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20-F2026-03-10· deepseek-chat

LEGN · Legend Biotech Corporation

0001801198-26-000008

SEC filing

Summary

Legend Biotech Corporation reported total revenue of $1.03 billion for fiscal year 2025, driven primarily by collaboration revenue of $944.8 million and license and other revenue of $84.1 million. The company recorded an operating loss of $136.5 million and a net loss of $296.8 million, resulting in a total comprehensive loss of $106.4 million. Basic and diluted loss per share were both -$1. The company maintained a strong liquidity position with cash and cash equivalents of $901.9 million and total assets of $1.73 billion. Net cash used in operating activities was $100.2 million, while investing activities generated $709.6 million primarily from time deposit movements. The company's equity stood at $1.00 billion with total liabilities of $731.6 million.

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Performance Summary

Legend Biotech Corporation reported total revenue of $1.03 billion for fiscal year 2025, consisting of $944.8 million in collaboration revenue and $84.1 million in license and other revenue. The company incurred significant expenses including cost of collaboration revenue ($397.1 million), research and development expenses ($414.7 million), selling and distribution expenses ($205.8 million), and administrative expenses ($135.8 million). This resulted in an operating loss of $136.5 million. After accounting for finance costs ($21.4 million), finance income ($40.1 million), other expense net ($164.8 million), and income tax benefit ($14.2 million), the company reported a net loss of $296.8 million. Other comprehensive income of $190.4 million, primarily from exchange differences on translation of foreign operations, reduced the total comprehensive loss to $106.4 million.

Revenue Analysis

The company's revenue is derived from two main sources: collaboration revenue and license and other revenue. Collaboration revenue of $944.8 million represents the majority (approximately 91.7%) of total revenue, while license and other revenue contributed $84.1 million (approximately 8.3%). The cost structure shows cost of collaboration revenue at $397.1 million and cost of license and other revenue at $11.0 million. No further segment breakdown, geographic mix, or specific growth drivers beyond these revenue categories are disclosed in the provided data.

Margins & Profitability

The company's cost structure resulted in significant operating losses. With total revenue of $1.03 billion and total operating expenses (including cost of revenue, R&D, selling, administrative, and other operating expenses) totaling $1.17 billion, the operating margin was negative. The net loss margin was approximately 28.8% of total revenue. Research and development expenses of $414.7 million represented the largest operating expense category after cost of collaboration revenue, indicating continued investment in product development.

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Net cash used in operating activities was $100.2 million, primarily driven by the net loss of $282.6 million before tax, adjusted for non-cash items including equity-settled share-based compensation ($64.6 million) and foreign currency exchange loss ($168.8 million). Investing activities generated $709.6 million in net cash, largely from movements in time deposits ($4.54 billion in additions and $5.32 billion in decreases). The balance sheet shows strong liquidity with cash and cash equivalents of $901.9 million, total current assets of $1.25 billion, and total assets of $1.73 billion. Total liabilities were $731.6 million, with current liabilities of $636.4 million including collaboration interest-bearing advanced funding of $319.1 million. Equity stood at $1.00 billion.

Outlook

No specific management guidance, strategic priorities, or risk factors are disclosed in the provided financial data. The filing presents historical financial results without forward-looking statements or outlook commentary. Investors should refer to the complete 20-F filing for comprehensive risk factor disclosures and management discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations.