RE:Amazing bunch of armchair quarterbacks here “……. forward sales allowed KDX to buy Rice without huge share dillution, that would have REALLY hurt per share earnings going forward……” Please check KDX's reports of its bloated cash reserves
before its purchase of Rice Lake ….. the forward sales seems to be led by "advisers".
https://www.klondexmines.com/investors/news/klondex-generates-2015-operating-cash-flow-of-cad47-4-million-increases-cash-balance-2016-03-23 Paul Andre Huet, President and Chief Executive Officer said, “2015 was a record year for Klondex in many ways. Our production continues to grow while our production cash costs continue to decrease, generating significant operating cash flow to fuel our business.
We ended the year with approximately $60 million in cash, a 30% increase from the end of last year, and another $19 million in inventory. Additionally, in March 2016, we successfully secured a $25 million revolving credit facility at competitive rates, further demonstrating the strength of our balance sheet. We’re well positioned to continue to grow our business in the future, targeting 16% greater production in 2016 at similar production costs, which we expect will once again result in significant free cash flow for our shareholders.”
https://www.klondexmines.com/investors/news/klondex-completes-acquisition-of-rice-lake-mine-and-mill-complex The aggregate purchase price of US$32 million was comprised of US$20 million in cash paid at closing and US$12 million in deferred payments in the form of a promissory note with an annual interest rate of 4% (the “Note”). The Note is secured against Rice Lake and other purchased assets and contains customary covenants.