19.0 | | $ | 19.6 | | |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | | | | | | | $ | 90.1 | | $ | (75.2) | | |
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| Total comprehensive income (loss) | | | | | | | $ | 122.7 | | $ | (15.0) | | |
| Attributable to: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Equity holders of the Company | | | | | | | $ | 120.4 | | $ | (16.0) | | |
| Non-controlling interests | | | | | | | | 2.3 | | | 1.0 | | |
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The accompanying notes form an integral part of these Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.
26 I CAE First Quarter Report 2027
Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
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| (Unaudited) | | | June 30 | March 31 | | |
(amounts in millions of Canadian dollars) | | | | 2026 | | 2026 | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | | | $ | 568.7 | | $ | 552.4 | | | |
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| Accounts receivable | | | | 533.6 | | | 624.3 | | | |
| Contract assets | | | | 458.1 | | | 485.3 | | | |
| Inventories | | | | 481.5 | | | 454.8 | | | |
| Prepayments | | | | 98.1 | | | 77.2 | | | |
| Income taxes recoverable | | | | 64.4 | | | 61.5 | | | |
| Derivative financial assets | | | | 5.4 | | | 9.7 | | | |
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Total current assets | | | $ | 2,209.8 | | $ | 2,265.2 | | | |
| Property, plant and equipment | | | | 3,013.1 | | | 2,993.0 | | | |
| Right-of-use assets | | | | 732.4 | | | 743.4 | | | |
| Intangible assets | | | | 3,704.9 | | | 3,692.2 | | | |
| Investment in equity accounted investees | | | | 591.4 | | | 572.7 | | | |
| Employee benefits assets | | | | 69.8 | | | 44.5 | | | |
| Deferred tax assets | | | | 149.6 | | | 147.6 | | | |
| Derivative financial assets | | | | 0.4 | | | 0.6 | | | |
| Other non-current assets | | | | 706.6 | | | 688.6 | | | |
Total assets | | | $ | 11,178.0 | | $ | 11,147.8 | | | |
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Liabilities and equity | | | | | | | | |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | $ | 854.6 | | $ | 935.1 | | | |
| Provisions | | | | 59.7 | | | 42.8 | | | |
| Income taxes payable | | | | 20.5 | | | 20.0 | | | |
| Contract liabilities | | | | 1,092.8 | | | 1,086.9 | | | |
| Current portion of long-term debt | | | | 592.6 | | | 252.0 | | | |
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| Derivative financial liabilities | | | | 33.7 | | | 24.5 | | | |
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Total current liabilities | | | $ | 2,653.9 | | $ | 2,361.3 | | | |
| Provisions | | | | 11.5 | | | 11.2 | | | |
| Long-term debt | | | | 2,622.3 | | | 2,982.2 | | | |
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| Employee benefits obligations | | | | 109.9 | | | 106.1 | | | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | | | | 39.3 | | | 38.3 | | | |
| Derivative financial liabilities | | | | 23.8 | | | 14.6 | | | |
| Other non-current liabilities | | | | 234.0 | | | 246.0 | | | |
Total liabilities | | | $ | 5,694.7 | | $ | 5,759.7 | | | |
Equity | | | | | | | | |
| Share capital | | | $ | 2,400.4 | | $ | 2,382.2 | | | |
| Contributed surplus | | | | 94.0 | | | 96.8 | | | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | | 417.6 | | | 347.2 | | | |
| Retained earnings | | | | 2,497.8 | | | 2,478.6 | | | |
| Equity attributable to equity holders of the Company | | | $ | 5,409.8 | | $ | 5,304.8 | | | |
| Non-controlling interests | | | | 73.5 | | | 83.3 | | | |
Total equity | | | $ | 5,483.3 | | $ | 5,388.1 | | | |
Total liabilities and equity | | | $ | 11,178.0 | | $ | 11,147.8 | | | |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.
