form6ka.htm


 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 6-K/A
 
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
 
For the month of,   
  June
 
  2011
Commission File Number   
  000-13727
   

Pan American Silver Corp
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

1500-625 Howe Street, Vancouver BC Canada V6C 2T6
(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40F:
 
Form 20-F                           Form 40-F             X              
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):           
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):           
 
Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
Yes                           No             X              
 
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):  82-_______________
 
 




 
 

 


EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Form 6-K/A is being filed to amend the Form 6-K, originally filed with the Commission on May 20, 2011 and which included Pan American Silver Corp.'s (the "Company" or the "Registrant") unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and notes thereon for the first quarter ending March 31, 2011.  The Company is filing this Amendment because the original unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the first quarter ending March 31, 2011 did not contain the IFRS to Canadian GAAP reconciliation of equity as at March 31, 2010, as required by IFRS 1 paragraph 32(a)(i).  The Amendment includes the disclosure required by IFRS 1 paragraph 32(a)(i) in Note 2.  All other information in the original statements remains unchanged.

 
 

 

DOCUMENTS INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS REPORT


Document
 
   
1
Amended and Restated Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes for the First Quarter Ending March 31, 2011.
 
This report on Form 6-K/A is incorporated by reference into the Registrant’s outstanding registration statements on Form F-10 (No. 333-164752) and on Form S-8 (No. 333-149580) that have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 

 
 

 

Document 1

 
 

 

Amended and Restated

 
 
 
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AMENDED AND RESTATED UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM
 
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES
 
FOR THE FIRST QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 2011
 
 
 
EXPLANATORY NOTE
 
Explanation of amendment to Pan American Silver Corp.’s unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2011:
 
The original unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements filed on SEDAR on May 18, 2011 did not contain the IFRS to Canadian GAAP reconciliation of equity as at March 31, 2010, as required by IFRS 1 paragraph 32(a)(i).  These amended and restated unaudited condensed interim financial statements have been revised to include the disclosure required by IFRS 1 paragraph 32(a)(i) in note 2.
 
All other information contained in the originally filed unaudited condensed interim financial statements remains unchanged.  Except where specifically noted to the contrary, these amended and restated unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements do not reflect events occurring after the filing of the original unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements, or modify or update the disclosure therein, in any way other than as required to reflect the amendments set forth herein.
 
 
 
 

 
 
Amended and Restated - Please refer to Explanatory Note on Cover
 
Pan American Silver Corp.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(Unaudited in thousands of U.S. dollars)
 
   
March 31,
2011
   
December 31,
2010
   
January 1,
2010
 
Assets
                 
Current assets
                 
Cash
  $ 171,873     $ 179,921     $ 100,474  
Short-term investments at fair value (Note 6)
    225,333       180,583       92,623  
Trade and other receivables
    74,141       66,893       66,059  
Income taxes receivable
    658       87       12,132  
Inventories (Note 7)
    121,329       106,854       93,446  
Derivative financial instrument gains
    297       -       160  
Prepaids and other current assets
    6,921       6,520       2,568  
      600,552       540,858       367,462  
Non-current assets
                       
Mineral, Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 8)
    1,160,973       1,161,323       1,177,076  
Long-term refundable tax, net
    32,116       28,171       11,909  
Deferred tax assets
    6,439       6,826       7,351  
Other assets (Note 9)
    1,577       1,618       6,521  
Total Assets
  $ 1,801,657     $ 1,738,796     $ 1,570,319  
                         
Liabilities
                       
Current liabilities
                       
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 10)
  $ 79,087     $ 77,780     $ 91,211  
Derivative financial instrument losses
    78       -       -  
Provisions (Note 11)
    3,327       3,450       4,948  
Current income tax liabilities
    25,268       29,699       4,021  
      107,760       110,929       100,180  
Non-current liabilities
                       
Provisions (Note 11)
    74,377       74,016       57,273  
Deferred tax liabilities
    49,771       49,804       33,872  
Share purchase warrants
    100,171       127,890       43,919  
Other long-term liabilities (Note 12)
    28,395       26,148       20,788  
Total Liabilities
    360,474       388,787       256,032  
                         
Equity
                       
Capital and reserves (Note 13)
                       
Issued capital
    1,278,337       1,276,887       1,206,647  
Share option reserve
    7,332       7,022       6,349  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    7,382       7,698       1,452  
Retained earnings
    139,217       49,751       83,875  
Total Equity attributable to equity holders of the Company
    1,432,268       1,341,358       1,298,323  
Non-controlling interest
    8,915       8,651       15,964  
Total Equity
    1,441,183       1,350,009       1,314,287  
Total Liabilities and Equity
  $ 1,801,657     $ 1,738,796     $ 1,570,319  
See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
 

APPROVED BY THE BOARD ON MAY 18, 2011

“signed”
 
Ross Beaty, Director
 
“signed”
 
Geoff A. Burns, Director


 
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Amended and Restated - Please refer to Explanatory Note on Cover
 
Pan American Silver Corp.
Condensed Consolidated Income Statements
(Unaudited in thousands of U.S. dollars)
 
Three months ended March ,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
             
Revenue (Note 16)
  $ 190,481     $ 135,819  
Cost of sales (Note 14)
    (94,463 )     (98,042 )
Mine operating earnings
    96,018       37,777  
                 
General and administrative
    (3,734 )     (3,172 )
Exploration and project development
    (2,918 )     (5,452 )
Foreign exchange gains
    525       523  
Gain (loss) on commodity and foreign currency contracts
    219       (703 )
Gain (loss) on sale of assets
    58       (14 )
Other income
    1,007       1,246  
Earnings from operations
    91,175       30,205  
Gain on derivatives (Note 13)     27,523       9,148  
Investment income
    358        105  
Interest and finance expense
    (1,383 )     (1,694 )
Earnings before taxes
    117,673       37,764  
Income taxes (Note 17)
    (24,994 )     (11,607 )
Net earnings for the period
  $ 92,679     $ 26,157  
                 
Attributable to:
               
Equity holders of the Company
  $ 92,161     $ 26,276  
Non-controlling interest
    518       (119 )
    $ 92,679     $ 26,157  
                 
Earnings per share attributable to common shareholders (Note 15)
               
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.86     $ 0.25  
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.86     $ 0.25  
Cash dividends declared
  $ 0.025     $ 0.025  
Weighted average shares outstanding (in 000’s) Basic
    106,985       106,686  
Weighted average shares outstanding (in 000’s) Diluted
    107,399       107,228  
                 
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
(Unaudited In thousands of U.S. dollars)
 
               
Net earnings for the period
  $ 92,679     $ 26,157  
                 
Unrealized net (loss) gains on available for sale non-monetary securities (net of zero dollars tax)
    (103 )     1,101  
Reclassification adjustment for net loss included in earnings
    (213 )     (44 )
                 
