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REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Feb 4, 2026.

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FY2025 · Filed Feb 4, 2026

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Previous report: 10-K

Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-02-05.

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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-K

Period ended 2025-12-31; filed 2026-02-04.

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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

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71 unchanged; 24 reworded; 17 added; 20 removed; 1 previous and 2 current paragraphs rearranged.

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Current report

Net product sales of EYLEA decreased in 2025 compared to 2024, due to (i) lower sales volumes as a result of continued competitive pressures (as described below), loss in market share to compounded bevacizumab due to patient affordability constraints, and the continued transition of patients to EYLEA HD, and (ii) a lower net selling price.

Current report

EYLEA net product sales have been, and are likely to continue to be, negatively impacted by increased competition from other anti-VEGF products, including biosimilars, as well as the transition of patients from EYLEA to EYLEA HD. The magnitude and duration of such impact is presently unknown. For more information, see Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors - Risks Related to Commercialization of Our Marketed Products, Product Candidates, and New Indications for Our Marketed Products - We are substantially dependent on the success of EYLEA HD, EYLEA, and Dupixent" and "The commercial success of our products and product candidates is subject to significant competition - Marketed Products." In addition, if independent not-for-profit patient assistance funds that provide copay assistance are unable to support eligible patients, this will likely have a continued negative impact on patient affordability resulting in lower utilization of higher-cost anti-VEGF agents.

Current report

The decrease in our share of profits for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, was primarily driven by lower profits associated with a decrease in EYLEA sales outside the United States.

Current report

Research and development expenses included stock-based compensation expense of $545.4 million and $543.8 million in 2025 and 2024, respectively. Research and development expenses in 2025 included $155.0 million related to an FDA Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher ("PRV"). During the fourth quarter of 2025, we made the decision to utilize the PRV for a regulatory submission; this PRV was purchased by us, and capitalized as an intangible asset, in the second quarter of 2025.

Current report

Acquired IPR&D expenses in 2025 included an $80.0 million up-front payment in connection with our license agreement with Hansoh Pharmaceuticals Group Company Limited.

Current report

Selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased in 2025, compared to 2024, primarily due to lower charitable contributions to Good Days, an independent non-profit patient assistance organization with a Retinal Vascular and Neovascular Disease Fund (the "Fund"). In July 2025, we launched a matching program for donations made to the Fund and committed to quarterly matching donations through the end of 2025. During the fourth quarter of 2025, we recognized approximately $60 million in connection with matching donations made to the Fund. We have also recently committed to matching donations for up to a total of $200 million during 2026.

Current report

Selling, general, and administrative expenses included stock-based compensation expense of $362.9 million and $355.0 million in 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Current report

Gross margin on net product sales decreased in 2025, compared to 2024, partly due to ongoing investments to support our manufacturing operations and higher inventory write-offs and reserves. In addition, gross margin on net product sales decreased due to higher amortization expense associated with our Libtayo intangible asset as each quarter we record additions to the intangible asset related to royalties due to Sanofi.

Current report

On July 4, 2025, bill H.R. 1, commonly referred to as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" or "OBBBA," was signed into law, with certain provisions effective in 2025 and other provisions becoming effective in 2026. The OBBBA significantly revises U.S. corporate income tax laws by, among other things, restoring the option for immediate expense recognition for U.S.-based research and development expenditures and making permanent the ability to claim first-year bonus depreciation on qualified property. The OBBBA also modifies U.S. taxation on foreign earnings by, among other things, changing the tax rates for global intangible low-taxed income (now known as Net CFC Tested Income) and foreign-derived intangible income (now known as foreign-derived deduction eligible income), modifying the allocation of expenses in calculating foreign tax credits, as well as changing foreign tax credit limitations. As a result of the OBBBA being signed into law, we recognized a charge of $44.5 million in the third quarter of 2025 related to the re-measurement of our U.S. net deferred tax assets.

Current report

Our effective tax rate for 2025, compared to 2024, included a lower benefit from stock-based compensation.

Current report

In 2025, Other, net included a $155.0 million charge in connection with a fourth quarter 2025 decision to utilize a PRV for a regulatory submission; such amount was previously capitalized as an intangible asset as described in the "Cash Flows from Investing Activities" section below.

