Course Development and Accreditation - TOP has received unconditional re-accreditation for its Bachelor of Laws program for five years, making it the only non-university higher education institution in the private sector to offer accredited legal courses that allow students to obtain a practicing lawyer qualification [8]. - A new undergraduate data business course focusing on digital marketing and supply chain management is being developed, along with a micro-credential course on ESG standards set to launch in the first half of 2025 [7]. - TOP is actively developing new courses that are least affected by artificial intelligence, with plans to submit for accreditation in the first quarter of 2025 [6]. - The academic committee has approved a comprehensive proposal for a doctoral program focused on education and leadership capabilities, which will include industry-oriented research [6]. - Three undergraduate accounting programs and four postgraduate accounting programs have been re-accredited for five years, valid until December 31, 2029 [8]. Student Enrollment and Growth - The student population at the regional campus in Perth has grown rapidly since its operation began in 2023, matching the scale of the main campus in Sydney [11]. - The Australian government has proposed a cap on international student enrollments for higher education institutions by 2025, which TOP is addressing by developing new courses for local students [5]. - User enrollment increased by 10% year-over-year, reaching a total of 25,000 students [164]. - The company plans to expand its presence in New South Wales, targeting an additional 5,000 students by the end of 2025 [164]. Financial Performance - Revenue increased by approximately 16.5% from about AUD 13.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023, to about AUD 16.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 [18]. - Gross profit rose by 16.6% from AUD 5.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023, to AUD 6.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024, with a stable gross margin of approximately 41.3% [21]. - Net profit increased by approximately 50.1% from about AUD 1.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023, to about AUD 1.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 [28]. - Other income rose by 54.62% from about AUD 1.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023, to about AUD 1.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to increased interest income [22]. - For the six months ended December 31, 2024, the company reported revenue of AUD 16,016,000, an increase of 9.2% from AUD 13,745,000 in the same period of 2023 [79]. - The company achieved a profit before tax of AUD 2,148,000, compared to AUD 1,437,000 in the previous year, marking a year-over-year increase of 49.5% [79]. Expenses and Investments - Administrative expenses increased by approximately 16.5% from AUD 3.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023, to AUD 4.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 [24]. - Capital expenditure for the six months ended December 31, 2024, was approximately AUD 0.3 million, covering registration, course development, and classroom equipment [29]. - The company invested AUD 257,000 in new intangible assets, compared to AUD 44,000 in the previous period, representing a significant increase in investment in this area [89]. - Operating expenses increased by 12% due to investments in marketing and technology upgrades [164]. Cash Flow and Assets - The group had cash on hand of approximately AUD 46.6 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to AUD 44.1 million as of June 30, 2024, with no bank borrowings [30]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period rose to AUD 46,588,000 from AUD 44,106,000, an increase of about 5.6% [91]. - Total current assets amounted to AUD 50,495,000, an increase from AUD 47,155,000 as of June 30, 2024 [82]. - The total financial assets measured at amortized cost amounted to AUD 49,040,000 as of December 31, 2024, compared to AUD 46,479,000 as of June 30, 2024 [155]. Shareholder Information and Equity - Major shareholders include Shuling Chen with 365,764,000 shares (15.01%) and Guoli Minsheng with 351,180,000 shares (14.41%) as of December 31, 2024 [51]. - The total number of issued shares as of December 31, 2024, is 2,436,394,000 [53]. - The company does not recommend an interim dividend for the six months ended December 31, 2024, compared to HKD 0.1 per share for the same period in 2023 [41]. - Total equity remained stable at AUD 36,547,000 as of December 31, 2024, with no changes in issued capital during the six months [126]. Employee Development and Compensation - Over 90% of teaching staff reported feeling competent in their teaching roles, with more than two-thirds confident in identifying at-risk students and academic integrity procedures [13]. - The company emphasizes employee professional development and offers comprehensive training programs [38]. - The board of directors has established a remuneration committee to review the compensation policies for all directors and senior management [37]. - The company has adopted performance rights, stock option, and share incentive plans to motivate eligible participants [54]. Future Outlook and Strategic Plans - The company expects a revenue growth of 20% for the full year 2025, driven by new program offerings and market expansion [164]. - A strategic acquisition of a local education provider is anticipated to be finalized by Q3 2025, expected to add AUD 5 million in annual revenue [164]. - The company has launched two new degree programs, which are projected to contribute an additional AUD 3 million in revenue by year-end [164]. - The management emphasized a commitment to maintaining high educational standards, aligning with the Australian Higher Education Quality and Standards Agency [164].
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