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    Bright Scholar Announces Unaudited Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024

    11/25/24 5:34:00 AM ET
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    Gross Profit from continuing operations increased 7.7% YoY and gross margin from continuing operations grew 2.3 ppts for fiscal year 2024

    Management to hold a conference call today at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time

    CAMBRIDGE, England and FOSHAN, China, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited ("Bright Scholar," the "Company," "we" or "our") (NYSE:BEDU), a global premier education service company, today announced its unaudited financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 ended August 31, 2024.

    FOURTH QUARTER OF FISCAL 2024 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    • Revenue from continuing operations was RMB358.3 million, compared to RMB442.2 million for the same quarter last fiscal year.
    • Revenue from Overseas Schools was RMB185.1 million, representing a 0.2% increase from RMB184.8 million for the same quarter last fiscal year.
    • Loss from continuing operations was RMB954.8 million, compared to RMB285.1 million for the same quarter last fiscal year. Adjusted net loss[1] narrowed by 24.3% to RMB92.0 million from RMB121.4 million for the same quarter last fiscal year.

    Revenue from continuing operations by Segment

    (RMB in millions except for

    percentage)

     

    For the fourth quarter ended

    August 31,

    YoY

    % Change

    % of total

    revenue in

    F4Q2024



    2024

    2023





    Overseas Schools

     

    185.1

     

    184.8

     

    0.2 %

     

    51.7 %

    Complementary Education

    Services[2]

     

    129.8

     

    161.7

     

    -19.7 %

     

    36.2 %

    Domestic Kindergartens & K-

    12 Operation Services[3]

     

    43.4

     

    95.7

     

    -54.7 %

     

    12.1 %

    Total

    358.3

    442.2

    -19.0 %

    100.0 %



    [1].   Adjusted net income/(loss) is defined as net income/(loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets, tax effect of amortization of intangible assets, impairment loss on goodwill, impairment loss on intangible assets, impairment loss on property and equipment, impairment loss on the long-term investments, and income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax.

    [2].   The Complementary Education Services business comprises, overseas study counselling, art training, camps and others.

    [3].    The Domestic Kindergartens & K-12 Operation Services business comprises operation services for students of domestic K-12 schools, including catering and procurement services.

    For more information on these adjusted financial measures, please see the section captioned "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and the tables captioned "Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this release.

    FISCAL YEAR 2024 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    • Revenue from continuing operations was RMB1,755.2 million, compared to RMB1,772.1 million for the last fiscal year.
    • Revenue from Overseas Schools was RMB951.2 million, representing an increase of 17.5% from the last fiscal year.
    • Gross profit from continuing operations was RMB503.6 million, representing an increase of 7.7% from RMB467.4 million for the last fiscal year. Gross margin from continuing operations increased to 28.7% from 26.4% for the last fiscal year.
    • Loss from continuing operations was RMB869.1 million, compared to RMB358.9 million for the last fiscal year. Adjusted net income was RMB1.1 million, compared to adjusted net loss of RMB192.6 for the last fiscal year.

    Revenue from continuing operations by Segment

    (RMB in millions except for

    percentage)

     

    For the fiscal year

    ended

    August 31,

    YoY

    % Change

    % of total

    revenue in FY24



    2024

    2023





    Overseas Schools

     

    951.2

     

    809.5

     

    17.5 %

     

    54.2 %

    Complementary Education

    Services

     

    495.1

     

    519.2

     

    -4.7 %

     

    28.2 %

    Domestic Kindergartens & K-

    12 Operation Services

     

    308.9

     

    443.4

     

    -30.3 %

     

    17.6 %

    Total

    1,755.2

    1,772.1

    -1.0 %

    100.0 %

    MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

    Mr. Robert Niu, Chief Executive Officer of Bright Scholar, commented, "Throughout the year, we bolstered our global business and operations, strengthening our foundation for future advancement. Despite macro challenges, we achieved rapid progress in our overseas business while further enhancing our senior leadership team to help advance our near-term expansion goals in overseas markets. Our Overseas Schools business maintained its double-digit year-over-year revenue growth for the fiscal year. As we focused our resources on strengthening our high-growth core business, we have completed divesting non-core business from our Complementary Education Services segment by the end of the fiscal quarter. Moving into fiscal year 2025, we plan to reinforce our "dual-engine" growth strategy by focusing on the continued expansion of our overseas school business while propelling our global recruitment initiatives for prospective international students. We are well-positioned to drive further expansion and capture more of the sizeable market opportunities that will support our sustainable development over the long term."

