EX-99.57 58 a11-14376_1ex99d57.htm EX-99.57

Exhibit 99.57

 

FORM 51-102F4

BUSINESS ACQUISITION REPORT

 

Item 1.                    Identity of Company

 

1.1          Name and Address of Company

 

Franco-Nevada Corporation (“FN”)

Suite 740, Exchange Tower

130 King Street West

Toronto, Ontario M5X 1E4

 

1.2          Executive Officer

 

Sandip Rana

Chief Financial Officer

416-306-6300

 

Item 2.                    Details of Acquisition

 

2.1          Nature of Business Acquired

 

The business acquired was Gold Wheaton Gold Corp. (“GW”), a public company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. GW is a mining company with 100% of its operating revenue derived from the sale of gold and precious metals that it has agreed to purchase from other mining companies pursuant to three metal purchase agreements (collectively, the “Metal Purchase Agreements”) as follows:

 

(a)                    a purchase agreement dated July 15, 2008 between GW and FNX Mining Company Limited, as amended;

 

(b)                   a purchase agreement dated November 28, 2008 between GW, Gold Wheaton (Barbados) Corporation (a wholly-owned Barbados subsidiary of GW), First Uranium Corporation and Chemwes (Proprietary) Limited, as amended; and

 

(c)                    a purchase agreement dated November 5, 2009 between GW, Gold Wheaton (Barbados) Corporation, First Uranium Corporation and Ezulwini Mining Company (Proprietary) Limited, as amended.

 

The gold and other precious metals purchased by GW are considered streams. They are metal purchase agreements where, in exchange for an upfront deposit payment, GW has the right to purchase a portion of one or more metals produced from the mine, at a preset price. In the case of gold, the agreements provide for the purchase price to be the spot price at the time of delivery with a fixed price per ounce ($400 with a small inflationary adjustment) payable in cash and the balance paid by applying the upfront deposit. Once the upfront deposit is applied, the purchase price is the fixed price per ounce payable in cash. The metals purchased pursuant to the Metal Purchase Agreements are sold to purchasers at their respective world market prices.

 



 

2.2          Acquisition Date

 

FN had acquired 3,889,000 common shares of GW in the market during 2010.

 

Subsequently, FN obtained an equity interest in GW on January 5, 2011 when it acquired 56,464,126 common shares of GW from Quadra FNX Mining Ltd. (“Quadra”).

 

The acquisition date for obtaining control of GW was March 14, 2011.

 

2.3          Consideration

 

The aggregate consideration paid by FN to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of GW from Quadra and the shareholders of GW (other than FN) was up to C$553,148,635.52 in cash and up to 11,654,127 FN common shares.

 

In addition, up to 730,698 FN common shares are issuable upon the exercise of outstanding options of GW.

 

An aggregate of 39,374,998 warrants of GW were outstanding at closing and, upon exercise of a warrant, a warrant holder will be entitled to receive, at each warrant holder’s election at the time of exercise, either (i) 0.1556 of an FN common share, or (ii) C$5.20 in cash and therefore up to C$204,749,989.60 is payable (not taking into account deduction of the applicable exercise price) or up to 6,126,750 FN common shares are issuable upon the exercise of outstanding warrants of GW.

 

The cash consideration was paid by FN from its own C$ cash resources, including its credit facility (in lieu of converting US$ cash resources). Once FN obtained control of GW, the credit facility amount drawn was fully repaid.

 

2.4          Effect on Financial Position

 

The business of GW consisted entirely of purchasing gold and other precious metals pursuant to the Metal Purchase Agreements and reselling the same on world markets and this will not change as a result of GW being acquired by FN.

 

Effective March 14, 2011, GW amalgamated with a wholly-owned subsidiary of FN to form Franco-Nevada GLW Holdings Corp. Just prior to this amalgamation, all of the officers and directors of GW resigned and FN personnel have taken over management of the amalgamated entity.

 

2.5          Prior Valuations

 

The acquisition of GW by FN was a “business combination” within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 (“MI 61-101”) and, pursuant to its requirements, a formal valuation of the GW common shares (the “Formal Valuation”) was prepared for GW by Canaccord Genuity Corp. The Formal Valuation is summarized under the heading “Paradigm Fairness Opinion and Canaccord Fairness Opinion and Valuation — Canaccord Fairness Opinion and Valuation” in the Notice of Meeting and Management Information Circular for the Special Meeting of

 

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Shareholders of Gold Wheaton Gold Corp. dated February 4, 2011 (the “GW Management Information Circular”) and the full text of the Formal Valuation is annexed as Schedule “G” to the GW Management Information Circular.  The summary and the full text of the Formal Valuation are incorporated herein by reference.

 

2.6          Parties to Transaction

 

The transaction was between FN and GW. The sequence of events leading up to the transaction was as follows:

 

(a)                                  On December 10, 2010, FN entered into an agreement with Quadra to purchase 56,464,126 GW common shares (the “Quadra Block”), representing 34.5% of the issued and outstanding GW common shares at that time. The purchase of the Quadra Block was based on an agreed price of C$4.65 per GW common share with a top up provision that ultimately resulted in FN paying Quadra C$5.20 per GW common share in cash as a result of the acquisition of GW.

 

(b)                                 On December 12, 2010, FN entered into a binding letter agreement with GW pursuant to which FN agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding GW common shares that it did not already own by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement.

 

(c)                                  On January 5, 2011, FN completed the purchase of the Quadra Block at the price of C$4.65 per GW common share (the top up amount of C$0.55 per share was due and paid on March 21, 2011 following completion of the acquisition of GW).

 

(d)                                 On January 5, 2011, FN and GW entered into a definitive arrangement agreement providing for the acquisition by FN of all of the issued and outstanding GW common shares that it did not already own by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement.

 

GW became an “associate” of FN on January 5, 2011 when FN completed the purchase of the Quadra Block.

 

2.7          Date of Report

 

March 22, 2011

 

Item 3.                    Financial Statements and Other Information

 

Pursuant to Part 8 of National Instrument 51-102, the following financial statements are attached hereto as Schedules “A” to “E”, respectively:

 

Schedule “A” — Audited annual financial statements of FN for the year ended December 31, 2009, consisting of the consolidated balance sheets of FN as at December 31, 2009 and 2008 and the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), cash flows and shareholders’ equity for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 and the related notes, together with the independent auditor’s report prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) dated March 23, 2010. FN did not obtain the consent of PwC for the inclusion of their audit report in this Report.

 

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Schedule “B” — Audited annual financial statements of GW for the year ended December 31, 2009, consisting of the consolidated balance sheets of GW as at December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the consolidated statements of net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss), shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the years then ended and the related notes, together with the independent auditor’s report prepared by Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”) dated March 8, 2010. FN did not obtain the consent of Deloitte for the inclusion of their audit report in this Report.

 

Schedule “C” — Unaudited interim financial statements of FN for the period ended September 30, 2010, consisting of the consolidated balance sheets of FN as at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and cash flows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009 and the shareholders’ equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009 and the related notes.

 

Schedule “D” — Unaudited interim financial statements of GW for the period ended September 30, 2010, consisting of the consolidated balance sheets of GW as at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the consolidated statements of net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) and cash flows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009 and the shareholders’ equity at September 30, 2010 and the related notes.

 

Schedule “E” — Unaudited pro-forma consolidated financial statements of FN, which give effect to the acquisition of GW and consist of a pro forma consolidated balance sheet as at September 30, 2010, a pro forma consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2009 and a pro forma consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and the notes thereon.

 

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

 

Certain information contained in this Report constitutes “forward-looking statements”. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipates”, “plans”, “estimate”, “expect”, “expects”, “expected” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from estimated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements and the forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. The forward-looking statements contained in this Report are based upon assumptions management of FN believes to be reasonable. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because of the inherent uncertainty. For additional information with respect to risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to FN’s business, please also refer to the “Risk Factors” section of FN’s most recent Annual Information Form filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities on www.sedar.com, as well as FN’s annual and interim MD&As. The forward-looking statements herein are made as of the date of this Report only and FN does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

 

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Schedule “A”

 

to Business Acquisition Report

 


 


 

Management’s Responsibility for Financial Information

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements and all other financial information included in this report have been prepared by management in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. Financial statements are not precise since they include certain amounts based on estimates and judgements. When alternative methods exist, management has chosen those it deems most appropriate in the circumstances to ensure that the consolidated financial statements are presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Franco-Nevada maintains adequate systems of internal accounting and administrative controls, consistent with reasonable costs. Such systems are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the Company’s assets are appropriately accounted for and adequately safeguarded, and that financial information is relevant and reliable.

 

The Board of Directors, through its Audit and Risk Committee, is responsible for ensuring that management fulfills its responsibilities for financial reporting and is ultimately responsible for reviewing and approving the audited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying management’s discussion and analysis of financial results.

 

The Audit and Risk Committee is composed of three non-management, independent directors and meets periodically with management and the independent auditors to review internal accounting controls, auditing matters and financial reporting issues, and to satisfy itself that all parties are properly discharging their responsibilities. The Audit and Risk Committee also reviews the consolidated financial statements, the management’s discussion and analysis of financial results, the independent auditor’s report and examines and approves the fees and expenses for audit services and considers and recommends to shareholders, the engagement or reappointment of the external auditors. The Audit and Risk Committee reports its findings to the Board of Directors for its consideration when approving the consolidated financial statements for issuance to the shareholders.

 

The consolidated financial statements have been audited, on behalf of the shareholders, by the Company’s independent auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP have full and free access to the Audit and Risk Committee.

 

 

/s/ David Harquail

 

/s/ Alex Morrison

David Harquail

Alex Morrison

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

March 23, 2010

 

 

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Auditors’ Report

 

To the Shareholders of Franco-Nevada Corporation

 

We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of Franco-Nevada Corporation (the Company) as at December 31, 2009 and 2008 and the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), cash flows and shareholders’ equity for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.

 

In our opinion, these consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as at December 31, 2009 and 2008 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.

 

 

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

 

 

 

 

 

Chartered Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants

 

 

Toronto, Ontario

 

 

 

 

 

March 23, 2010

 

 

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Franco-Nevada Corporation

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands of US dollars, except share amounts)

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents (Note 3)

 

$

122,649

 

$

73,249

 

Short-term investments (Note 4)

 

377,480

 

141,576

 

Royalty receivables

 

26,789

 

22,866

 

Prepaid expenses and other

 

13,263

 

10,674

 

Current assets

 

540,181

 

248,365

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Royalty interests in mineral properties, net (Note 5)

 

958,160

 

806,228

 

Interests in oil and gas properties, net (Note 6)

 

390,540

 

361,645

 

Investments (Note 4)

 

106,575

 

68,683

 

Future income taxes (Note 11)

 

19,305

 

14,826

 

Other

 

6,130

 

4,039

 

Total assets

 

$

2,020,891

 

$

1,503,786

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

$

9,481

 

$

9,310

 

Current liabilities

 

9,481

 

9,310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Future income taxes (Note 11)

 

81,142

 

60,877

 

Total liabilities

 

90,623

 

70,187

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ Equity (Note 12)

 

 

 

 

 

Common shares, unlimited common shares authorized without par value; issued and outstanding 112,123,500 common shares at December 31, 2009 (100,300,000 at December 31, 2008)

 

1,848,923

 

1,549,410

 

Contributed surplus

 

51,975

 

26,380

 

Retained earnings (deficit)

 

38,135

 

(14,512

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(8,765

)

(127,679

)

Total shareholders’ equity

 

1,930,268

 

1,433,599

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

2,020,891

 

$

1,503,786

 

 

Commitments (Note 15)

 

Subsequent Events (Note 16)

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

 

Approved by the Board of Directors

 

 

/s/ Pierre Lassonde

 

/s/ Randall Oliphant

Pierre Lassonde

Randall Oliphant

Director

Director

 

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Franco-Nevada Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(in thousands of US dollars, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

For the Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

Mineral royalties

 

$

96,251

 

$

95,746

 

Oil and gas royalties and working interests

 

27,730

 

54,847

 

Change in fair value - Palmarejo (Note 7(a))

 

73,412

 

 

Change in fair value - Other derivative assets (Note 7(b))

 

1,570

 

 

Dividends

 

765

 

448

 

Total revenue

 

199,728

 

151,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs and expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Costs of operations

 

6,637

 

8,137

 

General and administrative

 

10,381

 

9,772

 

Business development

 

2,243

 

1,409

 

Depreciation and depletion

 

88,945

 

87,525

 

Write-down on investments

 

239

 

6,454

 

Write-down on mineral royalty interest

 

 

2,034

 

Stock-based compensation expense (Note 12(b))

 

4,150

 

4,073

 

Total costs and expenses

 

112,595

 

119,404

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

87,133

 

31,637

 

Interest income

 

1,887

 

5,323

 

Interest expense and other

 

(1,729

)

(1,745

)

Gain on sale of investments

 

446

 

 

Other Income

 

3,146

 

 

Foreign exchange gain

 

7,755

 

795

 

Income before income taxes

 

98,638

 

36,010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax (expense) recovery (Note 11)

 

(17,759

)

4,337

 

Net income

 

$

80,879

 

$

40,347

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized change in market value of securities, net of income tax

 

$

21,474

 

$

(1,599

)

Unrealized foreign exchange gain (loss), net of income tax

 

(40,992

)

34,090

 

Currency translation adjustment

 

146,187

 

(170,027

)

 

 

126,669

 

(137,536

)

Total comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

207,548

 

$

(97,189

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share (Note 13)

 

$

0.76

 

$

0.41

 

Diluted earnings per share (Note 13)

 

$

0.75

 

$

0.41

 

Basic weighted average shares outstanding (Note 13)

 

106,683

 

98,006

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (Note 13)

 

107,799

 

98,593

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

 

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Franco-Nevada Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands of US dollars, except share amounts)

 

 

 

For the Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

80,879

 

$

40,347

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and depletion

 

88,945

 

87,525

 

Write-down on mineral royalty interest

 

 

2,034

 

Write-down on investments

 

239

 

6,454

 

Unrealized change in fair value - Palmarejo

 

(54,589

)

 

Unrealized change in fair value - Other

 

(1,570

)

 

Other non-cash items

 

69

 

1,396

 

Future income tax expense

 

10,918

 

(9,421

)

Non-cash stock-based compensation expense

 

4,150

 

4,073

 

Unrealized foreign exchange gain

 

(432

)

(361

)

Changes in non-cash assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Increase in royalty receivables

 

(3,923

)

(19,585

)

Increase in prepaid expenses and other

 

(2,589

)

(8,888

)

Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

171

 

5,393

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

122,268

 

108,967

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds on sale of short-term investments

 

221,162

 

 

Purchase of short-term investments

 

(453,681

)

(144,662

)

Acquisition of royalty interests in mineral properties

 

(130,871

)

(103,500

)

Acquisition of royalty interests in oil & gas properties

 

(100

)

 

Proceeds on sale of investments

 

3,022

 

 

Proceeds from call option

 

918

 

 

Purchase of investments

 

(2,181

)

(14,076

)

Purchase of oil and gas well equipment

 

(3,179

)

(2,892

)

Purchase of property and equipment

 

(23

)

(642

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(364,933

)

(265,772

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds from issuance of common shares

 

313,285

 

260,062

 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

4,490

 

 

Payment of dividends

 

(28,232

)

(21,780

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

289,543

 

238,282

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

2,522

 

(21,122

)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

49,400

 

60,355

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 

73,249

 

12,894

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

 

$

122,649

 

$

73,249

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest expense and loan standby fees during the year

 

$

500

 

$

517

 

Income taxes paid during the year

 

$

6,116

 

$

12,948

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

 

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Franco-Nevada Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

(in thousands of US dollars, except share amounts)

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Share capital

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1

 

$

1,549,410

 

$

1,310,171

 

Shares issued on Unit Offering and Over-Allotment exercise

 

293,799

 

239,239

 

Exercise of stock options

 

4,490

 

 

Transfer from contributed surplus on exercise of stock options

 

1,224

 

 

Balance, December 31

 

$

1,848,923

 

$

1,549,410

 

 

 

 

Number

 

Number

 

Share capital

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1

 

100,300,000

 

88,800,000

 

Shares issued on Unit Offering and Over-Allotment exercise

 

11,500,000

 

11,500,000

 

Exercise of share purchase warrant

 

1

 

 

Exercise of stock options

 

323,499

 

 

Balance, December 31

 

112,123,500

 

100,300,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contributed surplus

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1

 

$

26,380

 

$

105

 

Value of warrants on Unit Offering

 

22,669

 

22,786

 

Recognition of non-cash compensation expense

 

4,150

 

3,489

 

Transfer to share capital on exercise of stock options

 

(1,224

)

 

Balance, December 31

 

$

51,975

 

$

26,380

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained earnings (deficit)

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1

 

$

(14,512

)

$

(33,079

)

Dividends

 

(28,232

)

(21,780

)

Net income for the year ended December 31

 

80,879

 

40,347

 

Balance, December 31

 

$

38,135

 

$

(14,512

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1

 

$

(127,679

)

$

9,857

 

Other comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31

 

126,669

 

(137,536

)

Realized foreign exchange gain

 

(7,755

)

 

Balance, December 31

 

$

(8,765

)

$

(127,679

)

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

 

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Franco-Nevada Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(in thousands of US dollars, except share amounts)

 

Note 1 - Nature of Operations

 

Franco-Nevada Corporation (“Franco-Nevada” or the “Company”) was incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act on October 17, 2007, for the purpose of acquiring and developing a portfolio of resource royalties, investments and other assets. The royalty portfolio holds over 300 royalty interests diversified over a range of commodities and by stage from exploration through to production.

 

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Principles of Consolidation and Presentation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Franco-Nevada and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles and are expressed in United States (“US”) dollars. References herein to C$ are to Canadian dollars.

 

Measurement Uncertainty

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the carrying values of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at each financial statement date and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses for each reporting period. The use of estimated resource prices and operators’ estimates of proven and probable reserves, production and production costs (including capital, operating and reclamation costs) related to the Company’s royalties are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. These estimates affect depletion of the Company’s royalty interests and the assessment of the recoverability of the carrying value of royalty interests. Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates.

 

Translation of Foreign Currency

 

The reporting currency for the consolidated financial statements is the US dollar. Monetary and non-monetary assets and liabilities of the entities whose functional currency is not the US dollar are translated to US dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the date of the consolidated balance sheet with the resulting translation adjustments recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Income and expenses are translated at the average exchange rate during the reporting period.

 

Financial Instruments

 

The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, royalty receivables, investments, accounts payable and accrued liabilities. The fair values of the Company’s financial instruments, except for available-for-sale investments, approximate their carrying amounts due to the short maturities of these instruments. As at December 31, 2009, cash and cash equivalents consist of Canadian and US treasury bills and highly-liquid corporate bonds with maturities at the date of purchase of three months or less. As at December 31, 2009, cash was held in interest-bearing cash accounts with various financial institutions.

 

Available-for-Sale Investments

 

Investments in securities that management does not have the intent to sell in the near term and that have readily determinable fair values are classified as available-for-sale securities. Transaction costs associated with the acquisition of available-for-sale securities are directly attributable to the initial carrying value of the investment. Unrealized gains and losses on these securities are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as a separate component of shareholders’ equity, except that declines in market value that are judged to be other than temporary are recognized in determining net income. When securities are sold, the realized gains and losses on those securities are included in determining net income. When available-for-sale securities cannot be valued in reference to public markets, these securities are carried at cost.

 

Interests in Mineral and Oil and Gas Properties

 

Royalty interests in mineral and oil and gas properties include acquired royalty interests in production, development and exploration stage properties. Royalty interests are recorded at cost and capitalized as tangible assets, unless such interests are considered to be a financial asset or a derivative instrument. As at December 31, 2009, two of the Company’s royalty interests in mineral properties are classified as derivative instruments which are adjusted to their fair values at each balance sheet date. The Company’s remaining royalty interests in mineral and oil and gas properties are all considered to be tangible assets.

 

Acquisition costs of production stage royalty interests are depleted using the units-of-production method over the life of the property to which the royalty interest relates, which is estimated using available estimates of proven and probable reserves specifically associated with the mineral properties or proved reserves specifically associated with the oil and gas properties.

 

Acquisition costs of development and exploration stage mineral royalty interests are not depleted until such time as royalty-generating production begins. The Company may receive advanced minimum royalty payments prior to the commencement of production on some of its mineral and oil and gas properties. In these circumstances, the Company would record a depletion expense based on a units-of-production method, as described above, up to a maximum of the total of the advanced minimum royalty payment received.

 

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Working Interests in Oil and Gas Properties

 

Working interests are accounted for using the full cost method of accounting. All costs of acquiring, exploring for and developing oil and gas reserves are capitalized. Such costs include land acquisition, geological and geophysical costs, carrying charges of unproven properties and the costs of drilling both productive and non-productive wells. For each oil and gas property in which the Company has a working interest, the Company bears its proportionate share of the gross costs based on information received from the operator.

 

Capitalized costs are accumulated on a country-by-country basis and are amortized and depleted using the units-of-production method, which is estimated using available estimates of proven reserves specifically associated with the oil and gas properties. Acquisition costs of development and exploration stage working interests are not depleted until such time as production begins.

 

Impairment of Long-lived Assets

 

The Company evaluates long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances, which may include significant changes in commodity prices and publicly available information from operators of the producing assets, indicate that the related carrying value of an asset or group of assets may not be recoverable. The recoverability of royalty interests in production and development stage mineral properties is evaluated based upon estimated future undiscounted net cash flows from each royalty interest property using estimates of proven and probable reserves. The Company evaluates the recoverability of the carrying value of royalty interests in exploration stage mineral properties in the event of significant decreases in related commodity prices, and whenever new information regarding the mineral properties is obtained from the owner that could affect the future recoverability of the Company’s royalty interests. Impairments in the carrying value of each property are measured and recorded to the extent that the carrying value of each property exceeds its estimated fair value, which is generally calculated using estimated undiscounted future cash flows.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Royalty and oil and gas working interest revenue is recognized when management can reliably estimate the receivable, pursuant to the terms of the royalty and working interest agreements, and collection is reasonably assured. In some instances, the Company will not have access to sufficient information to make a reasonable estimate of revenue and, accordingly, revenue recognition is deferred until management can make a reasonable estimate. Differences between estimates of royalty and oil and gas working interest revenue and actual amounts are adjusted and recorded in the period that the actual amounts are known. Royalty revenue received in kind is recognized based on the fair value on the date that title is transferred to the Company. Dividend income is recognized as the dividends are declared or received.

 

Cost of Operations

 

Cost of operations includes various mineral and oil and gas production taxes that are recognized with the related royalty revenues and the Company’s share of the gross costs and production taxes for the working interests in the oil and gas properties.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company uses the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, current income taxes are recorded at the estimated income tax rates payable for the current year. Future income tax assets and liabilities are recorded for temporary differences between the financial reporting basis of the Company’s liabilities and assets and the related income tax basis for such liabilities and assets. This method generates a net future income tax liability or net future income tax asset for the Company at the end of each period, which is measured by the substantially enacted statutory tax rates in effect when the timing differences are expected to reverse. The Company derives the future income tax expense or recovery by recording the change in the net future income tax liability or net future income tax asset balance for the year.

 

The Company’s future income tax assets include certain future tax benefits. The Company records a valuation allowance against any portion of future income tax assets when management believes, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that a portion or all of the future income tax asset will not be realized.

 

Stock-based Compensation

 

Stock Options

 

The Company may issue stock-based compensation to directors, employees and external parties under the terms of its stock option plan. The Company expenses the fair value of stock-based compensation over the applicable vesting period.

 

The Company applies the fair value method for incentive stock options granted to directors, officers and employees. The Company measures the fair value of these awards at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing valuation model. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the stock options. For stock options that are forfeited prior to vesting, the Company credits compensation expense in the period in which the forfeiture occurred.

 

Any consideration paid upon the exercise of the stock options or purchase of shares is credited to share capital.

 

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Deferred Share Units

 

Non-executive directors may choose to convert their directors’ fees into deferred share units (“DSUs”) under the terms of the Company’s deferred share unit plan (the “DSU Plan”). The Company may also award DSUs to non-executive directors under the DSU Plan as compensation. The fair value of DSUs at the time of conversion or award, as applicable, is determined with reference to the weighted average trading price of the Company’s common shares over the five trading days immediately preceding the date of conversion or award, as applicable. The fair value of the DSUs is marked to the quoted market price of the Company’s common shares at each reporting date.

 

Restricted Stock Units

 

The Company may grant restricted stock units to officers and employees under the terms of its restricted stock unit plan. The Company determines the fair value of the restricted stock units once the performance conditions associated with these awards can reasonably be estimated. The Company expenses the fair value of the restricted stock units over the applicable vesting period.

 

Financing Charges

 

Costs associated with establishing debt facilities are deferred and amortized over the term of the debt facility.

 

Operating Segments

 

The Company manages its business under a single operating segment, consisting of resource sector royalty acquisition and management activities. All of the Company’s assets and revenues are attributable to this single operating segment.

 

Earnings per Share

 

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the net income or loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the effect of all potentially dilutive common share equivalents.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2009, 1,115,225 “in-the-money” stock options were included in the diluted weighted average shares outstanding using the treasury stock method. 11,499,999 outstanding warrants, 316,436 Special Warrants and 47,215 RSU’s were not included in the diluted weighted average shares as the exercise price of the warrants exceeded the weighted average share price during the year ended December 31, 2009 and the necessary conditions for exercise and vesting had not been met as at December 31, 2009 for the Special Warrants and RSUs, respectively.

 

Accounting Changes and Recent Pronouncements

 

(a) EIC 173

 

In January 2009, the Emerging Issues Committee (“EIC”) of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (“CICA”) released EIC 173 which requires companies to take into account counterparty credit risk and an entity’s own credit risk in estimating the fair value of all financial assets and liabilities, including derivatives. The EIC was issued in response to the diversity of practice in valuing financial instruments, especially derivatives. The Company has included counterparty risk and credit risk assessments in the fair value estimates for its financial assets and liabilities, most notably in its estimate of the value of derivative assets. Adoption of EIC 173 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009.

 

(b) Section 3862 - Financial Instruments - Disclosures

 

In May 2009, the Accounting Standards Board (“AcSB”) has amended CICA Handbook Section 3862, “Financial Instruments -Disclosures” (“Section 3862”) to require additional disclosures of the fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurement. The amendments are applicable for years ending after September 30, 2009 and are harmonized with disclosures currently required under US GAAP. The Company has added these additional disclosures to Note 8 - Financial Instruments.

