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SIGMA LITHIUM REPORTS 1Q25 RESULTS: STRONG MARGINS, COST OUTPERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTION ABOVE TARGET

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Sigma Lithium (SGML) reported strong Q1 2025 results with its first net income of $4.7 million ($0.04 per share). The company achieved production of 68,308 tonnes (26% YoY increase) and sales of 61,584 tonnes (17% YoY increase). Revenue reached $47.7 million, up 28% YoY, with robust margins including a 35% cash gross margin and 24% adjusted EBITDA margin. Operating costs outperformed targets, with CIF China costs at $458/t (8% below target) and AISC at $622/t (6% below target). The company maintains 100% uncommitted production, providing flexibility for potential prepayment and offtake agreements. Plant 2 construction advances with commissioning planned for end of 4Q25. Cash position stood at $31.1 million, with total debt of $165.3 million as of March 31, 2025.
Sigma Lithium (SGML) ha riportato risultati solidi nel primo trimestre 2025 con il suo primo utile netto di 4,7 milioni di dollari (0,04 dollari per azione). L'azienda ha raggiunto una produzione di 68.308 tonnellate (aumento del 26% su base annua) e vendite di 61.584 tonnellate (incremento del 17% su base annua). I ricavi hanno raggiunto 47,7 milioni di dollari, in crescita del 28% su base annua, con margini robusti tra cui un margine lordo in contanti del 35% e un margine EBITDA rettificato del 24%. I costi operativi hanno superato le aspettative, con costi CIF Cina a 458 dollari per tonnellata (8% sotto l'obiettivo) e AISC a 622 dollari per tonnellata (6% sotto l'obiettivo). L'azienda mantiene il 100% della produzione non vincolata, offrendo flessibilità per potenziali accordi di prepagamento e di vendita. La costruzione dell'impianto 2 procede con la messa in servizio prevista per la fine del quarto trimestre 2025. La posizione di cassa ammontava a 31,1 milioni di dollari, con un debito totale di 165,3 milioni di dollari al 31 marzo 2025.
Sigma Lithium (SGML) reportó sólidos resultados en el primer trimestre de 2025 con su primer ingreso neto de 4,7 millones de dólares (0,04 dólares por acción). La compañía alcanzó una producción de 68.308 toneladas (incremento interanual del 26%) y ventas de 61.584 toneladas (aumento interanual del 17%). Los ingresos llegaron a 47,7 millones de dólares, un 28% más que el año anterior, con márgenes sólidos que incluyen un margen bruto en efectivo del 35% y un margen EBITDA ajustado del 24%. Los costos operativos superaron las metas, con costos CIF China de 458 dólares por tonelada (8% por debajo del objetivo) y AISC de 622 dólares por tonelada (6% por debajo del objetivo). La empresa mantiene el 100% de la producción no comprometida, proporcionando flexibilidad para posibles acuerdos de prepago y compra. La construcción de la Planta 2 avanza con la puesta en marcha prevista para finales del cuarto trimestre de 2025. La posición de efectivo era de 31,1 millones de dólares, con una deuda total de 165,3 millones de dólares al 31 de marzo de 2025.
