Financial Performance - For the six months ended February 28, 2025, the company reported revenue of RMB 918,236,000, an increase of RMB 46,266,000 or 5.3% compared to the same period in 2024[10]. - The cost of sales for the same period was RMB 439,676,000, reflecting an increase of RMB 97,559,000 or 28.5% year-over-year[10]. - Gross profit decreased to RMB 478,560,000, down RMB 51,293,000 or 9.7% from the previous year[10]. - Profit before tax was RMB 454,974,000, a decline of RMB 25,813,000 or 5.4% compared to the prior period[10]. - The net profit for the period was RMB 426,559,000, down RMB 25,929,000 or 5.7% year-over-year[10]. - Core net profit was RMB 434,081,000, a decrease of RMB 25,684,000 or 5.6% from the previous year[10]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the period was RMB 581,251,000, down RMB 35,180,000 or 5.7% compared to the same period in 2024[10]. - The total comprehensive income for the period was RMB 438,216,000, down from RMB 477,580,000 in 2024, a decrease of approximately 8.2%[64]. - The basic and diluted earnings per share for the period were RMB 0.2119, down from RMB 0.2249 in the previous year, a decrease of about 5.3%[62]. Revenue Composition - Tuition fees accounted for approximately 94.7% of total revenue, with total tuition fees rising by RMB 51.4 million or 6.3% to RMB 869.3 million[17]. - Other income and gains rose by RMB 32.4 million or 37.3% to RMB 119.6 million, mainly driven by an increase in management service income[24]. - The management service income increased to RMB 75,008,000 from RMB 51,315,000, marking a growth of 46.1%[94]. Student Enrollment - The number of full-time students reached approximately 77,000, including about 69,000 undergraduates, representing a year-on-year growth of 5.4%[18]. Cost and Expenses - Other expenses increased by RMB 14.4 million or 97.3% to RMB 29.2 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025, primarily due to increased employee costs[27]. - Sales costs increased by RMB 97.6 million or 28.5% to RMB 439.7 million, primarily due to investments in high-quality education and student training[22]. - Total employee compensation costs for the six months ended February 28, 2025, were RMB 251.7 million, compared to RMB 223.7 million for the six months ended February 29, 2024[41]. Dividends and Shareholder Information - The board declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.07 per share, representing approximately 30% of the profit attributable to the owners of the company[12]. - The interim dividend of HKD 0.07 per share will be paid for the six months ending February 28, 2025, consistent with the previous period[46]. - The company will suspend the register of shareholders from March 10 to March 13, 2026, to determine eligibility for the interim dividend[47]. - Major shareholders include Ye Nianqiao with 33.62% and Ye Xun with 14.89% of the shares[52]. Assets and Liabilities - As of February 28, 2025, total non-current assets amounted to RMB 6,286,878,000, an increase of 2.68% from RMB 6,122,732,000 as of August 31, 2024[66]. - Current assets totaled RMB 1,672,289,000, reflecting a growth of 12.16% compared to RMB 1,490,797,000 in the previous period[68]. - Total liabilities decreased to RMB 2,509,627,000 from RMB 2,490,764,000, resulting in a net asset value of RMB 5,449,540,000, up 6.38% from RMB 5,122,765,000[68]. - The company has a current liability net amount of RMB 281,888,000 as of February 28, 2025, which includes contract liabilities of RMB 826,309,000 to be settled through educational services[81]. Cash Flow and Financing - Operating cash flow for the six months was RMB 459,184,000, down 33.43% from RMB 690,969,000 in the previous year[73]. - The net cash flow from operating activities for the six months ended February 28, 2025, was RMB 459,184,000, a decrease of 33.5% compared to RMB 690,969,000 for the same period in 2024[75]. - The net cash flow used in investing activities was RMB 211,727,000, compared to a net cash inflow of RMB 35,552,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant shift in investment strategy[75]. - The net cash flow from financing activities was RMB (90,274,000), a substantial improvement from RMB (755,858,000) in the prior year, reflecting better management of financing[75]. - The company has increased bank and other borrowings to RMB 608,634,000, up from RMB 178,016,000, reflecting a strategic move to enhance liquidity[75]. Corporate Governance - The board has established an audit committee consisting of three independent non-executive directors to oversee financial reporting and risk management[48]. - The audit committee reviewed the unaudited interim consolidated results and confirmed compliance with relevant accounting standards[48]. - No changes in director information have been reported since the last annual report[51]. Taxation - The total tax expense for the six months ended February 28, 2025, was RMB 28,415,000, compared to RMB 28,299,000 for the same period in 2024, reflecting an increase of 0.4%[119]. - The company benefits from a 15% corporate income tax rate for its subsidiary in Tibet, which is set to continue through 2024[116]. - The company has enjoyed tax exemptions for its educational services, with no corporate income tax expenses recognized during the reporting period[116]. - The company’s other non-school subsidiaries in mainland China are subject to a 25% corporate income tax rate on their taxable income[117]. Strategic Initiatives - The group plans to expand international education services and light-asset management for private higher education institutions, focusing on high-quality educational service delivery[19]. - The group aims to enhance its AI integration in vocational education, with plans to develop AI tools and a smart library by 2025[14]. - The group has established a partnership with Hunan Vocational School to manage its operations, marking a significant step in its asset-light expansion strategy[15]. - The company is undergoing internal restructuring to convert existing schools into for-profit institutions in compliance with the 2016 decision and related regulations[112].
中国科培(01890) - 2025 - 中期业绩