8K10-22-2012
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 8‑K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 22, 2012
LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware | | 001-33093 | | 77-0160744
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(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation or organization) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
11119 North Torrey Pines Road, Suite 200, La Jolla, California, 92037
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(858) 550-7500
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On October 22, 2012, Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (“Ligand” or the “Company”) issued a press release entitled “Ligand to Receive $2 Million Milestone Payment from Merck Triggered by Initiation of Phase 2b/3 Trial of Dinaciclib”
A copy of the press release, dated October 22, 2012, is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein. The contents of the press release are deemed to be filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press release of the Company dated October 22, 2012. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned.
LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
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Date: October 22, 2012 | By: /s/ Charles S. Berkman
Name: Charles S. Berkman
Title: Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press release of the Company dated October 22, 2012. |