Bright Scholar Announces Unaudited Financial Results for the Fourth Fiscal Quarter
11/11/2020 - 06:00 PM
FOSHAN, China, Nov. 11, 2020 /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 the fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended August 31, 2020 .
Fourth Fiscal Quarter Ended August 31, 2020 Financial Highlights
(in comparison to the same period of the last fiscal year):
RMB in million
Except EPS and %
Fourth Fiscal Quarter
Ended August 31, 2020
Fourth Fiscal Quarter
Ended August 31, 2019
YoY
% Change
Revenue
652.1
711.6
(8.4% )
Gross Profit
149.5
212.1
(29.5% )
Gross Margin
22.9%
29.8%
(6.9% )
Operating Loss
(171.9)
(44.4)
286.9%
Operating Margin
(26.4% )
(6.2% )
(20.2% )
Net Loss
(148.6)
(48.1)
208.8%
Net Margin
(22.8% )
(6.8% )
(16.0% )
Adjusted Gross Profit (1)
158.0
221.6
(28.7% )
Adjusted Gross Margin(1)
24.2%
31.1%
(6.9% )
Adjusted Operating Loss(2)
(80.4)
(28.4)
183.4%
Adjusted Operating Margin(2)
(12.3% )
(4.0% )
(8.3% )
Adjusted Net Loss(3)
(59.0)
(34.1)
72.9%
Adjusted Net Margin(3)
(9.1% )
(4.8% )
(4.3% )
Adjusted EBITDA(4)
1.4
4.0
(65.8% )
Adjusted EBITDA Margin(4)
0.2%
0.6%
(0.4% )
Basic and Diluted Loss per Share
(1.29)
(0.43)
200.0%
Adjusted Basic and Diluted Loss per Share(5)
(0.54)
(0.31)
74.2%
Fiscal Year 2020 Ended August 31, 2020 Financial Highlights
(in comparison to the same period of the last fiscal year):
RMB in million
Except EPS and %
Fiscal Year 2020
Ended August 31, 2020
Fiscal Year 2019
Ended August 31, 2019
YoY
% Change
Revenue
3,366.5
2,563.0
31.3%
Gross Profit
1,221.7
977.0
25.0%
Gross Margin
36.3%
38.1%
(1.8% )
Operating Income
307.7
300.5
2.4%
Operating Margin
9.1%
11.7%
(2.6% )
Net Income
164.2
252.8
(35.0% )
Net Margin
4.9%
9.9%
(5.0% )
Adjusted Gross Profit (1)
1,263.2
1,000.3
26.3%
Adjusted Gross Margin(1)
37.5%
39.0%
(1.5% )
Adjusted Operating Income(2)
420.0
375.5
11.9%
Adjusted Operating Margin(2)
12.5%
14.6%
(2.1% )
Adjusted Net Income(3)
267.7
322.6
(17.0% )
Adjusted Net Margin(3)
8.0%
12.6%
(4.6% )
Adjusted EBITDA(4)
670.8
491.6
36.5%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin(4)
19.9%
19.2%
0.7%
Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share
1.34
1.97
(32.0% )
Adjusted Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share(5)
2.20
2.54
(13.4% )
1. Adjusted gross profit/(loss) is defined as gross profit/(loss) excluding amortization of intangible assets. Adjusted gross margin is defined as adjusted gross profit/(loss) divided by revenue.
2. Adjusted operating income/(loss) is defined as operating income/(loss) excluding share-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets, impairment loss on operating lease right-of-use assets and impairment loss on goodwill. Adjusted operating margin is defined as adjusted operating income/(loss) divided by revenue.
3. Adjusted net income/(loss) is defined as net income/(loss) excluding share-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets, tax effect of amortization of intangible assets, impairment loss on operating lease right-of-use assets and impairment loss on goodwill. Adjusted net margin is defined as adjusted net income/(loss) divided by revenue.
4. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income/(loss) excluding interest income/(expense), net; income tax expense/benefit; depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense, impairment loss on operating lease right-of-use assets and impairment loss on goodwill. Adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue.
5. Adjusted basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share is defined as adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders (net income/(loss) to ordinary shareholders excluding share-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets, tax effect of amortization of intangible assets, impairment loss on operating lease right-of-use assets and impairment loss on goodwill) divided by the weighted average number of basic and diluted ordinary shares or American depositary shares (each an "ADS"), each representing one Class A ordinary share of the Company, on an as-converted basis.
For more information on these adjusted financial measures, please see the section captioned under "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and the tables captioned "Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this release.
BUSINESS PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS (in comparison to the same period of the last fiscal year)
Domestic K-12 Schools
The domestic K-12 schools comprise our international schools, bilingual schools, kindergartens in China .
The average number of students increased by 6.6% for the fourth fiscal quarter and 9.9% for the fiscal year. Revenue amounted to RMB416.2 million and accounted for 63.9% of the total revenue in the fourth fiscal quarter. For the fiscal year, revenue increased by 4.1% to RMB1,968.3 million and accounted for 58.5% of the total revenue. For the fourth fiscal quarter, gross margin was 27.5% compared to 31.0% for the same period of the last fiscal year, and operating margin was (10.2% ) compared to 7.5% for the same period of the last fiscal year. For the fiscal year, gross margin was 39.2% compared to 39.9% for the last fiscal year, and operating margin was 20.5% as compared to 24.4% for the last fiscal year. Overseas Schools
The overseas schools comprise our overseas schools including Bournemouth, St. Michael's, Bosworth and CATS.
