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EDU Holdings has completed a selective buyback of 18 million shares, reducing its issued capital by 12.5% and aiming to boost earnings per share immediately.

Nido Education outlines the challenges facing Australia's early childhood sector amid demographic shifts and affordability pressures, while detailing its strategic response and upcoming capital management decisions.

G8 Education has announced a significant $350 million goodwill impairment for FY25, reflecting ongoing sector pressures. Despite this, the company maintains its EBIT guidance but suspends dividends and pauses its share buyback program.

Embark Early Education has removed major hurdles from its off-market takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare, signalling stronger momentum towards acquisition.

Cluey Ltd has terminated its planned acquisition of Education Futures Group, the parent of Art of Smart, citing unmet conditions. The company remains focused on expanding its blended learning offerings and exploring new acquisition opportunities.

EDU Holdings Limited anticipates FY25 financial results near the top of its guidance, driven by strong revenue and profit growth from its higher education arm, Ikon Institute.

Mayfield Childcare Limited’s board has issued a Target’s Statement recommending shareholders reject Embark Early Education’s unsolicited takeover offer, citing undervaluation and significant risks. The offer, which includes a scrip or cash option, is seen as opportunistically timed amid Mayfield’s operational turnaround.

Embark Early Education Limited has initiated an off-market takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare Limited, offering shareholders a choice between scrip or cash consideration at a significant premium. The bid aims to consolidate operations and expand Embark’s footprint across Australia’s childcare sector.

Embark Early Education Limited has launched an off-market takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare Limited, offering shareholders a choice of scrip or cash consideration at a significant premium. The bid aims to consolidate Embark’s position in the early childhood education sector with a strategic acquisition.

IDP Education has updated its revenue recognition policy to recognise Student Placement revenue at census date across all jurisdictions, leading to restated FY25 financials and reaffirmed FY26 guidance.

Embark Early Education has successfully completed a $12 million placement to support its conditional takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare. The capital raise attracted strong backing from existing and new sophisticated investors.

Nido Education Limited has completed the acquisition of two child care services for $6 million, projecting a $1.3 million EBIT boost in 2026. Both services boast occupancy rates above 90%, reinforcing Nido’s incubation growth strategy.