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Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) entered a comprehensive settlement with Avadel resolving all ongoing U.S. litigation between the companies. Jazz will grant Avadel an immediate license to any Jazz patents covering Lumryz for FDA-approved narcolepsy uses, and a second license effective March 1, 2028 for any other future indications.

Financial terms are twofold. Avadel will pay Jazz royalties of 3.85% (subject to a potential reduction to 3.75%) on net sales of Lumryz for narcolepsy uses beginning October 1, 2025. For non‑narcolepsy uses starting March 1, 2028, royalties are 10% (subject to a potential reduction to 9.5%). If Avadel makes unpermitted non‑narcolepsy sales before March 1, 2028, it will owe 80% of such net sales to Jazz from October 1, 2025 through February 29, 2028.

Cash impact and accounting. Jazz will pay a lump‑sum $90 million to settle Avadel’s pending claims and will waive court‑ordered royalties on Lumryz sales through September 30, 2025. Jazz expects to record an approximately $90 million pre‑tax charge in Q3 2025 and plans to use cash on hand. Avadel grants a covenant not to sue Jazz’s Xywav or Xyrem, and Jazz did not agree to waive Orphan Drug Exclusivity for Xywav in idiopathic hypersomnia. The parties will file to dismiss the proceedings.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) ha stipulato un accordo globale con Avadel che risolve tutte le controversie legali in corso negli Stati Uniti tra le aziende. Jazz concederà ad Avadel una licenza immediata su qualsiasi brevetto Jazz che copra Lumryz per usi approvati dalla FDA per la narcolessia e una seconda licenza efficace dal 1 marzo 2028 per eventuali altre indicazioni future.

I termini finanziari sono due: Avadel pagherà a Jazz royalties del 3,85% (soggette a una potenziale riduzione al 3,75%) sulle vendite nette di Lumryz per usi di narcolessia a partire dal 1 ottobre 2025. Per usi non legati alla narcolessia, a partire dal 1 marzo 2028, le royalties saranno al 10% (soggette a possibile riduzione al 9,5%). Se Avadel effettua vendite non autorizzate non legate alla narcolessia prima del 1 marzo 2028, dovrà pagare all’80% di tali vendite nette a Jazz dal 1 ottobre 2025 al 29 febbraio 2028.

Impatto sui flussi di cassa e contabilità. Jazz verserà una somma forfettaria di $90 milioni per chiudere le pretese pendenti di Avadel e rinuncerà alle royalties imposte dal tribunale sulle vendite di Lumryz fino al 30 settembre 2025. Jazz prevede di registrare un onere prima delle imposte di circa $90 milioni nel terzo trimestre del 2025 e intende utilizzare la liquidità disponibile. Avadel concede un impegno a non citare in giudizio Xywav o Xyrem di Jazz, e Jazz non ha accettato di rinunciare all’Orphan Drug Exclusivity per Xywav nell’idiopatica ipersonnia. Le parti presenteranno istanza per il loro scioglimento.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) llegó a un acuerdo integral con Avadel que resuelve toda la litigación en curso en Estados Unidos entre las empresas. Jazz otorgará a Avadel una licencia inmediata para cualquier patente de Jazz que cubra Lumryz para usos aprobados por la FDA para la narcolepsia, y una segunda licencia vigente a partir del 1 de marzo de 2028 para cualquier otra indicación futura.

Los términos financieros son doble: Avadel pagará a Jazz regalías del 3,85% (con posibilidad de reducción a 3,75%) sobre las ventas netas de Lumryz para usos de narcolepsia a partir del 1 de octubre de 2025. Para usos no relacionados con la narcolepsia, a partir del 1 de marzo de 2028, las regalías serán del 10% (con posible reducción al 9,5%). Si Avadel realiza ventas no permitidas no relacionadas con la narcolepsia antes del 1 de marzo de 2028, deberá pagar el 80% de dichas ventas netas a Jazz desde el 1 de octubre de 2025 hasta el 29 de febrero de 2028.

