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Coeur Mining
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$13.04 B
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$20.32
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
___________________________________________
FORM 10-Q
___________________________________________
þ
Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017
OR
¨
Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from
to
Commission file number 001-08641
____________________________________________
COEUR MINING, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
____________________________________________
Delaware
82-0109423
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
104 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 900 Chicago, Illinois
60603
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(312) 489-5800
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days: Yes
þ
No
¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files.) Yes
þ
No
¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
þ
Accelerated filer
¨
Non-accelerated filer
¨
Smaller reporting company
¨
Emerging growth company
¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes
¨
No
þ
The Company has 300,000,000 shares of common stock, par value of $0.01, authorized of which 185,640,359 shares were issued and outstanding as of October 23, 2017.
COEUR MINING, INC.
INDEX
Page
Part I.
Financial Information
Item 1.
Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited)
3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
4
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
5
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
6
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
7
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
30
Consolidated Financial Results
31
Results of Operations
34
Liquidity and Capital Resources
38
Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures
41
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
47
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
48
Part II.
Other Information
48
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
48
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
48
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
50
Item 5. Other Information
50
Item 6.
Exhibits
51
Signatures
51
2
PART I
Item 1.
Financial Statements
COEUR MINING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
2017
2016
2017
2016
Notes
In thousands, except share data
Revenue
3
$
175,963
$
176,247
$
555,455
$
506,641
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Costs applicable to sales
(1)
3
118,924
105,408
377,257
307,428
Amortization
33,830
27,763
106,880
93,232
General and administrative
7,412
7,113
24,587
22,789
Exploration
9,814
3,706
22,879
7,669
Write-downs
—
—
—
4,446
Pre-development, reclamation, and other
7,961
4,491
16,908
13,059
Total costs and expenses
177,941
148,481
548,511
448,623
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
Loss on debt extinguishment
17
—
(10,040
)
(9,342
)
(10,040
)
Fair value adjustments, net
10
—
(961
)
(864
)
(13,235
)
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
17
(3,606
)
(8,068
)
(10,941
)
(30,063
)
Other, net
7
3,164
6,405
28,439
5,862
Total other income (expense), net
(442
)
(12,664
)
7,292
(47,476
)
Income (loss) before income and mining taxes
(2,420
)
15,102
14,236
10,542
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit
8
(14,232
)
54,455
(23,180
)
53,118
NET INCOME (LOSS)
$
(16,652
)
$
69,557
$
(8,944
)
$
63,660
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), net of tax:
Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities, net of tax of $997 and ($1,177) for the three and nine months September 30, 2016, respectively
1,066
1,387
(1,134
)
4,533
Reclassification adjustments for impairment of equity securities
—
—
426
20
Reclassification adjustments for realized (gain) loss on sale of equity securities
32
(2,965
)
1,300
(2,691
)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
1,098
(1,578
)
592
1,862
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
$
(15,554
)
$
67,979
$
(8,352
)
$
65,522
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
9
Basic
$
(0.09
)
$
0.43
$
(0.05
)
$
0.41
Diluted
$
(0.09
)
$
0.42
$
(0.05
)
$
0.40
(1) Excludes amortization.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
3
COEUR MINING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
2017
2016
2017
2016
Notes
In thousands
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)
$
(16,652
)
$
69,557
(8,944
)
63,660
Adjustments:
Amortization
33,830
27,763
106,880
93,232
Accretion
2,691
2,184
7,798
8,201
Deferred taxes
1,940
(49,463
)
(1,529
)
(66,738
)
Loss on debt extinguishment
—
10,040
9,342
10,040
Fair value adjustments, net
—
961
864
13,235
Stock-based compensation
2,585
2,312
8,127
7,534
Gain on sale of the Joaquin project
—
—
(21,138
)
—
Write-downs
—
—
—
4,446
Other
(3,157
)
(5,236
)
(8,979
)
(4,743
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables
6,529
19,672
17,719
10,751
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(3,195
)
(2,816
)
(3,882
)
(2,435
)
Inventory and ore on leach pads
(2,874
)
(8,900
)
10,421
(24,408
)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
7,735
(18,262
)
(2,697
)
(12,407
)
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
29,432
47,812
113,982
100,368
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures
(29,461
)
(25,627
)
(90,922
)
(71,087
)
Acquisitions, net
—
(1,427
)
—
(1,427
)
Proceeds from the sale of assets
1,083
4,802
16,538
16,104
Purchase of investments
(3,595
)
(21
)
(13,559
)
(120
)
Sale of investments
403
5,432
11,321
7,077
Other
(5,850
)
(1,299
)
(7,457
)
(4,218
)
CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
(37,420
)
(18,140
)
(84,079
)
(53,671
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Issuance of common stock
—
49,513
—
122,584
Issuance of notes and bank borrowings, net of issuance costs
17
(2,257
)
—
242,701
—
Payments on debt, capital leases, and associated costs
17
(3,344
)
(107,868
)
(195,501
)
(120,551
)
Gold production royalty payments
—
(7,563
)
—
(27,155
)
Other
(6
)
1,051
(3,726
)
323
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
(5,607
)
(64,867
)
43,474
(24,799
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(222
)
121
662
(95
)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(13,817
)
(35,074
)
74,039
21,803
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
250,038
257,591
162,182
200,714
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
236,221
$
222,517
$
236,221
$
222,517
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
4
COEUR MINING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)
December 31, 2016
ASSETS
Notes
In thousands, except share data
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$
236,221
$
162,182
Receivables
13
66,415
60,431
Inventory
14
72,329
106,026
Ore on leach pads
14
78,801
64,167
Prepaid expenses and other
20,360
17,981
474,126
410,787
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment, net
15
235,058
216,796
Mining properties, net
16
536,201
558,455
Ore on leach pads
14
69,805
67,231
Restricted assets
12
20,953
17,597
Equity and debt securities
12
29,125
4,488
Receivables
13
13,461
30,951
Other
23,363
12,604
TOTAL ASSETS
$
1,402,092
$
1,318,909
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
$
60,188
$
53,335
Accrued liabilities and other
50,593
42,743
Debt
17
14,375
12,039
Royalty obligations
10
—
4,995
Reclamation
4
3,604
3,522
128,760
116,634
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Debt
17
274,523
198,857
Royalty obligations
10
—
4,292
Reclamation
4
104,505
95,804
Deferred tax liabilities
77,190
74,798
Other long-term liabilities
52,577
60,037
508,795
433,788
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; authorized 300,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 181,428,717 at September 30, 2017 and 180,933,287 at December 31, 2016
1,814
1,809
Additional paid-in capital
3,318,987
3,314,590
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(1,896
)
(2,488
)
Accumulated deficit
(2,554,368
)
(2,545,424
)
764,537
768,487
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
1,402,092
$
1,318,909
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
5
COEUR MINING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
In thousands
Common
Stock
Shares
Common
Stock Par
Value
Additional
Paid-In Capital
Accumulated
Deficit
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Total
Balances at December 31, 2016
180,933
$
1,809
$
3,314,590
$
(2,545,424
)
$
(2,488
)
$
768,487
Net income (loss)
—
—
—
(8,944
)
—
(8,944
)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
—
—
—
—
592
592
Common stock issued under stock-based compensation plans, net
496
5
4,397
—
—
4,402
Balances at September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)
181,429
$
1,814
$
3,318,987
$
(2,554,368
)
$
(1,896
)
$
764,537
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
6
Coeur Mining, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Coeur” or the “Company”) are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments and disclosures necessary for the fair presentation of these interim statements have been included. The results reported in these interim statements may not be indicative of the results which will be reported for the year ending December 31, 2017. The condensed consolidated December 31, 2016 balance sheet data was derived from audited consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Recent Accounting Standards
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, “
Business Combinations (Topic 805) - Clarifying the Definition of a Business,
” which clarifies the definition of a business to assist entities in the evaluation of acquisitions and disposals of assets or businesses. These changes become effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating this standard and does not expect this ASU to materially impact the Company’s consolidated net income, financial position or cash flows.
In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, “
Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) - Restricted Cash,
” which will require entities to show the changes in the total of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. These changes become effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating this standard and does not expect this ASU to materially impact the Company’s consolidated statement of cash flows.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “
Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) - Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments,
” which provides guidance on presentation and classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the statement of cash flows. These changes become effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating this standard and does not expect this ASU to materially impact the Company’s consolidated net income, financial position or cash flows.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “
Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting,
” which amends several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transaction, including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. These changes became effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning January 1, 2017, and the Company’s adoption had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “
Leases,
” which will require lessees to recognize assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by most leases on the balance sheet. These changes become effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning January 1, 2019. Modified retrospective adoption for all leases existing at, or entered into after, the date of initial application, is required with an option to use certain transition relief. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of implementing these changes on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, “
Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory,
”
which provides a revised, simpler measurement for inventory to be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. These changes become effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating this standard and does not expect this ASU to materially impact the Company’s consolidated net income, financial position or cash flows.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
”
,
which has subsequently been amended several times. The new standard provides a five-step approach to be applied to all contracts with customers and also requires expanded disclosures about revenue recognition. These changes become effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018. The Company has substantially completed its analysis of the new standard and reviewed potential impacts from timing of when control is transferred to customers, variable consideration on concentrate sales and classification of refining fees. The Company does not expect this ASU to materially impact the Company’s consolidated net income, financial position or cash flows.
7
Coeur Mining, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 3 – SEGMENT REPORTING
The Company’s operating segments include the Palmarejo complex, and the Rochester, Kensington, Wharf, and San Bartolomé mines. All operating segments are engaged in the discovery, mining, and production of gold and/or silver. Other includes the La Preciosa project, other mineral interests, strategic equity investments, corporate office, elimination of intersegment transactions, and other items necessary to reconcile to consolidated amounts. The Company eliminated Coeur Capital as a standalone reportable segment in the first quarter of 2017 and has classified the operating performance, segment assets, and capital expenditures of the Endeavor silver stream and other remaining non-core assets in Other. All prior period amounts have been adjusted to conform to the current presentation.
Financial information relating to the Company’s segments is as follows (in thousands):
Three months ended September 30, 2017
Palmarejo
Rochester
Kensington
Wharf
San Bartolomé
Other
Total
Revenue
Metal sales
$
60,677
$
31,156
$
36,603
$
31,334
$
16,043
$
150
$
175,963
Costs and Expenses
Costs applicable to sales
(1)
33,255
23,275
27,658
17,330
17,365
41
118,924
Amortization
16,414
4,591
7,864
3,223
1,430
308
33,830
Exploration
4,517
531
2,966
207
23
1,570
9,814
Other operating expenses
319
846
356
648
2,998
10,206
15,373
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net
(112
)
(136
)
(113
)
(16
)
(11
)
(3,218
)
(3,606
)
Other, net
(218
)
(73
)
(28
)
4
754
2,725
3,164
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit
(7,898
)
41
—
(963
)
(518
)
(4,894
)
(14,232
)
Net income (loss)
$
(2,056
)
$
1,745
$
(2,382
)
$
8,951
$
(5,548
)
$
(17,362
)
$
(16,652
)
Segment assets
(2)
$
388,044
$
253,477
$
211,052
$
103,843
$
64,463
$
71,551
$
1,092,430
Capital expenditures
$
5,540
$
9,737
$
10,144
$
3,135
$
479
$
426
$
29,461
(1) Excludes amortization
(2) Segment assets include receivables, prepaids, inventories, property, plant and equipment, and mineral interests
Three months ended September 30, 2016
Palmarejo
Rochester
Kensington
Wharf
San Bartolomé
Other
Total
Revenue
Metal sales
$
30,663
$
37,946
$
40,164
$
39,316
$
27,485
$
812
$
176,386
Royalties
—
—
—
—
—
(139
)
(139
)
30,663
37,946
40,164
39,316
27,485
673
176,247
Costs and Expenses
Costs applicable to sales
(1)
16,033
21,783
26,709
19,697
20,813
373
105,408
Amortization
5,761
5,244
8,046
6,461
1,723
528
27,763
Exploration
1,262
129
1,208
2
—
1,105
3,706
Other operating expenses
305
703
263
521
1,165
8,647
11,604
Other income (expense)
Loss on debt extinguishment
—
—
—
—
—
(10,040
)
(10,040
)
Fair value adjustments, net
(110
)
(851
)
—
—
—
—
(961
)
Interest expense, net
(184
)
(157
)
(30
)
(22
)
(8
)
(7,667
)
(8,068
)
Other, net
(2,223
)
17
(7
)
45
549
8,024
6,405
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit
35,671
7,844
—
30,208
5,905
(25,173
)
54,455
Net income (loss)
$
40,456
$
16,940
$
3,901
$
42,866
$
10,230
$
(44,836
)
$
69,557
Segment assets
(2)
$
430,716
$
212,477
$
192,204
$
105,456
$
81,704
$
87,353
$
1,109,910
Capital expenditures
$
10,012
$
3,383
$
8,602
$
567
$
3,001
$
62
$
25,627
(1) Excludes amortization
(2) Segment assets include receivables, prepaids, inventories, property, plant and equipment, and mineral interests
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Nine months ended September 30, 2017
Palmarejo
Rochester
Kensington
Wharf
San Bartolomé
Other
Total
Revenue
Metal sales
$
191,616
$
102,926
$
110,134
$
88,598
$
60,441
$
1,740
$
555,455
Costs and Expenses
Costs applicable to sales
(1)
110,150
73,875
84,089
49,418
58,979
746
377,257
Amortization
50,995
15,345
25,389
8,883
5,053
1,215
106,880
Exploration
9,272
990
5,785
210
23
6,599
22,879
Other operating expenses
930
2,487
1,051
1,899
4,048
31,080
41,495
Other income (expense)
Loss on debt extinguishment
—
—
—
—
—
(9,342
)
(9,342
)
Fair value adjustments, net
—
(864
)
—
—
—
—
(864
)
Interest expense, net
(339
)
(386
)
(266
)
(52
)
(23
)
(9,875
)
(10,941
)
Other, net
(345
)
2,239
(893
)
429
1,125
25,884
28,439
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit
(22,313
)
(413
)
—
(2,980
)
(304
)
2,830
(23,180
)
Net income (loss)
$
(2,728
)
$
10,805
$
(7,339
)
$
25,585
$
(6,864
)
$
(28,403
)
$
(8,944
)
Segment assets
(2)
$
388,044
$
253,477
$
211,052
$
103,843
$
64,463
$
71,551
$
1,092,430
Capital expenditures
$
22,972
$
34,121
$
24,314
$
5,493
$
1,242
$
2,780
$
90,922
(1) Excludes amortization
(2) Segment assets include receivables, prepaids, inventories, property, plant and equipment, and mineral interests
Nine months ended September 30, 2016
Palmarejo
Rochester
Kensington
Wharf
San Bartolomé
Other
Total
Revenue
Metal sales
$
108,748
$
103,689
$
112,376
$
101,250
$
73,948
$
3,208
$
503,219
Royalties
3,422
3,422
108,748
103,689
112,376
101,250
73,948
6,630
506,641
Costs and Expenses
Costs applicable to sales
(1)
59,936
65,989
73,738
49,500
56,955
1,310
307,428
Amortization
27,815
15,994
26,203
15,640
5,330
2,250
93,232
Exploration
2,625
426
2,138
2
—
2,478
7,669
Write-downs
—
—
—
—
—
4,446
4,446
Other operating expenses
898
2,084
772
1,702
2,532
27,860
35,848
Other income (expense)
Loss on debt extinguishment
—
—
—
—
—
(10,040
)
(10,040
)
Fair value adjustments, net
(5,814
)
(5,787
)
—
—
—
(1,634
)
(13,235
)
Interest expense, net
(1,343
)
(509
)
(107
)
(49
)
(18
)
(28,037
)
(30,063
)
Other, net
(7,818
)
(3,840
)
(26
)
259
1,275
16,012
5,862
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit
38,922
7,429
—
29,972
5,182
(28,387
)
53,118
Net income (loss)
$
41,421
$
16,489
$
9,392
$
64,588
$
15,570
$
(83,800
)
$
63,660
Segment assets
(2)
$
430,716
$
212,477
$
192,204
$
105,456
$
81,704
$
87,353
$
1,109,910
Capital expenditures
$
27,690
$
10,557
$
24,228
$
3,488
$
4,839
$
285
$
71,087
(1) Excludes amortization
(2) Segment assets include receivables, prepaids, inventories, property, plant and equipment, and mineral interests
Assets
September 30, 2017
December 31, 2016
Total assets for reportable segments
$
1,092,430
$
1,122,038
Cash and cash equivalents
236,221
162,182
Other assets
73,441
34,689
Total consolidated assets
$
1,402,092
$
1,318,909
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Geographic Information
Long-Lived Assets
September 30, 2017
December 31, 2016
Mexico
$
366,960
$
397,697
United States
375,728
338,897
Bolivia
27,662
31,539
Australia
—
2,983
Argentina
228
10,228
Other
681
5,564
Total
$
771,259
$
786,908
Revenue
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
2017
2016
2017
2016
United States
$
99,093
$
117,425
$
301,658
$
317,315
Mexico
60,677
30,663
191,616
109,674
Bolivia
16,043
27,485
60,441
73,948
Australia
150
812
1,740
3,207
Other
—
(138
)
—
2,497
Total
$
175,963
$
176,247
$
555,455
$
506,641
NOTE 4 – RECLAMATION
Reclamation and mine closure costs are based principally on legal and regulatory requirements. Management estimates costs associated with reclamation of mining properties. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates and assumptions, and future expenditures could differ from current estimates.
