SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: LGND) reiterated that it will hold an Analyst and Investor Day in New York City on Thursday, June 23, 2011. The event will take place at the Andaz 5th Avenue hotel (at 41st Street) from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time (1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pacific time) and will feature presentations pertaining to the Company’s business and programs. A reception will follow the event from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern time. The event will be webcast live and will be available at www.ligand.com for 30 days following the event for those who can not attend.