Current report

In 2025, payments for intangible assets included $155.0 million related to a second quarter 2025 purchase of a PRV from a third party. In addition, payments for intangible assets in 2025, 2024, and 2023 included $160.3 million, $125.7 million, and $207.8 million, respectively, for contingent consideration paid to Sanofi in connection with our acquisition of worldwide rights to Libtayo in 2022.

Current report

In 2025, our board of directors declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.88 per share on our Common Stock and Class A Stock. Each quarterly dividend was paid to our shareholders in the quarter in which the dividend was declared.
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Previous report

Total EYLEA HD and EYLEA net product sales for the fourth quarter of 2024 were favorably impacted by approximately $85 million as a result of higher wholesaler inventory levels for EYLEA, partially offset by lower wholesaler inventory levels for EYLEA HD, at the end of the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the end of the third quarter of 2024.

Previous report

During the year ended December 31, 2023, we earned the final $50.0 million sales-based milestone from Sanofi upon aggregate annual sales of antibodies outside the United States exceeding $3.0 billion on a rolling twelve-month basis.

Previous report

Other revenue in 2024 and 2023 included $328.6 million and $247.6 million, respectively, of royalties and share of profits earned in connection with license agreements.

Previous report

Research and development expenses included stock-based compensation expense of $543.8 million and $488.7 million in 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Previous report

Acquired IPR&D expense in 2023 included a $100.0 million development milestone in connection with our collaboration agreement with Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a $45.0 million up-front payment in connection with our collaboration agreement with Sonoma, and a $30.0 million charge to extend the period for selecting targets under our collaboration agreement with Intellia Therapeutics, Inc.

Previous report

Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased in 2024, compared to 2023, due to higher commercialization-related expenses to support our launch of EYLEA HD and higher headcount and headcount-related costs partly related to our international commercial expansion. Selling, general, and administrative expenses also included stock-based compensation expense of $355.0 million and $307.1 million in 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Previous report

Cost of goods sold increased in 2024, compared to 2023, primarily due to higher start-up costs for our Rensselaer, New York fill/finish facility.

Previous report

Certain countries in which we have operations, including Ireland, have adopted legislation influenced by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development ("OECD") Global Anti-Base Erosion Model Rules ("Pillar Two") framework, including a minimum tax rate of 15%. The adoption of the Pillar Two framework did not have a material impact on our effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2024. It is uncertain whether the United States will enact legislation to adopt the Pillar Two framework. We continue to evaluate additional guidance released by the OECD, along with the pending legislative adoption by additional countries.

Previous report

Sources and Uses of Cash for the Years Ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022

Previous report

Payments for the Libtayo intangible asset of $125.7 million, $207.8 million, and $1.027 billion in 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively, related to our acquisition (including contingent consideration paid) of the exclusive right to develop, commercialize, and manufacture Libtayo worldwide.

Previous report

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired, of $54.9 million and $230.3 million in 2023 and 2022 was related to our acquisitions of Decibel Therapeutics, Inc. and Checkmate Pharmaceuticals, Inc., respectively.

Previous report

As set forth in the Credit Agreement, we have the option to amend the Credit Agreement to establish environmental, social, and governance targets which will be used to adjust pricing under the Credit Facility, subject to parameters to be provided in the Credit Agreement.

Previous report

In November 2021, our board of directors authorized a share repurchase program to repurchase up to $3.0 billion of our Common Stock. As of June 30, 2023, the Company had repurchased the entire $3.0 billion of its Common Stock it was authorized to repurchase under the program.

Previous report

In January 2023, our board of directors authorized a share repurchase program to repurchase up to an additional $3.0 billion of our Common Stock. As of September 30, 2024, the Company had repurchased the entire $3.0 billion of its Common Stock it was authorized to repurchase under the program.

Previous report

The table below summarizes the shares of our Common Stock that we repurchased and the cost of such shares, which were recorded as Treasury Stock.

Previous report

In February 2025, our board of directors authorized a share repurchase program to repurchase up to an additional $3.0 billion of our Common Stock. The share repurchase program was approved under terms substantially similar to the repurchase programs described above.
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Previous wording

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a fully integrated biotechnology company that invents, develops, manufactures, and commercializes medicines for people with serious diseases. Our research and development efforts have led to numerous approved products that have received marketing approval and approximately 40 product candidates in clinical development (including a number of marketed products for which we are investigating additional indications), most of which were homegrown in our laboratories.

