EX-99.2 3 tm2314976d2_ex99-2.htm EXHIBIT 99.2

 

Exhibit 99.2

 

Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp.

Condensed Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets      

 

($US thousands) (Unaudited)  As at March 31, 2023   As at December 31, 2022 
ASSETS          
Cash and cash equivalents  $21,712   $71,098 
Amounts receivable and prepaid expenses (Note 5)   14,431    9,603 
Loans receivable (Note 6)   12,493    - 
Financial assets (Note 7)   20,218    9,906 
Inventory   361    - 
Current assets   69,215    90,607 
           
Mineral interests (Note 8)   1,793,998    1,228,171 
Loans receivable (Note 6)   17,883    11,096 
Other assets (Note 9)   4,285    4,547 
Deferred income tax   3,020    2,610 
Financial assets (Note 7)   36,016    - 
Non-current assets   1,855,202    1,246,424 
           
TOTAL ASSETS  $1,924,417   $1,337,031 
           
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY          
Liabilities          
Amounts payable and other liabilities  $9,417   $11,320 
Lease obligation   282    277 
Income tax payable   1,497    989 
Current liabilities   11,196    12,586 
           
Long-term debt (Note 10)   80,000    - 
Lease obligation   2,028    1,640 
Deferred income tax   1,526    1,485 
Other non-current liabilities   3,716    2,841 
Non-current liabilities   87,270    5,966 
           
Shareholders' equity          
Share capital (Note 14)   1,740,574    1,250,194 
Retained earnings   69,127    63,670 
Other   16,250    4,615 
    1,825,951    1,318,479 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY  $1,924,417   $1,337,031 

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp.

Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Income        

 

For the three months ended March 31 ($US thousands, except per share information) (Unaudited)  2023   2022 
Revenue (Note 15)  $50,269   $37,755 
           
Cost of sales          
Cost of sales excluding depletion   11,467    3,032 
Depletion   15,928    13,179 
Gross profit   22,874    21,544 
           
General administration costs (Note 11)   5,830    4,075 
Business development costs (Note 11)   1,574    148 
Sustainability initiatives   118    140 
Operating income   15,352    17,181 
           
Gain on disposition of mineral interests   -    2,099 
Increase (decrease) in fair value of financial assets (Note 7)   3,653    (658)
Finance costs, net   (1,308)   (537)
Other income   158    - 
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)   45    (53)
Other (expenses) income   2,548    851 
           
Earnings before income taxes   17,900    18,032 
Income tax expense   (1,366)   (2,143)
Net earnings  $16,534   $15,889 
           
Earnings per share (Note 13)          
   Basic  $0.09   $0.10 
   Diluted  $0.09   $0.10 

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements.  

 

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Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp.

Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows    

 

For the three months ended March 31 ($US thousands) (Unaudited)  2023   2022 
Operating activities          
Net earnings  $16,534   $15,889 
Adjustments for the following items:          
   Depletion of mineral interests   15,928    13,179 
   Non-cash cost of sales related to prepaid gold interests   5,560    - 
   Amortization   93    97 
   (Gain) Loss on disposition of mineral interests   -    (2,099)
   (Increase) decrease in fair value of financial assets (Note 7)   (3,653)   658 
   Stock-based compensation expense   847    742 
   Income tax expense   1,366    2,143 
   Finance and other costs   1,916    823 
Operating cash flow before working capital and taxes   38,591    31,432 
Income taxes paid   (1,226)   (1,670)
Change in working capital   1,505    (3,403)
Operating cash flow   38,870    26,359 
           
Investing activities          
   Acquisition of mineral interests (Note 4)   (146,004)   (9,148)
   Proceeds on disposition of mineral interests   -    4,500 
   Proceeds on sale of investments   -    6,258 
   Acquisition of loans receivables   (8,500)   - 
   Acquisition of investments   (741)   (2,337)
Net cash used in investing activities   (155,245)   (727)
           
Financing activities          
   Proceeds from long-term debt (Note 10)   110,000    - 
   Repayments of long-term debt (Note 10)   (30,000)   - 
   Proceeds from exercise of stock options (Note 14)   805    - 
   Normal course issuer bid purchase of common shares (Note 14)   (2,571)   (225)
   Dividends paid (Note 14)   (10,042)   (7,411)
   Repayments and interest on lease obligation   (84)   (83)
   Payments of interest on long-term debt   (1,121)   (496)
Net cash from (used in) financing activities   66,987    (8,215)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   2    43 
(Decrease) Increase in cash and cash equivalents during the period   (49,386)   17,460 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period   71,098    40,672 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period  $21,712   $58,132 

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp.

Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity        

 

($US thousands, except share information) (Unaudited)  Common Shares   Share Capital   Retained Earnings   Other Equity
and Reserves
   Total 
At January 1, 2022   156,036,737   $1,253,013   $40,298   $1,311   $1,294,622 
                          
Normal course issuer bid purchase of common shares   (18,590)   (149)   (76)   -    (225)
Stock-based compensation   -    -    -    742    742 
Net earnings   -    -    15,889    -    15,889 
Dividends   -    -    (7,411)   -    (7,411)
Balance at March 31, 2022   156,018,147   $1,252,864   $48,700   $2,053   $1,303,617 
                          
At January 1, 2023   155,685,593   $1,250,194   $63,670   $4,615   $1,318,479 
                          
Shares issued to Maverix shareholders   45,097,390    491,111    -    -    491,111 
Issuance of shares from exercise of stock options   210,367    805    -    -    805 
Normal course issuer bid purchase of common shares   (191,206)   (1,536)   (1,035)   -    (2,571)
Stock-based compensation granted to Maverix employees   -    -    -    6,709    6,709 
Stock-based compensation   -    -    -    847    847 
Net earnings   -    -    16,534    -    16,534 
Dividends   -    -    (10,042)   -    (10,042)
Warrants issued to Maverix shareholders   -    -    -    7,938    7,938 
Automatic Share Purchase Plan   -    -    -    (3,859)   (3,859)
Balance at March 31, 2023   200,802,144    1,740,574    69,127   $16,250   $1,825,951 

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements.    

 

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Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, unless otherwise indicated, except share and per share information)

 

1. Nature of operations

 

Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. (“TF Precious Metals”) was incorporated on October 10, 2019 under the Canada Business Corporations Act. TF Precious Metals is domiciled in Canada and the address of its registered office is 161 Bay Street, Suite 4535, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2S1, Canada.

 

The condensed interim consolidated financial statements of TF Precious Metals for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 comprise TF Precious Metals and its wholly owned subsidiaries (together, the “Company” or “Triple Flag”).

 

The Company is a gold-focused streaming and royalty company. Its revenues are generated from a diversified portfolio of properties in Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Honduras, Mexico, Mongolia, Peru, South Africa and the United States.

 

2. Basis of presentation

 

These condensed interim consolidated financial statements of TF Precious Metals and its subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”), applicable to the preparation of interim financial statements, including International Accounting Standard (“IAS”) 34, Interim Financial Reporting.

 

These condensed interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with TF Precious Metals’ most recently issued audited financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (“2022 Annual Financial Statements”), which include information necessary or useful to understanding the Company’s business and financial statement presentation. In particular, the Company’s significant accounting policies were presented in Note 3 to the 2022 Annual Financial Statements and have been consistently applied in the preparation of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements. Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation. There were no new accounting standards effective January 1, 2023 that had a material impact to the Company’s financial statements as at March 31, 2023. These condensed interim consolidated financial statements were authorized for issuance by the Board of Directors of TF Precious Metals on May 9, 2023.

 

3. Critical accounting estimates and judgments

 

The judgments, estimates, assumptions and risks discussed here reflect updates from the 2022 Annual Financial Statements. For judgments, estimates, assumptions and risks related to other areas not discussed in these condensed interim consolidated financial statements, please refer to Note 4 of the 2022 Annual Financial Statements.

 

Accounting for the acquisition of Maverix Metals Inc.

 

Management determined that the Company’s acquisition of Maverix Metals Inc. ("Maverix") (Note 4), which owned a portfolio of stream, royalty and other interests, did not meet the definition of a business combination under IFRS 3 – Business Combinations. The acquisition included amounts receivable, mineral interests, financial assets, loans receivable and liabilities. Streams and royalties are standard contractual entitlements and Triple Flag can continue to utilize its existing processes to manage royalty receipts. Accordingly, the acquisition has been accounted for as the purchase of individual assets and liabilities in accordance with relevant IFRS standards (IAS 16 – Property, Plant and Equipment, IFRS 9 – Financial Instruments, IAS 37 – Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets). The identifiable assets and liabilities acquired are measured at their relative fair values at the date of acquisition. The determination of the relative fair values required management to make assumptions and estimates on the future production profiles, metal prices, discount rates, and exchange rates.

