“老板在南极，员工在加班”，俞敏洪南极旅游发内部贺信引争议，员工：“只觉得讽刺”

Core Insights - New Oriental celebrated its 32nd anniversary on November 16, with founder Yu Minhong expressing gratitude to employees and supporters from Antarctica, emphasizing themes of perseverance and future vision [1][3] - The internal letter aimed to position New Oriental as a "sower of hope" and to establish Dongfang Zhenxuan as a representative of "merchant conscience" [3] Employee Reactions - The internal letter received mixed reactions, with some employees feeling disconnected from Yu's Antarctic experience, leading to discussions on social media about the disparity between the leadership's situation and employees' work pressures [5][6][8] - Employees expressed feelings of irony regarding the letter's content, as many were still working late on the anniversary, highlighting a lack of empathy from leadership [6][7] Company Background - New Oriental was founded in 1993 and became the first Chinese education institution to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2006, expanding into various sectors including study abroad consulting and online education [8] - The company has faced significant challenges in recent years, including a sharp decline in stock price and market value, prompting a shift towards live-streaming e-commerce and diversification into cultural tourism [8] Financial Performance - For the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, New Oriental reported a net profit drop of 73.7% to $7.1 million, primarily due to losses from Dongfang Zhenxuan and goodwill impairment [9] - The company's revenue growth slowed significantly, with fiscal year 2025 revenue growth dropping from 43.9% to 13.6% [9] - In the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, New Oriental's net revenue was $1.523 billion, a 6.1% year-over-year increase, driven by new educational business growth [9] - The company projects second-quarter fiscal year 2026 net revenue between $1.132 billion and $1.163 billion, with an expected year-over-year growth rate of 9% to 12% [9] Market Performance - On November 17, New Oriental's stock in Hong Kong rose by 0.35% to HKD 41.48, with a market capitalization of HKD 65.6 billion [10] - In the U.S. market, New Oriental's stock fell by 1.24% to $53.27, with a market capitalization of $8.373 billion [12]