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Capital Structure, Financial Risk and Related Items
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Capital Structure, Financial Risk and Related Items  
Capital Structure, Financial Risk and Related Items

Section 4 – Capital Structure, Financial Risk and Related Items

This section includes disclosures related to how Genmab manages its capital structure, cash position and related risks and items. Genmab is primarily financed through partnership collaborations.

4.1 – Capital Management

Genmab’s goal is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence, and a continuous advancement of Genmab’s product pipeline and business in general.

Genmab is primarily financed through revenues under various collaboration agreements and had, as of December 31, 2021, cash and cash equivalents of DKK 8,957 million and marketable securities of DKK 10,381 million compared to DKK 7,260 million and DKK 8,819 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2020. Genmab’s cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities support the advancement of our product pipeline and operations.

The adequacy of our available funds will depend on many factors, including the level of DARZALEX and other royalty streams, progress in our research and development programs, the magnitude of those programs, our commitments to existing and new clinical collaborators, our ability to establish commercial and licensing arrangements, our capital expenditures, market developments, and any future acquisitions. Accordingly, we may require additional funds and may attempt to raise additional funds through equity or debt financings, collaborative agreements with partners, or from other sources.

The Board of Directors monitors the share and capital structure to ensure that Genmab’s capital resources support the strategic goals.

Neither Genmab A/S nor any of its subsidiaries are subject to externally imposed capital requirements.

4.2 – Financial Risk

The financial risks of the Genmab Group are managed centrally.

The overall risk management guidelines have been approved by the Board of Directors and includes the Group’s investment policy related to our marketable securities. The Group’s risk management guidelines are established to identify and analyze the risks faced by the Genmab Group, to set the appropriate risk limits and controls and to monitor the risks and adherence to limits. It is Genmab’s policy not to actively speculate in financial risks. The Group’s financial risk management is directed solely against monitoring and reducing financial risks which are directly related to Genmab’s operations.

The primary objective of Genmab’s investment activities is to preserve capital and ensure liquidity with a secondary objective of maximizing the return derived from security investments without significantly increasing risk. Therefore, our investment policy includes among other items, guidelines and ranges for which

investments (all of which are shorter-term in nature) are considered to be eligible investments for Genmab and which investment parameters are to be applied, including maturity limitations and credit ratings. In addition, the policy includes specific diversification criteria and investment limits to minimize the risk of loss resulting from over concentration of assets in a specific class, issuer, currency, country, or economic sector.

Genmab’s marketable securities are administrated by external investment managers. The investment guidelines and managers are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions, Genmab’s activities and financial position. At the beginning of 2021, Genmab’s investment policy was amended to allow investments in debt rated BBB- or greater by S&P or Fitch and in debt rated Baa3 or greater by Moody’s. The amended policy also includes additional allowable investment types such as corporate debt, commercial paper, certificates of deposit, and certain types of AAA rated asset-backed securities.

In addition to the capital management and financing risk mentioned in note 4.1, Genmab has identified the following key financial risk areas, which are mainly related to our marketable securities portfolio:

·

credit risk;

·

foreign currency risk; and

·

interest rate risk

All of Genmab’s marketable securities are traded in established markets. Given the current market conditions, all future cash inflows including re-investments of proceeds from the disposal of marketable securities are invested in highly liquid and conservative investments. Please refer to note 4.4 for additional information regarding marketable securities.

CREDIT RISK

Genmab is exposed to credit risk and losses on marketable securities and bank deposits. The maximum credit exposure related to Genmab’s cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities was DKK 19,338 million as of December 31, 2021 compared to DKK 16,079 million as of December 31, 2020. The maximum credit exposure to Genmab’s receivables was DKK 3,394 million as of December 31, 2021 compared to DKK 2,483 million as of December 31, 2020.

Marketable Securities

To manage and reduce credit risks on our securities, Genmab’s policy is to ensure only securities from investment grade issuers are eligible for our portfolios. No issuer of marketable securities can be accepted if it is not assumed that the credit quality of the issuer would be at least equal to the rating shown below:

Category

S&P

Moody’s

Fitch

Short-term

A-2

P-2

F-2

Long-term

BBB-

Baa3

BBB-

Genmab’s current portfolio is spread over a number of different securities and is conservative with a focus on liquidity and security. As of December 31, 2021, 68% of Genmab’s marketable securities were long-term A rated or higher, or short-term A-1 / P-1 rated by S&P, Moody’s or Fitch compared to 100% as of

December 31, 2020. The total value of marketable securities including interest receivables amounted to DKK 10,418 million at the end of 2021 compared to DKK 8,874 million at the end of 2020.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

To reduce the credit risk on our bank deposits, Genmab policy is only to invest its cash deposits with highly rated financial institutions. Currently, these financial institutions have a short-term Fitch and S&P rating of at least F-1 and A-1, respectively. In addition, Genmab maintains bank deposits at a level necessary to support the short-term funding requirements of the Genmab Group. The total value of bank deposits including AAA rated money market funds and short-term marketable securities classified as cash equivalents amounted to DKK 8,957 million as of December 31, 2021 compared to DKK 7,260 million at the end of 2020. The increase was primarily driven by Genmab’s increased profitability and foreign exchange movements which positively impacted our USD denominated cash and cash equivalents.

