MONTRÉAL, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd (the "Company" or "Osisko") (OR: TSX & NYSE) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter of 2025. Amounts presented are in United States dollars, except where otherwise noted.
Highlights
- 19,014 gold equivalent ounces ("GEOs"1) earned (22,259 GEOs in Q1 20242);
- Revenues from royalties and streams of $54.9 million ($45.0 million in Q1 2024);
- Cash flows generated by operating activities of $46.1 million ($37.4 million in Q1 2024);
- Quarterly cash margin3 of $53.3 million or 97.1% ($43.7 million or 97.0% in Q1 2024);
- Net earnings of $25.6 million, $0.14 per basic share ($11.2 million, $0.06 per basic share in Q1 2024);
- Adjusted earnings3 of $29.5 million, $0.16 per basic share ($22.0 million, $0.12 per basic share in Q1 2024);
- Net repayment of $19.6 million under the revolving credit facility;
- Cash balance of $63.1 million and debt of $74.3 million as at March 31, 2025;
- Acquisition of a 1.5% net smelter return ("NSR") royalty from Japan Gold Corp. ("Japan Gold") on Japan Gold's wholly-controlled properties in Japan for cash consideration of $5.0 million; and
- Declaration of a quarterly dividend of C$0.065 per common share paid on April 15, 2025 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 31, 2025.
Subsequent to March 31, 2025
- Additional repayments of $30.0 million under the Company's revolving credit facility;
- First payment received from Talisker Resources Ltd. under the Bralorne 1.7% NSR royalty;
- Acquisition of a basket of royalties across various projects in British Columbia from Sable Resources Ltd. ("Sable Resources") for consideration of C$3.8 million, as well as certain rights in relation to the future acquisition of similar interests from Sable Resources;
- Publication of the fifth edition of the Company's sustainability report, Growing Responsibly; and
- Declaration of a quarterly dividend of US$0.055 per common share, a 20% increase over the previous quarterly dividend, based on the foreign exchange rate (C$/US$) on the declaration date of the first quarter dividend. The dividend will be paid on July 15, 2025 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 30, 2025.
Management Commentary
Jason Attew, President & CEO of Osisko commented: "Osisko's first quarter represented a good start for the Company in 2025 and serves as a solid base for Osisko to achieve its 2025 guidance range of 80,000 to 88,000 GEOs earned, especially considering that the Company's GEO deliveries are expected to sequentially improve quarter-by-quarter throughout the remainder of the year ahead.
Looking ahead over the next few months, there are several upcoming catalysts to watch out for, including, but not limited to, Osisko Development's project financing initiatives on the back of last week's Optimized Feasibility Study results for the fully-permitted Cariboo gold project; a new life-of-mine plan at Alamos Gold's Island Gold District; and finally, the anticipated Implementation of the Scheme of Arrangement between Spartan Resources and Ramelius Resources, which, if implemented, could accelerate first production from Dalgaranga to late 2025, a full year ahead of Osisko's expectations when we acquired the Dalgaranga 1.8% gross smelter return royalty in late September of 2024."
Norman MacDonald, Board Chair of Osisko, also commented: "Tomorrow's Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders will mark the end of Joanne Ferstman's tenure as an Independent Director on Osisko's Board. Joanne has been on Osisko's Board of Directors from the very beginning, and, as such, both Board and Management would like to wholeheartedly thank Joanne for her many years of leadership, guidance and service. Her attention to detail and dedication to realizing the Company's strategic vision, amongst her many other skills, will be missed. We would also like to wish Joanne all the best in her future endeavours."
