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Calidi Biotherapeutics Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Recent Operational Highlights

SAN DIEGO, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of systemic oncolytic targeted immunotherapies with the potential to deliver genetic payloads, today reported its first quarter 2025 operating and financial results and reviewed recent business highlights.

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Reports Third Quarter 2024 Operating and Financial Results

Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted antitumor virotherapies, today reported its operating and financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024

November 12, 2024

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Calidi Biotherapeutics to Present Data Supporting RTNova at Upcoming Scientific Conferences

Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. will present data on RTNova, its systemic antitumor virotherapy platform, at several upcoming scientific conferences, including the International Oncolytic Virotherapy Conference in Rotterdam and Immuno US 2024 in San Diego. RTNova offers a novel approach to treating previously untreatable metastatic cancers by targeting multiple tumor sites and altering the tumor immune microenvironment. Dr. Antonio F. Santidrian and Dr. Duong H. Nguyen will lead these presentations, which have been crucial in advancing this innovative therapy.

October 24, 2024

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Pricing of $2 Million Registered Direct Offering and Concurrent Private Placement

Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, announced a $2 million registered direct offering and concurrent private placement involving the sale of 2,050,000 shares of common stock and warrants for additional shares

October 23, 2024

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces FDA Clearance of the Northwestern University IND Application for CLD-101 Clinical Trial in High-Grade Glioma

Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted antitumor virotherapies, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Northwestern University’s Investigational New Drug (IND) application for Calidi’s CLD-101. CLD-101 is a novel stem-cell based platform designed to deliver oncolytic viruses to tumors, enhancing their antitumor effects. The Phase 1b/2 clinical trial is expected to commence in late 2024 at Northwestern University.

September 30, 2024

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2024 Operating and Financial Results

Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSEAM: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted antitumor virotherapies, today reported its operating and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024...

August 13, 2024

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Launch of Nova Cell Subsidiary and $3 Million Aggregate Investment from Dr. Ronald Rigor

Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Launch of Nova Cell Subsidiary and $3 Million Aggregate Investment from Dr. Ronald Rigor...

July 29, 2024

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Recent Operational Highlights

SAN DIEGO, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of systemic oncolytic targeted immunotherapies with the potential to deliver genetic payloads, today reported its first quarter 2025 operating and financial results and reviewed recent business highlights.

May 14, 2025

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces IL15 Superagonist as First Payload to be Delivered by Systemic Antitumor Virotherapy Platform at AACR Annual Meeting

SAN DIEGO, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted antitumor virotherapies, today announced the selection of IL15 superagonist (Il15-IL15Ra) as the first payload to be delivered into tumors using its systemic antitumor virotherapy platform, RTNova. New preclinical data were presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting on April 27, 2025, in Chicago, IL.

April 28, 2025

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Reports Inducement Grant Under NYSE American LLC Company Guide Section 711

SAN DIEGO, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted antitumor virotherapies, today announced that in connection with the appointment of Eric Poma, Ph.D. as Chief Executive Officer , the Company’s Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors has approved the grant of an inducement non-qualified stock option for Dr. Poma for the purchase of 726,412 shares with an exercise price of $0.469, which was the closing price of the Company’s common stock on April 22, 2025, the date of grant (the “Stock Options”).

April 25, 2025

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Chief Executive Officer Transition and Appointment of Eric Poma, Ph.D. as CEO and Director

SAN DIEGO, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted antitumor virotherapies, today announced the succession of its Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), Allan Camaisa, to Eric Poma, Ph.D., who was appointed as CEO and member of the Board of Directors of Calidi (“Board”), effective April 22, 2025. Mr. Camaisa will continue to serve as a member of the Board.

April 23, 2025

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Join Calidi Biotherapeutics’ Exclusive Live Investor Webinar and Q&A Session on April 24

SAN DIEGO, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted antitumor virotherapies, is pleased to invite investors to a webinar on April 24, 2025, at 4:15 p.m. ET.

April 22, 2025

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces FDA Clearance of IND Application for CLD-201 in Solid Tumors

SAN DIEGO, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering targeted antitumor virotherapies, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for CLD-201. This investigational, allogeneic stem cell-based immunotherapy is set to advance into clinical development for the treatment of solid tumors in adults, focusing on breast cancer, head & neck cancer and soft tissue sarcoma.

April 17, 2025

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Transforming all Tumor Sites: The Power of Systemic Enveloped Virotherapy

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November 13, 2024

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Phase 1 Study of Multiple Intracerebral Doses of a Neural Stem Cell-based Oncolytic Virotherapy for Treatment of Recurrent High-grade Gliomas

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June 1, 2024

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Non-Clinical Evidence Supporting the Upcoming CLD-201 Clinical Trial: Cell-Based Oncolytic Virotherapy for Multiple Solid Tumors

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June 1, 2024

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Transforming Tumor Immune Microenvironments with a Novel Systemic Enveloped Oncolytic Virotherapy Targeting All Tumor Sites

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June 1, 2024

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Stem Cell Platforms for Enhanced Oncolytic Virotherapy

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April 16, 2024

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Deciphering Anticancer Mechanisms of Oncolytic Virus-loaded Stem Cells

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April 9, 2024

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In The News

Analyst Bullish On Calidi Biotherapeutics, Newly Listed Cancer Treatment Player

Baird initiates coverage on Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc CLDI, which uses allogeneic stem cells to deliver oncolytic viruses to tumors for cancer treatment. Just a month back, Calidi Biotherapeutics became the latest biotech to take the special purpose acquisition company route to the public market

October 9, 2023

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Calidi Biotherapeutics: A Promising Player in the Cancer Treatment Market

Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc (NYSE: CLDI) is making waves in the biotech industry with its innovative approach to cancer treatment. The company utilizes allogeneic stem cells to deliver oncolytic viruses directly to tumors, offering new hope for patients.

October 9, 2023

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