Impacto en el efectivo y contabilidad: Jazz pagará una suma única de $90 millones para resolver las reclamaciones pendientes de Avadel y renunciará a las regalías impuestas por el tribunal sobre las ventas de Lumryz hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2025. Jazz espera registrar un cargo antes de impuestos de aproximadamente $90 millones en el tercer trimestre de 2025 y planea usar efectivo disponible. Avadel otorga un pacto de no pleitear contra Xywav o Xyrem de Jazz, y Jazz no accedió a renunciar a la Orphan Drug Exclusivity para Xywav en idiopathic hypersomnia. Las partes presentarán una solicitud de desestimación de los procedimientos.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ)가 Avadel과 포괄적 합의에 도달하여 두 회사 간의 미국 내 모든 소송을 해결했습니다. Jazz는 Lumryz에 대한 FDA 승인 narcolepsy 사용을 커버하는 Jazz 특허에 대해 Avadel에 즉시 라이선스를 부여하고, 2028년 3월 1일부로 발효되는 향후 다른 적응증에 대한 두 번째 라이선스를 제공합니다.

재무 조건은 두 가지로 나뉩니다. Avadel은 2025년 10월 1일부터 narcolepsy 용도에 대해 Lumryz의 순매출에 대해 3.85%(필요 시 3.75%로 감소 가능) 로열티를 Jazz에 지급합니다. narcolepsy 이외의 용도에 대한 로열티는 2028년 3월 1일부터 10%(필요 시 9.5%로 감소 가능)입니다. 2028년 3월 1일 이전에 narcolepsy가 아닌 용도의 불허가된 매출이 있는 경우, Avadel은 2025년 10월 1일부터 2028년 2월 29일 사이의 순매출의 80%를 Jazz에 지급해야 합니다.

현금 영향 및 회계 처리. Jazz는 Avadel의 보류 중인 청구를 해결하기 위해 대규모 현금 지급 $90백만을 지급하고 2025년 9월 30일까지만 Lumryz 매출에 대한 법원의 로열티를 포기합니다. Jazz는 2025년 3분기에 대략 $90백만의 세전 비용을 기록할 것으로 예상하며 보유 현금을 사용할 예정입니다. Avadel은 Jazz의 Xywav 또는 Xyrem에 대한 소송 불가 의향 서약을 제공하고, Jazz는 idiopathic hypersomnia에 대해 Xywav의 Orphan Drug Exclusivity 포기를 합의하지 않았습니다. 양 당사자는 소송 절차를 기각하기 위한 신청서를 제출할 예정입니다.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) est parvenue à un accord global de règlement avec Avadel mettant fin à tous les litiges en cours entre les deux sociétés aux États-Unis. Jazz accordera à Avadel une licence immédiate sur tout brevet Jazz couvrant Lumryz pour les usages narcolépsie approuvés par la FDA, et une deuxième licence effective au 1er mars 2028 pour toute autre indication future.

Les termes financiers sont doubles. Avadel versera à Jazz des royautés de 3,85% (réduisibles potentiellement à 3,75%) sur les ventes nettes de Lumryz pour les usages de narcolèpsie à compter du 1er octobre 2025. Pour les usages non narcolepstiques à partir du 1er mars 2028, les royautés seront de 10% (réductibles potentiellement à 9,5%). Si Avadel réalise des ventes non autorisées non liées à la narcolèpsie avant le 1er mars 2028, il devra reverser 80% de ces ventes nettes à Jazz du 1er octobre 2025 au 29 février 2028.

Impact sur la trésorerie et la comptabilité. Jazz versera une somme forfaitaire de 90 millions de dollars pour régler les réclamations pendantes d’Avadel et renoncera aux royalties imposées par le tribunal sur les ventes de Lumryz jusqu’au 30 septembre 2025. Jazz prévoit d’enregistrer une charge avant impôt d’environ 90 millions de dollars au troisième trimestre 2025 et prévoit d’utiliser sa trésorerie disponible. Avadel accorde un covenant de ne pas poursuivre Jazz pour Xywav ou Xyrem, et Jazz n’a pas accepté de renoncer à l’Orphan Drug Exclusivity pour Xywav dans l’hypersomnie idiopathique. Les parties déposeront une requête en radiation des procédures.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) hat eine umfassende Vergleichsvereinbarung mit Avadel getroffen, die alle laufenden Rechtsstreitigkeiten zwischen den Unternehmen in den USA beendet. Jazz gewährt Avadel eine sofortige Lizenz auf alle Jazz‑Patente, die Lumryz für FDA‑genehmigte Narkolepsie‑Verwendungen abdecken, sowie eine zweite Lizenz, die am 1. März 2028 in Kraft tritt, für alle zukünftigen Indikationen.

