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Sprott Inc. (NYSE/TSX: SII) announced its Q2 2024 financial results, reporting a rise in Assets Under Management (AUM) to $31.1 billion, a 6% increase from Q1 2024. The company achieved positive net sales with $357 million in net inflows, along with $110 million from the IPO of the Sprott Physical Copper Trust (COP).

Key financial highlights include:

  • Management fees: $38.1 million, up 16% YoY
  • AUM: $31.1 billion, up 6% QoQ and 8% YoY
  • Net income: $13.4 million ($0.53 per share), down 25% YoY
  • Adjusted base EBITDA: $22.4 million, up 25% YoY

The decrease in net income was attributed to the absence of a non-recurring $18.6 million asset realized last year. Higher management fees and market value appreciation contributed to the earnings.

Sprott Inc. (NYSE/TSX: SII) ha annunciato i risultati finanziari del secondo trimestre 2024, riportando un aumento degli Asset Under Management (AUM) a 31,1 miliardi di dollari, con un incremento del 6% rispetto al primo trimestre 2024. L'azienda ha registrato entrate nette positive con 357 milioni di dollari in afflussi netti, insieme a 110 milioni di dollari provenienti dall'IPO del Sprott Physical Copper Trust (COP).

Le principali evidenze finanziarie includono:

  • Commissioni di gestione: 38,1 milioni di dollari, in aumento del 16% su base annua
  • AUM: 31,1 miliardi di dollari, in aumento del 6% rispetto al trimestre precedente e dell'8% su base annua
  • Utile netto: 13,4 milioni di dollari (0,53 dollari per azione), in calo del 25% su base annua
  • EBITDA base rettificato: 22,4 milioni di dollari, in aumento del 25% su base annua

La diminuzione dell'utile netto è stata attribuita all'assenza di un attivo non ricorrente di 18,6 milioni di dollari realizzato l'anno scorso. Le commissioni di gestione più elevate e l'apprezzamento del valore di mercato hanno contribuito ai guadagni.

Sprott Inc. (NYSE/TSX: SII) anunció sus resultados financieros del segundo trimestre de 2024, reportando un aumento en los Activos Bajo Gestión (AUM) a 31.1 mil millones de dólares, un incremento del 6% en comparación con el primer trimestre de 2024. La empresa logró ventas netas positivas con 357 millones de dólares en flujos netos, junto con 110 millones de dólares provenientes de la OPI del Sprott Physical Copper Trust (COP).

Los aspectos financieros clave incluyen:

  • Honorarios de gestión: 38.1 millones de dólares, un aumento del 16% anual
  • AUM: 31.1 mil millones de dólares, un aumento del 6% trimestral y del 8% anual
  • Ingreso neto: 13.4 millones de dólares (0.53 dólares por acción), una disminución del 25% anual
  • EBITDA base ajustada: 22.4 millones de dólares, un aumento del 25% anual

La disminución del ingreso neto se atribuyó a la ausencia de un activo no recurrente de 18.6 millones de dólares realizado el año pasado. Los honorarios de gestión más altos y la apreciación del valor de mercado contribuyeron a las ganancias.

Sprott Inc. (NYSE/TSX: SII)는 2024년 2분기 재무 결과를 발표하며 관리 자산(AUM)이 311억 달러로 증가했음을 알렸습니다. 이는 2024년 1분기 대비 6% 상승한 수치입니다. 회사는 3억 5천7백만 달러의 순 유입과 함께 Sprott Physical Copper Trust (COP)의 IPO에서 1억 1천만 달러의 긍정적인 순 판매 성과를 달성했습니다.

주요 재무 지표는 다음과 같습니다:

  • 관리 수수료: 3천8백1만 달러, 전년 대비 16% 증가
  • AUM: 311억 달러, 분기 대비 6%, 전년 대비 8% 증가
  • 순이익: 1천3백4만 달러 (주당 0.53 달러), 전년 대비 25% 감소
  • 조정된 기본 EBITDA: 2천2백4만 달러, 전년 대비 25% 증가

순이익 감소는 작년에 실현된 비재무적 1860만 달러의 자산이 없었기 때문으로 분석되었습니다. 관리 수수료 상승과 시장 가치 상승이 수익에 기여했습니다.

