Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - On July 7, 34 Hong Kong-listed companies conducted share buybacks, totaling 30.99 million shares and an aggregate amount of HKD 921 million [1][2]. Group 1: Buyback Details - Tencent Holdings repurchased 1.002 million shares for HKD 501 million, with a highest price of HKD 502.000 and a lowest price of HKD 494.400, bringing its total buyback amount for the year to HKD 38.542 billion [1][2]. - AIA Group repurchased 5.5 million shares for HKD 377 million, with a highest price of HKD 69.150 and a lowest price of HKD 68.050, totaling HKD 16.352 billion in buybacks for the year [1][2]. - Founder Holdings repurchased 10.386 million shares for HKD 1.174 million, with a highest price of HKD 1.150 and a lowest price of HKD 1.110, accumulating HKD 3.541 million in buybacks for the year [1][2]. Group 2: Buyback Rankings - The highest buyback amount on July 7 was from Tencent Holdings at HKD 501 million, followed by AIA Group at HKD 377 million [1][2]. - In terms of share quantity, Founder Holdings had the most significant buyback with 10.386 million shares, followed by AIA Group with 5.5 million shares and China Electric Power Technology with 2.26 million shares [1][2].

FF305 翌日披露報表 (股份發行人 ── 已發行股份或庫存股份變動、股份購回及/或在場内出售庫存股份) 表格類別： 股票 狀態： 新提交 公司名稱： 中國楓葉教育集團有限公司 呈交日期： 2025年7月7日 如上市發行人的已發行股份或庫存股份出現變動而須根據《香港聯合交易所有限公司（「香港聯交所」）證券上市規則》(「《主板上市規則》」)第13.25A條 / 《香港聯合交易所有限公司GEM證券 上市規則》(「《GEM上市規則》」)第17.27A條作出披露，必須填妥第一章節 。 | 第一章節 | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. 股份分類 普通股 | 股份類別 不適用 | | 於香港聯交所上市 | 是 | | | 證券代號 (如上市) 01317 | 說明 | | | | | | A. 已發行股份或庫存股份變動 | | | | | | | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）變動 | | 庫存股份變動 | | | | 事件 | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）數 目 | 佔有關事件前的現有已發 行股份（不包括庫存股 份）數目百分比 (註3) | ...

翌日披露報表 (股份發行人 ── 已發行股份或庫存股份變動、股份購回及/或在場内出售庫存股份) 表格類別： 股票 狀態： 新提交 公司名稱： 中國楓葉教育集團有限公司 呈交日期： 2025年7月4日 如上市發行人的已發行股份或庫存股份出現變動而須根據《香港聯合交易所有限公司（「香港聯交所」）證券上市規則》(「《主板上市規則》」)第13.25A條 / 《香港聯合交易所有限公司GEM證券 上市規則》(「《GEM上市規則》」)第17.27A條作出披露，必須填妥第一章節 。 | 第一章節 | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. 股份分類 普通股 | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | | 於香港聯交所上市 | 是 | | | | 證券代號 (如上市) 01317 | 說明 | | | | | | | | | A. 已發行股份或庫存股份變動 | | | | | | | | | | | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）變動 | | | 庫存股份變動 | | | | | 事件 | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）數 ...

CHINA MAPLE LEAF EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS LIMITED 中國楓葉教育集團有限公司* （於 開 曼 群 島 註 冊 成 立 的 有 限 公 司） （股 份 代 號：1317） 提名及企業管治委員會的職權範圍 中國楓葉教育集團有限公司（「本公司」）的提名及企業管治委員會（「委員會」）乃 根據本公司董事會（「董事會」）於2014年6月2日通過的決議案成立並根據於2022 年10月24日、2023年11月29日 及2025年6月30日 通 過 的 董 事 會 決 議 案 修 訂。下 文 載列委員會的職權範圍（「職權範圍」）。職 權 範 圍 備 有 英 文 及 繁 體 中 文 版 本 可 供 查 閱。如 職 權 範 圍 的 英 文 本 與 繁 體 中 文 有 任 何 歧 義，概 以 英 文 本 為 準。 2.2 董事會須委任委員會的一名成員（為 董 事 會 主 席 或 獨 立 非 執 行 董 事） 擔任主席（「主 席」）。 – 1 – A14 C.5.8 3.1 除 本 文 另 有 指 明 外，本 公 司 組 織 章 程 細 則（「細 則」）（經 不 時 修 訂）所 載 有 關 規 範 ...

香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不 負 責，對 其 準 確 性 或 完 整 性 亦 不 發 表 任 何 聲 明，並 明 確 表 示，概 不 對 因 本 公 告 全部或任何部分內容而產生或因倚賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責 任。 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited 有關委任獨立非執行董事之補充公告 中國楓葉教育集團有限公司* （於 開 曼 群 島 註 冊 成 立 之 有 限 公 司） （股 份 代 號：1317） 茲提述中國楓葉教育集團有限公司*（「本公司」）日期為2024年2月29日的公告 （「該公告」），內 容 有 關 委 任 周 明 笙 先 生（「周先生」）為獨立非執行董事及審核委 員 會 主 席。除 另 有 界 定 者 外，本 公 告 所 用 詞 彙 與 該 公 告 所 界 定 者 具 相 同 涵 義。 本公司謹此根據上市規則第3.13條 就 周 先 生 的 獨 立 性 確 認 補 充 以 下 額 外 資 料。 就 周 先 生 獲 委 任 為 獨 立 非 執 行 董 事 而 言，彼 已 確 認： – 1 – 1. ...

表格類別： 股票 狀態： 新提交 公司名稱： 中國楓葉教育集團有限公司 FF305 翌日披露報表 (股份發行人 ── 已發行股份或庫存股份變動、股份購回及/或在場内出售庫存股份) 呈交日期： 2025年6月26日 如上市發行人的已發行股份或庫存股份出現變動而須根據《香港聯合交易所有限公司（「香港聯交所」）證券上市規則》(「《主板上市規則》」)第13.25A條 / 《香港聯合交易所有限公司GEM證券 上市規則》(「《GEM上市規則》」)第17.27A條作出披露，必須填妥第一章節 。 | 第一章節 | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | 於香港聯交所上市 | 是 | | | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 01317 | 說明 | | | | | | | | A. 已發行股份或庫存股份變動 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）變動 | | 庫存股份變動 | | | | | 事件 | | 已發行股份（不 ...

Core Insights - The transformation of international education in China is driven by changing talent demands and the need for curricula that reflect both global perspectives and local wisdom [2][3] - The first "China-Style High School International Curriculum Development Conference" was held to discuss innovative international education models that integrate Chinese and Western wisdom [2][3] Group 1: Challenges and Opportunities - Historically, international schools relied on imported curricula, which often neglected Chinese traditional culture and did not align with local students' learning habits [3] - There is a growing consensus on the need to balance "importing" and "exporting" educational models to enhance China's international educational influence and competitiveness [3] - The primary task for enhancing China's global educational discourse is to create a curriculum framework that meets international standards while reflecting Chinese characteristics [3] Group 2: Development Phases of International Education - The development of international education in China has progressed through three phases: "importation," "integration," and currently "innovative integration," focusing on self-developed curricula [4] - The "Maple World School Curriculum" has been developed to fill gaps in existing international curricula for Chinese high school students, emphasizing bilingual education and cultural roots [6][9] Group 3: Curriculum Features and Innovations - The "Maple World School Curriculum" requires students to complete 26 credits for graduation, including 6 credits in Chinese academic courses, which is unique compared to other international curricula [6][9] - The curriculum incorporates Chinese cultural elements and offers courses in Chinese language and culture for foreign students, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of Chinese culture [6][9] - Innovative teaching strategies, including CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), are employed to support non-native English speakers transitioning to international curricula [7] Group 4: Global Recognition and Future Outlook - The "Maple World School Curriculum" has received international recognition and aligns with educational standards in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia [9][11] - The curriculum has been authorized for use in various international schools, indicating its growing acceptance and potential for global outreach [9][11] - The strategy for enhancing China's educational global discourse includes promoting the internationalization of Chinese educational models and standardizing international Chinese education [11]

Core Points - The first China-Style High School International Curriculum Development Conference (CCIE) will be held on May 28, 2025, in Shenzhen, focusing on the integration and innovation of international education in China [1] - The conference aims to enhance China's voice in global education governance and contribute to the construction of a strong educational nation [1] Group 1: Conference Overview - The conference is co-hosted by the China Education International Exchange Association and Maple Leaf Education Group, with over 350 experts, scholars, and representatives from the education sector attending [2][3] - The theme of the conference is "Integrating Eastern and Western Wisdom, Creating Future Paradigms," emphasizing the development of a Chinese-style international curriculum system [1][2] Group 2: Key Speakers and Contributions - Ren Shuliang, founder and chairman of Maple Leaf Education Group, highlighted the group's journey in integrating and developing international curricula over the past 30 years [4][6] - An Yan, deputy secretary-general of the China Education International Exchange Association, emphasized the importance of integrating traditional Chinese culture with modern international education concepts [6][9] - Brett Fairbairn, president of Thompson Rivers University, recognized the conference as a significant milestone in international education exchange and cooperation [8] Group 3: Discussions and Presentations - Fu Yihong, a researcher, discussed the characteristics of the Chinese high school education system and the need for reform and innovation in the context of the "Education Strong Nation Construction Plan (2024-2035)" [11] - Yang Yang presented the innovative practices of the Maple Leaf World School curriculum, which achieved equivalency certification with international systems [12] - A roundtable forum discussed the balance between cultural transmission and innovative integration in curriculum design, with insights on the role of AI technology in enhancing educational quality [16][19]

Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended February 28, 2025, was RMB 633,904,000, a decrease of 3.7% compared to RMB 657,987,000 for the same period in 2024[12]. - The net profit for the period was RMB 117,380,000, a significant increase of 377.9% from a loss of RMB 42,232,000 in the previous year[12]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended February 28, 2025, was RMB 281,188,000, reflecting a 12.8% increase from RMB 249,379,000 in 2024[12]. - Total revenue decreased by RMB 24,100,000 or 3.7% to RMB 633,900,000 for the six months ending February 28, 2025, primarily due to a decline in tuition and accommodation fees[41]. - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 328,123,000, slightly down from RMB 331,626,000, resulting in a gross margin of approximately 51.7%[72]. - The company recorded a profit before tax of RMB 146,600,000, compared to a loss of RMB 11,700,000 in the previous period, with a profit margin of 23.1%[50]. - The company reported a net loss of RMB 11,700,000 for the six months ended February 29, 2024, while for the same period in 2025, the pre-tax profit was RMB 146,638,000[4]. - The company incurred a total comprehensive expense of RMB 48,171,000 for the period, which included a loss of RMB 42,232,000[79]. Enrollment and Operations - The total number of enrolled students decreased by 8.1% to 8,709 from 9,475 in the previous year[16]. - The number of schools operated decreased to 28 from 31, representing a decline of 9.7%[16]. - The number of schools in China decreased to 20 from 22, a reduction of 9.1%[16]. - The company employed 256 IB-certified teachers as of February 28, 2025, down from 279 in the previous year[9]. - The number of kindergarten students in China decreased from 1,588 in 2024 to 1,225 in 2025, a decline of 363 students or 22.9%[32]. Revenue Segments - The overseas revenue segment saw a decline of 5.7%, dropping to RMB 396,550,000 from RMB 420,513,000[12]. - The China segment generated revenue of RMB 237,354,000, while the overseas segment contributed RMB 396,550,000 for the six months ended February 28, 2025[4]. Profitability Metrics - The gross profit margin improved to 51.8%, up from 50.4% in the previous year, indicating a 2.8% increase[12]. - The EBITDA margin increased to 44.2%, compared to 33.6% in the previous year, marking a 31.5% improvement[12]. - Other income and losses turned from a loss of RMB 55,500,000 to a profit of RMB 9,600,000, primarily due to the absence of losses from convertible bonds and a shift from foreign exchange losses to gains[46]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and bank balances increased to RMB 674,700,000 as of February 28, 2025, from RMB 564,800,000 as of August 31, 2024[54]. - For the six months ended February 28, 2025, the company reported a net cash inflow from operating activities of RMB 160,012,000, a decrease of 32.3% compared to RMB 236,371,000 for the same period in 2024[84]. - The company’s cash and cash equivalents increased by RMB 181,955,000, reaching RMB 674,708,000 at the end of the reporting period[84]. Strategic Initiatives - The group is adapting its operational structure to mitigate the impact of the updated Private Education Promotion Law, which restricts foreign investment in certain educational institutions[27]. - The group aims to enhance its brand recognition and accelerate business development in first-tier cities, particularly in the Greater Bay Area[20]. - The company plans to expand its catering services to universities, boarding schools, and corporate cafeterias, starting with public dining services launched in Shenzhen and Inner Mongolia in June 2023[36]. - The group plans to focus on developing high schools and overseas schools that are not affected by the "Implementation Rules" of the Private Education Promotion Law[93]. Shareholder Information - The company repurchased 48,070,000 shares at a total cost of RMB 12,734,000, with an average repurchase price of RMB 0.26 per share[80]. - The company canceled 23,730,000 shares during the reporting period[80]. - The average number of ordinary shares for calculating basic and diluted earnings per share was 2,962,599,000 for the six months ended February 28, 2025, slightly down from 2,971,011,000 for the same period in 2024[112]. Employee and Management - The company had 1,959 full-time employees as of February 28, 2025, down from 2,022 employees a year earlier[63]. - Total employee compensation for the six months was RMB 257,500,000, a decrease from RMB 267,500,000 in the previous year[63]. - Total remuneration for key management personnel for the six months ended February 28, 2025, was RMB 4,485,000, a decrease of approximately 6% from RMB 4,771,000 for the same period in 2024[135]. Compliance and Governance - The company has adopted the corporate governance code and has complied with all applicable provisions, except for the separation of the roles of Chairman and CEO[144]. - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended February 28, 2025[166].

FF305 翌日披露報表 (股份發行人 ── 已發行股份或庫存股份變動、股份購回及/或在場内出售庫存股份) 表格類別： 股票 狀態： 新提交 公司名稱： 中國楓葉教育集團有限公司 呈交日期： 2025年4月30日 如上市發行人的已發行股份或庫存股份出現變動而須根據《香港聯合交易所有限公司（「香港聯交所」）證券上市規則》(「《主板上市規則》」)第13.25A條 / 《香港聯合交易所有限公司GEM證券 上市規則》(「《GEM上市規則》」)第17.27A條作出披露，必須填妥第一章節 。 | 第一章節 | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. 股份分類 普通股 | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | 於香港聯交所上市 | 是 | | | | 證券代號 (如上市) 01317 | 說明 | | | | | | | | A. 已發行股份或庫存股份變動 | | | | | | | | | | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）變動 | | 庫存股份變動 | | | | | 事件 | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）數 目 | | 佔有關 ...