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Sunora Foods earns $106,130 in Q1 2018
2018-05-29 09:19 MT - News Release
Mr. Steve Bank reports
SUNORA FOODS ANNOUNCES 2018 QUARTER 1 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Sunora Foods Inc. has released its financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the three-month period ending March 31, 2018. These filings are available for review on SEDAR and the company's website.
During the three-month period ended March 31, 2018, Sunora's highlights include the following:
Revenue of $3,936,012 for the 2018 Quarter 1 versus revenue of $3,480,230 for the comparable 2017 first quarter, an increase of 13.1%;
Net Income for the three-month period ending March 31, 2018 of $106,130 versus net income of $66,560 for the comparable period ending March 31, 2017, an increase of 59.5%;
Income from operations for the three-month period ending March 31, 2018 of $147,064;
International sales of $910,522 for the 2018 first quarter versus international sa les of $526,157 for the comparable period, an increase of 73.1%;
Cash and Cash Equivalents of $3,118,936 for the period ending March 31, 2018;
After the end of the first quarter, Sunora initiated a significant commodity-related business with a major Asian company in the agricultural sector.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Sales $3,936,012
Gross margin 281,762
Income before taxes 155,334
Net income 106,130
Earnings per share 0.0025
About Sunora Foods
Sunora Foods is a Calgary, Alberta based food oil entity trading and supplying canola oil, corn oil, soybean oil, olive oil, and specialty oils in Canada and internationally under the "Sunora", "Sunera" and numerous private label brands.
© 2018 Canjex Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.
looks as if the CEO of CAF has already established himself in South Africa's realm of black empowerment. He started a company a few years ago called Sewa Coti, as per his LinkedIn: Sewa Coti is an African-focused consultancy specialising in due diligence, project management, strategy, as well as B-BBEE legislation in South Africa.
So what that tells me is that with pretty much 100% certainty we will get a deal done, established Canaf with government contracts and shouldn't have any issue diversifying. This guy is smart, he has paved the road to growing this company far beyond where it's currently at.
From CAF's last MD&A:
The Corporation also remains focused on completing a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (“B-BBEE”) transaction for Southern Coal, by mid-June 2018. The B-BBEE is a form of economic empowerment initiated by the South African government with the goal to distribute wealth across as broad a spectrum of previously disadvantaged South African society as possible. A new partner has been identified and initial terms of the agreement, which will remain much the same as the previously agreed transaction, will most probably be announced by the end of April 2018. The Corporation remains confident that it will achieve its B-BBEE goals during the current fiscal year and we remain optimistic of the opportunities that will arise from such a transaction.
AXM.V Q1 2018 Results (Financials + MD&A) Ending March 31st 2018
All information is available through Sedar. Numbers below are in US Dollars
Tickers: AXM(CDN) & AXMIF(US)
Price: $0.11
Common Shares: 130,497,381
Options: 8,240,000
Insider/Institutional Holdings: 82,089,114 – 63%
ASSETS (USD)
Cash: $1,628,835 (December 2017 - $1,115,331)
Receivables: $497,302 (December 2017 - $610,477)
Prepaid Expenses: $9,094 (December 2017 - $12,934)
Total Assets: $2,135,231 (December 2017 - $1,738,742)
LIABILITIES (USD)
Accounts Payable: $2,432,023 (December 2017 - $2,440,820)
Amounts Due To Parties: $174,345 (December 2017 - $190,355)
Discontinued Operations: $323,103 (December 2017 - $323,103)
Total Liabilities: $2,929,471 (December 2017 - $2,954,278)
Q1 2018 Revenue (USD)
Royalty Income: $490,551
G&A Expenses: $117,185
Net Income: $386,115
2017 Revenue($USD)
Royalty Income: $1,585,578
G&A Expenses: $388,268
Net Income: $1,141,752
The company has added $1,527,867 USD or $1,986,227 CAD (based on 1.30 exchange) over the last 5 quarters. This is $0.0152 cents earnings per share. Small cap multiples for earnings based companies should be around 10 times earnings minimum.
MD&A Highlights
During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company reported royalty income of $490,551 from Gora Projects,? compared with $310,684 for the same time period of 2017. The net income for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was $373,527 compared to a $226,989 net income in the? same period of 2017.
Operations
Central African Republic – Passendro Gold Project The Company’s primary asset is the Passendro gold project, which is situated in the centre of a 25-year Mining License (355 sq km) that was awarded to AXMIN in August 2010. At the same time, the Company was also awarded two, three-year renewable Exploration Licenses, Bambari 1 and 2 (1,240 sq km), which ring fence the Mining License and cover a 90 km strike along the highly prospective Bambari greenstone belt.
On March 26, 2018, the Minister of Mining and Geology issued an executive order No 032/18/MMG/DIRCAB/DGM to grant Aurafrique SARL an extension period of exemption from exploration and research for one (1) year, running from March 22, 2018 to March 21, 2019.
As of the date of this report, operations at Passendro remain suspended and although the Company continues to maintain a presence in the CAR (through its administrative office and permanently stationed employees in Bangui) and relationship with the State in the CAR, the Company is unable to predict when it will be able to resume its operations at Passendro for the foreseeable future, if at all. As a result, impairment in the amount of $37,346,576 was recognized at December 31, 2013 on exploration and evaluation (“E&E”) assets for the Bambari properties to reflect the decrease in their recoverable value as of result of the current unstable situation in CAR. As at March 31, 2018, given that impairment was recognized and the unstable condition remains the same, the residual value of E&E assets for the Passendro gold project was written down to $nil in 2016. This impairment recognized in the financial statements does not in any way mean that the Company is relinquishing its rights to the assets and it reflects the utmost conservative view by management on the objective circumstances and will be reviewed annually and subject to recovery when certain conditions are met pursuant to the accounting standards the Company has adopted.
The Company through its in-country staff have maintained close communications with senior ministers and officials in Bangui and also in Bambari which is the closest city to the Company’s asset near Ndassima. AXMIN’s country representative Mr. Boubacar Sidbe recently meet with the Vice Mayor of Bambari and Sub-prefect to discuss the situation on the ground and express the Company’s desire to get back on site. Meetings have also been held with the Mining Minister and Chief of the Office of the Head of State. AXMIN remains confident that stability will eventually return to the country and that the Company will be well positioned and ready to work with the elected government of the CAR to develop a pragmatic mining plan focusing on the extremely high-grade deposits that will be safe for our employees and contractors, have limited capital expenditure and hopefully achieve very profitable returns in a very timely fashion for shareholders.
Senegal Joint Venture On February 28, 2012, AXMIN and its joint venture partner and manager, Sabodala Mining Company SARL (“SMC”), a whollyowned subsidiary of Teranga Gold Corporation (“Teranga”) amended its 2008 joint venture agreement. At the time, Teranga had earned an 80% interest in the Sounkounkou, Heremokono and Sabodala NW explorations licenses (the “Project”) located in the Birimian belt of eastern Senegal, by spending US$6 million on exploration. AXMIN has retained a 20% interest in the Project. The amended joint venture and royalty agreement (the “Agreement”) supersedes and replaces the original joint venture agreement. The 2012 Agreement with SMC includes, among other things, the following terms: (a) both parties agree that their respective interests (Teranga–80% and AXMIN–20%) in the Project are divided into Target Areas (being areas subject to exploration) and Remainder Areas (areas not yet subject to exploration); and (b) that both parties will retain all respective interests in all of these areas, until an election is made by AXMIN to convert its 20% interest in a Target Area into a 1.5% NSR or Royalty Interest (“Royalty Election”). After AXMIN has made a Royalty Election with respect to the Target Area, SMC will solely fund all finance work costs for each of the Royalty Interests.
AXM.V Q1 2018 Results (Financials + MD&A) Ending March 31st 2018
All information is available through Sedar. Numbers below are in US Dollars
Tickers: AXM(CDN) & AXMIF(US)
Price: $0.11
Common Shares: 130,497,381
Options: 8,240,000
Insider/Institutional Holdings: 82,089,114 – 63%
ASSETS (USD)
Cash: $1,628,835 (December 2017 - $1,115,331)
Receivables: $497,302 (December 2017 - $610,477)
Prepaid Expenses: $9,094 (December 2017 - $12,934)
Total Assets: $2,135,231 (December 2017 - $1,738,742)
LIABILITIES (USD)
Accounts Payable: $2,432,023 (December 2017 - $2,440,820)
Amounts Due To Parties: $174,345 (December 2017 - $190,355)
Discontinued Operations: $323,103 (December 2017 - $323,103)
Total Liabilities: $2,929,471 (December 2017 - $2,954,278)
Q1 2018 Revenue (USD)
Royalty Income: $490,551
G&A Expenses: $117,185
Net Income: $386,115
2017 Revenue($USD)
Royalty Income: $1,585,578
G&A Expenses: $388,268
Net Income: $1,141,752
The company has added $1,527,867 USD or $1,986,227 CAD (based on 1.30 exchange) over the last 5 quarters. This is $0.0152 cents earnings per share. Small cap multiples for earnings based companies should be around 10 times earnings minimum.
MD&A Highlights
During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company reported royalty income of $490,551 from Gora Projects,? compared with $310,684 for the same time period of 2017. The net income for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was $373,527 compared to a $226,989 net income in the? same period of 2017.
Operations
Central African Republic – Passendro Gold Project The Company’s primary asset is the Passendro gold project, which is situated in the centre of a 25-year Mining License (355 sq km) that was awarded to AXMIN in August 2010. At the same time, the Company was also awarded two, three-year renewable Exploration Licenses, Bambari 1 and 2 (1,240 sq km), which ring fence the Mining License and cover a 90 km strike along the highly prospective Bambari greenstone belt.
On March 26, 2018, the Minister of Mining and Geology issued an executive order No 032/18/MMG/DIRCAB/DGM to grant Aurafrique SARL an extension period of exemption from exploration and research for one (1) year, running from March 22, 2018 to March 21, 2019.
As of the date of this report, operations at Passendro remain suspended and although the Company continues to maintain a presence in the CAR (through its administrative office and permanently stationed employees in Bangui) and relationship with the State in the CAR, the Company is unable to predict when it will be able to resume its operations at Passendro for the foreseeable future, if at all. As a result, impairment in the amount of $37,346,576 was recognized at December 31, 2013 on exploration and evaluation (“E&E”) assets for the Bambari properties to reflect the decrease in their recoverable value as of result of the current unstable situation in CAR. As at March 31, 2018, given that impairment was recognized and the unstable condition remains the same, the residual value of E&E assets for the Passendro gold project was written down to $nil in 2016. This impairment recognized in the financial statements does not in any way mean that the Company is relinquishing its rights to the assets and it reflects the utmost conservative view by management on the objective circumstances and will be reviewed annually and subject to recovery when certain conditions are met pursuant to the accounting standards the Company has adopted.
The Company through its in-country staff have maintained close communications with senior ministers and officials in Bangui and also in Bambari which is the closest city to the Company’s asset near Ndassima. AXMIN’s country representative Mr. Boubacar Sidbe recently meet with the Vice Mayor of Bambari and Sub-prefect to discuss the situation on the ground and express the Company’s desire to get back on site. Meetings have also been held with the Mining Minister and Chief of the Office of the Head of State. AXMIN remains confident that stability will eventually return to the country and that the Company will be well positioned and ready to work with the elected government of the CAR to develop a pragmatic mining plan focusing on the extremely high-grade deposits that will be safe for our employees and contractors, have limited capital expenditure and hopefully achieve very profitable returns in a very timely fashion for shareholders.
Senegal Joint Venture On February 28, 2012, AXMIN and its joint venture partner and manager, Sabodala Mining Company SARL (“SMC”), a whollyowned subsidiary of Teranga Gold Corporation (“Teranga”) amended its 2008 joint venture agreement. At the time, Teranga had earned an 80% interest in the Sounkounkou, Heremokono and Sabodala NW explorations licenses (the “Project”) located in the Birimian belt of eastern Senegal, by spending US$6 million on exploration. AXMIN has retained a 20% interest in the Project. The amended joint venture and royalty agreement (the “Agreement”) supersedes and replaces the original joint venture agreement. The 2012 Agreement with SMC includes, among other things, the following terms: (a) both parties agree that their respective interests (Teranga–80% and AXMIN–20%) in the Project are divided into Target Areas (being areas subject to exploration) and Remainder Areas (areas not yet subject to exploration); and (b) that both parties will retain all respective interests in all of these areas, until an election is made by AXMIN to convert its 20% interest in a Target Area into a 1.5% NSR or Royalty Interest (“Royalty Election”). After AXMIN has made a Royalty Election with respect to the Target Area, SMC will solely fund all finance work costs for each of the Royalty Interests.
Between Russia, MINUSCA(UN), CAR Government, and other powers in the Central African Republic, rebels will be dealt with sooner than later.
http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/57534
President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Mr President,
It is a pleasure to welcome you to St Petersburg.
I would like to thank you for coming to the St Petersburg International Economic Forum.
At the outset, I would like to recall that our country was one of the first to recognise the independence of the Central African Republic.
