LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CORPORATION - RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2022

 
 

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation ("LIORC"), (TSX: LIF) announced today its operation and cash flow results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 .

 
  Financial Performance  
 

In the second quarter of 2022, LIORC's financial results were negatively affected by lower iron ore prices, partially offset by higher pellet premiums and higher volumes of pellets and concentrate for sale ("CFS") sales. Royalty revenue for the second quarter of 2022 amounted to $65.9 million compared to $78.8 million for the second quarter of 2021. Equity earnings from Iron Ore Company of Canada ("IOC") were $47.2 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $66.2 million in the second quarter of 2021. Net income per share for the second quarter of 2022 was $1.23 per share, which was a 29% decrease over the same period in 2021. The adjusted cash flow per share for the second quarter of 2022 was $0.88 per share, which was 52% lower than in the same period in 2021, as a result of lower royalty revenues and because LIORC received a dividend from IOC in the amount of $19.6 million from IOC in the second quarter of 2022, compared to a dividend from IOC in the amount of $74.4 million in the second quarter of 2021.

 

In the second quarter of 2022, iron ore prices declined from the record levels experienced in 2021, predominantly as a result of lower steel production.  According to the World Steel Association, global crude steel production decreased 5% in the second quarter of 2022 over the second quarter of 2021, as supply chain disruptions impacted the demand for steel and higher energy prices negatively affected steel producer margins. In China , which accounts for over 70% of all seaborne iron ore demand, crude steel production decreased 4% in the second quarter of 2022 over the second quarter of 2021, due to concerns about the country's property construction and infrastructure sectors.

 

IOC sells CFS based on the Platts index for 65% Fe, CFR China ("65% Fe index"). All references to tonnes and per tonne prices in this report refer to wet metric tonnes, other than references to Platts quoted pricing, which refer to dry metric tonnes. Historically, IOC's wet ore contains approximately 3% less ore per equivalent volume than dry ore. In the second quarter of 2022, the 65% Fe index averaged US$160 per tonne, a 31% decrease over the average of US$233 per tonne in the second quarter of 2021, and a 6% decrease over the average of US$170 in the first quarter of 2022. The monthly Atlantic Blast Furnace 65% Fe pellet premium index as quoted by Platts (the "pellet premium") averaged US$81 per tonne in the second quarter of 2022, up 24% from an average of US$65 in the same quarter of 2021.

 

Rio Tinto has disclosed that the average realised price achieved for IOC pellets, FOB Sept-Îles, in the second quarter of 2022 was US$206 per tonne, compared to US$247 per tonne in the same quarter of 2021.  Based on sales as reported for the LIORC Royalty, the overall average price realized by IOC for CFS and pellets, FOB Sept-Îles, was approximately US$168 per tonne in the second quarter of 2022, compared to approximately US$222 per tonne in the second quarter of 2021 and US$173 per tonne in the first quarter of 2022.

 
  Iron Ore Company of Canada Operations  
 
  Operations  
 

IOC concentrate production of 5.0 million tonnes in the second quarter of 2022 was 5% higher than the same quarter of 2021 and 15% higher than in the first quarter of 2022, despite the negative impact of the planned 7-day annual maintenance shutdown which was successfully completed in June (vs September in 2021). While crushed ore (feed to the concentrator) in the second quarter of 2022 was comparable to the second quarter of 2021, IOC benefited from a higher weight yield, as a greater percentage of ore came from the Moss pit.

 

The IOC saleable production (CFS plus pellets) of 4.4 million tonnes in the second quarter of 2022 was 4% lower than the same period in 2021, due to a negative stockpile survey adjustment and lower pellet recovery rates during the quarter. Saleable production in the second quarter of 2022 was also negatively impacted by the annual maintenance shutdown in June referred to above. The IOC saleable production in the second quarter of 2022 was 8% higher than the first quarter of 2022.

 

Pellet production in the second quarter of 2022 of 2.2 million tonnes was 16% lower than the corresponding quarter in 2021 and 8% lower than the first quarter of 2022.  Pellet production in the second quarter of 2022 was negatively impacted by a feed system conveyor failure and lower than planned filter and balling rates due to ongoing reliability challenges, as well as the June shutdown and negative stockpile survey adjustment referred to above. In the second quarter of 2022, CFS production of 2.2 million tonnes was 11% higher than the same quarter last year and 33% higher than the first quarter of 2022, due to increased concentrate production and lower pellet production.

