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Founded in 2004, Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE: WPM) has established itself as the leading precious metals streaming company globally. Wheaton’s unique business model involves purchasing all or a portion of the silver and/or gold production from high-quality mines in exchange for an upfront payment. This allows Wheaton to acquire precious metals at a low fixed cost, significantly reducing the risks commonly associated with traditional mining operations.
Wheaton has secured over 20 long-term purchase agreements with 17 different mining companies. These agreements span approximately 19 operating mines and nine development projects. Some of the notable projects in Wheaton’s portfolio include the Salobo mine owned by Vale, the Antamina mine operated by Glencore, and Goldcorp’s Peñasquito mine.
Recently, Wheaton announced the acquisition of a silver stream from the Mineral Park Mine in Arizona, USA, owned by Waterton Copper. This addition is expected to enhance Wheaton’s portfolio significantly, allowing the company to leverage its historical knowledge of the mine to assist in bringing it back into production sustainably.
As of June 30, 2023, Wheaton reported having approximately $829 million in cash on hand. This financial position, combined with a $2 billion revolving term loan, ensures that Wheaton is well-equipped to fund current and future acquisitions. The company’s business model not only provides leverage to commodity prices but also offers exploration upside while maintaining a lower risk profile. This has allowed Wheaton to consistently outperform other mining investments.
Wheaton is committed to strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. The company has a robust ESG framework and actively contributes to the communities where it operates. With a focus on long-life, low-cost assets, Wheaton creates sustainable value for all stakeholders through its streaming agreements.
In the latest financial results, Wheaton delivered a strong quarter with $219 million in operating cash flows for Q1 2024. The company forecasts a 40% increase in production by 2028, driven by multiple development projects achieving significant milestones. Wheaton continues to pursue accretive acquisitions, ensuring sustainable growth and value creation for its shareholders.
Wheaton Precious Metals has announced a definitive agreement to acquire gold and silver streams from the Blackwater Gold Project in British Columbia. The total upfront consideration is US$441 million, comprising US$300 million for the Gold Stream from New Gold and US$141 million for the Silver Stream from Artemis Gold. This transaction is expected to significantly enhance Wheaton's production profile, adding approximately 26koz of gold and over 480koz of silver per year initially. The acquisition is aimed at bolstering Wheaton's portfolio of low-cost, long-life mines.
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. has declared a fourth quarterly cash dividend of US$0.15 per common share for 2021, marking a 25% increase from the previous year. The dividend is payable to shareholders of record as of November 22, 2021, and will be distributed on or about December 6, 2021. This payout aligns with the company's policy to distribute approximately 30% of average cash generated from operating activities. The Company also maintains a minimum dividend of US$0.13 per share for 2021, providing stability for investors.
Wheaton Precious Metals reported record revenue and earnings for the first nine months of 2021, achieving $923 million in revenue and adjusted net earnings of $460 million. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, reflecting a 25% year-over-year increase. Year-to-date gold equivalent production guidance has been narrowed to 735,000 to 765,000 ounces, maintaining its long-term targets of 810,000 and 830,000 ounces for 2025 and 2030, respectively. Cash flow from operations reached $650 million, underscoring strong financial health.
Wheaton Precious Metals will release its 2021 third quarter results on November 4, 2021, following market close. A conference call is scheduled for November 5, 2021, at 11:00 am ET to discuss the results. Interested participants can join via phone or a live webcast. The results presentation will be available on their website prior to the call, and the conference will be recorded for later access until November 12, 2021. The archived webcast will be accessible for one year.
Wheaton Precious Metals will host an Investor Day webcast on September 22, 2021, at 8:30 AM ET. Key speakers include Randy Smallwood, President and CEO, along with the executive team and partners presenting technical details on various assets. Participants can join by phone or via a webcast URL. The event will be recorded, with availability until September 29, 2021, and the archived webcast accessible for one year.
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. has declared a third quarterly cash dividend of US$0.15 per common share for 2021, reflecting a 50% increase compared to the same period in 2020. This marks the fourth consecutive quarterly dividend increase. The dividend will be payable to shareholders of record as of August 27, 2021, with a payment date on or about September 9, 2021. Wheaton's policy targets dividends at approximately 30% of operating cash flow, ensuring a minimum of US$0.13 per share for 2021.
Wheaton Precious Metals announced strong second-quarter financial results for 2021, generating record revenue of $330 million, a 33% increase from 2020. Operating cash flow reached $216 million, and net earnings increased by 57% year-over-year to $166 million. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, marking a 50% increase compared to the prior year. Significant production growth was noted, with gold equivalent production rising 32% year-over-year. Wheaton continues to actively pursue corporate development, including the recent agreements for precious metals streams on various projects.
Wheaton Precious Metals will release its 2021 second quarter results on August 12, 2021, after market close. A conference call is scheduled for August 13, 2021, at 11:00 am ET to discuss these results. Participants can join via toll-free numbers for Canada and the US or from outside these regions. The live webcast will be available, and an archived version will be accessible for a year. Further details, including an accompanying slideshow, will be available on the Wheaton Precious Metals website.
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. announced the election of its board of directors during the 2021 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held on May 14, 2021. Key nominees included George L. Brack and Chantal Gosselin, with votes for Brack at 87.57% and Gosselin at 98.46%. Additionally, a non-binding advisory resolution regarding the company's executive compensation received 93.02% approval. These results indicate strong shareholder support for the current board and compensation strategies.
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