EMX Royalty Announces Q2 2025 Results; Increased 2025 Guidance and Significant Increases in Cash Flow from Operations

Core Insights - EMX Royalty Corporation reported strong financial results for the first half of 2025, with significant increases in adjusted royalty revenue and adjusted EBITDA, leading to an increase in 2025 revenue guidance due to rising commodity prices [1][2][7] Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, EMX achieved revenue and other income of $14.7 million, adjusted royalty revenue of $19.0 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $12.1 million [1][20] - In Q2 2025, the company recognized adjusted revenue and other income of $8.7 million, a 1% decrease from Q2 2024, while adjusted royalty revenue increased by 5% to $8.2 million [17][20] - Cash flows from operating activities for the first half of 2025 were $8.2 million, compared to $0.5 million in the same period of 2024, marking a significant improvement [5][34] Updated Guidance - EMX has updated its 2025 guidance, projecting GEO sales to range from 10,500 to 12,000 and adjusted royalty revenue between $30 million and $35 million, up from the previous guidance of $26 million to $32 million [7][8] Capital Management - The company made a $10 million early repayment towards its credit facility, reducing the principal from $35 million to $25 million [9] - EMX executed a new Normal-Course Issuer Bid program, allowing for the repurchase of up to 5,440,027 common shares, with 1,202,168 shares repurchased during the quarter [9][10] Portfolio Growth - Key growth drivers include producing assets at Caserones in Chile and Timok in Serbia, with ongoing exploration programs aimed at expanding mineral resources [12][16] - The acquisition of a royalty on the Chapi Copper Mine in Peru is expected to contribute to revenue starting in 2026 [13] Operational Highlights - The company reported a 20% decrease in operating expenditures compared to 2024, primarily due to reduced generative expenditures [10] - EMX's financial position remains strong, with cash and cash equivalents of $17.2 million and working capital of $30.2 million as of June 30, 2025 [5][9]