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Other Operating Income
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Other operating income [Abstract]  
Other Operating Income 15. Other Operating Income
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands of $)
 
 
 
 
2025
 
 
 
 
20241)
20231)
Research and development incentives
 
$
62,503
$
46,106
$
27,815
Payroll tax rebates
 
19,061
 
11,855
 
11,925
Collaboration revenue
2,166
4,348
35,533
Change in fair value on non-current financial assets
11,581
3,834
—
Other operating income
1,423
13
2,538
Total other operating income
$
96,734
$
66,156
$
77,811
1)Comparative figures have been aligned with the presentation adopted in the current year.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, the collaboration revenue was generated under the agreement with Zai Lab. This
note should be read alongside ‘‘Note 2.18 — Other operating income - Collaboration and license agreements’’.
15.1. Research and development incentives
The Company has accounted for tax incentives following a research and development tax incentive scheme in Belgium
according to which the incentive will be refunded after a 5 years period, if not offset against the current tax payable over
the period.
15.2. Payroll tax rebates
The Company accounted for payroll tax rebates as a reduction in withholding income taxes for its highly qualified
personnel employed in its research and development department.
15.3. Collaboration revenue - AbbVie
In April 2016, the Company entered into the AbbVie Collaboration Agreement to develop and commercialize
ARGX-115 (ABBV-151). In October 2023, the Company achieved the second development milestone upon initiation of
a non-pivotal clinical trial, triggering a $30 million payment.
Subject to the continuing progress of ARGX-115 (ABBV-151) by AbbVie, the Company is eligible to receive future
development, regulatory and commercial milestone payments in aggregate amounts of up to $50 million, $190 million
and $325 million, respectively, as well as tiered royalties on sales at percentages ranging from the mid-single digits to
the lower teens, subject to customary reductions.