Current wording

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a fully integrated biotechnology company that invents, develops, manufactures, and commercializes medicines for people with serious diseases. Our research and development efforts have led to numerous products that have received marketing approval and approximately 45 product candidates currently in clinical development (including a number of marketed products for which we are investigating additional indications), most of which were homegrown in our laboratories.

Previous wording

Our ability to generate profits and to generate positive cash flow from operations over the next several years depends significantly on the success in commercializing EYLEA HD, EYLEA, and Dupixent. We expect to continue to incur substantial expenses related to our research and development activities, and our research and development activities and related costs which are not reimbursed by collaborators are expected to expand and require additional resources. We also expect to incur substantial costs related to the commercialization of our marketed products. Our financial results may fluctuate from quarter to quarter and will depend on, among other factors, the net sales of our products; the scope and progress of our research and development efforts; the timing of certain expenses; the continuation of our collaborations, in particular with Sanofi and Bayer, including our share of collaboration profits from sales of commercialized products and the amount of reimbursement of our research and development expenses that we receive from collaborators; and the amount of income tax expense we incur, which is partly dependent on the profits or losses we earn in each of the countries in which we operate. There is uncertainty surrounding whether or when new products or new indications for marketed products will receive regulatory approval or, if any such approval is received, whether we will be able to successfully commercialize such products and whether or when they may become profitable.

Current wording

Our ability to generate profits and to generate positive cash flow from operations over the next several years depends significantly on the success in commercializing our products, including EYLEA HD and Dupixent. We expect to continue to incur substantial expenses related to our research and development activities, and our research and development activities and related costs which are not reimbursed by collaborators are expected to expand and require additional resources. We also expect to incur substantial costs related to the commercialization of our marketed products. Our financial results may fluctuate from quarter to quarter and will depend on, among other factors, the net sales of our products; the scope and progress of our research and development efforts; the timing of certain expenses; the continuation of our collaborations, in particular with Sanofi and Bayer, including our share of collaboration profits from sales of commercialized products and the amount of reimbursement of our research and development expenses that we receive from collaborators; and the amount of income tax expense we incur, which is partly dependent on the profits or losses we earn in each of the countries in which we operate. There is uncertainty surrounding whether or when new products or new indications for marketed products will receive regulatory approval or, if any such approval is received, whether we will be able to successfully commercialize such products and whether or when they may become profitable.

Previous wording

We have entered into various collaborative arrangements to research, develop, manufacture, and commercialize products and/or product candidates. Our collaboration agreements may require us to deliver various rights, services, and/or goods across the entire life cycle of a product or product candidate. In agreements involving multiple goods or services promised to be transferred to our collaborator, we assess, at the inception of the contract, whether each promise represents a separate obligation (i.e., is "distinct"), or whether such promises should be combined as a single unit of account. When we have a combined unit of account which includes a license and providing research and development services to our collaborator, recognition of up-front payments and development milestones earned from our collaborator is deferred (as a liability) and recognized over the development period (i.e., over time) typically using an input method on the basis of our research and development costs incurred relative to the total expected cost which determines the extent of our progress toward completion. We review our estimates each period and make revisions to such estimates as necessary. Due to the variability in the scope of activities and length of time necessary to develop a drug product, potential delays in development programs, changes to development plans and budgets as programs progress, including if we and our collaborators decide to expand or contract our clinical plans for a drug candidate in various disease indications, and uncertainty in the ultimate requirements to obtain governmental approval for commercialization, revisions to our estimates are likely to occur periodically, potentially resulting in material changes to amounts recognized.

Current wording

We have entered into various collaborative arrangements to research, develop, manufacture, and commercialize products and/or product candidates. Our collaboration agreements may require us to deliver various rights, services, and/or goods across the entire life cycle of a product or product candidate. In agreements involving multiple goods or services promised to be transferred to our collaborator, we assess, at the inception of the contract, whether each promise represents a separate obligation (i.e., is "distinct"), or whether such promises should be combined as a single unit of account.

