Revenue and Income - Revenue for the six months ended February 28, 2023, was RMB 548,044,000, an increase of 19.3% from RMB 459,465,000 for the same period in 2022[5]. - Tuition fees accounted for RMB 509,476,000, up from RMB 423,307,000, representing a growth of 20.3% year-over-year[5]. - Other income for the six months ended February 28, 2023, totaled RMB 16,990,000, an increase of 17.9% compared to RMB 14,402,000 in the prior year[9]. - For the six months ended February 28, 2023, the profit attributable to owners of the Company was RMB 215,055,000, an increase of 50% compared to RMB 143,461,000 for the same period in 2022[42]. - The basic earnings per share for the six months ended February 28, 2023, was RMB 0.179, up from RMB 0.120 in the previous year, reflecting a growth of 49.2%[42]. - For the six months ended February 28, 2023, the comprehensive income was RMB 3,111,670, an increase from RMB 2,896,615 for the same period last year[166]. Expenses and Costs - Employee benefit expenses rose to RMB 120,376,000, a 22.1% increase from RMB 98,546,000 in the previous year[13]. - Total expenses for the period were RMB 297,205,000, up from RMB 276,752,000, reflecting a growth of 7.4%[13]. - Interest expenses on bank borrowings amounted to RMB 48,710,000, slightly increasing from RMB 47,637,000 year-over-year[19]. - Interest expenses on other borrowings due to a related party were RMB 9,178,000, up from RMB 8,625,000, reflecting a rise of 6.4%[19]. - Interest expenses on the discount of long-term payables for property, plant, and equipment decreased significantly to RMB 1,523,000 from RMB 6,444,000, a reduction of 76.4%[19]. - The Group's financial strategy includes capitalizing interest expenses in property, plant, and equipment, which amounted to RMB 8,822,000, down from RMB 17,344,000[19]. Assets and Liabilities - The Group's assets are primarily located in mainland China, with approximately 99% of carrying values situated there[3]. - As of February 28, 2023, total assets amounted to RMB 2,040,605, up from RMB 1,825,550 as of September 1, 2022, reflecting growth in the company's asset base[166]. - The total liabilities as of February 28, 2023, were RMB 3,459,805, compared to RMB 3,437,624 as of August 31, 2022, showing a slight increase of approximately 0.6%[192][197]. - The Group's maximum exposure to credit risk was the carrying value of trade and other receivables, which were all denominated in RMB as of February 28, 2023[71]. - The total borrowings amounted to RMB 2,471,746,000 as of February 28, 2023, an increase from RMB 2,449,419,000 as of August 31, 2022[93]. Taxation - The estimated average annual income tax rate for the six months ended February 28, 2023, was 1.7%, a significant decrease from 7.2% for the same period in 2022[26]. - Certain wholly-owned subsidiaries in minority autonomous regions enjoyed a preferential corporate income tax rate of 15%[24]. - The Group did not recognize any income tax expense for the income from the provision of educational services in respect of the PRC Operating Entities during the period[24]. - The current tax on profits for the period was RMB 4,515,000 for the six months ended February 28, 2023, compared to RMB 13,070,000 for the same period in 2022[39]. Cash Flow and Financial Position - For the six months ended February 28, 2023, net cash generated from operating activities was RMB 10,995,000, an increase from RMB 9,589,000 in the same period last year[169]. - The total cash and cash equivalents decreased to RMB 538,352,000 as of February 28, 2023, down from RMB 803,845,000 as of August 31, 2022, a decline of 33.0%[76]. - The Group's current liabilities exceeded its current assets by RMB 671,311,000 as of February 28, 2023[173]. - The net decrease in cash and cash equivalents for the period was RMB (265,520,000), compared to RMB (322,784,000) in the previous year[169]. - The Group's cash flow projection indicates sufficient financial resources to continue as a going concern[173]. Related Party Transactions - Amounts due from related parties as of February 28, 2023, included RMB 13,864,000 from Yunfu Bilingual School and RMB 14,638,000 from Hualiyuan Technology[138]. - Amounts due to related parties included RMB 53,408,000 owed to Huali Construction and its subsidiaries as of February 28, 2023[138]. - Loans from related parties, specifically Huali Construction and its subsidiaries, totaled RMB 123,000,000[124]. - The Group's total liabilities to related parties amounted to RMB 69,574,000 as of February 28, 2023, compared to RMB 60,648,000 as of August 31, 2022[138]. Investments and Property - The Group reported a fair value gain on investment properties of RMB 100,000 for the six months ended February 28, 2023[11]. - The closing net book amount for investment properties as of February 28, 2023, was RMB 183,670, slightly up from RMB 183,352 as of February 28, 2022, reflecting a marginal increase of 0.17%[57]. - The company recognized revaluation gains of RMB 100 as other gains for the six months ended February 28, 2023, compared to no gains recognized in the same period of the previous year[57]. Educational Developments - Huali College was officially converted into an independently established private general undergraduate college in May 2021, enhancing its educational offerings[155]. - The company is focused on developing new educational programs and technologies to enhance its vocational training offerings[155]. - The company continues to expand its market presence in South China, which includes Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan provinces[157]. Financial Risk Management - The Group's activities expose it to various financial risks, including market risk and liquidity risk, which are actively monitored and managed[179]. - The Group's financial risk management information should be read in conjunction with the 2022 Financial Statements for a comprehensive understanding[179]. - The Group's interim financial information has been prepared on a going concern basis, reflecting its ability to meet financial obligations[175].
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