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[8-K] Royalty Pharma plc Reports Material Event

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Royalty Pharma plc reported that Henry Fernandez has stepped down as a member of the Board and as the Board's Lead Independent Director, effective August 13, 2025. The filing states his decision did not result from any disagreement with the company and notes his five years of service and the Board's gratitude for his contributions.

The company disclosed that it issued a press release announcing the departure, which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference. No successor or additional governance changes are described in the filing.

Royalty Pharma plc ha comunicato che Henry Fernandez ha rassegnato le dimissioni da membro del Consiglio e da Lead Independent Director del Consiglio, con effetto dal 13 agosto 2025. Il documento precisa che la decisione non deriva da alcun disaccordo con la società, sottolineando i suoi cinque anni di servizio e la gratitudine del Consiglio per il suo contributo.

La società ha reso noto di aver pubblicato un comunicato stampa sull'uscita, depositato come Exhibit 99.1 e incorporato per riferimento. Nel deposito non vengono indicati né un successore né altri cambiamenti di governance.

Royalty Pharma plc informó que Henry Fernandez renunció como miembro de la Junta y como Lead Independent Director de la Junta, con efecto desde el 13 de agosto de 2025. El informe aclara que la decisión no se debe a ningún desacuerdo con la compañía y destaca sus cinco años de servicio y el agradecimiento de la Junta por sus aportes.

La compañía indicó que emitió un comunicado de prensa anunciando la salida, presentado como Exhibit 99.1 e incorporado por referencia. En el documento no se describe sucesor ni otros cambios en la gobernanza.

Royalty Pharma plcHenry Fernandez가 이사회의 이사 및 이사회 수석 독립 이사직에서 2025년 8월 13일부로 사임했다고 보고했습니다. 제출 서류는 그의 결정이 회사와의 불화로 인한 것이 아님을 밝히며, 그의 5년간 근무와 이사회가 그의 기여에 대해 감사하고 있음을 언급합니다.

회사는 이 퇴임을 알리는 보도자료를 발행했으며 이는 Exhibit 99.1로 제출되어 참조에 의해 포함되었다고 공시했습니다. 제출서류에는 후임자나 추가적인 거버넌스 변경 사항은 기재되어 있지 않습니다.

Royalty Pharma plc a annoncé que Henry Fernandez a démissionné de son poste de membre du conseil et de Lead Independent Director du conseil, avec effet au 13 août 2025. Le dépôt précise que sa décision ne résulte d'aucun désaccord avec la société et souligne ses cinq années de service ainsi que la gratitude du conseil pour ses contributions.

La société indique avoir publié un communiqué de presse annonçant son départ, déposé comme Exhibit 99.1 et incorporé par référence. Aucun successeur ni autre changement de gouvernance n'est décrit dans le dossier.

Royalty Pharma plc teilte mit, dass Henry Fernandez mit Wirkung zum 13. August 2025 als Mitglied des Vorstands und als Lead Independent Director des Vorstands zurückgetreten ist. Die Einreichung stellt klar, dass die Entscheidung nicht auf einer Meinungsverschiedenheit mit dem Unternehmen beruht, und hebt seine fünfjährige Tätigkeit sowie den Dank des Vorstands für seine Beiträge hervor.

Das Unternehmen gab an, eine Pressemitteilung zur Bekanntgabe des Weggangs veröffentlicht zu haben, die als Exhibit 99.1 eingereicht und durch Verweis einbezogen ist. In der Einreichung werden weder ein Nachfolger noch weitere Governance-Änderungen genannt.

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TL;DR: A non-contentious board departure; limited direct financial impact disclosed.

The filing reports the resignation of the Lead Independent Director without disagreement, which reduces immediate governance uncertainty relative to a contentious exit. The company attached a press release as Exhibit 99.1 but did not disclose a successor or changes to committee assignments. From a financial perspective, the disclosure contains no earnings, liquidity, or transaction details, so there is no direct evidence of material near-term financial impact in this filing.

TL;DR: Board leadership change is notable for governance records but the filing conveys no material adverse facts.

The document confirms the departure of the Lead Independent Director and expressly states it was not due to disagreement, which preserves reputational clarity. The filing acknowledges five years of service and the Board's gratitude, but it does not identify a replacement or outline interim governance arrangements. That omission is relevant for shareholders monitoring board composition, though the filing itself does not present any governance violations or immediate material concerns.

