Great Panther Silver Reports 37% Increase in Revenues to $57.8 Million and $11.5 Million in Net Earnings for 2011
(firmenpresse) - VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 03/12/12 -- GREAT PANTHER SILVER LIMITED (TSX: GPR)(NYSE Amex: GPL) ("the Company") announces the financial results for the year ended December 31, 2011. Great Panther is pleased to report revenues for the year ended December 31, 2011 of $57.8 million, representing a 37% increase over 2010. The Company's gross profit or earnings from mining operations increased by 64% to $26.9 million for 2011, and net earnings increased 8% to $11.5 million. The Company also increased working capital to $53.8 million at December 31, 2011, from $18.8 million at the end of the prior year.
"We are extremely pleased with our growth in revenues and the significant increase in our operating cash flow," stated Robert Archer, President and CEO. "The increase in our profitability and cash flow has enabled us to step up the investment in our properties and in exploration to drive growth in 2012 and beyond."
"We are very excited about our growth prospects in 2012. The recent development of our Deep Cata and gold-rich Santa Margarita zones at Guanajuato are expected to contribute to higher grades and increased production in 2012," added Mr. Archer. "In addition, we have a very intensive exploration and development program for San Ignacio which we expect will contribute to production growth in 2013."
Despite the significant increase in revenue and gross profit realized by the Company in 2011, the increase in net income for the year was limited by a number of primarily non-cash charges. These include deferred income tax expense of $1.9 million in the fourth quarter as a result of utilization of tax losses in Mexico and certain costs which have been depreciated faster for tax purposes than for accounting purposes; $2.2 million in non-cash share-based payments made in the fourth quarter and $4.6 million in foreign exchange losses which primarily relate to unrealized losses on loans made by the Company to its Mexican subsidiary.
The full version of the Company's audited financial statements and Management Discussion and Analysis can be viewed on the Company's website at or on SEDAR at .
2011 ANNUAL HIGHLIGHTS
OUTLOOK
For 2012, the Company expects metal production to grow to between 2.50 to 2.75 million silver equivalent ounces, an increase of 14% to 25%, from 2011. There are a number of positive developments that support the growth estimate as follows:
The Company plans a total of over 45,000 metres of exploration drilling in 2012 to further define resources, look for vein extensions and test new targets.
The Company expects to release a resource update for the San Ignacio Project ("San Ignacio") in the second quarter of 2012. A NI 43-101 compliant initial Mineral Resource Estimate of 4.5 million Ag eq oz was released for San Ignacio in October 2011 after drilling 24 diamond core holes. Metres drilled at San Ignacio have more than tripled to date.
San Ignacio is expected to realize its potential during 2012 with an intensive exploration and mine development program being planned which the Company expects will add to production growth in 2013. The present surface drill program includes a minimum of 9,600 metres of drilling at San Ignacio in 2012.
CONFERENCE CALL TO REVIEW 2011 FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the financial results tomorrow, March 13, at 7:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time. Hosting the call will be Mr. Robert Archer, President and Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Martin Carsky, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Interested shareholders, analysts, investors and media are invited to join the live conference call by dialing in just prior to the start time.
A replay of the teleconference call will be available on March 13, 2012 from 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time, 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time until March 29, 2012 by dialing the numbers above. In addition, the call will be archived on the Company's website.
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS
The financial results discussed in this press release have been prepared in accordance with IFRS standards applicable to the preparation of financial information as required for all publicly traded companies in Canada in 2011. Readers should note that some comparative figures in this press release and the Company's financial statements and Management Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") have been restated to reflect IFRS. Please refer to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2011 for a detailed description of the Company's accounting policies under IFRS and for disclosures and reconciliation of the impact of IFRS on previously reported results.
NON-IFRS MEASURES
The discussion of financial results in this press release includes reference to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Cost per Ounce which are non-IFRS measures. The Company provides these measures to provide additional information regarding Company's financial results and performance. Please refer to the Company's MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2011 for a definition and reconciliation of these measures to reported IFRS results.
ABOUT GREAT PANTHER
Great Panther Silver Limited is a profitable, primary silver mining and exploration company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol GPR and on the NYSE Amex, trading under the symbol GPL. The Company's current activities are focused on the mining of precious metals from its two wholly-owned operating mines in Mexico. In addition, the Company is also pursuing acquisition opportunities throughout Latin America to add additional mines to its portfolio of properties. Great Panther's mission is to become a leading primary silver producer by acquiring, developing and profitably mining precious metals.
All shareholders have the ability to receive a hard copy of the Company's complete audited financial statements free of charge upon request. Should you wish to receive Great Panther Silver's Financial Statements or the Annual Report on Form 20-F in hard copy, please contact us at the Company toll free at 1-888-355-1766 or 604-608-1766, or e-mail .
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Robert A. Archer, President & CEO
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and forward-looking information within the meaning of the Securities Act (Ontario) (together, "forward-looking statements"). Such forward-looking statements may include but are not limited to the Company's plans for production at its Guanajuato and Topia Mines in Mexico, exploring its other properties in Mexico, the overall economic potential of its properties, the availability of adequate financing and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements to be materially different. Such factors include, among others, risks and uncertainties relating to potential political risks involving the Company's operations in a foreign jurisdiction, uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses, physical risks inherent in mining operations, currency fluctuations, fluctuations in the price of silver, gold and base metals, completion of economic evaluations, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, the inability or failure to obtain adequate financing on a timely basis, and other risks and uncertainties, including those described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2011 and reports on Form 6-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available at and Material Change Reports filed with the Canadian Securities Administrators and available at .
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