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Vitrafy has added US blood network Versiti to its cryopreservation development programme, with the partnership focused on no-wash platelet preservation and regulatory verification. The deal strengthens the company’s institutional network, but initially generates no revenue and remains subject to US regulatory requirements.

AnteoTech has set sales conversion as its FY2027 priority after FY2026 sales revenue slipped to A$460,397, while operating expenses fell sharply and cash stood at A$11.2 million. The battery materials and life sciences company says customer evaluations and partnership discussions are building, but most opportunities remain short of recurring commercial revenue.

AnteoTech has received $1.905 million from the Australian R&D Tax Incentive, providing fresh cash for its battery materials and life sciences commercialisation efforts. The rebate relates to eligible research conducted during the 2026 financial year.

Patrys has moved its injectable quetiapine program into human testing, while its FY2026 annual report warns the company will need further funding within 12 months. The company ended the year with $3.36 million in cash after raising capital and acquiring the RLS-2202 development program.

AnteoTech reduced its FY2026 loss and strengthened its balance sheet, but auditors warned that a material uncertainty remains over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Commercial revenue fell sharply as battery and diagnostics opportunities remained largely in evaluation or negotiation.

Microba shareholders would own about 67% of an enlarged Genetic Signatures under a proposed all-scrip merger valued at approximately A$51 million. The deal combines roughly A$29.6 million of FY2026 revenue and identifies up to A$3 million in potential annual cost synergies, but remains subject to a long list of approvals.

Immuron Limited has inked an exclusive US distribution deal for PROIBS®, a European-certified medical device targeting abdominal discomfort, marking a key step in its digestive health portfolio growth.

Vitrafy Life Sciences has secured its first US cell and gene therapy foothold by deploying its cryopreservation technology at Charter Medical's Innovation Hub, signalling a strategic expansion into a high-value biopharma segment.

BLS Pharmaceuticals (ASX: BLS) reported a standout FY26 with revenue surging 161% to $74.2 million and net profit more than tripling to $15.4 million, driven by expanded manufacturing and major international contracts including a $50 million German supply deal.

Microba Life Sciences delivered a mixed FY26, with overall revenue slipping 5.8% to $14.76 million and a statutory loss widening 38.7% to $20.7 million. The company’s strategic pivot to core microbiome testing paid off with a 92% surge in core testing revenue and record test volumes in Australia and the UK. Despite the headline loss, underlying loss improved 11% thanks to cost cuts and AI-driven efficiencies. Microba is gearing up for the October launch of its GI Navigator diagnostic and targeting cash flow break-even on a run-rate basis in calendar 2027.

Atomo Diagnostics lifted revenue 41% to AUD 5.33 million for FY26, cutting its loss by 29% to AUD 3.51 million, driven by HIV self-testing growth and a key US partnership. Leadership changes signal a strategic pivot as the company eyes global expansion.

Thorney Technologies Ltd posted a $16.4 million net loss for FY2026, deepening from last year, as it continued to simplify its portfolio and execute a substantial share buyback program.