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Argent BioPharma has locked in an A$11 million convertible financing facility to finalize its strategic acquisition of AusCann assets and accelerate its growth plans, including a potential US stock exchange listing.

Argent BioPharma has secured a transformative acquisition of AusCann’s core assets, bolstering its drug delivery technology and manufacturing capabilities ahead of a planned U.S. listing. The company also reported key clinical milestones and refinancing moves in its September 2025 quarterly update.

PYC Therapeutics has kicked off a global Phase 1b repeat dose study of its investigational drug PYC-001 targeting Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy, a rare genetic eye disease with no current treatments. Initial dosing has begun, with key data expected in the second half of 2026.

LTR Pharma has increased its ownership in LevOmega to approximately 43% through a strategic A$1 million investment, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable, pharmaceutical-grade omega-3 development.

Starpharma has entered a significant collaboration with Genentech to develop dendrimer-drug conjugates for oncology, securing an upfront payment and potential milestone earnings exceeding half a billion dollars.

LTR Pharma Limited (ASX, LTP) reported significant progress in FY25, advancing its novel intranasal treatments for erectile dysfunction and expanding its commercial footprint in Australia and the US. The company secured key partnerships and capital raises, positioning itself for regulatory milestones and global market entry.

PYC Therapeutics reported a 14.5% rise in income to AUD 26.17 million for FY2025 alongside a 33.3% increase in net loss, while increasing its stake in Vision Pharma to 97.1%. The auditor flagged material uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Argent BioPharma has signed a binding term sheet to acquire key assets from AusCann Group Holdings, significantly expanding its clinical pipeline, intellectual property, and European manufacturing and distribution capabilities ahead of a planned US stock exchange listing.

PYC Therapeutics has escalated dosing to the highest level in its Phase 1a trial of PYC-003 and begun dosing patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease, marking key progress toward regulatory milestones.

PYC Therapeutics has secured Safety Review Committee approval to increase dosing in its clinical trial for a novel treatment targeting Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy, a rare blinding genetic disease. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the development of PYC-001, a first-in-class RNA therapy.

LTR Pharma has appointed Associate Professor Darren Katz, a leading urologist and erectile dysfunction expert, to its Scientific Advisory Board, aiming to fast-track the development and commercialization of its innovative nasal spray treatments SPONTAN and ROXUS.

PYC Therapeutics has secured Safety Review Committee approval to escalate dosing in its clinical trial for Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy, marking a pivotal step in developing a treatment for this currently untreatable blinding disease.