    Ms. Cindy Zhang, Chief Financial Officer of Bright Scholar, added, "Ongoing development across our core businesses drove our healthy financial results for the fiscal year. Our total revenues for fiscal year 2024 remained stable year over year, with Overseas Schools revenue increasing by 18%. We continued to streamline our operations and improve operational efficiency. Notably, our gross profit increased by 7.7% and gross margin by 2.3 percentage points year-over-year. Meanwhile, we significantly enhanced our cash position, increasing our cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash by 20% for the fiscal year. Looking ahead, supported by our healthy balance sheet and the effective implementation of our "dual-engine" growth strategy, we are confident we can solidify our competitive edge while also driving long-term growth and profitability."

    UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE FOURTH FISCAL QUARTER ENDED AUGUST 31, 2024

    Revenue from Continuing Operations

    Revenue was RMB358.3 million, compared to RMB442.2 million for the same quarter last fiscal year.

    Overseas Schools: Revenue contribution was RMB185.1 million, representing a 0.2% increase from RMB184.8 million for the same quarter last fiscal year.

    Complementary Education Services: Revenue contribution was RMB129.8 million, compared to RMB161.7 million  for the same quarter last fiscal year. The decrease was mainly attributable to a reduction in extracurricular programs and study tours.

    Domestic Kindergartens & K-12 Operation Services: Revenue contribution was RMB43.4 million, compared to RMB95.7 million for the same quarter last fiscal year.

    Cost of Revenue from Continuing Operations

    Cost of revenue was RMB322.4 million, or 90.0% of revenue, compared to RMB362.4 million, or 81.9%, for the same quarter last fiscal year.

    Gross Profit, Gross Margin and Adjusted Gross Profit from Continuing Operations

    Gross profit was RMB35.9 million, compared to RMB79.8 million for the same quarter last fiscal year. Gross margin was 10.0%, compared to 18.1% for the same quarter last fiscal year.

    Adjusted gross profit[4] was RMB36.9 million, compared to RMB80.9 million for the same quarter last fiscal year.

    Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses from Continuing Operations

    Total SG&A expenses were RMB119.3 million, representing an 18.3% decrease from RMB146.0 million for the same quarter last fiscal year. This improvement was mainly due to our continuous efforts to streamline our operations and improve operational efficiency in our headquarters.

    Operating Loss/Income, Operating Margin and Adjusted Operating Income from Continuing Operations

    Operating loss was RMB941.8 million, compared to RMB227.6 million for the same quarter last fiscal year. Operating loss margin was 262.9%, compared to 51.5% for the same quarter last fiscal year.

    Adjusted operating loss[5] was RMB78.8 million, compared to RMB64.0 million for the same quarter last fiscal year.

    Net Loss and Adjusted Net Income/Loss

    Net loss was RMB1,004.7 million, compared to RMB340.3 million for the same quarter last fiscal year.

    Adjusted net loss was RMB92.0 million, compared to RMB121.4 million for the same quarter last fiscal year.

    Adjusted EBITDA[6]

    Adjusted EBITDA loss was RMB81.8 million, compared to RMB55.0 million for the same quarter last fiscal year.

    Net Loss per Ordinary Share/ADS and Adjusted Net Earnings/Loss per Ordinary Share/ADS

    Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholders from continuing operations were RMB7.90 each, compared to RMB2.41 each for the same quarter last fiscal year.

    Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholders from discontinued operations were RMB0.42 each, compared to RMB0.50 each for the same quarter last fiscal year.

    Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share[7] attributable to ordinary shareholders were RMB0.75 each, compared to RMB1.03 each for the same quarter last fiscal year.

    Basic and diluted net loss per ADS attributable to ADS holders from continuing operations were RMB31.60 each, compared to RMB9.64 each for the same quarter last fiscal year.

    Basic and diluted net loss per ADS attributable to ADS holders from discontinued operations were RMB1.68 each, compared to RMB2.00 each for the same quarter last fiscal year.

    Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ADS[8] attributable to ADS holders were RMB3.00 each, compared to RMB4.12 each for the same quarter last fiscal year.

    UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2024

    Revenue from Continuing Operations

    Revenue was RMB1,755.2 million, compared to RMB1,772.1 million for the last fiscal year.

    Overseas Schools: Revenue contribution was RMB951.2 million, representing a 17.5% increase from RMB809.5 million for the last fiscal year. The increase was mainly attributable to increases in both the number of students enrolled and the average tuition fees of overseas schools.

    Complementary Education Services: Revenue contribution was RMB495.1 million, compared to RMB519.2 million for the last fiscal year. The decrease was mainly attributable to a reduction in extracurricular programs and study tours.

    Domestic Kindergartens & K-12 Operation Services: Revenue contribution was RMB308.9 million, compared to RMB443.4 million for the last fiscal year.

     

    Cost of Revenue from Continuing Operations

    Cost of revenue was RMB1,251.6 million, or 71.3% of revenue, compared to RMB1,304.7 million, or 73.6%, for the last fiscal year. The improvement was mainly attributable to cost-saving measures.

    Gross Profit, Gross Margin and Adjusted Gross Profit from Continuing Operations

    Gross profit was RMB503.6 million, representing a 7.7% increase from RMB467.4 million for the last fiscal year. The increase was mainly attributable to the revenue growth in Overseas Schools. Gross margin increased to 28.7% from 26.4% for the last fiscal year.

    Adjusted gross profit was RMB507.8 million, representing a 7.6% increase from RMB471.8 million for the last fiscal year.

    Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses from Continuing Operations

    Total SG&A expenses were RMB469.0 million, representing an 8.1% decrease from RMB510.3 million for the last fiscal year. This improvement was mainly due to our continuous efforts to streamline our global operations and improve operational efficiency in our headquarters.

    Operating Loss/Income, Operating Margin and Adjusted Operating Income from Continuing Operations

    Operating loss was RMB820.4 million, compared to RMB161.7 million for the last fiscal year. Operating loss margin was 46.7%, compared to 9.1% for the last fiscal year.

    Adjusted operating income increased by 856.3% to RMB50.5 million, from RMB5.3 million for the last fiscal year.

    Net Loss and Adjusted Net Income/Loss

    Net loss was RMB1,032.9 million, compared to RMB386.8 million for the last fiscal year.

    Adjusted net income was RMB1.1 million, compared to adjusted net loss of RMB192.6 million for the last fiscal year.

    Adjusted EBITDA

    Adjusted EBITDA increased by 44.1% to RMB80.7 million, from RMB56.0 million for the last fiscal year.

    Net Loss per Ordinary Share/ADS and Adjusted Net Earnings/Loss per Ordinary Share/ADS

    Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share from continuing operations attributable to ordinary shareholders were RMB7.18 each, compared to RMB3.03 each for the last fiscal year.

    Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share from discontinued operations attributable to ordinary shareholders were RMB1.22 each, compared to RMB0.30 each for the last fiscal year.

    Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholders were RMB0.04 each, compared to net loss per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholders of RMB1.63 each for the last fiscal year.

    Basic and diluted net loss per ADS from continuing operations attributable to ADS holders were RMB28.72 each, compared to RMB12.12 each for the last fiscal year.

    Basic and diluted net loss per ADS from discontinued operations attributable to ADS holders were RMB4.88 each, compared to RMB1.20 each for the last fiscal year.

    Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ADS attributable to ADS holders were RMB0.16 each, compared to net loss per ADS attributable to ADS holders were RMB6.52 each for the last fiscal year.

    Cash and Working Capital

    As of August 31, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of RMB505.8 million (US$71.3 million), compared to RMB419.9 million as of August 31, 2023.

    [4]    Adjusted gross profit from continuing operations is defined as gross profit from continuing operations excluding amortization of intangible assets.

    [5].   Adjusted operating income/(loss) from continuing operations is defined as operating income/(loss) from continuing operations excluding share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets, impairment loss on property and equipment, impairment loss on goodwill, impairment loss on intangible assets, and impairment loss on the long-term investments.

    [6].   Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income/(loss) excluding interest income/(expense), net, income tax expense/benefit, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expenses, impairment loss on property and equipment, impairment loss on goodwill, impairment loss on intangible assets, impairment loss on the long-term investments and income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax.

    [7]  Adjusted basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share is defined as adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders (net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets, tax effect of amortization of intangible assets, impairment loss on property and equipment, impairment loss on goodwill, impairment loss on intangible assets, impairment loss on the long-term investments and income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax) divided by the weighted average number of basic and diluted ordinary shares.

    [8].   Adjusted basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per American Depositary Share ("ADS") is defined as adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to ADS shareholders (net income/(loss) attributable to ADS shareholders excluding share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets, tax effect of amortization of intangible assets, impairment loss on property and equipment, impairment loss on goodwill, impairment loss on intangible assets, impairment loss on the long-term investments and income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax) divided by the weighted average number of basic and diluted ADSs.

    CONFERENCE CALL 

    The Company's management will host an earnings conference call at 7:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong Time) on November 25, 2024.

    Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

    Mainland China:                  4001-201203

    Hong Kong:                         800-905945

    United States:                     1-888-346-8982

    International:                       1-412-902-4272

    Participants should dial in at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time and ask to be connected to the call for "Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited."

    Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.brightscholar.com/.

    A replay of the conference call will be accessible after the conclusion of the live call until December 2, 2024, by dialing the following telephone numbers:

    United States Toll Free:      1-877-344-7529

    International:                       1-412-317-0088

    Replay Passcode:               7352870

    CONVENIENCE TRANSLATION

    The Company's reporting currency is Renminbi ("RMB"). However, periodic reports made to shareholders will include current period amounts translated into U.S. dollars using the prevailing exchange rates at the balance sheet date for the convenience of readers. Translations of balances in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, and the related condensed consolidated statements of operations, and cash flows from RMB into U.S. dollars as of and for the quarter ended August 30, 2024 are solely for the convenience of the readers and were calculated at the rate of US$1.00=RMB7.0900, representing the noon buying rate set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board on August 30, 2024. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled into US$ at that rate on August 30, 2024, or at any other rate.

    NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

    In evaluating our business, we consider and use certain non-GAAP measures, including primarily adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income/(loss), adjusted gross profit/(loss), adjusted operating income/(loss), adjusted net earnings/(loss) per share attributable to ordinary shareholders/ADS holders basic and diluted as supplemental measures to review and assess our operating performance. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We define adjusted gross profit/(loss) from continuing operations as gross profit/(loss) from continuing operations excluding amortization of intangible assets. We define adjusted EBITDA as net income/(loss) excluding interest income/(expense), net, income tax expense/benefit, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expenses, impairment loss on property and equipment, impairment loss on goodwill, impairment loss on intangible assets, impairment loss on the long-term investments and income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax. We define adjusted net income/(loss) as net income/(loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets, tax effect of amortization of intangible assets, impairment loss on goodwill, impairment loss on intangible assets, impairment loss on property and equipment, impairment loss on the long-term investments, and income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax. We define adjusted operating income/(loss) from continuing operations as operating income/(loss) from continuing operations excluding share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets, impairment loss on property and equipment, impairment loss on goodwill, impairment loss on intangible assets and impairment loss on the long-term investments. Additionally, we define adjusted net earnings/(loss) per share attributable to ordinary shareholders/ADS holders, basic and diluted, as adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders/ADS holders (net income/(loss) to ordinary shareholders/ADS holders excluding share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets, tax effect of amortization of intangible assets, impairment loss on goodwill, impairment loss on intangible assets,, impairment loss on property and equipment, impairment loss on the long-term investments, and income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax) divided by the weighted average number of basic and diluted ordinary shares or ADSs.

    We incur amortization expense of intangible assets related to various acquisitions that have been made in recent years. These intangible assets are valued at the time of acquisition and are then amortized over a period of several years after the acquisition. We believe that exclusion of these expenses allows greater comparability of operating results that are consistent over time for the Company's newly-acquired and long-held business as the related intangibles do not have significant connection to the growth of the business. Therefore, we provide exclusion of amortization of intangible assets to define adjusted gross profit from continuing operations, adjusted operating income/(loss) from continuing operations, adjusted net income/(loss), and adjusted net earnings/(loss) per share attributable to ordinary shareholders/ADS holders, basic and diluted. In addition, the strategic move to dispose of the non-core businesses is viewed as discontinued operations, which is a non-recurring item. The exclusion facilitates comparisons of our operating performance on a period-to-period basis. Therefore, we provide exclusion of income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, to define adjusted net income/(loss), adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net earnings/(loss) per share attributable to ordinary shareholders/ADS holders, basic and diluted.