 
  Sales as Reported for the LIORC Royalty  
 

Total iron ore sales tonnage by IOC (CFS plus pellets) of 4.3 million tonnes in the second quarter of 2022 was 5% higher than the total sales tonnage for the same period in 2021 and 20% higher than the first quarter of 2022. Sales tonnage in the second quarter of 2021 was negatively impacted by the lack of availability of reclaimers at the port facility in Sept-Îles. Sales tonnage in the first quarter of 2022 was negatively impacted by equipment failures and lower product availability. Pellet sales tonnage in the second quarter of 2022 was 9% higher than the same period in 2021 and 1% higher than the first quarter of 2022.  CFS sales tonnage was consistent with the same quarter last year and 59% higher than the first quarter of 2022.

 
  Outlook  
 

Rio Tinto's 2022 guidance for IOC's saleable production (CFS plus pellets) remains at 17.0 million to 18.7 million tonnes. This compares to 16.6 million tonnes of saleable production in 2021. As reported in the 2021 Annual Report, IOC has ambitious capital expenditure plans to continue renewing the asset infrastructure and to improve the production results at IOC.  These initiatives will be of benefit to LIORC as both an equity holder and a royalty holder. Certain changes in IOC's capital expenditures program, including the postponement of the dumper cage replacement at Sept-Îles to 2023, has resulted in IOC revising its 2022 capital expenditure forecast from $606 million to $515 million .

 

There continues to be a number of adverse issues affecting the outlook for the seaborne iron ore market. High inflation and global recession concerns have negatively impacted the demand outlook for steel. As a result, steel production has fallen.  At the same time steel inventories have increased which could further negatively impact future steel production. Steel producer margins have also decreased as a result of lower demand for steel and higher energy prices. This may cause some producers to substitute higher quality iron ore with less expensive low quality iron ore, which could reduce demand for the high quality concentrate and pellets that IOC produces.

 

The current economic outlook is having a significant negative impact on the price of seaborne iron.  In July 2022 , the average price of the 65% Fe index was US$120 per tonne, or 25% lower than the average of the 65% Fe index for the second quarter of 2022. So far the pellet premiums have remained strong. The pellet premium for July was US$87 per tonne compared to the average of US$81 per tonne in the second quarter of 2022.  For context, in 2019 the 65% Fe index and the pellet premium averaged US$104 and US$57 , respectively.  In 2019, IOC sold 17.1 million tonnes of pellets and CFS and LIORC generated $3.25 of adjusted cash flow per share.  As a result, we remain positive about LIORC's ability to continue to benefit from the current iron ore pricing environment through royalty revenues and expected future dividends from IOC.

 

LIORC has no debt and at June 30, 2022 had positive net working capital (current assets less current liabilities) of $26.2 million , which included the second quarter net royalty payment received from IOC on July 26, 2022 and the LIORC dividend paid to shareholders on the same day.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Directors of the Corporation,

 

  John F. Tuer  
President and Chief Executive Officer
August 4, 2022  

 
  Management's Discussion and Analysis  
 

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Management's Discussion and Analysis section of Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation's ("LIORC" or the "Corporation") 2021 Annual Report, and the financial statements and notes contained therein and the June 30, 2022 interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

  Overview of the Business  

 

The Corporation's revenues are entirely dependent on the operations of IOC as its principal assets relate to the operations of IOC and its principal source of revenue is the 7% royalty it receives on all sales of iron ore products by IOC. In addition to the volume of iron ore sold, the Corporation's royalty revenue is affected by the price of iron ore and the Canadian – U.S. dollar exchange rate. The first quarter sales of IOC are traditionally adversely affected by the general winter operating conditions and are usually 15% – 20% of the annual volume, with the balance spread fairly evenly throughout the other three quarters. Because of the size of individual shipments, some quarters may be affected by the timing of the loading of ships that can be delayed from one quarter to the next.