In the 1960s and 70s, specialists from our country worked in many spheres in your country, dozens of highly qualified specialists in many fields. Over 500 people were trained in Russia and managed to apply the knowledge and skills they received to develop their homeland.
Later, for many reasons our cooperation was, if not completely curtailed, stuck at a rather low level. We will be happy to consider various plans to boost our relations, first of all in the economic and humanitarian fields, including personnel training.
I am happy to see you, Mr President, and hope that today we will manage to find areas where we can work together to advance our relations.
President of the Central African Republic Faustin Archange Touadera (retranslated): Thank you very much, Mr President.
I am most grateful to you personally and the Government of the Russian Federation for the invitation. It is a great honour for me to take part in the St Petersburg Economic Forum.
You mentioned the very important historical cooperation between our country and the Russian Federation in the 1960s and 1970s. In these periods, our contacts were much closer.
You spoke about personnel training. Some students received education in the Soviet Union, while others studied in our country. For example, I studied at home but my teachers were Russian, which illustrates the very high level our relations were at.
I am very happy to be here at your invitation. I think this is a wonderful opportunity to enhance our cooperation in many areas. I believe we can map out ways, areas and means for more active cooperation. You mentioned the economy and humanitarian contacts and I agree with you.
Today our country is among the least developed but we have huge potential. I think participation in the economic forum will allow us to tell its participants about this potential and the business and economic opportunities opening up in our country.
I went to Sochi on October 7 and saw that there is an opportunity for large-scale partnership based on trust between our countries.
I would like to once again thank you, Mr President, the entire Government and the people of the Russian Federation for your support in the process of consolidation and reconciliation in our country.
Incidentally, recently a Russian convoy covered a very difficult route from the East to the West in the framework of such partnership. Its goal was to set up mobile hospitals that will render simply invaluable support to our population that is currently in a very difficult humanitarian situation.
We have big expectations for potential economic and humanitarian exchanges. We will discuss ways of promoting our cooperation.
Between Russia, MINUSCA(UN), CAR Government, and other powers in the Central African Republic, rebels will be dealt with sooner than later.
http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/57534
President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Mr President,
It is a pleasure to welcome you to St Petersburg.
I would like to thank you for coming to the St Petersburg International Economic Forum.
At the outset, I would like to recall that our country was one of the first to recognise the independence of the Central African Republic.
In the 1960s and 70s, specialists from our country worked in many spheres in your country, dozens of highly qualified specialists in many fields. Over 500 people were trained in Russia and managed to apply the knowledge and skills they received to develop their homeland.
Later, for many reasons our cooperation was, if not completely curtailed, stuck at a rather low level. We will be happy to consider various plans to boost our relations, first of all in the economic and humanitarian fields, including personnel training.
I am happy to see you, Mr President, and hope that today we will manage to find areas where we can work together to advance our relations.
President of the Central African Republic Faustin Archange Touadera (retranslated): Thank you very much, Mr President.
I am most grateful to you personally and the Government of the Russian Federation for the invitation. It is a great honour for me to take part in the St Petersburg Economic Forum.
You mentioned the very important historical cooperation between our country and the Russian Federation in the 1960s and 1970s. In these periods, our contacts were much closer.
You spoke about personnel training. Some students received education in the Soviet Union, while others studied in our country. For example, I studied at home but my teachers were Russian, which illustrates the very high level our relations were at.
I am very happy to be here at your invitation. I think this is a wonderful opportunity to enhance our cooperation in many areas. I believe we can map out ways, areas and means for more active cooperation. You mentioned the economy and humanitarian contacts and I agree with you.
Today our country is among the least developed but we have huge potential. I think participation in the economic forum will allow us to tell its participants about this potential and the business and economic opportunities opening up in our country.
I went to Sochi on October 7 and saw that there is an opportunity for large-scale partnership based on trust between our countries.
I would like to once again thank you, Mr President, the entire Government and the people of the Russian Federation for your support in the process of consolidation and reconciliation in our country.
Incidentally, recently a Russian convoy covered a very difficult route from the East to the West in the framework of such partnership. Its goal was to set up mobile hospitals that will render simply invaluable support to our population that is currently in a very difficult humanitarian situation.
We have big expectations for potential economic and humanitarian exchanges. We will discuss ways of promoting our cooperation.
Based on the recent news from Axmin Inc, the government, UN, and other global support will help the company get this project back hopefully sometime this year. Right now AXM stock value is based solely on the royalty payment earnings multiple and has not given any value towards the CAR asset, or future Senegal royalty targets. Thus making AXM severly undervalued.
Project Link: http://www.axmininc.com/Corporatenbsp.php
AXMIN Inc. (AXM-TSX Venture) is a gold exploration company with a track record of finding and developing mines in Africa. AXMIN's strategy is to focus on newly democratic countries where it has the opportunity to acquire highly prospective ground as an early entrant.
In June 2010, AXMIN announced the completion of the acquisition of AfNat Resources Limited, at the same time the Company announced a restructuring of management and the Board, George Roach was appointed President and CEO. Shortly thereafter, in August 2010, AXMIN was awarded a 25 year Mining Licence (ML) for its Passendro Gold Project and two 3-year renewable exclusive Exploration Permits that ring-fence the ML and cover 90 sq km of strike along the prolific Bambari greenstone belt.
The Passendro Gold Project is located in the centre of its 90 km long Bambari permits, located in north-central Central African Republic (CAR). Passendro has as of June 2009, a NI 43-101 Indicated mineral resource of 2.03 million ounces Au (31.5 Mt grading 2.0 g/t Au) and Inferred mineral resource of 1.10 million ounces Au (21.7 Mt grading 1.6 g/t Au). In January 2011, AXMIN announced the results of its revalidated Feasibility Study, which indicated a robust project with a NPV at 5% discount of US$340 million, an IRR of 32% and a low cash cost of US$484/oz over a mine life of 8.3 years. In addition, the first three years provide an average annual production of 205,000 ounces with a cash cost of US$437/oz resulting in a rapid project payback of 2.2 years. With the feasibility study in hand, AXMIN has all the documentation it needs t secure the debt financing to develop Passendro project.
Highlight of the 2011 FS is detailed below:
Assumed Gold Price
US$1,100/oz
Assumed Oil Price
US$80/bbl
Mine Throughput
2.8 mtpa
Mine Life
8.3 years
Development & Construction
24 months
Strip Ratio
5.4:1
Average Annual Production years 1-3
205,000 oz
Average Annual Production (LOM)
163,000 oz
Initial Capital Costs (excluding contingency)
US$246 million
Total Cash Costs (including royalties) (LOM)
US$484/oz
Average Metallurgical Recovery
94%
Gravity Recovery
30%
IRR (after tax & royalties)
32.1%
NPV (after tax, 5% discount)
US$340 million
Operating Cash Flows
US$493 million
Payback Period
2.2 years
On December 24, 2012, the Company officially notified the CAR Minister of Mines and Defence, as per its 2006 Mining Convention, of the existence of Force Majeure due to the escalating rebel activity in the country, providing the Company full protection under the circumstances and in the event there is a change of administration in CAR. Under these circumstances all in country operations other than administrative, as well as all negotiations with the Company’s debt lenders have been suspended pending the lifting of the Force Majeure. The Force Majeure is an unexpected event that crucially affects our ability to carry out our activities under the terms of various agreements and represents a lawful reason for failure to have done so.
Subsequently, on April 2, 2013, AXMIN referenced the COMMUNIQUE GOUVERNEMENTAL NUMERO 01 of the CAR Transitional Governmentthat confirmed that all lawfully and legitimately concluded contracts with the State will be honoured, further confirming the validity of AXMIN’s legally binding contractual agreements with the State.
During 2012, the Company’s main focus was securing the financing required to build the mine. By the first quarter of 2012, AXMIN had successfully, with the assistance of its financial advisor Endeavour Financial (“Endeavour”), executed Mandate Letters for a total of $235 million in debt facility that is a mix of senior and subordinate convertible debt with a number of development agencies and commercial banks from Europe and South Africa. The debt providers’ Mandate Letters are commitments to arrange financing on a best efforts basis and are subject to legal, technical and environmental due diligence, execution of acceptable terms and documentation and obtaining final credit and board approvals. As indicated above, all lenders’ due diligence activities and negotiations with debt providers have been suspended until the lifting of the Force Majeure. On April 15, 2013, one of the four financial institutions terminated its debt Mandate Letter pursuant to a decision of certain European States to withdraw recognition of the Central African Republic as a result of the current political situation. This financial institution has indicated that it is willing to reconsider the project if the relevant circumstances change.
In May 2013, AXMIN's shareholders voted overwhelmingly in support of the Dickson Resources Change of Control, at which time the two-stage Offering closed and AXMIN issued a total of 45,000,000 Units for gross proceeds of approximately C$6.8 million. Under the terms of the Offering AXMIN announced the appointment of three Dickson Resources represetatives to the AXMIN Board.
Based on the recent news from Axmin Inc, the government, UN, and other global support will help the company get this project back hopefully sometime this year. Right now AXM stock value is based solely on the royalty payment earnings multiple and has not given any value towards the CAR asset, or future Senegal royalty targets. Thus making AXM severly undervalued.
Project Link: http://www.axmininc.com/Corporatenbsp.php
AXMIN Inc. (AXM-TSX Venture) is a gold exploration company with a track record of finding and developing mines in Africa. AXMIN's strategy is to focus on newly democratic countries where it has the opportunity to acquire highly prospective ground as an early entrant.
In June 2010, AXMIN announced the completion of the acquisition of AfNat Resources Limited, at the same time the Company announced a restructuring of management and the Board, George Roach was appointed President and CEO. Shortly thereafter, in August 2010, AXMIN was awarded a 25 year Mining Licence (ML) for its Passendro Gold Project and two 3-year renewable exclusive Exploration Permits that ring-fence the ML and cover 90 sq km of strike along the prolific Bambari greenstone belt.
The Passendro Gold Project is located in the centre of its 90 km long Bambari permits, located in north-central Central African Republic (CAR). Passendro has as of June 2009, a NI 43-101 Indicated mineral resource of 2.03 million ounces Au (31.5 Mt grading 2.0 g/t Au) and Inferred mineral resource of 1.10 million ounces Au (21.7 Mt grading 1.6 g/t Au). In January 2011, AXMIN announced the results of its revalidated Feasibility Study, which indicated a robust project with a NPV at 5% discount of US$340 million, an IRR of 32% and a low cash cost of US$484/oz over a mine life of 8.3 years. In addition, the first three years provide an average annual production of 205,000 ounces with a cash cost of US$437/oz resulting in a rapid project payback of 2.2 years. With the feasibility study in hand, AXMIN has all the documentation it needs t secure the debt financing to develop Passendro project.
Highlight of the 2011 FS is detailed below:
Assumed Gold Price
US$1,100/oz
Assumed Oil Price
US$80/bbl
Mine Throughput
2.8 mtpa
Mine Life
8.3 years
Development & Construction
24 months
Strip Ratio
5.4:1
Average Annual Production years 1-3
205,000 oz
Average Annual Production (LOM)
163,000 oz
Initial Capital Costs (excluding contingency)
US$246 million
Total Cash Costs (including royalties) (LOM)
US$484/oz
Average Metallurgical Recovery
94%
Gravity Recovery
30%
IRR (after tax & royalties)
32.1%
NPV (after tax, 5% discount)
US$340 million
Operating Cash Flows
US$493 million
Payback Period
2.2 years
On December 24, 2012, the Company officially notified the CAR Minister of Mines and Defence, as per its 2006 Mining Convention, of the existence of Force Majeure due to the escalating rebel activity in the country, providing the Company full protection under the circumstances and in the event there is a change of administration in CAR. Under these circumstances all in country operations other than administrative, as well as all negotiations with the Company’s debt lenders have been suspended pending the lifting of the Force Majeure. The Force Majeure is an unexpected event that crucially affects our ability to carry out our activities under the terms of various agreements and represents a lawful reason for failure to have done so.
Subsequently, on April 2, 2013, AXMIN referenced the COMMUNIQUE GOUVERNEMENTAL NUMERO 01 of the CAR Transitional Governmentthat confirmed that all lawfully and legitimately concluded contracts with the State will be honoured, further confirming the validity of AXMIN’s legally binding contractual agreements with the State.
During 2012, the Company’s main focus was securing the financing required to build the mine. By the first quarter of 2012, AXMIN had successfully, with the assistance of its financial advisor Endeavour Financial (“Endeavour”), executed Mandate Letters for a total of $235 million in debt facility that is a mix of senior and subordinate convertible debt with a number of development agencies and commercial banks from Europe and South Africa. The debt providers’ Mandate Letters are commitments to arrange financing on a best efforts basis and are subject to legal, technical and environmental due diligence, execution of acceptable terms and documentation and obtaining final credit and board approvals. As indicated above, all lenders’ due diligence activities and negotiations with debt providers have been suspended until the lifting of the Force Majeure. On April 15, 2013, one of the four financial institutions terminated its debt Mandate Letter pursuant to a decision of certain European States to withdraw recognition of the Central African Republic as a result of the current political situation. This financial institution has indicated that it is willing to reconsider the project if the relevant circumstances change.