Finanzielle Bedingungen sind zweigeteilt. Avadel zahlt Jazz Tantiemen von 3,85% (ggf. Reduktion auf 3,75%) des Nettoumsatzes von Lumryz für Narkolepsie‑Verwendungen ab dem 1. Oktober 2025. Für nicht‑Narkolepsie‑Verwendungen ab dem 1. März 2028 betragen die Tantiemen 10% (ggf. Reduktion auf 9,5%). Falls Avadel vor dem 1. März 2028 unzulässige nicht‑narkolepsie‑Verkäufe tätigt, schuldet es Jazz 80% dieser Nettoumsätze vom 1. Oktober 2025 bis zum 29. Februar 2028.

Barwertiger Einfluss und Buchführung. Jazz zahlt eine Einmalzahlung von 90 Mio. USD, um Avadels ausstehende Ansprüche beizulegen, und verzichtet auf gerichtlich angeordnete Royalties auf Lumryz‑Verkäufe bis zum 30. September 2025. Jazz erwartet, im dritten Quartal 2025 eine ca. 90 Mio. USD pre‑tax Belastung zu verbuchen und plant, verfügbare Barmittel zu verwenden. Avadel gewährt eine Covenant not to sue Jazzs Xywav oder Xyrem, und Jazz hat nicht zugestimmt, auf die Orphan Drug Exclusivity für Xywav bei idiopathischer Hypersomnie zu verzichten. Die Parteien werden beantragen, das Verfahren abzuweisen.

دخلت شـركة Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) في تسوية شاملة مع Avadel حلّت جميع الدعاوى القضائية المستمرة بين الشركتين في الولايات المتحدة. ستمنح JazzAvadel ترخيصاً فورياً لأي براءات Jazz تغطي Lumryz للاستخدامات المعتمدة من FDA للنوم القهري، وترخيصاً ثانياً فعالاً اعتباراً من 1 مارس 2028 لأي مؤشرات مستقبلية أخرى.

الشروط المالية مزدوجة. ستدفع Avadel لجاز 3.85% من عوائد Lumryz للصقور النوم القهري (الناتجة عن صافي المبيعات)، مع احتمال تخفيض إلى 3.75%، ابتداء من 1 أكتوبر 2025. بالنسبة للاستخدامات غير المرتبطة بالنوم القهري ابتداءً من 1 مارس 2028، تكون العوائد 10% (مع احتمال تخفيض إلى 9.5%). إذا قامت Avadel بمبيعات غير مصرح بها غير مرتبطة بالنوم القهري قبل 1 مارس 2028، ستدين Jazz بنسبة 80% من هذه المبيعات الصافية من 1 أكتوبر 2025 حتى 29 فبراير 2028.

التأثير النقدي والمحاسبة. ستدفع Jazz مبلغاً مقطوعاً قدره $90 مليون لتسوية المطالبات المعلقة الخاصة بـ Avadel وتتخلى عن العوائد المفروضة من المحكمة على مبيعات Lumryz حتى 30 سبتمبر 2025. تتوقع Jazz تسجيل عبء ضريبي قبل الخصم يصل إلى حوالي $90 مليون في الربع الثالث من 2025 وتخطط لاستخدام النقد المتاح لديها. تمنح Avadel عهدة بعدم مقاضاة Xywav أو Xyrem الخاصة بجاز، ولم توافق Jazz على التخلي عن حصرية العلاج الأوروبي لأي دواء لـ Xywav في فرط النوم مجهول السبب. ستقدم الأطراف طلباً لسحب الإجراءات.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) 与 Avadel 达成全面和解,解决两家公司之间在美国的所有正在进行的诉讼。Jazz 将就 Lumryz 覆盖的所有 Jazz 专利,向 Avadel 授予就 FDA 批准用于嗜睡症的使用的即时许可,并自 2028 年 3 月 1 日起生效的第二份许可,覆盖未来的其他适应症。

