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) August 31, 2006
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ROYAL GOLD, INC. |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware |
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001-13357 |
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84-0835164 |
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1660 Wynkoop Street, Suite 1000, Denver, CO |
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80202-1132 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 303-573-1660 |
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
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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):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
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Item 8.01 Other Event
On August 31, 2006, Royal Gold, Inc. issued a press release announcing its fourth quarter dividend of $0.055 per share payable on October 20, 2006, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 6, 2006.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated August 31, 2006
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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.
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Royal Gold, Inc. |
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(Registrant) |
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/s/ Karen Gross |
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Karen Gross |
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Vice President & Corporate Secretary |
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Dated: August 31, 2006 |
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated August 31, 2006 |
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