Education Program Development - The group has received accreditation for its first data analytics master's program in information technology, effective from October 4, 2022, for a duration of seven years [8]. - The group has expanded its course offerings to include management and business, information technology, and law, enhancing its educational portfolio [9]. - A new campus has been established in Perth, expected to commence classes in March 2023, catering to international students due to favorable living conditions and policies [14]. - The group is actively involved in a major review of the Australian higher education system, with the review expected to conclude by the end of 2023 and a report to be published in 2024 [12]. - The group continues to diversify its student body through collaborations with other countries, particularly focusing on attracting students from Vietnam [13]. - The curriculum innovation plan launched in 2019 aims to enhance employability and integrate digital technology into all learning content [17]. - The group has received recognition for its accounting master's program, aligning with professional certification requirements, enabling graduates to qualify for professional accounting exams [11]. - The group is implementing operational plans focused on course innovation and digital learning to adapt its bachelor's and master's programs [15]. - The group emphasizes the importance of student employability in its educational offerings, ensuring that new and existing courses remain relevant to the job market [17]. Financial Performance - Revenue increased by approximately 14.4% from about AUD 9.4 million to about AUD 10.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2022 [26]. - Course fee income rose by 15.0% from approximately AUD 8.7 million to approximately AUD 10.0 million, primarily due to increased enrollment [26]. - Gross profit increased by approximately 24.6% from AUD 3.5 million to AUD 4.3 million, with gross margin rising from about 36.9% to about 40.2% [29]. - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately 14.4% from about AUD 4.0 million to about AUD 3.4 million, mainly due to reduced office operations and consulting costs [31]. - The total EFTSL for higher education services increased by approximately 30.9% compared to the same period last fiscal year, reaching 695.0 for the six months ended December 31, 2022 [19]. - New student EFTSL grew by approximately 129.1% to 254.4 during the same period [20]. - The group recorded a loss of approximately AUD 0.2 million for the six months ended December 31, 2022, compared to a loss of AUD 0.7 million for the same period in 2021 [36]. - The company reported a net profit margin of 12%, which is an improvement from 10% in the previous year, indicating better cost management and operational efficiency [173]. Investment and Strategic Initiatives - The group plans to enhance its national influence and promote qualified courses in both international and local markets, particularly in new information technology education fields [24]. - The group aims to combine online learning with classroom interaction to create an attractive learning environment for students [24]. - The group will continue to seek investment opportunities to expand its business leveraging its strong cash reserves [25]. - The net proceeds from the IPO amounted to approximately HKD 172 million (about AUD 30 million), with approximately HKD 122.3 million allocated for various purposes [49]. - 41.0% of the net proceeds (AUD 21.0 million) is allocated for acquisitions or investments in education in China and Australia, expected to be utilized by the end of 2023 [49]. - The company is exploring market expansion opportunities in Southeast Asia, targeting a 25% increase in market share within the next two years [173]. - A strategic acquisition of a local education provider is under consideration, which could potentially add 5,000 new students to the company's portfolio [173]. - Investment in technology development has increased by 30%, focusing on enhancing the online learning platform and user experience [173]. - The board has approved a share buyback program worth AUD 10 million to enhance shareholder value and support stock price stability [173]. Shareholder and Corporate Governance - The board did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended December 31, 2022, consistent with the previous year [47]. - The company has complied with the corporate governance code as of December 31, 2022, ensuring shareholder rights and enhancing transparency [75]. - Following the appointment of Jonathan Richard O'Dea as an independent non-executive director, the company has adhered to the relevant listing rules [76]. - Major shareholders include Ms. Shuling Chen with 365,714,000 shares (15.02%) and Xinjiang Guoli with 351,180,000 shares (14.43%) [55]. - The company has adopted performance rights plans to incentivize participants for future contributions [57]. Employee and Operational Metrics - The group employed 91 staff members as of December 31, 2022, down from 101 staff members as of December 31, 2021 [44]. - Employee benefits expenses, excluding directors and key management personnel, decreased to AUD 2,965,000 in 2022 from AUD 3,331,000 in 2021, reflecting a reduction of approximately 11% [6]. - The total remuneration for key management personnel was AUD 755,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2022, compared to AUD 732,000 in 2021, reflecting an increase of approximately 3.1% [158]. Cash Flow and Assets - As of December 31, 2022, the group had cash on hand of AUD 36.3 million, up from AUD 30.2 million on June 30, 2022, with no bank borrowings [38]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period increased to AUD 36,316,000 from AUD 33,225,000 at the beginning of the period [90]. - Financial assets measured at amortized cost increased from AUD 36,119 thousand on June 30, 2022, to AUD 39,645 thousand on December 31, 2022, representing a growth of approximately 6.9% [159]. - Trade receivables rose from AUD 550 thousand to AUD 627 thousand, an increase of 14% [159]. - The total assets decreased to AUD 62,207,000 from AUD 62,927,000 as of June 30, 2022 [83]. Future Outlook - The company expects to utilize the remaining proceeds by the end of 2023, subject to market conditions and feasibility studies [53]. - The company has set a future revenue guidance of AUD 100 million for the full year 2023, reflecting an optimistic outlook based on current market trends [173]. - New product offerings in online courses are expected to launch in Q3 2023, aimed at expanding the customer base and enhancing user engagement [173].
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