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Goodstart Early Learning has conditionally agreed to acquire 31 centres operated by Edge Early Learning, including 20 of Arena REIT’s 27 properties occupied by the childcare group. The proposed transaction remains subject to due diligence, final documentation and Arena’s consent to lease assignments.

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.

Urbanise.com Limited reported 14.3% revenue growth to $15 million in FY2026, significantly narrowing its net loss to $0.9 million while advancing a NAB partnership pilot and launching AI features.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (ASX:CQE) posted a robust FY26 result with a 13.1% rise in operating earnings per unit, driven by strategic acquisitions and disciplined capital recycling. The portfolio now boasts a $2.3 billion valuation, near-full occupancy, and extended lease terms, underpinning income resilience amid ongoing sector demand.

Arena REIT reported an 8% rise in net operating profit to $79.1 million for FY2026, driven by rental growth and development completions, while facing uncertainty over its Edge Early Learning Portfolio due to rent defaults.

Arena REIT faces a rent payment default from key tenant Edge Early Learning, representing 14% of rental income, prompting default notices and a delay in FY2026 financial results.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (ASX:CQE) reported a 13.1% rise in operating earnings per unit for FY26, driven by strategic acquisitions and strong rental growth, while raising guidance for FY27.

Arena REIT's portfolio valuation rises by $11.5 million in H2 FY2026, underpinning a 5.5% increase in distributions and continued active portfolio management.

Arena REIT has declared its June 2026 quarterly distribution at 4.8125 cents per security, consistent with its full-year guidance, and is offering a Dividend Reinvestment Plan with a 1.5% discount to encourage reinvestment.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (CQE) has acquired a 25% interest in a $53 million Brisbane pathology lab leased to Sonic Healthcare under a 20-year triple-net lease, while divesting early learning assets and reaffirming FY26 guidance.

Lindian Resources has begun full-scale construction at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project and secured the SARECO Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate facility in Kazakhstan, positioning itself as a rare earths producer with downstream processing capabilities.

Arena REIT has declared a quarterly distribution of 4.8125 cents per security, aligning with its FY26 guidance, while activating a discounted Dividend Reinvestment Plan to encourage investor participation.