Latest Licensing Deals News

CSL has secured an exclusive agreement to co-develop and co-promote Alentis Therapeutics’ investigational drug lixudebart, committing US$355 million upfront and funding a multi-trial development programme. The antibody remains unapproved, with its commercial potential dependent on results from ongoing and planned clinical studies.

Immuron delivered record FY26 sales, a narrower loss and a much stronger cash balance, while shifting clinical development towards commercial partners. The annual report also flags a material weakness in inventory controls and confirms that IMM-529 remains dependent on a future licensing deal.

Recce Pharmaceuticals narrowed its operating loss to AUD 15 million in FY26, progressing Phase 3 trials for its anti-infective RECCE 327 and securing key patents and commercial partnerships.

ClearVue Technologies saw a 35% revenue decline to $161,000 and a $11 million net loss in FY2026, driven by a major operational overhaul and significant product certification efforts. Despite the financial setback, the company expanded into new markets and secured key commercial projects.

4DS Memory Limited is set to acquire Australian Edge-AI software firm Jenesys, raising $5 million to integrate its autonomous systems capabilities with 4DS’s PCMO ReRAM technology, targeting computing-in-memory and neuromorphic markets.

Audeara Limited delivered record FY26 revenue of $4.45 million, driven by a 45% surge in Australian wholesale sales and progress in AI audio licensing with OPTEK Microelectronics. The company narrowed its loss and advanced Auracast deployments across retirement villages and education sectors.

Weebit Nano surged to record revenue of $15.3 million in FY26, fueled by key licensing deals and product tape-outs, while investing heavily in R&D and AI initiatives. Despite a $54.9 million loss, a $102 million capital raise leaves the company well-positioned for growth.

Aerometrex delivered a landmark FY26 with operating revenue up 12.3% to $26.84 million and EBITDA more than doubling to $7.68 million, driven by a 27.2% jump in MetroMap subscription revenue and a 37.8% rise in Annual Contract Value.

Ainsworth Game Technology’s first half 2026 results reveal a sharp revenue drop driven by North American and Latin American market pressures, offset partially by Asia Pacific growth and a key patent licensing deal.

Acrux Limited reported a 46% revenue increase to $6.6 million in FY26, driven by US generic product royalties and licensing milestones, while narrowing its net loss by 90%. The company is pivoting towards developing a female testosterone therapy with encouraging Phase II data and active regulatory engagement.

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited posted a $511 million statutory net profit for FY26, driven by significant portfolio restructuring and growth in digital and outdoor advertising, while advancing AI licensing partnerships.

NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals posted a $4.69 million loss for FY2026, driven by R&D ramp-up and clinical progress with its StemSmart™ platform, while halting independent development of its glaucoma drug EmtinB to pursue licensing deals.