 

  Financial Highlights  

 
 
                                                                                                                                                                    
 
 

   Three Months Ended   

 
 
 

   Six Months Ended   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   June 30,   

 
 
 

   June 30,   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   2022   

 
 

   2021   

 
 
 

   2022   

 
 

   2021   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   (Unaudited)   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   ($ in millions except per share information)   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Revenue  

 
 

  66.4  

 
 

  79.2  

 
 
 

  120.5  

 
 

  144.9  

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Equity earnings from IOC  

 
 

  47.2  

 
 

  66.2  

 
 
 

  87.6  

 
 

  123.2  

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Net income  

 
 

  78.4  

 
 

  110.2  

 
 
 

  141.7  

 
 

  196.8  

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Net income per share  

 
 

  $ 1.23  

 
 

  $ 1.72  

 
 
 

  $ 2.21  

 
 

  $ 3.08  

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Dividend from IOC  

 
 

  19.6  

 
 

  74.4  

 
 
 

  19.6  

 
 

  93.4  

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Cash flow from operations  

 
 

  41.1  

 
 

  115.9  

 
 
 

  45.2  

 
 

  158.6  

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Cash flow from operations per share (1)  

 
 

  $ 0.64  

 
 

  $ 1.81  

 
 
 

  $ 0.71  

 
 

  $ 2.48  

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Adjusted cash flow (1)  

 
 

  56.4  

 
 

  118.3  

 
 
 

  86.2  

 
 

  173.7  

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Adjusted cash flow per share (1)  

 
 

  $ 0.88  

 
 

  $ 1.85  

 
 
 

  $ 1.35  

 
 

  $ 2.71  

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Dividends declared per share  

 
 

  $ 0.90  

 
 

  $ 1.75  

 
 
 

  $ 1.40  

 
 

  $ 2.75  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

     (1)   This is a non-IFRS financial measure and does not have a standard meaning under IFRS.    

 
 
 

   Please refer to Standardized Cash Flow and Adjusted Cash Flow section in the MD&A.   

 
 
 
 
 
 

The lower revenue, net income and equity earnings achieved in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to 2021 were mainly due to lower iron ore prices, partly offset by higher pellet premiums and sales of pellets. The second quarter of 2022 sales tonnage (pellets and CFS) were higher by 5% than the second quarter of 2021 predominantly due to the lack of availability of reclaimers during the second quarter of 2021, which limited the loading rate at the port facility in Sept-Îles.  CFS sales tonnage was consistent with the same quarter last year and pellet sales tonnage was 9% higher than the same quarter last year. Pellet sales tonnage in the second quarter of 2021 was constrained due to the loading restrictions caused by the lack of reclaimer availability at the port.

 

However, the higher sales tonnage was more than offset by a decrease in the realized sales price of pellets and CFS, resulting in royalty income of $65.9 million for the quarter as compared to $78.8 million for the same period in 2021. Second quarter 2022 cash flow from operations was $41.1 million or $0.64 per share compared to $115.9 million or $1.81 per share for the same period in 2021. LIORC received an IOC dividend in the second quarter of 2022 in the amount of $19.6 million or $0.31 per share. Equity earnings from IOC amounted to $47.2 million or $0.74 per share in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $66.2 million or $1.03 per share for the same period in 2021.

 

  Operating Highlights  

 
 
                                                                                                                                                                     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Three Months Ended   

 
 
 

   Six Months Ended   

 
 
 

   June 30,   

 
 
 

   June 30,   

 
 

   IOC Operations   

 
 

   2022   

 
 

   2021   

 
 
 

   2022   

 
 

   2021   

 
 
 

   (in millions of tonnes)   

 
 

  Sales    (1)  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Pellets  

 
 

  2.46  

 
 

  2.26  

 
 
 

  4.89  

 
 

  4.70  

 
 

  Concentrate for sale ("CFS") (2)  

 
 

  1.84  

 
 

  1.83  

 
 
 

  2.99  

 
 

  3.51  

 
 

  Total (3)  

 
 

  4.30  

 
 

  4.09  

 
 
 

  7.88  

 
 

  8.21  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Production   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Concentrate produced  

 
 

  5.03  

 
 

  4.79  

 
 
 

  9.41  

 
 

  9.20  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Saleable production   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Pellets  

 
 

  2.25  

 
 

  2.67  

 
 
 

  4.71  

 
 

  5.18  

 
 

  CFS  

 
 

  2.18  

 
 

  1.97  

 
 
 

  3.82  

 
 

  3.45  

 
 

  Total (3)  

 
 

  4.43  

 
 

  4.63  

 
 
 

  8.53  

 
 

  8.63  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Average index prices per tonne (US$)   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  65% Fe index (4)  

 
 

  $ 160  

 
 

  $ 233  

 
 
 

  $ 165  

 
 

  $ 212  

 
 

  62% Fe index (5)  

 
 

  $ 138  

 
 

  $ 200  

 
 
 

  $ 140  

 
 

  $ 184  

 
 

  Pellet premium (6)  

 
 

  $ 81  

 
 

  $ 65  

 
 
 

  $ 74  

 
 

  $ 54  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

     (1)   For calculating the royalty to LIORC.    