Changes to the Company’s asset retirement obligations for operating sites are as follows:
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
In thousands
2017
2016
2017
2016
Asset retirement obligation - Beginning
$
101,127
$
85,545
$
97,380
$
82,072
Accretion
2,455
2,059
7,190
6,027
Additions and changes in estimates
3,116
(239
)
3,116
(118
)
Settlements
(656
)
(183
)
(1,644
)
(799
)
Asset retirement obligation - Ending
$
106,042
$
87,182
$
106,042
$
87,182
The Company has accrued
$2.1 million
and
$1.9 million
at
September 30, 2017
and
December 31, 2016
, respectively, for reclamation liabilities related to former mining activities, which are included in
Reclamation.
The Company increased the reclamation liability at Rochester by
$3.1 million
at
September 30, 2017
due to leach pad expansion.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 5 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company has stock incentive plans for executives and eligible employees. Stock awards include performance shares, restricted stock and stock options. Stock-based compensation expense for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2017
was
$2.6 million
and
$8.1 million
, respectively, compared to
$2.3 million
and
$7.5 million
for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2016
, respectively. At
September 30, 2017
, there was
$7.4 million
of unrecognized stock-based compensation cost which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average remaining vesting period of
1.5
years.
The following table summarizes the grants awarded during the
nine months ended September 30, 2017
:
Grant date
Restricted
stock
Grant date fair
value of
restricted stock
Stock options
Grant date
fair value of
stock
options
Performance
shares
Grant date fair
value of
performance
shares
January 18, 2017
236,581
$
11.47
—
$
—
316,213
$
11.58
March 7, 2017
542,621
$
7.60
14,820
$
3.91
—
$
—
The following options and stock appreciation rights were exercisable during the
nine months ended September 30, 2017
:
Award Type
Number of
Exercised Units
Weighted Average
Exercised Price
Number of Exercisable Units
Weighted Average
Exercisable Price
Stock options
26,966
$
3.28
427,730
$
13.62
Stock appreciation rights
—
$
—
42,152
$
14.14
NOTE 6 – RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN
The Company has a 401(k) retirement savings plan that covers all eligible U.S. employees. Eligible employees may elect to contribute up to
75%
of base salary, subject to ERISA limitations. The Company generally makes matching contributions equal to the employee’s contribution up to
4%
of the employee’s salary. The Company may also provide an additional contribution based on an eligible employee’s salary. Total plan expenses recognized for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2017
were
$1.8 million
and
$5.7 million
, respectively, compared to
$2.3 million
and
$4.2 million
for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2016
, respectively. In addition, the Company has a deferred compensation plan for employees whose benefits under the 401(k) plan are limited by federal regulations.
NOTE 7 - OTHER, NET
Other, net
consists of the following:
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
In thousands
2017
2016
2017
2016
Foreign exchange gain (loss)
$
229
$
(1,466
)
$
2,578
$
(7,286
)
Gain (loss) on sale of assets and investments
945
7,463
(607
)
11,674
Gain on sale of the Joaquin project
—
—
21,138
—
Gain on repurchase of the Rochester royalty obligation
—
—
2,332
—
Gain on sale of Endeavor stream and other royalties
1,172
—
1,172
—
Impairment of equity securities
—
—
(426
)
(20
)
Other
818
408
2,252
1,494
Other, net
$
3,164
$
6,405
$
28,439
$
5,862
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 8 - INCOME AND MINING TAXES
The following table summarizes the components of
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit
for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016
by significant jurisdiction:
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
2017
2016
2017
2016
In thousands
Income (loss) before tax
Tax (expense) benefit
Income (loss) before tax
Tax (expense) benefit
Income (loss) before tax
Tax (expense) benefit
Income (loss) before tax
Tax (expense) benefit
United States
$
(6,008
)
$
(2,362
)
$
3,286
$
10,712
$
8,213
$
(2,739
)
$
(5,956
)
$
8,370
Argentina
738
(366
)
(301
)
67
281
1,704
3,137
(183
)
Mexico
3,210
(9,057
)
3,020
37,821
9,665
(23,745
)
(1,136
)
42,155
Bolivia
(5,029
)
(518
)
4,325
5,904
(6,559
)
(304
)
10,388
5,182
Other jurisdictions
4,669
(1,929
)
4,772
(49
)
2,636
1,904
4,109
(2,406
)
$
(2,420
)
$
(14,232
)
$
15,102
$
54,455
$
14,236
$
(23,180
)
$
10,542
$
53,118
The Company’s effective income and mining tax rate is a function of the combined effective tax rates and foreign exchange rates in the jurisdictions in which it operates. Variations in the jurisdictional mix of income and loss and foreign exchange rates result in significant fluctuations in the consolidated effective tax rate, along with mining taxes, uncertain tax positions, and a full valuation allowance on deferred tax assets related to losses in the United States and certain foreign jurisdictions. Fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on deferred tax balances decreased income and mining tax expense by
$1.4 million
and increased by
$7.2 million
for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, predominately due to the Mexican Peso. Also, favorable operating results at Palmarejo contributed to higher income and mining tax expense. The three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 benefited from a legal entity reorganization to integrate acquisitions that resulted in a valuation allowance release of
$40.8 million
and a
$15.0 million
deferred tax benefit related to unremitted earnings.
A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that the related tax benefits will not be realized. The Company analyzes its deferred tax assets and, if it is determined that the Company will not realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets, it will record or increase a valuation allowance. Conversely, if it is determined that the Company will ultimately be more likely than not able to realize all or a portion of the related benefits for which a valuation allowance has been provided, all or a portion of the related valuation allowance will be reduced. There are a number of factors that impact the Company’s ability to realize its deferred tax assets. For additional information, please see the sections titled “Risk Factors” set forth in the 2016 10-K.
The Company or one of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The statute of limitations remains open from 2013 forward for the U.S. federal jurisdiction and from 2009 forward for certain other foreign jurisdictions. As a result of statutes of limitation that will begin to expire within the next twelve months in various jurisdictions and possible settlements of audit-related issues with taxing authorities in various jurisdictions with respect to which none of the issues are individually significant, the Company believes that it is reasonably possible that the total amount of its net unrecognized income tax benefits will decrease between
$1.5 million
and
$2.5 million
in the next twelve months.
At
September 30, 2017
and December 31, 2016, the Company had
$17.5 million
and
$19.6 million
of total gross unrecognized tax benefits, respectively. If recognized, these unrecognized tax benefits would positively impact the Company’s effective income tax rate. The Company’s continuing practice is to recognize potential interest and/or penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as part of its income tax expense. At
September 30, 2017
and December 31, 2016, the amount of accrued income-tax-related interest and penalties was
$8.7 million
and
$8.7 million
, respectively.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 9 – NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share reflects the potential dilution that would occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock.
For the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2017
,
633,391
and
851,254
common stock equivalents, respectively, related to equity-based awards were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation as the shares would be antidilutive. Similarly,
215,298
and
404,543
common stock equivalents were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2016
, respectively.
The
3.25%
Convertible Senior Notes (“Convertible Notes”) were not included in the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 because there is no excess value upon conversion over the principal amount of the Convertible Notes. The outstanding Convertible Notes were redeemed in the third quarter of 2016.
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
In thousands except per share amounts
2017
2016
2017
2016
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders
$
(16,652
)
$
69,557
$
(8,944
)
$
63,660
Weighted average shares:
Basic
179,278
161,039
179,141
155,108
Effect of stock-based compensation plans
—
4,789
—
3,284
Diluted
179,278
165,828
179,141
158,392
Income (loss) per share:
Basic
$
(0.09
)
$
0.43
$
(0.05
)
$
0.41
Diluted
$
(0.09
)
$
0.42
$
(0.05
)
$
0.40
NOTE 10 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
In thousands
2017
2016
2017
2016
Rochester royalty obligation
$
—
$
(851
)
$
(864
)
$
(5,787
)
Palmarejo royalty obligation embedded derivative
—
(110
)
—
(5,866
)
Silver and gold options
—
—
—
(1,582
)
Fair value adjustments, net
$
—
$
(961
)
$
(864
)
$
(13,235
)
Accounting standards establish a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1), secondary priority to quoted prices in inactive markets or observable inputs (Level 2), and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3).
The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually) by level within the fair value hierarchy. Assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement:
Fair Value at September 30, 2017
In thousands
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Assets:
Equity and debt securities
$
29,125
$
22,194
$
—
$
6,931
Other derivative instruments, net
44
—
44
—
$
29,169
$
22,194
$
44
$
6,931
Liabilities:
Other derivative instruments, net
$
255
$
—
$
255
$
—
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Fair Value at December 31, 2016
In thousands
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Assets:
Equity securities
$
4,488
$
4,209
$
—
$
279
$
4,488
$
4,209
$
—
$
279
Liabilities:
Rochester royalty obligation
9,287
—
—
9,287
Other derivative instruments, net
762
—
762
—
$
10,049
$
—
$
762
$
9,287
The Company’s investments in equity securities are recorded at fair market value in the financial statements based primarily on quoted market prices. Such instruments are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Quoted market prices are not available for certain debt and equity securities; these securities are valued using pricing models, which require the use of observable and unobservable inputs, and are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
The Company’s other derivative instruments, net, relate to concentrate and certain doré sales contracts valued using pricing models, which require inputs that are derived from observable market data, including contractual terms, forward market prices, yield curves, credit spreads, and other unobservable inputs. The model inputs can generally be verified and do not involve significant management judgment. Such instruments are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
In May 2017, the Company repurchased the Rochester royalty obligation for
$5.0 million
, resulting in a pre-tax gain of
$2.3 million
, which is included in
Other, net
. The fair value of the Rochester royalty obligation was estimated based on observable market data including contractual terms, forward silver and gold prices, yield curves, and credit spreads, as well as the Company’s current mine plan which is considered a significant unobservable input. Therefore, the Company historically classified this obligation as a Level 3 financial liability.
In July 2017, the Company sold the Endeavor silver stream and remaining non-core royalties to Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. (“Metalla”) for total consideration of
$13.0 million
, including a
$6.7 million
convertible debenture. The convertible debenture matures
June 30, 2027
, bears interest at a rate of
5%
payable semi-annually, and is convertible into Metalla shares in connection with future equity financings or asset acquisitions by Metalla at the then-current price to maintain the Company’s approximate
19.9%
ownership. The fair value of the convertible debenture is estimated based on observable market data including yield curves and credit spreads. Therefore, the Company classifies the convertible debenture in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
No assets or liabilities were transferred between fair value levels in the
nine months ended September 30, 2017
.
The following tables present the changes in the fair value of the Company's Level 3 financial assets and liabilities for the
nine months ended September 30, 2017
:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
In thousands
Balance at the beginning of the period
Additions
Revaluation
Settlements
Balance at the
end of the
period
Assets:
Equity and debt securities
$
258
$
6,677
$
(4
)
$
—
$
6,931
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
In thousands
Balance at the beginning of the period
Additions
Revaluation
Settlements
Gain on settlement
Balance at the
end of the
period
Assets:
Equity and debt securities
$
279
$
6,677
$
(25
)
$
—
$
—
$
6,931
Liabilities:
Rochester royalty obligation
$
9,287
—
$
864
$
(7,819
)
(2,332
)
$
—
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities carried at book value in the financial statements at
September 30, 2017
and
December 31, 2016
is presented in the following table:
September 30, 2017
In thousands
Book Value
Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Liabilities:
5.875% Senior Notes due 2024
(1)
$
244,934
$
247,161
$
—
$
247,161
$
—
(1)
Net of unamortized debt issuance costs of
$5.1 million
.
December 31, 2016
In thousands
Book Value
Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Liabilities:
7.875% Senior Notes due 2021
(1)
$
175,991
$
184,373
—
$
184,373
—
(1)
Net of unamortized debt issuance costs and premium received of
$2.0 million
.
The fair value of the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 (the “2024 Senior Notes”) and the 7.875% Senior Notes due 2021 (the “2021 Senior Notes”) were estimated using quoted market prices.
NOTE 11 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Palmarejo Gold Production Royalty
In January 2009, the Company's subsidiary, Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. (“Coeur Mexicana”), entered into a gold production royalty agreement with a subsidiary of Franco-Nevada Corporation that covered
50%
of the life of mine production from the Palmarejo mine and legacy adjacent properties. The royalty transaction included a minimum obligation of
4,167
gold ounces per month and terminated upon delivery of
400,000
gold ounces, which occurred in July 2016.
The price volatility associated with the minimum royalty obligation was considered an embedded derivative. The Company was required to recognize the change in fair value of the remaining minimum obligation due to changing gold prices. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the mark-to-market adjustment associated with the change were losses of
$0.1 million
and
$5.9 million
, respectively. Payments on the royalty obligation decreased the carrying amount of the minimum obligation and the derivative liability. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, realized losses on settlement of the liabilities were
$0.1 million
and
$5.9 million
, respectively. The mark-to-market adjustments and realized losses are included in
Fair value adjustments, net
.
Provisional Silver and Gold Sales
The Company enters into sales contracts with third-party smelters and refiners which, in some cases, provide for a provisional payment based upon preliminary assays and quoted metal prices. The provisionally priced sales contracts contain an embedded derivative that is required to be separated from the host contract for accounting purposes. The host contract is the receivable recorded at the forward price at the time of sale. The embedded derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting and are marked to market through earnings each period until final settlement. Changes in silver and gold prices resulted in provisional pricing mark-to-market losses of
$0.1 million
and gains of
$0.6 million
in the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2017
, respectively, compared to losses of
$0.8 million
and gains of
$0.4 million
in the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2016
, respectively.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
At
September 30, 2017
, the Company had the following provisionally priced sales that settle as follows:
In thousands except average prices and notional ounces
2017
Thereafter
Provisional silver sales contracts
$
3,915
$
—
Average silver price
$
16.86
$
—
Notional ounces
232,200
—
Provisional gold sales contracts
$
33,887
$
—
Average gold price
$
1,299
$
—
Notional ounces
26,087
—
Silver and Gold Options
During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company had realized losses of
$1.6 million
, from settled option contracts. At
September 30, 2017
, the Company had no outstanding gold and silver options contracts.
The following summarizes the classification of the fair value of the derivative instruments:
September 30, 2017
In thousands
Prepaid expenses and other
Accrued liabilities and other
Current portion of royalty obligation
Non-current portion of royalty obligation
Provisional silver and gold sales contracts
$
44
$
255
$
—
$
—
December 31, 2016
In thousands
Prepaid expenses and other
Accrued liabilities and other
Current portion of royalty obligation
Non-current portion of royalty obligation
Provisional silver and gold sales contracts
—
762
—
—
The following represent mark-to-market gains (losses) on derivative instruments for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016
(in thousands):
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
Financial statement line
Derivative
2017
2016
2017
2016
Revenue
Provisional silver and gold sales contracts
$
(45
)
$
(784
)
$
551
$
378
Fair value adjustments, net
Palmarejo gold production royalty
—
(110
)
—
(5,866
)
Fair value adjustments, net
Silver and gold options
—
—
—
(1,582
)
$
(45
)
$
(894
)
$
551
$
(7,070
)
Credit Risk
The credit risk exposure related to any derivative instrument is limited to the unrealized gains, if any, on outstanding contracts based on current market prices. To reduce counter-party credit exposure, the Company enters into contracts with institutions management deems credit-worthy and limits credit exposure to each institution. The Company does not anticipate non-performance by any of its counterparties.
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NOTE 12 – INVESTMENTS
Equity and Debt Securities
The Company makes strategic investments in equity and debt securities of silver and gold exploration and development companies. These investments are classified as available-for-sale and are measured at fair value in the financial statements with unrealized gains and losses recorded in
Other comprehensive income (loss)
.
At September 30, 2017
In thousands
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Estimated
Fair Value
Equity Securities
Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd.
$
6,294
$
—
$
817
$
7,111
Corvus Gold Inc.
3,582
—
542
4,124
Almaden Minerals, Ltd.
3,125
—
102
3,227
Northern Empire Resources Corp.
