Pan American Silver reports audited financial results for 2022
Pan American Silver Corp. (NASDAQ: PAAS) reported its Q4 2022 and FY 2022 financial results, reflecting challenges like inflation and production cost increases. Q4 revenue was $375.5 million, down from $422.2 million the previous year, impacted by inventory build-up. The company faced a net loss of $172.1 million, or $0.82 loss per share, while total revenue for FY 2022 was $1.5 billion. Cash flow from operations was negative at $112.1 million in Q4. Notably, the acquisition of Yamana Gold was approved, expected to diversify and strengthen Pan American’s portfolio. A $0.10 dividend per share was declared for March 2023.
- Q4 2022 silver production was 4.8 million ounces, consistent with guidance.
- Gold production reached 164.4 thousand ounces in Q4 2022, the second highest on record.
- Acquisition of Yamana Gold expected to strengthen and diversify the asset portfolio.
- Declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share.
- Q4 revenue decreased by approximately $46.7 million compared to Q4 2021.
- Net loss of $172.1 million in Q4 2022 and $340.1 million for FY 2022.
- Production costs exceeded original guidance due to inflationary pressures.
- Cash flow used in operations of $112.1 million in Q4 2022.
Added
Q4 2022 and FY 2022 Highlights:
- The Company, Yamana Gold Inc. ("Yamana") and Agnico Eagle Mines Limited ("Agnico Eagle") entered into an arrangement agreement dated
November 4, 2022 , whereby the Company agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Yamana following the sale by Yamana of its Canadian assets, including certain subsidiaries and partnerships which hold Yamana's interests in the Canadian Malartic mine, to Agnico Eagle, by way of a plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act (the "Transaction"). The Transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2023, subject to receipt of approval from theMexican Federal Economic Competition Commission and satisfaction or waiver of certain other closing conditions. Following completion of the Transaction, the Company will add a number of assets to its portfolio, including: the Jacobina mine inBrazil ; the El Peñón andMinera Florida mines inChile ; and the Cerro Moro mine inArgentina as well as several development projects inArgentina andChile . - Silver production was 4.8 million ounces in Q4 2022 and 18.5 million ounces in FY 2022. Gold production of 164.4 thousand ounces in Q4 2022 was the second highest on record, and totaled 552.5 thousand ounces in FY 2022. Silver production was within the revised guidance range provided on
November 9, 2022 while gold production was within the original guidance range provided onFebruary 23, 2022 (the "2022 Original Operating Outlook"). - Revenue was
in Q4 2022 and$375.5 million for FY 2022. Revenue in Q4 2022 excluded finished goods inventory build-ups of 418 thousand ounces of silver and 17 thousand ounces of gold.$1.5 billion - Net loss of
, or$172.1 million basic loss per share in Q4 2022 and$0.82 , or$340.1 million basic loss per share for FY 2022. In Q4 2022, the Company incurred$1.62 in expenses related to the Transaction, primarily attributable to the Company advancing$157.3 million to Yamana toward the termination fee paid by Yamana to Gold Fields Limited ("Gold Fields") in connection with the now terminated arrangement agreement between Yamana and Gold Fields.$150.0 million - Adjusted loss was
, or$4.8 million basic adjusted loss per share in Q4 2022 and adjusted earnings were$0.02 , or$17.9 million basic adjusted earnings per share for FY 2022.$0.09 - Cash flow used in operating activities was
in Q4 2022, primarily reflecting Transaction expenses of$112.1 million . Q4 2022 cash flow was also reduced by$157.3 million of cash used for working capital. Cash flow generated from operating activities was$29.1 million for FY 2022.$31.9 million - Silver Segment Cash Costs were
and$14.41 per ounce in Q4 2022 and FY 2022, respectively. Silver Segment all-in sustaining costs ("AISC"), excluding NRV adjustments, were$12.72 and$19.47 per ounce in Q4 2022 and FY 2022, respectively. FY 2022 Silver Segment Cash Costs and AISC were above the 2022 Original Operating Outlook ranges, largely due to inflationary cost pressures, supply chain shortages and delayed logistics.$16.56 - Gold Segment Cash Costs were
and$1,077 ,113 per ounce in Q4 2022 and FY 2022, respectively. Gold Segment AISC, excluding NRV adjustments, were$1 and$1,422 per ounce in Q4 2022 and FY 2022, respectively. FY 2022 Gold Segment Cash Costs were above the 2022 Original Operating Outlook range and Gold Segment AISC were at the low end of the revised guidance range provided on$1,459 August 10, 2022 . - Capital expenditures totaled
in 2022, comprised of$290.4 million of sustaining capital and$223.8 million of project capital, which was largely directed to the La Colorada Skarn project. Total capital expenditures were within the 2022 Original Operating Outlook.$66.6 million - At
December 31, 2022 , the Company had cash and short-term investment balances of (excluding long-term investments), working capital of$142.3 million , and$423.5 million available under its revolving Sustainability-Linked Credit Facility ("SL-Credit Facility"). Total debt of$340.0 million was related to SL-Credit Facility, lease liabilities and construction loans in$226.8 million Peru . - A cash dividend of
per common share has been declared, payable on or about$0.10 March 17, 2023 , to holders of record of Pan American's common shares as of the close onMarch 6, 2023 . The dividends are eligible dividends for Canadian income tax purposes. - Pan American was included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2023 recognizing our improvement in ESG performance. S&P Global's annual Sustainability Yearbook aims to distinguish individual companies, within their industries, that have demonstrated strengths in corporate sustainability. Pan American was placed in the S&P top
10% in the Metals & Mining industry in 2022.
