• Net operating profit of $79.1 million, up 8% from FY2025
• Statutory net profit of $132 million, up 62% from FY2025
• DPS of 19.25 cents, up 5.5% from FY2025
• FY2027 DPS guidance of not less than 18.0 cents per security
• Ongoing issues with Edge Early Learning Portfolio

Arena REIT (Arena) announced its FY2026 financial results, highlighting a net operating profit of $79.1 million, up 8% from FY2025, and a statutory net profit of $132 million, up 62% from FY2025. The company maintained its dividend policy, paying a DPS of 19.25 cents for the full year, up 5.5% from FY2025. Arena's total assets stood at $2.0 billion, up 8% from 30 June 2025, and the Net Asset Value (NAV) per security was $3.60, up 4% from the previous year. The company provided FY2027 DPS guidance of not less than 18.0 cents per security, based on a status quo basis. Arena also addressed ongoing issues with the Edge Early Learning Portfolio, taking control of two newly developed centres leased to Edge and engaging with Edge regarding its lease obligations.

FY2027 DPS guidance of not less than 18.0 cents per security

Arena's outlook remains focused on resolving the Edge matter, preserving asset value, and maintaining a strong balance sheet. The company expects the long-term fundamentals of its portfolio to remain positive, with high-quality assets and resilient centre economics.