Sprott Inc. (NYSE/TSX: SII) a annoncé ses résultats financiers du deuxième trimestre 2024, rapportant une augmentation des Actifs Sous Gestion (AUM) à 31,1 milliards de dollars, soit une hausse de 6 % par rapport au premier trimestre 2024. L'entreprise a connu des ventes nettes positives avec des entrées nettes de 357 millions de dollars, ainsi que 110 millions de dollars issus de l'introduction en bourse du Sprott Physical Copper Trust (COP).

Les points financiers clés comprennent :

  • Frais de gestion : 38,1 millions de dollars, en hausse de 16 % par rapport à l'année précédente
  • AUM : 31,1 milliards de dollars, en hausse de 6 % par rapport au trimestre précédent et de 8 % par rapport à l'année précédente
  • Bénéfice net : 13,4 millions de dollars (0,53 dollar par action), en baisse de 25 % par rapport à l'année précédente
  • EBITDA de base ajusté : 22,4 millions de dollars, en hausse de 25 % par rapport à l'année précédente

La diminution du bénéfice net a été attribuée à l'absence d'un actif non récurrent de 18,6 millions de dollars réalisé l'année dernière. Des frais de gestion plus élevés et l'appréciation de la valeur de marché ont contribué aux gains.

Sprott Inc. (NYSE/TSX: SII) hat seine finanziellen Ergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2024 bekannt gegeben und berichtet von einem Anstieg des verwalteten Vermögens (AUM) auf 31,1 Milliarden Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 6% gegenüber dem ersten Quartal 2024 entspricht. Das Unternehmen erzielte positive Nettomittelzuflüsse von 357 Millionen Dollar sowie 110 Millionen Dollar aus dem Börsengang des Sprott Physical Copper Trust (COP).

Wichtige finanzielle Höhepunkte umfassen:

  • Verwaltungsgebühren: 38,1 Millionen Dollar, ein Anstieg von 16% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr
  • AUM: 31,1 Milliarden Dollar, ein Anstieg von 6% gegenüber dem Vorquartal und 8% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr
  • Nettogewinn: 13,4 Millionen Dollar (0,53 Dollar pro Aktie), ein Rückgang von 25% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr
  • Bereinigtes Basis-EBITDA: 22,4 Millionen Dollar, ein Anstieg von 25% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr

Der Rückgang des Nettogewinns wurde auf das Fehlen eines einmaligen, im letzten Jahr realisierten Vermögenswerts von 18,6 Millionen Dollar zurückgeführt. Höhere Verwaltungsgebühren und die Wertsteigerung haben zu den Einnahmen beigetragen.

Positive
  • AUM increased to $31.1 billion, a 6% rise from Q1 2024.
  • Management fees rose to $38.1 million, up 16% YoY.
  • Net inflows of $357 million, reversing Q1 2024 net redemptions.
  • Adjusted base EBITDA increased to $22.4 million, up 25% YoY.
Negative
  • Net income decreased by 25% YoY to $13.4 million.
  • Net commissions on a year-to-date basis decreased by 43% YoY.

Insights

Sprott's Q2 2024 results show positive momentum with AUM reaching $31.1 billion, up 6% from Q1 and 8% YTD. The company returned to positive net inflows of $357 million, reversing Q1's outflows. Key highlights:

  • Management fees up 16% YoY to $38.1 million
  • Net income of $13.4 million ($0.53 per share)
  • Adjusted base EBITDA up 25% YoY to $22.4 million

The launch of the Sprott Physical Copper Trust demonstrates strategic expansion into critical materials. While net income declined YoY due to a one-time gain in 2023, core business performance improved significantly. The 25% increase in adjusted base EBITDA reflects strong underlying growth.

