Latest Education Sector News

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.

PWR Holdings has appointed Sharyn Williams as its new CEO and Managing Director, marking a strategic leadership transition while the search for a new CFO is underway.

Nido Education Limited has completed the acquisition of two child care services for $6 million, projecting a $1.3 million EBIT boost in 2026. Both services boast occupancy rates above 90%, reinforcing Nido’s incubation growth strategy.

AdNeo Limited’s recent acquisition, Aspire by Catapult, has won a significant $148,000 contract to develop Australia’s inaugural Advanced Diploma in Digital Innovation, marking a strategic expansion in the vocational education sector.

EDU Holdings has significantly raised its FY25 financial outlook following strong enrolments and cost efficiencies, while announcing a selective buy-back of 12.5% of its shares from major investors.

Atturra Limited reported a robust 24% increase in both revenue and underlying EBITDA for FY25, propelled by its cloud platform, AI innovations, and defence sector contracts. The company forecasts continued momentum into FY26 with ambitious growth targets.

Nido Education Limited is set to acquire two high-occupancy incubator services for around $7 million, supported by a substantial $30 million extension to its acquisition facility, signaling robust growth ambitions.

SRG Global has landed $650 million worth of contracts spanning water, defence, energy, and more across Australia and New Zealand, reinforcing its position as a diversified infrastructure leader.

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

TechnologyOne has delivered a standout FY25 performance, beating profit guidance and accelerating its ARR growth well ahead of schedule, powered by its innovative SaaS+ model and strong UK market traction.

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.