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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, Section 21E of the Exchange Act, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to the "safe harbor" created by those sections. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and forecasts, as well as our management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to them, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. In some cases you can identify forward-looking statements by words such as "may," "will," "should," "might," "could," "would," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "projects," "predicts," "targets," "forecasts," "potential," "intend" "goal," "guidance," "strategy," "continue," "design," and similar words, expressions or the negative of such terms. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: trend analyses and statements regarding future events, future financial performance, including future income related to VABYSMO and OJEMDA, anticipated growth, and industry prospects, our future operating expenses, our future losses, the success of our strategy as a royalty aggregator, the assumptions underlying our business model, the extent to which issued and pending patents may protect the products and processes in which we have an ownership or royalty interest and prevent the use of the covered subject matter by third parties, the potential of our existing product candidates to lead to the development of commercial products, our ability to receive potential milestone or royalty payments under license and collaboration agreements and the amount and timing of receipt of those payments, our ability to locate suitable assets to acquire, our ability to complete (on a timely basis or at all) and realize the benefits from acquisitions, uncertainties related to the acquisition of interest in development-stage and clinical-stage product candidates, fluctuations in and our ability to predict our operating results and cash flows, and the sufficiency of our capital resources. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that may not prove accurate. Actual results and outcomes, or the timing of actual results and outcomes, could differ materially from those anticipated due to certain risks, including risks inherent in the biotechnology industry and for our licensees engaged in the development of new products in a regulated market. Among other things: there can be no assurance that our revenues, income or expenses will meet any expectations or follow any trend(s); we may be unable to retain our key employees; litigation, arbitration or other disputes with third parties may have a material adverse effect on us; our product candidates subject to our out-license agreements are still being developed, and our licensees' may require substantial funds to continue development which may not be available; we may not be successful in entering into out-license agreements for our product candidates; if our therapeutic product candidates do not receive regulatory approval, our third-party licensees will not be able to manufacture and market them; products or technologies of other companies may render some or all of our product candidates noncompetitive or obsolete; we do not know whether there will be, or will continue to be, a viable market for the products in which we have an ownership or royalty interest; even once approved, a product may be subject to additional testing or significant marketing restrictions, its approval may be withdrawn or it may be voluntarily taken off the market; we and our licensees are subject to various state and federal healthcare related laws and regulations that may impact the commercialization of our or our third-party licensee's product candidates and could subject us or them to significant fines and penalties, and could be impacted by changes or disruptions at the FDA and other government agencies; we and our third-party licensees may be impacted by general macroeconomic and business conditions in key regions of the world, including inflationary pressures, general economic slowdown or a recession, high interest rates, changes in monetary policy, changes in trade policies, including tariffs or other trade restrictions or the threat of such actions, instability in financial institutions and geopolitical instability. These and other risks and uncertainties are described in more detail in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, Part II, Item 1A of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025, elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in our other filings with the SEC.
Forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and you should not place undue reliance on these statements, which speak only as of the date that they were made. These cautionary statements should be considered in connection with any written or oral forward-looking statements that we may issue in the future. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements after completion of the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to reflect later events or circumstances or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise.
In addition, statements that "we believe" and similar statements reflect our beliefs and opinions on the relevant subject. These statements are based on information available to us as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. While we believe that we have a reasonable basis for these statements, our information may be limited or incomplete. Our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain, and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely on these statements.
All references to "portfolio" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are to milestone and/or royalty rights associated with a basket of product candidates in development.
We use our trademarks, trade names, and services marks in this report as well as trademarks, trade names, and service marks that are the property of other organizations. Solely for convenience, trademarks and trade names referred to in this report appear without the ® and ™ symbols, but those references are not intended to indicate, in any way, that we will not assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, our rights or that the applicable owner will not assert its rights, to these trademarks and trade names.