Receivables

The credit risk related to our receivables is not significant based on the high quality nature of Genmab’s collaboration partners. As disclosed in note 2.1, Janssen, Roche, AbbVie and BioNTech are Genmab’s primary partners in which receivables are established for royalties, milestone revenue and reimbursement revenue.

FOREIGN CURRENCY RISK

Genmab’s presentation currency is the DKK; however, Genmab’s revenues and expenses are in a number of different currencies. Consequently, there is a substantial risk of exchange rate fluctuations having an impact on Genmab’s cash flows, profit (loss) and/or financial position in DKK.

The majority of Genmab’s revenue is generated in USD. Exchange rate changes to the USD will result in changes to the translated value of future net profit before tax and cash flows. Genmab’s revenue in USD was 92% of total revenue in 2021 as compared to 95% in 2020 and 97% in 2019.

The foreign subsidiaries are not significantly affected by currency risks as both revenues and expenses are primarily settled in the foreign subsidiaries’ functional currencies.

Assets and Liabilities in Foreign Currency

Genmab’s portfolio is spread over a number of different securities with a focus on liquidity and security. Genmab’s marketable securities in USD, DKK, EUR and GBP denominated securities as a percentage of total marketable securities was as follows:

    

December 31, 

December 31, 

2021

2020

Percent

USD

 

75

%

70

%

DKK

16

%

19

%

EUR

8

%

10

%

GBP

 

1

%

1

%

Total

 

100

%

100

%

Based on the amount of assets and liabilities denominated in EUR, USD and GBP as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, a 1% increase/decrease in the EUR to DKK exchange rate and a 10% increase/decrease in both USD to DKK exchange rate and GBP to DKK exchange rate will impact our net profit before tax by approximately:

Percentage change

Impact of change

(DKK million)

in exchange rate*

in exchange rate**

2021

EUR

1%

9

USD

10%

1,487

GBP

10%

(2)

2020

EUR

1%

8

USD

10%

1,480

GBP

10%

1

*   The analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular interest rates, remain constant.

**   The movements in the income statement and equity arise from monetary items (cash, marketable securities, receivables and liabilities) where the functional currency of the entity differs from the currency that the monetary items are denominated in.

Accordingly, significant changes in exchange rates could cause Genmab’s net profit to fluctuate significantly as gains and losses are recognized in the income statement. Genmab’s EUR exposure is mainly related to our marketable securities, contracts and other costs denominated in EUR. Since the introduction of the EUR in 1999, Denmark has committed to maintaining a central rate of 7.46 DKK to the EUR. This rate may fluctuate within a +/- 2.25% band. Should Denmark’s policy toward the EUR change, the DKK values of our EUR denominated assets and costs could be materially different compared to what is calculated and reported under the existing Danish policy toward the DKK/EUR.

The USD currency exposure was mainly related to cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, and receivables related to our collaborations with Janssen, Roche and AbbVie. Significant changes in the exchange rate of USD to DKK could cause the net profit to change materially as shown in the table.

The GBP currency exposure is mainly related to contracts and marketable securities denominated in GBP.

INTEREST RATE RISK

Genmab’s exposure to interest rate risk is primarily related to the marketable securities, as Genmab currently does not have significant interest-bearing debts.

Marketable Securities

The securities in which the Group has invested bear interest rate risk, as a change in market derived interest rates may cause fluctuations in the fair value of the investments. In accordance with the objective of the investment activities, the portfolio of securities is monitored on a total return basis.

To control and minimize the interest rate risk, Genmab maintains an investment portfolio in a variety of securities with a relatively short effective duration with both fixed and variable interest rates.

Due to the short-term nature of the current investments and to the extent that we are able to hold the investments to maturity, we consider our current exposure to changes in fair value due to interest rate changes to be insignificant compared to the fair value of the portfolio.

(DKK million)

2021

2020

Year of Maturity

2021

-

6,195

2022

3,372

1,296

2023

3,041

314

2024

2,654

98

2025

448

87

2026+

866

829

Total

10,381

8,819

4.3 —Financial Assets and Liabilities

CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

(DKK million)

Note

2021

2020

Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss

Marketable securities

4.4

10,381

8,819

Other investments

3.4

371

1,081

Financial assets measured at amortized cost

Receivables excluding prepayments

3.5

3,176

2,329

Cash and cash equivalents

8,957

7,260

Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost:

Other payables

3.8

(1,480)

(1,186)

Lease liabilities

3.3

(425)

(319)

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

2021

2020

(DKK million)

Note

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Assets Measured at Fair Value

Marketable securities

4.4

10,381

-

-

10,381

8,819

-

-

8,819

Other investments

3.4

344

-

27

371

1,067

-

14

1,081

Marketable Securities

Substantially all fair market values are determined by reference to external sources using unadjusted quoted prices in established markets for our marketable securities (Level 1).

Other Investments

The fair value of Genmab’s investments in CureVac and Bolt are determined using unadjusted quoted prices in established markets (Level 1). In August 2020, CureVac had an IPO. As a result, the common shares have a published price quotation in an active market and therefore the fair value measurement was transferred from Level 3 to Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2020. There were no transfers into or out of Level 3 during 2021. The acquisitions represent capital calls on our Level 3 investments in 2020 and 2021.

