Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Tianli International Holdings (01773) with a target price of HKD 5.6 [1] Core Viewpoints - The company reported a revenue of HKD 1.65 billion for FY24H1, representing a 74% year-on-year increase. Gross profit was HKD 580 million, up 57%, and net profit reached HKD 290 million, a 66% increase. Adjusted net profit was HKD 320 million, reflecting a 70% growth [1] - The company plans to distribute a dividend of RMB 0.0417 per share, with a payout ratio of approximately 30% [1] - The growth in revenue is attributed to a 64% increase in comprehensive education services, driven by a rise in high school student enrollment and a significant recovery in study tour services post-pandemic [1] - The restaurant operations generated HKD 290 million, a 20% increase, due to a rise in the number of students served [1] - Sales of products reached HKD 470 million, a remarkable 189% increase, including sales of student supplies through an online campus mall [1] Financial Projections - The report projects revenues for FY24-26 to be HKD 3.2 billion, HKD 4.6 billion, and HKD 6.2 billion respectively. Adjusted net profits are forecasted to be HKD 640 million, HKD 900 million, and HKD 1.25 billion for the same periods [2] - Earnings per share (EPS) are expected to be HKD 0.30, HKD 0.42, and HKD 0.58 for FY24-26, with corresponding price-to-earnings (PE) ratios of 17X, 12X, and 9X [2]

Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended February 29, 2024, was RMB 1,645,443, an increase of 73.8% compared to RMB 946,591 for the same period in 2023[2] - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 582,925, reflecting a 57.2% increase from RMB 370,780[2] - Profit for the period was RMB 285,863, up 65.6% from RMB 172,649 in the previous year[2] - Adjusted profit for the period reached RMB 319,474, a 70.0% increase from RMB 187,904[3] - Basic earnings per share increased to RMB 13.90, a rise of 69.5% from RMB 8.20[2] - Total comprehensive income for the period was RMB 285,913,000, compared to RMB 172,693,000 in the same period last year, reflecting a 65.5% growth[41] - Profit before tax increased to RMB 382,137,000, representing a 66.7% rise compared to RMB 229,026,000 in the previous year[39] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company declared an interim dividend of RMB 4.17 per share, up 71.6% from RMB 2.43[2] - The company declared an interim dividend of RMB 0.0417 per share, totaling RMB 88,237,000, compared to RMB 52,342,000 for the same period last year[78] Student Enrollment and Educational Services - The number of high school students served during the reporting period was 36,708[4] - The number of high school students in the company's network increased by approximately 43.8% to 36,708 as of the beginning of the 2023 fall semester, compared to 25,524 in the previous year[15] - Approximately 83.5% of the company's 2023 high school graduates exceeded the national university admission score[6] - Revenue from comprehensive education services rose by 64.4% from approximately RMB 517.8 million to approximately RMB 851.3 million, attributed to an increase in high school enrollment and a significant growth in study abroad services post-pandemic[19] Operational Growth and Expansion - The company employed 2,060 full-time teachers as of February 29, 2024, compared to 1,654 the previous year[7] - The company operates in 36 cities across various provinces, providing comprehensive education services through 50 schools[7] - The company successfully established five independent profit-making high schools with operational licenses as of February 29, 2024[15] - The company plans to enhance its high school enrollment scale and provide comprehensive operational services, including online campus shopping and international education consulting[16] Financial Position and Assets - As of February 29, 2024, total assets amounted to RMB 3,506,663 thousand, a decrease of approximately 15.7% from RMB 4,158,172 thousand as of August 31, 2023[14] - The company’s total liabilities decreased to RMB 2,666,942 thousand as of February 29, 2024, down from RMB 3,291,335 thousand as of August 31, 2023[14] - The company's cash and cash equivalents were approximately RMB 652.3 million as of February 29, 2024, down from RMB 704.7 million as of February 28, 2023[28] - The company's borrowings as of February 29, 2024, were approximately RMB 1,727.2 million, up from RMB 1,505.4 million as of February 28, 2023, with unused bank financing of approximately RMB 1,423 million[30] Costs and Expenses - Total cost of sales rose by 84.5% from approximately RMB 575.8 million to approximately RMB 1,062.5 million, primarily due to the significant revenue growth[21] - Administrative expenses increased by 29.9% from approximately RMB 100.1 million to approximately RMB 130.0 million, mainly due to increased stock-based compensation and other expenses[25] - Income tax expense rose by 70.7% from approximately RMB 56.4 million to approximately RMB 96.3 million, driven by increased pre-tax profits from taxable subsidiaries[27] - Financial costs increased from RMB 25.6 million to RMB 35.6 million, primarily due to higher interest on bank loans and lease liabilities[26] Governance and Compliance - The audit committee has reviewed the financial statements for the six months ending February 29, 2024, ensuring compliance with financial control and risk management standards[90][91] - The company has confirmed compliance with the corporate governance code, with the chairman and CEO roles held by the same individual, which the board believes is in the best interest of the company and its shareholders[88] - The company plans to enhance gender diversity on its board by seeking suitable candidates of different genders to join by December 31, 2024[89] Future Outlook and Strategic Plans - The company plans to utilize approximately RMB 200 million for potential acquisitions of high-quality targets to expand in first-tier and core cities[37] - The company expects all revenue related to performance obligations to be recognized within one year, indicating a strong outlook for future revenue recognition[57] - The company is committed to maintaining a prudent cash management policy to ensure readiness for future growth opportunities[32]

