RPRX - Mergers and acquisitions

NEW YORK, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) has approved the payment of a dividend for the second quarter of 2026 of $0.235 per Class A ordinary share. The dividend will be paid on June 10, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2026. About Royalty Pharma Founded in 1996, Royalty Pharma is the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties and a leading funder of innovation across the biopharmaceutical industry, collaborating with innovators from academic institutions, research hospitals and non-profits through small and mid-cap biotechnology companies to leading global pharmaceutical companies. Roya

NEW YORK, March 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced a research and development (R&D) co-funding agreement with Johnson & Johnson for a total of $500 million in 2026 and 2027 to advance the development of JNJ-4804, an investigational medicine for autoimmune diseases. JNJ‑4804 is a novel co‑antibody therapy that blocks the complementary interleukin‑23 (IL‑23) and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) pathways, delivering synergistic effects on the pathogenesis of chronic immune‑mediated diseases. "We are delighted to collaborate with Johnson & Johnson on the clinical development of JNJ-4804," said Pablo Legorreta, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the

Royalty Pharma to provide up to $500 million, including $75 million for Phase 2b funding and a Royalty Pharma option for an additional $425 million, to support Teva's anti-IL-15 candidate, TEV-‘408 TEV-‘408 is currently in Phase 1b for treatment of vitiligo and in Phase 2a for celiac diseaseFunding agreement supports Teva's Pivot to Growth strategy to accelerate its innovative pipeline and bring treatments to patients faster NEW YORK and PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) and Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA), today announced a funding agreement of up to $500 million to acce

Royalty Pharma to provide up to $500 million, including $75 million for Phase 2b funding and a Royalty Pharma option for an additional $425 million to support Teva's anti-IL-15 candidate TEV-‘408TEV-‘408 is currently in Phase 1b for treatment of vitiligo and in Phase 2a for celiac diseaseFunding agreement supports Teva's Pivot to Growth strategy to accelerate its innovative pipeline and bring treatments to patients faster PARSIPPANY, N.J., and NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA), and Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX), today announced a funding agreement of up to $500 million to accel

NEW YORK, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced that its board of directors has declared a dividend for the first quarter of 2026 of $0.235 per Class A ordinary share, reflecting a 6.8% increase in the company's quarterly dividend over the previous quarter's dividend. The dividend will be paid on March 10, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 20, 2026. About Royalty Pharma Founded in 1996, Royalty Pharma is the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties and a leading funder of innovation across the biopharmaceutical industry, collaborating with innovators from academic institutions, research hospitals and non

NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced that it has acquired the final portion of PTC Therapeutics' remaining royalty on Roche's Evrysdi for $240 million upfront and up to $60 million in sales-based milestones. Evrysdi, marketed by Roche, is an orally administered survival motor neuron-2 (SMN2) splicing modifier for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy. Evrysdi was approved by the FDA in 2020 and has treated over 21,000 patients worldwide. In 2024, Evrysdi generated sales of approximately CHF 1.6 billion ($1.9 billion), representing 18% year-over-year growth at constant exchange rates, and is projected to reach CHF 2.3 billion ($2.9

NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced that it has acquired a pre-existing royalty interest in Nuvalent's neladalkib and zidesamtinib from an undisclosed third party for up to $315 million. Neladalkib and zidesamtinib are next-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). Neladalkib is in development for patients with ALK mutation-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and zidesamtinib is in development for ROS1 mutation-positive NSCLC. Both therapies are designed to deliver a best-in-class combination of efficacy and tolerability. In November 2025, Nuvalent reported positive pivotal results for neladalkib in TKI pre-treated pati

NEW YORK and SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) and Denali Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:DNLI) today announced a $275 million synthetic royalty funding agreement based on future net sales of tividenofusp alfa. Tividenofusp alfa is Denali's lead investigational TransportVehicleTM-enabled enzyme replacement therapy for the treatment of mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II, or Hunter syndrome). A Biologics License Application (BLA) for accelerated approval of tividenofusp alfa is under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target date of April 5, 2026. "We are delighted t

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and NEW YORK, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denali Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:DNLI) and Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced a $275 million synthetic royalty funding agreement based on future net sales of tividenofusp alfa. Tividenofusp alfa is Denali's lead investigational TransportVehicle™-enabled enzyme replacement therapy for the treatment of mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II, or Hunter syndrome). A Biologics License Application (BLA) for accelerated approval of tividenofusp alfa is under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target date of April 5, 2026. "We are pleased t

