REG-Unaudited interim results for the three-month period ended 31 March 2026
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Unaudited interim results for the three-month period ended 31 March 2026
Serabi Gold plc (“Serabi” or the “Company”) (AIM:SRB, TSX:SBI,
OTCQX:SRBIF), the Brazilian focused gold mining and development company, is
pleased to release its unaudited results for the three-month period ended 31
March 2026 (all financial amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars unless
otherwise indicated).
HIGHLIGHTS
* Gold production for Q1-2026 of 12,043 ounces (Q1-2025: 10,013 ounces).
* Gold sold for Q1-2026 of 10,323 ounces (Q1-2025: 9,699 ounces).
* Cash held at 31 March 2026 of $64.4 million (31 December 2025: $49.2
million). * Company now debt free; repaid $5.3 million to Banco Santander in
Brazil during the quarter.
* EBITDA for the three-month period of $29.2 million (Q1-2025: $12.4 million).
* Post-tax profit for the three-month period of $21.0 million (Q1-2025: $8.8
million).
* Profit per share of 27.72 cents (Q1-2025: 11.58 cents).
* Net cash inflow from operations for the three-month period (after mine
development expenditure of $2.2 million and pre operating costs of $0.9
million) of $24.2 million (Q1-2025: $7.1 million inflow after mine development
expenditure of $1.6 million and pre operating costs of $1.5 million).
* Average gold price of $4,926 per ounce received on gold sales during the
three-month period (Q1-2025: $2,908).
* Cash Cost for the quarter of $1,863 per ounce (Q4-2025: $1,799 per ounce).
* All-In Sustaining Cost for the three-month period to March 2026 of $2,293
per ounce (Q4-2025: $1,818 per ounce).
The full interim statements together with commentary can be accessed on the
Company’s website using the following LINK
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Colm Howlin, CFO, Commented
“The first quarter of 2026 marked a strong start to the year, building on
the positive momentum in 2025. Gold production for the quarter totalled 12,043
ounces, representing a 20% increase on Q1-2025, driven by higher feed grades
at both Palito and Coringa, as well as the commencement of production from the
Meio zone at the Coringa Mine. Cash cost and AISC are incrementally higher
than Q4-2025, largely driven by the ramp up at Coringa. With the Meio zone now
at commercial production, costs associated with mining the Meio zone are now
included in cash cost and AISC.
The strong operational performance delivered cash generation of $15.2 million
in the quarter, increasing the Group’s cash position to $64.4 million on 31
March 2026, up from $49.2 million at 31 December 2025. The average realised
gold price for the quarter was $4,926 per ounce, compared to $2,908 per ounce
for the first quarter of 2025.
The exploration results from 2025 and the first quarter of 2026 have
consistently demonstrated strong mineralisation continuity and highlight the
significant upside potential across our licence areas. We look forward to
providing further exploration updates in the coming weeks.”
Overview of the financial results
Reported revenues and costs reflect the ounces sold in each period and as a
result total revenues and costs for the three-month period are higher than the
corresponding period in 2025. In Q1-2026, the Group reported revenue and
operating costs related to the sale of 10,323 ounces in the period (12,043
ounces produced). This compares to sales reported of 9,699 ounces in Q1-2025
(10,013 ounces produced).
The Company continued to benefit from a strong gold price throughout the first
quarter of 2026, with the most material uplift occurring in March, with the
USD gold price rising to $5,095 and averaging $4,926 for the quarter, compared
to a current spot price of approximately $4,571 per ounce. This contributed to
a Q1 average gold price in Brazilian Real of BRL25,881. In Q1-2026, the
average USD gold price increased by 69% in comparison to Q1-2025 ($4,926 in
Q1-2026 vs $2,908 in Q1-2025).
BRL strengthened during Q1-2026, with the USD:BRL rate moving from 5.5 at 31
December 2025 to 5.25 at 31 March 2026. This strengthening limited the extent
to which the stronger USD gold price translated into local currency margins.
