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LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS INC

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Transaction dateOwner / reported roleActivity / securityShares / unitsReported priceReported valueDetails
January 19, 2018 Filed Jan 23, 2018 00:23 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
SaleCommon Stock 16,249 $155.00 $2,518,595.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-18-000007 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

HIGGINS JOHN L · CIK 0001208906 · Director · Chief Executive Officer

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 146,050

F1 · shares: The sale reported on this Form 4 was made pursuant to a written trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on December 20, 2017, in accordance with Rule 10b5-1.

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January 19, 2018 Filed Jan 23, 2018 00:23 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
Exercise / conversionCommon Stock 16,249 $16.14 $262,258.86
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-18-000007 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

HIGGINS JOHN L · CIK 0001208906 · Director · Chief Executive Officer

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 162,299

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · shares: The sale reported on this Form 4 was made pursuant to a written trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on December 20, 2017, in accordance with Rule 10b5-1.

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January 10, 2018 Filed Jan 11, 2018 22:55 UTC SaleCommon Stock 2,500 $145.00 $362,500.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-18-000002 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

KOZARICH JOHN W · CIK 0001223000 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 33,149

F1 · shares: The transaction reported on this Form 4 was made pursuant to a written trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on December 05, 2017, in accordance with Rule 10b5-1.

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December 28, 2017 Filed Dec 30, 2017 02:17 UTC
Korenberg Matthew EVP, Finance and CFO
Tax withholdingCommon Stock 1,530 $138.66 $212,149.80
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000160 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Korenberg Matthew E · CIK 0001649903 · VP, Finance and CFO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 10,367

F2 · shares: Represents shares withheld by the Issuer in payment of the tax liability arising in connection with the settlement of the PSUs.

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December 28, 2017 Filed Dec 30, 2017 02:17 UTC
Korenberg Matthew EVP, Finance and CFO
GrantCommon Stock 3,750 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000160 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Korenberg Matthew E · CIK 0001649903 · VP, Finance and CFO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 11,897

F1 · shares: Represents the number of shares of common stock issued upon the vesting of performance stock units (PSUs). Each PSU represented a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer?s common stock. The PSUs were originally granted on 02/10/2015 and were eligible to vest based on the Issuer?s achievement of certain performance objectives during the three-year performance period ending December 31, 2017. On December 28, 2017, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Issuer certified the Issuer?s achievement relative to the applicable performance objectives and approved the vesting of the PSUs with respect to these shares.

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December 28, 2017 Filed Dec 30, 2017 02:17 UTC
FOEHR MATTHEW WPresident and COO
Tax withholdingCommon Stock 2,971 $138.66 $411,958.86
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000159 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

FOEHR MATTHEW W · CIK 0001237556 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 98,494

F2 · shares: Represents shares withheld by the Issuer in payment of the tax liability arising in connection with the settlement of the PSUs.

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December 28, 2017 Filed Dec 30, 2017 02:17 UTC
FOEHR MATTHEW WPresident and COO
GrantCommon Stock 5,695 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000159 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

FOEHR MATTHEW W · CIK 0001237556 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 101,465

F1 · shares: Represents the number of shares of common stock issued upon the vesting of performance stock units (PSUs). Each PSU represented a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer?s common stock. The PSUs were originally granted on 02/10/2015 and were eligible to vest based on the Issuer?s achievement of certain performance objectives during the three-year performance period ending December 31, 2017. On December 28, 2017, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Issuer certified the Issuer?s achievement relative to the applicable performance objectives and approved the vesting of the PSUs with respect to these shares.

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December 28, 2017 Filed Dec 30, 2017 02:16 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
Tax withholdingCommon Stock 5,199 $138.66 $720,893.34
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000158 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

HIGGINS JOHN L · CIK 0001208906 · Director · Chief Executive Officer

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 146,050

F2 · shares: Represents shares withheld by the Issuer in payment of the tax liability arising in connection with the settlement of the PSUs.

