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Royalties Inc. Reports Q2 Results For June 30, 2025 and Update on Capstone Lawsuit
Newsfile· 2025-08-28 12:18
Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, the company generated revenue of $24,042, comprising $18,000 in dividend income from Music Royalties Inc. and $6,042 in music royalty income [3] - Operating expenses totaled $68,625, resulting in an operating loss of $44,583, compared to a loss of $39,027 in the prior year [3] - A non-cash foreign exchange gain of $156,357 led to a net income of $111,774 for the quarter, contrasting with a net loss of $46,642 in Q2 2024 [3] - For the six-month period, the company reported a net income of $78,176, compared to a loss of $87,308 in the previous year [3] Asset and Investment Update - As of June 30, 2025, total assets increased to $1.8 million from $1.25 million at the end of 2024, reflecting a $500,000 investment in Music Royalties Inc. [4] - The company completed an additional equity swap post-quarter, raising its holdings in Music Royalties Inc. to 4,000,000 shares valued at $2 million, which is expected to generate $144,000 in annual dividends [4] Legal Developments - The company achieved a significant legal victory on June 16, 2025, with a court judgment confirming its entitlement to a 2% net smelter royalty on concessions at Capstone Copper's Cozamin Mine [5] - Capstone has appealed this decision to the Supreme Court of Zacatecas, delaying the resolution [5] - The company estimates that the disputed 2% NSR could represent approximately $1.5 million per year based on production since 2019 [8][9] Strategic Focus - The company maintains a 100% interest in the Bilbao silver-zinc-lead project while exploring opportunities to monetize this project for cash-flowing royalties [10] - The chairman and CEO emphasized the importance of the legal victory and strategic investment in driving the company towards profitability and unlocking shareholder value [11]
Royalties Inc. Acquires an Additional $500,000 in Shares of Music Royalties Inc.
Newsfile· 2025-07-30 23:31
Core Insights - Royalties Inc. has acquired an additional 1 million common shares of Music Royalties Inc. (MRI) for $500,000 at a price of $0.50 per share, increasing its total holdings in MRI to 4 million shares valued at $2 million [1] - MRI, a Toronto-based private company, specializes in acquiring passive music royalties and has a portfolio of 31 cash-flowing music royalties, generating a 7.2% annual yield and over $12 million in dividends since 2019 [1][6] - The acquisition is part of Royalties Inc.'s strategy to become cash flow positive by increasing its stake in MRI as more shares become available [1] Financial Performance - MRI has paid out over $12 million in 66 dividend payments since 2019, with an annual yield of 7.2% [1][6] - The acquisition will generate an annual dividend income of $144,000 for Royalties Inc. from its holdings in MRI [1] Future Plans - Royalties Inc. intends to acquire additional shares in MRI as they become available to enhance its cash flow position [1]