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Sigma Healthcare has completed its acquisition of Chemist Warehouse, issuing new shares and cash to former shareholders and appointing a refreshed board to steer the merged entity forward.

Island Pharmaceuticals has successfully completed patient dosing in the Phase 2b therapeutic arm of its PROTECT clinical trial for ISLA-101, targeting dengue fever treatment. High-level results are expected within two months, potentially advancing a significant antiviral candidate.

Clarity Pharmaceuticals has expanded its breast cancer pipeline by introducing 64/67Cu-SAR-trastuzumab, supported by promising pre-clinical data and a new supply agreement for trastuzumab, aiming to address the unmet needs in HER2-positive breast cancer treatment.

CSL Limited has announced a USD 1.30 per share dividend for the half-year ending December 2024, marking a steady return for investors despite the payout being fully unfranked.

CSL Limited reported a solid half-year performance with 5% revenue growth and a 7% rise in net profit, driven by strong demand in its Behring and Vifor segments despite challenges in Seqirus. The company reaffirmed its full-year NPATA guidance of 10-13%, signaling confidence in its operational momentum.

CSL Limited reported a solid 5% revenue increase and 6% rise in net profit after tax for the half year ended December 2024, underpinned by robust performance in its plasma therapies business despite headwinds in its influenza vaccine segment.

Wellnex Life Limited has announced a non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise approximately $22.1 million at $0.65 per share, supporting its planned AIM listing and strategic growth initiatives.

Arovella Therapeutics has requested a voluntary suspension of its ASX-listed securities pending a material announcement on a capital raising, expected by 17 February 2025.

BTC Health has transformed its decade-long license agreement with Arna Pharma into an indefinite partnership, gaining royalties from Singapore and Malaysia sales and first rights to new pharmaceutical products in Australia and New Zealand.

CLINUVEL has released preliminary data from its CUV052 study showing SCENESSE® is well tolerated in adolescent erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) patients, supporting a planned label extension in 2025.

Mayne Pharma reports a robust first half of FY25 with revenues climbing to $210-$215 million and underlying EBITDA soaring by up to 300%, driven by strong performance in Women's Health.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals has received a significant cash inflow of approximately US$50 million following the sale of a Priority Review Voucher linked to its Rett syndrome treatment. This milestone underscores the growing value of Neuren’s neurological drug portfolio and its partnership with Acadia Pharmaceuticals.