In May 2013, AXMIN's shareholders voted overwhelmingly in support of the Dickson Resources Change of Control, at which time the two-stage Offering closed and AXMIN issued a total of 45,000,000 Units for gross proceeds of approximately C$6.8 million. Under the terms of the Offering AXMIN announced the appointment of three Dickson Resources represetatives to the AXMIN Board.
https://content.usaa.com/mcontent/static_assets/MMF/MONHLD_FND0050.pdf
Looks as if this fund has started accumulating Axmin Inc. shares. The cutoff was March 31st 2018 for Q1, but their Q2 should be out sometime this summer. Doesn't make sense for a fund with $550 million USD to only pick up 240,000 shares of a small cap. Their other holdings are between $100K to $20 million each, so I suspect more will be purchased. Keep in mind that AXM insiders currently own 85 of the 130.5 million common shares.
https://content.usaa.com/mcontent/static_assets/MMF/MONHLD_FND0050.pdf
Looks as if this fund has started accumulating Axmin Inc. shares. The cutoff was March 31st 2018 for Q1, but their Q2 should be out sometime this summer. Doesn't make sense for a fund with $550 million USD to only pick up 240,000 shares of a small cap. Their other holdings are between $100K to $20 million each, so I suspect more will be purchased. Keep in mind that AXM insiders currently own 85 of the 130.5 million common shares.
Russia & IMF In Central African Republic
How Russia Is Displacing the French in the Struggle for Influence in the Central African Republic
https://jamestown.org/program/how-russia-is-displacing-the-french-in-the-struggle-for-influence-in-the-central-african-republic/
IMF reaches agreement on fourth review of ECF for Central African Republic
http://cpifinancial.net/news/post/45011/imf-reaches-agreement-on-fourth-review-of-ecf-for-central-african-republic
Russia & IMF In Central African Republic
How Russia Is Displacing the French in the Struggle for Influence in the Central African Republic
https://jamestown.org/program/how-russia-is-displacing-the-french-in-the-struggle-for-influence-in-the-central-african-republic/
IMF reaches agreement on fourth review of ECF for Central African Republic
http://cpifinancial.net/news/post/45011/imf-reaches-agreement-on-fourth-review-of-ecf-for-central-african-republic
Sunora Foods Initiates Agricultural Commodity Business with Major Asian Company
2018-05-17 07:31 MT - News Release
(via TheNewswire)
CALGARY, ALBERTA / TheNewswire / May 17, 2018 - Sunora Foods Inc. (the " Corporation ") (TSX-V: SNF) - is pleased to announce the initiation of significant commodity related business to a major Asian company in the agricultural sector. Sunora anticipates that it will experience continuing growth in this area of business.
Sunora Foods has been supplying and trading food oils for over 25 years, and with its marketing and development strategy is now entering a new market with significant demand. With its financial resources and experience in trading, Sunora will takes step to establi sh itself as a preferred choice supplier.
About Sunora Foods
Sunora Foods is a Calgary, Alberta based food oil entity trading and supplying canola oil, corn oil, soybean oil, olive oil, and specialty oils in Canada and internationally under the "Sunora", "Sunera" and numerous private label brands.
For further information, please contact:
Dean Stuart
Investor Relations
T: (403) 617-7609
E: dean@boardmarker.net
Steve Bank
Chief Executive Officer and President
T: (403) 247-8300
E: steve.bank@sunora.com
Neither the TSX Venture nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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TNA Earns $1.5 Million USD In Q1 2018
TNA.V Q1 2018 Results (Ending March 31st 2018)
All Numbers Are In US Dollars. Information from SEDAR
Price: $0.20
Common Shares: 124,716,865
Insider/Institutional Holdings: 95,967,855 or 77.51%
Financials
ASSETS (USD)
Property & Equipment: $8,916,932
Goodwill: $6,435,481
Trademarks: $1,185,000
Game License: $55,467
Deposits: $36,678
Inventories: $170,905
Receivable: $19,963
Other Assets: $93,404
Restricted Cash: $3,326,656
Cash: $8,431,973
Total Assets: $28,672,459
LIABILITIES (USD)
Deferred Tax: $279,000
Notes Payable: $5,504,185
Trade Payable: $6,013,996
Current Note Payable: $275,647
Total Liabilities: $12,072,828
Q1 2018 Performance
Sales: $10,174,943
Net Income: $1,482,979
Earnings per share in Q1: $1,482,979 * 1.30(CAD) / 124,716,865 = $0.0155c EPS
Prior Quarters - Revenue Breakdown per quarter
Date – Sales – Net Income
2014 - $30,555,757 - $2,720,669 USD
2015 - $33,338,543 - $3,933,883 USD
2016 - $33,187,853 - $1,909,408 USD
2017 - $35,609,459 - $3,032,901 USD
2018(Q1) - $10,174,943 - $1,482,979 USD
Fair value for TNA.V based on 17 profitable quarters should be around $0.40. However, due to lack of investor relations (marketing), this stock still trades at an astronomical discount.
Management Discussion Highlights
Net revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 were $10,174,943, an increase of $1,944,969 compared to the same period in the prior year. Table games revenue increased by approximately $1,381,000 as a result of gaming dollars dropped being 21.1% higher than the same period last year, and the hold percentage was up slightly by .1%. Poker revenue increased by approximately $456,000 as a result of making the Palace Lakewood all poker tables effective February 1, 2018. Operating expenses were $8,245,859 in the quarter ended March 31, 2018 compared to $7,620,589 in the prior year quarter. Labor and benefits expenses decreased slightly by approximately $11,000. This decrease was primarily due to the closure of the Palace Tukwila that took place on February 4, 2017. The decrease was offset by the increase in the minimum wage that went from $11.00 to $11.50 effective January 1, 2018. Marketing and administrative increased approximately $356,000 which was primarily due to marketing expenses increasing approximately $420,000 offset by a decrease in management fees of $75,000. The increase in marketing expenses consisted of $207,000 at the Palace Lakewood and $213,000 at the other locations. The Palace Lakewood increase was the result of promoting the location as an all poker facility. The management expenses decreased as the result of terminating the management agreement with Michels Management Services effective December 31, 2017. Gaming taxes and license expenses increased approximately $215,000 as a result of the increased gaming revenue.
The Company’s cash at March 31, 2018 was $11,758,629, compared to $10,043,965 at December 31, 2017. These amounts include “Restricted Cash” balances of $3,326,656 and $2,975,946 respectively. “Restricted Cash” balances are jackpot funds held for prizes being offered at the casinos. Cash provided by operating activities for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 was $1,838,039 compared to $1,250,501 for the quarter ended March 31, 2017.
The Company’s assets at March 31, 2018 totaled $28,672,459 compared to total liabilities of $12,072,828. At December 31, 2017, total assets were $27,062,630 compared to total liabilities of $11,945,978.
Net revenue increased to $10,174,943 in the quarter ending March 31, 2017 compared to $9,413,335 in the quarter ending December 31, 2017. Gaming dollars dropped increased 3.4% in the current quarter and the hold percentage increased 0.7% compared to the quarter ending December 31, 2017. Operating expenses in the quarter ending March 31, 2018 were $8,245,859 compared to $8,394,959 in the prior quarter. Labor and benefits expense decreased approximately $112,000 in the quarter ending March 31, 2018 compared to the prior quarter. This decrease was primarily due to labor and benefits expense at Palace Lakewood decreasing approximately $154,000 as a result of converting the location to all poker on February 1, 2018.
TNA.V Year End Results (Ending December 31st 2017)
All Numbers Are In US Dollars. Information From SEDAR
Price: $0.18
Common Shares: 124,716,865
Insider/Institutional Holdings: 95,967,855 or 77.51%
ASSETS (USD)
Cash: $7,068,019
Property, Plant & Equipment: $8,941,741
Trademarks: $1,185,000
Licenses: $58,934
Deposits: $42,269
Inventories: $151,808
Accounts Receivable: $39,507
Other Current Assets: $163,925
Cash (Restricted): $2,975,946
Total Assets: $27,062,630 (2016 - $23,922,129)
LIABILITIES (USD)
Payables: $5,820,147
Notes Payable: $272,976
Deferred Tax: $279,000
Notes Payable (Mortgages): $5,573,855
Total Liabilities: $11,945,978 (2016 - $11,838,378)
2017 Sale Performance
Total Revenue: $35,609,459
Income Before Tax: $4,259,644
Income Tax Expense: $1,226,743 (will be less in 2018 due to Trump tax policy change)
Net Income: $3,032,901 USD
Earnings per share: $3,032,901 USD X 1.28 CAD = $3,882,113
$3,882,113 CAD / 124,716,865 (common shares = $0.031 CAD
Prior Quarters - Revenue Breakdown per quarter
Date – Sales – Net Income
2014 - $30,555,757 - $2,720,669 USD
2015 - $33,338,543 - $3,933,883 USD
2016 - $33,187,853 - $1,909,408 USD
2017 - $35,609,459 - $3,032,901 USD
Q1 2018 results will be out end of May. Should be another healthy profit.
Management Discussion Highlights
Casino revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 were $9,413,336, an increase of $1,317,208 compared to the same period in the prior year. Gaming dollars dropped were 11.5% higher than the same period last year, which was partially offset by the hold percentage being down slightly by .1%. Operating expenses were $8,394,959 in the quarter ended December 31, 2017 compared to $7,965,032 in the prior year quarter. Labor and benefits expense increased approximately $132,000. This increase was primarily due to the increase in the minimum wage. This increase would have been even higher except for the closure of the Palace Tukwila that took place on February 4, 2017. In the fourth quarter of 2016 the Palace Tukwila had labor and benefit expense of approximately $233,000. Marketing and administrative increased approximately $267,000 which was primarily due to the final payment of $175,000 to Michels Management Services related to the termination of the management agreement. The Company had net non-operating income of $170,207 in the fourth quarter of 2017 compared to net non-operating expense of $151,418 in the fourth quarter of 2016. This increase of $321,625 was primarily due to the gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment of $246,774 recorded in the fourth quarter of 2017. This gain was primarily related to the sale of the real property of Palace Tukwila that closed on December 1, 2017.
The Company recorded year to date net revenues of $35,609,459 compared to $33,187,853 for the year 2016. Table games revenue increased approximately $1,356,000 primarily due to gaming dollars dropped increasing 6.6%. Poker revenue increased $636,000 and Food and beverage revenues net of promotional allowances increased $394,000. Total operating expenses for 2017 was $31,284,524 compared to $29,958,017 in 2016. Labor and benefits expense increased approximately $822,000 primarily due to the increase in the minimum wage from $9.47 to $11.00 an hour effective January 1, 2017. Marketing and administrative expenses increased approximately $457,000 due to management fees increasing $215,000 and professional fees increasing $128,000. The management agreement with Michels Management Services was terminated effective December 31, 2017 with the Company agreeing to make a final payment of $175,000.
Working capital at December 31, 2017 was $4,306,082 compared to working capital of $1,744,546 at December 31, 2016. With sustained healthy revenues and ongoing game protection and expense controls, management expects continued profitable operations sufficient to exceed the cash demands necessary for the company to meet its future obligations.
The Company’s assets at December 31, 2017 totaled $27,062,630 compared to total liabilities of $11,945,978. At December 31, 2016, total assets were $23,922,129 compared to total liabilities of $11,838,378. The increase in assets is primarily due to the increase in cash as a result of the income from operations of $4,324,935 in 2017
The Company’s cash at December 31, 2017 was $10,043,965, compared to $4,563,587 at December 31, 2016. These amounts include “Restricted Cash” balances of $2,975,946 and $914,071 respectively. “Restricted Cash” balances are jackpot funds held for prizes being offered at the casinos. Cash provided by operating activities as of the year ended December 31, 2017 was $6,317,699 compared to $2,819,477 as of the year ended December 31, 2016.
The operating results for the quarter ending December 31, 2017 showed an increase in net revenues of $858,639 from the prior quarter offset by an increase in operating expenses of $882,801. Net revenues increased due to an increase in table games revenue of approximately $491,000 as a result of the hold percentage being 0.9% higher in the fourth quarter. Poker revenue also increased by $165,000 in the fourth quarter compared to the prior quarter. Operating expense increase was due to Labor and benefits increasing $120,000 and Marketing and administrative expenses increasing $683,000.
This article came out May 7th 2018(as per their website) and clearly shows more proof of improvemnt in the Central African Republic.
Why is this important? Because it adds stability, security and confidence throughout CAR, and also means that the support given by the CAR government, UN, AU, MINUSA, to Axmin is legit and there should be no reason why we can't get back to the Passendro claim later this year.
https://www.afdb.org/en/documents/document/central-african-republic-supplementary-grant-to-the-support-programme-for-reconstruction-of-grassroots-communities-phase-1-appraisal-report-101679/
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
SUPPLEMENTARY GRANT TO THE SUPPORT PROGRAMME FOR
RECONSTRUCTION OF GRASSROOTS COMMUNITIES-PHASE 1
General Overview: The Support Programme for Reconstruction of Grassroots Communities –
Phase 1 (PARCB-1) was designed for implementation in several phases and in various areas of
the Central African Republic, as their security conditions improve. PARCB-1, which covers
mainly the city of Bangui and its environs, was approved on 24 June 2015 to the tune of UA 15
million. The programme’s completion is set for 31 December 2019. PARCB-1’s mid-term
evaluation (end 2017) showed that it has yielded significant results that can contribute quickly to
reducing fragility and strengthening resilience in the project impact area.
