v3.26.1
Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Financial Instruments [Abstract]  
Summary of Financial Liabilities at Amortized Cost and at Fair Value through Profit or Loss Set out below is an overview of financial assets, liabilities at amortized cost and at fair value through OCI and
profit or loss, as of the dates indicated. The table indicates whether financial assets and liabilities fulfill the
definition of security investments. Security Investments are debt instruments under our asset management policy
that generate a return individually and independently of our core operating activities.
December 31, 2025
Carrying amount
Fair value
(in millions €)
Security
Investment
IFRS 9
Category(1)
Current
Non-
current
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Financial assets
Foreign exchange forward
contracts
No
FVTPL
6.3
6.3
6.3
6.3
Other funds
Yes
FVTPL
199.9
199.9
199.9
199.9
Deposits
Yes
AC
3,358.5
100.0
3,458.5
3,458.5
Commercial Paper
Yes
AC
570.2
570.2
570.2
Bonds
Yes
AC
2,135.7
2,301.7
4,437.4
4,437.4
Repos
Yes
AC
894.2
894.2
894.2
Non-listed equity investments
No
FVTOCI
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
Listed equity investments
No
FVTOCI
82.2
82.2
82.2
82.2
Trade and other receivables
No
AC
924.2
924.2
924.2
Reimbursement asset
No
AC
36.2
36.2
36.2
Other financial assets
No
AC
0.8
23.1
23.9
23.9
Other financial assets
No
FVTPL
46.6
46.6
46.6
46.6
Subtotal
8,126.0
2,554.2
10,680.2
82.2
206.2
47.2
10,680.2
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at banks and on hand
Yes
AC
827.2
827.2
827.2
Money market funds
Yes
FVTPL
5,063.3
5,063.3
5,063.3
5,063.3
Deposits, Commercial Paper,
Repos (< 90 days)
Yes
AC
1,784.9
1,784.9
1,784.9
Subtotal
7,675.4
7,675.4
5,063.3
7,675.4
Financial liabilities
Foreign exchange forward
contracts
No
FVTPL
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
Contingent consideration
No
FVTPL
43.4
77.2
120.6
120.6
120.6
Loans and borrowings
No
AC
7.2
29.9
37.1
37.1
Trade payables and other
payables
No
AC
534.9
534.9
534.9
Other financial liabilities
No
AC
307.9
17.7
325.6
325.6
Lease liabilities
No
n/a
45.0
185.3
230.3
230.3
Subtotal
938.8
310.1
1,248.9
0.4
120.6
1,248.9
(1)Fair values for financial assets and liabilities at amortized costs are not disclosed as the book values represent a reasonable approximation.
December 31, 2024
Carrying amount
Fair value
(in millions €)
Security
Investment
IFRS 9
Category(1)
Current
Non-
current
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Financial assets
Foreign exchange forward
contracts
No
FVTPL
11.9
11.9
11.9
11.9
Deposits
Yes
AC
1,643.0
1,643.0
1,643.0
Commercial Paper
Yes
AC
918.3
918.3
918.3
Bonds
Yes
AC
3,521.1
1,061.1
4,582.2
4,582.2
Repos
Yes
AC
453.8
453.8
453.8
Non-listed equity investments
No
FVTOCI
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
Listed equity investments
No
FVTOCI
92.7
92.7
92.7
92.7
Trade and other receivables
No
AC
1,463.9
1,463.9
1,463.9
Reimbursement asset
No
AC
473.6
40.9
514.5
514.5
Other financial assets
No
AC
18.2
18.2
18.2
Other financial assets
No
FVTPL
39.6
39.6
39.6
39.6
Subtotal
8,485.6
1,254.0
9,739.6
92.7
11.9
41.1
9,739.6
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at banks and on hand
Yes
AC
450.0
450.0
450.0
Money market funds
Yes
FVTPL
6,947.5
6,947.5
6,947.5
6,947.5
Deposits, Commercial Paper,
Repos (< 90 days)
Yes
AC
2,364.4
2,364.4
2,364.4
Subtotal
9,761.9
9,761.9
6,947.5
9,761.9
Financial liabilities
Foreign exchange forward
contracts
No
FVTPL
16.3
16.3
16.3
16.3
Contingent consideration
No
FVTPL
0.9
46.9
47.8
47.8
47.8
Trade payables and other
payables
No
AC
426.7
426.7
426.7
Other financial liabilities
No
AC
1,426.2
1,426.2
1,426.2
Lease liabilities
No
n/a
39.5
214.7
254.2
254.2
Subtotal
1,909.6
261.6
2,171.2
16.3
47.8
2,171.2
(1)Fair values for financial assets and liabilities at amortized costs are not disclosed as the book values represent a reasonable approximation.
