Revenue and Financial Performance - Revenues from consolidated affiliated entities accounted for 99.6%, 99.5%, and 99.2% of total net revenues for fiscal years ended May 31, 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively[17] - Net revenues for 2024 increased to 4,313.586million,upfrom2,997.760 million in 2023[39] - Operating income for 2024 was 350.425million,comparedto190.046 million in 2023[39] - Net income attributable to shareholders for 2024 was 309.591million,upfrom177.341 million in 2023[39] - Third-party net revenues increased to 4,313.586millionin2024,upfrom2,997.760 million in 2023, reflecting a growth of approximately 43.9%[44][45] - Net income for 2024 was 325.218million,comparedto235.363 million in 2023, showing a 38.2% increase[44][45] - Total operating costs and expenses rose to 3,963.161millionin2024from2,807.714 million in 2023, an increase of 41.2%[44][45] - Income from subsidiaries and VIEs was 538.168millionin2024,upfrom313.226 million in 2023, a 71.8% increase[44][45] - Other income, net, rose to 143.416millionin2024from118.485 million in 2023, a 21.0% increase[44][45] - Net revenues decreased from 3,105.2millioninFY2022to2,997.8 million in FY2023, then increased to 4,313.6millioninFY2024[86]−Thecompany′soperatingmarginturnedpositiveforthefiscalyearendedMay31,2023,andcontinuedtoimproveforthefiscalyearendedMay31,2024,butthereisnoassurancethatthistrendwillcontinue[102]−Thecompanyexperiencedalossfromfairvaluechangeoflong−terminvestmentsofUS0.9 million in the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023, but recorded a gain of US19.0millioninthefiscalyearendedMay31,2024[113]BusinessOperationsandStrategy−ThecompanyoperatesinChinathroughPRCsubsidiaries,VIEs,andtheirsubsidiaries/schools,withcontractualarrangementscontrollingbusinessoperations[17]−ThecompanyreliesoncontractualarrangementsratherthandirectownershiptocontrolVIEs,whichmayposerisksinconflictsofinterestorlegaldisputes[26]−Thecompanyisshiftingfocustowardsnon−K−9educationalproductsandservices,includingtestpreparationcourses,overseasstudyconsulting,andeducationalmaterials[68]−EastBuy,thecompany′se−commerceplatform,madenotableprogressinprivatelabelproductsandlivestreaminge−commercebusinessinfiscalyears2023and2024[68]−EastBuyestablishedane−commerceplatformforagriculturalandotherproductsthroughlivestreamingactivities[68]−Thecompanyisexploringbusinessopportunitiesinthecultureandtourismmarket[68]−Thecompanyisinvestinginnewbusinessinitiativessuchasnon−academictutoring,intelligentlearningsystems,andstudytours[68]−Thecompany′sEastBuye−commerceplatform,establishedinfiscalyear2022,hasmadenotableprogressinprivatelabelproductsalesandlivestreaminge−commercebusinessinfiscalyears2023and2024[115]−Thecompany′sOMO(online−merge−offline)system,developedin2014,integratesofflineandonlineeducationsystemstoenhanceoperationalefficiency[122]−Thecompanyreliesheavilyonthepopularityofcelebritylivestreamers,particularlythe"TimewithYuhui"brand,whichgainedsignificanttractionsinceitsinceptioninJanuary2024[118]−InAugust2024,TimewithYuhuiceasedtobeaconsolidatedentityofEastBuy,anditsfinancialresultsarenolongerincludedinEastBuy′sconsolidatedfinancialstatements[118]−ThecompanygeneratesasignificantportionofitsrevenuesfromkeycitiesinChina,includingBeijing,Hangzhou,Guangzhou,andNanjing,whichareexpectedtoremainimportantrevenuesources[120]RegulatoryandLegalRisks−ThePRCgovernment′soversightandregulationsonforeigninvestmentandoverseasofferingscouldsignificantlyimpactthecompany′soperationsandsecuritiesvalue[28][30]−ThecompanywaslistedasaCommission−IdentifiedIssuerundertheHFCAAinOctober2022butexpectstoavoidfutureidentificationduetoPCAOB′supdatedinspectionaccess[31]−ThecompanyfacesuncertaintiesregardingPRCgovernmentapprovalsforfutureoffshoreofferings,whichcouldresultinpenaltiesorbusinesssuspension[30]−ThecompanyfacesrisksrelatedtotheinterpretationandimplementationofPRClawsandregulationsonprivateeducation[72]−ThecompanymayberequiredtotakefurtheractionsregardingacademictutoringservicesforstudentsingradetentotwelvetocomplywiththeAlleviatingBurdenOpinion[72]−Thecompanyfacesrisksfrompotentialnewregulationsthatcouldclassifydigitaleducationalresourcesasafter−schooltutoringactivities[76]−Thecompany′shistoricalfinancialresultsmaynotbeindicativeoffutureperformanceduetoregulatorychangesandnewbusinessdevelopments[86]−Thecompanyfacesrisksrelatedtocybersecurity,includingpotentialdatabreachesandsystemdisruptions,whichcouldharmitsreputationandfinancialperformance[125][127]−ThecompanyissubjecttoPRCdatasecuritylaws,includingthePRCDataSecurityLawandCybersecurityReviewMeasures,whichmayimposeadditionalobligationsifdeemedacriticalinformationinfrastructureoperator[130]−ThecompanyhasappliedforasecurityassessmentbytheCyberspaceAdministrationofChinaregardingthecross−bordertransferofcertaindata,asrequiredbytheMeasuresonSecurityAssessmentoftheCross−borderTransferofData[133]−Thecompanyprocessespersonalinformationofmorethan1millionindividuals,whichsubjectsittosecurityassessmentsforcross−borderdatatransfers[133]−Thecompanymayfacepenalties,fines,orsuspensionofservicesifitfailstocomplywithPRCadvertisinglawsandregulations,whichprohibitmisleadingcontentandsuperlativewordinginadvertisements[134]−Thecompany′soverseastestpreparationandEnglishlanguagetrainingcoursescouldbeadverselyaffectedbygeopoliticaltensions,particularlybetweentheU.S.andChina,potentiallyleadingtodeclinesinstudentenrollments[136]−Thecompanyiscurrentlydefendingagainstaputativeshareholderclassactionlawsuit,theoutcomeofwhichcouldhaveamaterialadverseeffectonitsbusiness,financialcondition,andreputation[138]−ThecompanymayfacepenaltiesorsuspensionofoperationsifitfailstocomplywithPRCregulationsgoverninginternetaccessandinformationdissemination[208]−ThecompanyisrequiredtoobtainvariousoperatinglicensesandpermitsinChina,andfailuretocomplymayresultinfines,confiscationofgains,orsuspensionofoperations[210]−PRCregulationsonoffshorespecialpurposecompaniesmaylimitthecompany′sabilitytoinjectcapitalintoitsPRCsubsidiariesordistributeprofits[211]−RegulatorymeasuresinChinarequirePRCindividualsparticipatinginoverseasshareincentiveplanstofileapplicationswithSAFEandremitforeignexchangeincomeintoacollectiveforeigncurrencyaccount[213]−ThecompanyisintheprocessofmakingSAFEapplicationsforPRCindividualsparticipatinginitsshareincentiveplans,butcannotguaranteesuccess,potentiallyleadingtofines,legalsanctions,andrestrictionsonstockoptionexercises[214]−OffshorelistingsmayrequireCSRCapprovalunderPRClaw,andfailuretoobtainordelaysinobtainingsuchapprovalcouldresultinfines,restrictionsondividendpayments,andothersanctions[215]−PRCdomesticcompanieslistedoverseasbyMarch31,2023,arerequiredtocompleteCSRCfilingproceduresforfuturesecuritiesofferingsandlistingsoutsidemainlandChina[216]−PRCdomesticenterprisesseekingoverseassecuritiesofferingsmustestablishconfidentialityandarchivessystemsandcompleteapprovalandfilingprocedureswithcompetentauthorities[218]−Futureregulatorychangesmayimposeadditionalrequirementsonthecompany′soffshoreofferings,potentiallyleadingtofines,restrictionsondividendpayments,andotheradverseeffects[219]CorporateStructureandContractualArrangements−Thecontractualarrangementsincludeequitypledgeagreements,exclusiveoptionagreements,powersofattorney,andserviceagreementstosecureeconomicbenefits[18][19][20]−Thecompany′sfounderandexecutivechairman,MichaelMinhongYu,owns997,531.673 million, compared to 6,392.458millionin2023[42]−CashandcashequivalentsasofMay31,2024,were1,389.359 million, down from 1,662.982millionin2023[42]−TotalliabilitiesasofMay31,2024,increasedto3,482.659 million from 2,577.670millionin2023[42]−Share−basedcompensationexpensesfor2024totaled122.458 million, up from 89.788millionin2023[39]−Cashandcashequivalentsstoodat1,389.359 million as of May 31, 2024, compared to 940.643millionin2023,a47.75,388.878 million in 2024 from 3,024.121millionin2023,a78.21,780.063 million in 2024 from 1,775.131millionin2023,aslightgrowthof0.33,482.659 million in 2024 from 3,100.512millionin2023,anincreaseof12.34,049.014 million in 2024 from 1,125.023millionin2023,asignificantgrowthof260.02,396,815 thousand[48] - Total non-current assets for the Consolidated Affiliated Entities reached 1,218,899thousand[48]−TotalliabilitiesfortheConsolidatedAffiliatedEntitiesstoodat2,742,334 thousand[48] - Net cash provided by operating activities for the Consolidated Affiliated Entities was 1,013,621thousand[50]−NetcashusedininvestingactivitiesfortheConsolidatedAffiliatedEntitieswas1,234,725 thousand[50] - Net cash used in financing activities for the Consolidated Affiliated Entities was 16,721thousand[50]−NetcashprovidedbyoperatingactivitiesfortheConsolidatedAffiliatedEntitiesinthepreviousyearwas652,523 thousand[51] - Net cash used in investing activities for the Consolidated Affiliated Entities in the previous year was 294,911thousand[51]−NetcashusedinfinancingactivitiesfortheConsolidatedAffiliatedEntitiesinthepreviousyearwas19,353 thousand[52] - Net cash used in operating activities was 1,280,453thousandfortheyearendedMay31,2022[54]−Thecompany′sdeferredrevenuerecognitionissubjecttofutureperformanceobligations,andanyfailuretofulfilltheseobligationscouldadverselyimpactliquidityandresultsofoperations[112]−Thecompany′slong−termandshort−terminvestmentsaresubjecttofairvaluechanges,withsignificantunobservableinputsthatmayleadtouncertaintyandvolatilityinvaluation[114]−Thecompany′scashflowandliquiditycouldbeadverselyaffectedifitfailstocomplywiththerestrictionsandcovenantsinthetrustdeedrelatedtoits300 million 2025 Notes[143] Tax and Dividend Policies - The company's PRC subsidiaries and VIEs may face a maximum statutory tax rate of 25% on earnings, with a 10% withholding tax on distributions[36] - If VIEs' accumulated earnings exceed fees paid to PRC subsidiaries, non-deductible transfers could reduce after-tax