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Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) reported a 2.7% rise in half-year profit to $154.2 million and increased its interim dividend to 12 cents per share, while its portfolio outpaced the S&P/ASX 200 over the past year.

Audeara has officially launched its Clinico Sound Earbuds CS1 in Taiwan through a strategic partnership with Clinico Inc., marking a key step in its international expansion and tapping into a growing hearing health market.

Emyria Limited announces key leadership shifts with Greg Hutchinson stepping up as Executive Chairman and Dr. Michael Winlo transitioning to Chief Scientific Officer, aiming to scale innovative mental health therapies amid growing demand.

Compumedics has locked in a pivotal five-year contract with Philips Australia, cementing Somfit as the leading device for pharmacy-based sleep testing and underpinning significant SaaS revenue growth through 2028.

LTR Pharma has inked a national distribution agreement with Symbion, positioning its innovative ED treatment SPONTAN® for broad pharmacy access across Australia ahead of its commercial launch.

Pacific Edge reports stable test volumes in Q3 FY25 despite Medicare reimbursement uncertainties and seasonal slowdowns, while gearing up for legal action against a flawed Medicare coverage decision.

Global Health Limited reported a robust 22% increase in customer receipts for the December 2024 quarter, alongside a significant improvement in operating cash flow, positioning the company well amid ongoing healthcare sector challenges.

Wellnex Life has negotiated a delayed and reduced-cost payment arrangement for its Pain Away acquisition, aligning with its upcoming London Stock Exchange dual listing plans. The move supports the company’s growth momentum following record revenues from Pain Away.

Respiri Limited has completed its acquisition of Orb Health Inc. for US$9 million in shares, marking a strategic move to strengthen its foothold in the US connected and chronic care market. The integration promises operational cost savings and expanded service offerings.

PolyNovo Limited reports a robust 22.8% revenue increase in 1H FY25, driven by strong U.S. and international sales growth and progressing FDA approval efforts for its NovoSorb platform.

Beam Dental Bidco Pty Ltd has extended its off-market takeover offer for Pacific Smiles Group Limited, pushing the closing date to January 30, 2025. This extension signals ongoing negotiations and a potentially protracted acquisition process.

Artrya Limited has responded to an ASX price query following a notable surge in its share price, confirming no undisclosed information and adherence to continuous disclosure rules.