Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (LGND)

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of the retained UK version of the EU Market Abuse Regulation (EU) 596/2014 ("UK MAR").   Arecor Therapeutics plc (“Arecor” or the “Company”) Co-development Agreement with US Insulin Pump Device Company for AT278 and Sale of Royalty and Technology Access Fees for up to $11 million AT278 (500U/mL) is the only ultra-concentrated and ultra-rapid acting insulin in development designed to enable the next generation of longer-wear and miniaturised automated insulin delivery (AID) systems Arecor and Sequel Med Tech, LLC to commit up to $1.3 million each to fund development work in preparation for pivotal Phase 2 trial for AT278-Insulin Pump programme Strategic intent is to progress to a broader co-development and commercialisation partnership for Phase 2 trial and beyond Non-dilutive funds raised through the monetisation of Arecor's royalty rights related to AT220 and milestone and technology access fees related to AT292 Cash runway extended to 1H 2027 Cambridge, UK, 25 September 2025: Arecor Therapeutics plc (AIM: AREC), the biopharmaceutical company focused on drug development and delivery in diabetes and other cardiometabolic diseases, has signed a co-development agreement with Sequel Med Tech LLC (“Sequel”), a company developing state-of-the-art insulin delivery technologies, to combine AT278 (500U/mL) with Sequel's twiist™ Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) system powered by Tidepool, and a royalty financing agreement with Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: LGND) (“Ligand”) which will raise non-dilutive capital of up to $11 million (£8.2 million).

JUPITER, Fla., Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Todd Davis and Chief Financial Officer Tavo Espinoza will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences: Citi 20th Annual BioPharma Conference (Boston): Management will participate in a fireside chat on September 3, 2025 at 11:15 a.m.

JUPITER, Fla., Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) (“Ligand”) announced today that it completed its previously announced offering (the “offering”) of 0.75% convertible senior notes due 2030 (the “notes”).

JUPITER, Fla., Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) (“Ligand”) announced today the pricing of $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of 0.75% convertible senior notes due 2030 (the “notes”) in a private placement (the “offering”) to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

JUPITER, Fla., Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) (“Ligand”) announced today its intention to offer $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2030 (the “notes”) in a private placement (the “offering”) to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), subject to market conditions and other factors.

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 7, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Lauren Hay - Corporate Participant Melanie Herman - Corporate Participant Octavio Espinoza - Chief Financial Officer Paul J. Hadden - Senior Vice President of Investments & Business Development Todd C.

Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND -0.34%), a biopharma company known for earning royalties from a broad portfolio of drugs, announced results for the second quarter of 2025 on August 7, 2025. The company exceeded analyst estimates with non-GAAP EPS of $1.60 (consensus: $1.42) and reported revenue of $47.6 million (consensus: $43.87 million) for the second quarter.

Second quarter performance driven by strong portfolio royalty revenue growth of 57% 2025 full year revenue guidance increased to $200 million - $225 million (previously $180 million - $200 million) and adjusted earnings per diluted share 1 increased to $6.70 - $7.00 (previously $6.00 - $6.25) Conference call begins at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today JUPITER, Fla.

JUPITER, Fla., July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that it will report second quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

JUPITER, Fla., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that its partner Pelthos Therapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: PTHS) has commercially launched ZELSUVMI™ (berdazimer) topical gel 10.3%, the first and only FDA-approved at-home treatment for molluscum contagiosum.

The combined company plans to launch ZELSUVMI™ for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum infections in July 2025 Concurrent with the closing of the merger, the combined company closed on a $50.1 million equity private placement Combined company will operate under the name “Pelthos Therapeutics Inc.” and will trade on the NYSE American exchange under the ticker symbol “PTHS” starting on July 2, 2025 DURHAM, N.C., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pelthos Therapeutics Inc., a biopharmaceutical company committed to commercializing innovative therapeutic products for high unmet patient needs, today announced the closing of the previously announced merger agreement pursuant to which CHRO Merger Sub Inc. (“Merger Sub”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Channel Therapeutics Corporation (“Channel”), merged with and into LNHC, Inc. (“LNHC”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (“Ligand”) (Nasdaq: LGND), with LNHC surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of Channel (the “Merger”).

Pelthos plans to launch ZELSUVMI™ for the treatment of Molluscum contagiosum infections in July 2025 Concurrent with the closing of the merger, Ligand has invested $18 million in the combined company and is entitled to a 13% royalty on worldwide sales of ZELSUVMI Pelthos will commence trading on the NYSE American exchange under the new ticker symbol “PTHS” on July 2, 2025 JUPITER, Fla., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced the completion of its previously announced merger between the company's wholly owned subsidiary, LNHC, Inc., and CHRO Merger Sub Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Channel Therapeutics Corporation (“Channel”).

I maintain my Buy rating on Ligand Pharmaceuticals due to its strong growth trajectory and diversified portfolio. Ligand offers investors exposure to dozens of therapies, reducing risk and increasing upside potential. LGND's business model supports sustainable revenue through royalties and partnerships with leading pharma firms.

JUPITER, Fla., June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that it will host an Investor Day in New York City on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10 a.m.

JUPITER, Fla., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that the company will ring The Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell on Monday, May 19, 2025.

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 8, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Melanie Herman – Executive Director-Investor Relations Todd Davis – Chief Executive Officer Rich Baxter – Senior Vice President-Investment Operations Tavo Espinoza – Chief Financial Officer Lauren Hay – Vice President-Strategic Planning and Investment Analytics Conference Call Participants Doug Miehm – RBC Capital Markets Matt Hewitt – Craig-Hallum Trevor Allred – Oppenheimer Annabel Samimy – Stifel John Vandermosten – Zacks Operator Thank you for standing by. My name is Kate and I will be your conference operator today.