Ab Initiorevenue & acquisition
Data Integration ToolsLexington, KentuckyFounded 1990
Ab Initio was acquired by Ligand Pharmaceuticals.
Ab Initio is a Data Integration Tools company based in Lexington, founded in 1990.
Ab Initio revenue
Ab Initio's annual revenue was $38.1M in April 2021, its last figure before Ligand Pharmaceuticals bought it (source not recorded).
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | $38.1M | – |
– source not recorded
Who owns Ab Initio
Ligand Pharmaceuticals owns Ab Initio. The date and price of the deal are not on record.
Ab Initio CEO, founders & employees
Sheryl Handler founded Ab Initio in 1990 and led it as CEO. Ab Initio had 756 employees (April 2021).
- Sheryl HandlerFounder & CEO
Ab Initio FAQ
What was Ab Initio's revenue?
Before Ligand Pharmaceuticals bought it, Ab Initio's annual revenue was $38.1M in April 2021 (source not recorded).
Who owns Ab Initio?
Ligand Pharmaceuticals owns Ab Initio.
How many employees does Ab Initio have?
Ab Initio had 756 employees in April 2021.
Who founded Ab Initio?
Sheryl Handler founded Ab Initio in 1990.
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