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RNS Number : 9265A Quest Capital Corporation 08 August 2008 August 8, 2008 Stock Symbols: TSX: QC AMEX/AIM: QCC QUEST CAPITAL REPORTS STRONG GROWTH IN SECOND QUARTER 2008 Interest Income Up 23% Loan Portfolio Up 46% Second Quarterly Dividend of $0.045 Per Share Declared Vancouver, British Columbia - Quest Capital Corp. ("Quest" or the "Company") today reported its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 - including strong growth in interest income and mortgage loans - and expressed a confident outlook for the second half of 2008. Quest's mortgage assets are located exclusively in Canada, it does not lend into the United States. "Quest is firmly on track with the growth strategy we introduced for 2008," said Stephen Coffey, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are experiencing a significant increase in new lending opportunities from quality borrowers and are meeting this demand as a dedicated Mortgage Investment Corporation or MIC." A MIC is a tax-advantaged Canadian corporation through which the Canadian government encourages residential mortgage lending. As a MIC, Quest can distribute its entire taxable income by way of dividends to shareholders and deliver increasing yield as compared to taxable corporations, as dividends paid are tax deductible to the Company. Dividends received from a MIC are taxed as interest. "Quest's results to date are satisfying and include growth in interest income, a sizeable increase in our loan portfolio based on good funding volumes, a reduction in impaired loans and the payment of an attractive dividend, "said Mr. Coffey. "Our ability to reduce taxable income through the payment of dividends to shareholders has helped us to increase shareholder yield and after-tax earnings. Net income for the second quarter of 2008 is the highest since the fourth quarter of 2006. During the quarter, we also took the first steps towards applying for a deposit-taking license. This is a major initiative that, if successful, will accelerate our growth potential in future years." Second Quarter Highlights * Interest income increased 23% to $11.5 million in the second quarter of 2008, compared to $9.4 million during the same period in 2007. This increase was the result of a 38% year-over-year growth in average outstanding loans. * The Company's loan portfolio grew to $350.4 million at June 30, 2008, representing a 26% increase from December 31, 2007 and a 46% increase from June 30, 2007. * Total loans funded during the quarter were $72 million compared to $59 million in the comparative period in 2007 - a 22% increase. Quest also syndicated $5.7 million in loans, compared to $4.3 million a year ago. * Net income was $7.5 million ($0.05 per share basic and diluted) compared to $7.4 million ($0.05 per share basic and diluted) during the same period last year - despite an expected drop in other income from corporate finance and investment operations that were discontinued late in 2007. The comparative period in 2007 also included a $3.6 million gain related to the sale of marketable securities. Quarterly Dividend of $0.045 Per Share Declared The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.045 per share, payable on September 30, 2008 to shareholders of record on September 15, 2008. Quest's objective is to increase value for shareholders while reducing taxable corporate income. It accomplishes this objective through its dividend strategy which involves achieving a high payout ratio each year. The current dividend declaration follows the June 30, 2008 dividend payment of $0.045 per share which produced a payout ratio on income before taxes for the second quarter of 2008 of 82% compared to 34% a year earlier. Six Month Highlights For the six months ended June 30, 2008: * Interest income was $22.7 million compared to $19.5 million last year, a 16.4% increase. * Net income was $14.6 million, virtually unchanged from a year earlier. * Earnings per share (basic and diluted) were $0.10, also unchanged from the same period in 2007. * Total loans funded grew 77% to $149.4 million compared to $84.5 million during the comparative period in 2007. Other Performance Metrics * At June 30, 2008, total assets were $366.5 million representing a 24% increase from $295.8 million a year earlier. * Shareholders' equity at June 30, 2008 was $295.5 million compared to $288.3 million a year earlier - a 2.5% increase. * At June 30, 2008, impaired loans totalled $12.4 million, a significant improvement over impaired loans of $23.0 million a year ago. "With estimated underlying security of $20 million on our impaired loans, we expect to avoid losses and maintain our track record of credit quality," said Jim Grosdanis, Chief Financial Officer. "Moreover, because we are targeting to achieve an increasing level of geographic diversification within our portfolio, we have confidence that we can continue to achieve one of our main objectives: preservation of capital." Outlook "Looking forward, we're confident about our prospects," said Mr. Coffey. "From a capital perspective, we have drawn down $66.5 million of our $88.0 million revolving debt facility at June 30, 2008. So while we've been very efficient in using leverage, we still have room to support the addition of quality mortgages including the use of syndication. From a market perspective, while we're cognizant of the fact that Canadian real estate markets are not as strong as last year, they still provide more than adequate support for Quest. We're particularly pleased with the reception we've been given in the selected locations in the Ontario market since opening there earlier this year and expect our mortgage portfolio there to grow in the second half. This complements our additional penetration into the Saskatchewan market. In terms of adding value to shareholders, we remain optimistic." SECOND QUARTER CONFERENCE CALL Quest Capital will host a conference call at 11 a.m. Eastern today to discuss its second quarter performance. To access the call live, please dial 1-800-762-8908. The call will be recorded and a replay made available for one week ending Friday, August 15, 2008 at midnight. The replay may be accessed approximately one hour after the call by dialing 416-640-1917 and entering passcode 21279182 followed by the number sign (ž). About Quest Quest Capital Corp. is a leading Mortgage Investment Corporation serving Canadian real estate markets. Quest's objective is to become Canada's largest Mortgage Investment Corporation in terms of (i) equity, (ii) loans generated and (iii) profitability. Quest's strategy is to deploy its financial capital at superior rates of return while minimizing risk in the process. The three principles of Quest's investing strategy are capital preservation, obtaining an attractive yield on lending activities and profitable growth. For more information about Quest, please visit our website (www.questcapcorp.com) or SEDAR (www.sedar.com) or contact: Contact in Canada AIM NOMAD: Stephen Coffey, President Canaccord Adams & CEO Limited (P): (416) 367-8383 Ryan Gaffney or (F): (416) 367-4624 Robert Finlay (P): 011 44 20 7050 6500 A. Murray Sinclair, Co-Chairman (P): 604-687-8378 Toll Free: (800) 318-3094 Forward Looking Statements This press release includes certain statements that constitute "forward-looking statements", and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws ("forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" are collectively referred to as "forward-looking statements", unless otherwise stated). Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may relate to the Company's future outlook and anticipated events or results and may include statements regarding the Company's future financial position, business strategy, budgets, litigation, projected costs, financial results, taxes, plans and objectives. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends affecting the financial condition of our business. These forward-looking statements were derived utilizing numerous assumptions regarding expected growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. While the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable, based on information currently available, they may prove to be incorrect. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made and/or management's good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. To the extent any forward-looking statements constitute future-oriented financial information or financial outlooks, as those terms are defined under applicable Canadian securities laws, such statements are being provided to describe the current potential of the Company and readers are cautioned that these statements may not be appropriate for any other purpose, including investment decisions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date those statements are made. Except as required by applicable law, we assume no obligation to update or to publicly announce the results of any change to any forward-looking statement contained or incorporated by reference herein to reflect actual results, future events or developments, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting the forward-looking statements. If we update any one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements. You should not place undue importance on forward-looking statements and should not rely upon these statements as of any other date. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. QUEST CAPITAL CORP. Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements June 30, 2008 (Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars) Quest Capital Corp. Unaudited Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets As at June 30, 2008 with comparative figures for December 31, 2007 and June 30, 2007 (Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars) June 30, December 31, June 30, 2008 2007 2007 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,101 $ 30,484 $ 26,163 Loans (note 5) 350,419 277,710 240,055 Future income taxes 2,981 3,916 9,000 Restricted cash (note 6) 8,763 12,452 2,279 Prepaid and other receivables 160 155 356 Capital assets 929 841 416 Other assets 186 186 1,262 Marketable securities - - 3,621 Investments - - 12,646 $ 366,539 $ 325,744 $ 295,798 Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued $ 3,559 $ 7,081 $ 3,606 liabilities (note 10) Income taxes payable 45 188 1,829 Future income taxes 879 904 1,212 Asset retirement obligation 522 572 840 Debt payable (note 7) 66,010 26,365 - 71,015 35,110 7,487 Shareholders' equity Share capital (note 8) 207,161 207,161 203,590 Contributed surplus (note 8) 7,474 6,934 6,673 Accumulated other comprehensive - - 3,094 income Retained earnings 80,889 76,539 74,954 295,524 290,634 288,311 $ 366,539 $ 325,744 $ 295,798 Contingencies and commitments (notes 5(d) and 11) Approved by the Board of Directors "Stephen C. Coffey" Director "A. Murray Sinclair" Director Stephen C. Coffey A. Murray Sinclair The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements. Quest Capital Corp. Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Retained Earnings For the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 (Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars) Three Months Six Months Ended June 30 Ended June 30 2008 2007 2008 2007 Retained earnings - beginning $ 79,968 $ 71,218 $ 76,539 $ 65,137 of period Adoption of financial - - - 1,591 instruments standards Net income for the period 7,526 7,366 14,625 14,755 Dividends (6,605) (3,630) (10,275) (6,529) Retained earnings - end of $ 80,889 $ 74,954 $ 80,889 $ 74,954 period e accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements. Quest Capital Corp. Unaudited Interim Consolidated Income Statements For the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 (Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) Three Months Six Months Ended June 30 Ended June 30 2008 2007 2008 2007 Interest income $ 11,549 $ 9,356 $ 22,680 $ 19,480 Interest expense (726) (18) (1,149) (248) Interest income, net 10,823 9,338 21,531 19,232 Provision for loan losses (246) - (450) - (note 5) Net interest income after 10,577 9,338 21,081 19,232 provision for loan losses Other income Syndication (note 10) 114 322 234 560 Management and finder's fees - 416 - 1,142 (note 10) Gains on sale of securities - 3,578 - 5,735 (note 10) Other - 20 - 20 114 4,336 234 7,457 Net interest and other income 10,691 13,674 21,315 26,689 Non-interest expense Salaries and benefits 942 1,018 1,678 1,917 Bonuses 487 965 992 1,870 Stock-based compensation (note 268 366 540 566 8) Office and other 452 389 1,038 722 Legal and professional 258 352 980 712 services Regulatory and shareholder 155 150 358 421 relations Directors' fees 65 44 118 110 Sales tax (recovery) - (344) - 306 Other expenses (recoveries) 11 (1) 74 15 relating to resource assets 2,638 2,939 5,778 6,639 Income before income taxes 8,053 10,735 15,537 20,050 Provision for income taxes 527 3,369 912 5,295 (note 9) Net income for the period $ 7,526 $ 7,366 $ 14,625 $ 14,755 Earnings per share Basic $ 0.05 $ 0.05 $ 0.10 $ 0.10 Diluted $ 0.05 $ 0.05 $ 0.10 $ 0.10 Weighted average number of shares outstanding Basic 146,789,711 145,118,549 146,789,711 145,037,733 Diluted 146,839,776 148,718,138 147,315,821 148,735,913 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements. Quest Capital Corp. Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income For the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 (Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars) Three Months Six Months Ended June 30 Ended June 30 2008 2007 2008 2007 Net income for the period $ 7,526 $ 7,366 $ 14,625 $ 14,755 Other comprehensive income Net unrealized gains (losses) on - (533) - 1,429 available-for-sale financial assets arising during the period Reclassification adjustment for - (597) - (567) gains recorded in net income Other comprehensive income (loss) - (1,130) - 862 Comprehensive income $ 7,526 $ 6,236 $ 14,625 $ 15,617 Accumulated other comprehensive $ - $ 4,224 $ - $ - income - beginning of period Adoption of financial instruments - - - 2,232 standards Other comprehensive income (loss) - (1,130) - 862 for the period Accumulated other comprehensive $ - $ 3,094 $ - $ 3,094 income - end of period The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements. Quest Capital Corp. Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 (Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars) Three Months Six Months Ended June 30 Ended June 30 2008 2007 2008 2007 Cash flows from operating activities Net income for the period $ 7,526 $ 7,366 $ 14,625 $ 14,755 Adjustments to determine net cash flows relating to operating items: Future income taxes 563 3,338 884 5,166 Stock-based compensation 268 366 540 566 Provision for loan losses 246 - 450 - Amortization of deferred (1,281) (2,691) (2,931) (4,523) interest and loan fees Deferred interest and loans 1,685 1,069 4,241 1,295 fees received Other 149 277 318 172 Activity in marketable securities held for trading Purchases - (752) - (2,437) Proceeds on sales - 2,079 - 4,989 Gains on sale of marketable - (3,578) - (5,735) securities and investments Expenditures for asset (35) (62) (83) (117) retirement obligation Increase/(decrease) in prepaid 148 (36) (5) 328 and other receivables Decrease in accounts payables (3,069) (2,162) (3,522) (651) and accrued liabilities Decrease in income taxes (120) (212) (141) (985) payable 6,080 5,002 14,376 12,823 Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from shares issued - 275 - 704 Dividends (6,605) (3,630) (10,275) (6,529) Financing costs - - (664) - Change in revolving debt 26,010 - 66,510 - facility Change in other debt facility - - (26,365) (22,000) 19,405 (3,355) 29,206 (27,825) Cash flows from investing activities Activity in loans Funded (72,043) (58,690) (149,436) (84,510) Repayments 49,030 68,091 77,564 106,978 Other (969) 878 (2,597) 3,436 Activity in investments Proceeds on sales - 4,574 - 5,876 Change in restricted cash (165) 103 3,745 74 Purchases of capital assets (133) (7) (235) (13) (24,280) 14,949 (70,959) 31,841 Foreign exchange gain (loss) 2 (176) (6) (182) on cash held in a foreign subsidiary Increase (decrease) in cash 1,207 16,420 (27,383) 16,657 and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents - 1,894 9,743 30,484 9,506 beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents - $ 3,101 $ 26,163 $ 3,101 $ 26,163 end of period Supplemental cash flow information (note 15) The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements. Quest Capital Corp. Notes to Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements For the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 (Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share capital information) 1. Nature of operations Quest Capital Corp.'s ("Quest" or the "Company") focus is to provide mortgage financings. Throughout 2007, the Company also provided a range of services including corporate finance, consulting, management and administrative services through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Quest Management Corp. and Quest Securities Corporation. In December 2007, Quest reorganized its business, operations and assets in order to qualify as a mortgage investment corporation ("MIC") for Canadian income tax purposes. A MIC is a special-purpose corporation defined under Section 130.1 of the Income Tax Act (Canada). A MIC does not pay corporate-level taxes when all taxable income is distributed to shareholders as dividends during a taxation year and within 90 days of its year end. Taxable Canadian shareholders will have dividend payments subject to Canadian tax as interest income. As of January 1, 2008, the Company must continually meet the following criteria to maintain MIC eligibility: (i) at least 50% of its assets must consist of residentially oriented mortgages and/or cash; (ii) it must not directly hold any foreign assets, including investments secured by real property located outside of Canada; (iii) it must not engage in operational activities outside of the business of lending and investing of funds; and (iv) no person may own more than 25% of the issued and outstanding shares. 2. Basis of presentation The accompanying financial information does not include all disclosures required under generally accepted accounting principles for annual financial statements. The accompanying financial information reflects all adjustments, consisting primarily of normal recurring adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of results for the interim periods. These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's 2007 audited annual financial statements and notes. Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the current period's presentation and have been adjusted due to a prior period classification error relating to cumulative translation adjustment and other comprehensive income as reported in the December 31, 2007 financial statements. 3. Significant accounting policies These interim consolidated financial statements follow the same accounting policies and methods of application as the Company's audited annual financial statements, except as noted in Note 4 below. These interim consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles and include the Company's accounts and those of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, QC Services Inc., Viceroy Capital Corp., Viceroy Gold Corporation and its 75% proportionate joint venture interest in the Castle Mountain property. 4. Changes in accounting policies Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted the CICA handbook section 1535, "Capital Disclosures", which requires an entity to disclose its objectives, policies, and processes for managing capital. In addition, this section requires disclosure of summary quantitative information about what an entity manages as capital; see note 13 to these consolidated financial statements. Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted the CICA handbook sections 3862 "Financial Instruments - Disclosures" and 3863 "Financial Instruments - Presentation". These sections replace CICA handbook section 3861 "Financial Instruments - Disclosure and Presentation", and enhance disclosure requirements on the nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments and how the entity manages those risks; see notes 12 and 13 to these interim consolidated financial statements. Also, refer to "risk and uncertainties" section of the Company's Management Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008. 5. Loans (a) Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses Loans outstanding as at June 30, 2008: Gross Allowance for loan losses Net Amount Specific General Total Amount Mortgages $ 340,648 $ - $ 426 $ 426 $ 340,222 Bridge loans 18,846 - 24 24 18,822 Accrued interest and deferred (8,625) - - - (8,625) loan fees $ 350,869 $ - $ 450 $ 450 $ 350,419 Loans outstanding as at December 31, 2007: Gross Allowance for loan losses Net Amount Specific General Total Amount Mortgages $ 279,644 $ - $ - $ - $ 279,644 Bridge loans 10,549 - - - 10,549 Accrued interest and deferred (12,483) - - - (12,483) loan fees $ 277,710 $ - $ - $ - $ 277,710 Loans outstanding as at June 30, 2007: Gross Allowance for loan losses Net Amount Specific General Total Amount Mortgages $ 221,345 $ - $ - $ - $ 221,345 Bridge loans 30,560 - - - 30,560 Accrued interest and deferred (11,850) - - - (11,850) loan fees $ 240,055 $ - $ - $ - $ 240,055 (b) Past Due Loans that are not Impaired Loans are classified as past due when the loan is outstanding past the contractual maturity date. This may arise in the normal course of business as a result of various factors including construction or refinancing delays. These loans are not considered impaired as interest payments are current and all other terms of the loan agreements are in good standing. The Company's past due loans are as follows: Days Outstanding June 30, December 31, June 30, Past Maturity 2008 2007 2007 1 - 30 days $ 4,173 $ - $ - 31 - 60 days - 11,436 - Over 60 days 9,615 - - $ 13,788 $ 11,436 $ - (c) Impaired Loans, Specific and General Allowances Loans are classified as impaired when interest on the loan is over 90 days in arrears or when there is no reasonable assurance of the collection of principal and interest. In determining the provision for possible loan losses, management considers the length of time the loan has been in arrears, the overall financial strength of borrowers and the collateral value of security pledged. Once a loan is classified as impaired, the Company does not record any further interest until it has been repaid or the loan is brought back into good standing. During the period, the Company renegotiated a previously impaired loan of $11,436 which is no longer classified as impaired (December 31, 2007 - $nil, June 30, 2007 - $nil). The Company's impaired loans and specific allowances are as follows: June 30, December 31, June 30, 2008 2007 2007 Gross amount of impaired loans $ 12,391 $ 7,500 $ 22,960 Specific allowances - - - $ 12,391 $ 7,500 $ 22,960 At June 30, 2008, the total estimated value of collateral of impaired loans is $20,358. The Company has recorded specific allowances for loan losses as follows: June 30, June 30, 2008 2007 Balance - beginning of period $ - $ 586 Specific allowances - - Allowance applied - (586) Balance - end of period $ - $ - In addition, starting in 2008, the Company commenced providing for a general allowance for loan losses to reflect probable, but unidentified losses in its loan portfolio. The Company has recorded a general allowance for loan losses as follows: June 30, June 30, 2008 2007 Balance - beginning of period $ - $ - General allowance for the period 450 - Balance - end of period $ 450 $ - (d) Loan Commitments At June 30, 2008, the Company had entered into agreements to advance funds of $16.1 million and had committed to future advances, primarily construction loans, of up to $78.9 million. These advances are subject to the completion of due diligence, no material adverse change in the assets, business or ownership of the borrower and other terms. 6. Restricted cash Restricted cash comprises: June 30, December 31, June 30, 2008 2007 2007 Castle Mountain $ 1,899 $ 1,999 $ 2,279 Interest reserves on loans (held in 6,864 10,453 - trust) Total $ 8,763 $ 12,452 $ 2,279 a) Castle Mountain Pursuant to an agreement among the partners of the Castle Mountain property, the Company is required to set aside restricted cash of US$1,859 ($1,899) as at June 30, 2008 (December 31, 2007 - US$2,016 or $1,999, June 30, 2007 - US$2,139 or $2,279) in a fund to fulfill reclamation and closure obligations at the Castle Mountain property. b) Interest reserves on loans (held in trust) Certain of the Company's loan agreements permit the Company to withhold a portion of the total loan amount in trust as interest reserves. These amounts are applied as interest payments are due. Amounts held in trust relating to unearned interest are recorded as restricted cash. 7. Debt payable In January 2008, the Company entered into a revolving debt facility syndicated among three Canadian chartered banks to a maximum of $88,000. The facility bears interest based on prime rate and is collateralized by the Company's loan portfolio. As at June 30, 2008, $66,510 was drawn down under the facility. The Company amortizes financing costs associated with the revolving debt facility over the term of the facility, being 2 years. June 30, December 31, June 30, 2008 2007 2007 Revolving debt facility drawn $ 66,510 $ - $ - Other debt facility drawn - 26,365 - Less: unamortized balance of financing costs (500) - - $ 66,010 $ 26,365 $ - 8. Share capital a) Authorized Unlimited First and Second Preferred Shares Unlimited common shares without par value b) Shares issued and outstanding Number of Amount Shares Common shares Opening and closing balance 146,789,711 $ 207,161 c) Stock options outstanding The Company has a stock option plan under which the Company may grant options to its directors, employees and consultants for up to 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares. The exercise price of each option is required to be equal to or higher than the market price of the Company's common shares on the day of grant. Vesting and terms of the option agreement are at the discretion of the Board of Directors. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, the change in stock options outstanding was as follows: Number of shares Weighted average exercise price Number of shares Weighted average exercise price Common shares Opening balance 10,553,000 $ 2.28 Granted 2,455,000 2.37 Exercised - - Expired or cancelled (314,063) 3.06 Closing balance 12,693,937 $ 2.28 Options exercisable 9,477,589 $ 2.17 The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2008: Options outstanding Options exercisable Range of Options Weighted Weighted Options Weighted exercise outstandin average average exercisab average prices g remaining exercise le exercise contractua price price l life (years) $1.51 223,000 1.14 $ 1.51 223,000 $ 1.51 $1.52 to $1.95 6,150,000 0.64 1.95 6,150,000 1.95 $1.96 to $2.31 2,355,000 3.73 2.17 1,212,391 2.28 $2.32 to $3.24 3,965,937 3.85 2.89 1,892,198 2.91 12,693,937 2.22 $ 2.28 9,477,589 $ 2.17 d) Contributed surplus Opening balance - at January 1, 2008 $ 6,934 Stock-*based compensation 540 Fair value of stock options exercised - Ending balance - at June 30, 2008 $ 7,474 The fair values of options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2008 have been estimated using an option pricing model. Assumptions used in the pricing model are as follows: Risk-free interest rate 2.86% Expected life of options 3.0 years Expected stock price volatility 35% Expected dividend yield 10% Weighted average fair value of options $ 0.32 9. Income taxes The Company has tax losses and other deductions in certain of its entities which are available to reduce its taxable income in Canada. The Company has recognized a future tax asset to the extent that the amount is more likely than not to be realized from future earnings. The provision for income taxes consists of the following: Three Months Six Months Ended June 30 Ended June 30 2008 2007 2008 2007 Current tax expense (recovery) Canada $ (26) $ 31 $ 23 $ 129 United States (10) - 5 - Total current tax expense (recovery) (36) 31 28 129 Future tax expense (recovery) Canada 570 3,338 934 5,166 United States (7) - (50) - Total future tax expense 563 3,338 884 5,166 Total provision for income taxes $ 527 $ 3,369 $ 912 $ 5,295 10. Related party transactions Included in accounts payable as at June 30, 2008 is $1,951 due to employees and officers for bonuses payable (December 31, 2007 - $4,620, June 30, 2007 - $2,375). For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Company paid $89 for administration services to a party related by virtue of having certain directors and officers in common. The Company was also reimbursed $20 in office and premises costs by the same related party. Included in the loan portfolio as at June 30, 2008 is a $10,000 bridge loan (December 31, 2007 - $nil, June 30, 2007 - $nil) which is serviced at market rates by a party related by having certain directors and officers in common. