GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman, Sept. 3 /CNW/ - Endeavour Financial Corporation (TSX:EDV) ("Endeavour" or the "Corporation") today reported net income of US$56.5 million or US$1.90 per share, on revenues of US$108 million, for the year ended June 30, 2008. This compares with net income of US$85.6 million or US$3.67 per share, on revenues of US$109 million, for the year ended June 30, 2007.
Highlights year ended June 30, 2008:
- Revenue of $108 million (including US$60 million investment income
and US$48 million financial advisory fees)
- Adjusted EBITDA of US$72.9 million
- Net Income of US$56.5 million, or US$1.90 per share
- Paid US$4.1 million in dividends
- Re-purchased 520,200 common shares at an average price of CDN$7.39
(CDN$3.8 million)
- Shareholders' Equity increased from US$255 million (CDN$11.57 per
share) to US$370 million (CDN$12.38 per share)
- Completed acquisition of Endeavour Financial Advisory Services Ltd.
Neil Woodyer, President and Chief Executive Officer commented "we are delighted with our financial results during a transition year in which we completed the acquisition of Endeavour Financial Advisory Services. The financial advisory revenue of US$48 million is a significant increase compared to previous years, reflecting a greater number of completed assignments which were generally larger in scale. Further, we experienced a high level of merchant banking investment activity and despite much more challenging market conditions, we generated US$60 million of investment income. Our strong financial performance is confirmation that our newly combined business, coupled with a focused merchant banking approach is an effective model which will clearly benefit all shareholders."
The Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of CDN$0.03 per share, payable on September 30, 2008 to shareholders of record on September 23, 2008. On a go-forward basis the monthly dividend payments to shareholders will be CDN$0.03 per share. This annualized dividend rate of CDN$0.36 per share represents a current dividend yield of 6.2%, based on the closing price of Endeavour's shares on September 2, 2008. Chairman, Frank Holmes, stated "The Board fully endorses the long-term earnings outlook of the Company and is pleased to announce the increase in the monthly dividend payment by 100%."
As of June 30, 2008 the book value per issued and outstanding share (31,123,077) was US$11.41 (or approximately CDN$12.38), compared to US$10.86 (or approximately CDN$11.57) as of June 30, 2007.
During the year ended June 30, 2008 the Corporation re-purchased 520,200 of its Common Shares in the market at a weighted average price of CDN$7.39 per share. All of these common shares have been returned to treasury.
Resource Transactions
During the year ended June 30, 2008 Endeavour Financial advised on numerous noteworthy resource transactions, including:
- The acquisition of Pacific Stratus Energy by Petro Rubiales Energy in
a transaction valued at US$2.5 billion
- Rusoro Mining's US$523 million acquisition of Gold Fields' Venezuelan
gold assets including the Choco 10 mine
- The sale of a 30% interest of Baja Mining's Boleo Copper Project to a
consortium of Korean companies for a financing package totaling US
$294 million
- Northern Orion's business combination with Yamana Gold and Meridian
Gold to create a US$9.8 billion gold company
- Participation in the creation and launch of Gold Wheaton, a newly
created gold-stream company (current market capitalization,
approximately CDN$750 million)
- The business combination of European Minerals and Lero Gold Corp. to
form Orsu Metals (transaction valued at approximately US$130 million)
- Arrangement of US$100 million corporate loan facility for Uranium One
Commenting further, President and Chief Executive Officer Neil Woodyer stated "as a merchant bank, Endeavour supports its specialist financial advisory services with strategic capital investments. We frequently invest in our client companies and have invested in each of our resource clients noted above. Our approach is to work as a trusted advisor to senior corporate officers and directors, helping them to devise and implement growth strategies in order to create shareholder value. We believe this long-term, relationship-based approach is core to the success and sustainability of our business".
Endeavour will host a conference call on Thursday September 4, 2008 at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. The meeting will be webcast by V-Call and can be accessed from the Corporation's website at www.endeavourfinancial.com or by calling the operator at 201-689-8031 or toll free 877-407-8031 prior to the scheduled start time. The conference call will be archived for later playback on Endeavour's website until September 3, 2009.