Sigma Lithium(SGML)는 2025년 1분기(주당 0.04달러)를 기록하며 강력한 실적을 보고했습니다. 회사는 68,308톤의 생산량(전년 대비 26% 증가)과 61,584톤의 판매량(전년 대비 17% 증가)을 달성했습니다. 매출은 4,770만 달러로 전년 대비 28% 증가했으며, 현금 총이익률 35%, 조정 EBITDA 마진 24% 등 견고한 마진을 기록했습니다. 운영 비용은 목표를 상회했으며, 중국 CIF 비용은 톤당 458달러(목표 대비 8% 낮음), AISC는 톤당 622달러(목표 대비 6% 낮음)를 기록했습니다. 회사는 100% 미약정 생산을 유지하여 선지급 및 구매 계약 가능성에 대한 유연성을 제공합니다. 2호 공장 건설이 진행 중이며, 2025년 4분기 말 시운전을 계획하고 있습니다. 2025년 3월 31일 기준 현금 보유액은 3,110만 달러, 총 부채는 1억 6,530만 달러였습니다.
Sigma Lithium (SGML) a annoncé de solides résultats pour le premier trimestre 2025 avec son premier bénéfice net de 4,7 millions de dollars (0,04 dollar par action). La société a atteint une production de 68 308 tonnes (augmentation de 26 % en glissement annuel) et des ventes de 61 584 tonnes (hausse de 17 % en glissement annuel). Le chiffre d'affaires a atteint 47,7 millions de dollars, en hausse de 28 % en glissement annuel, avec des marges solides comprenant une marge brute en trésorerie de 35 % et une marge EBITDA ajustée de 24 %. Les coûts d'exploitation ont été inférieurs aux objectifs, avec des coûts CIF Chine à 458 $/t (8 % en dessous de l'objectif) et un AISC à 622 $/t (6 % en dessous de l'objectif). La société maintient 100 % de sa production non engagée, offrant une flexibilité pour d'éventuels accords d'avance de paiement et d'achat. La construction de l'usine 2 progresse, avec une mise en service prévue pour la fin du 4e trimestre 2025. La trésorerie s'élevait à 31,1 millions de dollars, avec une dette totale de 165,3 millions de dollars au 31 mars 2025.
Sigma Lithium (SGML) meldete starke Ergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025 mit dem ersten Nettogewinn von 4,7 Millionen US-Dollar (0,04 US-Dollar pro Aktie). Das Unternehmen erreichte eine Produktion von 68.308 Tonnen (26 % Steigerung im Jahresvergleich) und Verkäufe von 61.584 Tonnen (17 % Steigerung im Jahresvergleich). Der Umsatz erreichte 47,7 Millionen US-Dollar, ein Anstieg von 28 % im Jahresvergleich, mit robusten Margen einschließlich einer Cash-Bruttomarge von 35 % und einer bereinigten EBITDA-Marge von 24 %. Die Betriebskosten lagen unter den Zielen, wobei die CIF-Kosten China bei 458 US-Dollar pro Tonne (8 % unter dem Ziel) und die AISC bei 622 US-Dollar pro Tonne (6 % unter dem Ziel) lagen. Das Unternehmen behält 100 % der ungebundenen Produktion bei, was Flexibilität für potenzielle Vorauszahlungs- und Abnahmevereinbarungen bietet. Der Bau von Werk 2 schreitet voran, die Inbetriebnahme ist für Ende des 4. Quartals 2025 geplant. Die Bargeldposition betrug 31,1 Millionen US-Dollar, bei einer Gesamtverschuldung von 165,3 Millionen US-Dollar zum 31. März 2025.
Positive
  • First quarterly net income of $4.7 million since production start
  • Production volumes exceeded target at 68,308t (26% YoY increase)
  • Revenue grew 28% YoY to $47.7 million
  • Operating costs outperformed targets: CIF China costs 8% below target at $458/t
  • Strong margins with 35% cash gross margin and 24% Adjusted EBITDA margin
  • 100% uncommitted production provides flexibility for future financing options
Negative
  • Cash and cash equivalents decreased 71% YoY to $31.1 million
  • 32% quarter-over-quarter decline in cash position from $45.9M to $31.1M
  • Total debt of $165.3 million as of March 31, 2025
  • 11% decrease in production volume compared to Q4 2024
  • 17% decrease in sales volumes quarter-over-quarter

