[6-K] Royal Bank of Canada Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SandRidge Energy (NYSE: SD) filed a Form 8-K covering two key items. First, under Item 2.02 the company furnished a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that will disclose Q2 2025 financial and operational results on 6 Aug 2025; however, the 8-K itself contains no quantitative data. Second, under Item 8.01 the board approved a $0.12 per-share quarterly dividend, representing a 9 % increase. The dividend is payable 29 Sep 2025 to shareholders of record 22 Sep 2025. Holders may elect cash or additional shares via a newly authorized Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP).

The filing therefore signals continued shareholder-return focus and forthcoming earnings detail, but investors must review the accompanying press release for actual performance metrics.

Insights

Energy Sector Equity Analyst

TL;DR – Dividend up 9 %; earnings data not yet disclosed—mildly positive signal.

The headline 9 % dividend boost suggests solid free-cash-flow generation and management confidence in midcycle commodity prices. While SandRidge offers a DRIP to retain cash, the increase still equates to an incremental annual outlay of roughly $3 million (assuming ~6.5 million shares), a manageable figure given recent cash balances. Absence of preliminary revenue/EBITDA figures tempers enthusiasm; investors must wait for Exhibit 99.1 to gauge margin trends and capex discipline. Net impact: modestly accretive to total-return profile with limited immediate valuation effect.

FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of a Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of August, 2025
Commission File Number: 001-13928

Royal Bank of Canada

(Name of registrant)

200 Bay Street
Royal Bank Plaza
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5J 2J5
Attention: Senior Vice-President,
Deputy General Counsel & Secretary 1 Place Ville Marie
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H3B 3A9
Attention: Senior Vice-President,
Deputy General Counsel & Secretary 

(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 40-F.

Form 20-F o 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): o

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): o

THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K AND THE EXHIBITS HERETO SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE AS EXHIBITS TO ROYAL BANK OF CANADA’S REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM F-3 (FILE NO. 333-275898) AND TO BE A PART THEREOF FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED, TO THE EXTENT NOT SUPERSEDED BY DOCUMENTS OR REPORTS SUBSEQUENTLY FILED OR FURNISHED.

Exhibits are filed herewith in connection with the issuance of the following Senior Global Medium-Term Notes, Series J (the “Notes”) by Royal Bank of Canada (the “Bank”) on the date of this report on Form 6-K, pursuant to the Bank’s shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-275898):

· $1,250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.498% Senior Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Notes, Due August 6, 2029

· $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Senior Floating Rate Notes, Due August 6, 2029

· $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.696% Senior Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Notes, Due August 6, 2031

EXHIBITS

Exhibit		Description of Exhibit
5.1		Opinion of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, U.S. counsel for the Bank, as to the validity of the Notes under New York law.
5.2		Opinion of Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, Canadian counsel for the Bank, as to certain matters under Canadian, Ontario and Québec law.
8.1		Opinion of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, U.S. counsel for the Bank, as to certain matters of United States federal income taxation.
8.2		Opinion of Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, Canadian counsel for the Bank, as to certain matters of Canadian federal income taxation.
23.1		Consent of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP (included in Exhibits 5.1 and 8.1 above).
23.2		Consent of Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP (included in Exhibits 5.2 and 8.2 above).

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, thereunto duly authorized.

		ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
		By:		/s/ Jason Drysdale
		Name: Title:		Jason Drysdale Executive Vice-President and Treasurer
				Date: August 6, 2025

FAQ

What dividend did SandRidge Energy (SD) announce in the August 2025 8-K?

The board declared a $0.12 per-share dividend, up 9 %, payable 29 Sep 2025 to holders on 22 Sep 2025.

Does the filing include Q2 2025 earnings numbers for SandRidge?

No. The 8-K references an accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) to be issued 6 Aug 2025 for detailed results.

Can investors reinvest SandRidge’s dividend?

Yes. Shareholders may elect cash or additional SD shares through the newly authorized Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

When will SandRidge shareholders receive the Q3 2025 dividend?

Payment is scheduled for 29 September 2025.

Is SandRidge considered an emerging growth company?

No. The company did not check the emerging growth company box in the filing.