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M&A as Fundraising for San Diego Life Science Companies: The Cend Therapeutics and Caladrius Biosciences Transaction
M&A as Fundraising for San Diego Life Science Companies: The Cend Therapeutics and Caladrius Biosciences Transaction

The Life Sciences industry is a major driver of San Diego’s innovation economy, accounting for over $33B in total economic impact. This DealStory organized by ACG San Diego will focus on the recent “merger of equals” agreement between San Diego-based Cend Therapeutics and Caladrius Biosciences. This strategic merger, in which Cend Therapeutics was represented by Procopio, created a financially sound company with a diverse product development pipeline, providing the financial ability to scale, and a collaborative leadership team perfectly aligned with identical visions for future growth.

Learn the stepping stones of how this all-stock transaction was made possible, from its humble early stage at Sanford Burnham, to what ultimately led to the development of a new publicly traded company. Along with its leading-edge product offerings, the icing on the cake for Founder Erkki Ruoslahti was receiving the prestigious Lasker Award, the U.S. version of the Nobel Prize, in September.

Key takeaways:

  • How can M&A serve as an alternative fundraising vehicle to an IPO?
  • How is the San Diego life sciences community on the leading edge of oncology therapeutics?
  • How did the merger of Cend and Caladrius bring together a diverse product pipeline with robust clinical trial resources?

Speakers:


M&A as Fundraising for San Diego Life Science Companies: The Cend Therapeutics and Caladrius Biosciences Transaction

Date & Time

Location

Lomas Santa Fe Country Club

1505 Lomas Santa Fe Drive
Solana Beach, CA 92075
United States

Pricing

  • ACG San Diego Annual Sponsors: $30
  • ACG San Diego Members: $30
  • Members of Other ACG Chapters: $30
  • Non-Members & Guests: $95

Chapter Members whose membership dues still include the cost of this breakfast meeting will receive a discount code via email to be applied at checkout.

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