Revenue amounted to RMB69.1 million and accounted for 10.6% of the total revenue for the fourth fiscal quarter. For the fiscal year, revenue amounted to RMB835.9 million and accounted for 24.8% of the total revenue for the same period. For the fourth fiscal quarter, gross margin was (49.3% ) and operating margin was (171.0% ). For the fiscal year, gross margin was 29.6% and operating margin was (5.4% ). Education Technology
The education technology business comprises online career counselling, online Academic Olympiad training, and online international school.
Revenue amounted to RMB31.6 million and accounted for 4.8% of the total revenue for the fourth fiscal quarter. For the fiscal year, revenue amounted to RMB103.3 million and accounted for 3.1% of the total revenue. For the fourth fiscal quarter, gross margin was 50.5% and operating margin was 20.5% . For the fiscal year, gross margin was 62.7% and operating margin was 30.2% . Complementary Education Services
The complementary education services comprise language training, overseas study and counselling, camps and study tours, and others.
Revenue amounted to RMB135.2 million and accounted for 20.7% of the total revenue for the fourth fiscal quarter. For the fiscal year, revenue was RMB459.0 million and accounted for 13.6% of the total revenue. For the fourth fiscal quarter, gross margin increased from 30.9% to 39.2% , and operating margin increased from 13.6% to 24.9% . For the fiscal year, gross margin was 30.0% compared to 31.8% , and operating margin was 10.5% compared to 12.0% . "As with most businesses around the globe, COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on our industry and our Company in the second half of fiscal 2020. Amidst the significant challenges and disruptions particularly in our overseas schools, Bright Scholar still delivered solid revenue growth of 31.3% and a solid growth of 36.5% in adjusted EBITDA for fiscal year of 2020. We have also accelerated digital transformation as we continued to focus on executing our strategic priorities to build a global network of schools and a diverse business portfolio, enhance academic and operational performance, and expand the breadth and depth of our capabilities through investment in education technologies," said Jerry He , Executive Vice Chairman of Bright Scholar.
"China's encouraging signs of steady economic recovery from the pandemic and its continuous efforts to minimize the risk of resurgences of the virus provides strong impetus to strengthen our business recovery," commented by Wanmei Li , Chief Executive Officer of Domestic K-12. "Over 54,000 students have enrolled for the September 2020 school term in our domestic K-12 schools, as of the reporting date. The average number of students increased by 6.6% for the fourth fiscal quarter and 9.9% for the fiscal year compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. All of our K-12 campuses in China have re-opened with safeguards in all of our facilities to protect our students and staff, including increased frequency of cleaning and disinfecting facilities, social distancing practices and other measures to minimize any potential risks of resurgence. Despite the positive momentum, we stay vigilant of the continued impact and focus on optimizing utilization and profitability from our operations." Ms. Li continued, "I am pleased to report that Fettes Guangzhou School and kindergarten opened as scheduled in September."
"Despite the impact from COVID-19, revenue for fiscal year 2020 grew by 9.1% as compared to the prior fiscal year as we seized the opportunity in the summer by launching new products and services to strengthen our market position. The acquisition of Leti Camp will further expand our capability to include adoption of hands-on inquiry-based learning that offers enormous potential and synergy which will expedite the expansion of our outdoor camp business in the post COVID-19 period," commented by Zi Chen , Chief Executive Officer of Complementary Education Services. "There are enormous market opportunities in complementary education service space including after school tutoring for K-12, study tours and camp activities. We plan to further leverage the collaboration with Country Garden to explore more opportunities in broadening our outdoor camp business within China , as well as acquisitions to expand our service offerings."
Mr. He commented on the performance of overseas school business, "Overseas school operation was most negatively affected amid the continuing pandemic and lockdown in the UK. Our 'We Care' Campaign put the well-being of our students and employees first, has earned high marks from our parents and students. We also took this opportunity to reduce our cost structure, upgrade our IT and management systems, realign our sales and marketing strategies and improve our education outcome. We believe we will be in a more competitive position than our peers when students return to schools post COVID-19. Our global network is of strategic importance in enriching student lives and learning experience, enhancing academic performance through global recruitment and training, joint R&D, collaboration between our overseas and domestic schools as well as across different business units within Bright Scholar."
Mr. He continued on the performance of education technology business, "The COVID-19 crisis has been a major catalyst driving policymakers, service providers and more parents and families to explore online learning options. The increasing awareness and acceptance of online resources merging offline activities for optimal educational results, bodes well for us to drive academic excellence as we continued to expand investments in this space. Our new education technology business comprises online career counselling, online Academic Olympiad training and online international school - the '3i Global Academy'. The launch of the online international schools with online-merge-offline model in June represents a major milestone in utilizing technology to provide access to high quality education for students around the globe . '3i Global Academy' has enrolled more than 170 paying students as of November 7th ."
