# Lyell Immunopharma Announces Closing of Additional $50 Million Tranche of Equity Private Placement and Appointment of Smital Shah as Chief Financial and Business Officer
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Ticker: LYEL
Company: Lyell Immunopharma
Source: Lyell Immunopharma
Published: 2026-03-09 12:00 EST
Original Source URL: https://ir.lyell.com
## Summary

Closing of additional $50 million tranche of $100 million equity private placement after achievement of clinical milestone for rondecabtagene autoleucel Smital Shah appointed Chief Financial and Business Officer SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lyell Immunopharma,

## Article Body
Closing of additional $50 million tranche of $100 million equity private placement after achievement of clinical milestone for rondecabtagene autoleucel Smital Shah appointed Chief Financial and Business Officer SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lyell Immunopharma,
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