Fiscal First Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights
- Revenues for the three months ended
September 30, 2020 increased 26% to$1.87 billion from$1.48 billion for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2019 and increased 12% from$1.67 billion for the three months endedJune 30, 2020 - Gross profit for the three months ended
September 30, 2020 increased 333% to$36.1 million (1.94% of revenue) from$8.3 million (0.56% of revenue) for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2019 and increased 29% from$28.0 million (1.68% of revenue) for the three months endedJune 30, 2020 - Net income for the three months ended
September 30, 2020 totaled$23.1 million or$3.09 per diluted share, as compared to net income of$128,000 or$0.02 per diluted share for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2019 and net income of$17.8 million or$2.49 per diluted share for the three months endedJune 30, 2020 - Gold ounces sold in the three months ended
September 30, 2020 increased 25% to 721,000 ounces from 576,000 ounces for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2019 and increased 8% from 669,000 ounces for the three months endedJune 30, 2020 - Silver ounces sold in the three months ended
September 30, 2020 increased 16% to 24.2 million ounces from 20.9 million ounces for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2019 and decreased 18% from 29.6 million ounces for the three months endedJune 30, 2020 - As of
September 30, 2020 , the number of secured loans decreased 68% to 1,125 from 3,571 as ofSeptember 30, 2019 and increased 57% from 717 as ofJune 30, 2020
Fiscal First Quarter 2021 Financial Results
Revenues increased 26% to
Gross profit increased 333% to
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 21% to
Interest income decreased 31% to
Interest expense decreased 17% to
Net income totaled
Management Commentary
“During the first quarter of 2021, we built on the significant operating and financial momentum we established last fiscal year to further capitalize on the unprecedented volatility in the precious metals market,” said A-Mark CEO
“Our record financial performance continues to demonstrate the scalability of our platform which, combined with the complementary services we provide to our customers, has allowed us to capture significant value across the precious metals market and enabled us to more effectively take advantage of supply constrained and volatile market conditions. As I’ve mentioned previously, the strategic investments we’ve made over the last several years to expand capacity and operational capabilities have ideally positioned A-Mark to capitalize on the current market conditions while increasing our market share and driving growth over the long term.
“Looking ahead, the current economic uncertainties give us optimism for fiscal 2021 as we seek to capitalize on future opportunities. We continue to believe that our favorable competitive position, industry-leading platform, robust customer base, and proven business model will help drive growth and profitability in the years ahead.”
Special Dividend
A-Mark’s Board of Directors approved a second non-recurring special dividend of
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About A-Mark Precious Metals
Founded in 1965,
A-Mark operates several business units in its Wholesale Trading & Ancillary Services segment, including Industrial, Coin and Bar, Trading and Finance, Storage, Logistics, and the Mint (as more fully described below). Its Industrial unit services manufacturers and fabricators of products utilizing precious metals, while its Coin and Bar unit deals in over 200 different products for distribution to dealers and other qualified purchasers. As a U.S. Mint-authorized purchaser of gold, silver and platinum coins, A-Mark purchases bullion products directly from the U.S. Mint for sale to customers. A-Mark also has distributorships with other sovereign mints, including
The company operates its Secured Lending segment through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Collateral Finance Corporation (CFC) and AM Capital Funding, LLC (AMCF). Founded in 2005, CFC is a licensed finance lender that originates and acquires loans secured by bullion and numismatic coins. Its customers include coin and precious metal dealers, investors, and collectors. AMCF was formed in 2018 for the purpose of securitizing eligible secured loans of CFC.
A-Mark operates its Direct Sales segment primarily through its wholly-owned subsidiary Goldline Inc. (Goldline), a direct retailer of precious metals for the investor community. Goldline markets A-Mark’s precious metal products through various channels, including radio, television, and the Internet.
