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Exclusive | Ligand Pharmaceuticals Is Buying Xoma for Nearly $740 Million

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said it has reached a deal to acquire Xoma XOMA 0.03%increase; green up pointing triangle Royalty, a company that invests in a range of biotech firms, for around $740 million.

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Under the terms, Ligand will pay $39 a share in cash for Xoma, a 2.9% premium over the $37.90 closing price on Friday. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter.

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