SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 3, 2004
LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
000-20720
(Commission File Number)
10275 Science Center Drive,
San Diego, California
(Address of principal executive offices)
(858) 550-7500
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
77-0160744
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
92121-1117
(Zip Code)
Item 7. Exhibits
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release of the Company dated August 3, 2004
Item 12. Disclosure of Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On August 3, 2004, the registrant reported its financial results for its
first quarter ended June 30, 2004. A copy of the press release issued by the
registrant on August 3, 2004 concerning the foregoing results is furnished
herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned.
LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
Date : August 3, 2004 By: /S/ WARNER R. BROADDUS
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Name: Warner Broaddus
Title: Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary