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Ligand to Participate in May Investor Conferences

Key Takeaway: Ligand Pharmaceuticals has announced its participation in several upcoming investor conferences in May 2026, showcasing its senior management team. Notably, CEO Todd Davis and president Wes Kaupinen will engage in a fireside chat at the H.C. Wainwright Royalty Company Conference. The company aims to foster investor relationships through one-on-one meetings at various events, emphasizing its role as a major player in the biopharmaceutical royalty space and its diversified portfolio of assets.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Management's participation in multiple prestigious investor conferences.
  • Opportunity for one-on-one meetings, enhancing investor engagement.
  • Highlights Ligand's position as a leading royalty aggregator in biopharma.

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Full Press Release Details

JUPITER, Fla., May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that its senior management team will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences:
H.C. Wainwright Royalty Company Conference (Virtual): Ligand CEO Todd Davis and Wes Kaupinen, president and CEO of Ligand portfolio company Palvella Therapeutics, will participate in a fireside chat at 9:30 a.m. ET on May 6, 2026.
Bank of America Healthcare Conference (Las Vegas): Management will participate in a fireside chat at 4:20 p.m. PT on May 12, 2026 and be available for one-on-one meetings on May 12, 2026 and May 13, 2026.
CJS Securities Spring 1x1 Conference (Virtual): Management will participate in one-on-one meetings on May 13, 2026.
H.C. Wainwright BioConnect Investor Conference at Nasdaq (New York): Management will participate in a fireside chat at 9:30 a.m. ET on May 19, 2026 and be available for one-on-one meetings.
RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference (New York): Management will participate in a fireside chat at 11:30 a.m. ET on May 20, 2026.
Craig-Hallum Institutional Investor Conference (Minneapolis): Management will participate in one-on-one meetings on May 28, 2026.
Benchmark Healthcare House Call Conference (Virtual): Management will participate in one-on-one meetings on May 28, 2026.
Ligand management is scheduled to host one-on-one meetings with investors and attendees during these conferences. Investors interested in arranging one-on-one meetings should contact their Bank of America, Benchmark, CJS Securities, Craig-Hallum, H.C. Wainwright, or RBC representative.
Ligand is a leading royalty aggregator, partnering with biopharmaceutical companies to finance and advance late-stage clinical development programs. Ligand owns and manages one of the largest and most diversified portfolios of biopharmaceutical royalties in the industry, with economic interests in more than 100 development and commercial-stage assets. Ligand funds high-value programs in exchange for long-term economic interests, aligning capital with clinical and commercial success. Ligand’s royalty portfolio is designed to deliver consistent and predictable revenue streams across a broad range of therapeutic assets. Ligand also licenses its proprietary technologies, Captisol® and NITRICIL™, to support drug development and formulation across its global partner network. For more information, visit www.ligand.com or follow Ligand on X and LinkedIn.

Frequently Asked Questions

What upcoming investor conferences will Ligand participate in?

Ligand will participate in several conferences, including H.C. Wainwright, Bank of America, CJS Securities, and RBC Capital Markets.

Who will represent Ligand at the H.C. Wainwright Conference?

Ligand CEO Todd Davis and Wes Kaupinen from Palvella Therapeutics will participate.

When is Ligand's fireside chat at the Bank of America Conference?

The fireside chat at the Bank of America Conference is scheduled for May 12, 2026, at 4:20 p.m. PT.

How can investors arrange one-on-one meetings with Ligand's management?

Investors can arrange meetings by contacting their representatives from specific banks and securities firms.

What does Ligand Pharmaceuticals specialize in?

Ligand specializes in partnering with biopharmaceutical companies to finance late-stage clinical development.

Last updated: May 5, 2026