Sprott's Q2 results reflect growing investor interest in precious metals and critical materials. The 6% QoQ AUM increase, driven by market value appreciation and net inflows, indicates a positive shift in sentiment. Key observations:

  • Precious metals trusts saw significant market value gains
  • Critical materials products, especially uranium, attracted strong inflows
  • Launch of Physical Copper Trust taps into demand for industrial metals exposure

The company's diversified product range across precious metals, uranium and now copper positions it well to capitalize on various commodity cycles. The return to positive net inflows ($357 million) suggests improving market conditions for alternative assets, potentially driven by economic uncertainties and inflation concerns.

Sprott's Q2 performance underscores its strong positioning in the alternative assets space. The 25% YoY increase in adjusted base EBITDA to $22.4 million demonstrates robust operational efficiency. Key strategic implications:

  • Diversification into copper expands addressable market
  • Positive net inflows indicate successful client acquisition/retention
  • Higher AUM ($31.1 billion) provides economies of scale

The company's focus on critical materials aligns with global trends in electrification and clean energy. The 16% YoY increase in management fees suggests pricing power and client willingness to pay for specialized investment products. While short-term market fluctuations may impact results, Sprott's niche focus and expanding product line position it well for long-term growth in the alternative investment sector.

TORONTO, Aug. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Inc. (NYSE/TSX: SII) (“Sprott” or the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.

Management commentary
“We are pleased to report that during the second quarter of 2024, Sprott’s Assets Under Management (“AUM”) reached $31.1 billion, up 6% from March 31, 2024 and up 8% from December 31, 2023,” said Whitney George, CEO of Sprott. "After more than four years of positive net sales, we started 2024 with $284 million of net redemptions in the first quarter. This quarter, we returned to positive net sales with $357 million of net inflows and an additional $110 million from the recent initial public offering ("IPO") of the Sprott Physical Copper Trust ("COP"), bringing our net sales in the first half of the year to $183 million, inclusive of the COP IPO."

“The IPO of COP was a strategic priority for Sprott and the latest addition to our critical materials investment strategies," continued Mr. George. "As the world’s first physical copper fund, COP is designed to provide investors with an alternative to investing in copper futures and a way for institutions and individual clients to complement their equity positions. Since the launch of the Sprott Physical Uranium Trust in 2021, we have established a global network of institutions, family offices and individuals seeking exposure to critical materials investment strategies. We look forward to engaging with this audience as we seek to scale COP."

Key AUM highlights1

  • AUM was $31.1 billion as at June 30, 2024, up 6% from $29.4 billion as at March 31, 2024 and up 8% from $28.7 billion as at December 31, 2023. On a three and six months ended basis, we primarily benefited from market value appreciation in our precious metals physical trusts. We also benefited from net inflows to our exchange listed products and the launch of COP in the quarter.

Key revenue highlights

  • Management fees were $38.1 million in the quarter, up 16% from $32.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 and $74.4 million on a year-to-date basis, up 16% from $64.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Carried interest and performance fees were $0.7 million in the quarter and on a year-to-date basis, up 80% from $0.4 million for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023. Net fees were $34.4 million in the quarter, up 15% from $29.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 and $67.1 million on a year-to-date basis, up 16% from $58.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Our revenue performance on both a three and six months ended basis was primarily due to higher average AUM on good market value appreciation across most of our exchange listed products since last year.
  • Commission revenues were $3.3 million in the quarter, up from $1.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 and $4.4 million on a year-to-date basis, down 32% from $6.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Net commissions were $1.5 million in the quarter, up 34% from $1.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 and $2 million on a year-to-date basis, down 43% from $3.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Higher commissions in the quarter were due to increased ATM activity in our physical uranium trust and the launch of COP. On a year-to-date basis, lower commissions were due to the sale of our former Canadian broker-dealer in the second quarter of last year.
  • Finance income was $4.1 million in the quarter, up from $1.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 and $5.9 million on a year-to-date basis, up 78% from $3.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase in finance income was due to higher income earned on streaming syndication activity.

Key expense highlights

  • Net compensation expense was $17.2 million in the quarter, up 12% from $15.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 and $33.5 million on a year-to-date basis, up 9% from $30.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase in the quarter was primarily due to increased AIP accruals on higher net fee generation.
  • SG&A expense was $5 million in the quarter, up 6% from $4.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 and $9.2 million on a year-to-date basis, up 5% from $8.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was due to higher technology and professional services costs.

Earnings summary

  • Last year, our net income benefited from the realization of an $18.6 million non-recurring asset. Consequently, our net income this quarter of $13.4 million ($0.53 per share) was down 25% from $17.7 million ($0.70 per share) for the three months ended last year. On a year-to-date basis, net income was $24.9 million ($0.98 per share), down 2% from $25.4 million ($1.00 per share) last year. Excluding the impact of last year’s realization of a non-recurring asset, our second quarter net income was up $14.2 million, and up $18.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024. Our earnings benefited from higher management fees on improved market valuations in our precious metals exchange listed products, higher commission income on increased ATM activity in our critical materials exchange listed products and higher finance income in our private strategies segment due to higher streaming syndication fees. Our earnings also benefited from market value appreciation of our co-investments.
  • Adjusted base EBITDA was $22.4 million ($0.88 per share) in the quarter, up 25% from $18 million ($0.71 per share) for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 and $42.1 million ($1.66 per share) on a year-to-date basis, up 19% from $35.3 million ($1.40 per share) for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Adjusted base EBITDA on both a three and six months ended basis benefited from higher management fees on improved market valuations in our precious metals exchange listed products, higher commission income on increased ATM activity in our critical materials exchange listed products and higher finance income in our private strategies segment due to higher streaming syndication fees mentioned above.

1 See “non-IFRS financial measures” section in this press release and schedule 2 and 3 of "Supplemental financial information"

Subsequent events

  • Subsequent to quarter-end, on August 1, 2024, AUM was $31.5 billion, up 2% from $31.1 billion at June 30, 2024.
  • On August 6, 2024, the Sprott Board of Directors announced a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share.

Supplemental financial information

Please refer to the June 30, 2024 quarterly financial statements of the Company and the related management discussion and analysis filed earlier this morning for further details into the Company's financial position as at June 30, 2024 and the Company's financial performance for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.

Schedule 1 - AUM continuity

3 months results       
        
(In millions $)AUM
Mar. 31, 2024
Net
inflows (1)
Market
value changes
Other
net inflows (1)
AUM
Jun. 30, 2024
 Net management
fee rate (2)
        
Exchange listed products       
- Precious metals physical trusts and ETFs      
- Physical Gold Trust6,89599 289 7,283 0.35%
- Physical Silver Trust4,24251 701 4,994 0.45%
- Physical Gold and Silver Trust4,401(48)357 4,710 0.40%
- Precious Metals ETFs3376 12 355 0.34%
- Physical Platinum & Palladium Trust11230 1 143 0.50%
 15,987138 1,360 17,485 0.39%
        
- Critical materials physical trust and ETFs      
- Physical Uranium Trust5,626187 (198)5,615 0.32%
- Critical Materials ETFs2,235189 (16)2,408 0.58%
- Physical Copper Trust (12)11098 0.32%
 7,861376 (226)1108,121 0.39%
        
Total exchange listed products23,848514 1,134 11025,606 0.39%
        
Managed equities (3)2,923(36)98 2,985 0.92%
        
Private strategies2,598(121)(15)2,462 0.78%
        
Total AUM (4)29,369357 1,217 11031,053 0.47%
        
        
6 months results        
        
(In millions $)AUM
Dec. 31, 2023
Net
inflows (1)
Market
value changes
Other
net inflows (1)
AUM
Jun. 30, 2024
 Net management
fee rate (2)
        
Exchange listed products       
- Precious metals physical trusts and ETFs      
- Physical Gold Trust6,532(45)796 7,283 0.35%
- Physical Silver Trust4,07032 892 4,994 0.45%
- Physical Gold and Silver Trust4,230(161)641 4,710 0.40%
- Precious Metals ETFs339(3)19 355 0.34%
- Physical Platinum & Palladium Trust11635 (8)143 0.50%
 15,287(142)2,340 17,485 0.39%
        
- Critical materials physical trust and ETFs      
- Physical Uranium Trust5,773243 (401)5,615 0.32%
- Critical materials ETFs2,143238 27 2,408 0.58%
- Physical Copper Trust (12)11098 0.32%
 7,916481 (386)1108,121 0.39%
        
Total exchange listed products23,203339 1,954 11025,606 0.39%
        
Managed equities (3)2,890(106)201 2,985 0.92%
        
Private strategies2,645(160)(23)2,462 0.78%
        
Total AUM (4)28,73873 2,132 11031,053 0.47%
(1) See "Net inflows" and "Other net inflows" in the key performance indicators and non-IFRS and other financial measures section of the MD&A.
(2) Management fee rate represents the weighted average fees for all funds in the category, net of fund expenses.
(3) Managed equities is made up of primarily precious metal strategies (55%), high net worth managed accounts (36%) and U.S. value strategies (9%).
(4) No performance fees are earned on exchange listed products. Performance fees are earned on certain of our managed equities products and are based on returns above relevant benchmarks. Private strategies

LPs earn carried interest calculated as a predetermined net profit over a preferred return.


Schedule 2 - Summary financial information

(In thousands $)Q2
2024
Q1
2024
Q4
2023
Q3
2023
Q2
2023
Q1
2023
Q4
2022
Q3
2022
Summary income statement        
Management fees (1)38,065 36,372 34,244 32,867 32,940 31,170 28,152 28,899 
Fund expenses (2), (3)(2,657)(2,234)(2,200)(1,740)(1,871)(1,795)(1,470)(1,466)
Direct payouts(1,408)(1,461)(1,283)(1,472)(1,342)(1,187)(1,114)(1,121)
Carried interest and performance fees698  503  388  1,219  
Carried interest and performance fee payouts - internal(251) (222) (236) (567) 
Carried interest and performance fee payouts - external (3)      (121) 
Net fees34,447 32,677 31,042 29,655 29,879 28,188 26,099 26,312 
         
Commissions3,332 1,047 1,331 539 1,647 4,784 5,027 6,101 
Commission expense - internal(380)(217)(161)(88)(494)(1,727)(1,579)(2,385)
Commission expense - external (3)(1,443)(312)(441)(92)(27)(642)(585)(476)
Net commissions1,509 518 729 359 1,126 2,415 2,863 3,240 
         
Finance income (2)4,084 1,810 1,391 1,795 1,650 1,655 1,738 1,274 
Gain (loss) on investments1,133 1,809 2,808 (1,441)(1,950)1,958 (930)45 
Co-investment income (2)416 274 170 462 1,327 93 370 249 
Total net revenues (2)41,589 37,088 36,140 30,830 32,032 34,309 30,140 31,120 
         
Compensation (2)19,225 17,955 17,096 16,939 21,468 19,556 17,148 19,044 
Direct payouts(1,408)(1,461)(1,283)(1,472)(1,342)(1,187)(1,114)(1,121)
Carried interest and performance fee payouts - internal(251) (222) (236) (567) 
Commission expense - internal(380)(217)(161)(88)(494)(1,727)(1,579)(2,385)
Severance, new hire accruals and other  (179)(122)(4,067)(1,257)(1,240)(1,349)
Net compensation17,186 16,277 15,251 15,257 15,329 15,385 12,648 14,189 
         