财务条款分为两部分。 Avadel 将自 2025 年 10 月 1 日起就 Lumryz 在嗜睡症用途上的净销售额向 Jazz 支付 3.85% 的特许权使用费(如有可能降至 3.75%)。对于非嗜睡症用途,从 2028 年 3 月 1 日起,特许费为 10%(可能降至 9.5%)。若 Avadel 在 2028 年 3 月 1 日前进行未获许可的非嗜睡症销售,需在 2025 年 10 月 1 日至 2028 年 2 月 29 日期间就这部分净销售额向 Jazz 支付 80%。

现金影响与会计处理。 Jazz 将一次性支付 9,000 万美元以解决 Avadel 的未决主张,并将放弃就 Lumryz 的法院裁定版税直至 2025 年 9 月 30 日。Jazz 预计在 2025 财年第三季度记入约 9,000 万美元 的税前费用,并计划动用手头现金。Avadel 提供不对 Jazz 的 Xywav 或 Xyrem 提起诉讼的承诺,而 Jazz 未同意放弃 Xywav 在特发性嗜睡症中的孤儿药专属权。双方将提交申请以驳回诉讼程序。

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Settlement swaps litigation risk for defined royalties and a one-time charge.

The settlement ends reciprocal patent and competition disputes and replaces them with structured licenses on Lumryz. Jazz secures ongoing royalties of 3.85% on narcolepsy sales starting Oct 1, 2025, and 10% on potential future non‑narcolepsy indications starting Mar 1, 2028, with steep 80% payments deterring premature non‑narcolepsy commercialization.

Near term, Jazz takes a $90 million lump-sum outflow and an approximately $90 million pre‑tax charge in Q3 2025, and waives court‑ordered royalties through Sep 30, 2025. In return, it obtains certainty on Lumryz economics and a covenant not to sue covering Xywav/Xyrem.

Actual financial impact depends on Lumryz sales volumes and any future non‑narcolepsy approvals after Mar 1, 2028. The agreement also preserves Xywav’s idiopathic hypersomnia Orphan Drug Exclusivity, as noted.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) ha stipulato un accordo globale con Avadel che risolve tutte le controversie legali in corso negli Stati Uniti tra le aziende. Jazz concederà ad Avadel una licenza immediata su qualsiasi brevetto Jazz che copra Lumryz per usi approvati dalla FDA per la narcolessia e una seconda licenza efficace dal 1 marzo 2028 per eventuali altre indicazioni future.

I termini finanziari sono due: Avadel pagherà a Jazz royalties del 3,85% (soggette a una potenziale riduzione al 3,75%) sulle vendite nette di Lumryz per usi di narcolessia a partire dal 1 ottobre 2025. Per usi non legati alla narcolessia, a partire dal 1 marzo 2028, le royalties saranno al 10% (soggette a possibile riduzione al 9,5%). Se Avadel effettua vendite non autorizzate non legate alla narcolessia prima del 1 marzo 2028, dovrà pagare all’80% di tali vendite nette a Jazz dal 1 ottobre 2025 al 29 febbraio 2028.

Impatto sui flussi di cassa e contabilità. Jazz verserà una somma forfettaria di $90 milioni per chiudere le pretese pendenti di Avadel e rinuncerà alle royalties imposte dal tribunale sulle vendite di Lumryz fino al 30 settembre 2025. Jazz prevede di registrare un onere prima delle imposte di circa $90 milioni nel terzo trimestre del 2025 e intende utilizzare la liquidità disponibile. Avadel concede un impegno a non citare in giudizio Xywav o Xyrem di Jazz, e Jazz non ha accettato di rinunciare all’Orphan Drug Exclusivity per Xywav nell’idiopatica ipersonnia. Le parti presenteranno istanza per il loro scioglimento.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) llegó a un acuerdo integral con Avadel que resuelve toda la litigación en curso en Estados Unidos entre las empresas. Jazz otorgará a Avadel una licencia inmediata para cualquier patente de Jazz que cubra Lumryz para usos aprobados por la FDA para la narcolepsia, y una segunda licencia vigente a partir del 1 de marzo de 2028 para cualquier otra indicación futura.

