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A-Mark Precious Metals(AMRK) - 2023 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-05-10 03:24
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q3 2023, the company reported net income of $35.9 million and diluted EPS of $1.46, yielding a quarterly return on equity of 6% [4] - Revenue increased by 19% to $2.3 billion compared to Q3 of the previous year, while gross profit rose by 18% to $75.5 million [5][8] - For the nine-month period, revenues increased by 2% to $6.2 billion, with gross profit up 11% to $216.1 million [9][10] - SG&A expenses increased by 16% to $23.8 million in Q3 2023, primarily due to higher compensation and advertising costs [11] - Interest income rose by 14% to $6.1 million in Q3 2023, while interest expense surged by 70% to $9.2 million [13][14] - EBITDA for Q3 2023 totaled $52.3 million, a 2% decrease compared to the same quarter last year [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The direct-to-consumer (DTC) segment contributed 23% of consolidated revenue in Q3 2023, down from 28% in the same quarter last year [8] - The DTC segment generated 57% of consolidated gross profit in Q3 2023, slightly down from 58% in the previous year [10] - Gold sales decreased by 9% year-over-year to 659,000 ounces, while silver sales increased by 7% to 36.9 million ounces [19][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The number of new customers in the DTC segment decreased by 40% year-over-year to 64,700 in Q3 2023, but the total customer base increased by 15% to approximately 2.3 million [21] - The average order value in the DTC segment decreased by $266 to $2,452 in Q3 2023 [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its geographic footprint and pursuing investment opportunities that align with its strategic vision [5] - A-Mark is investing in its minting business, with plans to expand the facility and acquire additional equipment to increase minting capacity [23][50] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the outlook for A-Mark, citing exceptional market conditions and a strong demand for products [23] - The company noted that the recent market volatility and uncertainty have created favorable conditions for its business [36] Other Important Information - The company repurchased 335,735 shares for an aggregate value of $9.8 million during the quarter [7] - A-Mark's Board of Directors reaffirmed its quarterly cash dividend policy of $0.20 per common share [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Current thoughts on capital allocation, including dividends and share buybacks - Management indicated a robust pipeline of acquisition targets and expressed comfort with the quarterly dividend while considering special dividends based on financial performance [25][26] Question: Strategic M&A front and international DTC expansion - Management remains optimistic about the acquisition pipeline and opportunities in the DTC segment and minting business [28] Question: Impact of sustained elevated gold prices on business - Management noted that the circumstances behind gold prices are more important than the prices themselves, with recent market behavior indicating a flight to safety [30][31] Question: Trends since quarter-end regarding volume and customer acquisitions - Management reported strong activity levels and continued demand in the DTC segment, driven by recent market uncertainties [36] Question: Mint expansion capital outlays and market opportunity - The expansion requires less than $2 million in capital expenses, with a payback period of 1 to 2 years depending on demand [38][39] Question: Inventory management strategy - Management explained that inventory levels are driven by demand, with current sales exceeding production capacity [42][43] Question: Expansion of the facility at Silicon Mint - The expansion is expected to add over 500,000 ounces of monthly capacity, addressing current demand challenges [50] Question: Counterparty risk in hedging gold and silver - Management emphasized a strong risk management strategy, focusing on partnerships with large, stable institutions [56][58] Question: Sales trends in DTC for Q4 - Management expressed optimism about continued strong performance in all business segments, with seamless operations contributing to success [60]
A-Mark Precious Metals(AMRK) - 2023 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2023-05-09 16:00
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 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 name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State of Incorporati ...
A-Mark Precious Metals(AMRK) - 2023 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2023-02-07 16:00
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 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 December 31, 2022 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 name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State ...
A-Mark Precious Metals(AMRK) - 2023 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-02-07 03:06
A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMRK) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call February 6, 2023 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Gregory Roberts - Chief Executive Officer & Director Kathleen Simpson - Chief Financial Officer Thor Gjerdrum - President Conference Call Participants Thomas Forte - D.A. Davidson Lucas Pipes - B. Riley Securities Andrew Scutt - ROTH Capital Partners Greg Gibas - Northland Securities Carter Dunlop - Dunlop Equity Management Operator Good afternoon, and welcome to A-Mark Precious Metal ...
A-Mark Precious Metals(AMRK) - 2023 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-11-09 02:44
A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMRK) Q1 2023 Earnings Conference Call November 8, 2022 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Gregory Roberts - CEO Kathleen Simpson-Taylor - CFO Thor Gjerdrum - President Conference Call Participants Thomas Forte - D.A. Davidson Greg Gibas - Northland Securities Andrew Scutt - ROTH Capital Partners Operator Good afternoon, and welcome to A-Mark Precious Metals Conference Call for the Fiscal First Quarter ended September 30, 2022. My name is Jenny, and I will be your operator ...
A-Mark Precious Metals(AMRK) - 2022 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-08-31 00:12
A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMRK) Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call August 30, 2022 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Gregory Roberts - Chief Executive Officer Kathleen Simpson-Taylor - Chief Financial Officer Thor Gjerdrum - President Conference Call Participants Thomas Forte - D.A. Davidson Andrew Scutt - ROTH Capital Partners Gregory Gibas - Northland Securities Presentation Operator Good afternoon, and welcome to A-Mark Precious Metals Conference Call for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended J ...
A-Mark Precious Metals(AMRK) - 2022 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2022-05-08 16:00
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 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 March 31, 2022 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 name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State of ...
A-Mark Precious Metals(AMRK) - 2022 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-05-07 22:59
A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMRK) Q3 2022 Earnings Conference Call May 5, 2022 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Gregory Roberts - Chief Executive Officer Kathleen Simpson-Taylor - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Thor Gjerdrum - President Conference Call Participants Andrew Scutt - ROTH Capital Partners Gregory Gibas - Northland Capital Markets Seymour Jacobs - Jacobs Asset Management Thomas Forte - D.A. Davidson Operator Good afternoon, and welcome to the A-Mark Precious Metals co ...