Financial Performance - Total revenue for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024, was RMB 180,989,000, a decrease from RMB 319,269,000 in the previous year[17]. - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 72,300,000, down from RMB 170,145,000, indicating a significant decline in profitability[17]. - The company reported a net profit of RMB 96,433,000 for the fiscal year, compared to RMB 163,120,000 in the previous year, reflecting a decrease of approximately 41%[17]. - For the fiscal year 2024, the total revenue decreased by 43.3% to RMB 181.0 million compared to RMB 319.3 million in fiscal year 2023[34]. - Net profit for fiscal year 2024 was RMB 96.4 million, down 40.9% from RMB 163.1 million in fiscal year 2023[34]. - Core net profit decreased by 66.8% to RMB 40.7 million in fiscal year 2024[34]. - Revenue from school-related supply chain business was RMB 122.7 million, a decline of 36.6% from RMB 193.6 million in fiscal year 2023[39]. - Revenue from comprehensive education services decreased by RMB 67.4 million or 53.7% to RMB 58.2 million in fiscal year 2024[39]. - Gross profit fell from RMB 170.1 million in FY2023 to RMB 72.3 million in FY2024, a decline of 57.5%, with gross margin dropping from 53.3% to 39.9%[41]. - Profit before tax for FY2024 was RMB 110.8 million, down from RMB 189.0 million in FY2023[51]. Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets as of August 31, 2024, totaled RMB 354,609,000, a decrease from RMB 595,220,000 in the previous year[18]. - Current assets were reported at RMB 921,718,000, down from RMB 1,079,920,000 in the previous year, indicating a reduction in liquidity[18]. - Current liabilities decreased to RMB 670,337,000 from RMB 778,390,000, showing improved short-term financial health[18]. - The company's total assets minus current liabilities stood at RMB 605,990,000, a decrease from RMB 867,934,000 in the previous year[18]. - The equity attributable to owners of the company was RMB 601,429,000, compared to RMB 612,209,000 in the previous year, indicating a slight decline[18]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by RMB 195.1 million in FY2024, with total cash and cash equivalents at RMB 348.3 million as of August 31, 2024[62]. - The debt-to-equity ratio improved to 46.1% in FY2024 from 47.7% in FY2023, primarily due to reduced bank borrowings and increased net profit[66]. Business Strategy and Operations - The company has shifted its focus to providing comprehensive education services and school-related supply chain businesses since ceasing its private education operations in China[12]. - Future strategies include enhancing educational services and expanding market presence in China, following regulatory changes in the education sector[12]. - The company plans to establish a new high school in Zhongshan with a maximum capacity of 5,000 students[30]. - The company is transitioning its sales model from retail to wholesale to enhance its supply chain network[28]. - The company is exploring the feasibility of spinning off its high school division as an independent entity[30]. - The group aims to expand its product supply through a wholly-owned subsidiary registered in Qingyuan, China, focusing on school-related supply chain business[73]. - The group plans to optimize its operational structure, including the spin-off of high schools with independent operating licenses from affected entities[73]. - The company is focused on expanding its integrated education services and supply chain business in China[118]. Employee and Governance - The total employee compensation for the fiscal year 2024 was approximately RMB 19.5 million, an increase from RMB 15.2 million in fiscal year 2023[82]. - The company has approximately 139 employees as of August 31, 2024[193]. - The company has adopted the corporate governance code as per the listing rules and confirmed compliance by all directors for the fiscal year 2024[91]. - The audit committee has reviewed the audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year 2024 and discussed accounting policies with independent auditors[92]. - The company maintains the required public float as per listing rules for the fiscal year 2024[93]. - The company has a strong management team with extensive experience in the education sector, including over 16 years for COO Mr. Li[103]. - The company is committed to high standards of corporate governance to protect shareholder interests and enhance corporate value[91]. - The company has established a share reward plan to incentivize contributions from directors and employees[195]. Compliance and Risk Management - The company faces significant risks, including reliance on a limited number of clients in China, which could impact revenue stability[120]. - The company emphasizes the importance of maintaining good relationships with employees, suppliers, and customers to achieve corporate goals[127]. - The company has not reported any significant non-compliance issues that would materially affect its business operations for the fiscal year 2024[125]. - The group has complied with the relevant listing rules throughout fiscal year 2024, as confirmed by independent non-executive directors[175]. - The group has maintained compliance with the disclosure requirements under the relevant listing rules throughout fiscal year 2024[180]. Contracts and Agreements - The company has established a contract arrangement with Guangdong Guangzheng and Zhongshan Wenrui Education Investment Co., Ltd. to gain control over Zhongshan Wenrui, which plans to establish a new high school in Zhongshan[150]. - The contract arrangement includes exclusive management consulting and business cooperation agreements, allowing the company to receive the majority of the economic benefits generated by Zhongshan Wenrui[152]. - The company does not hold any equity in Zhongshan Wenrui but effectively controls it through the contract arrangement, ensuring access to substantial economic returns[153]. - The exclusive purchase rights agreement allows the company to acquire shares of Zhongshan Wenrui at the lowest price permitted by Chinese laws and regulations[152]. - The company has established a loan agreement allowing it to provide interest-free loans to Zhongshan Wenrui as per Chinese laws and regulations[152]. - The company will continue to disclose details of the Zhongshan contract arrangement in its annual reports, ensuring transparency and compliance with relevant regulations[165]. - The company’s independent non-executive directors will review the Zhongshan contract arrangement annually to ensure fairness and alignment with shareholder interests[165]. Financial Guarantees and Transactions - The group provided financial guarantees amounting to RMB 174.1 million as of August 31, 2024, down from RMB 229.9 million as of August 31, 2023[176]. - The top five customers accounted for 18.4% of the group's revenue in the fiscal year 2024, a decrease from 30.2% in fiscal year 2023, with the largest customer contributing approximately 12.9%[182]. - The top five suppliers represented 29.2% of the group's cost of revenue in fiscal year 2024, compared to 26.6% in fiscal year 2023, with the largest supplier accounting for about 14.1%[182]. - The group confirmed no new financial guarantee contracts were established with affected entities during fiscal year 2024[178]. - As of August 31, 2024, the net amount receivable from affected entities under the framework agreements was RMB 66.674 million[179]. - Interest income from affected entities for the fiscal year 2024 amounted to RMB 17.251 million, while interest payments made to affected entities totaled RMB 9.882 million[179].
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