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Neuren Pharmaceuticals reported a robust half-year with an 88% increase in net profit, driven by rising royalties from DAYBUE™ sales and progress in its NNZ-2591 clinical program. The company also completed a $39.6 million share buy-back, underscoring confidence in its growth trajectory.

BCAL Diagnostics has partnered with Sonic Healthcare Australia to broaden access to its innovative blood-based breast cancer test, BREASTEST plus™, across Sydney. This move formalizes a commercial rollout following successful trials and aims to improve early detection for women with dense breast tissue.

Proteomics International Laboratories reported a 26% increase in losses for FY2025, driven by higher operational costs as it advances its Promarker® diagnostic pipeline. Despite an 8% rise in revenue from ordinary activities, total income slipped 2%, underscoring ongoing commercialisation challenges.

Biome Australia Limited has reported its first net profit alongside a 41.6% jump in sales revenue, driven by strong domestic growth and expanding international partnerships.

Biome Australia Limited reports its first profitable year since 2018, driven by a 41.6% revenue increase and significant international growth.

AdAlta Limited reported a reduced net loss of $4.5 million for FY2025 but flagged material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern, with no dividends declared.

Microba Life Sciences reported a 30% increase in revenue to $15.7 million for FY25, driven by strong growth in its core microbiome diagnostic products and successful UK market expansion. Despite narrowing its net loss to $14.9 million, the company is focused on scaling diagnostics adoption and achieving break-even in FY26.

Starpharma reports a significant 183% jump in FY25 revenue to $4.9 million, alongside a 31% reduction in losses and a solid cash position of $15.4 million. The biotech firm’s progress underscores growing momentum in its dendrimer technology pipeline.

Neurizon Therapeutics reported a $16.6 million loss for FY2025 amid significant progress in its lead neurodegenerative therapy NUZ-001, including regulatory milestones and a global licensing deal. The company is poised to enter a pivotal ALS clinical trial pending FDA clearance.

Imugene Limited reported a significant 54% reduction in net loss for FY25, driven by cost efficiencies and promising clinical progress in its immuno-oncology pipeline. The company’s lead asset, azer-cel, achieved a 79% response rate in Phase 1b trials and secured FDA Fast Track designation.

Actinogen Medical reports steady progress in its Alzheimer’s and depression drug trials, backed by strong funding and strategic commercial planning. Key interim data from the pivotal XanaMIA trial is expected early next year.

Actinogen Medical reported a $14.7 million net loss for FY25 while progressing its lead drug Xanamem through pivotal Alzheimer’s and depression trials, with interim results expected in January 2026. The company has secured funding through mid-2026 and is preparing for commercialization.