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included as part of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Overview
XOMA Royalty Corporation is a biotech royalty aggregator. We have a sizable portfolio of economic rights to future potential milestone and royalty payments associated with partnered commercial and pre-commercial therapeutic candidates. Our portfolio was built through the acquisition of rights to future milestones, royalties, and commercial payments since our royalty aggregator business model was implemented in 2017. These acquisitions build upon out-licensing agreements for proprietary products and platforms held within our portfolio. Our royalty aggregator business is primarily focused on early to mid-stage clinical assets, primarily in Phase 1 and 2 development, which we believe have significant commercial sales potential and that are licensed to well-funded partners with established expertise in developing and commercializing drugs. We also acquire milestone and royalty revenue streams on late-stage clinical assets and commercial assets that are designed to address unmet markets or have a therapeutic advantage over other treatment options, and have long duration of market exclusivity. We expect most of our future revenue and income to be based on payments we may receive for milestones and royalties associated with these assets as well as the periodic recognition of income under the EIR method.
The generation of future revenues and income related to licenses, milestone payments, and royalties is dependent on the achievement of milestones or product sales by our existing partners and licensees. We generated net income of $9.2 million and $11.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, net cash provided by operating activities was $8.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, and we had an accumulated deficit of $1.2 billion as of June 30, 2025. We generated a net loss of $13.8 million, net cash used in operating activities was $13.7 million, and we had an accumulated deficit of $1.2 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Recent Business Developments
Turnstone Acquisition
On June 26, 2025, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Turnstone and XRA 3, a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, pursuant to which we plan to acquire Turnstone through a tender offer for (i) $0.34 in cash per share of Turnstone common stock, plus (ii) one non-transferable CVR per share. The merger closed on August 11, 2025.
ESSA Acquisition and XenoTherapeutics Arranger Letter
On July 13, 2025, the ESSA Acquisition Agreement was executed, pursuant to which we agreed to facilitate the acquisition of ESSA's issued and outstanding common shares by Xeno. As part of the ESSA Acquisition Agreement, we have agreed to provide bridge financing to Xeno and to act as administrator of the related CVR to the extent Xeno does not fulfill its obligations.
On July 14, 2025, we entered into the XenoTherapeutics Arranger Letter Agreement, pursuant to which we agreed to provide short-term funding to XenoTherapeutics to facilitate the acquisition. We agreed to extend a short-term senior unsecured term loan facility upon election by XenoTherapeutics in an aggregate amount sufficient for Xeno to fulfill its obligation under the ESSA Acquisition Agreement. We agreed to fund each borrowing request within three to five days such notice is delivered to us. Additionally, Xeno agreed to pay us an arranger fee of $3.0 million following the closing of the ESSA acquisition for the services rendered by us.
The ESSA acquisition has not closed as of the date of the issuance of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
LAVA Acquisition
On August 3, 2025, we entered into the LAVA Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which we plan to acquire LAVA through a tender offer for (i) a base price of $1.16 in cash per LAVA ordinary share, (ii) up to an additional $0.08 in cash per share, and (iii) one non-transferable CVR per share. The acquisition has not closed as of the date of the issuance of the condensed consolidated financial statements. Upon the closing of the acquisition, we expect to own 100% of the outstanding ordinary shares of LAVA.
HilleVax Acquisition
On August 4, 2025, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with HilleVax and XRA 4, a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, pursuant to which we plan to acquire HilleVax through a tender offer for (i) $1.95 in cash per share of HilleVax common stock, plus (ii) one non-transferable CVR per share. The merger has not closed as of the date of the issuance of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Portfolio Updates
Rezolute License Agreement
In May 2025, Rezolute dosed the last patient in its first Phase 3 trial of ersodetug(RZ358), and we earned a $5.0 million milestone payment pursuant to our Rezolute License Agreement.
