
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Launches Takeover Plan at XOMA Royalty Corporation with 47.0% Stake

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Ligand Pharmaceuticals has disclosed a 47.0% stake in XOMA Royalty Corporation through voting agreements, as part of a merger plan to acquire XOMA for $39 per share in cash plus contingent value rights. The merger agreement, filed on May 1, 2026, requires a holding company reorganization, HSR clearance, and a majority stockholder vote. Key holders representing 47% of the vote have agreed to support the deal by converting preferred shares to common shares. Ligand focuses on acquiring royalty-producing drug assets and aims to generate long-term royalty streams.
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