The Group delivered a strong start to 2026 with an 20% increase in production
year-on-year, driven by significant grade improvements at Coringa (+39%). The
classification plant at Coringa contributed meaningfully to the grade uplift,
while development at the Meio and Galena veins continued during the first
quarter of 2026.
Cash balances at the end of March 2026 were $64.4 million, in comparison to
the cash balances at the end of December 2025 of $49.2 million. On 16 January
2026 the Company fully repaid its $5.3 million unsecured loan arrangement with
Santander Bank in Brazil which carried an interest coupon of 6.16 per cent.
The company did not engage in any new loans during the year of 2026.
Key Financial Information
SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATISTICS FOR THE THREE-MONTHS ENDING 31 MARCH 2026
3 months to 31 March 2026 $’000 (unaudited) 3 months to 31 March 2025 $’000 (unaudited)
Revenue 50,571 27,593
Cost of sales (18,331) (13,138)
Gross operating profit 32,240 14,455
Administration and share based payments (3,000) (2,006)
EBITDA 29,240 12,449
Depreciation and amortisation charges (2,143) (1,835)
Operating profit before finance and tax 27,097 10,614
Profit after tax 20,993 8,769
Earnings per ordinary share (basic) 27.72c 11.58c
Average gold price received ($/oz) $4,926 $2,908
As at 31 March 2026 $’000 (unaudited) As at 31 December 2025 $’000 (audited)
Cash and cash equivalents 64,472 49,223
Net funds (after finance debt obligations) 61,753 42,083
Net assets 198,241 169,721
Cash Cost and All-In Sustaining Cost (“AISC”)
3 months to 31 March 2026 3 months to 31 March 2025 12 months to 31 December 2025
Gold production for cash cost and AISC purposes (ounces) 12,043 10,013 44,168
Total Cash Cost of production (per ounce) $1,863 $1,269 $ 1,437
Total AISC of production (per ounce) $2,293 $1,636 $ 1,816
The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to
constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulations
(EU) No. 596/2014 as it forms part of UK Domestic Law by virtue of the
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.
The person who arranged for the release of this announcement on behalf of the
Company was Andrew Khov, Vice President, Investor Relations & Business
Development.
Enquiries
SERABI GOLD plc
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Chief Executive m +44 (0)7799 473621
Colm Howlin
Chief Financial Officer m +353 89 6078171
Andrew Khov m +1 647 885 4874
Vice President, Investor Relations &
Business Development
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Forward-looking statements
Certain statements in this announcement are, or may be deemed to be, forward
looking statements. Forward looking statements are identified by their use of
terms and phrases such as ‘‘believe’’, ‘‘could’’, “should”
‘‘envisage’’, ‘‘estimate’’, ‘‘intend’’,
‘‘may’’, ‘‘plan’’, ‘‘will’’ or the negative of those,
variations or comparable expressions, including references to assumptions.
These forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but rather
on the Directors’ current expectations and assumptions regarding the
Company’s future growth, results of operations, performance, future capital
and other expenditures (including the amount, nature and sources of funding
thereof), competitive advantages, business prospects and opportunities. Such
forward looking statements reflect the Directors’ current beliefs and
assumptions and are based on information currently available to the Directors.
A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the
results discussed in the forward-looking statements including risks associated
with vulnerability to general economic and business conditions, competition,
environmental and other regulatory changes, actions by governmental
authorities, the availability of capital markets, reliance on key personnel,
uninsured and underinsured losses and other factors, many of which are beyond
the control of the Company. Although any forward-looking statements contained
in this announcement are based upon what the Directors believe to be
reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual
results will be consistent with such forward looking statements.
Qualified Persons Statement
The scientific and technical information contained within this announcement
has been reviewed and approved by Michael Hodgson, a Director of the Company.
Mr Hodgson is an Economic Geologist by training with over 35 years' experience
in the mining industry. He holds a BSc (Hons) Geology, University of London, a
MSc Mining Geology, University of Leicester and is a Fellow of the Institute
of Materials, Minerals and Mining and a Chartered Engineer of the Engineering
Council of UK, recognizing him as both a Qualified Person for the purposes of
Canadian National Instrument 43-101 and by the AIM Guidance Note on Mining and
Oil & Gas Companies dated June 2009.