"We recognize that the uncertainties our road ahead entails, but we are excited at the combination of growth drivers coming into alignment for fiscal 2021. These growth drivers include the steady economic recovery from the pandemic in China , the improved service mix of our portfolio and the new exciting opportunities in the complementary business and education technologies. We have a strong balance sheet to pursue organic and acquisitive growth opportunities, a terrific portfolio of assets that drives long-term growth. We are very confident that the strategic initiatives will enable us to emerge from the crisis as a stronger company that is well positioned for long-term growth and success. Furthermore, to underscore the confidence in the Company's prospects, the Board has approved a new share repurchase plan of up to US$50 million on November 11, 2020 , " Mr. He concluded.
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS for the Fourth FISCAL QUARTER ENDED August 31, 2020
Revenue
Revenue
Fourth Fiscal Quarter
Ended August 31, 2020
Fourth Fiscal Quarter
Ended August 31, 2019
YoY
% Change
(RMB in million)
(% of Total Revenue)
(RMB in million)
(% of Total Revenue)
Domestic K-12 Schools
416.2
63.9%
393.5
55.3%
5.8%
International Schools
177.4
27.2%
154.3
21.7%
15.0%
Bilingual Schools
149.2
22.9%
130.8
18.4%
14.0%
Kindergartens
89.6
13.8%
108.4
15.2%
(17.3% )
Overseas Schools
69.1
10.6%
148.5
20.9%
(53.4% )
Education Technology
31.6
4.8%
27.7
3.9%
14.0%
Complementary Education
135.2
20.7%
141.9
19.9%
(4.7% )
Total
652.1
100.0%
711.6
100.0%
(8.4% )
Revenue for the quarter was RMB652.1 million , as compared to RMB711.6 million for the same period of the last fiscal year. The changes in revenue is primarily due to the COVID-19 impact on kindergartens, overseas schools and complementary business.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue for the quarter was RMB502.7 million, as compared to RMB499.5 million for the same period of the last fiscal year. The changes in cost of revenue was mainly due to the cost increase in domestic K-12 schools and EdTech in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2020, partially offset by the cost reduction in overseas schools and complementary education.
Gross Profit, Gross Margin and Adjusted Gross Profit
Gross Profit
Fourth Fiscal Quarter
Ended August 31, 2020
Fourth Fiscal Quarter
Ended August 31, 2019
YoY
% Change
(RMB in million)
(Margin %)
(RMB in million)
(Margin %)
Domestic K-12 Schools
114.6
27.5%
122.0
31.0%
(6.0% )
International Schools
49.2
27.7%
36.9
23.9%
33.5%
Bilingual Schools
47.3
31.7%
44.5
34.0%
6.2%
Kindergartens
18.1
20.3%
40.6
37.5%
(55.2% )
Overseas Schools
(34.1)
(49.3% )
25.2
17.0%
(235.5% )
Education Technology
16.0
50.5%
21.1
76.0%
(24.3% )
Complementary Education
53.0
39.2%
43.8
30.9%
20.7%
Total
149.5
22.9%
212.1
29.8%
(29.5% )
Gross profit for the quarter was RMB149.5 million , as compared to RMB212.1 million for the same period of the last fiscal year. Gross margin was 22.9% for the quarter, as compared to 29.8% for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Adjusted gross profit for the quarter was RMB158.0 million , as compared to RMB221.6 million for the same period of the last fiscal year. Adjusted gross margin was 24.2% for the quarter, as compared to 31.1% for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses and Adjusted SG&A Expenses(6)
SG&A Expenses
Fourth Fiscal Quarter
Ended August 31, 2020
Fourth Fiscal Quarter
Ended August 31, 2019
YoY
% Change
(RMB in
million)
(% of Total
(RMB in
million)
(% of Total
Domestic K-12 Schools
89.0
13.6%
92.7
13.1%
(4.0% )
International Schools
40.4
6.2%
38.5
5.4%
5.1%
Bilingual Schools
28.9
4.4%
29.6
4.2%
(2.5% )
Kindergartens
19.7
3.0%
24.6
3.5%
(19.8% )
Overseas Schools
85.1
13.1%
61.5
8.6%
38.5%
Education Technology
9.5
1.5%
6.6
0.9%
44.8%
Complementary Education
25.8
3.9%
24.7
3.5%
4.0%
Unallocated Corporate Expenses(7)
53.2
8.2%
74.5
10.4%
(28.5% )
Total
262.6
40.3%
260.0
36.5%
1.0%
Adj. SG&A Expenses(6)
Fourth Fiscal Quarter
Ended August 31, 2020
Fourth Fiscal Quarter
Ended August 31, 2019
YoY
% Change
(RMB in
million)
(% of Total
(RMB in
million)
(% of Total
Domestic K-12 Schools
88.3
13.5%
90.2
12.6%
(2.0% )
International Schools
40.5
6.2%
38.0
5.3%
6.5%
Bilingual Schools
28.6
4.4%
28.4
4.0%
0.7%
Kindergartens
19.2
2.9%
23.8
3.3%
(19.0% )
Overseas Schools
85.1
13.1%
61.5
8.6%
38.5%
Education Technology
9.5
1.5%
6.6
0.9%
44.8%
Complementary Education
26.0
3.9%
24.0
3.4%
7.2%
Unallocated Corporate Expenses(8)
52.3
8.1%
71.1
10.1%
(26.2% )
Total
261.2
40.1%
253.4
35.6%
3.1%
6. Adjusted SG&A expenses is defined as selling, general and administrative expenses excluding share-based compensation expense.
