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ATA Creativity Global (NASDAQ: AACG) reported its Q1 2025 financial results, showing positive growth in key metrics. Net revenues increased 15.9% to RMB55.8 million ($7.7 million), while gross profit rose 15.9% to RMB25.4 million ($3.5 million) compared to Q1 2024. The company maintained a stable gross margin of 45.5%. Despite a 19.4% decrease in student enrollment to 1,104, total credit hours delivered increased by 5.8% to 35,472. Portfolio training programs accounted for 56.7% of student enrollment, contributing 70.8% of total revenues. The company reduced its net loss to RMB13.3 million ($1.8 million) from RMB17.9 million in Q1 2024. For FY 2025, ACG expects total net revenues between RMB276-281 million, representing 3-5% year-over-year growth.

ATA Creativity Global (NASDAQ: AACG) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del primo trimestre 2025, mostrando una crescita positiva nei principali indicatori. I ricavi netti sono aumentati del 15,9% raggiungendo 55,8 milioni di RMB (7,7 milioni di dollari), mentre il profitto lordo è cresciuto del 15,9% toccando 25,4 milioni di RMB (3,5 milioni di dollari) rispetto al primo trimestre 2024. L'azienda ha mantenuto un margine lordo stabile al 45,5%. Nonostante una diminuzione del 19,4% negli iscritti, scesi a 1.104 studenti, le ore di lezione totali erogate sono aumentate del 5,8% arrivando a 35.472. I programmi di formazione del portafoglio hanno rappresentato il 56,7% degli iscritti, contribuendo al 70,8% dei ricavi totali. L'azienda ha ridotto la perdita netta a 13,3 milioni di RMB (1,8 milioni di dollari) rispetto ai 17,9 milioni del primo trimestre 2024. Per l'anno fiscale 2025, ACG prevede ricavi netti totali tra 276 e 281 milioni di RMB, con una crescita anno su anno del 3-5%.
ATA Creativity Global (NASDAQ: AACG) informó sus resultados financieros del primer trimestre de 2025, mostrando un crecimiento positivo en métricas clave. Los ingresos netos aumentaron un 15,9% alcanzando 55,8 millones de RMB (7,7 millones de dólares), mientras que el beneficio bruto creció un 15,9% hasta 25,4 millones de RMB (3,5 millones de dólares) en comparación con el primer trimestre de 2024. La compañía mantuvo un margen bruto estable del 45,5%. A pesar de una disminución del 19,4% en la matrícula estudiantil, que llegó a 1.104 alumnos, las horas totales impartidas aumentaron un 5,8% hasta 35.472. Los programas de formación del portafolio representaron el 56,7% de la matrícula estudiantil y aportaron el 70,8% de los ingresos totales. La empresa redujo su pérdida neta a 13,3 millones de RMB (1,8 millones de dólares) desde 17,9 millones en el primer trimestre de 2024. Para el año fiscal 2025, ACG espera ingresos netos totales entre 276 y 281 millones de RMB, lo que representa un crecimiento interanual del 3-5%.
ATA Creativity Global(NASDAQ: AACG)는 2025년 1분기 재무 실적을 발표하며 주요 지표에서 긍정적인 성장을 보였습니다. 순수익은 15.9% 증가한 5,580만 위안(770만 달러)를 기록했고, 총이익도 전년 동기 대비 15.9% 증가한 2,540만 위안(350만 달러)을 기록했습니다. 회사는 45.5%의 안정적인 총이익률을 유지했습니다. 학생 등록 수는 19.4% 감소한 1,104명이었지만, 총 수업 시간은 5.8% 증가한 35,472시간을 기록했습니다. 포트폴리오 교육 프로그램은 학생 등록의 56.7%를 차지하며 전체 수익의 70.8%를 기여했습니다. 회사는 순손실을 2024년 1분기 1,790만 위안에서 1,330만 위안(180만 달러)으로 줄였습니다. 2025 회계연도에 ACG는 총 순수익이 2억 7,600만~2억 8,100만 위안으로 연간 3~5% 성장할 것으로 예상합니다.
ATA Creativity Global (NASDAQ : AACG) a publié ses résultats financiers du premier trimestre 2025, montrant une croissance positive des indicateurs clés. Les revenus nets ont augmenté de 15,9 % pour atteindre 55,8 millions de RMB (7,7 millions de dollars), tandis que le bénéfice brut a progressé de 15,9 % à 25,4 millions de RMB (3,5 millions de dollars) par rapport au premier trimestre 2024. L'entreprise a maintenu une marge brute stable de 45,5 %. Malgré une baisse de 19,4 % des inscriptions étudiantes à 1 104, le nombre total d'heures de cours dispensées a augmenté de 5,8 % pour atteindre 35 472. Les programmes de formation du portefeuille représentaient 56,7 % des inscriptions étudiantes et contribuaient à 70,8 % des revenus totaux. L'entreprise a réduit sa perte nette à 13,3 millions de RMB (1,8 million de dollars) contre 17,9 millions au premier trimestre 2024. Pour l'exercice 2025, ACG prévoit des revenus nets totaux compris entre 276 et 281 millions de RMB, soit une croissance annuelle de 3 à 5 %.
ATA Creativity Global (NASDAQ: AACG) meldete seine Finanzergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025 und zeigte dabei ein positives Wachstum in wichtigen Kennzahlen. Die Nettoumsätze stiegen um 15,9 % auf 55,8 Millionen RMB (7,7 Millionen USD), während der Bruttogewinn im Vergleich zum ersten Quartal 2024 um 15,9 % auf 25,4 Millionen RMB (3,5 Millionen USD) zunahm. Das Unternehmen hielt eine stabile Bruttomarge von 45,5 % aufrecht. Trotz eines Rückgangs der Schülerzahl um 19,4 % auf 1.104 stiegen die insgesamt erbrachten Unterrichtsstunden um 5,8 % auf 35.472. Portfoliobasierte Trainingsprogramme machten 56,7 % der Schülerzahl aus und trugen 70,8 % zum Gesamtumsatz bei. Das Unternehmen verringerte seinen Nettoverlust von 17,9 Millionen RMB im ersten Quartal 2024 auf 13,3 Millionen RMB (1,8 Millionen USD). Für das Geschäftsjahr 2025 erwartet ACG einen Nettoumsatz zwischen 276 und 281 Millionen RMB, was einem Wachstum von 3-5 % gegenüber dem Vorjahr entspricht.
Positive
  • Net revenues increased 15.9% YoY to RMB55.8 million ($7.7 million)
  • Gross profit grew 15.9% YoY to RMB25.4 million ($3.5 million)
  • Total credit hours delivered increased 5.8% YoY
  • Net loss reduced to RMB13.3 million from RMB17.9 million YoY
  • Operating expenses decreased 3.2% YoY
  • Positive revenue guidance of 3-5% growth for FY 2025
Negative
  • Student enrollment decreased 19.4% YoY to 1,104 students
  • Working capital deficit increased to RMB298.5 million from RMB287.9 million
  • Time-based program credit hours declined 14.5% YoY
  • Continued operating losses of RMB16.8 million in Q1 2025

