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Nido Education Limited reported a 7.5% increase in revenue for the half-year ending June 2025, alongside a modest net profit and a fully franked interim dividend. The company also completed a strategic acquisition to expand its childcare footprint.

EDU Holdings Limited reported a striking 114% increase in revenue to $36.1 million for 1H25, driven by strong higher education enrolments, while declaring its first fully-franked interim dividend. Despite regulatory headwinds in vocational training, the company’s robust cash position and strategic growth initiatives position it well for the future.

Kip McGrath Education Centres announces a one-year on-market share buy-back of up to 10% of its shares, aiming to enhance shareholder value amid strong cash reserves and profitability forecasts.

Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited reported modest revenue growth and a solid increase in EBITDA for FY25, despite a significant net loss driven by its exit from the US market. The company declared a fully franked final dividend, signaling confidence in its refocused core business.

G8 Education Limited reported a 12.4% rise in net profit to $22.5 million for the first half of 2025, navigating lower occupancy and divestments with strategic cost controls and capital management.

PeopleIN’s FY2025 results reveal a revenue dip amid challenging conditions, offset by strategic cost savings, strong cash flow, and a $6 million share buy-back, positioning the company for growth in Queensland and Defence sectors.

Embark Early Education announces a fully franked interim dividend alongside robust first-half financial results, highlighting significant revenue and profit gains.

Embark Early Education Limited reported a strong half-year performance with revenue up 43.5% and profit after tax rising 62.2%, driven by acquisitions and operational efficiencies. The company expanded its footprint with a new centre in Queensland, adding 99 childcare places.

SHAPE Australia Corporation Limited has delivered a robust FY25 performance, marked by double-digit revenue growth and a burgeoning project pipeline. The company’s strategic diversification and geographic expansion underpin a confident outlook for FY26.

TALi Digital Limited reported a sharp reduction in losses for FY25 alongside a strategic acquisition of YCDI Education Australia, signaling a pivot towards social-emotional learning. The company also secured nearly $1 million in fresh capital to support its growth ambitions.

IODM Limited has triggered a significant increase in its guaranteed minimum monthly revenue from its UK Education segment, reflecting a remarkable 242% growth in July 2025 compared to last year. This milestone boosts the annualised minimum payment to AUD 2.39 million, underscoring the strength of its digital accounts receivable platform.

Nido Education has completed the acquisition of a new incubator child care service for $2.4 million, adding 82 licensed places and projecting a $0.5 million EBIT boost in 2026. This move underscores the strength of Nido’s de-risked incubation model and its growing national footprint.