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Opthea Limited reports a striking turnaround with a $339.9 million profit for H1 2026, driven by a strategic refocus on developing OPT-302 for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), a rare lung disease affecting women. The company plans a rebrand and ASX reinstatement as it charts a new course in rare respiratory health.

Argent BioPharma reported a significantly reduced half-year loss of A$2.9 million, progressing a strategic acquisition to bolster its CannEpil drug pipeline and securing up to A$11 million in new funding.

Nexalis Therapeutics reported a widening loss of $1.83 million for 2025, reflecting increased investment in product development and marketing. Despite the loss, the company boosted its cash reserves through equity raises and borrowings.

Avecho Biotechnology reported a 9.3% revenue increase alongside a 41.5% rise in net loss for 2025, while progressing its Phase III CBD insomnia trial and securing a significant licensing agreement with Sandoz.

Skin Elements Limited reported a $4.01 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025, alongside a 41% revenue drop, while securing $2.5 million in fresh capital to advance its proprietary SE Formula biotechnology products.

Radiopharm Theranostics reported a 44% increase in net loss to $27 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by expanded R&D spending. The company bolstered its cash reserves through a $35 million placement while progressing multiple clinical trials across its radiopharmaceutical pipeline.

Racura Oncology reported a $4.1 million loss for H1 FY26, reflecting heavy investment in clinical trials and intellectual property. The company also boosted cash reserves through capital raises and rebranded from Race Oncology.

Actinogen Medical has successfully completed a $16.8 million capital raising, combining a $12 million placement with a $4.8 million share purchase plan, to fund its pivotal Alzheimer’s disease trial and other 2026 initiatives.

Mesoblast Limited reported its first commercial sales of FDA-approved Ryoncil, generating $48.7 million in net product sales for the half-year ended December 31, 2025, while reducing its net loss by 16%. The company also secured a $125 million five-year credit facility, restructuring its debt to support ongoing commercialization and development.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals reports a sharp rise in half-year losses as it intensifies investment in its pivotal Phase 3 trial for knee osteoarthritis, setting sights on a critical interim analysis in mid-2026. The company also expands its osteoarthritis pipeline and maintains strong funding amid a strengthening biotech sector.

Patrys Limited reported a near doubling of its half-year loss to $3.02 million, driven by restructuring and a strategic pivot including the acquisition of Reliis Pty Ltd. The company is advancing a dual-platform biotech strategy combining a clinical-stage CNS asset with its proprietary antibody platform.

Biotron Limited reported a half-year loss as it completed the acquisition of Sedarex Limited and advanced its Hepatitis B drug candidate BIT-HBV001, backed by a $2.5 million capital raise. The company faces material uncertainty over its going concern status, hinging on securing further funding.