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

     (2)   Excludes third party ore sales.    

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

    (3) Totals may not add up due to rounding.    

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

     (4)   The Platts index for 65% Fe, CFR China.    

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

     (5)   The Platts index for 62% Fe, CFR China.    

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

     (6)   The Platts Atlantic Blast Furnace 65% Fe pellet premium index.    

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

IOC sells CFS based on the 65% Fe index.  In the second quarter of 2022, the 65% Fe index averaged US$160 per tonne, a 31% decrease over the average of US$233 per tonne in the second quarter of 2021. Iron ore prices decreased, as lower global steel production reduced the demand for seaborne iron ore. The monthly pellet premium averaged US$81 per tonne in the second quarter of 2022, up 24% from an average of US$65 in the same quarter of 2021.

 

Based on sales as reported for the LIORC Royalty, the overall average price realized by IOC for CFS and pellets, FOB Sept-Îles, was approximately US$168 per tonne in the second quarter of 2022, compared to approximately US$222 per tonne in the second quarter of 2021 and US$173 per tonne in the first quarter of 2022. The decrease in the average realized price FOB Sept-Îles in 2022 was a result of lower CFS prices and lower pellet prices (comprised of lower iron ore index pricing partially offset by higher pellet premiums).

 
  Standardized Cash Flow and Adjusted Cash Flow  
 

For the Corporation, standardized cash flow is the same as cash flow from operating activities as recorded in the Corporation's cash flow statements as the Corporation does not incur capital expenditures or have any restrictions on dividends.  Standardized cash flow per share was $0.64 for the quarter (2021 - $1.81 ).

 

The Corporation also reports "Adjusted cash flow" which is defined as cash flow from operating activities after adjustments for changes in amounts receivable, accounts payable and income taxes recoverable and payable.  It is not a recognized measure under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). The Directors believe that adjusted cash flow is a useful analytical measure as it better reflects cash available for dividends to shareholders.

 

The following reconciles standardized cash flow from operating activities to adjusted cash flow.

 
 
                                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  3 Months Ended  

 

  Jun. 30, 2022  

 
 

  3 Months Ended  

 

  Jun. 30, 2021  

 
 

  6 Months Ended  

 

  Jun. 30, 2022  

 
 

  6 Months Ended  

 

  Jun. 30, 2021  

 
 
 
 

   (in thousands except for per share information)   

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Standardized cash flow from operating
activities
 

 
 

  $41,073  

 
 

  $115,866  

 
 

  $45,213  

 
 

  $158,552  

 
 
 
 

  Changes in amounts receivable, accounts
payable and income taxes payable
 

 
 

 

 

  15,280  

 
 

 

 

  2,402  

 
 

 

 

  40,982  

 
 

 

 

  15,126  

 
 
 

  Adjusted cash flow  

 
 

  $56,353  

 
 

  $118,268  

 
 

  $86,195  

 
 

  $173,678  

 
 
 

  Adjusted cash flow per share  

 
 

  $0.88  

 
 

  $1.85  

 
 

  $1.35  

 
 

  $2.71  

 
 
 
 

 

 
  Liquidity and Capital Resources  
 

The Corporation had $22.5 million in cash as at June 30, 2022 ( December 31, 2021 - $82.9 million ) with total current assets of $98.3 million ( December 31, 2021 - $132.6 million ). The Corporation had working capital of $26.2 million as at June 30, 2022 ( December 31, 2021 - $29.6 million ). The Corporation's operating cash flow was $41.1 million and the dividend paid during the quarter was $32 million , resulting in cash balances increasing by $9.1 million during the second quarter of 2022. In June the Directors of the Corporation declared the second quarter dividend of $57.6 million that was paid on July 26, 2022 .

 

Cash balances consist of deposits in Canadian dollars with Canadian chartered banks. Amounts receivable primarily consist of royalty payments from IOC. Royalty payments are received in U.S. dollars and converted to Canadian dollars on receipt, usually 25 days after the quarter end. The Corporation does not normally attempt to hedge this short-term foreign currency exposure.

