Financial Performance - The company failed to meet performance targets for fiscal years 2022 and 2023, resulting in 30% of the awarded shares becoming invalid after the annual performance announcements[1]. - In the fiscal year 2023, the total revenue was approximately RMB 549 million, an increase of about 98.2% compared to RMB 277 million in fiscal year 2022, primarily due to increased revenue from extracurricular courses and overseas education consulting services[191]. - The cost of sales and services for fiscal year 2023 was approximately RMB 45.8 million, an increase of about 144.9% compared to RMB 18.7 million in fiscal year 2022, aligning with revenue growth[161]. - The gross profit for fiscal year 2023 was approximately RMB 9.0 million, with a gross margin of about 16.4%, down from a gross margin of 32.5% in fiscal year 2022[162]. - Other income and losses for fiscal year 2023 resulted in a net loss of approximately RMB 10.7 million, an increase of about RMB 8.0 million from a net loss of RMB 2.7 million in fiscal year 2022[164]. - Administrative expenses for fiscal year 2023 amounted to approximately RMB 441 million, an increase of about 78.5% from RMB 247 million in fiscal year 2022, driven by business transformation and expansion leading to higher employee salaries and professional fees related to share resumption[196]. - The company recorded a loss of approximately RMB 545 million for fiscal year 2023, an increase of about 73.6% compared to a loss of RMB 314 million in fiscal year 2022, primarily due to increased administrative expenses from business transformation and expansion[198]. Business Operations and Structure - The company operates in China through structured contracts due to local regulations prohibiting foreign ownership in certain sectors, specifically in non-academic training and vocational training businesses[10]. - The structured contracts were established to ensure the company can conduct its business operations and achieve its objectives while complying with Chinese laws[10]. - The company has exclusive rights to provide technical services and management support to its consolidated affiliated entities under the exclusive business cooperation agreement[13]. - Risks associated with the structured contracts include potential bankruptcy of affiliated entities, which could hinder access to significant assets and licenses[24]. - The company is subject to scrutiny from Chinese tax authorities regarding the structured contracts, which could lead to significant reductions in consolidated net income and investment value if additional taxes are assessed[25]. - The company has implemented measures to ensure compliance with foreign investment laws and to disclose any significant adverse impacts from changes in these laws[26]. - The company has established a board decision-making mechanism to avoid conflicts of interest related to the structured contracts[26]. - The structural contracts have not changed in the fiscal year 2023, and no contracts have been terminated[49]. - The company has applied for and received a waiver from the Stock Exchange regarding strict compliance with certain listing rules related to structural contracts[62]. - The independent non-executive directors have reviewed the structural contracts and confirmed that the transactions conducted in the fiscal year 2023 were in accordance with the relevant provisions of the structural contracts[65]. - The company will continue to disclose details regarding the structural contracts[64]. - The board will review the overall performance and compliance of the structural contracts at least once a year[47]. Market and Regulatory Environment - The company has significant uncertainty regarding the interpretation and implementation of the Foreign Investment Law in China and its impact on the current corporate structure and business operations[45]. - The group has shifted its focus from academic education services to non-academic education services and training and consulting services due to regulatory changes in the education sector[150]. - The Chinese government has implemented policies to tighten regulations on after-school tutoring, requiring private institutions to register as non-profit organizations[151]. - The international education market in China is expected to grow as more families invest in their children's education, driven by rising disposable incomes and a demand for high-quality talent[152]. - The group will continue to monitor regulatory changes that may significantly impact its business operations and financial condition, adjusting its business plans accordingly[156]. Strategic Initiatives and Future Plans - The company plans to continue creating value for shareholders and society while adhering to market trends and regulatory requirements[85]. - The company aims to expand its market presence by actively developing new customer relationships while maintaining service quality for existing clients[173]. - The company plans to enhance its service offerings by providing targeted training for teachers in educational institutions, leveraging its accumulated teaching experience and resources[172]. - The group plans to expand its overseas education consulting service centers through mergers, collaborations, and new establishments to cover more study abroad groups and families[158]. - The company anticipates a growing demand for international education services, particularly in response to the increasing trend of younger students studying abroad[188]. - The company is exploring synergies between its overseas school network and its educational consulting services in China, particularly through its acquisition of KSI Education[184]. Audit and Compliance - The company appointed Zhonghui Andah as the new auditor effective May 25, 2023, following the resignation of Deloitte due to concerns over certain payments and the validity of recorded revenue[79]. - The auditor confirmed that there were no matters that would lead them to believe the ongoing related party transactions were not in compliance with relevant regulations[74]. - The company will not be required to set and publish annual caps for ongoing related party transactions related to exclusive business cooperation agreements and technical service agreements for the fiscal year 2023[76]. - The company has established a special investigation committee to independently investigate audit matters, which is composed solely of independent non-executive directors[139]. - The independent investigation committee appointed a risk assessment service company to conduct an agreed-upon procedures investigation regarding the audit matters[139]. - The board and the special investigation committee believe that the agreed-upon procedures investigation is sufficient to resolve each audit matter identified[139]. Revenue Sources and Business Segments - In the fiscal year 2023, the revenue from Daxian Training and Jingguang Daxian accounted for approximately 59.5% of the group's total revenue, down from 75.0% in the fiscal year 2022[52]. - As of December 31, 2023, the total assets of Daxian Training and Jingguang Daxian represented about 62.5% of the group's total assets, compared to 86.4% as of December 31, 2022[51]. - There were no actual transaction amounts under the structural contracts in the fiscal year 2023, consistent with the fiscal year 2022[53]. - The group primarily engages in providing extracurricular personal quality courses, overseas education consulting services, and training and consulting services to educational institutions, schools, and other entities[135]. - The group has a rich teaching experience, course resources, R&D team, and management system in the academic education sector, enabling it to provide training for teachers in various aspects[136]. - As of December 31, 2023, the group operated 18 self-managed teaching centers in Zhengzhou and Beijing, offering extracurricular personal quality courses in sports, arts, and dance[153]. - The group aims to provide high-quality, diversified comprehensive services to meet the personalized needs of different customer groups[158]. - The number of Chinese students studying abroad has been steadily increasing, with over 1 million students currently enrolled in foreign higher education institutions[157]. - In the fiscal year 2023, the company's revenue from non-academic education and training services significantly contributed to overall earnings, following the closure of its academic education business in March 2022[160].
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