(DKK million)

Other Investments

Fair value at December 31, 2019

149

Transfer to Level 1

(149)

Acquisitions

14

Fair value at December 31, 2020

14

Acquisitions

13

Fair value at December 31, 2021

27

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

CLASSIFICATION OF CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Genmab classifies its financial assets held into the following measurement categories:

those to be measured subsequently at fair value (either through other comprehensive income, or through profit or loss), and
those to be measured at amortized cost.

The classification depends on the business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual terms of the cash flows.

For assets measured at fair value, gains and losses will either be recorded in profit or loss or other comprehensive income.

Genmab reclassifies debt investments only when its business model for managing those assets changes.

Further details about the accounting policy for each of the categories are outlined in the respective notes.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

Genmab measures financial instruments, such as marketable securities, at fair value at each balance sheet date. Management assessed that the fair value of financial assets and liabilities measured at amortized cost such as bank deposits, receivables and other payables approximate their carrying amounts largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:

In the principal market for the asset or liability, or
In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability.

The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible by Genmab.

The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest.

Genmab uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximizing the use of relevant observable inputs and minimizing the use of unobservable inputs.

For financial instruments that are measured in the balance sheet at fair value, IFRS 13 for financial instruments requires disclosure of fair value measurements by level of the following fair value measurement hierarchy for:

·

Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

·

Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (that is, as prices) or indirectly (that is, derived from prices)

·

Level 3 - Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is, unobservable inputs).

For assets and liabilities that are recognized in the financial statements on a recurring basis, Genmab determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorization (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period. Any transfers between the different levels are carried out at the end of the reporting period.

4.4 – Marketable Securities

Market value

Share

Market value

Share

2021

%

2020

%

(DKK million)

USD portfolio

Corporate bonds

5,149

50%

-

-

US government bonds and treasury bills

1,496

14%

6,193

70%

Commercial paper

528

5%

-

-

Other

608

6%

-

-

Total USD portfolio

7,781

75%

6,193

70%

DKK portfolio

Kingdom of Denmark bonds and treasury bills

460

4%

462

5%

Danish mortgage-backed securities

1,203

12%

1,230

14%

Total DKK portfolio

1,663

16%

1,692

19%

EUR portfolio

European government bonds and treasury bills

856

8%

863

10%

GBP portfolio

UK government bonds and treasury bills

81

1%

71

1%

Total portfolio

10,381

100%

8,819

100%

Marketable securities

10,381

8,819

Please refer to note 4.2 for additional information regarding the risks related to our marketable securities.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Marketable securities consist of investments in securities with a maturity of ninety days or greater at the time of acquisition. Measurement of marketable securities depends on the business model for managing the asset and the cash flow characteristics of the asset. There are two measurement categories into which Genmab classifies its debt instruments:

Amortized cost: Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows, where those cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest, are measured at amortized cost. Interest income from these financial assets is included in finance income using the effective interest rate method. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition is recognized directly in profit or loss and presented in other gains/(losses), together with foreign exchange gains and losses. Impairment losses are presented as a separate line item in the statement of profit or loss.
Fair value through profit and loss (FVPL): Assets that do not meet the criteria for amortized cost or FVOCI are measured at FVPL. A gain or loss on a debt investment that is subsequently measured at FVPL is recognized in profit or loss and presented net within financial income or expenses in the period in which it arises.

Genmab’s portfolio is managed and evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with its stated investment guidelines and the information provided internally to management. This business model does not meet the criteria for amortized cost or FVOCI and as a result marketable securities are measured at fair value through profit and loss. This classification is consistent with the prior year’s classification.

Genmab invests its cash in deposits with major financial institutions, in Danish mortgage bonds, investment grade rated corporate debt, commercial paper, certificates of deposit, certain types of AAA rated asset backed securities, US Agency bonds, and notes issued by the Danish, European and United States governments. The securities can be purchased and sold using established markets.

Transactions are recognized at trade date.

4.5 – Financial Income and Expenses

(DKK million)

2021

2020

2019

Financial income:

Interest and other financial income

197

184

120

Gain on marketable securities, net

-

-

9

Gain on other investments, net

-

965

-

Foreign exchange rate gain, net

1,470

-

99

Total financial income

1,667

1,149

228

Financial expenses:

Interest and other financial expenses

(13)

(10)

(7)

Loss on marketable securities, net

(246)

(92)

-

Loss on other investments, net

(443)

-

-

Foreign exchange rate loss, net

-

(1,456)

-

Total financial expenses

(702)

(1,558)

(7)

Net financial items

965

(409)

221

Interest and other financial income on financial assets measured at amortized cost related to bank deposits

1

7

22

Interest and other financial expenses on financial liabilities measured at amortized cost related to bank deposits

-

(1)

-

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE GAINS AND LOSSES

Foreign exchange rate gain, net of DKK 1,470 million in 2021 was driven by foreign exchange movements, which positively impacted our USD denominated portfolio and cash holdings. The USD strengthened against the DKK during 2021, resulting in a foreign exchange rate gain. More specifically, the USD/DKK foreign exchange rate increased from 6.0524 at December 31, 2020 to 6.5612 at December 31, 2021.

