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Business dividend and redemption

XOMA Royalty Declares Dividends, Redeems Preferred Stock

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Jun 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Sentiment
20
Attention
4
Articles
7
Market Impact
General
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The market impact is generally positive for shareholders of XOMA Corporation as they will receive dividends and a redemption price for their preferred stock, along with contingent value rights for common stock holders. This event is a step towards the completion of the acquisition by Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, which could lead to increased stability and potential synergies for both companies.

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XOMA Corporation announced cash dividends for its 8.625% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock and 8.375% Series B Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. The company will redeem all outstanding shares of both Series A and Series B Preferred Stock on July 14, 2026, at a price of $25.00 per share. This redemption is in connection with the pending merger of Auddia Merger Sub, Inc. (a subsidiary of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated) with and into XOMA Corporation. Additionally, XOMA Corporation set July 13, 2026, as the record date for the distribution of contingent value rights (CVRs) to its common stock holders, representing rights to contingent payments derived from the XOMA CVR Trust's interest in XOMA Corporation.

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XOMA Corporation announced cash dividends for its Series A and Series B Preferred Stock and will redeem all outstanding shares of Preferred Stock. This action is in connection with its pending merger with Auddia Merger Sub, Inc., a subsidiary of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated. Additionally, XOMA Corporation set a record date for the distribution of contingent value rights (CVRs) to its common stock holders.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is acquiring XOMA Corporation through its subsidiary, Auddia Merger Sub, Inc. This event is a step towards the completion of the acquisition.
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The XOMA CVR Trust holds a 75% interest in XOMA Corporation, from which contingent payments for the CVRs will be derived.
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Depository Trust Company will facilitate the payment of the redemption price for the Preferred Stock.
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