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51Talk Online Education Group (COE) Q2 2025 Earnings Call September 03, 2025 08:00 AM ET Speaker0Hello, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by for 51Talk Online Education Group's Second Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. Today's conference call is being recorded. I will now turn the call over to your host, Mr.David Chung, Investor Relations for the company. Please go ahead, David.Speaker1Hello, everyone, and welcome to the ...

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SINGAPORE, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 51Talk Online Education Group ("51Talk" or the "Company") (NYSE American: COE), a global online education platform with core expertise in English education, today announced that on August 29, 2025, the audit committee of its board of directors and the board of directors have approved the dismissal of Marcum Asia CPAs LLP ("Marcum") as its independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately, and the engagement of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's new ...

Core Viewpoint - 51Talk Online Education Group reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025, with significant increases in net revenues and active student numbers, indicating robust demand for its online English education services [1][4]. Financial and Operating Highlights - Net revenues for Q2 2025 reached US$20.4 million, an 86.1% increase from US$11.0 million in Q2 2024 [6][11]. - Gross billings for the same period were US$28.5 million, reflecting a 79.7% growth from US$15.9 million year-over-year [11]. - The number of active students with attended lesson consumption increased to approximately 91,300, a 67.8% rise from 54,400 in the previous year [6][11]. - Gross margin decreased to 74.6% from 78.1% year-over-year, attributed to rising costs [8]. Cost and Expenses - Cost of revenues for Q2 2025 was US$5.2 million, up 115.9% from US$2.4 million in Q2 2024, primarily due to increased service fees paid to teachers [7]. - Total operating expenses rose to US$17.9 million, a 63.5% increase from US$11.0 million in the same quarter last year, driven mainly by higher sales and marketing expenses [9][10]. - Sales and marketing expenses were US$12.8 million, representing a 74.8% increase from US$7.3 million year-over-year [10]. Loss and Earnings - The operating loss for Q2 2025 was US$2.7 million, compared to a loss of US$2.4 million in Q2 2024 [14]. - Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders was US$3.0 million, up from US$1.2 million in the same quarter last year [15]. - Basic and diluted net loss per share was US$0.01, compared to US$0.004 in Q2 2024 [16]. Balance Sheet - As of June 30, 2025, the company had total cash, cash equivalents, and time deposits of US$30.9 million, an increase from US$29.2 million at the end of 2024 [20]. - Advances from students rose to US$56.4 million, compared to US$45.1 million at the end of 2024 [20]. Outlook - For Q3 2025, the company expects net gross billings to be between US$36.5 million and US$37.5 million, indicating a sequential growth of 28.1% to 31.6% and an increase of approximately 84.6% to 89.7% from the same quarter last year [22].

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Core Viewpoint - 51Talk Online Education Group is set to report its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, on September 3, 2025, before U.S. market opening [1] Group 1 - The earnings conference call will take place at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on September 3, 2025, which corresponds to 8:00 p.m. Singapore/Beijing/Hong Kong time on the same day [2] - Dial-in details for the earnings conference call include a toll-free number for Singapore and specific numbers for the U.S., international, and Hong Kong participants [2] - Participants are advised to connect at least 5 minutes prior to the scheduled start time for the call [2] Group 2 - A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the company's investor relations website [3] - A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately one hour after the live call until September 10, 2025, with specific numbers provided for replay access [3] - 51Talk Online Education Group focuses on making quality education accessible and affordable through its online and mobile platforms, connecting students with qualified teachers [3]

Core Viewpoint - Gaotu Techedu Inc. reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025, demonstrating significant growth in revenues and a reduction in losses, driven by effective operational execution and AI-powered educational solutions [1][10][11]. Financial Performance - Net revenues for Q2 2025 reached RMB 1,389.4 million, a 37.6% increase from RMB 1,009.8 million in Q2 2024 [7][11]. - Gross billings for Q2 2025 were RMB 2,252.4 million, up 36.2% from RMB 1,653.7 million in the same period last year [7][11]. - Loss from operations decreased to RMB 241.9 million in Q2 2025, compared to a loss of RMB 464.8 million in Q2 2024, marking a 48.0% improvement [7][15]. - Net loss for Q2 2025 was RMB 216.0 million, down from RMB 429.6 million in Q2 2024, reflecting a 49.7% reduction [7][18]. - Non-GAAP net loss for Q2 2025 was RMB 206.8 million, compared to RMB 418.0 million in Q2 2024, a 50.5% decrease [7][18]. - Net operating cash inflow for Q2 2025 was RMB 588.8 million, an increase of 52.5% from RMB 386.2 million in Q2 2024 [7][19]. Operational Highlights - The company maintained a strong growth momentum in its core business, leveraging AI to enhance service models and product innovation [10][11]. - Customer acquisition efficiency reached its highest level in four years, contributing to improved operational quality [10][11]. - General and administrative expenses decreased as a percentage of net revenues for the second consecutive quarter, indicating growing operating leverage [10][11]. Business Outlook - For Q3 2025, Gaotu expects total net revenues to be between RMB 1,558 million and RMB 1,578 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 28.9% to 30.6% [25]. Cash Position - As of June 30, 2025, the company had cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term and long-term investments totaling RMB 3.8 billion, a decrease from RMB 4.1 billion at the end of 2024 [22]. Share Repurchase Program - The board of directors authorized a share repurchase program allowing the company to repurchase up to US$80 million of its shares, with approximately 24.8 million ADSs repurchased for about US$76.9 million as of August 25, 2025 [23][24].

