Caladrius Biosciences to Host 2017 First Quarter Financial Results Conference Call on May 18, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time


BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 09, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caladrius Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLBS) (“Caladrius” or the “Company”), a cell therapy company with a therapeutic development pipeline focused on immune modulation and select cardiovascular conditions as well as a subsidiary, PCT, a development and manufacturing partner for the cell therapy industry, announces that the Company will release financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017 on Monday, May 15, 2017.

Caladrius’ management will host a conference call for the investment community beginning at 5:00 pm ET on Thursday, May 18, 2017, to discuss the financial results, provide a company update and answer questions.

Shareholders and other interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing 877-562-4460 (U.S.) or 513-438-4106 (international) and providing conference ID 20837689. The call will also be broadcast live on the Internet via the Company’s website at www.caladrius.com/events.

The webcast will be archived on the Company’s website for 90 days.

About Caladrius Biosciences
Caladrius Biosciences, Inc. is a cell therapy development company with cell therapy products in development based on multiple technology platforms and targeting autoimmune and cardiology indications. The Company is investigating its lead product candidate, CLBS03, for the treatment of recent-onset type 1 diabetes in a currently enrolling Phase 2 trial. The Company’s subsidiary, PCT, is a well-known development and manufacturing partner exclusively focused on the cell therapy industry and has served over 100 clients since 1999. For more information on Caladrius please visit www.caladrius.com.

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This Press Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including forward-looking statements regarding the Sale, the possibility of obtaining stockholder or other approvals or consents for the Sale and Caladrius’ future prospects. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: risks and uncertainties relating to potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the Sale; risks related to the failure to complete the Sale; unexpected costs, charges or expenses relating to or resulting from the Sale; restrictions contained in, and termination fees that may be payable pursuant to, the purchase agreement relating to the Sale; litigation or adverse judgments relating to the Sale; risks relating to the completion of the proposed Sale, including the risk that the required stockholder vote might not be obtained in a timely manner or at all, or other conditions to the completion of the Sale not being satisfied; any difficulties associated with requests or directions from governmental authorities resulting from their review of the Sale; any changes in general economic and/or industry-specific conditions; and other risks detailed in Caladrius’ filings with the SEC, including those disclosed under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Caladrius’ Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 17, 2017 and in subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other filings made with the SEC. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Press Release. Caladrius does not intend, and disclaims any obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking information contained in this Press Release or with respect to the matters described herein.

Contacts:
Investors:
LHA
Anne Marie Fields
Senior Vice President
Phone: +1-212-838-3777
Email: afields@lhai.com

Media:
Caladrius Biosciences, Inc.
Terrance Beckett
Communications and Marketing
Phone: + 1-646-434-2681
Email: tbeckett@caladrius.com