CDE-03.31.15 10Q

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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 March 31, 2015
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 001-08641
____________________________________________ 
COEUR MINING, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
____________________________________________
Delaware
 
82-0109423
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
104 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 900 Chicago, Illinois
 
60603
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
(312) 489-5800
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days:    Yes  þ    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files.)    Yes  þ    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
 
þ
Accelerated filer
 
¨
 
 
 
 
Non-accelerated filer
 
¨
Smaller reporting company
 
¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  þ
The Company has 150,000,000 shares of common stock, par value of $0.01, authorized of which 135,958,762 shares were issued and outstanding as of May 1, 2015.



COEUR MINING, INC.
INDEX
 
 
Page
Part I.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Financial Results
 
 
 
 
Results of Operations
 
 
 
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
 
 
 
Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Part II.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1A. Risk Factors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 6. Exhibits
 
 
 
Signatures





2


PART I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements

COEUR MINING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)
 
 
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
Notes
In thousands, except share data
Revenue
3
$
152,956

 
$
159,633

COSTS AND EXPENSES
 
 
 
 
Costs applicable to sales(1)
3
115,062

 
106,896

Amortization
 
33,090

 
40,459

General and administrative
 
8,834

 
13,896

Exploration
 
4,266

 
4,217

Pre-development, reclamation, and other
 
6,763

 
6,984

Total costs and expenses
 
168,015

 
172,452

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
 
 
 
 
Fair value adjustments, net
9
(4,884
)
 
(11,436
)
Impairment of equity securities
12
(1,514
)
 
(2,588
)
Interest income and other, net
 
(997
)
 
(1,983
)
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
17
(10,765
)
 
(13,054
)
Total other income (expense), net
 
(18,160
)
 
(29,061
)
Income (loss) before income and mining taxes
 
(33,219
)
 
(41,880
)
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit
7
(68
)
 
4,689

NET INCOME (LOSS)
 
$
(33,287
)
 
$
(37,191
)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), net of tax:
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities, net of tax of $578 and $(234) for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively
 
(915
)
 
371

Reclassification adjustments for impairment of equity securities, net of tax of $(586) and $(1,001) for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively
 
928

 
1,587

Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
13

 
1,958

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
 
$
(33,274
)
 
$
(35,233
)
 
 
 
 
 
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
8
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
(0.32
)
 
$
(0.36
)
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted
 
$
(0.32
)
 
$
(0.36
)
(1) Excludes amortization.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


3


COEUR MINING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
 
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
Notes
In thousands
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
(33,287
)
 
(37,191
)
Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
Amortization
 
33,090

 
40,459

Accretion
 
3,150

 
4,560

Deferred income taxes
 
(2,184
)
 
(11,781
)
Loss on termination of revolving credit facility
 

 
3,035

Fair value adjustments, net
 
4,884

 
11,436

Stock-based compensation
5
2,150

 
2,565

Impairment of equity securities
12
1,514

 
2,588

Other
 
1,079

 
(817
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Receivables
 
2,556

 
5,622

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
(1,327
)
 
(8,109
)
Inventory and ore on leach pads
 
684

 
(13,912
)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
 
(16,281
)
 
(8,082
)
CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
(3,972
)
 
(9,627
)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
 
(17,620
)
 
(11,936
)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
11
(102,018
)
 

Other
 
(1,730
)
 
(25
)
Purchase of short-term investments and equity securities
 
(278
)
 
(46,220
)
Sales and maturities of short-term investments
 
229

 
90

CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
(121,417
)
 
(58,091
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
Issuance of notes and bank borrowings
17
53,500

 
153,000

Payments on long-term debt, capital leases, and associated costs
 
(8,594
)
 
(4,111
)
Gold production royalty payments
 
(10,368
)
 
(14,683
)
Other
 
(423
)
 
(246
)
CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
34,115

 
133,960

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
(91,274
)
 
66,242

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
270,861

 
206,690

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
179,587

 
$
272,932


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

4


COEUR MINING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
 
 
March 31, 2015
(Unaudited)
 
December 31,
2014
ASSETS
Notes
 
In thousands, except share data
CURRENT ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
 
$
179,587

 
$
270,861

Receivables
13
 
118,390

 
116,921

Inventory
14
 
115,337

 
114,931

Ore on leach pads
14
 
66,705

 
48,204

Deferred tax assets

 
7,255

 
7,364

Prepaid expenses and other
 
 
18,629

 
15,523

 
 
 
505,903

 
573,804

NON-CURRENT ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
15
 
254,892

 
227,911

Mining properties, net
16
 
572,842

 
501,192

Ore on leach pads
14
 
34,425

 
37,889

Restricted assets
 
 
9,039

 
7,037

Equity securities
12
 
4,488

 
5,982

Receivables
13
 
18,933

 
21,686

Deferred tax assets

 
63,735

 
60,151

Other
 
 
11,561

 
9,915

TOTAL ASSETS
 
 
$
1,475,818

 
$
1,445,567

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
 
$
45,387

 
$
49,052

Accrued liabilities and other
 
 
40,568

 
51,513

Debt
17
 
65,719

 
17,498

Royalty obligations
9
 
44,442

 
43,678

Reclamation
4
 
3,888

 
3,871

Deferred tax liabilities

 
8,078

 
8,078

 
 
 
208,082

 
173,690

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
Debt
17
 
447,779

 
451,048

Royalty obligations
9
 
21,219

 
27,651

Reclamation
4
 
85,899

 
66,943

Deferred tax liabilities

 
121,799

 
111,006

Other long-term liabilities
 
 
37,476

 
29,911

 
 
 
714,172

 
686,559

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; authorized 150,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 103,299,223 at March 31, 2015 and 103,384,408 at December 31, 2014
 
 
1,033

 
1,034

Additional paid-in capital
 
 
2,791,216

 
2,789,695

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
(2,795
)
 
(2,808
)
Accumulated deficit
 
 
(2,235,890
)
 
(2,202,603
)
 
 
 
553,564

 
585,318

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
$
1,475,818

 
$
1,445,567


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


5


COEUR MINING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
In thousands
Common
Stock
Shares
 
Common
Stock Par
Value
 
Additional
Paid-In Capital
 
Accumulated
Deficit
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Total
Balances at December 31, 2014
103,384

 
$
1,034

 
$
2,789,695

 
$
(2,202,603
)
 
$
(2,808
)
 
$
585,318

Net income (loss)

 

 

 
(33,287
)
 

 
(33,287
)
Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

 
13

 
13

Common stock issued under stock-based compensation plans, net
(85
)
 
(1
)
 
1,521

 

 

 
1,520

Balances at March 31, 2015 (Unaudited)
103,299

 
$
1,033

 
$
2,791,216

 
$
(2,235,890
)
 
$
(2,795
)
 
$
553,564

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

6

Coeur Mining, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


NOTE 1 -
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively "Coeur" or "the Company") are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments and disclosures necessary for the fair presentation of these interim statements have been included. The results reported in these interim statements may not be indicative of the results which will be reported for the year ending December 31, 2015. The condensed consolidated December 31, 2014 balance sheet data was derived from audited consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014.

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Recent Accounting Standards
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, "Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs," which requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented as a reduction to the carrying amount of that debt liability, not as an asset. The updated guidance became effective under early adoption for the Company's fiscal year beginning January 1, 2015, and resulted in a reclassification of amounts from Other Non-current Assets to Debt in the current and prior periods.

In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, "Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis," which amends the consolidation requirements in ASC 810. These changes become effective prospectively for the Company's fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of these changes on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
    
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." The updated guidance provides a five-step approach to be applied to all contracts with customers and also requires expanded disclosures about revenue recognition. These changes become effective prospectively for the Company's fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of these changes on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.    

NOTE 3 – SEGMENT REPORTING
The Company’s operating segments include the Palmarejo, San Bartolomé, Rochester, Kensington, and Wharf mines, and Coeur Capital. All operating segments are engaged in the discovery and mining of gold and silver and generate the majority of their revenues from the sale of these precious metals with the exception of Coeur Capital, which holds the Endeavor silver stream and other precious metals royalties. Other includes the La Preciosa project, Joaquin project, Martha mine, corporate office, elimination of intersegment transactions, and other items necessary to reconcile to consolidated amounts.

7

Coeur Mining, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Financial information relating to the Company’s segments is as follows (in thousands):

Three months ended March 31, 2015
Palmarejo
Mine
 
San Bartolomé
Mine
 
Kensington
Mine
 
Rochester
Mine
 
Wharf Mine
 
Coeur Capital
 
Other
 
Total
Revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Metal sales
$
39,394

 
$
21,548

 
$
44,038

 
$
44,031

 
$

 
$
1,945

 
$

 
$
150,956

Royalties

 

 

 

 

 
1,492

 
508

 
2,000

 
39,394

 
21,548

 
44,038

 
44,031

 

 
3,437

 
508

 
152,956

Costs and Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs applicable to sales(1)
34,491

 
19,127

 
29,419

 
31,392

 

 
633

 

 
115,062

Amortization
7,333

 
4,691

 
11,554

 
6,843

 

 
2,151

 
518

 
33,090

Exploration
1,123

 
36

 
1,662

 
722

 

 
75

 
648

 
4,266

Other operating expenses
314

 
244

 
235

 
1,141

 
165

 
17

 
13,481

 
15,597

Other income (expense)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income and other, net
(1,103
)
 
452

 
(4
)
 
(41
)
 
17

 
(1,525
)
 
(307
)
 
(2,511
)
Interest expense, net
(1,340
)
 
(281
)
 
(63
)
 
(225
)
 

 

 
(8,856
)
 
(10,765
)
Fair value adjustments, net
(1,545
)
 

 

 
(2,292
)
 

 

 
(1,047
)
 
(4,884
)
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit
(1,371
)
 
(1,407
)
 

 
(350
)
 
686

 
598

 
1,776

 
(68
)
Net income (loss)
$
(9,226
)
 
$
(3,786
)
 
$
1,101

 
$
1,025

 
$
538

 
$
(366
)
 
$
(22,573
)
 
$
(33,287
)
Segment assets(2)
$
346,250

 
$
179,638

 
$
205,208

 
$
188,419

 
$
142,527

 
$
57,930

 
$
80,181

 
$
1,200,153

Capital expenditures
$
9,184

 
$
949

 
$
4,144

 
$
3,255

 
$
51

 
$

 
$
37

 
$
17,620

(1) Excludes amortization
(2) Segment assets include receivables, prepaids, inventories, property, plant and equipment, and mineral interests
Three months ended March 31, 2014
Palmarejo
Mine
 
San Bartolomé
Mine
 
Kensington
Mine
 
Rochester
Mine
 
Coeur Capital
 
Other
 
Total
Revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Metal sales
$
67,988

 
$
27,554

 
$
36,061

 
$
24,154

 
$
2,890

 
$

 
$
158,647

Royalties

 

 

 

 
986

 

 
986

 
67,988

 
27,554

 
36,061

 
24,154

 
3,876

 

 
159,633

Costs and Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs applicable to sales(1)
43,574

 
18,901

 
28,531

 
14,708

 
1,182

 

 
106,896

Amortization
18,659

 
4,457

 
10,709

 
4,451

 
1,702

 
481

 
40,459

Exploration
1,005

 
26

 
1,044

 
1,174

 
203

 
765

 
4,217

Other operating expenses
297

 
140

 
191

 
1,345

 
241

 
18,666

 
20,880

Other income (expense)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income and other, net
(1,569
)
 
682

 

 
19

 
(2,548
)
 
(1,155
)
 
(4,571
)
Interest expense, net
(2,824
)
 
(20
)
 
(22
)
 
(4
)
 

 
(10,184
)
 
(13,054
)
Fair value adjustments, net
(10,237
)
 

 

 
(673
)
 

 
(526
)
 
(11,436
)
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit
3,828

 
(2,764
)
 

 

 
(288
)
 
3,913

 
4,689

Net income (loss)
$
(6,349
)
 