The maturity profile of our financial liabilities based on contractual undiscounted payments is summarized as
follows:
Year ended December 31, 2025
(in millions €)
Less than 1
year
1 to 5 years
More than 5
years
Total
Loans and borrowings
7.2
24.5
5.4
37.1
Trade and other payables
534.9
534.9
Lease liabilities
53.1
144.0
64.0
261.1
Contingent consideration
51.3
47.0
50.0
148.3
Foreign exchange forward contracts
0.4
0.4
Other financial liabilities
307.9
19.6
327.5
Total
954.8
235.1
119.4
1,309.3
Year ended December 31, 2024
(in millions €)
Less than 1
year
1 to 5 years
More than 5
years
Total
Trade and other payables
426.7
426.7
Lease liabilities
48.1
152.7
90.3
291.1
Contingent consideration
62.5
0.1
62.6
Foreign exchange forward contracts
16.3
16.3
Other financial liabilities
1,426.2
1,426.2
Total
1,917.3
215.2
90.4
2,222.9
Summary of Financial Liabilities at Amortized Cost Set out below is an overview of financial assets, liabilities at amortized cost and at fair value through OCI and
profit or loss, as of the dates indicated. The table indicates whether financial assets and liabilities fulfill the
definition of security investments. Security Investments are debt instruments under our asset management policy
that generate a return individually and independently of our core operating activities.
December 31, 2025
Carrying amount
Fair value
(in millions €)
Security
Investment
IFRS 9
Category(1)
Current
Non-
current
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Financial assets
Foreign exchange forward
contracts
No
FVTPL
6.3
6.3
6.3
6.3
Other funds
Yes
FVTPL
199.9
199.9
199.9
199.9
Deposits
Yes
AC
3,358.5
100.0
3,458.5
3,458.5
Commercial Paper
Yes
AC
570.2
570.2
570.2
Bonds
Yes
AC
2,135.7
2,301.7
4,437.4
4,437.4
Repos
Yes
AC
894.2
894.2
894.2
Non-listed equity investments
No
FVTOCI
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
Listed equity investments
No
FVTOCI
82.2
82.2
82.2
82.2
Trade and other receivables
No
AC
924.2
924.2
924.2
Reimbursement asset
No
AC
36.2
36.2
36.2
Other financial assets
No
AC
0.8
23.1
23.9
23.9
Other financial assets
No
FVTPL
46.6
46.6
46.6
46.6
Subtotal
8,126.0
2,554.2
10,680.2
82.2
206.2
47.2
10,680.2
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at banks and on hand
Yes
AC
827.2
827.2
827.2
Money market funds
Yes
FVTPL
5,063.3
5,063.3
5,063.3
5,063.3
Deposits, Commercial Paper,
Repos (< 90 days)
Yes
AC
1,784.9
1,784.9
1,784.9
Subtotal
7,675.4
7,675.4
5,063.3
7,675.4
Financial liabilities
Foreign exchange forward
contracts
No
FVTPL
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
Contingent consideration
No
FVTPL
43.4
77.2
120.6
120.6
120.6
Loans and borrowings
No
AC
7.2
29.9
37.1
37.1
Trade payables and other
payables
No
AC
534.9
534.9
534.9
Other financial liabilities
No
AC
307.9
17.7
325.6
325.6
Lease liabilities
No
n/a
45.0
185.3
230.3
230.3
Subtotal
938.8
310.1
1,248.9
0.4
120.6
1,248.9
(1)Fair values for financial assets and liabilities at amortized costs are not disclosed as the book values represent a reasonable approximation.
