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A-Mark Precious Metals(AMRK) - 2021 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-02-10 06:41
A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMRK) Q2 2021 Earnings Conference Call February 9, 2021 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Greg Roberts - Chief Executive Officer Thor Gjerdrum - President Kathleen Simpson Taylor - Chief Financial Officer Michael Wittmeyer - Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, JM Bullion Conference Call Participants Craig Irwin - ROTH Capital Partners Richard Greulich - REG Capital Advisors Chris Sakai - Singular Research Mitchell Almy - Wedbush Securities Operator Good afternoon, and we ...
A-Mark Precious Metals(AMRK) - 2021 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2020-11-12 22:02
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Common Stock, $0.01 par value AMRK NASDAQ Global Select Market FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ________ to ________ Commission File Number: 001-36347 A-MARK PRECIOUS METALS, INC. (Exact ...
A-Mark Precious Metals(AMRK) - 2020 Q4 - Annual Report
2020-09-12 01:51
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $0.01 par value AMRK NASDAQ Global Select Market Securities registered under Section 12 (g) of the Exchange Act: None FORM 10-K ☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 19 ...
A-Mark Precious Metals(AMRK) - 2020 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-09-11 01:16
Start Time: 16:30 End Time: 17:20 March 1, 0000 ET Q4 2020 Earnings Conference Call September 10, 2020, 16:30 PM ET Company Participants Gregory Roberts - CEO Kathleen Simpson-Taylor - CFO Thor Gjerdrum - President Conference Call Participants Andrew Scutt - ROTH Capital Chris Sakai - Singular Research Richard Greulich - REG Capital Advisors Richard Fearon - Accretive Capital Partners Operator Good afternoon, and welcome to A-Mark Precious Metals Conference Call for the Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year e ...
A-Mark Precious Metals(AMRK) - 2020 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-05-14 00:28
A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMRK) Q3 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 7, 2020 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Gregory Roberts - Chief Executive Officer Kathleen Simpson-Taylor - Chief Financial Officer Thor Gjerdrum - President Conference Call Participants Joichi Sakai - Singular Research, LLC Jayme Wiggins - Palm Valley Capital Management LLC Mitchell Almy - Wedbush Securities Inc. Operator Good afternoon, and welcome to A-Mark Precious Metals Conference Call for the Fiscal Third Quarter ended Ma ...
A-Mark Precious Metals(AMRK) - 2020 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2020-05-08 19:32
[PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION](index=2&type=section&id=PART%20I%20-%20FINANCIAL%20INFORMATION) Presents the company's condensed consolidated financial statements and management's analysis of financial condition and results of operations [Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=2&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) The company's condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2020, reveal a significant increase in net income and total assets, with details on operating segments and accounting policies [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=3&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) Details the company's financial position, including assets, liabilities, and equity, as of specific reporting dates Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands) | Account | March 31, 2020 | June 30, 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Assets** | **$940,957** | **$705,362** | | Cash | $95,503 | $8,320 | | Receivables, net | $96,753 | $26,895 | | Inventories | $413,129 | $292,861 | | **Total Liabilities** | **$854,590** | **$632,796** | | Lines of credit | $175,000 | $167,000 | | Accounts payable and other current liabilities | $231,920 | $62,180 | | **Total Stockholders' Equity** | **$86,367** | **$72,566** | - The company consolidates a variable interest entity (VIE), AM Capital Funding, LLC (AMCF), which holds total assets of **$107.1 million** as of March 31, 2020, primarily consisting of cash, secured loans, and inventories[8](index=8&type=chunk)[10](index=10&type=chunk) [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income](index=5&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Income) Reports the company's revenues, expenses, and net income over specific periods Key Income Statement Data (in thousands, except per share data) | Metric | Three Months Ended Mar 31, 2020 | Three Months Ended Mar 31, 2019 | Nine Months Ended Mar 31, 2020 | Nine Months Ended Mar 31, 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Revenues** | **$1,258,722** | **$1,266,986** | **$3,795,326** | **$3,932,988** | | **Gross Profit** | **$22,475** | **$8,716** | **$38,946** | **$25,508** | | **Net Income** | **$11,608** | **$961** | **$13,166** | **$3,097** | | Net Income Attributable to Company | $11,321 | $990 | $12,683 | $3,048 | | **Diluted EPS** | **$1.61** | **$0.14** | **$1.80** | **$0.43** | - Gross profit for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 increased significantly to **$22.5 million** from **$8.7 million** in the prior-year quarter, driving a substantial increase in net income and EPS despite slightly lower