Royalty Pharma plc ha comunicato che Henry Fernandez ha rassegnato le dimissioni da membro del Consiglio e da Lead Independent Director del Consiglio, con effetto dal 13 agosto 2025. Il documento precisa che la decisione non deriva da alcun disaccordo con la società, sottolineando i suoi cinque anni di servizio e la gratitudine del Consiglio per il suo contributo.

La società ha reso noto di aver pubblicato un comunicato stampa sull'uscita, depositato come Exhibit 99.1 e incorporato per riferimento. Nel deposito non vengono indicati né un successore né altri cambiamenti di governance.

Royalty Pharma plc informó que Henry Fernandez renunció como miembro de la Junta y como Lead Independent Director de la Junta, con efecto desde el 13 de agosto de 2025. El informe aclara que la decisión no se debe a ningún desacuerdo con la compañía y destaca sus cinco años de servicio y el agradecimiento de la Junta por sus aportes.

La compañía indicó que emitió un comunicado de prensa anunciando la salida, presentado como Exhibit 99.1 e incorporado por referencia. En el documento no se describe sucesor ni otros cambios en la gobernanza.

Royalty Pharma plcHenry Fernandez가 이사회의 이사 및 이사회 수석 독립 이사직에서 2025년 8월 13일부로 사임했다고 보고했습니다. 제출 서류는 그의 결정이 회사와의 불화로 인한 것이 아님을 밝히며, 그의 5년간 근무와 이사회가 그의 기여에 대해 감사하고 있음을 언급합니다.

회사는 이 퇴임을 알리는 보도자료를 발행했으며 이는 Exhibit 99.1로 제출되어 참조에 의해 포함되었다고 공시했습니다. 제출서류에는 후임자나 추가적인 거버넌스 변경 사항은 기재되어 있지 않습니다.

Royalty Pharma plc a annoncé que Henry Fernandez a démissionné de son poste de membre du conseil et de Lead Independent Director du conseil, avec effet au 13 août 2025. Le dépôt précise que sa décision ne résulte d'aucun désaccord avec la société et souligne ses cinq années de service ainsi que la gratitude du conseil pour ses contributions.

La société indique avoir publié un communiqué de presse annonçant son départ, déposé comme Exhibit 99.1 et incorporé par référence. Aucun successeur ni autre changement de gouvernance n'est décrit dans le dossier.

Royalty Pharma plc teilte mit, dass Henry Fernandez mit Wirkung zum 13. August 2025 als Mitglied des Vorstands und als Lead Independent Director des Vorstands zurückgetreten ist. Die Einreichung stellt klar, dass die Entscheidung nicht auf einer Meinungsverschiedenheit mit dem Unternehmen beruht, und hebt seine fünfjährige Tätigkeit sowie den Dank des Vorstands für seine Beiträge hervor.

Das Unternehmen gab an, eine Pressemitteilung zur Bekanntgabe des Weggangs veröffentlicht zu haben, die als Exhibit 99.1 eingereicht und durch Verweis einbezogen ist. In der Einreichung werden weder ein Nachfolger noch weitere Governance-Änderungen genannt.

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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): August 13, 2025

 

 

Royalty Pharma plc

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

 

 

England and Wales   001-39329   98-1535773

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(I.R.S.

Identification No.)

 

 

110 East 59th Street

New York, New York

    10022  
  (Address of principal executive offices)     (Zip Code)  

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 883-0200

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

 

Trading

symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange

on which registered

Class A Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0001 per share   RPRX   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 
 


Item 5.02.

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 13, 2025, Henry Fernandez informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Royalty Pharma plc (the “Company”) that he will be stepping down as a member of the Board and its Lead Independent Director, effective August 13, 2025. His decision to step down from the Board did not result from any disagreement between the Company and Mr. Fernandez.

Mr. Fernandez has made tremendous contributions to the Company during his five years on the Board. The Board and the executive team at the Company extend their deepest gratitude to Mr. Fernandez for his dedicated service.

On August 13, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing that Mr. Fernandez has stepped down from the Board, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01.

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit
No.
   Description
99.1    Press Release dated August 13, 2025
104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)


SIGNATURES

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

 

    ROYALTY PHARMA PLC  
Date: August 13, 2025     By:  

/s/ Pablo Legorreta

        
      Pablo Legorreta  
      Chief Executive Officer  
Royalty Pharma Plc

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