2,999
—
378
3,377
Rockhaven Resources, Ltd.
2,064
(364
)
—
1,700
Kootenay Silver, Inc.
928
—
40
968
Other
1,482
(82
)
566
1,966
Equity securities
$
20,474
$
(446
)
$
2,445
$
22,473
Debt Securities
Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd.
$
6,677
$
(25
)
$
—
$
6,652
Equity and debt securities
$
27,151
$
(471
)
$
2,445
$
29,125
At December 31, 2016
In thousands
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Estimated
Fair Value
Kootenay Silver, Inc.
$
2,645
$
—
$
—
$
2,645
Silver Bull Resources, Inc.
233
—
783
1,016
Other
229
—
598
827
Equity securities
$
3,107
$
—
$
1,381
$
4,488
The Company performs a quarterly assessment on each of its equity and debt securities with unrealized losses to determine if the security is other than temporarily impaired. The Company recorded
no
pre-tax other-than-temporary impairment losses in the three months ended September 30, 2017, in
Other, net
. The Company recorded pre-tax other-than-temporary impairment losses of
$0.4 million
in the nine months ended September 30, 2017, in
Other, net
.
No
impairment losses were recorded in the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2016
, in
Other, net
. The following table summarizes unrealized losses on equity and debt securities for which other-than-temporary impairments have not been recognized and the fair values of those securities, aggregated by the length of time the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at
September 30, 2017
:
Less than twelve months
Twelve months or more
Total
In thousands
Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
Equity securities
$
446
$
2,046
$
—
$
—
$
446
$
2,046
Debt securities
25
6,652
—
—
25
6,652
Restricted Assets
The Company, under the terms of its self-insurance and bonding agreements with certain banks, lending institutions and regulatory agencies, is required to collateralize certain portions of its asset retirement obligations. The Company has collateralized these obligations by assigning certificates of deposit that have maturity dates ranging from three months to a year to the applicable institutions or agencies.
At September 30, 2017
and December 31, 2016, the Company held certificates of deposit and cash under
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these agreements of $
21.0 million
and
$17.6 million
, respectively. The ultimate timing of the release of the collateralized amounts is dependent on the timing and closure of each mine and repayment of the obligation. In order to release the collateral, the Company must seek approval from certain government agencies responsible for monitoring the mine closure status. Collateral could also be released to the extent the Company is able to secure alternative financial assurance satisfactory to the regulatory agencies. The Company believes the collateral will remain in place beyond a twelve-month period and has therefore classified these investments as long-term.
NOTE 13 – RECEIVABLES
Receivables consist of the following:
In thousands
September 30, 2017
December 31, 2016
Current receivables:
Trade receivables
$
13,040
$
10,669
Income tax receivable
220
1,038
Value added tax receivable
51,133
46,083
Other
2,022
2,641
$
66,415
$
60,431
Non-current receivables:
Value added tax receivable
$
13,461
$
19,293
Income tax receivable
—
11,658
13,461
30,951
Total receivables
$
79,876
$
91,382
NOTE 14 – INVENTORY AND ORE ON LEACH PADS
Inventory consists of the following:
In thousands
September 30, 2017
December 31, 2016
Inventory:
Concentrate
$
8,245
$
17,994
Precious metals
24,537
47,228
Supplies
39,547
40,804
$
72,329
$
106,026
Ore on leach pads:
Current
$
78,801
$
64,167
Non-current
69,805
67,231
$
148,606
$
131,398
Total inventory and ore on leach pads
$
220,935
$
237,424
NOTE 15 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:
In thousands
September 30, 2017
December 31, 2016
Land
$
9,417
$
7,878
Facilities and equipment
670,375
650,480
Assets under capital leases
71,624
54,968
751,416
713,326
Accumulated amortization
(1)
(546,212
)
(524,806
)
205,204
188,520
Construction in progress
29,854
28,276
Property, plant and equipment, net
$
235,058
$
216,796
(1) Includes
$24.4 million
of accumulated amortization related to assets under capital leases.
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NOTE 16 – MINING PROPERTIES
Mining properties consist of the following (in thousands):
September 30, 2017
Palmarejo
Rochester
Kensington
Wharf
San
Bartolomé
La Preciosa
Total
Mine development
$
191,562
$
192,734
$
294,388
$
38,339
$
39,445
$
—
$
756,468
Accumulated amortization
(142,262
)
(142,686
)
(170,343
)
(14,984
)
(33,418
)
—
(503,693
)
49,300
50,048
124,045
23,355
6,027
—
252,775
Mineral interests
629,303
—
—
45,837
12,868
49,085
737,093
Accumulated amortization
(418,512
)
—
—
(23,264
)
—
(11,891
)
—
(453,667
)
210,791
—
—
22,573
977
49,085
283,426
Mining properties, net
$
260,091
$
50,048
$
124,045
$
45,928
$
7,004
$
49,085
$
536,201
December 31, 2016
Palmarejo
Rochester
Kensington
Wharf
San
Bartolomé
La Preciosa
Joaquin
Other
Total
Mine development
$
174,890
$
165,230
$
271,175
$
37,485
$
39,184
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
687,964
Accumulated amortization
(134,995
)
(138,244
)
(154,744
)
(11,699
)
(32,192
)
—
—
(471,874
)
39,895
26,986
116,431
25,786
6,992
—
—
—
216,090
Mineral interests
629,303
—
—
45,837
12,868
49,085
10,000
37,272
784,365
Accumulated amortization
(381,686
)
—
—
(19,249
)
(11,695
)
—
—
(29,370
)
(442,000
)
247,617
—
—
26,588
1,173
49,085
10,000
7,902
342,365
Mining properties, net
$
287,512
$
26,986
$
116,431
$
52,374
$
8,165
$
49,085
$
10,000
$
7,902
$
558,455
In February 2017, the Company sold the Joaquin silver-gold exploration project for consideration of
$27.4 million
and a
2.0%
NSR royalty on the Joaquin project, which is included in Other. The Company recognized a
$21.1 million
pre-tax gain on this sale, included in
Other, net
on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
In July 2017, the Company sold the Endeavor silver stream and our remaining portfolio of royalties to Metalla for total consideration of
$13.0 million
comprised of
$6.3 million
of Metalla shares and a
$6.7 million
convertible debenture. The Company recognized a
$1.2 million
pre-tax gain, included in
Other, net
on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
NOTE 17 – DEBT
September 30, 2017
December 31, 2016
In thousands
Current
Non-Current
Current
Non-Current
2024 Senior Notes, net
(1)
$
—
$
244,934
$
—
$
—
2021 Senior Notes, net
(2)
—
—
—
175,991
Capital lease obligations
14,375
29,589
12,039
22,866
$
14,375
$
274,523
$
12,039
$
198,857
(1)
Net of unamortized debt issuance costs of
$5.1 million
at
September 30, 2017
.
(2)
Net of unamortized debt issuance costs and premium received of
$2.0 million
at December 31, 2016.
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Revolving Credit Facility
In September 2017, the Company, as borrower, and certain subsidiaries of the Company, as guarantors, entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Bank of America, N.A, Royal Bank of Canada, Bank of Montreal, Chicago Branch, and the Bank of Nova Scotia. The Credit Agreement provides for a
$200.0 million
senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Facility”), which may be increased by up to
$50.0 million
in incremental loans and commitments subject to the terms of the Credit Agreement. The Facility has a term of
four
years. Loans under the Facility will bear interest at a rate equal to either a base rate plus a margin ranging from
1.00%
to
1.75%
or an adjusted LIBOR rate plus a margin ranging from
2.00%
to
2.75%
, as selected by the Company, in each case, with such margin determined in accordance with a pricing grid based upon the Company’s consolidated net leverage ratio as of the end of the applicable period.
The Facility is secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company and its domestic subsidiaries, including the land, mineral rights and infrastructure at the Kensington, Rochester and Wharf mines, as well as a pledge of the shares of certain of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Credit Agreement contains representations and warranties and affirmative and negative covenants that are usual and customary, including representations, warranties, and covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to incur additional debt, incur or permit liens on assets, make investments and acquisitions, consolidate or merge with any other company, engage in asset sales and make dividends and distributions. The Credit Agreement contains financial covenants consisting of a consolidated net leverage ratio and a consolidated interest coverage ratio. Obligations under the Credit Agreement may be accelerated upon the occurrence of certain customary events of default. At
September 30, 2017
, the Company had
$200.0 million
available under the Facility with no amounts drawn. Issuance costs of
$1.8 million
were recorded as prepaid costs and will be amortized over the term of the Facility. On
October 12, 2017
, the Company drew
$100.0 million
from the Facility at a rate of
3.5%
, which was based on the 1-month LIBOR rate plus a margin of
2.25%
.
5.875% Senior Notes due 2024
In May 2017, the Company completed an offering of
$250.0 million
in aggregate principal amount of 2024 Senior Notes in a private placement conducted pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended for net proceeds of approximately
$245.0 million
. The 2024 Senior Notes are governed by an Indenture dated as of May 31, 2017 (the “Indenture”), among the Company, as issuer, certain of the Company's subsidiaries named therein, as guarantors thereto (the “Guarantors”), and the Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee. In connection with the sale of the 2024 Senior Notes, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement. On August 4, 2017, the Company commenced an exchange offer of registered 2024 Senior Notes for privately-placed 2024 Senior Notes which was completed on September 12, 2017. The 2024 Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of
5.875%
per year from the date of issuance. Interest on the 2024 Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing on December 1, 2017. The 2024 Senior Notes will mature on June 1, 2024 and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Guarantors. At any time prior to June 1, 2020, the Company may redeem all or part of the 2024 Senior Notes upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ prior notice at a redemption price equal to the sum of (i)
100%
of the principal amount thereof, plus (ii) a make-whole premium as of the date of redemption, plus (iii) accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, thereon, to the date of redemption. In addition, the Company may redeem some or all of the 2024 Senior Notes on or after June 1, 2020, at redemption prices set forth in the Indenture, together with accrued and unpaid interest. At any time prior to June 1, 2020, the Company may use the proceeds of certain equity offerings to redeem up to
35%
of the aggregate principal amount of the 2024 Senior Notes, including any permitted additional 2024 Senior Notes, at a redemption price equal to
105.875%
of the principal amount. The Indenture contains covenants that, among other things, limit the Company’s ability under certain circumstances to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends or make other distributions or repurchase or redeem capital stock, prepay, redeem or repurchase certain debt, make loans and investments, create liens, sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of assets, enter into transactions with affiliates, enter into agreements restricting the Company's subsidiaries' ability to pay dividends and impose conditions on the Company’s ability to engage in mergers, consolidations and sales of all or substantially all of its assets. The Indenture also contains certain “Events of Default” (as defined in the Indenture) customary for indentures of this type.
7.875% Senior Notes due 2021
Concurrent with the offering of the 2024 Senior Notes, the Company commenced a cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) to purchase the outstanding
$178.0 million
in aggregate principal amount of its 2021 Senior Notes. The Tender Offer was made on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated May 19, 2017. Holders of the 2021 Senior Notes who tendered their notes were entitled to receive
$1,043.88
per $1,000 principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
$118.1 million
aggregate principal amount of the Notes were tendered and purchased by the Company on May 31, 2017. In accordance with the terms of the indenture governing the 2021 Senior Notes, the remaining
$59.9 million
aggregate principal amount of the Notes were redeemed on June 30, 2017 at the redemption price of
$1,039.38
per $1,000 principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The Company recorded a loss of
$9.3 million
as a result of the extinguishment of the 2021 Senior Notes.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Lines of Credit
At
September 30, 2017
, the Company’s subsidiary that holds the San Bartolomé mine had an available line of credit for
$12.0 million
that matures in June 30, 2018, bearing interest at
6.0%
per annum, which is secured by machinery and equipment. There was
no
outstanding balance at
September 30, 2017
.
Capital Lease Obligations
From time to time, the Company acquires mining equipment under capital lease agreements. In the
nine months ended September 30, 2017
, the Company entered into new lease financing arrangements primarily for diesel generators at Kensington and mining equipment at Palmarejo, Rochester, and Kensington. All capital lease obligations are recorded, upon lease inception, at the present value of future minimum lease payments.
Interest Expense
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
In thousands
2017
2016
2017
2016
2024 Senior Notes
$
3,672
$
—
$
4,937
$
—
2021 Senior Notes
—
7,337
6,221
22,250
Term Loan due 2020
—
417
—
4,939
Capital lease obligations
413
399
1,115
1,079
Accretion of Palmarejo gold production royalty obligation
—
49
—
1,211
Amortization of debt issuance costs
180
388
518
1,650
Accretion of debt premium
—
(90
)
(71
)
(272
)
Other debt obligations
13
40
30
95
Capitalized interest
(672
)
(472
)
(1,809
)
(889
)
Total interest expense, net of capitalized interest
$
3,606
$
8,068
$
10,941
$
30,063
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NOTE 18 - SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION
The following Consolidating Financial Statements are presented to satisfy disclosure requirements of Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X resulting from the guarantees by Coeur Alaska, Inc., Coeur Explorations, Inc., Coeur Rochester, Inc., Coeur South America Corp., Wharf Resources (U.S.A.), Inc. and its subsidiaries, and Coeur Capital, Inc. (collectively, the “Subsidiary Guarantors”) of the 2024 Senior Notes. The following schedules present Consolidating Financial Statements of (a) Coeur, the parent company; (b) the Subsidiary Guarantors; and (c) certain wholly-owned domestic and foreign subsidiaries of the Company (collectively, the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”). Each of the Subsidiary Guarantors is 100% owned by Coeur and the guarantees are full and unconditional and joint and several obligations. There are no restrictions on the ability of Coeur to obtain funds from the Subsidiary Guarantors by dividend or loan.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
THREE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
In thousands
Coeur Mining, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
Revenue
$
—
$
99,093
$
76,870
$
—
$
175,963
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Costs applicable to sales
(1)
—
68,267
50,657
—
118,924
Amortization
286
15,678
17,866
—
33,830
General and administrative
7,250
6
156
—
7,412
Exploration
466
4,582
4,766
—
9,814
Pre-development, reclamation, and other
1,030
1,922
5,009
—
7,961
Total costs and expenses
9,032
90,455
78,454
—
177,941
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
Loss on debt extinguishments
—
—
—
—
—
Fair value adjustments, net
—
—
—
—
—
Other, net
2,868
(4,603
)
6,312
(1,413
)
3,164
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
(3,220
)
(264
)
(1,535
)
1,413
(3,606
)
Total other income (expense), net
(352
)
(4,867
)
4,777
—
(442
)
Loss before income and mining taxes
(9,384
)
3,771
3,193
—
(2,420
)
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit
(8,091
)
(574
)
(5,567
)
—
(14,232
)
Total loss after income and mining taxes
(17,475
)
3,197
(2,374
)
—
(16,652
)
Equity income (loss) in consolidated subsidiaries
823
(1,755
)
(304
)
1,236
—
NET INCOME (LOSS)
$
(16,652
)
$
1,442
$
(2,678
)
$
1,236
$
(16,652
)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), net of tax:
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax
1,066
1,504
—
(1,504
)
1,066
Reclassification adjustments for impairment of equity securities, net of tax
—
(852
)
—
852
—
Reclassification adjustments for realized gain (loss) on sale of equity securities, net of tax
32
1,112
—
(1,112
)
32
Other comprehensive income (loss)
1,098
1,764
—
(1,764
)
1,098
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
$
(15,554
)
$
3,206
$
(2,678
)
$
(528
)
$
(15,554
)
(1) Excludes amortization.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
In thousands
Coeur Mining, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
Revenue
$
—
$
117,426
$
58,821
$
—
$
176,247
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Costs applicable to sales
(1)
—
68,189
37,219
—
105,408
Amortization
389
19,750
7,624
—
27,763
General and administrative
6,956
16
141
—
7,113
Exploration
989
1,410
1,307
—
3,706
Pre-development, reclamation, and other
388
1,470
2,633
—
4,491
Total costs and expenses
8,722
90,835
48,924
—
148,481
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
Loss on debt extinguishments
(10,040
)
—
—
—
(10,040
)
Fair value adjustments, net
—
(852
)
(109
)
—
(961
)
Other, net
1,666
3,021
3,178
(1,460
)
6,405
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
(7,852
)
(209
)
(1,467
)
1,460
(8,068
)
Total other income (expense), net
(16,226
)
1,960
1,602
—
(12,664
)
Income (Loss) before income and mining taxes
(24,948
)
28,551
11,499
—
15,102
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit
(29,312
)
41,807
41,960
—
54,455
Income (Loss) after income and mining taxes
(54,260
)
70,358
53,459
—
69,557
Equity income (loss) in consolidated subsidiaries
123,818
328
—
(124,146
)
—
NET INCOME (LOSS)
$
69,558
$
70,686
$
53,459
$
(124,146
)
$
69,557
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), net of tax:
Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities, net of tax
1,387
1,387
—
(1,387
)
1,387
Reclassification adjustments for impairment of equity securities, net of tax
—
—
—
—
—
Reclassification adjustments for realized loss on sale of equity securities, net of tax
(2,965
)
(2,485
)
—
2,485
(2,965
)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
(1,578
)
(1,098
)
—
1,098
(1,578
)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
$
67,980
$
69,588
$
53,459
$
(123,048
)
$
67,979
(1) Excludes amortization.