Total comprehensive income for the period
  $ 92,363     $ 27,214  
                 
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
               
Equity holders of the Company
  $ 91,845     $ 27,333  
Non-controlling interest
    518       (119 )
    $ 92,363     $ 27,214  

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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Amended and Restated - Please refer to Explanatory Note on Cover
 
Pan American Silver Corp.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited in thousands of U.S. dollars)
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Cash flow from operating activities
           
Net earnings before taxes
  $ 117,673     $ 37,764  
                 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    19,318       18,917  
Accretion on closure and decommissioning provision
    807       917  
Unrealized loss on foreign exchange
    1,162       296  
Stock-based compensation expense
    890       763  
Unrealized (gain) loss on commodity contracts
    (219 )     737  
Gain on derivatives
    (27,523 )     (9,148 )
(Gain) Loss on sale of assets
    (58 )     14  
Operating cash flows before movements in working capital and income taxes paid
    112,050       50,260  
                 
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Trade and other receivables
    (7,693 )     14,286  
Inventories
    (13,866 )     3,455  
Prepaid expenditures
    (401 )     (1,413 )
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    (417 )     (12,111 )
Provisions
    (569 )     (334 )
Cash generated from operations
    89,104       54,143  
                 
Income taxes paid
    (29,639 )     (5,497 )
Net cash generated from operating activities
    59,465       48,646  
                 
Cash flow from investing activities
               
Payments for property, plant and equipment
    (20,046 )     (17,830 )
Net (purchases) and sales of short term investments
    (44,556 )     (666 )
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
    61       145  
Net refundable tax paid and other asset expenditures
    (4,165 )     (3,120 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (68,706 )     (21,471 )
                 
Cash flow from financing activities
               
Proceeds from issue of equity shares
    1,118       133  
Net repayments from advances on metal shipments
    -       (5,646 )
Advances received for construction and equipment leases
    2,854       -  
Dividends paid
    (2,695 )     (2,672 )
Distributions by subsidiaries to non-controlling interests
    (254 )     -  
Net cash generated from (used in) financing activities
    1,023       (8,185 )
Net decrease in cash
    (8,218 )     18,990  
Cash at the beginning of the year
    179,921       100,474  
Effects of exchange rate changes on the balance of cash
held in foreign currencies
    170       270  
Cash at the end of the period
  $ 171,873     $ 119,734  
 
 
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
           
Interest paid
  $ -     $ -  
Significant Non-Cash Items
               
Equity issued to acquire non-controlling interest of Aquiline Resources Inc. (Note 8)
  $ -     $ 43,532  
Warrants issued to acquire non-controlling interest of Aquiline Resources Inc. and classified as a liability
  $ -     $ 3,986  
Stock compensation issued to employees and directors
  $ -     $ 761  

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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Amended and Restated - Please refer to Explanatory Note on Cover
Pan American Silver Corp.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity
For the three months ended March 31, 2011
(Unaudited in thousands of U.S. dollars)
 
   
Attributable to shareholders of the Company
             
   
Issued shares
   
Issued capital
   
Share option reserve
   
Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
Retained earnings
   
Total
   
Non-
controlling interest
   
Total
equity
 
Balance, January 1, 2010
    105,117,120     $ 1,206,647     $ 6,349     $ 1,452     $ 83,875     $ 1,298,323     $ 15,964     $ 1,314,287  
Issued on the exercise of stock options
    7,308       187       (54 )     -       -       133       -       133  
Issued as compensation
    31,824       761       -       -       -       761       -       761  
Issued to acquire non-controlling interest of Aquiline Resources Inc.
    1,747,738       43,532       -       -       (39,809 )     3,723       (7,709 )     (3,986 )
Other decrease in non-controlling interests
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (608 )     (608 )
Stock-based compensation on option grants
    -       -       649       -       -       649       -       649  
Other comprehensive income
    -       -       -       1,057       -       1,057       -       1,057  
Dividend declared
    -       -       -       -       (2,672 )     (2,672 )     -       (2,672 )
Earnings (loss) for the period
    -       -       -       -       26,276       26,276       (119 )     26,157  
Balance, March 31, 2010
    106,903,990     $ 1,251,127     $ 6,944     $ 2,509     $ 67,670     $ 1,328,250     $ 7,528     $ 1,335,778  
Issued on the exercise of stock options
    443,279       8,816       (1,601 )     -       -       7,215       -       7,215  
Issued as compensation
    45,094       1,729       -       -       -       1,729       -       1,729  
Issued on the exercise of warrants
    399,005       15,215       -       -       -       15,215       -       15,215  
Distributions by subsidiaries to non-controlling interests
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (992 )     (992 )
Stock-based compensation on option grants
    -       -       1,679       -       -       1,679       -       1,679  
Other comprehensive income
    -       -       -       5,189       -       5,189       -       5,189  
Dividend declared
    -       -       -       -       (5,354 )     (5,354 )     -       (5,354 )
Earnings (loss) for the period
    -       -       -       -       (12,565 )     (12,565 )     2,115       (10,450 )
Balance, December 31, 2010
    107,791,368     $ 1,276,887     $ 7,022     $ 7,698     $ 49,751     $ 1,341,358     $ 8,651     $ 1,350,009  
Issued on the exercise of stock options
    26,370       675       (135 )     -       -       540       -       540  
Issued on the exercise of warrants
    16,266       775       -       -       -       775       -       775  
Stock-based compensation on option grants
    -       -       445       -       -       445       -       445  
Distributions by subsidiaries to non-controlling interests
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (254 )     (254 )
Other comprehensive income
    -       -       -       (316 )     -       (316 )     -       (316 )
Dividend declared
    -       -       -       -       (2,695 )     (2,695 )     -       (2,695 )
Earnings for the period
    -       -       -       -       92,161       92,161       518       92,679  
Balance, March 31, 2011
    107,834,004     $ 1,278,337     $ 7,332     $ 7,382     $ 139,217     $ 1,432,268     $ 8,915     $ 1,441,183  
 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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Amended and Restated - Please refer to Explanatory Note on Cover
Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
As at March 31, 2011, January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of options and per share amounts)

 
1.
Nature of Operations
 
Pan American Silver Corp. and its subsidiary companies (collectively, the “Company”, or “Pan American”) are engaged in silver mining and related activities, including exploration, extraction, processing, refining and reclamation.  The Company’s primary product (silver) is produced in Peru, Mexico, Argentina and Bolivia.  The Company has current project development activities in Peru, Mexico and Argentina, and exploration activities throughout South America and Mexico.
 
2.
First Time Adoption of IFRS
 
These are the Company’s first unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements prepared in accordance with IAS 34 ‘Interim Financial Reporting’ (“IAS 34”) using accounting policies consistent with the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) issued by the International Accounting Standard Board (“IASB”) and Interpretations of the IFRS Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”).  The date of transition to IFRS is January 1, 2010.
 