revenues[12](index=12&type=chunk) [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=7&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Summarizes the cash inflows and outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities Cash Flow Summary for Nine Months Ended March 31 (in thousands) | Cash Flow Activity | 2020 | 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | $(13,775) | $20,359 | | Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | $66,034 | $(5,656) | | Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | $34,924 | $(16,245) | | **Net increase (decrease) in cash** | **$87,183** | **$(1,542)** | - For the nine months ended March 31, 2020, the company experienced a net cash outflow from operations of **$13.8 million**, a significant shift from a **$20.4 million** inflow in the prior year, primarily due to changes in working capital items like receivables and inventories[17](index=17&type=chunk) [Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements](index=8&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Provides detailed explanations and additional information supporting the condensed consolidated financial statements - The company operates in three reportable segments: Wholesale Trading & Ancillary Services, Secured Lending, and Direct Sales[19](index=19&type=chunk) - Effective July 1, 2019, the company adopted the new lease accounting standard (ASU 2016-02, Topic 842), resulting in the recognition of right-of-use assets of approximately **$5.3 million** and lease liabilities of approximately **$6.3 million**[97](index=97&type=chunk) - The company utilizes derivative instruments, such as futures and forward contracts, to hedge its inventory and mitigate market risk associated with precious metals price changes. Gains and losses on these instruments are substantially offset by changes in the fair market value of the underlying inventory[159](index=159&type=chunk)[161](index=161&type=chunk) [Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=46&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management attributes the significant increase in Q3 FY2020 profitability to COVID-19-driven market volatility, detailing segment performance, liquidity, and critical accounting policies [Executive Overview](index=47&type=section&id=Executive%20Overview) Introduces the company's business segments, strategic focus, and the impact of significant events like the COVID-19 pandemic on operations - The company's business is organized into three reportable segments: Wholesale Trading & Ancillary Services, Secured Lending, and Direct Sales[279](index=279&type=chunk) - The company's strategy focuses on growth by leveraging its integrated operations, including customer relationships, access to suppliers, trading systems, and logistics capabilities[292](index=292&type=chunk) - The COVID-19 pandemic has positively affected trading revenues and gross profit due to increased volatility and demand for precious metals, but has also negatively impacted the secured lending portfolio as customers paid off loans during a temporary price drop[315](index=315&type=chunk)[316](index=316&type=chunk)[317](index=317&type=chunk) [Results of Operations](index=52&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Analyzes the company's financial performance, highlighting revenue, gross profit, and net income changes, and the impact of operational expenses and tax rates Q3 FY2020 vs Q3 FY2019 Performance (in thousands) | Metric | Q3 2020 | Q3 2019 | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenues | $1,258,722 | $1,266,986 | (0.7)% | | Gross Profit | $22,475 | $8,716 | 157.9% | | Net Income | $11,608 | $961 | 1107.9% | - The increase in gross profit for Q3 2020 was driven by higher sales volumes of gold and silver (up **7.2%** and **53.6%** in ounces sold, respectively) and significantly wider trading spreads resulting from market volatility and supply constraints[329](index=329&type=chunk)[330](index=330&type=chunk)[337](index=337&type=chunk) - Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased by **25.8%** in Q3 2020 compared to the prior year, primarily due to a **$2.3 million** increase in performance-based compensation accruals[342](index=342&type=chunk) - The effective tax rate for Q3 2020 was **13.5%**, down from **29.5%** in Q3 2019, largely due to the income tax rate benefit from carrying back NOLs under the newly enacted CARES Act[360](index=360&type=chunk) [Segment Results of Operations](index=60&type=section&id=Segment%20Results%20of%20Operations) Provides a detailed breakdown of financial performance across the Wholesale Trading & Ancillary Services, Secured Lending, and Direct Sales segments Net Income (Loss) Before Tax by Segment - Q3 (in thousands) | Segment | Q3 2020 | Q3 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Wholesale Trading & Ancillary Services | $11,439 | $1,304 | | Secured Lending | $1,006 | $523 | | Direct Sales | $977 | $(464) | - The Wholesale Trading & Ancillary Services segment's gross profit surged by **184.8%** to **$19.7 million** in Q3 2020, driven by a **57.2%** increase in trading ticket volume and wider spreads[365](index=365&type=chunk)[376](index=376&type=chunk) - The Secured Lending segment's interest income grew **30.3%** to **$3.6 million** in Q3 2020 due to higher average loan balances, despite an **83.3%** decrease in the number of loans outstanding at period-end caused by liquidations during a price decline[391](index=391&type=chunk)[395](index=395&type=chunk) - The Direct Sales segment's gross profit increased **53.0%** to **$2.7 million** in Q3 2020, driven