Royalty Pharma plc
For the period ended Sep 30, 2026. Filed Nov 4, 2026.
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Sep 30, 2026 · Filed Nov 4, 2026
What changed in Risk Factors?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-06-30; filed 2026-08-05.
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Item 1A. RISK FACTORSCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-09-30; filed 2026-11-04.
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Item 1A. RISK FACTORSThe 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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Tables are not compared: 1 previous and 1 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.
A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.
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Previous wording
As of June 30, 2026, our total principal amount of our senior unsecured notes and borrowings under our term loan was $9.2 billion. In addition to this indebtedness, we have up to $1.8 billion of available revolving commitments under our unsecured revolving credit facility (“Revolving Credit Facility”). Furthermore, on August 4, 2025, we entered into an uncommitted credit facility, which provides for borrowing capacity of up to $350 million at the discretion of the lender thereunder. Except for RP Holdings and RP Manager, our subsidiaries that do not guarantee our indebtedness will have no obligation, contingent or otherwise, to pay amounts due under our indebtedness or to make any funds available to pay those amounts, whether by dividend, distribution, loan or other payment. We cannot assure you that our business will generate sufficient cash flow from operations to enable us to pay our indebtedness or to fund our other liquidity needs.
Current wording
As of September 30, 2026, our total principal amount of our senior unsecured notes outstanding was $8.8 billion. In addition to this indebtedness, we have up to $1.8 billion of available revolving commitments under our unsecured revolving credit facility (“Revolving Credit Facility”). Except for RP Holdings, our subsidiaries that do not guarantee our indebtedness will have no obligation, contingent or otherwise, to pay amounts due under our indebtedness or to make any funds available to pay those amounts, whether by dividend, distribution, loan or other payment. We cannot assure you that our business will generate sufficient cash flow from operations to enable us to pay our indebtedness or to fund our other liquidity needs.
Previous wording
We are subject to interest rate fluctuations through any borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility, Term Loan and through investments in money market accounts and marketable securities, the majority of which bear variable interest rates. If interest rates were to increase, our borrowing costs may increase and our leverage strategy may become more costly, which could reduce Portfolio Cash Flow and net profits. If interest rates were to decrease, returns on our investments in money market accounts and marketable securities may decrease.
Current wording
We are subject to interest rate fluctuations through any borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility and through investments in money market accounts and marketable securities, the majority of which bear variable interest rates. If interest rates were to increase, our borrowing costs may increase and our leverage strategy may become more costly, which could reduce Portfolio Cash Flow and net profits. If interest rates were to decrease, returns on our investments in money market accounts and marketable securities may decrease.
Previous wording
Our reliance on a limited number of products may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operation.
Current wording
Our reliance on a limited number of products may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Previous wording
Although our current asset portfolio includes royalties relating to over 35 marketed products, the top five product franchises accounted for 59% of our Royalty Receipts in the first six months of 2026. In addition, our asset portfolio may not be fully diversified by geographic region or other factors. Any significant deterioration in the cash flows from the top products in our asset portfolio could negatively impact our internal rates of return, return on invested capital and return on invested equity, which could, in turn, adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Current wording
Although our current asset portfolio includes royalties relating to over 35 marketed products, the top five product franchises accounted for 59% of our Royalty Receipts in the first nine months of 2026. In addition, our asset portfolio may not be fully diversified by geographic region or other factors. Any significant deterioration in the cash flows from the top products in our asset portfolio could negatively impact our internal rates of return, return on invested capital and return on invested equity, which could, in turn, adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Previous wording
The market price of our Class A ordinary shares has been and may be volatile and subject to wide fluctuations. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the per share trading price of our Class A ordinary shares ranged from a low of $25.75 to a high of $40.78. Market volatility, as well as general economic, market or political conditions, particularly those that relate to the biopharmaceutical industry, could reduce the market price of our Class A ordinary shares regardless of our operating performance. In addition to the other factors discussed in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, our operating results could be below the expectations of public market analysts and investors due to a number of potential factors, including:
Current wording
The market price of our Class A ordinary shares has been and may be volatile and subject to wide fluctuations. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the per share trading price of our Class A ordinary shares ranged from a low of $25.75 to a high of $40.78. Market volatility, as well as general economic, market or political conditions, particularly those that relate to the biopharmaceutical industry, could reduce the market price of our Class A ordinary shares regardless of our operating performance. In addition to the other factors discussed, our operating results could be below the expectations of public market analysts and investors due to a number of potential factors, including:
Previous wording
Share repurchase activities of our Class A ordinary shares during the second quarter of 2026 are as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Current wording
Share repurchase activities of our Class A ordinary shares during the third quarter of 2026 are as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):