$
1,928

 
$
(4,436
)
 
$
1,818

 
$
(2,288
)
 
$
(27,864
)
 
$
(37,191
)
Segment assets(2)
$
1,152,913

 
$
285,072

 
$
332,563

 
$
192,409

 
$
67,173

 
$
521,766

 
$
2,551,896

Capital expenditures
$
3,742

 
$
1,441

 
$
4,711

 
$
959

 
$

 
$
1,083

 
$
11,936

(1) Excludes amortization
(2) Segment assets include receivables, prepaids, inventories, property, plant and equipment, and mineral interests

Assets
March 31, 2015

December 31, 2014
Total assets for reportable segments
$
1,200,153

 
$
1,084,257

Cash and cash equivalents
179,587

 
270,861

Other assets
96,078

 
90,449

Total consolidated assets
$
1,475,818

 
$
1,445,567



8

Coeur Mining, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Geographic Information
Long-Lived Assets
March 31, 2015

December 31, 2014
United States
$
376,966

 
$
275,594

Mexico
300,756

 
298,101

Bolivia
104,122

 
107,960

Australia
20,104

 
21,362

Argentina
10,944

 
10,970

Other
14,842

 
15,116

Total
$
827,734

 
$
729,103

 

Revenue
Three months ended March 31,
2015
 
2014
United States
$
88,069

 
$
60,215

Mexico
40,141

 
68,511

Bolivia
21,548

 
27,554

Australia
1,945

 
2,889

Other
$
1,253

 
$
464

Total
$
152,956

 
$
159,633


NOTE 4 – RECLAMATION
Reclamation and mine closure costs are based principally on legal and regulatory requirements. Management estimates costs associated with reclamation of mining properties. The Company uses assumptions about future costs, mineral prices, mineral processing recovery rates, production levels, capital costs, and reclamation costs. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates and assumptions, and future expenditures could differ from current estimates.
Changes to the Company’s asset retirement obligations for operating sites (included in Reclamation) are as follows: 
 
Three months ended March 31,
In thousands
2015
 
2014
Asset retirement obligation - Beginning
$
67,214

 
$
57,454

Accretion
1,412

 
1,317

Additions and changes in estimates
18,292

 

Settlements
(859
)
 
(311
)
Asset retirement obligation - Ending
$
86,059

 
$
58,460

The increase in asset retirement obligations in the three months ended March 31, 2015 is due to the acquisition of the Wharf gold mine. The Company has accrued $3.7 million and $3.6 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, for reclamation liabilities related to former mining activities. These amounts are also included in Reclamation.

NOTE 5 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company has stock incentive plans for executives and eligible employees. Stock awards include stock options, restricted stock, and performance shares. Stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was $2.2 million and $2.6 million, respectively. At March 31, 2015, there was $7.0 million of unrecognized stock-based compensation cost expected to be recognized over a period of 1.5 years. During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the supplemental incentive accrual increased $0.4 million to $1.0 million.
    
The following options and stock appreciation rights were exercisable during the three months ended March 31, 2015:
Award Type
 
Number of 
Exercised Units
 
Weighted Average
Exercised Price
 
Number of Exercisable Units
 
Weighted Average
Exercisable Price
Options
 

 
$

 
308,727

 
$
19.69

Stock Appreciation Rights
 

 
$

 
46,572

 
$
14.06


9

Coeur Mining, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


NOTE 6 – RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN
The Company has a 401(k) retirement savings plan that covers all eligible U.S. employees. Eligible employees may elect to contribute up to 75% of base salary, subject to ERISA limitations. In addition, the Company has a deferred compensation plan for employees whose benefits under the 401(k) plan are limited by federal regulations. The Company makes matching contributions equal to 100% of the employee’s contribution up to 4% of the employee's salary. The Company may also provide a voluntary, noncontributory defined contribution based on a percentage of eligible employee's salary. Total company contributions for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were $1.6 million and $1.4 million, respectively.

NOTE 7 – INCOME AND MINING TAXES
The following table summarizes the components of Income and mining tax (expense) benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 by significant location:
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
In thousands
Income (loss) before tax
Tax (expense) benefit
 
Income (loss) before tax
Tax (expense) benefit
United States
$
(20,707
)
$
1,886

 
$
(28,686
)
$
(146
)
Argentina
(696
)
(1
)
 
(2,204
)
4,432

Mexico
(9,672
)
(1,264
)
 
(16,006
)
3,721

Bolivia
(2,379
)
(1,407
)
 
4,692

(2,764
)
Other jurisdictions
235

718

 
324

(554
)

$
(33,219
)
$
(68
)
 
$
(41,880
)
$
4,689


The income tax provision for the three months ended March 31, 2015 differs from the statutory rate primarily due to (i) a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets relating to losses incurred in the United States and certain foreign locations, (ii) the impact of foreign exchange adjustments on deferred tax account balances, reserves for uncertain tax positions, and foreign earnings not considered as permanently reinvested with respect to certain foreign locations, and (iii) differences in foreign tax rates in the Company's foreign locations. In conjunction with these items, the Company's consolidated effective income tax rate is a function of the combined effective tax rates in the jurisdictions in which it operates. Variations in the relative proportions of jurisdictional income and loss result in significant fluctuations in its consolidated effective tax rate.

The Company has U.S. net operating loss carryforwards which expire in 2019 through 2034. Net operating losses in foreign countries have an indefinite carryforward period, except in Mexico where net operating loss carryforwards are limited to ten years.

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NOTE 8 – NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share reflects the potential dilution that would occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock.
For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, 1,302,777 and 2,071,279 shares, respectively, of common stock equivalents related to equity-based awards were not included in the diluted per share calculation as the shares would be antidilutive.
The 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes were not included in the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 because there is no excess value upon conversion over the principal amount of the Notes.
 
Three months ended March 31,
In thousands except per share amounts
2015
 
2014
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders
$
(33,287
)
 
$
(37,191
)
Weighted average shares:
 
 
 
Basic
102,580

 
102,365

Diluted
102,580

 
102,365

Income (loss) per share:
 
 
 
Basic
$
(0.32
)
 
$
(0.36
)
Diluted
$
(0.32
)
 
$
(0.36
)

NOTE 9 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The following table presents the components of Fair value adjustments, net:
 
 
Three months ended March 31,
In thousands
 
2015
 
2014
Palmarejo royalty obligation embedded derivative
 
$
(1,545
)
 
$
(10,237
)
Rochester net smelter royalty (NSR) royalty obligation
 
(2,292
)
 
(673
)
Silver and gold options
 
(1,046
)
 
(1,494
)
Foreign exchange contracts
 

 
968

Fair value adjustments, net
 
$
(4,884
)
 
$
(11,436
)
Accounting standards establish a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1), secondary priority to quoted prices in inactive markets or observable inputs (Level 2), and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3).
The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually) by level within the fair value hierarchy. Assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement:
 
Fair Value at March 31, 2015
In thousands
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3  
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities
$
4,488

 
$
3,109

 
$

 
$
1,379

Silver and gold options
2,066

 

 
2,066

 

Other derivative instruments, net
110

 

 
110

 

 
$
6,664

 
$
3,109

 
$
2,176

 
$
1,379

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Palmarejo royalty obligation embedded derivative
$
19,250

 
$

 
$

 
$
19,250

Rochester NSR royalty obligation
16,522

 

 

 
16,522

Silver and gold options
529

 

 
529

 

 
$
36,301

 
$

 
$
529

 
$
35,772

 

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Fair Value at December 31, 2014
In thousands
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3  
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities
$
5,982

 
$
4,603

 
$

 
$
1,379

Silver and gold options
3,882

 

 
3,882

 

 
$
9,864

 
$
4,603

 
$
3,882

 
$
1,379

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Palmarejo royalty obligation embedded derivative
$
21,912

 
$

 
$

 
$
21,912

Rochester NSR royalty obligation
15,370

 

 

 
15,370

Silver and gold options
1,039

 

 
1,039

 

Other derivative instruments, net
805

 

 
805

 

 
$
39,126

 
$

 
$
1,844

 
$
37,282

The Company’s investments in equity securities are recorded at fair market value in the financial statements based primarily on quoted market prices. Such instruments are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. For certain of the equity securities quoted market prices are not available. These securities are valued using pricing models which require the use of observable and unobservable inputs. These securities are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
The Company’s silver and gold options and other derivative instruments, net, which relate to concentrate sales contracts and foreign exchange contracts, are valued using pricing models, which require inputs that are derived from observable market data, including contractual terms, forward market prices, yield curves, credit spreads, and other unobservable inputs. The model inputs can generally be verified and do not involve significant management judgment. Such instruments are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
The fair values of the Palmarejo royalty obligation embedded derivative and Rochester NSR royalty obligation were estimated based on observable market data including contractual terms, forward silver and gold prices, yield curves, and credit spreads, as well as the Company’s current mine plan which is considered a significant unobservable input. Therefore, the Company has classified these obligations as Level 3 financial liabilities. Based on current mine plans, expected royalty durations of 1.4 years and 3.0 years were used to estimate the fair value of the Palmarejo royalty obligation embedded derivative and Rochester NSR royalty obligation, respectively, at March 31, 2015.
No assets or liabilities were transferred between fair value levels in the three months ended March 31, 2015.
The following tables present the changes in the fair value of the Company's Level 3 financial liabilities for the three months ended March 31, 2015:
 
Three months ended March 31, 2015
In thousands
Balance at the beginning of the period
 
Revaluation
 
Settlements
 
Balance at the
end of the
period
Palmarejo royalty obligation embedded derivative
$
21,912

 
$
1,545

 
$
(4,207
)
 
$
19,250

Rochester NSR royalty obligation
15,370

 
2,292

 
(1,140
)
 
16,522


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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The fair value of financial assets and liabilities carried at book value in the financial statements at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is presented in the following table:
 
March 31, 2015
In thousands
Book Value
 
Fair Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3  
Liabilities:
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028
$
712

 
$
688

 
$

 
$
688

 
$

7.875% Senior Notes due 2021
425,935

 
371,489

 

 
371,489

 

Short-term Credit Agreement
50,000

 
50,000

 

 
50,000

 

San Bartolomé Line of Credit
18,213

 
18,213

 

 
18,213

 

Palmarejo gold production royalty obligation
29,889

 
33,916

 

 

 
33,916

 
December 31, 2014
In thousands
Book Value
 
Fair Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3  
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028
$
5,334

 
$
4,979

 
$

 
$
4,979

 
$

7.875% Senior Notes due 2021
437,454

 
343,305

 

 
343,305

 

San Bartolomé Line of Credit
14,785

 
14,785

 

 
14,785

 

Palmarejo gold production royalty obligation
34,047

 
38,290

 

 

 
38,290

The fair values of the 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes and 7.875% Senior Notes outstanding were estimated using quoted market prices. The Short-term Credit Agreement was originated by a third party at March 31, 2015 and, as a result, book value is assumed to be fair value. The fair value of the San Bartolomé line of credit approximates book value due to the short-term nature of the liability and absence of significant interest rate or credit concerns. The fair value of the Palmarejo gold production royalty obligation is estimated based on observable market data including contractual terms, forward silver and gold prices, yield curves, and credit spreads, as well as the Company’s current mine plan which is considered a significant unobservable input.

