Latest Childcare News

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.

Mayfield Childcare reports steady occupancy growth and improved earnings in late 2025, setting a stronger foundation for FY26 amid sector challenges and an impending takeover offer from Embark Education.

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.

Embark Early Education has revised the timeline for its conditional takeover bid of Mayfield Childcare, delaying key regulatory filings into early 2026.

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.

G8 Education has revised down its full-year earnings forecast due to ongoing occupancy challenges and increased regulatory investments, signaling continued sector pressures.

Nido Education updates its 2025 financial outlook and growth plans, highlighting sector challenges and upcoming government childcare subsidy reforms that could reshape demand.

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.

Talius Group has raised $4 million in a recent placement, expanding its subscription base and preparing to capitalize on new aged care legislation set to take effect in November 2025.

Eildon Capital Group has recommended that securityholders accept Samuel Terry Asset Management’s unsolicited $0.875 per security takeover offer, which represents a 24% premium to recent trading prices. An independent expert has deemed the offer fair and reasonable, but uncertainties remain around board composition and liquidity post-offer.