Fortuna reports consolidated financial results for the second quarter 2017
Fortuna reports consolidated financial results for the second quarter 2017
(All amounts expressed in US dollars, unless otherwise stated)
Vancouver, August 14, 2017-- Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) today reported
net income of $8.9 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $26.4 million, and revenue of $63.9 million in
the second quarter of 2017.
Jorge A. Ganoza, President and CEO, commented, “Our San Jose and Caylloma mines have
delivered strong production and financial results. Higher operating costs at both operations are
expected to recede in the second half of the year and remain within 5% of our annual cost
guidance.” Mr. Ganoza continued, “At our Lindero gold project in Argentina, feasibility study
optimization work continues to advance as planned in order to support a construction decision
next month.”
Second quarter consolidated financial highlights:
• Sales of $63.9 million, compared to $44.5 million in Q2 2016
• Net income of $8.9 million, compared to net loss of $1.4 million in Q2 2016
• Earnings per share of $0.06, compared to a net loss per share of $0.01 in Q2 2016
• Adjusted EBITDA of $26.4 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin over sales of 41%
• Cash flow from operations before changes in non- cash working capital of $16.7 million,
compared to $7.4 million in Q2 2016
• Cash position, including short term investments, and working capital as at June 30, 2016
was $188.0 million and $186.8 million, respectively
• Silver and gold production of 2,116,863 and 14,547 ounces, respectively
• AISCC* per ounce of payable silver was $8.22
* All-in sustaining cash cost is net of by-product credits for gold, lead and zinc (Non-GAAP Financial Measure)
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Second quarter consolidated financial results
Consolidated Metrics
Q2
2017
Q2
2016
%
Change
YTD
2017
YTD
2016
%
Change
(Expressed in $ millions except per share information and all-in sustaining
cash cost)
Sales $ 63.9 $ 44.5 44% $ 128.7 $ 87.2 48%
Mine operating income 22.2 15.9 40% 49.4 31.5 57%
Operating income 14.2 3.6 294% 33.8 9.8 245%
Net income (loss) 8.9 (1.4) 736% 21.9 1.2 1725%
Earnings (loss) per share (basic) 0.06 (0.01) 700% 0.14 0.01 1300%
Earnings (loss) per share (diluted) 0.06 (0.01) 700% 0.14 0.01 1300%
Adjusted net income (loss)* 9.2 (1.5) 713% 23.3 1.1 2018%
Adjusted EBITDA* 26.4 10.6 149% 56.4 23.0 145%
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities 12.0 (1.4) 957% 20.9 (2.2) 1050%
Cash generated by operating activities before
changes in working capital 16.7 7.4 126% 35.2 13.1 169%
Capex (sustaining)
7.4 4.8 54%
12.4 9.0 38%
Capex (non-sustaining)
3.2 6.0 -47%
5.1 17.4 -71%
Capex (Brownfields)
2.9 1.7 71%
5.6 3.5 60%
All-in sustaining cash cost ($/oz Ag)*
8.2 9.8 -16%
7.2 9.8 -27%
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term
investments** 188.0 123.6 52% 188.0 123.6 52%
Total assets** 637.8 387.7 65% 637.8 387.7 65%
Non-current bank loan** 39.8 39.6 1% 39.8 39.6 1%
Other liabilities** 0.9 4.8 -81% 0.9 4.8 -81%
* refer to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
** Comparative figures are as at December 31, 2016
Net income for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017 was $8.9 million or $0.06 earnings per
share compared to a net loss of $1.4 million or $0.01 loss per share. Increase in net income was
driven mostly by higher silver and gold production of 36% and 55%, respectively, related to the
expansion at the San Jose Mine. Increase in net income was also due to a higher share -based
payment charge in 2016 of $7.3 million related to mark- to-market effects on the outstanding
restricted and deferred share based uni ts compared to $0.7 million for the second quarter of
2017. Net income in the period was negatively affected by higher foreign exchange loss of $1.1
million and $1.0 million write-down of plant and spare parts at San Jose.
