FR Frankfurt – FMV First Majestic Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
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NEWS RELEASE
New York - AG August 13, 2018
Toronto – FR
Frankfurt – FMV
First Majestic Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
FIRST MAJESTIC SILVER CORP . (AG: NYSE; FR: TSX) (the "Company" or “First Majestic”) is ple ased to announce the unaudited
i n t e r i m c o n s o l i d a t e d f i n a n c i a l r e s u l t s o f t h e C o m p a n y f o r t h e second quarter ended June 30, 2018. The full version of the
financial statements and the management discussion and analysis c a n b e v i e w e d o n t h e C o m p a n y ' s w e b s i t e a t
www.firstmajestic.com or on SEDAR at www.sedar .com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless
stated otherwise.
SECOND QUARTER 2018 HIGHLIGHTS
Record silver equivalent production of 5.1 million ounces, a 32% increase compared to Q1 2018
Silver production of 2.8 million ounces, a 27% increase compared to Q1 2018
Revenues of $79.7 million, a 36% increase compared to Q1 2018
Mine operating earnings of ($2.3) million
Cash flow per share was $0.08 per share (non-GAAP)
Cash costs were $7.59 per payable silver ounce (net of by-product credits), a 3% decrease compared to Q1 2018
All-in sustaining costs (“AISC”) were $16.43 per payable silver ounce, a 3% increase compared to Q1 2018
Realized average silver price of $16.74 per ounce, relatively consistent with the prior quarter
Recorded an impairment charge due to placing the La Guitarra mine on care and maintenance of $31.7 million, or $20.5
million net of tax
Adjusted net loss of $11.8 million (adjusted loss per share of $0.07)
Invested $26.6 million on capital expenditures
Ended the quarter with $109.2 million in cash and cash equivalents
“During the 52 days since being acquired, San Dimas made an imm ediate impact to our production profile and bottom line by
producing 808,923 ounces of silver plus 11,348 ounces of gold a nd generated mine operating earnings of $5.1 million,” stated
Keith Neumeyer, President and CEO of First Majestic. “Additionally, the AISC at San Dimas came in at $5.41 per ounce, making
it our lowest cost and largest producing mine. Silver grades at La Encantada and Del T oro saw significant improvements at the
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end of the second quarter and continue to date. As a result, to tal pr oduction f or the month of July reached a new monthly
record of 2.2 million silver equivalent ounces. This production trend is expected to continue throughout the remaining quarters
of 2018 and in t o the fir s t half of 2019 f ollowing the ins t alla tion of microbubble columns at La Parrilla and Del Toro and the
installation of high intensity grinding mills at Santa Elena and San Dimas.”
Mr . Neumeyer continued, “Looking ahead to the second half of 2018, we expect higher operating margins along with a
significant reduction in our consolidated AISC to between $13.28 to $14.84 per ounce, primarily due to higher production rates
f r o m t h e s t a r t - u p o f t h e 2 , 0 0 0 t p d r o a s t e r a t L a E n c a n t a d a , h i gher silver grades at La Encantada and Del Toro, increased
production at San Dimas and the decision to place La Guitarra on care and maintenance.”
OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Key Performance Metrics 2018‐Q2 2018‐Q1
Change
Q2 vs Q1 2017‐Q2
Change
Q2 vs Q2 2018‐YTD
Operational
Ore Processed / Tonnes Milled 851,349 809,775 5% 691,833 23% 1,661,124
Silver Ounces Produced 2,756,263 2,167,030 27% 2,287,188 21% 4,923,292
Silver Equivalent Ounces Produced 5,137,318 3,879,678 32% 3,888,944 32% 9,016,996
Cash Costs per Ounce (1) $7.59 $7.83 (3%) $7.01 8% $7.70
All-in Sustaining Cost per Ounce (1) $16.43 $16.01 3% $14.17 16% $16.25
Total Production Cost per Tonne (1) $61.04 $46.88 30% $51.53 18% $54.14
Average Realized Silver Price per Ounce (1) $16.74 $16.76 0% $17.17 (3%) $16.75
Financial (in $millions)
Revenues $79.7 $58.6 36% $60.1 33% $138.3
Mine Operating (Loss) Earnings ($2.3) ($0.4) (445%) $1.4 (264%) ($2.7)
Net (Loss) Earnings ($40.0) ($5.6) (616%) $1.4 (2,935%) ($45.6)
Operating Cash Flows before Working
Capital and Taxes $14.2 $15.6 (9%) $18.0
(21%) $29.9
Cash and Cash Equivalents $109.2 $249.2 (56%) $126.9 (14%) $109.2
Working Capital (1) $141.4 $235.6 (40%) $130.9 8% $141.4
Shareholders
(Loss) Earnings per Share ("EPS") - Basic ($0.22) ($0.03) (555%) $0.01 (2,685%) ($0.26)
Adjusted EPS (1) ($0.07) ($0.06) (8%) ($0.02) (197%) ($0.13)
Cash Flow per Share (1) $0.08 $0.09 (17%) $0.11 (28%) $0.17
(1) The Company reports non-GAAP measures which include cash costs per ounce, all-in sustaining cost per ounce, total production cost per
ounce, total production cost per tonne, average realized silver price per ounce, working capital, adjusted EPS and cash flow p er share.
These measures are widely used in the mining industry as a benc hmark for performance, but do not have a standardized meaning a nd
may differ from methods used by other companies with similar descriptions.
SAN DIMAS ACQUISITION COMPLETED
On May 10, 2018, the Company completed its acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Primero Mining
Corp. for a total consideration of $187.0 million in common shares of First Majestic. With the acquisition, First Majestic is
integrating a large, world-class, silver and gold mine into its portfolio of operating mines. The San Dimas Silver/Gold Mine,
becoming First Majestic's seventh mine in Mexico, will result in significant growth in the Company’s production profile with an
estimated doubling of silver equivalent ounces produced.
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In connection with the plan of arrangement, the Company restructured the pre-existing silver purchase agreement with
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. ("WPM"). Pursuant to the new stream agreement, WPM will be entitled to receive 25% of the
gold equivalent production for ongoing payments equal to the lesser of $600 per ounce (subject to a 1% annual inflation
adjustment) and the prevailing market price. The New Stream Agreement provides for a number of value creation opportunities
with alignment between silver and gold production and increased post-stream cash flow at San Dimas.
During the quarter, First Majestic also entered into an amended $75.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility, which will
mature on its third anniversary date in May 2021 and interest will accrue at LIBOR plus an applicable range which is dependent
on certain financial parameters of First Majestic. Proceeds from the credit facility were used to repay First Majestic's pre-existing
debt facilities as well as the $30.2 million revolving credit facility assumed from the Primero acquisition.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Company realized an average silver price of $16.74 per ounce during the second quarter of 2018, representing a 3%
decrease compared with the second quarter of 2017 and relatively consistent compared to $16.76 in the prior quarter .
Revenues generated in the second quarter totaled $79.7 million in the quarter, an increase of 33% compared to $60.1 million
in the second quarter of 2017 primarily due to a 43% increase in silver equivalent ounces sold, partially offset by a 3% decrease
in average realized silver price compared to the same quarter of the prior year .
The Company reported a mine operating loss of $2.3 million compared to mine operating earnings of $1.4 million in the second
quarter of 2017. Despite the addition of San Dimas, which contributed $5.1 million in mine operating earnings during its 52 days
of operations under First Majestic management, consolidated mine operating earnings underperformed the previous year due
to a decline in production from the Del Toro and La Encantada mines.
Cash flow from operations before movements in working capital and income taxes in the quarter was $14.2 million ($0.08 per
share) compared to $18.0 million ($0.11 per share) in the secon d quarter of 2017. Cash flows are expected to increase in the
second half of 2018 with the start-up of the 2,000 tpd roasting circuit and increased mine production from the high-grade San
Javier and La Prieta breccias at the La Encantada mine.