While waiting for a second complete phase of PARCB, it was essential to consolidate and
strengthen the mid-term achievements of the first phase by replicating them in another locality, in
this case the city of Bambari (situated 385 km from Bangui), with regard particularly to the
component on “sustainable socio-professional reintegration of unemployed and out-of-school
youths”. Indeed, in accordance with CAR’s 2017-2021 National Peace Recovery and
Consolidation Plan (RCPCA), Bambari is currently a pilot area for reducing the spatial exclusion
affecting the hinterland. An investment plan on Bambari was adopted with the support of partners,
and international (MINUSCA) and national forces were deployed there to facilitate the
implementation of activities.
With an overall cost of UA 6.36 million, financing for the Supplementary Grant to PARCB-1,
which is part of this initiative, will contribute to strengthening sustainable livelihoods and social
cohesion for the direct benefit of a population of about 123,150 inhabitants in Bambari and its
environs, including 52% of women and 61% of mostly unemployed and out-of-school youths.
These efforts will supplement those already made by PARCB-1, which benefits 500,000 people
directly and 1,528,985 people indirectly (representing 32% of the CAR population), including
500,000 unemployed and out-of-school youths in Bangui and its environs.
Needs Assessment: The Supplementary Grant, which covers needs in terms of
construction/rehabilitation and equipping of grassroots socio-economic infrastructure in Bambari and
its environs (notably National Pioneer Youth (JPN) centres, the cattle market, the slaughter area, the
Teachers’ Training School (ENI), drinking water and sanitation infrastructure) for the benefit of the
population and income-generating activities for women. For the city of Bangui and its environs, the
Supplementary Grant will consolidate health- and food security-related actions, especially through
the operationalization of the youth entrepreneurship promotion centre and the hemodialysis centre,
and the development of a cattle market.
Value Added for the Bank: The CAR Government and other partners consider PARCB as an
excellent multi-sector programme model, which meets real needs for socio-economic recovery and
peacebuilding. The Supplementary Grant to PARCB-1 seeks to consolidate PARCB-1’s
achievements and duplicate its experience in Bambari, as part of the government initiative to support
spatial reduction. This programme is consistent with the Bank’s High 5s (H-5s) and Ten-Year
Strategy as well as the strategy to remedy fragility and strengthen resilience in Africa.
Knowledge Building: The approaches and methods experimented through sustainable socioprofessional
reintegration activities for unemployed and out-of-school youths, skills development in
technical education and vocational training, women’s empowerment activities, and awarenessraising
activities on social cohesion and change of attitudes in the programme, produced results and
need to be replicated in other regions of the country. The programme will ensure knowledge
ownership by beneficiaries through the participatory monitoring-evaluation system, which involves
them in all phases of its implementation. The programme also has a Monitoring and Coordination
Unit, a Steering Committee and a community consultation process.
This article came out May 7th 2018(as per their website) and clearly shows more proof of improvemnt in the Central African Republic.
Why is this important? Because it adds stability, security and confidence throughout CAR, and also means that the support given by the CAR government, UN, AU, MINUSA, to Axmin is legit and there should be no reason why we can't get back to the Passendro claim later this year.
https://www.afdb.org/en/documents/document/central-african-republic-supplementary-grant-to-the-support-programme-for-reconstruction-of-grassroots-communities-phase-1-appraisal-report-101679/
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
SUPPLEMENTARY GRANT TO THE SUPPORT PROGRAMME FOR
RECONSTRUCTION OF GRASSROOTS COMMUNITIES-PHASE 1
General Overview: The Support Programme for Reconstruction of Grassroots Communities –
Phase 1 (PARCB-1) was designed for implementation in several phases and in various areas of
the Central African Republic, as their security conditions improve. PARCB-1, which covers
mainly the city of Bangui and its environs, was approved on 24 June 2015 to the tune of UA 15
million. The programme’s completion is set for 31 December 2019. PARCB-1’s mid-term
evaluation (end 2017) showed that it has yielded significant results that can contribute quickly to
reducing fragility and strengthening resilience in the project impact area.
While waiting for a second complete phase of PARCB, it was essential to consolidate and
strengthen the mid-term achievements of the first phase by replicating them in another locality, in
this case the city of Bambari (situated 385 km from Bangui), with regard particularly to the
component on “sustainable socio-professional reintegration of unemployed and out-of-school
youths”. Indeed, in accordance with CAR’s 2017-2021 National Peace Recovery and
Consolidation Plan (RCPCA), Bambari is currently a pilot area for reducing the spatial exclusion
affecting the hinterland. An investment plan on Bambari was adopted with the support of partners,
and international (MINUSCA) and national forces were deployed there to facilitate the
implementation of activities.
With an overall cost of UA 6.36 million, financing for the Supplementary Grant to PARCB-1,
which is part of this initiative, will contribute to strengthening sustainable livelihoods and social
cohesion for the direct benefit of a population of about 123,150 inhabitants in Bambari and its
environs, including 52% of women and 61% of mostly unemployed and out-of-school youths.
These efforts will supplement those already made by PARCB-1, which benefits 500,000 people
directly and 1,528,985 people indirectly (representing 32% of the CAR population), including
500,000 unemployed and out-of-school youths in Bangui and its environs.
Needs Assessment: The Supplementary Grant, which covers needs in terms of
construction/rehabilitation and equipping of grassroots socio-economic infrastructure in Bambari and
its environs (notably National Pioneer Youth (JPN) centres, the cattle market, the slaughter area, the
Teachers’ Training School (ENI), drinking water and sanitation infrastructure) for the benefit of the
population and income-generating activities for women. For the city of Bangui and its environs, the
Supplementary Grant will consolidate health- and food security-related actions, especially through
the operationalization of the youth entrepreneurship promotion centre and the hemodialysis centre,
and the development of a cattle market.
Value Added for the Bank: The CAR Government and other partners consider PARCB as an
excellent multi-sector programme model, which meets real needs for socio-economic recovery and
peacebuilding. The Supplementary Grant to PARCB-1 seeks to consolidate PARCB-1’s
achievements and duplicate its experience in Bambari, as part of the government initiative to support
spatial reduction. This programme is consistent with the Bank’s High 5s (H-5s) and Ten-Year
Strategy as well as the strategy to remedy fragility and strengthen resilience in Africa.
Knowledge Building: The approaches and methods experimented through sustainable socioprofessional
reintegration activities for unemployed and out-of-school youths, skills development in
technical education and vocational training, women’s empowerment activities, and awarenessraising
activities on social cohesion and change of attitudes in the programme, produced results and
need to be replicated in other regions of the country. The programme will ensure knowledge
ownership by beneficiaries through the participatory monitoring-evaluation system, which involves
them in all phases of its implementation. The programme also has a Monitoring and Coordination
Unit, a Steering Committee and a community consultation process.
Axmin earns $1.2-million (U.S.) in 2017
2018-05-07 11:33 MT - News Release
Ms. Lucy Yan reports
CHAIRMAN PROVIDES AXMIN'S YEAR END 2017 FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL RESULTS
Axmin Inc. has released highlights from its audited annual financial statements for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017, which have been filed on SEDAR (amounts are in U.S. dollars).
2017 Highlights
Financial:
-Revenue of $1.6 million (2016: $1 million);
-Net Income of $1.2 million (2016: loss of $0.25 million);
-Cash balance of $1.1 million (2016: $0.4 million);
Operational:
-Revenue from NSR royalty with Teranga Gold Corporation ("Teranga") for the Gora Deposit has grown from $1 million in 2016 to $1.6 million in 2017. For the avoidance of doubt, at the moment only the Gora Deposit contributed the NSR royalty revenue of $1.6 million for the year 2017 to AXMIN.
-AXMIN staff are in discussions with Teranga regarding progress on developing other properties in which AXMIN has an interest.
-AXMIN holds an additional 16 target areas in conjunction with Teranga subject to future development with no further capital participation contribution required from AXMIN.
Central African Republic ("CAR")
-AXMIN is delighted to confirm that, on March 26, 2018, the Minister of Mining and Geology in the CAR issued an executive order No 073/18/MMG/DIRCAB/DGM ("Executive Order") to grant Somio Toungou an extension of the period of exemption from development and exploration under the Mining License for one (1) year, running from March 22, 2018 to March 21, 2019, relating to the Passendro Gold Project.
-By the Executive Order, Aurafrique also was granted a one (1) year extension, running from March 22, 2018 to March 21, 2019, of an exemption from exploration and research work on the Bambari 1 and 2 Exploration Permits.
-The situation in the CAR remains difficult, but AXMIN's in-country representative Mr. Boubacar Sidibe has recently visited Bambari and has met with the district commissioner, Prefect of Ouaka, Vice Mayor of Bambari, head of MINUSCA at Bakala, and representatives of the illegal miners who were at one time active on the Passendro Gold Project site. AXMIN is maintaining excellent relations at the regional level as well as at the central government level.
-AXMIN regrets the instability that has plagued the CAR but is confident that stability will return under the stewardship of the current government and looks forward to working with all stakeholders to develop a safe, rapid and profitable mining operation on the Company's mineral properties in the CAR.
Commenting on the 2017 annual results, Ms. Lucy Yan, AXMIN's Chairman, said: "During the past year of my tenure as Chairman, we are starting to see some positive developments in the CAR. We believe that the duly elected government working with MINUSCA will in time bring stability to the country and specifically to the region around Ndassima where our main asset is located. We have been in close communication with the senior ministers and officials of the governments both in Bangui and locally in Bambari and look forward to the time when we can reclaim the site to become operational again."
The Counsellor to the CAR President for Disarmament, Demobilization, Reinsertion and Repatriation ("DDRR") , Colonel Noel Bienvenu Selesson, wrote to AXMIN, "We thank you not only for the efforts made by your Company but also for the reaffirmation of its commitment and its determination to go to the operation. The DDRR process is evolving. After the successful completion of the DDRR/RSS Pilot project that ended on December 19, 2017, we are very actively preparing for the launch of the large DDRR. The provisions in this framework, will allow your Company to resume fairly quickly all its activities in the area as well as in the rest of the country."
The CAR Minister of Mining and Geology, Mr. Leopold Mboli Fatrane, also wrote to AXMIN, "... the Ndassima mine is one of the main projects on which the Government is setting out to revive the national economy. To this end, the Government and the Integrated Multidimensional Stabilization Mission of the United Nations in Central African Republic (MINUSCA) have already undertaken the restoration of the authority of the State in the Ouaka and its surroundings."
Mr. David Weill, lead independent director of AXMIN, commented, "Management has done a superb job during this time of adversity to firstly secure the financial situation of the company by strictly controlling costs and secondly develop the royalty revenue streams for the benefit of all shareholders. Management has also maintained an excellent relationship and ongoing dialogue with the government of the CAR so that, when the Company regains access to and control over the mining site, the Company may rapidly implement a pragmatic mining plan focusing on developing the extremely high-grade deposits that will provide operational security for our employees and contractors, require limited capital expenditures from the Company and hopefully achieve very profitable returns in a very timely fashion for our shareholders."
This press release should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017, together with its management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2017, both of which are available from the Company's website and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com/DisplayProfile.do?lang=EN&issuerType=03&issuerNo=00003164 .
About AXMIN
AXMIN is a Canadian exploration and development company with a strong focus on central and West Africa. AXMIN is positioned to grow in value as it progresses its Passendro Gold Project towards development and builds on its project pipeline focusing on transitioning from an explorer to producer. For more information regarding AXMIN, visit our website at www.axmininc.com .
We seek Safe Harbor.
© 2018 Canjex Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.
Axmin earns $1.2-million (U.S.) in 2017
2018-05-07 11:33 MT - News Release
Ms. Lucy Yan reports
CHAIRMAN PROVIDES AXMIN'S YEAR END 2017 FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL RESULTS
Axmin Inc. has released highlights from its audited annual financial statements for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017, which have been filed on SEDAR (amounts are in U.S. dollars).
2017 Highlights
Financial:
-Revenue of $1.6 million (2016: $1 million);
-Net Income of $1.2 million (2016: loss of $0.25 million);
-Cash balance of $1.1 million (2016: $0.4 million);
Operational:
-Revenue from NSR royalty with Teranga Gold Corporation ("Teranga") for the Gora Deposit has grown from $1 million in 2016 to $1.6 million in 2017. For the avoidance of doubt, at the moment only the Gora Deposit contributed the NSR royalty revenue of $1.6 million for the year 2017 to AXMIN.
-AXMIN staff are in discussions with Teranga regarding progress on developing other properties in which AXMIN has an interest.
-AXMIN holds an additional 16 target areas in conjunction with Teranga subject to future development with no further capital participation contribution required from AXMIN.