Previous wording

•share in any profits or losses arising from the commercialization of such products, we record our share of the variable consideration, representing net product sales less cost of goods sold and shared commercialization and other expenses, in the period in which such underlying sales occur and costs are incurred by the collaborator;

Current wording

•share in any profits or losses arising from the commercialization of such products, we record our share of the variable consideration, representing net product sales less cost of goods sold and shared commercialization and other expenses, in the period in which such underlying sales occur and costs are incurred by the collaborator; and

Previous wording

We recognize stock-based compensation expense for equity grants under our long-term incentive plans to employees and non-employee members of our board of directors (as applicable) based on the grant-date fair value of those awards. The grant-date fair value of an award is generally recognized as compensation expense over the award's requisite service period. Stock-based compensation expense also includes an estimate, which is made at the time of grant, of the number of awards that are expected to be forfeited. The forfeiture rate estimate is calculated by considering both historical forfeiture experience and an estimate of expected future forfeitures for currently outstanding unvested awards. This estimate is reviewed at least annually and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The assumptions used in computing the fair value of equity awards reflect our best estimates but involve uncertainties related to market and other conditions, many of which are outside our control. Changes in any of these assumptions may materially affect the fair value of awards granted and the amount of stock-based compensation recognized in future periods.

Current wording

We recognize stock-based compensation expense for equity grants under our long-term incentive plans to employees and non-employee members of our board of directors based on the grant-date fair value of those awards. The grant-date fair value of an award is generally recognized as compensation expense over the award's requisite service period. Stock-based compensation expense also includes an estimate, which is made at the time of grant, of the number of awards that are expected to be forfeited. The forfeiture rate estimate is calculated by considering both historical forfeiture experience and an estimate of expected future forfeitures for currently outstanding unvested awards. This estimate is reviewed at least annually and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The assumptions used in computing the fair value of equity awards reflect our best estimates but involve uncertainties related to market and other conditions, many of which are outside our control. Changes in any of these assumptions may materially affect the fair value of awards granted and the amount of stock-based compensation recognized in future periods.

Previous wording

We use the Black-Scholes model to compute the estimated fair value of stock option awards. Using this model, fair value is calculated based on assumptions with respect to (i) expected volatility of our Common Stock price, (ii) the periods of time over which employees and members of our board of directors are expected to hold their options prior to exercise (expected lives), (iii) expected dividend yield on our Common Stock, and (iv) risk-free interest rates, which are based on quoted U.S. Treasury rates for securities with maturities approximating the options' expected lives. Expected volatility is estimated based on actual movements in our stock price over the most recent historical periods equivalent to the options' expected lives. Expected lives are principally based on our historical exercise experience with previously issued employee and board of director option grants.

Current wording

We use the Black-Scholes model to compute the estimated fair value of stock option awards. Using this model, fair value is calculated based on assumptions with respect to (i) expected volatility of our Common Stock price, (ii) the periods of time over which employees and members of our board of directors are expected to hold their options prior to exercise (expected lives), (iii) expected dividend yield on our Common Stock, which is based on our historical practice and expectation of future dividend payments, and (iv) risk-free interest rates, which are based on quoted U.S. Treasury rates for securities with maturities approximating the options' expected lives. Expected volatility is estimated based on actual movements in our stock price over the most recent historical periods equivalent to the options' expected lives. Expected lives are principally based on our historical exercise experience with previously issued employee and board of director option grants.

Previous wording

We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns, including deferred tax assets and liabilities for expected amounts of global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI") inclusions. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined as the difference between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their respective financial reporting amounts ("temporary differences") at enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We periodically re-assess the need for a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets based on all available evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies, results of recent operations, and our historical earnings experience by taxing jurisdiction. Significant judgment is required in making this assessment.

Current wording

We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns, including deferred tax assets and liabilities for expected amounts of Net CFC Tested Income (“NCTI”) (formerly known as global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI")) inclusions. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined as the difference between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their respective financial reporting amounts ("temporary differences") at enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We periodically re-assess the need for a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets based on all available evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies, results of recent operations, and our historical earnings experience by taxing jurisdiction. Significant judgment is required in making this assessment.

Previous wording

Total EYLEA HD and EYLEA net product sales in the U.S. increased in 2024 compared to 2023. EYLEA HD was approved by the FDA in August 2023 and net product sales in 2024 were driven by the transition of patients from other anti-VEGF products, including EYLEA, as well as new patients naïve to anti-VEGF therapy. Net product sales of EYLEA HD and EYLEA in 2024 were adversely impacted by a lower net selling price compared to 2023.