 

Recent Pronouncements

 

(a) Section 1582 - Business Combinations

 

In 2008, the CICA issued Handbook Section 1582, “Business Combinations”, which is effective for business combinations with an acquisition date on or after January 1, 2011. The standard requires the additional use of fair value measurements, recognition of additional assets and liabilities and increased disclosure. The impact of Section 1582 is expected to have a material impact on how prospective business combinations are accounted for. Additionally, as part of the application of Section 1582, companies will be required to adopt CICA Handbook Section 1601, “Consolidated Financial Statements” and Section 1602, “Non-controlling Interests”. These sections will require that non-controlling interests be presented as part of shareholders’ equity on the balance sheet and the controlling parent to present 100% of the subsidiary’s results in the statement of operations with an allocation between controlling and non-controlling interest. The standards are effective as of January 1, 2011, with early adoption permitted.

 

(b) International Financial Reporting Standards

 

The Canadian Accounting Standards Board has confirmed January 1, 2011 as the date that International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) will replace Canadian GAAP for publicly accountable enterprises. As a result, Franco-Nevada will report under IFRS for interim and annual periods beginning January 1, 2011, with comparative information for 2010 restated under IFRS. Adoption of IFRS as Canadian GAAP will require the Company to make certain accounting policy choices and could materially impact our reported financial position and results of operations.

 

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Note 3 - Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The Company considers investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. At December 31, 2009, cash and cash equivalents were primarily held in Canadian and US denominated treasury bills, interest bearing cash deposits and highly-liquid corporate bonds. Cash equivalents have been recorded at fair value.

 

At December 31,

 

2009

 

2008

 

Cash deposits

 

$

10,229

 

$

61,215

 

Term deposits

 

4,006

 

 

Treasury bills

 

28,944

 

 

Canadian federal and provincial government bonds

 

79,470

 

 

Corporate bonds

 

 

12,034

 

 

 

$

122,649

 

$

73,249

 

 

During the year ended December 31, 2009, the US dollar weakened in relation to the Canadian dollar which resulted in unrealized foreign exchange losses of $20,789, net of income taxes of $788, being recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) upon the translation of the US denominated cash equivalents and short-term investments held in the Canadian parent entity. During the year ended December 31, 2008, the US dollar had strengthened relative to the Canadian dollar which resulted in unrealized foreign exchange gains of $14,261, net of income taxes of $2,662, being recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) upon the translation of the US denominated cash equivalents and short-term investments held in the Canadian parent entity.

 

Note 4 - Investments

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s investments as at December 31, 2009 and 2008:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Short-term investments:

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian dollar denominated treasury bills

 

$

241,294

 

$

59,714

 

US dollar denominated treasury bills

 

136,086

 

81,762

 

Certificate of deposit

 

100

 

100

 

Total short-term investments

 

$

377,480

 

$

141,576

 

Long-term investments:

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in Falcondo

 

28,668

 

24,500

 

Newmont Exchangeable Shares

 

42,602

 

36,519

 

Other

 

35,305

 

7,664

 

 

 

$

106,575

 

$

68,683

 

 

Short-term investments

 

The Company made investments in Canadian and US dollar denominated treasury bills, corporate bonds and a certificate of deposit during the year ended December 31, 2009. These investments have been designated as available-for-sale and, as a result, have been recorded at fair value which approximates their carrying values.

 

As at December 31, 2009, the market value of the Canadian treasury bills decreased from the date of purchase and an unrealized loss of $635 (2008 - gain of $186), net of income taxes of $113 (2008 - $36), was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

 

Investment in Falcondo

 

The Company owns 121,729, or 4.1%, of the outstanding common shares in Falcondo, a non-public entity which owns and operates an integrated complex of mines, smelter, crude oil supply system, oil refinery and power plant producing ferronickel in the Dominican Republic. This investment has been designated as an available-for-sale security and is recorded at cost.

 

As at December 31, 2008, the fair value of this investment had decreased which management assessed to be an other-than-temporary decline and, as a result, an impairment of $4,221 was included in the statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

 

Newmont Exchangeable Shares

 

The Company owns 896,210 shares of Newmont Mining Company of Canada Limited (the “Exchangeable Shares”). This investment has been designated as available-for-sale and, as a result, has been recorded at fair value.

 

As at December 31, 2009, the Canadian dollar market value of the Exchangeable Shares decreased compared to the value at December 31, 2008 and an unrealized net gain of $154 (2008 - $981), net of an income tax recovery of $273 (2008 - income tax expense of $76) was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

 

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On October 5, 2009, the Company wrote a European call option on all of its Newmont Exchangeable Shares. The option had a $52.00 per share strike price and an expiry of January 15, 2010. The total call premium received was $918 being recorded as a deferred liability and was marked-to-market at December 31, 2009. A mark-to-market gain of $714 was recognized in the statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2009. The call options expired unexercised on January 15, 2010.

 

Other

 

The Company owns equity interests in various publicly-listed companies which the Company purchased through the open market. These investments have been designated as available-for-sale securities and have been recorded at their fair values. As at December 31, 2009, the market value of these investments increased compared to their values at December 31, 2008, and an unrealized gain of $21,955 (2008 - loss of $2,765), net of taxes of $2,708 (2008 - $439), was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

 

During the year ended December 31, 2009, the market value of certain of its investments experienced a decline which management assessed to be other-than-temporary and, as a result, a write-down of $239 (2008 - $2,233) has been included in the statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

 

Note 5 - Royalty Interests in Mineral Properties

 

The following tables summarize the Company’s interests in mineral properties as at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively:

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

Cost/Carrying

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

depletion

 

Net

 

Operating Royalty Interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goldstrike

 

$

248,467

 

$

(65,872

)

$

182,595

 

Stillwater

 

224,901

 

(14,847

)

210,054

 

Gold Quarry

 

103,621

 

(9,391

)

94,230

 

Other

 

184,406

 

(38,741

)

145,665

 

 

 

761,395

(1)

(128,851

)

632,544

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Palmarejo (2)

 

135,135

 

 

135,135

 

Development Stage Royalty Interests

 

160,075

 

 

160,075

 

Other

 

30,406

 

 

30,406

 

Total

 

$

1,087,011

 

$

(128,851

)

$

958,160

 

 


(1)          Includes amount of $31,794 allocated to value beyond proven and probable reserves which will be included in the depletion calculation once mineralized material is converted into proven and probable reserves.

(2)          Palmarejo is recorded at fair value as discussed in Note 7(a).

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

Cost

 

depletion

 

Net

 

Operating Royalty Interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goldstrike

 

$

242,534

 

$

(37,966

)

$

204,568

 

Stillwater

 

219,531

 

(7,314

)

212,217

 

Gold Quarry

 

103,620

 

 

103,620

 

Other

 

147,622

 

(24,874

)

122,748

 

 

 

713,307

(1)

(70,154

)

643,153

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Development Stage Royalty Interests

 

132,673

 

 

132,673

 

Other

 

30,402

 

 

30,402

 

Total

 

$

876,382

 

$

(70,154

)

$

806,228

 

 


(1)          Includes amount of $178,700 allocated to value beyond proven and probable reserves which will be included in the depletion calculation once mineralized material is converted into proven and probable reserves.

 

Goldstrike Complex

 

The Company owns numerous royalties covering portions of the Goldstrike Mining Complex (the “Goldstrike Complex”) located in Nevada. The Goldstrike Complex is comprised of: (i) the Betze-Post open pit mine; and (ii) the Meikle and Rodeo underground mines. Barrick Gold Corporation (“Barrick”) is the operator of each of these mines. The royalties within the Goldstrike Complex are made up of NSR royalties ranging from 2.0% to 4.0% and net profits interest (“NPI”) royalties ranging from 2.4% to 6.0%.

 

The NSR royalties are based upon gross production from the mine, reduced only by the ancillary costs of smelting, refining and transportation. The NPI royalties are calculated as proceeds less costs, where proceeds equal the number of ounces of gold produced from the royalty burdened claims multiplied by the spot price on the date gold is credited to Barrick’s account at the refinery, and costs include operating and capital costs.

 

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Stillwater Complex

 

The Company owns a 5% net smelter return (“NSR”) royalty covering the majority of the Stillwater mine and the entire East Boulder mine (collectively known as the “Stillwater Complex”) in Montana. The NSR is payable on all commercially recoverable metals produced from a substantial number of claims that cover the Stillwater Complex. The amount of the NSR royalty is reduced by permissible deductions and is calculated and payable monthly. The Stillwater Complex is operated by Stillwater Mining Company.

 

Palmarejo

 

On January 21, 2009, the Company acquired a 50% gold royalty stream in the Palmarejo silver and gold project (the “Palmarejo Project”) in Mexico from Coeur d’Alene Mines Corporation. (See Note 7(a) - Derivative Assets).

 

Gold Quarry

 

The Company owns a 7.29% net smelter return (“NSR”) royalty interest on the Gold Quarry Royalty Property. The royalty is payable on the greater of a 7.29% NSR based on production or a minimum annual royalty payment obligation tied to reserves and stockpiles. The Gold Quarry Royalty Property covers a portion of the Gold Quarry operation which is an integrated part of Newmont’s Carlin Trend Complex located 40 miles west of Elko, Nevada.

 

Acquisitions

 

On December 10, 2009, the Company acquired additional royalty interests on the Marigold Mine property for $20,000. The royalty interests include (i) a 50% interest in a 5-8% gold-indexed sliding scale royalty; (ii) a 50% interest in a 3% net smelter return (“NSR”) royalty; which together cover portions of the Terry Zone, East Hill, Red Hill and Targets deposits at the Marigold Property; and (iii) a 100% interest in a 3% NSR on mining claims which lie immediately adjacent to the southeast corner of the Marigold Mine and are leased to another mining company. The Marigold Mine is currently operated through a joint venture between Goldcorp Inc. and Barrick Gold Corporation.

 

On November 20, 2009, the Company acquired a 20% undivided interest in a 2% NSR royalty on a portion of Newmont Mining Corporation’s Ahafo property in Ghana, known as Subika, for $13,000 from Moydow Mines International Inc. (“Moydow”). (See Note 16 (b) - Subsequent Events).

 

On October 29, 2009, the Company acquired for A$20,000 a 0.375% gross royalty on nickel production over two tenement packages in Western Australia; including the operating Mt Keith mine operated by BHP Billiton Nickel West Pty Ltd.

 

Other

 

During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company wrote down the value of one of its interests in an exploration property located in Australia by $2,034 to reflect the fair value of this royalty interest.

 

Note 6 - Interests in Oil and Gas Properties

 

The following tables summarize the Company’s interests in oil and gas properties as at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively:

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

Cost

 

depletion

 

Net

 

Operating Interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edson

 

$

143,854

 

$

(18,885

)

$

124,969

 

Weyburn/Midale

 

91,964

 

(17,142

)

74,822

 

Other

 

84,112

 

(15,635

)

68,477

 

 

 

$

319,930

(1)

$

(51,662

)

$

268,268

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Development Stage Interests

 

23,183

 

 

23,183

 

Exploration Stage Interests

 

99,089

 

 

99,089

 

Total

 

$

442,202

 

$

(51,662

)

$

390,540

 

 


(1)          Includes amount of $76,559 allocated to value beyond proved reserves which will be included in the depletion calculation once material is converted into proved reserves.

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

Cost

 

depletion

 

Net

 

Operating Interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edson

 

$

122,942

 

$

(6,579

)

$

116,363

 

Weyburn/Midale

 

78,595

 

(5,345

)

73,250

 

Other

 

71,909

 

(4,257

)

67,652

 

 

 

273,446

(1)

(16,181

)

257,265

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Development Stage Interests

 

19,721

 

 

19,721

 

Exploration Stage Interests

 

84,659

 

 

84,659

 

Total

 

$

377,826

 

$

(16,181

)

$

361,645

 

 


(1)          Includes amount of $65,430 allocated to value beyond proven reserves which will be included in the depletion calculation once material is converted into proven reserves.

 

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Edson

 

The Edson Property is located in Alberta, Canada. The Company has a 15% overriding royalty in this property. The wells are operated by Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

 

Weyburn

 

The Weyburn Unit is located in Saskatchewan, Canada and is operated by Cenovus Energy Inc. The Company holds a 1.11037% working interest and a 0.44% royalty interest in the Weyburn Unit. The Company takes product-in-kind for the working interest portion of this production and markets it through a third-party.

 

Midale

 

The Company holds a 1.594% working interest and a 1.175% royalty interest in the Midale Unit. Apache Canada Ltd. is the current Unit operator. The Company takes product-in-kind for the working interest portion of this production and markets it through a third party.

 

Working Interests

 

As at December 31, 2009, the carrying values of the working interests associated with the Weyburn and Midale Units were $52,903 (2008 - $50,215) and $11,028 (2008 - $10,843), respectively.

 

As at December 31, 2009:

 

· The Company did not capitalize any of its head office general and administrative costs; and

· Oil and gas working interest properties include $Nil in respect of properties which have been excluded from depletion calculations.

 

The prices used in the ceiling test evaluation of the Company’s oil and gas reserves were:

 

 

 

Oil and Gas Liquids

 

 

 

$US/Bbl

 

2010

 

75.07

 

2011

 

77.11

 

2012

 

79.10

 

2013

 

81.02

 

2014

 

83.82

 

Average thereafter

 

91.91

 

 

Note 7 - Derivative Assets

 

a) Palmarejo Gold Royalty Stream

 

On January 21, 2009, the Company acquired a 50% gold royalty stream in the Palmarejo silver and gold project in Mexico from Coeur d’Alene Mines Corporation (“Coeur”) for a total cash consideration of $75,000 and contingent consideration of 316,436 special warrants.

 

The 50% interest in the gold produced from the Palmarejo Project is payable on the difference between the spot gold price and $400 (four hundred dollars) per ounce, increasing by 1% per annum after the fourth anniversary of closing. The Company is paid based on the greater of (i) 50% of actual gold production and (ii) a minimum amount. The minimum royalty consists of 4,167 ounces per month until payments have been made on a total of 400,000 ounces (the “MR”), following which the Company will be paid based on 50% of actual gold production.

 

The cash consideration of $75,000 has been allocated entirely to the MR. The special warrants are exercisable, without additional consideration, into 316,436 Franco-Nevada common shares following the achievement by the Palmarejo Project of certain time-based completion tests which must be met prior to September 15, 2010. The special warrants meet the criteria for contingent consideration. As the outcome of these time-based completion tests remains uncertain, their value has not been included in the purchase price of the Palmarejo Project.

 

Pursuant to Canadian GAAP, the Company has determined that the Palmarejo MR contract meets the definition of a derivative asset and, as such, must record the MR at its fair value at each balance sheet date with the resulting gain or loss included in total revenue in the statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss). As cash payments are received under this agreement, they are included with the change in the fair value of the MR at each balance sheet date in the statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

 

For the year ended December 31, 2009, the fair value of the MR has been determined using a discounted cash flow valuation model using gold forward curve prices. As at December 31, 2009, the valuation model was updated for the current gold forward curve prices and actual production paid to the Company under the MR during the year ended December 31, 2009, and resulted in a fair value gain of $54,589 for the year ended December 31, 2009. This fair value gain, along with royalty receipts from Palmarejo of $18,823, representing 30,613 ounces of gold, during the year ended December 31, 2009 is included in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) as “Change in fair value - Palmarejo”.

 

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Palmarejo Gold Royalty Stream

 

2009

 

2008

 

Royalty receipts

 

$

18,823

 

$

 

Change in fair value - MR

 

54,589

 

 

Change in fair value - Palmarejo

 

$

73,412

 

$

 

 

b) Other derivative assets

 

The Company acquired an additional royalty interest for $4,000 on May 21, 2009. The royalty agreement includes a minimum royalty clause, which consists of a minimum of 100 ounces (one hundred) per month until payments have been made on a total of 8,000 (eight thousand) ounces. This minimum royalty meets the definition of a derivative asset under Canadian GAAP. The Company has allocated the $4,000 purchase price to the minimum royalty and as such, must record the minimum royalty at its fair value at each balance sheet date with the resulting gain or loss included in total revenue in the statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss). For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recorded a change in fair value of $1,570 related to this minimum royalty resulting from an increase in the gold forward curve prices at December 31, 2009. There were no cash receipts from this royalty interest during the year ended December 31, 2009.

 

Note 8 - Financial Instruments

 

Fair value of financial instruments

 

Carrying values for primary financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, royalty receivables, other receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, approximate their fair value due to their short-term maturities.

 

Derivative Instruments

 

The fair value of royalties classified as derivative instruments is determined using present value technique models that utilize a variety of inputs that are a combination of quoted prices and market-corroborated inputs. Contractual cash flows are calculated using a forward pricing curve derived from observed forward prices for each commodity. The fair value of the covered call option was determined using option-pricing models that utilize a combination of inputs including quoted market prices and market-corroborated inputs.

 

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

 

At December 31, 2009

 

Balance Sheet Classification

 

Fair Value

 

Derivative Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Royalty interests

 

Royalty interests in mineral properties

 

$

141,223

 

Derivative Liability:

 

 

 

 

 

Covered call option

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

$

204

 

 

The Company did not hold any derivative instruments as at December 31, 2008.

 

The fair value hierarchy established by the CICA Section 3862 establishes three levels to classify the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value and is harmonized with disclosure requirements included in US GAAP. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liability (for example, interest rate and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, forward pricing curves used to value currency and commodity contracts and volatility measurements used to value option contracts), or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data or other means. Level 3 inputs are unobservable (supported by little or no market activity). The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs and the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs.

 

Assets (liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis as at December 31, 2009 include:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aggregate

 

 

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Fair Value

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

 

$

122,649

 

$

 

$

122,649

 

Short-term investments

 

 

377,480

 

 

377,480

 

Investments(1)

 

75,537

 

937

 

 

76,474

 

Royalty interests in mineral properties, treated as derivative

 

 

 

141,223

 

141,223

 

Covered call option

 

 

(204

)

 

(204

)

 

 

$

75,537

 

$

500,862

 

$

141,223

 

$

717,622

 

 


(1) Investments exclude $30,101 of investments which are recorded at cost.

 

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The valuation techniques that are used to measure fair value are as follows:

 

a) Cash and cash equivalents

 

The fair value of cash and cash equivalents are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy because they are valued using quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets. Our cash equivalents are comprises of Canadian and US treasury bills, and highly-liquid corporate bonds.

 

b) Short-term investments

 

The fair value of government and corporate bonds and treasury bills are determined based on a market approach reflecting the closing price of each particular security at the balance sheet date. The closing prices are quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, and therefore government and corporate bonds and treasury bills are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy established by CICA Section 3862.

 

c) Investments

 

The fair value of investments is determined based on a market approach reflecting the closing price of each particular security at the balance sheet date. The closing price is a quoted market price obtained from the exchange that is the principal active market for the particular security, and therefore are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Investments include instruments which are not non-publicly traded, such as warrants. The fair value of these warrants is determined using a Black-Scholes option pricing valuation model using quoted market prices and market-corroborated inputs and therefore these investments are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy established by CICA Section 3862.

 

d) Royalty interests treated as derivative assets

 

The fair value of royalty interests is determined using a discounted cash-flow valuation model which uses the forward curve price of gold and management’s best estimate of an appropriate discount rate taking into account project specific risk factors which are re-assessed at each balance sheet date and therefore are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy established by CICA Section 3862.

 

e) Covered call option

 

The fair value of the covered call option is determined using an option-pricing model that utilizes a combination of inputs including quoted market prices and market-corroborated inputs and therefore are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy established by CICA Section 3862.

 

The following table reconciles the Company’s Level 3 fair value measurements from December 31, 2008 to December 31, 2009:

 

Fair value measurement using Level 3 inputs

 

Royalty Interests Classified as Derivatives

 

Balance on December 31, 2008

 

$

 

Acquisitions

 

79,000

 

Impact of foreign exchange translation

 

6,064

 

Gain included in net income

 

56,159

 

Balance on December 31, 2009

 

$

141,223

 

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

 

 

Carrying

 

Estimated fair

 

Carrying

 

Estimated fair

 

At December 31,

 

amount

 

value

 

amount

 

value

 

Financial assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents(1)

 

$

122,649

 

$

122,649

 

$

73,249

 

$

73,249

 

Short-term investments(1)

 

377,480

 

377,480

 

141,576

 

141,576

 

Royalty receivables(1)

 

26,789

 

26,789

 

22,866

 

22,866

 

Investments(2)

 

76,474

 

76,474

 

48,183

 

48,183

 

 

 

$

603,392

 

$

603,392

 

$

281,874

 

$

281,874

 

Financial liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(1)

 

$

9,481

 

$

9,481

 

$

9,310

 

$

9,310

 

 

 

$

9,481

 

$

9,481

 

$

9,310

 

$

9,310

 

 


(1)          Fair value approximates the carrying amounts due to the short-term nature and historically negligible credit losses.

(2)          Investments exclude $30,101 (2008 - $24,500) of investments which are recorded at cost. Investments that have a quoted market price are carried at fair value.

 

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Financial Risk Management

 

The Company is engaged in the business of acquiring, managing and creating resource royalties. Royalties are interests that provide the right to revenue or production from the various royalty properties, after deducting specified costs, if any. These activities expose the Company to a variety of financial risks, which include direct exposure to commodity price risk, foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. Some of the Company’s future acquisitions may be classified as derivative instruments depending on the nature of the royalty agreement and deal structure. In addition, the Company invests the proceeds of its equity offerings and cash flow from operations in Canadian and US denominated treasury bills, interest-bearing deposits and highly-liquid corporate bonds. These activities expose the Company to foreign exchange risk, interest rate and credit risk related to those financial assets.

 

The Company’s overall objective from a risk management perspective is to safeguard its assets and mitigate risk exposure by focusing on security rather than yields.

 

Commodity Price Risk

 

The Company’s royalties are subject to risk from fluctuations in market prices of commodities. The Company does not manage any exposures to commodity price risk. To that end, the Company has not and does not intend to engage in hedging activities related to commodity prices.

 

Foreign Exchange Risk

 

The Company operates on an international basis and, therefore, foreign exchange risk and foreign currency translation risk exposures arise from balances and transactions denominated in foreign currencies. The Company is primarily exposed to currency fluctuations relative to the US dollar on balances and transactions that are denominated in Canadian dollars, Mexican pesos and Australian dollars. The Canadian dollar net proceeds from the Unit Offering discussed in Note 12(a) are invested in US and Canadian dollar denominated treasury bills and corporate bonds on a ratio of 50% to 50% as at December 31, 2009. This serves to somewhat reduce the economic exposure to currency fluctuations on a consolidated basis.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2009, the US dollar weakened in relation to the Canadian dollar and upon the translation of the Company’s assets and liabilities held in Canada, the Company recorded a currency translation adjustment gain of $146,187 in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (2008 - loss of $170,027).

 

Interest Rate Risk

 

The Company’s interest rate risk mainly arises from the interest rate impact on cash and cash equivalents. Using the interest rates for the currently-owned portfolio of short-term investments, should the proceeds from the Unit Offering continue to be invested in the same investments in which those proceeds are currently invested, the Company would realize interest income of approximately $4,650, or $0.04 per fully diluted common share, per year. Assuming a 0.5% increase or decrease in interest rates, net income would change by approximately $1,570 per year (assuming the proceeds from the Unit Offering continue to be invested in the same investments as currently exist). As at December 31, 2009, the Company had no outstanding debt under its revolving credit facility (See Note 10 - Revolving Term Credit Facility).

 

Credit Risk

 

Credit risk relates to cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, royalty receivables and derivative contracts and arises from the possibility that any counterparty to an instrument fails to perform. The Company closely monitors its financial assets and maintains its cash deposits in several high-quality financial institutions and as such does not have any significant concentration of credit risk. In addition, the Company’s cash equivalents and short-term investments are invested in fully guaranteed deposits or instruments insured by the United States or Canadian governments, such as treasury bills, and/or corporate bonds with the highest rating categories from either Moody’s or Standard and Poors. As at December 31, 2009, the Company is unaware of any information which would cause it to believe that these financial assets are not fully recoverable.

 

Liquidity Risk

 

The Company manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate cash and cash equivalent balances, and may consider utilizing its revolving term credit facility where appropriate. The Company has in place a planning and budgeting process to help determine the funds required to support the Company’s normal operating requirements on an ongoing basis. Management continuously monitors and reviews both actual and forecasted cash flows, including acquisition activities.

 

As at December 31, 2009, $500,129 was held in either cash and cash equivalents or highly-liquid investments (2008 - $214,825). All of the Company’s financial liabilities are due within one year.

 

Note 9 - Capital Risk Management

 

The Company’s primary objective when managing capital is to provide a sustainable return to shareholders through managing and growing the Company’s resource royalty portfolio while ensuring capital protection. The Company’s royalty portfolio provides an opportunity to capture value without the typical capital and operating costs associated with a natural resource operation, and without direct exposure to many of the risks faced by natural resource operators. Maintaining and managing a diversified, high-margin royalty portfolio with low overheads provides the free cash flow required to fuel organic growth.

 

There were no changes in the Company’s approach to capital management during the year ended December 31, 2009 compared to the prior year. The Company is not subject to material externally imposed material capital requirements.

 

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As at December 31, 2009, the Company has cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale short-term investments totaling $500,129 (2008 - $214,825), available-for-sale long-term investments totaling $106,575 (2008 - $68,683), together with an unused $150,000 revolving term credit facility, all of which are available for growing the royalty portfolio and paying dividends. On January 19, 2010, the Company closed an amendment to its revolving credit facility which increased the amount available thereunder to $175,000. (See Note 10 - Revolving Term Credit Facility).

 

Note 10 - Revolving Term Credit Facility

 

On January, 19, 2010, the Company closed an amendment to its revolving credit facility (the “Amended Credit Facility”) which provides for the availability over a three-year period for up to $175,000, or the Canadian dollar equivalent, in borrowings. The Company has the option of requesting, during a period of time surrounding each anniversary date, an additional one-year extension of the maturity of the Amended Credit Facility. This request requires the approval of a majority of the lending syndicate.

 

Advances under the amended facility can be drawn as follows:

 

US dollars

·        Base rate advances with interest payable monthly at the Bank of Montreal (“BMO”) base rate, plus between 1.25% and 2.00% per annum depending upon the Company’s leverage ratio; or

·        LIBOR loans for periods of 1, 2, 3 or 6 months with interest payable at a rate of LIBOR, plus between 2.25% and 3.00% per annum, depending on the Company’s leverage ratio;

 

Canadian dollars

·        Prime rate advances with interest payable monthly at the BMO prime rate, plus between 1.25% and 2.00% per annum, depending on the Company’s leverage ratio; or

·        Bankers’ acceptances for a period of 30 to 180 days with a stamping fee calculated on the face amount between 2.25% and 3.00%, depending on the Company’s leverage ratio.

