Talent Development and Employment - As of August 31, 2025, the Group has cultivated over 500,000 high-quality applied and technical talents for society[10] - The employment rate of the Group's schools is among the highest in each province and region, with continuous improvement in high-quality employment rates[10] - The Group's schools have been recognized for their high-quality employment rates, consistently ranking among the top in their respective provinces[105] - The initial employment rate for the 2025 graduates reached 98.22%, with four institutions exceeding 99%; the high-quality employment rate surged by 20.73% year-on-year to 53.94%[94] - The overall employment rate of the Group's 2024 graduates was 98.03%, maintaining a high level for five consecutive years[108] - The number of students employed by famous companies increased by 110.32%, with many graduates joining Fortune 500 companies and renowned state-owned enterprises[94] - The Group established partnerships with 288 high-quality enterprises and 127 internship bases, providing over 40,000 internship positions, with prestigious firms accounting for more than 25%[91] Educational Infrastructure and Development - In 2024, the upgrade of Guizhou Technology and Business Institute to an undergraduate-level vocational university was officially commenced[25] - Guizhou School completed Phase III campus construction and passed the Ministry of Education's expert inspection for vocational undergraduate university establishment[76] - The Group has completed 77 infrastructure projects, enhancing the campus environment and teacher-student well-being[127] - The Group plans to upgrade Guizhou School to an undergraduate-level university and has obtained provincial-level approval for new master's degree programs at Yunnan School and Northeast School[140] - Hainan Berlin University of Science and Technology commenced construction, expanding the educational network[29] Academic Achievements and Competitions - Students achieved breakthroughs in 22 top awards across 56 comprehensive academic competitions recognized by the Ministry of Education[24] - The number of awards in student competitions reached 7,685 at the provincial level or higher, with 3,023 national-level awards, doubling the previous academic year's achievements[89] - The Group's teaching competition awards grew by 46.3% year-on-year, with notable achievements in national and provincial competitions[90] - The "Wonderful Classroom" initiative resulted in 98% of provincial and higher-level teaching competition winners originating from this program[118] Financial Performance - Total revenue for the year ended August 31, 2025, was RMB 3,070.7 million, an increase of 8.3% compared to RMB 2,835.2 million for the previous year[146] - Revenue reached RMB 2,599.4 million, up 7.8% from RMB 2,411.7 million, driven by steady growth in tuition and boarding fees[148][152] - Adjusted net profit rose by 5.2% year-on-year to RMB0.81 billion for the same period[102] - Net profit for the year was RMB 829.2 million, up 9.7% from RMB 756.0 million[162] - Profit before tax increased by 9.0% to RMB 995.6 million from RMB 913.0 million[161] ESG and Sustainability - The Group received an ESG score of 36 from Standard & Poor's, ranking seventh globally and first in China in the diversified consumer industry[25] - The Group was selected as a member of S&P Global's "Sustainability Yearbook (China)", being the first and only enterprise in the diversified consumer industry included[25] - New Higher Education Group maintained its first-place position in China and continuously improved its global ranking in S&P Global's "Sustainability Yearbook (China)"[29] - The Group received an ESG score of 37 from S&P Global, maintaining its seventh-place global ranking and first-place position in China within the education sector[134] - The Group is committed to integrating ESG principles with financial performance, aiming for stable growth and sustainable development[142] Faculty Development and Training - The proportion of "dual-qualified" teachers reached 48%, with a 10% year-on-year increase in compensation for core teaching positions[80] - 1,304 faculty training sessions were conducted, enabling 90 teachers to achieve international ISW teaching skills certification[80] - The Group has conducted over 1,000 training sessions for faculty, with 90 teachers achieving international ISW teaching skills certification[117] - The Group has increased faculty investment, achieving a 46.3% year-on-year increase in awards won by faculty in national teaching competitions[117] Student Experience and Satisfaction - The student satisfaction rate reached 94.2% in 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 7.8 percentage points[125] - The Group has renovated or newly built 73 student shared spaces, enhancing accommodation experiences[125] - The Group's investments in teacher competitions and campus enhancements have moderately slowed growth and increased operating costs in the short term, but are expected to solidify educational capabilities for future development[97] Strategic Initiatives and Future Plans - The Group aims to focus on cost optimization, faculty enhancement, and curriculum quality improvement to enhance graduate employment outcomes[96] - The Group's strategy is supported by favorable government policies promoting high-quality vocational education development[135] - The Group plans to collaborate with German universities to establish a higher education institution in the Hainan Free Trade Port[140]
新高教集团(02001) - 2025 - 年度财报