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Zealand cashes out rusfertide royalty for USD 100m ahead of FDA decision
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Fusion42 · 13 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Zealand Pharma has sold its 1% royalty interest in rusfertide to Royalty Pharma for USD 100 million, converting future royalty income into immediate capital ahead of an anticipated FDA decision on the drug in Q3 2026.
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Drug developers with royalty streams can unlock significant cash by selling royalty rights ahead of regulatory decisions. You can fund growth without diluting equity by converting future payments into capital now.
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