 

All loans are readily convertible into loans of other types, described above, on customary terms and upon provision of appropriate notice.

 

Borrowings under the Amended Credit Facility are guaranteed by the Company’s subsidiaries and the Company is required to maintain the security which is currently in place over certain of the Company’s assets. Such security is in the form of general security interests or floating charges, specific pledges, fixed charges or mortgages depending upon the nature and jurisdiction of individual assets being secured.

 

The Amended Credit Facility is subject to a standby fee of 0.5625% to 0.750% per annum, depending on the Company’s leverage ratio, even if no amounts are outstanding under the facility.

 

The Company incurred $2,000 of Amended Credit Facility issuance costs, which, along with the remaining unamortized balance of $939 related to the original credit facility, will be deferred or continue to be deferred and together will be amortized over the term of the Amended Credit Facility.

 

As at December 31, 2009, there were no amounts outstanding under the Amended Credit Facility and the prime and base rates in effect were 2.25% and 3.75%, respectively.

 

For the period ended December 31, 2009, the Company recognized debt issuance cost amortization expense of $638 (2008 - $689) and $500 (2008 - $517) of standby and administrative fees which was based on a standby rate of 0.30% to 0.45% in connection with its original credit facility.

 

Note 11 - Income Taxes

 

Income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 consist of the following:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Current income tax expense

 

$

6,841

 

$

5,084

 

Future income tax expense (recovery)

 

10,918

 

(9,421

)

Net income tax expense (recovery)

 

$

17,759

 

$

(4,337

)

 

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A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes computed at the combined Canadian federal and provincial statutory rate to the provision for income taxes as shown in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss for the periods ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, are as follows:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Net income before income taxes

 

$

98,638

 

$

36,010

 

Statutory tax rate

 

29.79

%

30.38

%

Tax (expense)/recovery at statutory rate

 

29,384

 

10,940

 

Reconciling items:

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum tax credit

 

(4,284

)

 

Resource depletion adjustment

 

(4,553

)

 

Reversal of valuation allowance

 

(727

)

(18,042

)

Expenses not tax deductible

 

(642

)

2,117

 

Differences in foreign statutory tax rates

 

309

 

1,353

 

Changes in current and future tax rates on timing differences

 

(2,890

)

(980

)

Foreign withholding tax

 

1,009

 

426

 

Other

 

153

 

(151

)

Net income tax expense (recovery)

 

$

17,759

 

$

(4,337

)

 

The significant components of the Company’s future income tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Future income tax asset

 

 

 

 

 

Interest in mineral properties

 

$

19,305

 

$

14,826

 

Total future income tax asset

 

$

19,305

 

$

14,826

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Future income tax liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Interests in mineral properties

 

$

30,541

 

$

9,421

 

Interests in oil and gas properties

 

58,427

 

56,957

 

Investments

 

5,286

 

6,337

 

Share issue and debt issue costs

 

(12,475

)

(11,720

)

Non-capital loss carry-forwards

 

(728

)

(693

)

Other

 

91

 

(162

)

Valuation allowance

 

 

737

 

Net future income tax liabilities

 

$

81,142

 

$

60,877

 

 

The Company has Australian non-capital loss carry-forward of approximately $1,050 (2008 - $2,310) which can be carried forward indefinitely to reduce future years’ taxable income.

 

Note 12 - Shareholders’ Equity

 

a) Common Shares

 

On June 16, 2009, the Company completed a bought deal with a syndicate of underwriters for 10,000,000 units (the “2009 Units”) at C$32.20 per 2009 Unit (the “2009 Offering”). Each 2009 Unit consists of one common share and one half of one common share purchase warrants (the “2017 Warrant”). Each whole 2017 Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at a price of C$75.00 at any time before June 16, 2017. In addition, the underwriters exercised an over-allotment option for the purchase of an additional 1,500,000 2009 Units. The net proceeds to the Company were $313,285 (C$354,875) after deducting underwriters’ commission and offering expenses of $13,615 (C$15,425). The Company has allocated the net proceeds of the offering between the common shares and the 2017 Warrants based upon their relative fair values on the closing date of the 2009 Offering with the 2017 Warrant being reflected in contributed surplus. The fair value of the 2017 Warrants was determined to be C$4.66 per whole 2017 Warrant based on the closing price of the 2017 Warrants on the TSX Stock Exchange on June 16, 2009, the first day of trading of the 2017 Warrants.

 

On March 13, 2008, the Company completed a bought deal with a syndicate of underwriters for 10,000,000 units (the “2008 Units”) at C$23.25 per Unit (the “2008 Unit Offering”). Each 2008 Unit consists of one common share and one half of one common share purchase warrant (a “2012 Warrant”). Each whole 2012 Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at a price of C$32.00 at any time before March 13, 2012. In addition, the underwriters exercised an over-allotment option for the purchase of an additional 1,500,000 2008 Units. The net proceeds to the Company were $260,062 (C$255,942) after deducting underwriters’ commission and offering expenses of $11,617 (C$11,433). The Company has allocated the net proceeds of the 2008 Unit Offering between the common shares and the 2012 Warrants based upon their relative fair values on the closing date of the 2008 Unit Offering, with the 2012 Warrant value being reflected in contributed surplus. The fair value of the 2012 Warrants was determined to be C$3.90 per whole 2012 Warrant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, with an assumed risk free interest rate of 3.2%, expected dividend yield of 1.04%, expected life of the 2012 Warrant of four years and expected price volatility of the Company’s common shares of 35%.

 

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During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company declared and paid dividends representing C$0.28 per share (2008 - C$0.24 per share), or $28,232 (2008 - $21,780).

 

b) Stock-based Compensation

 

On November 12, 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted a stock option plan (the “Plan”), pursuant to which the Company may grant incentive stock options to directors, officers, employees and consultants at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The exercise price and vesting period of any option is fixed by the Board of Directors on the date of grant.

 

The term of options is at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors but may not exceed ten years from the date of grant. Options expire on the earlier of the expiry date or the date of termination. Options are non-transferable. The options granted will be adjusted in the event of an amalgamation, rights offering, share consolidation or subdivision or other similar adjustments of the share capital of the Company.

 

The aggregate number of common shares in respect of which options have been granted and remain outstanding under the Plan shall not at any time exceed 5% of the then issued and outstanding common shares. Within any one-year period, the number of options issued to any single participant shall not exceed 5% of the common shares then issued and outstanding.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company issued to employees 55,000 stock options (2008 - 655,000) at exercise prices ranging between C$29.11 and C$29.84 (2008 - C$15.41 and C$20.55) . These ten-year term options vest over three years in equal portions on the anniversary of the grant date.

 

The Company uses the fair value method of accounting for stock-based compensation awards. The fair value of stock options granted during 2009 has been determined to be $659 (2008 - $2,899). The fair value of the options was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and utilized the following weighted average assumptions:

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Risk-free interest rate

 

1.83

%

4.18

%

Expected dividend yield

 

0.951

%

1.47

%

Expected price volatility of the Company’s common shares

 

64.98

%

39.78

%

Expected life of the option

 

4.0 years

 

4.0 years

 

 

and resulted in a weighted average fair value of C$13.98 per stock option (2008 - C$5.42 per stock option).

 

Option pricing models require the input of highly objective assumptions, including expected price volatility. Changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate and, therefore, option pricing models do not necessarily provide a reliable measure of the fair value of our stock options.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2009, an expense of $4,150 (2008 - $4,073) related to vested stock options has been included in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss). As at December 31, 2009, there is $5,097 (2008 - $7,702) of total unrecognized non-cash stock-based compensation expense relating to non-vested stock options granted under the Company’s equity compensation plans, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.1 years (2008 - 2.3 years).

 

Options to purchase common shares of the Company have been granted in accordance with the Plan as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

2009

 

 

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average

 

 

 

Weighted average

 

 

 

Number

 

exercise price

 

Number

 

exercise price

 

Stock options outstanding, beginning of the year

 

2,885,000

 

C$

15.49

 

2,280,000

 

C$

15.20

 

Granted

 

55,000

 

C$

29.31

 

655,000

 

C$

16.46

 

Exercised

 

(323,499

)

C$

15.34

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

 

 

(50,000

)

C$

15.20

 

Stock options outstanding, end of the year

 

2,616,501

 

C$

15.78

 

2,885,000

 

C$

15.49

 

Exercisable stock options, end of the year

 

1,384,501

 

C$

15.33

 

743,333

 

C$

15.20

 

 

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Options to purchase common shares outstanding at December 31, 2009, carry exercise prices and weighted average lives to maturity as follows:

 

 

 

Options

 

Options

 

Weighted average

 

Exercise price

 

outstanding

 

exercisable

 

life (years)

 

C$15.20

 

2,071,500

 

1,331,167

 

7.98

 

C$15.41

 

35,000

 

11,667

 

8.90

 

C$15.61

 

316,667

 

 

8.01

 

C$18.91

 

75,000

 

25,000

 

8.64

 

C$19.22

 

13,334

 

 

8.08

 

C$20.55

 

50,000

 

16,667

 

8.41

 

C$29.11

 

40,000

 

 

9.40

 

C$29.84

 

15,000

 

 

9.42

 

 

 

2,616,501

 

1,384,501

 

8.05

 

 

c) Share Purchase Warrants

 

Outstanding share purchase warrants, at December 31, 2009 and 2008, are as follows:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Warrants outstanding, beginning of the year

 

5,750,000

 

 

Issued (See Note 12(a))

 

5,750,000

 

5,750,000

 

Exercised

 

(1

)

 

Warrants outstanding, end of the year

 

11,499,999

 

5,750,000

 

 

d) Deferred Share Unit Plan

 

Under the Company’s DSU Plan, non-executive directors may choose to convert all or a percentage of their directors’ fees into DSUs. The directors must elect to convert their fees prior to June 1 in each year. In addition, the Company may award DSUs to non-executive directors as compensation.

 

DSUs earn dividend equivalents in the form of additional DSUs at the same rate as dividends on common shares. Participants are not allowed to redeem their DSUs until retirement or termination of directorship. For DSUs that have been credited upon the conversion of directors’ fees, the DSUs vest immediately. For DSUs that have been awarded as compensation, the DSUs vest 331/3% on the first day after each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant, subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors. The cash value of the DSUs at the time of redemption is equivalent to the market value of the Company’s common shares when redemption takes place.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2009, 5,779 DSUs were credited to directors under the DSU Plan (2008 - 4,440 DSUs) in connection with the conversion of directors’ fees. No DSUs were awarded to directors as compensation. The value of the DSU liability as at December 31, 2009, was $274 (2008 - $77). The mark-to-market adjustment recorded for the year ended December 31, 2009, in respect of the DSU Plan, was $34 (2008 - $13).

 

e) Restricted Stock Units

 

During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company launched a restricted stock unit plan (“RSU Plan”) whereby restricted share units (“RSUs”) may be granted to employees and officers of the Company. Each RSU is exercisable into one common share entitling the holder to acquire the common share for no additional consideration. RSUs vest at the end of a three year period and may be settled in common shares or cash. Vesting of the RSUs is based on the achievement of certain performance criteria and target settlement will range from 0% to 100% of the value.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2009, 47,215 RSUs were awarded to officers of the Company. The Company has not recognized any expense for these RSUs as the performance criteria for vesting has not been met as at December 31, 2009.

 

f) Outstanding Purchase Share Warrants, Incentive Stock Options, Special Warrants and Restricted Stock Units

 

The following table sets out the maximum shares that would be outstanding if all of the share purchase warrants, incentive stock options, special warrants and restricted stock units, at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, were exercised:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Common shares outstanding

 

112,123,500

 

100,300,000

 

Stock options

 

2,616,501

 

2,885,000

 

Warrants

 

11,499,999

 

5,750,000

 

Special warrants

 

316,436

 

 

Restricted Stock Units

 

47,215

 

 

 

 

126,603,651

 

108,935,000

 

 

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Note 13 - Earnings per Share (“EPS”)

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2009

 

 

 

Income

 

Shares

 

Per Share

 

 

 

(Numerator)

 

(Denominator)

 

Amount

 

Net income

 

80,879

 

106,683

 

$

0.76

 

Effect of dilutive securities

 

 

1,116

 

(0.01

)

Diluted EPS

 

80,879

 

107,799

 

$

0.75

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2008

 

 

 

Income

 

Shares

 

Per Share

 

 

 

(Numerator)

 

(Denominator)

 

Amount

 

Net loss

 

40,347

 

98,006

 

$

0.41

 

Effect of dilutive securities

 

 

587

 

 

Diluted EPS

 

40,347

 

98,593

 

$

0.41

 

 

Options to purchase 55,000 shares, warrants to purchase 11,499,999 common shares, 316,436 special warrants and 47,215 RSU’s were outstanding as at December 31, 2009, but were not included in the computation of diluted EPS due to the exercise prices of the options and warrants being greater than the weighted average price of the common shares for the year ended December 31, 2009 and due to the performance criteria for the vesting of the Special Warrants and RSU’s having not been met prior to December 31, 2009.

 

Options to purchase 70,000 shares and warrants to purchase 5,750,000 common shares were outstanding as at December 31, 2008, but were not included in the computation of diluted EPS due to the exercise prices of these options and warrants being greater than the weighted average price of the common shares for the year ended December 31, 2008.

 

Note 14 - Geographic Information

 

The following tables reflect geographic financial information:

 

 

 

Year ended

 

Period ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

$

86,653

 

$

90,717

 

Mexico

 

73,412

 

 

Canada

 

37,000

 

58,691

 

Australia

 

2,663

 

1,633

 

Consolidated

 

$

199,728

 

$

151,041

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

$

17,602

 

$

29,975

 

Mexico

 

52,324

 

 

Canada

 

9,362

 

12,570

 

Australia

 

1,591

 

(2,198

)

Consolidated

 

$

80,879

 

$

40,347

 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2009, three mineral royalties totaling $115,358, comprised 57.8% of Total Revenue across all geographic segments. During the year ended December 31, 2008, three royalties totaling $71,719, comprised 32.9% from two mineral royalties and 14.6% from an oil and gas royalty, respectively, of Total Revenue across all geographic segments. Geographic revenues are segmented by the jurisdiction of the entity receiving the revenue.

 

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As at

 

As at

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Interests in mineral properties, net

 

 

 

 

 

Canada

 

$

130,641

 

$

96,564

 

United States

 

645,365

 

681,054

 

Mexico

 

135,135

 

 

Australia

 

47,019

 

28,610

 

Consolidated

 

$

958,160

 

$

806,228

 

Total Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Canada

 

$

1,109,396

 

$

796,183

 

United States

 

710,543

 

678,157

 

Mexico

 

150,755

 

 

Australia

 

50,197

 

29,446

 

Consolidated

 

$

2,020,891

 

$

1,503,786

 

 

Interests in oil and gas properties of $390,540 (2008 - $361,645) and investments of $106,575 (2008 - $141,476) are held in Canada.

 

Note 15 - Commitments

 

Operating Leases

 

At December 31, 2009, the Company has future minimum annual operating lease commitments in connection with its leased office spaces and certain office equipment, as follows:

 

to December 31, 2010

 

$

418

 

to December 31, 2011

 

367

 

to December 31, 2012

 

324

 

to December 31, 2013

 

272

 

to December 31, 2014 and thereafter

 

 

 

Credit Facility

 

Under the Amended Credit Facility the Company is required to pay a quarterly standby fee of 0.5625% to 0.750% of the unutilized portion of this facility. For the year ended December 31, 2009, standby fees of $500 (2008 - $517) were incurred and paid. (See Note 10 - Revolving Term Credit Facility).

 

Newmont Call Options

 

The Company wrote a European-style covered call option on all of its Exchangeable Shares. The options expired unexercised on January 15, 2010. (See Note 4 - Newmont Exchangeable Shares).

 

Note 16- Subsequent Events

 

a) International Royalty Corporation

 

On December 18, 2009, the Company announced an offer to acquire any and all outstanding shares of International Royalty Corporation (“IRC”) for C$6.75 cash per share (the “Offer”). On January 19, 2010, the Company announced a variation and extension to the Offer. The Company extended the period during which shareholders of IRC may deposit their common shares under the Offer from 8:00pm (Toronto time) on January 19, 2010 to 8:00pm (Toronto time) on February 19, 2010. On February 16, 2010, the Company announced that it would allow the Offer to expire on February 19, 2010 as one of the conditions to the Offer could not be fulfilled as IRC had announced that it had received shareholder and optionholder approval of a plan of arrangement with Royal Gold, Inc.

 

The Company incurred expenses of $670 related to the Offer, which have been included in net income for the year ended December 31, 2009.

 

b) Acquisition of Moydow Mines International Ltd.

 

On January 22, 2010, the Company announced the completion of a plan of arrangement among the Company, one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries and Moydow pursuant to which the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Moydow. On November 20, 2009, the Company acquired an undivided 20% interest in Moydow’s 2% NSR royalty on a portion of Newmont Mining Corporation’s Ahafo property in Ghana, known as Subika, for $13,000. The remaining 80% undivided interest in the Subika royalty was acquired pursuant to this plan of arrangement.

 

In exchange for each Moydow share, Moydow shareholders received 0.02863 Common Share. Moydow options, upon their exercise, will be exerciseable into Common Shares on the same basis as the exchange of Moydow shares for Common Shares. Upon closing of the plan of arrangement, the Company issued 1,733,993 Common Shares and reserved for issuance 94,470 Common Shares upon the exercise of Moydow options, which together were valued at approximately $49,000.

 

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Schedule “B”

 

to Business Acquisition Report

 



 

GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

 

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2009

 



 

 

Deloitte & Touche LLP

 

2800 - 1055 Dunsmuir Street

 

4 Bentall Centre

 

P.O. Box 49279

 

Vancouver BC V7X 1P4

 

Canada

 

 

 

Tel: 604-669-4466

 

Fax: 604-685-0395

 

www.deloitte.ca

 

Auditors’ Report

 

To the Shareholders of

Gold Wheaton Gold Corp.

 

We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of Gold Wheaton Gold Corp. as at December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the consolidated statements of net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss), shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.

 

In our opinion, these consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as at December 31, 2009 and 2008 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.

 

(Signed) Deloitte & Touche LLP

 

 

Chartered Accountants

March 8, 2010

 



 

GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

As at December 31

(US dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

21,518

 

$

1,515

 

Short-term investments

 

65,584

 

5,913

 

Accounts receivable

 

28,385

 

14,498

 

Other assets

 

198

 

411

 

 

 

115,685

 

22,337

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mineral interests (Note 3)

 

555,507

 

443,975

 

Long term investments (Note 4)

 

6,868

 

 

Future income tax asset (Note 8)

 

 

2,410

 

 

 

$

678,060

 

$

468,722

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 6)

 

$

11,218

 

$

7,847

 

Current portion of long-term liabilities (Note 5)

 

47,592

 

 

 

 

58,810

 

7,847

 

Future income tax liabilities (Note 8)

 

4,106

 

 

Long-term liabilities (Notes 3 and 5)

 

89,646

 

38,673

 

 

 

152,562

 

46,520

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

Share capital (Note 7)

 

479,684

 

396,763

 

Share purchase warrants (Note 7)

 

44,387

 

28,975

 

Contributed surplus (Notes 5 and 7)

 

4,345

 

3,784

 

Deficit

 

(4,873

)

(7,182

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

1,955

 

(138

)

 

 

525,498

 

422,202

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

678,060

 

$

468,722

 

 

Commitments (Note 11)

 

Approved by the Board:

 

/s/David Cohen”

 

/s/Nolan Watson”

Director - David Cohen

 

Director - Nolan Watson

 

The accompanying notes are integral part of these financial statements.

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Net Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

For the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008

US Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts.

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Sales

 

$

62,593

 

$

15,422

 

Cost of sales

 

23,931

 

7,594

 

Depreciation and depletion

 

13,559

 

5,440

 

 

 

37,490

 

13,034

 

Earnings from mining operations

 

25,103

 

2,388

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

5,771

 

14

 

Office and miscellaneous

 

493

 

158

 

Professional and consulting fees (Note 6)

 

3,140

 

1,628

 

Stock-based compensation

 

560

 

3,567

 

Transfer agent and filing fees

 

122

 

66

 

Travel and promotion

 

399

 

168

 

 

 

10,485

 

5,601

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income/(loss) before other items

 

14,618

 

(3,213

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other items

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

219

 

969

 

Mark-to-market on share purchase warrants

 

511

 

 

Foreign exchange loss

 

(5,708

)

(1,779

)

Loss on Amended Creditor’s Proposal (Note 6)

 

 

(599

)

Write-off of asset

 

 

(242

)

Income/(loss) before taxes

 

9,640

 

(4,864

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Future income tax expense (note 8)

 

7,331

 

556

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) for the year

 

2,309

 

(5,420

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic income (loss) per common share (Note 2(a))

 

$

0.02

 

$

(0.12

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted income (loss) per common share (Note 2(a))

 

$

0.02

 

$

(0.12

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic (Note 2(a))

 

135,276

 

46,265

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted (Note 2(a))

 

135,760

 

46,265

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

2,309

 

$

(5,420

)

Other comprehensive Income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on available for sale securities

 

2,392

 

 

Future income tax expense

 

(299

)

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

6

 

Comprehensive Income (loss)

 

4,402

 

(5,414

)

 

The accompanying notes are integral part of these financial statements.

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008

US dollars in thousands.

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Cash Flows From (used in):

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Activities

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

2,309

 

$

(5,420

)

Adjustments for:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and depletion

 

13,559

 

5,440

 

Unrealized foreign exchange loss

 

7,680

 

5,362

 

Gain on mark-to-market on share purchase warrants

 

(511

)

 

Future income tax

 

7,331

 

556

 

Non cash interest expense

 

2,165

 

 

Stock-based compensation

 

560

 

3,567

 

Write-off of asset

 

 

242

 

 

 

33,093

 

9,747

 

Changes in non-cash working capital (Note 9)

 

(9,289

)

(7,348

)

 

 

23,804

 

2,399

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of short-term investments

 

(77,133

)

(70,595

)

Redemption of short-term investments

 

18,761

 

50,919

 

Purchase of long term investments

 

(3,965

)

 

Deferred acquisition cost

 

 

(169

)

Mineral Interests

 

(125,108

)

(224,984

)

 

 

(187,445

)

(244,829

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of long term debt

 

96,455

 

 

Warrants exercised

 

2,131

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of equity securities

 

89,263

 

243,945

 

Share issue costs

 

(4,812

)

 

 

 

183,037

 

243,945

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

607

 

 

Increase in cash

 

20,003

 

1,515

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, beginning of the year

 

1,515

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, end of the year

 

$

21,518

 

$

1,515

 

Non-cash transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

Common shares issued for purchase of mineral interest

 

$

 

$

174,598

 

Common shares issued for finders fee

 

$

 

$

67

 

Common shares issued for settlement of debt

 

$

 

$

497

 

Warrants issued related to debt financing

 

$

10,637

 

$

 

Supplemental cash flow information (Note 9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Consolidated Shareholders’ Equity

December 31, 2009

US dollars in thousands

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contributed

 

 

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

Common Shares

 

Warrants

 

Surplus

 

Deficit

 

(Loss)/Income

 

Total

 

At December 31, 2007

 

$

1,120

 

$

 

$

18

 

$

(1,762

)

$

(144

)

(768

)

Private placement - April 21, 2008

 

1,346

 

145

 

 

 

 

1,491

 

Finder’s fee

 

67

 

7

 

 

 

 

74

 

Settlement of outstanding debt

 

497

 

 

 

 

 

497

 

Share issuance costs

 

(70

)

(7

)

 

 

 

(77

)

Warrants exercised

 

520

 

(23

)

 

 

 

497

 

Fair value of stock options (Note 7)

 

 

 

3,567

 

 

 

3,567

 

Options exercised

 

368

 

 

(99

)

 

 

269

 

Private placement - July 8, 2008

 

225,112

 

30,026

 

 

 

 

255,138

 

Share issuance costs

 

(11,865

)

(1,583

)

 

 

 

(13,448

)

Share issuance costs tax recovery

 

3,085

 

410

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,495

 

Mineral interest acquisition

 

174,598

 

 

 

 

 

174,598

 

Promissory note amendment (Note 3)

 

1,985

 

 

 

298

 

 

 

 

 

2,283

 

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

6

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

(5,420

)

 

(5,420

)

At December 31, 2008

 

396,763

 

28,975

 

3,784

 

(7,182

)

(138

)

422,202

 

Public offering - March 5, 2009

 

84,146

 

5,117

 

 

 

 

89,263

 

Share issuance costs

 

(4,536

)

(276

)

 

 

 

(4,812

)

Share issuance costs tax recovery

 

1,059

 

56

 

 

 

 

1,115

 

Warrants and options exercised

 

2,252

 

(121

)

 

 

 

2,131

 

Warrants issued on debt financing

 

 

10,637

 

 

 

 

10,637

 

Expired warrants

 

 

(1

)

1

 

 

 

 

Fair value of stock options (Note 7)

 

 

 

560

 

 

 

560

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

2,309

 

 

2,309

 

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

2,093

 

2,093

 

At December 31, 2009

 

$

479,684

 

$

44,387

 

$

4,345

 

$

(4,873

)

$

1,955

 

$

525,498

 

 

As at December 31, 2009, the total deficit and accumulated other comprehensive loss was $2,918 in thousands (December 31, 2008 - $7,320).

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2009

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.

 

1.              DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS

 

Gold Wheaton Gold Corp. (“Gold Wheaton” or “the Company”) is a mining company with 100% of its operating revenue from the sale of gold and other precious metals.

 

The Company has entered into a long-term gold and other precious metal contract with FNX Mining Company Inc. (FNX Operations in Canada) and long-term gold contracts with First Uranium Corporation (Mine Waste Solutions tailings recovery operation and Ezulwini Mine in South Africa) (Note 3).  The production of gold and other precious metals are impacted by the continued operations of the counterparties.  The Company does not control the mining operations.  At any time, any of the operators of the mines may suspend or discontinue operations.

 

The Company is actively pursuing further growth opportunities, primarily by way of entering into long-term gold purchase contracts.

 

2.              SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

a)              Basis of presentation

 

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).

 

During 2008, the Company changed its year-end from September 30 to December 31.  To increase comparability, the Company is presenting audited financial information for the year ended December 31, 2008.