 

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Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, unless otherwise indicated, except share and per share information)

 

Impairment

 

As at March 31, 2023, the Company did not identify any indicators of impairment or reversal of impairment for any of its mineral interests and as a result, no impairment test was performed for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

 

4. Acquisition of Maverix Metals Inc.

 

   January 19, 2023 
Cash and cash equivalents  $4,080 
Amounts receivable   5,869 
Inventory   1,261 
Financial Assets   47,494 
Mineral Interest   587,817 
Loan receivable   10,231 
Amounts payable and other liabilities   (11,133)
Lease obligation   (460)
Income tax payable   (351)
Total assets acquired, net of liabilities assumed  $644,808 
      
Number of Triple Flag shares issued to Maverix shareholders   45,097,390 
Value of Triple Flag shares issued to Maverix shareholders   491,111 
Cash consideration paid to Maverix shareholders   86,666 
Cash paid to retire Maverix credit facility   46,608 
Maverix share options exchanged for Triple Flag replacement share options valued using Black Scholes   6,709 
Maverix warrants exercisable for 1,800,000 Triple Flag shares   7,938 
Transaction costs   5,776 
Purchase consideration  $644,808 

 

On January 19, 2023, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Maverix pursuant to the terms of an arrangement agreement dated November 9, 2022 (the “Agreement”). Pursuant to the Agreement, Maverix shareholders had the option to receive either 0.36 of a TF Precious Metals common share or $3.92 in cash per Maverix common share, in each case subject to pro-ration such that the aggregate cash consideration would not exceed 15% of the total consideration and the aggregate share consideration does not exceed 85% of the total consideration. In addition, (i) holders of options to acquire Maverix Shares received fully vested replacement options to acquire Triple Flag Shares; and (ii) the restricted share units (“RSUs”) of Maverix outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the transaction, whether vested or unvested, were assigned and transferred by the holder to Maverix in exchange for a cash payment and each RSU was immediately cancelled. The outstanding Maverix warrants (the “Maverix Warrants”) (5,000,000 Maverix share warrants outstanding with an exercise price of $3.28 per Maverix Share outstanding as of the closing date) were automatically adjusted in accordance with their terms, such that if and when exercised, Maverix warrant holders would receive a total of 1,800,000 Triple Flag shares at an exercise price of $9.11 per Triple Flag Share. In connection with the closing, Triple Flag paid $86,666, issued 45,097,390 common shares to all former Maverix shareholders and incurred $5,776 of transaction costs. The transaction was recorded during the first quarter of 2023. Following the completion of the acquisition, Maverix Metals Inc. became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Triple Flag.

 

The transaction has been accounted for as an asset acquisition on January 19, 2023, with mineral interests of $587,817. The significant cash flowing mineral interests are described and disclosed in Note 8. The other net assets acquired in the transaction included cash and cash equivalents, amounts receivable, prepaid gold interests and loans receivable of approximately $68,935, amounts payable and other liabilities, lease liabilities and income tax payable of $11,944. The other liabilities included change of control under the terms of Maverix’s employment agreements.

 

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Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, unless otherwise indicated, except share and per share information)

 

5. Amounts receivable and prepaid expenses

 

As at  March 31, 2023   December 31, 2022 
Royalties receivable  $10,760   $7,510 
Other receivables   1,699    551 
Prepaid expenses   1,033    1,306 
Sales tax recoverable   939    236 
Total amounts receivable and prepaid expenses  $14,431   $9,603 

 

Royalties receivable represent amounts that are generally collected within 45 days of quarter-end. Prepaid expenses largely represent various insurance programs that are in place.

 

6. Loans receivable

 

As at  March 31, 2023   December 31, 2022 
Bridge Financing - Stornoway Diamonds1  $11,323   $11,096 
Convertible Debenture – Excelsior Mining2   1,521    - 
Loan receivable – Nevada Copper3   5,039    - 
Loan receivable – Elevation Gold4   12,493    - 
Total loans receivable   30,376    11,096 
Current portion   12,493    - 
Loans receivable – long-term  $17,883   $11,096 

 

