Ligand director Kozarich proposes 500-share sale

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

LGND director John Kozarich reported a proposed sale of 500 common shares, with an aggregate market value of $162,500 and an approximate sale date of November 12, 2026; UBS Financial Services, Inc. is named as broker. August 12, 2026 is listed as the plan adoption or instruction date if relying on Rule 10b5-1. Kozarich also sold 500 shares on November 11, 2026, for gross proceeds of $158,658 during the past three months. The acquisition history lists issuer stock awards of 250 shares dated February 28, 2022, and another 250 shares dated June 6, 2025.

Key Figures

Proposed sale: 500 common shares Aggregate market value: $162,500 Shares sold during past three months: 500 shares +3 more

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Proposed sale 500 common shares Approximate sale date November 12, 2026

Aggregate market value $162,500 For the 500 common shares listed for sale

Shares sold during past three months 500 shares Sale date November 11, 2026

Gross proceeds $158,658 Sale on November 11, 2026

Issuer stock award shares acquired 250 shares Award dated February 28, 2022

Issuer stock award shares acquired 250 shares Award dated June 6, 2025

Key Terms

Aggregate Market Value, Rule 10b5-1, Stock Award, Gross Proceeds

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Aggregate Market Value financial

"Aggregate Market Value of Securities To Be Sold"

Aggregate market value is the combined price you would pay to buy all outstanding shares of a company or all companies in a group at current market prices — essentially the sum of each stock’s market capitalization. It matters to investors because it shows the overall size and weight of an investment or sector (like the total cost to buy every piece of a puzzle), helps compare scale across companies or markets, and influences index composition and risk exposure.

Rule 10b5-1 regulatory

"If Relying on Rule 10b5-1"

Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

Stock Award financial

"Nature of Acquisition Transaction: Stock Award"

Gross Proceeds financial

"Amount of Securities Sold; Gross Proceeds"

The total amount of cash a company receives from a financing event or sale before any fees, expenses, taxes or deductions are taken out. Investors watch gross proceeds because it shows the raw scale of new capital being raised—think of it as the paycheck amount before withholdings—which helps assess how much funding is available for operations, growth, debt payoff or how much shareholder dilution might occur once costs are removed.

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How many LGND shares is director John Kozarich proposing to sell?

John Kozarich reported a proposed sale of 500 common shares with an aggregate market value of $162,500. The approximate sale date is November 12, 2026, and UBS Financial Services, Inc. is named as broker.

What recent LGND share sale did John Kozarich report?

Kozarich is listed as having sold 500 shares on November 11, 2026, for gross proceeds of $158,658 during the past three months.

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Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144

144: Filer Information

Filer CIK	0001223000
Filer CCC	XXXXXXXX
Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?	LIVE TEST
Submission Contact Information
Name
Phone
E-Mail Address

144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer	LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS INC
SEC File Number	001-33093
Address of Issuer	3911 SORRENTO VALLEY BLVD SUITE 110 SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA 92121
Phone	858-550-7500
Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold	KOZARICH JOHN W
See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.
Relationship to Issuer	Director

144: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
Common	UBS Financial Services, Inc. Eleven Madison Avenue 4th Floor New York NY 10010	500	162500.00	20002986	11/12/2026	Nasdaq

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
Common	02/28/2022	Stock Award	Issuer			250	02/28/2022	NA
Common	06/06/2025	Stock Award	Issuer			250	06/06/2025	N/A

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Name and Address of Seller	Title of Securities Sold	Date of Sale	Amount of Securities Sold	Gross Proceeds
John Kozarich 11 Madison Ave 4th Floor New York NY 10010	Common	11/11/2026	500	158658.00

144: Remarks and Signature

Remarks
Date of Notice	11/12/2026
Date of Plan Adoption or Giving of Instruction, If Relying on Rule 10b5-1	08/12/2026
ATTENTION:
The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.
Signature	/s/ UBS Financial Services Inc, as attorney-in-fact for John Kozarich
ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)