Ligand Pharmaceuticals

Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development and acquisition of technologies that help pharmaceutical companies to discover and develop medicines. Its products include evomela, IV voriconazole, duavee, viviant/conbriza, nexterone, and noxafil-IV. The company was founded by Ronald M. Evans in 1987 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA.

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Ligand Pharmaceuticals reports stellar Q4 earnings and growth prospects

Ligand Pharmaceuticals demonstrated robust financial performance in Q4 2022, driven by strong royalty revenue growth and strategic initiatives.
While facing challenges in cost optimization and label expectations, Ligand's focus on operational efficiency and growth opportunities positions it well for the future.
With a solid financial foundation, a diverse portfolio of assets, and a commitment to strategic growth, Ligand is poised for continued success and value creation.

Ligand Pharmaceuticals excels in Q1, eyes growth through strategic assets

Ligand Pharmaceuticals delivered robust Q1 results, positioning itself for continued growth and financial stability.
The company's strategic focus on high-quality assets, diversification, and efficient deal execution underscores its commitment to driving value for investors.
Despite market challenges, Ligand remains optimistic, leveraging opportunities in the biopharmaceutical sector to sustain growth and enhance shareholder value.

Ligand Pharmaceuticals excels in Q2, eyes strategic growth opportunities

Ligand Pharmaceuticals delivered a robust performance in Q2 2023, driven by strong revenue growth and strategic financial moves.
While facing challenges in contract revenue and competitive markets, Ligand's focus on key products and acquisitions signals resilience and adaptability.
Opportunities lie in expanding revenue streams, navigating market dynamics, and leveraging FDA developments for future growth.

Ligand Pharmaceuticals reports robust Q3 earnings and strategic investments

Ligand Pharmaceuticals showcased strong financial performance, strategic investments in late-stage products, and a focus on revenue growth and portfolio management. Despite challenges in clinical trials and market estimations, the company's emphasis on growth and investor engagement presents opportunities for future success.

Ligand Pharmaceuticals reports robust Q4 earnings and strategic growth moves

Ligand Pharmaceuticals showcased a strong financial performance in Q4 2023, with strategic business streamlining and portfolio enhancements driving growth. Despite supply constraints related to a predecessor product, successful collaborations have ensured manufacturing readiness for key products like Rylaze. The company's diversified portfolio and strong partnerships position it well for continued growth and shareholder returns in 2024.

Ligand Pharmaceuticals reports robust Q1 performance and strategic investments

Ligand Pharmaceuticals shows strong financial performance and growth potential, supported by strategic partnerships and key developments in their portfolio.
While facing challenges like upcoming generic competition and revenue uncertainty from recent deals, the company remains focused on long-term growth.
Opportunities lie in projected revenue and EPS growth, market expansion for Filspari, and continued interest in licensing for revenue diversification.

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Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development and acquisition of technologies that help pharmaceutical companies to discover and develop medicines. Its products include evomela, IV voriconazole, duavee, viviant/conbriza, nexterone, and noxafil-IV. The company was founded by Ronald M. Evans in 1987 and is headquartered in Jupiter, FL.

JUPITER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Todd Davis and Chief Financial Officer Tavo Espinoza will present at the Stifel 2024 Healthcare Conference in New York on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 12:40 p.m. Eastern Time. Management is scheduled to host one-on-one meetings with investors and attendees during the conference. Investors interested in arranging one-on-one meetings should contact their Stifel represe.

Ligand to Present at Stifel 2024 Healthcare Conference

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 7, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Melanie Herman - Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis Todd Davis - Chief Executive Officer Karen Reeves - Senior Vice President of Investments and Head of Clinical Strategy Tavo Espinoza - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Matt Hewitt - Craig-Hallum Douglas Miehm - RBC Capital Markets Joseph Pantginis - Wainwright Trevor Allred - Oppenheimer John Vandermosten - Zach Small Capital Research Operator Good morning. My name is Aaron, and I will be your conference operator for today.

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (LGND) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

JUPITER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ligand Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Raises 2024 Guidance.

Ligand Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Raises 2024 Guidance

JUPITER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that it will host an Investor and Analyst Day in Boston on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The in-person event will include presentations from Ligand's senior management team highlighting the company's strategy, investment activity, royalty portfolio, and long-term financial outlook. A live question and answer session will follow the formal presentation. Inve.

Ligand to Host Investor and Analyst Day on December 10, 2024 in Boston

JUPITER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that it will report third quarter 2024 financial results before the opening of the U.S. financial markets on Thursday, November 7, 2024. The company will hold a conference call that same day beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results and provide a general business update. Conference Call and Webcast Information Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024     Time: 8:30 a.m. ET (5:30 a.m. PT)     Confer.

Ligand to Report Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results on November 7, 2024

Travere Therapeutics

JUPITER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that its partner Travere Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TVTX) has received full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for FILSPARI® (sparsentan) to slow kidney function decline in adults with primary IgAN who are at risk of disease progression. Ligand is entitled to milestone payments and a 9% royalty on worldwide net sales of FILSPARI. FILSPARI was granted accelerated approval in.

Ligand Partner Travere Therapeutics Receives Full FDA Approval for FILSPARI® (sparsentan), the Only Non-Immunosuppressive Treatment that Significantly Slows Kidney Function Decline in IgA Nephropathy

Dublin, Aug. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global CD40 Ligand Market by Type (Monoclonal Antibody, Polyclonal Antibody), Application (Autoimmune Disease Treatment, Immunotherapy, Vaccine Development), End-Users - Forecast 2024-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The CD40 Ligand Market size was estimated at USD 697.21 million in 2023, USD 734.50 million in 2024, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.47% to reachUSD 1.01 billion by 2030. This makes it intensely relevant in developing treatments for immune disorders, specific cancers, and autoimmune diseases. In therapeutic applications, CD40L-based treatments are crucial for managing conditions such as lymphoma and leukemia, potentially extending to some solid tumors by boosting the immune system's ability to fight cancer cells. Furthermore, CD40L's function in autoimmune disorders suggests its modulation could lessen disease severity in ailments such as systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis. In vaccine development, enhancing immune responses through CD40L could significantly improve vaccine efficacy against various diseases.

