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Bright Horizons (NYSE:BFAM) released survey findings on December 9, 2025 showing holiday-season stress spikes for working parents. Key results: 68% of 500 employed U.S. parents cite juggling work and child care as a top holiday stressor; 47% need more child care support; 34% want extra options (backup care/holiday camps); and 51% report increased guilt balancing work and family.

The release cites complementary research: Modern Health, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital poll, the Modern Family Index (79% and 80% metrics), and BLS data that both parents work in 67% of married households with children under 18. The company urges employer support and reliable child care to ease pressures.

Bright Horizons (NYSE:BFAM) released the fifth annual EdAssist Education Index on December 4, 2025, reporting workforce trends as AI adoption accelerates.

Key findings: 42% of employees expect major role change from AI within a year, only 17% use AI frequently today, 34% feel unprepared, and 85% would be more loyal to employers that invest in continuing education. Employer-provided AI training raises adoption to 76% versus 25% without support. Financial barriers persist: 48% avoid education due to fear of student debt. The report urges employers to expand education benefits, embed AI literacy, and offer flexible learning to boost retention and productivity heading into 2026.

Bright Horizons (NYSE:BFAM) released Modern Family Index research (Nov 11, 2025) showing widespread caregiver strain: 79% of working parents feel forced to choose between home and work and 80% say the workforce hasn’t adapted to modern care needs. The survey reports 76% think people without children find it easier to succeed, and 62% avoid discussing family at work. Findings tie reliable child care to career outcomes: 94% say it’s important for success and 61% link lack of care to financial instability.

Bright Horizons (NYSE:BFAM) released its fifth annual Education Index showing AI is accelerating a workplace skills crisis. 42% of employees expect roles to evolve within a year and 32% feel increased pressure to learn because of AI (up from 26%). Financial barriers persist: 48% say potential student loan debt stopped them from pursuing education. Short-term learning and employer support drive loyalty: 79% are interested in new skills, 76% completed additional education, and 85% would be more loyal if employers invest in continuing education. AI training markedly raises workplace AI adoption (76% vs. 25%).

Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE: BFAM) reported third-quarter 2025 results with revenue of $802.8M (+12% YoY), income from operations $120.8M (+35% YoY), and net income $78.6M (+43% YoY), producing diluted EPS of $1.37 (+46% YoY). Non-GAAP results included Adjusted EBITDA $156.1M (+29% YoY) and diluted adjusted EPS of $1.57 (+41% YoY). As of September 30, 2025, the company operated 1,013 centers with capacity for ~115,000 children, had $116.6M cash and $411.8M available on its revolver. 2025 outlook: revenue ~ $2.925B and diluted adjusted EPS of $4.48–$4.53. The company cited stronger back-up care utilization and full-service enrollment and margin gains.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE: BFAM) will release third quarter 2025 results for the period ended September 30, 2025 on Thursday, October 30, 2025 after market close. The company will host a telephone conference call with investors and analysts on October 30, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss Q3 2025 results, an updated business outlook, strategy, and results.

Dial-in numbers: 1-844-539-3703 (U.S.) or 1-412-652-1273 (international). Replays available through November 13, 2025 at 1-844-512-2921 or 1-412-317-6671, conference ID 13752642. The Q3 2025 release and webcast link will be posted on the Investor Relations section of www.brighthorizons.com.

Bright Horizons (NYSE:BFAM) celebrates a decade of its EdAssist program, which helps employees manage student loan debt through employer partnerships. The program has collaborated with over 80 leading employers, including Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Yale New Haven Health, to provide student loan support and financial guidance to their workforce.

The program's impact is exemplified by a Yale New Haven Health employee who had $350,000 in student loan debt completely forgiven through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program with EdAssist's guidance. EdAssist's comprehensive approach includes expert coaching and direct employer contributions to help employees reduce financial stress and accelerate loan payoff.

Bright Horizons (NYSE:BFAM) released new research from their Modern Family Index (MFI), conducted by The Harris Poll, revealing shifting parental priorities in early education. The study shows that 82% of parents believe kindergarten confidence is as crucial as alphabet knowledge, while 73% of parents acknowledge AI's impact on making durable skills equally important as traditional academics.

Key findings indicate that 79% of parents emphasize creative skills' importance in an AI-driven world, and 71% of parents with children under 6 express concerns about kindergarten preparation. The research highlights that most parents consider both traditional academic skills and durable skills like social responsibility (75%), social skills (74%), and self-help skills (73%) as essential for kindergarten readiness.

Bright Horizons (NYSE: BFAM), a leading provider of early education and child care services, reported strong Q2 2025 financial results. Revenue increased 9% to $732 million, while net income grew 40% to $55 million. The company achieved diluted earnings per share of $0.95, up 42% year-over-year.

Key performance metrics showed significant improvement, with adjusted EBITDA rising 13% to $116 million and adjusted net income increasing 20% to $62 million. The company operates 1,020 early education centers with capacity to serve 115,000 children. Based on current trends, Bright Horizons updated its 2025 guidance, projecting revenue between $2.9-2.92 billion and diluted adjusted EPS of $4.15-4.25.