NOTE 10 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Palmarejo Gold Production Royalty
On January 21, 2009, the Company's subsidiary, Coeur Mexicana S.A. de C.V. ("Coeur Mexicana"), entered into a gold production royalty agreement with a subsidiary of Franco-Nevada Corporation. The royalty covers 50% of the life of mine production from the Palmarejo mine and adjacent properties. The royalty transaction includes a minimum obligation of 4,167 gold ounces per month and terminates when payments of 400,000 gold ounces have been made. At March 31, 2015, a total of 72,414 gold ounces remain outstanding under the obligation.
The price volatility associated with the minimum royalty obligation is considered an embedded derivative. The Company is required to recognize the change in fair value of the remaining minimum obligation due to changing gold prices. Unrealized gains are recognized in periods when the gold price has decreased from the previous period and unrealized losses are recognized in periods when the gold price increases. The fair value of the embedded derivative is reflected net of the Company's current credit adjusted risk free rate, which was 7.6% and 11.8% at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The fair value of the embedded derivative at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was a liability of $19.3 million and $21.9 million, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the mark-to-market adjustments were losses of $1.5 million and $10.2 million, respectively.
Payments on the royalty obligation decrease the carrying amount of the minimum obligation and the derivative liability. Each monthly payment is an amount equal to the greater of the minimum of 4,167 ounces of gold or 50% of actual gold production multiplied by the excess of the monthly average market price of gold above $412 per ounce, subject to a 1% annual inflation adjustment. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, realized losses on settlement of the liabilities were $4.2 million and $6.2 million, respectively. The mark-to-market adjustments and realized losses are included in Fair value adjustments, net.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Concentrate Sales Contracts
The Company's concentrate sales to third-party smelters, in general, provide for a provisional payment based upon preliminary assays and forward metal prices. The provisionally priced sales contain an embedded derivative that is required to be separated from the host contract for accounting purposes. The host contract is the receivable from the sale of concentrates at the forward price at the time of sale. The embedded derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting and are marked to market through earnings each period until final settlement. Changes in silver and gold prices resulted in provisional pricing mark-to-market gains of $0.9 million and $0.9 million in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. At March 31, 2015, the Company had outstanding provisionally priced sales of 0.5 million ounces of silver and 33,084 ounces of gold at prices of $16.67 and $1,224, respectively.
Silver and Gold Options
At March 31, 2015, the Company has outstanding put spread contracts on 2.7 million ounces of silver. The weighted average high and low strike prices on the silver put spreads are $17.00 per ounce and $15.50 per ounce, respectively.
If the market price of silver and gold were to average less than the high strike price but more than the low strike price during the contract period, the Company would receive the difference between the average market price and the high strike price for the contracted volume over the contract period. If the market price of silver and gold were to average less than the low strike price during the contract period, the Company would receive the difference between the average market price and the high strike price for the contracted volume over the contract period, and the Company would be required to pay the difference between the average market price and the low strike price for the contracted volume over the contract period.
The put spread contracts are generally net cash settled and expire during the second quarter of 2015. At March 31, 2015, the fair market value of the put spreads was a net asset of $1.5 million.
At December 31, 2014, the Company had outstanding put spread contracts on 1.3 million ounces of silver and 24,000 ounces of gold. The weighted average high and low strike prices on the silver put spreads were $18.00 per ounce and $16.00 per ounce, respectively. The weighted average high and low strike prices on the gold put spreads were $1,200 and $1,050, respectively.
During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded unrealized losses of $0.2 million and $1.5 million, respectively, related to outstanding options which were included in Fair value adjustments, net. The Company also recognized realized losses of $0.8 million and realized gains of $0.3 million resulting from expiring and terminated contracts during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
At March 31, 2015, the Company had the following derivative instruments that settle in each of the years indicated:
In thousands except average prices and notional ounces
2015
 
2016
 
Thereafter
Palmarejo gold production royalty
$
39,043

 
$
23,712

 
$

Average gold price in excess of minimum contractual deduction
$
781

 
$
771

 
$

Notional ounces
50,004

 
30,744

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Silver concentrate sales contracts
$
9,129

 
$

 
$

Average silver price
$
16.67

 
$

 
$

Notional ounces
547,611

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Gold concentrate sales contracts
$
40,495

 
$

 
$

Average gold price
$
1,224

 
$

 
$

Notional ounces
33,084

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Silver put options purchased
$
45,900

 
$

 
$

Average silver strike price
$
17.00

 
$

 
$

Notional ounces
2,700,000

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Silver put options sold
$
(41,850
)
 
$

 
$

Average silver strike price
$
15.50

 
$

 
$

Notional ounces
2,700,000

 

 



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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The following summarizes the classification of the fair value of the derivative instruments:
 
March 31, 2015
In thousands
Prepaid expenses and other
 
Accrued liabilities and other
 
Current portion of royalty obligation
 
Non-current portion of royalty obligation
Palmarejo gold production royalty

 

 
14,541

 
4,709

Silver and gold options
2,066

 
529

 

 

Concentrate sales contracts
541

 
431

 

 

 
$
2,607

 
$
960

 
$
14,541

 
$
4,709

 
December 31, 2014
 
Prepaid expenses and other
 
Accrued liabilities and other
 
Current portion of royalty obligation
 
Non-current portion of royalty obligation
Palmarejo gold production royalty

 

 
14,405

 
7,507

Silver and gold options
3,882

 
1,039

 

 

Concentrate sales contracts
43

 
848

 

 

 
$
3,925

 
$
1,887

 
$
14,405

 
$
7,507

The following represent mark-to-market gains (losses) on derivative instruments for the three months ended March 31, 2015, and 2014 (in thousands):
 
 
 
Three months ended March 31,
Financial statement line
Derivative
 
2015
 
2014
Revenue
Concentrate sales contracts
 
$
914

 
$
879

Costs applicable to sales
Foreign exchange contracts
 

 
(924
)
Fair value adjustments, net
Foreign exchange contracts
 

 
968

Fair value adjustments, net
Palmarejo gold royalty
 
(1,545
)
 
(10,237
)
Fair value adjustments, net
Silver and gold options
 
(1,046
)
 
(1,494
)
 
 
 
$
(1,677
)
 
$
(10,808
)
Credit Risk
The credit risk exposure related to any derivative instrument is limited to the unrealized gains, if any, on outstanding contracts based on current market prices. To reduce counter-party credit exposure, the Company enters into contracts with financial institutions management deems credit worthy and limits credit exposure to each institution. The Company does not anticipate non-performance by any of its counterparties. In addition, to allow for situations where derivative positions may need to be revised, the Company transacts only in markets that management considers highly liquid.

NOTE 11 – ACQUISITIONS
On February 20, 2015, the Company completed its acquisition of the Wharf gold mine located near Lead, South Dakota, from a subsidiary of Goldcorp in exchange for $103.0 million in cash. The transaction was accounted for as a business combination which requires that assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized at their respective fair values at the acquisition date.  At March 31, 2015, the purchase price allocation remains preliminary as the Company completes its assessment of property, certain legal and tax matters, obligations, deferred taxes, and acquired working capital. The Company incurred $2.0 million of acquisition costs, which are included in Pre-development, reclamation, and other on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The following summarizes the preliminary allocation of purchase price to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition (in thousands):
Cash
$
103,000

Liabilities assumed:
 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
5,412

Reclamation
18,270

Deferred income taxes
9,503

Other non-current liabilities
3,750

Total liabilities assumed
36,935

Total consideration
$
139,935

Assets acquired:
 
Cash
$
982

Receivables
3,125

Inventory
2,807

Ore on leach pads
12,710

Other current assets
2,924

Property, plant, and equipment
30,054

Mining properties, net
83,367

Other non-current assets
3,966

Total assets acquired
$
139,935

The following table presents the unaudited pro forma summary of the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2015. The following unaudited pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations as they would have been had the transaction occurred on the assumed date, nor is it necessarily an indication of trends in future results for a number of reasons, including, but not limited to, differences between the assumptions used to prepare the pro forma information, potential synergies, and cost savings from operating efficiencies.
 
 
Three months ended March 31,
In thousands
 
2015
 
2014
Revenue
 
$
170,956

 
$
178,917

Income (loss) before income and mining taxes
 
(33,271
)
 
(36,673
)
Net income (loss)
 
(33,340
)
 
(31,957
)

NOTE 12 – INVESTMENTS
The Company invests in equity securities of silver and gold exploration and development companies. These investments are classified as available-for-sale and are measured at fair value in the financial statements with unrealized gains and losses recorded in Other comprehensive income (loss).
 
At March 31, 2015
In thousands
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Equity securities
4,173

 
(9
)
 
324

 
4,488


 
At December 31, 2014
In thousands
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Equity securities
$
5,687

 
$
(8
)
 
$
303

 
$
5,982



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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The following table summarizes the gross unrealized losses on equity securities for which other-than-temporary impairments have not been recognized and the fair values of those securities, aggregated by the length of time the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at March 31, 2015:
 
Less than twelve months
 
Twelve months or more
 
Total
In thousands
Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
Equity securities
$
(9
)
$
38

 
$

$

 
$
(9
)
$
38


The Company performs a quarterly assessment on each of its equity securities with unrealized losses to determine if the security is other than temporarily impaired. The Company recorded pre-tax other-than-temporary impairment losses of $1.5 million and $2.6 million in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

NOTE 13 – RECEIVABLES
Receivables consist of the following:
In thousands
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Current receivables:
 
 
 
Trade receivables
$
18,735

 
$
20,448

Income tax receivable
30,372

 
30,045

Value added tax receivable
63,583

 
63,805

Other
5,700

 
2,623

 
$
118,390

 
$
116,921

Non-current receivables:
 
 
 
Value added tax receivable
$
18,933

 
$
21,686

Total receivables
$
137,323

 
$
138,607


NOTE 14 – INVENTORY AND ORE ON LEACH PADS
Inventory consists of the following: 
In thousands
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Inventory:
 
 
 
Concentrate
$
18,783

 
$
23,563

Precious metals
42,972

 
40,870

Supplies
53,582

 
50,498

 
$
115,337

 
$
114,931

Ore on leach pads:
 
 
 
Current
$
66,705

 
$
48,204

Non-current
34,425

 
37,889

 
$
101,130

 
$
86,093

Total inventory and ore on leach pads
$
216,467

 
$
201,024


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NOTE 15 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment consist of the following: 
In thousands
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Land
$
8,225

 
$
1,752

Facilities and equipment
676,858

 
647,181

Capital leases
27,556

 
28,680

 
712,639

 
677,613

Accumulated amortization
(477,851
)
 
(464,852
)
 
234,788

 
212,761

Construction in progress
20,104

 
15,150

Property, plant and equipment, net
$
254,892

 
$
227,911

NOTE 16 – MINING PROPERTIES
Mining properties consist of the following (in thousands):
March 31, 2015
Palmarejo
 
San
Bartolomé
 
Kensington
 
Rochester
 
Wharf
 
La Preciosa
 
Joaquin
 
Coeur Capital
 
Total
Mine development
$
143,012

 
$
49,379

 
$
220,957

 
$
153,613

 
$
31,618

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
598,579

Accumulated amortization
(124,306
)
 
(27,411
)
 
(113,005
)
 
(117,414
)
 
(331
)
 

 

 

 
(382,467
)
 
18,706

 
21,968

 
107,952

 
36,199

 
31,287

 

 

 

 
216,112

Mineral interests
521,349

 
17,560

 

 

 
51,779

 
49,085

 
10,000

 
81,461

 
731,234

Accumulated amortization
(335,791
)
 
(10,435
)
 

 

 
(676
)
 

 

 
(27,602
)
 
(374,504
)
 
185,558

 
7,125

 

 

 
51,103

 
49,085

 
10,000

 
53,859

 
356,730

Mining properties, net
$
204,264

 
$
29,093

 
$
107,952

 
$
36,199

 
$
82,390

 
$
49,085

 
$
10,000

 
$
53,859

 
$
572,842

December 31, 2014
Palmarejo
 
San
Bartolomé
 
Kensington
 
Rochester
 
La Preciosa
 
Joaquin
 
Coeur Capital
 
Total
Mine development
$
137,821

 
$
49,305

 
$
217,138

 
$
153,535

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
557,799

Accumulated amortization
(121,906
)
 
(26,106
)
 
(106,865
)
 
(113,533
)
 

 

 

 
(368,410
)
 
15,915

 
23,199

 
110,273

 
40,002

 

 

 

 
189,389

Mineral interests
521,349

 
17,560

 

 

 
49,059

 
10,000

 
81,461

 
679,429

Accumulated amortization
(332,032
)
 
(10,143
)
 

 

 

 

 
(25,451
)
 
(367,626
)
 
189,317

 
7,417

 

 

 
49,059

 
10,000

 
56,010

 
311,803

Mining properties, net
$
205,232

 
$
30,616

 
$
110,273

 
$
40,002

 
$
49,059

 
$
10,000

 
$
56,010

 
$
501,192


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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 17 – DEBT
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
In thousands
Current
 
Non-Current
 
Current
 
Non-Current
3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028
$

 
$
712

 
$
5,334

 
$

7.875% Senior Notes due 2021, net(1)

 
425,935

 

 
427,603

Short-term Credit Agreement, net(2)
49,753

 

 

 

San Bartolomé Letter of Credit
8,321

 
9,892

 
4,481

 
10,304

Capital lease obligations
7,645

 
11,240

 
7,683

 
13,141

 
$
65,719

 
$
447,779

 
$
17,498

 
$
451,048

(1) Net of unamortized debt issuance costs and premium received of $7.0 million and $7.3 million as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
(2) Net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $0.2 million as of March 31, 2015.
7.875% Senior Notes due 2021
During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company repurchased $2.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 7.875% Senior Notes due 2021 (the "Senior Notes"), resulting in a balance of $432.9 million at March 31, 2015.

