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In a stark reflection of the challenges facing the market, shares of First Light Acquisition Group (CLDI) have tumbled to a 52-week low, touching down at a mere $0.6, with market capitalization shrinking to just $12.4 million. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock’s RSI indicates oversold territory. This significant downturn in the company’s stock price marks a precipitous decline from its previous positions, underscoring the volatility that has gripped the financial markets. Over the past year, CLDI has seen its value erode dramatically, with a staggering 1-year change showing a decline of -92.2%. The company’s financial health score is rated as WEAK by InvestingPro, which has identified 16 additional key insights about the stock’s current situation. Investors are closely monitoring the stock as it navigates through these turbulent times, with many keeping an eye on potential shifts in the company’s strategy or market conditions that could signal a rebound or further descent.
In other recent news, Calidi Biotherapeutics has made significant financial adjustments and strategic moves. The biopharmaceutical company refiled its consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, to reflect a 1-for-10 reverse stock split, according to a Current Report on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, Calidi Biotherapeutics announced plans for a public stock offering and secured a $2 million investment through a registered direct offering and a concurrent private placement, with Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. serving as the exclusive placement agent.
In terms of board changes, Alan Stewart was elected as a Class I Director, while George Ng decided not to stand for re-election, reducing the board size from six to five members. Marcum LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. Renowned cancer immunotherapy expert Dr. George E. Peoples also joined the company’s board.
Baird maintained an Outperform rating on Calidi Biotherapeutics, albeit with a reduced target price. Lastly, the company presented new data at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2024, focusing on the effectiveness of antitumor virotherapies. These are the recent developments at Calidi Biotherapeutics.
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