Foreign exchange rate loss, net of DKK 1,456 million in 2020 was driven by foreign exchange movements, which negatively impacted our USD denominated portfolio and cash holdings. The USD weakened against the DKK during 2020, resulting in a foreign exchange rate loss. More specifically, the USD/DKK foreign exchange rate decreased from 6.6759 at December 31, 2019 to 6.0524 at December 31, 2020. Please refer to note 4.2 for additional information on foreign currency risk.

OTHER INVESTMENTS

Loss on other investments, net was DKK 443 million in 2021 compared to gain on other investments, net of DKK 965 million in 2020. The decrease was driven by the change in fair value of Genmab’s investment in common shares of CureVac and Bolt. There was no gain or loss attributable to other investments in 2019.

INTEREST INCOME

Interest and other financial income of DKK 197 million in 2021 compared to DKK 184 million in 2020 increased primarily due to a higher cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities in 2021 compared to 2020, partly offset by lower interest rates in 2021 compared to 2020. Interest and other financial income of DKK 184 million in 2020 compared to DKK 120 million in 2019 increased primarily due to a higher cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities in 2020 compared to 2019, partly offset by lower interest rates in 2020 compared to 2019.

marketable securities gains and losses

Loss on marketable securities, net of DKK 246 million in 2021 and DKK 92 million in 2020 was primarily driven by the movements in interest rates in the United States and Europe in the respective periods.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Financial income and expenses include interest as well as foreign exchange rate adjustments and gains and losses on marketable securities (designated as fair value through the income statement) and realized gains and losses and write-downs of other securities and equity interests (designated as available-for-sale financial assets).

Interest and dividend income are shown separately from gains and losses on marketable securities and other securities and equity interests.

4.6 – Share-Based Instruments

Restricted Stock Unit Program

Genmab A/S has established an RSU program (equity-settled share-based payment transactions) as an incentive for Genmab’s employees, members of the Executive Management, and members of the Board of Directors.

RSUs are granted by the Board of Directors. RSU grants to members of the Board of Directors and members of the Executive Management are subject to the Remuneration Policy adopted at the Annual General Meeting.

Under the terms of the RSU program, RSUs are subject to a cliff vesting period and become fully vested on the first banking day of the month following a period of three years from the date of grant.

Within 30 days of the vesting date, the holder of an RSU receives one share in Genmab A/S for each RSU. In jurisdictions in which Genmab as an employer is required to withhold tax and settle with the tax authority on behalf of the employee, Genmab withholds the number of RSUs that are equal to the monetary value of the employee’s tax obligation from the total number of RSUs that otherwise would have been issued to the employee upon vesting (“net settlement”). Genmab A/S may at its sole discretion in extraordinary circumstances choose to make cash settlement instead of delivering shares.

RSUs Granted Until February 2021

Under the terms of the 2014 RSU Program, amended in 2016, if an employee, member of Executive Management, or member of the Board of Directors ceases their employment or board membership prior to the vesting date, all RSUs that are granted, but not yet vested, shall lapse automatically.

However, if an employee, a member of the Executive Management or a member of the Board of Directors ceases employment or board membership due to retirement, death, serious sickness or serious injury then all RSUs that are granted, but not yet vested, shall remain outstanding and will be settled in accordance with their terms. Notwithstanding this, the December 2021 RSU grant to members of the Board of Directors was made subject to pro-rata vesting upon termination of board services.

In addition, for an employee or a member of the Executive Management, RSUs that are granted, but not yet vested, shall remain outstanding and will be settled in accordance with their terms in instances where the employment relationship is terminated by Genmab without cause.

The RSU program contains anti-dilution provisions if changes occur in Genmab’s share capital prior to the vesting date and provisions to accelerate vesting of RSUs in the event of change of control as defined in the RSU program.

RSUs Granted After February 2021

Under the terms of the 2021 RSU Program, the Board of Directors may decide, in its sole discretion, to accelerate the vesting of the RSUs held by a participant, or accelerate the vesting of the RSUs and make a cash settlement in case of (1) a change of control event as defined in the 2021 RSU Program, if a participant’s employment terms are materially changed to his or her detriment during the 12-month period following the change in control event, or if the participant, who is a member of the Board of Directors, is replaced by a new board member or such participant's seat on the Board of Directors is eliminated due to a reduction in the number of board members, or (2) certain other extraordinary transactions as described in the 2021 RSU Program.

Under the terms of the 2021 RSU Program, in the event an RSU holder separates from Genmab under circumstances in which the RSU holder is considered a “bad-leaver,” such as being dismissed for cause or during the employment probationary period, unvested RSU will be forfeited.

RSU holders may maintain a pro rata portion of unvested RSUs if they separate from Genmab under circumstances where they are considered “good-leavers,” such as dismissal without cause or termination of employment due to the Genmab’s material breach of the RSU holder’s employment terms, or if the participant is a member of the Board of Directors, if the membership of the Board of Directors ceases for any other reason than as a result of the participants death.

All unvested RSUs will be forfeited in the event of termination of employment due to the RSU holder’s death.