Central African Republic ("CAR")
-AXMIN is delighted to confirm that, on March 26, 2018, the Minister of Mining and Geology in the CAR issued an executive order No 073/18/MMG/DIRCAB/DGM ("Executive Order") to grant Somio Toungou an extension of the period of exemption from development and exploration under the Mining License for one (1) year, running from March 22, 2018 to March 21, 2019, relating to the Passendro Gold Project.
-By the Executive Order, Aurafrique also was granted a one (1) year extension, running from March 22, 2018 to March 21, 2019, of an exemption from exploration and research work on the Bambari 1 and 2 Exploration Permits.
-The situation in the CAR remains difficult, but AXMIN's in-country representative Mr. Boubacar Sidibe has recently visited Bambari and has met with the district commissioner, Prefect of Ouaka, Vice Mayor of Bambari, head of MINUSCA at Bakala, and representatives of the illegal miners who were at one time active on the Passendro Gold Project site. AXMIN is maintaining excellent relations at the regional level as well as at the central government level.
-AXMIN regrets the instability that has plagued the CAR but is confident that stability will return under the stewardship of the current government and looks forward to working with all stakeholders to develop a safe, rapid and profitable mining operation on the Company's mineral properties in the CAR.
Commenting on the 2017 annual results, Ms. Lucy Yan, AXMIN's Chairman, said: "During the past year of my tenure as Chairman, we are starting to see some positive developments in the CAR. We believe that the duly elected government working with MINUSCA will in time bring stability to the country and specifically to the region around Ndassima where our main asset is located. We have been in close communication with the senior ministers and officials of the governments both in Bangui and locally in Bambari and look forward to the time when we can reclaim the site to become operational again."
The Counsellor to the CAR President for Disarmament, Demobilization, Reinsertion and Repatriation ("DDRR") , Colonel Noel Bienvenu Selesson, wrote to AXMIN, "We thank you not only for the efforts made by your Company but also for the reaffirmation of its commitment and its determination to go to the operation. The DDRR process is evolving. After the successful completion of the DDRR/RSS Pilot project that ended on December 19, 2017, we are very actively preparing for the launch of the large DDRR. The provisions in this framework, will allow your Company to resume fairly quickly all its activities in the area as well as in the rest of the country."
The CAR Minister of Mining and Geology, Mr. Leopold Mboli Fatrane, also wrote to AXMIN, "... the Ndassima mine is one of the main projects on which the Government is setting out to revive the national economy. To this end, the Government and the Integrated Multidimensional Stabilization Mission of the United Nations in Central African Republic (MINUSCA) have already undertaken the restoration of the authority of the State in the Ouaka and its surroundings."
Mr. David Weill, lead independent director of AXMIN, commented, "Management has done a superb job during this time of adversity to firstly secure the financial situation of the company by strictly controlling costs and secondly develop the royalty revenue streams for the benefit of all shareholders. Management has also maintained an excellent relationship and ongoing dialogue with the government of the CAR so that, when the Company regains access to and control over the mining site, the Company may rapidly implement a pragmatic mining plan focusing on developing the extremely high-grade deposits that will provide operational security for our employees and contractors, require limited capital expenditures from the Company and hopefully achieve very profitable returns in a very timely fashion for our shareholders."
This press release should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017, together with its management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2017, both of which are available from the Company's website and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com/DisplayProfile.do?lang=EN&issuerType=03&issuerNo=00003164 .
About AXMIN
AXMIN is a Canadian exploration and development company with a strong focus on central and West Africa. AXMIN is positioned to grow in value as it progresses its Passendro Gold Project towards development and builds on its project pipeline focusing on transitioning from an explorer to producer. For more information regarding AXMIN, visit our website at www.axmininc.com .
We seek Safe Harbor.
© 2018 Canjex Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.
Axmin Inc(AXM.V) Royalty Payment History(2015-2018)
All In USD. Numbers Can Be Found On Sedar.
Q3 2015
Gold Ounces Mined At Gora: 2,414 – From TGZ MD&A
Royalty Income(1.5% Of Gora Sales): $0 – Delayed payment as TGZ needs to sell gold
Cash: $136,274
Receivables: $0 – No receivables until TGZ sells gold
Total Assets: $143,189
Total Liabilities: $2,570,565
Q4 2015 – First Quarter Of Gora Payments
Gold Ounces Mined At Gora: 20,401 – From TGZ MD&A
Royalty Income(1.5% Of Gora Sales): $252,721
Cash: $ 14,039
Receivables: $258,939
Total Assets: $347,504
Total Liabilities: $2,520,590
Q1 2016
Gold Ounces Mined At Gora: 27,560 – From TGZ MD&A
Royalty Income(1.5% Of Gora Sales): $457,259
Cash: $203,850
Receivables: $465,098
Total Assets: $717,454
Total Liabilities: $2,548,366
Q2 2016
Gold Ounces Mined At Gora: 14,517 – From TGZ MD&A
Royalty Income(1.5% Of Gora Sales): $232,045
Cash: $188,321
Receivables: $235,427
Total Assets: $426,091
Total Liabilities:$2,111,294 – Portion of cash used for liabilities
Q3 2016
Gold Ounces Mined At Gora: 8,570 – From TGZ MD&A
Royalty Income(1.5% Of Gora Sales): $165,794
Cash: $299,540
Receivables: $172,008
Total Assets: $473,972
Total Liabilities: $2,081,329
Q4 2016
Gold Ounces Mined At Gora: 17,301 – From TGZ MD&A
Royalty Income(1.5% Of Gora Sales): $125,282
Cash: $370,238
Recivables: $12,084
Total Assets: $516,121 - $1 million paid from Bambari license Until March 2019
Total Liabilities: $2,952,285
Q1 2017
Gold Ounces Mined At Gora: 22,286 – From TGZ MD&A
Royalty Income(1.5% Of Gora Sales): $310,684
Cash: $436,764
Receivables: $320,874
Total Assets: $766,439
Total Liabilities: $2,988,656
Q2 2017
Gold Ounces Mined At Gora: 21,402 – From TGZ MD&A
Royalty Income(1.5% Of Gora Sales): $386,655
Cash: $713,569
Receivables: $390,276
Total Assets: $1,109,413
Total Liabilities: $3,010,128
Q3 2017
Gold Ounces Mined At Gora: 11,123 – From TGZ MD&A
Royalty Income(1.5% Of Gora Sales): $273,516
Cash: $1,088,948
Receivables: $278,321
Total Assets: $1,369,453
Total Liabilities: $3,027,594
Q4 2017
Gold Ounces Mined At Gora: 60,587 – From TGZ MD&A
Royalty Income(1.5% Of Gora Sales): $614,723
Cash: $1,115,331
Receivables: $610,477
Total Assets: $1,738,742
Total Liabilities: $2,954,279
* Despite record production at Gora, the royalty income was only double the prior quarter despite having 5.5 times the amount of gold mined. This is again delayed due to TGZ being able to safely sell the gold and get paid from it.
Q1 2018 – Estimate From Teranga Gold Payment Announced May 3rd
Gold Ounces Mined At Gora: 58,384 – From TGZ MD&A
Royalty Income From TGZ MD&A (1.5% Of Gora Sales): $500,000 as per TGZ financial results.
Teranga Gold May 2018 corporate presentation clearly states on page 18 that 22,500 ounces are to be sold to Franco Nevada. Well this is only a fraction of what was produced which again confirms that payments to Axmin are deferred to upcoming quarters which should be reflected in the receivables.
118,971 ounces of gold were mined between Q4 2017 and Q1 2018 at Gora. Lets use basic gold numbers such as $1,300 per ounce(lower than the last 6 months) and see what we should be getting:
118,971 ounces X $1,300 gold price = $154,662,300 (if all gold was sold)
$154,662,300 X 0.015% (Axmin royalty) = $2,319,935. Keep in mind that gold is higher than $1,300 so the royalty should be a bit more
What was paid in Q4 2017 and announced for Q1 2018: $614,723 + $500,000 = $1,114,723
So Axmin is still owed a lot more money and this will likely be paid between Q2-Q4 this year.
Axmin Inc(AXM.V) Royalty Payment History(2015-2018)
All In USD. Numbers Can Be Found On Sedar.
Q3 2015
Gold Ounces Mined At Gora: 2,414 – From TGZ MD&A
Royalty Income(1.5% Of Gora Sales): $0 – Delayed payment as TGZ needs to sell gold
Cash: $136,274
Receivables: $0 – No receivables until TGZ sells gold
Total Assets: $143,189
Total Liabilities: $2,570,565
Q4 2015 – First Quarter Of Gora Payments
Gold Ounces Mined At Gora: 20,401 – From TGZ MD&A
Royalty Income(1.5% Of Gora Sales): $252,721
Cash: $ 14,039
Receivables: $258,939
Total Assets: $347,504
Total Liabilities: $2,520,590
Q1 2016
Gold Ounces Mined At Gora: 27,560 – From TGZ MD&A
Royalty Income(1.5% Of Gora Sales): $457,259
Cash: $203,850
Receivables: $465,098
Total Assets: $717,454
Total Liabilities: $2,548,366
Q2 2016
Gold Ounces Mined At Gora: 14,517 – From TGZ MD&A
Royalty Income(1.5% Of Gora Sales): $232,045
Cash: $188,321
Receivables: $235,427
Total Assets: $426,091
Total Liabilities:$2,111,294 – Portion of cash used for liabilities
Q3 2016
Gold Ounces Mined At Gora: 8,570 – From TGZ MD&A
Royalty Income(1.5% Of Gora Sales): $165,794
Cash: $299,540
Receivables: $172,008
Total Assets: $473,972
Total Liabilities: $2,081,329
Q4 2016
Gold Ounces Mined At Gora: 17,301 – From TGZ MD&A
Royalty Income(1.5% Of Gora Sales): $125,282
Cash: $370,238
Recivables: $12,084
Total Assets: $516,121 - $1 million paid from Bambari license Until March 2019
Total Liabilities: $2,952,285
Q1 2017
Gold Ounces Mined At Gora: 22,286 – From TGZ MD&A
Royalty Income(1.5% Of Gora Sales): $310,684
Cash: $436,764
Receivables: $320,874
Total Assets: $766,439
Total Liabilities: $2,988,656
Q2 2017
Gold Ounces Mined At Gora: 21,402 – From TGZ MD&A
Royalty Income(1.5% Of Gora Sales): $386,655
Cash: $713,569
Receivables: $390,276
Total Assets: $1,109,413
Total Liabilities: $3,010,128
Q3 2017
Gold Ounces Mined At Gora: 11,123 – From TGZ MD&A
Royalty Income(1.5% Of Gora Sales): $273,516
Cash: $1,088,948
Receivables: $278,321
Total Assets: $1,369,453
Total Liabilities: $3,027,594
Q4 2017
Gold Ounces Mined At Gora: 60,587 – From TGZ MD&A
Royalty Income(1.5% Of Gora Sales): $614,723
Cash: $1,115,331
Receivables: $610,477
Total Assets: $1,738,742
Total Liabilities: $2,954,279
* Despite record production at Gora, the royalty income was only double the prior quarter despite having 5.5 times the amount of gold mined. This is again delayed due to TGZ being able to safely sell the gold and get paid from it.
Q1 2018 – Estimate From Teranga Gold Payment Announced May 3rd
Gold Ounces Mined At Gora: 58,384 – From TGZ MD&A
Royalty Income From TGZ MD&A (1.5% Of Gora Sales): $500,000 as per TGZ financial results.
Teranga Gold May 2018 corporate presentation clearly states on page 18 that 22,500 ounces are to be sold to Franco Nevada. Well this is only a fraction of what was produced which again confirms that payments to Axmin are deferred to upcoming quarters which should be reflected in the receivables.
118,971 ounces of gold were mined between Q4 2017 and Q1 2018 at Gora. Lets use basic gold numbers such as $1,300 per ounce(lower than the last 6 months) and see what we should be getting:
118,971 ounces X $1,300 gold price = $154,662,300 (if all gold was sold)
$154,662,300 X 0.015% (Axmin royalty) = $2,319,935. Keep in mind that gold is higher than $1,300 so the royalty should be a bit more
What was paid in Q4 2017 and announced for Q1 2018: $614,723 + $500,000 = $1,114,723
So Axmin is still owed a lot more money and this will likely be paid between Q2-Q4 this year.
TGZ Q1 results are out, shows them paying axmin $500,000 USD in royalties. This is low considering they mined 58,400 ounces and AXM gets 1.5% of that. But if you look at the Teranga Gold presentation released today, it clearly says that only 22,500 ounces were actually sold. So again there is more back pay to Axmin. Nice thing is that G&A costs for AXM is between $80-100K per quarter, so it should be a $400K net income quarter for Q1 2018. The actual results will be out end of May.
TGZ Q1 results are out, shows them paying axmin $500,000 USD in royalties. This is low considering they mined 58,400 ounces and AXM gets 1.5% of that. But if you look at the Teranga Gold presentation released today, it clearly says that only 22,500 ounces were actually sold. So again there is more back pay to Axmin. Nice thing is that G&A costs for AXM is between $80-100K per quarter, so it should be a $400K net income quarter for Q1 2018. The actual results will be out end of May.