Current wording

Net product sales of EYLEA HD increased in 2025 compared to 2024, due to higher sales volumes, partly offset by a lower net selling price. EYLEA HD was approved by the FDA in August 2023.

Previous wording

The increase in our share of profits during the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 2023, was driven by higher profits associated with Dupixent sales.

Current wording

The increase in our share of profits during the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to 2024, was driven by higher profits primarily associated with an increase in Dupixent sales.

Previous wording

Bayer records net product sales of EYLEA 8 mg and EYLEA outside the United States. Regeneron's share of profits in connection with commercialization of EYLEA 8 mg and EYLEA outside the United States is summarized below:

Current wording

Regeneron's share of profits in connection with commercialization of EYLEA 8 mg and EYLEA outside the United States is summarized below:

Previous wording

Roche distributes and records net product sales of Ronapreve outside the United States, and the parties share gross profits from sales based on a pre-specified formula. Net product sales of Ronapreve outside the United States declined as a result of new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus emerging that are not susceptible to the treatment.

Current wording

Under the terms of the Roche collaboration, Roche distributed and recorded net product sales of Ronapreve™ outside the United States, and the parties shared gross profits from sales based on a pre-specified formula. In 2023, total Roche collaboration revenue was $211.0 million. Net product sales of Ronapreve outside the United States declined as a result of new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus emerging that are not susceptible to the treatment.

Previous wording

Operating expenses in 2024 and 2023 included a total of $982.8 million and $885.0 million, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense related to equity awards granted under our long-term incentive plans. As of December 31, 2024, unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested stock options and unvested restricted stock (including performance-based restricted stock units) was $626.7 million and $1.271 billion, respectively. We expect to recognize this stock-based compensation expense related to stock options and restricted stock over a weighted-average period of 1.9 years.

Current wording

Operating expenses in 2025 and 2024 included stock-based compensation expense of $993.7 million and $982.8 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2025, unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested stock options and unvested restricted stock was $385.8 million and $1.493 billion, respectively. We expect to recognize this stock-based compensation expense related to stock options and restricted stock over weighted-average periods of 1.7 years and 2.3 years, respectively.

Previous wording

Acquired IPR&D expense in 2024 included a $45.0 million development milestone in connection with our collaboration agreement with Sonoma Biotherapeutics, Inc.

Current wording

Acquired IPR&D expenses in 2024 included a $45.0 million development milestone in connection with our collaboration agreement with Sonoma Biotherapeutics, Inc.

Previous wording

Other operating expense (income), net, in 2024 reflected a charge of $53.4 million related to the increase in the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration liability recognized in connection with our 2023 acquisition of Decibel Therapeutics, Inc.

Current wording

Other operating (income) expense, net, in 2024 reflected a charge of $53.4 million related to the increase in the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration liability recognized in connection with our 2023 acquisition of Decibel Therapeutics, Inc.

Previous wording

Our effective tax rate for 2024 and 2023 was positively impacted, compared to the U.S. federal statutory rate, primarily by stock-based compensation, income earned in foreign jurisdictions with tax rates lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate, and federal tax credits for research activities.

Current wording

Our effective tax rate for 2024 was positively impacted, compared to the U.S. federal statutory rate, primarily by stock-based compensation, income earned in foreign jurisdictions with tax rates lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate, and federal tax credits for research activities.

Previous wording

Capital expenditures in 2024 included costs incurred in connection with the expansion of our research, preclinical manufacturing, and support facilities at our Tarrytown, New York corporate headquarters, as well as costs associated with the expansion of our manufacturing facilities in Rensselaer, New York (including the fill/finish facility). In addition, in September 2024, we acquired an approximate 1,000,000 square foot facility in Saratoga Springs, New York. We expect to incur capital expenditures of $850 million to $975 million in 2025, including in connection with the continued expansion of our facilities in Tarrytown, New York. We expect continued significant capital expenditures over the next several years related to this expansion.