Insights

Sigma Lithium posts first-ever profit with strong margins despite industry headwinds, demonstrating operational efficiency and cost discipline.

Sigma Lithium has reached a significant milestone by reporting its first-ever quarterly profit of $4.7 million ($0.04 per share) in Q1 2025. This achievement comes amid challenging lithium market conditions, highlighting the company's operational resilience and cost management prowess.

The financial performance exhibits impressive margins, with a cash gross margin of 35% and adjusted EBITDA margin of 24%, underscoring the company's ability to maintain profitability despite price pressures. Revenue increased 28% year-over-year to $47.7 million, supported by production volumes of 68,308 tonnes (exceeding their target of 67,500 tonnes) and sales volumes of 61,584 tonnes.

What truly distinguishes Sigma's performance is its industry-leading cost structure. The company achieved CIF China cash operating costs of $458/t, 8% below its target of $500/t, and all-in sustaining costs (AISC) of $622/t, 6% below target. These metrics position Sigma among the lowest-cost producers globally, providing crucial buffer against commodity price volatility.

The balance sheet shows some pressure with cash decreasing 32% quarter-over-quarter to $31.1 million, driven by $4.8 million in capital expenditures, a $9 million increase in working capital, and $10.2 million in debt repayment. Total debt stands at $165.3 million.

A strategic advantage worth noting is Sigma's uncommitted production. Unlike many competitors, 100% of Sigma's production remains uncontracted, providing flexibility in a volatile market and potential leverage for securing favorable prepayment or offtake agreements to fund Plant 2 expansion.

The Plant 2 construction appears on track with long-lead equipment orders expected shortly and commissioning planned for late Q4 2025. This expansion represents a critical growth vector that should deliver economies of scale, potentially improving the already strong cost position.

While Q1 shows strong execution, investors should monitor working capital consumption and the declining cash balance, as successful funding of Plant 2 expansion will be crucial for maintaining growth momentum in this capital-intensive industry.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Reported net income of $4.7 million or $0.04 per share.
  • Strong margins in 1Q25: reflecting profitability and operational efficiency.
    • Cash gross margin of 35%
    • EBITDA Margin of 21%
    • Adjusted EBITDA margin of 24%.
  • Achieved on target quarterly production of lithium concentrate in 1Q25:
    • Production volumes of over 68,300t, 26% increase y/y, and 
    • Sales volumes of over 61,500t, 17% increase y/y. 
  • Achieved better than target quarterly costs:
    • CIF China cash operating costs of $458/t in 1Q25, 8% below target of $500/t.
    • All-in sustaining cash costs (AISC) totaled $622/t in 1Q25, 6% below target of $660/t.
  • Maintains 100% uncommitted production: unlocking significant financing potential:
    • Prepayment and offtake agreements are standard in the lithium industry.
    • Represents untapped funding from customers seeking secure, long-term supply.
    • Could provide financial flexibility to complement the BNDES reimbursement schedule, supporting the further construction of Plant 2.
  • Advanced Plant 2 construction, with long-lead equipment orders to be placed shortly, first deliveries expected in 3Q25, and commissioning planned for end of 4Q25.

Presentation Currency

The Company changed its presentation currency to the U.S. dollar, effective January 1, 2025. As a result, all financial information in this release, the earnings presentation, financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025, is presented in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated. The Company's functional currency remains the Brazilian Real.

Conference Call Information

The Company will hold a conference call to discuss its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 at 8:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 15, 2025. To register for the call, please proceed through the following link Register here

SÃO PAULO, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sigma Lithium Corporation (TSXV/NASDAQ: SGML, BVMF: S2GM34), a leading global lithium producer dedicated to powering the next generation of electric vehicles with carbon neutral, socially and environmentally sustainable lithium concentrate, reports its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

Ana Cabral, Co-Chairperson and CEO, commented: "We reported our first net income this quarter and delivered both production volumes and costs in line with our targets. Our disciplined approach to cost management has driven strong margin performance. With our operations in Brazil strategically positioned, we have remained largely insulated from the broader effects of global trade measures. We continue to prioritize cash generation while responsibly advancing the construction of Plant 2, which is expected to deliver significant economies of scale and increased sales volumes. These initiatives reinforce our long-term resilience and support our strategic goals."

