Lisata Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm focused on pioneering and bringing to market cellular therapies. These treatments are designed to either reverse disease progression or facilitate the repair of damaged bodily tissues. The company's product portfolio features several notable candidates: HONEDRA, which has received SAKIGAKE designation and is presently in Phase II clinical trials for critical limb ischemia; XOWNA, currently undergoing Phase IIb testing for coronary microvascular dysfunction; and CLBS201, a CD34+ cell therapy aimed at individuals with chronic kidney disease who are not yet on dialysis. Founded in 1980 and based in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, the company was initially known as NeoStem, Inc., then rebranded as Caladrius Biosciences, Inc. in June 2015, before assuming its present identity as Lisata Therapeutics, Inc. on September 15, 2022.
Lisata Therapeutics Provides Update Following Termination of Merger Agreement
Lisata Therapeutics terminated its merger agreement with Kuva Labs and filed suit in the Delaware Court of Chancery seeking a $2 million termination fee and damages for breach of contract.
The board is evaluating strategic alternatives including potential liquidation or dissolution, alongside acquisitions or asset sales.
To preserve cash, the company implemented a reduction in force of approximately 72% of full-time employees, eliminating the Executive Vice President of R&D and Chief Medical Officer positions.