Royalty Pharma Acquires a Portion of Northwestern University's Royalty Interest in Lyrica(R) for $7...(al law to help supportfinancial aid for ...),Health

"Essentially, we are converting a potential stream of future royalty revenues from Lyrica into an immediate cash payment," Sunshine explained. "We continue to believe strongly in Lyrica's potential and Northwestern retains a large portion of those royalty rights, but by doing this, we are diversifying the University's investments."

The percentage of the University's interest in the royalty payments that was sold today is not being disclosed.

Morgan Stanley is acting as structuring advisor and Covington & Burling LLP is acting as the legal advisor to Northwestern University for this sale. Goodwin Procter LLP is acting as legal advisor to Royalty Pharma for this sale.

About Northwestern University

Founded in 1851, Northwestern University is a leading private research and teaching university with an enrollment of approximately 8,000 full-time undergraduate students and approximately 7,000 full-time graduate and professional students on campuses in Evanston and Chicago, Illinois.

Northwestern combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment that transcends traditional academic boundaries. Northwestern provides students and faculty exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth in a setting enhanced by the richness of Chicago.

For more information, go to: http://www.northwestern.edu

About Royalty Pharma

Royalty Pharma is the industry leader in acquiring revenue-producing intellectual property -- principally royalty interests in marketed and late stage biopharmaceutical products with a market value of over $4.5 billion. Royalty Pharma currently o
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