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December 28, 2017 Filed Dec 30, 2017 02:16 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
GrantCommon Stock 9,965 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000158 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

HIGGINS JOHN L · CIK 0001208906 · Director · Chief Executive Officer

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 151,249

F1 · shares: Represents the number of shares of common stock issued upon the vesting of performance stock units (PSUs). Each PSU represented a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer?s common stock. The PSUs were originally granted on 02/10/2015 and were eligible to vest based on the Issuer?s achievement of certain performance objectives during the three-year performance period ending December 31, 2017. On December 28, 2017, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Issuer certified the Issuer?s achievement relative to the applicable performance objectives and approved the vesting of the PSUs with respect to these shares.

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December 28, 2017 Filed Dec 30, 2017 02:16 UTC
Berkman Charles SVP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary
Tax withholdingCommon Stock 1,175 $138.66 $162,925.50
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000157 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Berkman Charles S · CIK 0001392266 · VP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 26,095

F2 · shares: Represents shares withheld by the Issuer in payment of the tax liability arising in connection with the settlement of the PSUs.

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December 28, 2017 Filed Dec 30, 2017 02:16 UTC
Berkman Charles SVP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary
GrantCommon Stock 2,847 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000157 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Berkman Charles S · CIK 0001392266 · VP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 27,270

F1 · shares: Represents the number of shares of common stock issued upon the vesting of performance stock units (PSUs). Each PSU represented a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer?s common stock. The PSUs were originally granted on 02/10/2015 and were eligible to vest based on the Issuer?s achievement of certain performance objectives during the three-year performance period ending December 31, 2017. On December 28, 2017, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Issuer certified the Issuer?s achievement relative to the applicable performance objectives and approved the vesting of the PSUs with respect to these shares.

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December 26, 2017 Filed Dec 27, 2017 23:07 UTC
Davis Todd CDirector
GiftCommon Stock 74 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000152 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Davis Todd C · CIK 0001392029 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 70,733

F1 · price: Charitable gift to a third party.

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December 20, 2017 Filed Dec 21, 2017 11:31 UTC SaleCommon Stock 925 $137.25 $126,956.25
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001104659-17-074431 · a4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Sabba Stephen L · CIK 0001442372 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 26,985

F1 · security: These securities, as represented in Column 5 and as previously reported in the Form 4 filed for this Reporting Person on May 30, 2017, include a grant of 666 restricted shares approved by the Board of Directors of the Company at the 2017 Meeting, which shares will vest in full on the earlier of (a) the date of the next annual meeting of the Company stockholders following the grant date or (b) on the first anniversary of the grant date.

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November 17, 2017 Filed Nov 18, 2017 00:19 UTC Exercise / conversionNon-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) · Derivative 4,000 $0.00 Strike: $10.12 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000140 · edgardoc.xml · derivative · entry 3

LAMATTINA JOHN L · CIK 0001216074 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 3,335

Underlying: Common Stock · 4,000 shares

Expires 2021-06-01

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: Acquired by a grant of the Board of Directors of the Company at their annual meeting on June 01, 2011, and will fully vest on the first anniversary of the grant date.

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November 17, 2017 Filed Nov 18, 2017 00:19 UTC SaleCommon Stock 4,000 $139.79 $559,160.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000140 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

LAMATTINA JOHN L · CIK 0001216074 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 20,956

F1 · price: The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $139.75 to $139.79, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide, upon request to the Securities Exchange Commission staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

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November 17, 2017 Filed Nov 18, 2017 00:19 UTC Exercise / conversionCommon Stock 4,000 $10.12 $40,480.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000140 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

LAMATTINA JOHN L · CIK 0001216074 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 24,956

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

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November 17, 2017 Filed Nov 17, 2017 22:11 UTC
Korenberg Matthew EVP, Finance and CFO
SaleCommon Stock 6,559 $142.63 $935,510.17
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000137 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Korenberg Matthew E · CIK 0001649903 · VP, Finance and CFO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 8,147

F1 · price: The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $141.51 to $144.16, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide, upon request to the Securities Exchange Commission staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