Los términos financieros son doble: Avadel pagará a Jazz regalías del 3,85% (con posibilidad de reducción a 3,75%) sobre las ventas netas de Lumryz para usos de narcolepsia a partir del 1 de octubre de 2025. Para usos no relacionados con la narcolepsia, a partir del 1 de marzo de 2028, las regalías serán del 10% (con posible reducción al 9,5%). Si Avadel realiza ventas no permitidas no relacionadas con la narcolepsia antes del 1 de marzo de 2028, deberá pagar el 80% de dichas ventas netas a Jazz desde el 1 de octubre de 2025 hasta el 29 de febrero de 2028.

Impacto en el efectivo y contabilidad: Jazz pagará una suma única de $90 millones para resolver las reclamaciones pendientes de Avadel y renunciará a las regalías impuestas por el tribunal sobre las ventas de Lumryz hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2025. Jazz espera registrar un cargo antes de impuestos de aproximadamente $90 millones en el tercer trimestre de 2025 y planea usar efectivo disponible. Avadel otorga un pacto de no pleitear contra Xywav o Xyrem de Jazz, y Jazz no accedió a renunciar a la Orphan Drug Exclusivity para Xywav en idiopathic hypersomnia. Las partes presentarán una solicitud de desestimación de los procedimientos.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ)가 Avadel과 포괄적 합의에 도달하여 두 회사 간의 미국 내 모든 소송을 해결했습니다. Jazz는 Lumryz에 대한 FDA 승인 narcolepsy 사용을 커버하는 Jazz 특허에 대해 Avadel에 즉시 라이선스를 부여하고, 2028년 3월 1일부로 발효되는 향후 다른 적응증에 대한 두 번째 라이선스를 제공합니다.

재무 조건은 두 가지로 나뉩니다. Avadel은 2025년 10월 1일부터 narcolepsy 용도에 대해 Lumryz의 순매출에 대해 3.85%(필요 시 3.75%로 감소 가능) 로열티를 Jazz에 지급합니다. narcolepsy 이외의 용도에 대한 로열티는 2028년 3월 1일부터 10%(필요 시 9.5%로 감소 가능)입니다. 2028년 3월 1일 이전에 narcolepsy가 아닌 용도의 불허가된 매출이 있는 경우, Avadel은 2025년 10월 1일부터 2028년 2월 29일 사이의 순매출의 80%를 Jazz에 지급해야 합니다.

현금 영향 및 회계 처리. Jazz는 Avadel의 보류 중인 청구를 해결하기 위해 대규모 현금 지급 $90백만을 지급하고 2025년 9월 30일까지만 Lumryz 매출에 대한 법원의 로열티를 포기합니다. Jazz는 2025년 3분기에 대략 $90백만의 세전 비용을 기록할 것으로 예상하며 보유 현금을 사용할 예정입니다. Avadel은 Jazz의 Xywav 또는 Xyrem에 대한 소송 불가 의향 서약을 제공하고, Jazz는 idiopathic hypersomnia에 대해 Xywav의 Orphan Drug Exclusivity 포기를 합의하지 않았습니다. 양 당사자는 소송 절차를 기각하기 위한 신청서를 제출할 예정입니다.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) est parvenue à un accord global de règlement avec Avadel mettant fin à tous les litiges en cours entre les deux sociétés aux États-Unis. Jazz accordera à Avadel une licence immédiate sur tout brevet Jazz couvrant Lumryz pour les usages narcolépsie approuvés par la FDA, et une deuxième licence effective au 1er mars 2028 pour toute autre indication future.

Les termes financiers sont doubles. Avadel versera à Jazz des royautés de 3,85% (réduisibles potentiellement à 3,75%) sur les ventes nettes de Lumryz pour les usages de narcolèpsie à compter du 1er octobre 2025. Pour les usages non narcolepstiques à partir du 1er mars 2028, les royautés seront de 10% (réductibles potentiellement à 9,5%). Si Avadel réalise des ventes non autorisées non liées à la narcolèpsie avant le 1er mars 2028, il devra reverser 80% de ces ventes nettes à Jazz du 1er octobre 2025 au 29 février 2028.

