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Clarity Pharmaceuticals has reported a steep 136% increase in its half-year loss to $55.6 million, alongside the closure of its European subsidiary, signaling a challenging period for the ASX-listed biotech.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals reports a sharp rise in half-year losses as it intensifies investment in its pivotal Phase 3 trial for knee osteoarthritis, setting sights on a critical interim analysis in mid-2026. The company also expands its osteoarthritis pipeline and maintains strong funding amid a strengthening biotech sector.

Patrys Limited reported a near doubling of its half-year loss to $3.02 million, driven by restructuring and a strategic pivot including the acquisition of Reliis Pty Ltd. The company is advancing a dual-platform biotech strategy combining a clinical-stage CNS asset with its proprietary antibody platform.

BluGlass Limited reported a 14% revenue increase to A$5.76 million and a 28% reduction in net loss to A$4.1 million for H1 FY26, bolstered by a key US Department of War contract extension and a refreshed board driving growth.

Percheron Therapeutics reports a 64% reduction in half-year losses to $3.1 million, driven by progress in its licensed immuno-oncology drug HMBD-002 and a strategic pivot away from discontinued assets.

Vectus Biosystems reports a narrowed half-year loss as it advances clinical drug VB0004 and nears a key asset sale to XORTX Therapeutics.

Island Pharmaceuticals reports a 213.8% increase in half-year loss to $4.81 million, driven by strategic acquisition and clinical development investments. The company advances its antiviral portfolio with Galidesivir and ISLA-101, supported by strong US regulatory engagement and a $9 million capital raise.

Prescient Therapeutics reported a 62.8% increase in half-year losses to nearly $4 million, driven by intensified clinical development of its PTX-100 cancer therapy. The company bolstered its balance sheet with a $9.85 million capital raise while securing key regulatory milestones in Europe and the US.

PYC Therapeutics reported a narrowed half-year loss of $22.8 million while progressing four RNA drug candidates through clinical stages. The company announced a major $653 million capital raising to extend its cash runway to 2030 and support ongoing development.

Mesoblast Limited is set to release its half-year financial results and operational update, spotlighting its FDA-approved cell therapy and expanding international partnerships.

AdAlta Limited reported a $2.44 million loss for H1 FY26 while progressing a key CAR-T therapy collaboration and raising $2.8 million in capital. The company’s ‘East to West’ immunotherapy strategy gains momentum with regulatory tailwinds and cost efficiencies.

Arovella Therapeutics reported a 22% increase in half-year losses to $1.88 million while securing FDA acceptance of its IND application for lead asset ALA-101, paving the way for first-in-human trials.