1Represents a receivable under a bridge financing facility provided by certain secured lenders, including the Company, in June 2019 to Stornoway and certain of its subsidiaries. The loan bears interest at 8.25% per annum, which is calculated and compounded monthly and is capitalized until repayment. The increase in the loan balance during the three months ended March 31, 2023 represents additional funding and interest accrued on the loan.
2On February 9, 2023, Triple Flag invested $1,500 in Excelsior Mining Corp (“Excelsior”) in the form of a Convertible Debenture (“Debenture”). The Debenture matures on February 9, 2026 and carries interest at 10%. Interest is payable in cash or in Excelsior Shares, at the election of Triple Flag. The Debenture also has a conversion feature whereby Triple Flag has the option to convert it onto Excelsior shares prior to maturity.
3In connection with the Nevada Copper restart financing package for operations at the Pumpkin Hollow mine, its senior credit facility was amended to provide for a new tranche of up to $25,000, of which the Company committed $5,000, which was funded during the first quarter of 2023. The loan carries interest at SOFR plus an adjustment spread and a fixed margin, at the time funds were advanced. The loan matures on July 31, 2029 and can be repaid prior to maturity with no penalty.
4In conjunction with the acquisition of Maverix, Triple Flag acquired a loan receivable from Elevation Gold and subsequently provided an additional $2,000 loan during the quarter. Under the terms of the agreement, interest accrues at an interest rate of 12% per annum, payable quarterly, with principal payable on or before December 31, 2023.

 

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Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, unless otherwise indicated, except share and per share information)

 

7. Financial assets

 

As at  March 31, 2023   December 31, 2022 
Investments1  $9,461   $5,372 
Prepaid gold interests – Steppe Gold2   1,980    4,534 
Prepaid gold interests – Auramet Capital Partners3   43,784    - 
Prepaid gold interests – Elevation Gold Mining4   1,009    - 
Total financial assets   56,234    9,906 
Financial assets – current   20,218    9,906 
Financial assets – long-term  $36,016   $- 

 

1Investments comprise equity interests and warrants in publicly traded and private companies and have been recorded at fair value. The fair value of the public equity investments is classified as level 1 of the fair value hierarchy because the main valuation inputs used are quoted prices in active markets, the fair value of the warrants is classified as level 2 because one or more of the significant inputs are based on observable market data, and the fair value of the private equity investments is classified as level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because the relevant observable inputs are not available. Refer to Note 12 for additional details. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company subscribed 15,384,615 shares of Monarch Corporation for C$1,000 through a private placement.
2On September 26, 2022, the Company entered into an agreement with Steppe Gold to acquire a prepaid gold interest. The Company made a cash payment of $4,800 to acquire the prepaid gold interest in exchange for delivery of 3,000 ounces of gold that will be delivered by Steppe Gold in 8 monthly deliveries. The Steppe Gold Prepaid Gold Interest is accounted for as a financial asset at fair value through profit or loss and fair value is calculated based on the London Bullion Market Association PM fix on the last trading day of the quarter.
3On January 19, 2023, as part of the Maverix acquisition, the Company acquired a prepaid gold interest with Auramet Capital Partners, L.P., a subsidiary of Auramet International LLC (“Auramet”). The contract requires Auramet to deliver 1,250 ounces of gold plus an amount of gold that is equivalent to all dividends distributed by Auramet on 2% of its shares to Triple Flag per quarter. Triple Flag is required to make ongoing cash payments equal to 16% of the spot gold price for each gold ounce delivered. On and after ten years and 50,000 ounces of gold have been delivered to Triple Flag (since inception), Auramet shall have the option to terminate the stream for a cash payment of $5,000 less certain cash flows related to the gold deliveries. The Auramet Prepaid Gold Interest is accounted for as a financial asset at fair value through profit or loss.
4On January 19, 2023, as part of the Maverix acquisition, the Company acquired a prepaid gold interest with Elevation Gold Mining (“Elevation”). Under the agreement, Elevation will make quarterly deliveries to the Company of certain amounts of gold, as well as gold ounces equivalent to $1,000 at the time of delivery. The Company will make ongoing payments equal to 5% of the spot gold price at the time of delivery for each ounce delivered. The agreement terminates on June 28, 2023. The Elevation Prepaid Gold Interest is accounted for as a financial asset at fair value through profit or loss.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recognized a gain of $3,653 (2022: $658 loss) as a result of changes in fair value of financial assets.