23
Coeur Mining, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
THREE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
In thousands
Coeur Mining, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$
(8,682
)
$
27,407
$
9,471
$
1,236
29,432
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures
(318
)
(23,016
)
(6,127
)
—
(29,461
)
Proceeds from the sale of assets
—
76
1,007
—
1,083
Purchase of investments
(3,594
)
(1
)
—
—
(3,595
)
Sales of investments
—
403
—
—
403
Other
(5,783
)
—
(67
)
—
(5,850
)
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries
3,433
7,144
(1,311
)
(9,266
)
—
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES
(6,262
)
(15,394
)
(6,498
)
(9,266
)
(37,420
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Issuance of notes and bank borrowings
(2,257
)
—
—
—
(2,257
)
Payments on debt, capital leases, and associated costs
—
(1,894
)
(1,450
)
—
(3,344
)
Net intercompany financing activity
9,266
(12,370
)
(4,926
)
8,030
—
Other
(6
)
—
—
—
(6
)
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
7,003
(14,264
)
(6,376
)
8,030
(5,607
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
—
3
(225
)
—
(222
)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(7,941
)
(2,248
)
(3,628
)
—
(13,817
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
103,878
47,912
98,248
—
250,038
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
95,937
$
45,664
$
94,620
$
—
$
236,221
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
In thousands
Coeur Mining, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$
101,581
$
48,791
$
21,586
$
(124,146
)
47,812
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures
(62
)
(12,550
)
(13,015
)
—
(25,627
)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
—
—
(1,427
)
—
(1,427
)
Proceeds from the sale of assets
2
560
4,240
—
4,802
Purchase of investments
(5
)
(16
)
—
—
(21
)
Sales of investments
2
5,430
—
—
5,432
Other
(1,245
)
(7
)
(47
)
—
(1,299
)
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries
(117,911
)
1,356
—
116,555
—
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES
(119,219
)
(5,227
)
(10,249
)
116,555
(18,140
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Issuance of common stock
49,513
—
—
—
49,513
Payments on debt, capital leases, and associated costs
(104,165
)
(2,498
)
(1,205
)
—
(107,868
)
Gold production royalty payments
—
—
(7,563
)
—
(7,563
)
Net intercompany financing activity
39,297
(42,679
)
(4,209
)
7,591
—
Other
1,051
—
—
—
1,051
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
(14,304
)
(45,177
)
(12,977
)
7,591
(64,867
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
—
—
121
—
121
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(31,942
)
(1,613
)
(1,519
)
—
(35,074
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
127,803
53,548
76,240
—
257,591
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
95,861
$
51,935
$
74,721
$
—
$
222,517
24
Coeur Mining, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
In thousands
Coeur Mining, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
Revenue
$
—
$
301,658
$
253,797
$
—
$
555,455
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Costs applicable to sales
(1)
—
207,385
169,872
—
377,257
Amortization
908
49,617
56,355
—
106,880
General and administrative
24,316
26
245
—
24,587
Exploration
1,197
9,526
12,156
—
22,879
Pre-development, reclamation, and other
1,803
5,593
9,512
—
16,908
Total costs and expenses
28,224
272,147
248,140
—
548,511
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
Loss on debt extinguishments
(9,342
)
—
—
—
(9,342
)
Fair value adjustments, net
—
(864
)
—
—
(864
)
Other, net
20,090
3,332
9,256
(4,239
)
28,439
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
(9,876
)
(703
)
(4,601
)
4,239
(10,941
)
Total other income (expense), net
872
1,765
4,655
—
7,292
Loss before income and mining taxes
(27,352
)
31,276
10,312
—
14,236
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit
(3,108
)
(3,946
)
(16,126
)
—
(23,180
)
Total loss after income and mining taxes
(30,460
)
27,330
(5,814
)
—
(8,944
)
Equity income (loss) in consolidated subsidiaries
21,516
(546
)
(609
)
(20,361
)
—
NET INCOME (LOSS)
$
(8,944
)
$
26,784
$
(6,423
)
$
(20,361
)
$
(8,944
)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), net of tax:
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax
(1,134
)
756
—
(756
)
(1,134
)
Reclassification adjustments for impairment of equity securities, net of tax
426
(426
)
—
426
426
Reclassification adjustments for realized gain (loss) on sale of equity securities, net of tax
1,300
540
—
(540
)
1,300
Other comprehensive income (loss)
592
870
—
(870
)
592
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
$
(8,352
)
$
27,654
$
(6,423
)
$
(21,231
)
$
(8,352
)
(1) Excludes amortization.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
In thousands
Coeur Mining, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
Revenue
$
—
$
317,587
$
189,054
$
—
$
506,641
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Costs applicable to sales
(1)
—
189,227
118,201
—
307,428
Amortization
1,225
57,983
34,024
—
93,232
General and administrative
22,132
237
420
—
22,789
Exploration
2,091
2,843
2,735
—
7,669
Write-downs
—
—
4,446
—
4,446
Pre-development, reclamation, and other
1,774
4,332
6,953
—
13,059
Total costs and expenses
27,222
254,622
166,779
—
448,623
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
Loss on debt extinguishments
(10,040
)
—
—
—
(10,040
)
Fair value adjustments, net
(1,635
)
(5,787
)
(5,813
)
—
(13,235
)
Other, net
3,345
3,082
3,068
(3,633
)
5,862
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
(28,348
)
(665
)
(4,683
)
3,633
(30,063
)
Total other income (expense), net
(36,678
)
(3,370
)
(7,428
)
—
(47,476
)
Income (Loss) before income and mining taxes
(63,900
)
59,595
14,847
—
10,542
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit
(29,768
)
39,905
42,981
—
53,118
Income (Loss) after income and mining taxes
(93,668
)
99,500
57,828
—
63,660
Equity income (loss) in consolidated subsidiaries
157,328
(4,825
)
—
(152,503
)
—
NET INCOME (LOSS)
$
63,660
$
94,675
$
57,828
$
(152,503
)
$
63,660
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), net of tax:
Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities, net of tax
4,533
4,466
—
(4,466
)
4,533
Reclassification adjustments for impairment of equity securities, net of tax
20
20
—
(20
)
20
Reclassification adjustments for realized loss on sale of equity securities, net of tax
(2,691
)
(3,181
)
—
3,181
(2,691
)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
1,862
1,305
—
(1,305
)
1,862
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
$
65,522
$
95,980
$
57,828
$
(153,808
)
$
65,522
(1) Excludes amortization.
25
Coeur Mining, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
In thousands
Coeur Mining, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$
(18,502
)
$
59,434
52,577
$
93,411
$
(20,361
)
113,982
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures
(1,626
)
(63,928
)
52,577
(25,368
)
—
(90,922
)
Proceeds from the sale of assets
8,917
6,670
52,577
951
—
16,538
Purchase of investments
(13,558
)
(1
)
52,577
—
—
(13,559
)
Sales of investments
9,157
2,164
52,577
—
—
11,321
Other
(7,269
)
—
52,577
(188
)
—
(7,457
)
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries
(9,571
)
7,897
52,577
(1,004
)
2,678
—
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES
(13,950
)
(47,198
)
(25,609
)
2,678
(84,079
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Issuance of notes and bank borrowings
242,701
—
52,577
—
—
242,701
Payments on debt, capital leases, and associated costs
(185,538
)
(5,789
)
52,577
(4,174
)
—
(195,501
)
Net intercompany financing activity
16,904
(10,809
)
52,577
(23,778
)
17,683
—
Other
(3,726
)
—
52,577
—
—
(3,726
)
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
70,341
(16,598
)
(27,952
)
17,683
43,474
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
—
3
659
—
662
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
37,889
(4,359
)
40,509
—
74,039
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
58,048
50,023
54,111
—
162,182
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
95,937
$
45,664
$
94,620
$
—
$
236,221
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
In thousands
Coeur Mining, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$
98,323
$
101,368
$
53,180
$
(152,503
)
100,368
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures
(196
)
(38,272
)
(32,619
)
—
(71,087
)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
—
—
(1,427
)
—
(1,427
)
Proceeds from the sale of assets
2
4,601
11,501
—
16,104
Purchase of investments
(104
)
(16
)
—
—
(120
)
Sales of investments
501
6,576
—
—
7,077
Other
(4,383
)
294
(129
)
—
(4,218
)
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries
(138,843
)
25,516
—
113,327
—
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES
(143,023
)
(1,301
)
(22,674
)
113,327
(53,671
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Issuance of common stock
122,584
—
—
—
122,584
Payments on debt, capital leases, and associated costs
(104,665
)
(9,001
)
(6,885
)
—
(120,551
)
Gold production royalty payments
—
—
(27,155
)
—
(27,155
)
Net intercompany financing activity
26,196
(73,364
)
7,992
39,176
—
Other
323
—
—
—
323
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
44,438
(82,365
)
(26,048
)
39,176
(24,799
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
—
5
(100
)
—
(95
)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(262
)
17,707
4,358
—
21,803
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
96,123
34,228
70,363
—
200,714
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
95,861
$
51,935
$
74,721
$
—
$
222,517
26
Coeur Mining, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
In thousands
Coeur Mining, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$
95,937
$
45,664
$
94,620
$
—
$
236,221
Receivables
18
11,085
55,312
—
66,415
Ore on leach pads
—
78,801
—
—
78,801
Inventory
—
35,371
36,958
—
72,329
Prepaid expenses and other
7,688
2,985
9,687
—
20,360
103,643
173,906
196,577
—
474,126
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment, net
3,940
151,765
79,353
—
235,058
Mining properties, net
—
220,022
316,179
—
536,201
Ore on leach pads
—
69,805
—
—
69,805
Restricted assets
13,242
227
7,484
—
20,953
Equity and debt securities
27,558
1,567
—
—
29,125
Receivables
—
—
13,461
—
13,461
Deferred tax assets
—
—
—
—
—
Net investment in subsidiaries
259,259
407
(1,166
)
(258,500
)
—
Other
214,047
10,531
5,168
(206,383
)
23,363
TOTAL ASSETS
$
621,689
$
628,230
$
617,056
$
(464,883
)
$
1,402,092
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
$
2,492
$
25,975
$
31,721
$
—
$
60,188
Other accrued liabilities
9,381
14,087
27,125
—
50,593
Debt
—
7,885
6,490
—
14,375
Reclamation
—
2,754
850
—
3,604
11,873
50,701
66,186
—
128,760
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Debt
244,920
22,838
213,148
(206,383
)
274,523
Reclamation
—
82,043
22,462
—
104,505
Deferred tax liabilities
14,978
6,137
56,075
—
77,190
Other long-term liabilities
2,328
4,061
46,188
—
52,577
Intercompany payable (receivable)
(416,947
)
341,431
75,516
—
—
(154,721
)
456,510
413,389
(206,383
)
508,795
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock
1,814
250
172,599
(172,849
)
1,814
Additional paid-in capital
3,318,987
174,111
1,803,807
(1,977,918
)
3,318,987
Accumulated deficit
(2,554,368
)
(49,984
)
(1,838,925
)
1,888,909
(2,554,368
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(1,896
)
(3,358
)
—
3,358
(1,896
)
764,537
121,019
137,481
(258,500
)
764,537
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
621,689
$
628,230
$
617,056
$
(464,883
)
$
1,402,092
27
Coeur Mining, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 2016
In thousands
Coeur Mining, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$
58,048
$
50,023
$
54,111
$
—
$
162,182
Receivables
12
6,865
53,554
—
60,431
Ore on leach pads
—
64,167
—
—
64,167
Inventory
—
49,393
56,633
—
106,026
Prepaid expenses and other
3,803
1,459
12,719
—
17,981
61,863
171,907
177,017
—
410,787
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment, net
3,222
139,885
73,689
—
216,796
Mining properties, net
—
195,791
362,664
—
558,455
Ore on leach pads
—
67,231
—
—
67,231
Restricted assets
10,170
226
7,201
—
17,597
Equity and debt securities
—
4,488
—
—
4,488
Receivables
—
—
30,951
—
30,951
Net investment in subsidiaries
273,056
11,650
—
(284,706
)
—
Other
221,381
9,263
3,344
(221,384
)
12,604
TOTAL ASSETS
$
569,692
$
600,441
$
654,866
$
(506,090
)
$
1,318,909
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
$
2,153
$
24,921
$
26,261
$
—
$
53,335
Other accrued liabilities
12,881
13,664
16,198
—
42,743
Debt
—
6,516
5,523
—
12,039
Royalty obligations
—
4,995
—
—
4,995
Reclamation
—
2,672
850
—
3,522
15,034
52,768
48,832
—
116,634
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Debt
175,991
15,214
229,036
(221,384
)
198,857
Royalty obligations
—
4,292
—
—
4,292
Reclamation
—
75,183
20,621
—
95,804
Deferred tax liabilities
13,810
6,179
54,809
—
74,798
Other long-term liabilities
1,993
4,750
53,294
—
60,037
Intercompany payable (receivable)
(405,623
)
336,813
68,810
—
—
(213,829
)
442,431
426,570
(221,384
)
433,788
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock
1,809
250
197,913
(198,163
)
1,809
Additional paid-in capital
3,314,590
181,009
1,864,261
(2,045,270
)
3,314,590
Accumulated deficit
(2,545,424
)
(73,529
)
(1,882,710
)
1,956,239
(2,545,424
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(2,488
)
(2,488
)
—
2,488
(2,488
)
768,487
105,242
179,464
(284,706
)
768,487
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
569,692
$
600,441
$
654,866
$
(506,090
)
$
1,318,909
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Coeur Mining, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 19 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Labor Union Contract
The Company maintains a labor agreement with Sindicato de Trabajadores Mineros de la Empresa Manquiri S.A. at the San Bartolomé mine in Bolivia. The San Bartolomé mine labor agreement, which became effective January 28, 2010, is currently active and does not have a fixed term. At
September 30, 2017
, approximately
11%
of the Company’s global labor force was covered by this collective bargaining agreement. The Company cannot predict whether this agreement will be renewed on similar terms or at all, whether future labor disruptions will occur or, if disruptions do occur, how long they will last.
Palmarejo Gold Stream
Effective August 2016, Coeur Mexicana sells
50%
of Palmarejo gold production (excluding production from the Paramount properties acquired in 2015) to a subsidiary of Franco-Nevada Corporation under a gold stream agreement for the lesser of
$800
or spot price per ounce. In 2015, Coeur Mexicana received a
$22.0 million
deposit toward future deliveries under the gold stream agreement.
NOTE 20 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On September 10, 2017, the Company entered into an Arrangement Agreement (the “Arrangement Agreement”) among the Company, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, JDS Silver Holdings, Ltd. (“JDS Silver”) and Silvertip Resources Investment LLC as representative of the shareholders of JDS Silver. The Arrangement Agreement provides for the implementation of a Plan of Arrangement (the “Plan of Arrangement”), pursuant to which the Company would acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of JDS Silver (the “Acquisition”), the owner of the high-grade silver-zinc-lead Silvertip Mine located in northern British Columbia, Canada. On October 16, 2017, the Supreme Court of British Columbia approved the Plan of Arrangement, and the Company completed the Acquisition on October 17, 2017. Total initial consideration for the Acquisition was
$200.0 million
, consisting of (i) payments by the Company of approximately
$147.5 million
in cash and approximately
$37.5 million
in shares of common stock of the Company, and (ii) the assumption of approximately
$15.0 million
in existing debt. Additional contingent consideration of up to
$50.0 million
may become payable upon the achievement of certain permitting and exploration milestones prior to December 31, 2019.
In connection with the completion of the Acquisition, on October 12, 2017 the Company borrowed
$100.0 million
under the revolving credit facility.
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Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) provides information that management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively the “Company”, “our”, or “we”). We use certain non-GAAP financial performance measures in our MD&A. For a detailed description of these measures, please see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures” at the end of this item. We provide certain operational and financial data on a silver equivalent basis, converting gold to silver at a historical 60:1 ratio of silver ounces to gold ounces, unless otherwise noted. We also provide realized silver equivalent data determined by average spot silver and gold prices during the relevant period.
