Unaudited interim results for the three-month period ended 31 March 2026
Serabi Gold plc reported strong unaudited interim results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, with gold production increasing 20% year-on-year to 12,043 ounces and cash held rising to $64.4 million, enabling the company to become debt-free after repaying $5.3 million. EBITDA significantly improved to $29.2 million from $12.4 million in the prior year's quarter, and post-tax profit more than doubled to $21.0 million, resulting in earnings per share of 27.72 cents. This performance was driven by higher feed grades and new production zones, alongside a substantial increase in the average gold price received to $4,926 per ounce, up from $2,908 in Q1 2025.
| 3 months to 31 Mar 2026 | Now | Year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | £37.5m | £21.9m | +71.2% |
| Operating profit | £20.1m | £8.4m | +138.4% |
| Profit before tax | £20.4m | £8.6m | +137.7% |
| Net income | £15.6m | £7.0m | +123.6% |
| Cash from operations | £20.2m | £8.1m | +148.9% |
| Net cash / (debt) | £46.9m | £32.5m | +44.1% |
| Cash | £48.9m | £20.5m | +138.8% |
Figures as reported, converted to £ where needed – see all financials.
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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.
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 person who arranged for the release of this announcement on behalf of the Company was Andrew Khov, Vice President, Investor Relations & Business Development.
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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$’000) | Notes | (unaudited) | (unaudited) |
| CONTINUING OPERATIONS | |||
| Revenue (from continuing operations) | 50,571 | 27,593 | |
| Cost of sales | (18,331) | (13,138) | |
| Depreciation and amortisation charges | (2,143) | (1,835) | |
| Total cost of sales | (20,474) | (14,973) | |
| Gross profit | 30,097 | 12,620 | |
| Administration expenses | (2,935) | (1,978) | |
| Share-based payments | (85) | (68) | |
| Gain on disposal of fixed assets | 20 | 40 | |
| Operating profit | 27,097 | 10,614 | |
| Foreign exchange (loss)/gain | 74 | 70 | |
| Finance expense | 2 | (58) | (111) |
| Finance income | 2 | 325 | 206 |
| Profit before taxation | 27,438 | 10,779 | |
| Income and other taxes | 3 | (6,445) | (2,010) |
| Profit after taxation (1) | 20,993 | 8,769 | |
| Other comprehensive income (net of tax) | |||
| Exchange differences on translating foreign operations | 7,408 | 6,990 | |
| Total comprehensive profit for the period (1) | 28,401 | 15,759 | |
| Profit per ordinary share (basic) | 4 | 27.72c | 11.58c |
| Profit per ordinary share (diluted) | 4 | 27.72c | 11.58c |
- The Group has no non-controlling interest and all profits are attributable to the equity holders of the Parent Company
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2026
| (expressed in US$’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) 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
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.
These financial statements do not constitute statutory accounts as defined in Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006.
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$5.3 million relating to the short-term working capital loan plus interest which the Group had previously entered on 22 January 2025. As a result, at the time of writing, the Group is debt free.
Management prepares, for Board review, regular updates of its operational plans and cash flow forecasts based on their best judgement of the expected operational performance of the Group and using economic assumptions that the Directors consider are reasonable in the current global economic climate. The current plans assume that during 2026 the Group will continue gold production from its Palito Complex operation as well as increase production from the Coringa mine and will be able to increase gold production to exceed the levels of 2025.
The Directors will limit the Group’s discretionary expenditures, when necessary, to manage the Group’s liquidity.
The Directors acknowledge that the Group remains subject to operational and economic risks and any unplanned interruption or reduction in gold production or unforeseen changes in economic assumptions may adversely affect the level of free cash flow that the Group can generate on a monthly basis. The Directors have a reasonable expectation that, after taking into account reasonably possible changes in trading performance, and the current macroeconomic situation, the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the Financial Statements.
Finance expense and income
| 3 months ended 31 March 2026 (unaudited) | 3 months ended 31 March 2025 (unaudited) | |
|---|---|---|
| US$’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 |
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$2,476,015).
Earnings per Share
| 3 months ended 31 March 2026 (unaudited) | 3 months ended 31 March 2025 (unaudited) | |
|---|---|---|
| Profit attributable to ordinary shareholders (US$’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 |
- 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.
- 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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