RSU Activity in 2021, 2020 and 2019

Number of RSUs held by the Board of Directors

Number of RSUs held by the Executive Management

Number of RSUs held by employees

Number of RSUs held by former members of the Executive Management, Board of Directors and employees

Total RSUs

Outstanding at January 1, 2019

20,127

66,152

130,046

2,577

218,902

Granted*

3,708

25,793

87,168

73

116,742

Settled

(2,631)

(19,080)

-

(478)

(22,189)

Transferred

(1,251)

-

(8,355)

9,606

-

Cancelled

-

-

-

(5,548)

(5,548)

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

19,953

72,865

208,859

6,230

307,907

Outstanding at January 1, 2020

19,953

72,865

208,859

6,230

307,907

Granted*

2,929

9,032

34,431

130

46,522

Settled

(6,470)

(12,253)

(22,196)

(5,936)

(46,855)

Transferred

(2,822)

(2,334)

(22,762)

27,918

-

Cancelled

(1,025)

(1,128)

(958)

(10,535)

(13,646)

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

12,565

66,182

197,374

17,807

293,928

Outstanding at January 1, 2021

12,565

66,182

197,374

17,807

293,928

Granted*

3,297

31,417

146,684

4,817

186,215

Settled

(3,556)

(14,089)

(35,962)

(9,967)

(63,574)

Transferred

(688)

5,533

(14,810)

9,965

-

Cancelled

(653)

-

(255)

(9,670)

(10,578)

Outstanding at December 31, 2021

10,965

89,043

293,031

12,952

405,991

*  RSUs held by the Board of Directors includes RSUs granted to employee-elected Board Members as employees of Genmab A/S or its subsidiaries.

Please refer to note 5.1 for additional information regarding compensation of Executive Management and the Board of Directors.

The weighted average fair value of RSUs granted was DKK 2,236.44, DKK 1,927.83, and DKK 1,511.70 in 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Warrant Program

Genmab A/S has established a warrant program (equity-settled share-based payment transactions) as an incentive for all the Genmab Group’s employees, and members of the Executive Management.

Warrants are granted by the Board of Directors in accordance with authorizations given to it by Genmab A/S’ shareholders.

Warrant grants to Executive Management are subject to Genmab’s Remuneration Policy adopted at the Annual General Meeting.

Under the terms of the warrant program, warrants are granted at an exercise price equal to the closing share price on the grant date. According to the warrant program, the exercise price cannot be fixed at a lower price than the market price at the grant date. In connection with exercise, the warrants shall be settled with the delivery of shares in Genmab A/S.

The warrant program contains anti-dilution provisions if changes occur in Genmab’s share capital prior to the warrants being exercised.

Warrants Granted from August 2004 until April 2012

Under the August 2004 warrant program, warrants can be exercised starting from one year after the grant date. As a general rule, the warrant holder may only exercise 25% of the warrants granted per full year of employment or affiliation with Genmab after the grant date.

However, the warrant holder will be entitled to continue to be able to exercise all warrants on a regular schedule in instances where the employment relationship is terminated by Genmab without cause.

In case of a change of control event as defined in the warrant program, the warrant holder will immediately be granted the right to exercise all of his/her warrants regardless of the fact that such warrants would otherwise only become fully vested at a later point in time. Warrant holders who are no longer employed by or affiliated with Genmab will, however, only be entitled to exercise such percentages as would otherwise have vested under the terms of the warrant program.

Warrants Granted from April 2012 until March 2017

Following the Annual General Meeting in April 2012, a new warrant program was adopted by the Board of Directors. Whereas warrants granted under the August 2004 warrant program will lapse on the tenth anniversary of the grant date, warrants granted under the new April 2012 warrant program will lapse at the seventh anniversary of the grant date. All other terms in the warrant program are identical.

Warrants Granted from March 2017 until February 2021

In March 2017, a new warrant program was adopted by the Board of Directors. Whereas warrants granted under the April 2012 warrant program vested annually over a four-year period, warrants granted under the new March 2017 warrant program are subject to a cliff vesting period and become fully vested three years from the date of grant. All other terms in the warrant program are identical.

Warrants Granted from February 2021

In February 2021, a new warrant program was adopted. Under the terms of the 2021 warrant program, the Board of Directors may decide, in its sole discretion, to accelerate the vesting of the warrants held by a warrant holder in case of (1) a change of control event as defined in the 2021 warrant program, if a warrant holder’s employment terms are materially changed to his or her detriment during the 12-month period following a change in control event, or (2) certain other extraordinary transactions as described in the 2021 warrant program.

Under the 2021 warrant program, if a warrant holder separates from Genmab under circumstances in which the warrant holder is considered a “bad-leaver,” such as being dismissed for cause or during the employment probationary period, unvested warrants will be forfeited.

Warrant holders may maintain a pro rata portion of unvested warrants if they separate from Genmab under circumstances where they are considered “good-leavers,” such as dismissal without cause or termination of employment due to Genmab’s material breach of the warrant holder’s employment terms. All unvested warrants will be forfeited in the event of termination of employment due to the warrant holder’s death.

