Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Proposed Public Offering

Rhea-AI Summary

Calidi Biotherapeutics (NYSE AMERICAN: CLDI), a clinical-stage biotechnology company, has announced its intention to conduct a public offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants. The offering will be managed by Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. as the exclusive placement agent. The company plans to use the net proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes. The securities are being offered through a shelf registration statement that was declared effective on October 10, 2024. The final size, terms, and completion of the offering are subject to market conditions.

Positive

• Potential to strengthen working capital position through the offering

Negative

• Potential dilution of existing shareholders' value
• Uncertainty regarding the offering terms and completion
• Market-dependent pricing could impact capital raised

Insights

Financial Analyst

This public offering announcement signals significant dilutive pressure on CLDI's stock, as the company seeks to raise capital through new share issuance. With a small market cap of $18 million, any substantial offering will likely have a material impact on existing shareholders. The inclusion of pre-funded warrants suggests potential additional future dilution.

The absence of specified terms, size, or pricing indicates this is an initial announcement, with final terms to be determined based on market conditions. The engagement of Ladenburg Thalmann as placement agent suggests this will be a relatively small offering, typical for micro-cap biotechs. The stated use of proceeds for "working capital and general corporate purposes" implies the company needs to strengthen its balance sheet, rather than funding specific strategic initiatives.

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN: CLDI) (“Calidi” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted immunotherapies, today announced that it intends to offer to sell shares of its common stock (and/or pre-funded warrants (“Pre-Funded Warrants”) in lieu thereof) in an public offering. All of the shares of common stock (and/or Pre-funded Warrants) are to be sold by the Company.

Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. is acting as exclusive placement agent for the offerings.

The offering is subject to market conditions and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.

Calidi intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and for general corporate purposes.

The securities described are being offered pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-282456), which was declared effective by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on October 10, 2024. The offering will be made only by means of a written prospectus. A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus describing the terms of the offering has been or will be filed with the SEC on its website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering may also be obtained by contacting Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc., Prospectus Department, 640 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10019 or by email at prospectus@ladenburg.com. Before investing in this offering, interested parties should read in their entirety the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus and the other documents that the Company has filed with the SEC that are incorporated by reference in such preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, which provide more information about the Company and such offering.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described therein, nor shall there be any sales of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.

About Calidi Biotherapeutics

Calidi Biotherapeutics (NYSE American: CLDI) is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company with proprietary technology designed to arm the immune system to fight cancer. Calidi’s novel stem cell-based platforms are utilizing potent allogeneic stem cells capable of carrying payloads of oncolytic viruses for use in multiple oncology indications, including high-grade gliomas and solid tumors. Calidi’s clinical stage off-the-shelf, universal cell-based delivery platforms are designed to protect, amplify, and potentiate oncolytic viruses leading to enhanced efficacy and improved patient safety. Calidi’s preclinical off-the-shelf enveloped virotherapies are designed to target disseminated solid tumors. This dual approach can potentially treat, or even prevent, metastatic disease. Calidi Biotherapeutics is headquartered in San Diego, California. For more information, please visit www.calidibio.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements for purposes of the “safe harbor” provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Terms such as “anticipates,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predicts,” “project,” “should,” “towards,” “would” as well as similar terms, are forward-looking in nature, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning upcoming key milestones (including the reporting of interim clinical results and the dosing of patients), planned clinical trials, and statements relating to the safety and efficacy of Calidi’s therapeutic candidates in development. Any forward-looking statements contained in this discussion are based on Calidi’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects and are subject to multiple risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those set forth or implied in such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risk that Calidi is not able to raise sufficient capital to support its current and anticipated clinical trials, the risk that early results of clinical trials do not necessarily predict final results and that one or more of the clinical outcomes may materially change following more comprehensive review of the data, and as more patient data becomes available, the risk that Calidi may not receive FDA approval for some or all of its therapeutic candidates. Other risks and uncertainties are set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the Company’s Registration Statements filed with the SEC on (i) Form S-4 filed on August 2, 2023 and the corresponding prospectus filed on August 4, 2023, and (ii) on Form S-1 filed on April 15, 2024, and the Company’s periodic reports filed with the SEC on (i) Form 10-K filed on March 15, 2024, (ii) Form 10-Q filed on May 14, 2024, (iii) Form 10-Q filed on August 13, 2024, and (iv) Form 10-Q filed on November 12, 2024. These reports may be amended or supplemented by other reports we file with the SEC from time to time.

For Investors:
Dave Gentry, CEO
RedChip Companies, Inc.
1-407-644-4256
CLDI@redchip.com

FAQ

What is the purpose of Calidi Biotherapeutics (CLDI) public offering announced on November 13, 2024?

The public offering aims to raise funds for working capital and general corporate purposes through the sale of common stock and pre-funded warrants.

Who is the placement agent for CLDI's 2024 public offering?

Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. is acting as the exclusive placement agent for the offering.

When was CLDI's shelf registration statement declared effective by the SEC?

The shelf registration statement (Form S-3, File No. 333-282456) was declared effective by the SEC on October 10, 2024.