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ASPI Isotopes Inc. has agreed to acquire Renergen Limited in an all-share deal, creating a vertically integrated global entity focused on critical materials for semiconductors, medical isotopes, and green energy. The transaction addresses Renergen’s liquidity challenges and positions the combined company for growth across multiple strategic sectors.

Whitefield Industrials Limited reported a 10% increase in core operating profit for the year ended March 2025, outperforming its benchmark with a 7.5% portfolio return and raising fully franked dividends to 10.5 cents per share.

Clarity Pharmaceuticals has initiated its second registrational Phase III AMPLIFY trial for the Cu-SAR-bisPSMA PET imaging agent targeting biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer. The multi-centre study aims to generate critical data supporting FDA approval and could redefine prostate cancer diagnostics.

Avecho Biotechnology has expanded its pivotal Phase III clinical trial for a CBD insomnia treatment by adding new recruitment sites and partnering with pharmaceutical giant Sandoz to boost patient enrolment and regulatory progress.

LTR Pharma has expanded patient access to its fast-acting erectile dysfunction treatment SPONTAN by partnering with TerryWhite Chemmart’s extensive pharmacy network, marking a significant step in its commercial rollout and regulatory strategy.

Mayne Pharma has sent out the Scheme Booklet to shareholders, marking a key step in the proposed acquisition by Cosette. The booklet includes critical details to guide shareholder decisions ahead of the upcoming Scheme Meeting.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has successfully raised A$8.4 million through an entitlement offer and placement to fund pivotal Phase 3 clinical trials, advancing its synthetic anti-infective pipeline towards commercialisation in 2026.

Mayne Pharma Group has proposed a $7.40 per share acquisition by Cosette Pharmaceuticals, with unanimous board support and a fair and reasonable opinion from an independent expert. Shareholders will vote on the scheme on June 18, 2025.

Sigma Healthcare has released its standalone annual and sustainability reports for the year ending January 2025, marking the final disclosures before its merger with Chemist Warehouse Group in February 2025.

Mesoblast has been granted a seven-year orphan-drug exclusivity by the FDA for its cell therapy Ryoncil, reinforcing its market position in treating steroid-refractory acute graft versus host disease in children.

Amplia Therapeutics reports a significant milestone in its ACCENT trial, with 15 confirmed partial responses indicating that narmafotinib combined with chemotherapy outperforms chemotherapy alone in advanced pancreatic cancer.

Mayne Pharma has voluntarily withdrawn a speaker presentation for its contraceptive NEXTSTELLIS® following an FDA Untitled Letter concerning promotional claims. The company confirms this does not impact sales or its planned merger with Cosette.