Royal Gold (RGLD) 2026 meeting backs directors, pay and Ernst & Young

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Royal Gold, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 21, 2026. Stockholders elected two Class III directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, with Fabiana Chubbs receiving 61,891,643 votes for and Sybil Veenman receiving 52,539,715 votes for.

Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, with 60,618,443 votes for and 2,852,803 against. They also ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 72,301,027 votes for.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

Key Figures

Votes for Fabiana Chubbs: 61,891,643 votes Votes for Sybil Veenman: 52,539,715 votes Say-on-pay votes for: 60,618,443 votes +3 more

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Votes for Fabiana Chubbs 61,891,643 votes Election as Class III director until 2029 annual meeting

Votes for Sybil Veenman 52,539,715 votes Election as Class III director until 2029 annual meeting

Say-on-pay votes for 60,618,443 votes Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation

Say-on-pay votes against 2,852,803 votes Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation

Auditor ratification votes for 72,301,027 votes Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for year ending December 31, 2026

Auditor ratification votes against 655,184 votes Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for year ending December 31, 2026

Key Terms

broker non-votes, advisory basis, independent registered public accounting firm, Annual Meeting of Stockholders

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broker non-votes financial

"Broker Non-Votes 9,300,739"

Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.

advisory basis financial

"Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation"

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026"

An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.

Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial

"held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 21, 2026"

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 21, 2026

Royal Gold, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-13357

84-0835164

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1144 15th Street, Suite 2500, Denver, CO						80202
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (303) 573-1660

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

o			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class:

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered:

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

RGLD

Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 5.07     Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Royal Gold, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 21, 2026. Stockholders voted on, and approved, the following proposals at the Annual Meeting:

Proposal 1 – Election of two Class III director nominees to serve until the Company’s 2029 annual meeting of stockholders:

Director			For			Against			Abstain			Broker Non-Votes
Fabiana Chubbs			61,891,643			1,761,909			78,529			9,300,739
Sybil Veenman			52,539,715			11,134,415			57,951			9,300,739

Proposal 2 – Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers:

For			Against			Abstain			Broker Non-Votes
60,618,443			2,852,803			260,835			9,300,739

Proposal 3 – Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026:

For			Against			Abstain
72,301,027			655,184			76,609

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			Royal Gold, Inc.
Date: May 26, 2026			By:			/s/ David R. Crandall
						Name:			David R. Crandall
						Title:			Vice President, Corporate Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer

FAQ

What did Royal Gold (RGLD) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Stockholders voted on director elections, executive compensation, and auditor ratification. Two Class III directors were elected, pay of named executive officers was approved on an advisory basis, and Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026.

Were Royal Gold (RGLD) director nominees approved at the 2026 annual meeting?

Yes. Class III directors Fabiana Chubbs and Sybil Veenman were elected to serve until the 2029 annual meeting. Chubbs received 61,891,643 votes for, while Veenman received 52,539,715 votes for, each with additional against, abstain, and broker non-vote tallies reported.

How did Royal Gold (RGLD) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

Stockholders approved the compensation of Royal Gold’s named executive officers on an advisory basis. The vote totaled 60,618,443 for, 2,852,803 against, and 260,835 abstain, with 9,300,739 broker non-votes reported, indicating overall support for the company’s executive pay program that year.

Which auditing firm did Royal Gold (RGLD) stockholders ratify for 2026?

Stockholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as Royal Gold’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The ratification vote received 72,301,027 votes for, 655,184 against, and 76,609 abstentions, confirming continued engagement of Ernst & Young LLP as auditor.

What are broker non-votes reported in Royal Gold’s 2026 voting results?

Broker non-votes are shares held in street name where brokers did not receive specific voting instructions on certain proposals. For Royal Gold’s director elections and executive compensation advisory vote, 9,300,739 broker non-votes were reported, reflecting shares counted for quorum but not as votes for or against.

How long will the newly elected Royal Gold Class III directors serve?

The newly elected Class III directors, Fabiana Chubbs and Sybil Veenman, will serve until Royal Gold’s 2029 annual meeting of stockholders. Their terms align with the company’s classified board structure, which staggers director elections over multiple years to promote continuity in board composition.

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