 

Operating cash flow of the Corporation is sourced entirely from IOC through the Corporation's 7% royalty, 10 cents commission per tonne and dividends from its 15.10% equity interest in IOC. The Corporation normally pays cash dividends from its net income to the maximum extent possible, subject to the maintenance of appropriate levels of working capital.

 

The Corporation has a $30 million revolving credit facility with a term ending September 18, 2024 with provision for annual one-year extensions.  No amount is currently drawn under this facility (2021 – nil) leaving $30.0 million available to provide for any capital required by IOC or requirements of the Corporation.

 

 

 

  John F. Tuer  
President and Chief Executive Officer
Toronto, Ontario  
August 4, 2022  

 

 

 
   Forward-Looking Statements   
 

This report may contain "forward-looking" statements that involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words such as "may", "will", "expect", "believe", "plan", "intend", "should", "would", "anticipate" and other similar terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect current assumptions and expectations regarding future events and operating performance as of the date of this report. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to vary significantly, including iron ore price and volume volatility; the performance of IOC; market conditions in the steel industry; fluctuations in the value of the Canadian and U.S. dollar; mining risks that cause a disruption in operations and availability of insurance; disruption in IOC's operations caused by natural disasters, severe weather conditions and public health crises, including the COVID-19 outbreak; failure of information systems or damage from cyber security attacks; adverse changes in domestic and global economic and political conditions; changes in government regulation and taxation; national, provincial and international laws, regulations and policies regarding climate change that further limit the emissions of greenhouse gases or increase the costs of operations for IOC or its customers; changes affecting IOC's customers; competition from other iron ore producers; renewal of mining licences and leases; relationships with indigenous groups; litigation; and uncertainty in the estimates of reserves and resources. A discussion of these factors is contained in LIORC's annual information form dated March 11, 2022 under the heading, "Risk Factors". Although the forward-looking statements contained in this report are based upon what management of LIORC believes are reasonable assumptions, LIORC cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this report and LIORC assumes no obligation, except as required by law, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances. This report should be viewed in conjunction with LIORC's other publicly available filings, copies of which can be obtained electronically on SEDAR at www.sedar.com .

 
  Notice:  
 

The following unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Corporation have been prepared by and are the responsibility of the Corporation's management. The Corporation's independent auditor has not reviewed these interim financial statements.

 

 

 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
 

   LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CORPORATION   

 
 
 
 
 

   INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   As at   

 
 
 
 

   June 30,   

 
 
 

   December 31,   

 
 

   (in thousands of Canadian dollars)   

 
 

   2022   

 
 
 

   2021   

 
 
 
 

   (Unaudited)   

 
 

   Assets   

 
 
 
 
 

  Current Assets  

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Cash and short-term investments  

 
 

  $                           22,526  

 
 
 

  $                          82,913  

 
 
 

  Amounts receivable  

 
 

  70,793  

 
 
 

  49,681  

 
 
 

  Income taxes recoverable  

 
 

  4,943  

 
 
 

  -  

 
 

  Total Current Assets  

 
 

  98,262  

 
 
 

  132,594  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Non-Current Assets  

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Iron Ore Company of Canada ("IOC")  

 
 
 
 
 
 

  royalty and commission interests  

 
 

  232,019  

 
 
 

  235,341  

 
 
 

  Investment in IOC  

 
 

  495,990  

 
 
 

  421,376  

 
 

  Total Non-Current Assets  

 
 

  728,009  

 
 
 

  656,717  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Total Assets  

 
 

  $                        826,271  

 
 
 

  $                        789,311  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity   

 
 
 
 
 

  Current Liabilities  

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Accounts payable  

 
 

  $                           14,484  

 
 
 

  $                          10,786  

 
 
 

  Dividend payable  

 
 

  57,600  

 
 
 

  73,600  

 
 
 

  Taxes payable  

 
 

  -  

 
 
 

  18,625  

 
 

  Total Current Liabilities  

 
 

  72,084  

 
 
 

  103,011  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Non-Current Liabilities  

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Deferred income taxes  

 
 

  132,450  

 
 
 

  122,240  

 
 

  Total Liabilities  

 
 

  204,534  

 
 
 

  225,251  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Shareholders' Equity  

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Share capital  

 
 

  317,708  

 
 
 

