Core Viewpoint - The company, Fenbi Co., Ltd., reported a decline in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, primarily due to intense competition in the exam training industry, while also emphasizing its strategic shift towards AI-enabled products to capture market share [1][2][4]. Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, Fenbi's revenue was RMB 1.492 billion, a decrease of 8.5% year-on-year, and net profit was RMB 226.6 million, down 18.39% [1]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period amounted to RMB 973.6 million [1]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from training services was RMB 1.2949 billion, a decline of 6.1% year-on-year, attributed to competitive pressures in the exam training sector [1]. - Sales from independent textbook and study material sales decreased by 21.7% to RMB 197 million [1]. - Small class training course revenue was RMB 1.0325 billion, accounting for 79.7% of training service revenue [1]. Online Learning Products - Revenue from Fenbi's online learning products, including membership packages and beginner training camps, was approximately RMB 46.9 million [2]. - Traditional large class training courses generated revenue of about RMB 192.8 million, with typical class sizes exceeding 1,000 students [2]. - The newly launched AI-based large class course, priced at RMB 399, sold approximately 50,000 enrollments, generating around RMB 20 million [2][3]. AI Product Development - The AI large class course is designed to be more affordable and efficient compared to traditional courses, with plans to expand offerings to more subjects by 2025 [3]. - The company is also developing an AI interview evaluation feature to enhance students' interview preparation [3]. Fund Utilization - Fenbi announced a change in the use of proceeds from its global offering, allocating 100% of unutilized net proceeds (approximately HKD 113.2 million) towards AI research and development [4]. - As of December 31, 2024, unutilized net proceeds were approximately HKD 60.8 million [4]. Market Outlook - The number of candidates passing the qualification review for the national examination increased by 12.6% year-on-year, indicating a growing market demand for public examination training [4]. - Despite the competitive landscape and price wars, the introduction of AI products is seen as a strong response to market challenges [4]. Stock Performance - As of August 29, Fenbi's stock price was HKD 3.12, reflecting a decline of 2.19%, with a total market capitalization of HKD 7 billion [5].

Core Viewpoint - The company, Fenbi, anticipates a decline in revenue and profit for the first half of 2025 due to intense competition in the Chinese examination training industry [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - Fenbi expects to achieve revenue of no less than RMB 1.472 billion in the first half of 2025, a decrease of no more than 9.7% compared to RMB 1.630 billion in the same period of 2024 [1] - The projected net profit for the first half of 2025 is at least RMB 215 million, down by no more than 22.6% from RMB 278 million in the previous year [1] - Adjusted net profit, excluding share-based payments, is expected to be no less than RMB 260 million, a reduction of no more than 25.5% from RMB 349 million year-on-year [1] Group 2: Market Demand and Competition - Despite the revenue and profit decline, the demand for examination training remains strong, with the number of students applying for exams increasing annually [1] - The 2025 National Examination plans to recruit 39,700 candidates, setting a new record for recruitment scale, with 3.416 million applicants passing the qualification review, resulting in a ratio of approximately 86:1 between qualified applicants and recruitment plans [1] - The number of applicants for the 2025 National Examination has increased by nearly 400,000 compared to 2024 [1] Group 3: AI Product Development - Fenbi has launched an AI-based question practice system class, which has sold approximately 50,000 sessions and generated revenue of about RMB 20 million by June 30, 2025 [2] - 90% of the students in the AI question practice class were previously registered and active users on the company's app but had not shown willingness to pay for courses [2] - The company plans to expand its AI large class courses to more subjects within 2025, currently only available for civil service subjects [2] Group 4: Interview Market Strategy - Fenbi has introduced an AI interview evaluation feature based on its AI domain model, targeting the interview market characterized by high average transaction value and strong willingness to pay [2] - The company aims to gradually upgrade its AI interview evaluation products to accelerate growth in the AI interview business [2]

香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負 責，對 其 準 確 性 或 完 整 性 亦 不 發 表 任 何 聲 明，並 表 明 概 不 就 因 本 公 告 全 部 或 任 何部分內容而產生或因依賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 Fenbi Ltd. 粉筆有限公司 AI大 班 課 程 大 幅 提 升 學 員 的 學 習 效 率，同 時 優 化 公 司 的 資 源 使 用 效 率。相 比 於 傳 統 大 班 課 提 供 的 直 播 課 內 容 服 務，AI大班課基於數據提供更高效的學習解決 方案，因此可顯著提升多次備考員的復購率，同時解決盜版問題。 截 至2025年6月30日，AI刷題系統班已銷售約5萬人次，收款約2,000萬元。基於公 司統計，其中90%的學員為2025年前已在公司APP註冊並活躍但是沒有課程付費 意願的用戶，直到定價399元 的AI大班課推出後完成付費轉化。對比傳統大班類 課程，AI刷題系統班具有價格更低、學習針對性更強、效率更高、利潤空間更大 以 及AI模 型 分 析 能 力 不 會 被 替 代 的 諸 多 顯 著 特 點，公 司 正 加 緊 佈 局 和 開 ...