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Royal Gold to Acquire Sandstorm Gold in Strategic Merger

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An announcement from Sandstorm Gold ( (TSE:SSL) ) is now available.

On July 6, 2025, Sandstorm Gold Ltd. entered into a definitive arrangement agreement with Royal Gold, Inc., whereby Royal Gold will acquire all outstanding common shares of Sandstorm in an all-share transaction. This strategic move is expected to create a leading precious metals streaming and royalty company, with Royal Gold shareholders owning 77% and Sandstorm shareholders owning 23% of the combined entity. The deal, which is contingent on customary approvals, is anticipated to close in the fourth quarter of 2025. Sandstorm reported record revenue and operating margins for the second quarter of 2025, with significant increases compared to the same period in 2024. The company also highlighted its investment in Versamet Royalties Corporation, which saw a substantial increase in market value.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:SSL) stock is a Hold with a C$13.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sandstorm Gold stock, see the TSE:SSL Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on TSE:SSL Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, TSE:SSL is a Outperform.

Sandstorm Gold’s strong financial performance and positive earnings call drive its stock score. Technical analysis and valuation suggest some caution due to potential overvaluation. The company’s strategic initiatives and operational efficiency position it well in the gold industry, though production challenges need monitoring.

To see Spark’s full report on TSE:SSL stock, click here.

More about Sandstorm Gold

Sandstorm Gold Ltd. is a growth-focused company in the precious metals industry, specializing in acquiring royalties and gold and other metals purchase agreements, known as Streams, from companies with advanced stage development projects or operating mines. The company currently holds 226 Streams and royalties, with 40 producing mines, and aims to partner with resource industry companies to grow its portfolio of low-cost, high-potential assets.

Average Trading Volume: 657,572

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: C$3.98B

See more insights into SSL stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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