Financial Performance - Total revenue for the fiscal year 2025 reached RMB 1,083,741,000, representing a year-on-year increase of 13.5% compared to RMB 955,107,000 in 2024[15] - The adjusted net profit for the fiscal year 2025 was RMB 71,543,000, up from RMB 69,913,000 in 2024, indicating a growth of 2.3%[15] - The gross profit for the fiscal year 2025 was RMB 338,617,000, which is an increase of 8.2% from RMB 312,806,000 in 2024[15] - The adjusted net profit for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, is RMB 715 million, an increase of RMB 16 million compared to the previous fiscal year[23] - Revenue for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, reached RMB 1,083.7 million, representing a growth of 13.5%[23] - The company's adjusted earnings per share for 2025 was RMB 0.02, consistent with the previous year[15] - Revenue from tuition fees increased by RMB 114.7 million (or 15.1%) to RMB 874.8 million for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025[60] - The company's cost of sales for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, was RMB 745.1 million, an increase of RMB 102.8 million or 16.0% from the previous year[61] - Gross profit for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, was RMB 338.6 million, with a gross margin of 31.2%, down from 32.7% the previous year[62] - Administrative expenses increased by RMB 29.5 million or 24.9% to RMB 148.0 million for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, primarily due to increased expenses from a higher number of students[65] - Financing costs decreased by RMB 7.4 million or 5.9% to RMB 118.9 million for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, due to lower interest expenses on bank and other borrowings[69] Student Enrollment and Academic Performance - The company employed 1,736 teachers across its institutions in China, supporting a total enrollment of 34,518 students for the 2025 academic year[5] - The total number of high school students as of August 31, 2025, is 9,609, with a growth rate of 13.6%[24] - The total number of university students as of August 31, 2025, is 24,698, with a growth rate of 12.9%[25] - The flagship schools achieved a 90.1% college admission rate for the 2025 college entrance examination, up from 89.2% in 2024[6] - The flagship school had 34 students admitted to Peking University or Tsinghua University, an increase from 27 students in 2024[6] - The international programs maintained a high admission rate, with over 70% of AP/A-Level graduates accepted into top 50 QS ranked universities[7] - The flagship schools achieved a university admission rate of approximately 90.1% for the 2025 college entrance examination, an increase from 89.2% in 2024[30] - The average number of teachers increased to 1,736 in 2025, with 54.6% holding a master's degree or higher[38] - The group reported that 53 students from its schools won first prizes in provincial subject competitions in 2025, a decrease from 58 in 2024[32] Tuition and Fees - Tuition fees rose by 15.1% from RMB 760.1 million in 2024 to RMB 874.8 million in 2025, driven by an increase in student enrollment[35] - The average tuition for domestic high school programs increased to RMB 45,869 in 2025 from RMB 44,101 in 2024, while international programs saw an increase to RMB 143,484 from RMB 141,769[36] - Current tuition fees for high schools range from RMB 30,000 to RMB 59,800, while university fees range from RMB 15,000 to RMB 20,000 for associate degrees and RMB 17,000 to RMB 20,000 for bachelor's degrees[44] - Tuition fees for new undergraduate and associate degree students will increase to RMB 18,000 and RMB 15,900 respectively starting from the 2024/2025 academic year[43] Operational Strategy and Market Position - The company plans to strengthen its market position in the private education sector in China, leveraging its established reputation over 20 years[8] - The group plans to explore opportunities for establishing new high schools in different cities to strengthen its market position in Southwest China[39] - The company plans to establish new high schools and increase tuition fees to improve campus utilization rates[26] - The company is exploring opportunities to provide non-academic local living services for students, including dormitory and extracurricular care services[51] - The company is a leading private education service provider in Southwest China, focusing on high school and university education[95] Compliance and Regulatory Environment - The company faces operational risks related to the overall market conditions of the Chinese education industry and regulatory changes[54] - The company has complied with all relevant environmental laws and regulations in China, ensuring the health and safety of students[100] - There were no significant violations of applicable laws and regulations during the reporting period[101] - The company is subject to Chinese regulations that restrict foreign ownership in private education, necessitating careful compliance with local laws[185] - The implementation of the Foreign Investment Law in China, effective from January 1, 2020, has not impacted the company's operations as of the report date[191] - The interpretation and application of the amendments to the Private Education Promotion Law remain uncertain, particularly regarding the transition of private