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Mesoblast Limited’s Ryoncil® posted US$36 million in Q4 revenue, driving a full-year total of US$115 million, exceeding initial forecasts. The FDA-approved stem cell therapy for pediatric graft-versus-host disease shows robust uptake across US pediatric centres.

ReNerve has locked in a flexible A$5 million convertible note facility with RiverFort, drawing an initial A$1.6 million to back its commercial push and US sales ramp-up.

Proteomics International has won a key US patent for its PromarkerEndo blood test, bolstering its commercial foothold in the world’s largest healthcare market. The patented technology offers a non-invasive, accurate diagnosis of endometriosis, a condition that currently takes years to detect.

Island Pharmaceuticals is progressing its broad-spectrum antiviral Galidesivir amid a severe Ebola outbreak, securing government approvals in Uganda and outlining a dual clinical and regulatory development pathway targeting multiple deadly filoviruses.

Cogstate Ltd smashed previous records with $89 million in net sales contracts for FY26, more than doubling the prior year. The company enters FY27 with a robust $118.5 million revenue backlog, signalling solid growth visibility.

Argent BioPharma has struck a global licensing deal for its CannEpil® epilepsy therapy with Splash Beverage Group, securing US$5.5 million upfront through convertible debt forgiveness and retaining manufacturing and intellectual property rights alongside a 15% royalty on future sales.

Optiscan Imaging has begun commercial sales of its InSpecta™ microscopic imaging device in the US veterinary sector following FDA clearance, marking its first clinical device launch and a strategic expansion into a $15.87 billion market.

Promisia Healthcare’s aged care occupancy climbed to a record 96% in June 2026, underpinning its FY27 earnings growth guidance. Aldwins House led the turnaround, while solar initiatives and wellness programs roll out across sites.

PainChek announces the immediate departure of CEO Philip Daffas, with COO Andy Hoggan stepping in as interim leader amid a strategic pivot to boost US market growth following FDA clearance.

Nexalis Therapeutics has ended funding negotiations with Point8 Capital after failing to secure a formal agreement, while successfully completing its IRX-616a Phase 1 trial with no serious adverse events. The company is reassessing clinical priorities amid funding uncertainty.

Compumedics reported a record $60.3 million in FY26 revenue, driven by an 18% year-on-year increase and a 70% jump in SaaS recurring revenues from Somfit and Nexus 360. The company resolved supply chain disruptions and targets faster EBITDA growth in FY27.

ReNerve Limited has secured regulatory approval to market its flagship NervAlign Nerve Cuff in Indonesia, marking a major step in its Asia-Pacific expansion and unlocking access to one of the region’s largest nerve repair markets.