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Adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter of 2017 increased $15.8 million year over year to $26.4
million as a result of higher sales at the San Jose Mine. Cash provided by operating activities
was $12.0 million compared to cash consumed of $1.4 million in se cond quarter of 2016. Cash
provided by operating activities before changes in working capital for the second quarter of 2017
was $16.7 million compared to $7.4 million for the comparable quarter in 2016. Improved
results were due to the expansion of mill throughput to 3,000 tpd at the San Jose Mine.
Cash provided by operating activities in the first half of the year was $20.9 million while total
capital expenditures (sustaining, non- sustaining, and brownfields) was $23.1 million yielding
negative free cash flow of $2.2 million. Cash generation in the semester was mostly impacted by
tax payments from 2016 and changes in working capital of $14.3 million.
At June 30, 2017, the Company had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of $188.0
million (December 31, 2016: $123.6 million). The increase in cash was due to the bought deal
equity financing in the first quarter of 2017 for net proceeds of $70.9 million.
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San Jose Mine, Mexico
QUARTERLY RESULTS
YEAR TO DATE
RESULTS
San Jose
Three months ended, June
30, Six months ended, June 30,
Mine Production 2017 2016 2017 2016
Tonnes milled 268,456 185,080
535,724 364,189
Average tonnes milled per day 3,016 2,152
3,061 2,105
Silver
Grade (g/t) 238 226
232 233
Recovery (%) 92 92
92 92
Production (oz) 1,887,269 1,234,988
3,680,236 2,515,300
Metal sold (oz) 1,874,226 1,216,636
3,653,429 2,509,270
Realized price ($/oz) 17.30 16.84
17.38 15.89
Gold
Grade (g/t) 1.82 1.70
1.75 1.71
Recovery (%) 92 92
91 92
Production (oz) 14,410 9,246
27,526 18,407
Metal sold (oz) 14,222 9,174
27,262 18,415
Realized price ($/oz) 1,257 1,263
1,239 1,237
Unit Costs
Production cash cost ($/oz Ag)* 1.03 2.54
1.18 2.45
Production cash cost ($/tonne) 61.87 60.47
59.36 59.79
Unit Net Smelter Return ($/tonne) 172.86 153.11
167.31 149.90
All-in sustaining cash cost ($/oz Ag)* 7.67 8.62
7.15 8.66
* Net of by-product credits from gold
Silver and gold production at San Jose for the second quarter 2017 increased 53% and 56%,
respectively, to 1,887,269 and 14,410 ounces of silver and gold, compared to 1,234,988 and
9,246 ounces produced for the comparable quarter in 2016. The increases wer e the result of
higher throughput from the plant expansion completed at the end of the second quarter of 2016
and increased head grades of 5% and 8% for silver and gold, respectively.
Cash cost per tonne of processed ore for the second quarter 2017 was $ 61.87; in line with the
cash cost for the comparable period in 2016. Compared to annual guidance, cash cost was 9%
higher due mostly to short term variations. Cash cost for 2017 is expected to remain within 5%
of annual guidance (see Fortuna news release dated January 11, 2017).
All-in sustaining cash cost per payable ounce of silver, net of by -product credits, was $7.15 for
the first half of 2017 and was below the annual guidance of $8.40 as a result of higher gold
credits and the timing of planned spending on sustaining capital.
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Caylloma Mine, Peru
QUARTERLY RESULTS
YEAR TO DATE
RESULTS
Caylloma
Three months ended, June
30, Six months ended, June 30,
Mine Production 2017 2016 2017 2016
Tonnes milled 131,974 129,958
261,343 247,149
Average tonnes milled per day 1,483 1,460
1,477 1,388
Silver
Grade (g/t) 64 89
66 96
Recovery (%) 85 86
85 86
Production (oz) 229,594 318,229
469,818 655,313
Metal sold (oz) 229,436 313,010
465,504 670,605
Realized price ($/oz) 17.24 16.73
17.28 15.69
Lead
Grade (%) 2.70 3.28
2.73 3.50
Recovery (%) 91 94
92 94
Production (000's lbs) 7,170 8,825
14,381 17,932
Metal sold (000's lbs) 7,127 8,752
14,163 18,372
Realized price ($/lb) 0.98 0.78
1.01 0.78
Zinc
Grade (%) 4.04 4.41
4.10 4.45
Recovery (%) 90 89
91 89
Production (000's lbs) 10,613 11,202
21,430 21,591
Metal sold (000's lbs) 10,943 11,376
21,645 21,903
Realized price ($/lb) 1.18 0.87
1.22 0.82
Unit Costs
Production cash cost ($/oz Ag)* (22.40) (2.89)
(27.07) (2.49)
Production cash cost ($/tonne) 84.99 71.01
79.20 72.33
Unit Net Smelter Return ($/tonne) 150.39 116.64
154.66 118.12
All-in sustaining cash cost ($/oz Ag)* (2.73) 6.39
(7.46) 5.73
* Net of by-product credits from gold, lead and zinc
Silver production for the second quarter 2017 was 229,594 ounces, while lead and zinc
production were 7.2 million and 10.6 million pounds, respectively; 28%, 19%, and 5% lower
than the comparable period in 2016. Lower production for the second quarter was due to lower
head grades of 28% for silver, 18% for lead, and 8% for zinc. Compared to plan, silver, lead,
and zinc production were 2%, 3%, and 5% above budget.