Severance, new hire accruals and other  179 122 4,067 1,257 1,240 1,349 
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") (2)5,040 4,173 3,963 3,817 4,752 4,026 3,814 4,051 
SG&A recoveries from funds (1)(260)(231)(241)(249)(282)(264)(253)(259)
Interest expense715 830 844 882 1,087 1,247 1,076 884 
Depreciation and amortization568 551 658 731 748 706 710 710 
Foreign exchange (gain) loss (2)122 168 1,295 37 1,440 440 (484)3,020 
Other (income) and expenses (2)(580) 3,368 4,809 (18,890)1,249 1,686 3,384 
Total expenses22,791 21,768 25,317 25,406 8,251 24,046 20,437 27,328 
         
Net income 13,360 11,557 9,664 6,773 17,724 7,638 7,331 3,071 
Net income per share0.53 0.45 0.38 0.27 0.70 0.30 0.29 0.12 
Adjusted base EBITDA22,375 19,751 18,759 17,854 17,953 17,321 18,083 16,837 
Adjusted base EBITDA per share0.88 0.78 0.75 0.71 0.71 0.68 0.72 0.67 
         
Summary balance sheet        
Total assets406,265 389,784 378,835 375,948 381,519 386,765 383,748 375,386 
Total liabilities90,442 82,365 73,130 79,705 83,711 108,106 106,477 103,972 
         
Total AUM31,053,136 29,369,191 28,737,742 25,398,159 25,141,561 25,377,189 23,432,661 21,044,252 
Average AUM31,378,343 29,035,667 27,014,109 25,518,250 25,679,214 23,892,335 22,323,075 21,420,015 

(1) Previously, management fees within the above summary financial information table included SG&A recoveries from funds consistent with IFRS 15. For management reporting purposes, these recoveries are now shown next to their associated expense as management believes this will enable readers to transparently identify the net economics of these recoveries. However, SG&A recoveries from funds are still shown within the "Management fees" line on the consolidated statement of operations. Prior year figures have been reclassified to conform with current presentation.

(2) Current and prior period figures on the consolidated statements of operations include the following adjustments: (1) trading costs incurred in managed accounts are now included within "Fund expenses" (previously included within "SG&A"), (2) interest income earned on cash deposits are now included within "Finance income" (previously included within "Other income"), (3) co-investment income and income attributable to non-controlling interest are now included as part of "Co-investment income" (previously included within "Other income"), (4) expenses attributable to non-controlling interest is now included within "Co-investment income" (previously included within "Other expenses"), (5) the mark-to-market expense of DSU issuances are now included within "Compensation" (previously included within "Other expenses"), (6) foreign exchange (gain) loss is now shown separately (previously included within "Other expenses"); and (7) shares received on a previously unrecorded contingent asset in Q2 2023 are now included within "Other (income) and expenses" (previously included within "Other income"). Prior year figures have been reclassified to conform with current presentation.

(3) These amounts are included in the "Fund expenses" line on the consolidated statements of operations.

Schedule 3 - EBITDA reconciliation

 3 months ended6 months ended
     
(in thousands $)Jun. 30, 2024Jun. 30, 2023Jun. 30, 2024Jun. 30, 2023
Net income for the period13,360 17,724 24,917 25,362 
Adjustments:    
Interest expense715 1,087 1,545 2,334 
Provision for income taxes5,438 6,057 9,201 8,682 
Depreciation and amortization568 748 1,119 1,454 
EBITDA20,081 25,616 36,782 37,832 
Adjustments:    
(Gain) loss on investments (1)(1,133)1,950 (2,942)(8)
Stock-based compensation (2)4,332 3,922 9,023 8,039 
Foreign exchange (gain) loss (3)122 1,440 290 1,880 
Severance, new hire accruals and other (3) 4,067  5,324 
Revaluation of contingent consideration (3)(580)(2,254)(580)(2,254)
Costs relating to exit of non-core business (3) 1,372  1,372 
Non-recurring regulatory, professional fees and other (3) 580  1,829 
Shares received on recognition of contingent asset (3) (18,588) (18,588)
Carried interest and performance fees(698)(388)(698)(388)
Carried interest and performance fee payouts - internal251 236 251 236 
Carried interest and performance fee payouts - external    
Adjusted base EBITDA 22,375 17,953 42,126 35,274 
Adjusted base EBITDA margin (4)58%57%58%57%

(1) This adjustment removes the income effects of certain gains or losses on short-term investments, co-investments, and digital gold strategies to ensure the reporting objectives of our EBITDA metric as described below are met.

