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EFFECTIVE AUGUST 23RD, 2004
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) February 9, 2005
ROYAL GOLD, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-5664 84-0835164
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1660 Wynkoop Street, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80202-1132
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 303-573-1660
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATION AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 "Results of
Operations and Financial Condition."
On February 9, 2005, Royal Gold, Inc. reported higher revenues and earnings in
second quarter of fiscal 2005. The information contained in the press release
dated February 9, 2005, regarding the Company's second quarter results is
incorporated herein by reference and is filed as exhibit 99.1 hereto.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 9.01 "Financial
statements and Exhibits."
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated February 9, 2005 "Royal Gold Reports Higher
Revenue and Earnings in Second Quarter"
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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.
Royal Gold, Inc.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Karen Gross
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Name: Karen Gross
Title: Vice President & Corporate Secretary
Dated: February 9, 2005
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