 

8. Mineral interests

 

March 31, 2023  Mineral Streams   Royalties   Total1 
Cost               
As at January 1, 2023  $1,281,254   $285,857   $1,567,111 
Additions2   76,700    505,353    582,053 
As at March 31, 2023  $1,357,954   $791,210   $2,149,164 
                
Accumulated depletion and impairments               
As at January 1, 2023  $(284,095)  $(54,845)  $(338,940)
Depletion   (12,343)   (3,883)   (16,226)
As at March 31, 2023  $(296,438)  $(58,728)  $(355,166)
Carrying value  $1,061,516   $732,482   $1,793,998 

 

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Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, unless otherwise indicated, except share and per share information)

 

December 31, 2022  Mineral Streams   Royalties   Total1 
Cost               
As at January 1, 2022  $1,277,091   $234,476   $1,511,567 
Additions3   4,163    53,782    57,945 
Disposals4   -    (2,401)   (2,401)
As at December 31, 2022  $1,281,254   $285,857   $1,567,111 
                
Accumulated depletion and impairments               
As at January 1, 2022  $(244,506)  $(41,828)  $(286,334)
Depletion   (39,589)   (9,417)   (49,006)
Impairment charges5   -    (3,600)   (3,600)
As at December 31, 2022  $(284,095)  $(54,845)  $(338,940)
Carrying value  $997,159   $231,012   $1,228,171 

 

1.Includes 1,186,292 (2022: $1,036,220) of depletable mineral interest and $607,706 (2022: $191,951) of non-depletable mineral interest.
2.Reflects acquisition of Maverix, including transaction costs that have been capitalized.
3.Reflects NCU Royalty and Stream amendment, acquisition of Clean Air Metals royalty, Beaufor royalty, and Sofia royalty. Transaction costs incurred to date have been capitalized.
4.Reflects Talon royalty buy-down in 2022 which resulted in a gain of $2,099.
5.Reflects impairment charge taken for the Beaufor royalty in 2022.

 

Significant cash flowing mineral interests acquired during Q1 2023 as part of the Maverix acquisition includes (see Note 4):

 

La Colorada

 

La Colorada mine is a long life underground polymetallic mine located in Mexico. Under the stream agreement with Pan American Silver, operator of La Colorada mine, the Company receives 100% of the gold produced from the mine with an ongoing payment of $650 per ounce of gold. The stream is uncapped and has no buyback. On acquisition, the fair value ascribed to the stream interest was $22,500, which was determined using a discounted cash flow model. Key assumptions used in the analysis were a 5% discount rate, long term consensus prices and an estimated mine life of 18 years.

 

El Mochito

 

El Mochito is a mine located in north-western Honduras. Under the stream arrangement with Kirungu, the operator of El Mochito mine, the Company receives 25% of the silver produced from the mine with an ongoing payment of 25% of spot silver price. The stream is uncapped and has no buyback provisions. On acquisition, the fair value ascribed to the stream interest was $24,300, which was determined using a discounted cash flow model. Key assumptions used in the analysis were a 5% discount rate, long term consensus prices and an estimated mine life of 9 years.

 

Beta Hunt

 

Beta Hunt mine is located in the prolific Kambalda mining district, located 600km from Perth, Western Australia. As part of the royalty agreement with Karora Resources, operator of Beta Hunt, the Company holds a 3.25% GRR and 1.5% NSR Royalty on gold and 1.5% NSR royalty on Nickel. The royalty is uncapped and has no buyback provisions. On acquisition, the fair value ascribed to the royalty interest was $46,400, which was determined using a discounted cash flow model. Key assumptions used in the analysis were a 5% discount rate, long term consensus prices and an estimated mine life of 8 years.

 

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Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, unless otherwise indicated, except share and per share information)

 

Camino Rojo

 

Camino Rojo oxide gold mine is a gold and silver open-pit heap leach mine located in Mexico. As part of the royalty agreement with Orla Mining, operator of Camino Rojo, the Company will receive a 2.0% NSR Royalty. The royalty is uncapped and has no buyback provisions. On acquisition, the fair value ascribed to the royalty interest was $27,400, which was determined using a discounted cash flow model. Key assumptions used in the analysis were 5% discount rate, long term consensus prices and an estimated mine life of 10 years.

 

9. Other assets

 

As at  March 31, 2022   December 31, 2022 
Deferred charges – Credit Facility1  $2,275   $2,445 
Right-of-use asset2   1,749    1,811 
Leasehold improvements, furniture and fixtures   261    291 
Total other assets  $4,285   $4,547 

 

1Represents costs associated with the issuance and amendment of the Credit Facility. These costs are being amortized as a component of interest over the life of the Credit Facility.
2Represents the asset recognized under IFRS 16. It relates to a lease entered into by the Company and they are being amortized over the remaining life of the lease.

