Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-08-25 11:50Core Viewpoint - BeiGene has entered into a royalty purchase agreement with a subsidiary of Royalty Pharma, agreeing to receive $885 million for the rights to a significant portion of royalties from the sales of the monoclonal antibody Imdelltra (Tarlatamab) outside of China [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Details - Royalty Pharma will pay $885 million at closing for the rights to receive a mid-single-digit percentage royalty on the annual net sales of Imdelltra outside of China [1][2]. - Royalty Pharma's total assets were reported at $18.223 billion, with net assets of $10.342 billion and total revenue of $2.264 billion as of the end of last year [1]. Group 2: Product Information - Imdelltra (Tarlatamab) is primarily indicated for the treatment of relapsed or refractory small cell lung cancer (SCLC), a highly aggressive type of lung cancer with limited treatment options [3]. - The drug works by activating the patient's own T-cells to kill cancer cells, providing a new treatment option for patients who have not responded to traditional therapies [3]. Group 3: Additional Rights and Options - From the closing date until August 25, 2026, BeiGene has the option to sell additional royalty rights to Royalty Pharma, which could yield up to $65 million in extra payments [3]. - If annual net sales of Imdelltra outside of China exceed $1.5 billion, BeiGene will share a portion of the royalties on that excess amount [3].