Current wording

Capital expenditures in 2025 primarily included costs incurred in connection with the expansion of our research, preclinical manufacturing, and support facilities at our Tarrytown, New York corporate headquarters, as well as costs associated with the expansion of our manufacturing facilities. We expect to incur capital expenditures of $1.100 billion to $1.300 billion in 2026, including in connection with the continued expansion of our facilities in Tarrytown, New York and developing our property in Saratoga Springs, New York for production support activities and additional manufacturing capacity. We expect continued significant capital expenditures over the next several years related to these expansion projects.

Previous wording

Proceeds from issuances of Common Stock, in connection with exercises of employee stock options, were $1.465 billion during 2024, compared to $1.146 billion during 2023 and $1.520 billion during 2022. In addition, payments in connection with Common Stock tendered for employee tax obligations were $1.029 billion during 2024, compared to $700.6 million during 2023 and $445.7 million during 2022. For information related to repurchases of Common Stock, see "Share Repurchase Programs" section below.

Current wording

Proceeds from issuances of Common Stock, in connection with exercises of employee stock options, were $635.9 million during 2025, compared to $1.465 billion during 2024 and $1.146 billion during 2023. In addition, payments in connection with Common Stock tendered for employee tax obligations were $532.1 million during 2025, compared to $1.029 billion during 2024 and $700.6 million during 2023. For information related to repurchases of Common Stock, see "Share Repurchase Programs" section below.

Previous wording

In April 2024, our board of directors authorized a share repurchase program to repurchase up to an additional $3.0 billion of our Common Stock. The share repurchase program permits the Company to make repurchases through a variety of methods, including open-market transactions (including pursuant to a trading plan adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act), privately negotiated transactions, accelerated share repurchases, block trades, and other transactions in compliance with Rule 10b-18 of the Exchange Act. Repurchases may be made from time to time at management's discretion, and the timing and amount of any such repurchases will be determined based on share price, market conditions, legal requirements, and other relevant factors. The program has no time limit and can be discontinued at any time. There can be no assurance as to the timing or number of shares of any repurchases in the future.

Current wording

Our board of directors has authorized share repurchase programs, including a share repurchase program for up to $3.0 billion of our Common Stock which was authorized in February 2025. The share repurchase programs permit the Company to make repurchases through a variety of methods, including open-market transactions (including pursuant to a trading plan adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act), privately negotiated transactions, accelerated share repurchases, block trades, and other transactions in compliance with Rule 10b-18 of the Exchange Act. Repurchases may be made from time to time at management's discretion, and the timing and amount of any such repurchases will be determined based on share price, market conditions, legal requirements, and other relevant factors. The programs have no time limit and can be discontinued at any time. There can be no assurance as to the timing or number of shares of any repurchases in the future. As of December 31, 2025, $1.486 billion remained available for share repurchases under our share repurchase programs.

Previous wording

In February 2025, our board of directors declared our first quarterly cash dividend, in the amount of $0.88 per share on our Common Stock and Class A Stock. The cash dividend will be payable on March 20, 2025 to shareholders of record as of February 20, 2025.

Current wording

Additionally, in January 2026, our board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.94 per share on our Common Stock and Class A Stock. The dividend will be payable on March 5, 2026 to our shareholders of record as of February 20, 2026.

Previous wording

The Lease is classified as a finance lease as we have the option to purchase the Facility under terms that make it reasonably certain to be exercised. The agreements governing the Lease financing contain financial and operating covenants. Such financial covenants and certain of the operating covenants are substantially similar to the covenants set forth in our Credit Agreement. We were in compliance with all such covenants as of December 31, 2024.

Current wording

The agreements governing the Lease financing contain financial and operating covenants. Such financial covenants and certain of the operating covenants are substantially similar to the covenants set forth in our Credit Agreement. We were in compliance with all such covenants as of December 31, 2025.

Previous wording

The amount required to fund operations will depend on various factors, including the potential regulatory approval and commercialization of our product candidates and the timing thereof and the extent and cost of our research and development programs. We believe that our existing capital resources, borrowing availability under the Credit Facility, funds generated by anticipated product sales, and funding for reimbursement of research and development costs that we are entitled to receive under our collaboration agreements, will enable us to meet our anticipated operating needs for the foreseeable future.

Current wording

The amount required to fund operations will depend on various factors, including the potential regulatory approval and commercialization of our product candidates and the timing thereof and the extent and cost of our research and development programs. We believe that our existing capital resources, borrowing availability under the Credit Facility, funds generated by anticipated product sales, and funding for reimbursement of research and development expenses that we are entitled to receive under our collaboration agreements, will enable us to meet our anticipated operating needs for the foreseeable future.