Notice
Beaumont Cornish Limited, which is authorised and regulated in the United
Kingdom by the Financial Conduct Authority, is acting as nominated adviser to
the Company in relation to the matters referred herein. Beaumont Cornish
Limited is acting exclusively for the Company and for no one else in relation
to the matters described in this announcement and is not advising any other
person and accordingly will not be responsible to anyone other than the
Company for providing the protections afforded to clients of Beaumont Cornish
Limited, or for providing advice in relation to the contents of this
announcement or any matter referred to in it.
Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange, nor any other securities regulatory
authority, has approved or disapproved of the contents of this news release.
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The following information, comprising, the Income Statement, the Group Balance
Sheet, Group Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity, and Group Cash
Flow, is extracted from the unaudited interim financial statements for the
three months to 31 March 2026.
Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the three-month period ended 31 March 2026.
For the three months ended 31 March
2026 2025
(expressed in US$’000) Notes (unaudited) (unaudited)
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Revenue (from continuing operations) 50,571 27,593
Cost of sales (18,331) (13,138)
Depreciation and amortisation charges (2,143) (1,835)
Total cost of sales (20,474) (14,973)
Gross profit 30,097 12,620
Administration expenses (2,935) (1,978)
Share-based payments (85) (68)
Gain on disposal of fixed assets 20 40
Operating profit 27,097 10,614
Foreign exchange (loss)/gain 74 70
Finance expense 2 (58) (111)
Finance income 2 325 206
Profit before taxation 27,438 10,779
Income and other taxes 3 (6,445) (2,010)
Profit after taxation ((1)) 20,993 8,769
Other comprehensive income (net of tax)
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations 7,408 6,990
Total comprehensive profit for the period ((1)) 28,401 15,759
Profit per ordinary share (basic) 4 27.72c 11.58c
Profit per ordinary share (diluted) 4 27.72c 11.58c
((1) )The Group has no non-controlling interest and all profits are
attributable to the equity holders of the Parent Company
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2026
(expressed in US$’000) As at 31 March 2026 (unaudited) As at 31 March 2025 (unaudited) As at 31 December 2025 (audited)
Non-current assets
Deferred exploration costs 33,276 21,711 29,219
Property, plant and equipment 80,427 60,651 74,041
Right of use assets 6,028 4,958 5,820
Taxes receivable 10,873 5,396 9,080
Deferred taxation 1,364 2,533 1,250
Total non-current assets 131,968 95,249 119,410
Current assets
Inventories 22,068 15,649 16,182
Trade and other receivables 5,129 2,842 11,288
Prepayments and accrued income 4,216 3,553 3,262
Cash and cash equivalents 64,438 26,505 49,223
Total current assets 95,851 48,549 79,955
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 20,713 12,773 16,492
Interest bearing liabilities 1,007 5,336 6,002
Accruals 991 462 940
Total current liabilities 22,711 18,571 23,434
Net current assets 73,140 29,978 56,521
Total assets less current liabilities 205,108 125,227 175,931
Non-current liabilities
Trade and other payables 2,667 1,930 2,698
Provisions 2,522 3,038 2,374
Interest bearing liabilities 1,712 250 1,138
Total non-current liabilities 6,901 5,218 6,210
Net assets 198,207 120,009 169,721
Equity
Share capital 11,214 11,214 11,214
Share premium reserve 36,158 36,158 36,158
Option reserve 622 289 537
Other reserves 24,053 20,110 23,742
Translation reserve (59,751) (71,470) (67,159)
Retained surplus 185,911 123,708 165,229
Equity shareholders’ funds 198,207 120,009 169,721
The interim financial information has not been audited and does not constitute
statutory accounts as defined in Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. Whilst
the financial information included in this announcement has been compiled in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) this
announcement itself does not contain sufficient financial information to
comply with IFRS. The Group statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December
2025 prepared in accordance with international accounting standards in
conformity with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 will be filed with
the Registrar of Companies before 30 June 2026. The auditor’s report on
these accounts was unqualified and did not contain a statement under Section
498 (2) or 498 (3) of the Companies Act 2006.
Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
For the three-month period ended 31 March 2026
(expressed in US$’000)
(unaudited) Share capital Share premium Share option reserve Other reserves ((1)) Translation reserve Retained Earnings Total equity
Equity shareholders’ funds at 31 December 2024 11,214 36,158 221 19,487 (78,460) 115,562 104,182
Foreign currency adjustments — — — — 6,990 — 6,990
Profit for the period — — — — — 8,769 8,769
Total comprehensive income for the period — — — — 6,990 8,769 15,759
Transfer to taxation reserve — — — 623 — (623) —
Share option expense — — 68 — — — 68
Equity shareholders’ funds at 31 March 2025 11,214 36,158 289 20,110 (71,470) 123,708 120,009
Foreign currency adjustments — — — — 4,311 — 4,311
Profit for the period — — — — — 45,138 45,138
Total comprehensive income for the period — — — — 4,311 45,138 49,449
Transfer to taxation reserve — — — 3,632 — (3,632) —
Share based incentives lapsed in period — — (67) — — 15 (52)
Share based incentive expense — — 315 — — — 315
Equity shareholders’ funds at 31 December 2025 11,214 36,158 537 23,742 (67,159) 165,229 169,721
Foreign currency adjustments — — — — 7,408 — 7,408
Profit for the period — — — — — 20,993 20,993
Total comprehensive income for the period — — — — 7,408 20,993 28,401
Transfer to taxation reserve — — — 311 — (311) —
Share option expense — — 85 — — — 85
Equity shareholders’ funds at 31 March 2026 11,214 36,158 622 24,053 (59,751) 185,911 198,207
(1) (1) Other reserves comprise a merger reserve of US$361,461 and a
taxation reserve of US$23,691,102 (31 December 2025: merger reserve of
US$361,461 and a taxation reserve of US$23,381,928).
Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
For the three-month period ended 31 March 2026
For the three months ended 31 March
2026 2025
(expressed in US$’000) (unaudited) (unaudited)
Operating activities
Post tax profit for period 20,993 8,769
Depreciation – plant, equipment and mining properties 2,143 1,835
Net financial (income)/expense (341) (165)
(Gain)/loss on asset disposals (20) (40)
Provision for taxation 6,445 2,010
Share-based payments 85 68
Taxation paid (2,600) (1,932)
Interest paid (340) (381)
Foreign exchange loss 130 184
Changes in working capital
Increase in inventories (5,436) (1,908)
(Increase)/decrease in receivables, prepayments and accrued income 5,205 (1,071)
Decrease in payables, accruals and provisions 970 2,852
Net cash inflow from operations 27,234 10,221
Investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment and assets in construction (2,292) (1,601)
Mine development expenditure (2,153) (1,626)
Pre-operational project expenditure (914) (1,536)
Geological exploration expenditure (2,564) (1,526)
Proceeds from sale of assets 38 50
Interest received 325 206
Net cash outflow on investing activities (7,560) (6,033)
Financing activities
Receipt of short-term loan — 5,000
Repayment of short-term loan (5,000) (5,154)
Payment of finance lease liabilities (54) (142)
Net cash outflow from financing activities (5,054) (296)
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 14,620 3,892
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 49,223 22,183
Exchange difference on cash 595 430
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 64,438 26,505
Notes
1. Basis of preparation
These interim condensed consolidated financial statements are for the
three-month period ended 31 March 2026. Comparative information has
been provided for the unaudited three-month period ended 31 March 2025 and,
where applicable, the audited twelve-month period from 1 January 2025 to 31
December 2025. These condensed consolidated financial statements do not
include all the disclosures that would otherwise be required in a complete set
of financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the 2025 annual
report.