 

10. Long-term debt

 

As at    
Long-term debt – January 1, 2023  $- 
Revolving Credit Facility drawdown   110,000 
Repayments   (30,000)
Long-term debt - March 31, 2023  $80,000 

 

Revolving Credit Facility

 

On September 22, 2022, the Company extended the maturity of the $500,000 Credit Facility by four years, with a new maturity date of August 30, 2026 (the “Credit Facility”), and increased the uncommitted accordion from $100,000 to $200,000, for a total availability of up to $700,000.

 

The Credit Facility is to be used for general corporate purposes and investments in the mineral industry, including the acquisition of mineral interests and other assets. The Credit Facility is secured by the Company’s assets, present and future (including mineral interests and other assets).

 

Advances under the Credit Facility can be drawn as follows:

 

·Base rate loans with interest payable monthly at the greater of: (a) the aggregate of (i) the Federal Funds Effective Rate and (ii) 1/2 of 1.0% per annum and (b) the Base Rate Canada, plus between 0.75% and 1.75% per annum (December 31, 2022: 0.75% and 1.75% per annum) depending on the Company’s leverage ratio; or

 

·Term benchmark loans for periods of 1, 2, 3 or 6 months with interest payable at a rate of SOFR, plus between 1.75% and 2.75% per annum (December 31, 2022: SOFR, plus 1.75% and 2.75% per annum), depending on the Company’s leverage ratio.

 

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Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, unless otherwise indicated, except share and per share information)

 

As at March 31, 2023, $80,000 was drawn from the Credit Facility in order to fund the Maverix acquisition. Finance costs relating to the Credit Facility for the three months ended March 31, 2023 were $1,921, including amortization of debt issuance costs and standby fees. This compares to finance costs of $774 for the three months ended March 31, 2022, including interest charges, amortization of debt issuance costs and standby fees. The Credit Facility includes covenants that require the Company to maintain certain financial ratios, including leverage ratios, as well as certain non-financial requirements. As at March 31, 2023, all such ratios and requirements were met.

 

11. Operating expenses by nature1

 

For the three months ended  March 31, 2023   March 31, 2022 
Employee costs2,3  $3,943   $2,709 
Office, insurance and other expenses   1,320    895 
Professional services3   2,048    522 
Amortization   93    97 
Total operating expenses  $7,404   $4,223 

 

1Includes general administration costs and business development costs.
2Includes share-based compensation expense of $1,624 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 (2022: $1,333)
3Certain costs have been presented within business development costs due to their nature.

 

12. Financial instruments

 

The Company’s financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, amounts receivable (excluding sales taxes and prepaid expenses), financial assets (including investments and prepaid gold interests), loans receivable, amounts payable and other liabilities, lease obligations and long-term debt. The cash and cash equivalents balance as at March 31, 2023 consists of cash on deposit with major Canadian and U.S. banks in interest bearing accounts totaling $21,712.

 

The Company applies all of the requirements of IFRS 9 to its financial instruments. The approach in IFRS 9 is based on how an entity manages its financial instruments and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset. IFRS 9 introduced a single expected credit loss impairment model, which is based on changes in debt or credit quality since initial recognition.

 

IFRS 9 applies an expected credit loss model to evaluate financial assets for impairment. The Company’s financial assets which are subject to credit risk include cash and cash equivalents, amounts receivable (excluding sales taxes and prepaid expenses) and loans receivable. The amounts receivable (excluding sales taxes and prepaid expenses) are carried at amortized cost and had a carrying value of $12,459 as at March 31, 2023 (December 31, 2022: $8,061). Considering the current turnover and credit risk associated with the amounts receivable (excluding sales taxes and prepaid expenses) and loans receivable, the application of the expected credit loss model did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial assets, because the Company determined that the expected credit losses on its financial assets were nominal.

 

To provide an indication of the reliability of the inputs used in determining fair value, the Company classifies its financial instruments into the three levels prescribed under the accounting standards. The fair value hierarchy establishes three levels to classify the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. Refer to Note 7 for additional details on investments that are measured at fair value.