Overview
We are a gold and silver producer with mines located in the United States, Mexico, and Bolivia and exploration projects in the United States and Mexico. The Palmarejo complex, and Rochester, Kensington, Wharf, and San Bartolomé mines constitute our principal sources of revenue. In October 2017, the Company added its sixth mine to Coeur’s North America-focused platform with the acquisition of the high-grade silver-zinc-lead Silvertip mine (“Silvertip”) located in northern British Columbia, Canada. Silvertip is expected to achieve commercial production in 2018.
The Company's strategy is to discover, acquire, develop and operate low-cost silver and gold mines that produce long-term cash flow, provide opportunities for growth through continued exploration, and generate superior and sustainable returns for stockholders. Management focuses on maximizing net cash flow through identifying and implementing revenue enhancement opportunities, reducing operating and non-operating costs, exercising consistent capital discipline, and efficient working capital management.
Third Quarter Highlights
•
Production of
9.5 million
silver equivalent ounces, consisting of
4.0 million
silver ounces and
93,293
gold ounces
•
Sales of
9.2 million
silver equivalent ounces, consisting of
3.8 million
silver ounces and
89,972
gold ounces
•
Net
loss
of
$16.7 million
(
$0.09
per share) and adjusted net
loss
of
$18.4 million
(
$0.10
per share) (see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”)
•
Costs applicable to sales were
$12.28
per silver equivalent ounce (
$11.19
per average spot silver equivalent ounce) and
$845
per gold equivalent ounce (see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”)
•
All-in sustaining costs were
$17.68
per silver equivalent ounce (
$15.30
per average spot silver equivalent ounce) (see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”)
•
Operating cash flow of
$29.4 million
and adjusted EBITDA of
$39.5 million
(see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”)
•
Cash and cash equivalents of
$236.2 million
at
September 30, 2017
•
Acquired the Silvertip mine for initial consideration of $200.0 million (closed in October 2017). Additional consideration up to $50.0 million is contingent upon achieving specific future permitting and exploration milestones.
•
Established a
$200.0 million
secured revolving credit facility, which may be increased by up to
$50.0 million
in incremental loans and commitments subject to the terms of the Credit Agreement; drew
$100.0 million
on October 12, 2017 in connection with the Silvertip closing
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Selected Financial and Operating Results
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
2017
2016
2017
2016
Metal sales
$
175,963
$
176,386
$
555,455
$
503,219
Net income (loss)
$
(16,652
)
$
69,557
$
(8,944
)
$
63,660
Net income (loss) per share, diluted
$
(0.09
)
$
0.42
$
(0.05
)
$
0.40
Adjusted net income (loss)
(1)
$
(18,425
)
$
38,555
$
(13,958
)
$
45,045
Adjusted net income (loss) per share, diluted
(1)
$
(0.10
)
$
0.23
$
(0.08
)
$
0.28
EBITDA
(1)
$
35,016
$
50,933
$
132,057
$
133,837
Adjusted EBITDA
(1)
$
39,477
$
62,725
$
128,125
$
171,137
Silver ounces produced
3,951,616
3,545,697
11,858,974
10,948,145
Gold ounces produced
93,293
84,871
264,330
255,669
Silver equivalent ounces produced
9,549,196
8,637,957
27,718,774
26,288,285
Silver ounces sold
3,817,063
3,394,121
12,377,603
10,897,097
Gold ounces sold
89,972
83,389
287,040
251,023
Silver equivalent ounces sold
9,215,393
8,397,467
29,599,974
25,958,451
Average realized price per silver ounce
$
16.86
$
19.61
$
17.17
$
17.36
Average realized price per gold ounce
$
1,240
$
1,317
$
1,195
$
1,251
Costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce
(1)
$
12.28
$
12.38
$
12.21
$
11.79
Costs applicable to sales per average spot silver equivalent ounce
(1)
$
11.19
$
11.91
$
11.28
$
11.02
Costs applicable to sales per gold equivalent ounce
(1)
$
845
$
767
$
831
$
716
All-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce
(1)
$
17.68
$
17.02
$
16.72
$
16.03
All-in sustaining costs per average spot silver equivalent ounce
(1)
$
15.30
$
15.75
$
14.86
$
14.17
(1)
See
“
Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
”
Consolidated Financial Results
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
compared to
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
Net Income (Loss)
Net
loss
was
$16.7 million
(
$0.09
per share) compared to
Net
income
of
$69.6 million
(
$0.42
per share). The
decrease
in
Net income
is primarily due to a significant tax benefit realized in 2016, lower realized silver and gold prices and higher all-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce, partially offset by higher production, lower interest expense and loss on debt extinguishment in the third quarter of 2016.
Revenue
Metal sales were lower due to a
decrease
in average realized silver and gold prices of
14%
and
6%
, respectively, partially offset by higher silver and gold production. The Company sold
3.8 million
silver ounces and
89,972
gold ounces, compared to sales of
3.4 million
silver ounces and
83,389
gold ounces. Gold contributed
63%
of sales and silver contributed
37%
, compared to
62%
of sales from gold and
38%
from silver. Metal sales from North American operations provided
91%
of consolidated revenue, compared to
84%
.
Costs Applicable to Sales
Costs applicable to sales
increased
due to higher silver and gold ounces sold and higher costs applicable to sales per gold ounce. For a complete discussion of costs applicable to sales, see
Results of Operations
below.
Amortization
Amortization
increased
$6.1 million
, or
22%
, primarily due to higher silver and gold ounces sold.
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Expenses
General and administrative expenses
increased
4%
due to higher professional service costs.
Exploration expense
increased
$6.1 million
, due to the Company’s expansion of near-mine drilling at Palmarejo, Kensington and Rochester and regional exploration focused on projects in Nevada and Chihuahua, Mexico.
Pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses
increased
77%
due to additional work at La Preciosa, Silvertip acquisition costs, and workforce reduction severance at San Bartolomé.
Other Income and Expenses
In 2016, the Company incurred losses of
$10.0 million
on extinguishment of debt and non-cash fair value adjustments related to the Palmarejo gold production royalty which was terminated in the third quarter of 2016 and the Rochester royalty obligation which was terminated in the second quarter of 2017.
Interest expense (net of capitalized interest of
$0.7 million
)
decreased
to
$3.6 million
from
$8.1 million
, primarily due to lower debt levels and the lower 2024 Senior Notes interest rate.
Other, net
decreased
by
$3.2 million
, primarily due to lower gains on the sale of non-core assets and investments.
Income and Mining Taxes
During the third quarter of 2017, the Company reported estimated income and mining tax
expense
of approximately
$14.2 million
resulting in an effective tax rate of (
588.1%
). This compares to estimated income and mining tax
benefit
of
$54.5 million
for an effective tax rate of
(360.6%)
during the third quarter of 2016.
The following table summarizes the components of the Company’s income (loss) before tax and income and mining tax (expense) benefit:
Three months ended September 30,
2017
2016
In thousands
Income (loss) before tax
Tax (expense) benefit
Income (loss) before tax
Tax (expense) benefit
United States
$
(6,008
)
$
(2,362
)
$
3,286
$
10,712
Argentina
738
(366
)
(301
)
67
Mexico
3,210
(9,057
)
3,020
37,821
Bolivia
(5,029
)
(518
)
4,325
5,904
Other jurisdictions
4,669
(1,929
)
4,772
(49
)
$
(2,420
)
$
(14,232
)
$
15,102
$
54,455
The Company’s effective income and mining tax rate is a function of the combined effective tax rates and foreign exchange rates in the jurisdictions in which it operates. Variations in the jurisdictional mix of income and loss and foreign exchange rates result in significant fluctuations in the consolidated effective tax rate, along with mining taxes, uncertain tax positions, and a full valuation allowance on deferred tax assets related to losses in the United States and certain foreign jurisdictions. Favorable operating results at Palmarejo continued to contribute to higher income and mining tax expense. The three months ended September 30, 2016 benefited from a legal entity reorganization to integrate acquisitions that resulted in a valuation allowance release of $40.8 million and a $15.0 million deferred tax benefit related to unremitted earnings.
A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that the related benefits will not be realized. The Company analyzes its deferred tax assets and if it is determined that the Company will not realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets, it will record or increase a valuation allowance. Conversely, if it is determined that the Company will ultimately be able to realize all or a portion of the related benefits for which a valuation allowance has been provided, all or a portion of the related valuation allowance will be reduced. There are a number of risk factors that could impact the Company’s ability to realize its deferred tax assets.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
compared to
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Net Income (Loss)
Net
loss
was
$8.9 million
(
$0.05
per share) compared to
Net
income
of
$63.7 million
(
$0.40
per share). The
decrease
in
Net income
is primarily due to a significant tax benefit realized in 2016, lower realized silver and gold prices, and higher all-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce, partially offset by a
$21.1 million
gain on the sale of the Joaquin project, less unfavorable fair value adjustments, lower interest expense and higher silver and gold production.
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Revenue
Metal sales
increased
due to higher silver and gold production, and a reduction in metal inventory, partially offset by a
1%
and
4%
decrease
in average realized silver and gold prices, respectively. The Company sold
12.4 million
silver ounces and
287,040
gold ounces, compared to sales of
10.9 million
silver ounces and
251,023
gold ounces. Gold contributed
62%
of sales and silver contributed
38%
for both periods. Royalty revenue was lower due to the Company’s divestiture of non-core royalty assets throughout 2016 and the first half of 2017. Metal sales from North American operations provided
89%
of revenue, compared to
85%
.
Costs Applicable to Sales
Costs applicable to sales
increased
due to higher silver and gold ounces sold and higher mining and processing costs. For a complete discussion of costs applicable to sales, see
Results of Operations
below.
Amortization
Amortization
increased
$13.6 million
, or
15%
, primarily due to higher silver and gold ounces sold.
Expenses
General and administrative expenses
increased
8%
due to higher compensation, severance and professional service costs.
Exploration expense
increased
$15.2 million
, due to the Company’s expansion of near-mine exploration drilling at Palmarejo, Kensington and Rochester as well as regional exploration with a focus on projects in Nevada and Chihuahua, Mexico.
Pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses
increased
29%
to
$16.9 million
due to additional work at La Preciosa, Silvertip acquisition costs and workforce reduction severance at San Bartolomé.
Other Income and Expenses
In 2017, the Company incurred a
$9.3 million
loss in connection with the repurchase of the 2021 7.875% Senior Notes concurrent with the completed offering of the 2024 5.875% Senior Notes compared to $10.0 million primarily related to the voluntary repayment of a term loan.
Non-cash fair value adjustments, net, were a
loss
of
$0.9 million
compared to a
loss
of
$13.2 million
, primarily due to the termination of the Palmarejo gold production royalty in the third quarter of 2016 and the lesser impact of changes in future metal prices on the Rochester royalty obligation, which was repurchased and terminated in May 2017.
Interest expense (net of capitalized interest of
$1.8 million
)
decreased
to
$10.9 million
from
$30.1 million
, primarily due lower debt levels and a lower interest rate on the 2024 Senior Notes compared to the 2021 Senior Notes.
Other, net increased by
$22.6 million
, primarily due to a
$21.1 million
gain on the sale of the Joaquin project in Argentina and a
$2.3 million
gain on the repurchase of the Rochester royalty obligation.
Income and Mining Taxes
During the first three quarters of 2017, the Company reported estimated income and mining tax
expense
of approximately
$23.2 million
resulting in an effective tax rate of
162.8%
. This compares to estimated income and mining tax
benefit
of
$53.1 million
for an effective tax rate of
(503.9%)
during the first nine months of 2016.
The following table summarizes the components of the Company’s income (loss) before tax and income and mining tax (expense) benefit:
Nine months ended September 30,
2017
2016
In thousands
Income (loss) before tax
Tax (expense) benefit
Income (loss) before tax
Tax (expense) benefit
United States
$
8,213
$
(2,739
)
$
(5,956
)
$
8,370
Argentina
281
1,704
3,137
(183
)
Mexico
9,665
(23,745
)
(1,136
)
42,155
Bolivia
(6,559
)
(304
)
10,388
5,182
Other jurisdictions
2,636
1,904
4,109
(2,406
)
$
14,236
$
(23,180
)
$
10,542
$
53,118
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The Company’s effective income and mining tax rate is a function of the combined effective tax rates and foreign exchange rates in the jurisdictions in which it operates. Variations in the jurisdictional mix of income and loss and foreign exchange rates result in significant fluctuations in the consolidated effective tax rate, along with mining taxes, uncertain tax positions, and a full valuation allowance on deferred tax assets related to losses in the United States and certain foreign jurisdictions. During the first three quarters of the year, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on deferred tax balances increased income and mining tax expense by $7.2 million, predominately due to the strength of the Mexican Peso. Also, continued favorable operating results at Palmarejo contributed to higher income and mining tax expense. The first three quarters of 2016 benefited from a legal entity reorganization to integrate acquisitions that resulted in a valuation allowance release of $40.8 million and a $15.0 million deferred tax benefit related to unremitted earnings.
A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that the related benefits will not be realized. The Company analyzes its deferred tax assets and if it is determined that the Company will not realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets, it will record or increase a valuation allowance. Conversely, if it is determined that the Company will ultimately be able to realize all or a portion of the related benefits for which a valuation allowance has been provided, all or a portion of the related valuation allowance will be reduced. There are a number of risk factors that could impact the Company’s ability to realize its deferred tax assets.
2017 Outlook
Full-year 2017 production guidance remains unchanged from the revised guidance published in the third quarter production release on October 5, 2017, which reflected lower expected silver production at the San Bartolomé mine due to persistent drought conditions. Revised 2017 cost guidance is shown in the table below.
2017 Production Outlook
(silver and silver equivalent ounces in thousands)
Silver
Gold
Silver Equivalent
1
Palmarejo
6,500 - 7,000
110,000 - 120,000
13,100 - 14,200
Rochester
4,200 - 4,700
47,000 - 52,000
7,020 - 7,820
San Bartolomé
4,500 - 4,750
—
4,500 - 4,750
Endeavor
107
—
107
Kensington
—
120,000 - 125,000
7,200 - 7,500
Wharf
—
90,000 - 95,000
5,400 - 5,700
Total
15,307 - 16,557
367,000 - 392,000
37,327 - 40,077
2017 Cost Outlook
(dollars in millions, except per ounce amounts)
Previous Guidance
Revised Guidance
CAS per AgEqOz
1
–
Palmarejo
$10.00 - $10.50
$10.00 - $10.50
CAS per AgEqOz
1
–
Rochester
$11.50 - $12.00
$12.50 - $13.00
CAS per AgOz
1
–
San Bartolomé
$15.75 - $16.25
$16.50 - $17.00
CAS per AuOz
1
–
Kensington
$800 - $850
$850 - $900
CAS per AuEqOz
1
–
Wharf
$700 - $750
$700 - $750
Capital Expenditures
$109 - $129
$120 - $140
General and Administrative Expenses
$28 - $32
$28 - $32
Exploration Expense
$29 - $31
$32 - $36
AISC per AgEqOz
1
$15.75 - $16.25
$16.25 - $16.75
(1)
See
“
Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
”
Results of Operations
The Company produced
4.0 million
ounces of silver and
93,293
ounces of gold in the
three months ended September 30, 2017
, compared to
3.5 million
ounces of silver and
84,871
ounces of gold in the
three months ended September 30, 2016
. Silver production
increased
11%
due to higher mill throughput and higher grade at Palmarejo, partially offset by lower tons placed at Rochester and lower grade and mill throughput at San Bartolomé. Gold production
increased
10%
due to higher mill throughput and grade at Palmarejo, partially offset by lower grades at Wharf.
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The Company produced
11.9 million
ounces of silver and
264,330
ounces of gold in the
nine months ended September 30, 2017
, compared to
10.9 million
ounces of silver and
255,669
ounces of gold in the
nine months ended September 30, 2016
. Silver production
increased
8%
due to higher mill throughput and grade at Palmarejo and timing of leach pad recoveries at Rochester, partially offset by lower mill throughput and grade at San Bartolomé and lower tons placed at Rochester. Gold production
increased
3%
due to higher mill throughput and grade Palmarejo, partially offset by lower grades at Kensington and Wharf.
Costs applicable to sales were
$12.28
per silver equivalent ounce (
$11.19
per average spot silver equivalent ounce) and
$845
per gold equivalent ounce in the
three months ended September 30, 2017
compared to
$12.38
per silver equivalent ounce (
$11.91
per average spot silver equivalent ounce) and
$767
per gold equivalent ounce in the
three months ended September 30, 2016
. Costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce remained comparable while costs applicable to sales per gold equivalent ounce
increased
10%
in the
three months ended September 30, 2017
due to lower grades and production at Kensington and Wharf.