 

Effective on February 4, 2010, the Company completed a 10:1 common share consolidation of the total number of issued and outstanding common shares approved at the February 4, 2010  Special Meeting of Shareholders.  As a result of the share consolidation, the Company will have approximately 143,047,466 common shares.  All stock options and common share purchase warrants were consolidated on the same basis as the common shares and have been re-priced accordingly. The Company has reflected the consolidation retroactively.  Consequently, all share capital, stock options and share purchase warrants are presented post-consolidation.

 

b)              Principles of consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its 100% owned subsidiary Gold Wheaton (Barbados) Corporation.  All intercompany transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.

 

c)              Cash and cash equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents include cash, and short term deposits that are readily convertible to cash with an original term to maturity of less than 90 days.  As at December 31, 2009 and 2008, The Company did not hold any short term deposits.

 

d)              Short-term investments

 

Short-term investments are guaranteed interest certificates with an original term to maturity of greater than 90 days.

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2009

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.

 

e)              Foreign currency translation

 

Foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities are translated into United States dollars at the exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date. Non-monetary assets denominated in foreign currencies are translated using the rate of exchange at the transaction date.  Foreign currency transactions are translated at the United States dollar rate prevailing on the transaction dates.  Foreign exchange gains and losses are included in the determination of earnings.

 

f)                Changes in functional reporting currency

 

Effective July 1, 2008, the Company determined that the functional currency had changed from the Canadian to the United States dollar.  This resulted from the change in the nature of the business as all sales and the majority of expenses occur in United States dollars.  Concurrent with this change in functional currency, the Company adopted the United States dollar as its reporting currency.  In accordance with GAAP, the change was effected by translating assets and liabilities, at the end of prior reporting periods, at the existing United States / Canadian dollar foreign exchange spot rate, while earnings, losses and shareholders’ equity were translated at historic rates.  All resulting exchange differences were recognized in other comprehensive loss.

 

g)             Financial Instruments

 

The Company classifies all financial instruments as held-to-maturity, available-for-sale, held-for-trading, loans and receivables, or other financial liabilities. Instruments held as available-for-sale are mark-to-market with unrealized gains and losses being recognized in other comprehensive income.  Financial assets held to maturity, loans and receivables and financial liabilities, other than those held for trading, are measured at amortized cost. Instruments classified as held-for-trading are measured at fair value with unrealized gains and losses recognized in the Statement of Net Income (Loss).

 

The Company has classified its financial instruments as follows:

 

Cash and cash equivalents

Held for trading

 

Short term investments

Held for trading

 

Accounts receivables and other receivables

Loans and receivables

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

Other liabilities

 

Long-term investment — shares

Available-for-sale

 

Long-term investment — warrants

Held for trading

 

Long-term liabilities

Other liabilities

 

 

The classification of fair value measurements is based upon a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. The level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the measurement. Level inputs are as follows:

 

Level 1 — quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

Level 2 — significant observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1

Level 3 — significant unobservable inputs

 

h)             New accounting policies

 

Inventories

 

On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted section 3031, “Inventories”, which replaces Section 3030, and establishes standards for the measurement and disclosure of inventories.  This Section 

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2009

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.

 

provides more extensive guidance in the following areas: the determination of cost, including allocation of overhead; limitation of permitted cost formulas; and expansion of disclosure requirements to increase transparency. This standard was adopted on a retrospective basis.  The adoption of this accounting standard did not have any impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

 

On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted section 3064 “Goodwill and Intangible Assets which establishes guidance on the recognition of intangible assets as well as the recognition and measurement of internally developed intangible assets. In addition, Section 3450 “Research and Development Costs” was withdrawn from the Handbook. This standard was adopted on a retrospective basis.  Adopting this accounting standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.

 

Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities

 

In January 2009, the CICA issued Emerging Issues Committee (“EIC”) Abstract 173 - Credit Risk and the Fair Value of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“EIC-173”). EIC-173 provides guidance on how to take into account credit risk of an entity and counterparty when determining the fair value of an entity’s financial assets and financial liabilities, including derivative instruments. EIC-173 is applicable for the Company’s interim and annual consolidated financial statements for its fiscal year ending December 31, 2009, with retrospective application. The adoption of EIC-173 did not result in a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008.

 

Financial Instruments - Disclosures

 

In June 2009, the CICA amended Handbook Section 3862 — Financial Instruments — Disclosures to include additional disclosure requirements about fair value measurements of financial instruments and to enhance liquidity risk disclosure requirements for publicly accountable enterprises. The amendments are applicable for the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

 

i)                Income (loss) per share

 

Basic income (loss) per common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per common share is computed in accordance with the treasury stock method and the “if converted” method which includes the dilutive effect of potentially issuable common stock from outstanding stock options, warrants and convertible debt. The treasury stock method assumes that proceeds received from in-the-money stock options are used to repurchase common shares at the average market rate during the year. Basic income (loss) per share figures have been calculated using the weighted monthly average number of shares outstanding during the respective years.  In addition, the related interest and amortization of deferred financing fees on convertible debt, when dilutive (net of tax) are added back to income, since these would not be paid or incurred if the convertible debt was converted into common shares.

 

j)                Use of estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses recorded

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2009

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.

 

during the reporting periods.  Significant estimates and assumptions include, amongst other things, the reserves and resources and the recoverability of mineral interest, the allocation of mineral purchase price between depletable and non-depletable costs, the composition of future income tax assets and tax liabilities, the assumptions used to determine stock based compensation, and precious metal sales receivables. Actual results could differ from these estimates and these differences could have a significant impact on the financial statements.

 

k)            Mineral interests

 

Contracts for which settlement is called for in gold, palladium or platinum, the amount of which is based on production at the mines, are recorded at cost. The cost of these assets is separately allocated to reserves, resources and exploration potential. Reserves would be based on three years of estimate production (“Estimated Reserves”) when there are no reserves for a specific contract.  The value allocated to reserves or Estimated Reserves is classified as depletable and is depreciated on a unit-of-production basis over the estimated recoverable proven and probable reserves or Estimated Reserves at the mine corresponding to the specific contract.  The value associated with resources and exploration potential is the value beyond proven and probable reserves or Estimated Reserves at acquisition and is classified as non-depletable until such time as it is transferred to the depletable category as a result of the conversion of resources or exploration potential into reserves, Estimated Reserves, or until such time it is written off.

 

Evaluations of the carrying values of each contract are undertaken each year to determine if estimated undiscounted future net cash flows are less than the carrying value. Estimated undiscounted future net cash flows are calculated using estimated production, sales prices and purchase costs. If it is determined that the future net cash flows from an operation are less than the carrying value then a write-down is recorded with a charge to operations.

 

l)                Stock-based compensation

 

The Company has a stock-based compensation plan, whereby stock options are granted to employees and non-employees in accordance with the policies of regulatory authorities. The fair value of all share purchase options granted is expensed over their vesting period with a corresponding increase to contributed surplus or warrant capital. Upon exercise of share purchase options, the consideration paid by the option holder, together with the amount previously recognized in contributed surplus or warrant capital, is recorded as an increase to share capital.

 

The Company uses the Black-Scholes option valuation model to calculate the fair value of share purchase options at the date of grant. Option pricing models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected price volatility. Changes in these assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate and, therefore, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of the Company’s share purchase options.

 

m)          Income Taxes

 

The Company follows the asset and liability method of tax allocation.  Under this method, future tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities, and measured using the substantively enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse.  In the case of unused tax losses, income tax reductions, and certain items that have a tax basis but cannot be identified with an asset or liability on the balance sheet, the recognition of future income tax assets is determined by reference to whether it is more likely than not that the future income tax reductions will be realized.

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2009

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.

 

n)             Revenue recognition

 

Revenue from the sale of precious metals is recognized in the accounts when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, title and risk passes to the buyer, collection is reasonably assured and the price is reasonably determinable. Revenue from the sale of precious metals may be subject to adjustment upon final settlement of estimated precious metal prices, weights, and assays. Adjustments to revenue for precious metal prices are recorded monthly and any other adjustments are recorded on final settlement.

 

o)              Comparative figures

 

Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation. Such reclassification is for presentation purposes only and has no effect on the Company’s previously reported results.

 

p)              Future accounting pronouncements

 

Business combination, non-controlling interest, and consolidation

 

In January 2009, the CICA issued Handbook Sections 1582, Business Combinations, (“Section 1582”), 1601, Consolidated Financial Statements, (“Section 1601”) and 1602, Non-controlling Interests, (“Section 1602”) which replaces CICA Handbook Sections 1581, Business Combinations, and 1600, Consolidated Financial Statements. Section 1582 establishes standards for the accounting for business combinations that is equivalent to the business combination accounting standard under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). Section 1582 is applicable for the Company’s business combinations with acquisition dates on or after January 1, 2011. Early adoption of this Section is permitted. Section 1601 together with Section 1602 establishes standards for the preparation of consolidated financial statements. Section 1601 is applicable for the Company’s interim and annual consolidated financial statements for its fiscal year beginning January 1, 2011. Early adoption of this Section is permitted. If the Company chooses to early adopt any one of these Sections, the other two sections must also be adopted at the same time.

 

International Financial Reporting Standards

 

In February 2008, the CICA Accounting Standards Board (“AcSB”) confirmed the changeover to IFRS from Canadian GAAP will be required for publicly accountable enterprises effective for interim and annual financial statements relating to fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2011.

 

3.              MINERAL INTERESTS

 

 

 

December 31, 2009

 

December 31, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

Cost

 

Depreciation

 

Net

 

Cost

 

Depreciation

 

Net

 

FNX

 

$

399,240

 

$

14,279

 

$

384,961

 

$

399,240

 

$

5,389

 

$

393,851

 

MWS

 

125,172

 

4,713

 

120,459

 

50,174

 

50

 

50,124

 

EMC

 

50,093

 

6

 

50,087

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

574,505

 

$

18,998

 

$

555,507

 

$

449,414

 

$

5,439

 

$

443,975

 

 

The value allocated to reserves or Estimated Reserves is classified as depletable and is depleted on a

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2009

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.

 

unit-of-production basis over the estimated recoverable proven and probable reserves or Estimated Reserves at the mine.  The value associated with resource and exploration potential is the value beyond proven and probable reserves or Estimated Reserves allocated at acquisition and is classified as non-depletable until such time as it is transferred to the depletable category as a result of the conversion of resources or exploration potential into reserves, Estimated Reserves, or written off due to non-recoverability.

 

 

 

December 31, 2009

 

December 31, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

Non-

 

 

 

 

 

Non-

 

 

 

 

 

Depletable

 

Depletable

 

Total

 

Depletable

 

Depletable

 

Total

 

FNX

 

$

43,538

 

$

341,423

 

$

384,961

 

$

8,754

 

$

385,097

 

$

393,851

 

MWS

 

114,227

 

6,232

 

120,459

 

47,624

 

2,500

 

50,124

 

EMC

 

3,308

 

46,779

 

50,087

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

161,073

 

$

394,434

 

$

555,507

 

$

56,378

 

$

387,597

 

$

443,975

 

 

FNX

 

On July 15, 2008, the Company entered into an agreement with FNX Mining Company Inc. (“FNX”) to purchase 50% of the contained gold equivalent ounces in ore mined and shipped from the FNX Operations.  Total upfront consideration paid was $399.1 million (CDN$400 million).  In addition the Company will pay for each gold equivalent ounce delivered, a cash payment of the lesser of $400 (subject to an annual inflationary adjustment starting in 2011) or the then prevailing market price per ounce of gold. The $399.1 million was satisfied by the payment of $174.6 million in cash, the issue of 35 million common shares valued at $174.6 million (CDN $175 million) and a promissory note for $49.9 million (CDN$50 million) (the “Note”). The Company incurred $161 thousand of acquisition costs related to the transaction.

 

On December 8, 2008, the Company restructured the terms of the Note.  The due date of the Note was extended for 18 months to July 16, 2010.  The Note may be repaid at either FNX’s or the Company’s option through the issuance of common shares of the Company determined by dividing CDN$50 million by the lesser of: (a) $10.00; and (b) the greater of: (i) the 20-day volume average price of the Company’s common shares ending June 30, 2010; and (ii) $2.00.  As consideration for amending the Note, the Company issued one million common shares to FNX.

 

The Note has an imputed interest rate of 3.88% and the estimated fair value of the equity component of the Note was determined using the Black-Scholes Model. The assumptions used in estimating the fair value are summarized as follows:

 

Risk free interest rate

 

1.37

%

Divident yield

 

Nil

 

Expected volatility

 

63.20

%

Expected life

 

1.5 years

 

 

Mine Waste Solutions (“MWS”)

 

On November 28, 2008, the Company entered into an agreement with Chemwes (Proprietary) Limited, a subsidiary of First Uranium Corporation (“First Uranium”).  Gold Wheaton will purchase the greater of 20,000 ounces of gold in 2009 and 25 percent of the gold production and thereafter 25

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2009

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.

 

percent of the life-of-mine gold production from First Uranium’s Mine Waste Solutions tailings recovery operation (“MWS”) in South Africa.  Total upfront payment was $125 million of which $75 million was paid in 2009.

 

In addition, the Company will pay an ongoing payment equal to the lesser of $400 per ounce and the prevailing spot price (subject to an annual inflation adjustment starting in 2012).

 

The Company incurred $172 thousand of acquisition costs related to the transaction.

 

Gold Wheaton is not required to fund any capital expenditures at MWS, including any expansion projects.  MWS will refund the Company $42 million if the third expansion of the gold plant is not completed with certain minimum technical requirements by June 1, 2010, $30 million of which can be recouped by MWS under certain performance conditions.

 

Ezulwini Mining Company (“EMC”)

 

On December 8, 2009, the Company entered into an agreement with Ezulwini Mining Company (Proprietary) Limited (“EMC”), a subsidiary of First Uranium.  Gold Wheaton will purchase the greater of 16,500 and 19,500 ounces of gold in 2010 and 2011 respectively and 7 percent of the gold production and thereafter 7 percent of the life-of-mine gold production from EMC’s Ezulwini Mine in South Africa.  Total upfront payment was $50 million.

 

In addition, the Company will pay an ongoing payment equal to the lesser of $400 per ounce and the prevailing spot price (subject to an annual inflation adjustment starting in 2013).

 

The Company incurred $93 thousand of acquisition costs related to the transaction.

 

4.     LONG TERM INVESTMENTS

 

 

 

December 31, 2009

 

December 31

 

 

 

Cost

 

Unrealized gain

 

Fair Value

 

2008

 

Available-for-sale Shares

 

$

3,306

 

$

2,392

 

$

5,698

 

$

 

Held for trading Warrants

 

659

 

511

 

1,170

 

 

 

 

$

3,965

 

$

2,903

 

$

6,868

 

$

 

 

On April 22, 2009, Gold Wheaton acquired by way of an equity offering 6,250,000 common shares and 3,125,000 warrants of Sandstorm Resources Ltd (“Sandstorm”) for total consideration of $2.0 million.  The warrants are exercisable at a price of $0.60 until April 23, 2014.

 

On October 14, 2009, Gold Wheaton acquired by way of an equity offering 4,444,444 common shares and 2,222,222 warrants of Sandstorm for total consideration of $2.0 million.  The warrants are exercisable at a price of $0.60 until April 23, 2014.

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2009

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.

 

The Sandstorm Chief Executive Officer is a director of the Company.

 

For the years ended December 31, 2009, the Company recorded mark-to-market gains in other comprehensive income and net income of:

 

 

 

For the Years Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Mark-to-market gains included in income

 

$

511

 

Nil

 

Mark-to-market gains included in other comprehensive income

 

$

2,392

 

Nil

 

 

The Company applied the relative fair value approach which allocates the considerations paid based on the relative fair value of the common shares and warrants. The estimated fair value of the 3,125,000 warrants purchased was determined using the Black-Scholes Model.  The estimated fair value of the 2,222,222 warrants purchased was determined by the closing trading price of each warrant on the acquisition date which was CDN$0.23.  The assumptions used in estimating the fair value are summarized as follows:

 

 

 

December 31, 2009

 

Risk free interest rate

 

1.59

%

Dividend yield

 

Nil

 

Expected volatility

 

45.82

%

Expected warrant life

 

5

 

Estimated fair value per warrant

 

$

0.13

 

 

5.     LONG TERM LIABILITIES

 

 

 

December 31, 2009

 

December 31, 2008

 

FNX Note (CDN$50 million)

 

$

46,594

 

$

38,673

 

10% Senior Secured 1 Notes due May 26, 2014:

 

 

 

 

 

Series 1 (CDN $57 million)

 

50,049

 

 

10% Senior Secured 2 Notes due Nov 26, 2014:

 

 

 

 

 

Series 2 (CDN $50 million)

 

40,595

 

 

 

 

137,238

 

38,673

 

Current Portion

 

(47,592

)

 

 

 

$

89,646

 

$

38,673

 

 

The carrying value of the Secured 1 and 2 Notes is as follows:

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2009

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.

 

 

 

CDN

 

US

 

Original promissory note

 

$

107,000

 

$

98,142

 

Warrants issued

 

(11,464

)

(10,637

)

Transaction costs

 

(1,888

)

(1,687

)

Interest

 

1,617

 

1,517

 

Foreign exchange

 

 

3,309

 

 

 

95,265

 

90,644

 

Current portion

 

(1,049

)

(998

)

 

 

$

94,216

 

$

89,646

 

 

On May 26, 2009, the Company issued the 10% Senior Secured Notes due May 26, 2014, Series 1 (the “Secured 1 Notes”), with a principal amount of CDN$57 million with interest payable semi-annually.  The principal amount of CDN$57 million is due on May 26, 2014 and the effective interest rate of 12.3%.  Under the Note Indenture, the Company is required to maintain certain financial covenants.  At December 31, 2009, the Company is in compliance with its debt covenants.  The Secured 1 Notes are secured by the Company mineral interests.

 

On November 26, 2009, the Company issued the 10% Senior Secured Notes due November 26, 2014, Series 2 (the “Secured 2 Notes”), with a principal amount of CDN$50 million with interest payable semi-annually.  The principal amount of CDN$50 million is due on November 26, 2014 and the effective interest rate of 14.1%.  Under the Note Indenture, the Company is required to maintain certain financial covenants.  At December 31, 2009, the Company is in compliance with its debt covenants.  The Secured 2 Notes are secured by the Company mineral interests.

 

In connection with the issuance of the Secured 1 and 2 Notes, the Company issued 7,125,000 warrants on Secured 1 and 6,250,000 warrants on Secured 2.  Both are exercisable at $5.00 per warrant to the Secured 1 and 2 Notes holders.  The estimated fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes Model.  The assumptions used in estimating the fair value are summarized as follows:

 

 

 

December 31, 2009

 

 

 

Secured 1

 

Secured 2

 

Risk free interest rate

 

1.83

%

2.31

%

Dividend yield

 

Nil

 

Nil

 

Expected volatility

 

45.54

%

46.40

%

Expected warrant life

 

5

 

5

 

 

6.              RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recorded consulting fees of $912 thousand (year ended December 31, 2008- $276 thousand) to companies controlled by a director or officer.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company purchased $15.6 million (year ended December 31, 2008 - $7.5 million) of precious metals from FNX, which owns approximately 24%  as of December 31, 2009 of the Company’s common stock and has one director in common.  At December 

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2009

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.

 

31, 2009 and 2008, the Company owes FNX $10.2 million and $7.0 million respectively for precious metals purchased, which has been recorded in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company had the following transactions with companies related to a common former director or officer:

 

 

 

For the Year Ended

 

 

 

December 31, 2008

 

Management fees

 

$

9

 

Legal and consulting fees

 

67

 

Debt settlement

 

675

 

Payment of a portion of the related parties balance at September 30, 2007

 

106

 

Debt settlement through issuance of common shares (Note 8)

 

249

 

 

These transactions were in the normal course of operations and were measured at the exchange amount which was the amount established and agreed to by the related parties.

 

7.              SHARE CAPITAL

 

a)              Share capital

 

Authorized:

·          Unlimited common shares without par value.

·          Unlimited preferred shares without par value.

 

b)              Issued

 

Common shares:

 

 

 

Number of

 

 

 

Common Shares

 

Balance, December 31, 2007

 

1,680,666

 

Issued pursuant to April 21, 2008 private placement

 

3,000,000

 

Issued shares as a finder’s fee

 

150,000

 

Issued pursuant to settlement of outstanding debt

 

1,000,000

 

Issued pursuant to July 8, 2008 private placement

 

52,000,000

 

Issued for mineral purchase

 

35,000,000

 

Issued pursuant to amended note (Note 3)

 

1,000,000

 

Options exercised

 

82,000

 

Warrants exercised

 

509,500

 

Balance, December 31, 2008

 

94,422,166

 

Issued pursuant to March 5, 2009 public offering

 

46,000,000

 

Options exercised

 

500

 

Warrants exercised

 

2,624,800

 

Balance, December 31, 2009

 

143,047,466

 

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2009

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.

 

On March 5, 2009, the Company completed a public offering (the “Public Offering”).  The Public Offering consisted of 46,000,000 units, at a price of CDN$2.50 per unit. Each unit consists of one common share and one-half warrant. Each warrant is exercisable for one additional common share at a price of CDN$5.00 per share, for a period of two years.

 

The Company applied the relative fair value approach which allocates the gross proceeds based on the relative fair value of the common shares and warrants. The estimated fair value of warrants granted was determined using the Black-Scholes Model. The weighted average assumptions used in estimating the fair value are summarized as follows:

 

 

 

December 31, 2009

 

December 31, 2008

 

Risk free interest rate

 

1.14

%

3.31

%

Dividend yield

 

Nil

 

Nil

 

Expected volatility

 

60.29

%

32.48

%

Expected warrant life

 

2 years

 

4.57 years

 

Estimated fair value per warrant

 

$

0.71

 

$

1.00

 

 

On April 21, 2008, the Company completed a private placement (the “Unit Offering”).  The Unit offering consisted of 3,000,000 units with each unit comprised of one common share of the Company and one common share purchase warrant (the “Warrant”) for CDN$0.50 each.  Each Warrant is exercisable to acquire an additional common share of the Company at a price of CDN$1.00 per share.

 

The Company also issued 150,000 units as finders fee (the “Finders Fee units”) related to the Unit Offering.  Each Finders Fee unit is comprised of one common share of the Company and one common share purchase warrant (the “Warrants”).  Each warrant is exercisable to acquire an additional common share of the Company at a price of CDN$1.00 per share.

 

On April 21, 2008, the Company settled $497 thousand in outstanding debt ($249 thousand due to related party — see Note 6) through the issuance of 1 million common shares at a price of CDN$0.50 per share.

 

On July 8, 2008, the Company completed a private placement (the “Private Placement”).  The Private Placement consisted of 52,000,000 units, at a price of CDN$5.00 per unit.  Each unit consists of one common share and one-half warrant.  Each warrant is exercisable for one additional common share at a price of CDN$10.00 per share, for a period of five years.

 

c)              Share Purchase Warrants

 

As at December 31, 2009, the following share purchase warrants were outstanding:

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2009

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise Price

 

 

 

 

 

Number of

 

Per Warrant

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants

 

(CDN)

 

Expiry date

 

Balance, December 31, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

Private Placement - April 21, 2008

 

3,000,000

 

$

1.00

 

April 21, 2009

 

Issued warrants as a finder’s fee

 

150,000

 

$

1.00

 

April 21, 2009

 

Private Placement - July 8, 2008

 

25,999,999

 

$

10.00

 

July 8, 2013

 

Exercised

 

(509,500

)

$

1.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2008

 

28,640,499

 

$

9.20

 

 

 

Public Offering- March 5, 2009

 

23,000,000

 

$

5.00

 

March 5, 2011

 

Exercised

 

(2,624,800

)

$

1.00

 

 

 

Expired

 

(15,700

)

$

1.00

 

 

 

Debt Offering - May 26, 2009 (Note 5)

 

7,125,000

 

$

5.00

 

May 26, 2014

 

Debt Offering - Nov. 26, 2009 (Note 5)

 

6,250,000

 

$

5.00

 

November 26, 2014

 

Balance, December 31, 2009

 

62,374,999

 

$

7.08

 

 

 

 

d)              Stock Options

 

The Company follows the policies of the TSX-V, under which it is authorized to grant options to acquire up to 10% of the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company (the “Plan”).  Under the Plan, the exercise price of each option equals the market price of the Company’s stock as calculated on the date of grant. The options can be granted for a maximum term of five years.

 

A summary of the changes in stock options is presented below:

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted Average

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise Price Per

 

 

 

Number of

 

Option

 

 

 

Options

 

(CDN)

 

Balance, December 31, 2007

 

 

 

Granted

 

1,855,000

 

$

5.70

 

Exercised

 

(82,000

)

$

3.70

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2008

 

1,773,000

 

$

5.80

 

Granted

 

792,000

 

$

2.50

 

Exercised

 

(500

)

$

2.50

 

Expired

 

(5,000

)

$

4.54

 

Balance, December 31, 2009

 

2,559,500

 

$

4.76

 

 

At December 31, 2009, stock options to purchase common shares were exercisable as follows:

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2009

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.

 

Exercise Price Per

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option

 

Number of Options

 

 

 

Contractual Life

 

(CDN)

 

Outstanding

 

Exercisable

 

(Years)

 

$

3.70

 

105,500

 

105,500

 

3.33

 

$

5.90

 

1,609,500

 

1,609,500

 

3.45

 

$

6.00

 

55,000

 

55,000

 

3.79

 

$

2.50

 

789,500

 

789,500

 

4.37

 

 

 

2,559,500

 

2,559,500

 

3.73

 

 

In May 2009, the Company granted 792,000 options at an exercise price of CDN$2.50.  These options vested immediately.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recorded stock based compensation expense of $560 thousands (2008 - $3,567 thousands). The weighted average fair value of the stock options granted was $0.71 per stock option. The Company used the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model to estimate the fair value of the options, using the following weighted average assumptions:

 

 

 

For the Year Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Weighted average risk free interest rate

 

1.83%

 

2.79% - 3.38%

 

Dividend yield

 

Nil

 

Nil

 

Expected volatility

 

45.51%

 

32.17% - 42.25%

 

Weighted average expected option life

 

5 years

 

4.88 - 5 years

 

 

e)              Diluted Earnings per Share

 

Diluted earnings per share is calculated on the following weighted average number of shares outstanding:

 

 

 

For the Years Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding

 

135,276,137

 

46,264,689

 

Effect of dilutive securities

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options

 

35,767

 

 

Share purchase warrants

 

448,290

 

 

Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding

 

135,760,194

 

46,264,689

 

 

The following table of stock options and share purchase warrants are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because the exercise prices exceeded the average market

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2009

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.