Evergreen Gaming to file fiscal 2017 financials late
2018-05-02 12:48 MT - News Release
An anonymous director reports
COMPANY ANNOUNCES LATE FILING OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Evergreen Gaming Corp. will be late in filing its audited financial statements for the financial year ended Dec. 31, 2017, as the statements were not filed by the April 30, 2018, deadline. This delay resulted from a reorganization involving the company's auditor and the rationalizing of oversight procedures of the audit firms involved in the reorganization, particularly with respect to clients who are new to the predominant party to the reorganization. To the knowledge of the company, no audit issues exist with respect to the statements and it is expected that the finalized statements will be issued within the next 10 business days.
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AXM.V Year End Results. (Finacials + MD&A) Ending December 31st 2017
All Information Can Be Found On www.Sedar.com
Price: $0.085
Common Shares: 130,497,381
Options: 8,240,000
Insider/Institutional Holdings: 82,089,114 – 63%
Financials For 2017 – All Numbers Are In USD. 2016 Comparison Numbers Added
Multiply By 1.28 To Get CAD Value
ASSETS($USD)
Cash: $1,115,331 (2016 - $270,238)
Receivables: $610,477 (2016 - $133,799)
Prepaid Expenses: $12,934 (2016 - $12,084)
Total Assets: $1,738,742 (2016 - $516,121)
LIABILITIES($USD)
Accounts Payable: $2,440,820 (2016 - $2,448,203)
Amounts Due To Related Parties: $190,355 (2016 - $180,979)
Liabilities Of Discontinued Operations: $323,103 (2016 - $323,103)
Total Liabilities: $2,954,278 (2016 - $2,952,285)
Revenue($USD)
Royalty Income: $1,585,578
G&A Expenses: $388,268
Net Income: $1,141,752
2017 Net Income Converted Into Earnings
$1,141,752USD X 1.28CAD = $1,461,443 CAD earnings for 2017
$1,461,443 / 130,497,381 = $0.011 cents earnings per share in CAD
MD&A Highlights
Operations
Central African Republic – Passendro Gold Project
The Company’s primary asset is the Passendro gold project, which is situated in the centre of a 25-year Mining License (355 sq km) that was awarded to AXMIN in August 2010. At the same time, the Company was also awarded two, three-year renewable Exploration Licenses, Bambari 1 and 2 (1,240 sq km), which ring fence the Mining License and cover a 90 km strike along the highly prospective Bambari greenstone belt.
November 28, 2016, the Minister of Mines, Energy and Hydraulics of the CAR issued the Ministerial Order No 246/16/MMEH/DIRCAB/DGMD, giving an Exemption Certificate of one (1) year for exploration and research of the primary layer of gold and others related to substances of Licenses of BAMBARI 1 and 2 to Aurafrique SARL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The period of the Exemption is valid within duration of one year from November 28, 2016 to November 27, 2017. In 2016, the Company incurred $1,000,000 for the extension of the licenses of BAMBARI 1 and 2, which is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in consolidated statements of financial position as of December 31, 2016.
On March 26, 2018, the Minister of Mining and Geology issued an executive order No 032/18/MMG/DIRCAB/DGM to grant Aurafrique SARL an extension period of exemption from exploration and research for one (1) year, running from March 22, 2018 to March 21, 2019.
The Company through its in-country staff have maintained close communications with senior ministers and officials in Bangui and also in Bambari which is the closest city to the Company’s asset near Ndassima. AXMIN’s country manager Mr Boubacar Sidbe recently meet with the Vice Mayor of Bambari and Sub-prefect to discuss the situation on the ground and express the Company’s desire to get back on site. Meetings have also been held with the Mining Minister and Chief of the Office of the Head of State. AXMIN remains confident that stability will eventually return to the country and that the Company will be well positioned and ready to work with the elected government of the CAR to develop a pragmatic mining plan focusing on the extremely high-grade deposits that will be safe for our employees and contractors, have limited capital expenditure and hopefully achieve very profitable returns in a very timely fashion for shareholders.
As of the date of this report, operations at Passendro remain suspended and although the Company continues to maintain a presence in the CAR (through its administrative office and permanently stationed employees in Bangui) and relationship with the State in the CAR, the Company is unable to predict when it will be able to resume its operations at Passendro for the foreseeable future, if at all. As a result, impairment in the amount of $37,346,576 was recognized at December 31, 2013 on exploration and evaluation (“E&E”) assets for the Bambari properties to reflect the decrease in their recoverable value as of result of the current unstable situation in CAR. As at December 31, 2017, given that impairment was recognized and the unstable condition remains the same, the residual value of E&E assets for the Passendro gold project was written down to $nil in 2016.
This impairment recognized in the financial statements does not in any way mean that the Company is relinquishing its rights to the assets and it reflects the utmost conservative view by management on the objective circumstances and will be reviewed annually and subject to recovery when certain conditions are met pursuant to the accounting standards the Company has adopted.
Senegal Joint Venture
With regarding of Axmin owned 20% interest in the Sounkouko and Heremokono explorations permits, on June 18, 2015, in addition to its royalty interest of 1.5% NSR in the Gora Target Area, AXMIN has elected to convert its 20% interests in another 15 Target Areas into a 1.5% NSR from each Target Area. On January 12, 2016, AXMIN elected to convert its 20% interest in one new Target area into a 1.5% NSR. After these Royalty Elections, AXMIN holds a 1.5% NSR on 17 Royalty Target Areas (being Target Areas have been made Royalty Election on) in total and maintains 20% interests of Remainder Areas within the Senegal permits. Axmin’s royalty rights are intended to continue and survive the Joint Venture Agreement and remain tied to the permits themselves, irrespective of title holder.
Since August 2015, Axmin Inc. started to generate the 1.5-per-cent net-smelter-return royalty’s income from the Gora deposit. The total royalty income for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $1,585,578 (for the year ended December 31, 2016 - $980,380). The royalty is applied to the production of gold from the Gora deposit, located in the Senegal Republic. The Gora deposit is operated by Axmin's joint venture partner, Sabodala Mining Company SARL, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teranga Gold Corp.
In February 2012, AXMIN elected to hold a 1.5% NSR royalty interest in the Gora deposit. Since August 2015, Axmin Inc. started to generate the 1.5-per-cent net-smelter-return royalty’s income from the Gora deposit.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company reported royalty income of $1,585,578 from Gora Projects, compared with $980,380 for the same time period of 2016.
Readers are advised that the information about the Gora project contained in this MD&A is based on information publicly disclosed by Teranga and has not been independently verified by the Company. Specifically, as a royalty holder, the Company has limited, if any, access to the Gora project and is dependent on the operator of the property and its qualified persons to provide information to the Company regarding the project or on publicly available information and the Company generally has limited or no ability to independently verify such information.
Results of Financial
For the year ended December 31, 2017, Axmin reported royalty income of $1,585,578 from Gora Projects, compared with $980,380 for the same time period of 2016.
The net income for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $1,230,930 compared to an $246,758 net loss in the same period of 2016, an increase in the net income of $1,477,688. The increase in net income was mainly due to:
Increased in royalty income of $605,198 from $980,380 in 2016 to $1,585,578 in 2017.
Decreased in expenses of $922,115 in the year ended December 31, 2017 from $1,310,383 in the year of 2016 to $388,268 in the same period of 2017. The decrease in expenses was primarily due to a $1,003,274 decrease in project costs due to the $1,000,000 consulting fee incurred in 2016 for the extension of Exploration Licenses of BAMBARI 1 and 2 and the extension of exemption from the development work and productions of the Passendro gold, which was not incurred in the year of 2017. The decrease in expenses was also due to $11,410 decrease in consulting fees, offset by a $14,283 increase in salary and wages, a $69,658 increase in share-based compensation, and a $9,078 increase in travel expenses. Offset by:
Decreased in other income of $49,625 from $83,245 in 2016 to $33,620 in 2017.
For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2017, the Company incurred an income of $437,814 from continuing operations compared with a loss of $841,007 from continuing operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2016, an increase in the net income of $1,278,821. The increase in net income during the quarter ended December 31, 2017 was mainly due to the followings:
Increased in royalty income of $489,441 from $125,282 in 2016 to $614,723 in 2017.
Decreased in expenses of $957,219 in the fourth quarter of 2017 compared with the same period of 2016. The decrease in expenses was primarily due to the $1,000,000 in project costs related to consulting fee for the extension of Licences of BAMBARI 1 and 2 incurred in 2016, which was not incurred in the same fiscal year of 2017. The decrease in other income was primarily due to the decrease in loss on foreign exchange.
AXM.V Year End Results. (Finacials + MD&A) Ending December 31st 2017
All Information Can Be Found On www.Sedar.com
Price: $0.085
Common Shares: 130,497,381
Options: 8,240,000
Insider/Institutional Holdings: 82,089,114 – 63%
Financials For 2017 – All Numbers Are In USD. 2016 Comparison Numbers Added
Multiply By 1.28 To Get CAD Value
ASSETS($USD)
Cash: $1,115,331 (2016 - $270,238)
Receivables: $610,477 (2016 - $133,799)
Prepaid Expenses: $12,934 (2016 - $12,084)
Total Assets: $1,738,742 (2016 - $516,121)
LIABILITIES($USD)
Accounts Payable: $2,440,820 (2016 - $2,448,203)
Amounts Due To Related Parties: $190,355 (2016 - $180,979)
Liabilities Of Discontinued Operations: $323,103 (2016 - $323,103)
Total Liabilities: $2,954,278 (2016 - $2,952,285)
Revenue($USD)
Royalty Income: $1,585,578
G&A Expenses: $388,268
Net Income: $1,141,752
2017 Net Income Converted Into Earnings
$1,141,752USD X 1.28CAD = $1,461,443 CAD earnings for 2017
$1,461,443 / 130,497,381 = $0.011 cents earnings per share in CAD
MD&A Highlights
Operations
Central African Republic – Passendro Gold Project
The Company’s primary asset is the Passendro gold project, which is situated in the centre of a 25-year Mining License (355 sq km) that was awarded to AXMIN in August 2010. At the same time, the Company was also awarded two, three-year renewable Exploration Licenses, Bambari 1 and 2 (1,240 sq km), which ring fence the Mining License and cover a 90 km strike along the highly prospective Bambari greenstone belt.
November 28, 2016, the Minister of Mines, Energy and Hydraulics of the CAR issued the Ministerial Order No 246/16/MMEH/DIRCAB/DGMD, giving an Exemption Certificate of one (1) year for exploration and research of the primary layer of gold and others related to substances of Licenses of BAMBARI 1 and 2 to Aurafrique SARL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The period of the Exemption is valid within duration of one year from November 28, 2016 to November 27, 2017. In 2016, the Company incurred $1,000,000 for the extension of the licenses of BAMBARI 1 and 2, which is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in consolidated statements of financial position as of December 31, 2016.
On March 26, 2018, the Minister of Mining and Geology issued an executive order No 032/18/MMG/DIRCAB/DGM to grant Aurafrique SARL an extension period of exemption from exploration and research for one (1) year, running from March 22, 2018 to March 21, 2019.
The Company through its in-country staff have maintained close communications with senior ministers and officials in Bangui and also in Bambari which is the closest city to the Company’s asset near Ndassima. AXMIN’s country manager Mr Boubacar Sidbe recently meet with the Vice Mayor of Bambari and Sub-prefect to discuss the situation on the ground and express the Company’s desire to get back on site. Meetings have also been held with the Mining Minister and Chief of the Office of the Head of State. AXMIN remains confident that stability will eventually return to the country and that the Company will be well positioned and ready to work with the elected government of the CAR to develop a pragmatic mining plan focusing on the extremely high-grade deposits that will be safe for our employees and contractors, have limited capital expenditure and hopefully achieve very profitable returns in a very timely fashion for shareholders.
As of the date of this report, operations at Passendro remain suspended and although the Company continues to maintain a presence in the CAR (through its administrative office and permanently stationed employees in Bangui) and relationship with the State in the CAR, the Company is unable to predict when it will be able to resume its operations at Passendro for the foreseeable future, if at all. As a result, impairment in the amount of $37,346,576 was recognized at December 31, 2013 on exploration and evaluation (“E&E”) assets for the Bambari properties to reflect the decrease in their recoverable value as of result of the current unstable situation in CAR. As at December 31, 2017, given that impairment was recognized and the unstable condition remains the same, the residual value of E&E assets for the Passendro gold project was written down to $nil in 2016.
This impairment recognized in the financial statements does not in any way mean that the Company is relinquishing its rights to the assets and it reflects the utmost conservative view by management on the objective circumstances and will be reviewed annually and subject to recovery when certain conditions are met pursuant to the accounting standards the Company has adopted.
Senegal Joint Venture
With regarding of Axmin owned 20% interest in the Sounkouko and Heremokono explorations permits, on June 18, 2015, in addition to its royalty interest of 1.5% NSR in the Gora Target Area, AXMIN has elected to convert its 20% interests in another 15 Target Areas into a 1.5% NSR from each Target Area. On January 12, 2016, AXMIN elected to convert its 20% interest in one new Target area into a 1.5% NSR. After these Royalty Elections, AXMIN holds a 1.5% NSR on 17 Royalty Target Areas (being Target Areas have been made Royalty Election on) in total and maintains 20% interests of Remainder Areas within the Senegal permits. Axmin’s royalty rights are intended to continue and survive the Joint Venture Agreement and remain tied to the permits themselves, irrespective of title holder.
