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| Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On August 13, 2025, Henry Fernandez informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Royalty Pharma plc (the “Company”) that he will be stepping down as a member of the Board and its Lead Independent Director, effective August 13, 2025. His decision to step down from the Board did not result from any disagreement between the Company and Mr. Fernandez.
Mr. Fernandez has made tremendous contributions to the Company during his five years on the Board. The Board and the executive team at the Company extend their deepest gratitude to Mr. Fernandez for his dedicated service.
On August 13, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing that Mr. Fernandez has stepped down from the Board, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
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| 99.1 | Press Release dated August 13, 2025 | |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| ROYALTY PHARMA PLC | ||||||||
| Date: August 13, 2025 | By: | /s/ Pablo Legorreta |
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| Pablo Legorreta | ||||||||
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