7. Unallocated corporate expenses are mainly from headquarter, including staff cost, share-based compensation expense and other office expenses.
8. Adjusted unallocated corporate expenses is defined as unallocated corporate expenses excluding share-based compensation expense.
Total SG&A expenses for the quarter were RMB262.6 million , representing a 1.0% increase from RMB260.0 million for the same period of the last fiscal year. Adjusted SG&A expenses for the quarter were RMB261.2 million , representing a 3.1% increase from RMB253.4 million for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Operating Loss, Operating Margin and Adjusted Operating Loss
Operating (Loss)/Income
Fourth Fiscal Quarter
Ended August 31, 2020
Fourth Fiscal Quarter
Ended August 31, 2019
YoY
% Change
(RMB in
(Margin %)
(RMB in
(Margin %)
Domestic K-12 Schools
(42.5)
(10.2% )
29.6
7.5%
(243.5% )
International Schools
(59.8)
(33.7% )
(1.2)
(0.8% )
4,932.3%
Bilingual Schools
18.5
12.4%
14.9
11.4%
24.5%
Kindergartens
(1.2)
(1.3% )
15.9
14.7%
(107.6% )
Overseas Schools
(118.2)
(171.0% )
(36.3)
(24.4% )
226.0%
Education Technology
6.5
20.5%
14.5
52.3%
(55.3% )
Complementary Education
33.4
24.9%
19.3
13.6%
74.6%
Unallocated Corporate Expenses
(51.1)
-
(71.5)
-
(28.3% )
Total
(171.9)
(26.4% )
(44.4)
(6.2% )
286.9%
Operating loss for the quarter was RMB171.9 million , as compared to operating loss of RMB44.4 million for the same period of the last fiscal year. Operating margin was (26.4% ) for the quarter, as compared to (6.2% ) for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Adjusted operating loss for the quarter was RMB80.4 million , as compared to RMB28.4 million for the same period of the last fiscal year. Adjusted operating margin was (12.3% ) for the quarter, as compared to (4.0% ) for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Net Loss and Adjusted Net Loss
Net loss for the quarter was RMB148.6 million, as compared to net loss of RMB48.1 million for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Adjusted net loss for the quarter was RMB59.0 million , as compared to adjusted net loss of RMB34.1 million for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Loss per ordinary share/ADS and Adjusted Loss per ordinary share/ADS
Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share/ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders/ADS holders for the quarter were RMB1.29 and RMB1.29, respectively, as compared to loss per share of RMB0.43 and RMB0.43 , respectively, for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share/ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders/ADS holders for the quarter were RMB0.54 and RMB0.54, respectively, as compared to loss per share of RMB0.31 and RMB0.31 , respectively, for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was RMB1.4 million , as compared to RMB4.0 million for the same period of the last fiscal year.
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS for the Fiscal year ENDED August 31, 2020
Revenue
Revenue
Fiscal Year 2020
Ended August 31, 2020
Fiscal Year 2019
Ended August 31, 2019
YoY
% Change
(RMB in million)
(% of Total Revenue)
(RMB in million)
(% of Total Revenue)
Domestic K-12 Schools
1,968.3
58.5%
1,890.4
73.8%
4.1%
International Schools
872.9
25.9%
745.0
29.1%
17.2%
Bilingual Schools
722.4
21.5%
650.4
25.4%
11.1%
Kindergartens
373.0
11.1%
495.0
19.3%
(24.6% )
Overseas Schools
835.9
24.8%
181.8
7.1%
359.9%
Education Technology
103.3
3.1%
70.0
2.7%
47.7%
Complementary Education
459.0
13.6%
420.8
16.4%
9.1%
Total
3,366.5
100.0%
2,563.0
100.0%
31.3%
Revenue for fiscal year 2020 was RMB3,366.5 million , representing a 31.3% increase from RMB2,563.0 million for the last fiscal year.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue for the fiscal year was RMB2,144.8 million, representing a 35.2% increase from RMB1,586.0 million for the last fiscal year.
Gross Profit, Gross Margin and Adjusted Gross Profit
Gross Profit
Fiscal Year 2020
Ended August 31, 2020
Fiscal Year 2019
Ended August 31, 2019
YoY
% Change
(RMB in million)
(Margin %)
(RMB in million)
(Margin %)
Domestic K-12 Schools
771.9
39.2%
755.0
39.9%
2.2%
International Schools
370.7
42.5%
289.0
38.8%
28.3%
Bilingual Schools
300.5
41.6%
250.4
38.5%
20.0%
Kindergartens
100.7
27.0%
215.6
43.6%
(53.3% )
Overseas Schools
247.1
29.6%
36.3
19.9%
584.0%
Education Technology
64.8
62.7%
51.9
74.1%
24.9%
Complementary Education
137.9
30.0%
133.8
31.8%
3.0%
Total
1,221.7
36.3%
977.0
38.1%
25.0%
Gross profit for the fiscal year was RMB1,221.7 million , representing a 25.0% increase from RMB977.0 million for the last fiscal year. Gross margin was 36.3% for the period, as compared to 38.1% for the last fiscal year. The increase in gross profit was primarily due to the acquisition of overseas schools including CATS, Bosworth and St. Michael's.
Adjusted gross profit for the fiscal year was RMB1,263.2 million , representing a 26.3% increase from RMB1,000.3 million for the last fiscal year. Adjusted gross margin was 37.5% for the fiscal year, as compared to 39.0% for the last fiscal year.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses and Adjusted SG&A Expenses(6)
SG&A Expenses
Fiscal Year 2020
Ended August 31, 2020
Fiscal Year 2019
Ended August 31, 2019
YoY
% Change
(RMB in
million)
(% of Total
(RMB in
million)
(% of Total
Domestic K-12 Schools
302.2
9.0%
298.5
11.7%
1.2%
International Schools
125.7
3.7%
110.4
4.3%
13.9%
Bilingual Schools
103.0
3.1%
104.6
4.1%
(1.5% )
Kindergartens
73.5
2.2%
83.5
3.3%
(12.0% )
Overseas Schools
301.9
9.0%
75.9
3.0%
297.7%
Education Technology
34.2
1.0%
18.7
0.7%
83.1%
Complementary Education
97.6
2.9%
83.9
3.3%
16.3%
Unallocated Corporate Expenses(7)
135.3
4.0%
214.9
8.3%
(37.1% )
Total
871.2
25.9%
691.9
27.0%
25.9%
Adj. SG&A Expenses(6)
Fiscal Year 2020
Ended August 31, 2020
Fiscal Year 2019
Ended August 31, 2019
YoY
% Change
(RMB in
million)
(% of Total
(RMB in
million)
(% of Total
Domestic K-12 Schools
297.8
8.8%
288.2
11.2%
3.3%
International Schools
125.5
3.7%
108.7
4.2%
15.4%
Bilingual Schools
100.8
3.0%
100.2
3.9%
0.6%
Kindergartens
71.5
2.1%
79.3
3.1%
(9.9% )
Overseas Schools
301.9
9.0%
75.9
3.0%
297.7%
Education Technology
34.2
1.0%
18.7
0.7%
83.1%
Complementary Education
96.7
2.9%
79.3
3.1%
22.0%
Unallocated Corporate Expenses(8)
151.2
4.5%
178.1
7.0%
(15.1% )
Total
881.8
26.2%
640.2
25.0%
37.7%
6. Adjusted SG&A expenses is defined as selling, general and administrative expenses excluding share-based compensation expense.
7. Unallocated corporate expenses are mainly from headquarter, including staff cost, share-based compensation expense and other office expenses.
8. Adjusted unallocated corporate expenses is defined as unallocated corporate expenses excluding share-based compensation expense.
Total SG&A expenses for the fiscal year were RMB871.2 million , representing a 25.9% increase from RMB691.9 million for the last fiscal year. The increase in SG&A expense was primarily due to the acquisition of overseas schools.
Adjusted SG&A expenses for the fiscal year were RMB881.8 million , representing a 37.7% increase from RMB640.2 million for the last fiscal year.
Operating Income, Operating Margin and Adjusted Operating Income
Operating Income/(Loss)
Fiscal Year 2020
Ended August 31, 2020
Fiscal Year 2019
Ended August 31, 2019
YoY
% Change
(RMB in million)
(Margin %)
(RMB in million)
(Margin %)
Domestic K-12 Schools
404.1
20.5%
460.8
24.4%
(12.3% )
International Schools
177.0
20.3%
181.0
24.3%
(2.2% )
Bilingual Schools
198.4
27.5%
146.2
22.5%
35.7%
Kindergartens
28.7
7.7%
133.6
27.0%
(78.5% )
Overseas Schools
(45.3)
(5.4% )
(39.8)
(21.9% )
13.9%
Education Technology
31.2
30.2%
33.2
47.4%
(5.9% )
Complementary Education
48.1
10.5%
50.5
12.0%
(4.7% )
Unallocated Corporate Expenses
(130.4)
-
(204.2)
-
(36.2% )
Total
307.7
9.1%
300.5
11.7%
2.4%
Operating income for the fiscal year was RMB307.7 million , representing a 2.4% increase from RMB300.5 million for the last fiscal year. Operating margin was 9.1% for the fiscal year, as compared to 11.7% for the last fiscal year.
Adjusted operating income for the fiscal year was RMB420.0 million , representing an 11.9% increase from RMB375.5 million for the last fiscal year. Adjusted operating margin was 12.5% for the fiscal year, as compared to 14.6% for the last fiscal year.
Net Income and Adjusted Net Income
Net income for the fiscal year was RMB164.2 million, as compared to RMB252.8 million for the last fiscal year.
Adjusted net income for the fiscal year was RMB267.7 million , as compared to RMB322.6 for the last fiscal year.
Earnings per ordinary share/ADS and Adjusted Earnings per ordinary share/ADS
Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share/ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders/ADS holders for the fiscal year were RMB1.34 and RMB1.34, respectively, as compared to earnings per share of RMB1.97 and RMB1.97 , respectively, for the last fiscal year.
Adjusted basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share/ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders/ADS holders for the fiscal year were RMB2.20 and RMB2.20, respectively, as compared to earnings per share of RMB2.54 and RMB2.54 , respectively, for the last fiscal year.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal year was RMB670.8 million , representing a 36.5% increase from RMB491.6 million for the last fiscal year.