Since August 2015, Axmin Inc. started to generate the 1.5-per-cent net-smelter-return royalty’s income from the Gora deposit. The total royalty income for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $1,585,578 (for the year ended December 31, 2016 - $980,380). The royalty is applied to the production of gold from the Gora deposit, located in the Senegal Republic. The Gora deposit is operated by Axmin's joint venture partner, Sabodala Mining Company SARL, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teranga Gold Corp.
In February 2012, AXMIN elected to hold a 1.5% NSR royalty interest in the Gora deposit. Since August 2015, Axmin Inc. started to generate the 1.5-per-cent net-smelter-return royalty’s income from the Gora deposit.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company reported royalty income of $1,585,578 from Gora Projects, compared with $980,380 for the same time period of 2016.
Readers are advised that the information about the Gora project contained in this MD&A is based on information publicly disclosed by Teranga and has not been independently verified by the Company. Specifically, as a royalty holder, the Company has limited, if any, access to the Gora project and is dependent on the operator of the property and its qualified persons to provide information to the Company regarding the project or on publicly available information and the Company generally has limited or no ability to independently verify such information.
Results of Financial
For the year ended December 31, 2017, Axmin reported royalty income of $1,585,578 from Gora Projects, compared with $980,380 for the same time period of 2016.
The net income for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $1,230,930 compared to an $246,758 net loss in the same period of 2016, an increase in the net income of $1,477,688. The increase in net income was mainly due to:
Increased in royalty income of $605,198 from $980,380 in 2016 to $1,585,578 in 2017.
Decreased in expenses of $922,115 in the year ended December 31, 2017 from $1,310,383 in the year of 2016 to $388,268 in the same period of 2017. The decrease in expenses was primarily due to a $1,003,274 decrease in project costs due to the $1,000,000 consulting fee incurred in 2016 for the extension of Exploration Licenses of BAMBARI 1 and 2 and the extension of exemption from the development work and productions of the Passendro gold, which was not incurred in the year of 2017. The decrease in expenses was also due to $11,410 decrease in consulting fees, offset by a $14,283 increase in salary and wages, a $69,658 increase in share-based compensation, and a $9,078 increase in travel expenses. Offset by:
Decreased in other income of $49,625 from $83,245 in 2016 to $33,620 in 2017.
For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2017, the Company incurred an income of $437,814 from continuing operations compared with a loss of $841,007 from continuing operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2016, an increase in the net income of $1,278,821. The increase in net income during the quarter ended December 31, 2017 was mainly due to the followings:
Increased in royalty income of $489,441 from $125,282 in 2016 to $614,723 in 2017.
Decreased in expenses of $957,219 in the fourth quarter of 2017 compared with the same period of 2016. The decrease in expenses was primarily due to the $1,000,000 in project costs related to consulting fee for the extension of Licences of BAMBARI 1 and 2 incurred in 2016, which was not incurred in the same fiscal year of 2017. The decrease in other income was primarily due to the decrease in loss on foreign exchange.
There is a major undervaluation in the resource estimate from the Gora deposit in Senegal. Teranga Gold(TGZ) has said on their website and in previous MD&A reports that only 140,000 ounces of Gold exist. However, Axmin clearly states on their website that Gora has just under 400,000 ounces of Gold. Now if we break this down, Gora has much more life ahead of it and here are the numbers to prove it.
Note – Gora did not start production until Q4 2015.
TGZ Gora Estimate – 140,000 Ounces Proven + Probable
AXM Gora Estimate – 395,000 Ounces Proven + Probable
2015
Ounces Mined: 22,814
Royalty Paid To Axmin: $300K USD
2016
Ounces Mined: 67,948
Royalty Paid To Axmin: $1M USD
2017
Ounces Mined: 115,398 – 60,587 coming from Q4 2017, major increase in production
Royalty Paid To Axmin: $1.6M USD
Total ounces mined: 206,160 (from 2015 to 2017)
So that has already exceeded TGZ’s estimate by 60,000 ounces. However, that is only over half of what Axmin has stated. As well, keep in mind that TGZ mined the most gold out of Gora in the most recent quarter, how is that possible if the resource is ending? Someone must of made a huge mistake on the Teranga side. On top of this, there are three other adjacent claims that could very well go into production soon (Honey, Jam, Cinnamon) as these are 1-2km’s away from Gora and results were similar or better from the 70,000m of drilling, bulk sampling and other tests performed.
Sources:
http://www.axmininc.com/Senegal.php
The Gora deposit, located on the Sounkounkou licence, has a proven and probable reserve, based on a US$1,500 gold price, of 2.1 Mt grading 4.22 g/t Au containing 285,000 ounces. The Measured and Indicated Resource at Gora has increased to 374,000 ounces of gold at 5.0 g/t Au and an Inferred resource of 20,000 ounces grading 3.4 g/t Au.
Note - This was last updated in 2012, so the resource could easily have increased since then with more exploration.
http://www.terangagold.com/English/investors/news/newsreleasedetails/2017/Teranga-Gold-Increases-Sabodalas-Reserve-Base-to-27-Million-Ounces-Adds-More-Than-400000-Ounces-of-Gold-and-Improves-Five-Year-Production-and-Cash-Flow-Profile/default.aspx
Financials on Sedar for TGZ show all the sales from Gora and royalties paid.
There is a major undervaluation in the resource estimate from the Gora deposit in Senegal. Teranga Gold(TGZ) has said on their website and in previous MD&A reports that only 140,000 ounces of Gold exist. However, Axmin clearly states on their website that Gora has just under 400,000 ounces of Gold. Now if we break this down, Gora has much more life ahead of it and here are the numbers to prove it.
Note – Gora did not start production until Q4 2015.
TGZ Gora Estimate – 140,000 Ounces Proven + Probable
AXM Gora Estimate – 395,000 Ounces Proven + Probable
2015
Ounces Mined: 22,814
Royalty Paid To Axmin: $300K USD
2016
Ounces Mined: 67,948
Royalty Paid To Axmin: $1M USD
2017
Ounces Mined: 115,398 – 60,587 coming from Q4 2017, major increase in production
Royalty Paid To Axmin: $1.6M USD
Total ounces mined: 206,160 (from 2015 to 2017)
So that has already exceeded TGZ’s estimate by 60,000 ounces. However, that is only over half of what Axmin has stated. As well, keep in mind that TGZ mined the most gold out of Gora in the most recent quarter, how is that possible if the resource is ending? Someone must of made a huge mistake on the Teranga side. On top of this, there are three other adjacent claims that could very well go into production soon (Honey, Jam, Cinnamon) as these are 1-2km’s away from Gora and results were similar or better from the 70,000m of drilling, bulk sampling and other tests performed.
Sources:
http://www.axmininc.com/Senegal.php
The Gora deposit, located on the Sounkounkou licence, has a proven and probable reserve, based on a US$1,500 gold price, of 2.1 Mt grading 4.22 g/t Au containing 285,000 ounces. The Measured and Indicated Resource at Gora has increased to 374,000 ounces of gold at 5.0 g/t Au and an Inferred resource of 20,000 ounces grading 3.4 g/t Au.
Note - This was last updated in 2012, so the resource could easily have increased since then with more exploration.
http://www.terangagold.com/English/investors/news/newsreleasedetails/2017/Teranga-Gold-Increases-Sabodalas-Reserve-Base-to-27-Million-Ounces-Adds-More-Than-400000-Ounces-of-Gold-and-Improves-Five-Year-Production-and-Cash-Flow-Profile/default.aspx
Financials on Sedar for TGZ show all the sales from Gora and royalties paid.
There is a major undervaluation in the resource estimate from the Gora deposit in Senegal. Teranga Gold(TGZ) has said on their website and in previous MD&A reports that only 140,000 ounces of Gold exist. However, Axmin clearly states on their website that Gora has just under 400,000 ounces of Gold. Now if we break this down, Gora has much more life ahead of it and here are the numbers to prove it.
Note – Gora did not start production until Q4 2015.
TGZ Gora Estimate – 140,000 Ounces Proven + Probable
AXM Gora Estimate – 395,000 Ounces Proven + Probable
2015
Ounces Mined: 22,814
Royalty Paid To Axmin: $300K USD
2016
Ounces Mined: 67,948
Royalty Paid To Axmin: $1M USD
2017
Ounces Mined: 115,398 – 60,587 coming from Q4 2017, major increase in production
Royalty Paid To Axmin: $1.6M USD
Total ounces mined: 206,160 (from 2015 to 2017)
So that has already exceeded TGZ’s estimate by 60,000 ounces. However, that is only over half of what Axmin has stated. As well, keep in mind that TGZ mined the most gold out of Gora in the most recent quarter, how is that possible if the resource is ending? Someone must of made a huge mistake on the Teranga side. On top of this, there are three other adjacent claims that could very well go into production soon (Honey, Jam, Cinnamon) as these are 1-2km’s away from Gora and results were similar or better from the 70,000m of drilling, bulk sampling and other tests performed.
Sources:
http://www.axmininc.com/Senegal.php
The Gora deposit, located on the Sounkounkou licence, has a proven and probable reserve, based on a US$1,500 gold price, of 2.1 Mt grading 4.22 g/t Au containing 285,000 ounces. The Measured and Indicated Resource at Gora has increased to 374,000 ounces of gold at 5.0 g/t Au and an Inferred resource of 20,000 ounces grading 3.4 g/t Au.
Note - This was last updated in 2012, so the resource could easily have increased since then with more exploration.
http://www.terangagold.com/English/investors/news/newsreleasedetails/2017/Teranga-Gold-Increases-Sabodalas-Reserve-Base-to-27-Million-Ounces-Adds-More-Than-400000-Ounces-of-Gold-and-Improves-Five-Year-Production-and-Cash-Flow-Profile/default.aspx
Financials on Sedar for TGZ show all the sales from Gora and royalties paid.
There is a major undervaluation in the resource estimate from the Gora deposit in Senegal. Teranga Gold(TGZ) has said on their website and in previous MD&A reports that only 140,000 ounces of Gold exist. However, Axmin clearly states on their website that Gora has just under 400,000 ounces of Gold. Now if we break this down, Gora has much more life ahead of it and here are the numbers to prove it.
Note – Gora did not start production until Q4 2015.
TGZ Gora Estimate – 140,000 Ounces Proven + Probable
AXM Gora Estimate – 395,000 Ounces Proven + Probable
2015
Ounces Mined: 22,814
Royalty Paid To Axmin: $300K USD
2016
Ounces Mined: 67,948
Royalty Paid To Axmin: $1M USD
2017
Ounces Mined: 115,398 – 60,587 coming from Q4 2017, major increase in production
Royalty Paid To Axmin: $1.6M USD
Total ounces mined: 206,160 (from 2015 to 2017)
So that has already exceeded TGZ’s estimate by 60,000 ounces. However, that is only over half of what Axmin has stated. As well, keep in mind that TGZ mined the most gold out of Gora in the most recent quarter, how is that possible if the resource is ending? Someone must of made a huge mistake on the Teranga side. On top of this, there are three other adjacent claims that could very well go into production soon (Honey, Jam, Cinnamon) as these are 1-2km’s away from Gora and results were similar or better from the 70,000m of drilling, bulk sampling and other tests performed.
Sources:
http://www.axmininc.com/Senegal.php
The Gora deposit, located on the Sounkounkou licence, has a proven and probable reserve, based on a US$1,500 gold price, of 2.1 Mt grading 4.22 g/t Au containing 285,000 ounces. The Measured and Indicated Resource at Gora has increased to 374,000 ounces of gold at 5.0 g/t Au and an Inferred resource of 20,000 ounces grading 3.4 g/t Au.
Note - This was last updated in 2012, so the resource could easily have increased since then with more exploration.
http://www.terangagold.com/English/investors/news/newsreleasedetails/2017/Teranga-Gold-Increases-Sabodalas-Reserve-Base-to-27-Million-Ounces-Adds-More-Than-400000-Ounces-of-Gold-and-Improves-Five-Year-Production-and-Cash-Flow-Profile/default.aspx
Financials on Sedar for TGZ show all the sales from Gora and royalties paid.
Things are progressing positively in CAR. More support means AXM will get their claim back sooner than later. In the meantime Senegal will keep adding cash to the books while we wait.
1) Ivory Coast to send 450 peacekeepers to C. Africa
https://www.independent.co.ug/ivory-coast-to-send-450-peacekeepers-to-c-africa/
2) Video: The UN Security Council members are focusing their attention on Africa
Things are progressing positively in CAR. More support means AXM will get their claim back sooner than later. In the meantime Senegal will keep adding cash to the books while we wait.