BioInvent License Agreement
In 2003, BioInvent granted us a non-exclusive license to BioInvent's product patents and know-how in exchange for future milestones and royalty payments from us under the BioInvent License Agreement. In 2006, we collaborated with Takeda to discover and develop antibodies, leading to the joint development of mezagitamab (TAK-079), which leveraged BioInvent's patents and know-how under the BioInvent License Agreement.
In May 2025, we entered into the BioInvent Agreement to acquire all of BioInvent's remaining rights to milestone payments and royalties owed by us under the BioInvent License Agreement. We paid BioInvent $20.0 million at closing and are obligated to make an additional $10.0 million contingent payment upon FDA approval of mezagitamab.
We assessed the transaction and determined that it represented a modification of our existing BioInvent License Agreement. As we are no longer actively involved in the development of mezagitamab, the $20.0 million upfront payment was capitalized as a contract-based intangible asset subject to amortization over 15.5 years. The $10.0 million contingent payment will be capitalized if FDA approval of mezagitamab becomes probable.
Kinnate Acquisition
As of April 2, 2025, we completed the sale of all five pipeline assets that were acquired in the acquisition of Kinnate Biopharma Inc. in April 2024. We are eligible to receive up to $270 million in upfront and milestone payments, as well as future royalty payments at rates ranging from the low single digits to mid-teens on commercial sales. Pursuant to the terms of Kinnate Merger Agreement, holders of the Kinnate CVRs will receive 85% of the net proceeds of such payments received by us prior to April 2, 2029. Funds related to modest upfront payments were distributed to Kinnate CVR holders in July 2025.
Takeda Collaboration Agreement
In March 2025, Takeda dosed the first patient in its Phase 3 clinical trial of mezagitamab (TAK-079) and we earned a $3.0 million milestone payment pursuant to the Takeda Collaboration Agreement.
Castle Creek Royalty Purchase Agreement
In February 2025, we contributed $5.0 million to Castle Creek's $75.0 million syndicated royalty financing transaction led by Ligand. Through this transaction, we acquired a royalty interest in D-Fi (FCX-007), a Phase 3 asset being developed by Castle Creek. D-Fi is being studied in dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa ("DEB"), a rare progressive and debilitating skin disorder. D-Fi has been granted Orphan Drug Designation for the treatment of DEB, as well as Rare Pediatric Disease, Fast Track, and Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy designations by the FDA.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates, assumptions, and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, income and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. We routinely evaluate our estimates. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form our basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenues, income and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from those estimates under different assumptions and conditions.
Critical accounting estimates are those estimates that involve a significant level of judgment and/or estimation uncertainty and could have or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
There have been no significant changes in our critical accounting estimates during the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared with those previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on March 17, 2025.
Our significant accounting policies are included in "Note 2 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies" in our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Results of Operations
Income and Revenues
Total income and revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, were as follows (in thousands):
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2025 |
2024 |
Change |
2025 |
2024 |
Change |
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Income from purchased receivables under the EIR method |
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$ |
6,007 |
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$ |
4,562 |
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$ |
1,445 |
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$ |
12,077 |
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$ |
4,562 |
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$ |
7,515 |
Income from purchased receivables under the cost recovery method |
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1,743 |
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870 |
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873 |
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7,268 |
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870 |
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6,398 |
Revenue from contracts with customers |
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5,025 |
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5,025 |
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- |
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9,025 |
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6,025 |
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3,000 |
Revenue recognized under units-of-revenue method |
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354 |
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629 |
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(275) |
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671 |
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1,119 |
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(448) |
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Total income and revenues |
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$ |
13,129 |
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$ |
11,086 |
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$ |
2,043 |
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$ |
29,041 |
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$ |
12,576 |
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$ |
16,465 |
Income from Purchased Receivables under the EIR Method and Cost Recovery Method
The following table summarizes income recognized from purchased receivables under the EIR method and cost recovery method during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Affitech (VABYSMO) |
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$ |
5,758 |
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$ |
4,562 |
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$ |
11,575 |
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$ |
4,562 |
Aptevo (IXINITY) |
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249 |
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- |
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502 |
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- |
Total income from purchased receivables under the EIR method |
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$ |
6,007 |
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$ |
4,562 |
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$ |
12,077 |
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$ |
4,562 |
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Viracta (OJEMDA) |
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$ |
1,715 |
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$ |
870 |
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$ |
7,240 |
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$ |
870 |
Talphera |
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28 |
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- |
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28 |
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- |
Total income from purchased receivables under the cost recovery method |
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$ |
1,743 |
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$ |
870 |
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$ |
7,268 |
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$ |
870 |
We expect income related to VABYSMO to increase in future periods based on projected sales estimates; however, the increase in income may not be at the same rate as the increase from the 2024 to 2025 periods.