About Endeavour Financial Corporation
Endeavour is an independent merchant banking company focused on the global natural resources sector. The Corporation offers advisory services in project, corporate and debt capital markets; equity financings; mergers and acquisitions; and strategic business development. Endeavour also provides equity and bridge loans in support of clients, transactions, and other market opportunities. Accessing its global industry networks, Endeavour creates and launches new growth companies as both an advisor and investor.
For additional informational please visit our corporate website at www.endeavourfinancial.com. In order to access the Corporation's financial statements directly, please click the following URL: http://files.newswire.ca/509/Endeavour_Financial.pdf.
On behalf of Endeavour Financial Corporation
"Neil Woodyer"
Neil Woodyer
President and Chief Executive Officer
The Toronto Stock Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. The
foregoing information may contain forward-looking statements relating to
the future performance of Endeavour Financial Corporation. Forward-
looking statements, specifically those concerning future performance, are
subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ
materially. These risks and uncertainties are detailed from time to time
in the Corporation's filings with the appropriate securities commissions.
ENDEAVOUR FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Formerly Endeavour Mining Capital Corp.)
Consolidated Balance Sheet
(Expressed in United States Dollars, except per share amounts)
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June 30, June 30,
2008 2007
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ASSETS
Cash $ 14,784 $ 43,980
Investments, at fair value 308,410 229,750
Accounts receivable and other assets 7,239 154
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330,433 273,884
Capital assets 509 -
Intangible assets 29,477 -
Goodwill 23,940 -
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$ 384,359 $ 273,884
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LIABILITIES
Investment advisor fees payable $ 2,951 $ 18,444
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 6,317 112
Income taxes payable 3,824 -
Future income taxes 1,116 -
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14,208 18,556
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Share capital 111,031 53,180
Contributed surplus 5,052 492
Retained earnings 254,068 201,656
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370,151 255,328
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$ 384,359 $ 273,884
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ENDEAVOUR FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Formerly Endeavour Mining Capital Corp.)
Consolidated Statements of Operations, Comprehensive Income
and Retained Earnings
(Expressed in United States Dollars, except per share amounts)
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Year Ended, Year Ended,
June 30, June 30,
2008 2007
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REVENUE
Investment income $ 60,230 $ 109,031
Advisory fees 47,855 -
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108,085 109,031
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EXPENSES
Investment advisor fees 5,531 22,082
Employee salaries 4,291 -
Performance related bonuses 15,235 -
Consulting fees 1,747 -
General and administrative 7,119 1,576
Foreign exchange loss (gain) 1,237 (253)
Stock-based compensation 4,714 -
Amortization 6,849 -
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46,723 23,405
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 61,362 85,626
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Current income taxes (3,840) -
Future income taxes (999) -
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NET INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 56,523 85,626
RETAINED EARNINGS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 201,656 119,183
DIVIDENDS PAID (4,111) (3,153)
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RETAINED EARNINGS, END OF PERIOD $ 254,068 $ 201,656
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BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE $ 1.90 $ 3.67
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DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $ 1.82 $ 3.47
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WEIGHTED-AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
OUTSTANDING, BASIC 29,821,333 23,353,634
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WEIGHTED-AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
OUTSTANDING, DILUTED 31,123,077 24,670,963
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ENDEAVOUR FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Formerly Endeavour Mining Capital Corp.)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Expressed in United States Dollars, except per share amounts)
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Year Ended, Year Ended,
June 30, June 30,
2008 2007
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 56,523 $ 85,626
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash used in operating activities:
Net realized gain on investments (62,216) (49,813)
Change in net unrealized appreciation
of investments 3,109 (57,624)
Unrealized advisory fees (3,516) -
Amortization 6,849 -
Stock-based compensation 4,714 -
Increase in future income tax expense 999 -
Changes in non-cash working capital (39,761) 2,705
Purchase of investments (156,988) (105,540)
Proceeds from the sale of investments 140,416 111,418
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(49,871) (13,228)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Received from the issue of common shares 793 1,303
Repurchase of common shares (3,846) (480)
Dividends paid (4,111) (3,153)
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(7,164) (2,330)
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net cash received on purchase of Endeavour
Financial Advisory Services Ltd. 27,063 -
Purchase of capital assets (112) -
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26,951 -
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and
cash equivalents 888 (253)
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DECREASE IN CASH (29,196) (15,811)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 43,980 59,791
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CASH END OF PERIOD $ 14,784 $ 43,980
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