ILO 169 Consultation for the
In Q4 2022, two meetings were held under the ILO 169 consultation process for the Escobal mine in
The MEM is leading the ILO 169 consultation process, and further details regarding the process are available on the MEM's web site: https://mem.gob.gt/pueblo-indigena-xinka/. No timeline has been set for the conclusion of the ILO 169 consultation process, nor a potential restart of operations at the Escobal mine.
Disposition of Shares in Maverix Metals
Pan American sold its remaining interest in Maverix Metals Inc. ("MMX") in
2023 Operating Outlook
Pan American plans to provide its 2023 operating outlook and guidance following the completion of the Transaction, which is expected to occur later in the first quarter of 2023. Management intends to provide a 2023 operating outlook inclusive of the Latin American assets acquired through the Transaction, as well as a consolidated forecast for annual general and administrative, exploration and project development costs.
The 2023 operating outlook will reflect the end of mine life at Pan American's Manantial Espejo operation in
Conference Call and Webcast
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Dial-in numbers: | 1-800-319-4610 (toll-free in |
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The live webcast, presentation slides and the Q4 2022 and FY 2022 report will be available at panamericansilver.com. An archive of the webcast will also be available for three months.
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
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Weighted average shares during period (millions) | 210.5 | 210.3 | ||||||
Shares outstanding end of period (millions) | 210.7 | 210.5 | ||||||
Three months ended | Year ended | |||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||
FINANCIAL | ||||||||
Revenue | $ | 375,472 | $ | 422,170 | $ | 1,494,718 | $ | 1,632,750 |
Mine operating earnings | $ | 35,047 | $ | 76,039 | $ | 48,362 | $ | 367,938 |
Net (loss) earnings | $ | (172,060) | $ | 14,664 | $ | (340,063) | $ | 98,562 |
Basic (loss) earnings per share(1) | $ | (0.82) | $ | 0.07 | $ | (1.62) | $ | 0.46 |
Adjusted earnings (loss)(2) | $ | (4,798) | $ | 39,943 | $ | 17,936 | $ | 161,782 |
Basic adjusted earnings (loss) per share(1) | $ | (0.02) | $ | 0.19 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.77 |
Net cash (used in) generated from operating activities | $ | (112,102) | $ | 118,098 | $ | 31,909 | $ | 392,108 |
Net cash (used in) generated from operating activities before | $ | (83,030) | $ | 127,761 | $ | 73,946 | $ | 463,177 |
Sustaining capital expenditures(2) | $ | 62,581 | $ | 56,280 | $ | 223,760 | $ | 207,623 |
Non-sustaining capital expenditures(2) | $ | 15,126 | $ | 18,132 | $ | 71,000 | $ | 49,951 |
Cash dividend per share | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.45 | $ | 0.34 |
PRODUCTION | ||||||||
Silver (thousand ounces) | 4,763 | 5,276 | 18,455 | 19,174 | ||||
Gold (thousand ounces) | 164.4 | 156.7 | 552.5 | 579.3 | ||||
Zinc (thousand tonnes) | 10.5 | 11.2 | 38.6 | 49.4 | ||||
Lead (thousand tonnes) | 5.0 | 4.1 | 18.7 | 18.1 | ||||
Copper (thousand tonnes) | 1.3 | 2.4 | 5.3 | 8.7 | ||||
CASH COSTS(2) ($/ounce) | ||||||||
Silver Segment(3) | 14.41 | 9.74 | 12.72 | 11.51 | ||||
Gold Segment(3) | 1,077 | 963 | 1,113 | 899 | ||||
AISC(2) ($/ounce) | ||||||||
Silver Segment(3) | 17.79 | 13.57 | 16.48 | 15.62 | ||||
Gold Segment(3)(4) | 1,502 | 1,461 | 1,649 | 1,214 | ||||
AVERAGE REALIZED PRICES(5) | ||||||||
Silver ($/ounce) | 21.17 | 23.33 | 21.59 | 25.00 | ||||
Gold ($/ounce) | 1,736 | 1,792 | 1,792 | 1,792 | ||||
Zinc ($/tonne) | 2,878 | 3,352 | 3,472 | 2,997 | ||||
Lead ($/tonne) | 2,111 | 2,333 | 2,148 | 2,206 | ||||
Copper ($/tonne) | 7,957 | 9,545 | 8,979 | 9,297 |
(1) | Per share amounts are based on basic weighted average common shares. |
(2) | Non-GAAP measure; please refer to the "Alternative Performance (non-GAAP) Measures" section of this news release for further information on these measures. |
(3) | Silver Segment Cash Costs and AISC are calculated net of credits for realized revenues from all metals other than silver ("silver segment by-product credits"), and are calculated per ounce of silver sold. Gold segment Cash Costs and AISC are calculated net of credits for realized silver revenues ("gold segment by-product credits"), and are calculated per ounce of gold sold. |
(4) | Gold Segment AISC was impacted by the Q2 2022 impairment of the Dolores mine, which added a |
(5) | Metal prices stated are inclusive of final settlement adjustments on concentrate sales. |
Fourth Quarter Consolidated Income Statements
(unaudited)
Three months ended | ||
2022 | 2021 | |
Revenue | $ 375,472 | $ 422,170 |