Income recognized for OJEMDA during the three months ended June 30, 2025 was due to $1.7 million in estimated royalties earned during the period. The income recognized for OJEMDA during the six months ended June 30, 2025 included a one-time $4.0 million milestone related to DayOne's MAA filing with the EMA and $3.2 million in royalties. OJEMDA was launched in the second quarter of 2024, and we expect income from related royalties to increase in future periods based on projections reported by DayOne.
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue from contracts with customers includes upfront fees, annual license fees, and milestone payments related to the out-licensing of our legacy product candidates and technologies. Revenue from contracts with customers for the three months ended June 30, 2025 included a milestone payment of $5.0 million pursuant to our Rezolute License Agreement. Revenue from contracts with customers for the six months ended June 30, 2025 also included a $4.0 million payment pursuant to the Takeda Collaboration Agreement, including$3.0 million from a milestone payment and $1.0 million in other revenue.
Revenue from contracts with customers for the three months ended June 30, 2024 included a milestone payment of $5.0 million pursuant to our Rezolute License Agreement. Revenue from contracts with customers for the six months ended June 30, 2024 also included milestone payments of $1.0 million pursuant to our license agreement with AVEO.
Revenue Recognized under Units-of-Revenue Method
Revenue recognized under the units-of-revenue method includes the amortization of unearned revenue from the sale of royalty interests to HCRP in 2016. Changes in revenues recognized in each period presented are related to the changes in estimated royalties received by HCRP.
R&D Expenses
Total research and development expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, were as follows (in thousands):
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Change |
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Research and development |
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$ |
69 |
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$ |
1,161 |
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$ |
(1,092) |
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$ |
1,362 |
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$ |
1,194 |
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$ |
168 |
R&D costs were primarily due to clinical trial costs related to KIN-3248 and the associated wind-down activities subsequent to our acquisition of Kinnate in April 2024. We do not expect to incur significant Kinnate-related R&D costs in future periods. However, we may incur increased R&D costs associated with our contemplated acquisitions.
G&A Expenses
Total general and administrative expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, were as follows (in thousands):
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June 30, |
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2024 |
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2025 |
2024 |
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General and administrative |
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$ |
7,802 |
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$ |
11,004 |
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$ |
(3,202) |
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$ |
15,948 |
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$ |
19,465 |
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$ |
(3,517) |
G&A expenses include salaries and related personnel costs, professional fees, and facilities costs. The decrease of $3.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the same period in 2024, was primarily due to $3.6 million in costs related to exit packages for Kinnate senior leadership in the second quarter of 2024 and a decrease in stock-based compensation expense of $1.1 million, partially offset by an increase in business development and deal-related costs of $1.1 million. The decrease of $3.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the same period in 2024, was primarily due to $3.6 million in costs related to exit packages for Kinnate senior leadership in the second quarter of 2024 and a decrease in stock-based compensation expense of $2.0 million, partially offset by an increase in business development and deal-related costs of $1.5 million and an increase in salaries and related costs of $0.5 million.
