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Biotron Limited has advanced its Hepatitis B antiviral program while preparing to acquire Sedarex Limited, backed by a $2.5 million capital raise. The move signals a strategic expansion into safer anaesthetics alongside ongoing R&D progress.

Biotron Limited is set to acquire Sedarex Limited, gaining global patents for SedRx, a next-generation general anaesthetic, supported by a $2.5 million capital raising to fund regulatory and development milestones.

Biotron Limited reported a significantly reduced net loss of $318,572 for FY2025, bolstered by a $1.27 million capital raise and a $1.81 million R&D tax rebate, as it advances clinical and preclinical antiviral programs.

Biotron Limited has successfully raised $1.27 million through an entitlement issue to fund its antiviral drug development, including a promising Hepatitis B compound that cleared its initial animal safety study.

Biotron Limited has completed the initial safety phase of its lead Hepatitis B drug in animal studies, paving the way for efficacy testing in two distinct mouse models. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the company’s antiviral drug development program.

Biotron Limited reported a robust net cash inflow of $1.095 million for the December 2024 quarter, driven largely by government grants, supporting its operational stability despite ongoing R&D expenses.

Biotron Limited has engaged US-based C14 Consulting Group to drive strategic partnerships for its antiviral drug portfolio, including lead candidate BIT225, while advancing its Hepatitis B research.