Insights

ACG reports improved Q1 financials with 15.9% revenue growth, narrowed losses, and positive operating trends despite enrollment challenges.

ATA Creativity Global's Q1 2025 results paint a picture of modest improvement in a challenging educational services market. The company reported net revenues of RMB55.8 million ($7.7 million), a 15.9% year-over-year increase, with gross profit growing at the same rate to RMB25.4 million ($3.5 million). The revenue growth is particularly noteworthy as it was achieved despite a 19.4% decline in student enrollment (1,104 students vs. 1,370 in Q1 2024).

The company's operational efficiency is improving, with total credit hours delivered increasing by 5.8% to 35,472, driven by a 15.5% rise in project-based programs. This shift toward project-based learning (which constituted 73.9% of total credit hours) appears to be a strategic move that's yielding results, compensating for the 14.5% decline in time-based programs.

On the expense front, ACG has made progress in cost management, with total operating expenses decreasing slightly by 3.2% to RMB42.2 million. As a percentage of revenue, operating expenses improved significantly from 90.6% to 75.6%, indicating better operational leverage. This contributed to a narrower operating loss of RMB16.8 million compared to RMB21.7 million in Q1 2024.

However, the company's balance sheet remains a concern. Despite having RMB39.4 million ($5.4 million) in cash, ACG reported a substantial working capital deficit of RMB298.5 million ($41.1 million), which actually worsened from RMB287.9 million at the end of 2024. This significant negative working capital position signals potential liquidity challenges that could constrain growth investments.