CAE First Quarter Report 2027 I 27
Consolidated Interim Financial Statement
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
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| (Unaudited) | | Attributable to equity holders of the Company | | | | | | | | | | |
| Three months ended June 30, 2026 | | Common shares | | | Accumulated other | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(amounts in millions of Canadian dollars, | | Number of | | Stated | Contributed | comprehensive | Retained | | | Non-controlling | | Total | | | | | | |
| except number of shares) | Notes | shares | | value | | surplus | income | | earnings | | Total | interests | | equity | | | | | | |
Balances as at March 31, 2026 | | 321,734,387 | | $ | 2,382.2 | | $ | 96.8 | | $ | 347.2 | | $ | 2,478.6 | | $ | 5,304.8 | | $ | 83.3 | | $ | 5,388.1 | | | | | | | |
| Net income | | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 31.0 | | $ | 31.0 | | $ | 1.6 | | $ | 32.6 | | | | | | | |
| Other comprehensive income | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 70.4 | | | 19.0 | | | 89.4 | | | 0.7 | | | 90.1 | | | | | | | |
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| Total comprehensive income | | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 70.4 | | $ | 50.0 | | $ | 120.4 | | $ | 2.3 | | $ | 122.7 | | | | | | | |
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| Exercise of stock options | | 313,283 | | | 12.7 | | | (2.4) | | | — | | | — | | | 10.3 | | | — | | | 10.3 | | | | | | | |
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| Settlement of equity-settled awards | | 455,500 | | | 13.7 | | | (13.7) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | | | | |
| Repurchase and cancellation of common shares | 5 | | (1,107,279) | | | (8.2) | | | — | | | — | | | (30.8) | | | (39.0) | | | — | | | (39.0) | | | | | | | |
| Equity-settled share-based payments expense, after tax | | — | | | — | | | 13.3 | | | — | | | — | | | 13.3 | | | — | | | 13.3 | | | | | | | |
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| Transactions with non-controlling interests | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (12.1) | | | (12.1) | | | | | | | |
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Balances as at June 30, 2026 | | 321,395,891 | | $ | 2,400.4 | | $ | 94.0 | | $ | 417.6 | | $ | 2,497.8 | | $ | 5,409.8 | | $ | 73.5 | | $ | 5,483.3 | | | | | | | |
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| | Attributable to equity holders of the Company | | | | | | | | | | |
| Three months ended June 30, 2025 | | Common shares | | | Accumulated other | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(amounts in millions of Canadian dollars, | | Number of | | Stated | Contributed | comprehensive | | Retained | | | Non-controlling | | Total | | | | | | |
| except number of shares) | Notes | shares | | value | | surplus | income | | earnings | | Total | | interests | | equity | | | | | | |
Balances as at March 31, 2025 | | 320,265,108 | | $ | 2,327.1 | | $ | 69.8 | | $ | 381.8 | | $ | 2,112.8 | | $ | 4,891.5 | | $ | 84.5 | | $ | 4,976.0 | | | | | | | |
| Net income | | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 57.2 | | $ | 57.2 | | $ | 3.0 | | $ | 60.2 | | | | | | | |
| Other comprehensive (loss) income | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (92.8) | | | 19.6 | | | (73.2) | | | (2.0) | | | (75.2) | | | | | | | |
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| Total comprehensive (loss) income | | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | (92.8) | | $ | 76.8 | | $ | (16.0) | | $ | 1.0 | | $ | (15.0) | | | | | | | |
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| Exercise of stock options | | 348,020 | | | 12.2 | | | (2.2) | | | — | | | — | | | 10.0 | | | — | | | 10.0 | | | | | | | |
| Settlement of equity-settled awards | | 817 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | | | | |
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| Equity-settled share-based payments expense, after tax | | — | | | — | | | 22.3 | | | — | | | — | | | 22.3 | | | — | | | 22.3 | | | | | | | |
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| Transactions with non-controlling interests | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (2.2) | | | (2.2) | | | | | | | |
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Balances as at June 30, 2025 | | 320,613,945 | | $ | 2,339.3 | | $ | 89.9 | | $ | 289.0 | | $ | 2,189.6 | | $ | 4,907.8 | | $ | 83.3 | | $ | 4,991.1 | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.