schools in Sichuan to for-profit status[195] - The 2021 Implementation Regulations for the Private Education Promotion Law provide tax benefits for non-profit private schools, aligning them with public schools[197] - The 2021 Implementation Regulations prohibit private schools from engaging in transactions with related parties, ensuring transparency and fairness in pricing[198] - The company may incur significant compliance costs due to the requirement for disclosure mechanisms related to transactions with related parties[199] Shareholder and Management Information - The board proposed a final dividend of HK$0.2 per share and a special dividend of HK$0.3 per share, subject to shareholder approval at the annual general meeting on January 23, 2026[102] - The company's distributable reserves as of August 31, 2025, were zero, consistent with the previous year[116] - The board will review the dividend policy based on financial conditions, economic environment, and expected business performance[103] - The company has established service contracts with its executive directors, ensuring continuity in management[124] - The major shareholder Virscend Holdings holds 1,320,632,045 shares, representing approximately 42.76% of the company's equity[139] - The major shareholder, China Bank Corporation, holds 458,876,100 shares, representing approximately 14.86% of the company's equity[139] - The board of directors and senior management have no significant interests in any major transactions or contracts related to the company's business as of August 31, 2025[128] - The company has adopted a share option scheme on December 28, 2015, to incentivize eligible individuals and attract senior talent[142] - The compensation committee has been established to review the remuneration policy for directors and senior management, considering the company's performance and market practices[130] Educational Innovations and Developments - The company has a strong focus on innovation in arts and sports education, with strategic support for curriculum development and business innovation across its schools[90] - The company has successfully transitioned a leading tutoring institution from subject-based education to competency-based education, gaining market recognition[91] - The company has established a digital education and management platform, enhancing its operational efficiency and service delivery[91] - The group is authorized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to issue I-20 forms for international students, facilitating overseas student enrollment[190] - The group plans to expand its educational services for overseas students through operations outside mainland China[190] Risk Management and Financial Controls - The company has implemented risk management and control measures to address potential financial and operational uncertainties[99] - The company has not utilized any derivative contracts to hedge against interest rate risks but may consider hedging significant risks when necessary[56] - The company's leverage ratio decreased from approximately 249.9% to 249.0% as of August 31, 2025, mainly due to a reduction in interest-bearing loans[71] - The company had no significant investments, acquisitions, or disposals during the reporting period[75] - As of August 31, 2025, the company had no significant contingent liabilities[73] Structural Contracts and Compliance - The structural contracts allow the company to control the Chinese operating entities without holding equity, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations[167] - The economic benefits generated by the affected entities will no longer be transferred to the company since the implementation of the new regulations on September 1, 2021[167] - The business cooperation agreement requires the Chinese operating entities to comply with the responsibilities outlined, ensuring no participation in competitive businesses[169] - Tibet Huatai has agreed to provide exclusive technical services and management consulting to Chinese operating entities, retaining exclusive ownership of any developed technology and intellectual property[170] - The equity pledge agreement requires registered shareholders to unconditionally pledge all their equity in Sichuan Derui as collateral for Tibet Huatai, ensuring compliance with the structural contract[179] - Any unauthorized transfer of pledged equity is deemed invalid, and proceeds must first be used to repay secured liabilities[179] - The equity pledge was registered with the relevant Chinese administrative authorities on September 18, 2015, and became effective on the same day[179] - The agreements include provisions that ensure the rights and authorizations remain valid despite any changes in the status of the registered shareholders[176] - The spouse commitment ensures that spouses of registered shareholders are aware of and agree to the structural contracts regarding equity restrictions and management[177] Employee and Workforce Information - The group had a total of 2,365 employees as of August 31, 2025, compared to 2,000 employees in 2024, reflecting a growth in workforce[77] - Total salary expenses for the year ending August 31, 2025, amounted to approximately RMB 375.3 million, an increase from RMB 335.1 million in 2024, indicating a rise of about 12%[77]
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