For the full year 2025, management projects total revenues between RMB276-281 million, representing modest growth of 3-5%. This guidance, while positive, suggests the company expects the pace of revenue growth to slow from the 15.9% seen in Q1, potentially indicating seasonal factors or a more challenging competitive environment ahead.

ACG's strategic pivot to project-based learning and international diversification is yielding financial improvements despite enrollment challenges.

ATA Creativity Global's Q1 results reveal important shifts in China's creative education market and the company's strategic response. The 19.4% enrollment decline to 1,104 students signals continued challenges in student acquisition, yet the company has successfully increased revenue by 15.9% through higher-value offerings and improved program efficiency.

The most telling operational metric is the dramatic shift in ACG's program mix. Project-based programs now dominate, growing 15.5% year-over-year and accounting for nearly 74% of all credit hours delivered. This transition reflects the evolving preferences of Chinese students seeking creative arts education, who increasingly favor practical, portfolio-building experiences over traditional time-based learning approaches.

ACG's international diversification strategy is also notable. Management specifically mentioned expanding beyond traditional U.S. and U.K. partnerships to include institutions in Europe, Japan, and Singapore. This geographic pivot appears timely, potentially responding to changing student preferences and geopolitical considerations affecting Chinese students' overseas education choices.

The company's research-based learning services showed particularly strong growth, with specialized projects including themed camps in Hainan Province, an AI training camp at Alibaba, and international tours to fashion centers. These experiential offerings generated 28.4% increased revenue in the "other educational services" category, highlighting the premium students are willing to pay for distinctive, resume-building experiences.

Management's comments about "strategically allocating marketing resources to higher-performing campus locations" and "increasing classroom utilization" suggest a rationalization of ACG's physical footprint to focus on profitable operations. Similarly, the emphasis on program flexibility with both in-person and online options indicates adaptation to post-pandemic learning preferences.

The company's expansion plans targeting older adults and younger generations interested in art studies, workshops, and themed travels represents a strategic attempt to broaden beyond their traditional college-bound student population, potentially opening new revenue streams in China's developing lifelong learning market.

Reports Q1 2025 Results with Net Revenues and Gross Profit Increases of 15.9% Respectively, as Compared to Q1 2024

Conference Call Scheduled for Friday, May 16, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (Friday, May 16, at 9:00 p.m. Beijing Time) with Accompanying Audio and Slide Webcast

BEIJING, CHINA / ACCESS Newswire / May 16, 2025 / ATA Creativity Global ("ACG" or the "Company"), (Nasdaq:AACG), an international educational services company focused on providing quality learning experiences that cultivate and enhance students' creativity, today announced preliminary unaudited financial results for the first quarter ("Q1 2025") ended March 31, 2025.

All amounts presented in U.S. dollars ($) in this news release are based on a conversion rate of RMB7.2567 to $1.00 for reporting period ended March 31, 2025.

Q1 2025 Financial Highlights

  • Net revenues for Q1 2025 increased 15.9% to RMB55.8 million (or $7.7 million), from RMB48.1 million in Q1 2024.

  • Gross profit for Q1 2025 increased 15.9% to RMB25.4 million (or $3.5 million), from RMB21.9 million in Q1 2024. Q1 2025 gross margin remained unchanged at 45.5%, compared to Q1 2024.

  • Net loss attributable to ACG for Q1 2025 was RMB13.3 million (or $1.8 million), compared to net loss attributable to ACG of RMB17.9 million in Q1 2024.

  • Cash and cash equivalents were RMB39.4 million (or $5.4 million) as of March 31, 2025.

Q1 2025 Operational Highlights

  • Student enrollment during Q1 2025 was 1,104, representing a decrease of 19.4% from 1,370 in Q1 2024.

  • 56.7% of students were enrolled in ACG's portfolio training programs, which consisted of time-based programs and project-based programs.

  • 43.3% of students were enrolled in ACG's other programs, which mainly consisted of overseas study counselling services and research-based learning services.

  • Credit hours delivered during Q1 2025 were 35,472, representing an increase of 5.8% compared to Q1 2024.

