The newly issued notes are secured by OPKO’s royalty interests arising under its mazdutide license agreement with Eli Lilly and Company and mature in 2044, consistent with the maturity of OPKO’s existing HCRx notes issued under the original financing arrangement.
The transaction provides OPKO with additional non-dilutive capital while preserving significant long-term participation in the value of the mazdutide franchise. Total payments under the expanded financing structure are capped at 1.5 times the amount funded, after which OPKO retains future royalty economics associated with the financed stream. The structure is intended to unlock immediate value from an emerging royalty stream while maintaining OPKO’s participation in long-term royalty growth.
"This transaction with HCRx further demonstrates our ability to leverage high-quality royalty assets to create non-dilutive financing alternatives for our shareholders," said Phillip Frost, M.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of OPKO. "Mazdutide represents a promising opportunity in China within our partnered product portfolio. By financing a portion of these future royalty interests on attractive terms, we strengthen our balance sheet while retaining meaningful long-term upside."
The product is being commercialized in China by Innovent Biologics, and OPKO receives royalties on commercial sales pursuant to its licensing arrangement with Eli Lilly and Company. OPKO recorded its initial mazdutide royalty revenue during 2025 following commercial launch activities in China.
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