Other (Expense) Income, Net
Interest Expense
Interest expense includes the accretion of debt discount and debt issuance costs. Interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 was as follows (in thousands):
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June 30, |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Accrued interest expense |
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$ |
2,914 |
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$ |
3,120 |
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$ |
(206) |
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$ |
5,954 |
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$ |
6,365 |
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$ |
(411) |
Accretion of debt discount and debt issuance costs |
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322 |
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282 |
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40 |
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749 |
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588 |
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161 |
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Total interest expense |
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$ |
3,236 |
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$ |
3,402 |
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$ |
(166) |
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$ |
6,703 |
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$ |
6,953 |
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$ |
(250) |
Interest expense incurred for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, was related to our Blue Owl Loan. Decreases for the periods presented were due to decreases in the principal balance.
Other Income, Net
Other income, net for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 was as follows (in thousands):
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June 30, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Other income, net |
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Investment income |
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$ |
843 |
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$ |
1,682 |
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$ |
(839) |
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$ |
1,771 |
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$ |
3,390 |
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$ |
(1,619) |
Change in fair value of equity securities |
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6,320 |
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283 |
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6,037 |
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5,173 |
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535 |
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4,638 |
Sublease income |
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103 |
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67 |
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36 |
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205 |
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67 |
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138 |
Other income |
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558 |
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18 |
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540 |
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580 |
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18 |
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562 |
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Total other income, net |
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$ |
7,824 |
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$ |
2,050 |
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$ |
5,774 |
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$ |
7,729 |
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$ |
4,010 |
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$ |
3,719 |
The decreases in investment income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 were primarily due to decreased cash balances.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the change in fair value of equity securities was due to the change in market price for our investments in two publicly traded companies' equity securities.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the increases in other income were primarily due to $1.1 million in upfront fees, net of $0.6 million of related payments accrued, recognized in connection with the sale of the legacy Kinnate assets in the second quarter of 2025.
Provision for Income Taxes
We recorded no provision for federal income tax during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024. We maintained a full valuation allowance against our remaining net deferred tax assets. We had a total of $5.9 million of gross unrecognized tax benefits, none of which would impact our effective tax rate to the extent that we continue to maintain a full valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. We do not expect our unrecognized tax benefits to change significantly over the next twelve months.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our cash and cash equivalents, working capital, and cash flow activities as of and for each of the periods presented were as follows (in thousands):
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
75,060 |
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$ |
101,654 |
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$ |
(26,594) |
Working capital |
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$ |
83,430 |
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$ |
101,230 |
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$ |
(17,800) |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
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$ |
8,668 |
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$ |
(2,220) |
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$ |
10,888 |
Net cash used in investing activities |
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(26,674) |
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(1,350) |
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(25,324) |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
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(9,925) |
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(6,060) |
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(3,865) |
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Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash |
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$ |
(27,931) |
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$ |
(9,630) |
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$ |
(18,301) |
Net cash provided by operating activities of $8.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily driven by cash receipts during the period (see further details in the Capital Resources section below).
Net cash used in investing activities of $26.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily driven by payments related to the Castle Creek royalty financing of $5.0 million and the payment for the BioInvent contract-based intangible asset of $20.6 million.
Net cash used in financing activities of $9.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily due to principal repayments on our Blue Owl Loan of $5.1 million, payments of dividends on our Series A and Series B Preferred Stock of $2.7 million, repurchases of common stock of $2.4 million, and taxes paid related to the net share settlement of equity awards of $0.6 million, partially offset by proceeds from the exercise of options and other share-based compensation of $0.9 million.
