UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8‑K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 4, 2014
LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware | 77-0160744 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
11119 North Torrey Pines Road, Suite 200 La Jolla, CA | 92037 (Zip Code) |
(Address of principal executive offices) | |
(858) 550-7500
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
The 2014 annual meeting of stockholders of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (the “Company”) was held on June 4, 2014. Set forth below is a brief description of each matter voted on at the meeting and the final voting results.
Proposal 1. The election of eight members of the Company’s board of directors for terms expiring at the 2015 annual meeting of stockholders. In accordance with the results below, each nominee was elected to serve as a director.
Votes For | Votes Withheld | Broker Non-Votes | ||||||||||
Jason Aryeh | 14,217,778.5 | 173,532 | 4,433,021 | |||||||||
Todd C. Davis | 14,217,921.5 | 173,389 | 4,433,021 | |||||||||
John L. Higgins | 14,220,288.5 | 171,022 | 4,433,021 | |||||||||
David M. Knott | 14,070,231.5 | 321,079 | 4,433,021 | |||||||||
John W. Kozarich | 14,196,746.5 | 194,564 | 4,433,021 | |||||||||
John L. LaMattina | 14,218,796.5 | 172,514 | 4,433,021 | |||||||||
Sunil Patel | 14,072,347.5 | 318,963 | 4,433,021 | |||||||||
Stephen L. Sabba | 14,073,831.5 | 317,479 | 4,433,021 | |||||||||
Proposal 2. The ratification of the selection of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014. In accordance with the results below, the selection of Grant Thornton LLP was ratified.
Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes | |||
18,192,928.5 | 338,539 | 292,864 | N/A | |||
Proposal 3. The approval of a non-binding advisory resolution regarding the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. In accordance with the results below, the resolution was approved.
Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes | |||
14,040,931.5 | 81,526 | 268,853 | 4,433,021 | |||
Proposal 4. The non-binding advisory shareholder proposal regarding the engagement of an investment bank to effectuate a spinoff, which was included in the Company’s proxy statement, was withdrawn by the proponent and was not voted upon at the annual meeting.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED | |
Date: June 5, 2014 | By: /s/ Charles S. Berkman Name: Charles S. Berkman Title: Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |