BIIB Biogen Inc. - 8-K

Item 2.02     Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Biogen Inc. (Biogen) expects that its GAAP and non-GAAP results for the first quarter of 2026 will include acquired in-process research and development, upfront and milestone expense of approximately $34 million on a pre-tax basis. The estimated charge is expected to impact GAAP and non-GAAP net income per diluted share for the first quarter of 2026 by approximately $0.19 per share.

Acquired in-process research and development, upfront and milestone expense includes costs incurred in connection with collaboration and license agreements such as upfront and milestone payments and, when applicable, premiums on equity securities and asset acquisitions of acquired in-process research and development. Biogen does not forecast such acquired in-process research and development, upfront and milestone expense due to the uncertainty of the future occurrence, magnitude and timing of these transactions in any given period.

Results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, have not been finalized and are subject to our financial statement closing procedures. There can be no assurance that our final results will not differ from the preliminary unaudited estimates described herein.

Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements relating to our financial and operating results and financial guidance, that are being made pursuant to the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the PSLRA) with the intention of obtaining the benefits of the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the PSLRA. These forward-looking statements may be accompanied by such words as “aim,” “anticipate,” "assume," “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue," "could," “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goal,” “guidance,” “hope,” “intend,” “may,” “objective,” "outlook," “plan,” “possible,” "potential," “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” or the negative of these words or other words and terms of similar meaning.

Given their forward-looking nature, these statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties and may be based on inaccurate assumptions and could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such statements. The information above includes, among others, forward-looking statements reflecting management’s current intentions and expectations for the future with respect to Biogen’s estimated acquired in-process research and development, upfront and milestone expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, and the related impact to Biogen’s GAAP and non-GAAP earnings per share for such period. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Given their nature, we cannot assure that any outcome expressed in these forward-looking statements will be realized in whole or in part.

These statements speak only as of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K and are based on information and estimates available to us at this time. Should known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize or should underlying assumptions prove inaccurate, actual results could vary materially from past results and those anticipated, estimated or projected. Investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. A further list and description of risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and in our subsequent reports on Form 10-Q and Form 10-K, in each case including in the sections thereof captioned “Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” and in our subsequent reports on Form 8-K. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of any new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise.