Student Accommodation and Enrollment - As of December 31, 2023, the total student accommodation capacity across three universities exceeded 60,000 beds, with a comprehensive utilization rate of approximately 94% for full-time higher education business[17] - The number of enrolled students as of December 31, 2023, was 56,840, an increase of 7.5% from 52,882 in 2022[64] - The total number of enrolled students reached nearly 57,000, marking a year-on-year increase of about 7.5%[82] - In the 2023/2024 academic year, the number of new students exceeded 18,000, representing a growth of approximately 3.0% compared to the previous year[82] - The company expanded its campus capacity by 3,200 beds through the completion of the Chengdu Phase 8 student dormitory project[46] Financial Performance - Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, was RMB 1,806,073,000, representing a 16.6% increase from RMB 1,548,382,000 in 2022[39] - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 865,076,000, reflecting a 29.7% increase compared to RMB 666,739,000 in the previous year[39] - Operating profit reached RMB 664,672,000, an 11.2% increase from RMB 597,788,000 in 2022[39] - Net profit attributable to the company's owners was RMB 429,540,000, up 11.5% from RMB 385,393,000 in the prior year[39] Educational Achievements and Innovations - The company received a national first-class award for vocational education teaching achievements, being the only one in Liaoning Province to achieve this recognition[14] - The company has been ranked first in the national index for teacher development in private and independent colleges for five consecutive years from 2019 to 2023[14] - The company has been approved for one national first-class undergraduate course and 25 provincial first-class undergraduate courses, enhancing its educational offerings[14] - The company launched its first Sino-foreign cooperative education program in Virtual Reality Technology, successfully completing enrollment for the 2023/2024 academic year[65] - New product developments included the launch of a driverless training room and China's first metaverse smart health education platform[48] Digital Education and Technology Integration - The company is committed to becoming a leader in digital talent education services in China, focusing on technology-enabled smart education[10] - The company has developed a series of digital education products, supported by a robust product R&D team and a reliable big data platform, facilitating the expansion of its dual business model[22] - The company plans to enhance its digital education strategy and expand its 4S product service system in 2024[60] - The company aims to strengthen the integration of education, technology, and talent through the construction of a health technology industrial park[60] Employment and Industry Collaboration - The employment placement rate for graduates from Dalian College and Chengdu College reached approximately 95%, while Guangdong College achieved about 90%[70] - The company has established deep collaborations with 144 companies in software engineering, smart logistics, and artificial intelligence[70] - The universities actively promote student innovation and entrepreneurship through various competitions and collaborations with industries[99] - Dalian College ranked first in the number of provincial-level industry-education cooperation projects among private colleges in the province[100] Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Initiatives - The company has established an ESG committee to drive the implementation of its environmental, social, and governance strategies[147] - The company aims to ensure student health and safety, compliance operations, and quality control in educational services as part of its ESG commitments[188] - Environmental sustainability efforts include waste management, energy consumption efficiency, and greenhouse gas emissions management[22][26][25] - The company is committed to environmental protection and community engagement through various initiatives and activities[187] Awards and Recognition - The company was recognized as an advanced unit for employment work among ordinary colleges and universities in Liaoning Province for the year 2022[16] - The company was awarded multiple honors, including the "2023 National College Digital Communication Excellence Award" and "Best Innovation and Practice University" for high-quality employment[66] - The company was recognized as an outstanding technology-enabled education enterprise by Hong Kong Financial Network, ranking among the top 100[46] - The company achieved a ranking of 67th in the 2023 WURI Ranking of the world's top innovative universities, an improvement of 24 places from 2022[85] Strategic Planning and Governance - The company has adopted a shareholder communication policy, which has been reviewed and deemed effective for the year 2023[135] - The board has conducted an annual review of the risk management and internal control systems, finding them sufficient and effective without any major issues[156] - The company has a policy for handling and disclosing inside information, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations[157] - The management team includes experienced individuals with extensive backgrounds in education and technology, enhancing strategic planning and operational oversight[194][197]
东软教育(09616) - 2023 - 年度财报