Group 1 - The presentation features Terence Flynn, a U.S. biopharma analyst from Morgan Stanley, hosting Royalty Pharma [1] - Pablo Legorreta, the Founder and CEO of Royalty Pharma, and Terry Coyne, the CFO, are present for the discussion [1] - A disclosure statement is read before the presentation begins [2]

Summary of Royalty Pharma FY Conference Call (September 09, 2025) Company Overview - **Company**: Royalty Pharma (NasdaqGS:RPRX) - **Industry**: Biopharmaceuticals Key Points and Arguments Industry Insights - The biopharmaceutical ecosystem is experiencing significant innovation, particularly from China, which is producing unprecedented levels of new developments [4][5] - The current state of the industry is characterized by both opportunities and challenges, particularly in funding from government sources, which is at an unprecedented low [5][6] - Royalty Pharma has been actively engaging with the biotech community through events like the MIT conference, which brings together leaders from biotech and pharma to discuss industry trends [3][4] Funding and Capital Allocation - Royalty Pharma reviewed 440 investment opportunities last year, executing only eight deals and deploying $2.8 billion in capital [6][7] - The company is in a strong position regarding leverage, with a current leverage ratio in the low threes and access to debt markets [13] - In the first half of the year, Royalty Pharma returned $1.3 billion to shareholders, indicating a robust capital return strategy [14] Deal Structure and Opportunities - The recent $2 billion deal with Revolution Medicines is highlighted as a significant transaction, allowing the biotech to retain operational control and a higher percentage of economics compared to traditional big pharma partnerships [20][22] - Royalty Pharma's investment strategy includes a mix of approved and unapproved products, with a historical deployment of $27 billion, of which approximately $10 billion is in unapproved late-stage products [27][28] - The company is focusing on development-stage products, targeting internal rates of return (IRRs) in the teens for these investments [24] Market Dynamics and Future Outlook - The company sees a growing opportunity in the Chinese market, where many biotech firms will require Western partners for commercialization, creating potential royalty monetization opportunities [35][36] - Royalty Pharma's government exposure is relatively low, with Medicaid and Medicare combined being in the low to mid-20% range, allowing for flexibility in navigating policy changes like the Inflation Reduction Act [39][40] - The company is optimistic about its pipeline, which includes several products that are expected to generate significant revenue over the next five years, with a potential of over $2 billion [46][49] Product Launches and Pipeline - Key products such as Tremfya, Cobenfy, and Aficamten are highlighted as having strong market potential, with Tremfya already outperforming expectations [44][46] - The company emphasizes the importance of both the probability of approval and the commercial potential of products in its investment strategy [48][49] Conclusion - Royalty Pharma is well-positioned to capitalize on current market dynamics, with a strong pipeline and innovative deal structures that differentiate it from traditional big pharma partnerships [17][20][36]

Group 1 - Royalty Pharma will participate in the Morgan Stanley 23rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference on September 9, 2025, at 3:20 p.m. ET [1] - The webcast of the event will be available on Royalty Pharma's "Events" page and archived for at least thirty days [1] Group 2 - Royalty Pharma, founded in 1996, is the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties and a key funder of innovation in the biopharmaceutical industry [2] - The company collaborates with various entities, including academic institutions, research hospitals, non-profits, and both small and mid-cap biotechnology companies, as well as leading global pharmaceutical companies [2] - Royalty Pharma's portfolio includes royalties on over 35 commercial products and 17 development-stage product candidates, featuring notable therapies such as Vertex's Trikafta and GSK's Trelegy [2]

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].