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Company received $13 (June 30, 2007 - $40) in syndication loan administration fees from parties related by virtue of having certain directors and officers in common. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Company recorded a gain on disposal of securities and investments of $nil (June 30, 2007 - $2,156) in companies related by virtue of having certain directors and officers in common. These transactions were recorded at the exchange amount which management believes to be a fair approximation of fair value. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Company received $nil (June 30, 2007 - $348) in management and finder's fees from parties related by virtue of having certain directors and officers in common. Included in accounts payable as at June 30, 2008 is $40 (December 31, 2007 - $41 June 30, 2007 - $25) in co-lender interest payable to related parties. 11. Contingencies and commitments a) Surety bond guarantees totalling US$2,405 have been provided by Castle Mountain Joint Venture for compliance with reclamation and other environmental agreements. b) The Company has entered into operating leases for office premises. Minimum annual lease payments required are approximately as follows: 2008 (remaining six months) $ 313 2009 625 2010 548 2011 395 2012 395 c) Other commitments and contingencies are disclosed elsewhere in these interim consolidated financial statements and notes. 12. Interest rate sensitivity The Company's exposure to interest rate changes results from the difference between assets and liabilities and their respective maturities or interest rate repricing dates. Based on current differences as at June 30, 2008, the Company estimates that an immediate and sustained 100 basis point increase in interest rates would decrease net interest income over the next 12 months by $338. An immediate and sustained 100 basis point decrease in interest rates would increase net interest income over the next 12 months by $405. The carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the following table are presented in the periods in which they next reprice to market rates or mature based on the earlier of contractual repricing and maturity dates, as at June 30, 2008: Floating 0 to 6 6 to 12 1 to 3 Over Non - Interest Total Rate Months Months Years 3 Years Sensitive Total assets $44,990 $173,451 $53,732 $82,592 $- $11,774 $366,539 Total liabilities and equity 66,510 - - - - 300,029 $366,539 Difference $(21,520) $173,451 $53,732 $82,592 - $(288,255) $ - Cumulative difference $(21,520) $151,931 $205,663 $288,255 $288,255 $ - $ - Cumulative difference as a (5.9%) 41.4% 56.1% 78.6% 78.6% - - percentage of total assets 13. Risk management The primary goals of the Company's risk management are to ensure that the outcomes of activities involving elements of risk are consistent with the Company's objectives and risk tolerance, and to maintain an appropriate risk/reward balance while protecting the Company's financial operations from events that have the potential to materially impair its financial strength. Balancing risk and reward is achieved through aligning risk tolerance with the Company's business strategy, diversifying risk, pricing appropriately for risk, mitigating risk through preventative controls and transferring risk to third parties. Capital Management The Company's capital management objectives are to maintain a strong and efficient capital structure to provide liquidity to support lending operations. A strong capital position also provides flexibility in considering accretive growth opportunities. As at June 30, 2008, the Company was in compliance with its revolving debt facility covenants. Management considers the Company's capital to be comprised of debt payable of $66,010 at June 30, 2008 and all components of shareholders' equity which amount to $295,524 as at June 30, 2008. The Company's dividend policy is to distribute sufficient dividends to shareholders throughout 2008 and within 90 days after the end of 2008 to reduce its taxable income to a negligible amount, after first deducting all available loss carry-forwards and other deductions against 2008 taxable income. Financial Instruments Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted the CICA handbook section 3862, "Financial Instruments - Disclosures". As permitted by the standard, the disclosures required under this section can be found in the Company's MD&A section "risks and uncertainties". The following table provides a cross referencing of those disclosures from the MD&A: Description Section For each type of risk arising from financial Risk management instruments, an entity shall disclose: the exposure to risk and how they arise; objectives, policies and processes used for managing the risks; methods used to measure the risk; and description of collateral Credit risk management Liquidity risk Market risk Interest rate risk Credit risk - gross exposure to credit risk, credit Credit risk quality and concentration of exposures management Market risk - value-at-risk, interest rate risk and Market risk equity risk Interest rate risk Liquidity risk - liquid assets, maturity of financial Liquidity risk liabilities and credit and liquidity commitments 14. Segmented information The Company has primarily one operating segment, which is to provide mortgage financings. The Company's geographic location is Canada. 15. Supplemental cash flow information a) Cash received or paid Three Months Six Months Ended June 30 Ended June 30 2008 2007 2008 2007 Interest received (non-loan) $ 88 $ 172 $ 342 $ 270 Interest paid 601 3 920 226 Income tax instalments - 850 67 870 Non-cash financing and investing activities Three Months Six Months Ended June 30 Ended June 30 2008 2007 2008 2007 Marketable securities and investments $ - $ 1,554 $ - $ 2,171 received as loan fees 16. Future accounting changes The CICA plans to converge Canadian GAAP for public companies with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") over a transition period effective for fiscal periods ending on or after January 1, 2011. Management is currently preparing a plan to adopt IFRS, however, the impact of IFRS convergence of financial reporting standards on the Company's consolidated financial statements is not yet determinable. QUEST CAPITAL CORP. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 INTRODUCTION The following information, prepared as of August 8, 2008, should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of Quest Capital Corp. ("Quest" or the "Company") as at June 30, 2008 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 and its audited annual consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2007 and 2006 and for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, and the related notes attached thereto, which are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). All amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated. Additional information relating to the Company, including the Company's 2007 Annual Information Form, is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. BUSINESS PROFILE AND STRATEGY Quest's primary business focus is mortgage lending on the security of Canadian real estate. The Company's primary lending activity is to provide first mortgages concentrating on residentially oriented real estate. In general, a loan is residentially oriented, if, at the time the loan is made, the real estate on which the loan is secured is, or is intended to be, devoted to residential purposes. This includes financing the development or acquisition of single family, apartment, condominium, social housing and nursing/retirement residences. A secondary lending activity is to provide mortgages secured by commercial or industrial properties. The Company also participates in bridge lending to Canadian companies secured by resource assets located in Canada. As a mortgage investment corporation ("MIC"), Quest can decrease its taxable income through the payment of dividends to its shareholders and to this end, Quest's goal is to enhance shareholder value by increasing dividend distributions to its shareholders and in the process reduce its corporate taxes. It is the Company's intention to further enhance shareholder distributions by increasing profitability through the use of leverage to grow its mortgage portfolio. The growth of its mortgage portfolio will be carried out prudently and profitably through the use of increased leverage as opposed to any increase in its equity. In January 2008, the Company arranged bank lines totaling $88 million for this purpose. In June 2008, Quest began the process of applying for a deposit taking license from the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (Canada) in order to access alternate sources of funding. If successful, Quest would envision accepting customer term deposits (through brokers and agents) towards the end of 2009. Under MIC rules, the Company will be able to carry up to five times its equity in debt, including term deposits, thereby allowing the Company to increase the loan portfolio proportionately. NON-GAAP MEASURES Basic earnings per share ("EPS") before taxes, return on equity before taxes, return on assets before taxes and payout ratio on earnings before taxes do not have standardized meanings prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The fact that tax expense is for the most part a non-cash item to the Company is the major