    We present the non-GAAP financial measures because they are used by our management to evaluate our operating performance and formulate business plans. Such non-GAAP measures include adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income/(loss), adjusted gross profit/(loss) from continuing operations, adjusted operating income/(loss) from continuing operations, adjusted net earnings/(loss) per share attributable to ordinary shareholders/ADS holders basic and diluted. Non-GAAP financial measures enable our management to assess our operating results without considering the impact of non-cash charges, including depreciation and amortization and share-based compensation expenses, and without considering the impact of non-operating items such as interest income/(expense), net; income tax expense/benefit; share-based compensation expenses; amortization of intangible assets, tax effect of amortization of intangible assets, and without considering the impact of non-recurring item, i.e. income/(loss) from discontinued operations. We also believe that the use of these non-GAAP measures facilitates investors' assessment of our operating performance.

    The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using these non-GAAP financial measures is that they do not reflect all items of income and expense that affect our operations. Interest income/(expense), net; income tax expense/benefit; depreciation and amortization; share-based compensation expense; tax effect of amortization of intangible assets have been and may continue to be incurred in our business and are not reflected in the presentation of these non-GAAP measures, including adjusted EBITDA or adjusted net income/(loss). Further, these non-GAAP measures may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited.

    About Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited

    Bright Scholar is a premier global education service Group. The Company primarily provides quality international education to global students and equips them with the critical academic foundation and skillsets necessary to succeed in the pursuit of higher education.  

    For more information, please visit: https://ir.brightscholar.com/.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the Company's business plans and development, which can be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. Such statements are based upon management's current expectations and current market and operating conditions and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control, which may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under law.

    IR Contact:

    Email: [email protected]

    Phone: +86 (10) 6508-0677/ +1-212-481-2050

    Media Contact:

    Email: [email protected]

     

     

     

    BRIGHT SCHOLAR EDUCATION HOLDINGS LIMITED

    UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

    (Amounts in thousands)

















    As of





    August 31,

         August 31,





    2023

    2024





    RMB

    RMB

    USD











    ASSETS









    Current assets









    Cash and cash equivalents 



    410,086

    493,377

    69,588

    Restricted cash  



    9,521

    12,167

    1,716

    Accounts receivable, net           



    13,800

    18,793

    2,651

    Amounts due from related

       parties, net   



    183,468

    14,417

    2,033

    Other receivables, deposits

       and other assets, net



    116,807

    123,860

    17,470

    Inventories



    1,183

    1,160

    165

    Current assets belong to

      discontinued operations



     

    192,534

     

    -

     

    -











    Total current assets     



    927,399

    663,774

    93,622











    Restricted cash - non-current



    250

    250

    35

    Property and equipment, net



    390,006

    349,349

    49,273

    Intangible assets, net



    310,022

    49,598

    6,995

    Goodwill, net     



    1,110,802

    527,297

    74,372

    Long-term investments, net    



    32,732

    24,421

    3,444

    Prepayments for construction

       contracts



    1,712

    328

    46

    Deferred tax assets, net     



    1,644

    1,920

    271

    Other non-current assets, net



    9,424

    9,106

    1,284

    Operating lease right-of-use

       assets - non current



    1,490,009

    1,419,406

    200,198

    Non-current assets belong to

       discontinued operations



    345,510

    -

    -











    Total non-current assets             



    3,692,111

    2,381,675

    335,918











    TOTAL ASSETS    



    4,619,510

    3,045,449

    429,540













     

     

     

    BRIGHT SCHOLAR EDUCATION HOLDINGS LIMITED

    UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS-CONTINUED

    (Amounts in thousands)

















    As of





    August 31,

     August 31,





    2023

    2024





               RMB

    RMB

                     USD

    LIABILITIES AND EQUITY









    Current liabilities









    Accounts payable



    94,481

    91,843

    12,954

    Amounts due to related parties



    244,259

    78,365

    11,053

    Accrued expenses and other

       current liabilities



    233,053

    191,222

    26,971

    Income tax payable



    88,460

    78,986

    11,140

    Contract liabilities - current



    428,617

    445,715

    62,865

    Refund liabilities - current 



    10,129

    9,872

    1,392

    Operating lease liabilities -

       current



    104,905

    106,325

    14,996

    Current liabilities belong to

       discontinued operations



     