The following is a summary of the credit hours delivered for ACG's portfolio training programs for Q1 2025, compared to those for the prior-year period:

Q1 2025

Q1 2024

% Change

No. of Credit Hours

No. of Credit Hours

Time-based Program

9,250

10,825

(14.5

)%

Project-based Program

26,222

22,702

15.5

%

Total

35,472

33,527

5.8

%

Management Commentary

Mr. Kevin Ma, Chairman and CEO of ACG, stated, "We are pleased with the approximately 16% increase in both net revenues and gross profits in Q1 2025, driven by increased contribution from our portfolio training and research-based learning services, as we delivered more services and hosted a variety of research-based learning projects during the quarter. Despite normalized student enrollment rates during Q1 2025 compared to the same periods of 2024 and 2023, total credit hours delivered increased by 5.8%, driven by a 15.5% rise in credit hours delivered for our project-based programs. Higher net revenues and slightly reduced operating expenses contributed to improved bottom-line results during the quarter as compared to Q1 2024."

Mr. Ma continued, "In Q1 2025, we continued to launch new research-based projects and organized multiple in-person and online classes. In-person projects included a themed camp to Hainan Province,an AI training camp at Alibaba, tours to the United States and Japan, and a Milan Fashion Week project in Italy, accommodating more than 100 students in total. Apart from our usual Master Class projects, which were held in an online group class form, we also delivered a creative art therapy training program, providing insights into art therapy through practical case sharing in interactive live online sessions. At the same time, ACG students continued to report favorable admission results, with offer letters and scholarships received from Ivy League and other reputable colleges around the world. Due to our continued investments and focus on providing state-of-the-art educational services, we remain a trusted partner to our growing student population in their pursuit of overseas arts education."

Guidance for FY 2025

ACG expects to report total net revenues of between RMB276 million and RMB281 million for the year ending December 31, 2025, which represents a year-over-year increase of around 3% to 5%. This guidance assumption is based on the Company's existing business, initiatives underway for the year ending December 31, 2025 and the current and preliminary view of existing domestic and international market conditions, which are subject to change.

Mr. Jun Zhang, President of ACG, added, "We anticipate ACG's core portfolio training services and all other services designed to help students create a compelling application portfolio to continue to expand in 2025. In addition to the regular Master Classes in line for Q2 2025, we have an exciting pipeline of research-based learning projects for the summer, which are expected to generate meaningful net revenues. Furthermore, we have expanded our international partnerships with colleges and universities beyond the U.S. and the U.K., and have observed a growing interest among students in applying for creative arts programs in Europe, Japan and Singapore."

Mr. Zhang continued, "We remain focused on driving organic expansion, controlling expenses and improving overall operational efficiency, as we have strategically allocated marketing resources to higher-performing campus locations, aiming to increase classroom utilization, while at the same time providing higher-value programs. We are helping students complete their portfolio creation projects more efficiently through mindful planning and intensified coaching. The variety of new project-based programs we are offering are gaining traction, as we are fostering creative thinking via an interactive learning environment and providing flexibility as many of these programs can be completed in-person and / or online. We are enthusiastic about China's creative arts education market, and our goal is to expand our student population by leveraging our existing teaching resources, and also introducing new programs to older adults and younger generation interested in art studies, workshops and themed travels. We believe ACG's long-term domestic and international partnership base, our competitive and highly experienced teaching team, and the investments we have made and continue to make in new programs, allow us to stand out from our competitors."

Conference Call and Webcast Information (With Accompanying Presentation)

ACG will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 16 (9:00 p.m. Beijing Time on Friday, May 16), during which management will discuss Q1 2025 results.

To participate in the conference call, please use the following dial-in numbers about 10 minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time:

U.S. & Canada (Toll-Free):

+1 (877) 407-9122

International (Toll):

+1 (201) 493-6747

China (Local Access):

(400) 120 2840

Hong Kong (Local Access):

(800) 965561

A simultaneous audio webcast including accompanying slides may be accessed via the following link: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=YpbcYM5l, or via the investor relations section of the Company's website https://ir.atai.net.cn/.

For those unable to listen to the live webcast, the replay will be available on the Company's website shortly after the conclusion of the call.

Q1 2025 Financial Review - GAAP Results

ACG's total net revenues for Q1 2025 of RMB55.8 million (or $7.7 million), increased 15.9% as compared to RMB48.1 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to increased revenue contributions from portfolio training programs and research-based learning services. Specifically:

  • Net revenues from portfolio training programs of RMB39.5 million (or $5.5 million) increased 11.5% as compared to Q1 2024 and accounted for 70.8% of total net revenues.