3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028
Per the indenture governing the 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028 (the “Convertible Notes”), the Company announced on February 12, 2015 that it was offering to repurchase all of the Convertible Notes. During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company repurchased $4.6 million in aggregate principal amount, leaving a balance of $0.7 million at March 31, 2015. The Convertible Notes are classified as non-current liabilities at March 31, 2015 as a result of the expiration of the holders' option to require the Company to repurchase the notes on March 15, 2015.
Short-term Credit Agreement
On March 31, 2015, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (the "Credit Agreement") with The Bank of Nova Scotia. The Credit Agreement provides for a $50.0 million loan (the “Loan”) to the Company, the proceeds of which are expected to be used to finance working capital and general corporate purposes of the Company and its subsidiaries, and which has a term of one year. The Loan currently bears interest at a rate equal to an adjusted Eurocurrency rate plus a margin of 2.50% (which increases incrementally on the first day of each fiscal quarter commencing July 1, 2015 up to a maximum of 4.50%). Voluntary prepayments of the Loan under the Credit Agreement are permitted without prepayment premium or penalty, subject to notice requirements and payment of accrued interest. The Credit Agreement requires net cash proceeds of debt or equity issuances, bank facilities, asset sales and casualty insurance recoveries (in each case, subject to certain exceptions) to be applied as a mandatory prepayment of the Loan. Amounts repaid on the Loan may not be re-borrowed. The Loan is secured by a pledge of the Company’s stock in Wharf Resources (U.S.A.), Inc. and by the grant of security in substantially all of the assets of Wharf and its subsidiaries. If the Loan has not been repaid in full by January 1, 2016, the Company will be required to pledge its equity interests in certain of its other subsidiaries as additional collateral for the Loan. There was an outstanding balance of $50.0 million under the Credit Agreement at March 31, 2015.
The Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties, events of default, and affirmative and negative covenants. The Credit Agreement also contains financial covenants that require (i) the Company’s ratio of consolidated debt (net of cash) to adjusted EBITDA to be not greater than 3.50 to 1.00 at any time, and (ii) that the Company maintain cash and cash equivalents of at least $100.0 million at all times. For purposes of the Credit Agreement, the adjusted EBITDA covenant is determined using actual 2015 results on an annualized basis and has been calculated on a pro forma basis to include the impact of the Wharf acquisition for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The Company was in compliance with the covenants under the Credit Agreement at March 31, 2015.
Lines of Credit
At March 31, 2015, San Bartolomé had two outstanding lines of credit. The first line of credit is for $12.0 million bearing interest at 6.0% per annum, maturing in 270 days. The second line of credit is for $15.0 million bearing interest at 6.0% per annum, maturing in three years. Both lines of credit are secured with machinery and equipment. There was an aggregate outstanding balance of $18.2 million on both lines of credit at March 31, 2015.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Palmarejo Gold Production Royalty Obligation
On January 21, 2009, Coeur Mexicana entered into a gold production royalty transaction with a subsidiary of Franco-Nevada Corporation under which the subsidiary of Franco-Nevada Corporation purchased a royalty covering 50% of the life of mine gold to be produced from its Palmarejo silver and gold mine in Mexico.
The royalty agreement provides for a minimum obligation to be paid monthly on a total of 400,000 ounces of gold, or 4,167 ounces per month over an initial eight year period. Each monthly payment is an amount equal to the greater of 4,167 ounces of gold or 50% of actual gold production multiplied by the excess of the monthly average market price of gold above $412 per ounce, subject to a 1% annual inflation compounding adjustment. Payments under the royalty agreement are made in cash or gold bullion. During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company paid $10.4 million and $14.7 million, respectively. At March 31, 2015, payments had been made on a total of 327,586 ounces of gold with further payments to be made on an additional 72,414 ounces of gold.     
The Company used an implicit interest rate of 30.5% to discount the original royalty obligation, based on the fair value of the consideration received projected over the expected future cash flows at inception of the obligation. The discounted obligation is accreted to its expected future value over the expected minimum payment period based on the implicit interest rate. The Company recognized accretion expense of $2.0 million and $3.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the remaining minimum obligation under the royalty agreement was $29.9 million and $34.0 million, respectively.
Interest Expense
Interest expense consists of the following:
 
 
Three months ended March 31,
In thousands
 
2015
 
2014
3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028
 
$
37

 
$
43

7.875% Senior Notes due 2021
 
8,562

 
6,464

San Bartolomé Line of Credit
 
272

 

Revolving Credit Facility
 

 
179

Loss on Revolving Credit Facility
 

 
3,035

Capital lease obligations
 
298

 
59

Accretion of Palmarejo gold production royalty obligation
 
2,031

 
3,196

Amortization of debt issuance costs
 
405

 
498

Accretion of debt premium
 
(105
)
 
(36
)
Capitalized interest
 
(735
)
 
(384
)
Total interest expense, net of capitalized interest
 
$
10,765

 
$
13,054


NOTE 18 - SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION
The following Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements are presented to satisfy disclosure requirements of Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X resulting from the guarantees by Coeur Alaska, Inc., Coeur Explorations, Inc., Coeur Rochester, Inc., Coeur South America Corp., and Coeur Capital, Inc. (collectively, the “Subsidiary Guarantors”) of the 7.875% Senior Notes due 2021. The following schedules present Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements of (a) Coeur, the parent company; (b) the Subsidiary Guarantors; and (c) certain wholly owned domestic and foreign subsidiaries of the Company (collectively, the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”). Each of the Subsidiary Guarantors is 100% owned by Coeur and the guarantees are full and unconditional. There are no restrictions on the ability of Coeur to obtain funds from its subsidiaries by dividend or loan.

Subsequent to March 31, 2015, Wharf Resources (U.S.A.), Inc. and its subsidiaries became Subsidiary Guarantors of the 7.875% Senior Notes.








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Coeur Mining, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015
In thousands
 
Coeur Mining, Inc.
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Revenue
 
$

 
$
88,672

 
$
64,284

 
$

 
$
152,956

COSTS AND EXPENSES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs applicable to sales(1)
 

 
60,811

 
54,251

 

 
115,062

Amortization
 
502

 
18,567

 
14,021

 

 
33,090

General and administrative
 
8,750

 
7

 
77

 

 
8,834

Exploration
 
563

 
2,458

 
1,245

 

 
4,266

Pre-development, reclamation, and other
 
3,388

 
1,375

 
2,000

 

 
6,763

Total costs and expenses
 
13,203

 
83,218

 
71,594

 

 
168,015

Fair value adjustments, net
 
(1,046
)
 
(2,293
)
 
(1,545
)
 

 
(4,884
)
Impairment of marketable securities
 

 
(1,514
)
 

 

 
(1,514
)
Interest income and other, net
 
1,280

 
(57
)
 
(1,398
)
 
(822
)
 
(997
)
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
 
(8,855
)
 
(288
)
 
(2,444
)
 
822

 
(10,765
)
Total other income (expense), net
 
(8,621
)
 
(4,152
)
 
(5,387
)
 

 
(18,160
)
Loss before income and mining taxes
 
(21,824
)
 
1,302

 
(12,697
)
 

 
(33,219
)
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit
 
1,550

 
(350
)
 
(1,268
)
 

 
(68
)
Total loss after income and mining taxes
 
(20,274
)
 
952

 
(13,965
)
 

 
(33,287
)
Equity income (loss) in consolidated subsidiaries
 
(13,013
)
 
809

 

 
12,204

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)
 
$
(33,287
)
 
$
1,761

 
$
(13,965
)
 
$
12,204

 
$
(33,287
)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax
 
(915
)
 
(915
)
 

 
915

 
(915
)
Reclassification adjustments for impairment of marketable securities
 
928

 
928

 

 
(928
)
 
928

Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
13

 
13

 

 
(13
)
 
13

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
 
$
(33,274
)
 
$
1,774

 
$
(13,965
)
 
$
12,191

 
$
(33,274
)
(1) Excludes amortization.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2014
In thousands
 
Coeur Mining, Inc.
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Revenue
 
$

 
$
60,500

 
$
99,133

 
$

 
$
159,633

COSTS AND EXPENSES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs applicable to sales(1)
 

 
43,238

 
63,658

 

 
106,896

Amortization
 
377

 
15,296

 
24,786

 

 
40,459

General and administrative
 
13,052

 
166

 
678

 

 
13,896

Exploration
 
586

 
2,421

 
1,210

 

 
4,217

Pre-development, reclamation, and other
 

 
1,536

 
5,448

 

 
6,984

Total costs and expenses
 
14,015

 
62,657

 
95,780

 

 
172,452

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
 
 
 
 
 
.
 
 
 
 
Fair value adjustments, net
 
(526
)
 
(673
)
 
(10,237
)
 

 
(11,436
)
Impairment of marketable securities
 

 
(2,588
)
 

 

 
(2,588
)
Interest income and other, net
 
840

 
46

 
(2,211
)
 
(658
)
 
(1,983
)
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
 
(10,183
)
 
(26
)
 
(3,503
)
 
658

 
(13,054
)
Total other income (expense), net
 
(9,869
)
 
(3,241
)
 
(15,951
)
 

 
(29,061
)
Loss before income and mining taxes
 
(23,884
)
 
(5,398
)
 
(12,598
)
 

 
(41,880
)
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit
 
(146
)
 

 
4,835

 

 
4,689

Total loss after income and mining taxes
 
(24,030
)
 
(5,398
)
 
(7,763
)
 

 
(37,191
)
Equity income (loss) in consolidated subsidiaries
 
(13,161
)
 
178

 

 
12,983

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)
 
$
(37,191
)
 
$
(5,220
)
 
$
(7,763
)
 
$
12,983

 
$
(37,191
)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax
 
371

 
467

 

 
(467
)
 
371

Reclassification adjustments for impairment of marketable securities
 
1,587

 
1,587

 

 
(1,587
)
 
1,587

Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
1,958

 
2,054

 

 
(2,054
)
 
1,958

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
 
$
(35,233
)
 
$
(3,166
)
 
$
(7,763
)
 
$
10,929

 
$
(35,233
)
(1) Excludes amortization.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015
In thousands
 
Coeur Mining, Inc.
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
$
(44,918
)
 
$
29,908

 
$
(1,166
)
 
$
12,204

 
(3,972
)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
 
(12
)
 
(7,399
)
 
(10,209
)
 

 
(17,620
)
Purchase of short term investments and marketable securities
 
(278
)
 

 

 

 
(278
)
Sales and maturities of short term investments
 

 
145

 
84

 

 
229

Acquisitions
 
(103,000
)
 


 
982

 

 
(102,018
)
Other
 
(1,767
)
 

 
37

 

 
(1,730
)
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries
 
12,221

 
(810
)
 