by a **140%** increase in gold ounces sold and higher premiums, while SG&A expenses decreased by **22.1%** due to cost reduction efforts[403](index=403&type=chunk)[417](index=417&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Financial Condition](index=73&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Financial%20Condition) Assesses the company's ability to meet its short-term and long-term financial obligations, detailing sources of liquidity and cash flow activities - The company's primary sources of liquidity are cash from operations, its Trading Credit Facility, notes payable, liabilities on borrowed metals, and product financing arrangements[422](index=422&type=chunk)[426](index=426&type=chunk) - As of March 31, 2020, the company had access to up to **$270.0 million** under its renewed Trading Credit Facility, with **$175.0 million** drawn[426](index=426&type=chunk) - For the nine months ended March 31, 2020, cash from financing activities was a source of **$34.9 million**, while operating activities used **$13.8 million**, a reversal from the prior year, mainly due to working capital changes[435](index=435&type=chunk)[436](index=436&type=chunk)[438](index=438&type=chunk) [Item 4. Controls and Procedures](index=82&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2020, with no material changes to internal control over financial reporting or impact from the COVID-19 pandemic - The company's Certifying Officers concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by the report[474](index=474&type=chunk) - No changes in internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the company's internal control over financial reporting[476](index=476&type=chunk) [PART II - OTHER INFORMATION](index=83&type=section&id=PART%20II%20-%20OTHER%20INFORMATION) Provides additional disclosures including risk factors, unregistered sales of equity securities, and a list of exhibits [Item 1A. Risk Factors](index=83&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) The company identifies key risks including dependence on its Trading Credit Facility, potential losses from financing, customer concentration, supply chain disruptions, commodity price volatility, and cybersecurity threats - The business is heavily dependent on its uncommitted demand Trading Credit Facility, which matures in March 2021. Lenders can decline to make loans at any time, and a failure to renew or replace the facility could severely limit operations[483](index=483&type=chunk)[484](index=484&type=chunk)[486](index=486&type=chunk) - The COVID-19 pandemic poses significant risks, including potential facility closures due to infection, disruption of third-party transportation, counterparty financial distress, and supply chain interruptions from mints and refineries[504](index=504&type=chunk) - The company faces significant customer concentration risk, with three customers accounting for **34.7%** of revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 2020[497](index=497&type=chunk) - The business is exposed to commodity price risks. While the company maintains a policy to be substantially hedged, there is a risk of default by hedging counterparties, which could have a material adverse effect[544](index=544&type=chunk)[545](index=545&type=chunk) [Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=93&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) The company's authorized 500,000-share repurchase program, approved in April 2018, had no shares repurchased as of March 31, 2020 - As of March 31, 2020, no shares have been repurchased under the company's authorized **500,000-share** repurchase program[557](index=557&type=chunk) [Item 6. Exhibits](index=94&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists the exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including Sarbanes-Oxley Act certifications and XBRL data files, incorporating previously filed documents by reference - Key exhibits filed with this report include Sarbanes-Oxley Act certifications (302 and 906) and XBRL data files[560](index=560&type=chunk)
A-Mark Precious Metals(AMRK) - 2020 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2020-02-08 00:12
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 __________________________________________________ FORM 10-Q __________________________________________________ þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2019 OR For the transition period from ________ to ________ o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number: 0 ...
A-Mark Precious Metals(AMRK) - 2020 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2019-11-11 20:40
A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMRK) Q1 2020 Earnings Conference Call November 7, 2019 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Gregory Roberts - Chief Executive Officer Kathleen Simpson-Taylor - Executive Vice President, Controller and Assistant Secretary Thor Gjerdrum - President Conference Call Participants Chris Sakai - Singular Research. Mitch Almy - Wedbush Securities Richard Fearon - Accretive Capital Partners, LLC Operator Good afternoon, and welcome to A-Mark Precious Metals Conference Call for the Fi ...
A-Mark Precious Metals(AMRK) - 2020 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2019-11-09 00:47
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 __________________________________________________ FORM 10-Q __________________________________________________ þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ________ to ________ Commission File Number: ...