Latest Education Sector News

Embark Early Education has closed its takeover offer for Mayfield Childcare, increasing its shareholding to just under 50%. The move leaves Embark short of majority control but signals strategic intent.

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.

Decidr AI Industries Ltd reported a $17.2 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025, reversing a prior profit, while completing full ownership of Decidr.ai and expanding into the US market with Sugarwork Inc.

Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited reported a 15.4% rise in profit after tax for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by pricing and operational efficiencies despite a 5% drop in lesson volumes. The company also declared a fully franked interim dividend and completed a share buyback amid leadership changes.

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.

NextEd Group Limited reported a 16.7% rise in underlying EBITDA and a 92% reduction in NPAT loss for H1 FY26, underpinned by AI integration and a strategic shift to higher-margin education segments.

EDU Holdings reports a robust 36% increase in total student enrolments for Trimester 1, 2026, driven by strong growth in its higher education arm, Ikon Institute. The company is strategically shifting focus towards higher education amid regulatory changes impacting recruitment.

Academies Australasia Group reported a 21% reduction in net loss for the half year to December 2025, alongside a strategic share buy-back and increased director lending. Despite a 6% revenue dip, EBITDA remained steady, signalling cautious operational resilience.

TALi Digital Limited reported a 116% increase in half-year losses to $570,848 amid the integration of its recent acquisition, You Can Do It! Education. Revenue nearly doubled, reflecting early benefits from the expanded digital health and education platform.

EDU Holdings has completed a selective buyback of 18 million shares, reducing its issued capital by 12.5% and aiming to boost earnings per share immediately.

G8 Education has announced a significant $350 million goodwill impairment for FY25, reflecting ongoing sector pressures. Despite this, the company maintains its EBIT guidance but suspends dividends and pauses its share buyback program.