Tony Jensen was the CEO of Royal Gold Inc, a company that deals with gold streams and royalties. He has a solid background in mining, holding a Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno. Jensen led...

Tony Jensen was the CEO of Royal Gold Inc, a company that deals with gold streams and royalties. He has a solid background in mining, holding a Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno. Jensen led Royal Gold from September 15, 2013, until January 2, 2020, making a mark with a focus on investment in long-lasting assets. Under his guidance, the company generated impressive revenue, with over $400 million reported in fiscal year 2019 alone. Despite retiring in 2020, Jensen is noted for his leadership, having successfully managed the company through years of industry challenges and changes. Interestingly, he had a notable financial commitment to his role, with his compensation peaking at nearly $4.5 million in 2019, while the following year brought a sharp decline to just $650,000 during his final year. Jensen's tenure included significant insider trading activities, with his holdings fluctuating between approximately $5.44 million to $8.34 million in 2020, reflecting his deep engagement with the company's performance.

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Tony Jensen

Ex-CEO of Royal Gold

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno

Sector of Economy

Basic Materials

Born

July 11, 1966 - 58 years ago

CEO of Royal Gold for

6 years 3 months (Sep 2013 - Jan 2020)

Previous Experience

President and Chief Executive Officer of Royal Gold, Inc.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Tony Jensen

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Tom Palmer

CEO of Newmont

2023 Compensation

Stock

$9.44M

Salary

$1.44M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$65.35K

Total Holdings

$12.25M

Holdings

See how much did Tony Jensen make over time.

During his time at Royal Gold, Tony Jensen held considerable financial assets that varied greatly. His most notable holdings peaked in value at about $8.34 million in August 2020, as market conditions shifted. His wealth was closely tied to the...

During his time at Royal Gold, Tony Jensen held considerable financial assets that varied greatly. His most notable holdings peaked in value at about $8.34 million in August 2020, as market conditions shifted. His wealth was closely tied to the performance of the company, demonstrating both investment and operational strategies that impacted the stock's valuation. This connection to his role showed both confidence and risk, with values as low as $5.44 million as well. Jensen's financial footprint was significant during his tenure, but it quickly changed post-retirement, reflecting the volatile nature of stock prices in the mining industry.

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Total Stock Sold

$27.20M

RGLD

$27.20M

297,122 RGLD shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Tony Jensen didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra RGLD297,122 shares worth $35.13M.
This is 29.18% and $7.94M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Tony Jensen.

RGLD

$2.00M

RGLD at $133.76/share

Aug 27, 2019

Sale

RGLD

4,892 shares

RGLD

Aug 16, 2019

Received

RGLD

$5.80M

RGLD at $124.59/share

Aug 13, 2019

Sale

RGLD

$2.99M

RGLD at $93.62/share

Jun 12, 2019

Sale

RGLD

$3.59M

RGLD at $92.53/share

Jun 5, 2019

Sale

RGLD

8,410 shares

RGLD

Aug 21, 2018

Received

RGLD

$1.90M

RGLD at $95.11/share

Jul 3, 2018

Sale

RGLD

$2.25M

RGLD at $90.00/share

Aug 25, 2017

Sale

RGLD

9,320 shares

RGLD

Aug 23, 2017

Received

RGLD

$306.61K

RGLD at $87.03/share

Aug 16, 2017

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Tony Jensen make over time.

Throughout his time at Royal Gold, Tony Jensen's compensation varied drastically. In 2019, he earned nearly $4.5 million, which included a substantial bonus tied to his leadership and the company's performance. By 2020, as he prepared for retirement, his pay sharply dropped to $650,000, with no bonuses or stock options awarded during that year. This drop reflects a transition phase and aligns with the company's policies, which link executive pay closely to performance metrics. Jensen's compensation strategy aimed to retain top talent while emphasizing long-term value, showcasing his focus on aligning interests between executives and shareholders.

Year

2020

Total Compensation

$650.00K

Salary

$650.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is to align executive compensation with company performance and to retain top talent in the industry.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus was awarded for the fiscal year 2020.

Other

$0.00

Board Justification

No other compensation was reported for 2020.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock awards vested in 2020.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics for the CEO's compensation are based on company financial performance and strategic goals.

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William Heissenbuttel

CEO of Royal Gold

January 2020 - Present