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LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS INC

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Transaction dateOwner / reported roleActivity / securityShares / unitsReported priceReported valueDetails
May 25, 2017 Filed May 27, 2017 00:17 UTC GrantNon-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) · Derivative 2,456 $113.50 Strike: $113.50 $278,756.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000073 · edgardoc.xml · derivative · entry 2

LAMATTINA JOHN L · CIK 0001216074 · 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 GrantCommon Stock 666 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000073 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

LAMATTINA JOHN L · CIK 0001216074 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 20,956

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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May 25, 2017 Filed May 27, 2017 00:16 UTC GrantNon-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) · Derivative 2,456 $113.50 Strike: $113.50 $278,756.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000072 · edgardoc.xml · derivative · entry 2

KOZARICH JOHN W · CIK 0001223000 · 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 00:16 UTC GrantCommon Stock 666 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000072 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

KOZARICH JOHN W · CIK 0001223000 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 40,649

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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May 25, 2017 Filed May 27, 2017 00:16 UTC
Davis Todd CDirector
GrantNon-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) · Derivative 2,456 $113.50 Strike: $113.50 $278,756.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000071 · edgardoc.xml · derivative · entry 2

Davis Todd C · CIK 0001392029 · 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 00:16 UTC
Davis Todd CDirector
GrantCommon Stock 666 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000071 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Davis Todd C · CIK 0001392029 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 70,807

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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May 25, 2017 Filed May 27, 2017 00:15 UTC
Aryeh JasonDirector
GrantNon-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) · Derivative 2,456 $113.50 Strike: $113.50 $278,756.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000070 · edgardoc.xml · derivative · entry 4

Aryeh Jason · CIK 0001376960 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,456

Underlying: Common Stock · 2,456 shares

Expires 2027-05-25

F3 · 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 00:15 UTC
Aryeh JasonDirector
GrantCommon Stock 666 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000070 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Aryeh Jason · CIK 0001376960 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 59,625

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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May 25, 2017 Filed May 30, 2017 16:02 UTC GrantNon-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) · Derivative 2,456 $0.00 Strike: $113.50 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001104659-17-035988 · a4.xml · derivative · entry 2

Sabba Stephen L · CIK 0001442372 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,456

Underlying: Common Stock · 2,456 shares

Expires 2027-05-25

F2 · security: These securities, as represented in Column 5, were acquired by a grant of 2,456 shares approved by the Board of Directors of the Company at the 2017 Meeting. That grant (a) vests in full on the earlier of (i) the date of the next annual meeting of the Company stockholders following the grant date or (ii) on the first anniversary of the grant date, and (b) will vest immediately (i) upon a change in control or a hostile takeover of the Company or (ii) the death or permanent disability of the grantee if still serving at that time.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: These securities, as represented in Column 5, were acquired by a grant of 2,456 shares approved by the Board of Directors of the Company at the 2017 Meeting. That grant (a) vests in full on the earlier of (i) the date of the next annual meeting of the Company stockholders following the grant date or (ii) on the first anniversary of the grant date, and (b) will vest immediately (i) upon a change in control or a hostile takeover of the Company or (ii) the death or permanent disability of the grantee if still serving at that time.

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May 25, 2017 Filed May 30, 2017 16:02 UTC GrantCommon Stock 666 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001104659-17-035988 · a4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Sabba Stephen L · CIK 0001442372 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 27,910

F1 · security: These securities, as represented in Column 5, 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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May 15, 2017 Filed May 15, 2017 23:05 UTC
FOEHR MATTHEW WPresident and COO
Exercise / conversionEmployee Stock Option (right to buy) · Derivative 2,200 $0.00 Strike: $9.97 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000059 · edgardoc.xml · derivative · entry 5

FOEHR MATTHEW W · CIK 0001237556 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 50,035

Underlying: Common Stock · 2,200 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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May 15, 2017 Filed May 15, 2017 23:05 UTC
FOEHR MATTHEW WPresident and COO
Exercise / conversionCommon Stock 2,200 $9.97 $21,934.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000059 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3