    276,499

     

    -

     

    -











    Total current liabilities



    1,480,403

    1,002,328

    141,371











    Non-current contract liabilities



    971

    866

    122

    Deferred tax liabilities, net



    34,755

    31,174

    4,397

    Operating lease liabilities -

       non current         



    1,461,255

    1,404,973

    198,163

    Non-current liabilities belong to

       discontinued operations



    70,470

     

    -

    -











    Total non-current liabilities        



    1,567,451

    1,437,013

    202,682











    TOTAL LIABILITIES            



    3,047,854

    2,439,341

    344,053













    EQUITY









    Share capital      



    8

    8

    1

    Additional paid-in capital  



    1,697,370

    1,783,490

    251,550

    Statutory reserves              



    20,155

    16,535

    2,332

    Accumulated other

       comprehensive income



    172,230

    191,397

    26,995

    Accumulated deficit           



    (473,154)

    (1,474,619)

    (207,986)











    Shareholders' equity   



    1,416,609

    516,811

    72,892

    Non-controlling interests            



    155,047

    89,297

    12,595











    TOTAL EQUITY   



    1,571,656

    606,108

    85,487











    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY   



    4,619,510

    3,045,449

    429,540











       

       

     

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    UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

     (Amounts in thousands, except for shares and per share data)





















    Three Months Ended August 31  

    Year Ended August 31 









    2023

    2024

    2023

    2024









      RMB

     RMB

     USD

     RMB

     RMB

     USD



























    Continuing operations



















    Revenue

    442,187

    358,271

    50,532

    1,772,127

    1,755,206

    247,561







    Cost of revenue

    (362,354)

    (322,407)

    (45,473)

    (1,304,699)

    (1,251,620)

    (176,533)



























    Gross profit

    79,833

    35,864

    5,059

    467,428

    503,586

    71,028







    Selling, general and administrative expenses

    (145,996)

    (119,253)

    (16,820)

    (510,269)

    (469,047)

    (66,156)







    Impairment loss on goodwill

    (147,116)

    (593,748)

    (83,744)

    (147,116)

    (593,748)

    (83,744)







    Impairment loss on intangible assets

    -

    (258,326)

    (36,435)

    -

    (258,326)

    (36,435)







    Impairment loss on property and equipment

    (12,891)

    (6,607)

    (932)

    (12,891)

    (6,607)

    (932)







    Impairment loss on the long-term investments

    (2,613)

    -

    -

    (2,613)

    -

    -







    Other operating income

    1,162

    316

    45

    43,783

    3,699

    522







    Operating loss

    (227,621)

    (941,754)

    (132,827)

    (161,678)

    (820,443)

    (115,717)







    Interest income/(expense), net

    2,124

    392

    55

    (5,452)

    (1,315)

    (185)







    Investment loss

    (25)

    (182)

    (26)

    (807)

    (2,516)

    (355)







    Other expenses

    (4,316)

    (5,591)

    (790)

    (7,380)

    (4,012)

    (567)



























    Loss before income taxes and share of equity in

    profit
    /(loss) of unconsolidated affiliates

    (229,838)

    (947,135)

    (133,588)

    (175,317)

    (828,286)

    (116,824)







    Income tax (expense)/ benefit

    (55,301)

    337

    48

    (183,208)

    (32,908)

    (4,641)







    Share of equity in profit/(loss) of unconsolidated

    affiliates

    61

    (7,957)

    (1,122)

    (339)

    (7,876)

    (1,111)



























    Net loss from continuing operations

    (285,078)

    (954,755)

    (134,662)

    (358,864)

    (869,070)

    (122,576)



























    Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

    (55,240)

    (49,929)

    (7,042)

    (27,959)

    (163,791)

    (23,102)



























    Net loss

    (340,318)

    (1,004,684)

    (141,704)

    (386,823)

    (1,032,861)

    (145,678)



























    Net income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling

    interests



















    Continuing operations

    334

    (16,761)

    (2,364)

    823

    (17,296)

    (2,439)







    Discontinued operations

    3,957

    (60)

    (8)

    7,488

    (19,286)

