Franco-Nevada Raises Quarterly Dividend to $0.44 per Share
Franco-Nevada announced that its board of directors has raised its quarterly dividend and declared a quarterly dividend of 44c per share payable on March 26 to shareholders of record on March 12. This increased quarterly dividend is intended to be applied to all four quarters for the full 2026 fiscal year. This is an approximate 16% increase from the previous 38c per share quarterly dividend and marks the 19th consecutive annual increase for Franco-Nevada shareholders. The dividend has been declared in U.S. dollars and the Canadian dollar equivalent will be determined based on the daily average rate posted by the Bank of Canada on the Record Date. Under Canadian tax legislation, Canadian resident individuals who receive "eligible dividends" are entitled to an enhanced gross-up and dividend tax credit on such dividends.
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- Cash Flow Status: As of September 30, 2025, Franco-Nevada reported $900 million in cash and cash equivalents along with $1.9 billion in available capital, indicating a robust financial position that enables the smooth execution of this transaction and continued portfolio expansion.
- Strategic Partnership Outlook: The collaboration between Franco-Nevada and Orezone is viewed as a transformative deal, with both parties expressing confidence in the future development of the Casa Berardi mine, which is expected to generate significant value for both companies and all stakeholders, further solidifying their positions in the gold market.
- Long-Term Development Vision: Orezone's CEO emphasized the goal of establishing Casa Berardi as a profitable, long-life mining camp, projected to provide stable production and revenue for decades, reflecting strong confidence in the project's market potential and future opportunities.
