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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-033594"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CLDI"
cik: "0001855485"
company_name: "Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-07-16T21:30:30+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-16T21:32:06.035135+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Calidi Biotherapeutics signs new lease expected to save ~$1.1M/year in rent and facility costs

## Summary
- New 44-month lease for 9,038 sq ft at 5580 Morehouse Drive, San Diego, starting Oct 1, 2026.
- Prior lease at 4475 Executive Drive terminated effective Sept 30, 2026; no early termination fee.
- Estimated annual savings of ~$1.1M in rent and facility-related expenses.
- Initial monthly base rent $51,968.50 ($5.75/sq ft), escalating 3% annually.
- Letter of credit of $113,574.78 required within 10 days.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-033594
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CLDI
- cik: 0001855485
- company_name: Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-07-16T21:30:30+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 1.02, 2.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1855485/000149315226033594/0001493152-26-033594-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1855485/000149315226033594/form8-k.htm

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