Costs applicable to sales were
$12.21
per silver equivalent ounce (
$11.28
per average spot silver equivalent ounce) and
$831
per gold equivalent ounce in the
nine months ended September 30, 2017
compared to
$11.79
per silver equivalent ounce (
$11.02
per average spot silver equivalent ounce) and
$716
per gold equivalent ounce in the
nine months ended September 30, 2016
. Costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce
increased
4%
in the
nine months ended September 30, 2017
due to higher mining and maintenance costs at Rochester and lower production at San Bartolomé. Costs applicable to sales per gold equivalent ounce
increased
16%
in the
nine months ended September 30, 2017
due to lower grades and production at Kensington and Wharf.
All-in sustaining costs
were
$17.68
per silver equivalent ounce (
$15.30
per average spot silver equivalent ounce) in the
three months ended September 30, 2017
, compared to
$17.02
per silver equivalent ounce (
$15.75
per average spot silver equivalent ounce) in the
three months ended September 30, 2016
. The
4%
increase
in all-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce in 2017 was primarily due to higher costs applicable to sales and exploration expense, partially offset by lower sustaining capital.
All-in sustaining costs
were
$16.72
per silver equivalent ounce (
$14.86
per average spot silver equivalent ounce) in the
nine months ended September 30, 2017
, compared to
$16.03
per silver equivalent ounce (
$14.17
per average spot silver equivalent ounce) in the
nine months ended September 30, 2016
. The
4%
increase
in all-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce in 2017 was primarily due to higher costs applicable to sales and exploration expense, partially offset by lower sustaining capital.
Palmarejo
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
2017
2016
2017
2016
Tons milled
413,086
274,644
1,108,897
791,319
Silver ounces produced
1,907,548
933,200
4,894,910
3,173,665
Gold ounces produced
28,948
16,608
84,032
50,006
Silver equivalent ounces produced
3,644,428
1,929,680
9,936,830
6,174,025
Costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent oz
(1)
$
9.82
$
10.96
$
10.19
$
10.58
Costs applicable to sales per average spot silver equivalent oz
(1)
$
8.73
$
10.29
$
9.17
$
9.58
(1)
See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
compared to
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
Silver equivalent production
increased
89%
due to higher mining rates from Guadalupe and Independencia and higher silver and gold grade. Metal sales were
$60.7 million
, or
34%
of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with
$30.7 million
, or
17%
of Coeur’s metal sales. Costs applicable to sales per ounce
decreased
10%
as a result of higher production, partially offset by higher consumable costs. Amortization increased to
$16.4 million
, primarily due to due to higher production from Guadalupe and Independencia. Capital expenditures decreased to
$5.5 million
due to lower underground development at Independencia.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
compared to
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Silver equivalent production
increased
61%
due to higher mining rates from Guadalupe and Independencia and higher silver and gold grade, partially offset by lower silver recovery. Metal sales were
$191.6 million
, or
34%
of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with
$108.7 million
, or
22%
of Coeur’s metal sales. Costs applicable to sales per ounce
decreased
4%
as a result of higher production. Amortization increased to
$51.0 million
compared to
$27.8 million
, primarily due to higher production from Guadalupe and Independencia. Capital expenditures decreased to
$23.0 million
due to lower underground development at Independencia.
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Rochester
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
2017
2016
2017
2016
Tons placed
4,262,011
4,901,039
12,268,819
15,677,511
Silver ounces produced
1,069,945
1,160,902
3,353,608
3,286,817
Gold ounces produced
10,955
12,120
32,056
36,521
Silver equivalent ounces produced
1,727,245
1,888,102
5,276,968
5,478,077
Costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent oz
(1)
$
13.91
$
11.66
$
13.31
$
11.87
Costs applicable to sales per average spot silver equivalent oz
(1)
$
12.66
$
11.11
$
12.32
$
10.90
(1)
See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
compared to
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
Silver equivalent production
decreased
9%
due to lower tons placed, partially offset by the timing of silver recoveries. Metal sales were
$31.2 million
, or
18%
of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with
$37.9 million
, or
22%
of Coeur’s metal sales. Costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce
increased
19%
due to lower production, higher waste tons mined as well as higher hauling and maintenance costs. Amortization decreased to
$4.6 million
compared to
$5.2 million
due to lower production. Capital expenditures increased to
$9.7 million
compared to
$3.4 million
due to the stage IV leach pad expansion and commissioning.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
compared to
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Silver equivalent production
decreased
4%
due to lower tons placed resulting from planned crusher maintenance and higher waste tons mined, partially offset by the timing of silver recoveries. Metal sales were
$102.9 million
, or
19%
of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with
$103.7 million
, or
21%
of Coeur’s metal sales. Costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce
increased
12%
due to lower placed recoverable ounces, higher waste tons mined as well as higher hauling and maintenance costs. Amortization remained comparable at
$15.3 million
. Capital expenditures increased to
$34.1 million
compared to
$10.6 million
due to the stage IV leach pad expansion and commissioning.
Kensington
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
2017
2016
2017
2016
Tons milled
172,038
140,322
501,096
456,799
Gold ounces produced
27,541
26,459
80,162
90,642
Costs applicable to sales/oz
(1)
$
948
$
862
$
931
$
794
(1)
See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
compared to
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
Gold production
increased
4%
due to higher mill throughput, partially offset by lower grades mined. Metal sales were
$36.6 million
, or
21%
of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to
$40.2 million
, or
23%
of Coeur’s metal sales. Costs applicable to sales per ounce were
10%
higher
, primarily due to lower grade, higher maintenance costs and contract services. Amortization remained comparable at
$7.9 million
. Capital expenditures increased to
$10.1 million
compared to
$8.6 million
, due to higher rates of underground mine development.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
compared to
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Gold production
decreased
12%
due to lower grades mined, partially offset by higher mill throughput. Metal sales were
$110.1 million
, or
20%
of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to
$112.4 million
, or
22%
of Coeur’s metal sales. Costs applicable to sales per ounce were
17%
higher
, primarily due to lower grade and higher contract services. Amortization was
$25.4 million
compared to
$26.2 million
due to lower production, partially offset by higher amortizable mining properties and equipment. Capital expenditures remained comparable at
$24.3 million
.
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Wharf
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
2017
2016
2017
2016
Tons placed
1,150,308
1,199,008
3,435,656
3,089,302
Gold ounces produced
25,849
29,684
68,080
78,500
Silver ounces produced
14,817
25,335
47,469
73,515
Gold equivalent ounces produced
(1)
26,096
30,106
68,871
79,725
Costs applicable to sales per gold equivalent oz
(1)
$
720
$
668
$
704
$
623
(1)
See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
compared to
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
Gold equivalent production
decreased
13%
due to fewer high-grade tons placed from the Golden Reward deposit. Metal sales were
$31.3 million
, or
18%
of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to
$39.3 million
, or
22%
of Coeur’s metal sales. Costs applicable to sales per gold equivalent ounce
increased
8%
due to lower production, partially offset by lower mining, crushing and processing costs. Amortization was
$3.2 million
compared to
$6.5 million
due to lower production and higher life of mine reserves. Capital expenditures increased to
$3.1 million
due to mining equipment purchases.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
compared to
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Gold equivalent production
decreased
14%
due to lower grade, partially offset by higher tons placed. Metal sales were
$88.6 million
, or
16%
of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to
$101.3 million
, or
20%
of Coeur’s metal sales. Costs applicable to sales per gold equivalent ounce
increased
13%
due to lower production and higher blasting and crushing costs. Amortization was
$8.9 million
compared to
$15.6 million
due to lower production and higher life of mine reserves. Capital expenditures increased to
$5.5 million
due to mining equipment purchases.
San Bartolomé
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
2017
2016
2017
2016
Tons milled
365,554
450,409
1,167,605
1,298,656
Silver ounces produced
956,893
1,370,194
3,455,961
4,210,051
Costs applicable to sales/oz
(1)
$
18.26
$
14.97
$
16.86
$
13.58
(1)
See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
compared to
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
Silver production
decreased
30%
due to lower high-grade ore purchases and mill throughput due to continued drought conditions and lower third-party ore purchases. Silver sales were
$16.0 million
, or
9%
of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with
$27.5 million
, or
16%
of Coeur’s metal sales. Costs applicable to sales per ounce
increased
due to lower production and an inventory adjustment of
$0.6 million
. Amortization remained comparable at
$1.4 million
due to lower life of mine reserves. Capital expenditures decreased to
$0.5 million
.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
compared to
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Silver production
decreased
18%
due to lower high-grade ore purchases and mill throughput due to continued drought conditions and lower third-party ore purchases, partially offset by higher recoveries. Silver sales were
$60.4 million
, or
11%
of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with
$73.9 million
, or
15%
of Coeur’s metal sales. Costs applicable to sales per ounce
increased
due to lower production and inventory adjustments of
$1.6 million
. Amortization remained comparable at
$5.1 million
due to lower life of mine reserves. Capital expenditures decreased to
$1.2 million
.
Endeavor Silver Stream
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
2017
2016
2017
2016
Tons milled
—
42,335
133,905
166,740
Silver ounces produced
2,413
56,066
107,026
204,097
Costs applicable to sales/oz
(1)
$
4.86
$
8.10
6.95
6.42
(1)
See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
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In July 2017, the Company sold the Endeavor silver stream and our remaining portfolio of royalties for total consideration of
$13.0 million
to Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. Reported production and financial results include operations through May 2017, as the buyer is entitled to production and any associated sales subject to the stream agreement after June 1, 2017 under the terms of the sale agreement. Amounts presented for the three months ended September 30, 2017 relate to final adjustments for provisional sales.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
compared to
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Silver production at Endeavor
decreased
due to lower grades. Costs applicable to sales per ounce
increased
due to the impact of higher silver prices on the Company’s silver price sharing agreement with the Endeavor mine operator. Amortization was
$0.3 million
compared to
$0.9 million
due to lower production and lower amortizable mining properties.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2017
was
$29.4 million
and
$114.0 million
, respectively, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of
$47.8 million
and
$100.4 million
, respectively, for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2016
, and was impacted by the following key factors:
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
2017
2016
2017
2016
Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold
9,215,393
8,397,467
29,599,974
25,958,451
Average realized price per consolidated silver equivalent ounce
$
19.09
$
21.00
$
18.77
$
19.39
Costs applicable to sales per consolidated silver equivalent ounce
(1)
(12.90
)
(12.55
)
(12.75
)
(11.84
)
Operating margin per consolidated silver equivalent ounce
$
6.19
$
8.45
$
6.02
$
7.55
(1)
See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
In thousands
2017
2016
2017
2016
Cash flow before changes in operating assets and liabilities
$
21,237
$
58,118
$
92,421
$
128,867
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables
6,529
19,672
17,719
10,751
Prepaid expenses and other
(3,195
)
(2,816
)
(3,882
)
(2,435
)
Inventories
(2,874
)
(8,900
)
10,421
(24,408
)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
7,735
(18,262
)
(2,697
)
(12,407
)
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
$
29,432
$
47,812
$
113,982
$
100,368
Cash
provided by
operating activities
decreased
$18.4 million
for the
three months ended September 30, 2017
compared to the
three months ended September 30, 2016
due to
lower
average realized prices and
higher
costs applicable to sales per consolidated silver equivalent ounce, partially offset by
higher
silver equivalent ounces sold and favorable working capital adjustments. Metal sales for the
three months ended September 30, 2017
decreased
$0.4 million
, with
$15.7 million
due to
lower
average realized prices mostly offset by
$15.3 million
due to
higher
silver equivalent ounces sold. The
$8.2 million
working capital
decrease
in the
three months ended September 30, 2017
was primarily due to an increase in accounts payable partially offset by an increase in inventories and prepaid assets, compared to the
$10.3 million
working capital
increase
in the
three months ended September 30, 2016
primarily due to an increase on ore on leach pads and timing of payments, partially offset by lower trade receivables.
Cash
provided by
operating activities
increased
$13.6 million
for the
nine months ended September 30, 2017
compared to the
nine months ended September 30, 2016
due to
higher
silver equivalent ounces sold and favorable working capital adjustments, partially offset by
higher
costs applicable to sales per consolidated silver equivalent ounce and
lower
average realized prices. Metal sales for the
nine months ended September 30, 2017
increased
$52.2 million
, with
$68.5 million
due to
higher
silver equivalent ounces sold, partially offset by
$16.2 million
due to
lower
average realized prices. The
$21.6 million
working capital
decrease
in the
nine months ended September 30, 2017
was primarily due to the reduction in precious metal inventory and
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receivables, compared to the
$28.5 million
working capital
increase
in the
nine months ended September 30, 2016
, primarily due to an increase in ore on leach pads and precious metal inventory, and a reduction in accounts payable partially offset by lower receivables.
Cash Used in Investing Activities
Net cash
used in
investing activities in the
three months ended September 30, 2017
was
$37.4 million
compared to
$18.1 million
in the
three months ended September 30, 2016
, primarily due to the purchase of strategic equity investments, and higher capital expenditures, partially offset by non-core asset sales. The Company had capital expenditures of
$29.5 million
in the
three months ended September 30, 2017
compared with
$25.6 million
in the
three months ended September 30, 2016
. Capital expenditures in the
three months ended September 30, 2017
were primarily related to underground development at Palmarejo and Kensington, capitalized conversion drilling, and the Stage IV leach pad expansion and commissioning at Rochester. Capital expenditures in the
three months ended September 30, 2016
were primarily related to underground development at Palmarejo and Kensington.
Net cash
used in
investing activities in the
nine months ended September 30, 2017
was
$84.1 million
compared to
$53.7 million
in the
nine months ended September 30, 2016
, primarily due to higher capital expenditures and the purchase of strategic equity investments, partially offset by the proceeds from the sale of the Joaquin project. The Company had capital expenditures of
$90.9 million
in the
nine months ended September 30, 2017
compared with
$71.1 million
in the
nine months ended September 30, 2016
. Capital expenditures in the
nine months ended September 30, 2017
were primarily related to underground development at Palmarejo and Kensington, capitalized conversion drilling, and the Stage IV leach pad expansion and commissioning at Rochester. Capital expenditures in the
nine months ended September 30, 2016
were primarily related to underground development at Palmarejo and Kensington.
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net cash
used in
financing activities in the
three months ended September 30, 2017
was
$5.6 million
compared to
$64.9 million
in the
three months ended September 30, 2016
, primarily due to issuance costs incurred in connection with the Revolving Credit Facility. During the
three months ended September 30, 2016
, the Company repaid the Term Loan, partially offset by net proceeds from the settlement of sales of shares of its common stock. In addition, the Company made payments of
$7.6 million
under the Palmarejo gold production royalty obligation that terminated in July 2016. Coeur Mexicana now sells 50% of Palmarejo gold production (excluding production from Independencia Este, acquired in the 2015 Paramount transaction) for the lesser of $800 or spot price per ounce under a gold stream agreement.
Net cash
provided by
financing activities in the
nine months ended September 30, 2017
was
$43.5 million
compared to net cash used in financing activities of
$24.8 million
in the
nine months ended September 30, 2016
. During the
nine months ended September 30, 2017
, the Company received net proceeds of approximately
$245.0 million
from the issuance of the 2024 Senior Notes, partially offset by the repurchase of the 2021 Senior Notes for $185.5 million, including premiums. Payments of
$27.2 million
were made in 2016 under the Palmarejo gold production royalty that terminated in July 2016. Coeur Mexicana now sells 50% of Palmarejo gold production (excluding production from Independencia Este, acquired in 2015 Paramount transaction) for the lesser of $800 or spot price per ounce under a gold stream agreement.
In September 2017, the Company, as borrower, and certain subsidiaries of the Company, as guarantors, entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Bank of America, N.A, Royal Bank of Canada, Bank of Montreal, Chicago Branch, and the Bank of Nova Scotia. The Credit Agreement provides for a
$200.0 million
senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Facility”), which may be increased by up to
$50.0 million
in incremental loans and commitments subject to the terms of the Credit Agreement. The Facility has a term of four years. Loans under the Facility will bear interest at a rate equal to either a base rate plus a margin ranging from
1.00%
to
1.75%
or an adjusted LIBOR rate plus a margin ranging from
2.00%
to
2.75%
, as selected by the Company, in each case, with such margin determined in accordance with a pricing grid based upon the Company’s consolidated net leverage ratio as of the end of the applicable period.
The Facility is secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company and its domestic subsidiaries, including the land, mineral rights and infrastructure at the Kensington, Rochester and Wharf mines, as well as a pledge of the shares of certain of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Credit Agreement contains representations and warranties and affirmative and negative covenants that are usual and customary, including representations, warranties, and covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to incur additional debt, incur or permit liens on assets, make investments and acquisitions, consolidate or merge with any other company, engage in asset sales and make dividends and distributions. The Credit Agreement also contains financial covenants consisting of a consolidated net leverage ratio and a consolidated interest coverage ratio. Obligations under the Credit Agreement may be accelerated upon the occurrence of certain customary events of default At
September 30, 2017
, the Company had
$200.0 million
available under the Facility with no amounts drawn. Issuance costs of
$1.8 million
were recorded as prepaid costs and will be amortized over the term of the Facility. On
October 12, 2017
, the Company drew
$100.0 million
from the Facility at a rate of
3.5%
based on the 1-month LIBOR rate plus a margin of 2.25%.
