SAN DIEGO, March 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE:CLDI) ("Calidi" or the "Company"), a biotechnology company pioneering the development of targeted genetic medicines, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering and the exercise in full of the underwriters' over-allotment option for gross proceeds of approximately $6.0 million, prior to deducting underwriting commissions and offering expenses.

In connection with the offering, the Company sold 12,094,631 shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) Series J warrants to purchase 12,094,631 shares of common stock, Series K warrants to purchase 12,094,631 shares of common stock, and Series L warrants to purchase 12,094,631 shares of common stock, including the full exercise of the underwriter's option to purchase 1,575,000 shares of common stock and accompanying warrants..

Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. acted as sole book-running manager for the offering.

The securities described above were offered pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-284229), which was declared effective by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 7, 2025 and the related registration statement filed under Rule 462(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, which became automatically effective upon filing. A final prospectus supplement was filed with the SEC and is available on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the final prospectus 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 [email protected].

The Series J warrant has an initial exercise price of $0.50 per share, is exercisable upon issuance, and has a term expiring ...