FOEHR MATTHEW W · CIK 0001237556 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 94,920

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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May 12, 2017 Filed May 13, 2017 00:06 UTC
Aryeh JasonDirector
SaleCommon Stock 14,582 $111.87 $1,631,333.54
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000057 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Aryeh Jason · CIK 0001376960 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · Indirect

Disclosed balance after: 116,651

F3 · price: The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $110.99 to $112.97, 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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May 12, 2017 Filed May 15, 2017 23:05 UTC
FOEHR MATTHEW WPresident and COO
Exercise / conversionEmployee Stock Option (right to buy) · Derivative 5,621 $0.00 Strike: $9.97 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000059 · edgardoc.xml · derivative · entry 4

FOEHR MATTHEW W · CIK 0001237556 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 52,235

Underlying: Common Stock · 5,621 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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May 12, 2017 Filed May 15, 2017 23:05 UTC
FOEHR MATTHEW WPresident and COO
SaleCommon Stock 5,621 $112.20 $630,650.34
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000059 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

FOEHR MATTHEW W · CIK 0001237556 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 92,720

F1 · price: The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $111.90 to $112.25, 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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May 12, 2017 Filed May 15, 2017 23:05 UTC
FOEHR MATTHEW WPresident and COO
Exercise / conversionCommon Stock 5,621 $9.97 $56,041.37
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000059 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

FOEHR MATTHEW W · CIK 0001237556 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 98,341

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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May 11, 2017 Filed May 13, 2017 00:06 UTC
Aryeh JasonDirector
SaleCommon Stock 22,665 $110.04 $2,494,024.87
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000057 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Aryeh Jason · CIK 0001376960 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · Indirect

Disclosed balance after: 131,233

F1 · price: The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $109.49 to $111.00, 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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March 20, 2017 Filed Mar 21, 2017 21:49 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
SaleCommon Stock 4,000 $109.10 $436,400.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000044 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

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 September 22, 2016, 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 $108.49 to $109.48, 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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March 08, 2017 Filed Mar 10, 2017 23:03 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
Exercise / conversionIncentive Stock Option (right to buy) · Derivative 15,675 $0.00 Strike: $10.05 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000042 · 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 · 15,675 shares

Expires 2021-02-17

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.

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 02/17/11.

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March 08, 2017 Filed Mar 10, 2017 23:03 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
Tax withholdingCommon Stock 1,473 $106.92 $157,493.16
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000042 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3

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

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 143,171

F2 · shares: Represents previously-owned shares delivered to the Issuer in payment of the exercise price of the stock options.

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March 08, 2017 Filed Mar 10, 2017 23:03 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
Exercise / conversionCommon Stock 15,675 $10.05 $157,533.75
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000042 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

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

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 144,644

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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March 08, 2017 Filed Mar 10, 2017 23:03 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
SaleCommon Stock 4,000 $107.06 $428,240.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000042 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

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

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 128,969

F1 · price: The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $107.00 to $107.13, 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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March 03, 2017 Filed Mar 3, 2017 23:54 UTC
FOEHR MATTHEW WPresident and COO
Exercise / conversionEmployee Stock Option (right to buy) · Derivative 2,000 $0.00 Strike: $9.97 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000037 · edgardoc.xml · derivative · entry 5

FOEHR MATTHEW W · CIK 0001237556 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 57,856

Underlying: Common Stock · 2,000 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.

F1 · 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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March 03, 2017 Filed Mar 3, 2017 23:54 UTC
FOEHR MATTHEW WPresident and COO
Exercise / conversionCommon Stock 2,000 $9.97 $19,940.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000037 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3

FOEHR MATTHEW W · CIK 0001237556 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 92,720

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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March 02, 2017 Filed Mar 3, 2017 23:54 UTC
FOEHR MATTHEW WPresident and COO
Exercise / conversionEmployee Stock Option (right to buy) · Derivative 6,879 $0.00 Strike: $9.97 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000037 · edgardoc.xml · derivative · entry 4

FOEHR MATTHEW W · CIK 0001237556 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 59,856

Underlying: Common Stock · 6,879 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.