Cash and Working Capital
As of August 31, 2020 , the Company's cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash were RMB4,423.9 million (US$646.1 million ), as compared to RMB2,092.0 million as of May 31, 2020 . As of August 31, 2020 , we also have short-term investments of RMB13.7 million (US$2.0 million ). For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020 , the Company's capital expenditure was approximately RMB 149.8 million , down 3.5% compared to the last fiscal year.
GUIDANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 2021
For the fiscal year 2021, the Company currently expects its revenue to be in a range of RMB3.77 billion and RMB3.87 billion , representing a year-over-year growth of 12% 15% 8% to 10% .
This guidance is based on the current market and operating conditions and reflects the Company's current and preliminary estimates of such market and operating conditions and market demand, which are all subject to change.
Conference Call
BEDU's management will host a conference call at 8:00 am US Eastern Time (9:00 pm Beijing /Hong Kong TimeNovember 12, 2020 to discuss its quarterly results and recent business activities.
To participate in the conference call, please dial the following number five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time:
Mainland China:
4001-201-203
Hong Kong:
852-301-84992
United States:
1-888-346-8982
Canada Toll Free:
1-855-669-9657
International:
1-412-902-4272
*No passcode is required for the call. Please request to join Bright Scholar Education Holdings Ltd.'s call as you dial in.
The Company will also broadcast a live audio webcast of the conference call. The webcast will be available at http://ir.brightscholar.com/ .
Following the earnings conference call, an archive of the call will be available by dialling:
United States:
1-877-344-7529
International:
1-412-317-0088
Canada Toll Free:
855-669-9658
Replay Passcode:
10149104
Replay End Date:
November 19, 2020
CONVENIENCE TRANSLATION
The Company's business is primarily conducted in China and the significant majority of revenue generated are denominated in 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 and fiscal year 2020 ended August 31, 2020 are solely for the convenience of the readers and were calculated at the rate of US$1.00 =RMB6.8474 , representing the noon buying rate set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board on August 31, 2020 . No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled into US$ at that rate on August 31, 2020 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 SG&A, adjusted operating income/(loss), adjusted earnings/(loss) per share attributable to ordinary shareholders 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) as gross profit/(loss) excluding amortization of intangible assets and adjusted gross margin as adjusted gross profit/(loss) divided by revenue. We define adjusted EBITDA as net income/(loss) excluding interest income/(expense), net; income tax expense/benefit; depreciation and amortization; share-based compensation expense; impairment loss on operating lease right-of-use assets; impairment loss on goodwill, and adjusted EBITDA margin as adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue. We define adjusted net income/(loss) as net income/(loss) excluding share-based compensation expense; amortization of intangible assets; tax effect of amortization of intangible assets; impairment loss on operating lease right-of-use assets; impairment loss on goodwill, and adjusted net margin as adjusted net income/(loss) divided by revenue. We define adjusted SG&A as selling, general and administration expense excluding share-based compensation expense. We define adjusted operating income/(loss) as net operating income/(loss) excluding share-based compensation expense; amortization of intangible assets; impairment loss on operating lease right-of-use assets; impairment loss on goodwill and adjusted operating margin as adjusted operating income/(loss) divided by revenue. Additionally, we define adjusted earnings/(loss) per share attributable to ordinary shareholders, basic and diluted, as adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders (net income/(loss) to ordinary shareholders excluding share-based compensation expense; amortization of intangible assets; tax effect of amortization of intangible assets; impairment loss on operating lease right-of-use assets and impairment loss on goodwill) divided by the weighted average number of basic and diluted ordinary shares or American depositary shares (each an "ADS"), each representing one Class A ordinary share of the Company, on an as-converted basis.
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 does not have significant connection to the growth of the business. Therefore, we provide exclusion of amortization of intangible assets to redefine adjusted operating income/(loss), adjusted net income/(loss), and adjusted earnings/(loss) per share attributable to ordinary shareholders, 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), adjusted SG&A, adjusted operating income/(loss), adjusted earnings/(loss) per share attributable to ordinary shareholders 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 expense, and without considering the impact of non-operating items such as interest income/(expense), net; income tax expense/benefit; share-based compensation expense; amortization of intangible assets; tax effect of amortization of intangible assets; impairment loss on operating lease right-of-use assets and impairment loss on goodwill. 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; and share-based compensation expense, 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 global premier education service company, dedicated to providing quality international education to global students and equipping them with the critical academic foundation and skillsets necessary to succeed in the pursuit of higher education. Bright Scholar also complements its international offerings with Chinese government-mandated curriculum for students who wish to maintain the option of pursuing higher education in China . As of August 31, 2020 , Bright Scholar operated 81 schools across ten provinces in China and eight schools overseas, covering the breadth of K-12 academic needs of its students. In the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020 , Bright Scholar had an average of 51,825 students enrolled at its schools.