28 I CAE First Quarter Report 2027
Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
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Operating activities | | | | | | |
| Net income | | | $ | 32.6 | | $ | 60.2 | |
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| Depreciation and amortization | 2 | | | | 120.5 | | | 113.7 | |
Impairment of non-financial assets – net | | | | 12.3 | | | 1.5 | |
| Share of after-tax profit of equity accounted investees | | | | (17.0) | | | (21.6) | |
| Deferred income taxes | | | | (7.5) | | | 6.3 | |
| Investment tax credits | | | | (7.7) | | | (4.6) | |
| Equity-settled share-based payments expense | | | | 12.0 | | | 19.5 | |
| Defined benefit pension plans | | | | 4.3 | | | 5.0 | |
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| Changes in non-cash working capital | 6 | | | | 19.0 | | | (204.5) | |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | $ | 175.1 | | $ | (15.3) | |
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| Property, plant and equipment expenditures | 2 | | | $ | (51.7) | | $ | (106.9) | |
| Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment | | | | — | | | 5.1 | |
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| Intangible assets expenditures | 2 | | | | (8.8) | | | (22.4) | |
| Net payments to equity accounted investees | | | | (5.5) | | | (13.1) | |
| Dividends received from equity accounted investees | | | | 7.1 | | | 20.1 | |
| Other | | | | (12.2) | | | (3.4) | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | | | $ | (71.1) | | $ | (120.6) | |
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| Net proceeds from borrowing under revolving credit facilities | | | $ | — | | $ | 157.8 |
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| Proceeds from long-term debt | | | | — | | | 75.3 | |
| Repayment of long-term debt | | | | (41.0) | | | (207.6) | |
| Repayment of lease liabilities | | | | (20.4) | | | (15.8) | |
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| Net proceeds from the issuance of common shares | | | | 10.3 | | | 10.0 | |
| Repurchase and cancellation of common shares | 5 | | | | (39.0) | | | — | |
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| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | | | $ | (90.7) | | $ | 18.4 | |
Effect of foreign currency exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents | | | $ | 3.0 | | $ | (5.0) | |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | | $ | 16.3 | | $ | (122.5) | |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | | | | 552.4 | | | 293.7 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | | | $ | 568.7 | | $ | 171.2 | |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.
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Notes to the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(Unless otherwise stated, all tabular amounts are in millions of Canadian dollars)
The consolidated interim financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on August 12, 2026.
NOTE 1 – NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of operations
CAE exists to make the world safer. CAE delivers cutting-edge training, simulation, and critical operations solutions to prepare aviation professionals and defence forces for the moments that matter.
CAE Inc. and its subsidiaries’ (CAE or the Company) operations are managed through two segments:
(i)Civil Aviation – Provides comprehensive training solutions for flight, cabin, maintenance, ground personnel and air traffic controllers in commercial, business and helicopter aviation, a complete range of flight simulation training devices, ab initio pilot training and crew sourcing services, as well as airline operations digital solutions;
(ii)Defense and Security – A global training and simulation provider delivering scalable, platform-independent solutions that enable and enhance force readiness and security.
CAE Inc. is incorporated and domiciled in Canada with its registered and main office located at 8585 Côte-de-Liesse, Saint-Laurent, Québec, Canada, H4T 1G6. CAE common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (Nasdaq) under the symbol CAE.
Seasonality and cyclicality of the business
The Company’s business operating segments are affected in varying degrees by market cyclicality and/or seasonality. As such, operating performance over a given interim period should not necessarily be considered indicative of full fiscal year performance.
The Company’s business, revenues and cash flows are affected by certain seasonal trends. In the Civil Aviation segment, the level of training delivered is driven by the availability of pilots to train, which tends to be lower in the second quarter as pilots are flying more and training less, thus, driving lower revenues. In the Defense and Security segment, revenue and cash collection is not as consistent across quarters throughout the year as contract awards and availability of funding are influenced by customers’ budget cycles.
Basis of preparation
The material accounting policies applied in the preparation of these consolidated interim financial statements are consistent with those disclosed in Note 1 of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026. These policies have been consistently applied to all periods presented. These condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s most recent annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026.
The consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Part I of the CPA Canada Handbook ‑ Accounting, IFRS Accounting Standards (IFRS), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) applicable to the preparation of interim financial statements, IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting.
CAE Inc.’s consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is also the parent company’s functional currency.
New and amended standards adopted by the Company
Amendments to IFRS 7 – Financial Statements Disclosures and IFRS 9 – Financial Instruments
In May 2024, the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 7 – Financial Statements Disclosures and IFRS 9 – Financial Instruments to clarify the date of recognition and derecognition of some financial assets and liabilities, with a new exception for some financial liabilities settled through an electronic cash transfer system, to clarify and add further guidance for assessing whether a financial asset meets the solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI) criterion, add new disclosures for certain instruments with contractual terms that can change cash flows (such as some instruments with features linked to the achievement of environment, social and governance (ESG) targets), and update the disclosures for equity instruments designated at FVOCI.
These amendments to IFRS 7 and IFRS 9 were applied for the first time on April 1, 2026 and had no material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Use of judgements, estimates and assumptions
The preparation of the consolidated interim financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies, the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures at the date of the consolidated interim financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the period reported. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Changes will be reported in the period in which they are identified. In preparing these consolidated interim financial statements, the significant judgements made by management in applying the Company’s accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the consolidated financial statements of the year ended March 31, 2026.
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Notes to the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
NOTE 2 – OPERATING SEGMENTS AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
The Company elected to organize its operating segments principally on the basis of its customer markets. The Company manages its operations through its two segments: Civil Aviation and Defense and Security. Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker.
The Company has decided to disaggregate revenue from contracts with customers by segment, by products and services and by geographic regions as the Company believes it best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of its revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors.
Results by segment
The profitability measure employed by the Company for making decisions about allocating resources to segments and assessing segment performance is adjusted segment operating income. During the first quarter of fiscal 2027, adjusted segment operating income was revised to exclude the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets. Adjusted segment operating income is calculated by taking operating income and adjusting for restructuring, integration and acquisition costs, amortization of acquisition‑related intangible assets, and impairments and other gains and losses arising from significant strategic transactions or specific events, which gives an indication of the profitability of each segment because it does not include the impact of items not specifically related to the segment’s performance.
The accounting principles used to prepare the information by operating segments are the same as those used to prepare the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The method used for the allocation of assets jointly used by operating segments and costs and liabilities jointly incurred (mostly corporate costs) between operating segments is based on the level of consumption when determinable and measurable, otherwise the allocation is based on a proportion of each segment’s cost of sales and revenue.
Specified items included in the segment profitability measure are as follows:
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| Three months ended June 30 | | | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | | | | 2026 | | 2025 |
| External revenue | | | $ | 641.6 | | $ | 607.7 | | $ | 531.8 | | $ | 490.9 | | | | | $ | 1,173.4 | | | $ | 1,098.6 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | | | 90.4 | | 86.9 | | 30.1 | | 26.8 | | | | | 120.5 | | | 113.7 | |
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| Share of after-tax profit of equity accounted investees | | | 9.3 | | 14.0 | | 7.7 | | 7.6 | | | | | 17.0 | | | 21.6 | |
| Gross profit | | | 209.3 | | 201.1 | | 133.6 | | 107.2 | | | | | 342.9 | | | 308.3 | |
| Operating income | | | 61.5 | | 99.4 | | 25.3 | | 34.4 | | | | | 86.8 | | | 133.8 | |
| Adjusted segment operating income | | | 106.1 | | 123.0 | | 50.5 | | 46.3 | | | | | 156.6 | | | 169.3 | |
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| Three months ended June 30 | | | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | | | | 2026 | | 2025 |
| Operating income | | | $ | 61.5 | | $ | 99.4 | | $ | 25.3 | | $ | 34.4 | | | | | $ | 86.8 | | | $ | 133.8 | |
| Restructuring, integration and acquisition costs | | | 29.1 | | — | | 19.2 | | — | | | | | 48.3 | | | — | |
