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Global X S&P Biotech ETF (ASX:CURE) reported a AUD22.601 million profit for the year to 30 June 2026, reversing the prior year’s AUD2.863 million loss. The turnaround was driven overwhelmingly by gains in listed biotech securities and foreign exchange, rather than recurring income.

Dimerix has drawn A$17 million from a non-dilutive facility, giving the biotech funding it says is sufficient to complete the ACTION3 Phase 3 trial of DMX-200 and continue developing DMX-652. A further A$17 million remains available, although repayment depends partly on future licensing income, milestones or capital-market access.

Nyrada has secured AU$12.0 million from institutional and sophisticated investors, with a further AU$2.0 million shareholder purchase plan planned, giving the biotech funding to advance its Xolatryp clinical programs. The raise also carries substantial dilution and an unusually large proposed director subscription worth AU$5.125 million, subject to shareholder approval.

Actinogen Medical (ASX:ACW) has clarified that no undisclosed information explains recent unusual trading in its shares, pointing instead to recent underwriting of options and published updates. The biotech also reaffirmed compliance with ASX rules and provided a detailed update on its lead Alzheimer’s drug Xanamem and ongoing clinical trials.

Osteopore Limited’s half-year results show an 8% revenue drop driven by currency effects, while losses widen 14% as the company invests heavily in product development and market growth.

PYC Therapeutics strengthened its financial footing with a $600 million capital raise and made notable clinical progress across four RNA therapeutic programs targeting genetic diseases.

Cambium Bio has secured FDA agreement on a streamlined single pivotal Phase 3 trial for Elate Ocular®, cutting development costs and timelines. Despite a AUD 4.1 million loss for FY2026, the company strengthened its funding position and manufacturing partnerships ahead of patient dosing targeted for late 2026.

Papyrus Australia has expanded its TBS contract for an additional sample run after mixed trial results and secured a $200,000 unsecured loan with Irwin Biotech, advancing its capital raising efforts with L39 Capital.

Alterity Therapeutics posted a 285% jump in revenue to A$1.72 million but also a 93% rise in net loss to A$23.4 million for FY2026. The company secured FDA alignment on a single pivotal Phase 3 trial for ATH434 in Multiple System Atrophy, setting the stage for trial start by year-end.

Syntara Limited’s FY2026 results show a 7.9% revenue decline and a 13.6% increase in net loss amid significant clinical progress, including FDA backing for its lead drug amsulostat and a successful $8.8 million capital raise.

Clarity Pharmaceuticals reported a 67% increase in net loss to $107.2 million for FY26, driven by higher R&D spending, while advancing multiple Phase III trials and expanding manufacturing capacity ahead of commercialisation.

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals marked its tenth consecutive profit with stable revenues and rising cash reserves, while accelerating U.S. expansion including a Nasdaq uplisting and potential ASX delisting.