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Oramed Receives $18 Million Payment from Scilex Holdings

Oramed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ORMP) | January 7, 2026

By Alice Johnson

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Oramed Pharmaceuticals Inc. received an $18 million payment from Scilex Holdings Inc., closing out obligations under the Option Agreement.

The payment brings Oramed's current returns to $118 million on its original $99.5 million Scilex investment.

Oramed retains outstanding debt, convertible debt, warrants, and a royalty interest with Scilex.

$18 Million Payment Received

Represents full satisfaction of obligations under the Option Agreement.

Board Approves Dividend

Approved a cash dividend payment of $0.25 per share to reward shareholders.

Retained Debt and Equity

Retains a $27 million note, a $12 million convertible note, warrants, and a royalty interest with Scilex.

  • Oramed's investment portfolio success led to the dividend approval to reward shareholders.
  • The dividend payment is expected to result in an aggregate distribution of approximately $10.5 million based on the current shares outstanding.

Oramed Pharmaceuticals continues its strategic investment approach while advancing its oral insulin program and maintaining a diversified portfolio.