Financial Performance - Revenue for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, reached RMB 2,302.54 million, a 160.3% increase compared to the previous year[7] - Gross profit for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, was RMB 778.85 million, a 165.3% increase compared to the previous year[7] - Net profit for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, was RMB 331.07 million, a 244.3% increase compared to the previous year[7] - Adjusted net profit for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, was RMB 365.66 million, a 276.4% increase compared to the previous year[7] - Basic earnings per share for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, were RMB 0.159, a 247.2% increase compared to the previous year[7] - Total dividends for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, were RMB 0.0477 per share, a 108.3% increase compared to the previous year[7] - The company's revenue for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, was RMB 2,302.54 million, a significant increase from RMB 884.37 million in the previous year[15] - Gross profit for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, was RMB 778.85 million, up from RMB 293.54 million in the previous year[15] - The company's net profit for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, was RMB 331.07 million, compared to RMB 96.16 million in the previous year[15] - Total revenue increased by 160.3% to RMB 2,302.5 million in the reporting year, driven by growth in comprehensive education services and product sales[30] - Net profit for the year rose to RMB 331.1 million, up from RMB 96.2 million in the previous year[28] - Gross profit rose by 165.3% to RMB 778.8 million, with the gross margin slightly increasing by 0.6 percentage points to 33.8%[35] Student Enrollment and Academic Performance - The number of high school students in the company's network increased by 43.8% to 36,708 at the beginning of the 2023 autumn semester[6] - The company's high school students achieved a college admission rate of 83.5%, with 50.3% exceeding the admission score for top-tier universities in China[6] - The company provided comprehensive education services to 25,524 high school students during the reporting year, with a 43.8% increase in high school enrollment to 36,708 students at the beginning of the 2023 fall semester[17] - Approximately 83.5% of the company's high school graduates in 2023 exceeded the Chinese university undergraduate admission score line, with 50.3% exceeding the first-tier university admission score line[11] - 83.5% of the company's 2023 high school graduates exceeded the Chinese university undergraduate admission score line, and 50.3% exceeded the first-tier university admission score line[19] - 127 high school graduates enrolled in top 50 global universities in 2023, an increase of 48 from 79 in 2022[19] - High school student enrollment grew by 43.8% to 36,708 students, with new high school student enrollment increasing by 41% to 19,071 students[27] Operational Expansion and Infrastructure - The company operates in 36 cities across China, with a presence in 50 schools as of August 31, 2023[6] - The company's education network covers 36 cities across China, providing services to 50 schools in 16 provinces and municipalities[10] - The company operates 50 schools across 36 cities in China as of August 31, 2023[20] - Full-time teachers increased to 2,090 as of August 31, 2023, up from 1,124 in the same period in 2022[20] - The company provides management and franchising services to 7 managed schools[21] - Comprehensive education services revenue surged by 253.8% to RMB 1,223.2 million, primarily due to increased high school enrollment and the addition of four independently operated high schools[30] - The company's construction-in-progress amounted to approximately RMB 333.6 million as of August 31, 2023, mainly related to eight school construction projects[71] - The company allocated HKD 200 million for potential acquisitions of high-quality targets, with HKD 161.74 million remaining unused as of August 31, 2023[50] - HKD 194.97 million was allocated for self-built and self-operated projects in first-tier and core cities, with HKD 43.9 million remaining unused as of August 31, 2023[50] - HKD 151.07 million was used for the expansion of self-built and self-operated projects, specifically for the Shenzhen Tianli International School as of August 31, 2023[51] - The company is exploring opportunities for overseas expansion, including potential acquisitions and partnerships with top 20 schools in the UK, Hong Kong, and other regions[52] Regulatory and Compliance - The company removed affected businesses from consolidated financial statements starting August 31, 2021, due to regulatory changes[21] - The company is monitoring the implementation of the "Regulations on the Promotion of Private Education" and its potential impact[21] - The company is closely monitoring developments related to the "Foreign Investment Law" and its potential implications[22] - The company lists 30 affected schools, primarily offering primary and secondary education, as of August 31, 2023[23] - The company has implemented measures to comply with the "Qualifications Requirements" under the "Regulations on Chinese-Foreign Cooperation in Running Schools"[52] - The company ensures control over its Chinese operating entities through structural contracts to comply with Chinese laws and regulations[53] - The "Implementation Regulations" effective from September 1, 2021, have created significant uncertainty regarding the enforceability of structural contracts for affected businesses[88] - The company has applied for and received approval from the stock exchange to exempt certain transactions under the structural contracts from strict compliance with listing rules, including disclosure and shareholder approval requirements[99] - Any changes to the structural contracts require approval from independent non-executive directors and, in some cases, independent shareholders[100] - The company's structural contracts allow it to retain the majority of the net profits generated by its Chinese operating entities, ensuring economic benefits without setting an annual cap on service fees payable to Tibet Yongsi[101] - The company can renew or replicate structural contracts for existing or new foreign-invested enterprises or operating companies under similar terms without shareholder approval, subject to Chinese laws and regulations[102] - The company will continuously disclose details of structural contracts in its annual reports, with independent non-executive directors and auditors reviewing and confirming compliance annually[103] - Independent non-executive directors confirmed that the ongoing related-party transactions were conducted on fair and reasonable terms, in the ordinary course of business, and in the best interests of shareholders[104] - The company's auditors confirmed that there were no issues with the transactions under the 2021 school construction framework agreement and structural contracts, and no dividends or distributions were made to school promoters or equity holders outside the group[105] - The company complied with all disclosure requirements under Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules regarding related-party transactions, with details provided in the financial statements and previous announcements[106] Corporate Governance and Leadership - The company's CFO, Mr. Wang Rui, has been serving as the Chief Financial Officer, Executive Director, and Joint Company Secretary since January 31, 2018[56] - Mr. Wang Rui holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, obtained in July 2004[56] - The company's non-executive director, Mr. Pan Ping, has extensive experience in business management and development, and has served as the President of Red Star Macalline Group from May 2017 to October 2022[57] - Mr. Pan Ping graduated from the Central Party School in September 1985 and has been studying the Entrepreneur Scholar Program (DBA) at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business since 2018[57] - The company's independent non-executive director, Mr. Liao Qiyu, has been serving as an independent non-executive director for several companies, including Sihuan Pharmaceutical Holdings Group Ltd. and Tigermed Consulting Co., Ltd.