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Scully Royalty Ltd. (NYSE: SRL) shifts chairman into interim CEO and CFO roles

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Scully Royalty Ltd. announced a leadership change, appointing Chairman Michael J. Smith as interim Chief Executive Officer and interim Chief Financial Officer. He replaces Samuel Morrow, who will continue with the group as a non-executive director with no management duties.

In this interim role, Michael Smith will oversee the company’s executive leadership while candidates are sought for permanent appointments. The company states that it remains committed to disciplined financial oversight during this transition and plans to provide further updates on its executive leadership. Scully Royalty holds a net revenues royalty interest in the Scully Iron Ore Mine in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, and various merchant banking and industrial interests globally.

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  • Chairman assumes interim CEO and CFO roles, indicating a simultaneous vacancy in both top executive and finance positions while permanent replacements are sought.
Form type Form 6-K Report of foreign private issuer for August 2026
Corporate update date August 13, 2026 Date of Scully Royalty’s corporate update news release
Latest Form 20-F year-end December 31, 2024 Year-end referenced for risk factors in the company’s Form 20-F
foreign private issuer regulatory
"REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"
A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.
net revenues royalty interest financial
"holds a net revenues royalty interest on the Scully Iron Ore Mine"
non-executive director financial
"who is now a non-executive director with no management duties"
A non-executive director is a member of a company’s board who does not work for the company day-to-day but provides independent oversight, strategic guidance and checks on management. For investors, they matter because they act like an impartial referee or outside advisor, helping ensure decisions protect shareholder interests, reduce risks of poor governance, and add credibility to financial reporting and long-term strategy.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This news release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

FAQ

What executive leadership change did Scully Royalty Ltd. (SRL) announce?
Scully Royalty Ltd. appointed Chairman Michael J. Smith as interim CEO and interim CFO. He replaces Samuel Morrow, who is now a non-executive director with no management duties in the group.

What is Samuel Morrow’s new role at Scully Royalty Ltd. (SRL)?
Samuel Morrow moved from CEO and CFO to become a non-executive director. In this role, he holds a board position but has no management duties with the group, according to the company.

How long will Michael J. Smith serve as interim CEO and CFO of SRL?
Michael J. Smith will serve in an interim capacity while Scully Royalty identifies candidates for permanent CEO and CFO roles. The company plans to provide further updates on these executive leadership appointments.

What core asset does Scully Royalty Ltd. (SRL) hold?
Scully Royalty Ltd. holds a net revenues royalty interest on the Scully Iron Ore Mine in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It also owns various merchant banking and industrial interests globally.

Does Scully Royalty Ltd. (SRL) comment on financial oversight during this transition?
Yes. The company states it remains committed to disciplined financial oversight of its businesses and operations during the interim leadership period while permanent executive candidates are being sought.

What cautionary language does Scully Royalty Ltd. (SRL) include about its statements?
The company notes that some statements are forward-looking, based on current expectations and assumptions, and are subject to risks and uncertainties described in its Form 20-F and other SEC reports.

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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of August, 2026

 

Commission File No.: 001-04192

 

(Translation of Registrant's name into English)

 

c/o Room 2302, 23/F, Oriental Center, 31 Wujiang Road, Shanghai, China 200041

(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.

 

x  Form 20-F   ¨   Form 40-F

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
No.		  
99.1 Press release issued by Scully Royalty Ltd. on August 13, 2026, titled “Scully Royalty Ltd. Provides Corporate Update”

 

 

 

 

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.

 

SCULLY ROYALTY LTD.  
     
By: /s/ Michael J. Smith  
  Michael J. Smith  
  Executive Chairman and Director  
     
Date: August 13, 2026  

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

SCULLY ROYALTY LTD. PROVIDES CORPORATE UPDATE

 

New York (August 13, 2026): Scully Royalty Ltd. (NYSE: SRL) (the “Company”) today announced that our Chairman, Michael Smith has been appointed as interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, in place of Samuel Morrow, who is now a non-executive director with no management duties with the Group.

 

In his interim capacity, Mr. Smith will assume responsibility for the Company’s executive leadership functions while the Company seeks to identify candidates for appointment to these roles.

 

The Company remains committed to maintaining disciplined financial oversight of its businesses and operations throughout this period. The Company will provide further updates regarding its executive leadership to enhance these appointments.

 

About Scully Royalty Ltd.

 

Scully Royalty Ltd. (NYSE: SRL) holds a net revenues royalty interest on the Scully Iron Ore Mine located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It also holds various merchant banking and industrial interests globally. For more information, visit www.scullyroyalty.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This news release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and assumptions and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including, among others, important factors set forth in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 30, 2025 and the Company’s other reports filed with the SEC. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current views and are based on certain assumptions and speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement except as required by law.

 

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