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | | | 15.5 | | 15.4 | | 6.0 | | 6.1 | | | | | 21.5 | | | 21.5 | |
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| Executive management transition costs | | | — | | 8.2 | | — | | 5.8 | | | | | — | | | 14.0 | |
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| Adjusted segment operating income | | | $ | 106.1 | | $ | 123.0 | | $ | 50.5 | | $ | 46.3 | | | | | $ | 156.6 | | | $ | 169.3 | |
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Capital expenditures by segment, which consist of property, plant and equipment expenditures and intangible assets expenditures (excluding those acquired in business combinations), are as follows:
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| Civil Aviation | | | | | | $ | 26.0 | | $ | 80.6 | | | | |
| Defense and Security | | | | | | | 34.5 | | | 48.7 | | | |
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| Total capital expenditures | | | | | | $ | 60.5 | | $ | 129.3 | | | | |
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Notes to the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
Assets and liabilities employed by segment
The Company uses assets employed and liabilities employed to assess resources allocated to each segment. Assets employed include accounts receivable, contract assets, inventories, prepayments, property, plant and equipment, right-of-use assets, intangible assets, investment in equity accounted investees, derivative financial assets and other non-current assets. Liabilities employed include accounts payable and accrued liabilities, provisions, contract liabilities, derivative financial liabilities and other non-current liabilities.
Assets and liabilities employed by segment are reconciled to total assets and liabilities as follows:
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| Civil Aviation | $ | 6,912.2 | | $ | 6,896.4 | |
| Defense and Security | | 3,004.7 | | | 3,046.5 | |
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| Total assets | $ | 11,178.0 | | $ | 11,147.8 | |
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| Civil Aviation | $ | 1,158.6 | | $ | 1,129.9 | |
| Defense and Security | | 996.9 | | | 1,074.9 | |
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| Total liabilities | $ | 5,694.7 | | $ | 5,759.7 | |
Products and services information
The Company's revenue from external customers for its products and services are as follows:
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| Three months ended June 30 | | | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | | | | 2026 | | 2025 |
| Products | | | $ | 143.4 | | $ | 154.1 | | $ | 251.7 | | $ | 221.6 | | | | | $ | 395.1 | | | $ | 375.7 | |
| Training, software and services | | | 498.2 | | 453.6 | | 280.1 | | 269.3 | | | | | 778.3 | | | 722.9 | |
| Total external revenue | | | $ | 641.6 | | $ | 607.7 | | $ | 531.8 | | $ | 490.9 | | | | | $ | 1,173.4 | | | $ | 1,098.6 | |
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Notes to the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
Geographic information
The Company markets its products and services globally. Revenues are attributed to geographical regions based on the location of customers. Non-current assets other than financial instruments, deferred tax assets and employee benefits assets are attributed to geographical regions based on the location of the assets, excluding goodwill. Goodwill is presented by geographical regions based on the Company’s allocation of the related purchase price.
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| Canada | | | | | | $ | 115.2 | | $ | 113.2 | |
| United States | | | | | | | 556.9 | | | 514.1 | |
| United Kingdom | | | | | | | 69.8 | | | 64.1 | |
| Rest of Americas | | | | | | | 25.5 | | | 27.5 | |
| Europe | | | | | | | 197.7 | | | 142.6 | |
| Asia | | | | | | | 146.5 | | | 191.7 | |
| Oceania and Africa | | | | | | | 61.8 | | | 45.4 | |
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| Canada | | | | | | $ | 1,479.9 | | $ | 1,496.2 | |
| United States | | | | | | | 4,427.9 | | | 4,369.1 | |
| United Kingdom | | | | | | | 399.0 | | | 394.8 | |
| Rest of Americas | | | | | | | 230.5 | | | 222.5 | |
| Europe | | | | | | | 1,224.5 | | | 1,229.2 | |
| Asia | | | | | | | 571.1 | | | 570.1 | |
| Oceania and Africa | | | | | | | 202.7 | | | 201.5 | |
| | | | | | $ | 8,535.6 | | $ | 8,483.4 | |
NOTE 3 – RESTRUCTURING, INTEGRATION AND ACQUISITION COSTS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Severances and other employee related costs | | | | | | $ | 28.1 | | $ | — | |
| Impairment of non-financial assets | | | | | | | 12.0 | | | — | |
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On November 11, 2025, the Company announced a transformation plan to simplify its structure, sharpen its focus and strengthen execution. The transformation focuses on streamlining the Company's organizational structure, assessing its portfolio, tightening its capital discipline, and optimizing its operational performance. During the first quarter of 2027, costs related to this program totalled $48.3 million and included $28.1 million of severances and other employee related costs and $12.0 million of impairment of non‑financial assets. Impairment of non‑financial assets included right-of-use assets of $3.9 million within Defense and Security, property, plant and equipment of $3.3 million within Civil Aviation and $2.2 million within Defense and Security, as well as a $2.6 million impairment of capitalized development costs mainly within Civil Aviation related to technologies no longer aligned with the Company’s strategic focus.