reason the Company calculates and highlights various ratios on a before tax basis. Non-GAAP measures used in this management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A") are calculated as follows: * basic earnings per share before taxes - earnings before taxes divided by number of common shares outstanding for basic EPS purposes; * return on equity before taxes - earnings before taxes divided by average shareholders' equity; * return on assets before taxes - earnings before taxes divided by average total assets; and * payout ratio on earnings before taxes - dividends paid per share divided by basic earnings per share before taxes. Readers are cautioned not to view non-GAAP measures as alternatives to financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Table 1 - Selected Financial Information ($ thousands, except per share amounts) Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, 2008 2007 2008 2007 Key Performance Indicators Interest income 11,549 9,356 22,680 19,480 Other income 114 4,336 234 7,457 Net interest and other income 10,691 13,674 21,315 26,689 Earnings before income taxes 8,053 10,735 15,537 20,050 Earnings per share before taxes(1) 0.05 0.07 0.11 0.14 Net earnings for the period 7,526 7,366 14,625 14,755 Earnings per share - basic 0.05 0.05 0.10 0.10 Earnings per share - diluted 0.05 0.05 0.10 0.10 Return on equity before taxes(1)(2) 11% 15% 11% 14% Return on equity(1)(2) 10% 10% 10% 10% Return on assets before taxes(1)(2) 9% 15% 9% 13% Return on assets(1)(2) 8% 10% 8% 10% Dividends paid per share 0.045 0.025 0.070 0.045 Payout ratio on earnings before 82% 34% 66% 33% taxes(1) Loans 350,419 240,055 Total assets 366,539 295,798 Shareholders' equity 295,524 288,311 Book value per share 2.01 1.99 1. See non-GAAP measures disclosed in this MD&A. 2. Annualized basis. QUARTERLY DIVIDEND DECLARED The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.045 per share at its meeting held August 7, 2008 payable September 30, 2008 to shareholders of record on September 15, 2008. As a MIC, Quest may deduct dividends paid to shareholders in the computation of its taxable income. During the course of this year, the Company has paid dividends of $0.045 and $0.025 per share in June and March, respectively and expects to pay sufficient dividends during the remainder of 2008 and within 90 days of the end of 2008 to reduce its taxable income to a negligible amount after first deducting any tax losses and other deductions carried forward. OUTLOOK As the credit market turmoil continues, Quest has seen an increasing number of new lending opportunities, as well as an increase in the quality of borrowers. Quest expects this to continue throughout 2008. The Company monitors very closely the credit quality of its loans and continues to focus on the loan to value and the location of its collateral. Despite the credit market turmoil being negative for the broad industry, the Company's circumstances continue to remain strong. As of June 30, 2008, the Company has three impaired loans totaling $12 million. Quest's management expects to recover the full amount of its investment as the underlying security is estimated to be $20 million. Quest has been successful in penetrating the Saskatchewan lending market and has also commenced lending in selected areas in the Ontario market through its new originator located in the Toronto office. The Company expects to be able to increase its loan portfolio in these regions throughout the remainder of the year. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Table 2 - Condensed Income Statement ($ thousands) For the three months ended June 30, 2008 For the three months ended June 30, 2007 For the six months ended June 30, 2008 For the six months ended June 30, 2007 Net interest, other income and provision for loan losses Interest income 11,549 108% 9,356 68% 22,680 106% 19,480 73% Other income 114 1% 4,336 32% 234 1% 7,457 28% Interest on debt (726) (7)% (18) 0% (1,149) (5%) (248) (1%) Provision for loan losses (246) (2)% - 0% (450) (2%) - 0% 10,691 100% 13,674 100% 21,315 100% 26,689 100% Expenses Salaries 942 36% 1,018 35% 1,678 29% 1,917 29% Bonuses 487 18% 965 33% 992 17% 1,870 28% Stock-based compensation 268 10% 366 12% 540 9% 566 9% Legal and professional 258 10% 352 12% 980 17% 712 11% services Other 683 26% 238 8% 1,588 28% 1,574 23% 2,638 100% 2,939 100% 5,778 100% 6,639 100% Net income before income 15,537 20,050 taxes 8,053 10,735 Income taxes 527 3,369 912 5,295 Net income for the period 7,526 7,366 14,625 14,755 The three months ended June 30, 2008 is Quest's second quarter operating as a MIC. There are some fundamental differences in operations between this year's and last year's second quarter. The Company is no longer providing corporate finance, management and investment services and accordingly, there are no revenues or expenses for such activities in second quarter 2008 results. Also, while still eligible under MIC rules when lending on Canadian assets, only one bridge loan was funded during the second quarter of 2008. These factors have led to a decrease in net income before taxes, however, by utilizing the special taxation rules for MICs, income tax expense has decreased and the Company's second quarter 2008 net income is $0.2 million or 2% greater than net income in the second quarter of 2007. On a sequential basis, net income is $0.4 million or 6% greater than that of the first quarter of 2008. Interest income Interest income includes loan interest at the stated loan rate excluding interest that has not been accrued on impaired loans plus loan commitment fees net of originators' fee expense. Interest is calculated using the effective interest rate method. Interest income increased $2.2 million or 23% to $11.5 million for three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $9.4 million during the comparative period in 2007. This increase was largely due to greater average loan balances in 2008 as compared to 2007. Measured on a quarterly basis, the average outstanding loan portfolio was $339 million during the second quarter of 2008, a $94 million or 38% increase over the $245 million average balance outstanding during the second quarter of 2007. Based on these average outstanding portfolio balances, interest yields were 13.6% in the second quarter of 2008 compared to 15.3% in the comparative period in 2007. The decrease in yield during 2008 as compared to 2007 reflects the decrease in bridge loan activity as compared to the comparative period in 2007. Other income The Company divested itself of its management, corporate finance and investment operations during 2007 as previously disclosed. As well, only one bridge loan was funded during the second quarter of 2008. Consequently, the only other income reported during the three months ended June 30, 2008 relates to the service fees generated from syndicated loans. During the three months ended June 30, 2008, the Company reported $0.1 million in servicing fees as compared to $0.3 million in the comparative period in 2007. Syndicated loan servicing fees have decreased due to the Company choosing to fund loans with its revolving line of credit instead of increasing syndications. During the second quarter of 2007, the Company recorded $3.6 million in gains on sale of marketable securities and investments and management and finder's fees. Interest expense and provision for loan losses Interest expense relates to interest on Quest's revolving debt facility in 2008 and other debt facility in 2007 used to assist in funding its mortgage portfolio. This expense has grown with increased utilization of the facility. Commencing in 2008, the Company established a general allowance for loan losses to be consistent with industry practice. During the three months ended June 30, 2008, the Company has taken a charge for a general allowance for loan losses of $0.2 million as compared to $nil in the comparative period in 2007. As at June 30, 2008, the Company's general allowance for loan losses is $0.5 million. There has been no specific loan loss provisions recorded in 2008 or during the comparative period in 2007. Salaries and bonuses Salaries and benefits decreased $0.1 million or 7% during the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the comparative period in 2007. As at June 30, 2008, the Company had 22 employees involved in lending operations as compared to 15 employees as at June 30, 2008. At June 30, 2007, the Company also had 10 employees engaged in management and corporate finance operations. Bonuses for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 were $0.5 million, a decrease of $0.5 million or 50% from $1.0 million in the comparative period in 2007, primarily due to a decrease in bonuses paid to employees in corporate finance operations. Bonuses represent amounts under the Company's incentive plans paid to officers and employees of the Company. The Company's incentive plans include discretionary and non-discretionary components. Discretionary payments and allocations are subject to the approval of the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors. Non-discretionary amounts relate to the originators' fees which have been netted against commitment fee income and included as a component of interest income. Stock-based compensation Stock-based compensation decreased $0.1 million or 27% to $0.3 million in the second quarter of 2008 as compared to $0.4 million in the comparative period in 2007. The expense related to options is recorded on a straight line basis over the expected vesting term of the option (usually three years), therefore the current expense relates to options vesting over a three year period. Legal and professional fees Legal and professional fees decreased $0.1 million or 27% to $0.