SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calithera Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CALA), a
clinical stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing novel small molecule drugs directed against tumor
metabolism and tumor immunology targets for the treatment of cancer, today announced its participation at the 2018 Citi Global
Healthcare Conference. Calithera will host meetings with investors at the conference in New York on Thursday, December 6,
2018.
About Calithera
Calithera is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on fighting cancer by discovering, developing, and
commercializing novel small molecule drugs that target tumor and immune cell metabolism. Calithera is headquartered in South
San Francisco, California. For more information about Calithera, please visit www.calithera.com.
Forward Looking Statements
Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate,"
"estimate," "intend," "poised" and similar expressions (as well as other words or expressions referencing future events,
conditions, or circumstances) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include those related to
the timing of Calithera’s clinical trials, the clinical and commercial potential of its product candidates, Calithera’s ability to
fund its clinical programs, and Calithera’s receipt of clinical data from its clinical trials. Because such statements are subject
to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. The potential product candidates that Calithera develops may not progress through clinical development or receive
required regulatory approvals within expected timelines or at all. In addition, clinical trials may not confirm any safety,
potency or other product characteristics described or assumed in this press release. Such product candidates may not be beneficial
to patients or successfully commercialized. The failure to meet expectations with respect to any of the foregoing matters may
have a negative effect on Calithera's stock price. Additional information concerning these and other risk factors affecting
Calithera's business can be found in Calithera's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. These
forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and speak only as of the date hereof, and, except as required
by law, Calithera disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or
circumstances.
SOURCE: Calithera Biosciences, Inc.
CONTACT:
Jennifer McNealey
ir@Calithera.com
650-870-1071
