BURLINGTON, Mass., Dec. 29, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coronado Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNDO) ("Coronado" or the "Company"), founder of CB Pharma Acquisition Corp., announced in connection with CB Pharma Acquisition Corp.'s public offering of 4,000,000 units, it has completed the sale of an additional 200,000 units pursuant to the 45-day over-allotment option granted to the underwriters in its public offering to purchase up to an additional 600,000 units. The issuance of the additional 200,000 units closed on December 24, 2014. The Company also consummated a simultaneous private placement of an additional 1,000 private placement units to EarlyBirdCapital, Inc.

The 4,200,000 units sold in the public offering, including the 200,000 units sold pursuant to the over-allotment option, were sold at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, generating total gross proceeds of $42,000,000. Of the gross proceeds of the public offering and simultaneous private placements, $42,845,000 (or approximately $10.20 per share sold in the public offering) was placed in trust.

EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. acted as the sole book-running manager for the offering. Aegis Capital Corp. and I-Bankers Securities acted as co-managers.

The initial public offering was made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained by contacting EarlyBirdCapital, Inc., Attention: Prospectus Department, 366 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, New York 10017, Attn: Aimee Bloch, (212) 661-0200.

A registration statement relating to CB Pharma's securities had been filed with, and declared effective by, the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 12, 2014. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Coronado Biosciences

Coronado Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to investing in, acquiring, developing, and commercializing novel pharmaceutical products. The Company's portfolio currently includes novel immunotherapy agents for the treatment of autoimmune diseases and cancer. As part of its growth strategy, the Company plans to leverage its biopharmaceutical business and drug development expertise to acquire rights to, or to finance, innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology products, technologies and/or companies, using a variety of approaches including licensing, partnerships, joint ventures, direct financings and/or public and private spin-outs. For more information, visit www.coronadobiosciences.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements include, but are not limited to, any statements relating to our growth strategy and any other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect our business, operating results, financial condition and stock price. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated are: risks related to our growth strategy; our ability to obtain, perform under, and maintain financing and strategic agreements and relationships; risks relating to the results of research and development activities; uncertainties relating to preclinical and clinical testing; our dependence on third party suppliers; our ability to attract, integrate, and retain key personnel; the early stage of products under development; our need for substantial additional funds; government regulation; patent and intellectual property matters; competition; as well as other risks described in our SEC filings. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law.

CONTACT: Lucy Lu, MD, Executive Vice President &
         Chief Financial Officer
         Coronado Biosciences, Inc.
         781-652-4525; ir@coronadobio.com