 

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Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, unless otherwise indicated, except share and per share information)

 

The carrying value of amounts receivable (excluding sales taxes and prepayments), cash and cash equivalents, financial assets (including investments and prepaid gold interests), loans receivable, amounts payable and other liabilities, lease obligations and long-term debt approximate their fair value. Financial assets and financial liabilities as at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were as follows:

 

As at March 31, 2023  FVTPL   Financial Assets
at amortized cost
   Financial Liabilities
at amortized cost
 
Cash and cash equivalents  $-   $21,712   $- 
Amounts receivable (excluding sales taxes and prepaid expenses)   -    12,459    - 
Financial assets   56,234    -    - 
Loans receivable   -    30,376    - 
Amounts payable and other liabilities and lease obligation   -    -    11,727 
Long-term debt             80,000 
Total  $56,234   $64,547   $91,727 

 

As at December 31, 2022  FVTPL   Financial Assets
at amortized cost
   Financial Liabilities
at amortized cost
 
Cash and cash equivalents  $-   $71,098   $- 
Amounts receivable (excluding sales taxes and prepaid expenses)   -    8,061    - 
Financial assets   9,906    -    - 
Loans receivable   -    11,096    - 
Amounts payable and other liabilities and lease obligation   -    -    13,237 
Total  $9,906   $90,255   $13,237 

 

13. Earnings per share - basic and diluted

 

   For the three months ended March 31 
   2023   2022 
   Basic   Diluted   Basic   Diluted 
Net earnings  $16,534   $16,534   $15,889   $15,889 
Weighted average shares outstanding   191,778,186    192,405,036    156,027,311    156,027,311 
Earnings per share  $0.09   $0.09   $0.10   $0.10 

 

14. Share capital

 

The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common and preferred shares. As at March 31, 2023, the share capital comprises 200,802,144 common shares with no par value.

 

   Number of common shares   Share Capital 
Balance at December 31, 2021   156,036,737   $1,253,013 
Normal course issuer bid purchase of common shares   (351,144)   (2,819)
Balance at December 31, 2022   155,685,593   $1,250,194 
Issuance of shares pursuant to the Maverix acquisition   45,097,390    491,111 
Exercise of stock options   210,367    805 
Normal course issuer bid purchase of common shares and ASPP   (191,206)   (1,536)
Balance at March 31, 2023   200,802,144   $1,740,574 

 

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Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, unless otherwise indicated, except share and per share information)

 

Normal Course Issuer Bid and Automatic Share Purchase Plan

 

In November 2022, Triple Flag received approval from the TSX to renew its NCIB. Under the NCIB, the Company may acquire up to 2,000,000 of its common shares from time to time in accordance with the NCIB procedures of the TSX. Repurchases under the NCIB are authorized until November 14, 2023. Daily purchases on the TSX will be limited to 9,186 common shares, representing 25% of the average daily trading volume of the common shares on the TSX for the period from May 1, 2022 to October 31, 2022 (being 36,744 common shares), except where purchases are made in accordance with the “block purchase exemption” of the TSX rules. All common shares that are repurchased by the Company under the NCIB will be cancelled. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company purchased 191,206 of its common shares under the normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) for $2,571.

 

On March 31, 2023, in connection with the NCIB, the Company entered into an Automatic Share Purchase Plan (“ASPP”) with the designated broker responsible for the NCIB. The ASPP is intended to allow for the purchase of its common shares under the NCIB at times when the Company would ordinarily not be permitted to purchase its common shares due to regulatory restrictions and customary self-imposed blackout periods. On March 31, 2023, the Company instructed the designated broker to make purchases under the ASPP for up to 9,186 shares each day during the period between April 3, 2023 to May 11, 2023. The Company has recorded a liability of $3,859 reflecting the obligation to purchase shares under ASPP as at March 31, 2023.

 

Dividends

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company declared and paid dividends in United States dollars totaling $10,042 (2022: $7,411). For the three months ended March 31, 2023, no shares were issued from treasury for participation in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (“DRIP”).

