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Little Green Pharma has entered a $7.8 million sale and leaseback agreement for its Western Australia production site, aiming to fuel growth in Australia and Europe while maintaining operational control.

Medical Developments International (MVP) reported an 8% revenue increase driven by strong Penthrox growth, despite a slight EBIT loss impacted by foreign exchange. The company advances pediatric approvals and targets further volume gains.

Sonic Healthcare has reported a robust half-year performance, with revenue climbing 16.6% to A$5.45 billion and net profit rising 10.9%, underpinned by organic growth and key acquisitions. The company maintains its full-year guidance amid ongoing US business rationalisation.

Cogstate Limited reported a solid 12% increase in revenue to $26.9 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by growth in its Clinical Trials segment and a 2% rise in net profit before tax. The company’s contracted future Clinical Trials revenue also grew 10%, signalling strong momentum ahead.

Medibank Private Limited reported a 6% rise in operating profit for the half-year ended December 2025, despite an 11% drop in net profit after tax amid ongoing cybercrime-related costs and legal challenges. The company also raised its interim dividend by 6.4%, signalling confidence in its capital position and growth strategy.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has drawn down US$5 million from its Convertible Note Facility to fund the next phase of its global Phase 3 trial for knee osteoarthritis treatment, marking a key step as patient recruitment nears 50%.

Austco Healthcare has reported a robust first half of 2026, with revenue surging 31% and EBITDA jumping 60%, underpinned by solid contract backlog and debt-free balance sheet.

Rhythm Biosciences reported a $2.26 million half-year loss as it advances ColoSTAT into commercialisation and expands geneType partnerships, signalling a pivotal phase for the ASX-listed medical diagnostics company.

Nyrada Inc. reported a $3.19 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025, while advancing its lead drug candidate Xolatryp® into Phase IIa clinical trials targeting heart attack treatment.

Orthocell has secured a $3 million R&D tax refund, lifting its cash reserves to nearly $50 million and reinforcing its financial strength as it pushes commercialisation of its nerve repair product Remplir™ across key global markets.

Cyclopharm has achieved a key milestone with Technegas approved for clinical use at the US National Institutes of Health, marking a strategic advance in its American expansion. Installation is imminent, leveraging a federal procurement framework that could broaden Technegas applications beyond pulmonary embolism.

Adherium Limited has raised $6.7 million through a Placement and Institutional Entitlement Offer, positioning itself to expand its digital respiratory management solutions and advance value-based care contracts with US insurers.