2135 GMT - Arena REIT adds Jefferies as a bull after a major drag on its stock was removed. Arena owns early learning centers occupied by Edge Early Learning, which has become insolvent. Now, the administrator of Edge has reached a preliminary deal with Goodstart Early Learning for the acquisition of 31 early learning centers operated by Edge. "Goodstart's conditional heads of agreement covering 20 of Arena REIT's 27 Edge tenancies materially reduces the key overhang on the stock," analyst Andrew Dodds says. Jefferies points out that Arena REIT's stock is 29% below levels when Edge's troubles were first reported. It's trading at a 35% discount to net tangible assets and with a 7.7% FY27 dividend yield. Jefferies upgrades Arena REIT to buy, from hold, and retains a A$2.65/share price target. Arena REIT ended Wednesday at A$2.35.