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Embark Early Education has closed its takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare, acquiring nearly 40% voting power with a strong cash acceptance rate. The move signals a significant step in sector consolidation.

Mayfield Childcare reported FY25 revenue growth driven by acquisitions but faced EBITDA decline due to occupancy and integration issues. Embark Education’s takeover bid adds a new dimension to the company’s strategic outlook.

Mayfield Childcare Limited reported a modest revenue increase for 2025 but suffered a dramatic net loss and faced an audit qualification over related party disclosures.

Nido Education Limited reported a 3.8% increase in revenue to $169.9 million for 2025, while earnings and net profit declined. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 2.2 cents per share, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns despite challenging market conditions.

Embark Early Education Limited delivered a robust 2025 financial performance, marked by significant revenue and EBITDA growth, while setting sights on expanding through a strategic takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare Limited.

G8 Education’s 2025 full year results reveal significant occupancy challenges amid affordability pressures and sector confidence issues, alongside a $350 million goodwill impairment. Despite these hurdles, the company maintains a strong focus on child safety, operational discipline, and cautious capital management.

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.

Arena REIT reported a remarkable 202% jump in net profit for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by significant property revaluation gains and steady rental income growth. Distributions rose 5%, supported by an expanded and fully leased portfolio of early learning and healthcare properties.

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

Arena REIT has announced its December 2025 quarter distribution of 4.8125 cents per stapled security, reflecting steady income from its social infrastructure portfolio. The distribution includes components relevant for tax purposes, underscoring the REIT’s ongoing compliance and investor transparency.

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 unveils Mayfield 360, an allied health services division aimed at integrating therapy supports within its childcare network, targeting a sizable and growing segment of the National Disability Insurance Scheme market.