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $0.4 million in the comparative period in 2007. Approximately $0.1 million of these legal and professional fees are non-recurring expenses related to special advisory work carried over from 2007. Other expenses Other expenses include general and office expenses, directors' remuneration, regulatory and other miscellaneous expenses. These expenses have increased $0.4 million or 187% to $0.7 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $0.2 million in the comparative period in 2007 which included a recovery of $0.3 for sales taxes. Provision for income taxes The Company has recognized a future tax asset based on the likely utilization of tax losses and other deductions which may be used to reduce future taxable income. During the three months ended June 30, 2007, net income was reduced through the recording of a tax provision as a result of the utilization of future tax assets previously set up. In the current period, tax expense has also been recorded based on the utilization of this tax asset, however, the Company's ability to deduct dividend payments in the calculation of taxable income has resulted in a much reduced tax provision. During the quarter, the Company utilized $0.7 million of tax losses. There is approximately a further $1.7 million of losses carried forward available to be utilized during the remainder of 2008. Net income For the quarter ended June 30, 2008, the Company had consolidated net income of $7.5 million (or $0.05 basic EPS) compared to consolidated net income of $7.4 million (or $0.05 basic EPS) during the comparative period in 2007 an increase of $0.2 million or 2%. On a year to date basis, net income has decreased $0.1 million or 1%. Comprehensive income The Company did not have any available for sale assets or liabilities whose fair values differ from their original carrying value during 2008. As a result, there is no other comprehensive income to report during the period ended June 30, 2008. Other comprehensive loss for the three months ended June 30, 2007 was $1.1 million and included $0.5 million of unrealized losses on available-for-sale financial assets. FINANCIAL POSITION Table 3 - Asset Components ($ thousands) June 30, December 31, June 30, 2008 2007 2007 Asset mix Cash and cash equivalents 3,101 1% 30,484 9% 26,163 9% Loans 350,419 96% 277,710 85% 240,055 81% Future tax asset 2,981 1% 3,916 1% 9,000 3% Other 10,038 2% 13,634 5% 20,580 7% 366,539 100% 325,744 100% 295,798 100% Cash The Company's cash resources at June 30, 2008 were $3.1 million as compared to $30.5 million as at December 31, 2007 and $26.1 million at June 30, 2007. Cash and cash equivalents include cash balances with a major Canadian chartered bank, and do not include any investments in commercial paper. The Company attempts to keep its cash balances to a minimum during periods when it has drawn on its revolving debt facility. Loans The Company's loan portfolio continued to grow during the second quarter of 2008 to $350.4 million representing a 26% increase over the portfolio balance as at December 31, 2007 and a 46% increase over that at June 30, 2007. As at June 30, 2008, 95% of the Company's loan portfolio was comprised of mortgages on real estate, compared to 96% at December 31, 2007 and 88% at June 30, 2007. As at June 30, 2008, Quest's loan portfolio consisted of 63 loans of which 57 were mortgages secured by real estate and 6 were bridge loans secured by various mining and energy related assets. The following table illustrates the composition of the Company's loan portfolio: Table 4 - Loan Portfolio ($ thousands) June 30, December 31, June 30, 2008 2007 2007 Principal Outstanding Mortgages Land under development 148,841 41% 151,607 52% 120,659 48% Real estate - residential 39,923 11% 22,752 8% 49,957 20% Real estate - commercial 68,359 19% 51,123 18% 48,589 19% Construction 83,525 24% 54,162 18% 2,140 1% Total mortgages 340,648 95% 279,644 96% 221,345 88% Bridge loans 18,846 5% 10,549 4% 30,560 12% Total principal outstanding 359,494 100% 290,193 100% 251,905 100% Prepaid and accrued interest, (4,630) (8,877) (8,222) net Deferred loan fees and other, (3,995) (3,606) (3,628) net General allowance for loan (450) 0 0 losses As recorded on the balance 350,419 277,710 240,055 sheet The Company funded $72 million in loans during the three months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $13 million or 22% over the loans funded of $59 million in the comparative period in 2007. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Company's funded $149 million in loans, representing an increase of $64 million or 75% over that funded during the six months ended June 30, 2007. The Company syndicated $5.7 million in loans during the quarter ended June 30, 2008 compared to $4.3 million loans syndicated during the same period in 2007. The Company will syndicate a loan, in certain instances, if it does not have sufficient cash resources to fund the entire loan itself or if it wishes to reduce its exposure to a borrower. The following table illustrates the flow in the loan portfolio during 2007 and 2008. The Company collects commitment fees each time a loan is funded or renewed. Hence the shorter the loan term, the greater the capacity to fund new loans and earn commitment fees. Table 5 - Loan Principal Continuity ($ thousands) For the three months ended For the six months June 30, 2008 June 30, 2007 June 30, 2008 June 30, 2007 Principal balance, beginning 335,445 261,307 290,193 279,426 of period Loans funded 72,043 58,690 149,436 84,510 Loans repaid and other (47,994) (68,092) (80,135) (112,031) Principal balance, end of 359,494 251,905 359,494 251,905 period As at June 30, 2008, the portfolio was comprised of 93% first mortgages and 7% second mortgages. The amount of the Company's loans, secured by first or second mortgages, generally do not exceed 75% of the collateral value. The following table outlines Quest's continuing concentration on first mortgages: Table 6 - Priority of Mortgage Security Charges(1) ($ thousands) June 30, December 31, June 30, 2008 2007 2007 Principal secured by: First mortgages 315,217 93% 259,344 93% 185,930 84% Second mortgages 25,431 7% 20,300 7% 35,415 16% Total mortgages 340,648 100% 279,644 100% 221,345 100% 1. Includes mortgage portion of loan portfolio only. As at June 30, 2008, the mortgage portfolio is concentrated in western Canada, with loans in British Columbia representing 47% of the portfolio, the Prairies 46% and Ontario 7%. The following table indicates the geographical composition of the Company's mortgages at the stated period ends. Table 7 - Geographic Location of Mortgages(1) ($ thousands) June 30, December 31, June 30, 2008 2007 2007 Principal outstanding: British Columbia 161,388 47% 160,986 58% 112,886 51% Prairies 157,878 46% 94,440 34% 81,898 37% Ontario 21,382 7% 17,500 6% 22,135 10% Other - 0% 6,718 2% 4,426 2% Total mortgages 340,648 100% 279,644 100% 221,345 100% 1. Includes mortgage portion of loan portfolio only. Management reviews the geographical composition of the loan portfolio on a regular basis and adjusts lending policies to reflect market conditions. Credit quality and impaired loans As part of the Company's security, corporate and/or personal guarantees are generally required from the borrower. Where in Quest's opinion the real estate security alone is not as strong as management may require, additional collateral is obtained by way of collateral charges on other real estate and assets owned by the borrower or by letters of credit. Management reviews the portfolio on a regular basis to confirm whether the quality of the underlying security is maintained and if credit conditions have deteriorated, suitable action is taken. As at June 30, 2008, the Company had three impaired loans in the amount of $12.4 million (June 30, 2007 - $23.0 million) on which remedial action has been undertaken. In management's opinion, the underlying security on these loans is of sufficient value to cover the Company's investment. The Company has commenced providing for a general allowance for loan losses in 2008. This general allowance represents a provision for unknown or unidentified, but probable, credit losses in the portfolio. Quest has no exposure to US sub-prime mortgages or to any structured investment vehicles. Quest also has no derivative instruments. Future income taxes and other assets Tax assets are comprised of losses carried forward and other tax deductions (see Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates). The set up and utilization of future tax assets are non-cash items. The Company has recognized a future tax asset based on the likely realization of tax losses to be utilized against future taxable income. In 2008 to date, $0.9 million of previously recognized future tax assets were utilized and charged to expense in the income statement compared to $5.2 million in 2007. The Company has also recognized a future tax liability related to its former U.S. based operations. Other assets at June 30, 2008 include $8.8 million of restricted cash, of which $6.9 million was held in trust to fund borrower's future interest payments. Liabilities Total liabilities at June 30, 2008 were $71 million as compared to $35.1 million, as at December 31, 2007 representing a 100% increase. The largest component of total liabilities is the Company's revolving debt facility. As at June 30, 2008, $66.5 million had been drawn on the Company's $88.0 million facility, as compared to $nil as at June 30, 2007. Debt facilities are used to fund loans, as well as to bridge any gap between loan advances and loan