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DENVER, July 6
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ROYAL GOLD, INC. (Nasdaq: RGLD; Toronto:
RGL), the world's leading precious metals royalty company, today
announced its inclusion in the new NASDAQ Global Select Market.
According to NASDAQ, the Global Select Market ("NGS") has the highest
initial listing standards of any exchange in the world based on
financial and liquidity requirements. Prior to the change, the company
had been listed on the NASDAQ National Market.
"I am extremely pleased to announce that Royal Gold
has met the high standards for inclusion in the NASDAQ Global Select
Market. This acknowledges our strong operating model and solid financial
position," stated Tony Jensen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Royal Gold.
"We are the leader in our industry and our inclusion in the NGS is
further validation of our solid position in the broader marketplace."
Beginning July 3, NASDAQ-listed companies
will be classified under three listing tiers: NASDAQ Global Select
Market; NASDAQ Global Market; and NASDAQ Capital Market. NASDAQ also
plans to launch indexes based on these new tiers.
"Royal Gold is an industry leader that has
achieved superior listing standards, making them a perfect fit for the
NASDAQ Global Select Market," said Bruce Aust, Executive Vice President, Corporate Client Group.
Royal Gold, Inc. is a precious metals royalty company engaging in the acquisition and management of precious metals royalty interests. Royal Gold is publicly traded on NASDAQ (Global Select Market), under the symbol "RGLD," and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "RGL." The Company's web page is located at www.royalgold.com.
SOURCE Royal Gold, Inc.
For further information: Karen Gross, Vice President and Corporate Secretary of Royal Gold, Inc., +1-303-573-1660
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