The Company’s IFRS accounting policies are presented in Note 3 and have been applied in preparing the financial statements for the part of the period covered by the Company’s first IFRS consolidated annual financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2011, the comparative information and the opening statement of financial position at the date of transition.  The effects of the transition to IFRS on equity, total comprehensive income and income statements are presented on the next page.
 
 
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Amended and Restated - Please refer to Explanatory Note on Cover
Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
As at March 31, 2011, January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of options and per share amounts)

 
(Note 2 continued)
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position Reconciliation

     
December 31, 2010
   
As at January 1, 2010
(Date of transition)
 
 
Notes
 
Canadian
GAAP
   
Effect of Transition
to IFRS
   
IFRS
   
Canadian GAAP
   
Effects of Transition to IFRS
   
IFRS Opening
 
Assets
                                     
Current assets
                                     
Cash
    $ 179,921     $ -     $ 179,921     $ 100,474     $ -     $ 100,474  
Financial assets at fair value
      180,583       -       180,583       92,623       -       92,623  
Trade and other receivables
      66,893       -       66,893       66,059       -       66,059  
Income taxes receivable
      87       -       87       12,132       -       12,132  
Inventories
      106,854       -       106,854       93,446       -       93,446  
Derivative financial instruments
      -       -       -       160       -       160  
Future income taxes
i(d)     8,172       (8,172 )     -       4,993       (4,993 )     -  
Prepaids and other current assets
      6,520       -       6,520       2,568       -       2,568  
Total Current Assets
      549,030       (8,172 )     540,858       372,455       (4,993 )     367,462  
 
Non-current assets
                                                 
Property, plant and equipment, net
i(b),ii(a)
    1,492,538       (331,215 )     1,161,323       1,457,724       (280,648 )     1,177,076  
Deferred tax assets
i(c), i(d)     1,251       5,575       6,826       -       7,351       7,351  
Other assets
      1,618       -       1,618       6,521       -       6,521  
Long-term refundable tax receivable
      28,171       -       28,171       11,909       -       11,909  
Total Assets
    $ 2,072,608     $ (333,812 )   $ 1,738,796     $ 1,848,609     $ (278,290 )   $ 1,570,319  
                                                   
Liabilities
                                                 
Current liabilities
                                                 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
vii
  $ 81,230     $ (3,450 )   $ 77,780     $ 96,159     $ (4,948 )   $ 91,211  
Provisions
vii
    -       3,450       3,450       -       4,948       4,948  
Current income tax liabilities
      29,699       -       29,699       4,021       -       4,021  
Future income taxes
i(d)     4,312       (4,312 )     -       -       -       -  
        115,241       (4,312 )     110,929       100,180       -       100,180  
                                                   
Non-current liabilities
                                                 
Provisions
ii
    69,463       4,553       74,016       62,775       (5,502 )     57,273  
Deferred tax liabilities
i     331,228       (281,424 )     49,804       305,820       (271,948 )     33,872  
Share purchase warrants
iii
    -       127,890       127,890       -       43,919       43,919  
Other long-term liabilities
vii
    28,614       (2,466 )     26,148       20,788       -       20,788  
Total Liabilities
      544,546       (155,759 )     388,787       489,563       (233,531 )     256,032  
                                                   
Non-controlling interest
iv
    7,774       (7,774 )     -       15,256       (15,256 )     -  
                                                   
Shareholders’ Equity
                                                 
Capital and reserves
                                                 
Issued capital
iii
    1,272,860       4,027       1,276,887       1,206,647       -       1,206,647  
Share option reserve
iii
    45,303       (38,281 )     7,022       47,293       (40,944 )     6,349  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
vi
    9,346       (1,648 )     7,698       1,618       (166 )     1,452  
Retained earnings
i-vi,ix
    192,779       (143,028 )     49,751       88,232       (4,357 )     83,875  
        1,520,288       (178,930 )     1,341,358       1,343,790       (45,467 )     1,298,323  
Non-controlling interest
iv
    -       8,651       8,651       -       15,964       15,964  
Total Equity
      1,520,288       (170,279 )     1,350,009       1,343,790       (29,503 )     1,314,287  
Total Liabilities and Equity
    $ 2,072,608     $ (333,812 )   $ 1,738,796     $ 1,848,609     $ (278,290 )   $ 1,570,319  
 
 
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Amended and Restated - Please refer to Explanatory Note on Cover
Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
As at March 31, 2011, January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of options and per share amounts)

 
(Note 2 continued)
Condensed Consolidated Income Statements  Reconciliation

       
Three months ended March 31, 2010
   
Year ended December 31, 2010
 
       
(The latest presented period under
previous GAAP)
                   
 
Notes
   
Previous GAAP
   
Effect of Transition
to IFRS
   
IFRS
   
Previous GAAP
   
Effect of Transition
to IFRS
   
IFRS
 
Revenue
viii
    $ 132,375     $ 3,444     $ 135,819     $ 631,986     $ 14,567     $ 646,553  
Cost of sales
v,viii
      (75,681 )     (22,361 )     (98,042 )     (305,696 )     (99,742 )     (405,438 )
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
v       (19,820 )     19,820       -       (86,483 )     86,483       -  
Mine operating earnings
        36,874       903       37,777       239,807       1,308       241,115  
                                                     
General and administrative
        (3,172 )     -       (3,172 )     (17,109 )     -       (17,109 )
Exploration and project development
        (5,452 )     -       (5,452 )     (24,527 )     -       (24,527 )
Asset retirement and reclamation
ii(a)
      (732 )     732       -       (2,929 )     2,929       -  
Doubtful accounts and inventory provision
        -       -       -       (4,754 )     -       (4,754 )
Operating earnings
        27,518       1,635       29,153       190,488       4,237       194,725  
                                                     
Interest and financing expense
ii(b)
      (776 )     (918 )     (1,694 )     (2,061 )     (3,669 )     (5,730 )
Investment and other income
        1,351       -       1,351       5,488       -       5,488  
Foreign exchange gain
i(a)       3,018       (2,495 )     523       11,058       (9,372 )     1,686  
Gain (loss) on derivatives
iii
      -       9,148       9,148       -       (90,661 )     (90,661 )
Gain (loss) on commodity and foreign currency contracts
        (703 )     -       (703 )     (237 )     -       (237 )
Gain (loss) on sale of assets
        (14 )     -       (14 )     651       -       651  
Earnings before taxes
        30,394       7,370       37,764       205,387       (99,465 )     105,922  
                                                     