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In May 2017, the Company completed an offering of
$250.0 million
in aggregate principal amount of 2024 Senior Notes in a private placement conducted pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended for net proceeds of approximately
$245.0 million
. The 2024 Senior Notes are governed by an Indenture dated as of May 31, 2017 (the “Indenture”), among the Company, as issuer, certain of the Company's subsidiaries named therein, as guarantors thereto (the “Guarantors”), and the Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee. In connection with the sale of the 2024 Senior Notes, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement. On August 4, 2017, the Company commenced an exchange offer of registered 2024 Senior Notes for privately-placed 2024 Senior Notes which was completed on September 12, 2017. The 2024 Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of
5.875%
per year from the date of issuance. Interest on the 2024 Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing on December 1, 2017. The 2024 Senior Notes will mature on June 1, 2024 and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Guarantors. At any time prior to June 1, 2020, the Company may redeem all or part of the 2024 Senior Notes upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ prior notice at a redemption price equal to the sum of (i)
100%
of the principal amount thereof, plus (ii) a make-whole premium as of the date of redemption, plus (iii) accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, thereon, to the date of redemption. In addition, the Company may redeem some or all of the 2024 Senior Notes on or after June 1, 2020, at redemption prices set forth in the Indenture, together with accrued and unpaid interest. At any time prior to June 1, 2020, the Company may use the proceeds of certain equity offerings to redeem up to
35%
of the aggregate principal amount of the 2024 Senior Notes, including any permitted additional 2024 Senior Notes, at a redemption price equal to
105.875%
of the principal amount. The Indenture contains covenants that, among other things, limit the Company’s ability under certain circumstances to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends or make other distributions or repurchase or redeem capital stock, prepay, redeem or repurchase certain debt, make loans and investments, create liens, sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of assets, enter into transactions with affiliates, enter into agreements restricting the Company's subsidiaries' ability to pay dividends and impose conditions on the Company’s ability to engage in mergers, consolidations and sales of all or substantially all of its assets. The Indenture also contains certain “Events of Default” (as defined in the Indenture) customary for indentures of this type.
Concurrent with the offering of the 2024 Senior Notes, the Company commenced a cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) to purchase the outstanding
$178.0 million
in aggregate principal amount of its 2021 Senior Notes. The Tender Offer was made on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated May 19, 2017. Holders of the 2021 Senior Notes who tendered their notes were entitled to receive
$1,043.88
per $1,000 principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
$118.1 million
aggregate principal amount of the Notes were tendered and purchased by the Company on May 31, 2017. In accordance with the terms of the indenture governing the 2021 Senior Notes, the remaining
$59.9 million
aggregate principal amount of the Notes were redeemed on June 30, 2017 at the redemption price of
$1,039.38
per $1,000 principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The Company recorded a loss of
$9.3 million
as a result of the extinguishment of the 2021 Senior Notes.
Other Liquidity Matters
We believe that our liquidity and capital resources from U.S. operations are adequate to fund our U.S. operations and corporate activities. The Company has asserted indefinite reinvestment of earnings from its Mexican operations as determined by management’s judgment about and intentions concerning the future operations of the Company. The Company does not believe that the amounts reinvested will have a material impact on liquidity.
Critical Accounting Policies and Accounting Developments
Please see Note 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES contained in the Company’s Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 (the “2016 10-K”) for the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates. Those critical accounting policies and estimates have been supplemented and updated in this Form 10-Q.
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Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures
Non-GAAP financial measures are intended to provide additional information only and do not have any standard meaning prescribed by generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)
Management uses
Adjusted net income (loss)
to evaluate the Company’s operating performance, and to plan and forecast its operations. The Company believes the use of
Adjusted net income (loss)
reflects the underlying operating performance of our core mining business and allows investors and analysts to compare results of the Company to similar results of other mining companies. Management’s determination of the components of
Adjusted net income (loss
) are evaluated periodically and are based, in part, on a review of non-GAAP financial measures used by mining industry analysts. The tax effect of adjustments are based on statutory tax rates and the Company’s tax attributes, including the impact through the Company’s valuation allowance. The combined effective rate of tax adjustments may not be consistent with the statutory tax rates or the Company’s effective tax rate due to jurisdictional tax attributes and related valuation allowance impacts which may minimize the tax effect of certain adjustments and may not apply to gains and losses equally.
Adjusted net income (loss)
is reconciled to
Net income (loss)
in the table below:
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
In thousands except per share amounts
2017
2016
2017
2016
Net income (loss)
$
(16,652
)
$
69,557
$
(8,944
)
$
63,660
Fair value adjustments, net
—
961
864
13,235
Impairment of equity and debt securities
—
—
425
20
Write-downs
—
—
—
4,446
Inventory write-downs
—
3,689
—
3,689
Gain on sale of Joaquin project
—
—
(21,138
)
—
(Gain) loss on sale of assets and securities
(2,117
)
(7,462
)
(565
)
(11,674
)
Gain on repurchase of Rochester royalty
—
—
(2,332
)
—
Loss on debt extinguishment
—
10,040
9,342
10,040
San Bartolomé workforce severance
2,175
—
2,175
—
Transaction costs
819
26
819
1,198
Deferred tax on reorganization
—
(40,767
)
—
(40,767
)
Foreign exchange loss (gain)
(1,660
)
2,549
4,580
(1,384
)
Tax effect of adjustments
(1)
(990
)
(38
)
816
2,582
Adjusted net income (loss)
$
(18,425
)
$
38,555
$
(13,958
)
$
45,045
Adjusted net income (loss) per share - Basic
$
(0.10
)
$
0.24
$
(0.08
)
$
0.29
Adjusted net income (loss) per share - Diluted
$
(0.10
)
$
0.23
$
(0.08
)
$
0.28
(1)
For the three months ended September 30, 2017, tax effect of adjustments of
$(1.0) million
(112.9%) is primarily related to deferred taxes on the Metalla transaction. For the three months ended September 30, 2016, tax effect of adjustments of
$(38) thousand
(0.5%) is primarily related to the tax gain on the sale of an asset, partially offset by losses on other asset sales where no tax benefit was recognized and tax benefit from fair value adjustment.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, tax effect of adjustments of
$0.8 million
(-7.8%) is primarily related to a taxable gain on the sale of the Joaquin project and deferred taxes on the Metalla transaction. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, tax effect of adjustments of
$2.6 million
(-12.3%) is primarily related to a taxable gain on the sale of assets and the tax valuation allowance impact from an asset write-down, partially offset by tax benefit from fair value adjustments.
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EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
Management uses
EBITDA
to evaluate the Company’s operating performance, to plan and forecast its operations, and assess leverage levels and liquidity measures. The Company believes the use of
EBITDA
reflects the underlying operating performance of our core mining business and allows investors and analysts to compare results of the Company to similar results of other mining companies.
Adjusted EBITDA
is a measure used in the Indenture and the Facility to determine our ability to make certain payments and incur additional indebtedness.
EBITDA
and
Adjusted EBITDA
do not represent, and should not be considered an alternative to,
Net income (Loss)
or
Cash Flow from Operations
as determined under GAAP.
Other companies may calculate
Adjusted EBITDA
differently and those calculations may not be comparable to our presentation.
Adjusted EBITDA
is reconciled to
Net income (loss)
in the table below:
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
In thousands except per share amounts
2017
2016
2017
2016
Net income (loss)
$
(16,652
)
$
69,557
$
(8,944
)
$
63,660
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
3,606
8,068
10,941
30,063
Income tax provision (benefit)
14,232
(54,455
)
23,180
(53,118
)
Amortization
33,830
27,763
106,880
93,232
EBITDA
35,016
50,933
132,057
133,837
Fair value adjustments, net
—
961
864
13,235
Impairment of equity and debt securities
—
—
425
20
Foreign exchange (gain) loss
(229
)
1,466
(2,577
)
7,286
Gain on sale of Joaquin project
—
—
(21,138
)
—
(Gain) loss on sale of assets and securities
(2,117
)
(7,462
)
(565
)
(11,674
)
Gain on repurchase of Rochester royalty
—
—
(2,332
)
—
Loss on debt extinguishment
—
10,040
9,342
10,040
San Bartolomé workforce severance
2,175
—
2,175
—
Transaction costs
819
26
819
1,198
Asset retirement obligation accretion
2,511
2,096
7,352
6,221
Inventory adjustments and write-downs
1,302
4,665
1,703
6,528
Write-downs
—
—
—
4,446
Adjusted EBITDA
$
39,477
$
62,725
$
128,125
$
171,137
Costs Applicable to Sales and All-in Sustaining Costs
Management uses
Costs applicable to sales
(“CAS”) and
All-in sustaining costs
(“AISC”) to evaluate the Company’s current operating performance and life of mine performance from discovery through reclamation. We believe these measures assist analysts, investors and other stakeholders in understanding the costs associated with producing silver and gold, assessing our operating performance and ability to generate free cash flow from operations and sustaining production. These measures may not be indicative of operating profit or cash flow from operations as determined under GAAP. Management believes converting the benefit from selling gold into silver equivalent ounces best allows management, analysts, investors and other stakeholders to evaluate the operating performance of the Company. Other companies may calculate CAS and AISC differently as a result of reflecting the benefit from selling non-silver metals as a by-product credit rather than converting to silver equivalent ounces, differences in the determination of sustaining capital expenditures, and differences in underlying accounting principles and accounting frameworks such as in International Financial Reporting Standards.
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
Silver
Gold
Total
In thousands except per ounce amounts
Palmarejo
Rochester
San Bartolomé
Endeavor
Total
Kensington
Wharf
Total
Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP)
$
49,669
$
27,866
$
18,795
$
59
$
96,389
$
35,522
$
20,553
$
56,075
$
152,464
Amortization
16,414
4,591
1,430
20
22,455
7,864
3,223
11,087
33,542
Costs applicable to sales
$
33,255
$
23,275
$
17,365
$
39
$
73,934
$
27,658
$
17,330
$
44,988
$
118,922
Silver equivalent ounces sold
3,386,963
1,673,704
951,219
8,027
6,019,913
9,215,393
Gold equivalent ounces sold
29,173
24,085
53,258
Costs applicable to sales per ounce
$
9.82
$
13.91
$
18.26
$
4.86
$
12.28
$
948
$
720
$
845
$
12.90
Costs applicable to sales per average spot ounce
$
8.73
$
12.66
$
11.19
$
11.17
Costs applicable to sales
$
118,922
Treatment and refining costs
1,408
Sustaining capital
(1)
18,626
General and administrative
7,412
Exploration
9,814
Reclamation
4,364
Project/pre-development costs
2,337
All-in sustaining costs
$
162,883
Silver equivalent ounces sold
6,019,913
Kensington and Wharf silver equivalent ounces sold
3,195,480
Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold
9,215,393
All-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce
$
17.68
Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold (average spot)
10,645,948
All-in sustaining costs per average spot silver equivalent ounce
$
15.30
(1)
Excludes development capital for Jualin, Guadalupe South Portal and Rochester expansion permitting.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
Silver
Gold
In thousands except per ounce amounts
Palmarejo
Rochester
San Bartolomé
Endeavor
Total
Kensington
Wharf
Total
Total
Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP)
$
21,794
$
27,027
$
22,536
$
486
$
71,843
$
34,755
$
26,158
$
60,913
$
132,756
Amortization
5,761
5,244
1,723
113
12,841
8,046
6,461
14,507
27,348
Costs applicable to sales
$
16,033
$
21,783
$
20,813
$
373
$
59,002
$
26,709
$
19,697
$
46,406
$
105,408
Silver equivalent ounces sold
1,462,401
1,868,085
1,390,552
46,069
4,767,107
8,397,467
Gold equivalent ounces sold
30,998
29,508
60,506
Costs applicable to sales per ounce
$
10.96
$
11.66
$
14.97
$
8.10
$
12.38
$
862
$
668
$
767
$
12.55
Costs applicable to sales per average spot ounce
$
10.29
$
11.11
$
11.91
$
11.62
Costs applicable to sales
$
105,408
Treatment and refining costs
761
Sustaining capital
(1)
19,762
General and administrative
7,113
Exploration
3,706
Reclamation
4,036
Project/pre-development costs
2,133
All-in sustaining costs
$
142,919
Silver equivalent ounces sold
4,767,107
Kensington and Wharf silver equivalent ounces sold
3,630,360
Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold
8,397,467
All-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce
$
17.02
Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold (average spot)
9,074,222
All-in sustaining costs per average spot silver equivalent ounce
$
15.75
(1)
Excludes development capital for Jualin, Guadalupe, Independencia and Rochester crushing capacity expansion.
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
Silver
Gold
Total
In thousands except per ounce amounts
Palmarejo
Rochester
San Bartolomé
Endeavor
Total
Kensington
Wharf
Total
Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP)
$
161,145
$
89,220
$
64,032
$
1,045
$
315,442
$
109,478
$
58,301
$
167,779
$
483,221
Amortization
50,995
15,345
5,053
301
71,694
25,389
8,883
34,272
105,966
Costs applicable to sales
$
110,150
$
73,875
$
58,979
$
744
$
243,748
$
84,089
$
49,418
$
133,507
$
377,255
Silver equivalent ounces sold
10,809,932
5,551,913
3,497,263
107,026
19,966,134
29,599,974
Gold equivalent ounces sold
90,348
70,216
160,564
Costs applicable to sales per ounce
$
10.19
$
13.31
$
16.86
$
6.95
$
12.21
$
931
$
704
$
831
$
12.75
Costs applicable to sales per average spot ounce
$
9.17
$
12.32
$
11.28
$
11.33
Costs applicable to sales
$
377,255
Treatment and refining costs
4,312
Sustaining capital
(1)
47,795
General and administrative
24,587
Exploration
22,879
Reclamation
12,279
Project/pre-development costs
5,903
All-in sustaining costs
$
495,010
Silver equivalent ounces sold
19,966,134
Kensington and Wharf silver equivalent ounces sold
9,633,840
Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold
29,599,974
All-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce
$
16.72
Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold (average spot)
33,311,575
All-in sustaining costs per average spot silver equivalent ounce
$
14.86
(1)
Excludes development capital for Jualin, Guadalupe South Portal and Rochester expansion permitting.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Silver
Gold
In thousands except per ounce amounts
Palmarejo
Rochester
San Bartolomé
Endeavor
Total
Kensington
Wharf
Total
Total
Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP)
$
87,751
$
81,983
$
62,285
$
1,806
$
233,825
$
99,941
$
65,140
$
165,081
$
398,906
Amortization
27,815
15,994
5,330
496
49,635
26,203
15,640
41,843
91,478
Costs applicable to sales
$
59,936
$
65,989
$
56,955
$
1,310
$
184,190
$
73,738
$
49,500
$
123,238
$
307,428
Silver equivalent ounces sold
5,667,133
5,559,347
4,193,397
204,174
15,624,051
25,958,451
Gold equivalent ounces sold
92,824
79,416
172,240
Costs applicable to sales per ounce
$
10.58
$
11.87
$
13.58
$
6.42
$
11.79
$
794
$
623
$
716
$
11.84
Costs applicable to sales per average spot ounce
$
9.58
$
10.90
$
11.02
$
10.47
Costs applicable to sales
$
307,428
Treatment and refining costs
3,047
Sustaining capital
(1)
57,491
General and administrative
22,789
Exploration
7,669
Reclamation
11,967
Project/pre-development costs
5,789
All-in sustaining costs
$
416,180
Silver equivalent ounces sold
15,624,051
Kensington and Wharf silver equivalent ounces sold
10,334,400
Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold
25,958,451
All-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce
$
16.03
Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold (average spot)
29,370,501
All-in sustaining costs per average spot silver equivalent ounce
$
14.17
(1)
Excludes development capital for Jualin, Guadalupe, Independencia and Rochester crushing capacity expansion.