The condensed consolidated financial statements for the periods have been
prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 “Interim
Financial Reporting” and the accounting policies are consistent with those
of the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 and
those envisaged for the financial statements for the year ending 31 December
2026.
Accounting standards, amendments and interpretations effective in 2026
The Group has not adopted any standards or amendments in advance of their
effective date. The following new amendment has been issued by the IASB and is
effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026:
Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments – Amendments to IFRS 7 and IFRS 9 1 January 2026
Contracts Referencing Nature-dependent Electricity – Amendments to IFRS 7 and IFRS 9 1 January 2026
Annual Improvements to IFRS Accounting Standards – Volume 11 1 January 2026
No other standards or amendments are expected to be effective in 2026.
Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that
are not mandatory for the current period and have not been early adopted.
These standards are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s
current or future reporting periods.
These financial statements do not constitute statutory accounts as defined in
Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006.
(i) Going concern
At 31 March 2026 the Group held cash of US$64.4 million which represents an
increase of US$15.2 million compared to 31 December 2025.
On 16 January 2026, the Group repaid Banco Santander in Brazil US$5.3 million
relating to the short-term working capital loan plus interest which the Group
had previously entered on 22 January 2025. As a result, at the time of
writing, the Group is debt free.
Management prepares, for Board review, regular updates of its operational
plans and cash flow forecasts based on their best judgement of the expected
operational performance of the Group and using economic assumptions that the
Directors consider are reasonable in the current global economic climate. The
current plans assume that during 2026 the Group will continue gold production
from its Palito Complex operation as well as increase production from the
Coringa mine and will be able to increase gold production to exceed the levels
of 2025.
The Directors will limit the Group’s discretionary expenditures, when
necessary, to manage the Group’s liquidity.
The Directors acknowledge that the Group remains subject to operational and
economic risks and any unplanned interruption or reduction in gold production
or unforeseen changes in economic assumptions may adversely affect the level
of free cash flow that the Group can generate on a monthly basis. The
Directors have a reasonable expectation that, after taking into account
reasonably possible changes in trading performance, and the current
macroeconomic situation, the Group has adequate resources to continue in
operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, they continue to adopt
the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the Financial Statements.
2. Finance expense and income
3 months ended 31 March 2026 (unaudited) 3 months ended 31 March 2025 (unaudited)
US$’000 US$’000
Interest expense on unsecured loan — (79)
Interest expense on finance leases (33) (14)
Interest expense on short term trade loan (25) (18)
Total finance expense (58) (111)
Interest income 325 206
Total finance income 325 206
Net finance (expense) 267 95
3. Taxation
The Group has recognised a deferred tax asset to the extent that the Group has
reasonable certainty as to the level and timing of future profits that might
be generated and against which the asset may be recovered. The deferred tax
liability arising on unrealised exchange gains has been eliminated in the
three-month period to 31 March 2026 reflecting the stronger Brazilian Real
exchange rate at the end of the period and resulting in deferred tax income of
US$31,310 (three months to 31 March 2025 – income of US$466,264).
The Group has also incurred a tax charge in Brazil for the three-month period
of US$6,476,140 (three months to 31 March 2025 tax charge - US$2,476,015).
4. Earnings per Share
3 months ended 31 March 2026 (unaudited) 3 months ended 31 March 2025 (unaudited)
Profit attributable to ordinary shareholders (US$’000) 20,993 8,769
Weighted average ordinary shares in issue (Thousands) 75,735 75,735
Basic profit per share (US cents) 27.72c 11.58c
Diluted ordinary shares in issue (Thousands) ((1)) 75,735 75,735
Diluted profit per share (US cents) 27.72c 11.58c
(1) At 31 March 2026 there were 2,728,049 conditional share awards in issue
(31 March 2025 – 3,357,649). These are subject to performance conditions
which may or not be fulfilled in full or in part. These CSAs have not been
included in the calculation of the diluted earnings per share.
5. Post balance sheet events
On 12 May 2026, the Board of Directors awarded in aggregate 458,114
Conditional Share Awards (“CSA’s”) to employees (including directors) of
the Company.
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