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XOMA

acquired by Ligand

Founded 1981 · 131 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors

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Acquired by Ligand Pharmaceuticals July 2026 · $739M ($39.00 per share in cash, total equity value ~$739 million) · source ↗

XOMA Royalty is a biotech royalty aggregator that acquires the economic rights to future milestone and royalty payments tied to partnered pre-commercial clinical candidates, providing sellers with non-dilutive, non-recourse funding. It serves biotech companies seeking capital to advance their internal drug candidates, holding a portfolio of 120+ assets.

Founders & leadership

OHOwen Hughes
Owen HughesChief Executive OfficerChief Executive Officer at Xoma NASDAQ: XOMA www.xoma.com
JTJeffrey Trigilio
Jeffrey TrigilioChief Financial OfficerChief Financial Officer at Xoma NASDAQ: XOMA www.xoma.com
BSBrad Sitko
Brad SitkoChief Investment OfficerHe brings experience in corporate finance, M&A, capital raising, and biotech investing, with expertise in royalty monetization and structured finance.
MM
Maricel MontanoChief Legal Officer

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Frequently asked questions

What does XOMA do?
XOMA Royalty is a biotech royalty aggregator that acquires the economic rights to future milestone and royalty payments tied to partnered pre-commercial clinical candidates, providing sellers with non-dilutive, non-recourse funding. It serves biotech companies seeking capital to advance their internal drug candidates, holding a portfolio of 120+ assets.
Who are XOMA's investors?
XOMA's investors include HEALTHCARE ROYALTY PARTNERS, Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Sanderling Ventures.
Who acquired XOMA?
XOMA was acquired by Ligand.