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CSL Limited has released its half-year results showing a slight revenue decline amid ongoing transformation efforts, while maintaining its full-year guidance and expanding its share buyback program.

CSL Limited reported a 7% decline in underlying NPATA to US$1.9 billion for the half-year, weighed down by restructuring costs and impairments, yet maintains full-year guidance and expands its share buy-back program.

CSL Limited reported a sharp 80% drop in net profit for the half year ended December 2025, driven by significant restructuring and impairment charges, yet maintained its growth guidance and dividend payout.

CSL Limited announces the retirement of CEO Dr Paul McKenzie, with veteran executive Gordon Naylor appointed as interim CEO and Managing Director. The leadership change marks a new chapter for the biotech giant amid ongoing strategic transformation.

The US Congress has reauthorized the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher program through September 2029, a move that could significantly benefit Neuren Pharmaceuticals as it advances its rare disease drug candidates.

FortifAI Limited has completed its acquisition of FastAI Pty Ltd, gaining control of the innovative Nol8 technology and appointing seasoned executive Yosef Keret as director and Celerriem CEO.

Argenica Therapeutics has won a crucial regulatory waiver from the European Medicines Agency, removing the need for paediatric trials for its stroke drug ARG-007 and clearing the way for faster adult market approval in Europe.

Vectus Biosystems is close to finalising a $4.3 million transaction with Canadian biotech XORTX Therapeutics, while actively pursuing licensing opportunities for its anti-fibrotic drug candidates amid cost reductions.

Biotron Limited has successfully closed its fully subscribed rights issue, raising $1.52 million, and completed the acquisition of Sedarex Limited, positioning itself for growth in its diversified biotech portfolio.

BluGlass Limited has extended its contract with the U.S. Department of War by A$1.05 million and appointed a refreshed Board to accelerate its commercial growth in visible laser technology. The company is advancing its GaN laser portfolio amid a US$100 million project pipeline and ongoing R&D investments.

Prescient Therapeutics has secured a key regulatory milestone with the EMA granting Orphan Drug Designation for PTX-100 to treat cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, while expanding its Phase 2a clinical trial across multiple continents.

Noxopharm has successfully completed dosing in its HERACLES clinical trial for SOF-SKN™, demonstrating strong safety and tolerability. The company also secured a new overseas partnership and its first US patent for the Sofra platform.