Royalty Pharma Plc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Royalty Pharma (RPRX) announced the acquisition of a royalty interest in TRELEGY ELLIPTA for $1.31 billion, with additional potential payments of up to $300 million based on sales milestones. TRELEGY, marketed by GSK, is a leading therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, generating $1.68 billion in sales in 2021. This acquisition is expected to add at least $200 million to Royalty Pharma's Adjusted Cash Receipts by 2025, enhancing long-term growth and further diversifying its portfolio.

Theravance Biopharma announced an agreement to sell its 85% interest in GSK's TRELEGY ELLIPTA royalty rights to Royalty Pharma for over $1.5 billion in potential value, including approximately $1.1 billion upfront. The deal aims to enhance shareholder value by eliminating debt and returning capital. Additionally, Royalty Pharma will invest $40 million to advance ampreloxetine development for MSA. Following the transaction, Theravance expects to have $430 million in cash and aims for breakeven cash flow in the second half of 2022.

Royalty Pharma has acquired an ex-U.S. royalty interest in Gavreto from Blueprint Medicines for up to $340 million, comprising $175 million upfront and $165 million in potential milestone payments. Gavreto is a targeted therapy for certain RET-altered non-small cell lung cancers, approved in Europe since November 2021. This acquisition aligns with Royalty Pharma's strategy to invest in differentiated therapies addressing unmet medical needs. The royalty from Roche is expected to last until 2036 to 2040.

Blueprint Medicines (NASDAQ: BPMC) announced strategic financing collaborations with Sixth Street and Royalty Pharma (NASDAQ: RPRX) worth up to $1.25 billion, enhancing its financial position without shareholder dilution. The deal includes $575 million in cash at closing to support innovations and expand its pipeline, particularly for AYVAKIT and GAVRETO. The structured agreement involves various components, such as royalty monetization and credit facilities, aimed at driving growth in precision therapies for patients.

Royalty Pharma plc (Nasdaq: RPRX) will present at the Goldman Sachs 43rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference on June 14, 2022, at 2:20 p.m. ET. Interested parties can access the live webcast from Royalty Pharma's Events page, with an archive available for at least 30 days. The company is renowned for being the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties and a key innovator funder, boasting a diverse portfolio of royalties linked to over 35 commercial products including notable therapies like Imbruvica and Xtandi.

Royalty Pharma (Nasdaq: RPRX) will present at the UBS Global Healthcare Conference on May 24, 2022, at 1:15 p.m. ET. The session will be accessible via the company’s Events page and will be archived for thirty days.

Founded in 1996, Royalty Pharma is a leader in purchasing biopharmaceutical royalties and supports innovation in the industry. Its portfolio includes royalties on approximately 35 commercial products, such as AbbVie’s Imbruvica and Merck’s Januvia, as well as multiple development-stage candidates.

Royalty Pharma (RPRX) has increased its five-year capital deployment target to $10-12 billion, reflecting a robust outlook for the biopharmaceutical royalty market. The company anticipates compounded annual growth in Adjusted Cash Receipts of 11-14% from 2020 to 2025, up from a prior forecast of 7-10%. Moreover, Royalty Pharma estimates that demand for capital to fund life sciences innovation could exceed $1 trillion over the next decade. The firm is poised to leverage its strengthened market position to create substantial value for its stakeholders.

Royalty Pharma (RPRX) announced robust Q1 2022 results with net cash from operating activities at $460 million and Adjusted Cash Receipts rising 15% to $605 million. The company reaffirmed its 2022 guidance for Adjusted Cash Receipts set between $2,225 million and $2,300 million. A key highlight includes a $450 million expanded partnership with Cytokinetics for aficamten. Despite a 2% decrease in total income to $562 million, adjusted EBITDA climbed 15% to $556 million. The firm cited strong demand in the cystic fibrosis franchise as a primary growth driver.

Royalty Pharma has announced a dividend payment of $0.19 per Class A ordinary share for the second quarter of 2022.

The payment will occur on June 15, 2022, for shareholders on record by May 20, 2022. This reflects Royalty Pharma's ongoing commitment to return value to shareholders, supported by its robust portfolio of royalties from various leading biopharmaceutical products.