December 31, 2024
Carrying amount
Fair value
(in millions €)
Security
Investment
IFRS 9
Category(1)
Current
Non-
current
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Financial assets
Foreign exchange forward
contracts
No
FVTPL
11.9
11.9
11.9
11.9
Deposits
Yes
AC
1,643.0
1,643.0
1,643.0
Commercial Paper
Yes
AC
918.3
918.3
918.3
Bonds
Yes
AC
3,521.1
1,061.1
4,582.2
4,582.2
Repos
Yes
AC
453.8
453.8
453.8
Non-listed equity investments
No
FVTOCI
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
Listed equity investments
No
FVTOCI
92.7
92.7
92.7
92.7
Trade and other receivables
No
AC
1,463.9
1,463.9
1,463.9
Reimbursement asset
No
AC
473.6
40.9
514.5
514.5
Other financial assets
No
AC
18.2
18.2
18.2
Other financial assets
No
FVTPL
39.6
39.6
39.6
39.6
Subtotal
8,485.6
1,254.0
9,739.6
92.7
11.9
41.1
9,739.6
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at banks and on hand
Yes
AC
450.0
450.0
450.0
Money market funds
Yes
FVTPL
6,947.5
6,947.5
6,947.5
6,947.5
Deposits, Commercial Paper,
Repos (< 90 days)
Yes
AC
2,364.4
2,364.4
2,364.4
Subtotal
9,761.9
9,761.9
6,947.5
9,761.9
Financial liabilities
Foreign exchange forward
contracts
No
FVTPL
16.3
16.3
16.3
16.3
Contingent consideration
No
FVTPL
0.9
46.9
47.8
47.8
47.8
Trade payables and other
payables
No
AC
426.7
426.7
426.7
Other financial liabilities
No
AC
1,426.2
1,426.2
1,426.2
Lease liabilities
No
n/a
39.5
214.7
254.2
254.2
Subtotal
1,909.6
261.6
2,171.2
16.3
47.8
2,171.2
(1)Fair values for financial assets and liabilities at amortized costs are not disclosed as the book values represent a reasonable approximation.
The maturity profile of our financial liabilities based on contractual undiscounted payments is summarized as
follows:
Year ended December 31, 2025
(in millions €)
Less than 1
year
1 to 5 years
More than 5
years
Total
Loans and borrowings
7.2
24.5
5.4
37.1
Trade and other payables
534.9
534.9
Lease liabilities
53.1
144.0
64.0
261.1
Contingent consideration
51.3
47.0
50.0
148.3
Foreign exchange forward contracts
0.4
0.4
Other financial liabilities
307.9
19.6
327.5
Total
954.8
235.1
119.4
1,309.3
Year ended December 31, 2024
(in millions €)
Less than 1
year
1 to 5 years
More than 5
years
Total
Trade and other payables
426.7
426.7
Lease liabilities
48.1
152.7
90.3
291.1
Contingent consideration
62.5
0.1
62.6
Foreign exchange forward contracts
16.3
16.3
Other financial liabilities
1,426.2
1,426.2
Total
1,917.3
215.2
90.4
2,222.9
Disclosure of fair value of investments in equity instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income Equity investments designated at Fair Value through OCI
(in millions €)
Fair value as of
December 31, 2025
Fair value as of
December 31, 2024
Investment in Autolus Therapeutics plc
56.5
75.4
Investment in Ryvu Therapeutics S.A.
12.3
17.3
Investment in Dualtiy Biologics Co. Ltd.
13.4
Other investments
0.6
1.5
Total
82.8
94.2
Summary of Financial Assets at Amortized Cost and at Fair Value through Profit or Loss Set out below is an overview of financial assets, liabilities at amortized cost and at fair value through OCI and
profit or loss, as of the dates indicated. The table indicates whether financial assets and liabilities fulfill the
definition of security investments. Security Investments are debt instruments under our asset management policy
that generate a return individually and independently of our core operating activities.
December 31, 2025
Carrying amount
Fair value
(in millions €)
Security
Investment
IFRS 9
Category(1)
Current
Non-
current
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Financial assets
Foreign exchange forward
contracts
No
FVTPL
6.3
6.3
6.3
6.3
Other funds
Yes
FVTPL
199.9
199.9
199.9
199.9
Deposits
Yes
AC
3,358.5
100.0
3,458.5
3,458.5
Commercial Paper
Yes
AC
570.2
570.2
570.2
Bonds
Yes
AC
2,135.7
2,301.7
4,437.4
4,437.4
Repos
Yes
AC
894.2
894.2
894.2
Non-listed equity investments
No
FVTOCI
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
Listed equity investments
No
FVTOCI
82.2
82.2
82.2
82.2
Trade and other receivables
No
AC
924.2
924.2
924.2
Reimbursement asset
No
AC
36.2
36.2
36.2
Other financial assets
No
AC
0.8
23.1
23.9
23.9
Other financial assets
No
FVTPL
46.6
46.6
46.6
46.6
Subtotal
8,126.0
2,554.2
10,680.2
82.2
206.2
47.2
10,680.2
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at banks and on hand
Yes
AC
827.2
827.2
827.2
Money market funds
Yes
FVTPL
5,063.3
5,063.3
5,063.3
5,063.3
Deposits, Commercial Paper,
Repos (< 90 days)
Yes
AC
1,784.9
1,784.9
1,784.9
Subtotal
7,675.4
7,675.4
5,063.3
7,675.4
Financial liabilities
Foreign exchange forward
contracts
No
FVTPL
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
Contingent consideration
No
FVTPL
43.4
77.2
120.6
120.6
120.6
Loans and borrowings
No
AC
7.2
29.9
37.1
37.1
Trade payables and other
payables
No
AC
534.9
534.9
534.9
Other financial liabilities
No
AC
307.9
17.7
325.6
325.6
Lease liabilities
No
n/a
45.0
185.3
230.3
230.3
Subtotal
938.8
310.1
1,248.9
0.4
120.6
1,248.9
(1)Fair values for financial assets and liabilities at amortized costs are not disclosed as the book values represent a reasonable approximation.
