Pan American Silver (PAAS) to Sell Two Projects to Unico Silver
Pan American Silver Corp. PAAS has signed a binding letter of intent with Unico Silver Limited to divest its Joaquin and Cerro Puntudo projects in Argentina. The move aligns with Pan American Silver’s strategy to focus on core operations and high-growth projects.
The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of September 2024, pending all necessary approvals. The financial details of this deal are not yet disclosed.
PAAS has been working to optimize its portfolio and allocate resources more efficiently. On May 1, 2024, the company stated that it agreed to sell its whole stake in La Arena S.A. to Jinteng Mining Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd.
Proceeds from these transactions will further strengthen Pan American Silver’s financial position. It will aid the company with its capital allocation priorities of investing in high-quality assets, reducing debt and returning capital to shareholders.
At the end of second-quarter 2024, PAAS had a cash and short-term investment balance of $368.6 million. It currently has $750 million available under its revolving credit facility. Total debt amounted to $809.5 million. Net cash generated from operations was $163 million in the second quarter compared with $117 million in the prior-year period.
The company reported adjusted earnings per share of 11 cents for second-quarter 2024, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 15 cents. PAAS posted adjusted earnings per share of 8 cents in the year-ago quarter. PAAS’s revenues improved 7.3% year over year to $686 million in the quarter under review. The top line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $682 million.
Pan American Silver’s Price Performance
PAAS shares have gained 34.9% in the past year compared with the industry’s growth of 53.4%.
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Pan American Silver currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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