Impact sur la trésorerie et la comptabilité. Jazz versera une somme forfaitaire de 90 millions de dollars pour régler les réclamations pendantes d’Avadel et renoncera aux royalties imposées par le tribunal sur les ventes de Lumryz jusqu’au 30 septembre 2025. Jazz prévoit d’enregistrer une charge avant impôt d’environ 90 millions de dollars au troisième trimestre 2025 et prévoit d’utiliser sa trésorerie disponible. Avadel accorde un covenant de ne pas poursuivre Jazz pour Xywav ou Xyrem, et Jazz n’a pas accepté de renoncer à l’Orphan Drug Exclusivity pour Xywav dans l’hypersomnie idiopathique. Les parties déposeront une requête en radiation des procédures.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) hat eine umfassende Vergleichsvereinbarung mit Avadel getroffen, die alle laufenden Rechtsstreitigkeiten zwischen den Unternehmen in den USA beendet. Jazz gewährt Avadel eine sofortige Lizenz auf alle Jazz‑Patente, die Lumryz für FDA‑genehmigte Narkolepsie‑Verwendungen abdecken, sowie eine zweite Lizenz, die am 1. März 2028 in Kraft tritt, für alle zukünftigen Indikationen.

Finanzielle Bedingungen sind zweigeteilt. Avadel zahlt Jazz Tantiemen von 3,85% (ggf. Reduktion auf 3,75%) des Nettoumsatzes von Lumryz für Narkolepsie‑Verwendungen ab dem 1. Oktober 2025. Für nicht‑Narkolepsie‑Verwendungen ab dem 1. März 2028 betragen die Tantiemen 10% (ggf. Reduktion auf 9,5%). Falls Avadel vor dem 1. März 2028 unzulässige nicht‑narkolepsie‑Verkäufe tätigt, schuldet es Jazz 80% dieser Nettoumsätze vom 1. Oktober 2025 bis zum 29. Februar 2028.

Barwertiger Einfluss und Buchführung. Jazz zahlt eine Einmalzahlung von 90 Mio. USD, um Avadels ausstehende Ansprüche beizulegen, und verzichtet auf gerichtlich angeordnete Royalties auf Lumryz‑Verkäufe bis zum 30. September 2025. Jazz erwartet, im dritten Quartal 2025 eine ca. 90 Mio. USD pre‑tax Belastung zu verbuchen und plant, verfügbare Barmittel zu verwenden. Avadel gewährt eine Covenant not to sue Jazzs Xywav oder Xyrem, und Jazz hat nicht zugestimmt, auf die Orphan Drug Exclusivity für Xywav bei idiopathischer Hypersomnie zu verzichten. Die Parteien werden beantragen, das Verfahren abzuweisen.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 21, 2025

 

 

JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Ireland   001-33500   98-1032470

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

 

(Commission

File No.)

  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

Fifth Floor, Waterloo Exchange, Waterloo Road, Dublin 4, Ireland

D04 E5W7

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

011-353-1-634-7800

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Item 8.01.

Other Events.