The CEO added, "As we prepare for a significant ramp-up in production, offtake and prepayment agreement options are standard industry practices that the Company has not yet employed. To date, 100% of our current and future production remains uncommitted. Any capital secured through such agreements would complement the BNDES reimbursement schedule, helping fund the construction of Plant 2 while also extending our debt maturities and reducing our cost of capital".

Table 1. Summary of Key Operational and Financial Metrics

Production and Sales 

Unit

1Q25

1Q24

Var.
Y/Y(%)

4Q24

Var.
Q/Q(%)

Production Volumes

tonnes

68,308

54,168

26 %

77,034

-11 %

Sales Volumes

tonnes

61,584

52,857

17 %

73,900

-17 %

Average grade of shipped product

% of Li2O

5.0

5.4

-6 %

5.2

-4 %

COGS

$/t

556

631

-12 %

434

28 %

Operating Cash Cost at Plant Gate (2)

$/t

349

397

-12 %

318

10 %

Operating Cash Cost CIF China (2)

$/t

458

551

-17 %

427

7 %

All-in Sustaining Cash Cost (2)

$/t

622

774

-20 %

592

5 %

Financial Performance

Unit 

1Q25

1Q24

Var.
Y/Y(%)

4Q24

Var.
Q/Q(%)

Sales Revenue(3)

$ 000s

47,673

37,202

28 %

47,336

1 %

COGS

$ 000s

(34,218)

(28,642)

19 %

(32,079)

7 %

Cash Gross Profit

$ 000s

16,675

4,855

243 %

19,693

-15 %

Average Revenue per Tonne (3)

$/t

774

704

10 %

641

21 %

EBITDA(4)

$ 000s

10,010

3,089

224 %

9,734

3 %

Stock-based compensation

$ 000s

1,416

2,266

-37 %

2,525

-44 %

Adjusted EBITDA(4)

$ 000s

11,426

5,356

113 %

12,259

-7 %

Net Income

$ 000s

4,728

(6,909)

168 %

(8,541)

155 %

Cash and Cash Equivalents, at the end
of the respective period

$ 000s

31,111

108,191

-71 %

45,918

-32 %

Revenues and Production

Sigma Lithium reported revenues of $47.7 million for 1Q25, representing a 28% year-on-year increase and a slight improvement over 4Q24 revenues, despite lower sales volumes in the quarter. Sales volumes totaled 61,584 tonnes in 1Q25, up 17% from 1Q24 but down 17% compared to 4Q24, primarily due to the timing of the accounting cutoff, which deferred a portion of shipments beyond the quarter-end.

The Company reported production volumes of 68,308 tonnes in 1Q25, slightly higher than quarter production target of 67,500 tonnes, and 26% higher compared to 1Q24. The Company expects its FY25 production to reach 270,000 tonnes.

Costs

The Company reported a cost of sales of $34.2 million for 1Q25, reflecting a 19% increase compared to 1Q24 and a 7% increase compared to 4Q24. On a per-tonne basis, the cost of sales averaged $556 per tonne of product sold, which represents a 3% increase year-over-year and a 28% increase from 4Q24. The year-on-year rise was primarily driven by higher production volumes, partially offset by lower operating costs. The increase from 4Q24 was mainly attributed to:

  • Lower production volumes by 11% during 1Q25, which resulted in a higher operating cash cost per tonne;
  • Higher freight and distribution costs, as CIF ocean freight costs for the last two shipments made in 4Q24 were recognized in 1Q25; and
  • The allocation of stock-based compensation for operating personnel to operating costs, which began in 2025. Prior to 2025, all stock-based compensation was allocated to SG&A expenses.1

Despite the increase in cost of sales in 1Q25, the Company's operating cash costs remain among the lowest in the industry, with CIF China cash operating costs averaging $458/t. This represents a 7% increase from $427/t in 4Q24, driven by lower production volume, and remains 9% below the 2025 cost target of $500/t.