F1 · 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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March 02, 2017 Filed Mar 3, 2017 23:54 UTC
FOEHR MATTHEW WPresident and COO
SaleCommon Stock 6,879 $103.39 $711,213.62
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000037 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

FOEHR MATTHEW W · CIK 0001237556 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 90,720

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March 02, 2017 Filed Mar 3, 2017 23:54 UTC
FOEHR MATTHEW WPresident and COO
Exercise / conversionCommon Stock 6,879 $9.97 $68,583.63
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000037 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

FOEHR MATTHEW W · CIK 0001237556 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 97,599

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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February 28, 2017 Filed Mar 1, 2017 01:30 UTC
Aryeh JasonDirector
SaleCommon Stock 7,000 $107.58 $753,060.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000033 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Aryeh Jason · CIK 0001376960 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · Indirect

Disclosed balance after: 153,898

F3 · price: The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $107.49 to $107.94, 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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February 27, 2017 Filed Mar 1, 2017 01:30 UTC
Aryeh JasonDirector
SaleCommon Stock 25,000 $106.00 $2,650,000.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000033 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Aryeh Jason · CIK 0001376960 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · Indirect

Disclosed balance after: 160,898

F1 · price: The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $104.99 to $106.99, 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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February 24, 2017 Filed Feb 28, 2017 23:28 UTC
Berkman Charles SVP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary
GrantEmployee Stock Option (right to buy) · Derivative 9,643 $0.00 Strike: $100.38 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000031 · edgardoc.xml · derivative · entry 3

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

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 9,643

Underlying: Common Stock · 9,643 shares

Expires 2027-02-24

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 Optioned Shares per month thereafter.

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February 24, 2017 Filed Feb 28, 2017 23:28 UTC
Berkman Charles SVP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary
GrantCommon Stock 2,259 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000031 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

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

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 42,805

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February 24, 2017 Filed Feb 28, 2017 23:28 UTC
Berkman Charles SVP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary
GrantCommon Stock 2,619 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000031 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

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

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 40,546

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 two-year performance period ending December 31, 2016. On February 24, 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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February 24, 2017 Filed Feb 28, 2017 23:27 UTC
Korenberg Matthew EVP, Finance and CFO
GrantEmployee Stock Option (right to buy) · Derivative 15,225 $0.00 Strike: $100.38 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000030 · edgardoc.xml · derivative · entry 6

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

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 15,225

Underlying: Common Stock · 15,225 shares

Expires 2027-02-24

F5 · 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 Optioned Shares per month thereafter.

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February 24, 2017 Filed Feb 28, 2017 23:27 UTC
Korenberg Matthew EVP, Finance and CFO
GrantCommon Stock 3,567 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000030 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 5

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

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 15,072

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February 24, 2017 Filed Feb 28, 2017 23:27 UTC
Korenberg Matthew EVP, Finance and CFO
Tax withholdingCommon Stock 1,051 $100.38 $105,499.38
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000030 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 4

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

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 11,505

F4 · 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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February 24, 2017 Filed Feb 28, 2017 23:27 UTC
Korenberg Matthew EVP, Finance and CFO
GrantCommon Stock 3,450 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000030 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3

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

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 12,556

F3 · 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 two-year performance period ending December 31, 2016. On February 24, 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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February 24, 2017 Filed Feb 28, 2017 23:27 UTC
FOEHR MATTHEW WPresident and COO
GrantEmployee Stock Option (right to buy) · Derivative 25,376 $0.00 Strike: $100.38 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000029 · edgardoc.xml · derivative · entry 6

FOEHR MATTHEW W · CIK 0001237556 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 25,376

Underlying: Common Stock · 25,376 shares

Expires 2027-02-24

F5 · 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 Optioned Shares per month thereafter.

