EMX Royalty Announces Q1 2025 Results; Significant Increases in Royalty Revenue, Adjusted Royalty Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA

Core Insights - EMX Royalty Corporation reported significant growth in adjusted royalty revenue and adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025, with adjusted royalty revenue reaching $10.8 million, a 40$7.1 million, up 120% compared to the same quarter in 2024 [6][15][3] Financial Performance - Total revenue and other income for Q1 2025 was $8.4 million, compared to$6.24 million in Q1 2024, marking a 35% increase [4][15] - General and administrative costs were $2.17 million, slightly up from$2.15 million in the previous year [4] - Net income for the quarter was $1.26 million, a turnaround from a net loss of$2.23 million in Q1 2024 [4] - Cash flows from operating activities increased to $1.29 million from$1.03 million year-over-year [4][33] Key Strategic Developments - The company completed the acquisition of an additional royalty interest in the Chapi Mine, enhancing its portfolio [3][9] - EMX has maintained its 2025 guidance, projecting GEOs sales of 10,000 to 12,000 and adjusted royalty revenue between $26 million and$32 million [7] - The company repurchased and canceled 1,479,792 shares during the quarter, completing its original Normal Course Issuer Bid program [11] Capital Management - EMX's cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2025, were $19.2 million, with a working capital surplus of$36.1 million, indicating strong financial flexibility [6] - The company has established capital allocation goals for 2025, focusing on portfolio growth through its producing assets at Caserones and Timok [8] - A $10 million acquisition of a royalty on the Chapi Copper Mine is expected to contribute to revenue starting in 2026 [9] Production and Revenue Sources - The company sold a total of 3,756 GEOs in Q1 2025, compared to 3,696 GEOs in Q1 2024 [16][36] - Key revenue sources included Gediktepe ($4.3 million), Caserones ($3.0 million), and Timok ($1.6 million) [16][15] Future Outlook - EMX is well-positioned to identify new royalty and investment opportunities while continuing to grow its pipeline of royalty generation properties [14] - The company anticipates continued revenue growth from its producing royalty assets and other property income [14]