Cash cost per tonne of processed ore for the second quarter 2017 was $84.99; 20% above cash
cost per tonne of $71.01 for the comparable quarter in 2016. Compared to annual guidance, cash
cost per tonne was $9.49 or 13% higher. The increase in cash cost included approximately $3.00
per tonne for non-recurring items, including a retroactive payment to settle union wage increases
and administrative charges.
Other items of higher cost which impacted the quarter included energy, ground support and labor
costs, representing approximately $4 per tonne. Cash cost for 2017 is expected to remain within
5% of annual guidance (see Fortuna news release dated January 11, 2017).
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All-in sustaining cash cost per payable ounce of silver, net of by -product credits, was negative
$7.46 for the first half of the year and was significantly below the annual guidance of $10.80 due
primarily to higher by -product credits. In spite of higher unit cash cost per tonne in the quarter,
all-in sustaining cash cost is being positively impacted by substantially higher by-product credits.
Conference call details:
Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m. Pacific | 12:00 p.m. Eastern
Dial in number (Toll Free): +1.866.682.6100
Dial in number (International): +1.862.255.5401
Replay number (Toll Free): +1.877.481.4010
Replay number (International): +1.919.882.2331
Replay Passcode: 10421
Playback of the conference call will be available until August 31, 2017 at 11:59 p.m.
Eastern. Playback of the webcast will be available until November 17, 2017. In addition, a
transcript of the call will be archived in the company’s website:
https://www.fortunasilver.com/investors/financials/2017/.
About Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Fortuna is a growth oriented, precious metal producer focused on mining opportunities in Latin
America. The Company’s primary assets are the Caylloma silver mine in southern Peru, the San
Jose silver -gold mine in Mexico and the Lindero gold project in Argentina. The Company is
selectively pursuing acquisition opportunities throughout the Americas and in select other areas.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Jorge A. Ganoza
President, CEO and Director
Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Trading symbols: NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI
Investor Relations:
Carlos Baca- T (Peru): +51.1.616.6060, ext. 0
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activities; risks inherent in mineral exploration; uncertainties inherent in the estimation of mineral reserves, mineral
resources, and metal recoveries; governmental and other approvals; political unrest or instability in countries
where Fortuna is active; labor relations issues; as well as those factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in the
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the Company’s current mineral resource and reserve estimates; that the Company’s activities w ill be in accordance
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Company or its properties; that all required approvals will be obtained; that there will be no significant disruptions
affecting operations and such other assumptions as set out herein. Forward looking Statements are made as of the
date hereof and the Company disclaims any obligation to update any Forward looking Statements, whether as a
result of new information, future ev ents or results or otherwise, except as required by law. There can be no
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differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly , investors should not place undue reliance
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This news release also refers to non -GAAP financial measures, such as cash cost per tonne of processed ore; cash
cost per payable ounce of silver; total production cost per tonne; all- in sustaining cash cost; all -in cash cost;
adjusted net (loss) income; operating cash flow per share before changes in working capital, income taxes, and
interest income; and adjusted EBITDA. These measures do not have a standardized meaning or method of
calculation, even though the descriptions of such measures may be similar. These performance measures have no
meaning under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and therefore, amounts presented may not be
comparable to similar data presented by other mining companies.