Group 1: AI Education Trends - The education industry is undergoing a transformation driven by AI, with 86% of educational institutions using generative AI, leading to a significant performance disparity among companies [3][4] - Hightu reported a 58% revenue growth in Q1, while New Oriental's core education business grew by 18.7% but saw a 73.7% decline in net profit, highlighting the varying impacts of AI integration [3][4] - Future competition will focus on technological depth, scene penetration, and ecosystem building, with new opportunities arising from overseas markets and favorable policies [4] Group 2: AI in Technology Companies - Figma successfully went public with a market cap exceeding $56 billion, igniting interest in the tech IPO market, while companies like Meitu and Kuaishou rebounded through AI transformation [5] - The rapid commercialization of creative AI applications is breaking traditional software barriers and activating non-professional user demand [5] Group 3: Star Gate Project Challenges - The "Star Gate" AI infrastructure plan, launched by the Trump administration with a budget of $500 billion, is facing significant delays and funding issues, with OpenAI bypassing partners to secure a $30 billion computing power agreement [6] - The project is at risk of stalling due to conflicts of interest among stakeholders and substantial infrastructure demands [6] Group 4: Humanoid Robots Market Outlook - The humanoid robotics sector is experiencing a bifurcation, with active financing but some investors becoming cautious due to high valuations and unclear commercialization paths [7] - The competition will center on the ability to deliver in specific scenarios and the capacity for mass production [7] Group 5: AI Learning Machines Growth - AI learning machines are rapidly growing, with Q1 2025 sales up 29.4%, and leading brands capturing 74.4% of the market share [9] - The market is segmented into education-focused companies, tech firms, and traditional hardware manufacturers, each leveraging their strengths [9] Group 6: Tech Giants' Financial Performance - Major tech companies like Google and Meta reported better-than-expected earnings, driven by strong growth in advertising and cloud services, with Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure showing growth rates of 31.5% and nearly 30% respectively [10] - The emerging "AI internal cycle" is creating a closed-loop ecosystem that enhances revenue from advertising and cloud services [10] Group 7: Robotics Investment Trends - Internet giants are heavily investing in robotics, with significant financing in the first five months of the year, as companies like JD.com and Meituan aim to reduce labor costs through automation [17] - The competition reflects a broader anxiety among large firms regarding technological disruption [17] Group 8: AI Glasses Market Development - AI glasses are set to reshape human-computer interaction, with a projected global market size of $4 billion by 2024, supported by various applications in consumer and professional sectors [18] Group 9: Mother and Baby Appliance Market Growth - The introduction of a $3,600 annual subsidy for families with children under three is expected to boost the mother and baby appliance market, with significant social media engagement reflecting a focus on scientific parenting [21] Group 10: Tesla's Sales Strategy - Tesla's Q2 2025 report showed a revenue of $22.496 billion and a net profit of $1.172 billion, driven primarily by the Model Y, despite a 13.3% year-on-year decline in global deliveries [22] Group 11: Alibaba's AI Strategy - Alibaba's 1688 platform is integrating AI to enhance efficiency for small businesses, with a goal to transform into a digital supply chain technology company [23][24] Group 12: Robotics Manufacturing Investment - Ecovacs Group plans to invest 200 million yuan in a robotics manufacturing project, focusing on core components and smart robot production, aiming for an annual output value exceeding 1 billion yuan [36]

Corporate Events - Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. will change its corporate name to Zeta Network Group and its stock ticker symbol to "ZNB" effective August 22, 2025 [1] - The company will implement a 25-for-1 reverse share split, reducing the number of Class A Ordinary Shares from approximately 14.6 million to about 585,000 and Class B Ordinary Shares from 12,000 to approximately 480 [2] - The authorized capital after the reverse split will be USD$32 million, divided into 11.2 billion Class A Ordinary Shares and 1.6 billion Class B Ordinary Shares, both with a par value of USD$0.0025 per share [2] Trading Information - Class A Ordinary Shares will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis under the new ticker symbol "ZNB" on the Nasdaq Capital Market on August 22, 2025 [5] - The shares will cease trading under the current ticker symbol "ADD" and will have a new CUSIP number, G2287A134 [5] Company Overview - Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. operates in the entertainment and education sectors, providing online entertainment performances and music education services through its subsidiaries [6] - The company has recently commenced operations in cryptocurrency mining in Kazakhstan, indicating a shift in its business strategy [6]