FORM 6-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant
to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the
month of August 2006
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Goldcorp Inc. |
(Translation of registrants name into English) |
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Suite
1560, 200 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3L6 Canada
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-____________
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Suite 1560 200 Burrard St.
Vancouver, BC, V6C 3L6
Tel: (604) 696-3000
Fax: (604) 696-3001 |
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Toronto Stock Exchange: G
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New York Stock Exchange: GG |
SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS NEARLY DOUBLED TO $190 MILLION FROM Q2 2005
(All figures are in US dollars unless stated otherwise)
Vancouver, British Columbia August 10, 2006 GOLDCORP INC. (GG:NYSE; G:TSX) is pleased to
announce its second quarter results, highlights of which are:
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Net earnings nearly doubled to $190.4 million ($0.50 per share), compared with $98.0
million ($0.30 per share) in 2005. Adjusted for certain non-cash items(1)(2),
net earnings amounted to $136.9 million ($0.36 per share) for the quarter. |
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Operating cash flows increased 46% to $240.1 million ($0.63 per share), compared with
$163.9 million ($0.50 per share) in 2005. (2). |
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On May 12, 2006, Goldcorp closed on the agreement with Barrick Gold Corporation to
acquire Placer Dome Incs (Placer Dome) Canadian operations and other assets for cash of
approximately $1.6 billion. These operations are included in Goldcorps operating results
for the period from May 12, 2006 to June 30, 2006. |
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Gold production increased 35% to 378,500 ounces, compared with 281,000 ounces in 2005. |
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Gold sales were 398,700 ounces, compared with 267,400 ounces in 2005, excluding second
quarter 2005 gold sales of 275,700 ounces in gold bullion inventory. |
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Total cash costs were minus $123 per ounce (net of by-product copper and silver credits)
(2005, $52 per ounce). (2) |
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On June 9, 2006, Goldcorp closed on the early warrant exercise transaction. Proceeds
received during the quarter were approximately $455 million, which were subsequently used
to repay credit facilities drawn down to fund the acquisition of Placer Dome assets. |
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Non- cash items include $61 million related to the dilution gain realized on the
Silver Wheaton C$200 million public offering to non-controlling interests and $7.6 million,
net of tax, non-hedge derivative losses. |
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The Company has included certain non-GAAP performance measures throughout this
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For the six months to June 30, 2006, net earnings increased to $282.8 million ($0.78 per
share), adjusted for certain non-cash items, net earnings amounted to $229.3 million ($0.63 per
share), compared with $127.5 million ($0.44 per share) in 2005. Operating cash flows increased to
$314.5 million ($0.87 per share), compared with $244.1 million ($0.84 per share) in 2005. Gold
production totalled 673,600 ounces in 2006 compared with 556,400 ounces in 2005. Gold sales
increased to 687,100 ounces at a total cash cost of minus $108 per ounce, compared with 484,900
ounces, excluding gold sales of 275,700 in gold bullion inventory, at a total cash cost of $64 per
ounce in 2005.
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Ian Telfer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Goldcorp, said, Goldcorps strong quarterly
results are indicative of the Companys ability to increase gold production, deliver solid earnings
and cash flows and remain as one of the lowest cash cost producers in the industry. The integration
of the recently acquired operations is proceeding smoothly and synergy optimization plans are in
progress. We will continue our aggressive plans to create value for shareholders through strategic
acquisitions and capital investments that enhance our long-term production profile.
A conference call will be held Thursday, August 10th at 5:00 p.m. (ET) to discuss these results.
You may join the call by dialing toll free 1-877-888-3855, or for calls from outside Canada and the
U.S. dial (416) 695-6622.
You can listen to a recorded playback of the call after the event until September 10th by dialing
1-888-509-0081 or (416) 695-5275. A live and archived audio webcast will also be available at
www.goldcorp.com.
Goldcorp is one of the worlds lowest cost and fastest growing multi-million ounce gold producers
with operations throughout the Americas and Australia. Gold production in 2006 is expected to
approximate 1.8 million ounces on an annualized basis, at a total cash cost of less than $100 per
ounce. In the second half of 2006, production is expected to be 950,000 ounces. The Company does
not hedge its gold production.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the United States
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities legislation.
Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the future
price of gold, silver and copper, the estimation of mineral reserves and resources, the realization
of mineral reserve estimates, the timing and amount of estimated future production, costs of
production, capital expenditures, costs and timing of the development of new deposits, success of
exploration activities, permitting time lines, currency exchange rate fluctuations, requirements
for additional capital, government regulation of mining operations, environmental risks,
unanticipated reclamation expenses, title disputes or claims and limitations on insurance coverage.
Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking
terminology such as plans, expects or does not expect, is expected, budget, scheduled,
estimates, forecasts, intends, anticipates or does not anticipate, or believes, or
variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results may,
could, would, might or will be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements
are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual
results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Goldcorp to be materially different from
those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: risks
related to the integration of acquisitions; risks related to international operations; risks
related to joint venture operations; actual results of current exploration activities; actual
results of current reclamation activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project
parameters as plans continue to be refined; future prices of gold, silver and copper; possible
variations in ore reserves, grade or recovery rates; failure of plant, equipment or processes to
operate as anticipated; accidents, labor disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in
obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of development or construction
activities, as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled Description of the Business
Risk Factors in Goldcorps annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2005,
available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, and Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2005 on file
with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. Although Goldcorp has
attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to
be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove
to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated
in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements. Goldcorp does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are
incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
For further information, please contact:
Melanie Pilon
Director, Investor Relations
Goldcorp Inc.
Telephone: 604-696-3024
Fax: (604) 696-3001
e-mail: info@goldcorp.com
website: www.goldcorp.com