EVO Market Update 28 August 26

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Stock Embark Early Education Ltd (EVO.ASX)
Release Time 28 Aug 2026, 8:38 a.m.
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 Embark Early Education Ltd Market Update
Key Points
  • Facility agreements with NAB renewed until 2028
  • Fully franked interim dividend of AUD0.015 per share
  • Occupancy at 80% with significant regional variations
  • Net Promoter Score improved to 70
  • Impairment totaling $15.265m
Full Summary

Embark Early Education Ltd. has renewed three facility agreements with NAB, including a $25m acquisition facility currently drawn to $6.4m, with covenants well within limits. The company has negative net debt, with cash on hand exceeding drawn debt by $12.2m. The board resolved to pay a fully franked interim dividend of AUD0.015 per share for FY25/26. Spot occupancy is 80%, with 9 centres under-performing due to oversupply. New centres have increased local capacity by up to 44%. Family Net Promoter Score improved to 70, indicating high family satisfaction. Impairments totaled $15.265m, including $11.399m for the investment in Mayfield Childcare Limited.