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February 24, 2017 Filed Feb 28, 2017 23:27 UTC
FOEHR MATTHEW WPresident and COO
GrantCommon Stock 7,544 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000029 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 5

FOEHR MATTHEW W · CIK 0001237556 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 90,720

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February 24, 2017 Filed Feb 28, 2017 23:27 UTC
FOEHR MATTHEW WPresident and COO
Tax withholdingCommon Stock 2,733 $100.38 $274,338.54
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000029 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 4

FOEHR MATTHEW W · CIK 0001237556 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 83,176

F4 · 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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February 24, 2017 Filed Feb 28, 2017 23:27 UTC
FOEHR MATTHEW WPresident and COO
GrantCommon Stock 5,239 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000029 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3

FOEHR MATTHEW W · CIK 0001237556 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 85,909

F3 · 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 two-year performance period ending December 31, 2016. On February 24, 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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February 24, 2017 Filed Feb 28, 2017 23:26 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
GrantEmployee Stock Option (right to buy) · Derivative 43,646 $0.00 Strike: $100.38 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000028 · edgardoc.xml · derivative · entry 6

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

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 43,646

Underlying: Common Stock · 43,646 shares

Expires 2027-02-24

F5 · 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 Optioned Shares per month thereafter.

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February 24, 2017 Filed Feb 28, 2017 23:26 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
GrantCommon Stock 10,224 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000028 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 5

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

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 132,969

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February 24, 2017 Filed Feb 28, 2017 23:26 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
Tax withholdingCommon Stock 4,783 $100.38 $480,117.54
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000028 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 4

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

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 122,745

F4 · 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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February 24, 2017 Filed Feb 28, 2017 23:26 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
GrantCommon Stock 9,168 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000028 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3

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

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 127,528

F3 · 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 two-year performance period ending December 31, 2016. On February 24, 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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February 15, 2017 Filed Feb 28, 2017 23:27 UTC
Korenberg Matthew EVP, Finance and CFO
Tax withholdingCommon Stock 391 $104.28 $40,773.48
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000030 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

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

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 9,106

F2 · shares: Represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of previously reported restricted stock units that were granted on 02/11/2016.

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February 15, 2017 Filed Feb 28, 2017 23:27 UTC
FOEHR MATTHEW WPresident and COO
Tax withholdingCommon Stock 725 $104.28 $75,603.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000029 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

FOEHR MATTHEW W · CIK 0001237556 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 80,670

F2 · shares: Represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of previously reported restricted stock units that were granted on 02/11/2016.

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February 15, 2017 Filed Feb 28, 2017 23:27 UTC
FOEHR MATTHEW WPresident and COO
Tax withholdingCommon Stock 1,642 $104.28 $171,227.76
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000029 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

FOEHR MATTHEW W · CIK 0001237556 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 81,395

F1 · shares: Represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of previously reported restricted stock units that were granted on 02/10/2015.

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February 15, 2017 Filed Feb 28, 2017 23:26 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
Tax withholdingCommon Stock 2,019 $104.28 $210,541.32
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000028 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

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

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 118,360

F2 · shares: Represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of previously reported restricted stock units that were granted on 02/11/2016.

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February 15, 2017 Filed Feb 28, 2017 23:26 UTC
HIGGINS JOHN LDirector · Chief Executive Officer
Tax withholdingCommon Stock 2,285 $104.28 $238,279.80
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000028 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

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

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 120,379

F1 · shares: Represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of previously reported restricted stock units that were granted on 02/10/2015.

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December 30, 2016 Filed Jan 3, 2017 21:38 UTC
Korenberg Matthew EVP, Finance and CFO
OtherCommon Stock 40 $86.37 $3,454.74
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000886163-17-000003 · edgardoc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

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

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 10,106

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

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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.