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November 17, 2017 Filed Nov 20, 2017 22:01 UTC
Aryeh JasonDirector
SaleCommon Stock 24,400 $140.22 $3,421,368.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000144 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Aryeh Jason · CIK 0001376960 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · Indirect

Disclosed balance after: 90,251

F1 · price: The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $140.15 to $141.00, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide, upon request to the Securities Exchange Commission staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

F2 · ownership.nature: All securities disclosed in this Form 4 are owned by certain funds managed by JALAA Equities, LP, JLV Investments, LP and affiliates (the "Funds"). Jason Aryeh is the General Partner of JALAA Equities, LP and a partner of JLV Investments, LP. By reason of the provisions of Rule 16a-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, JALAA Equities, LP, JLV Investments, LP and affiliates and Mr. Aryeh may be deemed to be the beneficial owners of the securities beneficially owned by the Funds.

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November 17, 2017 Filed Nov 20, 2017 22:01 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
SaleCommon Stock 2,258 $140.34 $316,887.72
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000143 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

HIGGINS JOHN L · CIK 0001208906 · Director · Chief Executive Officer

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 141,284

F1 · price: The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $140.29 to $140.37, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide, upon request to the Securities Exchange Commission staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

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November 16, 2017 Filed Nov 17, 2017 22:14 UTC SaleCommon Stock 5,000 $141.71 $708,550.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000138 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

KOZARICH JOHN W · CIK 0001223000 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 35,649

F1 · kind: The reporting person contributed LGND common stock to an exchange fund in exchange for shares of the exchange fund. The LGND common stock was valued at $141.71 per share for the purpose of determining the number of shares of the exchange fund issuable to the reporting person.

F1 · price: The reporting person contributed LGND common stock to an exchange fund in exchange for shares of the exchange fund. The LGND common stock was valued at $141.71 per share for the purpose of determining the number of shares of the exchange fund issuable to the reporting person.

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November 16, 2017 Filed Nov 17, 2017 22:10 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
SaleCommon Stock 5,269 $142.53 $750,990.57
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000136 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

HIGGINS JOHN L · CIK 0001208906 · Director · Chief Executive Officer

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 143,542

F1 · price: The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $142.00 to $143.50, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide, upon request to the Securities Exchange Commission staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

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October 13, 2017 Filed Oct 17, 2017 21:39 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
Exercise / conversionIncentive Stock Option (right to buy) · Derivative 11,384 $0.00 Strike: $21.92 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000119 · edgardoc.xml · derivative · entry 3

HIGGINS JOHN L · CIK 0001208906 · Director · Chief Executive Officer

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 0

Underlying: Common Stock · 11,384 shares

Expires 2023-02-15

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: Grant to reporting person of options, exercisable over a 4-year period measured from the date of grant, 12-1/2% after six months, then 1/48th of the Option Shares per month thereafter. The date of grant is 02/15/13.

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October 13, 2017 Filed Oct 17, 2017 21:39 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
Tax withholdingCommon Stock 1,744 $143.04 $249,461.76
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000119 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

HIGGINS JOHN L · CIK 0001208906 · Director · Chief Executive Officer

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 148,811

F1 · shares: Represents previously-owned shares delivered to the Issuer in payment of the exercise price of the stock options.

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October 13, 2017 Filed Oct 17, 2017 21:39 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
Exercise / conversionCommon Stock 11,384 $21.92 $249,537.28
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000119 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

HIGGINS JOHN L · CIK 0001208906 · Director · Chief Executive Officer

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 150,555

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

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September 05, 2017 Filed Sep 7, 2017 00:48 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
Exercise / conversionIncentive Stock Option (right to buy) · Derivative 5,000 $0.00 Strike: $21.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000112 · edgardoc.xml · derivative · entry 3

HIGGINS JOHN L · CIK 0001208906 · Director · Chief Executive Officer

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 0

Underlying: Common Stock · 5,000 shares

Expires 2018-02-23

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: Grant to reporting person of options, exercisable over a 4-year period measured from the date of grant, 12-1/2% after six months, then 1/48th of the Option Shares per month thereafter. The date of grant is 2/23/08.

