Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended February 28, 2025, was RMB 3,673 million, an increase of 11.8% compared to RMB 3,284 million for the same period in 2024[21]. - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 1,978 million, reflecting a growth of 7.6% from RMB 1,839 million in 2024[21]. - Operating profit increased by 3.3% to RMB 1,524 million, up from RMB 1,475 million in the previous year[21]. - Net profit decreased by 8.2% to RMB 1,091 million, down from RMB 1,188 million in 2024[21]. - Adjusted net profit was RMB 1,182 million, a decline of 2.9% compared to RMB 1,217 million in the prior year[21]. - Administrative expenses increased by 18.9% to RMB 566 million, compared to RMB 476 million in the previous year[21]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended February 28, 2025, was RMB 2,100 million, up from RMB 1,956 million for the six months ended February 29, 2024, indicating an increase of 7.4%[27]. - EBITDA for the six months ended February 28, 2025, was RMB 2,009 million, an increase of 4.3% from RMB 1,927 million for the six months ended February 29, 2024[42]. - The group reported a total comprehensive income of RMB 1,094 million, slightly lower than RMB 1,186 million from the previous year[122]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share were both RMB 35.63, a decrease from RMB 41.97 in the prior year[122]. Market Segments - The domestic market segment's revenue increased from RMB 3,179 million for the six months ended February 29, 2024, to RMB 3,544 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025, representing an increase of 11.5%[29]. - The international market segment's revenue rose by 22.9%, from RMB 105 million for the six months ended February 29, 2024, to RMB 129 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025[30]. - Customer revenue from mainland China reached RMB 3,544 million, up 11.5% from RMB 3,179 million in 2024, while revenue from Australia increased to RMB 129 million from RMB 105 million[142]. Expenses and Costs - The cost of revenue increased by 17.3%, from RMB 1,445 million for the six months ended February 29, 2024, to RMB 1,695 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025[32]. - Financing costs increased by 5.3%, from RMB 225 million for the six months ended February 29, 2024, to RMB 237 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025[39]. - Employee costs rose to RMB 1,193 million, up 16.9% from RMB 1,020 million in 2024, primarily due to increased salaries and benefits[146]. Loans and Financing - The company has secured loans from the Asian Development Bank totaling up to RMB 284.9 million with a maximum term of 60 months[19]. - Additionally, a loan agreement with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank was signed for up to RMB 574.7 million, with a maximum term of 84 months[19]. - The company entered into a loan agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for a maximum amount of $200,000,000 with a term of up to seven years[100]. - The company has a loan agreement with banks for $189,500,000 with a maximum term of seven years, requiring the controlling shareholders to remain the single largest direct or indirect shareholders[105]. Corporate Governance - The company has complied with the corporate governance code, except for the deviation regarding the roles of the chairman and CEO, which are held by the same individual[67]. - The company is committed to enhancing corporate governance practices to build confidence among shareholders and potential investors[68]. - The company has adopted a standard code for regulating directors' securities trading, and all directors confirmed compliance during the reporting period[70]. Shareholder Information - As of February 28, 2025, the total number of shares held by the director Yu Kai is 848,270,608, representing approximately 31.26% of the total issued shares[76]. - Major shareholders hold a total of 1,696,541,216 shares, representing 62.52% of the total issued shares as of February 28, 2025[80]. - The company has a total of 2,713,791,221 issued shares as of February 28, 2025[83]. Compliance and Regulations - The company is committed to ensuring compliance with the new qualification requirements for foreign investors in educational institutions[96]. - The new regulations from the Chinese government restrict foreign investment in higher education, requiring foreign partners to have a minority stake[93]. Capital Expenditures and Assets - Capital expenditures for the six months ended February 28, 2025, were RMB 1,207 million, down from RMB 2,032 million in the previous year[45]. - The group's property, plant, and equipment increased by 3.3% to RMB 22,425 million as of February 28, 2025, from RMB 21,706 million as of August 31, 2024[44]. - Non-current assets increased to RMB 31,758 million from RMB 31,059 million, primarily due to investments in property and equipment[124]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - For the six months ended February 28, 2025, the net cash from operating activities was RMB 663 million, a decrease of 39.5% compared to RMB 1,097 million for the same period in 2024[132]. - The company reported a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of RMB 2,424 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025, compared to RMB 1,129 million for the same period in 2024[132]. - The total cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were RMB 3,814 million, down from RMB 4,048 million at the end of February 29, 2024[132]. Future Outlook - The company is optimistic about the long-term development prospects of the education industry, aligning with national development strategies and individual career needs[18]. - The company plans to continue focusing on expanding its vocational education services in both domestic and international markets[135]. - The company has a strong expectation of sufficient resources to continue operations for at least the next twelve months[133].
中教控股(00839) - 2025 - 中期财报