(2) In prior years, the mark-to-market expense of DSU issuances were included with "other (income) and expenses". In the current period, these costs are included as part of "stock based compensation". Prior year figures have been reclassified to conform with current presentation.

(3) Foreign exchange (gain) and loss, severance, new hire accruals and other; revaluation of contingent consideration; costs relating to exit of non-core business; non-recurring regulatory, professional fees and other; and shares received on recognition of contingent asset were previously included with "other (income) and expenses" and are now shown separately in the reconciliation of adjusted base EBITDA above. Prior year figures have been reclassified to conform with current presentation.

(4) Prior year figures have been restated to remove the adjustment of depreciation and amortization.

Conference Call and Webcast

A webcast will be held today, August 7, 2024 at 10:00 am ET to discuss the Company's financial results.

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Non-IFRS Financial Measures

This press release includes financial terms (including AUM, net commissions, net fees, expenses, adjusted base EBITDA, adjusted base EBITDA margin and net compensation) that the Company utilizes to assess the financial performance of its business that are not measures recognized under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). These non-IFRS measures should not be considered alternatives to performance measures determined in accordance with IFRS and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Non-IFRS financial measures do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Our key performance indicators and non-IFRS and other financial measures are discussed below. For quantitative reconciliations of non-IFRS financial measures to their most directly comparable IFRS financial measures please see schedule 2 and schedule 3 of the "Supplemental financial information" section of this press release.

Net fees

Management fees, net of fund expenses and direct payouts, and carried interest and performance fees, net of carried interest and performance fee payouts (internal and external), are key revenue indicators as they represent the net revenue contribution after directly associated costs that we generate from our AUM.

Net commissions

Commissions, net of commission expenses (internal and external), arise primarily from purchases and sales of critical materials in our exchange listed products segment and transaction-based service offerings by our broker dealers.

Net compensation

Net compensation excludes commission expenses paid to employees, other direct payouts to employees, carried interest and performance fee payouts to employees, which are all presented net of their related revenues in the MD&A, and severance, new hire accruals and other which are non-recurring.

EBITDA, adjusted base EBITDA and adjusted base EBITDA margin

EBITDA in its most basic form is defined as earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. EBITDA (or adjustments thereto) is a measure commonly used in the investment industry by management, investors and investment analysts in understanding and comparing results by factoring out the impact of different financing methods, capital structures, amortization techniques and income tax rates between companies in the same industry. While other companies, investors or investment analysts may not utilize the same method of calculating EBITDA (or adjustments thereto), the Company believes its adjusted base EBITDA metric results in a better comparison of the Company's underlying operations against its peers and a better indicator of recurring results from operations as compared to other non-IFRS financial measures. Adjusted base EBITDA margins are a key indicator of a company’s profitability on a per dollar of revenue basis, and as such, is commonly used in the financial services sector by analysts, investors and management.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release contain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements (collectively referred to herein as the "Forward-Looking Statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. The use of any of the words "expect", "anticipate", "continue", "estimate", "may", "will", "project", "should", "believe", "plans", "intends" and similar expressions are intended to identify Forward-Looking Statements. In particular, but without limiting the forgoing, this press release contains Forward-Looking Statements pertaining to: (i) our ability to scale COP; and (ii) the declaration, payment and designation of dividends and confidence that our business will support the dividend level without impacting our ability to fund future growth initiatives.

