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CD Private Equity Fund II reported a reduced net loss of $2.43 million for the half-year to September 2025, supported by $9.45 million in distributions from portfolio realisations. Despite foreign exchange headwinds, the Fund maintains a diversified portfolio and a positive long-term return track record.

SDI Limited reported stable FY25 revenue with improved margins and advancing Montrose project, while regional sales showed mixed results.

Mayne Pharma’s acquisition by Cosette Pharmaceuticals faces a brief delay as FIRB extends its approval deadline, prompting a reschedule of the critical court hearing to November 23.

Pro Medicus Limited’s U.S. arm has secured a significant five-year, A$44 million contract to deploy its cloud-based Visage 7 imaging platform with Advanced Radiology Management, marking a strategic expansion in North America.

Navigator Global Investments delivered record financial results in FY25, driven by strong revenue growth and strategic expansion, while suspending dividends to fuel future growth. Key leadership changes mark a new chapter for the alternative asset manager.

The Foreign Investment Review Board has extended its deadline for approving Mayne Pharma's acquisition by Cosette Pharmaceuticals, maintaining the current transaction timetable for now.

Monash IVF Group has appointed Dr Victoria Atkinson as its new Managing Director and CEO, effective May 2026, signaling a strategic leadership shift for the assisted reproductive services provider.

BrainChip Holdings Ltd has launched a fully underwritten $35 million placement alongside a $2 million share purchase plan to fund the commercialization of its Akida 2.0 technology and new TENNs product development. The capital raise underscores the company’s commitment to expanding its footprint in the rapidly growing edge AI market.

Integral Diagnostics has appointed Jason Martinez as its new CEO, set to lead the company’s growth and innovation efforts starting in 2026. Martinez brings over two decades of diagnostic imaging leadership experience, promising a strategic focus on expansion and operational excellence.

Epsilon Healthcare has commenced operations of its new pharmacy division and extended a key loan facility, signaling a strategic pivot towards integrated healthcare and financial stability after recent restructuring.

Mayne Pharma’s acquisition by Cosette Pharmaceuticals faces a regulatory delay as the Foreign Investment Review Board extends its approval deadline, pushing the court hearing to mid-November.

Medibank is set to acquire Better Medical, a network of 61 GP clinics across four states, for approximately $159 million, enhancing its primary care footprint and preventive health initiatives.