ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR -- (Marketwired) -- 06/21/17 -- Altius Minerals Corporation (TSX: ALS) ("Altius" or the "Corporation") reports annual attributable revenue(1) of $46,365,000 or $1.07 per share and adjusted EBITDA(2) of $34,711,000 or $0.80 per share compared to attributable revenue of $33,085,000 or $0.83 per share and adjusted EBITDA of $24,199,000 or $0.61 per share for the prior year. Attributable revenue grew 40% or $13,300,000 in 2017 from 2016.
The increased year to date revenue results from higher realized prices for copper, zinc and metallurgical coal, improved potash royalty production volumes and mine sequencing based volume increases from its thermal coal royalties. These revenue increases were partially offset by lower realized potash prices and a nil payment related to the Voisey's Bay royalty.
The net loss for the year was $65,006,000, or $1.50 per share, compared to a net loss of $38,464,000, or $0.97 per share, in the prior year. The higher annual net loss results largely from the previously reported recognition of a non-cash impairment charge of $72,001,000 for the Corporation's Genesee royalty interest. This decision was made in response to policy changes in the province of Alberta that are intended to phase out coal fired electrical generation by 2030.
A summary of the financial results is included in the following table.
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(in Canadian For the three months ended For the twelve months ended
dollars) April 30, April 30,
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2017 2016 2017 2016
$ $ $ $
Revenue
Attributable
royalty 13,378,000 7,465,000 46,028,000 33,083,000
Project generation 75,000 - 337,000 2,000
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Attributable revenue
(1) 13,453,000 7,465,000 46,365,000 33,085,000
Adjusted EBITDA (1) 10,260,000 5,356,000 34,711,000 24,199,000
Net earnings (loss)
attributable to
common shareholders (963,000) (19,988,000) (64,866,000) (38,464,000)
Basic and diluted
per share
Attributable
revenue 0.31 0.19 1.07 0.83
Adjusted EBITDA 0.24 0.13 0.80 0.61
Net earnings
(loss) per share (0.02) (0.50) (1.50) (0.97)
Total assets 420,445,000 411,492,000 420,445,000 411,492,000
Total liabilities 104,979,000 91,277,000 104,979,000 91,277,000
Cash dividends
declared & paid to
shareholders 1,300,000 1,195,000 5,204,000 4,789,000
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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 Corporation's website 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 July 6, 2017. The dividend is expected to be paid on or about July 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 Q4 F2017 financial results as detailed below.
Fiscal 2017 Fourth Quarter (Year-end) Financials Call Information:
Time: 9.30 a.m. EST on Thursday, June 22, 2017
Dial-In Numbers: +1 (844) 473-0974 (Canada)
+1 (480) 696-7316 (International)
Pass code: 24764259
Conference Title: Altius Q4- F2017
Webcast URL: http://edge.media-server.com/m/p/zexmnaeo
The call will be webcast and archived on the Corporation's website for a limited time.
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 below.
(1) Attributable revenue is defined by the Corporation as total revenue from the consolidated financial statements and the Corporation's proportionate share of gross revenue in the joint ventures. The Corporation's key decision makers use attributable royalty revenue and related attributable royalty expenses as a basis to evaluate the business performance. The attributable royalty revenue amounts, together with as amortization of royalty interests, general and administrative costs and mining tax, are not reported gross in the consolidated statement of earnings (loss) since the royalty revenues are being generated in a joint venture and IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements requires net reporting as an equity pick up. The reconciliation to IFRS reports the elimination of the attributable revenues and reconciles to the revenues recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings (loss).
(2) Adjusted EBITDA is defined by the Corporation as net earnings (loss) before taxes, amortization, interest, non-recurring items, non-cash amounts such as impairments, losses and gains, and share based compensation. The Corporation also adjusts earnings in joint ventures to reflect EBITDA on those assets which exclude amortization of royalty interests as well as adjusting for any one time items. Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure of the performance of our business, especially for demonstrating the impact that EBITDA in joint ventures have on the overall business. Adjusted EBITDA identifies the cash generated in a given period that will be available to fund the Corporation's future operations, growth opportunities, shareholder dividends and to service debt obligations.
Reconciliations to IFRS measures
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(in thousands of Canadian Three months ended Twelve months ended
dollars) April 30, April 30,
Attributable revenue 2017 2016 2017 2016
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$ $ $ $
Attributable revenue 13,453 7,465 46,365 33,085
Adjust: joint venture
revenue (5,811) (5,110) (21,168) (21,881)
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IFRS revenue per
consolidated financial
statements 7,642 2,355 25,197 11,204
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Adjusted EBITDA 2017 2016 2017 2016
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$ $ $ $
Earnings (loss) before
income taxes (100) (21,550) (62,149) (40,970)
Addback (deduct):
Amortization and depletion 2,922 2,342 11,631 8,410
Exploration and evaluation
assets abandoned or
impaired 2,112 5,062 4,112 5,723
Share based compensation
(share settled) 196 188 1,058 581
Interest on long-term debt 1,363 1,260 7,714 5,440
Unrealized (gain) loss on
fair value adjustment of
derivatives - - - (348)
(Gain) loss on disposal of
investments & impairment
recognition (557) (506) (6,330) 4,713
Dilution (gain) (196) - (762) -
Share of loss and
impairment in associates 2,106 - 2,201 7,067
Earnings from joint
ventures (3,417) (3,433) 58,054 (4,552)
Impairment on goodwill - 16,402 - 16,402
LNRLP EBITDA (365) - (365) 1,086
Prairie Royalties EBITDA 5,650 5,078 20,605 20,134
Foreign currency loss 546 513 1,599 513
Gain on disposal of
mineral property - - (2,657) -
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Adjusted EBITDA 10,260 5,356 34,711 24,199
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LNRLP EBITDA
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Revenue - - - 1,430
Less: mining taxes (365) - (365) (344)
Less: administrative charges - - - -
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LNRLP Adjusted EBITDA (365) - (365) 1,086
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Prairie Royalties EBITDA
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Revenue 5,811 5,109 21,168 20,451
Operating expenses (161) (31) (563) (317)
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Prairie Royalties Adjusted
EBITDA 5,650 5,078 20,605 20,134
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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 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 has 43,335,654 common 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.
Contacts:
Ben Lewis
1.877.576.2209
Chad Wells
1.877.576.2209
