Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. Announces Closing of $6.1 Million Public Offering
The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the offering for working capital and general corporate purposes, and pre-clinical and clinical trials, as well as the repayment of certain debt.
Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. acted as the sole placement agent of the offering.
The securities described above are being offered pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1, as amended, (File No. 333-276741) that was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 15, 2024. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained on the SEC’s website located at http://www.sec.gov or from Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc., 640 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor,
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other 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. This dual approach can potentially treat, or even prevent, metastatic disease. Calidi Biotherapeutics is headquartered in
Forward-Looking Statements
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