Despite an 11% decrease in production volume in 1Q25 compared to 4Q24, all-in sustaining cost (AISC) increased by only approximately 5% to an average of $622/t, remaining below the full-year target of $660/t. While lower production was the main driver of the increase, the Company's ongoing efforts to optimize cost components within AISC partially offset the impact of lower production volume.

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1 Starting January 1, 2025, the Company began allocating stock-based compensation for certain operational personnel directly to operating costs, in alignment with revised internal cost attribution practices. This change reflects a more accurate representation of total operating expenses. Prior to 2025, these costs were reported under general and administrative expenses.

Cash Operating Margin(2), Adjusted EBITDA(4) and Adjusted EBITDA Margin(4)

Sigma Lithium reported cash gross profit of $16.7 million, representing cash gross margin of 35% for 1Q25, lower than 42% reported for 4Q24. The decrease in cash gross margin is primarily driven by higher cost of sales, as outlined above.

For the first quarter of 2025, EBITDA totaled $10.0 million, representing a 21% EBITDA margin, an increase of more than three times compared to the first quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA, which excludes non-cash stock-based compensation, totaled $11.4 million, reflecting a 24% Adjusted EBITDA margin, more than double the level reported in 1Q24.

Net Income

Sigma Lithium reported net income of $4.7 million, or $0.04 per share, for 1Q25, representing its first quarterly profit since commencing production. This milestone reflects the Company's continued progress in scaling production, maintaining disciplined cost control, and delivering strong operational and financial performance.

Balance Sheet & Liquidity

As of March 31, 2025, the Company's cash and cash equivalents totaled $31.1 million, representing a 32% decrease from $45.9 million as of December 31, 2024. The main uses of cash during 1Q25 were:

  • Capital expenditures of $4.8 million;
  • Increase in working capital of $9.0 million, mainly due to higher accounts receivable ($14.7 million) and inventories ($3.4 million) at period-end, as payment for a quarter-end deal was settled in early 2Q25; and
  • Repayment of short-term debt of $10.2 million.

The Company reduced its short-term trade finance by approximately $10 million in 1Q25, bringing the balance to $51.1 million as of March 31, 2025. The total amount of short and long-term debts (net of accrued interest) was $165.3 million as of March 31, 2025. The net interest paid in 1Q25 totaled $1.1 million or approximately $17/t of quarterly production.

The Company is evaluating potential long-term prepayment and offtake agreements, in line with standard industry practices. To date, it has maintained full commercial flexibility, with 100% of its production uncommitted. Any agreements executed would form part of the Company's strategy to optimize its capital structure and support Phase 2 funding alongside BNDES reimbursements.

Operational and Phase 2 Expansion Updates

In 2025, the Company continued its process optimization initiatives at the current Greentech plant, focusing on improving ultrafines screening efficiency and stabilizing the DMS cyclones, efforts that contributed to higher recoveries in the plant's production process. As part of the 2Q25 maintenance plan, the operations team will upgrade the thickener module to enhance processed water filtration and recovery, thereby further contributing to the overall efficiency of the plant.

In the second half of May, the scheduled crusher module maintenance will involve replacing the current screens with newly designed screens, which are expected to enhance the overall quality and reliability of the crusher module, reducing the maintenance time and costs going forward.

During the first quarter of 2025, the Company continued civil works at the Plant 2 site, with approximately 200 workers engaged in construction activities. Having completed procurement and contractual negotiations, the Company expects to place orders for long-lead items in the coming months, with initial deliveries beginning in 3Q25, followed by the assembly of mechanical structures.

