Ligand Pharma Updates Annual Guidance As It Spins Out Pelican Subsidiary
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Ligand Pharmaceuticals has entered into a merger agreement with Primrose Bio, making its subsidiary, Pelican Technology Holdings, a wholly owned subsidiary of Primrose Bio. Ligand retains commercial royalties related to Pelican Expression Technology and will own 49.9% of Primrose Bio. Ligand has also updated its annual guidance, increasing adjusted EPS guidance and modifying revenue guidance.
September 19, 2023 | 5:16 pm
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The merger with Primrose Bio and the updated annual guidance, which includes increased adjusted EPS guidance and modified revenue guidance, could have a positive impact on Ligand Pharmaceuticals' stock in the short term.
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