Exhibit 19.1
INSIDER TRADING POLICY
(January 24, 2023)
Under U.S. and Canadian securities laws and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and the applicable Canadian securities regulators, it is illegal for any person, either personally or on behalf of others, to trade in securities on the basis of material, non-public information. It is also illegal to communicate or “tip” material, non-public information to others so that they may trade in securities on the basis of that information. These illegal activities are commonly referred to as “insider trading.”
The Board of Directors of Gold Royalty Corp. (the “Company”) has adopted this Insider Trading Policy (the “Policy”) and it applies to;
(collectively referred to in this Policy as “Insiders”), with respect to transactions and proposed transactions in the Company’s securities. The objective of the Policy is to help prevent any actual or apparent impropriety, either of which could lead to allegations of insider trading and the potential for significant liability on the part of any implicated parties. This Policy does not replace your responsibility to understand and comply with applicable insider trading laws. Because insider trading laws are technical, and changes and new interpretations are frequent, you should not assume that compliance with this Policy automatically gives rise to compliance with applicable insider trading laws, and this Policy should not be relied upon for that purpose in any particular instance.
Compliance with this Policy is of the utmost importance to you and the Company. If you have any questions about any of the matters discussed in this Policy, a particular transaction or proposed transaction or insider trading laws generally, please contact the Policy Administrator (described below). Advice from the Policy Administrator should not be regarded as investment advice or as a guarantee that your transaction will not violate insider trading laws. You are ultimately responsible for your compliance with the Policy and all applicable laws.
The Company takes its obligations under securities laws very seriously, and any violation or suspected violation of this or any other Company policy could subject you to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of your employment for cause.
Material Information Defined.
Information is deemed “material” if it could affect the market price of a security (i.e., stock, option, bond, etc.) or if a reasonable investor would attach importance to the information in deciding whether to buy, sell or hold a security. Material information can include information that something is likely to happen – or just that it might happen. Examples of some types of Company information that can be material are:
Material information also consists of “material changes” and “material facts” as defined under applicable Canadian securities laws. A material change is a change in the business, operations or capital of the Company that would reasonably be expected to have a significant effect on the market price or value of any of the securities of the Company and also includes a decision to implement such change made by the board of directors or by senior management of the Company who believe that confirmation of the decision by the Board is probable. A material fact is a fact that significantly affects, or would reasonably be expected to have a significant effect on, the market price or value of the Company’s securities.
Non-public Information Defined
“Non-public information” is information about the Company that is not known to the general public. Information is considered to be non-public until it has been effectively disclosed to the public and there has been adequate time for the market as a whole to digest that information (generally, the third trading day after disclosure). Examples of effective disclosure include the Company’s Edgar filings with the SEC, filings on SEDAR required by Canadian securities regulatory agencies, and press releases. Generally, no transactions should take place until 24 hours after the release of easily understood earnings information or the second trading day after the disclosure of other material information.
Transactions in Company Securities.
When an Insider knows material, non-public information about the Company, he or she may not:
Transactions that may be regarded as necessary or justifiable for independent reasons (such as the need to raise money for an emergency) are not an exception to the prohibition on insider trading.
Transactions in the Securities of Other Companies.
Insiders may also become aware of material, non-public information about other companies from time to time as a result of their jobs. The Company’s prohibitions against insider trading in the Company’s securities apply equally
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to transactions in those companies’ securities while the Insider is in possession of their material,
non-public information.
Short Sales; Trading in Options or Speculative Trading.
It is Company policy that any investing in the Company’s securities, or the securities of any company that has a significant relationship with the Company, be on a “buy and hold” basis. Active trading, or short term speculation, is improper. Short-term speculation can harm the Company by sending inappropriate or potentially misleading signals to the market. As a matter of Company policy, Insiders, regardless of whether or not they are aware of material, non-public information about the Company, may not at any time:
Short selling is the act of borrowing securities to sell with the expectation of the price dropping and the intent of buying the securities back at a lower price to replace the borrowed securities. The prohibition against engaging in transactions in options on Company shares does not include employee share options granted by the Company.