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: GCM Strategic Communications Email: BEDU.IR@gcm.international
Media Contact: Email: media@brightscholar.com
BRIGHT SCHOLAR EDUCATION HOLDINGS LIMITED
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands)
As of
August 31,
August 31,
2019
2020
RMB
RMB
USD
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
3,246,995
3,377,684
493,280
Restricted cash
18,019
1,044,853
152,591
Short-term investments
241,270
13,695
2,000
Accounts receivable
21,528
19,271
2,814
Amounts due from related parties
10,652
18,521
2,705
Other receivables, deposits and other
177,150
198,593
29,003
Inventories
26,234
28,013
4,091
Total current assets
3,741,848
4,700,630
686,484
Restricted cash – non current
-
1,400
204
Property and equipment, net
899,510
1,076,590
157,226
Land use rights, net
88,204
86,076
12,571
Intangible assets, net
552,011
597,527
87,263
Goodwill
2,090,078
2,284,109
333,573
Long-term investments
28,455
55,137
8,052
Prepayment for construction contract
5,251
4,822
704
Deferred tax assets, net
30,333
35,678
5,210
Deposit for acquisition
338,585
-
-
Other non-current assets
13,362
16,654
2,432
Operating lease right-of-use assets
-
1,964,686
286,924
Total non-current assets
4,045,789
6,122,679
894,159
TOTAL ASSETS
7,787,637
10,823,309
1,580,643
BRIGHT SCHOLAR EDUCATION HOLDINGS LIMITED
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS-CONTINUED
(Amounts in thousands)
As of
August 31,
August 31,
2019
2020
RMB
RMB
USD
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable (including accounts payable of the consolidated
94,295
93,090
13,595
Amounts due to related parties (including amounts due to related
110,038
86,563
12,642
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (including accrued
615,082
633,397
92,500
Short term loan (including short term loan of the consolidated
50,000
938,300
137,030
Income tax payable (including income tax payable of the
93,479
118,716
17,337
Contract liabilities (including contract liabilities of the
1,529,137
1,544,184
225,514
Refund liabilities (including refund liabilities of the consolidated
20,259
70,711
10,327
Operating lease liabilities (including operating lease liabilities of
-
210,082
30,681
Total current liabilities
2,512,290
3,695,043
539,626
Non-current portion of deferred revenue (including non-current
-
1,772
259
Deferred tax liabilities, net (including deferred tax liabilities of the
53,689
57,826
8,445
Other non-current liability due to related parties (including non-
21,736
26,843
3,920
Other non-current liability due to third parties (including non-
10,654
19,612
2,864
Bonds payable
2,106,000
2,017,369
294,618
Long term loan (including long term loan of the consolidated
-
77,919
11,379
Operating lease liabilities (including operating lease liabilities of
-
1,802,544
263,245
Total non-current liabilities
2,192,079
4,003,885
584,730
TOTAL LIABILITIES
4,704,369
7,698,928
1,124,356
As of
August 31,
August 31,
2019
2020
RMB
RMB
USD
EQUITY
Share capital
8
8
1
Additional paid-in capital
2,105,189
1,854,262
270,798
Statutory reserves
64,945
65,567
9,575
Accumulated other comprehensive income
78,955
185,371
27,072
Accumulated retained earnings
472,339
632,722
92,403
Shareholders' equity
2,721,436
2,737,930
399,849
Non-controlling interests
361,832
386,451
56,438
Total equity
3,083,268
3,124,381
456,287
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
7,787,637
10,823,309
1,580,643
BRIGHT SCHOLAR EDUCATION HOLDINGS LIMITED
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in thousands, except for shares and per share data)
Three Months Ended August 31,
Twelve Months Ended August 31,
2019
2020
2019
2020
RMB
RMB
USD
RMB
RMB
USD
Revenue
711,560
652,119
95,236
2,563,005
3,366,503
491,647
Cost of revenue
(499,453)
(502,664)
(73,409)
(1,586,014)
(2,144,786)
(313,226)
Gross profit
212,107
149,455
21,827
976,991
1,221,717
178,421
Selling, general and administrative expenses
(259,963)
(262,617)
(38,353)
(691,900)
(871,154)
(127,224)
Other operating income
3,428
22,778
3,327
15,435
38,661
5,646
Impairment loss on operating lease right-of-use assets
-
(12,772)
(1,866)
-
(12,772)
(1,866)
Impairment loss on goodwill
-
(68,723)
(10,036)
-
(68,723)
(10,036)
Operating (loss)/income
(44,428)
(171,879)
(25,101)
300,526
307,729
44,941
Interest (expense)/income, net
(8,036)
(53,048)
(7,747)
24,254
(159,352)
(23,272)
Investment income
1,678
52,105
7,609
17,414
106,675
15,579
Other expenses
(2,814)
(8,615)
(1,258)
(8,617)
(11,291)
(1,649)
(Loss)/Income before income taxes and share of
(53,600)
(181,437)
(26,497)
333,577
243,761
35,599
Income tax benefit/(expense)
5,696
33,176
4,845
(80,580)
(78,992)
(11,536)
Share of equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliates
(222)
(343)
(50)
(239)
(595)
(87)
Net (loss)/income