Warrant Activity in 2021, 2020 and 2019

Number of warrants held by the Board of Directors

Number of warrants held by the Executive Management

Number of warrants held by employees

Number of warrants held by former members of the Executive Management, Board of Directors and employees

Total warrants

Weighted average exercise price

Outstanding at January 1, 2019

74,478

480,201

706,088

162,443

1,423,210

592.14

Granted*

3,925

-

303,066

228

307,219

1,483.58

Exercised

(15,750)

(132,400)

(56,237)

(95,044)

(299,431)

212.23

Expired

-

-

-

(2,000)

(2,000)

129.75

Cancelled

-

-

-

(15,374)

(15,374)

1,049.34

Transfers

(319)

-

(93,944)

94,263

-

-

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

62,334

347,801

858,973

144,516

1,413,624

862.03

Exercisable at year end

50,227

230,233

225,855

131,933

638,248

407.89

Exercisable warrants in the money at year end

50,227

227,733

219,403

129,698

627,061

385.84

Outstanding at January 1, 2020

62,334

347,801

858,973

144,516

1,413,624

862.03

Granted*

-

7,771

110,041

416

118,228

2,009.79

Exercised

(24,438)

-

(122,015)

(324,793)

(471,246)

296.77

Expired

-

-

-

-

-

-

Cancelled

-

(28,424)

(589)

(43,125)

(72,138)

1,157.54

Transfers

(25,955)

(186,333)

(113,833)

326,121

-

-

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

11,941

140,815

732,577

103,135

988,468

1,247.22

Exercisable at year end

4,192

83,426

166,402

92,696

346,716

935.60

Exercisable warrants in the money at year end

4,192

83,426

166,402

92,696

346,716

935.60

Outstanding at January 1, 2021

11,941

140,815

732,577

103,135

988,468

1,247.22

Granted*

1,217

1,287

167,080

6,400

175,984

2,282.35

Exercised

(2,500)

(7,250)

(105,726)

(57,232)

(172,708)

780.48

Expired

-

-

-

-

-

-

Cancelled

-

-

(477)

(22,816)

(23,293)

1,956.91

Transfers

-

24,782

(54,454)

29,672

-

-

Outstanding at December 31, 2021

10,658

159,634

739,000

59,159

968,451

1,501.49

Exercisable at year end

6,594

135,723

219,386

50,021

411,724

1,058.41

Exercisable warrants in the money at year end

6,594

135,723

219,386

50,021

411,724

1,058.41

*  Warrants held by the Board of Directors includes warrants granted to employee-elected Board Members as employees of Genmab A/S or its subsidiaries.

Please refer to note 5.1 for additional information regarding compensation of Executive Management and the Board of Directors.

The number of outstanding warrants as a percentage of share capital at period end 2021 was 1% as compared to 2% for 2020 and 2019, respectively. For exercised warrants in 2021, the weighted average share price at the exercise date amounted to DKK 2,439.80, compared to DKK 2,035.29 in 2020 and DKK 1,267.92 in 2019.

Weighted Average Outstanding Warrants at December 31, 2021

Exercise price

Grant Date

Number of warrants outstanding

Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)

Number of warrants exercisable

DKK

466.20

March 26, 2015

600

0.24

600

623.50

June 11, 2015

650

0.45

650

636.50

October 7, 2015

7,700

0.77

7,700

815.50

March 17, 2016

5,301

1.21

5,301

939.50

December 10, 2015

20,612

0.94

20,612

962.00

June 7, 2018

6,527

3.44

6,527

1,025.00

December 10, 2018

169,565

3.94

169,565

1,032.00

December 15, 2017

79,771

2.96

79,771

1,050.00

September 21, 2018

16,806

3.73

16,806

1,136.00

October 6, 2016

10,424

1.77

10,424

1,145.00

December 15, 2016

53,374

1.96

53,374

1,147.50

June 6, 2019

17,209

4.43

-

1,155.00

March 29, 2019

7,662

4.25

-

1,161.00

March 1, 2019

19,028

4.17

-

1,210.00

April 10, 2018

10,189

3.28

10,189

1,233.00

June 9, 2016

9,030

1.44

9,030

1,334.50

October 11, 2019

52,223

4.78

-

1,362.50

March 26, 2020

32,054

5.24

-

1,402.00

March 28, 2017

7,110

2.24

7,110

1,408.00

June 8, 2017

1,274

2.44

1,274

1,424.00

February 10, 2017

946

2.11

946

1,427.00

March 29, 2017

8,400

2.25

8,400

1,432.00

October 5, 2017

3,445

2.76

3,445

1,615.00

December 5, 2019

183,240

4.93

-

1,948.00

June 3, 2020

14,898

5.43

-

2,070.00

February 26, 2021

96,840

6.16

-

2,148.00

April 13, 2021

16,880

6.29

-

2,317.00

October 7, 2020

36,949

5.77

-

2,381.00

December 15, 2020

23,761

5.96

-

2,492.00

January 28, 2021

12,329

6.08

-

2,641.00

November 22, 2021

6,879

6.89

-

2,698.00

June 22, 2021

15,261

6.48

-

2,806.00

October 7, 2021

21,514

6.77

-

1,501.49

968,451

4.39

411,724

Weighted Average Outstanding Warrants at December 31, 2020

Exercise price

Grant Date

Number of warrants outstanding

Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)