Non-controlling interests
iv
      135       (135 )     -       (1,827 )     1,827       -  
Income taxes
i(a-e)       (11,416 )     (191 )     (11,607 )     (90,987 )     772       (90,215 )
Net earnings for the period
      $ 19,113     $ 7,044     $ 26,157     $ 112,573     $ (96,869 )   $ 15,707  
                                                     
Attributable to:
                                                   
Equity holders of the Company
      $ -     $ 26,276     $ 26,276     $ -     $ 13,711     $ 13,711  
Non-controlling interest
        -       (119 )     (119 )     -       1,996       1,996  
        $ -     $ 26,157     $ 26,157     $ -     $ 15,707     $ 15,707  
                                                     
Earnings per share
                                                   
Basic earnings per share
      $ 0.18     $ 0.07     $ 0.25     $ 1.05     $ (0.92 )   $ 0.13  
Diluted earnings per share
      $ 0.18     $ 0.07     $ 0.25     $ 1.05     $ (0.92 )   $ 0.13  
Weighted average shares outstanding (in 000’s) Basic
        106,686       -       106,686       106,969       -       106,969  
Weighted average shares outstanding (in 000’s) Diluted
        107,228       -       107,228       107,575       -       107,575  
                                                     
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income Reconciliation
                                                   
                                                     
Net earnings for the period
      $ 19,113     $ 7,044     $ 26,157     $ 112,573     $ (96,869 )   $ 15,704  
Unrealized net gains on available for sale non-monetary securities (net of zero tax)
        1,903       (802 )     1,101       8,025       (1,481 )     6,544  
Reclassification adjustments of net (gains) included in earnings
        (44 )     -       (44 )     (297 )     -       (297 )
Total  comprehensive income for the period
      $ 20,972     $ 6,242     $ 27,214     $ 120,301     $ (98,350 )   $ 21,951  
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
                                                   
Equity holders of the Company
      $ -     $ 27,333     $ 27,333     $ -     $ 19,955     $ 19,955  
Non-controlling interest
        -       (119 )     (119 )     -       1,996       1,996  
        $ -     $ 27,214     $ 27,214     $ -     $ 21,951     $ 21,951  
See accompanying notes to these statements.
                                                   
 
 
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Amended and Restated - Please refer to Explanatory Note on Cover
Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
As at March 31, 2011, January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of options and per share amounts)

 
(Note 2 continued)
Reconciliation of Total Equity as at March 31, 2010

     
March 31, 2010
 
 
Notes
 
Canadian
GAAP
   
Effect of Transition
to IFRS
   
IFRS
 
                     
Shareholders’ Equity
                   
Capital and reserves
                   
Issued capital
    $ 1,251,127     $ -     $ 1,251,127  
Share option reserve
iii
    51,873       (44,929 )     6,944  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
vi
    3,477       (968 )     2,509  
Retained earnings
i-vi,ix
    104,673       (37,003 )     67,670  
        1,411,150       (82,900 )     1,328,250  
Non-controlling interest
iv
    -       7,528       7,528  
Total Equity
    $ 1,411,150     $ (75,372 )   $ 1,335,778  

Notes to the IFRS reconciliation above:
 
i.
Deferred taxes
   
 
The adjustments to deferred income tax assets and liabilities reflect the tax effects under IAS 12 Income Taxes:
   
 
(a)
IAS 12 requires recognition of deferred income taxes for differences that arise on translation of non-monetary assets denominated in currencies other than the Company’s functional currency.  The tax bases of these non-monetary assets are re-measured from historical rates to functional currency using current exchange rates.  The difference as a result of change in exchange rates creates a deferred income tax adjustment. Under Canadian GAAP, the historical exchange rates were used and any differences that arose from re-measurement were recorded as foreign exchange gain or loss.  The Company has mining properties in Argentina, Peru, Mexico and Bolivia with significant tax basis denominated in local currencies, the movement between the US dollar and these local currencies gives rise to changes in deferred income tax.
     
 
(b)
Unlike Canadian GAAP, IAS 12 prohibits the recognition of deferred taxes on initial recognition of an asset or liability where the acquisition is not a business combination and neither accounting profit nor taxable profit were affected at the time of the transaction.  Accordingly, in its opening statement of financial position, the Company has reversed the deferred income tax liabilities recognized on acquisition of the assets of Aquiline, Manantial Espejo and Alamo Dorado.
     
 
(c)
The deferred income tax expense booked on the deferred component of the employee profit-sharing arrangement at some of the Company’s sites is different under IFRS.  Unlike Canadian GAAP, the deferred component of this employee benefit liability is not recognized under IAS 19 Employee benefits.
     
 
(d)
IAS 12 specifies the conditions under which an entity can offset both current and deferred tax assets and liabilities, and requires deferred taxes to be presented as current.
     
(e)
The tax effects of other IFRS adjustments.
   
ii.
Closure and decommissioning
   
 
(a)
Under IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, the closure provision is measured based on the best estimate of expenditure required to settle the obligation at the statement of financial position date using current discount rate and inflation assumptions; thus simplifying the calculation by removing the ‘layering’ concept used for Canadian GAAP.   In addition, IFRS requires that the liability be re-measured at each reporting date versus the requirement in Canadian GAAP to re-measure in the event of changes in the amount or timing of cash flows required to settle the obligation.
     
 
(b)
A reclassification of the accretion on the closure and decommissioning liability from operating expense to finance expense to comply with the presentation requirements of IAS 37.

 
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Amended and Restated - Please refer to Explanatory Note on Cover
Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
As at March 31, 2011, January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of options and per share amounts)

 
iii.
Share purchase warrants
 
Reclassification of share purchase warrants that were presented as equity instruments under Canadian GAAP to derivative financial liability under IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement.  Under IFRS, share purchase warrants with an exercise price denominated in a currency other than the Company's functional currency are classified and accounted for as financial liabilities and, as such, are measured at their fair values with changes in fair values included in net earnings.
   
iv.
Adjustments for non-controlling interest
 
An adjustment to record the changes in non-controlling interests resulting from all the IFRS adjustments and reclassification of non-controlling interests to be included in the equity section under IFRS.
   
v.
Depreciation
 
The adjustment to depreciation is a result of a change in the mineral, property, plant and equipment basis as a consequence of the changes to the closure and decommissioning liability at all the mine sites and changes related to IAS 12 Income Taxes as discussed above.  In addition, a presentation adjustment to include depreciation and amortization expenses as part of cost of sales.
   
vi.
Foreign exchange gains or losses on available-for-sale monetary securities
 
A reclassification of the unrealized gains or losses on available for sale monetary securities from other comprehensive income (in Canadian GAAP) to earnings for the period (to retained earnings on transition date) to comply with IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement.
   
vii.
Provisions
 
A reclassification of the current portion of litigation provision from trade and other payables to provisions.
   
viii.
Royalty
 
A reclassification of royalty expenses from revenue to cost of sales to comply with the definition of Revenue under IAS 18 Revenue.
   
ix.
Changes in ownership interests
 
During the first quarter of 2010, the Company increased a controlling ownership interest in a business (Aquiline) by 7%.  Under IFRS, changes in ownership interest that do not result in a loss of control are accounted for as equity transactions and the carrying amounts of the controlling and non-controlling interests are adjusted to reflect the changes in their relative interests in the subsidiary.  Under the CGAAP policy of the entity, such changes were treated as step acquisitions requiring an increase in the carrying value of the consolidated business.  An adjustment was required in the first quarter in order to adjust the IFRS financial statements for the impact of this GAAP difference and appropriately account for this change as an equity transaction under IFRS.  Accordingly, a $39.8 million adjustment was charged to equity (within retained earnings) under IFRS for this period.  This is disclosed in the statement of shareholders’ equity prepared under IFRS for the three months ended March 31, 2010.
 
