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Invion Limited has affirmed its compliance with ASX disclosure rules following the US FDA’s granting of Orphan Drug Designation for its anal cancer treatment candidate INV043. The company detailed the timing and verification process behind its announcement.

Dimerix Limited reported a 22% reduction in its FY2025 loss to $13.25 million, driven by strong licensing revenues and advancing its pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial for DMX-200. The company secured new global partnerships valued at up to AU$1.4 billion, bolstering its cash reserves and commercial prospects.

Actinogen Medical reported a $14.7 million net loss for FY25 while progressing its lead drug Xanamem through pivotal Alzheimer’s and depression trials, with interim results expected in January 2026. The company has secured funding through mid-2026 and is preparing for commercialization.

InhaleRx Limited reported a widening half-year loss as it accelerates clinical trials for inhaled drug-device therapies, supported by a substantial $38.5 million funding facility.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals has initiated the first US investigational site for its pivotal Phase 3 trial of NNZ-2591 targeting Phelan-McDermid syndrome, marking a significant milestone in addressing this rare neurodevelopmental disorder.

Nyrada Inc. reported a sharp 25% decline in revenues alongside a 248% surge in net losses for the fiscal year ending June 2025, signaling mounting financial pressures for the pharmaceutical developer.

Prescient Therapeutics reported an 11.1% reduction in net loss for FY2025, progressing its lead candidate PTX-100 into Phase 2a trials with FDA Fast Track and Orphan Drug designations, supported by a recent $9.8 million capital raise.

Invion Limited has disclosed that the US FDA granted Orphan Drug Designation for its lead cancer drug candidate INV043, explaining recent unusual trading activity in its shares. The company confirmed it was unaware of the FDA decision prior to its public release and has now complied with continuous disclosure rules.

Neurizon Therapeutics reports encouraging topline results from its Phase 1 Open-Label Extension study of NUZ-001, demonstrating long-term safety and a significant survival advantage in ALS patients. These findings pave the way for the pivotal HEALEY ALS Platform Trial planned for late 2025.

Opthea Limited has terminated its sozinibercept wet AMD program following Phase 3 trial failures and settled a major funding agreement, setting the stage for a strategic reset.

AdAlta Limited outlines its innovative 'East to West' cellular immunotherapy approach, in-licensing Asian CAR-T assets and progressing clinical trials in Australia to unlock value. The company also seeks partners for its anti-fibrotic and anti-malarial protein therapeutics.

Neurizon Therapeutics faces a delay in FDA review for its lead ALS therapy NUZ-001, with a new decision expected by early October amid agency-wide staffing challenges.