A-Mark is headquartered in El Segundo,
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(amounts in thousands, except for share data) (unaudited)
2020 | 2020 | ||||||||
ASSETS | |||||||||
Current assets: | |||||||||
Cash | $ | 24,370 | $ | 52,325 | |||||
Receivables, net | 75,668 | 49,142 | |||||||
Derivative assets | 113,600 | 46,325 | |||||||
Secured loans receivable | 84,223 | 63,710 | |||||||
Precious metals held under financing arrangements | 158,756 | 178,577 | |||||||
Inventories: | |||||||||
Inventories | 311,582 | 246,603 | |||||||
Restricted inventories | 101,599 | 74,678 | |||||||
413,181 | 321,281 | ||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 3,128 | 2,659 | |||||||
Total current assets | 872,926 | 714,019 | |||||||
Operating lease right of use assets | 3,935 | 4,223 | |||||||
Property, plant, and equipment, net | 5,799 | 5,675 | |||||||
8,881 | 8,881 | ||||||||
Intangibles, net | 4,820 | 4,974 | |||||||
Long-term investments | 20,889 | 16,763 | |||||||
Other long-term assets | 3,500 | 3,500 | |||||||
Total assets | $ | 920,750 | $ | 758,035 | |||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||
Current liabilities: | |||||||||
Lines of credit | $ | 214,000 | $ | 135,000 | |||||
Liabilities on borrowed metals | 153,752 | 168,206 | |||||||
Product financing arrangements | 101,599 | 74,678 | |||||||
Accounts payable and other current liabilities | 210,922 | 140,930 | |||||||
Derivative liabilities | 13,497 | 25,414 | |||||||
Accrued liabilities | 9,222 | 10,397 | |||||||
Income tax payable | 2,906 | 2,135 | |||||||
Total current liabilities | 705,898 | 556,760 | |||||||
Notes payable | 92,692 | 92,517 | |||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 62 | 62 | |||||||
Other liabilities | 3,457 | 3,802 | |||||||
Total liabilities | 802,109 | 653,141 | |||||||
Commitments and contingencies | |||||||||
Stockholders’ equity: | |||||||||
Preferred stock, and outstanding: none as of | — | — | |||||||
Common stock, par value and 7,031,500 shares issued and outstanding as of and | 71 | 71 | |||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 27,883 | 27,289 | |||||||
Retained earnings | 86,174 | 73,644 | |||||||
114,128 | 101,004 | ||||||||
Non-controlling interests | 4,513 | 3,890 | |||||||
Total stockholders’ equity | 118,641 | 104,894 | |||||||
Total liabilities, non-controlling interests and stockholders’ equity | $ | 920,750 | $ | 758,035 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except for share and per share data) (unaudited)
Three Months Ended | |||||||||
2020 | 2019 | ||||||||
Revenues | $ | 1,866,116 | $ | 1,481,014 | |||||
Cost of sales | 1,829,971 | 1,472,674 | |||||||
Gross profit | 36,145 | 8,340 | |||||||
Selling, general, and administrative expenses | (10,006 | ) | (8,270 | ) | |||||
Interest income | 3,983 | 5,768 | |||||||
Interest expense | (4,293 | ) | (5,142 | ) | |||||
Other income (expense), net | 4,485 | (166 | ) | ||||||
Unrealized losses on foreign exchange | (97 | ) | (122 | ) | |||||
Net income before provision for income taxes | 30,217 | 408 | |||||||
Income tax expense | (6,511 | ) | (105 | ) | |||||
Net income | 23,706 | 303 | |||||||
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | 623 | 175 | |||||||
Net income attributable to the Company | $ | 23,083 | $ | 128 | |||||
Basic and diluted net income per share attributable to | |||||||||
Basic | $ | 3.28 | $ | 0.02 | |||||
Diluted | $ | 3.09 | $ | 0.02 | |||||
Weighted average shares outstanding: | |||||||||
Basic | 7,034,700 | 7,031,400 | |||||||
Diluted | 7,475,000 | 7,091,000 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(amounts in thousands) (unaudited)
Three Months Ended | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 23,706 | $ | 303 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 501 | 668 | ||||||
Amortization of loan cost | 396 | 353 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | — | 92 | ||||||
Interest added to principal of secured loans | (4 | ) | (5 | ) | ||||
Share-based compensation | 178 | 166 | ||||||
Earnings from equity method investments | (4,126 | ) | (11 | ) | ||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Receivables | (26,526 | ) | 3,252 | |||||