December 31, 2024
Carrying amount
Fair value
(in millions €)
Security
Investment
IFRS 9
Category(1)
Current
Non-
current
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Financial assets
Foreign exchange forward
contracts
No
FVTPL
11.9
11.9
11.9
11.9
Deposits
Yes
AC
1,643.0
1,643.0
1,643.0
Commercial Paper
Yes
AC
918.3
918.3
918.3
Bonds
Yes
AC
3,521.1
1,061.1
4,582.2
4,582.2
Repos
Yes
AC
453.8
453.8
453.8
Non-listed equity investments
No
FVTOCI
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
Listed equity investments
No
FVTOCI
92.7
92.7
92.7
92.7
Trade and other receivables
No
AC
1,463.9
1,463.9
1,463.9
Reimbursement asset
No
AC
473.6
40.9
514.5
514.5
Other financial assets
No
AC
18.2
18.2
18.2
Other financial assets
No
FVTPL
39.6
39.6
39.6
39.6
Subtotal
8,485.6
1,254.0
9,739.6
92.7
11.9
41.1
9,739.6
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at banks and on hand
Yes
AC
450.0
450.0
450.0
Money market funds
Yes
FVTPL
6,947.5
6,947.5
6,947.5
6,947.5
Deposits, Commercial Paper,
Repos (< 90 days)
Yes
AC
2,364.4
2,364.4
2,364.4
Subtotal
9,761.9
9,761.9
6,947.5
9,761.9
Financial liabilities
Foreign exchange forward
contracts
No
FVTPL
16.3
16.3
16.3
16.3
Contingent consideration
No
FVTPL
0.9
46.9
47.8
47.8
47.8
Trade payables and other
payables
No
AC
426.7
426.7
426.7
Other financial liabilities
No
AC
1,426.2
1,426.2
1,426.2
Lease liabilities
No
n/a
39.5
214.7
254.2
254.2
Subtotal
1,909.6
261.6
2,171.2
16.3
47.8
2,171.2
(1)Fair values for financial assets and liabilities at amortized costs are not disclosed as the book values represent a reasonable approximation.
Financial investments in equity investments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
comprise the following effects:
Years ended
December 31,
(in millions €)
2025
2024
2023
Net gain / (loss) on equity instruments designated at fair value through other
comprehensive income
(15.9)
(146.6)
3.7
Total
(15.9)
(146.6)
3.7
During the year ended December 31, 2025, the non-listed and listed equity investments decreased by €11.4
million compared to year-end 2024 mainly due to subsequent fair value changes amounting to €15.9 million
during the year ended December 31, 2025 which were partly offset by the investment in DualityBio.
Summary of Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Used for Recurring Fair Value Measurements and the Effect of the Measurements The following table shows the recurring fair value measurement of the royalty assets included in other financial
assets as well as contingent considerations and the effect of the measurements on our consolidated statements
of profit or loss for the current period.
Financial assets
Financial liabilities
(in millions €)
Other financial assets
Contingent consideration
As of January 1, 2024
(38.8)
Additions
43.4
Net effect on profit or loss – Finance income / (expense)
Net change in fair value
(3.8)
(9.0)
As of December 31, 2024
39.6
(47.8)
As of January 1, 2025
39.6
(47.8)
Additions
(79.6)
Net effect on profit or loss - Other operating income / (expense)
Net change in fair value
11.7
Net effect on profit or loss – Finance income / (expense)
Net change in fair value
7.0
(4.9)
As of December 31, 2025
46.6
(120.6)
Disclosure of fair value measurement of assets The following table shows the recurring fair value measurement of the royalty assets included in other financial
assets as well as contingent considerations and the effect of the measurements on our consolidated statements
of profit or loss for the current period.