 
(11,411
)
 

CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
(92,836
)
 
(8,064
)
 
(9,106
)
 
(11,411
)
 
(121,417
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Issuance of notes and bank borrowings
 
50,000

 

 
3,500

 

 
53,500

Payments on long-term debt, capital leases, and associated costs
 
(6,582
)
 
(1,818
)
 
(194
)
 

 
(8,594
)
Gold production royalty payments
 

 

 
(10,368
)
 

 
(10,368
)
Net intercompany financing activity
 
(1,730
)
 
(19,628
)
 
21,358

 

 

Other
 
(423
)
 

 
793

 
(793
)
 
(423
)
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
41,265

 
(21,446
)
 
15,089

 
(793
)
 
34,115

NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
(96,489
)
 
398

 
4,817

 

 
(91,274
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
210,361

 
5,781

 
54,719

 

 
270,861

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
113,872

 
$
6,179

 
$
59,536

 
$

 
$
179,587


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2014
In thousands
 
Coeur Mining, Inc.
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
$
(37,623
)
 
$
4,932

 
$
10,082

 
$
12,982

 
$
(9,627
)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
 
(945
)
 
(5,670
)
 
(5,321
)
 

 
(11,936
)
Purchase of short term investments and marketable securities
 
(45,796
)
 
(424
)
 

 

 
(46,220
)
Sales and maturities of short term investments
 
90

 

 

 

 
90

Other
 

 

 
(25
)
 

 
(25
)
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries
 
13,160

 
(178
)
 

 
(12,982
)
 

CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
(33,491
)
 
(6,272
)
 
(5,346
)
 
(12,982
)
 
(58,091
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Issuance of notes and bank borrowings
 
153,000

 

 

 

 
153,000

Payments on long-term debt, capital leases, and associated costs
 
(3,196
)
 
(412
)
 
(503
)
 

 
(4,111
)
Gold production royalty payments
 

 

 
(14,683
)
 

 
(14,683
)
Net intercompany financing activity
 
(11,475
)
 
1,515

 
9,960

 

 

Other
 
(246
)
 

 

 

 
(246
)
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
138,083

 
1,103

 
(5,226
)
 

 
133,960

NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
66,969

 
(237
)
 
(490
)
 

 
66,242

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
137,076

 
991

 
68,623

 

 
206,690

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
204,045

 
$
754

 
$
68,133

 
$

 
$
272,932



22

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
MARCH 31, 2015
In thousands
 
Coeur Mining, Inc.
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
113,872

 
$
6,179

 
$
59,536

 
$

 
$
179,587

Receivables
 
13

 
11,443

 
106,934

 

 
118,390

Ore on leach pads
 

 
54,447

 
12,258

 

 
66,705

Inventory
 

 
43,371

 
71,966

 

 
115,337

Deferred tax assets
 
393

 

 
6,862

 

 
7,255

Prepaid expenses and other
 
4,575

 
4,444

 
9,610

 

 
18,629

 
 
118,853

 
119,884

 
267,166

 

 
505,903

NON-CURRENT ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
 
5,665

 
102,804

 
146,423

 

 
254,892

Mining properties, net
 
12,004

 
152,830

 
408,008

 

 
572,842

Ore on leach pads
 

 
34,425

 

 

 
34,425

Restricted assets
 
2,665

 
50

 
6,324

 

 
9,039

Equity securities
 

 
4,488

 

 

 
4,488

Receivables
 

 

 
18,933

 

 
18,933

Deferred tax assets
 
33,883

 

 
29,852

 

 
63,735

Net investment in subsidiaries
 
219,705

 
46,425

 

 
(266,130
)
 

Other
 
51,638

 
5,518

 
6,042

 
(51,637
)
 
11,561

TOTAL ASSETS
 
$
444,413

 
$
466,424

 
$
882,748

 
$
(317,767
)
 
$
1,475,818

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
3,419

 
$
14,526

 
$
27,442

 
$

 
$
45,387

Accrued liabilities and other
 
10,534

 
8,998

 
21,036

 

 
40,568

Debt
 
49,753

 
7,539

 
8,427

 

 
65,719

Royalty obligations
 

 
6,455

 
37,987

 

 
44,442

Reclamation
 

 
2,542

 
2,497

 
(1,151
)
 
3,888

Deferred tax liabilities
 
7,142

 
848

 
88

 

 
8,078

 
 
70,848

 
40,908

 
97,477

 
(1,151
)
 
208,082

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt
 
426,647

 
10,924

 
61,845

 
(51,637
)
 
447,779

Royalty obligations
 

 
10,067

 
11,152

 

 
21,219

Reclamation
 

 
47,743

 
37,005

 
1,151

 
85,899

Deferred tax liabilities
 
53,201

 
2,963

 
65,635

 

 
121,799

Other long-term liabilities
 
2,718

 
455

 
34,303

 

 
37,476

Intercompany payable (receivable)
 
(662,565
)
 
407,526

 
255,039

 

 

 
 
(179,999
)
 
479,678

 
464,979

 
(50,486
)
 
714,172

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock
 
1,033

 
250

 
129,093

 
(129,343
)
 
1,033

Additional paid-in capital
 
2,791,216

 
79,712

 
1,785,830

 
(1,865,542
)
 
2,791,216

Accumulated deficit
 
(2,235,890
)
 
(131,329
)
 
(1,594,631
)
 
1,725,960

 
(2,235,890
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
(2,795
)
 
(2,795
)
 

 
2,795

 
(2,795
)
 
 
553,564

 
(54,162
)
 
320,292

 
(266,130
)
 
553,564

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
$
444,413

 
$
466,424

 
$
882,748

 
$
(317,767
)
 
$
1,475,818



23

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 2014

In thousands
 
Coeur Mining, Inc.
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
210,361

 
$
5,781

 
$
54,719

 
$

 
$
270,861

Receivables
 
87

 
11,151

 
105,683

 

 
116,921

Ore on leach pads
 

 
48,204

 

 

 
48,204

Inventory
 

 
54,983

 
59,948

 

 
114,931

Deferred tax assets
 
393

 

 
6,971

 

 
7,364

Prepaid expenses and other
 
6,349

 
4,557

 
4,617

 

 
15,523

 
 
217,190

 
124,676

 
231,938

 

 
573,804

NON-CURRENT ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
 
6,155

 
107,084

 
114,672

 

 
227,911

Mining properties, net
 
12,004

 
159,124

 
330,064

 

 
501,192

Ore on leach pads
 

 
37,889

 

 

 
37,889

Restricted assets
 
897

 
50

 
6,090

 

 
7,037

Equity securities
 

 
5,982

 

 

 
5,982

Receivables
 

 

 
21,686

 

 
21,686

Deferred tax assets
 
30,419

 

 
29,732

 

 
60,151

Net investment in subsidiaries
 
128,913

 
45,615

 

 
(174,528
)
 

Other
 
50,813

 
5,522

 
4,394

 
(50,814
)
 
9,915

TOTAL ASSETS
 
$
446,391

 
$
485,942

 
$
738,576

 
$
(225,342
)
 
$
1,445,567

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
3,414

 
$
13,391

 
$
32,247

 
$

 
$
49,052

Accrued liabilities and other
 
22,588

 
11,207

 
17,718

 

 
51,513

Debt
 
5,334

 
7,476

 
4,688

 

 
17,498

Royalty obligations
 

 
5,747

 
37,931

 

 
43,678

Reclamation
 

 
3,401

 
1,621

 
(1,151
)
 
3,871

Deferred tax liabilities
 
7,142

 
848

 
88

 

 
8,078

 
 
38,478

 
42,070

 
94,293

 
(1,151
)
 
173,690

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt
 
427,604

 
12,806

 
61,452

 
(50,814
)
 
451,048

Royalty obligations
 

 
9,623

 
18,028

 

 
27,651

Reclamation
 

 
46,792

 
19,000

 
1,151

 
66,943

Deferred tax liabilities
 
53,201

 
2,963

 
54,842

 

 
111,006

Other long-term liabilities
 
2,582

 
469

 
26,860

 

 
29,911

Intercompany payable (receivable)
 
(660,792
)
 
427,156

 
233,636

 

 

 
 
(177,405
)
 
499,809

 
413,818

 
(49,663
)
 
686,559

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock
 
1,034

 
250

 
128,299

 
(128,549
)
 
1,034

Additional paid-in capital
 
2,789,695

 
79,712

 
1,682,830

 
(1,762,542
)
 
2,789,695

Accumulated deficit
 
(2,202,603
)
 
(133,091
)
 
(1,580,664
)
 
1,713,755

 
(2,202,603
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
(2,808
)
 
(2,808
)
 

 
2,808

 
(2,808
)
 
 
585,318

 
(55,937
)
 
230,465

 
(174,528
)
 
585,318

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
$
446,391

 
$
485,942

 
$
738,576

 
$
(225,342
)
 
$
1,445,567



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Coeur Mining, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 19 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Labor Union Contracts
The Company maintains a labor agreement with Sindicato de Trabajadores Mineros de la Empresa Manquiri S.A. at the San Bartolomé mine in Bolivia. The San Bartolomé mine labor agreement, which became effective January 28, 2010, is currently active and does not have a fixed term. At March 31, 2015, approximately 11% of the Company’s global labor force was covered by this collective bargaining agreement. The Company cannot predict whether this agreement will be renewed on similar terms or at all, whether future labor disruptions will occur or, if disruptions do occur, how long they will last.
Rochester Production Royalties
The Company acquired the Rochester property from ASARCO, a subsidiary of Grupo Mexico S.A. de C.V., in 1983. The Company is obligated to pay a NSR royalty interest to ASARCO when the market price of silver equals or exceeds $23.60 per ounce up to a maximum rate of 5% with the condition that Rochester achieves positive cash flow for the applicable year. If cash flow at Rochester is negative in any calendar year, the maximum royalty payable is $250,000. Royalty expense was nil for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Commencing January 1, 2014, Coeur Rochester is obligated to pay a 3.4% net smelter returns royalty on up to 39.4 million silver equivalent ounces produced and sold from a portion of the Rochester mine, payable on a quarterly basis. For each calendar quarter, the royalty will be payable on the actual sales prices received (exclusive of gains or losses associated with trading activities), less refining costs, of gold and silver produced and sold from the applicable portions of the Rochester mine. Changes in the Company's mine plan and silver and gold prices result in the recognition of mark-to-market gains or losses in Fair value adjustments, net. At March 31, 2015, payments had been made on 6.1 million silver equivalent ounces with further payments to be made on 33.3 million silver equivalent ounces.
Palmarejo Gold Production Royalty
On January 21, 2009, Coeur Mexicana entered into a gold production royalty agreement with a subsidiary of Franco-Nevada Corporation under which the subsidiary of Franco-Nevada Corporation purchased a royalty covering 50% of the life of mine gold to be produced from its Palmarejo silver and gold mine in Mexico. The royalty agreement provides for a minimum obligation to be paid monthly on a total of 400,000 ounces of gold, or 4,167 ounces per month over an initial eight-year period. Please see Note 10 -- Derivative Financial Instruments for further discussion on the royalty obligation.
On October 2, 2014, Coeur Mexicana terminated the Palmarejo gold production royalty in exchange for a termination payment of $2.0 million, effective upon completion of the minimum ounce delivery requirement. Subsequently, Coeur Mexicana entered into a gold stream agreement with a subsidiary of Franco-Nevada Corporation whereby Coeur Mexicana will sell 50% of Palmarejo gold production upon completion of the gold production royalty minimum ounce delivery requirement for the lesser of $800 or spot price per ounce.  Under the gold stream agreement, Coeur Mexicana will receive an aggregate $22.0 million deposit toward future deliveries under the gold stream agreement, payable in five quarterly payments. The first payment of $5.0 million was received in the three months ended March 31, 2015.
Sites Related to Callahan Mining Corporation
In 1991, the Company acquired all of the outstanding common stock of Callahan Mining Corporation. The Company has received requests for information or notices of potential liability from state or federal agencies with regard to Callahan's operations at sites in Maine, Colorado and Washington. The Company did not make any decisions with respect to generation, transport or disposal of hazardous waste at these sites. Therefore, the Company believes that it is not liable for any potential cleanup costs either directly as an operator or indirectly as a parent. The Company anticipates that further agency interaction may occur with respect to these sites.