Due to the decision to place the La Guitarra mine on care and m aintenance, the Company was required under International
Financial Reporting Standards to take a one-time, non-cash write-down of $31.7 million ($20.5 million net of tax) resulting in a
net loss of $40.0 million (loss per share of $0.22) compared to net earnings of $1.4 million (EPS of $0.01) in the second quarter
of 2017. Other one-time expenses during the quarter were related to acquisition costs of Primero and financing costs associated
with convertible debentures issued in the first quarter of 2018.
The Company maintains a healthy treasury with $109.2 million in cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter, a decrease
of $8.9 million compared to $118.1 million at December 31, 2017 . During the quarter, the Company used $135.0 million of its
treasury towards the repayment of debt and other costs associated with the Primero acquisition.
OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
The table below represents the quarterly operating and cost parameters at each of the Company’s seven producing mines.
Second Quarter
Production Summary San Dimas Santa Elena La Encantada La Parrilla Del Toro San Mart in La Guitarra Consolidated
Ore Processed / Tonnes Milled 85,765 228,054 237,862 123,642 65,879 74,431 35,715 851,349
Silver Ounces Produced 808,923 535,015 325,603 360,862 167,591 419,815 138,454 2,756,263
Silver Equivalent Ounces Produced 1,698,382 1,407,880 327,458 605,826 323,714 524,843 249,214 5,137,318
Cash Costs per Ounce $0.24 $1.39 $23.05 $10.42 $18.01 $9.68 $12.89 $7.59
All-in Sustaining Cost per Ounce $5.41 $6.60 $30.81 $16.39 $32.08 $12.49 $18.11 $16.43
Total Production Cost per Tonne $148.91 $55.97 $31.09 $49.10 $69.23 $72.77 $83.68 $61.04
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Total quarterly production increased 32%, compared to the prior quarter, to a new record of 5,137,318 silver equivalent ounces.
Total production consisted of 2,756,263 ounces of silver, 25,449 ounces of gold, 3,949,410 pounds of lead and 1,382,760 pounds
of zinc. The increase in production was primarily due to the addition of the San Dimas mine, which contributed 52 days of
production during the quarter, p roducing 808,923 ounces of silv er and 11,348 ounces of gold, or 1,698,382 silver equivalent
o u n c e s . T h e i n c r e a s e i n p r o d u c t i o n w a s p a r t i a l l y o f f s e t b y d e c reases of 28% and 26% in silver equivalents production at La
Encantada and Del Toro, respectively.
COSTS AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Cash cost per ounce for the quarter was $7.59 per payable ounce of silver, representing a 3% decrease from the first quarter of
2018. Cash cost per ounce was lower than the previous quarter primarily due to the addition of San Dimas, which was producing
at a cash cost of $0.24 per ounce, offset by higher cash cost per ounce incurred at La Encantada and Del Toro due to declines in
production. The Company expects cash costs to improve to between $ 6 . 6 3 t o $ 7 . 5 4 p e r o u n c e i n t h e s e c o n d h a l f o f 2 0 1 8
primarily due to higher silver grades at La Encantada and Del Toro, the start-up of the 2,000 tpd roaster at La Encantada in the
third quarter, higher production from San Dimas and the placeme nt of La Guitarra on care and maintenance as of August 3,
2018.
AISC in the second quarter was $16.43, representing a 3% increa se compared to the previous quarter, primarily attributed to
higher general and administrative expenses and sustaining capital expenditures pursuant to the acquisition of Primero and the
integration of San Dimas into the Company's portfolio. AISC per o u n c e w a s a l s o h i g h e r d u e t o l o w e r p r o d u c t i o n f r o m
La Encantada and Del T oro. AISC are expected to decrease in the second half of 2018 to between $13.28 to $14.84 per ounce
due to the expected operational improvements at La Encantada, Del Toro, and San Dimas.