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Reconciliation of All-in Sustaining Costs per Silver Equivalent Ounce for Revised 2017 Guidance
Silver
Gold
In thousands except per ounce amounts
Palmarejo
Rochester
San Bartolomé
Endeavor
Total Silver
Kensington
Wharf
Total Gold
Total Combined
Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP)
$
215,400
$
118,700
$
86,000
$
1,044
$
421,144
$
153,800
$
83,600
$
237,400
$
658,544
Amortization
67,800
20,500
7,800
300
96,400
38,800
12,800
51,600
148,000
Costs applicable to sales
$
147,600
$
98,200
$
78,200
$
744
$
324,744
$
115,000
$
70,800
$
185,800
$
510,544
Silver equivalent ounces sold
14,500,000
7,690,000
4,700,000
107,000
26,997,000
40,557,000
Gold equivalent ounces sold
131,000
95,000
226,000
Costs applicable to sales per ounce
$10.00 - $10.50
$12.50 - $13.00
$16.50 - $17.00
$850 - $900
$700 - $750
Costs applicable to sales
$
510,544
Treatment and refining costs
5,100
Sustaining capital, including capital lease payments
70,000
General and administrative
32,000
Exploration
33,000
Reclamation
16,000
Project/pre-development costs
7,000
All-in sustaining costs
$
673,644
Silver equivalent ounces sold
26,997,000
Kensington and Wharf silver equivalent ounces sold
13,560,000
Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold
40,557,000
All-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce
$16.25 - $16.75
Reconciliation of All-in Sustaining Costs per Silver Equivalent Ounce for Previous 2017 Guidance
Silver
Gold
In thousands except per ounce amounts
Palmarejo
Rochester
San Bartolomé
Endeavor
Total Silver
Kensington
Wharf
Total Gold
Total Combined
Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP)
$
228,500
$
113,550
$
92,300
$
1,038
$
435,388
$
136,600
$
82,200
$
218,800
$
654,188
Amortization
76,500
22,550
8,300
281
107,631
29,100
13,200
42,300
149,931
Costs applicable to sales
$
152,000
$
91,000
$
84,000
$
757
$
327,757
$
107,500
$
69,000
$
176,500
$
504,257
Silver equivalent ounces sold
14,900,000
7,800,000
5,200,000
105,000
28,005,000
41,505,000
Gold equivalent ounces sold
130,000
95,000
225,000
Costs applicable to sales per ounce guidance
$10.00 - $10.50
$11.50 - $12.00
$15.75 - $16.25
$800 - $850
$700 - $750
Costs applicable to sales
$
504,257
Treatment and refining costs
4,500
Sustaining capital, including capital lease payments
77,000
General and administrative
30,000
Exploration
30,000
Reclamation
15,000
Project/pre-development costs
6,000
All-in sustaining costs
$
666,757
Silver equivalent ounces sold
28,005,000
Kensington and Wharf silver equivalent ounces sold
13,500,000
Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold
41,505,000
All-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce guidance
$15.75 - $16.25
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Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains numerous forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) relating to the Company’s gold and silver mining business, including statements regarding strategies to produce long-term cash flow, provide opportunities for growth through continued exploration, generate superior and sustainable returns for stockholders, maximize net cash flow, reduce operating and non-operating costs, demonstrate consistent capital discipline, efficiently manage working capital, and statements regarding tax positions, the anticipated results of the Silvertip acquisition, anticipated production, costs and expenses, drought conditions in Bolivia, efforts to mitigate risks associated with gold and silver price and foreign currency fluctuations and the adequacy of liquidity and capital resources. Such forward-looking statements are identified by the use of words such as “believes,” “intends,” “expects,” “hopes,” “may,” “should,” “plan,” “projected,” “contemplates,” “anticipates” or similar words. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements include (i) the risk factors set forth in the “Risk Factors” section of the 2016 10-K, in this Report and in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on July 27, 2017, and the risks and uncertainties discussed in this MD&A, (ii) the risk that the anticipated results of the Silvertip acquisition are not realized, (iii) the risks and hazards inherent in the mining business (including risks inherent in developing large-scale mining projects, environmental hazards, industrial accidents, weather or geologically related conditions), (iv) changes in the market prices of gold and silver and a sustained lower price environment, including any resulting impact on cash flows, (v) the uncertainties inherent in the Company’s production, exploratory and developmental activities, including risks relating to permitting and regulatory delays, ground conditions and grade variability, (vi) any future labor disputes or work stoppages (involving the Company and its subsidiaries or third parties), (vii) the uncertainties inherent in the estimation of gold and silver reserves and mineralized material, (viii) changes that could result from the Company’s future acquisition of new mining properties or businesses, (ix) the loss of access to any third-party smelter to which the Company markets silver and gold, (x) the effects of environmental and other governmental regulations, (xi) the risks inherent in the ownership or operation of or investment in mining properties or businesses in foreign countries, (xii) the political risks and uncertainties associated with operations in Bolivia; and (xiii) the Company’s ability to raise additional financing necessary to conduct its business, make payments or refinance its debt. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Company is exposed to various market risks as a part of its operations and engages in risk management strategies to mitigate these risks. The Company continually evaluates the potential benefits of engaging in these strategies based on current market conditions. The Company does not actively engage in the practice of trading derivative instruments for profit. Additional information about the Company’s derivative financial instruments may be found in Note 11 -- Derivative Financial Instruments in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements. This discussion of the Company’s market risk assessments contains “forward looking statements”. For additional information regarding forward-looking statements and risks and uncertainties that could impact the Company, please refer to Item 2 of this Report - Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements. Actual results and actions could differ materially from those discussed below.
Gold and Silver Price
Gold and silver prices may fluctuate widely due to numerous factors, such as U.S. dollar strength or weakness, demand, investor sentiment, inflation or deflation, and global mine production. The Company’s profitability and cash flow may be significantly impacted by changes in the market price of gold and silver.
Gold and Silver Hedging
To mitigate the risks associated with gold and silver price fluctuations, the Company may enter into option contracts to hedge future production. The Company had no outstanding gold and silver option contracts at
September 30, 2017
.
Provisional Silver and Gold Sales
The Company enters into sales contracts with third-party smelters and refiners which, in some cases, provide for a provisional payment based upon preliminary assays and quoted metal prices. The provisionally priced sales contracts contain an embedded derivative that is required to be separated from the host contract. Depending on the difference between the price at the time of sale and the final settlement price, embedded derivatives are recorded as either a derivative asset or liability. The embedded derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting and, as a result, are marked to the market gold and silver price at the end of each period from the provisional sale date to the date of final settlement. The mark-to-market gains and losses are recorded in earnings. Changes in silver and gold prices resulted in provisional pricing mark-to-market losses of
$0.1 million
and gains of
$0.6 million
in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, compared to losses of
$0.8 million
and gains of
$0.4 million
in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively.
At
September 30, 2017
, the Company had outstanding provisionally priced sales of
0.2 million
ounces of silver and
26,087
ounces of gold at prices of
$16.86
and
$1,299
, respectively. A 10% change in realized silver price would cause revenue to vary by $0.4 million and a 10% change in realized gold price would cause revenue to vary by $3.4 million.
Foreign Currency
The Company operates, or has mineral interests, in several foreign countries including Australia, Bolivia, Chile, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, and New Zealand, which exposes it to foreign currency exchange rate risks. Foreign currency exchange rates are influenced by world market factors beyond the Company’s control such as supply and demand for U.S. and foreign currencies and related monetary and fiscal policies. Fluctuations in local currency exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar may significantly impact profitability and cash flow.
Foreign Exchange Hedging
To manage foreign currency risk, the Company may enter into foreign exchange forward and/or option contracts when the Company believes such contracts would be beneficial. The Company had no outstanding foreign exchange contracts at
September 30, 2017
.
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Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
(a)
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and management necessarily applied its judgment in assessing the costs and benefits of such controls and procedures, which by their nature, can provide only reasonable assurance regarding management’s control objectives. The design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. Based upon the foregoing, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective and operating to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by it in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and to provide reasonable assurance that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b)
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Based on an evaluation by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, such officers concluded
that there was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended
September 30, 2017
that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
For a discussion of legal proceedings, see Note 19 -- Commitments and Contingencies in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
Item 1A - Risk Factors of the 2016 10-K and the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on July 27, 2017 sets forth information relating to important risks and uncertainties that could materially adversely affect the Company's business, financial condition or operating results. Those risk factors have been supplemented and updated in this Form 10-Q. Additional risks and uncertainties that the Company does not presently know or that it currently deems immaterial also may impair our business operations.
The Company may be unable to successfully integrate the recently acquired Silvertip mine or other acquisitions.
There can be no assurance that the anticipated benefits of the recently completed acquisition of the Silvertip mine in British Columbia, Canada, or any future acquisition, will be realized. The success of this and any other acquisition will depend upon the Company’s ability to effectively manage the integration and operations of entities or properties it acquires and to realize other anticipated benefits. The process of managing acquired businesses may involve unforeseen difficulties and may require a disproportionate amount of management resources, which may divert management’s focus and resources from other strategic opportunities and from operational matters during this process.
Any acquisition would be accompanied by risks, including:
•
a significant change in commodity prices after the Company has committed to complete the transaction and established the purchase price or exchange ratio;
•
a material orebody may prove to be below expectations;
•
difficulties integrating and assimilating the operations and personnel of any acquired companies, realizing anticipated synergies and maximizing the financial and strategic position of the combined enterprise, and maintaining uniform standards, policies and controls across the organization; and
•
the acquired business or assets may have unknown liabilities which may be significant.
In addition, the Silvertip acquisition was funded, in part, with funds drawn under the Facility, resulting in increased interest expense. In connection with any future acquisition, the Company may incur indebtedness or issue equity securities or securities convertible into equity securities, resulting in increased interest expense, or dilution of the percentage ownership of existing stockholders. The Company cannot predict the impact of future acquisitions on the price of its common stock, or assure that it
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would be able to obtain any necessary financing on acceptable terms. Unprofitable acquisitions, or additional indebtedness or issuances of securities in connection with such acquisitions, may negatively affect results of operations.
Finally, the Company’s systems, procedures and controls may be inadequate to support the expansion of our operations resulting from an acquisition or development of a new mine, including the Silvertip mine. The Company’s future operating results could be affected by the ability of its officers and key employees to manage the changing business conditions and to integrate an acquired business or new operation into Coeur. There may also be liabilities, such as environmental liabilities, or significant capital expenditures that the Company failed to discover or have underestimated in connection with any acquisition or development. Any such liabilities or capital expenditure requirements could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition or future prospects.
The Company's results of operations, cash flows and operating costs are highly dependent upon the market prices of silver and gold and, following the Silvertip acquisition, other commodities, including zinc and lead, which are volatile and beyond the Company's control.
Silver, gold, lead and zinc are actively traded commodities, and their prices are volatile. During the twelve months ended September 30, 2017, the price of silver ranged from a low of $15.22 per ounce to a high of $19.35 per ounce, the price of gold ranged from a low of $1,126 per ounce to a high of $1,346 per ounce, the price of lead ranged from a low of $0.89 per pound to a high of $1.14 per pound, and the price of zinc ranged from a low of $1.01 per pound to a high of $1.45 per pound. The closing market prices of silver, gold, lead, and zinc on October 24, 2017 were $17.04 per ounce, $1,276 per ounce, $1.12 per pound, and $1.47 per pound, respectively.
Silver, gold, lead and zinc prices are affected by many factors beyond the Company’s control, including U.S. dollar strength or weakness, speculation, global currency values, the price of products that incorporate silver, gold, lead or zinc, global and regional demand and production, political and economic conditions and other factors. In addition, Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”), which have substantially facilitated the ability of large and small investors to buy and sell precious metals and base metals, have become significant holders of gold, silver, lead and zinc. Silver and gold prices are also affected by prevailing interest rates and returns on other asset classes, expectations regarding inflation and governmental decisions regarding precious metals stockpiles.
Because the Company derives a significant portion of its revenues from sales of silver and gold, and to a lesser extent, lead and zinc as a result of the Silvertip acquisition, its results of operations and cash flows will fluctuate as the prices of these metals change. A period of significant and sustained lower gold and silver prices and, to a lesser extent, lead and zinc prices, would materially and adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and cash flows. Additionally, if market prices for silver, gold, lead and zinc decline further or remain at current or lower levels for a sustained period of time, the Company may have to revise its operating plans, including reducing operating costs and capital expenditures, terminating or suspending mining operations at one or more of its properties and discontinuing certain exploration and development plans. The Company may be unable to decrease its costs in an amount sufficient to offset reductions in revenues, and may continue to incur losses.
Operating costs at the Company’s mines are also affected by the price of input commodities, such as fuel, electricity, labor, chemical reagents, explosives, steel and concrete. Prices for these input commodities are volatile and can fluctuate due to conditions that are difficult to predict, including global competition for resources, currency fluctuations, consumer or industrial demand and other factors. Continued volatility in the prices of commodities and other supplies the Company purchases could lead to higher costs, which would adversely affect results of operations and cash flows.
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The terms of the Company’s debt impose restrictions on its operations.
The agreements governing the Company’s outstanding indebtedness include a number of significant negative covenants. These covenants, among other things:
•
limit the Company’s ability to obtain additional financing, repurchase outstanding equity or issue debt securities;
•
require the Company to meet certain financial covenants consisting of a consolidated net leverage ratio and a consolidated interest coverage ratio;
•
require a portion of the Company’s cash flows to be dedicated to debt service payments instead of other purposes, thereby reducing the amount of cash flows available for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and other general corporate purposes;
•
limit the Company’s ability to sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of assets, enter into transactions with and invest capital in affiliates, enter into agreements restricting our subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends, consolidate, amalgamate, merger or sell all or substantially all of the Company’s assets;
•
increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions;
•
limit the Company’s flexibility in planning for and reacting to changes in the industry in which we compete; and
•
place the Company at a disadvantage compared to other, less leveraged competitors.
A breach of any of these covenants could result in an event of default under the applicable agreement governing the Company’s outstanding indebtedness that, if not cured or waived, could cause all amounts outstanding with respect to the debt to be due and payable immediately. Acceleration of any debt could result in cross-defaults under the Company’s other debt instruments. The Company’s assets and cash flow may be insufficient to repay borrowings fully under all of its outstanding debt instruments if any of its debt instruments are accelerated upon an event of default, which could force the Company into bankruptcy or liquidation.
The Company’s future operating performance may not generate cash flows sufficient to meet debt payment obligations.
As of September 30, 2017, the Company had approximately
$288.9 million
of outstanding indebtedness. On October 12, 2017, the Company borrowed $100.0 million under the Facility. The Company’s ability to make scheduled debt payments on outstanding indebtedness will depend on future results of operations and cash flows. The Company’s results of operations and cash flows, in part, are subject to economic factors beyond its control, including the market prices of silver, gold, lead and zinc. The Company may not be able to generate enough cash flow to meet obligations and commitments under outstanding debt instruments. If the Company cannot generate sufficient cash flow from operations to service debt, it may need to further refinance debt, dispose of assets or issue equity to obtain the necessary funds.
If the Company’s cash flows and capital resources are insufficient to fund its debt services obligations, the Company could face substantial liquidity problems and could be forced to reduce or delay investments and capital expenditures or to dispose of material assets or operations, seek additional debt or equity capital or restructure or refinance its indebtedness. The Company cannot predict whether it would be able to refinance debt, issue equity or dispose of assets to raise funds on a timely basis or on satisfactory terms. In a rising interest rate environment, the costs of borrowing additional funds or refinancing outstanding indebtedness would also be expected to increase. The agreements governing the Company’s outstanding indebtedness restrict the Company’s ability to dispose of assets and use the proceeds from those dispositions and may also restrict its ability to raise debt or equity capital to be used to repay other indebtedness when it becomes due. The Company may not be able to consummate those dispositions or to obtain proceeds in an amount sufficient to meet any debt service obligations then due. If the Company raises additional funds by issuing equity securities or securities convertible into equity securities, holders of its common stock could experience significant dilution of their ownership interest, and these securities could have rights senior to those of the holders of common stock.
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
Information pertaining to mine safety matters is reported in accordance with Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act in Exhibit 95.1 attached to this Form 10-Q.
Item 5.
Other Information
None.
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Item 6.
Exhibits
2
.1
Arrangement Agreement, dated September 10, 2017, among Coeur Mining, Inc., 1132917 B.C. Ltd., JDS Silver Holdings, Ltd. and Silvertip Resources Investment LLC (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 11, 2017 (File No. 001-08641)).
10.1
Credit Agreement, dated September 29, 2017, by and among Coeur Mining, Inc., certain subsidiaries of Coeur Mining, Inc., as guarantors, the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 2, 2017 (File No. 001-08641)).
31.1
Certification of the CEO (Filed herewith).
31.2
Certification of the CFO (Filed herewith).
32.1
CEO Section 1350 Certification (Filed herewith).
32.2
CFO Section 1350 Certification (Filed herewith).
95.1
Mine Safety Disclosure (Filed herewith).
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document**
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema**
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase**
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase**
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase**
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase**
* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
** The following financial information from Coeur Mining, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, and Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
COEUR MINING, INC.
(Registrant)
Dated
October 25, 2017
/s/ Mitchell J. Krebs
MITCHELL J. KREBS
President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
Dated
October 25, 2017
/s/ Peter C. Mitchell
PETER C. MITCHELL
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
Dated
October 25, 2017
/s/ Mark Spurbeck
MARK SPURBECK
Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)
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