 

value of the common shares of Cdn$2.62.  In 2008, all stock options and share purchase warrants would be anti-dilutive as the Company recorded a net loss for the year.

 

 

 

For the Years Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Stock options

 

1,770,000

 

1,773,000

 

Share purchase warrants

 

62,374,999

 

28,640,499

 

 

As part of the FNX acquisition (Note 3), the Company may issue up to 25 million shares of the Company.  These shares have not been included in the calculation of dilutive earnings per share as it is anti-dilutive.

 

8.              INCOME TAX

 

A reconciliation of income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 at Canadian statutory rates with the reported income taxes is as follows:

 

 

 

For the years ended December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

 

 

30.0%

 

31.0%

 

Income (loss) before taxes for the year

 

$

9,640

 

$

(4,864

)

Income tax expense (recovery) at statutory rate

 

$

2,892

 

$

(1,508

)

Impact of reduction in tax rates on future income tax

 

(600

)

66

 

Stock based compensation

 

168

 

1,106

 

Loss on Debt settlement

 

 

169

 

Foreign exchange and other permanent differences

 

1,463

 

1,043

 

Change in valuation allowance

 

751

 

(315

)

Lower statutory tax rate on earnings of foreign subsidiaries

 

(1,950

)

(5

)

Change in functional currency for taxes

 

4,607

 

 

 

 

 

$

7,331

 

$

556

 

 

The significant components of the Company’s future income tax (liabilities) assets are as follows:

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2009

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.

 

 

 

As at December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Future income tax assets/(liabilities)

 

 

 

 

 

Non-capital losses

 

$

3,991

 

$

1,649

 

Capital losses

 

1,141

 

11

 

Minerial interest

 

(10,645

)

(731

)

Share issue costs

 

2,750

 

2,194

 

Other temporary differences

 

(89

)

(210

)

 

 

(2,852

)

2,913

 

Valuation allowance

 

(1,254

)

(503

)

 

 

$

(4,106

)

$

2,410

 

 

The Company has available for deduction against future taxable income non-capital losses of approximately $15.9 million.  These losses, if not utilized, will expire through 2030.

 

9.              SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

 

a)              Changes in non-cash working capital are as follows:

 

 

 

For the Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Accounts receivable

 

$

(13,887

)

$

(14,498

)

Other assets

 

214

 

(405

)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

3,386

 

7,644

 

Related party

 

 

2

 

Loan payable

 

998

 

(91

)

Change in non-cash working capital

 

$

(9,289

)

$

(7,348

)

 

b)              The Company made the following outlays in respect of interest and taxes.

 

 

 

For the Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Income taxes paid

 

$

 

$

 

Interest paid

 

2,615

 

 

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2009

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.

 

10.       FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

Financial Risk Management

 

The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Company’s risk management framework.  The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash, short term investments, accounts receivable, long-term investments, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and long-term liabilities.

 

Cash and short term investments are designated as held-for-trading and therefore carried at fair value, with the unrealized gain or loss recorded in income.

 

The fair values of accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their book values because of the short-term nature of these instruments.

 

The following table provides an analysis of financial instruments grouped into levels 1 and 2 based on the degree to which the fair value is observable as at December 31, 2009.

 

($ thousands)

 

Carrying amount

 

Fair Value

 

Discount rate

 

Level 1:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and short-term investments

 

$

87,102

 

$

87,102

 

N/A

 

Sandstorm shares

 

$

3,306

 

$

5,698

 

N/A

 

Sandstorm Warrants

 

$

659

 

$

1,170

 

N/A

 

Level 2:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FNX Note (see note 3)

 

$

46,594

 

$

46,221

 

5.36

%

Series 1 and 2 Secured Notes

 

$

90,644

 

$

117,649

 

6.42

%

 

There were no transfers between Level 1 and 2 in the year.

 

Financial Instrument Risk Exposure

 

The Company is exposed in varying degrees to variety of financial instrument related risks.  The Board approves and monitors the risk management processes.

 

Credit Risk

 

The credit risk arises from the potential non-performance by counterparties of contractual financial obligations.  The Company’s exposure to credit risk includes cash, short-term investments, and accounts receivable.  The Company reduces its credit risk by maintaining its bank accounts at large international financial institutions.  The maximum exposure to credit risk is equal to the carrying value of the financial assets.

 

The Company currently sells all of its minerals to two customers.  The loss of these customers could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.  The Company evaluates the credit worthiness of counterparties to the sales arrangement and monitors the customers’ liquidity.  The Company does not have any receivables that are passed due and regards the credit risk associated with the trade receivables at December 31, 2009 to be low.

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2009

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.

 

Liquidity Risk

 

The Company maintains sufficient capital in order to meet short-term business requirements, after taking into account the Company’s holdings of cash and short-term investments.  The Company’s cash is invested in business accounts which are available on demand.  The Company does not invest in asset backed securities.  The Company’s short term investments are available on demand after 30 days without penalty.

 

The following are the contractual maturities of financial liabilities. The amounts presented represent the future undiscounted principal and interest cash flows and therefore do not equate to the carrying amount on the consolidated balance sheet. Payments to be made in Canadian dollars have been translated based on the December 31, 2009 exchange rate.

 

 

 

Carrying amount

 

Contractual payments

 

($ thousands)

 

December 31, 2009

 

2010

 

2011-2012

 

2013-2014

 

Non-derivative financial liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FNX Note (see note 3)

 

$

46,594

 

$

47,575

 

$

 

$

 

Series 1 Secured Notes

 

50,049

 

5,424

 

10,847

 

62,371

 

Series 2 Secured Notes

 

40,595

 

4,758

 

9,515

 

57,090

 

Accounts payable and accruals

 

11,218

 

11,218

 

 

 

 

Market Risk

 

i)               Currency Risk

 

The Company is exposed to the financial risk related to the fluctuation of foreign exchange rates.  The Company receives revenue in US dollars, incurs expenses in US and Canadian dollars and its reporting currency is the US dollar.  A significant change in the currency exchange rates between the Canadian dollar relative to the US dollar could have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows.  The Company has not entered into any derivative financial instruments to manage exposures to currency fluctuations.

 

At December 31, 2009, the Company is exposed to currency risk through the following financial assets and liabilities denominated in Canadian dollars:

 

 

 

December 31, 2009

 

Cash

 

$

18,159

 

Short-term investments

 

65,083

 

Long-term investments

 

6,868

 

Deposits

 

49

 

Other assets

 

77

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

(750

)

Current portion of long term liabilities (note 5)

 

(47,592

)

Long-term liabilities (note 5)

 

(89,646

)

 

 

$

(47,752

)

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2009

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.

 

Based on the above net exposures at December 31, 2009, a 10% depreciation or appreciation of the US dollar against the Canadian dollar would result in approximately $3.6 million and $0.2 million increase or decrease in the Company’s after-tax net earnings and other comprehensive income respectively.

 

i)               Commodity price risk

 

The profitability of the Company will be significantly affected by changes in the market price of gold, platinum and palladium. The level of interest rates, the rate of inflation, world supply and demand of precious metals and stability of exchange rates can all cause significant fluctuations in precious metal prices. Such external economic factors are in turn influenced by changes in international investment patterns and monetary systems and political developments.

 

A 10% change in commodity prices would impact the Company’s net income as follows:

 

 

 

For the Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Gold price

 

$

3,674

 

$

804

 

Platinum price

 

$

1,172

 

$

322

 

Palladium price

 

$

340

 

$

77

 

 

11.       COMMITMENTS

 

FNX

 

In connection with the FNX gold purchase contract (note 3), the Company has committed to purchase 50% of the contained gold equivalent ounces in ore mined and shipped from the FNX Operations. For each gold equivalent ounce delivered, a cash payment of the lesser of $400 (subject to an annual inflationary adjustment starting in 2011) per ounce and the then prevailing market price per ounce of gold is made.

 

MWS

 

In connection with the MWS gold purchase contract (note 3), the Company has committed to purchase 25% of the gold produced from MWS in South Africa. For each gold ounce delivered, a cash payment of the lesser of $400 (subject to an annual inflation adjustment starting in 2012)  per ounce and the then prevailing market price per ounce of gold is made.

 

EMC

 

In connection with the EMC gold purchase contract (note 3), the Company has committed to purchase 7% of the gold produced subject to a minimum 16,500 ounces in 2010 and 19,500 ounces in 2011 from Ezulwini in South Africa. For each gold ounce delivered, a cash payment of the lesser of $400 (subject to an annual inflation adjustment starting in 2013) per ounce and the then prevailing market price is made.

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2009

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.

 

12.       CAPITAL DISCLOSURE

 

The Company’s primary source of capital is from internal cash generation, the issuance of promissory notes and equity securities.  The Company’s capital management objective is to obtain sufficient capital to further develop or acquire new gold stream opportunities for the benefit of its stakeholders.  To meet these objectives, management monitors the Company’s ongoing capital requirements against unrestricted net working capital and assesses additional capital requirements on specific business opportunities on a case by case basis.

 

The capital structure of the Company consists of long term liabilities (Note 5) and equity comprising of issued capital, share purchase warrants, contributed surplus, deficit and accumulated other comprehensive income which totals $615 million at December 31, 2009.

 

The Company is to maintain certain debt covenants and ensures that any new business opportunities do not impact its ability to meet these debt covenants.

 

13.       SEGMENTED INFORMATION

 

Geographic Information

 

The Company operates in one reportable operating segment, being the purchase and sale of gold and other precious metals in Canada and South Africa.

 

 

 

For the year ended

 

As at December 31,

 

 

 

December 31, 2009

 

2009

 

 

 

Revenue

 

Mineral Interests

 

Canada

 

$

42,163

 

$

384,961

 

South Africa

 

20,430

 

170,546

 

 

 

$

62,593

 

$

555,507

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended

 

As at December 31,

 

 

 

December 31, 2008

 

2008

 

 

 

Revenue

 

Mineral Interests

 

Canada

 

$

15,232

 

$

393,852

 

South Africa

 

190

 

50,123

 

 

 

$

15,422

 

$

443,975

 

 

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Schedule “C”

 

to Business Acquisition Report

 



 

Franco-Nevada Corporation

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited, in thousands of US dollars, except share amounts)

 

 

 

As at

 

 

 

Sept. 30,

 

Dec. 31,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents (Note 2)

 

$

432,023

 

$

122,649

 

Short-term investments (Note 3)

 

178,665

 

377,480

 

Royalty receivables

 

28,654

 

26,789

 

Prepaid expenses and other

 

18,135

 

13,263

 

Current assets

 

657,477

 

540,181

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Royalty interests in mineral properties, net

 

1,050,790

 

958,160

 

Interests in oil and gas properties, net

 

366,344

 

390,540

 

Investments (Note 3)

 

59,934

 

106,575

 

Future income taxes

 

16,123

 

19,305

 

Other

 

7,672

 

6,130

 

Total assets

 

$

2,158,340

 

$

2,020,891

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

$

17,854

 

$

9,481

 

Current liabilities

 

17,854

 

9,481

 

Future income taxes

 

102,850

 

81,142

 

Total liabilities

 

120,704

 

90,623

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ Equity (Note 9)

 

 

 

 

 

Common shares, unlimited common shares authorized without par value; issued and outstanding 114,484,253 common shares at September 30, 2010 (112,123,500 at December 31, 2009)

 

1,910,117

 

1,848,923

 

Contributed surplus

 

55,642

 

51,975

 

Retained earnings

 

61,024

 

38,135

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

10,853

 

(8,765

)

Total shareholders’ equity

 

2,037,636

 

1,930,268

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

2,158,340

 

$

2,020,891

 

 

Commitments (Note 10)

 

See accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements

 

Approved by the Board of Directors

 

 

/s/ Pierre Lassonde

 

/s/ Randall Oliphant

Pierre Lassonde

 

Randall Oliphant

Director

 

Director

 

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Franco-Nevada Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

(unaudited, in thousands of US dollars, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

Sept. 30, 2010

 

Sept. 30, 2009

 

Sept. 30, 2010

 

Sept. 30, 2009

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mineral royalties

 

$

28,842

 

$

20,880

 

$

75,032

 

$

68,624

 

Oil and gas royalties and working interests

 

7,388

 

8,006

 

28,789

 

19,837

 

Change in fair value - Palmarejo (Note 4(a))

 

15,566

 

11,396

 

51,852

 

29,568

 

Change in fair value - Other (Note 4(b))

 

397

 

582

 

1,290

 

582

 

Dividends

 

46

 

226

 

190

 

674

 

Total revenue

 

52,239

 

41,090

 

157,153

 

119,285

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs and expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs of operations

 

1,899

 

1,509

 

5,325

 

4,698

 

General and administrative

 

2,002

 

2,321

 

7,565

 

7,953

 

Business development

 

574

 

326

 

1,472

 

1,252

 

Depreciation and depletion

 

19,697

 

20,248

 

65,380

 

66,716

 

Write-down on investments

 

 

 

 

239

 

Stock-based compensation expense (Note 9(b))

 

1,559

 

1,097

 

3,970

 

3,010

 

Total costs and expenses

 

25,731

 

25,501

 

83,712

 

83,868

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

26,508

 

15,589

 

73,441

 

35,417

 

Interest income

 

699

 

366

 

2,928

 

1,240

 

Interest expense and other

 

(557

)

(279

)

(1,639

)

(801

)

Gain (loss) on sale of investments

 

2,402

 

95

 

24,370

 

(145

)

Other Income

 

 

2,432

 

205

 

2,432

 

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

 

(1,600

)

(361

)

(21,275

)

18,609

 

Income before income taxes

 

27,452

 

17,842

 

78,030

 

56,752

 

Income tax expense (Note 7)

 

(9,493

)

(5,499

)

(24,738

)

(15,523

)

Net income

 

$

17,959

 

$

12,343

 

$

53,292

 

$

41,229

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized change in market value of securities, net of income tax

 

$

2,986

 

$

2,256

 

$

10,787

 

$

7,966

 

Realized gain in market value of securities

 

(2,402

)

 

(22,987

)

 

Unrealized foreign exchange (loss) gain, net of income tax

 

(6,452

)

(30,735

)

(2,432

)

(31,198

)

Realized foreign exchange (gain) loss

 

(229

)

(2,105

)

9,425

 

(16,387

)

Currency translation adjustment

 

41,350

 

85,714

 

24,825

 

115,016

 

 

 

35,253

 

55,130

 

19,618

 

75,397

 

Total comprehensive income

 

$

53,212

 

$

67,473

 

$

72,910

 

$

116,626

 

Basic earnings per share

 

$

0.16

 

$

0.11

 

$

0.47

 

$

0.39

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

$

0.16

 

$

0.11

 

$

0.46

 

$

0.39

 

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

 

114,132

 

111,986

 

113,984

 

104,852

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

 

115,286

 

113,140

 

115,065

 

105,962

 

 

See accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements

 

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Franco-Nevada Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited, in thousands of US dollars)

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

Sept. 30, 2010

 

Sept. 30, 2009

 

Sept. 30, 2010

 

Sept. 30, 2009

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

17,959

 

$

12,343

 

$

53,292

 

$

41,229

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and depletion

 

19,697

 

20,248

 

65,380

 

66,716

 

Write-down on investments

 

 

 

 

239

 

Gain on sale of investments

 

(2,402

)

(446

)

(24,370

)

(446

)

Loss on sale of bonds

 

 

591

 

 

591

 

Unrealized change in fair value - Palmarejo

 

(3,170

)

(3,873

)

(20,513

)

(19,516

)

Unrealized change in fair value - Other

 

(16

)

(582

)

(450

)

(582

)

Other non-cash items

 

310

 

517

 

724

 

1,056

 

Future income tax expense

 

4,882

 

4,865

 

7,907

 

12,180

 

Non-cash stock-based compensation expense

 

1,559

 

1,097

 

3,970

 

3,010

 

Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain)

 

1,600

 

361

 

21,275

 

(18,609

)

Changes in non-cash assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Increase) decrease in royalty receivables

 

(3,876

)

(3,009

)

(1,865

)

1,621

 

(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other

 

(1,549

)

8,154

 

(4,872

)

(2,426

)

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

5,703

 

956

 

8,373

 

(2,677

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

40,697

 

41,222

 

108,851

 

82,386

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds on sale of short-term investments

 

21,077

 

57,523

 

411,023

 

233,189

 

Purchase of short-term investments

 

(108,595

)

(68,370

)

(214,022

)

(142,175

)

Acquisition of royalty interests in mineral properties

 

(25,613

)

 

(34,202

)

(79,183

)

Proceeds on sale of royalty interests in oil and gas properties

 

622

 

 

931

 

(100

)

Proceeds on sale of investments

 

9,194

 

3,022

 

69,814

 

3,022

 

Purchase of investments

 

(3,513

)

(1,387

)

(10,575

)

(2,181

)

Purchase of oil and gas well equipment

 

(635

)

(479

)

(1,588

)

(1,742

)

Purchase of property and equipment

 

(53

)

(9

)

(64

)

(20

)

Acquisition of Moydow Mines International (Note 8)

 

 

 

1,881

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

 

(107,516

)

(9,700

)

223,198

 

10,810

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds from issance of common shares

 

 

 

 

313,285

 

Credit facility amendment costs

 

 

 

(1,640

)

 

Payment of dividends

 

(8,263

)

 

(24,869

)

(13,525

)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

128

 

2,619

 

3,597

 

4,845

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 

(8,135

)

2,619

 

(22,912

)

304,605

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

359

 

1,499

 

237

 

1,981

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

(74,595

)

35,640

 

309,374

 

399,782

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 

506,618

 

437,391

 

122,649

 

73,249

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

 

$

432,023

 

$

473,031

 

$

432,023

 

$

473,031

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest expense and loan standby fees during the period

 

$

247

 

$

112

 

$

710

 

$

335

 

Income taxes paid during the period

 

$

5,646

 

$

733

 

$

17,385

 

$

4,641

 

 

See accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements

 

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Franco-Nevada Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

(unaudited, in thousands of US dollars, except share amounts)

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

Share capital

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1

 

$

1,848,923

 

$

1,549,410

 

Issued upon acquisition of Moydow Mines International

 

44,909

 

 

Shares issued on Unit Offering and Over-Allotment exercise

 

 

294,033

 

Transfer from contributed surplus on exercise of special warrants

 

9,932

 

 

Exercise of stock options

 

4,334

 

4,303

 

Transfer from contributed surplus on exercise of stock options

 

2,019

 

1,171

 

Balance, September 30

 

$

1,910,117

 

$

1,848,917

 

 

 

 

Number

 

Number

 

Share capital

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1

 

112,123,500

 

100,300,000

 

Issuance of common shares upon acquisition of Moydow Mines International

 

1,733,993

 

 

Shares issued on Unit Offering and Over-Allotment exercise

 

 

11,500,000

 

Exercise of Special Warrants

 

316,436

 

 

Exercise of stock options

 

310,324

 

310,499

 

Balance, September 30

 

114,484,253

 

112,110,499

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contributed surplus

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1

 

$

51,975

 

$

26,380

 

Value of warrants on Unit Offering

 

 

22,669

 

Value of Moydow Mines International stock options

 

1,716

 

 

Value of special warrants

 

9,932

 

 

Recognition of non-cash compensation expense

 

3,970

 

3,010

 

Transfer to share capital on exercise of stock options

 

(2,019

)

(1,171

)

Transfer to share capital on exercise of special warrants

 

(9,932

)

 

Balance, September 30

 

$

55,642

 

$

50,888

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained earnings (deficit)

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1

 

$

38,135

 

$

(14,512

)

Dividends declared

 

(30,403

)

(13,525

)

Net income for the nine months ended September 30,

 

53,292

 

41,229

 

Balance, September 30

 

$

61,024

 

$

13,192

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1

 

$

(8,765

)

$

(127,679

)

Comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30,

 

19,618

 

75,397

 

Balance, September 30

 

$

10,853

 

$

(52,282

)

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

 

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Franco-Nevada Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(unaudited, in thousands of US dollars, except share amounts)

 

Note 1 - Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation

 

Franco-Nevada Corporation (“Franco-Nevada” or the “Company”) was incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act on October 17, 2007, for the purpose of acquiring and developing a portfolio of resource royalties, investments and other assets. The royalty portfolio is a diversified portfolio over a range of commodities and by stage of development from exploration through to production.

 

These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and are expressed in United States (“US”) dollars. Accordingly, these interim consolidated financial statements of the Company do not include all information and note disclosure as required under Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for annual financial statements. These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 2009 audited consolidated financial statements and the corresponding notes thereto.

 

The financial information included herein reflects all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim period presented. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, and are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

 

Note 2 - Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The Company considers investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. At September 30, 2010, cash and cash equivalents were primarily held in Canadian and US denominated treasury bills, interest bearing cash deposits and highly-liquid corporate bonds. Cash equivalents have been recorded at fair value.

 

 

 

At Sept. 30,

 

At Dec. 31,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

Cash deposits

 

$

21,630

 

$

10,229

 

Term deposits

 

22,883

 

4,006

 

Treasury bills

 

100,011

 

28,944

 

Canadian federal and provincial government bonds

 

104,828

 

79,470

 

Corporate bonds

 

182,671

 

 

 

 

$

432,023

 

$

122,649

 

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2010, the US dollar weakened in relation to the Canadian dollar which resulted in unrealized foreign exchange losses of $5,708 (three months ended September 30, 2009 - $2,431), net of an income tax recovery of $493 (three months ended September 30, 2009 - income tax recovery of $2,173), being recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income upon the translation of the US denominated cash equivalents and short-term investments held in the Canadian parent entity.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, the US dollar weakened in relation to the Canadian dollar which resulted in unrealized foreign exchange losses of $3,136 (nine months ended September 30, 2009 - $2,299), net of an income tax recovery of $1,424 (nine months ended September 30, 2009 - income tax recovery of $982), being recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income upon the translation of the US denominated cash equivalents and short-term investments held in the Canadian parent entity.

 

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Note 3 - Investments

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s investments as at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:

 

 

 

Sept. 30,

 

Dec. 31,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

Short-term investments:

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian dollar denominated treasury bills

 

$

42,291

 

$

241,294

 

US dollar denominated treasury bills

 

136,349

 

136,086

 

Certificate of deposit

 

25

 

100

 

Total short-term investments

 

$

178,665

 

$

377,480

 

Long-term investments:

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in Falcondo

 

29,135

 

28,668

 

Newmont Exchangeable Shares

 

10,443

 

42,602

 

Other

 

20,356

 

35,305

 

 

 

$

59,934

 

$

106,575

 

 

Short-term investments

 

The Company made investments in Canadian and US dollar denominated treasury bills, corporate bonds and a certificate of deposit during the quarter ended September 30, 2010. These investments have been designated as available-for-sale and, as a result, have been recorded at fair value.

 

As at September 30, 2010, the market value of the Canadian treasury bills decreased from the date of purchase and an unrealized loss of $1,080 (September 30, 2009 - unrealized gain of $31), net of income taxes of $55 (September 30, 2009 - $6), was recognized in the statement of other comprehensive income.

 

Newmont Exchangeable Shares

 

As at September 30, 2010, the Company held 166,310 shares (September 30, 2009 - 896,210 shares) of Newmont Mining Company of Canada Limited (the “Exchangeable Shares”). This investment has been designated as available-for-sale and, as a result, has been recorded at fair value.

 

At September 30, 2010, the Canadian dollar market value of the Exchangeable Shares decreased compared to the value at June 30, 2010 and a net unrealized foreign exchange gain of $312 (three months ended September 30, 2009 - loss of $465), net of an income tax recovery of $507 (three months ended September 30, 2009 - income tax expense of $92) was recognized in the statement of other comprehensive income.

 

At September 30, 2010, the Canadian dollar market value of the Exchangeable Shares increased compared to the value at December 31, 2009 and a net unrealized gain of $8,981 (nine months ended September 30, 2009 - loss of $1,694), net of income taxes of $538 (nine months ended September 30, 2009 - income tax recovery of $529) was recognized in the statement of other comprehensive income.

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, the Company sold 143,600 and 729,900 Exchangeable Shares, respectively, for gross proceeds of $9,194 and $42,642, respectively, and recorded gains on the sale of $2,402 and $8,165, respectively, in statement of operations and comprehensive income.

 

Other

 

The Company owns equity interests in various publicly-listed companies which the Company purchased through the open market. These investments have been designated as available-for-sale securities and have been recorded at their fair values. As at September 30, 2010, the market value of these investments increased compared to their values at June 30, 2010 and the Company recorded an unrealized gain of $2,774 (three months ended September 30, 2009 - $2,405), net of income taxes of $380 (three months ended September 30, 2009 - $358). The market value of these investments increased compared to their values at December 31, 2009, and an unrealized gain of $3,136 (nine months ended September 30, 2009 - $9,261), net of an income tax recovery of $1,859 (nine months ended September 30, 2009 - income taxes of $1,011), was recognized in the statement of other comprehensive income in the nine months ended September 30, 2010.

 

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During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, the Company disposed of certain investments and received gross proceeds of $27,172 and recorded a gain on sale of $16,205 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 in the statement of operations and other comprehensive income.

 

Note 4 - Derivative Assets

 

(a) Palmarejo Gold Royalty Stream

 

The minimum royalty under the Palmarejo royalty interest is recorded at fair value which is determined using a discounted cash flow valuation model. At September 30, 2010, the valuation model was updated for the current gold forward curve prices and actual payments received by the Company under the minimum royalty during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, which resulted in fair value gains of $3,170 and $20,513 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, respectively. These fair value gains, along with royalty receipts from Palmarejo of $12,396 and $31,339, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, respectively, have been included in the consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive income (loss) as “Change in fair value - Palmarejo”.

 

On September 22, 2010, 316,436 special warrants were exercised into 316,436 common shares of the Company. These special warrants were granted pursuant to the acquisition of Palmarejo on January 21, 2009. The common shares were valued at $9,932 based on a five-day weighted average price immediately preceding the exercise and the value of $9,932 was allocated to the Palmarejo royalty.

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

Sept. 30,

 

Sept. 30,

 

Sept. 30,

 

Sept. 30,

 

Palmarejo Gold Royalty Stream

 

2010

 

2009

 

2010

 

2009

 

Royalty receipts

 

$

12,396

 

$

7,523

 

$

31,339

 

$

10,052

 

Change in fair value - minimum royalty

 

3,170

 

3,873

 

20,513

 

19,516

 

Change in fair value - Palmarejo

 

$

15,566

 

$

11,396

 

$

51,852

 

$

29,568

 

 

(b) Other derivative assets

 

The Company holds another royalty interest with a minimum royalty clause which is also recorded at fair value using a discounted cash flow valuation model. At September 30, 2010, the valuation model was updated for the current gold forward curve prices and actual payments received by the Company under the minimum royalty during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, which resulted in fair value gains of $16 and $450 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, respectively. These fair value gains, along with royalty receipts from this royalty of $381 and $840, received during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, respectively, have been included in the consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive income (loss) as “Change in fair value - Other”.