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Notes to the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
NOTE 4 – DEBT FACILITIES AND FINANCE EXPENSE – NET
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| Long-term debt (other than lease liabilities) | | | | | | $ | 32.0 | | $ | 37.7 | |
| Lease liabilities | | | | | | | 11.7 | | | 12.1 | |
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| Borrowing costs capitalized | | | | | | | — | | | (1.5) | |
| Finance expense | | | | | | $ | 51.1 | | $ | 59.5 | |
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| Loans and investment in finance leases | | | | | | $ | (3.3) | | $ | (3.3) | |
| Other | | | | | | | (2.3) | | | (1.6) | |
| Finance income | | | | | | $ | (5.6) | | $ | (4.9) | |
| Finance expense – net | | | | | | $ | 45.5 | | $ | 54.6 | |
Revolving credit facility extension
In June 2026, the Company extended the maturity date of its US$1.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility until June 2031.
NOTE 5 – SHARE CAPITAL AND EARNINGS PER SHARE
Share capital
Repurchase and cancellation of common shares
On June 5, 2026, the Company announced the renewal of the normal course issuer bid program (NCIB) to purchase, for cancellation, up to 16,073,033 of its common shares. The NCIB began on June 10, 2026 and will end on June 9, 2027 or on such earlier date when the Company completes its purchases or elects to terminate the NCIB. These purchases may be made through the facilities of the TSX or the Nasdaq, or in such other manner as may be permitted under applicable stock exchange rules and securities laws, at the prevailing market price at the time of acquisition, plus brokerage fees. All common shares purchased pursuant to the NCIB will be cancelled.
During the three months ended June 30, 2026, the Company repurchased and cancelled a total of 1,107,279 common shares (2025 ‑ nil) under the NCIB, at a weighted average price of $35.26 per common share (2025 – nil), for a total consideration of $39.0 million (2025 – nil).
Earnings per share computation
The denominators for the basic and diluted earnings per share computations are as follows:
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| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | | | | 321,508,660 | | 320,370,583 | |
| Effect of dilutive stock options and other equity-settled share-based payments | | | | 625,228 | | 748,633 | |
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| for diluted earnings per share calculation | | | | 322,133,888 | | 321,119,216 | |
For the three months ended June 30, 2026, stock options to acquire 446,607 common shares (2025 – 1,075,255) have been excluded from the above calculation since their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect.
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Notes to the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
NOTE 6 – SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOWS INFORMATION
Changes in non-cash working capital are as follows:
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| Accounts receivable | $ | 100.2 | | $ | 52.3 | |
| Contract assets | | 34.2 | | | (22.8) | |
| Inventories | | (13.0) | | | (25.0) | |
| Prepayments | | (19.2) | | | (17.7) | |
| Income taxes | | (0.2) | | | (4.5) | |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | (95.1) | | | (206.9) | |
| Provisions | | 16.9 | | | (6.3) | |
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| $ | 19.0 | | $ | (204.5) | |
Supplemental information:
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| Interest paid | | | $ | 38.5 | | $ | 49.9 | |
| Interest received | | | | 5.4 | | | 5.3 | |
| Income taxes paid | | | | 10.2 | | | 13.6 | |
NOTE 7 – FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The fair value of a financial instrument is determined by reference to the available market information at the reporting date. When no active market exists for a financial instrument, the Company determines the fair value of that instrument based on valuation methodologies as discussed below. In determining assumptions required under a valuation model, the Company primarily uses external, readily observable market data inputs. Assumptions or inputs that are not based on observable market data incorporate the Company’s best estimates of market participant assumptions. Counterparty credit risk and the Company’s own credit risk are taken into account in estimating the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities.