Qualified Person Disclosure

Please refer to the Company's National Instrument 43-101 technical report titled "Grota do Cirilo Lithium Project Araçuaí and Itinga Regions, Minas Gerais, Brazil" issued March 31, 2025, which was prepared for Sigma Lithium by Marc-Antoine Laporte, P.Geo, SGS Canada Inc., William van Breugel, P.Eng, SGS Canada Inc., Johnny Canosa, P.Eng, SGS Canada Inc., and Joseph Keane, P. Eng., SGS North America Inc. (the "Technical Report"). The Technical Report is filed on SEDAR and is also available on the Company's website.

The independent qualified person (QP) for the Technical Report's mineral resource estimates is Marc-Antoine Laporte P.Geo., M.Sc., of SGS Group in Quebec, Canada. Mr. Laporte is a Qualified Person as defined by Canadian National Instrument 43-101.

Other disclosures in this news release of a scientific or technical nature at the Grota do Cirilo Project have been reviewed and approved by Iran Zan MAIG (Membership number 7566), who is considered, by virtue of his education, experience and professional association, a Qualified Person under the terms of NI 43-101. Mr. Zan is not considered independent under NI 43-101 as he is Sigma Lithium Director of Geology.

Mr. Zan has verified the technical data disclosed in this news release not related to the current mineral resource estimate disclosed herein.

ABOUT SIGMA LITHIUM

Sigma Lithium (NASDAQ: SGML, TSXV: SGML, BVMF: S2GM34) is a leading global lithium producer dedicated to powering the next generation of electric vehicle batteries with carbon neutral, socially and environmentally sustainable chemical-grade lithium concentrate.

The Company operates one of the world's largest lithium production sites—the fifth-largest industrial-mineral complex for lithium oxide—at its Grota do Cirilo Operation in Brazil. Sigma Lithium is at the forefront of environmental and social sustainability in the electric vehicle battery materials supply chain, producing Quintuple Zero Green Lithium: net-zero carbon lithium made with zero dirty power, zero potable water, zero toxic chemicals, and zero tailings dams.

Sigma Lithium currently produces 270,000 tonnes of lithium oxide concentrate on an annualized basis (approximately 38,000–40,000 tonnes of LCE) at its state-of-the-art Greentech Industrial Lithium Plant. The Company is now constructing a second plant to double production capacity to 520,000 tonnes of lithium oxide concentrate (approximately 77,000–80,000 tonnes of LCE).

For more information about Sigma Lithium, visit our website 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 

This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities legislation, including but not limited to statements relating to timing and costs related to the general business and operational outlook of the Company, the environmental footprint of tailings and positive ecosystem impact relating thereto, donation and upcycling of tailings, timing and quantities relating to tailings and Green Lithium, achievements and projections relating to the Zero Tailings strategy, achievement of ramp-up volumes, production estimates and the operational status of the Grota do Cirilo Project, and other forward-looking information. All statements that address future plans, activities, events, estimates, expectations or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur is forward-looking information, including statements regarding the potential development of mineral resources and mineral reserves which may or may not occur. Forward-looking information contained herein is based on certain assumptions regarding, among other things: general economic and political conditions; the stable and supportive legislative, regulatory and community environment in Brazil; demand for lithium, including that such demand is supported by growth in the electric vehicle market; the Company's market position and future financial and operating performance; the Company's estimates of mineral resources and mineral reserves, including whether mineral resources will ever be developed into mineral reserves; and the Company's ability to operate its mineral projects including that the Company will not experience any materials or equipment shortages, any labour or service provider outages or delays or any technical issues. Although management believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these assumptions and expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information inherently involves and is subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to that the market prices for lithium may not remain at current levels; and the market for electric vehicles and other large format batteries currently has limited market share and no assurances can be given for the rate at which this market will develop, if at all, which could affect the success of the Company and its ability to develop lithium operations. 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 information. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. For more information on the risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ from current expectations, please refer to the current annual information form of the Company and other public filings available under the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.com.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

Financial Tables

The unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 were reviewed by the Company's independent auditor in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. 