1) Ivory Coast to send 450 peacekeepers to C. Africa
https://www.independent.co.ug/ivory-coast-to-send-450-peacekeepers-to-c-africa/
2) Video: The UN Security Council members are focusing their attention on Africa
Sunora Foods Inc. Year End Results. Financials + Management Discussion Highlights
All information can be found at www.sedar.com
Price: $0.16
Common Shares: 42,254,332
Insider/Institutional Holdings: 71% total, as per information circular. CEO holds 52%
website: www.sunora.com
Financials
ASSETS
Cash: $3,214,699
Accounts Receivable: $1,304,280
Inventory: $426,631
Prepaid Expenses: $31,285
GST Recoverable: $10,620
Income Tax Recoverable: $116,407
Deferred Tax Asset: $159,545
Total Assets: $5,263,467
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable: $1,256,855
Customer Deposits: $72,502
Total Liabilities: $1,329,357
Sales Performance
Revenue: $13,935,676
Net Loss: $121,636
**note** Sunora Foods made a profit of $238,065. However, this was lost due to a legal settlement from 2015. See MD&A Highlights for more information.
MD&A Highlights
Sunora’s sales for the year ended December 31, 2017 were positively impacted by an increase of 13.9% over the previous year due to sales growth in the United States. The net comprehensive loss in the year ended December 31, 2017 of $135,795, compared to income $282,794 for the previous year, was principally due to the claim settled in quarter 2 of 2017. A foreign exchange loss of $60,100 was also incurred in 2017 compared to $33,456 in 2016. In addition, the total gross margin for the year ended December 31, 2017 declined by 12% from previous year despite the 13.9% increase in sales. The lower total gross margin can be attributed to a lower percentage of sales in packaged products that have a higher value added.
On December 31, 2015, a statement of claim was filed against the Corporation by one of its vendors who alleged that Sunora wilfully did not accept deliveries of soybean oil pursuant to a contractual arrangement. The vendor claimed USD $506,798 in damages relating to losses allegedly suffered. Sunora denied any responsibility for such a claim. However, subsequent to June 30, 2017, on the recommendation of legal counsel, management settled the claim for CDN $390,000 which was completed in late August 2017. The claim settlement comprises the full cost of the claim and the related legal fees which were accrued in the financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 and is reflected in the year ended December 31, 2017.
Sunora's sales to the United States have recently trended higher in comparison to sales in Canada. Overseas markets are continuing to grow and provide greater long term stability to sales. The growth of sales in emerging markets, with growing awareness of healthy food choices by the expanding middle classes, is a positive trend for Sunora. Overseas sales in the fourth quarter generally increase because of the timing of the New Year celebrations in Asia.
Sunora has increased sales over the years due to its marketing efforts. Sunora has established strong relationships with sales staff and given them more flexibility and support as mutual trust has developed in these relationships. In North America, Sunora has outstanding commissioned brokers who have introduced new customers to the Company. Sales to independent distributors have also grown for Sunora, mostly in countries overseas, which has given Sunora entry into many foreign markets.
Sales for the fourth quarter of 2017 were 14.6% higher than the third quarter of 2017 due to the increase in U.S. and overseas sales. Third quarter sales were 7.3% higher than the second quarter. Second quarter sales were 9% lower than first quarter
Cost of sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 was 14.8% higher than third quarter due to increased sales. Third quarter cost of sales was 9.3% higher than the second quarter due increased sales. Second quarter cost of sales was 10% lower than the first quarter due to 9% decrease in sales. Gross margin for the fourth quarter of 2017 was 6.2% compared to 6.4% for the third quarter. Second quarter gross margin was 8.0% compared to 6.7% for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017.
General and administration expenses were higher in the fourth quarter of 2017 due to various charges recorded at year end, including audit and accounting fees and profit sharing bonus. Net income for the fourth quarter was comparable to the third quarter. As a result of the settlement of a legal claim in the second quarter, there was a loss in the second quarter and it was substantially down from the first quarter.
Outlook
Sunora maintains strong relationships with strategically located customers in North America and overseas. These relationships continue to drive demand for food oil products from Canada, with Sunora well positioned to meet existing and additional demand. Management has focused on increasing visibility in emerging markets, with a specific focus on the economies in Asia, with a view to meet this increased demand for Canadian manufactured food oil products. Sunora’s operations, however, may be impacted by geo-political situations that can hold up sales as was experienced in the fourth quarter of 2015. As the middle class in these emerging economies demands higher quality and healthier foods, Sunora is well positioned to meet additional demand.
Management is actively identifying and analyzing operations that might increase sales and profitability for the Company. Prospective businesses considered include packagers and suppliers in the food oil industry. With each operation identified, a detailed review and analysis is undertaken by management. Management is also actively considering possible new products that may benefit from new domestic and international markets. With continuing strength in the United States economy and new customers being added in Asia, Sunora is well positioned to grow and increase its sales.
KFG May 2018 Company Presentation: http://kfgresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/KFG-Resources-Ltd.-May-2018-Company-Presentation.pdf
KFG May 2018 Company Presentation: http://kfgresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/KFG-Resources-Ltd.-May-2018-Company-Presentation.pdf
SSA.V - Spectra Inc. Q1 2018 Results (Financials + MD&A) Ending March 31st 2018.
Current Stock Price: $0.035
Common Shares: 60,509,971
Insider Holdings: 6,855,591 or 11.3%
Institutional Holdings: 18,133,000 or 30% - DVOF Debenture Holder
Financials
ASSETS
Cash: $166,650
Accounts Receivable: $318,559
Inventories: $194,230
Prepaid Expenses: $4,737
Total Assets: $684,176
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable: $184,993
Royalty Debenture: $632,665 – Due In 2020
Preferred Shares: $562,775
Total Liabilities: $1,380,434
Q1 2018 Results
Revenue: $572,009
Gross Profit: $334,385
G&A Expense: $184,609
Net Income: $149,776
Prior Years
2014 – Total Sales: $1.44M – Net Income - $45K
2015 – Total Sales: $1.82M – Net Income - $189K
2016 – Total Sales: $1.55M – Net Income - $152K
2017 – Total Sales: $1.78M – Net Income - $223K
2018 – Total Sales: $572K – Net Income - $150K
Cost reductions and increased sales due to new contracts have made the first quarter of 2018 very strong and should continue. Over a dozen profitable quarters in a row means the cost structure is consistent and stable.
MD&A Highlights
Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2018 increased by 30 percent to $572,009 compared to revenue of $438,733 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2017.
Brake Safe® had sales of $227,738 in 2018, compared to $165,635 in 2017; Brake Inspector® had sales of $5,565 in 2018, compared to $15,053 in 2017; Termin-8r® sales increased by $39,794 from $157,766 in the 2017 period to $197,560 in 2018; Zafety Lug Lock® had sales in 2018 of $51,355 compared to $50,327 in 2017 and Hub Alert® had 2018 sales of $25,200 compared to $10,755 in 2017.
Gross profit increased by 31% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 to $334,385 or 58 percent of revenue from a comparable $254,713 or 58 percent of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2017.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2018, finance costs were $18,984, $11,584 higher than the comparable costs of $7,400 for the quarter ended March 31, 2017.
The net income for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was $149,776 or $0.00 per share basic and fully diluted compared to net income of $54,906 or $0.00 per share basic and fully diluted for the three months ended March 31, 2017.
Outlook
The Company continues to focus its efforts on expanding the present market for its products while introducing those products into new markets as well as seeking out new products to compliment our other offerings.
The Company’s Brake Safe® product is well established in the Canadian market and inroads are now being made into the lucrative American market. With the implementation of its new, aggressive, safety enforcement and monitoring program, CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is bringing the focus onto unsafe Carriers and unsafe Drivers in the US transportation industry. A significant increase in roadside enforcement, citations and fines for all driver and vehicle violations will impact positively on the sales growth of Brake Safe® products. A program has been developed to educate companies of these enforcement changes and the resulting increased intervention by regulatory agencies in order to capitalize on sales opportunities for Brake Safe
The Company’s Termin-8R® product continues to receive strong industry acceptance with a corresponding growth in sales to the transportation segment. The second private label arrangement, introduced in 2010 and made for a major supplier to the commercial transport industry, is proving to be a strong performer with 2018 private label sales, by dollar amount, now being 83% of total Termin-8R® product sales and 29% more than that of the previous year. The company believes that developing new private label arrangements will be a key to the ongoing growth in the sales of this product.
The Company will continue to form strategic distribution alliances to accelerate its sales outside the Canadian marketplace. The Company may seek sufficient additional funds to provide working capital, inventory and capital equipment as needs arise, but at the moment, cash flow from operations is sufficient to support current needs.
Spectra Inc. Reports First Quarter 2018 Results
For Immediate Release – April 25, 2018
Toronto, Ontario – Spectra Inc. (SSA: TSX VENTURE) reports the release of its
financial results for the three-month period ending March 31, 2018. Revenues for the
three-month period ending March 31, 2018 were $572,009 compared to $438,733 for the
same period in 2017.
Net income was $149,776 during the three-month period ending March 31, 2018
compared to $54,906 for the same period in 2017.
Spectra Inc., through its subsidiary, Spectra Products Inc., is the Toronto-based North
American designer, manufacturer and distributor of Brake SafeÒ, the visual brake stroke
indicating system, Brake InspectorÒ, the company’s electronic in-cab air brake diagnostic
system and the Termin-8RÒ line of anti-corrosion and extreme pressure lubricants.
Spectra manufacturers and distributes the new Arrow LoggerÒ brake stroke data logger
that has been designed to enhance the performance of the Brake Safe® system. Spectra
distributes Zafety Lug LockÒ, a lug nut retainer that uses the resistance between wheel
nuts to minimize their ability to rotate and loosen, reducing the risk of wheel damage or
wheel loss and Hub AlertÒ, an innovative heat sensing label that provides an alert for
overheating wheel ends, reducing the risk of bearing failure and corresponding
maintenance and repair costs.
Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward
looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including the impact of
competitive products and pricing and general economic conditions as they affect the
Corporation’s customers. Actual results and developments may therefore differ
materially from those described in this release.
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Glen Campbell, Chairman, Spectra Inc.
Investor Relations: 1-800-308-5255
E-Mail: glen@spectraproducts.ca
Website: www.spectrainc.ca
A new high hit today as the CAR deposit gets optimism from the government. Also, results will be out between now and next week and the Senegal Royalty from TGZ.T will be updated in the financials. See today's article:
https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/world/africa/2018-04-24-central-african-republics-president-tells-un-he-wants-to-accelerate-disarmament/
Central African Republic’s president tells UN he wants to accelerate disarmament
New York — The Central African Republic’s president, Faustin-Archange Touadera, told the UN on Monday that he wants to "accelerate" the disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration of members of armed groups.
"I have instructed my government to work toward reducing the harm and threat of armed groups in the Central African Republic, by accelerating the implementation of the disarmament, reintegration and repatriation program," he said at a meeting concerning the peace process in his country.
Such an operation would require "necessary reforms of the security sector for the reconstitution of national defence forces and interior security forces," Touadera said.
His comments come as the Popular Front for the Rebirth of Central Africa (FPRC), one of the country’s main armed groups, threatened to march on Bangui.
The group said it wanted to act following a UN peacekeeper operation against militia in the volatile PK5 Muslim enclave of the capital.
Touadera urged "dialogue" as the preferred approach to combat the violence that has ravaged his country since 2013.
He stressed that "consolidation of peace … can only be achieved through the restoration of security throughout the territory, the fight against impunity, [and] the restoration of state authority throughout the territory".
Morocco’s UN envoy Omar Hilale, who initiated Monday’s meeting, assured the Central African Republic of the UN’s "support" and said he would soon travel to Bangui.
The country’s authorities control only a small part of the national territory, with a number of armed groups fighting over control of diamonds, gold and livestock in one of the world’s poorest countries.
AFP
A new high hit today as the CAR deposit gets optimism from the government. Also, results will be out between now and next week and the Senegal Royalty from TGZ.T will be updated in the financials. See today's article:
https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/world/africa/2018-04-24-central-african-republics-president-tells-un-he-wants-to-accelerate-disarmament/
Central African Republic’s president tells UN he wants to accelerate disarmament
New York — The Central African Republic’s president, Faustin-Archange Touadera, told the UN on Monday that he wants to "accelerate" the disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration of members of armed groups.
"I have instructed my government to work toward reducing the harm and threat of armed groups in the Central African Republic, by accelerating the implementation of the disarmament, reintegration and repatriation program," he said at a meeting concerning the peace process in his country.
Such an operation would require "necessary reforms of the security sector for the reconstitution of national defence forces and interior security forces," Touadera said.
His comments come as the Popular Front for the Rebirth of Central Africa (FPRC), one of the country’s main armed groups, threatened to march on Bangui.
The group said it wanted to act following a UN peacekeeper operation against militia in the volatile PK5 Muslim enclave of the capital.
Touadera urged "dialogue" as the preferred approach to combat the violence that has ravaged his country since 2013.
He stressed that "consolidation of peace … can only be achieved through the restoration of security throughout the territory, the fight against impunity, [and] the restoration of state authority throughout the territory".
Morocco’s UN envoy Omar Hilale, who initiated Monday’s meeting, assured the Central African Republic of the UN’s "support" and said he would soon travel to Bangui.
The country’s authorities control only a small part of the national territory, with a number of armed groups fighting over control of diamonds, gold and livestock in one of the world’s poorest countries.
AFP