Altius Reports Q1 F2018 Revenue of $15.4M; Declares Quarterly Dividend
Date:
News Release:
Ticker Symbol:
14-Sept 2017
17-15
ALS.TSX
Civic Address:
Altius Minerals Corporation
Suite 202, 66 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL, A1B 3V7, CANADA
Website: www.altiusminerals.com
Toll Free: 1.877.576.2209
Fax: 709.576.3441
e-mail: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
Altius Minerals Corporation
P.O. Box 8263 Stn “A”
St. John’s, NL, A1B 3N4, CANADA
ALTIUS REPORTS Q1 F2018 REVENUE OF $15.4M;
DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
St. John’s - Altius Minerals Corporation (“Altius” or the “Corporation”) reports Q1 attributable revenue(1) of $15,363,000
compared to $13,453,000 in the last quarter (Q4 F2017) and $8,410,000 in the year -ago quarter (Q1 F2017). Adjusted
EBITDA(2) of $12,624,000 in the quarter is up 23% from Q4 2017 levels of $10,260,000 and almost double its year -ago
comparable level of $6,403,000. Net earnings for the quarter were $4,492,000, or $0.10 per share, compared to a loss of
$0.02 per share in Q4 F2017 and net earnings of $3,038,000, or $0.07 per share, in the prior year’s quarter.
Higher volumes and realized prices across most of our portfolio drove the increased royalty revenue and are discussed in
more detail in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations (MD&A) . In
the current quarter, the higher adjusted EBITDA and net earnings reflect both the revenue growth and lower costs and
expenses as our prior acquisitions become integrated.
Brian Dalton, President and CEO, commented, “Our aggressive acquisition strategy during the 2014 -2016 down cycle for
base metals and bulk commodities is now being well rewarded as the inevitable cyclical recovery begins to take hold.
While we are currently tracking ahead of our guidance of $55 million in attributable revenue for the full year we note that
prices are displaying a high degree of volatility over short time frames . As such we are are choosing to maintain our
estimate for the time-being and will review again when providing our mid-year results.”
The following table summarizes the financial results.
(in Canadian dollars) July 31, 2017 April 30, 2017 July 31, 2016
$ $ $
Revenue
Attributable royalty 15,100,000 13,378,000 8,255,000
Project generation 263,000 75,000 155,000
Attributable revenue (1 ) 15,363,000 13,453,000 8,410,000
Adjusted EBITDA (2 ) 12,624,000 10,260,000 6,403,000
Net earnings (loss) 4,492,000 (960,000) 3,038,000
Basic and diluted per share
Attributable revenue 0.35 0.31 0.19
Adjusted EBITDA 0.29 0.24 0.15
Net earnings per share 0.10 (0.02) 0.07
Total assets 413,989,000 420,445,000 420,445,000
Total liabilities 96,706,000 104,979,000 104,979,000
Cash dividends declared & paid to shareholders 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,303,000
For the three months ended,
Additional information on the Corporation’s results of operations is included in the Corporation’s MD&A, and Financial
Statements, which were filed on SEDAR today and are also available on the Co rporation’s website at
www.altiusminerals.com.
Date:
News Release:
Ticker Symbol:
14-Sept 2017
17-15
ALS.TSX
Civic Address:
Altius Minerals Corporation
Suite 202, 66 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL, A1B 3V7, CANADA
Website: www.altiusminerals.com
Toll Free: 1.877.576.2209
Fax: 709.576.3441
e-mail: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
Altius Minerals Corporation
P.O. Box 8263 Stn “A”
St. John’s, NL, A1B 3N4, CANADA
The cumulative market value of the publicly traded junior exploration company shares held within our project generation
division equity portfolio remained stable through the first quarter. The portfolio value as of July 31, 2017 was $34.5 million
compared to $33.4 million at the end of the previous year.
Altius was active in generative exploration, including research and data assessment, field investigations, project
advancement, and land acquisition during the period, enhancing its diversified exploration portfolio of largely base and
precious metals projects. Our mineral rights now total more than 1.7 million hectares in Canada, the United States,
Finland, the Republic of Ireland, Australia, and Chile, which the Corporation considers highly prospective and
marketable.
While continuing to generate innovative new projects, the Corporation is also committed to attracting quality partners
to its current projects via sales and earn-in/joint venture agreements, or through spinout opportunities, while in most
cases retaining royalty interests. Altius anticipates executing multiple new agreements in the coming quarter and in
particular is working diligently towards the spin-out of a new copper focused company that will, amongst other assets,
hold our mineral land interests in Chile. More information on Altius projects can be found at www.altiusminerals.com.
The Corporation also confirms that its board of directors has declared a cash dividend on its common shares of three cents
per common share to all shareholders of record at the close of business on October 6, 2017. The dividend is expected to
be paid on or about October 20, 2017. The declaration, timing and payment of future dividends will largely depend on the
Corporation’s financial results as well as other factors. Dividends paid by Altius are eligible dividends for Canadian income
tax purposes unless otherwise stated.
A conference call will also be held to discuss the Q1 F2018 financial results as detailed below.
Fiscal 2018 First Quarter Financials Call Information:
Time: 9:00 a.m. EST on Friday, September 15, 2017
Dial-In Numbers: +1 (844) 473-0974 (Canada)
+1 (480) 696-7316 (International)
Pass code: 72013430
Conference Title: Altius Q1- F2018
Webcast URL: http://edge.media-server.com/m/p/2nwz3adp
The call will be webcast and archived on the Corporation’s website for a limited time.
(1) (2) Non-IFRS Measures
Attributable revenue and adjusted EBITDA is intended to provide additional information only and do not have any standardized meaning prescribed under IFRS and
should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. Other companies may calculate these measures
differently. For a reconciliation of these measures to various IFRS measures, please see the Corporation’s MD&A which is available at
http:/altiusminerals.com/financial-statements.
About Altius
Altius directly and indirectly holds diversified royalties and streams that generate revenue from 15 operating
mines. These are located in Canada and Brazil and produce copper, zinc, nickel, cobalt, iron ore, potash and
thermal (electrical) and metallurgical coal. The portfolio also includes numerous pre‐development stage royalties
covering a wide spectrum of mineral commodities and jurisdictions. In addition, Altius holds a large portfolio of
Date:
News Release:
Ticker Symbol:
14-Sept 2017
17-15
ALS.TSX
Civic Address:
Altius Minerals Corporation
Suite 202, 66 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL, A1B 3V7, CANADA
Website: www.altiusminerals.com
Toll Free: 1.877.576.2209
Fax: 709.576.3441
e-mail: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
Altius Minerals Corporation
P.O. Box 8263 Stn “A”
St. John’s, NL, A1B 3N4, CANADA
exploration stage projects which it has generated for deal making with industry partners that results in newly
created royalties and equity and minority interests.
Altius celebrates its 20th anniversary this fall and has 43,187,291 shares issued and outstanding that are listed on Canada’s
Toronto Stock Exchange. It is a member of both the S&P/TSX Small Cap and S&P/TSX Global Mining Indices.
For further information, please contact Chad Wells or Flora Wood at 1.877.576.2209 or [email protected].