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Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc. reports developments in its biopharmaceutical royalty aggregation and technology-licensing business. The company partners with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, funds late-stage clinical development programs in exchange for long-term economic interests, and manages royalty interests across development- and commercial-stage therapeutic assets.
Recurring LGND news includes operating and financial results, royalty revenue drivers, material agreements, capital-structure updates, and partner clinical or regulatory events tied to products in the portfolio. Company updates also cover proprietary technologies such as Captisol® and NITRICIL™, business-development activity, and portfolio assets such as FILSPARI® where Ligand has an economic interest.
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Ligand Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: LGND) will report its first quarter 2023 financial results after the U.S. financial markets close on May 4, 2023. A conference call is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day, featuring CEO Todd Davis, President Matt Korenberg, and CFO Tavo Espinoza. The call will provide insights into financial performance and general business updates.
Ligand's business model focuses on supporting mid to late-stage drug development through financing and licensing of its platform technologies, such as Captisol and Pelican. The company collaborates with leading pharmaceutical firms including Amgen, Merck, and Pfizer to generate revenue while maintaining a low corporate cost structure.
OmniAb, Inc. (NASDAQ: OABI) reported strong financial results for Q4 and full-year 2022, with Q4 revenue of $35.3 million, up from $15.3 million in Q4 2021, driven by a $25 million milestone from TECVAYLI™ sales. Full-year revenue reached $59.1 million, an increase from $34.7 million in 2021. Despite net losses of $22.3 million for 2022, improved from a loss of $27 million in 2021, the company ended the year with $88.3 million in cash. OmniAb also signed 13 new partnerships and has 69 active partners pursuing 291 programs. The company anticipates recognizing $10 million more in milestone payments in 2023, showcasing a robust pipeline and growth potential.
Ligand Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: LGND) reported its financial results for Q4 and full-year 2022, noting total revenues of $50.4 million in Q4 compared to $56.4 million in 2021. Royalties increased to $22 million due to Pelican platform sales. However, core Captisol sales dropped to $3.3 million, and net loss from continuing operations was $14.5 million, or $0.86 per share. For 2023, Ligand raised its financial guidance, expecting total revenues of $120 to $124 million and adjusted EPS of $3.30 to $3.45. The company anticipates significant revenue growth while maintaining a lean cost structure following the spin-out of OmniAb, which occurred on November 1, 2022.