In an attempt to assist Insiders’ compliance with the Company’s Policy and applicable laws, and avoid inadvertent violations, the Company has implemented the following compliance program which all Insiders will be required to observe. All sales, purchases and other transactions of any kind in the Company’s common shares or other Company securities can only be made by an Insider if all of the following conditions are met:
To ensure compliance with this Policy and applicable securities laws, all Insiders shall refrain from conducting transactions involving the purchase or sale of the Company's securities other than during the period commencing at the close of business on the second trading day following the date of public disclosure of the financial results for a particular fiscal quarter and ending 15 days prior to the scheduled release of financial results for the next fiscal quarter.
From time to time, the Company may also impose a trading ban or "blackout" period on Insiders and others who may be in possession of material, non-public information in order to suspend trading because of special circumstances relating to the Company, including developments known to the Company and not yet disclosed to the public. In such event, such persons shall not to engage in any transaction involving the purchase or sale of the Company's securities during such period and should not disclose to others the facts of such suspension of trading.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the nominating and corporate governance committee of the Company may waive the prohibitions contained herein in exceptional circumstances, provided that the individual seeking the waiver does not possess any Material Non-Public Information concerning the Company and that making such an exception would not violate any applicable securities laws or stock exchange policies.
Covered Transactions.
The transactions covered by the foregoing trading restrictions include not only purchases and sales of, and other transactions in, Company common shares or other Company securities made by Insiders privately or through a broker, but also:
Excluded Transactions.
Transactions by Insiders that are not covered by the foregoing trading restrictions are:
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Rule 10b5-1 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, provides an affirmative defense from insider trading liability under U.S. securities laws. If Insiders desire to rely on this defense for future trading on the Company’s securities and if permitted under applicable Canadian securities laws, they are permitted to, and must first, enter into a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that meets the requirements for such a plan and is approved in writing by Policy Administrator (described below). Insiders may also enter into a pre-arranged structured trading plan or automatic security disposition plan for future trading in the Company’s securities, provided such plan complies with applicable securities laws and is approved in writing by the Policy Administrator
This Policy shall be administered by the “Policy Administrator,” who shall initially be the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. The Policy Administrator may, however, change from time to time.
This Policy applies not only to Company Insiders but also to Company Insiders’ spouses, minor children, other relatives who live in their households and trusts and similar entities with respect to which Insiders otherwise are beneficial owners or are trustees (each, a “Related Party”). For example:
This Policy’s prohibitions against insider trading in Company securities while in possession of material, non-public information will continue to apply to transactions in Company securities by former Insiders and their Related Parties.
Any Insider who becomes aware of a violation of this Policy should:
Whenever an Insider has any questions about a transaction or compliance with this Policy or seeks an exception from this Policy, he or she should consult with the Policy Administrator before the transaction takes place. Although their advice should not be considered investment advice or a guarantee that no liability will arise, all decisions by members of the Policy Administrator with respect to this Policy will be final.
An Insider’s failure to comply with this Policy may subject the Insider to Company-imposed sanctions, including dismissal, regardless of whether or not the Insider’s failure to comply with this Policy results in a violation of law. Persons who engage in insider trading and/or tipping by participating in any of the above-noted prohibited activities may be subject to:
The person may be subject to the sanctions even where he or she did not profit financially from the insider trading and/or tipping. In addition to the above sanctions, civil actions can be brought against the trader or tipper for damages.
The dealing of securities on any exchange on which Gold Royalty securities trade are deemed to fall under the Gold Royalty Insider Trading Policy.
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As a condition to employment, all employees will be required to certify their understanding of and intent to comply with this Policy. Members of the Board of Directors, Senior Management and other personnel may be required to certify compliance on an annual basis.
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