Core Insights - Royalty Pharma plc will provide up to $300 million in funding to Zenas BioPharma, in exchange for a royalty on sales of obexelimab, targeting autoimmune diseases such as IgG4-RD [1][2][3] Company Overview - Royalty Pharma is the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties and a leading funder of innovation in the biopharmaceutical industry, collaborating with various innovators [8] - Zenas BioPharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing transformative therapies for autoimmune diseases, with obexelimab as its lead product candidate [9] Product Development - Obexelimab is an investigational bifunctional monoclonal antibody designed to inhibit B cell function, currently in Phase 3 development for IgG4-RD and Phase 2 for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus [2][5][7] - The funding will support the development of obexelimab and a potential commercial launch for IgG4-RD in the first half of 2027, pending FDA approval [2][3][6] Financial Terms - The agreement includes an upfront payment of $75 million, with three additional payments of $75 million each contingent on specific milestones related to clinical trials and FDA approvals [3][6] - Royalty Pharma will receive a 5.5% royalty on worldwide net sales of obexelimab by Zenas and its affiliates [3]

Group 1 - Beijing-based innovative pharmaceutical company BeiGene announced an agreement with Royalty Pharma to sell the rights to receive royalties from the global sales of the drug Talazoparib outside of China, with a maximum transaction value of $950 million [1] - According to the agreement, BeiGene will receive an upfront payment of $885 million and has the option to sell the remaining royalty rights within 12 months for an additional payment of up to $65 million [1] - Talazoparib is a first-in-class immunotherapy that targets DLL3 protein on tumor cells and CD3 protein on T cells, activating T cells to kill DLL3-expressing tumor cells, and has been approved in the U.S. for treating extensive-stage small cell lung cancer [1] Group 2 - This year, Beijing's innovative pharmaceutical companies have been active in overseas licensing deals, generating significant revenue and enhancing self-sustainability [2] - Earlier this year, companies Innovent Biologics and Connaissance Therapeutics entered into a licensing agreement with Prolium Bioscience for the development and commercialization of a bispecific antibody, ICP-B02, with a total payment of up to $520 million [2] - The licensing fees from this agreement helped Innovent Biologics achieve its first quarterly profit in the first quarter of this year [2]

Core Viewpoint - BeiGene, a leading innovative drug company, has entered the innovative drug business development (BD) wave by selling a portion of the royalty rights for a cancer drug for up to $950 million, marking a significant transaction in the Chinese innovative drug sector [1] Group 1: Transaction Details - BeiGene announced the sale of royalty rights for a cancer drug, receiving an upfront payment of $885 million, which accounts for 36% of its revenue for the first half of the year [1] - The drug, Talazoparib, is set to launch in the U.S. in May 2024 for small cell lung cancer treatment, with the overseas sales managed by Amgen [2] - Royalty Pharma, the buyer, expects a return on investment of 10%-15% from this transaction, with total sales of Talazoparib projected to reach $19.6 billion from 2025 to 2035 [3] Group 2: Market Impact and Analysis - The transaction is significant as it is BeiGene's first drug rights sale in four years and introduces a new BD model in the Chinese innovative drug industry, focusing solely on royalty rights [1][5] - Despite the substantial upfront payment, BeiGene's stock did not rise post-announcement, contrasting with other companies that saw stock increases following similar transactions [6] - Analysts suggest that the transaction may not create long-term value for BeiGene, as it resembles a debt financing rather than a value-generating deal [6] Group 3: Financial Position and Future Outlook - BeiGene's CFO emphasized the importance of a robust balance sheet, stating that the transaction enhances operational and strategic flexibility [7] - The company has over 30 drug candidates in its pipeline, with more than 10 in Phase III clinical trials, necessitating significant R&D investment [7] - As of June 30, 2025, BeiGene had approximately $2.8 billion in cash, down $170 million year-over-year, with liabilities around $2.5 billion [7]

