Group 1 - Maple Leaf Education repurchased 1.016 million shares at an average price of HKD 0.37 per share, totaling approximately HKD 375,900, with a cumulative repurchase of 73.98 million shares this year, representing 2.52% of the total share capital [1][2] - As of the market close on the same day, Maple Leaf Education's stock price increased by 1.35%, closing at HKD 0.375 per share [1] - The company's share repurchase is generally viewed as a positive market signal, indicating management's confidence in the company's future development and potentially reducing the number of shares in circulation, which can enhance earnings per share and shareholder return rates [2] Group 2 - Maple Leaf Education Group Limited is a leader in international education in China, established in 1995 and headquartered in Dalian, focusing on bilingual and international education services from kindergarten to high school [3] - The company operates schools in various cities across China and some overseas locations, aiming to integrate Eastern and Western educational philosophies and resources to cultivate students with an international perspective [3] - Maple Leaf Education is publicly listed in Hong Kong and has significant recognition and influence in the international education market, covering school operations, curriculum development, and teacher training [3]