  317,708  

 
 
 

  Retained earnings  

 
 

  309,847  

 
 
 

  257,772  

 
 
 

  Accumulated other comprehensive loss  

 
 

  (5,818)  

 
 
 

  (11,420)  

 
 
 
 

  621,737  

 
 
 

  564,060  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity  

 
 

  $                        826,271  

 
 
 

  $                        789,311  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Approved by the Directors,  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  John F. Tuer  

 
 

  Patricia M. Volker  

 
 
 
 

  Director  

 
 

  Director  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                          
 

   LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CORPORATION   

 
 
 
 
 

   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   For the Three Months Ended   

 
 
 
 

   June 30,   

 
 

  (in thousands of Canadian dollars except for per share information)  

 
 

   2022   

 
 
 

   2021   

 
 
 
 

  (Unaudited)  

 
 

    Revenue    

 
 
 
 
 
 

  IOC royalties  

 
 

  $                 65,907  

 
 
 

  $                         78,793  

 
 
 

  IOC commissions  

 
 

  423  

 
 
 

  402  

 
 
 

  Interest and other income  

 
 

  38  

 
 
 

  35  

 
 
 
 

  66,368  

 
 
 

  79,230  

 
 

    Expenses    

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Newfoundland royalty taxes  

 
 

  13,181  

 
 
 

  15,758  

 
 
 

  Amortization of royalty and commission interests  

 
 

  2,017  

 
 
 

  1,591  

 
 
 

  Administrative expenses  

 
 

  641  

 
 
 

  773  

 
 
 
 

  15,839  

 
 
 

  18,122  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Income before equity earnings and income taxes   

 
 

  50,529  

 
 
 

  61,108  

 
 

   Equity earnings in IOC   

 
 

  47,195  

 
 
 

  66,215  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Income before income taxes   

 
 

  97,724  

 
 
 

  127,323  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Provision for income taxes   

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Current  

 
 

  15,744  

 
 
 

  18,857  

 
 
 

  Deferred  

 
 

  3,551  

 
 
 

  (1,697)  

 
 
 
 

  19,295  

 
 
 

  17,160  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

    Net income for the period    

 
 

  78,429  

 
 
 

  110,163  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

    Other comprehensive income    

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Share of other comprehensive income of IOC that will not be  

 
 
 
 
 
 

  reclassified subsequently to profit or loss (net of income taxes  

 
 
 
 
 
 

  of 2022 - $989; 2021 - $557)  

 
 

  5,602  

 
 
 

  3,156  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

    Comprehensive income for the period    

 
 

  $                 84,031  

 
 
 

  $                       113,319  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Net income per share   

 
 

  $                     1.23  

 
 
 

  $                             1.72  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
 

    LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CORPORATION    

 
 
 
 
 
 

   INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

    For the Six Months Ended    

 
 
 
 
 

    June 30,    

 
 
 

  (in thousands of Canadian dollars except for per share information)  

 
 

   2022   

 
 
 

   2021   

 
 
 
 
 

  (Unaudited)  

 
 
 

    Revenue    

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  IOC royalties  

 
 

  $               119,655  

 
 
 

  $                       144,041  

 
 
 
 

  IOC commissions  

 
 

  776  

 
 
 

  808  

 
 
 
 

  Interest and other income  

 
 

  101  

 
 
 

  100  

 
 
 
 
 

  120,532  

 
 
 

  144,949  

 
 
 

    Expenses    

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Newfoundland royalty taxes  

 
 

  23,931  

 
 
 

  28,808  

 
 
 
 

  Amortization of royalty and commission interests  

 
 

  3,322  

 
 
 

  3,057  

 
 
 
 

  Administrative expenses  

 
 

  1,525  

 
 
 

  1,544  

 
 
 
 
 

  28,778  

 
 
 

  33,409  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Income before equity earnings and income taxes   

 
 

  91,754  

 
 
 

  111,540  

 
 
 

   Equity earnings in IOC   

 
 

  87,574  

 
 
 

  123,192  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Income before income taxes   

 
 

  179,328  

 
 
 

  234,732  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Provision for income taxes   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Current  

 
 

  28,432  

 
 
 

  34,358  

 
 
 
 

  Deferred  

 
 

  9,221  

 
 
 

  3,563  

 
 
 
 
 

  37,653  

 
 
 

  37,921  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

    Net income for the period    

 
 