Total capital expenditures in the second quarter were $26.6 million, primarily consisting of $4.0 million at San Dimas, $4.4 million
at Santa Elena, $4.9 million at La Encantada, $3.3 million at L a Parrilla, $3.2 million at Del Toro, $2.2 million at San Martin and
$2.2 million at La Guitarra, representing a 32% increase compared to the prior quarter primarily due to the addition of the San
Dimas mine. During the quarter, the Company invested $10.5 million on underground development, $6.3 million on exploration,
$7.2 million on property, plant and equipment and $2.6 million on corporate projects.
ABOUT FIRST MAJESTIC
First Majestic is a mining company focused on silver production in Mexico and is aggressively pursuing the development of its
existing mineral property assets. The Company presently owns and operates the San Dimas Silver/Gold Mine, the Santa Elena
Silver/Gold Mine, the La Encantada Silver Mine, the La Parrilla Silver Mine, the San Martin Silver Mine, the Del Toro Silver Mine
and the La Guitarra Silver Mine (currently on care and maintena nce). Production from these seven mines is projected to be
between 12.0 to 13.2 million ounces of pure silver or 20.5 to 22.6 million ounces of silver equivalents in 2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION contact [email protected], visit o ur website at www.firstmajestic.com or call our toll free
number 1.866.529.2807.
FIRST MAJESTIC SILVER CORP .
“signed”
Keith Neumeyer, President & CEO
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This news release includes certain "Forward-Looking Statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and
applicable Canadian securities laws. When used in this news release, the words “anticipate” , “believe” , “estimate” , “expect” , “target” , “plan” , “forecast” , “may” ,
“schedule” and similar words or expressions, identify forward-l ooking statements or information. These forward-looking statements or information relate to,
among other things: the price of silver and other metals; the accuracy of mineral reserve and resource estimates and estimates of future production and costs
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of production at our properties; estimated production r ates for silver and other payable metals produced by us, the estimated cost of development of our
development projects; the effects of laws, regulations and government policies on our operations, including, without limitation , th e la w s in M e xic o w h ic h
currently have significant restrictions related to mining; obtaining or maintaining necessary permits, licences and approvals from government authorities; and
continued access to necessary infrastructure, including, without limitation, access to power, land, water and roads to carry on activities as planned.
These statements reflect the Company’s current views with respe ct to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions and estimates
that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and
contingencies. Many factors, both known and unknown, could caus e actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results,
p e r f o r m a n c e o r a c h i e v e m e n t s t h a t a r e o r m a y b e e x p r e s s e d o r i m plied by such forward-looking statements or information and the Company has made
assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: fluctuations in the spot and forward price of
silver, gold, base metals or certain other commodities (such as natural gas, fuel oil and electricity); fluctuations in the cu rrency markets (such as the Canadian
dollar and Mexican peso versus the U.S. dollar); changes in national and local government, legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic
developments in Canada, Mexico; operating or technical difficulties in connection with mining or development activities; risks and hazards associated with the
business of mineral exploration, development and mining (including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations, pressures,
cave-ins and flooding); risks relating to the credit worthiness o r f i n a n c i a l c o n d i t i o n o f s u p p l i e r s , r e f i n e r s a n d o t h e r p a r t i es with whom the Company does
business; inability to obtain adequate insurance to cover risks and hazards; and the presence of laws and regulations that may impose restrictions on mining,
including those currently enacted in Mexico; employee relations ; relationships with and claims by local communities and indige nous populations; availability
and increasing costs associated with mining inputs and labour; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development, including the risks of obtaining
necessary licenses, permits and approvals from government authorities; diminishing quantities or grades of mineral reserves as properties are mined; the
Company’s title to properties; and the factors identified under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Information Form, under the caption “Risks
Relating to First Majestic's Business” .
Investors are cautioned agains t attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements or in formation. Although the Company has attempted to identify
important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be anticipated, estimated or intended.
T h e C o m p a n y d o e s n o t i n t e n d , a n d d o e s n o t a s s u m e a n y o b l i g a t i o n, to update these forward-looking statements or information to reflect changes in
assumptions or changes in circumstances or any other events affecting such statements or information, other than as required by applicable law.