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News Release – Q2 2024 – Sedar

Burnaby, B.C., August 14, 2024 – Canlan Ice Sports Corp. (the “Corporation”) (TSX: ICE)
today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Overview of Q2 2024

1. Total operating revenue of $21.8 million increased by $2.0 million or 10.3% compared
to a year ago and represents a record high for the second quarter;
2. Total operating earnings was $1.6 million compared to $2.3 million in 2023 as the
Company incurred increased expenses related to its roof remediation program and
other major maintenance projects to improve dressing rooms, rink floors and parking
lots compared to 2023; and
3. Food and beverage revenue was up 12.3% due to increased tournament business and
additional promotional programs that drove increased traffic into the Company’s
restaurants.

Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 Results

Second Quarter Results
(three months ended June 30, 2024 compared with three months ended June 30, 2023)
1. Total operating revenue of $21.8 million increased by $2.0 million or 10.3% compared to
2023. Higher tournament registrations, third-party contract rentals, youth hockey league
registrations and food and beverage sales were key drivers of the increase;
2. Total operating expenses of $17.6 million increased by $2.1 million or 13.2% mainly due to
costs incurred related to its roof remediation program and maintenance projects to
improve dressing rooms, rink floors and parking lots compared to 2023;
3. Earnings before G&A expenses, excluding roof remediation costs, were $4.9 million
compared to $4.5 million in 2023;
4. Total G&A expenses of $2.7 million increased by $0.6 million or 30.6% mainly due to
increased wages and accounting accruals related to a long-term incentive compensation
plan that began mid-2023;
5. After G&A, operating earnings were $1.6 million compared to $2.3 million in 2023; and
6. After recording depreciation expense of $1.9 million, net finance costs of $0.8 million, and
income tax expense of $0.1 million, net loss for the quarter was $1.2 million or $0.09 per
share compared to net earnings of $0.8 million or $0.06 per share in the prior year.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 Results
(six months ended June 30, 2024 compared with six months ended June 30, 2023)
1. Total operating revenue of $48.0 million increased by $3.7 million or 8.5% principally due
to higher third-party contract ice rentals, tournament registrations and food and beverage
revenue. Demand for Canlan-operated youth hockey tournaments remained strong in the
BC and Ontario regions;
2. Total operating expenses of $33.9 million increased by $3.4 million or 11.0% mainly due to
increased labour and other expenses to service higher customer volumes, increased
maintenance expense as we were able to commence major maintenance projects earlier
than we did in the prior year, including roof remediation projects;
3. Earnings before G&A expenses, excluding roof remediation costs, were $15.1 million
compared to $14.0 million in 2023;
4. Total G&A expenses of $4.9 million increased by $0.8 million or 20.0%. Incremental costs
relate to labour and software implemented at the central office to strengthen operations
support to sports complexes, provide enhanced KPI reporting, develop new
products/programs to diversify the Company’s revenue streams, and the Company
recorded compensation expense of $0.3 million during the first six months of 2024 (no
expense required during the same period of 2023) related to a new long-term incentive
compensation plan that commenced in fiscal 2023;
5. Operating earnings before interest, depreciation and taxes was $9.2 million compared to
$9.7 million in 2023; and
6. After recording depreciation expense of $3.7 million, net finance costs of $0.9 million, and
income tax expense of $1.5 million, net earnings were $3.1 million or $0.23 per share
compared to $4.2 million or $0.32 per share in the prior year.

“During the first half of 2024, we saw remarkable growth in surface utilization rates across nearly all regions, driven by a surge in contract surface rentals and a booming interest in youth hockey leagues and tournaments,” said Canlan’s President & CEO, Joey St-Aubin. “It’s incredibly rewarding to witness the continued, year-on-year growth of Canlan’s tournament division post-pandemic, significantly boosting our food and beverage revenues. Our teams are now energized and committed to delivering top-tier programs for our summer campers and completing our new sports simulator projects at Scotia Barn and Canlan Sports York. These innovative projects are set to further amplify our offerings by seamlessly blending virtual and physical sports activities, elevating the Canlan experience to new heights.”

Dividend Policy
Canlan’s Board of Directors has approved the continuation of the Corporation’s quarterly dividend policy. As such, the Board declares eligible dividends totaling $0.03 per common share that will next be paid on October 16, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business September 30, 2024. Canlan’s Board of Directors reviews the Corporation’s dividend policy on a quarterly basis. Canlan’s dividend is designated as an “eligible” dividend under the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any corresponding provincial legislation. Under this legislation, individuals resident in Canada may be entitled to enhanced dividend tax credits, which reduce income tax otherwise payable.

Filings
Canlan’s financial statements and Management’s Discussion & Analysis for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 will be available via SEDAR+ on or before August 14, 2024 and through the Company’s website, www.canlansports.com.

About Canlan
Canlan Ice Sports Corp. (operating as Canlan Sports) is the North American leader in the ownership, operations and programming of multi purpose recreation and entertainment facilities. We currently own, lease and/or manage 16 facilities in Canada and the United States with 48 ice surfaces, as well as five indoor soccer fields, and 20 sport, volleyball, and basketball courts. To learn more about Canlan please visit www.canlansports.com.
Canlan Ice Sports Corp. is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “ICE.”

Caution concerning forward-looking statements
This News Release may contain information that constitutes “forward-looking” information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budgets”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “predicts”, “projects”, “intends”, “targets”, “aims”, “anticipates” or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases or may be identified by statements to the effect that certain actions “may”, “could”, “should”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking information in this press release includes, but is not limited to, anticipated benefits of capital expenditures (including energy efficiencies and enhanced customer experiences) and expectations of business growth. Forward-looking information is based on the reasonable assumptions, estimates, analyses, beliefs and opinions of management made in light of its experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable at the date that such information is disclosed. Forward-looking information is subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the ability of Canlan to control or predict, that may cause Canlan’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied thereby. Material risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information provided herein include those factors identified in Canlan’s public disclosure file available at www.sedarplus.ca and, in particular, the risk factors set out under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s MD&A available for review on the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca. Such forward- looking information represents management’s best judgment based on information currently available. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information herein is made as of the date of this press release only, and the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities law.

For more information:
Canlan Ice Sports Corp.
Ivan Wu
CFO
604 736 9240

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