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): November 12, 2002
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 5. Other Events
Attached hereto are the press releases issued by the registrant on November
12, 2002.
Item 7. Exhibits
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release of the Company dated November 12, 2002
99.2 Press Release of the Company dated November 12, 2002
99.3 Press Release of the Company dated November 12, 2002
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 : November 12, 2002 By: /S/WARNER BROADDUS
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Name: Warner Broaddus
Title: Vice President, General Counsel
& Secretary