NEW YORK and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced that it has acquired a royalty interest in Alnylam's AMVUTTRA from funds managed by Blackstone Life Sciences ("Blackstone") for $310 million. The royalty interest being sold stems from Blackstone's 2020 financing collaboration with Alnylam, in which Blackstone invested to support AMVUTTRA's pivotal Phase 3 HELIOS-B trial. AMVUTTRA is an FDA-approved RNAi therapeutic for the treatment of ATTR amyloidosis, a progressive, degenerative and fatal disease caused by misfolded proteins that accumulate in the nerves, heart and GI tract. "We are delighted to acquire a royalty interest

NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) has approved the payment of a dividend for the fourth quarter of 2025 of $0.22 per Class A ordinary share. The dividend will be paid on December 10, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 14, 2025. About Royalty Pharma Founded in 1996, Royalty Pharma is the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties and a leading funder of innovation across the biopharmaceutical industry, collaborating with innovators from academic institutions, research hospitals and non-profits through small and mid-cap biotechnology companies to leading global pharmaceutical companie

First of its kind report offers insight from over 110 biopharma executives into the benefits of royalties, current market dynamics and outlook for royalty market expansionRoyalties have become integral to biopharma's diversified capital landscape driven by attractive cost of capital, flexibility and positive investor perception NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced the release of a biopharma royalty market study conducted by Deloitte. The report, titled "Role of Royalties in Funding Biopharma Innovation," is the first of its kind and offers a comprehensive analysis of the current dynamics, growth drivers and outlook for biopharma roy

NEW YORK, Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) announced today that it has priced an offering of $2.0 billion of senior unsecured notes, comprised of the following (collectively, the "Notes"): $600 million of 4.450% Notes due 2031 (the "2031 Notes");$900 million of 5.200% Notes due 2035 (the "2035 Notes"); and$500 million of 5.950% Notes due 2055 (the "2055 Notes"). The Notes will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by Royalty Pharma Holdings Ltd and Royalty Pharma Manager, LLC. The offering is expected to close on September 16, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Royalty Pharma intends to use the net proceeds from the

Initial $75 million to fund the potential U.S. commercial launch of obexelimab for the treatment of IgG4-Related DiseaseAdditional $150 million associated with the upcoming results of the obexelimab Phase 3 INDIGO trial and FDA approval for the treatment of IgG4-Related Disease NEW YORK and WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) and Zenas BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZBIO) today announced that Royalty Pharma will provide up to $300 million in funding in exchange for a royalty on sales of obexelimab. "We are delighted to partner with Zenas as they develop obexelimab in IgG4-RD and other autoimmune diseases," said Pablo Legorreta, founder and CEO

- Initial $75 million to fund the potential U.S. commercial launch of obexelimab for the treatment of IgG4-Related Disease - - Additional $150 million associated with the upcoming results of the obexelimab Phase 3 INDIGO trial and FDA approval for the treatment of IgG4-Related Disease - WALTHAM, Mass. and New York, Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zenas BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZBIO), and Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced that Royalty Pharma will provide up to $300 million in funding in exchange for a royalty on sales of obexelimab. "We are very pleased to partner with Royalty Pharma as we rapidly advance our broad obexelimab program through late-stage development

Imdelltra is a first-in-class immunotherapy for the treatment of extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) marketed by AmgenRoyalty Pharma to pay $885 million upfront; BeOne Medicines to retain a $65 million option to sell additional portion of its royalty NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced that it has acquired a royalty interest in Amgen's Imdelltra, a first-in-class DLL3 targeting bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE), from BeOne Medicines for $885 million upfront. The agreement includes an option for BeOne to sell additional Imdelltra royalties to Royalty Pharma for up to $65 million within the next 12 months. "We are excited

NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced that Henry Fernandez, its Lead Independent Director, has stepped down from its Board of Directors, effective August 13, 2025. Mr. Fernandez joined the Royalty Pharma Board of Directors in July 2020 and was unanimously appointed as Lead Independent Director in March 2021. "We are tremendously grateful for Henry's contributions to Royalty Pharma over the past five years," said Pablo Legorreta, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Royalty Pharma. "His experience as a seasoned chief executive of a public company together with his exceptional business acumen has been invaluable to Royalty Pharma duri

NEW YORK, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) has approved the payment of a dividend for the third quarter of 2025 of $0.22 per Class A ordinary share. The dividend will be paid on September 10, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 15, 2025. About Royalty Pharma Founded in 1996, Royalty Pharma is the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties and a leading funder of innovation across the biopharmaceutical industry, collaborating with innovators from academic institutions, research hospitals and non-profits through small and mid-cap biotechnology companies to leading global pharmaceutical companies.

Up to $1.25 billion ($250 million upfront) of synthetic royalty funding and up to $750 million in secured debt Innovative partnership enables Revolution Medicines to retain control over pipeline development and global commercialization of daraxonrasib Highlights Royalty Pharma's unique ability to provide capital at scale to help leading companies achieve their strategic goalsDaraxonrasib, in Phase 3 development for pancreatic cancer and non-small cell lung cancer, would be the first targeted therapy to inhibit all major forms of RAS, one of the most common drivers of human cancers NEW YORK, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced a $2 billi

NEW YORK, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced that it has successfully closed the acquisition of its external manager, RP Management, LLC ("RP Management"). The acquisition received overwhelming support from Royalty Pharma's shareholders, with 99.9% of votes cast in favor of the transaction. "The completion of the internalization marks an exciting new chapter for Royalty Pharma," said Pablo Legorreta, founder and Chief Executive Officer. "It reinforces our commitment to transparency, accountability and long-term growth, while better positioning us to fund the significant capital needs and exciting innovation happening in the life sciences indu

Received overwhelming shareholder approval with 99.9% of votes cast in favorSimplified structure benefits shareholders through strengthened shareholder alignment, enhanced governance, significant cash savings and increased economic return on investments Significant annual cash savings of greater than $100 million in 2026 growing to over $175 million in 2030, with cumulative savings of more than $1.6 billion over ten yearsRoyalty Pharma's diversified royalty portfolio to be combined with intellectual capital and investment platform of the Manager to advance shareholder value creation NEW YORK, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced that sharehold

NEW YORK, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) has approved the payment of a dividend for the second quarter of 2025 of $0.22 per Class A ordinary share. The dividend will be paid on June 10, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 16, 2025. About Royalty Pharma Founded in 1996, Royalty Pharma is the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties and a leading funder of innovation across the biopharmaceutical industry, collaborating with innovators from academic institutions, research hospitals and non-profits through small and mid-cap biotechnology companies to leading global pharmaceutical companies. Royal

NEW YORK, March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced that it will host an Investor Day in New York City on Thursday, September 11, 2025, starting at 8:30 a.m. ET. Royalty Pharma senior executives will provide an update on the company's plans to drive shareholder value creation through leveraging its unique business model and capabilities in the large and growing market for funding biopharma innovation. The meeting will include live question and answer sessions. Additional details will follow closer to the event. The live webcast may be accessed from the "Investors" page of the company's website at https://www.royaltypharma.com/investors/events/. Th

NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Biogen to provide research and development (R&D) funding of up to $250 million for litifilimab, a first-in-class investigational drug candidate in Phase 3 with demonstrated proof-of-concept in both systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE). "We are excited to collaborate with Biogen on litifilimab," said Pablo Legorreta, Royalty Pharma's founder and Chief Executive Officer. "Royalty Pharma offers tailored, win-win funding solutions for promising therapies in areas of high unmet medical need. Litifilimab has the potenti

Total proceeds of $530 million on $300 million original 2022 investment Proceeds strengthen balance sheet and provide added flexibility to pursue disciplined capital allocation strategy, including significant share repurchases and royalty acquisitions NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced the closing of a transaction to monetize the remaining fixed payments on the MorphoSys Development Funding Bonds for $511 million in upfront cash. This payment, combined with payments previously received, results in total cash proceeds of $530 million on the $300 million investment that was made in September 2022. The company generated an attractive

NEW YORK, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced that its board of directors has declared a dividend for the first quarter of 2025 of $0.22 per Class A ordinary share, reflecting a 5% increase in the company's quarterly dividend over the previous quarter's dividend. The dividend will be paid on March 10, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 21, 2025. About Royalty Pharma Founded in 1996, Royalty Pharma is the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties and a leading funder of innovation across the biopharmaceutical industry, collaborating with innovators from academic institutions, research hospitals and non-pr

Royalty Pharma inaugural Prize for Impact in Healthcare awarded to Michael Milken, the founder of the Milken Institute, Faster Cures & the Prostate Cancer FoundationThe Prize includes a charitable donation to further fund medical research NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced the inaugural Royalty Pharma Prize for Impact in Healthcare, which honors individuals or organizations who positively impact healthcare, was awarded to Micheal Milken. The prize includes a $250,000 charitable donation to support medical research or educational initiatives that further the recipient's work. "I am delighted to award the inaugural Royalty P

RYTELO™ (imetelstat) is FDA approved for the treatment of low- to intermediate-1 risk myelodysplastic syndromes with transfusion-dependent anemiaTransaction increases Royalty Pharma's synthetic royalty funding to $925 million in 2024, highlighting the significant opportunity for this attractive funding modality NEW YORK, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced that it will acquire a synthetic royalty on U.S. sales of Geron Corporation's (NASDAQ:GERN) RYTELO for $125 million in cash upfront. RYTELO was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in June 2024 for the treatment of certain adult patients with low- to intermediate-1 risk myelod

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) has approved the payment of a dividend for the fourth quarter of 2024 of $0.21 per Class A ordinary share. The dividend will be paid on December 10, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 15, 2024. About Royalty Pharma Founded in 1996, Royalty Pharma is the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties and a leading funder of innovation across the biopharmaceutical industry, collaborating with innovators from academic institutions, research hospitals and non-profits through small and mid-cap biotechnology companies to leading global pharmaceutical companie

NEW YORK and COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) and Ascendis Pharma A/S (NASDAQ:ASND) today announced that Royalty Pharma and Ascendis Pharma Bone Diseases A/S, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ascendis Pharma A/S, has entered into a $150 million capped synthetic royalty funding agreement based on U.S. net sales of Yorvipath. "We are pleased to again partner with Royalty Pharma, a leading funder of innovation across the biopharma industry, as we launch Yorvipath in the U.S. as the first and only FDA approved treatment of hypoparathyroidism in adults," said Jan Mikkelsen, Ascendis Pharma's President and Chief Executive Officer. "This transa

COPENHAGEN, Denmark and NEW YORK, Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascendis Pharma A/S (NASDAQ:ASND) and Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced that Ascendis Pharma Bone Diseases A/S, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ascendis Pharma A/S, has entered into a $150 million capped synthetic royalty funding agreement with Royalty Pharma based on U.S. net sales of YORVIPATH. "We are pleased to again partner with Royalty Pharma, a leading funder of innovation across the biopharma industry, as we launch YORVIPATH in the U.S. as the first and only FDA approved treatment of hypoparathyroidism in adults," said Jan Mikkelsen, Ascendis Pharma's President and Chief Executive Officer. "This trans

NEW YORK, July 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) has approved the payment of a dividend for the third quarter of 2024 of $0.21 per Class A ordinary share. The dividend will be paid on September 13, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 16, 2024. About Royalty Pharma Founded in 1996, Royalty Pharma is the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties and a leading funder of innovation across the biopharmaceutical industry, collaborating with innovators from academic institutions, research hospitals and non-profits through small and mid-cap biotechnology companies to leading global pharmaceutical companies.

NEW YORK, June 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) announced today that it has priced an offering of $1.5 billion of senior unsecured notes, comprised of the following (collectively, the "Notes"): $500 million of 5.150% Notes due 2029 (the "2029 Notes");$500 million of 5.400% Notes due 2034 (the "2034 Notes"); and$500 million of 5.900% Notes due 2054 (the "2054 Notes"). The Notes will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by Royalty Pharma Holdings Ltd. The offering is expected to close on June 10, 2024, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Royalty Pharma intends to use the net proceeds from the Notes for general corporate purposes.

Frexalimab is in Phase 3 development by Sanofi in multiple sclerosis with multi-blockbuster potential in a wide range of immune-mediated diseasesExpands Royalty Pharma's development-stage portfolio to 15 therapies with the combined potential to generate significantly greater than $1 billion in annual peak royalties Royalty Pharma to highlight the strength of its development-stage pipeline on its first quarter of 2024 financial results call today at 8:00 a.m. NEW YORK, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) announced today that it will acquire royalties and milestones on frexalimab owned by ImmuNext, Inc. (ImmuNext) for approximately $525 million in cash includin

NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) has approved the payment of a dividend for the second quarter of 2024 of $0.21 per Class A ordinary share. The dividend will be paid on June 14, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 17, 2024. About Royalty Pharma Founded in 1996, Royalty Pharma is the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties and a leading funder of innovation across the biopharmaceutical industry, collaborating with innovators from academic institutions, research hospitals and non-profits through small and mid-cap biotechnology companies to leading global pharmaceutical companies. Royal

NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced that its board of directors has declared a dividend for the first quarter of 2024 of $0.21 per Class A share, reflecting a 5% increase in the company's quarterly dividend over the previous quarter's dividend. The dividend will be paid on March 15, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 16, 2024. About Royalty Pharma Founded in 1996, Royalty Pharma is the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties and a leading funder of innovation across the biopharmaceutical industry, collaborating with innovators from academic institutions, research hospitals and non-profits thr

Royalty Pharma to provide R&D funding support of up to $125 million for the development of olanzapine LAI (TEV-‘749), a long-acting subcutaneous injectable olanzapine for schizophreniaPhase 3 data expected in the second half of 2024 NEW YORK and TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) and Teva Pharmaceuticals International GmbH, a subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) announced today a collaboration to further accelerate the clinical research program for Teva's olanzapine LAI (TEV-‘749) by entering into a funding agreement of up to $125 million to offset program costs. Olanzapine LAI (TEV-‘749) is a once-monthl

Royalty Pharma to provide R&D funding support of up to $125 million for the development of olanzapine LAI (TEV-‘749), a long-acting subcutaneous injectable olanzapine for schizophrenia Phase 3 data expected in the second half of 2024  Teva Pharmaceuticals International GmbH, a subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) and Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX), announced today a collaboration to further accelerate the clinical research program for Teva's olanzapine LAI (TEV-‘749) by entering into a funding agreement of up to $125 million to offset program costs. Olanzapine LAI (TEV-‘749) is a once-monthly subcutaneous long-acting injection of the atypical anti

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) has approved the payment of a dividend for the fourth quarter of 2023 of $0.20 per Class A ordinary share. The dividend will be paid on December 15, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 17, 2023. About Royalty Pharma Founded in 1996, Royalty Pharma is the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties and a leading funder of innovation across the biopharmaceutical industry, collaborating with innovators from academic institutions, research hospitals and non-profits through small and mid-cap biotechnology companies to leading global pharmaceutical companie

• Proceeds to support continued development and commercialization of Endocrine Rare Disease products and general corporate purposes NEW YORK and COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) and Ascendis Pharma A/S (NASDAQ:ASND) today announced that Royalty Pharma has entered into a $150 million capped synthetic royalty funding agreement with Ascendis based on U.S. net Skytrofa revenue. "This transaction reflects the significant value of Skytrofa. We are pleased to partner with Royalty Pharma, a leading funder of innovation across the biopharma industry, and look forward to partnering with them in the coming years," said Jan Mikkelsen, Ascendis

- Proceeds to support continued development and commercialization of Endocrine Rare Disease products, and general corporate purposes COPENHAGEN, Denmark and NEW YORK, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascendis Pharma A/S (NASDAQ:ASND) and Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced that Ascendis has entered into a $150 million capped synthetic royalty funding agreement with Royalty Pharma based on U.S. net SKYTROFA revenue. "This transaction reflects the significant value of SKYTROFA. We are pleased to partner with Royalty Pharma, a leading funder of innovation across the biopharma industry, and look forward to partnering with them in the coming years," said Jan Mikkelsen, Ascendis

Royalty Pharma to pay Ferring $300 million upfront and a potential $200 million milestone payment in exchange for royalties on the sales of Ferring's intravesical gene therapy Adstiladrin® (nadofaragene firadenovec-vncg)Transaction provides Ferring with significant non-dilutive capital to support the manufacturing capacity expansion, commercialization and further clinical development of Adstiladrin for bladder cancer patients in the United States NEW YORK and SAINT PREX, Switzerland, Aug. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) and Ferring Pharmaceuticals today announced that Royalty Pharma has acquired a synthetic royalty on US net sales of Ferring's Adstiladrin® (

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR Royalty Pharma to pay Ferring $300 million upfront and a potential $200 million milestone payment in exchange for royalties on the sales of Ferring's intravesical gene therapy Adstiladrin® (nadofaragene firadenovec-vncg) Transaction provides Ferring with significant non-dilutive capital to support the manufacturing capacity expansion, commercialization and further clinical development of Adstiladrin for bladder cancer patients in the United States Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) and Ferring Pharmaceuticals today announced that Royalty Pharma has acquired a synthetic royalty on US net sales of Ferring's Adstiladrin® (nadofaragene firadenov

NEW YORK, July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) has approved the payment of a dividend for the third quarter of 2023 of $0.20 per Class A ordinary share. The dividend will be paid on September 15, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 18, 2023. About Royalty Pharma Founded in 1996, Royalty Pharma is the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties and a leading funder of innovation across the biopharmaceutical industry, collaborating with innovators from academic institutions, research hospitals and non-profits through small and mid-cap biotechnology companies to leading global pharmaceutical companies.