  • Net revenues from overseas study counselling services, research-based learning services and other educational services of RMB16.3 million (or $2.2 million) increased 28.4% as compared to Q1 2024 and accounted for 29.2% of total net revenues.

Gross profit for Q1 2025 of RMB25.4 million (or $3.5 million) increased 15.9%, from RMB21.9 million in Q1 2024, mainly as a result of higher net revenues. Gross margin remained unchanged at 45.5%, compared to the prior-year period.

Total operating expenses for Q1 2025 were RMB42.2 million (or $5.8 million), representing a slight decrease of 3.2% from RMB43.6 million in Q1 2024, while as a percentage of net revenues, the total operating expenses decreased to 75.6%, compared to 90.6% in Q1 2024. The slight decrease in total operating expenses for Q1 2025 was mainly related to lower selling expenses and research and development expenses, and the collection of previously impaired loans and other receivables, offset by increased general & administrative expenses related to professional fees and development of new projects. Specifically, for Q1 2025:

  • Selling expenses of RMB21.3 million (or $2.9 million) decreased by RMB1.3 million or 5.8% from Q1 2024.

  • Research and development expenses of RMB0.7 million (or $0.1 million), decreased by RMB0.3 million or 27.4% from Q1 2024, as ACG's system development was completed in Q2 2024.

  • General & administrative expenses of RMB24.0 million (or $3.3 million), increased by RMB4.0 million or 19.8% from Q1 2024, mainly as a result of increased investment in the development of new projects as well as increased professional fees.

Loss from operations for Q1 2025 decreased to RMB16.8 million (or $2.3 million), as compared to loss from operations of RMB21.7 million in Q1 2024, mainly as a result of higher net revenues and operating leverage. Similarly, net loss attributable to ACG for Q1 2025 was RMB13.3 million (or $1.8 million), as compared to net loss attributable to ACG of RMB17.9 million in Q1 2024.

Basic and diluted losses per common share attributable to ACG for Q1 2025 were RMB0.21 (or $0.03), compared to basic and diluted losses per common share of RMB0.29 for Q1 2024.

Non-GAAP Measures

Adjusted net loss attributable to ACG for Q1 2025, which excludes share-based compensation expense and foreign currency exchange losses, net, was RMB13.3 million (or $1.8 million), compared to adjusted net loss of RMB16.9 million in Q1 2024.

Basic and diluted losses per common share attributable to ACG excluding share-based compensation expense and foreign currency exchange losses, net for Q1 2025, were RMB0.21 (or $0.03). Basic and diluted losses per ADS attributable to ACG excluding share-based compensation expense and foreign currency exchange losses, net for Q1 2025 were RMB0.42 (or $0.06).

Please see the note about non-GAAP measures and the reconciliation table at the end of this press release.

Other Data

The number of weighted average ADSs used to calculate basic and diluted losses per ADS for Q1 2025 were both 31.6 million. Each ADS represents two common shares.

Balance Sheet Highlights

As of March 31, 2025, ACG's cash and cash equivalents were RMB39.4million (or $5.4 million), working capital deficit was RMB298.5 million (or $41.1 million), and total shareholders' equity was RMB66.4million (or $9.1 million); compared to cash and cash equivalents of RMB36.5 million, working capital deficit of RMB287.9 million, and total shareholders' equity of RMB79.6 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2024.

About ATA Creativity Global

ATA Creativity Global is an international educational services company focused on providing quality learning experiences that cultivate and enhance students' creativity. ATA Creativity Global offers a wide range of education services consisting primarily of portfolio training, research-based learning services, overseas study counselling and other educational services through its training center network. For more information, please visit ACG's website at www.atai.net.cn.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

These forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "future," "intend," "look forward to," "outlook," "guidance," "plan," "should," "will," and similar terms and include, among other things, statements regarding ACG's future growth and results of operations; ACG's plans for mergers and acquisitions generally; ACG's growth strategy, anticipated growth prospects and subsequent business activities; ACG's 2025 guidance; market demand for, and market acceptance and competitiveness of, ACG's portfolio training programs and other education services.

