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Australian Foundation Investment Company (ASX:AFI) posted a 3% increase in net profit for FY26, holding dividends steady with a special payout amid portfolio underperformance against the ASX 200.

BlinkLab has bolstered its war chest with a A$17.5 million placement, secured a foundational US patent valid through 2041, and made significant progress in its FDA autism diagnostic trial and European ADHD study.

Xenitra has secured a three-year procurement agreement worth at least A$12 million with Kangsheng, a leading Chinese pharmaceutical distributor, marking its OTC pharmaceuticals division's shift from setup to commercial execution.

BLS Pharmaceuticals capped FY26 with record revenue and EBITDA, boosted by international expansion and major contracts, setting the stage for further growth in FY27.

Argenica Therapeutics is gearing up for a pivotal late-stage clinical trial of its neuroprotective drug ARG-007 (xaranetide) in acute ischaemic stroke, backed by strong safety assays and solid funding.

Atomo Diagnostics reported a 40% increase in FY26 revenue to $5.3 million, driven by a surge in HIV self-test sales and new OEM customer orders. The company is advancing its syphilis and liver test developments while enhancing manufacturing capacity.

Adheris Health’s revenue and profit fell sharply in Q4 FY26 due to the previous challenging pharma budget cycle, but the company achieved cashflow break-even and ended the period with $9.5 million in net cash.

CLINUVEL Pharmaceuticals is relocating its corporate headquarters to the United States and reducing its global workforce by up to 20%, realigning its operations to focus solely on the US pharmaceutical market and unlock greater capital access.

Dimerix has strengthened its kidney disease pipeline with a US patent grant for DMX-652, extending protection until 2043 and setting the stage for a Phase 2 trial targeting acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery.

Alpha HPA Limited progresses construction of its flagship Stage 2 facility on schedule and budget, while product demand surges across semiconductor and battery sectors, with forecasts exceeding 50,000 tonnes per annum.

Optiscan Imaging has kicked off a US clinical trial with Mayo Clinic to test its InVue and InForm devices in breast conserving surgery, aiming to generate data for FDA 510(k) submissions and validate a new surgical-pathology workflow.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has strengthened its balance sheet with a combined $5.75 million cash inflow from Australian Government R&D tax incentives, supporting its pivotal Phase 3 osteoarthritis trial and regulatory efforts.