Callahan operated a mine and mill in Brooksville, Maine from 1968 until 1972 and subsequently disposed of the property. In 2000, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, made a formal request to the Company for information regarding the site. The site was placed on the National Priorities List on September 5, 2002, and the Maine Department of Transportation, a partial owner of the property, signed a consent order in 2005. In January 2009, the EPA and the State of Maine made additional formal requests to the Company for information relating to the site, to which the Company responded. The first phase of cleanup at the site began in April 2011.
    
The Van Stone Mine in Stevens County, Washington consists of several parcels of land and was mined from 1926 until 1993 by multiple owners. Callahan sold its parcel in 1990. In February 2010, the State of Washington Department of Ecology notified Callahan that it, among others, is a potentially liable person (PLP) under Washington law.


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Coeur Mining, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Under lease and option agreements with several owners, Callahan was involved with the Akron Mine located in Gunnison County, Colorado from 1937-1960. The United States Forest Service (“USFS”) made formal requests for information to Callahan regarding the site in December 2003, February 2007, March 2013, and November 2013. Callahan timely responded to each request. In August 2014, Callahan received a notice of potential CERCLA liability from the USFS regarding environmental contamination at the Akron Mine. Callahan and the USFS are currently in discussions regarding this matter.
Bolivian Temporary Restriction on Mining above 4,400 Meters
On October 14, 2009, the Bolivian state-owned mining organization, COMIBOL, announced by resolution that it was temporarily suspending mining activities above the elevation of 4,400 meters above sea level while stability studies of Cerro Rico mountain are undertaken. The Company holds rights to mine above this elevation under valid contracts with COMIBOL as well as under authorized contracts with local mining cooperatives that hold their rights under contract themselves with COMIBOL. The Company temporarily adjusted its mine plan to confine mining activities to the ore deposits below 4,400 meters above sea level and timely notified COMIBOL of the need to lift the restriction. Mining in other areas above the 4,400 meter level continues to be suspended.
The suspension may reduce production until the Company is able to resume mining above 4,400 meters. It is uncertain at this time how long the suspension will remain in place. If COMIBOL decides to restrict access above the 4,400 meter level on a permanent basis, the Company may need to write down the carrying value of the asset. It is also uncertain if any new mining or investment policies or shifts in political attitude may affect mining in Bolivia.
Paramount Transaction Litigation
Since the announcement of the Company’s acquisition of Paramount, six lawsuits have been filed related to the merger agreement in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware.  The lawsuits assert a variety of causes of action concerning the transaction, including claims against Paramount’s directors for alleged breaches of fiduciary duty in connection with the proposed transaction, and claims against the Company for allegedly aiding and abetting such breaches of fiduciary duty.  On February 18, 2015, the court entered an order consolidating the lawsuits and providing that the consolidated case shall be captioned In re Paramount Gold and Silver Corp. Stockholders Litigation, Consolidated C.A. No. 10499-VCN.  The Company cannot predict the outcome of these or any other lawsuits that might be filed subsequent to the date hereof relating to the transaction, nor can the Company predict the amount of time and expense that will be required to resolve these lawsuits. The Company intends to defend vigorously against these consolidated actions.



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Coeur Mining, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 20 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On April 17, 2015, the Company completed the acquisition of Paramount Gold and Silver Corp. ("Paramount"). At the closing of the transaction, Paramount became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and each issued and outstanding share of Paramount common stock was converted into the right to receive 0.2016 shares of Coeur common stock, with cash paid in lieu of fractional shares. The Company issued approximately 32.7 million shares of common stock as consideration in the transaction. Immediately prior to completion of the acquisition, Paramount spun off to its existing stockholders a separate, publicly traded company, Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. ("SpinCo"), which owns the Sleeper Gold Project and other assets in Nevada. As part of the transaction, the Company made a loan to Paramount in the principal amount of $8.5 million and Paramount contributed substantially all of the proceeds of such loan to SpinCo as an equity contribution. The Company also paid $1.5 million cash in exchange for newly issued shares of SpinCo common stock amounting to 4.9% of the outstanding SpinCo common stock after the issuance.

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Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion provides information that management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively "the Company", "our", or "we"). We use certain non-GAAP financial performance measures in our MD&A such as costs applicable to sales, all-in sustaining costs, and adjusted net income (loss). For a detailed description of each of these non-GAAP measures, please see "Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures" at the end of this item. We believe it is important to read this item in conjunction with our interim unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto included in this quarterly report and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, as well as other information we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Overview
We are a large silver producer with significant gold production from mines located in the United States, Mexico, and Bolivia; exploration projects in Mexico and Argentina; and streaming and royalty interests in Australia, Mexico, Ecuador, Chile, and New Zealand. The Palmarejo, San Bartolomé, Kensington, Rochester, and Wharf mines, each of which is operated by the Company, and Coeur Capital, primarily comprised of the Endeavor silver stream constitute our principal sources of revenue. The Company also owns other precious metal royalties.
Our strategy is to discover, acquire, develop and operate low-cost silver and gold mines and acquire precious metal streaming and royalty interests that together produce long-term cash flow, provide opportunities for growth through continued exploration, and generate superior and sustainable returns for stockholders. Management focuses on maximizing net cash flow through identifying and implementing revenue enhancement opportunities, reducing operating and non-operating costs, consistent capital discipline, and efficient management of working capital.
First Quarter Highlights
Metal sales of $151.0 million and royalty revenue of $2.0 million
Production of 8.0 million silver equivalent ounces, consisting of 3.8 million silver ounces and 69,734 gold ounces
Costs applicable to sales were $14.32 per silver equivalent ounce and $798 per gold ounce (see "Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures")
All-in sustaining costs were $18.11 per silver equivalent ounce (see "Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures")
General and administrative expenses reduced 36% to $8.8 million
Adjusted net loss of $24.4 million or $0.24 per share (see "Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures")
Capital expenditures of $17.6 million
Completed the acquisition of the Wharf gold mine on February 20, 2015 for net cash consideration of $102.0 million
Subsequent to quarter-end, completed the previously announced acquisition of Paramount Gold and Silver Corp.
Cash and cash equivalents of $179.6 million
Consolidated Performance
Net loss was $33.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to Net loss of $37.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014.  The lower Net loss in the three months ended March 31, 2015 is primarily due to higher silver equivalent ounce production and sales, lower gold costs applicable to sales, general and administrative expense, and amortization, and less unfavorable fair value adjustments, partially offset by lower average silver and gold prices, higher silver costs applicable to sales, and higher income tax expense.
The Company produced 3.8 million ounces of silver and 69,734 ounces of gold in the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to 4.1 million ounces of silver and 58,836 ounces of gold in the three months ended March 31, 2014. Silver production decreased due to lower throughput and grade at Palmarejo and lower grade at San Bartolomé, partially offset by higher tons placed at Rochester. Gold production increased in the three months ended March 31, 2015 due to higher grade at Kensington and the acquisition of Wharf.
Costs applicable to sales were $14.32 per silver equivalent ounce and $798 per gold ounce in the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to $13.22 per silver equivalent ounce and $1,005 per gold ounce in the three months ended March 31, 2014. Costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce increased in the three months ended March 31, 2015 due to higher unit costs at Palmarejo and San Bartolomé. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce decreased in the three months ended March 31, 2015 due to lower unit costs at Kensington.

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Three months ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Silver ounces produced
3,843,580

 
4,072,772

Gold ounces produced
69,734

 
58,836

Silver equivalent ounces produced(1)
8,027,620

 
7,602,932

Silver ounces sold
4,088,625

 
3,875,468

Gold ounces sold
68,420

 
62,578

Silver equivalent ounces sold(1)
8,193,825

 
7,630,120

Average realized price per silver ounce
$
16.77

 
$
20.29

Average realized price per gold ounce
$
1,204

 
$
1,279

Costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce(2)
$
14.32

 
$
13.22

Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce(2)
$
798

 
$
1,005

All-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce(2)
$
18.11

 
$
19.09

(1)
Silver equivalent ounces calculated using a 60:1 silver to gold ratio.
(2)
See "Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures."
Consolidated Financial Results

Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
Revenue
Metal sales decreased by $7.7 million, or 4.8%, to $151.0 million due to lower average realized silver and gold prices, partially offset by higher silver and gold ounces sold. The Company realized average silver and gold prices of $16.77 per ounce and $1,204 per ounce, respectively, compared with average realized prices of $20.29 per ounce and $1,279 per ounce, respectively. The Company sold 4.1 million silver ounces and 68,420 gold ounces, compared to sales of 3.9 million silver ounces and 62,578 gold ounces. Silver contributed 45% of sales and gold contributed 55%, compared to 50% of sales from both silver and gold. Royalty revenue increased $1.0 million due to higher production from the El Gallo and Cerro Bayo mines, as well as commencement of production at the Correnso mine.
Costs Applicable to Sales
Costs applicable to sales increased by $8.2 million, or 7.6%, to $115.1 million. The increase in costs applicable to sales is primarily due to higher silver and gold ounces sold and inventory adjustments to net realizable value at Palmarejo. For a complete discussion of costs applicable to sales, see Results of Operations below.
Amortization
Amortization decreased by $7.4 million, or 18.2%, primarily due to lower amortizable mineral interests and mining equipment as a result of the 2014 write-downs.
Expenses
General and administrative expenses decreased $5.1 million, or 36.4%, primarily due to lower outside services and certain corporate relocation costs in 2014.
Exploration expense was consistent with the prior year, with increased 2015 costs at Kensington to support the new mine plan offset by lower spending at Rochester.
Pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses decreased 3.2% to $6.8 million, primarily due to La Preciosa feasibility study costs in 2014, partly offset by Wharf acquisition costs.

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Other Income and Expenses
Non-cash fair value adjustments, net, including other-than-temporary impairments of marketable securities, were a loss of $6.4 million compared to a loss of $14.0 million, primarily due to the impact of changes in future metal prices on the Palmarejo gold production royalty and the Rochester 3.4% NSR royalty obligation.
Interest income and other, net decreased by $1.0 million to expense of $1.0 million, compared to expense of $2.0 million, primarily due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
Interest expense (net of capitalized interest of $0.7 million) decreased to $10.8 million from $13.1 million primarily due to the write-off of costs associated with the termination of a former revolving credit facility in 2014.
Income and Mining Taxes
The Company reported an income and mining tax expense of approximately $0.1 million compared to income and mining tax benefit of $4.7 million. The following table summarizes the components of the Company’s income (loss) before tax and income and mining tax (expense) benefit:
 
Three months ended March 31, 2015
 
Three months ended March 31, 2014
In thousands
Income (loss) before tax
Tax (expense) benefit
 
Income (loss) before tax
Tax (expense) benefit
United States
$
(20,707
)
$
1,886

 
$
(28,686
)
$
(146
)
Argentina
(696
)
(1
)
 
(2,204
)
4,432

Mexico
(9,672
)
(1,264
)
 
(16,006
)
3,721

Bolivia
(2,379
)
(1,407
)
 
4,692

(2,764
)
Other jurisdictions
235

718

 
324

(554
)

$
(33,219
)
$
(68
)
 
$
(41,880
)
$
4,689


In both periods, the Company recorded tax expense that differs from an amount calculated at the statutory rate primarily due to (i) a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets relating to losses incurred in the United States and certain foreign locations, (ii) the impact of foreign exchange adjustments on deferred tax account balances, reserves for uncertain tax positions, and foreign earnings not considered as permanently reinvested with respect to certain foreign locations, and (iii) differences in foreign tax rates of its foreign locations. In conjunction with these items, the Company's consolidated effective income tax rate is a function of the combined effective tax rates in the jurisdictions in which it operates. Variations in the relative proportions of jurisdictional income and loss result in significant fluctuations in its consolidated effective tax rate.
Results of Operations
Palmarejo
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Tons milled
451,918

 
571,345

Silver ounces produced
1,354,000

 
1,820,484

Gold ounces produced
15,495

 
25,216

Silver equivalent ounces produced
2,283,700

 
3,333,444

Costs applicable to sales/oz(1)
$
15.99

 
$
13.36

(1) See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures

Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

Silver equivalent production decreased 31% due to lower mill throughput as the mine continues its transition to a lower tonnage, high grade underground operation. Metal sales were $39.4 million, or 26% of Coeur's metal sales, compared with $68.0 million, or 43% of Coeur's metal sales. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased as a result of unfavorable inventory adjustments ($1.43 per ounce) and higher labor and consumables costs, partially offset by lower diesel costs. Amortization decreased to $7.3 million compared to $18.7 million due to lower production and amortizable mineral interests and mining equipment. Capital expenditures increased to $9.2 million compared to $3.7 million due to underground development of the Guadalupe deposit.