Q1 2025 RESULTS CONFERENCE AND WEBCAST CALL DETAILS
| Conference Call: | Thursday, May 8th, 2025 at 10:00 am ET |
| Dial-in Numbers: (Option 1) | North American Toll-Free: 1 (800) 717-1738 Local – Montreal: 1 (514) 400-3792 Local – Toronto: 1 (289) 514-5100 Local – New York: 1 (646) 307-1865 Conference ID: 33088 |
| Webcast link: (Option 2) | https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1713958&tp_key=482b1aae4e |
| Replay (available until Sunday, June 8th, at 11:59 PM ET): | North American Toll-Free: 1 (888) 660-6264 Local – Toronto: 1 (289) 819-1325 Local – New York: 1 (646) 517-3975 Playback Passcode: 33088# |
| Replay also available on our website at www.osiskogr.com | |
Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders
The Company's 2025 Annual and Special Meeting of shareholders will be held on May 8, 2025 in Montréal, Québec.
Qualified Person
The scientific and technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Guy Desharnais, Ph.D., P.Geo., Vice President, Project Evaluation at Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd, who is a "qualified person" as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101").
About Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd is an intermediate precious metal royalty company which holds a North American focused portfolio of over 195 royalties, streams and precious metal offtakes, including 21 producing assets. Osisko's portfolio is anchored by its cornerstone asset, a 3-5% net smelter return royalty on the Canadian Malartic Complex, home to one of Canada's largest gold mines.
Osisko's head office is located at 1100 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Suite 300, Montréal, Québec, H3B 2S2.
| For further information, please contact Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd: | |
| Grant Moenting Vice President, Capital Markets Tel: (514) 940-0670 x116 Cell: (365) 275-1954 Email: [email protected] | Heather Taylor Vice President, Sustainability and Communications Tel: (514) 940-0670 x105 Email: [email protected] |
| Notes: | |
| (1) | Gold Equivalent Ounces GEOs are calculated on a quarterly basis and include royalties and streams. Silver ounces and copper tonnes earned from royalty and stream agreements are converted to gold equivalent ounces by multiplying the silver ounces or copper tonnes by the average silver price per ounce or copper price per tonne for the period and dividing by the average gold price per ounce for the period. Diamonds, other metals and cash royalties are converted into gold equivalent ounces by dividing the associated revenue by the average gold price per ounce for the period. |
| Average Metal Prices and Exchange Rate | ||||||||
| Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Gold (i) | $ | 2,860 | $ | 2,070 | ||||
| Silver (ii) | $ | 31.88 | $ | 23.34 | ||||
| Copper (iii) | $ | 9,340 | $ | 8,438 | ||||
| Exchange rate (C$/US$) (iv) | 0.6968 | 0.7415 | ||||||
| (i) | The average price represents the London Bullion Market Association's PM price in U.S. dollars per ounce. | |
| (ii) | The average price represents the London Bullion Market Association's price in U.S. dollars per ounce. | |
| (iii) | The average price represents the London Metal Exchange's price in U.S. dollars per tonne. | |
| (iv) | Bank of Canada daily rate. |
| (2) | Three months ended March 31, 2024 ("Q1 2024"). |
| (3) | Non-IFRS Measures Cash margin Cash margin in dollars and in percentage of revenues are non-IFRS financial measures. Cash margin (in dollars) is defined by Osisko as revenues less cost of sales (excluding depletion). Cash margin (in percentage of revenues) is obtained from the cash margin (in dollars) divided by revenues. Management uses cash margin in dollars and in percentage of revenues to evaluate Osisko's ability to generate positive cash flow from its royalty, stream and other interests. Management and certain investors also use this information, together with measures determined in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards such as gross margin and operating cash flows, to evaluate Osisko's performance relative to peers in the mining industry who present these measures on a similar basis. Cash margin in dollars and in percentage of revenues are only intended to provide additional information to investors and analysts and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. They do not have any standardized meaning under IFRS Accounting Standards and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. A reconciliation of the cash margin per type of interests (in thousands of dollars and in percentage of revenues) is presented below: |
| Three months ended March 31, | ||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| $ | $ | |||||