Previous wording

We expect to continue to incur significant costs in connection with our research and development activities (including preclinical and clinical programs). The amount of funding that will be required for our clinical programs depends upon the results of our research and preclinical programs and early-stage clinical trials, regulatory requirements, the duration and results of clinical trials underway and of additional clinical trials that we decide to initiate, and the various factors that affect the cost of each trial, including the size of trials, fees charged for services provided by clinical trial investigators and other third parties, the costs for manufacturing the product candidate for use in the trials, and other expenses.

Current wording

We expect to continue to incur significant costs in connection with our research and development activities. The amount of funding that will be required depends upon the results of our research and preclinical programs and early-stage clinical trials, regulatory requirements, the duration and results of clinical trials underway and of additional clinical trials that we decide to initiate, and the various factors that affect the cost of each trial, including the size of trials, fees charged for services provided by clinical trial investigators and other third parties, the costs for manufacturing the product candidate for use in the trials, and other expenses.

Previous wording

Liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits totaled $1.314 billion as of December 31, 2024. Due to their nature, there is a high degree of uncertainty regarding the period and amounts of potential future cash settlement with tax authorities. We expect the IRS to conclude its examination of our 2017 and 2018 federal income tax returns within the next twelve months, and, as a result, we may be required to make a payment of approximately $120 million. See Note 15 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Current wording

Liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits totaled $1.578 billion as of December 31, 2025. Due to their nature, there is a high degree of uncertainty regarding the period and amounts of potential future cash settlement with tax authorities. See Note 15 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Previous wording

As described in Part I, Item 1. "Collaboration, License, and Other Agreements," under our collaborations with Sanofi and Bayer, we and our collaborator share profits in connection with commercialization of drug products. If the applicable collaboration is profitable, we have contingent contractual obligations to reimburse Sanofi and Bayer for a defined percentage (generally 50%) of agreed-upon development expenses funded by Sanofi and Bayer (i.e., "development balance"). These reimbursements are deducted each quarter, in accordance with a formula, from our share of the collaboration profits otherwise payable to us, unless, in the case of Bayer, we elect to reimburse these expenses at a faster rate. As of December 31, 2024, our contingent reimbursement obligation to Sanofi in connection with the companies' Antibody Collaboration was approximately $1.635 billion and our contingent reimbursement obligation to Bayer was approximately $315 million. Therefore, we continue to expect that a portion of our share of profits from sales under our collaborations with Sanofi and Bayer will be used to reimburse our collaborators for these obligations.

Current wording

As described in Part I, Item 1. "Collaboration, License, and Other Agreements," under our collaborations with Sanofi and Bayer, we and our collaborator share profits in connection with commercialization of drug products. If the applicable collaboration is profitable, we have contingent contractual obligations to reimburse Sanofi and Bayer for a defined percentage (generally 50%) of agreed-upon development expenses funded by Sanofi and Bayer (i.e., "development balance"). These reimbursements are deducted each quarter, in accordance with a formula, from our share of the collaboration profits otherwise payable to us, unless, in the case of Bayer, we elect to reimburse these expenses at a faster rate. As of December 31, 2025, our contingent reimbursement obligation to Sanofi in connection with the development balance was approximately $595 million and our contingent reimbursement obligation to Bayer was approximately $296 million. Therefore, we continue to expect that a portion of our share of profits from sales under our collaborations with Sanofi and Bayer will be used to reimburse our collaborators for these obligations.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

Bayer records net product sales of EYLEA 8 mg and EYLEA outside the United States, and we and Bayer share profits on such sales.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

Our effective tax rate for 2025 was positively impacted, compared to the U.S. federal statutory rate, primarily by income earned in foreign jurisdictions with tax rates lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate and federal tax credits for research activities, partially offset by the impact of the OBBBA being signed into law. In addition, our effective tax rate for 2025 was positively impacted by the release of liabilities for uncertain tax positions recognized upon the effective settlement of the IRS audit of our 2017 and 2018 federal income tax returns.
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

As of December 31, 2024, $1.917 billion remained available for share repurchases under the April 2024 program.