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September 05, 2017 Filed Sep 7, 2017 00:48 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
SaleCommon Stock 5,000 $130.00 $650,000.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000112 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

HIGGINS JOHN L · CIK 0001208906 · Director · Chief Executive Officer

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 139,171

F1 · shares: The sale reported on this Form 4 was made pursuant to a written trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on May 11, 2017, in accordance with Rule 10b5-1.

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September 05, 2017 Filed Sep 7, 2017 00:48 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
Exercise / conversionCommon Stock 5,000 $21.00 $105,000.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000112 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

HIGGINS JOHN L · CIK 0001208906 · Director · Chief Executive Officer

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 144,171

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · shares: The sale reported on this Form 4 was made pursuant to a written trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on May 11, 2017, in accordance with Rule 10b5-1.

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August 23, 2017 Filed Aug 25, 2017 21:36 UTC
Aryeh JasonDirector
SaleCommon Stock 2,000 $127.99 $255,980.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000108 · wf-form4_150369696228577.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Aryeh Jason · CIK 0001376960 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · Indirect

Disclosed balance after: 114,651

F1 · ownership.nature: These securities are owned by certain funds managed by JALAA Equities, LP, JLV Investments, LP and affiliates (the "Funds"). Jason Aryeh is the General Partner of JALAA Equities, LP and a partner of JLV Investments, LP. By reason of the provisions of Rule 16a-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, JALAA Equities, LP, JLV Investments, LP and affiliates and Mr. Aryeh may be deemed to be the beneficial owners of the securities beneficially owned by the Funds.

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August 18, 2017 Filed Aug 22, 2017 16:50 UTC GrantCommon Stock · Derivative 3,452 $0.00 Strike: $126.26 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000106 · wf-form4_150342057116504.xml · derivative · entry 2

Gray Nancy Ryan · CIK 0001714949 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 3,452

Underlying: Common Stock · 3,452 shares

Expires 2027-08-18

F1 · security: Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: The option becomes exercisable in 3 successive equal annual installments upon completion of each calendar year of service beginning on the grant date.

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August 18, 2017 Filed Aug 22, 2017 16:50 UTC GrantCommon Stock 913 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000106 · wf-form4_150342057116504.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Gray Nancy Ryan · CIK 0001714949 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 913

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August 09, 2017 Filed Aug 10, 2017 22:40 UTC
FOEHR MATTHEW WPresident and COO
Exercise / conversionEmployee Stock Option (right to buy) · Derivative 850 $0.00 Strike: $9.97 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000099 · edgardoc.xml · derivative · entry 5

FOEHR MATTHEW W · CIK 0001237556 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 43,085

Underlying: Common Stock · 850 shares

Expires 2021-04-18

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: Grant to reporting person of options, exercisable over a 4-year period measured from the date of grant, 12-1/2% after six months, then 1/48th of the Option Shares per month thereafter. The date of grant is 04/18/11.

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August 09, 2017 Filed Aug 10, 2017 22:40 UTC
FOEHR MATTHEW WPresident and COO
Exercise / conversionEmployee Stock Option (right to buy) · Derivative 6,100 $0.00 Strike: $9.97 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000099 · edgardoc.xml · derivative · entry 4

FOEHR MATTHEW W · CIK 0001237556 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 43,935

Underlying: Common Stock · 6,100 shares

Expires 2021-04-18

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: Grant to reporting person of options, exercisable over a 4-year period measured from the date of grant, 12-1/2% after six months, then 1/48th of the Option Shares per month thereafter. The date of grant is 04/18/11.