Cost of sales | ||
Production costs | (252,271) | (263,442) |
Depreciation and amortization | (79,281) | (76,141) |
Royalties | (8,873) | (6,548) |
(340,425) | (346,131) | |
Mine operating earnings | 35,047 | 76,039 |
General and administrative | (3,002) | (8,255) |
Exploration and project development | (8,560) | (4,076) |
Mine care and maintenance | (10,478) | (9,266) |
Foreign exchange gains (losses) | 795 | (5,646) |
Gains on derivatives | 5,818 | 1,638 |
Losses on sale of mineral properties, plant and equipment | (1,134) | (551) |
Gain and income from associates | — | 289 |
Transaction and Integration costs | (157,334) | — |
Other (expense) income | (9,167) | 2,530 |
(Loss) earnings from operations | (148,015) | 52,702 |
Investment income (loss) | 1,247 | (6,083) |
Interest and finance expense | (6,402) | (3,484) |
(Loss) earnings before income taxes | (153,170) | 43,135 |
Income tax expense | (18,890) | (28,471) |
Net (loss) earnings | $ (172,060) | $ 14,664 |
Net (loss) earnings attributable to: | ||
Equity holders of the Company | (172,756) | 14,036 |
Non-controlling interests | 696 | 628 |
$ (172,060) | $ 14,664 | |
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of taxes | ||
Items that will not be reclassified to net (loss) earnings: | ||
Unrealized loss on long-term investment | 22,010 | — |
Income tax recovery related to long-term investments | (4,619) | — |
Total other comprehensive loss | $ 17,391 | $ — |
Total comprehensive (loss) earnings | $ (154,669) | $ 14,664 |
Total comprehensive (loss) earnings attributable to: | ||
Equity holders of the Company | $ (155,365) | $ 14,519 |
Non-controlling interests | 696 | 145 |
$ (154,669) | $ 14,664 | |
(Loss) earnings per share attributable to common shareholders | ||
Basic (loss) earnings per share | $ (0.82) | $ 0.07 |
Diluted (loss) earnings per share | $ (0.82) | $ 0.07 |
Weighted average shares outstanding (in 000's) Basic | 210,573 | 210,348 |
Weighted average shares outstanding (in 000's) Diluted | 210,573 | 210,450 |
Fourth Quarter Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
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2022 | 2021 | |
Operating activities | ||
Net (loss) earnings for the period | $ (172,060) | $ 14,664 |
Income tax expense | 18,890 | 28,471 |
Depreciation and amortization | 79,281 | 76,141 |
Net realizable value inventory charge | 5,433 | 21,652 |
Gains and income from associates | — | (289) |
Accretion on closure and decommissioning provision | 3,710 | 1,864 |
Investment (income) loss | (1,247) | 6,083 |
Interest paid | (2,213) | (1,523) |
Interest received | 1,157 | 27 |
Income taxes paid | (16,678) | (22,810) |
Other operating activities | 697 | 3,481 |
Net change in non-cash working capital items | (29,072) | (9,663) |
$ (112,102) | $ 118,098 | |
Investing activities | ||
Payments for mineral properties, plant and equipment | $ (72,362) | $ (70,147) |
Proceeds from disposition of mineral properties, plant and equipment | 504 | 1,067 |
Proceeds from short-term investments | — | 455 |
Proceeds from derivatives | 3,617 | 2,300 |
$ (68,241) | $ (66,325) | |
Financing activities | ||
Proceeds from common shares issued | $ 97 | $ 284 |
Distributions to non-controlling interests | (269) | (43) |
Dividends paid | (21,032) | (21,032) |
Proceeds from debt | 163,800 | — |
Repayment of debt | (1,643) | (850) |
Payment of equipment leases | (3,703) | (3,416) |
$ 137,250 | $ (25,057) | |
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (2,981) | (675) |
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (46,074) | 26,041 |
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 153,079 | 257,509 |
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | $ 107,005 | $ 283,550 |
About Pan American
Pan American owns and operates silver and gold mines located in
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In this news release, we refer to measures that are not generally accepted accounting principle ("non-GAAP") financial measures. These measures are widely used in the mining industry as a benchmark for performance, but do not have a standardized meaning as prescribed by IFRS as an indicator of performance, and may differ from methods used by other companies with similar descriptions. These non-GAAP financial measures include:
- Cash Costs. Pan American's method of calculating cash costs may differ from the methods used by other entities and, accordingly, Pan American's Cash Costs may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other entities. Investors are cautioned that Cash Costs should not be construed as an alternative to production costs, depreciation and amortization, and royalties determined in accordance with IFRS as an indicator of performance.
