Enrollment and Program Development - The total number of EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Student Load) for the higher education services increased by approximately 14.5% compared to the same period last fiscal year, as of December 31, 2023[16]. - The newly introduced Bachelor of Accounting and Data Analytics program will commence in the first semester of 2024, combining accounting with auditing, analysis, and cybersecurity[10]. - The Perth campus, which began operations in February 2023, has seen a significant increase in enrollment, mitigating the impact of government policy changes on student numbers at the Hobart campus[9]. - The group has completed and signed its Higher Education Strategic Plan for 2024-2028, aiming to gradually apply for university college status over the next five years[7]. - A new initiative for work-integrated learning will begin in the first semester of 2024, providing students with internship opportunities as part of their curriculum[12]. - The group is expanding its third campus in Sydney due to saturation at its two existing campuses[9]. Financial Performance - Revenue increased by approximately 27.8% from about AUD 10.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2022, to about AUD 13.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023[21]. - Course fee income rose by 27.4% to AUD 12.767 million, while other service fee income increased by 33.2% to AUD 978,000[21]. - Gross profit increased by approximately 31.3% from AUD 4.3 million to AUD 5.7 million, with gross margin rising from about 40.2% to 41.3%[24]. - Net profit for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was approximately AUD 1.0 million, compared to a loss of AUD 0.2 million for the same period in 2022[31]. - Cash on hand as of December 31, 2023, was AUD 44.1 million, up from AUD 41.7 million on June 30, 2023, with no bank borrowings[33]. - Administrative expenses increased by 10.2% to approximately AUD 3.7 million, primarily due to increased office operations and employee-related costs[26]. - Other income rose by approximately 165.3% from AUD 0.4 million to AUD 1.0 million, mainly due to increased interest income[25]. Shareholder and Governance Matters - The board has proposed an interim dividend of HKD 0.1 per share for the six months ending December 31, 2023, compared to no dividend for the same period in 2022[43]. - The company has adopted corporate governance standards to protect shareholder interests and enhance transparency and accountability[76]. - The company has no significant investments, acquisitions, or disposals during the reporting period, and no major investment or capital raising plans were authorized by the board[35]. - The company has not purchased, sold, or redeemed any of its listed securities during the reporting period[45]. Employee and Management Information - The company employed 106 staff members as of December 31, 2023, compared to 91 staff members as of December 31, 2022, reflecting a growth of approximately 16.5% in workforce size[40]. - The company emphasizes the importance of employee training and professional development to ensure high-quality service delivery[41]. - The company’s management remuneration for the six months ended December 31, 2023, totaled AUD 698,000, a decrease from AUD 755,000 in 2022[159]. Stock Options and Performance Rights - The company has adopted pre-IPO performance rights plans, stock option plans, and share incentive plans to motivate eligible participants[56]. - The total number of performance rights granted under the pre-IPO performance rights plan was 143,282,000, which could dilute shareholder equity by approximately 5.5% post-listing[136]. - The company has granted a total of 48,600,000 stock options under the agency stock option plan, with an exercise price of HKD 0.200 per share[153]. - The company recognized share-based payment expenses of AUD 132,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to AUD 191,000 for the same period in 2022[156]. Future Plans and Market Strategy - The company aims to enhance its domestic visibility and promote accredited courses in international and local markets, focusing on emerging fields like information technology[20]. - The company is focused on expanding its market presence in the higher education sector in Australia[176]. - The company is exploring new product and technology developments to enhance its educational offerings[176]. - The company is evaluating potential mergers and acquisitions to strengthen its market position[176]. - The company aims to improve user data analytics to better understand student needs and enhance service delivery[176].
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