    (2,720)



























    Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders



















    Continuing operations

    (285,412)

    (937,994)

    (132,298)

    (359,687)

    (851,774)

    (120,137)







    Discontinued operations

    (59,197)

    (49,869)

    (7,034)

    (35,447)

    (144,505)

    (20,382)



























    Net loss per share attributable to



















       ordinary shareholders



















    —Basic and diluted



















    Continuing operations

    (2.41)

    (7.90)

    (1.11)

    (3.03)

    (7.18)

    (1.01)







    Discontinued operations

    (0.50)

    (0.42)

    (0.06)

    (0.30)

    (1.22)

    (0.17)















































    Weighted average shares used in



















      calculating net loss per ordinary share:



















    —Basic and diluted



















    Continuing operations

    118,669,795

    118,669,795

    118,669,795

    118,669,795

    118,669,795

    118,669,795







    Discontinued operations

    118,669,795

    118,669,795

    118,669,795

    118,669,795

    118,669,795

    118,669,795















































    Net loss per ADS















    —Basic and diluted















    Continuing operations

    (9.64)

    (31.60)

    (4.44)

    (12.12)

    (28.72)

    (4.04)



    Discontinued operations

    (2.00)

    (1.68)

    (0.24)

    (1.20)

    (4.88)

    (0.68)









































                                                                                                                     

                                                                         

          

    BRIGHT SCHOLAR EDUCATION HOLDINGS LIMITED

    UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

    (Amounts in thousands)

     





    Three Months Ended August 31

    Twelve Months Ended August 31



    2023

    2024

    2023

    2024



    RMB

     RMB

    USD

    RMB

    RMB

    USD















    Net cash generated from operating activities

    6,923

    104,041

    14,674

    22,261

    126,394

    17,827















    Net cash used in investing activities

    (20,003)

    (128,015)

    (18,056)

    (52,949)

    (98,004)

    (13,823)















    Net cash used in financing activities

    (208,397)

    (1,201)

    (169)

    (298,794)

    (85,459)

    (12,053)















    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash

    equivalents, and restricted cash

    23,319

    (6,270)

    (884)

    38,934

    (4,373)

    (617)















    Net change in cash and cash equivalents,













    and restricted cash

    (198,158)

    (31,445)

    (4,435)

    (290,548)

    (61,442)

    (8,666)















    Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash













    at beginning of the period

    765,394

    537,239

    75,774

    857,784

    567,236

    80,005















    Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash













    at end of the period

    567,236

    505,794

    71,339

    567,236

    505,794

    71,339















     

     

     

    BRIGHT SCHOLAR EDUCATION HOLDINGS LIMITED

    Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

    (Amounts in thousands, except for shares and per share data)

















    Three Months Ended August 31

    Year Ended August 31



    2023

    2024

    2023

    2024



    RMB

    RMB

    USD

    RMB

    RMB

    USD















    Gross profit from continuing operations

    79,833

    35,864

    5,059

    467,428

    503,586

    71,028

    Add: Amortization of intangible assets

    1,050

    1,050

    148

    4,341

    4,184

    590

    Adjusted gross profit from continuing

    operations

    80,883

    36,914

    5,207

    471,769

    507,770

    71,618















    Operating loss from continuing operations

    (227,621)

    (941,754)

    (132,827)

    (161,678)

    (820,443)

    (115,717)

    Add: Share-based compensation expenses

    -

    3,240

    457

    -

    8,101

    1,143

    Add: Amortization of intangible assets

    1,050

    1,050

    148

    4,341

    4,184

    590

    Add: Impairment loss on goodwill

    147,116

    593,748

    83,744

    147,116

    593,748

    83,744

    Add: Impairment loss on intangible assets

    -

    258,326

    36,435

    -

    258,326

    36,435

    Add: Impairment loss on property and equipment

    12,891

    6,607

    932

    12,891

    6,607

    932

    Add: Impairment loss on the long-term investments

    2,613

    -

    -

    2,613

    -

    -

    Adjusted operating (loss)/income from continuing

    operations

    (63,951)

    (78,783)

    (11,111)

    5,283

    50,523

    7,127















    Net loss

    (340,318)

    (1,004,684)

    (141,704)

    (386,823)

    (1,032,861)

    (145,678)