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Reconciliation
The adoption of IFRS has not had an impact on the net cash flows of the Company.  The changes made to the statements of financial position and income statements have resulted in reclassifications of various amounts on the statements of cash flows, however as there have been no changes to the net cash flows, no reconciliations have been presented.
 
First time Adoption Exemptions Applied
IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards, which governs the first-time adoption of IFRS, in general requires accounting policies to be applied retrospectively to determine the

 
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Amended and Restated - Please refer to Explanatory Note on Cover
Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
As at March 31, 2011, January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of options and per share amounts)

 
opening statement of financial position at the Company’s transition date of January 1, 2010, unless certain exemptions are applied.  The exemptions that the Company has elected to apply are:
 
a.
Deemed Cost Exemption
 
IFRS 1 provides an option that allows a first-time adopter to elect to use a previous GAAP revaluation of an item of property, plant and equipment at or before the date of transition to IFRSs as deemed cost at the date of the revaluation, if the revaluation was, at the date of the revaluation, broadly comparable to fair value. The Company had previously revalued the property, plant and equipment assets at Quiruvilca and La Colorada as a result of a Canadian GAAP impairment, and has elected these revalued amounts less subsequent depreciation as the deemed cost at the date of transition to IFRS.
   
b.
Decommissioning Liability Exemption
 
IFRS 1 indicates that a first-time adopter may elect not to apply IFRIC 1 Changes in Existing Decommissioning, Restoration and Similar Liabilities retrospectively.  The Company applied this election and accordingly measured the decommissioning liability as at the date of transition to IFRSs in accordance with IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets and estimated the amounts that would have been included in the cost of the related mining property, plant and equipment and recalculated the accumulated depreciation for those assets at January 1, 2010.
   
c.
Business Combination Exemption
 
IFRS 1 allows a first-time adopter to avoid application of IFRS 3R Business Combinations retrospectively to business combinations that occurred before either the date of transition to IFRS or an alternative pre-transition date.  The Company applied this exemption to business combinations that occurred prior to January 1, 2010.
   
d.
Share-Based Payment Exemption
 
IFRS 1 gives a first-time adopter the option to not apply IFRS 2 Share-Based Payment to (i) equity instruments that were granted for the periods on or before November 7, 2002 or after November 7, 2002 but that vested before the date of transition to IFRS and (ii) liabilities arising from cash-settled share-based payment transactions if those liabilities were settled before January 1, 2005 or before the date of transition to IFRS.  The Company elected to apply this exemption on its January 1, 2010 date of transition to IFRS.
   
e.
Leases Exemption
 
IFRS 1 provides a first-time adopter with an option to not apply certain requirements under IAS 17 Leases retrospectively.  The Company applied two exemptions and accordingly assessed whether an arrangement contains a lease on the basis of facts and circumstances existing at the date of transition to IFRS. Secondly, the Company did not reassess the determination of whether an arrangement contains a lease under IFRS if the determination made under Canadian GAAP gave the same outcome as that from the application of IAS 17 Leases and IFRIC 4 Determining Whether an Arrangement Contains a Lease.
   
f.
Borrowing Costs Exemption
 
This exemption in IFRS 1 allows a first-time adopter to apply the transitional provisions set out in IAS 23 Borrowing Costs at January 1, 2009 or the date of transition to IFRS, whichever is later.  IAS 23 requires the capitalization of borrowing costs related to all qualifying assets.  The Company elected to apply IAS 23 Borrowing Costs to qualifying assets for which the commencement date for capitalization is on or after January 1, 2010.

 
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Amended and Restated - Please refer to Explanatory Note on Cover
Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
As at March 31, 2011, January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of options and per share amounts)

 
3.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
   
a.
Basis of Presentation
 
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS for interim financial information as are the comparative figures presented.  As these are the Company’s first set of condensed consolidated interim financial statements in accordance with IFRS, the Company’s disclosures are in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting.  Operating results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2011.
 
For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2010, which were prepared in accordance with Canadian GAAP.  Note 2 above provides an explanation of the transition to IFRS.
 
Accounting standards issued and effective January 1, 2013
 
The Company has reviewed new and revised accounting pronouncements that have been issued but are not yet effective.  These include:
 
The Company will be required to adopt IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, which replaces the current standard, IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement.  The new standard replaces the current classification and measurement criteria for financial assets and liabilities with only two classification categories:  amortized cost and fair value. 
 
IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements establishes principles for the presentation and preparation of consolidated financial statements when an entity controls one or more other entities. This standard (i) requires a parent entity (an entity that controls one or more other entities) to present consolidated financial statements; (ii) defines the principle of control, and establishes control as the basis for consolidation; (iii) sets out how to apply the principle of control to identify whether an investor controls an investee and therefore must consolidate the investee; and (iv) sets out the accounting requirements for the preparation of consolidated financial statements. IFRS 10 supersedes IAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements and SIC-12 Consolidation—Special Purpose Entities and is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, with early application permitted.
 
IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements establishes the core principle that a party to a joint arrangement determines the type of joint arrangement in which it is involved by assessing its rights and obligations and accounts for those rights and obligations in accordance with that type of joint arrangement.  This standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, with early application permitted.
 
IFRS 12 Disclosure of Involvement with Other Entities requires the disclosure of information that enables users of financial statements to evaluate the nature of, and risks associated with, its interests in other entities and the effects of those interests on its financial position, financial performance and cash flows. This standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, with early application permitted.
 
IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement defines fair value, sets out in a single IFRS a framework for measuring fair value and requires disclosures about fair value measurements. IFRS 13 applies when another IFRS requires or permits fair value measurements or disclosures about fair value measurements (and measurements, such as fair value less costs to sell, based on fair value or disclosures about those measurements), except for: share-based payment transactions within the scope of IFRS 2 Share-based Payment; leasing transactions within the scope of IAS 17 Leases;  measurements that have some similarities to fair value but that are not fair value, such as net realizable value in IAS 2 Inventories or value in use in IAS 36 Impairment of Assets. This standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, with early application permitted.

