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Royal Gold posts strong FY2023 results; secures Mount Milligan mine life extension to 2035
ROYAL GOLD INC
- FY2023 net income $239.4M ($3.63/share) on revenue $605.7M; Q4 net income $62.8M ($0.95/share).
- Debt reduced by $325M to $250M; dividend raised 7% to $1.60/share for 2024 (23rd consecutive increase).
- Mount Milligan deal: $125M near-term consideration ($24.5M cash + 50,000 oz gold), mine life extended to 2035.
- Royal Gold to provide cost support from ~2030; receives 5% FCF interest (rising to 10%); existing stream unchanged.
- Operating cash flow $415.8M; sales volume 312,100 GEOs (slightly below guidance but in line).