The factors that could cause the Company's actual financial and operating results to differ from what the Company currently anticipates may include its ability to develop and create content that could accommodate needs of potential students, its ability to provide effective creative related international education services and control sales and marketing expenses, its recognition in the marketplace for services it delivered and branding it established, its ability to maintain market share amid increasing competition, its ability to identify and execute on M&A opportunities within the education sector and its ability to integrate the acquired business, the economy of China, uncertainties with respect to China's legal and regulatory environments, the impact of the political tensions between the United States and China or other international tensions, and the impact of actual or potential international trade or military conflicts, and other factors stated in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").

The financial information contained in this release should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and other filings that ACG has made with the SEC. The filings are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and at ACG's website at www.atai.net.cn. For additional information on the risk factors that could adversely affect the Company's business, financial conditions, results of operations, and prospects, please see the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

The forward-looking statements in this release involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates, and projections about ACG and the markets in which it operates. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release, to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that its expectations and assumptions expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot assure you that its expectations and assumptions will turn out to be correct, and investors are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results.

Currency Convenience Translation

The Company's financial information is stated in Renminbi ("RMB"), the currency of the People's Republic of China. The translations of RMB amounts for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, into U.S. dollars are included solely for the convenience of readers and have been made at the rate of RMB7.2567 to $1.00, the noon buying rate as of March 31, 2025, in New York for cable transfers in RMB per U.S. dollar as set forth in the H.10 weekly statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. Such translations should not be construed as representations that RMB amounts could be converted into U.S. dollars at that rate or any other rate, or to be the amounts that would have been reported under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement ACG's consolidated financial information presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, ACG uses the following non-GAAP financial measures: net income (loss) excluding share-based compensation expense and foreign currency exchange gain or loss, and basic and diluted earnings (losses) per common share and ADS excluding share-based compensation expense and foreign currency exchange gain or loss.

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 GAAP. ACG believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information about its performance by excluding share-based compensation expense and foreign currency exchange gain or loss, which may not be indicative of its operating performance.

ACG believes that both management and investors benefit from these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing its performance and when planning and forecasting future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management's internal comparisons to ACG's historical performance. ACG computes its non-GAAP financial measures using a consistent method from period to period. ACG believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors in allowing for greater transparency with respect to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making. A limitation of using non-GAAP net income (loss) excluding share-based compensation expense and foreign currency exchange gain or loss and basic and diluted earnings (losses) per common share and per ADS excluding share-based compensation expense and foreign currency exchange gain or loss is that share-based compensation charges and foreign currency exchange gain or loss have been, and are expected to continue to be for the foreseeable future, a significant recurring expense in ACG's business.

Management compensates for these limitations by providing specific information regarding the GAAP amounts excluded from each non-GAAP measure. The table captioned "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures to the Most Comparable GAAP Measures" shown at the end of this news release has more details on the reconciliations between GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to the non-GAAP financial measures used by ACG.

For more information on our company, please contact the following individuals:

At the Company

Investor Relations

ATA Creativity Global

The Equity Group Inc.

Ruobai Sima, CFO

Lena Cati, Senior Vice President

+86 10 6518 1133 x 5518

212-836-9611

simaruobai@acgedu.cn

lcati@equityny.com

Alice Zhang, Associate

212-836-9610

azhang@equityny.com

ATA CREATIVITY GLOBAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

December 31,

March 31,

March 31,

2024

2025

2025

RMB

RMB

USD

ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents

36,523,995

39,410,928

5,430,971

Accounts receivable

2,712,845

2,310,382

318,379

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

27,402,834

31,518,971

4,343,430

Total current assets

66,639,674

73,240,281

10,092,780

Long-term investments

38,000,000

38,000,000

5,236,540

Property and equipment, net

38,698,086

36,854,928

5,078,745

Intangible assets, net

46,236,111

41,802,778

5,760,577

Goodwill

196,289,492

196,289,492

27,049,415

Other non-current assets

35,156,141

35,555,050

4,899,617

Right-of-use assets

35,907,761

35,600,931

4,905,939

Total assets

456,927,265

457,343,460

63,023,613

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accrued expenses and other payables

56,372,960

52,432,984

7,225,458

Short-term loan

-

13,031,929

1,795,848

Lease liabilities-current

18,085,643

16,922,442

2,331,975

Deferred revenues

280,036,806

289,321,892

39,869,623

Total current liabilities

354,495,409

371,709,247

51,222,904

Lease liabilities-non-current

17,120,842

16,960,986

2,337,286

Deferred income tax liabilities

5,664,822

2,278,714

314,015

Total liabilities

377,281,073

390,948,947

53,874,205

Shareholders' equity:
Common shares

4,755,623

4,758,893

655,793

Treasury shares

(8,201,046

)