(48,126)
(148,604)
(21,702)
252,758
164,174
23,976
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
3,798
5,234
764
11,659
3,169
463
Net (loss)/incomeattributable to ordinary
(51,924)
(153,838)
(22,466)
241,099
161,005
23,513
Net (loss)/earnings per share attributable to
ordinary shareholders
—Basic
(0.43)
(1.29)
(0.19)
1.97
1.34
0.20
—Diluted
(0.43)
(1.29)
(0.19)
1.97
1.34
0.20
Weighted average shares used in
calculating net (loss)/earnings per ordinary
—Basic
120,585,274
119,641,203
119,641,203
122,322,894
120,158,001
120,158,001
—Diluted
120,645,073
119,641,203
119,641,203
122,430,457
120,158,001
120,158,001
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,
2019
2020
2019
2020
RMB
RMB
USD
RMB
RMB
USD
Net cash generated from operating activities
682,471
685,176
100,063
864,988
491,227
71,739
Net cash (used in)/generated from investing
(1,418,471)
1,829,279
267,149
(2,256,009)
72,567
10,598
Net cash generated from/(used in) financing
1,946,754
(112,211)
(16,387)
1,479,533
675,703
98,680
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
(2,820)
(70,281)
(10,264)
12,421
(80,574)
(11,767)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents,
1,207,934
2,331,963
340,561
100,933
1,158,923
169,250
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash
2,057,080
2,091,974
305,514
3,164,081
3,265,014
476,825
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash
3,265,014
4,423,937
646,075
3,265,014
4,423,937
646,075
Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results
(Amounts in thousands, except for shares and per share data)
Three Months Ended August 31,
Twelve Months Ended August 31,
2019
2020
2019
2020
RMB
RMB
USD
RMB
RMB
USD
Gross profit
212,107
149,455
21,827
976,991
1,221,717
178,421
Add: Amortization of intangible assets
9,452
8,556
1,250
23,284
41,447
6,053
Adjusted gross profit
221,559
158,011
23,077
1,000,275
1,263,164
184,474
Operating (loss)/income
(44,428)
(171,879)
(25,101)
300,526
307,729
44,941
Add: Share-based compensation expense
6,599
1,406
205
51,664
(10,631)
(1,553)
Add: Amortization of intangible assets
9,452
8,556
1,250
23,284
41,447
6,053
Add: Impairment loss on operating lease right-of-use assets
-
12,772
1,866
-
12,772
1,866
Add: Impairment loss on goodwill
-
68,723
10,036
-
68,723
10,036
Adjusted operating (loss)/income
(28,377)
(80,422)
(11,744)
375,474
420,040
61,343
Net (loss)/income
(48,126)
(148,604)
(21,702)
252,758
164,174
23,976
Add: Share-based compensation expense
6,599
1,406
205
51,664
(10,631)
(1,553)
Add: Amortization of intangible assets
9,452
8,556
1,250
23,284
41,447
6,053
Add: Tax effect of amortization of intangible assets
(2,056)
(1,874)
(274)
(5,123)
(8,822)
(1,288)
Add: Impairment loss on operating lease right-of-use assets
-
12,772
1,866
-
12,772
1,866
Add: Impairment loss on goodwill
-
68,723
10,036
-
68,723
10,036
Adjusted net (loss)/income
(34,131)
(59,021)
(8,619)
322,583
267,663
39,090
Net (loss)/income attributable to ordinary shareholders
(51,924)
(153,838)
(22,466)
241,099
161,005
23,513
Add: Share-based compensation expense
6,599
1,406
205
51,664
(10,631)
(1,553)
Add: Amortization of intangible assets
9,452
8,556
1,250
23,284
41,447
6,053
Add: Tax effect of amortization of intangible assets
(2,056)
(1,874)
(274)
(5,123)
(8,822)
(1,288)
Add: Impairment loss on operating lease right-of-use assets
-
12,772
1,866
-
12,772
1,866
Add: Impairment loss on goodwill
-
68,723
10,036
-
68,723
10,036
Adjusted net (loss)/income attributable to ordinary
(37,929)
(64,255)
(9,383)
310,924
264,494
38,627
Net (loss)/income
(48,126)
(148,604)
(21,702)
252,758
164,174
23,976
Less: Interest (expense)/income, net
(8,036)
(53,048)
(7,747)
24,254
(159,352)
(23,272)
Add: Income tax (benefit)/expense
(5,696)
(33,176)
(4,845)
80,580
78,992
11,536
Add: Depreciation and amortization
43,177
47,196
6,893
130,819
197,425
28,832
Add: Share-based compensation expense
6,599
1,406
205
51,664
(10,631)
(1,553)
Add: Impairment loss on operating lease right-of-use assets
-
12,772
1,866
-
12,772
1,866
Add: Impairment loss on goodwill
-
68,723
10,036
-
68,723
10,036
Adjusted EBITDA
3,990
1,365
200
491,567
670,807
97,965
Selling, general and administrative expenses
259,963
262,617
38,353
691,900
871,154
127,224
Less: Share-based compensation expense
6,599
1,406
205
51,664
(10,631)
(1,553)
Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses
253,364
261,211
38,148
640,236
881,785
128,777
Weighted averageshares used
—Basic
120,585,274
119,641,203
119,641,203
122,322,894
120,158,001
120,158,001
—Diluted
120,645,073
119,641,203
119,641,203
122,430,457
120,158,001
120,158,001
Adjusted net (loss)/earnings per share attributable
—Basic
(0.31)
(0.54)
(0.08)
2.54
2.20
0.32
—Diluted
(0.31)
(0.54)
(0.08)
2.54
2.20
0.32
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