repayments. Capital management Shareholders' equity as at June 30, 2008 of $295.5 million is $4.9 million or 2% greater than that as at December 31, 2007 and is $7.2 million or 3% greater than that as at June 30, 2007. During 2008, the Company has paid out $10.3 million in dividends, approximately 70% of its earnings before taxes. As discussed above, as a MIC, the Company intends to pay out sufficient dividends in 2008 and within 90 days after the end of 2008 to reduce taxable income to a negligible amount, after first deducting available losses and other tax deductions carried forward. The Company's current strategy is to grow through use of leverage and not through further accumulation of earnings or the issue of equity. Contractual obligations The Company has contractual obligations for its leased office space in Vancouver and Toronto. The Company's Calgary office is leased on a month to month basis. The total minimum lease payments for the years 2008 - 2012 are $2.3 million. As well, the Company has committed to fund loan principal as at June 30, 2008 in the amount of $95 million (see note 5(d) to the interim consolidated financial statements). The following table illustrates these obligations by period due: Table 8 - Contractual Obligations due by period obligations ($ thousands) Type of Contractual Obligation Total Less than 1 Year 1 - 3 Years 3 - 5 Years More than 5 Years Office Leases 2,276 313 1,173 790 - Loan Commitments 95,000 95,000 - - - Total 97,276 95,313 1,173 790 - OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS The Company has no off balance sheet arrangements. SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS Table 9 - Summary Of Quarterly Results ($ thousands, except per share amounts) Second First Fourth Third Second First Fourth Third Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr 2008 2008 2007 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 Interest income 11,549 11,131 11,133 9,497 9,356 10,124 10,284 8,292 Other income 114 120 2,360 2,165 4,336 3,205 1,425 3,518 Income before taxes 8,053 7,484 8,156 7,782 10,735 9,315 7,918 9,087 Net Income 7,526 7,099 3,648 5,264 7,366 7,389 16,021 8,770 Basic Earnings Per Share 0.05 0.05 0.02 0.04 0.05 0.05 0.12 0.06 Total Assets 366,539 342,491 325,744 304,294 295,798 295,330 305,737 280,784 Total Liabilities 71,015 48,156 35,110 13,125 7,487 10,267 31,608 25,036 As disclosed previously, the Company divested itself of its management, corporate finance and investment operations during 2007. Consequently, there are no revenues or expenses for such services for the three months ended June 30, 2008. Historically, other income from these operations varied by quarter depending on the amount of management, advisory, and finder's fees received and gains on sale of marketable securities and investments. During the fourth quarter of 2006, net earnings were positively impacted by the recognition of a future tax asset of $7.7 million, as a result of the likely realization of unused tax losses from future earnings. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES The Company's accounting policies are described in Note 3 of its audited consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2007 and 2006 and for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005. Management considers the following policies to be the most critical in understanding the judgments and estimates that are involved in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements and the uncertainties which could materially impact its results, financial condition and cash flows. Management continually evaluates its assumptions and estimates; however, actual results could differ materially from these assumptions and estimates. Provision for Loan Losses Loans are stated net of a general allowance for loan losses, and, where required, specific allowances on impaired loans. Such allowances reflect management's best estimate of the credit losses in the Company's loan portfolio and judgments about economic conditions. This evaluation process involves estimates and judgments, which could change in the near term, and result in a significant change to a recognized allowance. The Company's Credit Committee reviews the loan portfolio on at least a quarterly basis and specific provisions are established where required on a loan-by-loan basis. In determining the provision for possible loan losses, the Company considers the following: * the nature and quality of collateral and, if applicable, any guarantee; * secondary market value of the loan and the related collateral; * the overall financial strength of the borrower; * the length of time that the loan has been in arrears; and * the borrower's plan, if any, with respect to restructuring the loan. Commencing in 2008, the Company is establishing a general allowance for loan losses in order to be consistent with industry practice. Future Tax Assets and Liabilities The Company has recognized a future tax asset based on the likely realization of tax losses to be utilized against future earnings. The Company will reassess at each balance sheet date its existing future income tax assets, as well as potential future income tax assets that have not been previously recognized. In determining whether an additional future income tax asset is to be recognized, the Company will assess its ability to continue to generate future earnings based on its current loan portfolio, expected rate of return, the quality of the collateral security and ability to reinvest funds. If an asset has been recorded and the Company assesses that the realization of the asset is no longer viable, the asset will be written down. Conversely, if the Company determines that there is an unrecognized future income tax asset which is more-likely-than-not to be realized, it will be recorded in the balance sheet and statement of earnings. The Company has also recognized a future tax liability related to its former U.S. based operations. CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES INCLUDING INITIAL ADOPTION Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted the CICA handbook section 1535, "Capital Disclosures", which requires an entity to disclose its objectives, policies, and processes for managing capital. In addition, this section requires disclosure of summary quantitative information about what an entity manages as capital; see note 13 to the interim consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008. Effective January 1, 2008, the Company has adopted the CICA handbook sections 3862 "Financial Instruments - Disclosures" and 3863 "Financial Instruments - Presentation". These sections replace CICA handbook section 3861 "Financial Instruments - Disclosure and Presentation", and enhance disclosure requirements on the nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments and how the entity manages those risks; see notes 12 and 13 to the interim consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007. Also, refer to "risk and uncertainties" section of this MD&A. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES The Company's related party transactions are described in Note 10 of its interim consolidated financial statements as at June 30, 2008 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007. Historically, certain directors or officers of Quest joined the boards of companies in which Quest had invested or to which Quest had provided bridge loan financing to ensure Quest's interests were represented. This strategy resulted in a number of related party transactions. DISCLOSURE OF OUTSTANDING SHARE DATA As at August 7, 2008, the Company had the following common shares and stock options outstanding: Common shares 146,789,711 Stock options 12,693,937 RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES Additional risk factors are disclosed under "Risk Factors" in the 2007 Annual Information Form filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Risk Management The success of Quest is dependent upon its ability to assess and manage all forms of risk that affect its operations. Like other financial institutions, Quest is exposed to many factors that could adversely affect its business, financial conditions or operating results. Developing policies and procedures to identify risk and the implementation of appropriate risk management policies and procedures is the responsibility of senior management and the Board of Directors. The Board directly, or through its committees, reviews and approves these policies and procedures, and monitors their compliance with them through ongoing reporting requirements. A description of the Company's most prominent risks follows. Credit Risk Management Credit risk is the risk that a borrower will not honour its commitments and a loss to the Company may result. Senior management is committed to several processes to ensure that this risk is appropriately mitigated. These include: * the employment of qualified and experienced loan originators and underwriters; * the investigation of the creditworthiness of all borrowers; * the engagement of qualified independent consultants such as lawyers, quantity surveyors, real estate appraisers and insurance consultants dedicated to protecting the Company's interests; * the segregation of duties to ensure that qualified staff are satisfied with all due diligence requirements prior to funding; and * the prompt initiation of recovery procedures on overdue loans. The Board of Directors has the responsibility of ensuring that credit risk management is adequate. The Board has delegated much of this responsibility to its Credit Committee, which is comprised of three independent directors. They are provided monthly with a