| Royalty interests | ||||||
| Revenues | 36,790 | 33,029 | ||||
| Less: cost of sales (excluding depletion) | (145 | ) | (78 | ) | ||
| Cash margin (in dollars) | 36,645 | 32,951 | ||||
| Depletion | (2,710 | ) | (4,104 | ) | ||
| Gross profit | 33,935 | 28,847 | ||||
| Stream interests | ||||||
| Revenues | 18,126 | 12,018 | ||||
| Less: cost of sales (excluding depletion) | (1,474 | ) | (1,281 | ) | ||
| Cash margin (in dollars) | 16,652 | 10,737 | ||||
| Depletion | (5,034 | ) | (4,442 | ) | ||
| Gross profit | 11,618 | 6,295 | ||||
| Royalty and stream interests Total cash margin (in dollars) | 53,297 | 43,688 | ||||
| Divided by: total revenues | 54,916 | 45,047 | ||||
| Cash margin (in percentage of revenues) | 97.1 | % | 97.0 | % | ||
| Total – Gross profit | 45,553 | 35,142 | ||||
| Adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per basic share Adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per basic share are non-IFRS financial measures and are defined by Osisko by excluding the following items from net earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share: foreign exchange gains (losses), impairment charges and reversal related to royalty, stream and other interests, changes in allowance for expected credit losses, write-offs and impairment of investments, gains (losses) on disposal of assets, gains (losses) on investments, share of income (loss) of associates, transaction costs and other items such as non-cash gains (losses), as well as the impact of income taxes on these items. Adjusted earnings per basic share is obtained from the adjusted earnings divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Management uses adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per basic share to evaluate the underlying operating performance of Osisko as a whole for the reporting periods presented, to assist with the planning and forecasting of future operating results, and to supplement information in its consolidated financial statements. Management believes that in addition to measures prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards such as net earnings (loss) and net earnings (loss) per basic share, investors and analysts use adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per basic share to evaluate the results of the underlying business of Osisko, particularly since the excluded items are typically not included in Osisko's annual guidance. While the adjustments to net earnings (loss) and net earnings (loss) per basic share in these measures include items that are both recurring and non-recurring, management believes that adjusted earnings and adjusted net earnings per basic share are useful measures of Osisko's performance because they adjust for items which may not relate to or have a disproportionate effect on the period in which they are recognized, impact the comparability of the core operating results from period to period, are not always reflective of the underlying operating performance of the business and/or are not necessarily indicative of future operating results. Adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per basic share are intended to provide additional information to investors and analysts and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. They do not have any standardized meaning under IFRS Accounting Standards and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. A reconciliation of net earnings to adjusted net earnings is presented below: |
| Three months ended March 31, | ||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| (in thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) | $ | $ | ||||
| Net earnings | 25,640 | 11,169 | ||||
| Adjustments: | ||||||
| Foreign exchange (gain) loss | (160 | ) | 2,411 | |||
| Share of loss of associates | 3,752 | 10,053 | ||||
| Changes in allowance for expected credit losses and write-offs | - | (1,399 | ) | |||
| Loss (gain) on investments | 286 | (388 | ) | |||
| Tax impact of adjustments | (41 | ) | 136 | |||
| Adjusted earnings | 29,477 | 22,032 | ||||
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (000's) | 186,979 | 185,761 | ||||
| Adjusted earnings per basic share | 0.16 | 0.12 | ||||
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release may be deemed "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are statements other than statements of historical fact, that address, without limitation, future events, that Osisko will meet its guidance estimate, that development and milestones to be achieved by operators of the properties in which the Company holds interest will be achieved in a timely manner. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential", "scheduled" and similar expressions or variations (including negative variations), or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, most of which are beyond the control of Osisko, and actual results may accordingly differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, without limitation, (i) with respect to properties in which Osisko holds a royalty, stream or other interest; risks related to: (a) the operators of the properties, (b) timely development, permitting, construction, commencement of production, ramp-up (including operating and technical challenges), (c) differences in rate and timing of production from resource estimates or production forecasts by operators, (d) differences in conversion rate from resources to reserves and ability to replace resources, (e) the unfavorable outcome of any challenges or litigation relating title, permit or license, (f) hazards and uncertainty associated with the business of exploring, development and mining including, but not limited to unusual or unexpected geological and metallurgical conditions, slope failures or cave-ins, flooding and other natural disasters or civil unrest or other uninsured risks, (ii) with respect to other external factors: (a) fluctuations in the prices of the commodities that drive royalties, streams, offtakes and investments held by Osisko, (b) a trade war or new tariff barriers, (c) fluctuations in the value of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar, (d) regulatory changes by national and local governments, including permitting and licensing regimes and taxation policies, regulations and political or economic developments in any of the countries where properties in which Osisko holds a royalty, stream or other interest are located or through which they are held, (e) continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions, and (f) responses of relevant governments to infectious diseases outbreaks and the effectiveness of such response and the potential impact of such outbreaks on Osisko's business, operations and financial condition; (iii) with respect to internal factors: (a) business opportunities that may or not become available to, or are pursued by Osisko, (b) the integration of acquired assets or (c) the determination of Osisko's PFIC status (d) that preliminary financial information may be subject to quarter end adjustments. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon assumptions management believes to be reasonable, including, without limitation: the absence of significant change in Osisko's ongoing income and assets relating to determination of its PFIC status, and the absence of any other factors that could cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended and, with respect to properties in which Osisko holds a royalty, stream or other interest, (i) the ongoing operation of the properties by the owners or operators of such properties in a manner consistent with past practice and with public disclosure (including forecast of production), (ii) the accuracy of public statements and disclosures made by the owners or operators of such underlying properties (including expectations for the development of underlying properties that are not yet in production), (iii) no adverse development in respect of any significant property, (iv) that statements and estimates relating to mineral reserves and resources by owners and operators are accurate and (v) the implementation of an adequate plan for integration of acquired assets.
For additional information on risks, uncertainties and assumptions, please refer to the most recent Annual Information Form of Osisko filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at www.sec.gov which also provides additional general assumptions in connection with these statements. Osisko cautions that the foregoing list of risk and uncertainties is not exhaustive. Investors and others should carefully consider the above factors as well as the uncertainties they represent and the risk they entail. Osisko believes that the assumptions reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be accurate as actual results and prospective events could materially differ from those anticipated such the forward-looking statements and such forward-looking statements included in this press release are not guarantee of future performance and should not be unduly relied upon. In this press release, Osisko relies on information publicly disclosed by other issuers and third parties pertaining to its assets and, therefore, assumes no liability for such third-party public disclosure. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Osisko undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by applicable law.
| Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Consolidated Balance Sheets As at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 (Unaudited) | |||||