Capital Resources
We have historically financed our operations and acquisitions through debt facilities, the issuance of our common stock, Series A and Series B Preferred Stock, and amounts received as milestone payments under our license agreements. Cash received from commercial payments related to sales of VABYSMO will be used to pay down the principal amount and interest due on our Blue Owl Loan until the loan is repaid in full. We also receive cash payments from our purchased receivables and these receipts have been increasing in recent years as our portfolio matures. Below is a summary of the cash received from our purchased receivables and contracts with customers for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):
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Three Months Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Royalties and commercial payments |
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VABYSMO |
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$ |
- |
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$ |
- |
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$ |
11,145 |
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$ |
7,396 |
OJEMDA |
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1,540 |
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- |
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2,828 |
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- |
MIPLYFFA |
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691 |
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- |
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1,104 |
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- |
IXINITY |
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369 |
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444 |
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930 |
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794 |
OTHER |
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29 |
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26 |
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30 |
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51 |
Total royalties and commercial payments |
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2,629 |
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470 |
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16,037 |
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8,241 |
Other receipts from purchased receivables |
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- |
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17,100 |
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4,000 |
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17,100 |
Receipts from contracts with customers |
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9,025 |
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5,025 |
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9,575 |
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7,025 |
Total cash receipts |
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$ |
11,654 |
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$ |
22,595 |
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$ |
29,612 |
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$ |
32,366 |
We have incurred significant operating losses since our inception and as of June 30, 2025, we had an accumulated deficit of $1.2 billion. As of June 30, 2025, we had $75.1 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and $3.4 million in restricted cash. Based on our current cash balance and our planned discretionary spending, such as royalty or other acquisitions, we believe that our current financial resources are sufficient to fund our planned operations, commitments, and contractual obligations for a period of at least one year following the filing date of this Quarterly Report.
The generation of future income and revenue related to licenses, milestone payments, and royalties is dependent on the achievement of milestones or product sales by our existing partners. Milestone payments earned in prior periods are not indicative of anticipated milestone payments in future periods. We may seek additional capital through our 2018 Common Stock ATM Agreement or our 2021 Series B Preferred Stock ATM Agreement (see Note 12 to the condensed consolidated financial statements), or through other public or private debt or equity transactions. Our ability to raise additional capital in the equity and debt markets, should we choose to do so, is dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the market demand for our common and preferred stock, which are subject to a number of development and business risks and uncertainties, our creditworthiness and whether were are able to raise such additional capital at a
price or on terms that are favorable to us, if at all. If we are unable to raise additional funds when we need them, our business and operations may be adversely affected.
Material Cash Requirements
Our material cash requirements in the short and long term consist of the following:
Operating Expenditures: Our primary uses of cash and our operating expenses include employee and related costs, consultant fees to support our administrative and business development efforts, legal and accounting fees, insurance costs, and costs associated with our investor relations and IT services.
To support our royalty aggregator business model, we engage third parties to assist in the evaluation of potential acquisitions of milestone payments and royalty streams. Additional operating expenses, including consulting and legal costs, may increase during the remainder of 2025 in response to an anticipated increase in the volume of royalty or acquisition targets evaluated or completed.
In June 2023 we entered into a lease for our headquarters in Emeryville, California. The lease commenced in November 2023 and has a term of 65 months. As of June 30, 2025, we expect to incur incremental undiscounted costs of $0.3 million associated with our building lease.
We will be required to make future expenditures related to the obligations and liabilities we assumed in the Kinnate acquisition. We expect these costs to be funded in full by the cash we received upon the closing of the merger.
Stock Repurchase Program: On January 2, 2024, our Board authorized our stock repurchase program which permits us to purchase up to $50.0 million of our common stock through January 2027. During the quarter ended June 30, 2025, we repurchased and retired approximately $1.8 million of our common stock under our stock repurchase program. These repurchases exceeded the $1.0 million de minimus threshold established by Internal Revenue Code Section 4501, resulting in a 1% excise tax of $24,000. The excise tax was recorded as a non-cash reduction to stockholders' equity and did not impact our net income or operating cash flows. As of June 30, 2025, we purchased a total of 108,170 shares of common stock pursuant to the stock repurchase program for $2.4 million.
