Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Westport Innovations Inc. (also referenced as Westport Fuel Systems Inc.)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Reporting Period: Twelve months ended December 31, 2013
Filing Date: March 21, 2014
Context: This filing serves as a conduit to deliver the company's Annual Report on Form 40-F, including the Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) and audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year 2013.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover sheet and exhibit index for the Form 6-K. It references the existence of audited financial statements and MD&A but does not contain specific numerical values for the following metrics:
- Revenue
- Net Profit/Loss
- Cash Flow
- Profit Margins
- Debt Levels
- Liquidity Ratios
Investors must refer to Exhibit 99.5 (Audited consolidated financial statements) and Exhibit 99.3 (MD&A) for these figures.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific data regarding material changes in financial performance or operations compared to the prior comparable period. Such analysis is contained within the referenced MD&A (Exhibit 99.3).
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The cover sheet does not include management commentary, forward-looking guidance, specific risk factors, or details on contingencies. These disclosures are located in the attached exhibits, specifically the Letter to Shareholders (Exhibit 99.1) and the MD&A (Exhibit 99.3).
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific revenue and net loss figures in the audited financial statements (Exhibit 99.5) for the year ended December 31, 2013.
- Review the MD&A (Exhibit 99.3) for year-over-year comparisons and explanations of material changes.
- Confirm the company's liquidity position and debt obligations as detailed in the notes to the financial statements.
- Examine the "Letter to Shareholders" (Exhibit 99.1) for management's strategic outlook and discussion of risks.
- Note that the filing was signed by Bill Larkin, Chief Financial Officer, on March 21, 2014.