Royal Gold Inc

1. 1

   Election of the two Class III director nominees

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Election of Fabiana Chubbs and Sybil Veenman as Class III directors to serve three-year terms expiring in 2029.

2. 2

   Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of our Named Executive Officers

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Non-binding, advisory “say-on-pay” vote to approve executive compensation as disclosed in the proxy (Compensation Discussion & Analysis, tables, and narrative).

   More detail

   This management proposal requests an advisory (non-binding) approval of the Company’s executive compensation program as disclosed in the proxy statement, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and related tables. Management and the CNG Committee are seeking endorsement of their 2025 pay decisions after a year of exceptional operational performance and a transformative acquisition strategy (including the Sandstorm Gold and Horizon Copper transactions), which materially increased scale, net GEOs, and shareholder returns. The Board frames the program as market‑aligned and primarily at‑risk, with pay elements including base salary, a formulaic short‑term incentive scorecard (weighted to production, reserves growth, expense control, stewardship and individual goals), and long‑term equity split between time‑based restricted shares and TSR‑based performance shares tied to a peer group. The CNG Committee exercised discretion in 2025 to award special retention/transaction-related bonuses (cash and restricted shares) to recognize extraordinary efforts around the acquisitions, while maintaining two‑thirds of the special bonus in restricted shares to promote retention. The Board emphasizes pay‑for‑performance features—peer‑relative TSR for performance shares and objective operational metrics for annual bonuses—and also highlights governance safeguards including benchmarking, clawback policy, stock ownership guidelines, and committee oversight. Management notes the advisory vote is non‑binding but will be considered in future compensation decisions; historically the Company has received strong support on say‑on‑pay. Investors should weigh the alignment of incentives with long‑term value creation against potential concerns about rewarding outcomes influenced by metal price cycles; the Company argues it mitigates this risk through metric selection and relative performance measures. Overall, the Board recommends FOR the proposal on the basis that the program supports retention, aligns executives with stockholders, and appropriately rewards execution and strategic value creation.

3. 3

   Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Ratification of the Audit Committee’s selection of Ernst & Young LLP as Royal Gold’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.

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When is the Royal Gold Inc 2026 annual meeting?

Royal Gold Inc (RGLD) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

What is the record date for the Royal Gold Inc 2026 meeting?

The record date for the Royal Gold Inc 2026 meeting is Thursday, March 26, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.

Who are the director nominees for Royal Gold Inc's 2026 meeting?

The board is presenting 2 director nominees at the Royal Gold Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.

What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Royal Gold Inc 2026 meeting?

Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Royal Gold Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.