NEW YORK, April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) has approved the payment of a dividend for the second quarter of 2023 of $0.20 per Class A ordinary share. The dividend will be paid on June 15, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 19, 2023. About Royalty Pharma Founded in 1996, Royalty Pharma is the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties and a leading funder of innovation across the biopharmaceutical industry, collaborating with innovators from academic institutions, research hospitals and non-profits through small and mid-cap biotechnology companies to leading global pharmaceutical companies. Royal

Royalty Pharma's founder and Chief Executive Officer, Pablo Legorreta, has also indicated that he intends to purchase up to an additional $50 million of the company's Class A ordinary shares NEW YORK, March 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced that the company's Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $1.0 billion of the company's Class A ordinary shares. Royalty Pharma received shareholder approval for a share repurchase program at its Annual General Meeting in June 2022. This approval is valid through June 2027. Additionally, Pablo Legorreta, Royalty Pharma's founder and Chief Executive Officer, has indicated that he intends to

Royalty Pharma has acquired an interest in PureTech's royalty in Karuna Therapeutics' KarXT; Royalty Pharma and PureTech will share in royalties above certain annual sales thresholdsPureTech retains its current equity stake in Karuna in addition to milestone payments and 20% of sublicense revenues due to PureTechTransaction provides further non-dilutive capital for PureTech's growing and rapidly advancing Wholly Owned Pipeline, with five clinical-stage candidates expected by the end of 2023 NEW YORK and BOSTON, March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX), the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties and a leading funder of innovation across the life sciences in

Royalty Pharma has acquired an interest in PureTech's royalty in Karuna Therapeutics' KarXT; Royalty Pharma and PureTech will share in royalties above certain annual sales thresholds. PureTech retains its current equity stake in Karuna in addition to milestone payments and 20% of sublicense revenues due to PureTech. Transaction provides further non-dilutive capital for PureTech's growing and rapidly advancing Wholly Owned Pipeline, with five clinical-stage candidates expected by the end of 2023. PureTech Health plc (NASDAQ:PRTC, LSE: PRTC))) ("PureTech" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company dedicated to changing the treatment paradigm for devastating diseases, and R

Royalty Pharma now expects 2023 Adjusted Cash Receipts(1) (non-GAAP) to be between $2,850 million and $2,950 million, excluding contributions from future transactions NEW YORK, March 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced that it has received a $475 million accelerated milestone payment from Pfizer, following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Zavzpret (zavegepant), a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist nasal spray for the acute treatment of migraine. As a result, Royalty Pharma is raising its full year 2023 Adjusted Cash Receipts (non-GAAP) guidance to between $2,850 million and $2,950 million (from betwee

Royalty Pharma to acquire an interest in SPINRAZA® and pelacarsen royalties – Ionis retains majority of royalties and all milestones from Novartis for pelacarsenRoyalty Pharma to pay Ionis $500 million upfront and up to $625 million in milestonesAgreement enables Ionis to achieve commercial readiness for multiple late-stage programs and advance its innovative pipeline of genetic medicines NEW YORK and CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IONS) today announced that Royalty Pharma has acquired an interest in Ionis' royalty in Biogen's SPINRAZA® (nusinersen) and Novartis' pelacarsen for up to $1.125 b

Royalty Pharma to acquire an interest in SPINRAZA® and pelacarsen royalties -- Ionis retains majority of royalties and all milestones from Novartis for pelacarsenRoyalty Pharma to pay Ionis $500 million upfront and up to $625 million in milestones Agreement enables Ionis to achieve commercial readiness for multiple late-stage programs and advance its innovative pipeline of genetic medicinesCARLSBAD, Calif. and NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IONS) and Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced that Royalty Pharma has acquired an interest in Ionis' royalty in Biogen's SPINRAZA® (nusinersen) and Novartis' pelacarsen for up to $1.125 billion, inc