 
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Amended and Restated - Please refer to Explanatory Note on Cover
Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
As at March 31, 2011, January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of options and per share amounts)

 
IAS 27 Separate Financial Statements has the objective of setting standards to be applied in accounting for investments in subsidiaries, jointly ventures, and associates when an entity elects, or is required by local regulations, to present separate (non-consolidated) financial statements. This standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, with early application permitted.  This standard will not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements.
 
IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures prescribes the accounting for investments in associates and sets out the requirements for the application of the equity method when accounting for investments in associates and joint ventures. IAS 28 applies to all entities that are investors with joint control of, or significant influence over, an investee (associate or joint venture). This standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, with early application permitted.
 
The Company has not early adopted any of these standards and is currently evaluating the impact, if any, that these standards might have on its consolidated financial statements.
 
b.
Significant Accounting Policies
 
Basis of Preparation: The condensed consolidated financial statements of Pan American Silver Corp and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and interpretations of the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) effective for the Company’s reporting for the year ended December 31, 2011.
 
The condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in US dollars, which is the Company’s functional and presentation currency, and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand except where otherwise indicated.
 
Principles of Consolidation: The financial statements consolidate the financial statements of Pan American Silver Corp and its subsidiaries. All inter-entity balances and transactions, including unrealized profits and losses arising from intra-company transactions, have been eliminated in full. The results of subsidiaries acquired or sold are consolidated for the periods from or to the date on which control passes. Control is achieved where the Company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. This occurs when the Company has more than 50% voting power through ownership or agreements, except where minority rights are such that a minority shareholder is able to prevent the Company from exercising control. Where there is a loss of control of a subsidiary, the financial statements include the results for the part of the reporting period during which the Company has control. Subsidiaries use the same reporting period and same accounting policies as the Company.
 
For partly owned subsidiaries, the net assets and net earnings attributable to non-controlling shareholders are presented as “Amounts attributable to non-controlling interest” in the consolidated statement of financial position and consolidated income statement.
 
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the wholly-owned and partially-owned subsidiaries of the Company, the most significant of which are presented in the following table:
 
Subsidiary
Location
Ownership
Interest
Status
Operations and Development Projects Owned
         
Pan American Silver S.A. Mina Quiruvilca
Peru
100% 
Consolidated
Huaron Mine/Quiruvilca Mine
Compañía Minera Argentum S.A.
Peru
92% 
Consolidated
Morococha Mine
Minera Corner Bay S.A.
Mexico
100% 
Consolidated
Alamo Dorado Mine
Plata Panamericana S.A. de C.V.
Mexico
100% 
Consolidated
La Colorada Mine
Compañía Minera Triton S.A.
Argentina
100% 
Consolidated
Manantial Espejo Mine
Pan American Silver (Bolivia) S.A.
Bolivia
95% 
Consolidated
San Vicente Mine
Minera Argenta S.A.
Argentina
100% 
Consolidated
Navidad Project

Inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.

 
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Amended and Restated - Please refer to Explanatory Note on Cover
Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
As at March 31, 2011, January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of options and per share amounts)

 
Business combinations: Upon the acquisition of a subsidiary, the acquisition method of accounting is used, whereby the purchase consideration is allocated to the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities (identifiable net assets) acquired on the basis of fair value at the date of acquisition.  When the cost of acquisition exceeds the fair values attributable to the Group’s share of the identifiable net assets, the difference is treated as purchased goodwill, which is not amortised but is reviewed for impairment annually or more frequently where there is an indication of impairment. If the fair value attributable to the Company’s share of the identifiable net assets exceeds the cost of acquisition, the difference is immediately recognized in the income statement.  Acquisition costs are expensed.
 
Control of a business may be achieved in stages.  Upon the acquisition of control, any previously held interest is remeasured to fair value at the date control is obtained resulting in a gain or loss upon the acquisition of control.  In addition, any change re relating to interest previously recognized in other comprehensive income is reclassified to the income statement upon the acquisition of control.

Significant Judgments and Estimates: Many of the amounts included in the financial statements involve the use of judgement and/or estimation.  These judgements and estimates are based on management’s knowledge of the relevant facts and circumstances, having regard to previous experience, but actual results may differ from the amounts included in the financial statements.

The preparation of the financial statements requires that the Company’s management use judgement to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The most significant items that require both judgements and estimates are: quantities of proven and probable reserves; the value of mineralized material beyond proven and probable reserves; future costs and expenses to produce proven and probable reserves; future commodity prices and foreign currency exchange rates; the future cost of provision for decommissioning and closure costs; amounts of contingencies; the fair value of acquired assets and liabilities including pre-acquisition contingencies; valuation input assumptions for derivative liabilities; and taxes.  Significant items that require estimates as the basis for determining the stated amounts include inventories, trade accounts receivable, mineral property plant and equipment, investments in non-producing properties, revenue recognition, stock based compensation, unrealized gains and losses on commodity and foreign currency contracts, derivative liabilities; fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination, and taxes.

Revenue Recognition: Revenue associated with the sale of commodities is recognized when all significant risks and rewards of ownership of the asset sold are transferred to the customer, usually when insurance risk and title has passed to the customer and the commodity has been delivered to the shipping agent. At this point the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the commodities and the costs incurred, or to be incurred, in respect of the sale can be reliably measured. Revenue is recognized, at the fair value of the consideration receivable, to the extent that it is probable that economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Sales revenue is recognized at the fair value of consideration received, which in most cases is invoiced amounts.
 
The Company’s concentrate sales contracts with third-party smelters, in general, provide for a provisional payment based upon provisional assays and quoted metal prices.  Final settlement is based on applicable commodity prices set on specified quotational periods, typically ranging from one month prior to shipment, and can extend to three months after the shipment arrives at the smelter and is based on average market metal prices. For this purpose, the selling price can be measured reliably for those products, such as silver, gold, zinc, lead and copper, for which there exists an active and freely traded commodity market such as the London Metals Exchange and the value of product sold by the Company is directly linked to the form in which it is traded on that market.
 
Sales revenue is commonly subject to adjustment based on an inspection of the product by the customer. In such cases, sales revenue is initially recognized on a provisional basis using the Company’s best estimate of contained metal, and adjusted subsequently. Revenues are recorded under these contracts at the time title passes to the buyer based on the expected settlement period. Revenue on provisionally

 
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Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
As at March 31, 2011, January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of options and per share amounts)

 
priced sales is recognized based on estimates of the fair value of the consideration receivable based on forward market prices. At each reporting date provisionally priced metal is marked to market based on the forward selling price for the quotational period stipulated in the contract. Variations between the price recorded at the shipment date and the actual final price set under the smelting contracts are caused by changes in metal prices and result in an embedded derivative in the accounts receivable.  The embedded derivative is recorded at fair value each period until final settlement occurs, with the fair value adjustments recognized in revenue.
 