 

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Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, unless otherwise indicated, except share and per share information)

 

15. Revenue

 

Revenue is comprised of the following:

 

For the three months ended March 31  2023   2022 
Revenue from contracts with customers          
Streaming and related interests          
Silver  $20,844   $15,990 
Gold   18,294    10,984 
Other   2,135    2,577 
Royalty Interests   8,996    8,204 
Total revenues  $50,269   $37,755 

 

Stream and royalty interest revenues were mainly earned from the following mineral interests:

 

For the three months ended March 31  2023   2022 
Revenue from contracts with customers          
Streaming and related interests          
Cerro Lindo  $13,975   $12,353 
Altan Tsagaan Ovoo   6,110    770 
Northparkes   5,189    6,870 
Moss   2,993    - 
RBPlat   2,874    4,232 
Buriticá   2,793    2,510 
Auramet   2,460    - 
Renard   2,135    2,343 
Other   2,744    473 
   $41,273   $29,551 
Royalty Interests          
Fosterville  $1,682   $4,070 
Beta Hunt   1,835    - 
Young-Davidson   1,186    1,525 
Other   4,293    2,609 
   $8,996   $8,204 
Revenue from contracts with customers  $50,269   $37,755 

 

16. Segment disclosure

 

The Company’s business is organized into one single operating segment, consisting of acquiring and managing precious metal and other high-quality streams and royalties. The Company’s chief operating decision-maker, the CEO, makes capital allocation decisions, reviews operating results and assesses performance.

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Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, unless otherwise indicated, except share and per share information)

 

Geographic revenues from the sale of metals and diamonds received or acquired from streams and related interests and royalties are determined by the location of the mining operations giving rise to the stream and related interests or royalties.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, stream and royalty revenues were mainly earned from the following jurisdictions:

 

Revenue by Geography

 

For the three months ended March 31  2023   2022 
Peru1  $14,124   $12,353 
Australia2   10,081    13,292 
Mongolia3   6,110    770 
United States4   5,961    473 
Canada5   3,722    4,125 
Mexico   2,928    - 
South Africa3   2,874    4,232 
Colombia3   2,793    2,510 
Other   1,676    - 
Total revenues  $50,269   $37,755 

 

1Includes revenue from streams for the three months ended March 31, 2023 of $13,975 (2022: $12,353), revenue from royalties for the three months ended March 31, 2023 of $149 (2022: $nil).
2Includes revenue from streams for the three months ended March 31, 2023 of $5,189 (2022: $6,870), revenue from royalties for the three months ended March 31, 2023 of $4,892 (2022: $6,422).
3Includes revenue from streams for the three months ended March 31, 2023 of $3,236 (2022: $770), revenue from prepaid gold interest for the three months ended March 31, 2023 of $2,874 (2022: $nil).
4Includes revenue from streams for the three months ended March 31, 2023 of $5,453 (2022: $473), revenue from royalties for the three months ended March 31, 2023 of $508 (2022: $nil).
5Includes revenue from streams for the three months ended March 31, 2023 of $2,135 (2022: $2,343), revenue from royalties for the three months ended March 31, 2023 of $1,587 (2022: $1,782).

 

17. Subsequent Events

 

Warrants Exercised

 

On April 12, 2023, Newmont Corporation, holder of 1,800,000 Triple Flag share warrants exercised the warrants and acquired 1,800,000 Triple Flag shares at an exercise price of $9.11 per share for total proceeds of $16,398.

 

Nevada Copper Financing

 

On May 9, 2023, Nevada Copper Corp. (“Nevada Copper”) announced a “bought deal” public offering for gross proceeds not less than $35,000 (the “Offering”) with subscription commitments from Pala Investments Limited (“Pala”) and Mercuria Energy Holdings (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (“Mercuria”).

 

The Offering is being conducted in connection with a larger $115,000 financing package announced by Nevada Copper pursuant to a binding financing package agreement dated May 9, 2023, entered with Triple Flag, Pala and Mercuria. Pursuant to the binding financing package agreement, Triple Flag has committed and agreed to:

 

i.fund its portion of a remaining $10,000 tranche available under the KfW Facility that was entered into on October 28, 2022 (“Tranche A-2”) (with $1,500 funded on May 8, 2023);
ii.reinvest the net proceeds of up to the first $15,000 of metal deliveries to be made to Triple Flag in 2023 and 2024 under the stream agreement dated December 21, 2017, as amended (the “Stream Reinvestment”); and
iii.subject to certain approvals, to agree with each of Pala and Mercuria, to expand the existing Tranche A-2 from $25,000 to $35,000 (the “Expansion”).

 

Subject to certain approvals, including that of the Toronto Stock Exchange, $5,000 (including any accrued interest) that was previously funded under Tranche A-2, is to be repaid to each of Triple Flag, Pala and Mercuria through the issuance of common shares of Nevada Copper.

 

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