Financial assets
Financial liabilities
(in millions €)
Other financial assets
Contingent consideration
As of January 1, 2024
(38.8)
Additions
43.4
Net effect on profit or loss – Finance income / (expense)
Net change in fair value
(3.8)
(9.0)
As of December 31, 2024
39.6
(47.8)
As of January 1, 2025
39.6
(47.8)
Additions
(79.6)
Net effect on profit or loss - Other operating income / (expense)
Net change in fair value
11.7
Net effect on profit or loss – Finance income / (expense)
Net change in fair value
7.0
(4.9)
As of December 31, 2025
46.6
(120.6)
Summary of Significant Unobservable Inputs Used in Fair Value Measurement The following table shows the valuation techniques used in measuring fair values for financial instruments in our
consolidated statements of financial position, as well as the significant unobservable inputs used.
Type
Valuation technique
Significant unobservable inputs
Forward exchange contracts
Discounted cash flow using par method.
Expected future cash flows based on foreign
exchange forwards discounted over the
respective remaining term of the contracts using
the respective deposit interest rates and spot
rates.
n/a
Non-listed equity investments
Quantitative and qualitative factors such as actual
and forecasted results, cash position and
financing round valuations.
Actual and forecasted results
Net Asset Value
Cash position
Nature and pricing indication of latest financing
round
Listed equity investments
Stock prices of the listed companies and
applicable exchange rates, if the listing is in a
foreign currency.
n/a
Money market funds
Quoted prices on an active market.
n/a
Other funds
Quoted prices for OTC transactions
n/a
Contingent consideration
Present value of expected future payments and
reflecting changes in expected achievement of
underlying performance parameters and
compounding effects.
Expected future payments
Applied cost of capital
Royalty assets
Present value of expected future cash flows.
Expected future cash flows
Applied cost of capital
The sensitivity of the fair values of contingent considerations in fair value level 3 to the significant, unobservable,
variable input factors, with all other factors remaining constant, is shown in the following table:
Contingent consideration
Input factor
Change in
assumptions
Change in fair value with
increasing input factor
(in millions €)
Change in fair value with
decreasing input factor
(in millions €)
Cash flow projections
10%
8.2
(8.2)
Discount rate
1%
(3.5)
3.9
Summary of Carrying Amount of Monetary Assets The carrying amount of the monetary assets and liabilities denominated in U.S. dollar at the dates indicated are
as follows:
(in millions €)
December 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents in U.S. dollar
541.2
617.6
Monetary assets in U.S. dollar
904.3
1,484.7
Monetary liabilities and provisions in U.S. dollar
719.5
1,858.1
Total
726.0
244.2
Summary of Effect of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates The following tables demonstrate the sensitivity to a reasonable, possible change in U.S. dollar exchange rates
or U.S. dollar forward rates, with all other variables held constant. The impact on our profit before tax is due to
changes in the fair value of monetary assets and liabilities. The exposure to foreign currency changes for all
other currencies is not material.
1 € =
Closing rate
Average rate
Currency
Country
2025
2024
2025
2024
U.S. dollar
United States
1.1750
1.0389
1.1300
1.0824
(in millions €)
Change in U.S. dollar
rate
Effect on profit /
(loss) before tax
Effect on pre-tax
equity
2025
+5%
(34.6)
(34.6)
-5 %
38.2
38.2
2024
+5%
(11.6)
(11.6)
-5 %
12.9
12.9
Summary of Changes in Liabilities Arising from Financing Activities
Year ended December 31, 2025
(in millions €)
January 1,
2025
Cash
flows
New
leases
and
disposals
Reclassifi-
cation
Additions
from
business
combinations
Currency
effects
Other
December
31, 2025
Current obligations
under lease contracts
39.5
(38.9)
2.5
39.2
5.3
(1.7)
(0.9)
45.0
Non-current obligations
under lease contracts
214.7
(0.7)
6.2
(39.2)
30.3
(10.2)
(15.8)
185.3
Current loans and
borrowings
(12.2)
1.3
19.5
(1.4)
7.2
Non-current loans and
borrowings
0.9
(1.3)
33.1
(2.7)
(0.1)
29.9
Total
254.2
(50.9)
8.7
88.2
(16.0)
(16.8)
267.4
Year ended December 31, 2024
(in millions €)
January 1,
2024
Cash flows
New leases
and
disposals
Reclassifi-
cation
Other
December 31,
2024
Current obligations under lease
contracts
28.1
(43.6)
19.4
35.6
39.5
Non-current obligations under
lease contracts
188.6
56.0
(35.6)
5.7
214.7
Loans and borrowings
2.3
(2.3)
Total
219.0
(45.9)
75.4
5.7
254.2