Secured loans receivable | (358 | ) | 1,543 | |||||
Secured loans made to affiliates | 4,642 | 5,154 | ||||||
Derivative assets | (67,275 | ) | (17,118 | ) | ||||
Income tax receivable | — | (27 | ) | |||||
Precious metals held under financing arrangements | 19,821 | 7,983 | ||||||
Inventories | (91,900 | ) | (79,337 | ) | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (292 | ) | (17 | ) | ||||
Accounts payable and other current liabilities | 69,992 | 23,225 | ||||||
Derivative liabilities | (11,917 | ) | (3,281 | ) | ||||
Liabilities on borrowed metals | (14,454 | ) | (4,406 | ) | ||||
Accrued liabilities | (1,227 | ) | (1,016 | ) | ||||
Income tax payable | 771 | — | ||||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (98,072 | ) | (62,479 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
Capital expenditures for property, plant, and equipment | (476 | ) | (137 | ) | ||||
Secured loans receivable, net | (24,793 | ) | (31,868 | ) | ||||
Other loans originated | — | (3,000 | ) | |||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (25,269 | ) | (35,005 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
Product financing arrangements, net | 26,921 | 64,625 | ||||||
Dividends paid | (10,553 | ) | — | |||||
Borrowings and repayments under lines of credit, net | 79,000 | 37,000 | ||||||
Debt funding issuance costs | (398 | ) | — | |||||
Net settlement on issuance of common shares on exercise of options | 416 | — | ||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 95,386 | 101,625 | ||||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | (27,955 | ) | 4,141 | |||||
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period | 52,325 | 8,320 | ||||||
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period | $ | 24,370 | $ | 12,461 |
Overview of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended
Condensed Consolidated Results of Operations
The operating results of our business for the three months ended
in thousands, except per share data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | 2020 | 2019 | $ | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
$ | % of revenue | $ | % of revenue | Increase/ (decrease) | Increase/ (decrease) | |||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 1,866,116 | 100.000 | % | $ | 1,481,014 | 100.000 | % | $ | 385,102 | 26.0 | % | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 36,145 | 1.937 | % | 8,340 | 0.563 | % | $ | 27,805 | 333.4 | % | ||||||||||||||
Selling, general, and administrative expenses | (10,006 | ) | (0.536 | )% | (8,270 | ) | (0.558 | )% | $ | 1,736 | 21.0 | % | ||||||||||||
Interest income | 3,983 | 0.213 | % | 5,768 | 0.389 | % | $ | (1,785 | ) | (30.9 | )% | |||||||||||||
Interest expense | (4,293 | ) | (0.230 | )% | (5,142 | ) | (0.347 | )% | $ | (849 | ) | (16.5 | )% | |||||||||||
Other income (expense), net | 4,485 | 0.240 | % | (166 | ) | (0.011 | )% | $ | 4,651 | 2,801.8 | % | |||||||||||||
Unrealized losses on foreign exchange | (97 | ) | (0.005 | )% | (122 | ) | (0.008 | )% | $ | (25 | ) | (20.5 | )% | |||||||||||
Net income before provision for income taxes | 30,217 | 1.619 | % | 408 | 0.028 | % | $ | 29,809 | 7,306.1 | % | ||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | (6,511 | ) | (0.349 | )% | (105 | ) | (0.007 | )% | $ | 6,406 | 6,101.0 | % | ||||||||||||
Net income | 23,706 | 1.270 | % | 303 | 0.020 | % | $ | 23,403 | 7,723.8 | % | ||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | 623 | 0.033 | % | 175 | 0.012 | % | $ | 448 | 256.0 | % | ||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to the Company | $ | 23,083 | 1.237 | % | $ | 128 | 0.009 | % | $ | 22,955 | 17,933.6 | % | ||||||||||||
Basic and diluted net income per share attributable to | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Per Share Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 3.28 | $ | 0.02 | $ | 3.26 | 16,300.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Diluted | $ | 3.09 | $ | 0.02 | $ | 3.07 | 15,350.0 | % |
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