Long-Term Debt: Under the Blue Owl Loan Agreement, the outstanding principal balance bears interest at an annual rate of 9.875%. XRL began making payments of interest under the Blue Owl Loan Agreement semi-annually, in March 2024 using the royalties received on worldwide net sales of VABYSMO, pursuant to the Affitech CPPA. On each interest payment date, any shortfall in interest payment will be paid from the interest reserve, any uncured shortfall in interest payment that exceeds the interest reserve will increase the outstanding principal amount of the loan, and any royalty payments in excess of accrued interest on the loan will be used to repay the principal of the loan until the balance is fully repaid. As of June 30, 2025, XRL held restricted cash of $3.4 million in reserve accounts that may only be used to pay interest and administrative fees and XRL's operating expenses pursuant to the Blue Owl Loan Agreement. As of June 30, 2025, the current and non-current portion of the initial term loan was $11.7 million and $102.2 million, respectively, and $3.3 million of the restricted cash was classified as non-current.
Exarafenib Milestone Contingent Consideration: Under the Kinnate CVR Agreement, Kinnate CVR holders are entitled to 100% of net proceeds of the $30.5 million milestone related to the sale of exarafenib to Pierre Fabre in February 2024. We expect these payments to be fully funded by the receipt of the Exarafenib milestone asset.
RPAs, AAAs, and CPPAs: A significant component of our business model is to acquire rights to potential future milestone payments and royalty payment streams. We expect to continue deploying capital toward these acquisitions in the near and long term.
We will be obligated to pay an additional $11.0 million for each successive $22.0 million received by us under the Daré RPAs after achievement of a return threshold of $88.0 million.
In addition, we have potential sales-based milestone payments that may become due under our agreement with Kuros. All of these milestones and royalty payments represent a portion of the funds we may receive in the future pursuant to these agreements, and therefore we expect these payments to be fully funded by the related royalty or commercial payment receipts.
Collaborative Agreements, Royalties, and Milestone Payments: We may need to make potential future milestone payments and pay legal fees to third parties as part of our licensing and development programs. Payments under these agreements become due and payable only upon the achievement of certain developmental, regulatory, and commercial milestones by our licensees. Because it is uncertain if and when these milestones will be achieved, such contingencies, aggregating up to $12.1 million (assuming one product per contract meets all milestone events) have not been recorded on our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2025, including the $10.0 million BioInvent contingent consideration. We are unable to determine precisely when and if our payment obligations under the agreements will become due as these obligations are based on milestone events, the achievement of which is subject to a significant number of risks and uncertainties. We expect all payments due to be funded by a portion of the related milestone or royalty revenue we receive or we expect these payments to be reimbursed by our licensees.
Dividends: Holders of our Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to receive, when and as declared by our Board, cumulative cash dividends at the rate of 8.625% of the $25.00 liquidation preference per year (equivalent to $2.15625 per share of Series A Preferred Stock per year). Holders of Series B Depositary Shares are entitled to receive, when and as declared by our Board, cumulative cash dividends at the rate of 8.375% of the $25,000 liquidation preference per share of Series B Preferred Stock ($25.00 per depositary share) per year, which is equivalent to $2,093.75 per year per share of Series B Preferred Stock ($2.09375 per year per depositary share). Dividends on the Series A and Series B Preferred Stock are payable in arrears on or about the 15th day of January, April, July, and October of each year. Since original issuance, all dividends have been paid as scheduled. We expect to continue making these dividend payments as scheduled using our existing capital resources.
Changes in Commitments and Contingencies
Our commitments and contingencies were reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as filed with the SEC. Except as described below, there have been no material changes during the six months ended June 30, 2025 from the commitments and contingencies previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
In March 2025, we paid the final $6.0 million in milestones due to Affitech.
On May 27, 2025, we entered into the BioInvent Agreement pursuant to which we acquired all of BioInvent's remaining rights to milestone payments and royalties related to mezagitamab under the BioInvent License Agreement. We are obligated to pay BioInvent $10.0 million upon FDA approval of mezagitamab for the treatment of IgA nephropathy in the U.S.