[58] - Mr. Liao Qiyu holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London and an MBA in International Banking and Finance from the University of Birmingham[58] - The company's independent non-executive director, Mr. Yang Dong, has over 30 years of experience in the education industry in Sichuan and has been serving as a teacher at Chengdu Normal University since May 2012[58] - The company's independent non-executive director, Mr. Cheng Yiqun, has over 20 years of experience in providing legal services and has been serving as an independent non-executive director for several companies, including Jinzai Food Group Co., Ltd. and Wuhan Zhongco Ruihua Ecological Technology Co., Ltd.[59] - The company's Chairman and CEO, Mr. Luo Shi, was appointed as an Executive Director on January 31, 2018, and designated as the Chairman and CEO on June 26, 2018[60] - The company was incorporated in the Cayman Islands on January 24, 2017, and its shares were listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 12, 2018[61] - The company's directors and senior officers are entitled to indemnification for losses or liabilities incurred in legal proceedings where they are acquitted or found not guilty[75] - The company's directors include executive directors Luo Shi and Wang Rui, and non-executive directors Tian Mu (resigned), Pan Ping, and Zhang Wenzao (appointed)[76] - Independent non-executive directors Liao Qiyu, Yang Dong, and Cheng Yiqun have confirmed their independence as per the listing rules[77] - Directors' service contracts are set to expire on July 11, 2024, for Luo Shi, Wang Rui, Liao Qiyu, Yang Dong, and Cheng Yiqun, and on April 24, 2026, for Pan Ping and Zhang Wenzao[78] - The company has no arrangements for any director to waive or agree to waive any remuneration, and no director received any remuneration for joining or leaving the company[79] - No director has a significant interest in any transaction, arrangement, or contract that is material to the company's business[80] - The company has no significant contracts with controlling shareholders or their associates during the fiscal year[81] - The company has non-exempt continuing connected transactions, including a school construction framework agreement with Nanyuan Construction, with annual caps set for the fiscal years ending August 31, 2022, 2023, and 2024[83] - The annual caps for the school construction framework agreement are RMB 1,500,000 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2022, RMB 750,000 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, and RMB 600,000 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024[84] - The transaction amount between the company and Nanyuan Construction under the 2021 school construction framework agreement was approximately RMB 84.861 million for the year ended August 31, 2023[85] - The company's structural contracts aim to control the financial and operational policies of Chinese operating entities, allowing indirect business operations in China while complying with local laws and regulations[86] - Risks associated with the structural contracts include potential non-compliance with Chinese laws, conflicts of interest with Chinese operating entity owners, and limitations on the ability to pledge school operator rights[87] - Under the exclusive business cooperation agreement, Tibet Yongsi provides technical services, management support, and advisory services to Chinese operating entities in exchange for fees[89] - The exclusive purchase right agreement grants Tibet Yongsi the right to purchase school operator rights or equity in Chinese operating entities at the minimum price allowed by Chinese laws[89] - The school operator and director/board member rights entrustment agreement authorizes Tibet Yongsi to exercise all rights of school operators on behalf of Chinese operating entities within the scope permitted by Chinese law[90] - The school operator authorization letters appoint Tibet Yongsi as the agent to exercise all rights of school operators for Chinese operating schools[91] - The director authorization letters appoint Tibet Yongsi as the agent to exercise all rights of directors for Chinese operating schools[92] - Shareholders and Chinese operating entities have irrevocably authorized Tibet Yongsi to exercise all rights as shareholders of the relevant Chinese operating entities, including voting rights, appointment of directors, and rights to declare dividends[93] - Tibet Yongsi has been granted the authority to act as an agent for shareholders and Chinese operating entities, exercising all rights on their behalf, including the transfer or pledge of equity in the relevant Chinese operating companies[94] - Spouses of registered shareholders have irrevocably agreed to restrictions on direct or indirect equity in Tianli Education, including limitations on transfer, pledge, or disposal of such equity[95] - Registered shareholders have unconditionally pledged all their equity in Tianli Education to Tibet Yongsi, granting a first-priority pledge interest to secure the performance of structural contracts[96] - Tibet Yongsi has agreed to provide interest-free loans to Tianli Education, with the funds to be used for capital injection into Chinese operating schools[97] - Tianli Education is considered a connected party under the listing rules due to its 99% ownership by Mr. Luo Shi, a director and controlling shareholder of the company[98] - The company's structural contracts allow it to retain the majority of the net profits generated by its Chinese operating entities, ensuring economic benefits without setting an annual cap on service fees payable to Tibet Yongsi[101] - The company can renew or replicate structural contracts for existing or new foreign-invested enterprises or operating companies under similar terms without shareholder approval, subject to Chinese laws and regulations[102] - The company will continuously disclose details of structural contracts in its annual reports, with independent non-executive directors and auditors reviewing and confirming compliance annually[103] - Independent non-executive directors confirmed that the ongoing related-party transactions were conducted on fair and reasonable terms, in the ordinary course of business, and in the best interests of shareholders[104] - The company's auditors confirmed that there were no issues with the transactions under the 2021 school construction framework agreement and structural contracts, and no dividends or distributions were made to school promoters or equity holders outside the group[105] - The company complied with all disclosure requirements under Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules regarding related-party transactions, with details provided in the financial statements and previous announcements[106] - As of August 31, 2023, no management or administrative contracts were entered into concerning the company's entire business or any major part thereof[107] - Mr. Luo Shi holds approximately 43.21% of the company's shares, including beneficial interests, controlled corporate interests, spousal interests, and trust beneficiary interests[108] - Sky Elite Limited holds 892,245,316 shares, representing 41.42% of the company's equity[111] - Tu Mengxuan, spouse of Luo Shi, holds 1,956,520 shares, with 1,565,216 shares vested as of August 31, 2023[109][112] - Luo Shi holds 6,521,733 shares fully vested as of August 31, 2023, and has 30,000,000 share options granted but not exercised[109] - Wang Rui holds 1,956,520 shares fully vested as of August 31, 2023, and has 7,000,000 share options granted but not exercised[109] - The company employs 5,029 employees as of August 31, 2023, up from 3,018 in the previous year[113] - Employee costs for the reporting year amounted to approximately RMB 566.4 million, compared to RMB 198.6 million in the previous year[113] - The maximum number of shares that can be awarded under the Pre-IPO Restricted Share Award Plan is 107,178,158 shares, representing approximately 4.98% of the company's issued share capital[117] - A total of 107,178,158 shares (approximately 4.98% of the company's total issued shares) were granted under the Pre-IPO Restricted Share Award Scheme as of August 31, 2023[123] - The Pre-IPO Restricted Share Award Scheme granted all 107,178,158 shares before the company's listing in July 2018[119] - The highest-paid five individuals (excluding directors) were granted 1,956,520 shares with a vesting schedule spanning from September 1, 2018, to September 1, 2023[124] - Class A shares totaling 85,265,137 were granted with a vesting period from July 12, 2018, to March 1, 2022[124] - Class B shares totaling 7,043,470 were granted with a vesting schedule from September 1, 2018, to September 1, 2023[124] - Class C shares totaling 4,434,778 were granted with a vesting schedule from December 1, 2018, to December 1, 2023[124] - The grant price for the shares under the Pre-IPO Restricted Share Award Scheme was RMB 0.77 per share[124] - As of August 31, 2023, 391,304 shares for the highest-paid five individuals and 782,624 Class B shares remained unvested[124] - The weighted average market price of the shares related to the vesting during the reporting year was HKD 1.45 for the highest-paid five individuals and Class B shares[124] - The weighted average market price of the shares related to the vesting during the reporting year was HKD 1.73 for Class C shares[124] - The maximum number of shares that may be issued under the Share Option Plan and any other share option plans of the Group shall not exceed 10% of the issued shares as of the listing date, equivalent to 200,000,000 shares, which represents 9.29% of the issued shares as of the reporting date[128] - The total number of shares issued or to be issued due to the exercise of share options granted to any one individual within a 12-month period shall not exceed 1% of the issued share capital of the company at the time of grant[129] - The total value of securities issued or to be issued due to the exercise of share options granted to a major shareholder or independent non-executive director or their associates within a 12-month period shall not exceed HKD 5.0 million based on the closing price of the securities on the grant date[131] - The Board may propose to grant share options to any

Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended August 31, 2023, reached RMB 2,302,540 thousand, a significant increase of 160.3% compared to RMB 884,372 thousand in the previous year[2] - Adjusted profit for the year was RMB 365,660 thousand, up 276.4% from RMB 97,142 thousand in the prior year[3] - The company achieved a basic earnings per share of RMB 15.90, representing a 247.2% increase from RMB 4.58 in the previous year[2] - The net profit for the year ended August 31, 2023, was RMB 331,073 thousand, compared to RMB 96,160 thousand for the previous year, representing a growth of approximately 244%[16] - Gross profit for the year ended August 31, 2023, was RMB 778,847 thousand, compared to RMB 293,539 thousand for the previous year, marking an increase of approximately 165%[16] - Total revenue increased by 160.3% from approximately RMB 884.4 million for the year ended August 31, 2022, to approximately RMB 2,302.5 million for the year ended August 31, 2023[18] Student Enrollment and Educational Services - The number of high school students served increased by 43.8% to 36,708 at the beginning of the 2023 fall semester[4] - The number of high school students in the company's network increased to 36,708 for the fall semester of 2023, up about 43.8% from 25,524 in the fall semester of 2022, with new high school enrollments reaching 19,071, an increase of approximately 41%[14] - Approximately 83.5% of the 2023 high school graduates exceeded the national university admission score, with 50.3% surpassing the first-tier university score[6] - Revenue from comprehensive education services rose by 253.8% from approximately RMB 345.7 million to approximately RMB 1,223.2 million, driven by an increase in high school enrollment and the establishment of four independent profit-making high schools[19] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The total dividend payout increased by 108.3% to RMB 4.77 per share, with a payout ratio of 30%, down 20 percentage points from the previous year[2] - The proposed interim dividend for 2023 is RMB 0.0243 per share, totaling RMB 58,224 thousand, compared to no interim dividend in 2022[76] - The proposed final dividend for 2023 is RMB 0.0234 per share, totaling RMB 50,404 thousand, compared to RMB 49,327 thousand in 2022[76] Operational Expansion and Employment - The number of full-time teachers employed increased to 2,090, up from 1,124 the previous year, reflecting the company's expansion efforts[7] - The company successfully established five independent profit-making high schools with operational licenses as part of its strategy to optimize its operational structure[14] - The company employed 5,029 employees as of August 31, 2023, compared to 3,018 employees a year earlier, indicating a growth of approximately 66.6%[98] Financial Position and Assets - The company's total assets as of August 31, 2023, were RMB 4,158,172 thousand, down from RMB 4,802,222 thousand as of August 31, 2022, indicating a decrease of about 13.4%[13] - The company's net assets decreased to RMB 866,837 thousand as of August 31, 2023, compared to RMB 1,014,259 thousand as of August 31, 2022, reflecting a decline of approximately 14.6%[13] - Non-current assets totaled RMB 7,180,588,000 