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August 09, 2017 Filed Aug 10, 2017 22:40 UTC
FOEHR MATTHEW WPresident and COO
Exercise / conversionCommon Stock 850 $9.97 $8,474.50
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000099 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3

FOEHR MATTHEW W · CIK 0001237556 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 95,770

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

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August 09, 2017 Filed Aug 10, 2017 22:40 UTC
FOEHR MATTHEW WPresident and COO
SaleCommon Stock 6,100 $127.51 $777,823.81
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000099 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

FOEHR MATTHEW W · CIK 0001237556 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 94,920

F1 · price: The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $127.4774 to $127.8374, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide, upon request to the Securities Exchange Commission staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

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August 09, 2017 Filed Aug 10, 2017 22:40 UTC
FOEHR MATTHEW WPresident and COO
Exercise / conversionCommon Stock 6,100 $9.97 $60,817.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000099 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

FOEHR MATTHEW W · CIK 0001237556 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 101,020

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

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August 09, 2017 Filed Aug 10, 2017 22:40 UTC
Berkman Charles SVP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary
SaleCommon Stock 18,625 $126.96 $2,364,670.98
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000098 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Berkman Charles S · CIK 0001392266 · VP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 24,423

F1 · price: The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $126.00 to $128.15, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide, upon request to the Securities Exchange Commission staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

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August 08, 2017 Filed Aug 10, 2017 22:39 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
Exercise / conversionIncentive Stock Option (right to buy) · Derivative 5,483 $0.00 Strike: $21.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000097 · edgardoc.xml · derivative · entry 3

HIGGINS JOHN L · CIK 0001208906 · Director · Chief Executive Officer

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 5,000

Underlying: Common Stock · 5,483 shares

Expires 2018-02-23

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · shares: The sale reported on this Form 4 was made pursuant to a written trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on May 11, 2017, in accordance with Rule 10b5-1.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: Grant to reporting person of options, exercisable over a 4-year period measured from the date of grant, 12-1/2% after six months, then 1/48th of the Option Shares per month thereafter. The date of grant is 2/23/08.

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August 08, 2017 Filed Aug 10, 2017 22:39 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
SaleCommon Stock 5,483 $125.00 $685,375.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000097 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

HIGGINS JOHN L · CIK 0001208906 · Director · Chief Executive Officer

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 139,171

F1 · shares: The sale reported on this Form 4 was made pursuant to a written trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on May 11, 2017, in accordance with Rule 10b5-1.

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August 08, 2017 Filed Aug 10, 2017 22:39 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
Exercise / conversionCommon Stock 5,483 $21.00 $115,143.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000097 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

HIGGINS JOHN L · CIK 0001208906 · Director · Chief Executive Officer

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 144,654

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · shares: The sale reported on this Form 4 was made pursuant to a written trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on May 11, 2017, in accordance with Rule 10b5-1.

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August 06, 2017 Filed Aug 8, 2017 21:50 UTC
Korenberg Matthew EVP, Finance and CFO
Tax withholdingCommon Stock 609 $122.06 $74,334.54
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000093 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Korenberg Matthew E · CIK 0001649903 · VP, Finance and CFO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 14,706

F1 · shares: Represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of previously reported restricted stock units that were granted on 08/06/2015.

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June 30, 2017 Filed Jul 5, 2017 22:45 UTC
Berkman Charles SVP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary
OtherCommon Stock 243 $87.13 $21,171.38
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000085 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Berkman Charles S · CIK 0001392266 · VP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 43,048

F1 · kind: Shares acquired under Ligand's employee stock purchase plan. Voluntary reporting exemption under Rule 16b-3(c).

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June 30, 2017 Filed Jul 5, 2017 22:44 UTC
Korenberg Matthew EVP, Finance and CFO
OtherCommon Stock 243 $87.13 $21,171.38
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000084 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Korenberg Matthew E · CIK 0001649903 · VP, Finance and CFO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 15,315

F1 · kind: Shares acquired under Ligand's employee stock purchase plan. Voluntary reporting exemption under Rule 16b-3(c).

