Calidi Biotherapeutics Received NYSE American Notification Letter Regarding Stockholders’ Equity Deficiency

Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (CLDI) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Other Events. Exhibit 99.1 Calidi Biotherapeutics Received NYSE American Notification Letter Regarding Stockholders’ Equity Deficiency SAN DIEGO, September 25, 2026 – Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company pioneering the developm

Event · Listing notice
Exchange
NYSE American
Kind
deficiency
Rule
Section 1003(a)(ii)

Facts are quoted from the filing text and checked against it.

Original reporting
Published Sep 25, 2026, 9:15 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
$CLDI
Bearish
high confidence
Mentioned
$CLDI
Relevance
6/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR 8-K
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$CLDIBearishMed
01

Why it matters

The notice creates immediate compliance risk, likely prompting short sellers and volatility. Acceptance of a plan could mitigate downside.

02

Market read

Compliance notice is a material corporate event for CLDI, affecting price and investor sentiment.

03

What to watch

Potential for a capital raise or strategic partnership to quickly boost equity.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 8/10Timing: plan due Oct 21, 2026

Background

Calidi Biotherapeutics (CLDI) is a biotech developing oncolytic virus therapies. The NYSE American requires $4M equity for companies with losses; CLDI fell short.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$CLDIBearishHigh confidence
Context

Calidi Biotherapeutics received a NYSE American notice of stockholders' equity deficiency and must submit a compliance plan by Oct 21, 2026 or face delisting.

Expected impact

downside pressure until plan acceptance; possible short-term volatility.

Evidence & confidence

Listing deficiency is material for a small-cap biotech; market reacts to compliance uncertainty.

Market effects

Highlights compliance risk for small-cap biotech listings on NYSE American.

US small-cap biotech sector may see heightened scrutiny.

Limited to US-listed biotech investors.

Counterpoint

If management secures a robust compliance plan, the stock could rebound on relief rally.

Key entities

  • NYSE American

    Exchange enforcing continued listing standards.

  • Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc.

    Biotech issuer facing equity deficiency.

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