Figure 1: Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) Summary

Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2025


Three Months Ended
March 31, 2024

($ 000s)




Revenue

47,673


37,202

Cost of goods sold & distribution

(34,217)


(28,642)

Gross profit

13,456


8,560

Sales expense

(205)


(861)

G&A expense

(4,759)


(4,363)

Stock-based compensation (1)

(805)


(2,266)

ESG and other operating expenses

(896)


(1,400)

EBIT

6,791


(329)

Financial income and (expenses), net

(5,447)


(4,190)

Non-cash FX & other income (expenses), net

8,384


(2,860)

Income (loss) before taxes

9,728


(7,380)

Income taxes and social contribution

(5,000)


471

Net Income (loss) for the period

4,728


(6,909)

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

111,271


110,752

Earnings per share

$0.04


($0.06)


(1)   Excluding stock-based compensation allocated to operating costs. Starting January 1, 2025, the Company began allocating stock-based compensation for certain operational personnel directly to operating costs, in alignment with revised internal cost attribution practices. This change reflects a more accurate representation of total operating expenses. Prior to 2025, these costs were reported under general and administrative expenses.

Figure 2: Consolidated Statements of Financial Position Summary

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

As of March 31,
2025


As of December 31,
2024

($ 000s)




Assets




    Cash and cash equivalents

31,111


45,918

    Trade accounts receivable

27,035


11,583

    Inventories

21,232


16,140

    Other current assets

21,208


19,129

  Total current assets

100,585


92,771

    Property, plant and equipment

152,533


141,025

    Other non-current assets

98,815


93,322

  Total Assets

351,934


327,118

Liabilities & Shareholder Equity




    Financing and export prepayment

55,786


61,596

    Suppliers & accounts payable

41,289


32,627

    Other current liabilities

20,248


14,548

  Total current liabilities

117,323


108,771

    Financing and export prepayment

112,880


112,003

    Other non-current liabilities

14,736


14,004

  Total non-current liabilities

127,617


126,007





  Total shareholders' equity

106,994


92,340





Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity

351,934


327,118

Figure 3: Cash Flow Statement Summary

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2025


Three Months Ended
March 31, 2024

($ 000s)




Operating Activities




Net income (loss) for the period

4,728


(6,909)

    Adjustments, including FX movements

3,203


15,198

    Interest payment on loans and leases

(1,149)


(11,392)

  Adjustments to income (loss) for the period

2,054


3,806

    Change in working capital

(8,968)


(8,369)

Net Cash from Operating Activities

(2,186)


(11,472)

Investing Activities




  Purchase of PPE

(3,454)


(3,976)

  Addition to exploration and evaluation assets

(296)


(1,748)

  Other

(1,043)


(40)

Net Cash from Investing Activities

(4,793)


(5,764)

Financing Activities




  Proceeds of loans, net

(10,193)


79,273

  Other

(579)


(663)

Net Cash from Financing Activities

(10,772)


78,610

Effect of FX

2,944


(1,767)

Net (decrease) increase in cash

(14,807)


59,607

Cash & Equivalents, Beg of Period

45,918


48,584

Cash & Equivalents, End of Period

31,111


108,191

Footnotes & Reconciliations:

To provide investors and others with additional information regarding the financial results of Sigma Lithium, we have disclosed in this release certain non-IFRS operating performance measures such as unit operating costs, EBITDA, EBITDA margin, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA margin. These non-IFRS financial measures are a supplement to and not a substitute for or superior to, the Company's results presented in accordance with IFRS.  The non-IFRS financial measures presented by the Company may be different from non-GAAP/IFRS financial measures presented by other companies. Specifically, the Company believes the non-IFRS information provides useful measures to investors regarding the Company's financial performance by excluding certain costs and expenses that the Company believes are not indicative of its core operating results. The presentation of these non-U.S. GAAP/IFRS financial measures is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results or guidance prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP/IFRS.  A reconciliation of these financial measures to IFRS results is included herein.