Core Insights - BeiGene has signed a significant royalty purchase agreement with Royalty Pharma, receiving an upfront payment of $885 million for the rights to the DLL3/CD3 bispecific Tarlatamab outside of China, with potential additional payments of up to $65 million [1][2] - The innovative royalty transaction model used in this deal does not involve any transfer of intellectual property but focuses on the commercialization rights of future sales [2] - The agreement highlights the commercial potential of Tarlatamab, which has shown strong sales growth and is positioned as a standard treatment for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer [3][4] Financial Implications - The transaction allows BeiGene to secure $950 million in cash, covering nearly 80% of the $1.25 billion development costs agreed upon with Amgen for Tarlatamab [5][6] - This deal is expected to strengthen BeiGene's balance sheet and enhance operational and strategic flexibility, supporting ongoing innovation in its pipeline [6] Product Overview - Tarlatamab, developed in collaboration with Amgen, targets DLL3, a key protein overexpressed in certain cancers, particularly small cell lung cancer [4] - The drug has seen significant sales growth, with projected annual sales potentially exceeding $2.8 billion by 2035 [4]

Core Viewpoint - BeiGene has entered into a significant licensing agreement with Royalty Pharma, which involves an upfront payment of $885 million for the rights to royalties from Tarlatamab outside of China, showcasing a novel royalty transaction model in the pharmaceutical industry [1][2]. Group 1: Transaction Details - Royalty Pharma will pay an upfront fee of $885 million to acquire most of the royalty rights for Tarlatamab, with an additional option for BeiGene to sell further rights for up to $65 million before August 25 next year [1]. - The agreement allows BeiGene to share in royalties if Tarlatamab's net revenue exceeds $1.5 billion outside of China, potentially leading to total earnings of up to $950 million from this transaction [1][2]. Group 2: Innovative Transaction Model - This transaction represents a novel approach in the pharmaceutical sector, focusing on the transfer of royalty rights rather than traditional licensing or new company models, which typically involve intellectual property transfers [1][2]. Group 3: Product Potential - Tarlatamab, developed in collaboration with Amgen, targets DLL3, a key protein overexpressed in certain cancers, indicating significant commercial potential as interest in DLL3-targeted therapies has surged, with over 60 candidates currently in development [3][4]. - The drug has already shown strong sales performance, with projected annual sales potentially exceeding $2.8 billion by 2035, based on its current growth trajectory [4]. Group 4: Financial and Strategic Benefits - The transaction allows BeiGene to secure substantial cash flow, covering nearly 80% of the $1.25 billion development costs associated with its collaboration with Amgen [5]. - This deal enhances BeiGene's financial stability and operational flexibility, enabling further investment in its innovative pipeline, which includes over 40 products in clinical development [5].

Core Viewpoint - The recent BD transaction by BeiGene is perceived as weak in attractiveness for investors, as it does not create value but is akin to a debt financing operation [1][10]. Group 1: Transaction Details - BeiGene announced the sale of partial royalty rights for a cancer drug for up to $950 million, with an upfront payment of $885 million [2][3]. - The upfront payment represents 36% of BeiGene's revenue for the first half of the year [3]. - The drug involved, Talazoparib, is set to launch in the U.S. in May 2024 for small cell lung cancer treatment [5]. Group 2: Financial Implications - The transaction is expected to enhance BeiGene's balance sheet stability and provide a steady cash flow, which is a critical goal for the company [10]. - As of June 30, 2025, BeiGene had approximately $2.8 billion in cash, a decrease of $170 million year-over-year, with liabilities around $2.5 billion [11]. Group 3: Market Reaction and Comparisons - Following the announcement, BeiGene's stock price declined alongside the broader innovative drug sector, contrasting with other companies that saw stock price increases after similar transactions [3][9]. - The transaction structure is unique as it only involves the sale of royalty rights, differing from typical BD transactions that include upfront payments, milestone payments, and royalties over the drug's lifecycle [9]. Group 4: Future Outlook - Royalty Pharma, the buyer, anticipates a return on investment of 10%-15% from this transaction, with projected total sales of Talazoparib estimated at $19.6 billion from 2025 to 2035 [4][7]. - The deal is seen as a significant move for BeiGene, marking its first drug rights sale in four years, and it sets a precedent in the Chinese innovative drug industry [3][10].