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8.01 Other Events.
ARIAD Royalty Agreement Second Tranche Payment
On July 28, 2016, PDL funded the second tranche of $50.0 million due on the first anniversary of the closing date of the ARIAD Royalty Agreement. Under the terms of the ARIAD Royalty Agreement and in conjunction with the payment of the second tranche of $50.0 million, the Company's royalty rate will increase from 2.5% to 5.0 % of Iclusig® revenue.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.