Refining and treatment charges are netted against revenue for sales of metal concentrate.  Sales of concentrate are stated at their invoiced amount which is net of treatment and refining charges.
 
Financial instruments: are any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity.
 
(i) Financial assets
 
The Company classifies its financial assets in the following categories: at fair value through the income statement, loans and receivables, available-for-sale and held to maturity investments. The classification depends on the purpose for which the financial assets were acquired. Management determines the classification of financial assets at initial recognition.
 
(a) Financial assets at fair value through the income statement
 
Derivatives are included in this category and are classified as current assets.  Assets in this category are classified as current assets. Generally, the Company does not acquire financial assets for the purpose of selling in the short term. Financial assets carried at fair value through the income statement are initially recognized at fair value and transaction costs are expensed in the income statement.
 
(b) Loans and receivables
 
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. They are classified as current assets or non-current assets based on their maturity date. Loans and receivables comprise ‘trade and other receivables’, ‘other financial assets’ and ‘cash and cash equivalents’ in the statement of financial position. Loans and receivables are carried at amortized cost less any impairment.
 
(c) Available-for-sale financial assets
 
Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivatives that are either specifically designated as available for sale or not classified in any of the other categories. They are included in non-current assets unless the Company intends to dispose of the investment within 12 months of the statement of financial position date. Changes in the fair value of available-for sale financial assets denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the holder, other than equity investments, are analyzed between translation differences and other changes in the carrying amount of the security. The translation differences are recognized in the income statement. Any impairment charges are also recognized in the income statement, while other changes in fair value are recognized in equity directly. When financial assets classified as available-for-sale are sold, the accumulated fair value adjustments previously recognized in equity are reclassified to the income statement.
 
Dividends on available-for-sale equity instruments are also recognized in the income statement within investment income when the Company’s right to receive payments is established. Financial assets not carried at fair value through the income statement are initially recognized on the trade date at fair value plus transaction costs.
 

 
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Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
As at March 31, 2011, January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of options and per share amounts)

 
(d) Held to maturity investments
 
Non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity are classified as held-to-maturity when the Company has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity. Investments intended to be held for an undefined period are not included in this classification. Other long-term investments that are intended to be held-to-maturity, such as bonds, are measured at amortized cost. This cost is computed as the amount initially recognized minus principal repayments, plus or minus the cumulative amortization using the effective interest method of any difference between the initially recognized amount and the maturity amount. This calculation includes all fees paid or received between parties to the contract that are an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and all other premiums and discounts. For investments carried at amortized cost, gains and losses are recognized in income when the investments are derecognized or impaired, as well as through the amortization process.
 
Financial assets are derecognized when the investments mature or are sold, and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred.
 
(ii) Financial liabilities
 
Borrowings and other financial liabilities are recognized initially at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred and are subsequently stated at amortized cost. Any difference between the amounts originally received (net of transaction costs) and the redemption value is recognized in the income statement over the period to maturity using the effective interest method.
 
Borrowings and other financial liabilities are classified as current liabilities unless the Company has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the statement of financial position date.
 
(iii)  Derivative financial instruments
 
When the Company enters into derivative contracts these transactions are designed to reduce exposures related to assets and liabilities, firm commitments or anticipated transactions. All derivatives are initially recognized at their fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured subject to IAS 39 at their fair value at each statement of financial position date.
 
Embedded derivatives: Derivatives embedded in other financial instruments or other host contracts are treated as separate derivatives when their risks and characteristics are not closely related to their host contracts. For example, variations between the commodity price recorded at the shipment date and the actual final price set under the smelting contracts are caused by changes in metal prices and result in an embedded derivative in the accounts receivable.  This is described in the policy for revenue recognition.
 
(iv) Fair value
 
Fair value is the amount at which an item could be exchanged in an arm’s length transaction between informed and willing parties. Where relevant market prices are available, these are used to determine fair values. In other cases, fair values are calculated using quotations from independent financial institutions, or by using valuation techniques consistent with general market practice applicable to the instrument.
 
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The fair values of cash, short term borrowings approximate their carrying values, as a result of their short maturity or because they carry floating rates of interest.
   
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Derivative financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value based on published price quotations for the period for which a liquid active market exists.

 
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Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
As at March 31, 2011, January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of options and per share amounts)

 
(v) Impairment of financial assets
 
Available-for-sale financial assets
 
The Company assesses at each statement of financial position date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. In the case of equity securities classified as available for sale, an evaluation is made as to whether a decline in fair value is ‘significant’ or ‘prolonged’ based on an analysis of indicators such as significant adverse changes in the technological, market, economic or legal environment in which the company invested in operates.
 
If an available-for-sale financial asset is impaired, an amount comprising the difference between its cost (net of any principal payment and amortization) and its current fair value, less any impairment loss previously recognized in the income statement is transferred from equity to the income statement. Reversals in respect of equity instruments classified as available for- sale are not recognized in the income statement. Reversals of impairment losses on debt instruments are reversed through the income statement; if the increase in fair value of the instrument can be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognized.
 
(vi) De-recognition of financial assets and liabilities
 
Financial assets
 
A financial asset is derecognized when its contractual rights to the cash flows that comprise the financial asset expire or substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset are transferred.
 
Financial liabilities
 
A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled or expired. Gains and losses on derecognition are recognized within finance income and finance costs respectively.
 
Where an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a de-recognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability, and any difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognized in the income statement.
 
(vii) Trade receivables
 
Trade receivables are recognized initially at fair value and are subsequently measured at amortized cost reduced by any provision for impairment. A provision for impairment of trade receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Company will not be able to collect all amounts due. Indicators of impairment would include financial difficulties of the debtor, likelihood of the debtor’s insolvency, default in payment or a significant deterioration in credit worthiness. Any impairment is recognized in the income statement within ‘doubtful accounts provision’. When a trade receivable is uncollectable, it is written off against the provision for impairment. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against ‘doubtful accounts provision’ in the income statement.
 
(viii) Accounts payable
 
Accounts payable are recognized initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.
 
Derivative Financial Instruments: The Company employs metals and currency contracts, including forward contracts to manage exposure to fluctuations in metal prices and foreign currency exchange rates.  For metals production, these contracts are intended to reduce the risk of falling prices on the Company’s future sales.  Foreign currency derivative financial instruments, such as forward contracts are used to
 

 
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Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
As at March 31, 2011, January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of options and per share amounts)

 
manage the effects of exchange rate changes on foreign currency cost exposures. Such derivative financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value on the date on which a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at fair value. Derivatives are carried as assets when the fair value is positive and as liabilities when the fair value is negative and any gains or losses arising from changes in fair value on derivatives are taken directly to earnings for the year. The fair value of forward currency and commodity contracts is calculated by reference to current forward exchange rates and prices for contracts with similar maturity profiles.
 