| (tabular amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars) | |||||
| March 31, | December 31, | ||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| $ | $ | ||||
| Assets | |||||
| Current assets | |||||
| Cash | 63,070 | 59,096 | |||
| Amounts receivable | 2,773 | 3,106 | |||
| Other assets | 1,511 | 1,612 | |||
| 67,354 | 63,814 | ||||
| Non-current assets | |||||
| Investments in associates | 40,086 | 43,262 | |||
| Other investments | 85,403 | 74,043 | |||
| Royalty, stream and other interests | 1,112,393 | 1,113,855 | |||
| Goodwill | 77,353 | 77,284 | |||
| Other assets | 6,140 | 5,376 | |||
| 1,388,729 | 1,377,634 | ||||
| Liabilities | |||||
| Current liabilities | |||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 3,923 | 5,331 | |||
| Dividends payable | 8,457 | 8,433 | |||
| Lease liabilities | 1,132 | 852 | |||
| 13,512 | 14,616 | ||||
| Non-current liabilities | |||||
| Lease liabilities | 4,539 | 3,931 | |||
| Long-term debt | 74,346 | 93,900 | |||
| Deferred income taxes | 82,438 | 76,234 | |||
| 174,835 | 188,681 | ||||
| Equity | |||||
| Share capital | 1,680,514 | 1,675,940 | |||
| Contributed surplus | 65,003 | 63,567 | |||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (139,637 | ) | (141,841 | ) | |
| Deficit | (391,986 | ) | (408,713 | ) | |
| 1,213,894 | 1,188,953 | ||||
| 1,388,729 | 1,377,634 | ||||
| Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Consolidated Statements of Income For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited) | |||||
| (tabular amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts) | |||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| $ | $ | ||||
| (restated) | |||||
| Revenues | 54,916 | 45,047 | |||
| Cost of sales | (1,619 | ) | (1,359 | ) | |
| Depletion | (7,744 | ) | (8,546 | ) | |
| Gross profit | 45,553 | 35,142 | |||
| Other operating expenses | |||||
| General and administrative | (4,959 | ) | (4,544 | ) | |
| Business development | (2,079 | ) | (1,011 | ) | |
| Operating income | 38,515 | 29,587 | |||
| Interest income | 598 | 934 | |||
| Finance costs | (1,730 | ) | (2,767 | ) | |
| Foreign exchange gain (loss) | 160 | (2,411 | ) | ||
| Share of loss of associates | (3,752 | ) | (10,053 | ) | |
| Other (losses) gains, net | (286 | ) | 1,737 | ||
| Earnings before income taxes | 33,505 | 17,027 | |||
| Income tax expense | (7,865 | ) | (5,858 | ) | |
| Net earnings | 25,640 | 11,169 | |||
| Net earnings per share | |||||
| Basic and diluted | 0.14 | 0.06 | |||
| Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited) | |||||
| (tabular amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars) | |||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| $ | $ | ||||
| (restated) | |||||
| Operating activities | |||||
| Net earnings | 25,640 | 11,169 | |||
| Adjustments for: | |||||
| Share-based compensation | 2,089 | 1,567 | |||
| Depletion and amortization | 8,032 | 8,790 | |||
| Changes in expected credit loss of other investments | - | (1,399 | ) | ||
| Share of loss of associates | 3,752 | 10,053 | |||
| Change in fair value of financial assets at fair value through profit and loss | 286 | (338 | ) | ||
| Foreign exchange (gain) loss | (92 | ) | 2,437 | ||
| Deferred income tax expense | 7,242 | 5,463 | |||
| Other | 104 | 116 | |||
| Net cash flows provided by operating activities before changes in non-cash working capital items | 47,053 | 37,858 | |||
| Changes in non-cash working capital items | (974 | ) | (496 | ) | |
| Net cash flows provided by operating activities | 46,079 | 37,362 | |||
| Investing activities | |||||
| Acquisitions of short-term investments | - | (667 | ) | ||
| Acquisitions of investments | (11,364 | ) | - | ||
| Proceeds from disposal of investments | - | 3,847 | |||
| Acquisitions of royalty and stream interests | (5,285 | ) | - | ||
| Other | (17 | ) | (3 | ) | |
| Net cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities | (16,666 | ) | 3,177 | ||
| Financing activities | |||||
| Increase in long-term debt | 10,437 | - | |||
| Repayment of long-term debt | (30,000 | ) | (32,394 | ) | |
| Exercise of share options and shares issued under the share purchase plan | 2,587 | 3,609 | |||
| Dividends paid | (7,610 | ) | (7,680 | ) | |
| Withholding taxes on settlement of restricted and deferred share units | (653 | ) | (2,204 | ) | |
| Other | (210 | ) | (288 | ) | |
| Net cash flows used in financing activities | (25,449 | ) | (38,957 | ) | |
| Increase in cash before effects of exchange rate changes | 3,964 | 1,582 | |||
| Effects of exchange rate changes on cash | 10 | (682 | ) | ||
| Net increase in cash | 3,974 | 900 | |||
| Cash – beginning of period | 59,096 | 51,204 | |||
| Cash – end of period | 63,070 | 52,104 | |||