detailed portfolio analysis including a report on all overdue and impaired loans, and meet on a quarterly basis, to review and assess the risk profile of the loan portfolio. The Credit Committee is required to approve all loan applications between $15 million and $25 million, and any loan application for amounts greater than $25 million must be approved by the Board. The Board has delegated approval authority for all loans less than $15 million to an approval committee comprised of senior management. In addition, the Company does not allow any one loan to exceed 10% of the Company's equity and restricts lending to any one borrower to 20% or less of the Company's equity. As at June 30, 2008, the largest loan in the Company's loan portfolio was $27 million (8% of the Company's loan portfolio); this was also the largest aggregate amount owing by any one borrower. Also, the Company will syndicate loans in certain circumstances if it wishes to reduce its exposure to a borrower. The Company reviews its policies regarding its lending limits on an on-going basis. The amount of the Company's loans, secured by first or second mortgages, generally do not exceed 75% of the collateral value. Liquidity Risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not have sufficient cash to meet its obligations as they become due. This risk arises from fluctuations in cash flows from making loan advances and receiving loan repayments. The goal of liquidity management is to ensure that adequate cash is available to honour all future loan commitments. As well, effective liquidity management involves determining the timing of such commitments to ensure cash resources are optimally utilized. Quest manages its liquidity risk by monitoring scheduled mortgage fundings and repayments, and whenever necessary, accessing its debt facility to bridge any gaps in loan maturities and funding obligations. In addition, the Company will syndicate a portion of its loans as part of its liquidity risk management. As at June 30, 2008, the Company had drawn $66.5 million on its $88.0 million revolving debt facility and had future loan commitments of up to $95 million. Further, as at June 30, 2008, 66% of the Company's loan portfolio, being $238.5 million, was due within a year. In managements' opinion, the Company has sufficient resources to meet its current cash flow requirements. Market Risk Market risk arises as a result of changes in conditions which affect real estate values. These market changes may be regional, national or international in nature or may revolve around a specific product type. Risk is incurred if the value of real estate securing the Company's loans falls to a level approaching the loan amounts. Quest is subject to risks in its construction lending business if borrowers are not able to absorb rising costs of labour and materials. In addition, the Company has loaned funds to a number of companies, which funds are used for development including the re-zoning in respect of the relevant project. Any decrease in real estate values may delay the development process and will adversely affect the value of the Company's security. To manage these risks, management ensures that its mortgage origination team is aware of the market conditions that affect each mortgage application and the impact that any changes may have on security for a particular loan. Management and the Board monitor changes in the market on an ongoing basis and adjust the Company's lending practices and policies when necessary to reduce the impact of the above risks. Interest Rate Risk Interest rate risk is the risk that a lender's earnings are exposed to volatility as a result of sudden changes in interest rates. This occurs, in most circumstances, when there is a mismatch between the maturity (or re-pricing characteristics) of loans and the liabilities or resources used to fund the loans. For loans funded using bank debt priced off of Bank Prime Rate, the Company manages this risk through the pricing of certain of its loans also being based upon the Bank Prime Rate. In addition, the Company will in some cases have minimum rates or an interest rate floor in its variable rate loans. The Company is also exposed to changes in the value of a loan when that loan's interest rate is at a rate other than current market rate. Quest currently mitigates this risk by lending for short terms, with terms at the inception of the loan varying from six months to two years, charging prepayment penalties and upfront commitment fees. As at June 30, 2008, the Company had 11 variable rate loans priced off the Bank Prime Rate with an aggregate principal of $41.4 million and 52 fixed rate loans with an aggregate principal of $318.1 million. INTERNAL DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Changes in Internal Disclosure Controls and Procedures Effective May 9, 2008, Jim Grosdanis was appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Company. There were no other changes in the Company's internal disclosure controls and procedures that occurred during the second quarter ended June 30, 2008 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to affect, the Company's internal disclosure controls and procedures. No changes were made in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2008 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal controls over financial reporting. Internal Disclosure Controls and Procedures The Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") are responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate disclosure controls and procedures. Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company's filings under applicable securities legislation is properly accumulated and communicated to management, including the CEO and CFO as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding public disclosure. They are designed to provide reasonable assurance that all information required to be disclosed in these filings is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation. The Company reviews its disclosure controls and procedures; however, it cannot provide an absolute level of assurance because of the inherent limitations in control systems to prevent or detect all misstatements due to error or fraud. Internal Control over Financial Reporting Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP. Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company, (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company, and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. The Company reviews its controls and procedures over financial reporting. However, because of the inherent limitations in a control system, any control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that it will prevent or detect all misstatements, due to error or fraud, from occurring in the financial statements. FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION This MD&A includes certain statements that constitute "forward-looking statements", and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws ("forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" are collectively referred to as "forward-looking statements", unless otherwise stated). These statements appear in a number of places in this MD&A and include statements regarding our intent, beliefs or current expectations of our officers and directors. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. When used in this MD&A, words such as "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "project", "intend", "expect", "may", "will", "plan", "should", "would", "contemplate", "possible", "attempts", "seeks" and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may relate to the Company's future outlook and anticipated events or results and may include statements regarding the Company's future financial position, business strategy, budgets, litigation, projected costs, financial results, taxes, plans and objectives. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends affecting the financial condition of our business. These forward-looking statements were derived utilizing numerous assumptions regarding expected growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. While the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable, based on information currently available, they may prove to be incorrect. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made and/or management's good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. To the extent any forward-looking statements constitute future-oriented financial information or financial outlooks, as those terms are defined under applicable Canadian securities laws, such statements are being provided to describe the current potential of the Company and readers are cautioned that these statements may not be appropriate for any other purpose, including investment decisions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date those statements are made. Except as required by applicable law, we assume no obligation to update or to publicly announce the results of any change to any forward-looking statement contained or incorporated by reference herein to reflect actual results, future events or developments, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting the forward-looking statements. If we update any one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements. You should not place undue importance on forward-looking statements and should not rely upon these statements as of any other date. All forward-looking statements contained in this MD&A are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange END IR SSLEDWSASEFA
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