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

Sept. 30,

 

Sept. 30,

 

Sept. 30,

 

Sept. 30,

 

Other derivative royalty interest

 

2010

 

2009

 

2010

 

2009

 

Royalty receipts

 

$

381

 

$

 

$

840

 

$

 

Change in fair value - minimum royalty

 

16

 

582

 

450

 

582

 

Change in fair value - Other

 

$

397

 

$

582

 

$

1,290

 

$

582

 

 

Note 5 - Financial Instruments

 

Fair value of financial instruments

 

Carrying values for primary financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, royalty receivables, other receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, approximate their fair value due to their short-term maturities.

 

Derivative Instruments

 

The fair value of royalties classified as derivative instruments is determined using present value technique models that utilize a variety of inputs that are a combination of quoted prices and market-corroborated inputs. Contractual cash flows are calculated using a forward pricing curve derived from observed forward prices for each commodity.

 

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

 

At September 30, 2010

 

Balance Sheet Classification

 

Fair Value

 

Derivative Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Royalty interests

 

Royalty interests in mineral properties

 

$

156,122

 

 

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The fair value hierarchy established by the CICA Section 3862 establishes three levels to classify the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liability (for example, interest rate and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, forward pricing curves used to value currency and commodity contracts and volatility measurements used to value option contracts), or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data or other means. Level 3 inputs are unobservable (supported by little or no market activity). The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs and the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs.

 

Assets (liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis as at September 30, 2010:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aggregate

 

 

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Fair Value

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

 

$

432,023

 

$

 

$

432,023

 

Short-term investments

 

 

178,665

 

 

178,665

 

Investments(1)

 

30,507

 

292

 

 

30,799

 

Royalty interests in mineral properties, treated as derivatives

 

 

 

156,122

 

156,122

 

 

 

$

30,507

 

$

610,980

 

$

156,122

 

$

797,609

 

 


(1) Investments exclude $28,289 of investments which are recorded at cost.

 

The valuation techniques that are used to measure fair value are as follows:

 

a) Cash and cash equivalents

 

The fair value of cash and cash equivalents are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy because they are valued using quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets. Our cash equivalents are comprised of Canadian and US treasury bills, and highly-liquid corporate bonds.

 

b) Short-term investments

 

The fair value of government and corporate bonds and treasury bills are determined based on a market approach reflecting the closing price of each particular security at the balance sheet date. The closing prices are quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, and therefore government and corporate bonds and treasury bills are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy established by CICA Section 3862.

 

c) Investments

 

The fair value of investments is determined based on a market approach reflecting the closing price of each particular security at the balance sheet date. The closing price is a quoted market price obtained from the exchange that is the principal active market for the particular security, and therefore are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Investments include instruments which are not non-publicly traded, such as warrants. The fair value of these warrants is determined using a Black-Scholes option pricing valuation model using quoted market prices and market-corroborated inputs and therefore these investments are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy established by CICA Section 3862.

 

d) Royalty interests treated as derivative assets

 

The fair value of royalty interests is determined using a discounted cash-flow valuation model which uses the forward curve price of gold and management’s best estimate of an appropriate discount rate taking into account project specific risk factors which are re-assessed at each balance sheet date and therefore are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy established by CICA Section 3862.

 

The following table reconciles the Company’s Level 3 fair value measurements from December 31, 2009 to September 30, 2010:

 

Fair Value Measurement using Level 3 inputs

 

Royalty Interests Classified as Derivatives

 

Balance on December 31, 2009

 

$

141,223

 

Impact of foreign exchange translation

 

(6,064

)

Loss included in net income

 

(4,034

)

Balance on March 31, 2010

 

$

131,125

 

Gain included in net income

 

21,811

 

Balance on June 30, 2010

 

$

152,936

 

Gain included in net income

 

3,186

 

Balance on September 30, 2010

 

$

156,122

 

 

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

 

 

Sept. 30, 2010

 

Dec. 31, 2009

 

 

 

Carrying

 

Estimated

 

Carrying

 

Estimated

 

 

 

amount

 

fair value

 

amount

 

fair value

 

Financial assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents(1)

 

$

432,023

 

$

432,023

 

$

122,649

 

$

122,649

 

Short-term investments(1)

 

178,665

 

178,665

 

377,480

 

377,480

 

Royalty receivables(1)

 

28,654

 

28,654

 

26,789

 

26,789

 

Investments(2)

 

30,799

 

30,799

 

76,474

 

76,474

 

 

 

$

670,991

 

$

670,991

 

$

603,392

 

$

603,392

 

Financial liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(1)

 

$

17,854

 

$

17,854

 

$

9,481

 

$

9,481

 

 

 

$

17,854

 

$

17,854

 

$

9,481

 

$

9,481

 

 


(1)          Fair value approximates the carrying amounts due to the short-term nature and historically negligible credit losses.

(2)          Investments exclude $29,135 (December 31, 2009 - $30,101) of investments which are recorded at cost. Investments that have a quoted market price are carried at fair value.

 

Financial Risk Management

 

The Company is engaged in the business of acquiring, managing and creating resource royalties. Royalties are interests that provide the right to revenue or production from various royalty properties, after deducting specified costs, if any. These activities expose the Company to a variety of financial risks, which include direct exposure to commodity price risk, foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. Some of the Company’s future acquisitions may be classified as derivative instruments depending on the nature of the royalty agreement and deal structure. In addition, the Company invests the proceeds of its equity offerings and cash flow from operations in Canadian and US denominated treasury bills, interest-bearing deposits and highly-liquid corporate bonds. These activities expose the Company to foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk and credit risk related to those financial assets.

 

The Company’s overall objective from a risk management perspective is to safeguard its assets and mitigate risk exposure by focusing on security rather than yields.

 

Commodity Price Risk

 

The Company’s royalties are subject to risk from fluctuations in market prices of commodities. The Company does not manage any exposures to commodity price risk. To that end, the Company has not and does not intend to engage in hedging activities related to commodity prices.

 

Foreign Exchange Risk

 

The Company operates on an international basis and, therefore, foreign exchange risk and foreign currency translation risk exposures arise from balances and transactions denominated in foreign currencies. The Company is primarily exposed to currency fluctuations relative to the US dollar on balances and transactions that are denominated in Canadian dollars, Mexican pesos and Australian dollars. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments are invested in US dollar, Canadian dollar and other denominated treasury bills and corporate bonds on a ratio of 48%, 51% and 1%, respectively, as at September 30, 2010. This serves to somewhat reduce the economic exposure to currency fluctuations on a consolidated basis.

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, the US dollar weakened in relation to the Canadian dollar and upon the translation of the Company’s assets and liabilities held in Canada, Australia and Mexico, the Company recorded currency translation adjustment gains of $41,350 (three months ended September 30, 2009 - $85,714) and $24,825 (nine months ended September 30, 2009 - $115,016), respectively, in other comprehensive income.

 

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Interest Rate Risk

 

The Company’s interest rate risk mainly arises from the interest rate impact on cash and cash equivalents. Using the interest rates for the currently-owned portfolio of short-term investments, should the Company’s cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments continue to be invested in the same investments in which those proceeds are currently invested, the Company would realize interest income of approximately $2,155, or $0.02 per fully diluted common share, per year. Assuming a 0.5% increase or decrease in interest rates, net income would change by approximately $1,796 per year (assuming the Company’s cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments continue to be invested in the same investments as currently exist).

 

As at September 30, 2010, the Company had no outstanding debt under its revolving credit facility.

 

Credit Risk

 

Credit risk relates to cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, royalty receivables and derivative contracts and arises from the possibility that any counterparty to an instrument fails to perform. The Company closely monitors its financial assets and maintains its cash deposits in several high-quality financial institutions and as such does not have any significant concentration of credit risk. In addition, the Company’s cash equivalents and short-term investments are invested in fully guaranteed deposits or instruments insured by the United States or Canadian governments, such as treasury bills, and/or corporate bonds with high rating categories from either Moody’s or Standard and Poors. As at September 30, 2010, the Company is unaware of any information which would cause it to believe that these financial assets are not fully recoverable.

 

Included in prepaid expenses and other is an amount of $12,579 relating to IVA paid on the acquisition of the Palmarejo gold stream which the Company is working towards recovering from the Mexican tax authorities.

 

Liquidity Risk

 

The Company manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate cash and cash equivalent balances, and may consider utilizing its revolving term credit facility where appropriate. The Company has in place a planning and budgeting process to help determine the funds required to support the Company’s normal operating requirements on an ongoing basis. Management continuously monitors and reviews both actual and forecasted cash flows, including acquisition activities.

 

As at September 30, 2010, $610,688 was held in either cash and cash equivalents or highly-liquid investments (September 30, 2009 - $531,303). All of the Company’s financial liabilities are due within one year.

 

Note 6 - Capital Risk Management

 

The Company’s primary objective when managing capital is to provide a sustainable return to shareholders through managing and growing the Company’s resource royalty portfolio while ensuring capital protection. The Company’s royalty portfolio provides an opportunity to capture value without the typical capital and operating costs associated with a natural resource operation, and without direct exposure to many of the risks faced by natural resource operators. Maintaining and managing a diversified, high-margin royalty portfolio with low overheads provides the free cash flow required to fuel organic growth.

 

There were no changes in the Company’s approach to capital management during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the prior comparable periods. The Company is not subject to material externally imposed capital requirements.

 

As at September 30, 2010, the Company has cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale short-term investments totaling $610,688 (September 30, 2009 - $531,303), available-for-sale long-term investments totaling $59,934 (September 30, 2009 - $87,356), together with an unused $175,000 revolving term credit facility, all of which are available for growing the royalty portfolio and paying dividends.

 

Note 7 - Income Taxes

 

Income taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 consist of the following:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

Sept. 30,

 

Sept. 30,

 

Sept. 30,

 

Sept. 30,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

2010

 

2009

 

Current income tax expense

 

$

4,611

 

$

634

 

$

16,831

 

$

3,343

 

Future income tax expense

 

4,882

 

4,865

 

7,907

 

12,180

 

Net income tax expense

 

$

9,493

 

$

5,499

 

$

24,738

 

$

15,523

 

 

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A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes computed at the combined Canadian federal and provincial statutory rate to the provision for income taxes as shown in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, are as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

Sept. 30,

 

Sept. 30,

 

Sept. 30,

 

Sept. 30,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

2010

 

2009

 

Net income before income taxes

 

$

27,452

 

$

17,842

 

$

78,030

 

$

56,752

 

Statutory tax rate

 

28.34

%

29.76

%

28.34

%

29.76

%

Tax expense at statutory rate

 

7,780

 

5,310

 

22,114

 

16,889

 

Reconciling items:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change/reversal of valuation allowance

 

 

(45

)

 

(92

)

Expenses not tax deductible

 

460

 

317

 

1,696

 

(2,217

)

Income not taxable

 

(404

)

 

(2,216

)

 

Differences in foreign statutory tax rates

 

963

 

259

 

2,519

 

457

 

Differences due to declining future tax rates

 

(288

)

(155

)

(690

)

(329

)

Foreign withholding tax

 

432

 

5

 

1,179

 

498

 

Other

 

550

 

(192

)

136

 

317

 

Net Income tax expense

 

$

9,493

 

$

5,499

 

$

24,738

 

$

15,523

 

 

Note 8 - Acquisitions

 

Hager

 

On September 28, 2010, the Company acquired for $14,000 an undivided 25% interest in a 3.5% to 7.0% sliding scale net smelter returns (“NSR”) royalty, adjusted by a PPI-indexed gold price, on all production from the northwestern portion of Barrick Gold Corporation’s Bald Mountain mine in Nevada.

 

Agi Dagi

 

On September 27, 2010, Franco-Nevada acquired a 2% NSR royalty on the Agi Dagi property owned by Alamos Gold Inc. for $9,000. The Agi Dagi property is located in the Canakkale Province of northwestern Turkey.

 

Tonkin Springs

 

On September 7, 2010, the Company acquired two royalties on production from the Tonkin Springs project in Eureka County, Nevada from Precambrian Exploration, Inc. (“PEx”). The first royalty is a 2% NSR over a block of mining claims staked by PEx and reserved to PEx in a deed agreement with a predecessor of U.S. Gold Corporation. The second royalty is a 1% independent royalty over a contiguous block of Lyle Campbell claims, now included in U.S. Gold’s Tonkin Springs Project. The purchase price was $1,350.

 

White Pine Royalty

 

On June 29, 2010, the Company acquired an undivided 100% leasehold interest in certain unpatented mining claims situated in White Pine County, Nevada for $8,500. The interest acquired included all royalties, leasehold interests, subleases and agreements held by the seller. More specifically the royalty interest acquired is a 1% - 5% sliding scale overriding gross production royalty from the unpatented mining claims which are a portion of the Bald Mountain mine operated by Barrick Gold Corporation. There is currently no production from the claims covered by this royalty.

 

Prosperity Gold Stream

 

On May 12, 2010, the Company acquired a gold stream from Taseko Mines Limited (“Taseko”) on Taseko’s Prosperity copper-gold project located in British Columbia. The Company will acquire gold from Taseko equivalent to 22% of the gold produced at Prosperity. Franco-Nevada will provide a $350,000 deposit for the construction of Prosperity advanced pro-rata with other financing for the project once the project is fully permitted and financed, and has granted Taseko one special warrant. Once the project is fully permitted and financed, the special warrant will be exchangeable, without any additional consideration, into two million purchase share warrants. Each purchase share warrant will entitle Taseko to purchase one Franco-Nevada common share at a price of C$75.00 at any time before June 16, 2017. In addition, Franco-Nevada will pay Taseko the lower of US$400 per ounce (subject to an inflation adjustment) or the prevailing market price for each ounce of gold delivered under the agreement. (See Note 13 - Subsequent Event).

 

Subika Royalty

 

On January 22, 2010, the Company completed a plan of arrangement involving the Company, one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries and Moydow Mines International Inc. (“Moydow”) pursuant to which the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Moydow.

 

In exchange for each Moydow share, Moydow shareholders received 0.02863 Franco-Nevada common shares. Moydow options, upon their exercise, will be exerciseable into Franco-Nevada common shares on the same basis as the exchange of Moydow shares for Franco-Nevada common shares. Upon closing of the plan of arrangement, the Company issued 1,733,993 common shares and reserved for issuance 94,470 common shares upon the exercise of Moydow options. The acquisition of Moydow was accounted for as a purchase of assets.

 

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The allocation of the purchase price was as follows:

 

Purchase price:

 

 

 

Common shares issued

 

$

44,909

 

Value of Moydow options

 

1,716

 

Transaction costs

 

332

 

Total purchase price

 

$

46,957

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase Price Allocation:

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

1,881

 

Other receivables

 

5

 

Royalty interest in mineral properties

 

61,018

 

Accounts payable

 

(693

)

Tax basis step up

 

(15,254

)

 

 

$

46,957

 

 

Note 9 - Shareholders’ Equity

 

a) Common Shares

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, the Company issued 380,750 and 2,360,753, respectively, common shares in connection with the exercise of stock options, special warrants and the acquisition of Moydow. (See Note 4(a) Palmarejo Gold Royalty Stream and Note 8 - Acquisitions above).

 

b) Stock-based Compensation

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, the Company granted 85,000 (three months ended September 30, 2009 - Nil) and 485,000 stock options (nine months ended September 30, 2009 - 55,000), respectively, to employees at exercise prices of C$27.62 to C$31.45 (2009 - C$29.11 - C$29.84) . These ten-year term options vest over three years in equal portions on the anniversary of the grant date.

 

The Company uses the fair value method of accounting for stock-based compensation awards. The fair value of stock options granted during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 has been determined to be $1,070 (three months ended September 30, 2009 - Nil) and $6,323 (nine months ended September 30, 2009 - $659), respectively. The fair value of the options was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and utilized the following weighted average assumptions: risk-free rate - 2.53%, volatility - 55.07%, expected dividend yield - 0.96% and expected life - 4.0 years; and resulted in a weighted average fair value of C$13.04 per stock option.

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, an expense of $1,559 (three months ended September 30, 2009 - $1,097) and $3,970 (nine months ended September 30, 2009 - $3,010), respectively, related to vested stock options has been included in the consolidated statement of operations and other comprehensive income. As at September 30, 2010, there is $7,753 (September 30, 2009 - $6,542) of total unrecognized non-cash stock-based compensation expense relating to non-vested stock options granted under the Company’s equity compensation plans, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.72 years (September 30, 2009 - 1.29 years).

 

c) Deferred Share Unit Plan

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, 911 (three months ended September 30, 2009 - 1,314) and 3,689 (nine months ended September 30, 2009 - 5,430) DSUs were credited to directors under the DSU Plan in connection with the conversion of directors’ fees. No DSUs were awarded to directors as compensation. The value of the DSU liability as at September 30, 2010 was $437 (September 30, 2009 - $259). The mark-to-market adjustment recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, in respect of the DSU Plan, was $1 (three months ended September 30, 2009 - $1) and $70 (nine months ended September 30, 2009 - $29), respectively.

 

Note 10 - Commitments

 

Operating Leases

 

As at September 30, 2010, the Company has future minimum annual operating lease commitments in connection with its leased office spaces and certain office equipment, as follows:

 

to September 30, 2011

 

$

396

 

to September 30, 2012

 

331

 

to September 30, 2013

 

331

 

to September 30, 2014

 

28

 

to September 30, 2015 and thereafter

 

 

 

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Credit Facility

 

Under a Credit Facility, the Company is required to pay a quarterly standby fee of 0.5625% to 0.750% of the unutilized portion of the facility. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, standby fees of $247 (three months ended September 30, 2009 - $112) and $710 (nine months ended September 30, 2009 - $335), respectively, were incurred and paid.

 

Note 11 - Geographic Information

 

The following tables reflect geographic financial information:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

Sept. 30,

 

Sept. 30,

 

Sept. 30,

 

Sept. 30,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

2010

 

2009

 

Total Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canada

 

$

10,411

 

$

9,349

 

$

37,191

 

$

25,723

 

United States

 

24,158

 

19,872

 

63,593

 

62,804

 

Mexico

 

15,566

 

11,396

 

51,852

 

29,568

 

Australia

 

2,104

 

473

 

4,517

 

1,190

 

Total Revenue

 

$

52,239

 

$

41,090

 

$

157,153

 

$

119,285

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canada

 

$

1,781

 

$

2,096

 

$

11,744

 

$

14,821

 

United States

 

6,641

 

3,282

 

16,745

 

7,158

 

Mexico

 

8,741

 

6,813

 

22,503

 

18,942

 

Australia

 

796

 

152

 

2,300

 

308

 

Net Income

 

$

17,959

 

$

12,343

 

$

53,292

 

$

41,229

 

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2010, Royalty Revenue was recognized from two mineral royalties totaling $54,954, representing 19.9% and 15.0% of Total Revenue across all geographic segments. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, Royalty Revenue was recognized from two mineral royalties totaling $35,616, representing 15.1% and 14.8% of Total Revenue across all geographic segments.

 

 

 

As at

 

As at

 

 

 

Sept. 30,

 

Dec. 31,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

Interests in mineral properties, net

 

 

 

 

 

Canada

 

$

202,817

 

$

130,641

 

United States

 

637,433

 

645,365

 

Mexico

 

160,034

 

135,135

 

Australia

 

50,506

 

47,019

 

Total

 

$

1,050,790

 

$

958,160

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Canada

 

$

1,199,720

 

$

1,109,396

 

United States

 

722,649

 

710,543

 

Mexico

 

177,949

 

150,755

 

Australia

 

58,022

 

50,197

 

Total Assets

 

$

2,158,340

 

$

2,020,891

 

 

As at September 30, 2010 interests in oil and gas properties of $366,344 (September 30, 2009 - $388,907) and investments of $59,934 (September 30, 2009 - $87,356) are held in Canada.

 

Note 12 - Comparative Figures

 

Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation.

 

Note 13 - Subsequent Event

 

On November 2, 2010, the Federal Minister of the Environment announced that Taseko has not been granted federal authorizations to proceed “as proposed” with the Prosperity mine project. Taseko stated that they will evaluate their options for moving the project forward once they have had further discussions with the Federal and Provincial Governments.

 

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Schedule “D”

 

to Business Acquisition Report

 



 

 

GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

 

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

 



 

GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

US dollars in thousands (Unaudited)

 

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

73,391

 

$

21,518

 

Short-term investments (Note 6)

 

46,303

 

65,584

 

Accounts receivable

 

35,353

 

28,385

 

Other assets

 

229

 

198

 

 

 

155,276

 

115,685

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mineral interests (Note 4)

 

525,535

 

555,507

 

Note receivable (Note 5)

 

13,514

 

 

Long term investments (Note 6)

 

13,331

 

6,868

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

707,656

 

$

678,060

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 8)

 

$

11,624

 

$

11,218

 

Current portion of long-term liabilities (Note 7)

 

3,598

 

47,592

 

 

 

15,222

 

58,810

 

Future income tax liabilities

 

7,431

 

4,106

 

Long-term liabilities (Note 7)

 

93,035

 

89,646

 

 

 

115,688

 

152,562

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

Share capital

 

526,236

 

479,684

 

Share purchase warrants (Note 7 and 9)

 

44,387

 

44,387

 

Contributed surplus (Note 9)

 

7,408

 

4,345

 

Retained earnings (deficit)

 

15,164

 

(4,873

)

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

 

(1,227

)

1,955

 

 

 

591,968

 

525,498

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

707,656

 

$

678,060

 

 

Commitments (Note 12)

 

Approved by the Board:

 

/s/“David Cohen”

 

/s/“Nolan Watson”

Director - David Cohen

 

Director - Nolan Watson

 

- The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements -

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Net Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

For the three and nine months ended September 30

US Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts.  (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

$

26,418

 

$

6,840

 

$

78,196

 

$

31,910

 

Cost of sales

 

8,372

 

2,614

 

25,194

 

12,870

 

Depreciation and depletion

 

3,833

 

1,410

 

11,800

 

7,187

 

 

 

12,205

 

4,024

 

36,994

 

20,057

 

Earnings from mining operations

 

14,213

 

2,816

 

41,202

 

11,853

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

3,178

 

1,918

 

10,193

 

3,216

 

Office and miscellaneous

 

133

 

173

 

432

 

372

 

Professional and consulting fees (Note 8)

 

874

 

507

 

1,931

 

2,143

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

3,063

 

560

 

Transfer agent and filing fees

 

8

 

23

 

283

 

109

 

Travel and promotion

 

90

 

64

 

195

 

256

 

 

 

4,283

 

2,685

 

16,097

 

6,656

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before other items

 

9,930

 

131

 

25,105

 

5,197

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other items

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

874

 

51

 

1,784

 

121

 

Mark-to-market (loss) gain on derivative instruments (Note 6)

 

(2,141

)

20

 

(3,743

)

336

 

Foreign exchange loss

 

(1,994

)

(3,416

)

(972

)

(4,967

)

Gain on QUX note settlement (Note 7)

 

1,643

 

 

1,643

 

 

Income before income taxes

 

8,312

 

(3,214

)

23,817

 

687

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Future income tax expense (recovery)

 

1,116

 

(92

)

3,780

 

4,485

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) for the period

 

7,196

 

(3,122

)

20,037

 

(3,798

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic income (loss) per common share (Note 9)

 

$

0.04

 

$

(0.02

)

$

0.13

 

$

(0.03

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted income (loss) per common share (Note 9)

 

$

0.04

 

$

(0.02

)

$

0.13

 

$

(0.03

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic (Note 9)

 

161,065

 

143,047

 

149,119

 

132,657

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted (Note 9)

 

161,369

 

143,047

 

149,313

 

132,657

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,196

 

$

(3,122

)

$

20,037

 

$

(3,798

)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Loss) Gain on available for sale securities (Note 6)

 

(1,883

)

218

 

(3,637

)

975

 

Future income tax expense (recovery)

 

236

 

(28

)

455

 

(127

)

Comprehensive Income (loss)

 

5,549

 

(2,932

)

16,855

 

(2,950

)

 

- The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements -

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the three and nine months ended September 30

US dollars in thousands (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows From (used in):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,196

 

$

(3,122

)

$

20,037

 

$

(3,798

)

Adjustments for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and depletion

 

3,833

 

1,410

 

11,800

 

7,187

 

Unrealized foreign exchange loss

 

2,120

 

3,386

 

1,613

 

5,357

 

Loss (gain) from mark-to-market on derivative instruments

 

2,141

 

(20

)

3,743

 

(336

)

Future income tax

 

1,116

 

(92

)

3,780

 

4,485

 

Interest income

 

(413

)

 

(795

)

 

Interest expense

 

583

 

595

 

2,467

 

1,423

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

3,063

 

560

 

Gain on QUX note settlement (Note 7)

 

(1,643

)

 

(1,643

)

 

 

 

14,933

 

2,157

 

44,065

 

14,878

 

Changes in non-cash working capital (Note 10)

 

5,828

 

3,655

 

(3,876

)

3,291

 

 

 

20,761

 

5,812

 

40,189

 

18,169

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of short-term investments

 

(67,892

)

(717

)

(68,857

)

(114,827

)

Redemption of short-term investments

 

83,865

 

36,757

 

101,479

 

89,346

 

Purchase of note receivable

 

(663

)

 

(20,607

)

 

Purchase of long term investments

 

 

 

 

(2,016

)

Deferred acquisition cost

 

 

(19

)

 

(19

)

Mineral Interests

 

 

 

(3

)

(75,017

)

 

 

15,310

 

36,021

 

12,012

 

(102,533

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of long term debt

 

 

(176

)

 

49,323

 

Warrants exercised

 

 

 

 

2,130

 

Proceeds from issuance of equity securities

 

 

 

 

89,263

 

Share issue costs

 

 

 

 

(4,536

)

 

 

 

(176

)

 

136,180

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

(1

)

327

 

(328

)

327

 

Increase in cash

 

36,070

 

41,984

 

51,873

 

52,143

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, beginning of the period

 

37,321

 

11,674

 

21,518

 

1,515

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, end of the period

 

$

73,391

 

$

53,658

 

$

73,391

 

$

53,658

 

 

Supplemental cash flow information (Note 10)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements -

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity

September 30, 2010

US dollars in thousands (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Common Shares

 

Warrants

 

Contributed
Surplus

 

Retained
Earnings /
(Deficit)

 

Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
(Loss)/Income

 

Total

 

At December 31, 2008

 

396,763

 

28,975

 

3,784

 

(7,182

)

(138

)

422,202

 

Public offering - March 5, 2009

 

84,146

 

5,117

 

 

 

 

89,263

 

Share issuance costs

 

(4,536

)

(276

)

 

 

 

(4,812

)

Share issuance costs tax recovery

 

1,059

 

56

 

 

 

 

1,115

 

Warrants and options exercised

 

2,252

 

(121

)

 

 

 

2,131

 

Warrants issued on debt financing

 

 

3,209

 

 

 

 

3,209

 

Expired warrants

 

 

(1

)

1

 

 

 

 

Fair value of stock options (Note 9)

 

 

 

560

 

 

 

560

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

(3,798

)

 

(3,798

)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

849

 

849

 

At September 30, 2009

 

479,684

 

36,959

 

4,345

 

(10,980

)

711

 

510,719

 

Warrants issued on debt financing

 

 

7,428

 

 

 

 

7,428

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

6,107

 

 

6,107

 

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

1,244

 

1,244

 

At December 31, 2009

 

479,684

 

44,387

 

4,345

 

(4,873

)

1,955

 

525,498

 

Fair value of stock options (Note 9)

 

 

 

3,063

 

 

 

3,063

 

Shares issued pursuant to conversion of QUX note (Note 7)

 

46,552

 

 

 

 

 

46,552

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

20,037

 

 

20,037

 

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

(3,182

)

(3,182

)

At September 30, 2010

 

$

526,236

 

$

44,387

 

$

7,408

 

$

15,164

 

$

(1,227

)

$

591,968

 

 

As at September 30, 2010, the total retained income and accumulated other comprehensive loss was $13,937 thousand (December 31, 2009 - total deficit and accumulated other comprehensive income of $2,918 thousand).

