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About G8 Education
Its shares trade on ASX under the ticker GEM.AX. It has been listed since 5 December 2007. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of A$946.8m and a net loss of A$303.3m. At that date it held total assets of A$1.70bn and shareholders' equity of A$525.7m.
G8 Education Ltd. engages in the provision of quality care and education facilities across Australia and Singapore. The company employs 10,426 full-time employees The company went IPO on 2007-12-05. The firm's principal activities include the operation of early education centers owned by the Company and its subsidiaries, and the ownership of early education center franchises. The company provides quality care and education facilities across Australia and Singapore through a range of brands. The firm's portfolio consists of approximately 492 centers in Australia and Singapore. These centers provide a total combined licensed capacity of approximately 40,000 places. The company offers brands, such as jellybeans, The Learning Sanctuary, GREENWOOD and PELICANS. The Company’s subsidiaries include Grasshoppers Early Learning Centres Pty Ltd, Togalog Pty Ltd, Bourne Learning Pty Ltd, Ramsay Bourne Licences Pty Ltd, World Of Learning Licences Pty Ltd, Shemlex Investment Unit Trust, Kindy Kids Long Day Care and Preschool Trust.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Diversified Consumer Services
- Listed since
- 5 Dec 2007
- Employees
- 10,426
- Website
- g8education.com ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Ms. Debra SinghIndependent Non-Executive Chairman of the BoardA$285,000
- Mr. Pejman OkhovatChief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Executive Director, since 2023A$3.3m
- Mr. Steven BeckerChief Financial Officer
- Mr. Shane DannChief Operating OfficerA$698,415
- Ms. Josie KingCompany Secretary, Chief Legal, Quality and Risk Officer
- Prof. Julie CoginIndependent Non-Executive DirectorA$165,000
- Mr. Stephen HeathIndependent Non-Executive DirectorA$78,077
- Ms. Antonia ThorntonIndependent Non-Executive DirectorA$140,000
- Mr. Peter TrimbleIndependent Non-Executive DirectorA$165,000
- Ms. Margaret ZabelIndependent Non-Executive DirectorA$165,000
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 32
- Environment
- 17
- Social
- 41
- Governance
- 37
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 667.59 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 9,360.624 t
- Women in the workforce
- 92%
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- G8 Education Ltd has an extensive network of early childhood education and care centers across Australia.
- The company has a strong brand presence and reputation in the early childhood education industry.
- G8 Education benefits from economies of scale, allowing for cost efficiencies and improved profitability.
- The company has a well-established and experienced management team, providing strategic direction and effective decision-making.
Weaknesses
- G8 Education is heavily reliant on government funding and grants, exposing it to potential policy changes and budget cuts.
- The company's financial performance has been affected by rising operating costs and increased competition in the industry.
- G8 Education has faced negative publicity and legal challenges related to its treatment of children and compliance with regulations.
Opportunities
- The growing demand for early childhood education and care presents opportunities for G8 Education to expand its market share.
- The company can explore potential partnerships and acquisitions to further broaden its service offerings and geographical presence.
- There is an increasing focus on quality education and professional development for early childhood educators, which G8 Education can capitalize on.
Threats
- Changes in government policies and regulations can significantly impact G8 Education's operations and funding.
- Intense competition within the industry puts pressure on G8 Education's ability to attract and retain customers.
- Negative consumer perceptions and trust issues due to past controversies may impact G8 Education's brand image and customer loyalty.
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