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Medlab Clinical reports a near-empty cash balance and zero receipts in Q2 2025, while actively pursuing a business acquisition ahead of its ASX removal date.

Alterity Therapeutics has raised over A$2 million through its U.S. ATM facility and expects nearly A$5.7 million in Australian tax rebates, fueling the advancement of its lead neurodegenerative drug candidate ATH434 following promising Phase 2 results.

Argent BioPharma reports strategic cost-cutting moves including facility closures and delisting from the LSE, while securing German distribution approval and raising significant capital to support its drug pipeline.

Skin Elements Limited reports steady progress in commercialising its plant-based SE Formula biotechnology, highlighted by ongoing product trials, a successful R&D rebate, and a $513k non-renounceable entitlement issue.

BPH Global Limited secured $325,000 in funding during the December quarter, progressing its Indonesian seaweed venture and renewing key R&D partnerships. The company ends the quarter with $226,000 cash on hand and plans a $1 million capital raise at an upcoming EGM.

Hexima Limited has called off its planned acquisition of AI developer Real Thing Entertainment, ending the quarter with $1.64 million in cash and a cautious outlook on future strategic moves.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has launched a Loyalty and Piggyback Options program aimed at rewarding shareholders and raising up to $111.96 million to support its pivotal Phase III clinical trial.

Prescient Therapeutics has secured FDA clearance for its PTX-100 Phase 2 trial targeting relapsed/refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, while also appointing James McDonnell as its new CEO. The company reports steady progress in its cell therapy platforms and maintains a solid cash position bolstered by a recent R&D tax rebate.

Cambium Bio has secured a A$3 million capital raise and achieved FDA Fast Track status for its lead ophthalmology product, Elate Ocular®, setting the stage for Phase 3 trials in mid-2025.

Tissue Repair Limited reports initial patient enrolment in its pivotal Phase 3 trial for TR987®, alongside a robust 35% quarterly sales increase for its TR Pro+® product. The company is also advancing manufacturing and distribution strategies to support growth.

Papyrus Australia Ltd reported a $284,000 net cash outflow for the December 2024 quarter, reflecting abnormal expenses but maintaining a solid funding runway through existing facilities and strategic initiatives.

Chimeric Therapeutics has dosed the first three patients in its Phase 1/2 CHM CDH17 CAR-T trial targeting gastrointestinal cancers, alongside advancing its AML and NK cell therapy programs. The company also secured $5 million in funding and appointed Dr Rebecca McQualter as CEO.