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2010

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.  (Unaudited)

 

1.              DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS

 

Gold Wheaton Gold Corp. (“Gold Wheaton” or “the Company”) is a mining company with 100% of its operating revenue from the sale of gold and other precious metals.

 

The Company has entered into a long-term gold and other precious metal contract with FNX Mining Company Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Quadra FNX Mining Ltd. (“QUX”, formerly “FNX”), and long-term gold contracts with First Uranium Corporation (Mine Waste Solutions tailings recovery operation and Ezulwini Mine in South Africa) (Note 4).  The production of gold and other precious metals are impacted by the continued operations of the counterparties.  The Company does not control the mining operations.  At any time, any of the operators of the mines may suspend or discontinue operations.

 

The Company is actively pursuing further growth opportunities, primarily by way of entering into long-term gold purchase contracts.

 

2.              BASIS OF PRESENATATION

 

These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for unaudited interim financial information and they follow the same accounting policies and methods of application as the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2009, except as discussed in Note 3. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and note disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principle for annual financial statements and therefore should be read in conjunction with the most recent annual audited consolidated financial statements.

 

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (including normal and recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position as at September 30, 2010 and the results of operations and cash flows for all periods presented have been made.  The interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year.

 

On February 4, 2010, the Company graduated to the TSX Exchange.  Also, effective on February 4, 2010, the Company completed a 10:1 common share consolidation of the total number of issued and outstanding common shares approved at the January 11, 2010  Special Meeting of Shareholders.  As a result of the share consolidation, the Company had approximately 143,047,466 common shares.  All stock options and common share purchase warrants were consolidated on the same basis as the common shares and have been re-priced accordingly. The Company has reflected the consolidation retroactively.  Consequently, all share capital, stock options and share purchase warrants are presented on a post-consolidation basis.

 

3.              SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

a)              PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

 

The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its 100% owned subsidiary Gold Wheaton (Barbados) Corporation.  All intercompany transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2010

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.  (Unaudited)

 

3.              SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

b)              FUTURE ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

Business combination, non-controlling interest, and consolidation

 

In January 2009, the CICA issued Handbook Sections 1582, Business Combinations, (“Section 1582”), 1601, Consolidated Financial Statements, (“Section 1601”) and 1602, Non-controlling Interests, (“Section 1602”) which replaces CICA Handbook Sections 1581, Business Combinations, and 1600, Consolidated Financial Statements. Section 1582 establishes standards for the accounting for business combinations that is equivalent to the business combination accounting standard under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). Section 1582 is applicable for the Company’s business combinations with acquisition dates on or after January 1, 2011. Early adoption of this Section is permitted. Section 1601 together with Section 1602 establishes standards for the preparation of consolidated financial statements. Section 1601 is applicable for the Company’s interim and annual consolidated financial statements for its fiscal year beginning January 1, 2011. Early adoption of this Section is permitted. If the Company chooses to early adopt any one of these Sections, the other two sections must also be adopted at the same time. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of these Sections would have a material impact on its financial position and results of operation.

 

International Financial Reporting Standards

 

In February 2008, the CICA Accounting Standards Board (“AcSB”) confirmed the changeover to IFRS from Canadian GAAP will be required for publicly accountable enterprises effective for interim and annual financial statements relating to fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2011.

 

4.              MINERAL INTERESTS

 

 

 

September 30, 2010

 

December 31, 2009

 

 

 

Cost

 

Accumulated
Depletion

 

Net

 

Cost

 

Accumulated
Depletion

 

Net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QUX

 

$

399,240

 

$

22,276

 

$

376,964

 

$

399,240

 

$

14,279

 

$

384,961

 

MWS

 

106,997

 

7,771

 

99,226

 

125,172

 

4,713

 

120,459

 

EMC

 

50,096

 

751

 

49,345

 

50,093

 

6

 

50,087

 

 

 

$

556,333

 

$

30,798

 

$

525,535

 

$

574,505

 

$

18,998

 

$

555,507

 

 

The value allocated to reserves or Estimated Reserves is classified as depletable and is depleted on a unit-of-production basis over the estimated recoverable proven and probable reserves or Estimated Reserves at the mine.  The value associated with resource and exploration potential is the value beyond proven and probable reserves or Estimated Reserves allocated at acquisition and is classified as non-depletable until such time as it is transferred to the depletable category as a result of the conversion of resources or exploration potential into reserves, Estimated Reserves, or written off due to non-recoverability.

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2010

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.  (Unaudited)

 

4.              MINERAL INTERESTS (continued)

 

 

 

September 30, 2010

 

December 31, 2009

 

 

 

Depletable

 

Non-
Depletable

 

Total

 

Depletable

 

Non-
Depletable

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QUX

 

$

35,541

 

$

341,423

 

$

376,964

 

$

43,538

 

$

341,423

 

$

384,961

 

MWS

 

99,226

 

 

99,226

 

114,227

 

6,232

 

120,459

 

EMC

 

2,566

 

46,779

 

49,345

 

3,308

 

46,779

 

50,087

 

 

 

$

137,333

 

$

388,202

 

$

525,535

 

$

161,073

 

$

394,434

 

$

555,507

 

 

QUX

 

On July 15, 2008, the Company entered into an agreement (“QUX Agreement”) with FNX Mining Company Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Quadra FNX Mining Ltd., to purchase 50% of the contained gold equivalent ounces in ore mined and shipped from the QUX operations in Sudbury Ontario, Canada.  Total upfront consideration paid was $399.1 million (CDN$400 million).  In addition the Company will pay for each gold equivalent ounce delivered, a cash payment of the lesser of $400 (subject to an annual inflationary adjustment starting in 2011) or the then prevailing market price per ounce of gold. The $399.1 million was satisfied by the payment of $174.6 million in cash, the issue of 35 million common shares valued at $174.6 million (CDN $175 million) and a promissory note for $49.9 million (CDN$50 million) (the “QUX Note”).

 

On July 16, 2010, the Company satisfied its obligation to pay the QUX Note through the issuance to QUX of 20,464,126 common shares of the Company.

 

Mine Waste Solutions (“MWS”)

 

On November 28, 2008, the Company entered into an agreement (“MWS Agreement”) with Chemwes (Proprietary) Limited, a subsidiary of First Uranium Corporation (“First Uranium”).  Gold Wheaton will purchase 25 percent of the life-of-mine gold production from First Uranium’s Mine Waste Solutions tailings recovery operation (“MWS”) in South Africa.  Total upfront payment was $125 million.

 

In addition, the Company will pay an ongoing payment equal to the lesser of $400 per ounce and the prevailing spot price (subject to an annual inflation adjustment starting in 2012).

 

Gold Wheaton is not required to fund any capital expenditures at MWS, including any expansion projects.

 

Under terms of the original MWS Agreement, MWS would refund the Company $42 million (“Completion Penalty Payment”) if the third expansion of the gold plant was not completed with certain minimum technical requirements by June 1, 2010, $30 million of which could be recouped by MWS under certain performance conditions.

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2010

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.  (Unaudited)

 

4.              MINERAL INTERESTS (continued)

 

In April 2010, pursuant to the Company’s participation in the CDN$150 million in senior secured convertible notes (the “First Uranium Notes”) issued by First Uranium due March 31, 2013, the Company has agreed to amend the MWS Agreement Completion Penalty Payment terms for an initial payment of 14,000,000 common shares in the capital of First Uranium (“Common Shares”) equal to CDN$18.2 million, based on a price of CDN$1.30 per Common Share.

 

Under amended terms, if the construction of the third gold plant has not been completed or has been completed but has not satisfied the Technical Completion Test (as defined in the MWS Agreement) by September 1, 2011, MWS shall pay Gold Wheaton $1.5 million on the first day of each of the months of September, October, November and December 2011 unless such construction and Technical Completion Test have been satisfied prior to such date.

 

If, on December 1, 2011 such construction and Technical Completion Tests have not been satisfied, Gold Wheaton will be paid a further $30 million by MWS, such sum to be settled in cash or in common shares of First Uranium at the election of Gold Wheaton (at the lowest issue price permitted by the rules of the Toronto Stock Exchange).

 

If MWS completes construction and the Technical Completion Test (as defined in the MWS Agreement) has been met within one year of December 1, 2011, Gold Wheaton shall refund MWS $30 million. If MWS completes construction and the Technical Completion Test (as defined in the MWS Agreement) has been met after one year but within two years of December 1, 2011, Gold Wheaton shall refund $20 million to MWS.

 

Ezulwini Mining Company (Proprietary) Limited (“EMC”)

 

On December 8, 2009, the Company entered into an agreement with EMC (“EMC Agreement”), a subsidiary of First Uranium.  Gold Wheaton will purchase the greater of 16,500 and 19,500 ounces of gold in 2010 and 2011, respectively and 7 % of the gold production and thereafter, 7 % of the life-of-mine gold production from EMC’s Ezulwini Mine in South Africa.  Total upfront payment was $50 million.

 

In addition, the Company will pay an ongoing payment equal to the lesser of $400 per ounce and the prevailing spot price (subject to an annual inflation adjustment starting in 2013).

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2010

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.  (Unaudited)

 

5.              NOTE RECEIVABLE

 

In April 2010, Gold Wheaton acquired CDN$20 million of First Uranium Notes due March 31, 2013.  Each First Uranium Note has a principal amount of CDN$1,000 and is convertible into 769.2307 common shares of First Uranium representing a conversion price of CDN$1.30 per share.  The First Uranium Notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 7% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on September 30 and March 31 of each year, commencing on September 30, 2010.

 

The Company has allocated the consideration paid for the First Uranium Notes between the note receivable component and the derivative financial asset on the basis that the fair value of the receivable component on acquisition is the residual amount after deducting the fair value of the option conversion component.    The note receivable component is classified as loans and receivables and is measured at amortized cost. The conversion option component is a derivative financial asset and is measured at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in earnings (Note 6).

 

The carrying value of the First Uranium Note is as follows:

 

 

 

CDN

 

US

 

Note receivable face value

 

$

20,000

 

$

19,944

 

Conversion option value

 

(7,581

)

(7,560

)

Transaction costs

 

665

 

663

 

Original note receivable

 

13,084

 

13,047

 

Interest Accretion

 

823

 

795

 

Foreign exchange

 

 

(328

)

 

 

13,907

 

13,514

 

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2010

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.  (Unaudited)

 

6.              INVESTMENTS

 

 

 

September 30, 2010

 

December 31, 2009

 

 

 

Cost

 

Unrealized
gain (loss)

 

Fair Value

 

Cost

 

Unrealized
gain (loss)

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short term investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Held-for-trading:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Canadian dollar guaranteed investment certificates

 

34,707

 

32

(1)

34,739

 

64,436

 

648

(1)

65,084

 

- US dollar redeemable short term investment deposit

 

 

 

 

500

 

 

500

 

Available-for-sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- First Uranium Corporation shares

 

17,847

 

(6,283

)

11,564

 

 

 

 

Total short-term investments

 

52,554

 

(6,251

)

46,303

 

64,936

 

648

 

65,584

 

 


(1) Unrealized gains and losses on Canadian dollar government insured certificates relates to foreign exchange movements.

 

Long term investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Held-for-trading:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Sandstorm Resources Ltd warrants

 

659

 

1,445

 

2,104

 

659

 

511

 

1,170

 

- First Uranium Corporation note receivable conversion option

 

7,560

 

(4,678

)

2,882

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,219

 

(3,233

)

4,986

 

659

 

511

 

1,170

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Sandstorm Resources Ltd shares

 

$

3,026

 

$

5,185

 

$

8,211

 

$

3,306

 

$

2,392

 

$

5,698

 

- Sandstorm Metals and Energy Ltd shares

 

280

 

(146

)

134

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,306

 

$

5,039

 

$

8,345

 

$

3,306

 

$

2,392

 

$

5,698

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total long-term investments

 

$

11,525

 

$

1,806

 

$

13,331

 

$

3,965

 

$

2,903

 

$

6,868

 

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2010

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.  (Unaudited)

 

6.              INVESTMENTS (continued)

 

a)              On April 22, 2009, Gold Wheaton acquired by way of an equity offering 6,250,000 common shares and 3,125,000 warrants of Sandstorm Resources Ltd (“Sandstorm”) for total consideration of $2.0 million.  The warrants are exercisable at a price of $0.60 until April 23, 2014.

 

b)             On October 14, 2009, Gold Wheaton acquired by way of an equity offering 4,444,444 common shares and 2,222,222 warrants of Sandstorm for total consideration of $2.0 million.  The warrants are exercisable at a price of $0.60 until April 23, 2014.

 

c)              On May 18 2010, Gold Wheaton acquired 305,555 common shares of Sandstorm Metals & Energy Ltd (“Sandstorm Metals”) by way a distribution of the common shares of Sandstorm Metals to the shareholders of Sandstorm on completion of the spin-out of Sandstorm Metals & Energy Ltd.

 

The Sandstorm Chief Executive Officer is a director of the Company.

 

d)             In April 2010, Gold Wheaton acquired CDN$20 million of First Uranium Notes due March 31, 2013.  Each First Uranium Note has a principal amount of CDN$1,000 and is convertible into 769.2307 common shares of First Uranium representing a conversion price of CDN$1.30 per share.  The First Uranium Notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 7% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on September 30 and March 31 of each year, commencing on September 30, 2010.

 

The Company has allocated the consideration paid for the First Uranium Notes between the note receivable component and the derivative financial asset on the basis that the fair value of the receivable component on acquisition is the residual amount after deducting the fair value of the option conversion component. The note receivable component is classified as loans and receivables and is measured at amortized cost. The conversion option component is a derivative financial asset, is measured at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in earnings.

 

Pursuant to the Company’s participation in the First Uranium Notes and amendment to  the MWS Agreement Completion Penalty Payment terms, Gold Wheaton acquired 14,000,000 common shares in the capital of First Uranium (“Common Shares”) equal to CDN$18.2 million, based on a price of CDN$1.30 per Common Share.

 

The estimated fair value of conversion option of the First Uranium Notes on acquisition was estimated to be $7,560 using the Black-Scholes Model.  The estimated fair value of conversion option of the First Uranium Notes at September 30, 2010 was estimated to be $2,882 using the Black-Scholes Model.

 

The assumptions used in estimating the fair value are summarized as follows:

 

 

 

September 30, 2010

 

April 8, 2010

 

First Uranium Share Price

 

CDN$ 

0.85

 

CDN$ 

1.30

 

Risk free interest rate

 

1.43

%

1.81

%

Dividend yield

 

Nil

 

Nil

 

Expected volatility

 

56.43

%

54.28

%

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2010

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.  (Unaudited)

 

6.              INVESTMENTS (continued)

 

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded mark-to-market gains in other comprehensive income and net income of:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mark-to-market (losses) / gains included in income

 

$

(2,141

)

$

20

 

$

(3,743

)

$

336

 

Mark-to-market (losses) / gains included in other comprehensive income

 

$

(1,883

)

$

218

 

$

(3,637

)

$

975

 

 

7.              LONG TERM LIABILITIES

 

 

 

September 30, 2010

 

December 31, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QUX Note (CDN$50 million)

 

$

 

$

46,594

 

10% Senior Secured 1 Notes due May 26, 2014:

 

 

 

 

 

Series 1 (CDN $57 million)

 

53,129

 

50,049

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10% Senior Secured 2 Notes due Nov 26, 2014:

 

 

 

 

 

Series 2 (CDN $50 million)

 

43,504

 

40,595

 

 

 

96,633

 

137,238

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Portion

 

(3,598

)

(47,592

)

 

 

$

93,035

 

$

89,646

 

 

The carrying value of the Secured 1 and 2 Notes as at September 30, 2010 is as follows:

 

 

 

CDN

 

US

 

Original promissory note

 

$

107,000

 

$

98,142

 

Warrants issued

 

(11,464

)

(10,637

)

Transaction costs

 

(1,888

)

(1,687

)

Interest

 

5,789

 

5,555

 

Foreign exchange

 

 

5,260

 

 

 

99,437

 

96,633

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current portion

 

(3,702

)

(3,598

)

 

 

$

95,735

 

$

93,035

 

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2010

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.  (Unaudited)

 

7.              LONG TERM LIABILITIES (continued)

 

On May 26, 2009, the Company issued the 10% Senior Secured Notes due May 26, 2014, Series 1 (the “Secured 1 Notes”), with a principal amount of CDN$57 million and interest payable semi-annually.  The principal amount of CDN$57 million is due on May 26, 2014 with an effective interest rate of 12.3%.  Under the Note Indenture, the Company is required to maintain certain financial covenants.  At September 30, 2010, the Company is in compliance with its debt covenants.  The Secured 1 Notes are secured by the Company’s mineral interests.

 

On November 26, 2009, the Company issued the 10% Senior Secured Notes due November 26, 2014, Series 2 (the “Secured 2 Notes”), with a principal amount of CDN$50 million and interest payable semi-annually.  The principal amount of CDN$50 million is due on November 26, 2014 with an effective interest rate of 14.1%.  Under the Note Indenture, the Company is required to maintain certain financial covenants.  At September 30, 2010, the Company is in compliance with its debt covenants.  The Secured 2 Notes are secured by the Company’s mineral interests.

 

In connection with the issuance of the Secured 1 and 2 Notes, the Company issued 7,125,000 warrants on Secured 1 Notes and 6,250,000 warrants on Secured 2 Notes.  Both are exercisable at CDN$5.00 per warrant to the Secured 1 Notes and Secured 2 Notes holders.

 

On July 16, 2010, the Company satisfied its obligation to pay the QUX Note due through the issuance to QUX of 20,464,126 common shares of the Company based on a 20-day volume average price of the Company’s common shares ending June 30, 2010 of CDN$2.44 per share.

 

The fair value of the Company’s shares issued on July 12 2010 was $46,552 (CDN$2.36 per share), and the Company recorded a gain on settlement of the QUX Note of $1,643 thousand.

 

 

 

CDN

 

US

 

QUX promissory note

 

$

50,000

 

$

48,195

 

Fair value of the Company’s shares issued

 

48,295

 

46,552

 

Gain on QUX note settlement

 

$

1,705

 

$

1,643

 

 

8.             RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, the Company recorded consulting fees of $196 thousand and $558 thousand respectively (three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 - $153 thousand and $431 thousand respectively) to companies controlled by a director or officer.

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, the Company purchased $4.7 million and $14.7 million respectively (three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 - $0.4 million and $6.7 million) of precious metals from QUX, which owns approximately 34.5% as of September 30, 2010 of the Company’s common stock and has one director in common.  At September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Company owes QUX $11.2 million and $10.2 million respectively for precious metals purchased, which has been recorded in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.

 

These transactions were in the normal course of operations and were measured at the exchange amount which was the amount established and agreed to by the related parties.

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2010

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.  (Unaudited)

 

9.              SHARE CAPITAL

 

a)              Share capital

Authorized:

·          Unlimited common shares without par value.

·          Unlimited preferred shares without par value.

 

b)              Issued

Common shares:

 

 

 

Number of
Common Shares

 

Balance, December 31, 2008

 

94,422,166

 

Issued pursuant to March 5, 2009 public offering

 

46,000,000

 

Options exercised

 

500

 

Warrants exercised

 

2,624,800

 

Balance, December 31, 2009

 

143,047,466

 

Issued pursuant to conversion of QUX note (Note 7)

 

20,464,126

 

Balance, September 30, 2010

 

163,511,592

 

 

c)              Share Purchase Warrants

 

As at September 30 2010, the following share purchase warrants were outstanding:

 

 

 

Number of
Warrants

 

Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
Per Warrant
(CDN)

 

Expiry date

 

Balance, December 31, 2008

 

28,640,499

 

$

9.20

 

 

 

Public Offering- March 5, 2009

 

23,000,000

 

$

5.00

 

March 5, 2011

 

Exercised

 

(2,624,800

)

$

1.00

 

 

 

Expired

 

(15,700

)

$

1.00

 

 

 

Debt Offering - May 26, 2009 (Note 7)

 

7,125,000

 

$

5.00

 

May 26, 2014

 

Debt Offering - Nov. 26, 2009 (Note 7)

 

6,250,000

 

$

5.00

 

November 26, 2014

 

Balance, December 31, 2009

 

62,374,999

 

$

7.08

 

 

 

Balance, September 30, 2010

 

62,374,999

 

$

7.08

 

 

 

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2010

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.  (Unaudited)

 

9.              SHARE CAPITAL (continued)

 

d)              Stock Options

 

The Company follows the policies of the TSX, under which it is authorized to grant options to acquire up to 10% of the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company (the “Plan”).  Under the Plan, the exercise price of each option equals the market price of the Company’s stock as calculated on the date of grant. The options can be granted for a maximum term of five years.

 

A summary of the changes in stock options is presented below:

 

 

 

Number of
Options

 

Weighted Average
Exercise Price Per
Option
(CDN)

 

Balance, December 31, 2008

 

1,773,000

 

$

5.80

 

Granted

 

792,000

 

$

2.50

 

Exercised

 

(500

)

$

2.50

 

Expired

 

(5,000

)

$

4.54

 

Balance, December 31, 2009

 

2,559,500

 

$

4.76

 

Granted

 

2,735,000

 

$

2.72

 

Expired

 

(43,500

)

$

3.55

 

Balance, September 30, 2010

 

5,251,000

 

$

3.70

 

 

At September 30, 2010, stock options to purchase common shares were exercisable as follows:

 

Exercise Price Per
Option
(CDN)

 

Number of Options
Outstanding

 

Exercisable

 

Contractual Life
(Years)

 

$

3.70

 

105,500

 

105,500

 

2.58

 

$

5.90

 

1,598,000

 

1,598,000

 

2.70

 

$

6.00

 

55,000

 

55,000

 

3.05

 

$

2.50

 

787,500

 

787,500

 

3.62

 

$

2.72

 

2,705,000

 

2,705,000

 

4.38

 

 

 

5,251,000

 

5,251,000

 

3.70

 

 

On February 12, 2010, the Company granted 2,735,000 options at an exercise price of CDN$2.72.  These options vested immediately.

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2010

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.  (Unaudited)

 

9.              SHARE CAPITAL (continued)

 

d)     Stock Options (continued)

 

In May 2009, the Company granted 792,000 options at an exercise price of CDN$2.50.  These options vested immediately.

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, the Company recorded stock based compensation expense of nil and $3.1 million respectively (Three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 - nil and $0.6 million). The weighted average fair value of the stock options granted in 2010 is $1.12 per stock option. No stock options were granted during the three months ended September 2010 and 2009.

 

The Company used the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model to estimate the fair value of the options, using the following weighted average assumptions:

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average risk free interest rate

 

2.23

%

1.83

%

Dividend yield

 

Nil

 

Nil

 

Expected volatility

 

46.87

%

45.51

%

Weighted average expected option life

 

5 years

 

5 years

 

 

e)              Diluted Earnings per Share

 

Diluted earnings per share is calculated based on the following:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

2010

 

2009

 

Net income (loss)

 

7,196

 

(3,122

)

20,037

 

(3,798

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding

 

161,064,794

 

143,046,967

 

149,119,239

 

132,657,375

 

Effect of dilutive securities Stock options

 

304,403

 

 

194,035

 

 

Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding

 

161,369,197

 

143,046,967

 

149,313,274

 

132,657,375

 

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2010

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.  (Unaudited)

 

9.              SHARE CAPITAL (continued)

 

e)              Diluted Earnings per Share

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, all stock options and share purchase warrants would be anti-dilutive as the Company recorded a net loss for the period.

 

The following table of stock options and share purchase warrants are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 respectively.

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options

 

1,758,500

 

2,565,000

 

1,758,500

 

2,565,000

 

Share purchase warrants

 

62,374,999

 

56,124,999

 

62,374,999

 

56,124,999

 

 

10.       SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

 

a)              Changes in non-cash working capital are as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

$

4,646

 

$

5,421

 

$

(6,966

)

$

5,152

 

Other assets

 

60

 

(5

)

(31

)

266

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

(1,770

)

(3,067

)

406

 

(3,979

)

Note receivable - interest receivable

 

299

 

 

 

 

Interest on loans payable

 

2,593

 

1,306

 

2,715

 

1,852

 

Change in non-cash working capital

 

$

5,828

 

$

3,655

 

$

(3,876

)

$

3,291

 

 

b)     The Company made no cash outlays in respect of income taxes during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009.  The Company made the following outlays in respect of interest.

