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Embark Early Education has requested a general meeting to install its chair and managing director on Mayfield Childcare’s board and remove three directors. The move comes after Embark lifted its stake in Mayfield to 50.04%, raising the prospect of a board with no directors independent of the majority shareholder.

Arena REIT delivered higher earnings, distributions and asset values in FY2026, but the failure of a major childcare tenant has forced a sharp reset in its near-term outlook. Edge Early Learning accounts for about 14% of rental income and is now in voluntary administration after missing rent.

Mayfield Childcare’s HY26 results reveal a 6% revenue decline and deepening statutory loss, offset by operational improvements and strategic restructuring.

Mayfield Childcare has completed a fully subscribed entitlement offer, raising approximately $3 million to support its ongoing operational turnaround.

Mayfield Childcare's Mayfield 360 division has achieved registration as an NDIS provider, enabling it to expand early intervention support services and transition from pilot to billable operations.

Kinatico Limited reports a robust FY26 with SaaS revenue growth driving total revenue up 9.4% to $35.2 million and net profit after tax soaring 78.5% to $2.0 million, underpinned by its AI-native compliance platform.

Embark Early Education has secured a $4 million placement from a US institutional investor to fuel potential asset acquisitions, issuing 10 million new shares at $0.40 each under its 10% placement capacity.

Mayfield Childcare has launched a $3 million entitlement offer, fully covered by major shareholder pre-commitments and partial underwriting, to bolster working capital and support its operational turnaround amid ongoing sector challenges.

HeraMED's Phase 1 pilot with Lee Health confirms strong patient adoption and operational efficiency for its digital maternity care platform, setting the stage for broader US rollout.

Mayfield Childcare has pulled its FY26 earnings guidance amid rising costs and regulatory shifts, while cautiously advancing its Mayfield 360 allied health initiative.

Embark Early Education delivered solid 2025 growth with revenue up 28% to $104.7 million and Centre EBITDA rising 16%, while advancing its strategic stake in Mayfield Childcare to nearly 50%.

Kinatico Ltd has reported a 30% year-on-year rise in SaaS revenue to $5.2 million for Q3 FY26, with EBITDA up 27% amid extended sales cycles and economic uncertainty. The company’s AI-native compliance platform is well positioned for regulatory tailwinds starting July 2026.