Number of warrants exercisable

DKK

31.75

October 14, 2011

1,260

0.79

1,260

40.41

June 22, 2011

24,290

0.48

24,290

55.85

April 6, 2011

125

0.27

125

220.40

October 15, 2014

1,045

0.79

1,045

225.30

June 12, 2014

2,440

0.45

2,440

337.40

December 15, 2014

20,287

0.96

20,287

466.20

March 26, 2015

4,150

1.24

4,150

623.50

June 11, 2015

850

1.45

850

636.50

October 7, 2015

12,950

1.77

12,950

815.50

March 17, 2016

7,042

2.21

7,042

939.50

December 10, 2015

44,675

1.94

44,675

962.00

June 7, 2018

14,355

4.44

-

1,025.00

December 10, 2018

182,352

4.94

-

1,032.00

December 15, 2017

111,144

3.96

111,144

1,050.00

September 21, 2018

26,497

4.73

-

1,136.00

October 6, 2016

11,761

2.77

11,761

1,145.00

December 15, 2016

63,410

2.96

63,410

1,147.50

June 6, 2019

19,290

5.43

-

1,155.00

March 29, 2019

7,959

5.25

-

1,161.00

March 1, 2019

19,528

5.17

-

1,210.00

April 10, 2018

14,138

4.28

-

1,233.00

June 9, 2016

10,870

2.44

10,870

1,334.50

October 11, 2019

54,096

5.78

-

1,362.50

March 26, 2020

33,573

6.24

-

1,402.00

March 28, 2017

7,335

3.24

7,335

1,408.00

June 8, 2017

1,641

3.44

1,641

1,424.00

February 10, 2017

1,427

3.11

1,053

1,427.00

March 29, 2017

8,400

3.25

8,400

1,432.00

October 5, 2017

11,988

3.76

11,988

1,615.00

December 5, 2019

185,403

5.93

-

1,948.00

June 3, 2020

15,582

6.43

-

2,317.00

October 7, 2020

43,641

6.77

-

2,381.00

December 15, 2020

24,964

6.96

-

1,247.22

988,468

4.60

346,716

4.7 – Share Capital

SHARE CAPITAL

The share capital comprises the nominal amount of Genmab A/S ordinary shares, each at a nominal value of DKK 1. All shares are fully paid.

As of December 31, 2021, the share capital of Genmab A/S comprised 65,718,456 shares of DKK 1 each with one vote. There are no restrictions related to the transferability of the shares. All shares are regarded as negotiable instruments and do not confer any special rights upon the holder, and no shareholder shall be under an obligation to allow his/her shares to be redeemed.

Until April 12, 2026, the Board of Directors is authorized to increase the nominal registered share capital on one or more occasions by up to nominally DKK 5,500,000 by subscription of new shares that shall have the same rights as the existing shares of Genmab. The capital increase can be made by cash or by non-cash payment and with or without pre-emption rights for the existing shareholders. Within the authorizations to increase the share capital by nominally DKK 5,500,000 shares, the Board of Directors may on one or more occasions and without pre-emption rights for the existing shareholders of Genmab issue up to nominally DKK 2,000,000 shares to employees of Genmab, and Genmab’s subsidiaries, by cash payment at market price or at a discount price as well as by the issue of bonus shares. No transferability restrictions or redemption obligations shall apply to the new shares, which shall be negotiable instruments in the name of the holder and registered in the name of the holder in Genmab A/S’ Register of Shareholders. The new shares shall give the right to dividends and other rights as determined by the Board in its resolution to increase capital.

Until April 12, 2026, the Board of Directors is authorized by one or more issues to raise loans against bonds or other financial instruments up to a maximum amount of DKK 6.5 billion with a right for the lender to convert his/her claim to a maximum of nominally DKK 2,600,000 equivalent to 2,600,000 new shares (convertible loans). Convertible loans may be raised in DKK or the equivalent in foreign currency (including USD or EUR). The Board of Directors is also authorized to effect the consequential increase of the capital. Convertible loans may be raised against payment in cash or in other ways. The subscription of shares shall be with or without pre-emption rights for the shareholders and the convertible loans shall be offered at a subscription price and conversion price that in the aggregate at least corresponds to the market price of the shares at the time of the decision of the Board of Directors. The time limit for conversion may be fixed for a longer period than five years after the raising of the convertible loan.

The authorizations to the Board of Directors referred to above combined can, subject to the limitations in the authorizations, be utilized to increase the share capital by a total of nominally DKK 5,500,000; however, the nominal increase of the share capital may be higher due to subsequent adjustments of the convertible debt instruments in accordance with the adjustment clauses determined by the Board of Directors when the convertible debt instruments are issued.

By decision of the general meeting on March 28, 2017, the Board of Directors was authorized to issue on one or more occasions warrants to subscribe Genmab A/S’ shares up to a nominal value of DKK 500,000. This authorization shall remain in force for a period ending on March 28, 2022. Moreover, by decision of the general meeting on March 29, 2019 the Board of Directors is authorized to issue on one or more occasions additional warrants to subscribe Genmab A/S’ shares up to a nominal value of DKK 500,000 to Genmab A/S’ employees as well as employees of Genmab A/S’ directly and indirectly owned subsidiaries, excluding executive management, and to make the related capital increases in cash up to a nominal value of DKK 500,000. This authorization shall remain in force for a period ending on March 28, 2024. Furthermore, by decision of the general meeting on April 13, 2021 the Board of Directors was authorized to issue on one or more occasions additional warrants to subscribe Genmab A/S’ shares up to a nominal value of DKK 750,000 to Genmab A/S’ employees as well as employees of Genmab A/S’ directly and indirectly owned subsidiaries, excluding executive management, and to make the related capital increases in cash up to a nominal value of DKK 750,000, however, the nominal increase of the share capital may be higher due to subsequent

adjustments of the warrants in accordance with the adjustment clauses determined by the Board of Directors when the warrants are issued. This authorization shall remain in force for a period ending on April 12, 2026.