    Add: Share-based compensation expenses

    -

    3,240

    457

    -

    8,101

    1,143

    Add: Amortization of intangible assets

    1,050

    1,050

    148

    4,341

    4,184

    590

    Add: Tax effect of amortization of intangible assets

    (41)

    (209)

    (29)

    (670)

    (833)

    (117)

    Add: Impairment loss on goodwill

    147,116

    593,748

    83,744

    147,116

    593,748

    83,744

    Add: Impairment loss on intangible assets

    -

    258,326

    36,435

    -

    258,326

    36,435

    Add: Impairment loss on property and equipment

    12,891

    6,607

    932

    12,891

    6,607

    932

    Add: Impairment loss on the long-term investments

    2,613

     

    -

    -

    2,613

    -

    -

    Less: Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

    (55,240)

    (49,929)

    (7,042)

    (27,959)

    (163,791)

    (23,102)

    Adjusted net (loss)/income

    (121,449)

    (91,993)

    (12,975)

    (192,573)

    1,063

    151















    Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders

    (344,608)

    (987,863)

    (139,332)

    (395,134)

    (996,279)

    (140,519)

    Add: Share-based compensation expenses

    -

    3,240

    457

    -

    8,101

    1,143

    Add: Amortization of intangible assets

    1,050

    1,050

    148

    4,341

    4,184

    590

    Add: Tax effect of amortization of intangible assets

    (41)

    (209)

    (29)

    (670)

    (833)

    (117)

    Add: Impairment loss on goodwill

    147,116

    579,827

    81,781

    147,116

    579,827

    81,781

    Add: Impairment loss on intangible assets

    -

    258,326

    36,435

    -

    258,326

    36,435

    Add: Impairment loss on property and equipment

    12,891

    6,607

    932

    12,891

    6,607

    932

    Add: Impairment loss on the long-term investments

    2,613

    -

    -

    2,613

    -

    -

    Less: Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

    (59,197)

    (49,869)

    (7,034)

    (35,447)

    (144,505)

    (20,382)

    Adjusted net (loss)/income attributable to

    ordinary shareholders

    (121,782)

    (89,153)

    (12,574)

    (193,396)

    4,438

    627















    Net loss

    (340,318)

    (1,004,684)

    (141,704)

    (386,823)

    (1,032,861)

    (145,678)

    Add: Interest expense, net

    (2,124)

    (392)

    (55)

    5,452

    1,315

    185

    Add: Income tax expense

    55,301

    (337)

    (48)

    183,208

    32,908

    4,641

    Add: Depreciation and amortization

    14,293

    11,808

    1,665

    63,598

    48,796

    6,882

    Add: Share-based compensation expenses

    -

    3,240

    457

    -

    8,101

    1,143

    Add: Impairment loss on goodwill

    147,116

    593,748

    83,744

    147,116

    593,748

    83,744

    Add: Impairment loss on intangible assets

    -

    258,326

    36,435

    -

    258,326

    36,435

    Add: Impairment loss on property and equipment

    12,891

    6,607

    932

    12,891

    6,607

    932

    Add: Impairment loss on the long-term investments

    2,613

    -

    -

    2,613

    -

    -

    Less: Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

    (55,240)

    (49,929)

    (7,042)

    (27,959)

    (163,791)

    (23,102)

    Adjusted EBITDA

    (54,988)

    (81,755)

    (11,532)

    56,014

    80,731

    11,386















    Weighted average shares used













       in calculating adjusted net (loss)/income per

    ordinary share:













    —Basic and Diluted













    Continuing operations

    118,669,795

    118,669,795

    118,669,795

    118,669,795

    118,669,795

    118,669,795

    Discontinued operations

    118,669,795

    118,669,795

    118,669,795

    118,669,795

    118,669,795

    118,669,795















    Adjusted net (loss)/income per share

    attributable













       to ordinary shareholders













    —Basic

    (1.03)

    (0.75)

    (0.11)

    (1.63)

    0.04

    0.01

    —Diluted

    (1.03)

    (0.75)

    (0.11)

    (1.63)

    0.04

    0.01

    Adjusted net (loss)/income per ADS













    —Basic

    (4.12)

    (3.00)

    (0.44)

    (6.52)

    0.16

    0.04

    —Diluted

    (4.12)

    (3.00)

    (0.44)

    (6.52)

    0.16

    0.04

     

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