Form 4: Ligand Pharmaceuticals CEO Todd C. Davis Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


CEO Todd C. Davis reports acquisition and disposal of Ligand Pharmaceuticals stock due to vesting of performance stock units and tax liabilities.

Summary

  • On February 14, 2025, Todd C. Davis, CEO of Ligand Pharmaceuticals, acquired 20,784 shares of common stock upon the vesting of performance stock units (PSUs) at a price of $0.0.
  • On the same day, 6,966 shares were disposed of to cover tax liabilities related to the PSU settlement at a price of $120 per share.
  • On February 15, 2025, additional shares were disposed of to cover tax liabilities related to the settlement of restricted stock units (RSUs): 2,231 shares and 4,255 shares, both at a price of $120 per share.
  • Following these transactions, Davis directly owns 130,342 shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a routine disclosure of stock transactions related to executive compensation. It doesn't inherently convey positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are standard practice for reporting insider transactions and are closely monitored by investors for insights into management's perspective on the company's stock.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions may have a minor impact on shareholders due to the change in the CEO's holdings, but the overall impact is likely minimal as these are routine transactions.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/14/2025Acquisition of 20,784 shares of common stock upon vesting of performance stock units (PSUs) and disposal of 6,966 shares for tax liabilities.
02/15/2025Disposal of 2,231 and 4,255 shares to cover tax liabilities related to the settlement of restricted stock units (RSUs).
02/19/2025Date of signature for the Form 4 filing.

Keywords

Ligand Pharmaceuticals, LGND, Todd C. Davis, CEO, Form 4, Stock Transactions, Performance Stock Units, Restricted Stock Units, Beneficial Ownership, Tax Liabilities

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