Although the Company believes that the Forward-Looking Statements are reasonable, they are not guarantees of future results, performance or achievements. A number of factors or assumptions have been used to develop the Forward-Looking Statements, including: (i) the impact of increasing competition in each business in which the Company operates will not be material; (ii) quality management will be available; (iii) the effects of regulation and tax laws of governmental agencies will be consistent with the current environment; (iv) the impact of public health outbreaks; and (v) those assumptions disclosed under the heading "Critical Accounting Estimates, Judgments and Changes in Accounting Policies" in the Company’s MD&A for the period ended June 30, 2024. Actual results, performance or achievements could vary materially from those expressed or implied by the Forward-Looking Statements should assumptions underlying the Forward-Looking Statements prove incorrect or should one or more risks or other factors materialize, including: (i) difficult market conditions; (ii) poor investment performance; (iii) failure to continue to retain and attract quality staff; (iv) employee errors or misconduct resulting in regulatory sanctions or reputational harm; (v) performance fee fluctuations; (vi) a business segment or another counterparty failing to pay its financial obligation; (vii) failure of the Company to meet its demand for cash or fund obligations as they come due; (viii) changes in the investment management industry; (ix) failure to implement effective information security policies, procedures and capabilities; (x) lack of investment opportunities; (xi) risks related to regulatory compliance; (xii) failure to manage risks appropriately; (xiii) failure to deal appropriately with conflicts of interest; (xiv) competitive pressures; (xv) corporate growth which may be difficult to sustain and may place significant demands on existing administrative, operational and financial resources; (xvi) failure to comply with privacy laws; (xvii) failure to successfully implement succession planning; (xviii) foreign exchange risk relating to the relative value of the U.S. dollar; (xix) litigation risk; (xx) failure to develop effective business resiliency plans; (xxi) failure to obtain or maintain sufficient insurance coverage on favorable economic terms; (xxii) historical financial information being not necessarily indicative of future performance; (xxiii) the market price of common shares of the Company may fluctuate widely and rapidly; (xxiv) risks relating to the Company’s investment products; (xxv) risks relating to the Company's proprietary investments; (xxvi) risks relating to the Company's private strategies business; (xxvii) those risks described under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company’s annual information form dated February 20, 2024; and (xxviii) those risks described under the headings "Managing Financial Risks" and "Managing Non-Financial Risks" in the Company’s MD&A for the period ended June 30, 2024. In addition, the payment of dividends is not guaranteed and the amount and timing of any dividends payable by the Company will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the Company and will be established on the basis of the Company’s earnings, the satisfaction of solvency tests imposed by applicable corporate law for the declaration and payment of dividends, and other relevant factors. The Forward-Looking Statements speak only as of the date hereof, unless otherwise specifically noted, and the Company does not assume any obligation to publicly update any Forward-Looking Statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be expressly required by applicable securities laws.

About Sprott

Sprott is a global leader in precious metals and critical materials investments. We are specialists. Our in-depth knowledge, experience and relationships separate us from the generalists. Our investment strategies include Exchange Listed Products, Managed Equities and Private Strategies. Sprott has offices in Toronto, New York, Connecticut and California and the company’s common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol (SII). For more information, please visit www.sprott.com.

Investor contact information:

Glen Williams
Managing Partner
Investor and Institutional Client Relations;
Head of Corporate Communications
(416) 943-4394
gwilliams@sprott.com


FAQ

What were Sprott's AUM in Q2 2024?

Sprott's AUM in Q2 2024 were $31.1 billion, up 6% from Q1 2024.

What were the net inflows for Sprott in Q2 2024?

Sprott reported net inflows of $357 million in Q2 2024.

How much did Sprott's management fees increase in Q2 2024?

Sprott's management fees increased by 16% YoY to $38.1 million in Q2 2024.

What was Sprott's net income in Q2 2024?

Sprott's net income in Q2 2024 was $13.4 million, down 25% YoY.

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