Latest Childcare Sector News

Mayfield Childcare Limited reported stable revenue and improved profitability in Q4 FY25, outpacing peers in occupancy growth while rejecting a takeover offer from Embark Early Education.

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 has announced an off-market takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare, valuing the company at nearly $38 million and offering shareholders a premium over recent prices. The move aims to create a larger childcare group with enhanced resources and educational outcomes.

Mayfield Childcare Limited reported a 5% revenue increase and a 14% rise in underlying EBITDA for Q3 FY25, alongside a $2.4 million debt reduction and an extended borrowing facility. The company also ended a planned divestment and announced a new community partnership.

Nido Education Limited reported a 7.5% increase in revenue for the half-year ending June 2025, alongside a modest net profit and a fully franked interim dividend. The company also completed a strategic acquisition to expand its childcare footprint.

Finexia Financial Group announces a strategic leadership reshuffle with the return of Neil Sheather as CEO and Managing Director, the appointment of Robert Spano as Executive Chairman, and a new CEO for its childcare subsidiary, Shared Beginnings.

G8 Education faces ASX scrutiny over its handling of sensitive information about a former employee, with the regulator questioning the company’s disclosure practices despite GEM’s insistence of compliance.

Mayfield Childcare Limited reports a significant operational and financial turnaround in Q2 FY25 under new CEO Daniel Stone, with improved earnings and cost efficiencies despite ongoing sector pressures.