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Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical enterprise, primarily engaged in sourcing and advancing innovative technologies. These technologies are instrumental in assisting other pharmaceutical businesses with the identification and progression of new therapeutic solutions. The company's portfolio includes medications such as evomela, IV voriconazole, duavee, viviant/conbriza, nexterone, and noxafil-IV. Ronald M. Evans founded the organization in 1987, and its principal corporate offices are located in San Diego, California.
Ligand Pharmaceuticals closed a $700 million offering of 0.00% convertible senior notes due 2031, generating net proceeds of approximately $678.2 million.
The company allocated about $72.9 million to hedge transactions and repurchased 228,859 shares of common stock for $60.0 million at a price of $262.17 per share to offset potential dilution upon conversion.
Remaining proceeds are earmarked for general corporate purposes and investments, including the previously announced acquisition of XOMA Royalty Corporation.