** Shares of 4DMedical Ltd 4DX.AX jump 44.9% to A$0.645,
set for their best day since Nov 13, 2023, if gains hold
** Medical technology firm says it has signed a distribution
agreement with Dutch medical device maker Koninklijke Philips NV
PHG.AS
** Co says, Philips will have exclusive distribution rights
to co's suite of products with U.S. govt customers and
non-exclusive rights with all other U.S. customers
** Adds, the 5-yr deal will leverage Philips' established
and existing commercial partnerships with both the U.S. Veterans
Health Administration and the Department of Defense
** Stock down ~19% YTD
(Reporting by Ayushman Ojha in Bengaluru)
((Ayushman.ojha@thomsonreuters.com))