(8,201,046

)

(1,130,134

)

Additional paid-in capital

547,915,003

547,992,475

75,515,382

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(36,952,183

)

(36,939,934

)

(5,090,459

)

Accumulated deficit

(427,806,949

)

(441,151,591

)

(60,792,315

)

Total shareholders' equity attributable to ACG

79,710,448

66,458,797

9,158,267

Non-redeemable non-controlling interests

(64,256

)

(64,284

)

(8,859

)

Total shareholders' equity

79,646,192

66,394,513

9,149,408

Commitments and contingencies

-

-

-

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

456,927,265

457,343,460

63,023,613

ATA CREATIVITY GLOBAL AND SUBSIDIARIES UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Three-month Period Ended

March 31,

March 31,

March 31,

2024

2025

2025

RMB

RMB

USD

Net revenues

48,125,819

55,790,906

7,688,192

Cost of revenues

26,215,352

30,402,595

4,189,590

Gross profit

21,910,467

25,388,311

3,498,602

Operating expenses:
Research and development

1,030,262

748,002

103,077

Sales and marketing

22,561,908

21,256,231

2,929,187

General and administrative

20,006,938

23,974,143

3,303,725

Provision for loan receivable and other receivables

-

(3,781,662

)

(521,127

)

Total operating expenses

43,599,108

42,196,714

5,814,862

Other operating income, net

23,088

18,805

2,591

Loss from operations

(21,665,553

)

(16,789,598

)

(2,313,669

)

Other income (expense):
Interest income, net of interest expenses

333,145

61,546

8,481

Foreign currency exchange losses, net

(564

)

(2,726

)

(376

)

Loss before income taxes

(21,332,972

)

(16,730,778

)

(2,305,564

)

Income tax benefit

(3,384,168

)

(3,386,108

)

(466,618

)

Net loss

(17,948,804

)

(13,344,670

)

(1,838,946

)

Net loss attributable to non-redeemable non-controlling interests

(28

)

(28

)

(4

)

Net loss attributable to ACG

(17,948,776

)

(13,344,642

)

(1,838,942

)

Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil income taxes

12,811

12,249

1,688

Comprehensive loss attributable to ACG

(17,935,965

)

(13,332,393

)

(1,837,254

)

Basic and diluted losses per common share attributable to ACG

(0.29

)

(0.21

)

(0.03

)

Basic and diluted losses per ADS attributable to ACG

(0.58

)

(0.42

)

(0.06

)

RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
TO THE MOST COMPARABLE GAAP MEASURES

Three-month Period Ended

March 31,

March 31,

2024

2025

RMB

RMB

GAAP net loss attributable to ACG

(17,948,776

)

(13,344,642

)

Share-based compensation expenses

1,072,616

81,532

Foreign currency exchange losses, net

564

2,726

Non-GAAP adjusted net loss attributable to ACG

(16,875,596

)

(13,260,384

)

GAAP losses per common share attributable to ACG
Basic and diluted

(0.29

)

(0.21

)

Non-GAAP adjusted losses per common share attributable to ACG
Basic and diluted

(0.27

)

(0.21

)

SOURCE: ATA Creativity Global



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FAQ

What were AACG's Q1 2025 revenue and profit numbers?

AACG reported Q1 2025 net revenues of RMB55.8 million ($7.7 million), up 15.9% YoY, and gross profit of RMB25.4 million ($3.5 million), also up 15.9% YoY.

How did AACG's student enrollment change in Q1 2025?

Student enrollment decreased 19.4% to 1,104 students in Q1 2025 compared to 1,370 students in Q1 2024.

What is AACG's revenue guidance for fiscal year 2025?

AACG expects total net revenues between RMB276-281 million for FY 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 3-5%.

What was AACG's net loss in Q1 2025?

AACG reported a net loss of RMB13.3 million ($1.8 million) in Q1 2025, improved from a net loss of RMB17.9 million in Q1 2024.

What is the breakdown of AACG's program enrollment?

56.7% of students were enrolled in portfolio training programs, while 43.3% were enrolled in other programs including overseas study counselling and research-based learning services.
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