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

2010

 

2009

 

Interest paid

 

 

 

5,010

 

 

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2010

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.  (Unaudited)

 

10.       SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (continued)

 

c)              Other non cash transactions that occurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 are:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,000,000 First Uranium Corporation common shares (Note 6)

 

$

 

$

 

$

18,174

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

305,555 Sandstorm Metals & Energy Ltd common shares received on Sandstorm Resources Ltd spin-out of Sandstorm Metals & Energy Ltd. (Note 6)

 

$

 

$

 

$

280

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Settlement of QUX note by issuance of 20,464,126 shares (Note 7)

 

$

46,552

 

$

 

$

46,552

 

$

 

 

11.       FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

Credit Risk

 

There have been no significant changes in the Company’s credit risk exposures during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, except for the Company’s credit risk exposure on the acquisition of CDN$20 million of First Uranium Notes due March 31, 2013.

 

The maximum exposure to credit risk is approximately equal to the carrying value of the financial assets.

 

Market Risk

 

i)               Interest Rate Risk

 

There have been no significant changes in the Company’s interest rate risk exposures during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010.

 

ii)           Currency Risk

 

The Company is exposed to the financial risk related to the fluctuation of foreign exchange rates.  The Company receives revenue in US dollars, incurs expenses in US and Canadian dollars and its reporting currency is the US dollar.

 

A significant change in the currency exchange rates between the Canadian dollar relative to the US dollar could have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2010

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.  (Unaudited)

 

11.       FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued)

 

ii)           Currency Risk

 

The Company has not entered into any derivative financial instruments to manage exposures to currency fluctuations.

 

At September 30, 2010, the Company is exposed to currency risk through the following financial assets and liabilities denominated in Canadian dollars:

 

 

 

September 30, 2010

 

Cash

 

$

22,679

 

Short-term investments

 

46,303

 

Note receivable

 

13,514

 

Long-term investments

 

13,331

 

Other assets

 

160

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

(164

)

Current portion of long term liabilities

 

(3,598

)

Long-term liabilities

 

(93,035

)

 

 

$

(810

)

 

Based on the above net exposures at September 30, 2010, a 10% depreciation or appreciation of the US dollar against the Canadian dollar would result in approximately $1.8 million and $1.7 million decrease or increase in the Company’s after-tax net earnings and other comprehensive income respectively.

 

iii)       Commodity price risk

 

The profitability of the Company will be significantly affected by changes in the market price of gold, platinum and palladium. The level of interest rates, the rate of inflation, world supply and demand of precious metals and stability of exchange rates can all cause significant fluctuations in precious metal prices. Such external economic factors are in turn influenced by changes in international investment patterns and monetary systems and political developments.

 

A 10% change in commodity prices would impact the Company’s after-tax net income as follows:

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold price

 

$

4,667

 

$

2,128

 

Platinum price

 

$

1,315

 

$

425

 

Palladium price

 

$

567

 

$

107

 

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2010

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.  (Unaudited)

 

12.       COMMITMENTS

 

QUX

In connection with the QUX Agreement (Note 4), the Company has committed to purchase 50% of the contained gold equivalent ounces in ore mined and shipped from the QUX Operations. For each gold equivalent ounce delivered, a cash payment of the lesser of $400 (subject to an annual inflationary adjustment starting in 2011) per ounce and the then prevailing market price per ounce of gold is made.

 

MWS

In connection with the MWS Agreement (Note 4), the Company has committed to purchase 25% of the gold produced from MWS in South Africa. For each gold ounce delivered, a cash payment of the lesser of $400 (subject to an annual inflation adjustment starting in 2012) per ounce and the then prevailing market price per ounce of gold is made.

 

EMC

In connection with the EMC Agreement (Note 4), the Company has committed to purchase 7% of the gold produced subject to a minimum 16,500 ounces in 2010 and 19,500 ounces in 2011 from Ezulwini in South Africa. For each gold ounce delivered, a cash payment of the lesser of $400 (subject to an annual inflation adjustment starting in 2013) per ounce and the then prevailing market price is made.

 

13.       CAPITAL DISCLOSURE

 

The Company’s primary source of capital is from internal cash generation, the issuance of promissory notes and equity securities.  The Company’s capital management objective is to obtain sufficient capital to further develop or acquire new gold stream opportunities for the benefit of its stakeholders.  To meet these objectives, management monitors the Company’s ongoing capital requirements against unrestricted net working capital and assesses additional capital requirements on specific business opportunities on a case by case basis.

 

The capital structure of the Company consists of long term liabilities (Note 7) and equity comprising of issued capital, share purchase warrants, contributed surplus, retained earnings and accumulated other comprehensive income which totals $685.0 million at September 30, 2010.

 

The Company is to maintain certain debt covenants and ensures that any new business opportunities do not impact its ability to meet these debt covenants.

 

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GOLD WHEATON GOLD CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2010

In United States dollars, except where noted and tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per warrant or per option amounts.  (Unaudited)

 

14.       SEGMENTED INFORMATION

 

Geographic Information

 

The Company operates in one reportable operating segment, being the purchase and sale of gold and other precious metals in Canada and South Africa.

 

 

 

Mineral Interests

 

 

 

As at
September 30, 2010

 

As at
December 31, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canada

 

$

376,964

 

$

384,961

 

South Africa

 

148,571

 

170,546

 

 

 

$

525,535

 

$

555,507

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended
September 30

 

For the Nine Months Ended
September 30

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canada

 

$

15,348

 

$

1,422

 

$

46,993

 

$

17,528

 

South Africa

 

11,070

 

5,418

 

31,203

 

14,382

 

 

 

$

26,418

 

$

6,840

 

$

78,196

 

$

31,910

 

 

15.       SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

a)              Additional investment in Sandstorm.

 

Subsequent to September 30, 2010, the Company acquired 10,194,100 units (“Units”) offered pursuant to the short form prospectus (the “Offering”) by Sandstorm for a total investment of CDN$7,441,693 million. Each unit entitles the Company to one common share and 1/4 common share purchase warrant. Each whole warrant entitles the Company to purchase one common share at $1.00 at any time prior to the date which is five years following completion of the Offering.

 

b)     Exercise of stock options.

 

Subsequent to September 30, 2010, 100,000 stock options with an exercise price of CDN$2.72 were exercised.

 

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Schedule “E”

 

to Business Acquisition Report

 



 

PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

FRANCO-NEVADA CORPORATION

PRO-FORMA CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(unaudited, in thousands of US dollars, except share amounts)

As at September 30, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusting Entries

 

 

 

Pro-Forma Consolidated

 

 

 

Franco-Nevada

 

Gold Wheaton

 

Debit

 

Credit

 

Note

 

Balance Sheet

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments

 

$

610,688

 

$

119,694

 

 

620,451

 

2, 3(d)

 

$

109,931

 

Royalty receivables

 

28,654

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28,654

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

35,353

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35,353

 

Prepaid expenses and other

 

18,135

 

229

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,364

 

Current assets

 

657,477

 

155,276

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

192,302

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Royalty interests in mineral properties, net

 

1,050,790

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,050,790

 

Mineral interests

 

 

525,535

 

180,254

 

 

 

2

 

705,789

 

Interests in oil and gas properties, net

 

366,344

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

366,344

 

Note receivable

 

 

13,514

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,514

 

Investments

 

59,934

 

13,331

 

411,255

 

415,692

 

2, 3(e)

 

68,828

 

Future income taxes

 

16,123

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,123

 

Other

 

7,672

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,672

 

Unallocated purchase price

 

 

 

170,680

 

 

 

2, 3(a)

 

170,680

 

Total assets

 

$

2,158,340

 

$

707,656

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

2,592,042

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

$

17,854

 

$

11,624

 

 

 

21,099

 

2, 3(b)

 

$

50,577

 

Current portion of long-term liabilities

 

 

3,598

 

3,980

 

7,865

 

3(d), 3(f)

 

7,483

 

Current liabilities

 

17,854

 

15,222

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

58,060

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Future income taxes

 

102,850

 

7,431

 

1,197

 

 

 

2

 

109,084

 

Long-term liabilities

 

 

93,035

 

110,122

 

17,087

 

3(d), 3(f)

 

 

Total liabilities

 

120,704

 

115,688

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

167,144

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common shares

 

1,910,117

 

526,236

 

526,236

 

323,351

 

2, 3(c)

 

2,233,468

 

Share purchase warrants

 

 

44,387

 

44,387

 

 

 

3(c)

 

 

Contributed surplus

 

55,642

 

7,408

 

7,408

 

66,706

 

2, 3(c)

 

122,348

 

Retained earnings

 

61,024

 

15,164

 

36,873

 

21,709

 

3(c), 3(d), 3(f)

 

61,024

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

10,853

 

(1,227

)

2,795

 

1,227

 

3(c), 3(e)

 

8,058

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

2,037,636

 

591,968

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,424,898

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

2,158,340

 

$

707,656

 

1,495,187

 

1,495,187

 

 

 

$

2,592,042

 

 



 

FRANCO-NEVADA CORPORATION

PRO-FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited, in thousands of US dollars, except per share amounts)

For the Year Ended December 31, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusting Entries

 

 

 

Pro-forma Consolidated

 

 

 

Franco-Nevada

 

Gold Wheaton

 

Debit

 

Credit

 

Note

 

Statement of Operations

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mineral royalties

 

$

96,251

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

96,251

 

Oil and gas royalties and working interests

 

27,730

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27,730

 

Change in fair value - Palmarejo

 

73,412

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

73,412

 

Change in fair value - Other

 

1,570

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,570

 

Dividends

 

765

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

765

 

Precious metals sales

 

 

62,593

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

62,593

 

Total revenue

 

199,728

 

62,593

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

262,321

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs and expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs of operations

 

6,637

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,637

 

Costs of precious metals sales

 

 

23,931

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23,931

 

General and administrative

 

10,381

 

3,755

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,136

 

Business development

 

2,243

 

399

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,642

 

Depreciation and depletion

 

88,945

 

13,559

 

3,664

 

 

 

3(h)

 

106,168

 

Write-down on investments

 

239

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

239

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

4,150

 

560

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,710

 

Total costs and expenses

 

112,595

 

42,204

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

158,463

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

87,133

 

20,389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

103,858

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

1,887

 

219

 

2,106

 

 

 

3(g)

 

 

Interest expense and other

 

(1,729

)

(5,771

)

 

 

5,393

 

3(d)

 

(2,107

)

Gain (loss) on sale of investments

 

446

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

446

 

Other income

 

3,146

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,146

 

Mark-to-market on share purchase warrants

 

 

511

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

511

 

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

 

7,755

 

(5,708

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,047

 

Total interest income, (expense) and other

 

11,504

 

(10,749

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,043

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

 

98,638

 

9,640

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

107,901

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

 

(17,759

)

(7,331

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(25,090

)

Net income

 

$

80,879

 

$

2,309

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

82,811

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

 

$

0.76

 

$

0.02

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

0.71

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

$

0.75

 

$

0.02

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

0.70

 

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

 

106,683

 

135,276

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

116,348

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

 

107,799

 

135,760

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

117,924

 

 

 

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FRANCO-NEVADA CORPORATION

PRO-FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited, in thousands of US dollars, except per share amounts)

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusting Entries

 

 

 

Pro-forma Consolidated

 

 

 

Franco-Nevada

 

Gold Wheaton

 

Debit

 

Credit

 

Note

 

Statement of Operations

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mineral royalties

 

$

75,032

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

75,032

 

Oil and gas royalties and working interests

 

28,789

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28,789

 

Change in fair value - Palmarejo

 

51,852

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

51,852

 

Change in fair value - Other

 

1,290

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,290

 

Dividends

 

190

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

190

 

Precious metals sales

 

 

78,196

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

78,196

 

Total revenue

 

157,153

 

78,196

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

235,349

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs and expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs of operations

 

5,325

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,325

 

Costs of precious metals sales

 

 

25,194

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,194

 

General and administrative

 

7,565

 

2,646

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,211

 

Business development

 

1,472

 

195

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,667

 

Depreciation and depletion

 

65,380

 

11,800

 

4,722

 

 

 

3(h)

 

81,902

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

3,970

 

3,063

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,033

 

Total costs and expenses

 

83,712

 

42,898

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

131,332

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

73,441

 

35,298

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

104,017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

2,928

 

1,784

 

4,712

 

 

 

3(g)

 

 

Interest expense and other

 

(1,639

)

(10,193

)

 

 

9,526

 

3(d)

 

(2,306

)

Gain (loss) on sale of investments

 

24,370

 

1,643

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,013

 

Other Income (expense)

 

205

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

205

 

Mark-to-market (loss) on derivative instruments

 

 

(3,743

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,743

)

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

 

(21,275

)

(972

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(22,247

)

Total interest income, (expense) and other

 

4,589

 

(11,481

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,078

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

 

78,030

 

23,817

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

101,939

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

 

(24,738

)

(3,780

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(28,518

)

Net income

 

$

53,292

 

$

20,037

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

73,421

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

 

$

0.47

 

$

0.13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

0.59

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

$

0.46

 

$

0.13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

0.59

 

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

 

113,984

 

149,119

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

123,649

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

 

115,065

 

149,313

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

125,190

 

 

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FRANCO-NEVADA CORPORATION

NOTES TO THE PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in United States dollars)

December 31, 2009 and September 30, 2010

(Unaudited)

 

1.                                      Basis of Presentation

 

On December 13, 2010, Franco-Nevada Corporation (“Franco-Nevada” or the “Company”) and Gold Wheaton Gold Corp (“Gold Wheaton”, “Target Company” or “Target”) announced their intentions to enter into a business combination whereby Franco-Nevada will acquire Gold Wheaton for a combination of shares and cash. Under the terms of an arrangement agreement, dated January 5, 2011, the transaction will be structured as a Plan of Arrangement and Gold Wheaton common shareholders will receive C$5.20 per share, payable in cash or shares, at the election of the holder, subject to caps, pro-ration and further adjustment provisions whereby the maximum cash consideration payable by Franco-Nevada to Gold Wheaton shareholders will be determined by multiplying C$2.08 by the number of Gold Wheaton common shares that are issued and outstanding, excluding any common shares held by Franco-Nevada, at the effective date of the Plan of Arrangement, and the maximum number of Franco-Nevada shares issuable shall be determined by multiplying 0.0934 by the number of Gold Wheaton common shares that are issued and outstanding, excluding any common shares held by Franco-Nevada, at the effective date of the Plan of Arrangement, in each case subject to further adjustments as provided in the Plan of Arrangement.

 

The effects of the above transaction (the “Acquisition”) with Gold Wheaton have been presented in these unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements. These unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis that each shareholder of the Target Company will receive a combination of (i) C$2.08 per share in cash; and (ii) 0.0934 of a Franco-Nevada common share, in exchange for the Target Company’s common shares (i.e. that full pro-rationing, without further adjustments, will occur).

 

These unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements have been compiled from and include:

 

(a)                                  An unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet combining the unaudited balance sheets of Franco-Nevada and Gold Wheaton as at September 30, 2010, giving effect to the transaction as if it had occurred on September 30, 2010.

 

(b)                                 An unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of operations combining (i) the audited consolidated statement of operations of Franco-Nevada for the year ended December 31, 2009 and (ii) the audited consolidated statement of operations of Gold Wheaton for the year ended December 31, 2009, giving effect to the transaction as if it had occurred on January 1, 2009.

 

(c)                                  An unaudited pro forma consolidated interim statement of operations combining (i) the unaudited interim consolidated statement of operations of Franco-Nevada for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 with (ii) the unaudited interim consolidated statement of operations of Gold Wheaton for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, giving effect to the transaction as if it had occurred on January 1, 2009.

 

These unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet and statement of operations have been presented on the above basis in compliance with relevant securities rules. The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements have been compiled using the significant accounting policies as set out in the audited financial statements of Franco-Nevada for the year ended December 31, 2009 which are available on sedar at www.sedar.com. The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the historical financial statements and notes thereto of Franco-Nevada and the Target Company described above.

 

Upon the completion of the Acquisition, which is expected to occur in March 2011, Franco-Nevada will be required to present its consolidated financial statements in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards which has significant differences to Canadian generally accepted accounting policies specifically surrounding the

 

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accounting for business combinations. The areas where there may be significant differences between the final accounting for the Acquisition and these unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements include the (i) date used for the closing price determination of Franco-Nevada common shares to incorporate into the purchase price; (ii) treatment of transaction costs; and (ii) valuation of the shares held in Gold Wheaton by Franco-Nevada prior to the completion of the Acquisition.

 

Management of Franco-Nevada has consolidated certain line items from the Target Company’s financial statements in an attempt to conform to the presentation of Franco-Nevada’s financial statements. It is management’s opinion that these unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements include all adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of the transaction described in Note 2 in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.

 

These unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements are not intended to reflect results of operations or the financial position of Franco-Nevada which would have actually resulted had the proposed transaction been effected on the dates indicated. Further, the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be obtained in the future. The pro forma adjustments and allocations of the purchase price for Target Company are based in part on estimates of the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The final purchase price allocation will be completed after asset and liability valuations are finalized. The final valuation will be based on the actual net tangible and intangible assets of the Target Company that exist as of the date of the completion of the Acquisition. Any final adjustments may change the allocation of the purchase price which could affect the fair value assigned to the assets and liabilities and could result in changes to the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements.  In addition, the impact of integration activities, the timing of completion of the Acquisition and other changes in the Target Company’s net tangible and intangible assets prior to the completion of the Acquisition, which have not been incorporated into these unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements, may cause material differences in the information presented.

 

2.                                      Acquisition

 

The business combination will be accounted for by applying the acquisition method, with Franco-Nevada as the acquirer of Gold Wheaton.

 

In consideration for the acquisition of Gold Wheaton, shareholders of Gold Wheaton can elect to receive either (i) 0.1556 of a Franco-Nevada common share or (ii) C$5.20 cash for each Gold Wheaton common share, excluding common shares of Gold Wheaton held by Franco-Nevada, subject to caps, pro-ration as described above in Note 1 and subject to further adjustments as set out in the Plan of Arrangement, a maximum of approximately 9.7 million Franco-Nevada common shares and cash consideration of approximately $215 million will be available, subject to increase on a pro-rated basis if Gold Wheaton warrants or options are exercised prior to the effective date of the Arrangement. If all Gold Wheaton shareholders elect the same form of consideration, the form of consideration that each shareholder is expected to receive will be approximately 60% in Franco-Nevada common shares and 40% in cash subject to further adjustments as set out in the Plan of Arrangement.

 

The fair value of the warrants and stock options to be issued by Franco-Nevada will amount to approximately $66.7 million. The total value of the Acquisition is estimated to be $1,040.6 million which is based on the estimated cash consideration, including the amounts paid to acquire the Senior Secured Notes (defined below) the fair value of Gold Wheaton common shares held by Franco-Nevada prior to the Acquisition, and is based on the closing price of Franco-Nevada’s common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange on December 10, 2010, the last trading day prior to the announcement of the Acquisition.

 

On December 31, 2010, Franco-Nevada acquired 10% secured notes of Gold Wheaton (the “Senior Secured Notes”) from Sprott Asset Management LP for and on behalf of certain funds and from SAMGENPAR Ltd. with an aggregate face value of C$100 million. The notes were purchased for C$110 million plus accrued interest. The purchase price was equal to the price at which the holder has the right to require Gold Wheaton to purchase the notes in the event of a change of control of Gold Wheaton.

 

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On January 5, 2011, Franco-Nevada acquired 56,464,126 common shares of Gold Wheaton from QuadraFNX Mining Ltd. (“QuadraFNX”), representing approximately 34.5% of Gold Wheaton’s then outstanding common shares, for C$4.65 per share. The consideration was payable 100% in cash. The total consideration paid per purchased share to QuadraFNX will be topped-up with cash such that the total consideration received by QuadraFNX will be $5.20, subject to the completion of the Acquisition.

 

For the purposes of these unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements, the measurement of the purchase consideration in the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statement information is based on the estimated cash to be expended and the closing market price of Franco-Nevada’s common shares on December 10, 2010 which was C$33.41 per each Franco-Nevada share.

 

Each Target Company warrant which gives the holder the right to acquire shares in the common stock of the Target Company will become exerciseable for either (i) cash or (ii) common shares of Franco-Nevada, based upon the holder’s election at the time of exercise. The warrants have been included in the purchase consideration at their fair value of approximately $54.4 million based on the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

 

The weighted average assumptions used in applying the Black-Scholes option pricing model were as follows:

 

Risk-free rate

 

1.40

%

Dividend yield

 

0.90

%

Volatility

 

42.0

%

Remaining period to expiry - warrants

 

1.95 yrs

 

 

Each Target Company stock option which gives the holder the right to acquire shares in the common stock of the Target Company will become exerciseable to acquire shares in the common stock of Franco-Nevada based on a ratio of 0.1556 shares of Franco-Nevada for every Gold Wheaton stock option. The stock options have been included in the purchase consideration at their fair value of approximately $12.3 million based on the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

 

The weighted average assumptions used in applying the Black-Scholes option pricing model were as follows:

 

Risk-free rate

 

1.93

%

Dividend yield

 

0.90

%

Volatility

 

52.1

%

Expected life - options

 

3.5 yrs

 

 

For the purposes of determining the value of the purchase consideration, the shares, options and warrants have been derived from the latest published financial statements of the Target Company as at September 30, 2010. The value of the purchase consideration for accounting purposes will differ from the amount assumed in the unaudited pro forma financial statement information for changes in the number of outstanding shares, options and warrants from September 30, 2010 to the transaction closing date.

 

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The preliminary purchase price allocation is subject to change and is summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

Purchase Price:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash on acquisition

 

$

509,592

 

 

 

 

 

Shares issued on acquisition

 

323,351

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of Secured Notes

 

110,859

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants

 

54,433

 

 

 

 

 

Options

 

12,273

 

 

 

 

 

Shares held in Gold Wheaton

 

8,971

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition costs

 

21,099

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,040,578

 

 

Net assets acquired:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments

 

$

119,694

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

35,353

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid and other

 

229

 

 

 

 

 

Mineral interests

 

705,789

 

 

 

 

 

Note receivable

 

13,514

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

20,660

 

 

 

 

 

Unallocated purchase price

 

170,680

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

(11,624

)

 

 

 

 

Current portion of long-term liabilities

 

(7,483

)

 

 

 

 

Future income taxes

 

(6,234

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,040,578

 

 

3.                                      Pro forma assumptions and adjustments

 

The proposed acquisition of Gold Wheaton by Franco-Nevada will be accounted for using Canadian GAAP, CICA Section 1581 ‘Business Combinations’. Certain adjustments have been reflected in the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information to illustrate the effects of the acquisition where the impact could be reasonably

 

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estimated. After consummation of the proposed acquisition of Gold Wheaton, Franco-Nevada will value the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including any goodwill that may arise in the acquisition. The actual amounts recorded on the Acquisition will differ from the amounts recorded in these unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statement information.

 

On September 30, 2010, Gold Wheaton had certain warrants and stock options outstanding, which if exercised would result in an increase in the Gold Wheaton common shares outstanding by approximately 67.3 million shares. The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statement information reflects the value of those warrants and stock options based on each security holder electing to receive 0.1556 of a Franco-Nevada common share of each warrant and stock option held.

 

For purposes of preparing the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements, Franco-Nevada has made certain assumptions. The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statement information assumes the completion of the Plan of Arrangement on the basis of 103.5 million common shares of Gold Wheaton being acquired for total consideration of $1,040.6 million, comprising approximately 9.7 million common shares of Franco-Nevada, $215 million in cash and $294.0 million in cash for the QuadraFNX block of Gold Wheaton common shares. For the purposes of the unaudited pro forma financial statement information, Franco-Nevada has assumed that the final form of the consideration that each Gold Wheaton shareholder is expected to receive will be approximately 60% in Franco-Nevada common shares and 40% in cash. The final split of the consideration will depend on decisions relating to the exercise of warrants and options by holders of Gold Wheaton warrants and stock options, the exercise of the holders’ rights to require Gold Wheaton to repurchase certain Senior Secured Notes of Gold Wheaton, elections made by shareholders of Gold Wheaton and certain other adjustments as set out in the Plan of Arrangement.

 

The measurement of the purchase consideration in the unaudited pro forma financial statement information is based on a Franco-Nevada common share price of C$33.41 and a Gold Wheaton common share of C$4.38, representing the closing prices of each common share on the Toronto Stock Exchange on December 10, 2010, the day prior to the announcement of the Acquisition.

 

The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements incorporate the following pro forma assumptions:

 

(a)                                  An estimated purchase price for the acquisition of Gold Wheaton has been allocated to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities on a pro forma basis as described in Note 2, including the recognition of an unallocated purchase price in the amount of $170.7 million representing the estimated purchase price in excess of the amounts assigned to assets and liabilities.

 

(b)                                 Transaction costs have been assumed to be $21.1 million based on management’s best estimate.

 

(c)                                  Book values of the Target’s capital stock, equity accounts, retained earnings and other comprehensive income are eliminated as a transaction adjustment.

 

(d)                                 In connection with the acquisition of Gold Wheaton, Franco-Nevada acquired a portion of Gold Wheaton’s Senior Secured Notes with an aggregate face value of C$100 million for a total purchase price of C$110 million plus accrued interest. Following the transaction, the notes would be considered inter-company debt, and, therefore, the debt and any associated interest expense, has been eliminated as a consolidation adjustment. Gold Wheaton’s other Senior Secured Notes have a balance of C$7 million, and any associated interest and accretion expenses have been included in the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements.

 

(e)                                  Franco-Nevada held approximately 60.4 million shares of Gold Wheaton prior to the transaction, which included 56.5 million shares acquired from QuadraFNX on January 5, 2011. The cost of the shares has been eliminated as a consolidation adjustment.

 

(f)                                    Under the terms of the Senior Secured Notes, the holders have the right to require Gold Wheaton to purchase the notes in event of a change of control of Gold Wheaton at a 10% premium to face

 

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value. Franco-Nevada assumed the holders of the remaining C$7 million notes would exercise their right as a transaction adjustment.

 

(g)                                 It was assumed that the cash balances and short-term investments of both Franco-Nevada and Gold Wheaton would be utilized to fund the Acquisition and, therefore, interest income earned during the periods were eliminated as a transaction adjustment.

 

(h)                                 Depletion expense was adjusted to reflect the increase in the carrying value of the mineral assets of Gold Wheaton based on the purchase price allocation.

 

4.                                      Pro forma share capital

 

Pro forma share capital as at September 30, 2010 has been determined as follows:

 

 

 

Number of

 

 

 

 

 

shares

 

Amount

 

Number of Franco-Nevada common shares issued and outstanding

 

114,484,253

 

$

1,910,117,114

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of Franco-Nevada common shares to be issued to Gold Wheaton shareholders

 

9,665,920

 

323,350,892

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pro forma balance

 

124,151,173

 

$

2,233,468,006

 

 

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