NEW YORK, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced that its board of directors has declared a dividend for the first quarter of 2023 of $0.20 per Class A share, reflecting a 5.3% increase in the company's quarterly dividend over the previous quarter's dividend. The dividend will be paid on March 15, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 16, 2023. "We are pleased to once again announce an increase to our dividend," said Pablo Legorreta, Royalty Pharma's founder and Chief Executive Officer. "We are committed to returning capital to our shareholders through our attractive dividend while retaining financial flexibility to

Promotions of Sara Klymkowsky, Brienne Kugler and Alessandra Sassun NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced the expansion of its senior leadership team. This expansion highlights Royalty Pharma's success in developing a talented, diverse and experienced leadership team responsible for formulating and executing on its mission to accelerate innovation and transform patient lives. The following promotions are effective January 1, 2023, and each individual will join the Senior Leadership Committee: Sara Klymkowsky will be promoted to Senior Vice President, Research & Investments. Sara has been an integral member of the Research & Investme

Olpasiran is an siRNA therapeutic being developed by Amgen to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease Arrowhead retains rights to $400 million in development, regulatory and sales milestone payments potentially due from Amgen from the 2016 out licensing agreement NEW YORK and PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) and Arrowhead today announced that Royalty Pharma has acquired a royalty interest in Amgen's olpasiran from Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ARWR) for $250 million in cash upfront plus up to $160 million in additional payments contingent on the achievement of certain clinical, regulatory, and sales milestones. Olpasiran is a small i

- Olpasiran is an siRNA therapeutic being developed by Amgen to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease - Arrowhead retains rights to $400 million in development, regulatory, and sales milestone payments potentially due from Amgen from the 2016 out licensing agreement Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ARWR) and Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced that Royalty Pharma has acquired a royalty interest in Amgen's olpasiran from Arrowhead for $250 million in cash upfront plus up to $160 million in additional payments contingent on the achievement of certain clinical, regulatory, and sales milestones. Olpasiran is a small interfering RNA (siRNA) originally developed by Arrowhead

NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) has approved the payment of a dividend for the fourth quarter of 2022 of $0.19 per Class A ordinary share. The dividend will be paid on December 15, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 18, 2022. About Royalty Pharma Founded in 1996, Royalty Pharma is the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties and a leading funder of innovation across the biopharmaceutical industry, collaborating with innovators from academic institutions, research hospitals and non-profits through small and mid-cap biotechnology companies to leading global pharmaceutical co

Art McGivern joins Royalty Pharma as EVP, Investments & General CounselGeorge Lloyd promoted to EVP, Investments & Chief Legal Officer NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced an expansion of its leadership team. Art McGivern has joined Royalty Pharma as Executive Vice President, Investments & General Counsel and George Lloyd has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Investments & Chief Legal Officer. Pablo Legorreta, Royalty Pharma's founder and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are thrilled that Art will join Royalty Pharma and strengthen our leadership team. Art brings decades of experience in transaction structuring acros

NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, to co-fund the development of MK-8189, an investigational oral PDE10A inhibitor currently being evaluated in a Phase 2b study for the treatment of schizophrenia. "We are excited to collaborate with Merck," said Pablo Legorreta, Royalty Pharma's founder and Chief Executive Officer. "This creative agreement is a great example of how Royalty Pharma provides innovative, win-win funding solutions and supports exciting medicines like MK-8189 across the biopharma industry. Royalty Pharma sees an exciting

NEW YORK, July 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) has approved the payment of a dividend for the third quarter of 2022 of $0.19 per Class A ordinary share. The dividend will be paid on September 15, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 19, 2022. About Royalty Pharma Founded in 1996, Royalty Pharma is the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties and a leading funder of innovation across the biopharmaceutical industry, collaborating with innovators from academic institutions, research hospitals and non-for-profits through small and mid-cap biotechnology companies to leading global pharmaceutical compan

Further diversifies Royalty Pharma's portfolio with market-leading respiratory therapyExpected to significantly add to long-term Adjusted Cash Receipts growth(1) (non-GAAP) NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced that it has agreed to acquire a royalty interest in TRELEGY ELLIPTA (Trelegy) from Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:TBPH) and Innoviva, Inc. (NASDAQ:INVA) for $1.31 billion in cash up front and up to $300 million in additional payments contingent on the achievement of certain sales milestones. The acquisition is expected to close within ten business days. Trelegy, marketed by GSK, is a combination of an inhaled corticosteroi