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Rochester
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Tons placed
4,013,879

 
3,640,861

Silver ounces produced
1,143,570

 
750,362

Gold ounces produced
13,721

 
8,192

Silver equivalent ounces produced
1,966,830

 
1,241,882

Costs applicable to sales/oz(1)
$
12.99

 
$
12.67

(1) See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures

Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

Silver equivalent production increased 58% as a result of higher tons placed, higher silver and gold grades, and timing of recoveries. Metal sales were $44.0 million, or 29% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $24.2 million, or 15% of Coeur's metal sales. Costs applicable to sales per ounce were generally consistent. Amortization was $6.8 million compared to $4.5 million due to higher production. Capital expenditures were $3.3 million compared to $1.0 million.

Kensington
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Tons milled
147,969

 
159,697

Gold ounces produced
33,909

 
25,428

Costs applicable to sales/oz(1)
$
798

 
$
1,005

(1) See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures

Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

Gold production increased 33% due to higher grades, partially offset by lower throughput. Metal sales were $44.0 million, or 29% of Coeur's metal sales, compared to $36.1 million, which represented 23% of Coeur’s metal sales. Costs applicable to sales per ounce decreased due to higher production and lower core drilling and contract services. Amortization was $11.6 million compared to $10.7 million. Capital expenditures were $4.1 million compared to $4.7 million.

Wharf
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Tons placed
415,996

 

Gold ounces produced
6,609

 

Costs applicable to sales/oz(1)
$

 
$

(1) See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures

Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

On February 20, 2015, the Company acquired the Wharf gold mine in Lead, South Dakota, from a subsidiary of Goldcorp. The mine has a current reserve base of 560,000 gold ounces and is expected to produce 74,000 - 78,000 gold ounces at costs applicable to sales per gold equivalent ounce of $750 - $825 in 2015. Gold production was 6,609 ounces in the post-acquisition period to March 31, 2015.

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San Bartolomé
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Tons milled
406,951

 
385,375

Silver ounces produced
1,213,252

 
1,355,420

Costs applicable to sales/oz(1)
$
14.83

 
$
13.93

(1) See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures

Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

Silver production decreased due to lower grade, which was partially offset by higher mill throughput. Silver sales were $21.5 million, or 14% of Coeur's metal sales, compared with $27.6 million, or 17% of Coeur's metal sales. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased as a result of lower production, higher maintenance costs, and unfavorable inventory adjustments ($0.36 per ounce). Amortization was $4.7 million compared to $4.5 million. Capital expenditures were $0.9 million compared to $1.4 million.

Coeur Capital
 
Three months ended March 31,
Endeavor Silver Stream
2015
 
2014
Tons milled
185,299

 
193,219

Silver ounces produced
132,758

 
146,506

Costs applicable to sales/oz(1)
$
5.37

 
$
8.05

(1) See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures

Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

Silver production decreased due to lower grade and mill throughput, resulting in metal sales of $1.9 million compared to $2.9 million. Costs applicable to sales per ounce decreased due to the impact of lower silver prices on the Company's silver price sharing agreement with the Endeavor mine operator. Royalty revenue was $1.5 million compared to $1.0 million primarily due to increased production at Cerro Bayo and El Gallo. Amortization was $2.2 million compared to $1.7 million.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Used in Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was $4.0 million, compared to $9.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, and was impacted by the following key factors:
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold
8,193,825

 
7,630,120

Average realized price per silver equivalent ounce
$
18.42

 
$
20.79

Costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce(1)
(14.46
)
 
(14.01
)
Operating margin per silver equivalent ounce
$
3.96

 
$
6.78

(1) See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures


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Three months ended March 31,
In thousands
2015
 
2014
Cash flow before changes in operating assets and liabilities
$
10,396

 
$
14,854

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Receivables and other current assets
2,556

 
5,622

Prepaid expenses and other
(1,327
)
 
(8,109
)
Inventories
684

 
(13,912
)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(16,281
)
 
(8,082
)
CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES
$
(3,972
)
 
$
(9,627
)
Cash used in operating activities decreased $5.7 million in the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2014 due to higher silver and gold ounces sold, partially offset by lower averaged realized silver and gold prices and higher costs applicable to sales per silver ounce. Metal sales for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2014 were $18.1 million lower due to lower average realized price per silver equivalent ounce, partially offset by $10.4 million due to higher silver equivalent ounces sold. The $14.4 million working capital requirement for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was primarily due to payment of accrued interest, payroll, and other benefits compared to the $24.5 million working capital requirement for the three months ended March 31, 2014, which was primarily due to higher leach tons placed at Rochester.
Cash Used in Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was $121.4 million compared to $58.1 million in the three months ended March 31, 2014, primarily due to the acquisition of the Wharf gold mine and higher capital expenditures in 2015, partly offset by purchases of short-term investments in 2014. The Company spent $17.6 million on capital expenditures in the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared with $11.9 million in the three months ended March 31, 2014. Capital expenditures in the three months ended March 31, 2015 were primarily related to underground development of the Guadalupe deposit at Palmarejo, underground development at Kensington, and land purchases at Rochester, compared to underground development at Palmarejo and Kensington in the three months ended March 31, 2014.
Cash Provided by Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was $34.1 million compared to $134.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company entered into a $50 million credit agreement, partly offset by the repurchase of $4.6 million of 3.25% Convertible Notes due 2028 and $2.0 million of 7.875% Senior Notes due 2021. The decrease in cash provided by financing activities is primarily the result of the follow-on offering of $150 million of 7.875% Senior Notes due 2021 in the three months ended March 31, 2014.

On March 31, 2015, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (the "Credit Agreement") with The Bank of Nova Scotia. The Credit Agreement provides for a $50.0 million loan (the “Loan”) to the Company, the proceeds of which are expected to be used to finance working capital and general corporate purposes of the Company and its subsidiaries, and which has a term of one year. The Loan currently bears interest at a rate equal to an adjusted Eurocurrency rate plus a margin of 2.50% (which increases incrementally on the first day of each fiscal quarter commencing July 1, 2015 up to a maximum of 4.50%). Voluntary prepayments of the Loan under the Credit Agreement are permitted without prepayment premium or penalty, subject to notice requirements and payment of accrued interest. The Credit Agreement requires net cash proceeds of debt or equity issuances, bank facilities, asset sales and casualty insurance recoveries (in each case, subject to certain exceptions) to be applied as a mandatory prepayment of the Loan. Amounts repaid on the Loan may not be re-borrowed. The Loan is secured by a pledge of the Company’s stock in Wharf Resources (U.S.A.), Inc. and by the grant of security in substantially all of the assets of Wharf and its subsidiaries. If the Loan has not been repaid in full by January 1, 2016, the Company will be required to pledge its equity interests in certain of its other subsidiaries as additional collateral for the Loan. There was an outstanding balance of $50.0 million under the Credit Agreement at March 31, 2015.
The Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties, events of default and affirmative and negative covenants. The Credit Agreement also contains financial covenants that require (i) the Company’s ratio of consolidated debt (net of cash) to adjusted EBITDA (the “Leverage Ratio”) to be not greater than 3.50 to 1.00 at any time, and (ii) that the Company maintain cash and cash equivalents of at least $100.0 million at all times. For purposes of the Credit Agreement, adjusted EBITDA (generally, earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization and other extraordinary or non-recurring losses or charges) is determined using actual 2015 results on an annualized basis and has been calculated on a pro forma basis to include the impact of the Wharf acquisition for the three months ended March 31, 2015. Because the Company’s earnings are dependent upon prevailing metals prices, among other factors, a further sustained decline in metals prices could significantly

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impact earnings for a particular period, and, as a result, the Company’s ability to comply with the Leverage Ratio covenant. Any failure to comply with the covenants in the Credit Agreement (subject to any applicable cure period) would constitute an event of default, giving the lender the right to exercise remedies under the Credit Agreement, including accelerating the Loan. The Company was in compliance with the covenants under the Credit Agreement as of March 31, 2015.

Other Liquidity Matters

The Company asserts that its earnings from the Palmarejo operation are permanently reinvested. Therefore, no provision has been made for United States federal and state income taxes on the Company's tax basis differences in Mexico, which primarily relate to accumulated foreign earnings that have been reinvested and are expected to be reinvested outside the United States indefinitely. The Company does not believe that the amounts permanently reinvested will have a material impact on liquidity.

The Company may elect to defer some capital investment activities or to secure additional capital to ensure it maintains sufficient liquidity. In addition, if the Company decides to pursue the acquisition of additional mineral interests, new capital projects, or acquisitions of new properties, mines or companies, additional financing activities may be necessary. There can be no assurances that such financing will be available when or if needed upon acceptable terms, or at all.
Critical Accounting Policies and Accounting Developments
Please see Note 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES contained in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 for the Company's critical accounting policies and estimates.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains numerous forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) relating to the Company’s gold and silver mining business, including statements regarding strategies to produce long-term cash flow, provide opportunities for growth through continued exploration, and generate superior and sustainable returns for stockholders, maximizing net cash flow, reducing operating and non-operating costs, consistent capital discipline, efficient management of working capital, liquidity maintenance efforts and the ability to comply with debt covenants.. Such forward-looking statements are identified by the use of words such as “believes,” “intends,” “expects,” “hopes,” “may,” “should,” “plan,” “projected,” “contemplates,” “anticipates” or similar words. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements include (i) the risk factors set forth in the "Risk Factors" section of the 2014 10-K and the risks and uncertainties discussed in this MD&A, (ii) the risk that the anticipated benefits of recent acquisitions are not realized, (iii) the risks and hazards inherent in the mining business (including risks inherent in developing large-scale mining projects, environmental hazards, industrial accidents, weather or geologically related conditions), (iv) changes in the market prices of gold and silver and a sustained lower price environment, including the resulting impact on cash flows and debt covenant compliance, (v) the uncertainties inherent in the Company’s production, exploratory and developmental activities, including risks relating to permitting and regulatory delays, ground conditions and grade variability, (vi) any future labor disputes or work stoppages (involving the Company and its subsidiaries or third parties), (vii) the uncertainties inherent in the estimation of gold and silver reserves and mineralized material, (viii) changes that could result from the Company’s future acquisition of new mining properties or businesses, (ix)  the absence of control over and reliance on third parties to operate mines in which the Company or any of its subsidiaries holds royalty or streaming interests and risks related to these mining operations (including results of mining and exploration activities, environmental, economic and political risks, and changes in mine plans and project parameters); (x) the loss of access to any third-party smelter to which the Company markets silver and gold, (xi) the effects of environmental and other governmental regulations, (xii) the risks inherent in the ownership or operation of or investment in mining properties or businesses in foreign countries, and (xiii) the Company’s ability to raise additional financing necessary to conduct its business, make payments or refinance its debt. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures
Non-GAAP financial measures are intended to provide additional information only and do not have any standard meaning prescribed by generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)
Management uses Adjusted net income (loss) to evaluate the Company's operating performance, and to plan and forecast its operations. The Company believes the use of Adjusted net income (loss) reflects the underlying operating performance of our core mining business and allows investors and analysts to compare results of the Company to similar results of other mining companies. Management's determination of the components of Adjusted net income (loss) are evaluated periodically and are based, in part, on a review of non-GAAP financial measures used by mining industry analysts.
Net income (loss) is reconciled to Adjusted net income (loss) in the table below, with amounts presented after-tax:
 
