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Arena REIT No 1 ASX:ARF

0 opened or increased3 held1 reduced or exitedlatest position by manager, past 12 months90 days: 0 increased, 0 reduced. 5 managers in total.

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19 Apr 2026 to today

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31 Aug 2026Ralton Asset ManagementHeldRalton Asset Management continues to hold Arena REIT, which detracted with a 27.3% fall in August after key tenant Edge Early Learning defaulted on its August rent and entered voluntary administration. Ralton notes Edge accounts for about 14% of annual rental income across 31 properties, and its collapse introduced material counterparty risk, potential independent property revaluation write-downs and near-term distribution uncertainty for the social infrastructure portfolio, prompting immediate market concern over tenant risk, occupancy and rental income security.

Monthly Report, price recorded $2.32

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31 Aug 2026Solaris Investment ManagementHeldSolaris Investment Management continues to hold Arena REIT because, despite the stock falling 27.3% after the trust issued default notices to childcare tenant Edge Early Learning for failing to pay August rent, the position has not been altered. The fund manager notes that Edge Early Learning represents approximately 14% of Arena REIT's annual rental income, raising concerns about the security of a significant portion of the trust's income stream. Solaris Investment Management's commentary highlights tenant concentration risk within the childcare property portfolio as a key area of ongoing monitoring following the default notices.

Monthly Report, price recorded $2.32

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About Arena REIT No 1

Real Estate, Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

Arena REIT (ASX:ARF), an owner of childcare and healthcare properties, fell sharply after a major tenant defaulted. In August 2026, Pendal Group reported a 29% fall after tenant Edge Early Learning, representing around 14% of the rent roll, failed to pay August rent after earlier seeking rent relief. Solaris and Ralton noted Arena issued default notices to Edge. Ralton had only recently initiated a position, citing more than 300 social infrastructure assets on long triple-net leases and a price below fair value. Arena REIT operates in the Real Estate sector within the Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts industry, and Thesis Tracker has captured 6 comments from 4 fund managers, including Pendal Group, Solaris and Ralton. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Melbourne, Arena REIT owns a portfolio of early learning centres, healthcare facilities and other social infrastructure properties leased to operators across Australia on long-term triple-net leases with annual rent reviews.

Market cap: $1.0b
Price to earnings: 7.3x
Return on equity: 9.3%
Dividend yield: 7.7%
Price to book: 0.75x
Net margin: 112.4%
52-week range: $1.99 to $3.95

Company figures as of 15 Oct 2026. For information only.

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Who is investing in Arena REIT No 1 (ASX:ARF)?

Fund managers including Prime Value Asset Management, Oracle Advisory Group, Pendal Group, Solaris Investment Management and Ralton Asset Management have invested in Arena REIT No 1 (ASX:ARF).

What opportunities or catalysts do fund managers highlight for Arena REIT No 1?

Ralton highlights Arena's portfolio of more than 300 social infrastructure assets on long triple-net leases and a share price below its assessed fair value.

What are the key risks to the Arena REIT No 1 investment thesis, according to fund managers?

Pendal, Solaris and Ralton highlight the default of tenant Edge Early Learning, about 14% of rental income, which triggered a 27% to 29% share price fall and raises concerns about tenant concentration and childcare operator health.

What does Arena REIT No 1 (ASX:ARF) do?

Arena REIT is a Melbourne-based real estate investment trust established in 2003. Its primary investment objective is to deliver attractive, predictable distributions to investors while driving medium to long-term earnings growth. As a specialized REIT, Arena focuses on providing consistent returns through a structured property investment strategy.

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