Cash: Cash includes cash on hand and cash in banks, held primarily in U.S. and Canadian dollars (“USD” and “CAD”, respectively) and considered “held for trading” and therefore is stated at its carrying value which approximates its fair value.
 
Short-term Investments:  Short-term investments are classified as “available for sale”, and consist of highly-liquid debt securities with original maturities in excess of three months and equity securities.  These debt and equity securities are initially recorded at fair value, which upon their initial measurement is equal to their cost.  Subsequent measurements and changes in the market value of these debt and equity securities are recorded as changes to other comprehensive income.  Investments are assessed quarterly for potential impairment.
 
Inventories: Inventories include work in progress, concentrate ore, doré, processed silver and gold, and operating materials and supplies. Work in progress inventory includes ore stockpiles and other partly processed material. Stockpiles represent ore that has been extracted and is available for further processing. The classification of inventory is determined by the stage at which the ore is in the production process. Inventories of ore are sampled for metal content and are valued based on the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value based upon the period ending prices of contained metal.  Cost is determined on a weighted average basis or using a first-in-first-out basis and includes all costs incurred in the normal course of business including direct material and direct labour costs and an allocation of production overheads, depreciation and amortization, and other costs, based on normal production capacity, incurred in bringing each product to its present location and condition. Material that does not contain a minimum quantity of metal to cover estimated processing expense to recover the contained metal is not classified as inventory and is assigned no value. If the ore will not be processed within the 12 months after the statement of financial position date it is included within non-current assets. Quantities are assessed primarily through surveys and assays.
 
Supplies inventories are valued at the lower of average cost and net realizable value, net of obsolescence. Concentrate and doré inventory includes product at the mine site, the port warehouse and product held by refineries.  At times, the Company has a limited amount of finished silver at a minting operation where coins depicting Pan American’s emblem are stamped.
 
Mineral Property, Plant, and Equipment: On initial acquisition, mineral property, plant and equipment are valued at cost, being the purchase price and the directly attributable costs of acquisition or construction required to bring the asset to the location and condition necessary for the asset to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management. When provisions for closure and decommissioning are recognized, the corresponding cost is capitalized as an asset, representing part of the cost of acquiring the future economic benefits of the operation. The capitalized cost of closure and decommissioning activities is recognized in Property, plant and equipment and depreciated accordingly.
 
In subsequent periods, buildings, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in value, whilst land is stated at cost less any impairment in value and is not depreciated.
 
Depreciation is provided so as to write off the cost, less estimated residual values of buildings, plant and equipment (based on prices prevailing at the statement of financial position date) on the following bases: Mine production assets are depreciated using a unit of production method based on estimated economically recoverable reserves, which results in a depreciation charge proportional to the depletion of reserves. Buildings, plant and equipment unrelated to production are depreciated using the straight-line

 
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Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
As at March 31, 2011, January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of options and per share amounts)

 
method based on estimated useful lives. Where parts of an asset have different useful lives, depreciation is calculated on each separate part.
 
Each asset or part’s estimated useful life has due regard to both its own physical life limitations and the present assessment of economically recoverable reserves of the mine property at which the item is located, and to possible future variations in those assessments. Estimates of remaining useful lives and residual values are reviewed annually. Changes in estimates are accounted for prospectively.
 
The expected useful lives are included below in the accounting policy for depreciation of property, plant, and equipment.
 
The net carrying amounts of land, buildings, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment either individually or at the cash-generating unit level when events and changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. To the extent that these values exceed their recoverable amounts, that excess is fully provided against in the financial year in which this is determined.
 
In countries where we have paid Value Added Tax (“VAT”) and where there is uncertainty of its recoverability, the VAT payments have either been deferred with mineral property costs relating to the property or expensed if it relates to mineral exploration. If we ultimately recover amounts that have been deferred, the amount received will be applied to reduce mineral property costs or taken as a credit against current expenses depending on the prior treatment.
 
Expenditure on major maintenance or repairs includes the cost of the replacement of parts of assets and overhaul costs. Where an asset or part of an asset is replaced and it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will be available to the Company, the expenditure is capitalized and the carrying amount of the item replaced derecognized. Similarly, overhaul costs associated with major maintenance are capitalized and depreciated over their useful lives where it is probable that future economic benefits will be available and any remaining carrying amounts of the cost of previous overhauls are derecognized. All other costs are expensed as incurred.
 
Where an item of property, plant and equipment is disposed of, it is derecognized and the difference between its carrying value and net sales proceeds is disclosed as earnings or loss on disposal in the income statement. Any items of property, plant or equipment that cease to have future economic benefits are derecognized with any gain or loss included in the financial year in which the item is derecognized.
 
Operational Mining Properties and Mine Development: When it has been determined that a mineral property can be economically developed as a result of establishing proven and probable reserves (which occurs upon completion of a positive economic analysis of the mineral deposit), the costs incurred to develop such property including costs to further delineate the ore body and remove overburden to initially expose the ore body prior to the start of mining operations, are also capitalized. Such costs are amortized using the units-of-production method over the estimated life of the ore body based on proven and probable reserves.
 
Costs associated with commissioning activities on constructed plants are deferred from the date of mechanical completion of the facilities until the date the Company is ready to commence commercial service. Any revenues earned during this period are recorded as a reduction in deferred commissioning costs. These costs are amortized using the units-of-production method (described below) over the life of the mine, commencing on the date of commercial service.
 
Acquisition costs related to the acquisition of land and mineral rights are capitalized as incurred. Prior to acquiring such land or mineral rights the Company makes a preliminary evaluation to determine that the property has significant potential to develop an economic ore body. The time between initial acquisition and full evaluation of a property’s potential is dependent on many factors including: location relative to existing infrastructure, the property’s stage of development, geological controls and metal prices. If a mineable ore body is discovered, such costs are amortized when production begins. If no mineable ore body is discovered, such costs are expensed in the period in which it is determined the property has no future economic value. In countries where the Company has paid Value Added Tax (“VAT”) and where there is uncertainty of its recoverability, the VAT payments have either been deferred with mineral
 

 
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Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
As at March 31, 2011, January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of options and per share amounts)

 
property costs relating to the property or expensed if it relates to mineral exploration. If the Company ultimately makes recoveries of the VAT, the amount received will be applied to reduce mineral property costs or taken as a credit against current expenses depending on the prior treatment.
 
Major development expenditures on producing properties incurred to increase production or extend the life of the mine are capitalized while ongoing mining expenditures on producing properties are charged against earnings as incurred. Gains or losses from sales or retirements of assets are included in gain or loss on sale of assets.