CD40 Ligand Market - Global Monoclonal Antibody, Polyclonal Antibody, Autoimmune Disease Treatment, Immunotherapy, Vaccine Development Forecast 2024-2030

JUPITER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Todd Davis and Chief Financial Officer Tavo Espinoza will present at the H.C. Wainwright 26th Annual Global Investment Conference in New York on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Management is scheduled to host one-on-one meetings with investors and attendees during the conference. Investors interested in arranging one-on-one meetings should conta.

Ligand to Present at H.C. Wainwright 26th Annual Global Investment Conference

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND ) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 6, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Todd Davis - CEO Tavo Espinoza - CFO Paul Hadden - Senior Vice President of Investments and Business Development Karen Reeves - Senior Vice President of Investments and Head of Clinical Strategy Conference Call Participants Matt Hewitt - Craig-Hallum Douglas Miehm - RBC Capital Markets Lawrence Solow - CJS Operator Thank you for standing by. My name is Pam and I will be your conference operator today.

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (LGND) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

JUPITER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today reported financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, and provided an operating forecast and business update. Ligand management will host a conference call and webcast today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss this announcement and answer questions. “We had a strong quarter and are on track to meet the long-term growth objectives we outlined in December,” said Todd Davis, CEO of Liga.

Ligand Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Ligand Pharmaceuticals has seen over a 50% increase in share value since its Q1 earnings report. Recent positive developments include new deals, regulatory successes, and raising 2024 guidance. A new deal of close to $200 million with Agenus and $100 million acquisition of APEIRON contribute to the positive outlook.

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Pieris Pharma

Proposed merger to create a Nasdaq-listed, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel treatments for serious, rare genetic skin diseases for which there are no FDA-approved therapies Combined company is expected to have approximately $80.5 million of cash and cash equivalents at closing, including approximately $78.9 million from an oversubscribed private financing with participation from a syndicate of leading healthcare-dedicated investors, which is expected to provide cash runway into the second half of 2027 Anticipated cash and cash equivalents are expected to fund combined company through multiple clinical trial milestones, including pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial results from a single-arm, baseline-controlled clinical trial of QTORIN™ 3.9% rapamycin anhydrous gel (QTORIN™ rapamycin) for the treatment of microcystic lymphatic malformations currently being conducted under FDA's Breakthrough Therapy Designation and Fast Track Designation programs QTORIN™ rapamycin has the potential to be the first approved therapy and standard of care in the U.S. for microcystic lymphatic malformations and cutaneous venous malformations, if approved Companies to host joint webcast on Wednesday, July 24 at 8:30am ET WAYNE, PA AND BOSTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 24, 2024 / Palvella Therapeutics, Inc. (Palvella), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies to treat patients suffering from serious, rare genetic skin diseases for which there are no U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved therapies, and Pieris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PIRS) (Pieris) today announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement to combine the companies in an all-stock transaction. The combined company will focus on developing and commercializing Palvella's lead clinical product candidate, QTORIN™ 3.9% rapamycin anhydrous gel (QTORIN™ rapamycin), for the treatment of microcystic lymphatic malformations (microcystic LMs), cutaneous venous malformations, and other serious, functionally debilitating skin diseases driven by the overactivation of the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway.

Palvella Therapeutics and Pieris Pharmaceuticals Announce Definitive Merger Agreement

JUPITER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that it will report second quarter 2024 financial results after the close of the U.S. financial markets on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, and will hold a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time that same day to discuss financial results and provide a general business update. Conference Call and Webcast Information Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time) Conf.

Ligand to Report Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results on August 6, 2024

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JUPITER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire APEIRON Biologics AG, which holds royalty rights to QARZIBA® (dinutuximab beta) for the treatment of high-risk neuroblastoma, for $100 million in cash. In addition, Ligand will pay APEIRON shareholders additional consideration based on future commercial and regulatory events, including up to $28 million if QARZIBA royalties exceed certain.

Ligand to Acquire APEIRON Biologics AG for $100 Million

JUPITER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that its partner Verona Pharma plc has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Ohtuvayre™ (ensifentrine). Ohtuvayre is the first inhaled product with a novel mechanism of action available for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adult patients in more than 20 years. Ligand has earned a $5.8 million milestone payment upon FDA ap.

Ligand Partner Verona Pharma Announces FDA Approval of Ohtuvayre™ (ensifentrine), First Inhaled Novel Mechanism for Maintenance Treatment of COPD in More Than 20 Years

JUPITER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that its collaborator Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for CAPVAXIVE™, previously known as V116, a 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine for the prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease and pneumococcal pneumonia in the adult population. The indication for pneumococcal pneumonia is under accelerat.

Ligand Collaborator Merck Receives FDA Approval for CAPVAXIVE™ (Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine) for Adults

Ligand (LGND) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

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The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 32.3% in Ligand (LGND). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.

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JUPITER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that Todd Davis (Chief Executive Officer) and Tavo Espinoza (Chief Financial Officer) will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences: Craig-Hallum Institutional Investor Conference (Minneapolis). Management will participate in one-on-one meetings on May 29, 2024. Goldman Sachs Global Healthcare Conference (Miami). Management will present on June 12, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Managemen.

Ligand to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

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