S-1/A: Calidi Biotherapeutics Files Amendment No. 3 to Form S-1 Registration Statement

Sentiment:

S-1/A


Calidi Biotherapeutics files an amendment to its Form S-1 registration statement to include updated exhibits and legal opinions related to its proposed offering.

Capital raiseThe company desires to issue and sell to each Purchaser, and each Purchaser, severally and not jointly, desires to purchase from the Company, securities of the Company as more fully described in this Agreement.The registration statement relates to the proposed offer and sale of common stock units, pre-funded units, and placement agent warrants, aiming to raise up to $32.4 million.

Summary

  • Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. filed Amendment No. 3 to its Form S-1 registration statement with the SEC on April 2, 2024.
  • The amendment primarily includes updated exhibits, specifically Exhibits 5.1, 23.1, and 23.2, and refiles Exhibit 10.38.
  • No changes were made to Part I or Part II of the original registration statement.
  • The registration statement relates to the proposed offer and sale of common stock units, pre-funded units, and placement agent warrants, aiming to raise up to $32.4 million.
  • The securities purchase agreement outlines the terms and conditions for the sale of these securities to purchasers.
  • Legal opinions from Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP confirm the validity and binding nature of the offered securities.
  • The filing includes consents from Marcum LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm, for the inclusion of their audit report.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The document is a standard regulatory filing related to a securities offering. The sentiment is neutral as it primarily contains factual information and legal opinions.

Positives

  • Legal counsel has provided opinions confirming the validity and binding nature of the securities being offered.
  • The company has obtained consent from its independent auditor for the inclusion of their report in the registration statement.

Future Outlook

The company intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of securities for working capital purposes.

Industry Context

This offering is part of Calidi Biotherapeutics' strategy to raise capital for its operations and further develop its biotherapeutic products.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The offering will provide the company with additional capital, potentially benefiting shareholders through increased growth opportunities.
  • The offering could dilute existing shareholders' ownership.

Next Steps

  • The company will proceed with the offering of securities after the registration statement is declared effective.
  • The company will apply to list the shares and warrant shares on the relevant trading market.

Key Dates

DateDescription
January 9, 2023Agreement and Plan of Merger dated January 9, 2023, by and among First Light Acquisition Group, Inc., FLAG Merger Sub, Inc., Calidi, First Light Acquisition Group, LLC and Allan Camaisa
February 9, 2023Amendment No. 1, dated as of February 9, 2023, to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of January 9, 2023, by and among First Light Acquisition Group, Inc., FLAG Merger Sub, Inc., Calidi, First Light Acquisition Group, LLC and Allan Camaisa
March 1, 2023Employment Agreement, dated March 1, 2023 by and between Calidi and Boris Minev, M.D.
June 16, 2023Amendment No. 2, dated as of June 16, 2023, to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of January 9, 2023, by and among First Light Acquisition Group, Inc., FLAG Merger Sub, Inc., Calidi, First Light Acquisition Group, LLC and Allan Camaisa
September 12, 2023Amendment to Warrant Agreement dated September 12, 2023, among Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc., Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company and Equiniti Trust Company, LLC.
October 25, 2023Employment Agreement, dated October 25, 2023 by and between Calidi and Andrew Jackson
January 26, 2024Convertible Promissory Note Purchase Agreement dated January 26, 2024
January 29, 2024Original filing date of the Registration Statement on Form S-1
March 8, 2024Settlement Agreement dated March 8, 2024
March 15, 2024Date of Marcum LLP's audit report on Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc.'s consolidated financial statements
April 1, 2024Amendment No. 2 to Form S-1 filed on April 1, 2024
April 2, 2024Filing date of Amendment No. 3 to Form S-1

Keywords

S-1, registration statement, securities, offering, common stock, warrants, Calidi Biotherapeutics, Amendment

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