JUPITER, Fla., Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that its annual Investor Day will take place in New York City on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time at The Harvard Club. The event will include presentations from Ligand CEO Todd Davis, CFO Tavo Espinoza and other members of the Ligand senior management team. Presentations will highlight the company’s strategy, investment activity, royalty portfolio, and long- ...

Core Insights - Ligand Pharmaceuticals' partner Pelthos Therapeutics has launched ZELSUVMI™, the first FDA-approved at-home treatment for molluscum contagiosum, leading to a $5 million milestone payment for Ligand [1][2] Company Overview - Ligand Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on supporting the clinical development of high-value medicines through financing and licensing technologies [4] - The company aims to create a diversified portfolio of biotech and pharmaceutical revenue streams while maintaining a low corporate cost structure [4] - Ligand partners with leading pharmaceutical companies to leverage their expertise in late-stage development, regulatory management, and commercialization [4] Product Details - ZELSUVMI™ (berdazimer) is a nitric oxide-releasing topical gel indicated for treating molluscum contagiosum in patients aged one year and older [3] - It is the first and only approved topical prescription medication that can be applied at home, outside of a medical setting [3] - The product was developed using Ligand's proprietary NITRICIL™ technology platform [3] Financial Aspects - Following the merger between Pelthos Therapeutics and Channel Therapeutics, Ligand now owns 56% of Pelthos [2] - Ligand is entitled to a 13% royalty on worldwide sales of ZELSUVMI and can earn up to an additional $5 million in commercial sales milestones [2]