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June 21, 2017 Filed Jun 23, 2017 20:16 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
Exercise / conversionEmployee Stock Option (right to buy) · Derivative 4,666 $0.00 Strike: $21.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000081 · edgardoc.xml · derivative · entry 4

HIGGINS JOHN L · CIK 0001208906 · Director · Chief Executive Officer

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 0

Underlying: Common Stock · 4,666 shares

Expires 2018-02-23

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · shares: The sale reported on this Form 4 was made pursuant to a written trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on May 11, 2017, in accordance with Rule 10b5-1.

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June 21, 2017 Filed Jun 23, 2017 20:16 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
SaleCommon Stock 4,666 $120.00 $559,920.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000081 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

HIGGINS JOHN L · CIK 0001208906 · Director · Chief Executive Officer

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 139,171

F1 · shares: The sale reported on this Form 4 was made pursuant to a written trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on May 11, 2017, in accordance with Rule 10b5-1.

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June 21, 2017 Filed Jun 23, 2017 20:16 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
Exercise / conversionCommon Stock 4,666 $21.00 $97,986.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000081 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

HIGGINS JOHN L · CIK 0001208906 · Director · Chief Executive Officer

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 143,837

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · shares: The sale reported on this Form 4 was made pursuant to a written trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on May 11, 2017, in accordance with Rule 10b5-1.

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June 09, 2017 Filed Jun 9, 2017 23:26 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
Exercise / conversionIncentive Stock Option (right to buy) · Derivative 12,000 $0.00 Strike: $21.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000079 · edgardoc.xml · derivative · entry 3

HIGGINS JOHN L · CIK 0001208906 · Director · Chief Executive Officer

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 10,483

Underlying: Common Stock · 12,000 shares

Expires 2018-02-23

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · shares: The sale reported on this Form 4 was made pursuant to a written trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on May 11, 2017, in accordance with Rule 10b5-1.

F3 · derivative.exercise_date: Grant to reporting person of options, exercisable over a 4-year period measured from the date of grant, 12-1/2% after six months, then 1/48th of the Option Shares per month thereafter. The date of grant is 2/23/08.

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June 09, 2017 Filed Jun 9, 2017 23:26 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
SaleCommon Stock 12,000 $114.87 $1,378,440.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000079 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

HIGGINS JOHN L · CIK 0001208906 · Director · Chief Executive Officer

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 139,171

F1 · shares: The sale reported on this Form 4 was made pursuant to a written trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on May 11, 2017, in accordance with Rule 10b5-1.

F2 · price: The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $112.96 to $115.70, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide, upon request to the Securities Exchange Commission staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

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June 09, 2017 Filed Jun 9, 2017 23:26 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
Exercise / conversionCommon Stock 12,000 $21.00 $252,000.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000079 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

HIGGINS JOHN L · CIK 0001208906 · Director · Chief Executive Officer

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 151,171

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · shares: The sale reported on this Form 4 was made pursuant to a written trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on May 11, 2017, in accordance with Rule 10b5-1.

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May 25, 2017 Filed May 27, 2017 00:17 UTC
Patel SunilDirector
GrantNon-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) · Derivative 2,456 $113.50 Strike: $113.50 $278,756.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000074 · edgardoc.xml · derivative · entry 2

Patel Sunil · CIK 0001503062 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,456

Underlying: Common Stock · 2,456 shares

Expires 2027-05-25

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: Acquired by a grant of the Board of Directors of the Company at their annual meeting on May 25, 2017. Fully vests on the earlier of (A) the date of the next annual meeting of the Company stockholders following the grant date or (B) on the first anniversary of the date of grant.

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May 25, 2017 Filed May 27, 2017 00:17 UTC
Patel SunilDirector
GrantCommon Stock 666 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000074 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Patel Sunil · CIK 0001503062 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 39,313

F1 · shares: Acquired by a grant of the Board of Directors of the Company at their annual meeting on May 25, 2017 Fully vests on the earlier of (A) the date of the next annual meeting of the Company stockholders following the grant date or (B) on the first anniversary of the date of grant.

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Value uses the disclosed total when available, otherwise shares × reported transaction price. It is not an estimate of exercise cash cost or investment performance.