Subject to the rules in force at any time, the Board of Directors may reuse or reissue lapsed non-exercised warrants, if any, provided that the reuse or reissue occurs under the same terms and within the time limitations set out in the authorization to issue warrants.

As of December 31, 2021, a total of 438,973 warrants have been issued and a total of 60,394 warrants have been reissued under the March 28, 2017 authorization, and a total of 414,089 warrants have been issued and a total of 20,439 warrants have been reissued under the March 29, 2019 authorization. No warrants have been issued under the April 13, 2021 authorization. A total of 896,938 warrants remain available for issue and a total of 21,739 warrants remain available for reissue as of December 31, 2021.

SHARE PREMIUM

The share premium reserve is comprised of the amount received, attributable to shareholders’ equity, in excess of the nominal amount of the shares issued at the parent company’s offerings, reduced by any external expenses directly attributable to the offerings. The share premium reserve can be distributed.

CHANGES IN SHARE CAPITAL DURING 2019 TO 2021

The share capital of DKK 66 million at December 31, 2021 is divided into 65,718,456 shares at a nominal value of DKK 1 each.

Number of shares

Share capital

(DKK million)

December 31, 2018

61,497,571

61.5

Shares issued for cash

3,277,500

3.3

Exercise of warrants

299,431

0.3

December 31, 2019

65,074,502

65.1

Exercise of warrants

471,246

0.4

December 31, 2020

65,545,748

65.5

Exercise of warrants

172,708

0.2

December 31, 2021

65,718,456

65.7

During 2021, 172,708 new shares were subscribed at a price of DKK 31.75 to DKK 1,432.00 in connection with the exercise of warrants under Genmab’s warrant program.

During 2020, 471,246 new shares were subscribed at a price of DKK 31.75 to DKK 1,432.00 in connection with the exercise of warrants under Genmab’s warrant program.

On July 22, 2019, gross proceeds from the issuance of new shares amounted to USD 506 million (DKK 3,368 million) with a corresponding increase in share capital of 2,850,000 ordinary shares or 28,500,000 ADSs. The underwriters exercised in full their option to purchase an additional 427,500 ordinary shares or 4,275,000 ADSs bringing the total shares issued to 3,277,500 and total gross proceeds of the offering to USD 582 million (DKK 3,873 million), which was completed on July 23, 2019.

During 2019, 299,431 new shares were subscribed at a price of DKK 31.75 to DKK 1,424.00 in connection with the exercise of warrants under Genmab’s warrant program.

TREASURY SHARES

Number of shares

Share capital

Proportion of share capital

Cost

(DKK million)

%

(DKK million)

Shareholding at December 31, 2018

177,550

0.2

0.3

208

Shares used for funding RSU program

(13,629)

-

-

(16)

Shareholding at December 31, 2019

163,921

0.2

0.3

192

Shares used for funding RSU program

(31,815)

(0.1)

(0.1)

(38)

Shareholding at December 31, 2020

132,106

0.1

0.2

154

Purchase of treasury shares

200,000

0.2

0.3

447

Shares used for funding RSU program

(43,781)

-

(0.1)

(51)

Shareholding at December 31, 2021

288,325

0.3

0.4

550

Genmab has two authorizations to repurchase shares as of December 31, 2021. The first authorization, granted on March 29, 2019, authorizes the Board of Directors to repurchase up to a total of 500,000 shares (with a nominal value of DKK 500,000) and shall lapse on March 28, 2024. The second authorization, granted on April 13, 2021, authorizes the Board of Directors to repurchase up to an additional 500,000 shares (with a nominal value of DKK 500,000) and shall lapse on April 12, 2026. The authorization granted on March 17, 2016, authorizing the Board of Directors to repurchase up to a total of 500,000 shares (with a nominal value of DKK 500,000) lapsed on March 17, 2021. The authorizations are intended to cover inter alia obligations in relation to the share-based remuneration programs and reduce the dilution effect of share capital increases resulting from future exercises of warrants.

During 2021, Genmab acquired 200,000 of its own shares, approximately 0.3% of share capital, to cover its obligations under the RSU program and to mitigate dilution from warrant exercises. The total amount paid to acquire the shares, including directly attributable costs, was DKK 447 million and has been recognized as a deduction to Shareholders’ Equity. These shares are classified as treasury shares. Treasury shares are presented within Retained earnings as of December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019. 30,000 of the shares were

acquired in accordance with the authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting in March 2016 and 170,000 of the shares were acquired in accordance with the authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting in March 2019. There were no acquisitions of treasury shares in 2020 or 2019.

As of December 31, 2021, a total of 255,000 shares, with a nominal value of DKK 255,000, have been repurchased under the March 17, 2016 authorization and a total of 170,000 shares, with a nominal value of DKK 170,000, have been repurchased under the March 29, 2019 authorization. A total of 830,000 shares, with a nominal value of DKK 830,000, remain available to repurchase as of December 31, 2021.