as of August 31, 2023, compared to RMB 5,925,078,000 a year earlier, showing a growth of about 21.2%[40] - Current assets increased to RMB 2,371,130,000 from RMB 2,206,033,000, representing an increase of approximately 7.5%[40] Liabilities and Financial Obligations - The total liabilities of the company as of August 31, 2023, were RMB 3,291,335 thousand, down from RMB 3,787,963 thousand as of August 31, 2022, indicating a reduction of about 13.1%[13] - As of August 31, 2023, the company's net current liabilities amounted to approximately RMB 2,198.4 million, an increase from RMB 1,608.5 million as of August 31, 2022, primarily due to increased short-term bank loans and other payables related to property, plant, and equipment[27] - The company's borrowings as of August 31, 2023, were approximately RMB 1,672.4 million, compared to RMB 1,131.8 million as of August 31, 2022, with unutilized bank financing of approximately RMB 730 million[29] Regulatory and Compliance Matters - The company anticipates ongoing monitoring of the impact of the new regulations on private education and will assess their implications for future operations[8] - The company confirmed compliance with the corporate governance code throughout the reporting period, with a board consisting of seven male directors[103] - The audit committee, consisting of three members, has been established to oversee financial controls and risk management[104] Cost and Expense Management - The company's operating expenses for the year ended August 31, 2023, included administrative expenses of RMB 240,061 thousand, compared to RMB 132,822 thousand for the previous year, reflecting an increase of approximately 80.9%[16] - Financial costs increased from approximately RMB 27.5 million to approximately RMB 62.5 million, primarily due to higher bank loan interest and reduced capitalized interest[25] - Employee benefits expenses, excluding directors and key management personnel, totaled RMB 550,763,000 in 2023, compared to RMB 196,222,000 in 2022, marking an increase of approximately 180%[67] Future Outlook and Strategic Plans - The company plans to enhance its high school enrollment scale and provide comprehensive operational services, including online campus shopping and international education consulting[15] - The company continues to manage its cash and cash equivalents prudently to prepare for future growth opportunities[31] - The company has not recognized deferred tax assets related to temporary differences and tax losses due to the likelihood of not having taxable profits to offset these losses[75] Share Repurchase and Capital Management - The company repurchased a total of 13,407,000 shares at a total cost of HKD 35,526,836 during the year ending August 31, 2023[100] - In July 2023, the company repurchased 2,434,000 shares at an average price of HKD 2.75, and in August 2023, it repurchased 10,973,000 shares at an average price of HKD 2.82[101]

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Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended February 28, 2023, was RMB 946,591,000, a 137.20% increase from RMB 399,063,000 in the same period of 2022[6] - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 370,780,000, representing a 228.61% increase from RMB 112,834,000 in 2022[6] - Profit for the period surged to RMB 170,611,000, a 453.90% increase compared to RMB 30,802,000 in the previous year[6] - Adjusted profit for the period was RMB 185,866,000, up 412.32% from RMB 36,279,000 in 2022[6] - Basic earnings per share increased to RMB 8.10, a 451.02% rise from RMB 1.47 in the same period last year[6] - Total comprehensive income for the period reached RMB 170,655 thousand, a substantial increase from RMB 30,661 thousand in the prior year, representing a growth of 455.5%[74] - Profit before tax rose to RMB 229,026 thousand, up from RMB 38,337 thousand in the previous year, marking an increase of 493.5%[74] - Basic and diluted earnings attributable to ordinary equity holders of the company were RMB 170,147,000, compared to RMB 31,077,000 in the same period of 2022, representing an increase of 447.5%[93] Enrollment and Educational Services - The number of high school students in the group’s network reached 25,524 at the beginning of the 2022 autumn semester[8] - The group operates 44 schools across 33 cities in China, providing comprehensive educational services[11] - The number of full-time teachers employed by the group increased to 1,654 as of February 28, 2023, from 1,124 on August 31, 2022[11] - The group achieved a 90% pass rate for its students exceeding the national university admission score in the 2022 college entrance examination[10] - Revenue from comprehensive education services surged by 202.7% to approximately RMB 517.8 million, driven by natural growth in high school enrollment and the establishment of four independent profit-making high schools[26] Regulatory and Compliance Matters - The implementation of the Private Education Promotion Law has led to the exclusion of affected businesses from the consolidated financial statements since August 31, 2021[15] - The company is closely monitoring the impact of the Foreign Investment Law and its implementation on its operations[16] - The company emphasizes the provision of high-quality educational services to students and parents despite regulatory changes[20] - The company has implemented measures to ensure compliance with the qualification requirements for foreign investment in private education in China[47] - The company has not identified any non-compliance issues regarding its structural contracts as of the mid-term report date[47] Financial Position and Assets - The total assets decreased slightly to RMB 4,729.6 million from RMB 4,802.2 million year-on-year[21] - Net assets decreased to RMB 973.3 million from RMB 1,014.3 million, indicating a reduction in shareholder equity[21] - Non-current assets totaled RMB 6,666,638 thousand as of February 28, 2023, up from RMB 5,925,078 thousand as of August 31, 2022, indicating an increase of 12.5%[75] - Total equity increased to RMB 1,998,047 thousand from RMB 1,878,915 thousand, representing a growth of 6.4%[76] - The total financial assets and liabilities amounted to RMB 2,332,868,000 as of February 28, 2023, compared to RMB 1,918,283,000 as of August 31, 2022, showing an increase of approximately 21.6%[126] Cash Flow and Financing - Cash and cash equivalents as of February 28, 2023, were approximately RMB 704.7 million, compared to RMB 469.6 million a year earlier[36] - Cash flow from operating activities amounted to RMB 67,486,000, down from RMB 83,915,000 in the previous year, a decrease of 19.6%[80] - The net cash used in investing activities was RMB 353,523,000, compared to RMB 300,625,000 in the prior year, indicating an increase of 17.6%[81] - The net cash generated from financing activities was RMB 61,934,000, a recovery from a net cash used of RMB 585,876,000 in the same period last year[81] - The company has unutilized bank financing totaling RMB 857,125,000 available for future