Investor Fact Sheet
Barrick Gold Corporation
Barrick is the gold industry leader, with a portfolio of operating mines and projects located across five continents, and large land positions on some of the world’s most prospective mineral trends.
Our vision is to be the world’s best gold mining company by finding, acquiring, developing and producing quality reserves in a safe, profitable and socially responsible manner.
Barrick shares are traded on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.
Financial Highlights
|
(in millions of US dollars, except per share data) |
|
|
|
|
(US GAAP basis) |
2008 |
2007 |
2006 |
|
Sales |
$ 7,913 |
$ 6,332 |
$ 5,630 |
|
Net income |
785 |
1,119 |
1,506 |
|
per share |
0.90 |
1.29 |
1.79 |
|
Adjusted net income1 |
1,661 |
1,036 |
1,230 |
|
per share |
1.90 |
1.19 |
1.46 |
|
Operating Cash Flow |
2,206 |
1,732 |
2,122 |
|
Cash and equivalents |
1,437 |
2,207 |
3,043 |
|
Dividends per share |
0.40 |
0.30 |
0.22 |
Operating Highlights
|
|
|
|
|
Gold production (000s oz) |
7,657 |
8,060 |
8,643 |
|
Average realized gold price per ounce |
$ 870 |
$ 619 |
$ 543 |
|
Total cash costs per ounce2 |
$ 443 |
$ 345 |
$ 280 |
|
Total Gold Cash Costs per ounce –
full credit basis for non-gold sales2 |
$ 337 |
$ 228 |
$ 201 |
|
Copper production (M lbs) |
370 |
402 |
367 |
|
Average realized copper price per pound |
$ 3.39 |
$ 3.22 |
$ 3.06 |
|
Total cash costs per pound2 |
$ 1.19 |
$ 0.82 |
$ 0.78 |
1 Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share are non-GAAP financial measures. See page 72 of the Company’s 2008 year-end MD&A.
2 Total cash costs is a non-GAAP financial measure. See page 73 of the Company’s 2008 year-end MD&A. Total Cash Costs on a full credit for non-gold sales basis is a non-GAAP financial measure and is defined as total cash costs less the net contribution from non-gold revenue streams. See page 74 of the Company’s 2008 year-end MD&A.
Shareholder Information
Ticker Symbol
ABX
Number of Registered Shareholders
18,399
Index Listings
- S&P/TSX Composite Index
- S&P/TSX 60 Index
- S&P Global 1200 Index
- Philadelphia Gold/Silver Index
- Amex Gold Miners Index
- Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) – World
- Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) – North America
2008 Dividend Per Share
US$0.40
Common Shares (millions)
Outstanding at December 31, 2008 – 873*
Weighted average – 2008
Basic: 872*
Fully diluted: 885*
The Company’s shares were split on a two-for-one basis in 1987, 1989 and 1993.
*Includes shares issuable upon conversion of Barrick Gold Inc. exchangeable shares.
Volume of Shares Traded (millions)
|
|
2008 |
2007 |
|
TSX |
1,154 |
683 |
|
NYSE |
1,153 |
715 |
Dividend Payments
In 2008, the Company paid a cash dividend of $0.40 per share – $0.20 on June 16 and December 15. A cash dividend of $0.30 per share was paid in 2007 – $0.15 on June 15 and $0.15 on December 17.
Dividend Policy
The Board of Directors reviews the dividend policy semi-annually based on various factors, including the cash requirements of the Company’s operating assets, exploration and development activities, as well as potential acquisitions, combined with the current and projected financial position of the Company.
Form 40-F
Annual Report on
Form 40-F is filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. This report will be made available to shareholders, without charge, upon written request to the Secretary of the Company at the Corporate Office.
Other Language Reports
French and Spanish versions of our annual report are available from
Investor Relations at the Corporate Office.
Shareholder Contacts
Shareholders are welcome to contact the Company for information or questions concerning their shares. For general information on the Company, contact the Investor Relations Department. For information on such matters as share transfers, dividend cheques and change of address, inquiries should be directed to the Transfer Agents.
Transfer Agents and Registrars
CIBC Mellon Trust Company
P.O. Box 7010
Adelaide Street Postal Station
Toronto, Ontario M5C 2W9
Telephone: (416) 643-5500
Toll-free within the United States and Canada:
1-800-387-0825
Fax: (416) 643-5501
Email: inquiries@cibcmellon.com
Web site: www.cibcmellon.com
Mellon Investor Services, L.L.C.
480 Washington Blvd.
27th Floor
Jersey City, New Jersey 07310
Tel: 1-800-589-9836
Fax: (201) 680-4665
Email: shrrelations@mellon.com
Web site: www.mellon-investor.com
Auditors
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Toronto, Canada