We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. This includes personalizing content and advertising. To learn more, click here. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
You are being directed to ZacksTrade, a division of LBMZ Securities and licensed broker-dealer. ZacksTrade and Zacks.com are separate companies. The web link between the two companies is not a solicitation or offer to invest in a particular security or type of security. ZacksTrade does not endorse or adopt any particular investment strategy, any analyst opinion/rating/report or any approach to evaluating individual securities.
If you wish to go to ZacksTrade, click OK. If you do not, click Cancel.
Pan American Silver (PAAS) Yamana Deal Clears Final Hurdle
Read MoreHide Full Article
Pan American Silver’s (PAAS - Free Report) proposed acquisition of Yamana Gold Inc. is set to close soon following the receipt of the approval of the Mexican Federal Economic Competition Commission.
On Nov 8, 2022, Pan American Silver and Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM - Free Report) announced an arrangement agreement with Yamana Gold, whereby PAAS would acquire all the issued and outstanding common shares of AUY. Also, per the agreement, AUY sold its Canada assets, including certain subsidiaries and partnerships that hold interests in the Canada Malartic mine (one of North America’s biggest gold operations), to AEM.
In January 2023, shareholders of Pan American Silver and Yamana approved the arrangement. PAAS recorded transaction-related costs of $157.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
This is a transformational and strategic transaction for Pan American Silver, which will strengthen its position as the leader in silver and gold production in Latin America. This deal will add long-life, low-cost assets and boost PAAS’ portfolio to 12 operating mines. This includes the Cerro Moro gold-silver mine and the Mara copper project in Argentina, El Peñón gold-silver operation and Minera Florida gold mine in Chile and the Jacobina gold complex in northeastern Brazil.
Following this acquisition, PAAS’ silver production is expected to increase 50%, whereas gold production will double. Considering the strong cash flow generating abilities of these assets, the deal will strengthen PAAS’ financial position.
Pan American Silver reported an adjusted loss per share of 2 cents in the fourth quarter of 2022 due to weak precious metal prices, as well as inflated costs. PAAS had reported adjusted earnings per share of 19 cents in the year-ago quarter.
Pan American Silver’s revenues declined 11% year over year to $375 million in the quarter under review. The top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $392 million. The average realized silver price in the quarter was $21.17 per ounce, down 9% from $23.33 in the prior-year quarter. The average realized gold price was down 3% year over year to $1,736 per ounce.
Silver production in the quarter was 4.7 million ounces, down 10% year over year. Gold production was 164.4 thousand ounces in the reported quarter, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 5%.
Price Performance
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Shares of Pan American Silver have lost 32.8% in the past year compared with the industry’s 25.5% decline.
Zacks Rank
Pan American Silver currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Olympic Steel’s fiscal 2023 earnings per share is pegged at $3.50. Earnings estimates have moved 61% north in the past 60 days. ZEUS has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 26.2%, on average. Its shares have gained 41.2% in the past year.
Unique Zacks Analysis of Your Chosen Ticker
Pick one free report - opportunity may be withdrawn at any time
Image: Shutterstock
Pan American Silver (PAAS) Yamana Deal Clears Final Hurdle
Pan American Silver’s (PAAS - Free Report) proposed acquisition of Yamana Gold Inc. is set to close soon following the receipt of the approval of the Mexican Federal Economic Competition Commission.
On Nov 8, 2022, Pan American Silver and Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM - Free Report) announced an arrangement agreement with Yamana Gold, whereby PAAS would acquire all the issued and outstanding common shares of AUY. Also, per the agreement, AUY sold its Canada assets, including certain subsidiaries and partnerships that hold interests in the Canada Malartic mine (one of North America’s biggest gold operations), to AEM.
In January 2023, shareholders of Pan American Silver and Yamana approved the arrangement. PAAS recorded transaction-related costs of $157.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
This is a transformational and strategic transaction for Pan American Silver, which will strengthen its position as the leader in silver and gold production in Latin America. This deal will add long-life, low-cost assets and boost PAAS’ portfolio to 12 operating mines. This includes the Cerro Moro gold-silver mine and the Mara copper project in Argentina, El Peñón gold-silver operation and Minera Florida gold mine in Chile and the Jacobina gold complex in northeastern Brazil.
Following this acquisition, PAAS’ silver production is expected to increase 50%, whereas gold production will double. Considering the strong cash flow generating abilities of these assets, the deal will strengthen PAAS’ financial position.
Pan American Silver reported an adjusted loss per share of 2 cents in the fourth quarter of 2022 due to weak precious metal prices, as well as inflated costs. PAAS had reported adjusted earnings per share of 19 cents in the year-ago quarter.
Pan American Silver’s revenues declined 11% year over year to $375 million in the quarter under review. The top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $392 million. The average realized silver price in the quarter was $21.17 per ounce, down 9% from $23.33 in the prior-year quarter. The average realized gold price was down 3% year over year to $1,736 per ounce.
Silver production in the quarter was 4.7 million ounces, down 10% year over year. Gold production was 164.4 thousand ounces in the reported quarter, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 5%.
Price Performance
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Shares of Pan American Silver have lost 32.8% in the past year compared with the industry’s 25.5% decline.
Zacks Rank
Pan American Silver currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
A top-ranked stock in the basic materials space is Olympic Steel (ZEUS - Free Report) , It currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Olympic Steel’s fiscal 2023 earnings per share is pegged at $3.50. Earnings estimates have moved 61% north in the past 60 days. ZEUS has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 26.2%, on average. Its shares have gained 41.2% in the past year.