XOMA Royalty Corporation (XOMA) Risk Analysis

Our results of operations could be materially and adversely affected by macroeconomic conditions generally, both in the U.S. and elsewhere around the world. Concerns over inflation, slower growth or recession, changes in trade policies, including tariffs or other trade restrictions or the threat of such actions, changes in fiscal and monetary policy or government budget dynamics, high interest rates, high unemployment, labor availability constraints, currency fluctuations, epidemics and other public health crises (such as the COVID-19 pandemic), significant natural disasters (including as a result of climate change), rising energy costs, geopolitical conflict, such as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the Middle East and surrounding areas and the rising tensions between China and Taiwan, the availability and cost of credit, and the volatility in U.S. financial markets have in the past contributed to, and may continue in the future contribute to, increased volatility and diminished expectations for the economy and the U.S. and global markets. Domestic and international equity markets periodically experience heightened volatility and turmoil. In recent months, the United States has announced tariffs on imports from most countries, including significant tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. Historically, tariffs have led to increased trade and political tensions. In response to tariffs, other countries have implemented retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. Political tensions as a result of trade policies could reduce trade volume, investment, technological exchange and other economic activities between major international economies, resulting in a material adverse effect on global economic conditions and the stability of global financial markets. In addition, in September 2025, the United States announced plans to impose up to 100% tariffs on imported branded or patented pharmaceuticals, subject to certain exceptions. There is substantial uncertainty as to when such tariffs may go into effect and whether such tariffs would apply to the importation of active pharmaceutical ingredients or bulk drug products that are intended for use in clinical trials, and, more generally, about the duration of existing tariffs, tariff levels, implementation of announced tariffs, litigation challenging tariffs and whether additional tariffs or other retaliatory actions may be imposed, modified or suspended. These events may have an adverse effect on us, our licensees or royalty-agreement counterparties or their licensees. In the event of a market downturn, our results of operations could be adversely affected by those factors in many ways, including making it more difficult for us to raise funds if necessary, and our stock price may decline.