use, indicating strong liquidity support[83] Shareholder and Management Information - The company declared an interim dividend of RMB 0.0243 per share, amounting to RMB 52.34 million (approximately HKD 59.67 million) with a payout ratio of 30%[48] - The company has allocated HKD 200 million for potential acquisitions of high-quality targets in 2023[44] - The company has repaid HKD 300 million in bank loans, with no outstanding amounts as of February 28, 2023[44] - The total number of employees increased to approximately 4,412 as of February 28, 2023, up from 3,018 on August 31, 2022[57] - The company provides competitive compensation packages to attract and retain high-quality employees, including bonuses based on group performance and individual performance[57] Acquisitions and Strategic Initiatives - The acquisition of Sichuan Fengming Nirvana Education Management Co., Ltd. involved a cash payment of RMB 17,000,000 for 60% equity, contributing revenue of RMB 8,603,000 and a loss of RMB 1,996,000 since acquisition[110] - The company is in discussions with educational institutions in the UK, Hong Kong, and other overseas regions for potential collaborations[46] - A strategic acquisition of a local education firm is anticipated to enhance the company's service offerings and increase user engagement[136] - The company is investing HKD 50 million in research and development for new educational technologies[136] Future Outlook - The company has outlined a future outlook with a projected revenue growth of 20% for the next fiscal year[136] - New product launches are expected to contribute an additional HKD 100 million in revenue by the end of 2023[136] - The management has provided guidance for the next quarter, expecting a revenue range of HKD 250 million to HKD 300 million[136] - The company aims to improve operational efficiency, targeting a 5% reduction in costs by the end of the fiscal year[136]

Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended February 28, 2023, was RMB 946,591,000, representing a 137.20% increase compared to RMB 399,063,000 for the same period in 2022[2]. - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 370,780,000, up 228.61% from RMB 112,834,000 in the previous year[2]. - Profit for the period increased to RMB 170,611,000, a significant rise of 453.90% from RMB 30,802,000 in the prior year[2]. - Adjusted profit for the period was RMB 185,866,000, reflecting a 412.32% increase from RMB 36,279,000 in the previous year[2]. - Basic earnings per share rose to RMB 8.10, a 451.02% increase from RMB 1.47 in the same period last year[2]. - Profit before tax increased to RMB 229,026,000 from RMB 38,337,000 year-over-year, reflecting a growth of 497.5%[3]. - Net profit for the period was RMB 170,611,000, up from RMB 30,802,000 in the previous year, marking a growth of 453.5%[3]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the period were both RMB 8.10, compared to RMB 1.47 in the prior year[42]. Operational Highlights - The company employed 1,654 full-time teachers as of February 28, 2023, compared to 1,124 on August 31, 2022[7]. - The company operates 44 schools and provides comprehensive education services across 33 cities in China[7]. - The number of high school students in the network reached 25,524 as of the beginning of the 2022 autumn semester[4]. - The number of registered high school students increased to 25,524 as of the beginning of the fall semester in 2022, up approximately 48.9% from 17,139 in the previous year[15]. - The company successfully established four independent profit-making high schools with operational licenses as part of its strategy to optimize operational structure[15]. Financial Position - The total assets as of February 28, 2023, were RMB 4,729,585 thousand, slightly down from RMB 4,802,222 thousand as of August 31, 2022[15]. - The net asset value decreased to RMB 973,315 thousand as of February 28, 2023, from RMB 1,014,259 thousand in the previous year[15]. - The total liabilities as of February 28, 2023, were RMB 3,756,270 thousand, compared to RMB 3,787,963 thousand in the previous year[15]. - The company's cash and cash equivalents as of February 28, 2023, were approximately RMB 704.7 million, up from RMB 469.6 million a year earlier[29]. - The total borrowings of the company as of February 28, 2023, amounted to approximately RMB 1,505.4 million, compared to RMB 1,131.8 million as of August 31, 2022[31]. - The debt-to-equity ratio as of February 28, 2023, was approximately 17.7%, an increase from 13.9% as of August 31, 2022[31]. - The total equity attributable to the owners of the company was RMB 1,964,825,000, an increase from RMB 1,851,796,000 year-over-year, indicating a growth of 6.1%[46]. Expenses and Costs - Administrative expenses rose to approximately RMB 100.1 million from approximately RMB 60.4 million, primarily due to increased administrative staff costs and office expenses[26]. - Financial costs increased from approximately RMB 14.5 million to approximately RMB 25.6 million, mainly due to higher bank loan interest and reduced capitalized interest expenses[27]. - Employee costs increased by 112.1% from approximately RMB 73.0 million to approximately RMB 154.9 million, due to hiring new teachers and increased labor costs from comprehensive education services[22]. - The company reported a 33.6% increase in material consumption costs, rising from approximately RMB 135.6 million to approximately RMB 181.1 million, due to increased dining numbers in operated restaurants[21]. Dividend and Shareholder Information - The company declared an interim dividend of RMB 2.43 per share, with a payout ratio of 30%[2]. - The interim dividend declared for the six months ended February 28, 2023, is RMB 0.0243 per share, totaling RMB 52.34 million, with a payout ratio of 30%[39]. - A total of 75,000,000 shares were granted under the restricted share award plan, representing about 3.48% of the company's total issued shares as of the announcement date[75]. Regulatory and Governance - The company is monitoring the impact of the new regulations on private education and has assessed their implications on its operations[10]. - The company is committed to compliance with the listing rules of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange[84]. - The audit committee, consisting of three members, is responsible for overseeing financial controls, risk management, and internal control systems[78]. - The company has established an audit committee to oversee accounting and financial reporting processes[83]. Future Plans - The company plans to focus on expanding its profit-making high school business and providing comprehensive operational services, including online campus shopping and international education consulting[16]. - The company plans to actively explore investment opportunities to broaden its revenue base and enhance future financial performance and profitability[33]. - The company will gradually reduce the enrollment scale of affected primary and junior high schools to ensure sustainable development[15].

Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended August 31, 2022, was RMB 884,372,000, compared to RMB 345,184,000 for the previous year[11]. - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 293,539,000, up from RMB 60,489,000[11]. - The adjusted profit from continuing operations for the year was RMB 98,431,000, compared to a loss of RMB 41,233,000 in the previous year[13]. - Basic earnings per share for the year was RMB 4.58, a significant recovery from a loss of RMB 62.69 per share in the previous year[11]. - The company's total revenue increased by 156.2% from approximately RMB 345.2 million for the eight months ended August 31, 2021, to approximately RMB 884.4 million for the reporting year[49]. - The gross profit for the reporting year was approximately RMB 293.5 million, a 385.3% increase from approximately RMB 60.5 million for the eight months ended August 31, 2021[55]. - The total sales cost increased by 107.5% to approximately RMB 590.8 million for the reporting year, up from RMB 284.7 million for the eight months ended August 31, 2021[54]. - Administrative expenses rose by 35.1% to approximately RMB 132.8 million for the reporting year, compared to RMB 98.3 million for the eight months ended August 31, 2021[59]. - Interest expenses increased to RMB 27.5 million for the reporting year, up from RMB 17.0 million for the eight months ended August 31, 2021[60]. - Cash and cash equivalents were approximately RMB 929.9 million as of August 31, 2022, down from RMB 1,273.3 million as of August 31, 2021[62]. Student Enrollment and Academic Performance - The number of high school students in the group's network increased from 17,185 to 25,524, representing a growth of 48.5%[9]. - The high school graduation rate remained high, with approximately 90% of graduates exceeding the national university admission score in 2022[9]. - Approximately 90% of the company's high school graduates exceeded the admission score for Chinese undergraduate universities, with about 60% surpassing the score for first-tier universities[19]. - In the 2022 college entrance examination, approximately 90% of students exceeded the national undergraduate admission score, and about 60% surpassed the first-tier university admission score[29]. - Among the 2022 high school graduates, 79 students were admitted to top 50 universities globally, including Tsinghua University and Peking University[29]. Operational Expansion - The company aims to expand its profitable high school operations and enhance its educational services across China[9]. - The company operates 43 schools across 33 cities in China, expanding its educational services in regions such as Inner Mongolia, Shandong, and Guizhou[18]. - The company plans to enhance its curriculum development and improve management and teaching quality to better serve students and parents[21]. - The company aims to strengthen its profitable high school operations and expand strategically across the country[21]. - The company has decided to establish a new entity to develop early childhood education business after terminating cooperation with third-party early education services[32]. Financial Position and Assets - Total non-current assets increased to RMB 5,925,078,000 as of August 31, 2022, from RMB 5,177,850,000 the previous year[25]. - The company's total assets less current liabilities amounted to RMB 4,316,531,000 as of August 31, 2022[25]. - The total equity of the company was RMB 1,878,915,000 as of August 31, 2022, compared to RMB 1,787,867,000 the previous year[25]. - As of August 31, 2022, the company's total assets amounted to RMB 4,802.2 million, compared to RMB 4,620.2 million as of August 31, 2021[44]. - The company's net assets increased to RMB 1,014.3 million as of August 31, 2022, from RMB 443.1 million as of August 31, 2021[44]. Governance and Management - The board consists of five directors, including two executive directors and three independent non-executive directors, responsible for business and investment plans, annual budgets, and profit distribution[80]. - The founder and CEO, Mr. Luo, has over 19 years of experience in the education industry and has been with the company since January 2017[81]. - Mr. Wang has served as CFO since January 2018, previously holding financial management roles in various companies, indicating strong financial oversight capabilities[83]. - Independent non-executive director Mr. Liao has extensive experience in regulatory affairs, having worked at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange prior to his current role[84]. - The company has implemented structural contracts to ensure control over its operations in China, complying with local regulations[78]. Compliance and Regulatory Risks - The company is closely monitoring the implementation of the "Regulations on the Implementation of the Private Education Promotion Law" and its potential impacts on operations[35]. - The company will monitor developments related to the Foreign Investment Law and its potential impact on operations[39]. - The company is subject to risks associated with structured contracts, including potential penalties from the Chinese government if deemed non-compliant with applicable laws[122]. - The enforceability of structured contracts has significant uncertainty since the implementation of the new regulations on September 1, 2021, which may affect the company's ability to receive variable returns from affected businesses[124]. Employee and Shareholder Information - As of August 31, 2022, the company employed 3,018 employees, an increase from 2,268 employees as of August 31, 2021[159]. - The total employee cost for the reporting year was approximately RMB 192.8 million, compared to RMB 137.6 million for the eight months ending August 31, 2021[159]. - The company’s employee remuneration policies are designed to attract and retain high-quality employees with competitive compensation packages[159]. - The company has implemented a pre-IPO restricted share award scheme to incentivize employees[159]. - The company’s major shareholder, Mr. Luo, holds 888,342,316 shares through Sky Elite Limited, representing approximately 41.64% of the total equity[151]. Future Plans and Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to optimize its operational structure by establishing independent high schools with separate operating licenses, which are expected to be consolidated into the group's financial statements once licensed[45]. - The group plans to expand its business overseas, engaging with educational institutions in the UK, Hong Kong, and other regions for potential acquisitions or partnerships[77]. - The company has received multiple honors in 2021, including "Comprehensive Strength Education Group of the Year" and "Influential Education Brand of the Year"[28]. - The company aims to maintain prudent cash management policies to seize future growth opportunities[66].

Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended February 28, 2022, was RMB 399,063,000, representing a 21.1% increase from RMB 329,299,000 for the same period in 2021[8]. - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 112,834,000, up 16.6% from RMB 96,765,000 in the previous year[8]. - Net profit for the six months ended February 28, 2022, was RMB 30,802,000, a 5.8% increase compared to RMB 29,118,000 in the prior year[8]. - Revenue increased by 21.2% from RMB 329.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, to RMB 399.1 million for the six months ended February 28, 2022, primarily driven by the growth in comprehensive education services[34]. - Comprehensive education services revenue rose by 38.0% from RMB 107.4 million to RMB 148.2 million, attributed to an increase in student enrollment[34]. - Restaurant operations revenue increased by 10.3% from RMB 192.8 million to RMB 212.6 million, mainly due to a rise in student enrollment[35]. - The profit before tax increased to RMB 38,337,000, up from RMB 35,865,000, indicating a growth of about 6.5% year-over-year[88]. - Basic earnings per share for the period was RMB 1.47, up from RMB 1.25 in the previous year, representing a growth of 17.6%[88]. - The company reported a total comprehensive income of RMB 30,661,000 for the period, compared to RMB 29,033,000 in the previous year, reflecting a growth of approximately 5.6%[88]. Operational Changes - The number of full-time teachers in owned schools increased to 790 as of February 28, 2022, from 725 as of August 31, 2021[14]. - The total number of training centers decreased to 11 from 33 in the previous year, indicating a strategic shift in focus[14]. - The group plans to optimize its operational structure by establishing independent high schools with separate operating licenses, which are expected to be consolidated into the group's financial statements once licensed[29]. - The group will gradually reduce the enrollment scale of the affected primary and junior secondary schools[29]. - The implementation of the new regulations has led to the classification of affected businesses as discontinued operations, impacting the financial reporting[31]. - The group will continue to provide high-quality educational services to students and parents despite the changes in business structure[27]. Assets and Liabilities - As of February 28, 2022, total assets were RMB 4,456,204, a decrease from RMB 4,620,219 as of August 31, 2021, representing a decline of approximately 3.55%[28]. - The group's total liabilities decreased from RMB 4,177,121 to RMB 3,755,835, a reduction of about 10.09%[28]. - The net asset value increased from RMB 443,098 to RMB 700,369, reflecting a growth of approximately 58.06%[28]. - As of February 28, 2022, the net current liabilities amounted to approximately RMB 1,160.0 million, a decrease from RMB 2,163.3 million as of August 31, 2021, primarily due to the extension of repayment terms for RMB 1,080.9 million[44]. - The total borrowings as of February 28, 2022, were approximately RMB 1,051.3 million, down from RMB 1,233.7 million as of August 31, 2021[47]. - The debt-to-equity ratio as of February 28, 2022, was approximately 14.4%, compared to 15.8% as of August 31, 2021[47]. Cash Flow and Financing - The net cash flow from operating activities for the six months ended February 28, 2022, was RMB 83.9 million, compared to RMB 190.2 million for the same period in 2021[46]. - The cash and cash equivalents as of February 28, 2022, were approximately RMB 469.6 million, down from RMB 791.9 million as of June 30, 2021[45]. - The net cash flow from investing activities was RMB (300,625,000) for the six months ended February 28, 2022, compared to RMB (1,611,380,000) for the same period in 2021, indicating a significant reduction in cash outflow[102]. - The financing activities resulted in a net cash outflow of RMB (585,876,000) for the six months ended February 28, 2022, compared to a net inflow of RMB 743,970,000 for the same period in 2021[102]. - The company has secured a bank financing arrangement with a licensed bank in mainland China, allowing access to a total approved limit of RMB 1 billion over the next two years, which remains unused as of the report date[105]. Employee and Governance - The company employed approximately 2,519 employees, an increase from 2,268 employees as of August 31, 2021[69]. - The company has implemented a restricted share award plan to attract and retain high-quality employees, which includes bonuses based on performance[69]. - The company has adopted the corporate governance code and has complied with its provisions, except for a deviation regarding the separation of the roles of Chairman and CEO[75][77]. - The total remuneration for key management personnel was RMB 1,822,000 for the six months ended February 28, 2022, compared to RMB 1,255,000 for the same period in 2021, reflecting an increase of 45.2%[148]. Future Outlook - The company plans to expand its market presence by entering three new regions in the upcoming fiscal year, aiming for a 25% increase in market share[166]. - Future guidance indicates a revenue target of HKD 600 million for the next fiscal year, reflecting a growth rate of 20%[166]. - The company has allocated HKD 50 million for research and development in new technologies aimed at improving educational delivery methods[166]. - A new partnership with a leading technology firm is expected to enhance the company's digital infrastructure, potentially increasing operational efficiency by 15%[166]. - The overall market outlook remains positive, with analysts projecting a continued growth trajectory in the education sector, driven by increasing demand for online learning solutions[166].