1. Cash unit operating costs include mining, processing, and site based general and administration costs. It is calculated on an incurred basis, credits for any capitalised mine waste development costs, and it excludes depreciation, depletion and amortization of mine and processing associated activities. When reported on an FOB basis, this metric includes road freight, and port related charges. When reported on a CIF basis it includes ocean freight, insurance and royalty costs. Royalty costs include a 2% government royalty and a 1% private royalty.

For CIF operating cost analysis purposes, the Company uses the ocean freight costs of products that sailed during the reporting period. However, for accounting purposes, and therefore in this quarter's reported cost of good sold and revenues, ocean freight is treated as a service provided to a customer and is recognized when the product is delivered. 

Cash unit all-in sustaining cost includes unit CIF China cash operating cost, SG&A, maintenance capex and financial expenses.

Cash-Cost to Cost of Sales Reconciliation

1Q25


4Q24

($ per tonne)








Operating Cash Cost at Plant Gate

349


318

Freight to Port & Warehouse

51


49

CIF Freight & Distribution Cost

36


42

Royalties

22


17

Operating Cash Cost CIF China

458


427

Freight Accounting Adjustments

23


(16)

D&A expenses

46


51

Inventory and Other Accounting Adjustments

28


(28)

Cost of Sales (COGS)

556


434

2. Cash operating profit represents revenue less cost of sales (COGS), excluding depreciation and amortization (D&A) expenses. Cash operating margin is cash operating profit divided by total revenue for the period.

3. Average revenue per tonne is calculated as total revenue for the period divided by total sales volume in tonnes. Average COGS per tonne is calculated as total cost of sales (COGS) for the period divided by total sales volume in tonnes.

 4. Adjusted EBITDA is a measure of the Company's recurring core earnings profile. It is calculated as revenue minus cash operating and selling expenses. The calculation excludes non-cash items such as depreciation and amortization (D&A) and stock-based compensation expenses. Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated by dividing Adjusted EBITDA by total revenue for the period.

EBITDA

Three
Months
Ended March
31, 2025


Three Months
Ended March
31, 2024

($ 000s)




Revenues

47,673


37,202

Cost of goods sold & distribution

(34,217)


(28,642)

Gross Profit

13,456


8,560

Sales expenses

(205)


(861)

G&A expense

(4,759)


(4,363)

Stock-based compensation

(805)


(2,266)

ESG & other operating expenses, net

(896)


(1,400)

EBIT

6,791


(329)

Depreciation & Amortization

3,219


3,419

EBITDA

10,010


3,089

EBITDA (%)

21 %


8 %

Stock-based compensation (1)

1,416


2,266

Adjusted Cash EBITDA

11,426


5,355

Adjusted EBITDA (%)

24 %


14 %


(1) Total amount of stock-based compensation. Starting January 1, 2025, the Company began allocating stock-based compensation for certain operational personnel directly to operating costs, in alignment with revised internal cost attribution practices. This change reflects a more accurate representation of total operating expenses. Prior to 2025, these costs were reported under general and administrative expenses.

 

 

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FAQ

What was Sigma Lithium's (SGML) net income in Q1 2025?

Sigma Lithium reported its first quarterly net income of $4.7 million ($0.04 per share) in Q1 2025.

How much lithium did SGML produce in Q1 2025?

SGML produced 68,308 tonnes of lithium concentrate in Q1 2025, a 26% increase year-over-year.

What are Sigma Lithium's operating costs per tonne in Q1 2025?

SGML's CIF China operating costs were $458/t and All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC) were $622/t, both below target costs of $500/t and $660/t respectively.

What is the status of SGML's Plant 2 expansion?

Plant 2 construction is advancing with long-lead equipment orders to be placed shortly, first deliveries expected in Q3 2025, and commissioning planned for end of Q4 2025.

How much cash does Sigma Lithium have as of Q1 2025?

As of March 31, 2025, SGML had $31.1 million in cash and cash equivalents, down 32% from $45.9 million in Q4 2024.
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