  141,675  

 
 
 

  196,811  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Other comprehensive income   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Share of other comprehensive income of IOC that will not be  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  reclassified subsequently to profit or loss (net of income taxes  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  of 2022 - $989; 2021 - $557)  

 
 

  5,602  

 
 
 

  3,156  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

    Comprehensive income for the period    

 
 

  $               147,277  

 
 
 

  $                       199,967  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Net income per share   

 
 

  $                     2.21  

 
 
 

  $                             3.08  

 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
 

   LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CORPORATION   

 
 
 
 
 

   INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   For the Six Months Ended   

 
 
 
 
 
 

   June 30,   

 
 

   (in thousands of Canadian dollars)   

 
 

   2022   

 
 
 

   2021   

 
 
 
 
 
 

   (Unaudited)   

 
 

   Net inflow (outflow) of cash related   

 
 
 
 
 
 

   to the following activities   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Operating   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Net income for the period  

 
 

  $            141,675  

 
 
 

  $        196,811  

 
 
 

  Items not affecting cash:  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Equity earnings in IOC  

 
 

  (87,574)  

 
 
 

  (123,192)  

 
 
 
 

  Current income taxes  

 
 

  28,432  

 
 
 

  34,358  

 
 
 
 

  Deferred income taxes  

 
 

  9,221  

 
 
 

  3,563  

 
 
 
 

  Amortization of royalty and commission interests  

 
 

  3,322  

 
 
 

  3,057  

 
 
 

  Common share dividend from IOC  

 
 

  19,551  

 
 
 

  93,439  

 
 
 

  Change in amounts receivable  

 
 

  (21,112)  

 
 
 

  (24,627)  

 
 
 

  Change in accounts payable  

 
 

  3,698  

 
 
 

  4,586  

 
 
 

  Income taxes paid  

 
 

  (52,000)  

 
 
 

  (29,443)  

 
 
 

  Cash flow from operating activities  

 
 

  45,213  

 
 
 

  158,552  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Financing   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Dividend paid to shareholders  

 
 

  (105,600)  

 
 
 

  (179,200)  

 
 
 

  Cash flow used in financing activities  

 
 

  (105,600)  

 
 
 

  (179,200)  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Decrease in cash, during the period   

 
 

  (60,387)  

 
 
 

  (20,648)  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Cash, beginning of period   

 
 

  82,913  

 
 
 

  106,091  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Cash, end of period   

 
 

  $              22,526  

 
 
 

  $           85,443  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
                                                                                            
 

   LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CORPORATION   

 
 
 
 
 
 

   INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Accumulated   

 
 
 
 
 
 

   other   

 
 
 
 

   Share   

 
 

   Retained   

 
 

   comprehensive   

 
 
 

   (in thousands of Canadian dollars)   

 
 

   capital   

 
 

   earnings   

 
 

   loss   

 
 

   Total   

 
 
 

   (Unaudited)   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Balance as at December 31, 2020  

 
 

  $             317,708  

 
 

  $             262,000  

 
 

  $              (13,340)  

 
 

  $                    566,368  

 
 

  Net income for the period  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  196,811  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  196,811  

 
 

  Dividends declared to shareholders  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  (176,000)  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  (176,000)  

 
 

  Share of other comprehensive income from investment in IOC (net of taxes)  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  3,156  

 
 

  3,156  

 
 

  Balance as at June 30, 2021  

 
 

  $             317,708  

 
 

  $             282,811  

 
 

  $              (10,184)  

 
 

  $                    590,335  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Balance as at December 31, 2021  

 
 

  $             317,708  

 
 

  $             257,772  

 
 

  $              (11,420)  

 
 

  $                    564,060  

 
 

  Net income for the period  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  141,675  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  141,675  

 
 

  Dividends declared to shareholders  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  (89,600)  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  (89,600)  

 
 

  Share of other comprehensive income from investment in IOC (net of taxes)  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  5,602  

 
 

  5,602  

 
 

  Balance as at June 30, 2022  

 
 

  $             317,708  

 
 

  $             309,847  

 
 

  $                (5,818)  

 
 

  $                    621,737  

 
 
 

 

 

The complete consolidated financial statements for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 , including the notes thereto, are posted on sedar.com and labradorironore.com .

 

 

 

SOURCE Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation

 

 

 

 Cision View original content: https://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/August2022/04/c7287.html  

 
 

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