The following assumptions and valuation methodologies have been used to measure the fair value of financial instruments:
(i)The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their carrying values due to their short-term maturities;
(ii)The fair value of derivative instruments, which include forward contracts and swap agreements, is calculated as the present value of the estimated future cash flows using assumptions based on market conditions prevailing at each reporting date. The fair value of derivative instruments reflects the estimated amounts that the Company would receive or pay to settle the contracts at the reporting date;
(iii)The fair value of the equity investments, which does not have a readily available market value, is estimated using a discounted cash flow model, which includes some assumptions that are not based on observable market prices or rates;
(iv)The fair value of non-current receivables is estimated based on discounted cash flows using current interest rates for instruments with similar risks and remaining maturities;
(v)The fair value of long-term debts, royalties obligations and other non-current liabilities are estimated based on discounted cash flows using current interest rates for instruments with similar risks and remaining maturities.
Fair value hierarchy
The fair value hierarchy reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements and has the following levels:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices in markets that are not active) or indirectly (i.e. quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities);
Level 3: Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
Each type of fair value is categorized based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
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Notes to the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
The carrying values and fair values of financial instruments, by category, are as follows:
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| Cash and cash equivalents | Level 1 | $ | 568.7 | | $ | 568.7 | | $ | 552.4 | | $ | 552.4 | |
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| Equity swap agreements | Level 2 | | 0.4 | | | 0.4 | | | 1.0 | | | 1.0 | |
| Forward foreign currency contracts | Level 2 | | (7.3) | | | (7.3) | | | (6.5) | | | (6.5) | |
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| Derivative assets (liabilities) designated in a hedge relationship | | | | | | | | |
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| Foreign currency and interest rate swap agreements | Level 2 | | (14.5) | | | (14.5) | | | (10.0) | | | (10.0) | |
| Forward foreign currency contracts | Level 2 | | (30.3) | | | (30.3) | | | (13.3) | | | (13.3) | |
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| Financial assets (liabilities) measured at amortized cost | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable(1) | Level 2 | | 476.6 | | | 476.6 | | | 579.2 | | | 579.2 | |
| Investment in finance leases | Level 2 | | 151.4 | | | 141.4 | | | 149.9 | | | 145.1 | |
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Other non-current assets(2) | Level 2 | | 82.3 | | | 82.3 | | | 76.2 | | | 76.2 | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(3) | Level 2 | | (632.7) | | | (632.7) | | | (699.9) | | | (699.9) | |
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Total long-term debt(4) | Level 2 | | (2,466.5) | | | (2,475.6) | | | (2,477.1) | | | (2,488.3) | |
Other non-current liabilities(5) | Level 2 | | (63.8) | | | (61.0) | | | (72.6) | | | (65.3) | |
| Financial assets measured at FVOCI | | | | | | | | | |
| Equity investments | Level 3 | | 1.4 | | | 1.4 | | | 1.4 | | | 1.4 | |
| | $ | (1,934.3) | | $ | (1,950.6) | | $ | (1,919.3) | | $ | (1,928.0) | |
(1) Includes trade receivables, accrued receivables and certain other receivables.
(2) Includes non-current receivables and certain other non-current assets.
(3) Includes trade accounts payable, accrued liabilities, interest payable and current royalty obligations.
(4) Excludes lease liabilities. The carrying value of long-term debt excludes transaction costs.
(5) Includes non-current royalty obligations and other non-current liabilities.
During the three months ended June 30, 2026, there were no significant changes in level 3 financial instruments.
36 I CAE First Quarter Report 2027