Core Viewpoint - Maple Leaf Education (01317) experienced a significant stock price increase of over 14% following the announcement of a positive profit forecast for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, projecting a profit of no less than RMB 300 million compared to approximately RMB 15.5 million for the fiscal year 2024 [1] Financial Performance - The company anticipates a substantial increase in profit for the fiscal year 2025, with expected earnings of at least RMB 300 million, a significant rise from the previous year's profit of approximately RMB 15.5 million [1] - The board attributes the profit increase primarily to a shift from a loss of about RMB 4 million in other income and losses for fiscal year 2024 to a projected gain of no less than RMB 225 million for fiscal year 2025 [1] Key Factors Influencing Profit Growth - The expected profit growth is driven by several factors, including: - The absence of a loss of approximately RMB 28.2 million related to the fair value changes of convertible bonds that occurred in fiscal year 2024 [1] - Gains from the acquisition of a subsidiary, which did not occur in fiscal year 2024 [1] - The termination of recognition of previously written-off amounts owed by related parties, which also did not contribute to fiscal year 2024 [1] - A significant reduction in financial costs due to decreased interest expenses from secured bank and other borrowings, as well as the full repayment of convertible bonds in fiscal year 2024, leading to no interest expenses for convertible bonds in fiscal year 2025 [1]
港股异动 | 枫叶教育(01317)盈喜后高开逾14% 预期年度归母利润不少于3亿元