- Adjusted earnings and basic adjusted earnings per share. Pan American believes that these measures better reflect normalized earnings as they eliminate items that in management's judgment are subject to volatility as a result of factors, which are unrelated to operations in the period, and/or relate to items that will settle in future periods.
- All-in Sustaining Costs per silver or gold ounce sold, net of by-product credits ("AISC"). Pan American has adopted AISC as a measure of its consolidated operating performance and its ability to generate cash from all operations collectively, and Pan American believes it is a more comprehensive measure of the cost of operating our consolidated business than traditional cash costs per payable ounce, as it includes the cost of replacing ounces through exploration, the cost of ongoing capital investments (sustaining capital), general and administrative expenses, as well as other items that affect Pan American's consolidated earnings and cash flow.
- Total debt is calculated as the total current and non-current portions of: long-term debt, finance lease liabilities and loans payable. Total debt does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Pan American and certain investors use this information to evaluate the financial debt leverage of Pan American.
- Net cash is calculated as cash and cash equivalents plus short-term investments, other than equity securities less total debt.
- Working capital is calculated as current assets less current liabilities. Working capital does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Pan American and certain investors use this information to evaluate whether Pan American is able to meet its current obligations using its current assets.
- Total available liquidity is calculated as the sum of Cash and cash equivalents, Short-term Investments, and the amount available on the Credit Facility. Total available liquidity does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Pan American and certain investors use this information to evaluate the liquid assets available to Pan American.
This news release should be read in conjunction with Pan American's Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis for the year ended
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Information
Certain of the statements and information in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian provincial securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements or information. Forward-looking statements or information in this news release relate to, among other things: future financial or operational performance; our expectations with respect to completing the Transaction, the timing for the same, and any anticipated benefits therefrom; the timing for any future guidance related to production, AISC, operating and sustaining costs, or other financial forecasts; the timing with respect to the recordation of Transaction closing costs; our ability to successfully integrate Yamana and its business, and any anticipated benefits and synergies therefrom; if the Transaction completes, our ability to optimize an expanded base of operations in
These forward-looking statements and information reflect Pan American's current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Pan American, are inherently subject to significant operational, business, economic and regulatory uncertainties and contingencies. These assumptions include: our ability to receive all required regulatory approvals and then close the Transaction; the impact of inflation and disruptions to the global, regional and local supply chains; tonnage of ore to be mined and processed; future anticipated prices for gold, silver and other metals and assumed foreign exchange rates; the timing and impact of planned capital expenditure projects, including anticipated sustaining, project, and exploration expenditures; the ongoing impact and timing of the court-mandated ILO 169 consultation process in
Pan American cautions the reader that forward-looking statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release and Pan American has made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: the duration and effect of local and world-wide inflationary pressures and the potential for economic recessions; the duration and effects of COVID-19, and any other pandemics on our operations and workforce, and the effects on global economies and society; fluctuations in silver, gold and base metal prices; fluctuations in prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services (including transportation); fluctuations in currency markets (such as the PEN, MXN, ARS, BOB, GTQ and CAD versus the USD); operational risks and hazards inherent with the business of mining (including environmental accidents and hazards, industrial accidents, equipment breakdown, unusual or unexpected geological or structural formations, cave-ins, flooding and severe weather); risks relating to the credit worthiness or financial condition of suppliers, refiners and other parties with whom Pan American does business; inadequate insurance, or inability to obtain insurance, to cover these risks and hazards; employee relations; relationships with, and claims by, local communities and indigenous populations; our ability to obtain all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals in a timely manner; changes in laws, regulations and government practices in the jurisdictions where we operate, including environmental, export and import laws and regulations; changes in national and local government, legislation, taxation, controls or regulations and political, legal or economic developments in
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