UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 28, 2016


 CALADRIUS BIOSCIENCES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
 
 
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
001-33650
(Commission
File Number)
22-2343568
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
106 Allen Road, 4th Floor, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
 
(908) 842-0100
Registrant's Telephone Number
 
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

Resignation of Dr. Andrew Pecora as Director
On December 28, 2016, Dr. Andrew Pecora resigned as a director of the board of directors (the “Board”) of Caladrius Biosciences, Inc. (the “Company” or "Caladrius") effective December 28, 2016. Dr. Pecora's resignation was not a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices.







SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
 
 
CALADRIUS BIOSCIENCES, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ David J. Mazzo
 
 
 
Name:
David J. Mazzo, PhD
 
 
Title:
Chief Executive Officer
 
Dated:    December 30, 2016