Three months ended March 31,
In thousands except per share amounts
2015
 
2014
Net income (loss)
$
(33,287
)
 
$
(37,191
)
Fair value adjustments, net
4,339

 
7,827

Stock-based compensation
2,410

 
2,453

Impairment of marketable securities
1,514

 
2,588

Accretion of royalty obligation
1,315

 
1,821

Inventory adjustments
3,684

 
4,373

Revolving Credit Facility termination

 
3,035

Deferred tax asset valuation allowance
(3,464
)
 

Foreign exchange gain on deferred taxes
(929
)
 
(3,705
)
Adjusted net income (loss)
$
(24,418
)
 
$
(18,799
)
 
 
 
 
Adjusted net income (loss) per share
$
(0.24
)
 
$
(0.18
)
Costs Applicable to Sales and All-in Sustaining Costs

Management uses Costs applicable to sales ("CAS") and All-in sustaining costs ("AISC") to evaluate the Company’s current operating performance and life of mine performance from discovery through reclamation. We believe these measures assist analysts, investors and other stakeholders in understanding the costs associated with producing silver and gold and assessing our operating performance and ability to generate free cash flow from operations. These measures may not be indicative of operating profit or cash flow from operations as determined under GAAP. Management believes converting the benefit from selling gold into silver equivalent ounces (silver to gold ratio of 60:1) best allows management, analysts, investors and other stakeholders to evaluate the operating performance of the Company. Other companies may calculate CAS and AISC differently as a result of reflecting the benefit from selling non-silver metals as a by-product credit rather than converting to silver equivalent ounces, differences in the determination of sustaining capital expenditures, and differences in underlying accounting principles and accounting frameworks such as in International Financial Reporting Standards.


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Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
 
 
Silver
 
Gold
 
 
In thousands except per ounce amounts
 
Palmarejo
 
San Bartolomé
 
Rochester
 
Endeavor
 
Total
 
Kensington
 
Total
Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP)
 
$
41,824

 
$
23,818

 
$
38,235

 
$
1,892

 
$
105,769

 
$
40,973

 
$
146,742

Amortization
 
7,333

 
4,691

 
6,843

 
1,259

 
20,126

 
11,554

 
31,680

Costs applicable to sales
 
$
34,491

 
$
19,127

 
$
31,392

 
$
633

 
$
85,643

 
$
29,419

 
$
115,062

Silver equivalent ounces sold
 
2,157,612

 
1,289,867

 
2,416,103

 
117,863

 
5,981,445

 
 
 
 
Gold ounces sold
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
36,873

 
 
Costs applicable to sales per ounce
 
$
15.99

 
$
14.83

 
$
12.99

 
$
5.37

 
$
14.32

 
$
798

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Treatment and refining costs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,490

Sustaining capital
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10,909

General and administrative
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8,834

Exploration
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,266

Reclamation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,924

Project/pre-development costs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,873

All-in sustaining costs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
148,358

Silver equivalent ounces sold
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5,981,445

Kensington silver equivalent ounces sold
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,212,380

Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8,193,825

All-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
18.11

Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
 
 
Silver
 
Gold
 
 
In thousands except per ounce amounts
 
Palmarejo
 
San Bartolomé
 
Rochester
 
Endeavor
 
Total
 
Kensington
 
Total
Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP)
 
$
62,233

 
$
23,358

 
$
19,159

 
$
2,135

 
$
106,885

 
$
39,240

 
$
146,125

Amortization
 
18,659

 
4,457

 
4,451

 
953

 
28,520

 
10,709

 
39,229

Costs applicable to sales
 
$
43,574

 
$
18,901

 
$
14,708

 
$
1,182

 
$
78,365

 
$
28,531

 
$
106,896

Silver equivalent ounces sold
 
3,261,982

 
1,357,307

 
1,160,829

 
146,842

 
5,926,960

 
 
 
 
Gold ounces sold
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
28,386

 
 
Costs applicable to sales per ounce
 
$
13.36

 
$
13.93

 
$
12.67

 
$
8.05

 
$
13.22

 
$
1,005

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Treatment and refining costs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,561

Sustaining capital
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
12,851

General and administrative
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
13,896

Exploration
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,217

Reclamation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,914

Project/pre-development costs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,325

All-in sustaining costs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
145,660

Silver equivalent ounces sold
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5,926,960

Kensington silver equivalent ounces sold
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,703,160

Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7,630,120

All-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
19.09



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Item 3.     Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk
The Company is exposed to various market risks as a part of its operations and engages in risk management strategies to mitigate these risks. The Company continually evaluates the potential benefits of engaging in these strategies based on current market conditions. The Company does not actively engage in the practice of trading derivative instruments for profit. This discussion of the Company's market risk assessments contains "forward looking statements" that contain risks and uncertainties. For additional information regarding forward-looking statements and risks and uncertainties that could impact the Company, please refer to Item 2 - Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements. Actual results and actions could differ materially from those discussed below.
Gold and Silver Price
Gold and silver prices may fluctuate widely due to numerous factors such as U.S. dollar strength or weakness, demand, investor sentiment, inflation or deflation, and global mine production. The Company's profitability and cash flow may be significantly impacted by changes in the market price of gold and silver.
Gold and Silver Hedging
To mitigate the risks associated with gold and silver price fluctuations, the Company may enter into option contracts to hedge future production. At March 31, 2015, the Company has outstanding put spread contracts on 2.7 million ounces of silver. The weighted average high and low strike prices on the silver put spreads are $17.00 per ounce and $15.50 per ounce, respectively.
If the market price of silver and gold were to average less than the high strike price but more than the low strike price during the contract period, the Company would receive the difference between the average market price and the high strike price for the contracted volume over the contract period. If the market price of silver and gold were to average less than the low strike price during the contract period, the Company would receive the difference between the average market price and the high strike price for the contracted volume over the contract period, and the Company would be required to pay the difference between the average market price and the low strike price for the contracted volume over the contract period. The Company may be exposed to non-performance risk by counterparties as a result of its hedging activities. This exposure would be limited to the amount that the spot price of the metal falls short of the contract price.
The put spread contracts are generally net cash settled and expire during the second quarter of 2015. At March 31, 2015, the fair market value of the put spreads was a net asset of $1.5 million. A 10% increase or decrease in the price of silver and gold at March 31, 2015 would result in gains of nil and $4.1 million on settlement, respectively.
Provisional Gold and Silver Sales
The Company enters into sales contracts with third-party smelters which generally provide for a provisional payment based upon preliminary assays and quoted metal prices. The provisionally priced sales contracts contain an embedded derivative that is required to be separated from the host contract. Depending on the difference between the price at the time of sale and the final settlement price, embedded derivatives are recorded as either a derivative asset or liability. The embedded derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting and, as a result, are marked to the market gold and silver price at the end of each period from the provisional sale date to the date of final settlement. The mark-to-market gains and losses are recorded in earnings. Changes in silver and gold pricing resulted in provisional pricing mark-to-market gains of $0.9 million in the three months ended March 31, 2015.
At March 31, 2015, the Company had outstanding provisionally priced sales of 0.5 million ounces of silver and 33,084 ounces of gold at prices of $16.67 and $1,224, respectively. A 10% change in realized silver price would cause revenue to vary approximately $0.9 million and a 10% change in realized gold price would cause revenue to vary approximately $4.0 million.
Palmarejo Gold Production Royalty
On January 21, 2009, Coeur Mexicana entered into a gold production royalty transaction with a subsidiary of Franco-Nevada Corporation. The royalty covers 50% of the life of mine production from the Palmarejo mine and adjacent properties and includes a minimum obligation of 4,167 gold ounces per month which terminates when payments in respect of 400,000 gold ounces have been made. The minimum royalty obligation is considered an embedded derivative financial instrument due to the impact of fluctuating gold prices on the underlying gold ounces.
As of March 31, 2015, a total of 72,414 ounces of gold remain outstanding under the minimum royalty obligation. The fair value of the embedded derivative is reflected net of the Company's current credit adjusted risk free rate, which was 7.6% at March 31, 2015. The fair value of the embedded derivative at March 31, 2015 was a liability of $19.3 million. A 10% change in the price of gold would result in a change in the fair value of the net derivative liability at March 31, 2015 to vary by approximately $7.7 million.

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Foreign Currency
The Company operates, or has mineral interests, in several foreign countries including Australia, Bolivia, Chile, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, and New Zealand, which exposes it to foreign currency exchange rate risks. Foreign currency exchange rates are influenced by world market factors beyond the Company's control such as supply and demand for U.S. and foreign currencies. Fluctuations in local currency exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar may significantly impact profitability and cash flow.
Foreign Currency Hedging
To manage foreign currency risk, the Company may enter into forward foreign currency contracts and option contracts when the Company believes such contracts would be beneficial. The Company had no outstanding foreign exchange contracts at March 31, 2015.
Additional information about the Company’s derivative financial instruments may be found in Note 11 -- Derivative Financial Instruments in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
(a)
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act), and management necessarily applied its judgment in assessing the costs and benefits of such controls and procedures, which by their nature, can provide only reasonable assurance regarding management’s control objectives. The design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. Based upon the foregoing, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective and operating to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by it in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and to provide reasonable assurance that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b)
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Based on an evaluation by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, such officers concluded that there was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended March 31, 2015 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II. Other Information
Item 1.    Legal Proceedings
The information contained in Note 19 -- Commitments and Contingencies in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in this quarterly report is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 1A. Risk Factors

Item 1A -- Risk Factors of the 2014 10-K sets forth information relating to important risks and uncertainties that could materially adversely affect the Company's business, financial condition or operating results. Additional risks and uncertainties that the Company does not presently know or that it currently deems immaterial also may impair our business operations.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Information pertaining to mine safety matters is reported in accordance with Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act in Exhibit 95.1 attached to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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Item 6.    Exhibits
2.1
Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 12, 2015, among Coeur Mining, Inc. and Goldcorp America Holdings Inc. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 13, 2015).
2.2
Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 3, 2015, among Coeur Mining, Inc., Hollywood Merger Sub, Inc., Paramount Gold and Silver Corp. and Paramount Nevada Gold Corp. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 6, 2015).
4.1
Third Supplemental Indenture, dated April 14, 2015, among Coeur Mining, Inc., as issuer, certain subsidiaries of Coeur Mining, Inc., as guarantors thereto, and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (Filed herewith).
10.1
Credit Agreement, dated March 31, 2015, by and between Coeur Mining, Inc. and The Bank of Nova Scotia (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 2, 2015).
31.1
Certification of the CEO (Filed herewith).
31.2
Certification of the CFO (Filed herewith).
32.1
CEO Section 1350 Certification (Filed herewith).
32.2
CFO Section 1350 Certification (Filed herewith).
95.1
Mine Safety Disclosure (Filed herewith).
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document*
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema*
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase*
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase*
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase*
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase*
*    The following financial information from Coeur Mining, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2015, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
COEUR MINING, INC.
 
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
 
Dated
May 4, 2015
/s/ Mitchell J. Krebs
 
 
 
MITCHELL J. KREBS
 
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
 
Dated
May 4, 2015
/s/ Peter C. Mitchell
 
 
 
PETER C. MITCHELL
 
 
 
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
 
 
 
 
Dated
May 4, 2015
/s/ Mark Spurbeck
 
 
 
MARK SPURBECK
 
 
 
Vice President, Finance (Principal Accounting Officer)




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