Royalty Pharma Announces Pricing of $2.0 Billion of Senior Unsecured Notes

Core Viewpoint - Royalty Pharma plc has announced a $2.0 billion offering of senior unsecured notes, which is expected to close on September 16, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions [1]. Group 1: Offering Details - The offering consists of three tranches: $600 million of 4.450% Notes due 2031, $900 million of 5.200% Notes due 2035, and $500 million of 5.950% Notes due 2055 [7]. - The net proceeds from the offering will be used for general corporate purposes [2]. - The offering is being managed by BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and TD Securities as joint lead book-running managers [3]. Group 2: Company Background - Royalty Pharma, founded in 1996, is the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties and a significant funder of innovation in the biopharmaceutical industry [6]. - The company collaborates with various entities, including academic institutions and leading global pharmaceutical companies, to fund innovation and acquire royalties [6]. - Royalty Pharma's portfolio includes royalties on over 35 commercial products, such as Vertex's Trikafta and GSK's Trelegy, as well as 17 development-stage product candidates [6].