income[37] - The company does not have a dividend policy or cash management policies for fund transfers between entities[35] - PRC regulations require subsidiaries to set aside at least 10% of after-tax profits annually for statutory reserves, limiting the company's ability to distribute dividends[183] - The company's reliance on dividends from PRC subsidiaries for cash requirements may be limited by PRC regulations, affecting its ability to grow and make investments[183] - PRC government controls on currency conversion may restrict the company's ability to remit foreign currency for dividends or other payments, potentially limiting access to funds outside China[224] Competition and Market Risks - The company faces significant competition in the private education sector, particularly from online educational service providers using advanced technologies like live broadcasting, which may force the company to reduce course fees or increase spending to retain students[97] - The company's brand reputation is critical to its success, and any negative publicity could harm its business and operating results[82] - The company depends on maintaining consistent teaching quality and retaining qualified teachers, which could be impacted by regulatory requirements[84] - The company faces risks from intellectual property infringement claims, which could result in substantial damages and operational disruptions[90] - The company's trademarks and trade name are at risk of infringement by third parties, which could damage its reputation and brand, despite efforts to protect intellectual property rights[95] - The company's business is subject to seasonal fluctuations, with the highest revenue typically in the first fiscal quarter (June 1 to August 31) due to summer vacation enrollments[104] - The company faces risks related to health epidemics, such as COVID-19, which could lead to reduced attendance or temporary closure of schools and learning centers, adversely affecting liquidity and financial condition[101] - The company may experience a decrease in demand for its services if colleges and universities reduce reliance on admissions and assessment tests, particularly in China and the United States[110][111] - The Chinese economy's growth rate has gradually slowed since 2010, with COVID-19 having an adverse impact in 2022, potentially reducing demand for the company's products and services[196] - The global macroeconomic environment faces challenges, including geopolitical tensions and rising interest rates, which may negatively impact the company's business and financial condition[197] Operational and Compliance Risks - The company ceased offering K-9 Academic AST Services in China at the end of 2021, which had a substantial adverse impact on financial performance[66] - Company ceased K-9 Academic AST Services in all schools and learning centers in China by the end of 2021, leading to significant costs from lease terminations and employee layoffs[75] - Company incurred considerable costs and expenses in FY2022 due to regulatory compliance actions, including termination of leases and employee dismissals[75] - Company's ability to attract students without significant fee reductions is critical to maintaining profitability[78] - Company's net revenues are subject to fluctuations due to regulatory changes, economic conditions, and consumer spending patterns[86] - The total number of schools and learning centers decreased from 1,669 as of May 31, 2021 to 1,025 as of May 31, 2024[66] - The company has experienced several computer attacks in the past, though none have materially affected its operations[127] - The company does not have liability or business disruption insurance in some teaching facilities, which could lead to financial and reputational risks in case of accidents[124] - The company's internal control over financial reporting was deemed effective as of May 31, 2024, but future failures could adversely affect investor confidence and share prices[123] - The company may incur significant costs to protect against security breaches or comply with evolving data protection regulations, potentially impacting financial conditions[128][130] - The company has not been involved in any cybersecurity investigations or received any sanctions related to data security and personal data protection as of the date of the annual report[133] - The company may require additional capital to finance future developments, including new business initiatives, investments, or acquisitions, and may seek to sell additional equity or debt securities if necessary[140] - The company's ability to obtain additional capital is subject to uncertainties, including investor perception, market conditions, and PRC governmental regulations[141] - The company may face challenges in controlling rental costs and
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