On October 21, 2025, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Jazz Pharmaceuticals Ireland Ltd., subsidiaries of Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (collectively, the “Company”) entered into a global settlement agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) with Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals LLC and Flamel Ireland Limited, subsidiaries of Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc (collectively, “Avadel”) to settle all claims relating to all disputes between the parties, including the Company’s previously disclosed ongoing patent infringement litigation against Avadel in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware (the “Court”) and Avadel’s counterclaims alleging anticompetitive conduct by the Company and other alleged conduct related to Avadel trade secrets and contracts between the parties, as well as Avadel’s ongoing patent infringement litigation in the Court against the Company. Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the Company has agreed to (a) grant a license to Avadel, effective immediately to any past, present, or future patents that could be asserted by the Company against Avadel’s Lumryz product for use in indications currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA” and such indications, the “Narcolepsy Indications”), and (b) grant a license to Avadel effective March 1, 2028 to any past, present, or future patents that could be asserted by the Company against Avadel’s Lumryz products for any other indications or uses not currently approved by the FDA (the “Non-Narcolepsy Indications”), including all present and future indications, strengths, conditions of use, dosages, doses, dosage forms, and presentations. Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, Avadel has agreed to pay royalties to the Company of 3.85% (subject to a potential reduction to 3.75%) on net sales of its Lumryz product for Narcolepsy Indications commencing October 1, 2025, and beginning March 1, 2028, to pay royalties to the Company of 10% (subject to a potential reduction to 9.5%) on net sales of its Lumryz product for Non-Narcolepsy Indications. Avadel has also agreed not to market, offer for sale, take orders for, distribute, promote, or provide patient support services with respect to Avadel Licensed Products for Non-Narcolepsy Indications before March 1, 2028, and shall pay royalties to the Company of 80% of such unpermitted net sales of its Lumryz product for Non-Narcolepsy Indications from October 1, 2025 through February 29, 2028. Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, Avadel grants the Company a covenant not to sue for infringement of any past, present or future patents that could be asserted against the Company’s Xywav or Xyrem products, including all present and future indications, strengths, conditions of use, dosages, doses, dosage forms, and presentations. The Company has not agreed to waive or otherwise consent to the “breaking” of the Orphan Drug Exclusivity for Xywav in idiopathic hypersomnia as part of this settlement. Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the Company has agreed to (a) pay a total of $90 million in a lump sum in settlement of Avadel’s pending claims against the Company and (b) waive its right to receive certain royalties the Court previously ordered Avadel to pay the Company on sales of Avadel’s Lumryz product through September 30, 2025. The Company plans to use cash on hand to fund the Settlement Agreement’s obligation. The Company expects to record a pre-tax charge of approximately $90 million associated with the Settlement Agreement in the third quarter of 2025.

The Settlement Agreement obligates the parties to promptly file stipulations of dismissal with the Court to dismiss or otherwise abandon the pending legal proceedings. The Settlement Agreement, in which the Company denies all alleged wrongdoing, also includes releases by each of the Company, on the one hand, and Avadel, on the other hand, and each of their past, present and future affiliates, directors, officers, employees and other related parties, for all conduct concerning any of the matters alleged, or that could have been alleged, in the lawsuit.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, all statements related to the Settlement Agreement, including the rights and obligations thereunder, as well as the expected amount, timing and source of funding of the pre-tax charge in connection therewith. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current plans, objectives, estimates, expectations and intentions and inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties. Do not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, the risk that the Settlement Agreement may not have the expected impact or may require more activity or expense than expected, the risk that the Company may incur other charges or cash expenditures not currently contemplated due to unanticipated events that may occur, including in connection with the implementation of the Settlement Agreement, and other risks. These and other risks and uncertainties relating to the Company and its business can be found under the caption “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and Current Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025, as well as future filings and reports by the Company. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K as a result of new information, future events or changes in its expectations.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
By:  

/s/ Neena Patil

Name:   Neena Patil
Title:   Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer

Date: October 22, 2025

FAQ

What did JAZZ announce regarding Avadel?

JAZZ announced a global settlement with Avadel resolving all current disputes, with patent licenses for Lumryz and mutual releases, and plans to dismiss proceedings.

What royalties will JAZZ receive from Avadel’s Lumryz sales?

JAZZ will receive 3.85% (subject to a potential reduction to 3.75%) on narcolepsy net sales starting October 1, 2025, and 10% (subject to a potential reduction to 9.5%) on non‑narcolepsy net sales starting March 1, 2028.

Is there a penalty for early non‑narcolepsy Lumryz sales under the agreement?

Yes. For unpermitted non‑narcolepsy sales from October 1, 2025 through February 29, 2028, Avadel will pay JAZZ 80% of such net sales.

What immediate financial impact does JAZZ expect from the settlement?

JAZZ will pay $90 million in a lump sum and expects to record an approximately $90 million pre‑tax charge in Q3 2025, funded with cash on hand.

Did JAZZ change Xywav’s Orphan Drug Exclusivity status?

No. JAZZ did not agree to waive or consent to breaking Xywav’s Orphan Drug Exclusivity in idiopathic hypersomnia.

What protection did JAZZ receive regarding its own products?

Avadel granted a covenant not to sue covering JAZZ’s Xywav and Xyrem, including all present and future indications and presentations.
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